[HOWTO] Backup and Restore Data on Android Devices

[petefoth]

@netfly

I don’t understand, why SeedVault is not in /e/,

Actually it is in /e/, but it’s not yet visible in the phone UI. This thread describes how you can use it via `adb’ on a connected computer

[HOWTO] use Seedvault early to understand Android backup

Integration of Seedvault is an ongoing task and as of 0.18 not yet ready, see the epic Backup app settings (&31) · Epics · e · GitLab to the /e/ teams plans. It is present though on releases since 0.14 maybe. The main advantage of using Seedvault now is quickly reinstalling packages on restore, as all apks are backed up, even if Apps opt-out to userdata backup. Some userdata is restored, see bottom section for limitations. You’ll use the backup- and activity-manager to configure and start on-s…

Also, if you have access to a linux computer, then this post suggests a possible alternative backup solution

SeedVault backup to ecloud

If you have access to a computer running linux, have a look at a project called Android Backup and Restore Tools I have had good success with it as described in this forum post