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Spec sheet
- Purpose
- Open Android Backup is a local script and Flutter app for backing up and restoring Android devices.Read 11 Oct 2026 · mrrfv.github.io
- Supported platforms
- windows,macos,linux,androidRead 20 Sep 2026 · github.com
- Free plan
- YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · github.com
- License
- The software is licensed under the GNU General Public License version 3 or later.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Archive format
- It uses 7-Zip archives so backed-up data can be opened without the script.Read 11 Oct 2026 · mrrfv.github.io
- Automation support
- The project says automation support is minimal and notes that unattended contact export still requires physical access to the device.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Backup contents
- It backs up internal storage, contacts, installed apps, SMS messages and call logs.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Backup scope
- fileRead 20 Sep 2026 · github.com
- Computer backup
- NoRead 20 Sep 2026 · github.com
- Customization
- Optional hooks let users add their own backup steps, and settings can be controlled through environment variables.Read 11 Oct 2026 · mrrfv.github.io
- Device access
- A Flutter-based Android companion app accesses device data beyond what ADB allows, without root.Read 11 Oct 2026 · mrrfv.github.io
- Encryption
- Backups and metadata such as file names are encrypted by default.Read 11 Oct 2026 · mrrfv.github.io
- Hook security
- The project warns that untrusted hooks can access the phone and computer, and says users must inspect hooks before running them.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com
- Mobile backup
- YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · github.com
- Restoration limits
- SMS messages and call logs cannot currently be restored, and app data is not saved because of Android restrictions.Read 11 Oct 2026 · mrrfv.github.io
- Restore modes
- fileRead 20 Sep 2026 · github.com
- Server backup
- NoRead 20 Sep 2026 · github.com
- Supported systems
- The project supports backing up and restoring Android devices from Linux, macOS and Windows.Read 11 Oct 2026 · mrrfv.github.io
- Wireless use
- Backups can run wirelessly, but a cable is still needed for setup.Read 11 Oct 2026 · mrrfv.github.io
Plans and prices
Free Free No premium features behind a paywall · around 20 MB Read 11 Oct 2026 · mrrfv.github.io
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