Backup/Restore apps and data
Backup and restore apps and data using Seedvault
Seedvault can be used to taking backup and restore it. It is preinstalled on Waydroid.
Backup:
1. Choose Seedvault as backup provider
Go to Settings > System > Backup > Change backup provider. And choose Seedvault,
2. Note down passphrase
A passphrase is shown. This is used for encrytion. It wil asked on restoration.
3. Take backup
Tap on 'Backup' from three-dots menu.
Successfully backed up. The backup data will be at ~/.local/share/waydroid/data/media/0/.SeedVaultAndroidBackup
Restore
1. Copy backup contents
Copy the .SeedVaultAndroidBackup
to ~/.local/share/waydroid/data/media/0/
2. Start restore activity.
You need to run am start com.stevesoltys.seedvault/.restore.RestoreActivity
in shell inorder to start the restoration activity. You can this either on waydroid shell
or adb shell
.
You will be asked to choose storage.
2. Enter passphrase for decryption
You need to enter the passphrased there was shown while setting up Seedvault
3. Restore
Click on restore.
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