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Neo Backup vs DataBackup (lemmy.ml)

submitted 1 month ago by arschfidel@discuss.tchncs.de to c/fdroid@lemmy.ml

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cross-posted from: https://discuss.tchncs.de/post/42949921

Does anybody have experience with the apps Neo Backup, DataBackup or ideally both?

I would like to know if there are any differences in terms of functionality, capability or reliability? Like, is there some kind of app data, that one can backup/restore while the other can't? Are there speed differences in the backup/restore process? etc.

I've searched the internet for some comparisons but couldn't find much.

For context: I want to transfer all my apps to a new phone. In the past, I've used Titanium Backup for this, but it doesn't seem to be very up-to-date anymore. Now, Neo Backup and Data Backup seem to be the most promising (besides maybe SwiftBackup, but that's not open source and only available through the Play Store, it seems). So now I could of course just use one app first, backup everything on my old phone, restore everything on the new one and then look through all the apps to see what worked and what didn't. But it would be easier if I could get a hint on which one might be more suitable for my needs :)

Also, if you would recommend to use another app instead, please tell me!

Thank you all!

Links

Neo Backup

F-Droid: https://f-droid.org/en/packages/com.machiav3lli.backup

GitHub: https://github.com/NeoApplications/Neo-Backup

DataBackup

F-Droid: https://f-droid.org/packages/com.xayah.databackup.foss

GitHub: https://github.com/XayahSuSuSu/Android-DataBackup

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[–] alextecplayz@techhub.social 5 points 1 month ago (1 children)

@arschfidel They're almost the same, save for a few things. Neo Backup supports scheduling backups. DataBackup does not.

I've tested Neo Backup a while ago, but I've settled on DataBackup instead.

Note that for DataBackup, the APK architecture that you install MUST match your device's 'primary' architecture. If it's arm64, you must install an arm64 version of DataBackup, other versions such as arm (32-bit) will not let you past the start screen, it's a limitation they've imposed, perhaps it makes sense?

Either way, DataBackup served me well for the past year that I've been using, and it's been incredibly helpful since I frequently upgrade custom ROMs or mess around, and DB hasn't failed once.

Do note that when you copy apps to be restored (e.g sending a folder from a backup server or PC to your phone, you must also copy the 'config' folder as well, otherwise the restore operation will fail).

[–] arschfidel@discuss.tchncs.de 2 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

Sounds good, thank you!

[–] BlastboomStrice@mander.xyz 4 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

Neobackup seems to create more organised backups (I think I prefer their file structure), but I think it still fails to restore work profile apps.

Thus I use neobackup for my main storage and databackup for workprofile:)

[–] arschfidel@discuss.tchncs.de 2 points 1 month ago

Ah I see, thanks!