So recently I factory reset my Nexus 5 because it was having performance issues,and during my time before resetting it, in the settings, my Nexus 5 data was backed up, as shown in the image below. Now, when I reset my N5 I forgot to uncheck back up my data, so there is an image of my N5 in googles cloud. And when I set up my phone, it asked if I wanted to restore from back up or scratch, and I chose scratch. But the thing is, I don't want the backup saved in the cloud.
So my question is this: How do I delete previous cloud backups?
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Log on to the gmail address on a PC and delete the back up data from there.
Can you be more specific? Where can I find the Cloud backups?
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First, untick those two options from your screenshot. Then you have to log out from your google account on phone and log in again.
deleting nexus backups
i've been trying to delete my nexus backups from the cloud. can't figure out how to. all these tutorials just keep sending you off into a different direction. the replies you get on the forums are usually poor quality. or google figures out a way to store away your information indefinitely.
I too want to know "where" specifically on the Google website I can find the phone backup and delete it.
Does anyone know? Is it even possible?
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i've been trying to delete my nexus backups from the cloud. can't figure out how to. all these tutorials just keep sending you off into a different direction. the replies you get on the forums are usually poor quality. or google figures out a way to store away your information indefinitely.
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I too want to know "where" specifically on the Google website I can find the phone backup and delete it.
Does anyone know? Is it even possible?
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http://developer.android.com/tools/help/bmgr.html
Warning!
When backup is disabled, the current backup transport will explicitly wipe the entire active data set from its backend storage. This is so that when a user says they do not want their data backed up, the Backup Manager respects that wish. No further data will be saved from the device, and no restore operations will be possible, unless the Backup Manager is re-enabled (either through Settings or through the above bmgr command).
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It seems that disabling backup deletes all backed up files on the server.
disabling backups does not delete the older backups
when we disable the backup, one may want to assume that no information is being stored on google servers. but what happens really is, no new back up is created, but the older backups remain.
so if you reset your device again, you'll see the older backups reflecting on google's servers. only nothing new has been stored.
i have backups that are ranging from 3-4 months old to last year. i don't want google to store my information, but i cannot figure out a way to remove these.
p.s. thanks for approving my first post. have been a smartphone user since xda days. hopefully looking to learn and contribute here.
r7un said:
when we disable the backup, one may want to assume that no information is being stored on google servers. but what happens really is, no new back up is created, but the older backups remain.
so if you reset your device again, you'll see the older backups reflecting on google's servers. only nothing new has been stored.
i have backups that are ranging from 3-4 months old to last year. i don't want google to store my information, but i cannot figure out a way to remove these.
p.s. thanks for approving my first post. have been a smartphone user since xda days. hopefully looking to learn and contribute here.
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I didn't find anything else I would also be interested to have a solution.
USE Google Dashboard
Click on Android
Scroll to: Delete backup data
please give detailed instructions
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USE Google Dashboard
Click on Android
Scroll to: Delete backup data
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Dear Celestial Fury
The screenshot you've provided seems very dated. If I use Google Dashboard from the link you have provided, it lists out 2 android devices, while I have only one. Then, if I click on Manage Android Devices, I am unable to view the location of my Nexus, like one can do on the Find my iPhone Application, and there are options to erase the device and lock it. But there is no option to manage the backups and delete them.
Sorry to say, but a reply like yours has earlier as well sent me on a wild goose chase. Google has changed the way we approach the dashboard, I believe.
Dear @r7un,
You don't see this part in your Google Dashboard - all on the same page after signing in and clicking on Android?
If by dated screenshot you mean logged in to Google Dashboard and taken JUST BEFORE I posted?
Detailed instructions then:
Sign in to Google Dashboard
Click on Android NOT Manage Active Devices (It'll show you all the devices you have. You may have more than one listing if you're using XPrivacy to randomize your IMEI. A different IMEI counts as a different device. This thread is about deleting android backup. If you can't see location then perhaps your phone is blocking location permissions or your browser is or Google location is not working or slow.)
Scroll to the last device listed and you'll see Delete backup data.
By clicking the button you will permanently delete backup data of the account '[email protected]'. Please note that new backup data will be created if backup is enabled on any of your Android devices.
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@Celestial Fury Do you have 'backup my data' enabled on your device?
Because it seems that we do not have the same dashboard. I have neither 'NOT Manage Active Devices' nor 'Delete backup data'. Clicking of 'Manage active devices' redirects me to the android device manager.
@Primokorn, yes I have 'backup my data' enabled on my device and I'm using it. And no, I'm not going to try clicking delete backup data to see if it actually works (in case someone decides to ask me that) .
Step 2 is click on the WORD "Android" and NOT manage active device.
Do note, this is the first time I'm using Google Dashboard after trying to find a solution for this thread so it's not that hard for any first time user to Google Dashboard.
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@Primokorn, yes I have 'backup my data' enabled on my device and I'm using it. And no, I'm not going to try clicking delete backup data to see if it actually works (in case someone decides to ask me that) .
Step 2 is click on the WORD "Android" and NOT manage active device.
Do note, this is the first time I'm using Google Dashboard after trying to find a solution for this thread so it's not that hard for any first time user to Google Dashboard.
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I don't see your picture.
Anyway I do understand your steps to reproduce but I can't
Finally, those cloud backups are correctly deleted if we disable the backup option. I'll try during my next clean flash.
@Primokorn, you're nearly there. I see you've clicked on "Android". So, scroll DOWN to the last of your devices listed and post a screenshot of what you see there.
there is no link that says delete backups
i am attaching a screenshot. i hope you're able to see that. but i am afraid there is no link that says remove or delete backups when i click on the android button. really apologetic. i also tried to enable the backup on my phone and run through the steps you've detailed, but its really not working.
it really seems that google is not interested in allowing people to delete their backups.
@r7un, scroll down and post what you see.
there is no button, posting again
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Dear Celestial Fury, please don't get angry. Like I said earlier, there is no button that says "Delete backup". All it gives are the details of the devices. That's it. Nothing is clickable out there. I am posting another screenshot to try and communicate what I am saying. Maybe there is a policy difference region to region. I feel if you're having the link and I am not, it's discriminating.
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@Primokorn, you're nearly there. I see you've clicked on "Android". So, scroll DOWN to the last of your devices listed and post a screenshot of what you see there.
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Ok, so since I change roms occasionally it is a pain to have my apps try and restore themselves everytime I start a new ROM. I'd be ok if it were just 50 or so apps, but it tries to install every app I have ever downloaded and that is a TON!
I know I can skip the sign in process and turn off "automatic restore" but is there a way to just delete the cache of apps that the Market thinks I want? That way I can allow the auto restore without having it force close my phone because its overloaded.
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anyone??????????
there are no body for this...
The only way i can think of is uninstalled each app via the market once it's installed. That will remove it from your account
Has anyone ever figured this out? I have tried uninstalling from "Manage applications" in settings. I have tried uninstalling from the marketplace app. I have went onto the website but there is NOTHING that you can do with the apps in your "My Apps" list.
I flash my phone a few times a month and I think it is nice that it will reinstall all your market apps but there are a LOT that I just install to try and then want them GONE forever. Has anyone ever figured this out?
Thanks,
supersobbie
There is no way to do it from what I can tell. It drives me nuts. I wish Google would fix this.
There is a toggle for it in privacy settings and if using a new gb release you get that option in the setup wizard too
Thanks, but I do not think that is exactly what I am looking for.
I use CM7 nightlies but a few times a month I like to clean house and reinstall. Yes I do get the option to either sync or not sync.... but both ways suck right now. If I sync then I have to go back and remove all the CRAP that is sitting out there... If I dont sync I have to go back and install all the Apps that I actually want from there....
Both way suck. What I want is to be able to remove the items in the list for restore. That is the part that Google needs to fix. It is just annoying as heck.
Thanks,
supersobbie
Edit the "market_assets.db" file perhaps?
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There is no way to do it from what I can tell. It drives me nuts. I wish Google would fix this.
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I believe that Google has said that if you uninstall an app that you did NOT purchase then it will be removed from your "My Apps" section within a week or so? Has anyone seen this?
As far as removing individual apps, perhaps the /data/data/com.android.vending/databases/market_assets.db file can be edited? I have found that deletion of this file, a reboot, then opening the android market; solves the "Missing My Apps" section on the market. I JUST did this solution, so I am not sure if this is a long term fix or not.
This issue in particular may be related to Titanium Backup Pro? Unsure, but I am a user if Titanium Backup
My point is, this database file has our market link data. Claerly when the data is broke the "My Apps" section is missing, yet perhaps there is a way to edit this file to hide a few apps from the "My Apps" section?
I can't post up links yet as I am still a new member, but if someone wants to view the .db files there is an application called "SQLite Database Browser" available on PortableApps dot com. This browser does not appear to show the actual data, only the tables and extents, yet this is at least a start... I believe there are linux database viewers that will actually show the data if desired
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I found the Google link about removing downloaded apps. They simply say you can uninstall, and that there is no way to remove the apps from "My Apps" section on com.android.com
Source: ht tp: //s upp ort.goo gle.co m/andro idmarket/bin/ans wer.py?hl=en&an swer=11 3409
I am not sure if it is relevant but there is an option in Titanium Backup relating application's market link or something. May it be useful?
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I am not sure if it is relevant but there is an option in Titanium Backup relating application's market link or something. May it be useful?
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+1 on titanium backup... it has the option to unlink apps from market....
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+1 on titanium backup... it has the option to unlink apps from market....
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Tell us more. Does this finally solve the problem of removing old paid apps from our accounts?
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+1 on titanium backup... it has the option to unlink apps from market....
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Glad if it helps. I wasn't sure because i never used that.
I know its a somewhat old thread but I myself would like to delete the "my apps" from play store... does anyone know if its possible?
Didn't find it in TB... but the way, doesn't it unlink only apps that you have installed?
Im looking for this feature also...Remove link from market...i don't have these apps installed anymore...
remove apps from my apps
Go to Google Play
Press the downloaded symbol (line with arrow above it) in the top left corner.
Slide over to "All"
To select, hold finger on an app.
Now you can just tap an app to add it to the list.
Repeat for all apps you want to remove.
Press remove in top left.
Done.
This is the fastest wayI have found but really it needs a webpage or something to quickly select from the THOUSANDS of apps cluttering the place.
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Go to Google Play
Press the downloaded symbol (line with arrow above it) in the top left corner.
Slide over to "All"
To select, hold finger on an app.
Now you can just tap an app to add it to the list.
Repeat for all apps you want to remove.
Press remove in top left.
Done.
This is the fastest wayI have found but really it needs a webpage or something to quickly select from the THOUSANDS of apps cluttering the place.
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That is not the true ....
( sorry for bad english, i am french and very angry )
I discovered today that Google lied a lot about removing unused app from his list ...
The app are just hidden for us, Google keep all in his database
i am so angry
i searched a way for blocking market to update itself automaticely, and i found here on this forum the way ( with chattr +i )
And go back to market 3.1.3
And i had big surprise when i saw all the app i had "removed" from list are still here ....
So I'm a toro GNex guy. I am a crackflasher. I am not a big fan of dirty installs. I do use Titanium backup to restore some of my apps. Anyone have directions on how to restore Google Now data or which application it's stored in? Any info is helpful. Thanks
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So I'm a toro GNex guy. I am a crackflasher. I am not a big fan of dirty installs. I do use Titanium backup to restore some of my apps. Anyone have directions on how to restore Google Now data or which application it's stored in? Any info is helpful. Thanks
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If I recall correctly, Google Now data is stored in the cloud. If not, it would probably be stored in Google Search.
So would that mean that when installing new Rom's and signing the phone back up with the same gmail account, the Google Now information would basically reinstall itself? I know I might need to redo some of the setting, which is no big deal, I just wanted to it to keep 'learning' and not lose previous data...if that makes sense.
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So would that mean that when installing new Rom's and signing the phone back up with the same gmail account, the Google Now information would basically reinstall itself? I know I might need to redo some of the setting, which is no big deal, I just wanted to it to keep 'learning' and not lose previous data...if that makes sense.
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It makes perfect sense I was wondering the same thing actually when I was flashing ROMs. Google now data is stored in the cloud, I know this because when I go to google maps there's a little check mark that shows me where my work is and where my home is that it learned. This is Google Maps on the computer that I'm talking about so it must not be device specific.
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I know this is a tired topic, and it seems without legit root + TB that it really isn't doable...still, I'm very curious if there are strides made that maybe I'm not aware of. All of my searches, regardless of device, seem to be more or less the same; you can get a good chunk between apps like Helium, SmartSwitch, and ADB backups, but none of those will be all-inclusive or really even close to that.
For those seasoned in this, is this just the status-quo at this point? Devs, is it safe to assume that without root, one simply cannot backup app data verbatim?
I ask for the obvious reason: I don't necessarily recall every user ID and password, all settings, etc that I set up for a given app. Especially with the introduction of finerprint readers. I seldom have to type in passwords anymore, between saved credentials in Chrome and established logins on individual apps.
I'm really hoping it isn't a far stretch to find a way to transfer, if not backup this data completely.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.koushikdutta.backup
Works on majority of apps, make sure its set to app data only, otherwise it won't backup. If it nags about some desktop password remove pin/pattern or any other screen locks.
If you want to backup sms/mms/call logs use https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rerware.android.MyBackup
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.koushikdutta.backup
Works on majority of apps, make sure its set to app data only, otherwise it won't backup. If it nags about some desktop password remove pin/pattern or any other screen locks.
If you want to backup sms/mms/call logs use https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rerware.android.MyBackup
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I've used Helium in the past, and it wasn't all-inclusive. If I do app-data only, will it backup app data that includes login info and whatever settings I've configured per app?
You really don't have much choice, this is the only app that can backup data, you can try smart switch but I didn't have much luck with it. Just try it and hope for the best.
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I know this is a tired topic, and it seems without legit root + TB that it really isn't doable...still, I'm very curious if there are strides made that maybe I'm not aware of. All of my searches, regardless of device, seem to be more or less the same; you can get a good chunk between apps like Helium, SmartSwitch, and ADB backups, but none of those will be all-inclusive or really even close to that.
For those seasoned in this, is this just the status-quo at this point? Devs, is it safe to assume that without root, one simply cannot backup app data verbatim?
I ask for the obvious reason: I don't necessarily recall every user ID and password, all settings, etc that I set up for a given app. Especially with the introduction of finerprint readers. I seldom have to type in passwords anymore, between saved credentials in Chrome and established logins on individual apps.
I'm really hoping it isn't a far stretch to find a way to transfer, if not backup this data completely.
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Are you coming from a non samsung phone? When I had to return my 1st Note 7 I backed it up to the samsung cloud and when I received the 2nd Note 7 I restored from the cloud and it did the screens, apps, data and everything. I was surprised and also happy with it.
I currently have the S7 Edge. Samsung cloud is enabled on it. I sincerely can't be the only one who is looking for this ability without root though.
Im also searching, but for per app as helium doesnt work for me
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Are you coming from a non samsung phone? When I had to return my 1st Note 7 I backed it up to the samsung cloud and when I received the 2nd Note 7 I restored from the cloud and it did the screens, apps, data and everything. I was surprised and also happy with it.
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Sir when you did this did you have to login each app again or it was automatically logged in with your details please
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Sir when you did this did you have to login each app again or it was automatically logged in with your details please
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I can't remember as it's been well over a year. If you have Samsung Pass on your phone and you back it up I would think it would log you in to your individual apps.
Hi.
Just had and upgrade from OnePlus 6t to OnePlus 7 pro. I was thinking, that it's gonna to be easy walk in the park using my old friend Titanium backup. Ow how I was wrong. I used "migrate system data" checkbox checked
Every third user app force closes after restore from titanium backup
All user settings bluetooth / wifi pairings was was not restored successfully. Didnt even tried messages and call logs, as I read in play store comments, that it's also a failure
Box.com backups of app got's corrupted. Downloaded backups verification fails with "error with properties of backup". In details it shows: has data:yes, has app:No. But folder size is same as on source system. Simple to test on single device: backup any app, upload to box.com. Uninstall app and delete it's backup. Sync back from box to titanium backup. And this app is not restoreable anymore. Same test succeeds with google drive. Wrote support, but no answer. Ended moving files between devices via oneplus file manager file dash.
Folder organizer labels does not work anymore
How I can backup and move titanium settings and labels from one device to another? "Auto sync tb settings" checkbox does not generate any file on source device for me
UI issues trimming part of the labels / texts
And it's not only me. See one of the most thanked comment on play store from 2019-03-18:
App data backup / restore works, but that's about it. * It only backs up the main .apk file in a split apk. Restoring a backup of split apk will most likely cause the app to crash.Google is pushing app bundles hard, so these will become more and more common. * It doesn't backup Messages / call logs correctly (DB location moved to /data/user_de/0 sometime in Kit-Kat? This backs up the old location) * Backups occasionally fail reporting no space left, despite having more than enough available * Lots of UI issues, such as dark text on dark buttons - nearly illegible * Developer is unresponsive to support emails
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I don't want to say farewell to my old beloved friend, but lack of support and such issues is not acceptable for me. Any recommendations for reliable backup app?
I think I found alternative: Swift backup.
Supports all new android features (split apks + permision restore). Also app has extremely active and supportive telegram group with app author in constant contact with users. Requested one feature, and it got implemented in a few moments!
I also now start running into hanging restores using trusty old Titanium Backup. So it stopped working properly. I indeed reckon it is due to split apks. So I am now also stuck wondering whether to ask for updating TB or move over to using something else. I will have a look at your found alternative, thanks.
Necrothreading here . But in 2020 Titanium still freezes on split APKs and doesn't support DE app data. I also took a look at Swift but immediately rejected it because it won't run even in a basic mode without GApps and a sign-in - useless when testing developer ROMs where the gapps might be broken.
Any other 2020 root backup solutions that work?
Those apps are not taken care because people don't root their phones nowadays. Would recommend you to use TWRP for backup.
had the same issue, but I fixed it with disabling this android setting: "Verify apps over USB". This setting is under system > developer options, so you will have to enabled developer mode..
I found this advice elsewhere, so I thought I'd put it here too. I'm looking for an alternative for titanium, (I'm happily using SMS Backup and Restore), but haven't found anything I like just yet.
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had the same issue, but I fixed it with disabling this android setting: "Verify apps over USB". This setting is under system > developer options, so you will have to enabled developer mode..
I found this advice elsewhere, so I thought I'd put it here too. I'm looking for an alternative for titanium, (I'm happily using SMS Backup and Restore), but haven't found anything I like just yet.
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cash_h said:
Those apps are not taken care because people don't root their phones nowadays. Would recommend you to use TWRP for backup.
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Swift Backup
And
Helium
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Swift is perfect
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Mr. Fitzie said:
had the same issue, but I fixed it with disabling this android setting: "Verify apps over USB". This setting is under system > developer options, so you will have to enabled developer mode...
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I disabled "Verify apps over USB" and it allowed my hanging restores to complete.
HOWEVER, the apps in question then crashed every time I tried to open them. So not truly a working solution.
dadnammit said:
I disabled "Verify apps over USB" and it allowed my hanging restores to complete.
HOWEVER, the apps in question then crashed every time I tried to open them. So not truly a working solution.
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did you take a look at logcat for details of the crash? I think I had similar issues, and it turns out I needed to change permissions/ownership on a single directory (/sdcard?). I had to do this once, and then all subsequent restores have been working fine. it's quite easy to do with "adb logcat" and then just try to start the app.
The best thing I did was not to try to restore everything on the new phone, but just selectively restore apps that I missed from the old phone over time. apps like signal/whatapp need specialized restore processes anyway due the encryption, and the storage of data outside of the app data location.
hth/
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Swift is perfect
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SWIFT requires GAPPS. If you're trying to move away from Google, it won't work.
I have noticed on my own phone that Titanium Backup often does not restore the APK properly. However, I have had great success with it in restoring app data and I can always download and install the app from APKMonk, APKMirror F-Droid or my backup APK. Unfortunately, without GAPPS, the Titanium Backup PRO key will not work and the free app is too limiting. Titanium Backup does have the capability of using a license file and I have tried multiple times to contact the programmer to acquire or re-buy the license file but I have heard nothing back from them since I started pestering them a month ago, not from their TitaniumTrack website, not from the legacy page and not by direct email to Mr. Bourquard. I'm going to keep trying but there have been no updates to the app in Google Play since 24 Nov 2019 (the TitaniumTrack website has a change log but no update date). I hope he isn't dead ...
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SWIFT requires GAPPS. If you're trying to move away from Google, it won't work.
I have noticed on my own phone that Titanium Backup often does not restore the APK properly. However, I have had great success with it in restoring app data and I can always download and install the app from APKMonk, APKMirror F-Droid or my backup APK.
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The problem of apps with Split APK's makes it harder to make your own backup APK, and if you can't find the full APK on a mirror, you can be in trouble.
I have found a good solution using SAI ( https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aefyr.sai&hl=en&gl=US ).
I backup the app with TiB (which, as you say, does a good job still with the app data). And I backup the APKs with SAI. Between the two, I can rollback/restore/etcetera.
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The problem of apps with Split APK's makes it harder to make your own backup APK, and if you can't find the full APK on a mirror, you can be in trouble.
I have found a good solution using SAI ( https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aefyr.sai&hl=en&gl=US ).
I backup the app with TiB (which, as you say, does a good job still with the app data). And I backup the APKs with SAI. Between the two, I can rollback/restore/etcetera.
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That's not a bad idea.
I recently migrated away from Google and have /e/OS loaded on my phone without GAPPS. I can use Aurora Store to access Google Play but SAI is also available in the /e/ store so I'll get it from there. I had looked at and rejected SAI because it doesn't save app data but I'll try combining the two.
I'm not sure why Swift Backup is not talked about more often. It's one of the best backup app out there. Way better than what Titanium offers.
Well, unfortunately Titanium hasn't been updated in ages...
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I'm not sure why Swift Backup is not talked about more often. It's one of the best backup app out there. Way better than what Titanium offers.
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Just wish the app would grab the data, too.
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Just wish the app would grab the data, too.
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I also search a new Backup ap and tried swift.
I tried it with some apps and the datas are also restored
deadmeiker said:
I also search a new Backup ap and tried swift.
I tried it with some apps and the datas are also restored
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As I explained earlier, Swift requires the Google Play store, which I purposely do not have installed on my phone.
Have you guys not heard of oandbackup ? It's not updated since 2019 but I think it does a pretty good job, the github page also mentions about how to restore the files manually and setting security context etc. I haven't tried it but I am about too.
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As I explained earlier, Swift requires the Google Play store, which I purposely do not have installed on my phone.
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It is no longer mandatory to have GApps, though it is still mandatory to sign to google account. You can still do local back up
Hello all,
for my project I want to know if its possible to delete another apps data on Android?
Project context:
In supermarkets staff workers will use shared android devices. After one work shift the phone gets passed to the next shift and should erase all personal data from the previous user.
Users will get access to apps kinda like Single Sign On over a password manager, providing the credentials for the needed apps.
So again my question is: is it possible to somehow force delete the used app's data on work shift change?
I am talking like a automatic process instead of going into the settings and clearing data manually one by one.
Thank you in advance.
I guess to clean the data automatically for now I have never found that, and even until now I only clean the data manually.
Nextechie said:
Hello all,
for my project I want to know if its possible to delete another apps data on Android?
Project context:
In supermarkets staff workers will use shared android devices. After one work shift the phone gets passed to the next shift and should erase all personal data from the previous user.
Users will get access to apps kinda like Single Sign On over a password manager, providing the credentials for the needed apps.
So again my question is: is it possible to somehow force delete the used app's data on work shift change?
I am talking like a automatic process instead of going into the settings and clearing data manually one by one.
Thank you in advance.
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Yes and no. Data from user apps that have been installed should be fairly easy to delete in bulk. Data from system apps won't be as easy, but it can be done.
Will the device be stock? Or will it be rooted? Will it have stock recovery or will it have TWRP?
Will you be attempting to setup something like multiple user accounts with one of the accounts being the Admin/device manager?
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Droidriven said:
Yes and no. Data from user apps that have been installed should be fairly easy to delete in bulk. Data from system apps won't be as easy, but it can be done.
Will the device be stock? Or will it be rooted? Will it have stock recovery or will it have TWRP?
Will you be attempting to setup something like multiple user accounts with one of the accounts being the Admin/device manager?
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I don't have detailed information yet but I assume the device is stock, not rooted and has a stock recovery.
The desired outcome is that a user can log in and has access to the credentials via a password manager which pulls the credentials from a backend service.
There will be multiple users accessing the phone but only one at a time.
What exactly do you mean by admin or device manager?
BryanHafidz said:
I guess to clean the data automatically for now I have never found that, and even until now I only clean the data manually.
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I am aware that it is possibly to clear the data manually but I am trying to implement a mechanism to clear the data automatically on log out event.
Nextechie said:
I don't have detailed information yet but I assume the device is stock, not rooted and has a stock recovery.
The desired outcome is that a user can log in and has access to the credentials via a password manager which pulls the credentials from a backend service.
There will be multiple users accessing the phone but only one at a time.
What exactly do you mean by admin or device manager?
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I mean, like a PC, where the "owner" is the administrator of the device and their account to login to the PC is an administrator account profile but any other users that create a profile on that device will be limited to a user account profile. These user accounts can use the device but they can't affect or change anything at the system level, they can only affect data from their own user profile. This basically puts them in a box within the device when they are using the device and they can't mess with anything that is outside the box they are in.
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I mean, like a PC, where the "owner" is the administrator of the device and their account to login to the PC is an administrator account profile but any other users that create a profile on that device will be limited to a user account profile. These user accounts can use the device but they can't affect or change anything at the system level, they can only affect data from their own user profile. This basically puts them in a box within the device when they are using the device and they can't mess with anything that is outside the box they are in.
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Currently it is only planned to do the different access types via the provided credentials in the password manager.
The project is currently in a planning phase and will be implemented later next this year.
Is it possible to have this kind of adminstrator account on an android phone? I am not very familiar with android's work profiles but if they provide the needed functionality they would be taken into consideration.
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Currently it is only planned to do the different access types via the provided credentials in the password manager.
The project is currently in a planning phase and will be implemented later next this year.
Is it possible to have this kind of adminstrator account on an android phone? I am not very familiar with android's work profiles but if they provide the needed functionality they would be taken into consideration.
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I'm not sure, it may be possible.
The only reason I asked was more of a question of whether it was somewhat what you were looking for than it was a suggestion of something that is possible.
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I'm not sure, it may be possible.
The only reason I asked was more of a question of whether it was somewhat what you were looking for than it was a suggestion of something that is possible.
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We may look into it as a possible addition in a later phase of the project.
The main priority right now is a single sign on functionality that enables users to get access to many apps with one pair of credentials.