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This depends on your needs. Most apps work fine when restored with APKs and Data, but some trial and error may be required for specific apps. Below…
Read the answerBackup and restoreFAQCan I back up app data without root? Why not use ADB backup?No. No app can access the private data of another app without root access. (Refer to the previous FAQ for the backup/restore requirements for each…
Read the answerBackup and restoreFAQI need to wipe my device. How do I move my local backups to a PC, USB drive, SD card or cloud?1. Copy 'SwiftBackup' folder from the device to your PC/USB/SD Card or upload it to a cloud service. 2. Wipe/Flash your ROM 3. Copy the folder back…
Read the answerEncryptionFAQHow are my backup encryption passwords generated and stored?For Google Sign-in users: Encryption passwords are generated on a per-user and per-backup type basis and are not stored anywhere. Note that your…
Read the answerPremiumFixMy premium plan isn't activatingGo to the premium purchase screen in the app and use the 'Restore purchases' option from the 3 dot menu. If this doesn't work, it means that Play…
Read the answerRestoreFixData restore doesn't work for some apps and gamesSome apps have strong security checks at startup to detect a change in device variables to find if the device has changed or if a factory reset was…
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Account and sign-in
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Root
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Messages
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Encryption and security
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Schedules and settings
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Guides
App configs
Use different backup and restore settings for each app label. Run a config by hand or on a schedule.
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Roadmap
What's in testing, what's planned next and which requests are not planned.
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