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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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