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Neo Backup

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Spec score 7.3 #12 of 20 in Mobile Data Backup Software

Spec sheet

Purpose
Neo Backup is an Android backup and recovery app for individual apps and their data.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Supported platforms
androidRead 20 Sep 2026 · github.com
Support
The project directs users to its Telegram or Matrix groups for questions and suggestions and to GitHub issues for problems.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
License
The project is licensed under GNU Affero General Public License version 3.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Android compatibility
The FAQ lists Android 8 Oreo as the oldest supported version and says the newest stable Android version is supported unless stated otherwise.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Backup contents
Users can choose which app data parts to back up, including external data, OBB files, and media files, which are not included by default.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Backup modes
It supports individual and batch backup and restore, plus scheduled backups.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Backup scope
mixedRead 20 Sep 2026 · github.com
Compatibility limit
The README says version 5.0.0 introduced new encryption and databases that are incompatible with older versions.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Computer backup
NoRead 20 Sep 2026 · github.com
Download channels
The repository links to GitHub, Codeberg, F-Droid, and IzzyOnDroid as download sources.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Encryption
When enabled, backups are encrypted with AES256 using a password set in the app, which is required for restoring the data.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Individual and batch operations
It supports backing up and restoring one app at a time or multiple apps in batches.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Intended audience
The project describes Neo Backup as an Android backup solution and a free and open-source tool descended from OAndBackup.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Mobile backup
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · github.com
Optional encryption
When enabled, backups are encrypted with AES256 using a password set in the app.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Release channel
The repository provides downloadable releases, and its release page lists version 8.3.18 as the latest release.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Remote storage limit
The FAQ says Neo Backup was developed with local storage in mind and is not optimized for remote storage.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Restore modes
fileRead 20 Sep 2026 · github.com
Root required
The app requires a rooted Android phone to access APKs, app data, system apps, and special backups.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Scheduled backups
It supports scheduled backups with no stated limit on the number of schedules and lets users create custom app lists.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Schedules
Users can create an unlimited number of schedules and custom lists of installed apps.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Server backup
NoRead 20 Sep 2026 · github.com
Special backups
Special backups include SMS/MMS, call logs, Wi-Fi access points, and Bluetooth, though the project says support for other special data is incomplete.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Storage and sync
The FAQ says Android's Storage Access Framework lets Neo Backup save to external SD cards or cloud providers, and the README recommends pairing it with a sync tool such as Syncthing or Nextcloud.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Storage options
The FAQ says the Storage Access Framework lets Neo Backup store backups on external SD cards or cloud providers.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Supported Android versions
The FAQ lists Android 8 Oreo as the oldest supported version and says the newest stable Android version is supported unless stated otherwise.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Sync tools
The project recommends syncing the backup directory with tools such as Syncthing; it also mentions Nextcloud as an example sync solution.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com

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