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# Backup/Restore apps and data

[Seedvault](https://github.com/seedvault-app/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,

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### 2. Note down passphrase

A passphrase is shown. This is used for encryption. It will be required for restoration.

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### 3. Take backup

Tap on 'Backup' from three-dots menu.

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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 the shell in order to start the restoration activity. You can do this either on `waydroid shell` or `adb shell`.

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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

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### 3. Restore

Click on restore.


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