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[Android Apps and Games] gh0stslayer:
Hi, the folders allow for multiple backups per app. You can have multiple folders and each one can have their own set of app backups.

1. You can assign your own names instead of the date/time which comes by default ( A dialog appears asking for the backup folder name when you are about to start backup ).

2. You can long press on any folder's name to see the list of apps inside it (Although this feature is a little buggy, it will be improved in future releases).

3. Scheduled backups are next on my list.
[Android Apps and Games] fariz haikal:
thanks
[Android Apps and Games] m0d:
You should have a notification with progress bar, like downloaders, music players, etc.

That way you can make sure it does not die until it is done.

Looking forward to developments
[Android Apps and Games] gh0stslayer:
Yup, I am working on exactly that right now. That warning was for the time being that it does not have a notification.
[Android Apps and Games] Nekromantik:
Does this support backup of SMS app data? So all your SMSs fast? TB is only app that takes less then 5 min to backup my SMS, all other backup apps take hours.
[Android Apps and Games] gh0stslayer:
Sorry, not yet, but it's in the list of planned features.
[Android Apps and Games] NikitoGR:
Nice one! You're changing the game in the world of the backup apps. Finally a working & easy app!

I can't trust my files to an alpha version, but I'll be using it and provide feedback until a stable version comes out and so I maybe then use a prem feature! Let's all we help you to do this faster!
[Android Apps and Games] gh0stslayer:
[MENTION] [MENTION=4744358]NikitoGR[/MENTION][/MENTION]Ha ha, thanks. I'm trying to finish up everything as fast as I can, but it's easy to make mistakes if I rush things.

Although it's an alpha, but the core backup/restore process have never failed anyone yet. Still, it would be wise to also make a backup in another app, just to be on the safer side. Stay tuned. :)
[Android Apps and Games] carcia021:
Very Nice, Thank You !
[Android Apps and Games] vampsoft:
thaks, i love that nice app
[Android Apps and Games] itslels:
Nice looking app, went ahead and bought it, but its not working properly for me. It backs up apps fine but does not restore them. It runs through the apps real fast when restoring and says done but doesn't actually restore anything. Ideas anyone? I'm on a moto g running liquidsmooth, if that helps anything.
[Android Apps and Games] Obecny:
would be nice to have some app that will let me to do all in one backup all my installed apps and all my data sms mms call logs contacts emails into a one single backup when I see your app on the main page I have a little hope for it but as I can see now it is not what I am looking for :(
[Android Apps and Games] tarroyo:
Keeping tabs on this for when 5.0 gets to my device.
[Android Apps and Games] gh0stslayer:
Please check that you have busybox installed. It will fail if you don't have it. Also make sure you have made a backup of both app and data, and not just data.
[Android Apps and Games] a9402169:
Very good app. After full backup and restore, The only features I'm missing are restoring the accounts data, located in /data/system/users/0, and also wifi data.
[Android Apps and Games] Rcovelinhas:
On my Oneplus one , i install the app to backup before root the device and , i can't backup just the data !

A message like " root acess denied " appears ! :confused:
[Android Apps and Games] Dr. Mantis Toboggan MD:
Awesome looking app, downloaded and trying out now. Thank you!
[Android Apps and Games] Kurre:
Nice app indeed. Simple, yet effective :)

Any plans to support android's multiuser feature? Haven't seen any backup app to be able to nicely backup & restore apps for secondary user..so that feature would make it perfect in my eyes :)

Sent from my Nexus 4
[Android Apps and Games] david72262:
Nice app
[Android Apps and Games] gh0stslayer:
That is planned, I am doing things as fast as possible.
[Android Apps and Games] gh0stslayer:
App data cannot be accessed without root, without root only apps can be backed up.
[Android Apps and Games] el_easy:
Request create Update.zip from app+data backups?

I love this app amazing!!

Thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] easyrider77:
I looked bit didn't see anything. Is this app able to backup like protected or locked apps?
[Android Apps and Games] gh0stslayer:
Yes, it can backup protected/locked apps, even system apps if you have root.
[Android Apps and Games] easyrider77:
Humm OK, kinds confused then.

I have an app I bought called mybackup pro. I selected the app to back it up but, when I go to the backup folder it doesn't show any apk file. I've tried this on other apps and there is an apk file.

I also tried to restore an app, but the app is not showing up in the app drawer at all.

I did app only with both backup and restore, both times picking app only then hitting the arrow button that pops up. It tells me the app was restored but it's nowhere to be found.

An I missing a step or doing doing wrong?

Using the latest alpha2 release
[Android Apps and Games] gh0stslayer:
So you mean to say that backup fails for only one app ? Other apps are backed up and restored normally ?
[Android Apps and Games] easyrider77:
Well in both instances I only did a single app.

One was a protected / locked app called mybackup pro that I bought. I tested it to see if it would give an apk file to save to the sd card to install later, but it results in no apk, only like certain files the the backup app recognizes.

The other was just a simple game app. It resulted that it gave an apk file for installation. Results I found for that are of I installed through the backup app the gave didn't install. If I go to the backup folder via a explorer and find the apk file and click to install it from that location the game installed just fine.

The apk gets name appears as app.apk, not sure if that's how it's supposed to work, but it does install using the second method through the app itself.

Not sure if this info will help at all, but I hope it all made sense, and helps out in any way.

If you'd like and it would help I can test on more than just one app.
[Android Apps and Games] itslels:
I have busybox installed. Not sure what's going on.
[Android Apps and Games] el_easy:
Request create Update.zip from app+data backups?

Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] gh0stslayer:
Please point out your device name and android version. And can you try making a full backup of all apps ? Thank you
[Android Apps and Games] gh0stslayer:
Hi, can you check with a file explorer that the backup has actually been made ? It should be in Backup+ folder in your storage.
[Android Apps and Games] gh0stslayer:
Maybe in the later versions. There is still a lot of work to do :)
[Android Apps and Games] easyrider77:
Will do. I'll get back to you when I make an all apps backup.

Phone:

Sprint Samsung s4 sph-l720t

Android version and rom:

Carbon rom for the T variant of this phone with 4.4.2 android version.
[Android Apps and Games] itslels:
All the apps I backed up are in there.
[Android Apps and Games] easyrider77:
Did a complete app only backup and as well as app+data backup.

Both instances with protected apps such as mybackup pro and titanium backup, with both there is no apk file created.

I've tried multiple apps restoring through the backup+ app and nothing gets installed, but when I explore to the apk and manually click it does install ok.
[Android Apps and Games] gh0stslayer:
I will release a new version tomorrow with logging enabled, that should tell us what the problem is.
[Android Apps and Games] stevey500:
Using latest release on my S5 in Touchwiz stock rom, I backed up all apps+data (60 apps, 1gb worth) and then installed the latest Cyanogenmod release.

I then launched Backup + selected all to restore app+data, it flew through all 60 apps in under 15 seconds and said it was complete but restored nothing.

I can choose an individual app and "install app" successfully but I cannot restore the app's data at all. No go.
[Android Apps and Games] gh0stslayer:
Can you check if you have busyBox installed and you are using superSu ?
[Android Apps and Games] stevey500:
Thanks for the response, I realized now that Busybox does not come with Cyanogenmod as far as I am now aware. I installed it successfully. I attempted restore again with the same result. It "looks" like it is restoring but it doesn't and seems to go through the process way too fast.

Am I able to run SuperSU on Cyanogenmod where CM has its own built in Superuser management? I figure there'd be major conflict.
[Android Apps and Games] gh0stslayer:
Yes, you should be able to run SuperSU on cyanogenMod. It will disable the built in SuperUser. This app uses context switching which I am not sure is supported by cyanogenMod's superuser. If not supported the backup/ restore will silently fail. I will release an update tomorrow which will give logs for backup and restore which will make the problem clear.
[Android Apps and Games] stevey500:
Boom, that worked.

I had to choose installation method through Recovery in SuperSU, rebooted back into Backup + and tried an app+data restore, works great.

Thank you. That's the first time I've had something incompatible with CM's built-in superuser management. Great app! Hope to see further development and improvements. Such a cleaner and nicer experience than Titanium (even though titanium does work perfectly in CM with out any other dependencies) and Helium app has always been a total failure for me. I will certainly support this app and hope for native support for more superuser systems, etc. :good:
[Android Apps and Games] gh0stslayer:
Glad it worked.

It' s not really a dependency on SuperSU, but on a certain feature called context switching, which only SuperSU supports till now. Context switching is important for certain features on this app like batch restore, specially on android 5.0. When other superUser apps start supporting it, Backup+ will automatically become compatible with them.
[Android Apps and Games] gh0stslayer:
One more thing. Are you using SuperSu or any other Superuser app ?
[Android Apps and Games] itslels:
I am rooted. Running on teslarom which uses superuser l, not supersu.
[Android Apps and Games] gh0stslayer:
Ok, please read post no 64 - 66 on this page,this app only works with superSu properly.
[Android Apps and Games] stevey500:
Ah, that makes perfect sense.

Very impressed in how well this app is able to do multiple steps without continuous prompts.

Looks like updates to Cm's (and other) superuser management systems will then have to support context switching eventually, especially for support in L. That's way too awesome. I'll know which backup/restore app to suggest to everyone else when switching phones/OS's, etc.

Tip for those running this app and installing Busybox and SuperSU on CM:

After installing SuperSU, using Backup +, and wishing to remove SuperSU and go back to using CM's built-in Superuser from there forward will have to uninstall SuperSU, wipe System in recovery, reflash your current .zip release and gapps, stock superuser system will come back to life.
[Android Apps and Games] easyrider77:
Ah I see I think. If I am reading things right, if I install supersu and use it instead of the built in superuser it should work fine?

I am currently using the roms built in superuser, so if this is the case I'll install supersu.

Just out of curiosity, are there any ill affects to using supersu as apposed to the built in superuser?

Update: Got supersu installed and disabled superuser in the rom. Backup+ now installs the apk fine.

On another note backup+ doesn't seem to backup protected apps from what I can tell. Still no apk file made for those.
[Android Apps and Games] gh0stslayer:
yes, superSu provides context switching, which is important for restoring apps. There are no side - effects to it. Same as other su apps, just better. Just flash it in recovery.

Also update Backup+ to the latest version, which creates a log file for each time you backup and restore, which will make the problem clear.

To see the log, long press on a backup folder list and select the appropriate log button.
[Android Apps and Games] el_easy:
''Create Update.zip from app+data backups''

Create Update.zip from app+data backups is a must feature

I flash new custom Rom every month and the easy way to return all your backup is via recovery. Rom+gapps+ backups all via recovery. Now tell me this feature is not important? Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] CitizenX:
Where did he wrote that its not important?

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[Android Apps and Games] gh0stslayer:
I agree it will make things easy and fast, but there are lots of basic features that are still not present and needs to be implemented before this. After the app has at least a basic feature set, I will add some nice extra features like this.
[Android Apps and Games] Heisenberg:
+1 on this, he never said it wasn't important.

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[Android Apps and Games] CitizenX:
I never understood why people use the update.zip to revover their apps. I flash about 5 to 6 times a month a new rom and never used it because it takes to long to create the zip in my oppinion. Also I can already set up my rom settings while the apps are being restored with tb.

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[Android Apps and Games] Heisenberg:
I don't use that feature either, but that doesn't mean other people don't find it useful.

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[Android Apps and Games] Anisrael:
Beautifully done. I love it.

Restore as System is a killer feature. Although when you go to review your backup and just want to delete one app from the backup, it's not clear that what you actually would be doing is deleting the entire backup file that that particular app is in. Good thing I had a current Nandroid backup on hand LOL.

Also, a restore all to system or checkboxes to speed up this process when you want to restore half a dozen of them at once would be a really nice addition. Otherwise, it's great.

FYI, It could be just me or my setup, but the following apps did not work with Restore to System: Google+, Chrome Beta, Whoscall, Inbox, Mega, and Sygic

I'm on N5: LPV Enhanced with N6 parts N5 [b18 updated 11-02-2014][ROM], ElementalX-N5-2 [Kernel], BETA-SuperSU-v2.17 [Superuser], CWM 6.0.4.5 [Recovery]
[Android Apps and Games] gh0stslayer:
1. A way of restoring multiple apps as system app will be added in the future.

2. To delete only one app from the backup, long press on that particular app inside a backup and select delete.

3. I will checkout the problem with Google + , chrome beta, etc not restoring as system.
[Android Apps and Games] Anisrael:
Actually, that's what I thought I did, but then I could have messed up somewhere along the way. Just glad to know that there's a way to do it after all.

BTW, any chance of there being checkboxes added to mass-restore to system rather doing it one by one? I restored almost two dozen apps to system and plan to do it again with each ROM update that I do. It's not a deal breaker without it, but would definitely be a welcomed enhancement if you could. Thanks again for your hard work.
[Android Apps and Games] gh0stslayer:
Sure thing, will be present in the next update.
[Android Apps and Games] gh0stslayer:
Yes you were right, that button is currently deleting the whole backup, I messed up, Sorry, will be fixed in the next update.
[Android Apps and Games] Anisrael:
Cool. Glad I could help identify a bug. lol. Great app. Looking forward to what's in store with future updates.
[Android Apps and Games] vergilbt:
[MENTION=3137016]gh0stslayer[/MENTION]

Please don't take it personally but explain me why I should use your so instead tibu? It's only a question before I give it a try
[Android Apps and Games] gh0stslayer:
Well, that's a good question, the answer of your why depends on what your requirements are.

Currently, this app has far less features than any other backup app. This is more of a work in progress.

I will list some points

Pros-

1. Simple, easy to use interface

2. Faster backup/restore times comparatively

3. Features like batch restore, multiple backups are free

4. Can backup only apps without root

Cons-

1. Feature list is rather small

2. Possible bugs here and there

3. not nearly as mature as helium/Titanium

If you are very used to features like cloud backup, scheduled backups, you won't like this for now, but I am actively trying to reduce the length of cons list, and it's getting better with every update. I will not keep it limited to just that but will keep adding more interesting features. And now the final verdict is for you to decide.
[Android Apps and Games] easyrider77:
V3 confirmed to backup protected/locked apps now. I successfully have backed up and restored via the app and it works.

Just as a side note, I tried backing up and restoring with data (app+data) and it did not restore data, it was a fresh install. But the app does restore fine now.
[Android Apps and Games] jsferra1:
Wow I had the same thing happen I was thinking maybe it was me. The app I tested with was the XDA pro app
[Android Apps and Games] vergilbt:
And that's the problem... A backup-app should only have one feature: backup and restore in emergency case without trouble... And when I can't feel free with this app I'll never try...

You know what I mean?
[Android Apps and Games] vergilbt:
But after all I gave it a try in donate version... But wasn't able to restore data (e.g. WhatsApp)? A fault on my end maybe...
[Android Apps and Games] gh0stslayer:
Check that you have busybox installed and are using SuperSu (no other superuser app).
[Android Apps and Games] madLyfe:
busybox is a must?
[Android Apps and Games] gh0stslayer:
Yes, if you plan to backup/restore data. Not needed for only apps.
[Android Apps and Games] vergilbt:
Maybe relevant for op[emoji12]

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Sorry, but I can't restore data of apps after installing busy box (did a restart) do you recommend a busy box?
[Android Apps and Games] gh0stslayer:
Check the restore log, long press on a backup folder and click on restore log button.
[Android Apps and Games] vergilbt:
Maybe a problem started with backup?
[Android Apps and Games] gh0stslayer:
Yes, busybox was not installed at the time of backup so it could only backup the apk and not data.
[Android Apps and Games] vergilbt:
Thanks for your support.. I got it now...

Will use your app next time... Do you plan a auto backup function?
[Android Apps and Games] gh0stslayer:
Yes, it is in the works, have a look at the pic in attachments. I will also add warnings for busybox before starting backup.
[Android Apps and Games] vergilbt:
Got probs again...

New lollipop ROM and backup isn't working despite busybox...

Look please at my screenshot
[Android Apps and Games] gh0stslayer:
Well, that's something rare, I can't seem to reproduce it. Are you using SuperSu ? Does this error appear each time on your new ROM or was it just once ?
[Android Apps and Games] vergilbt:
Every time on my new ROM... Using [MENTION=1050103]sykopompos[/MENTION] b22 with clean install.... ATM I restored the older version and all is fine...

And yes, all with superSU. Tried different busyboxes...

Anyway, will try again and again next versions...
[Android Apps and Games] gh0stslayer:
Wait a moment, I will try with that ROM.
[Android Apps and Games] gh0stslayer:
Ok, I think the ROM mounts the internal SD in a different location, which is the cause for this error.

Possible solution = go to settings -> change the backup location to a new directory. Make sure there are no spaces in the directory name, and avoid any special characters.

Edit: Does the backup folder has the APK ?
[Android Apps and Games] vergilbt:
Backup folder had the apk inside...
[Android Apps and Games] vergilbt:
Did you push a new version?
[Android Apps and Games] gh0stslayer:
Yes, I did
[Android Apps and Games] Px80:
Aaaw.. i got it
[Android Apps and Games] Rohit02:
I am using Velocity L ROM on Nexus 4 and the alpha4 version . When I restore app+data it doesnt restore data.. WHY?? :(
[Android Apps and Games] flash5000:
No busybox installed perhaps?
[Android Apps and Games] Px80:
does it restore data even if the app version is not the same? Like the backed up data ist from whatsapp 2.0 and now I install Lollipop and let's say that the playstore version of whatsapp is now 2.02. Does it apply the old data properly or not?
[Android Apps and Games] gh0stslayer:
Hi, can you please post your backup and restore logs. long press on a backup folder and click on backup log & restore log.
[Android Apps and Games] gh0stslayer:
Yes, it does, just the app should be installed before data restore. App version does not make a difference.
[Android Apps and Games] Rohit02:
I am not able to copy those logs..

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using busybox on rails
[Android Apps and Games] sugarkane87:
Nice app bro but can't restore app data, already root and busybox installed. The backup log says could not load the libgnu.so and the restore log says tar:can't open .... appdata.tar'" No succh file or directory, sh:restorecon:not found
[Android Apps and Games] gh0stslayer:
Just add a screenshot of the logs here.
[Android Apps and Games] gh0stslayer:
Hi, Are you using SuperSu, please tell me your Device name, android version, ROM, and busybox version.
[Android Apps and Games] sugarkane87:
Yes, I'm using supersu. My device is LG L7II, ROM: CM11
[Android Apps and Games] gh0stslayer:
Hi, can you try updating to StEricson's busybox. Your busybox version seems old.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=stericson.busybox&hl=en

Uninstall the old one. Install the new version. Reboot the device and try again.
[Android Apps and Games] sugarkane87:
Still the same bro, not working
[Android Apps and Games] gh0stslayer:
Which one is not working, backup or restore ?
[Android Apps and Games] sugarkane87:
backup is working but not include the data, just backup the app only.
[Android Apps and Games] Rohit02:
Please check
[Android Apps and Games] Rohit02:
Heres d last one. forgot to add
[Android Apps and Games] gh0stslayer:
Ok bro, I will check it out. Will let you know if a solution comes up.
[Android Apps and Games] sugarkane87:
Sure bro, take your time. Keep it up! this app has potentially replace the old and uggly titanium backup :p

And maybe you can check that " libgnu.so" related with
[Android Apps and Games] gh0stslayer:
Are you sure it was "libgnu.so', could not find anything about libgnu.so for android. Can you post a screenshot ? Does it appear while backing up or restoring ? I am sure that my app does not use any system libraries.
[Android Apps and Games] m0d:
Tried restore, restore data did not work.

All apps did restore but without data.

Also, the in-app logs are not helpful, ( restoreLog.txt and backupLog.txt )

BackupLog

[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[]
..

and

RestoreLog

[Success, tar: no gzip/bzip2/xz magic, SELinux: Loaded file_contexts from /file_contexts]
[Success, tar: no gzip/bzip2/xz magic, SELinux: Loaded file_contexts from /file_contexts]
[Success, tar: no gzip/bzip2/xz magic, SELinux: Loaded file_contexts from /file_contexts]
[Success, tar: no gzip/bzip2/xz magic, SELinux: Loaded file_contexts from /file_contexts]
[Success, tar: no gzip/bzip2/xz magic, SELinux: Loaded file_contexts from /file_contexts]
...

Hope you fix data restorations and improve in-app logging
[Android Apps and Games] sugarkane87:
It appear when backup process , or maybe that restorecon.sh is the problem?
[Android Apps and Games] lellouchftw:
I'm also having the restore issue on Nexus 5. Can backup fine, but restore only restores apps, no data.

Aren't there any working backup apps on Android L :(
[Android Apps and Games] Px80:
If i set backup mode only to data, the progess bar runs for 100% but afterwards no backups are shown in restore mode on latest version
[Android Apps and Games] gh0stslayer:
Hi, the restore bug on Android 5.0 have been fixed, will push it in a couple of days. :fingers-crossed: Just need some time for testing.

Meanwhile update your SuperSU to the latest beta.