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Backup & Restore

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2025-01-11

Backup & Restore

🎯 Module backup and restore function provides reliable data protection for your system modules, preventing module loss or damage due to accidents.

Function Overview

  • Auto Backup: Automatically backup when installing/updating modules.
  • Manual Backup: One-click backup of all installed modules.
  • Module Restore: Restore modules from backup files.
  • Backup Management: Conveniently open and manage backup directory.

1. WebDav Scheme

Applicable Scenes

  • Used to upload module backups to specified WebDav server, achieving off-site backup.
  • Suitable for multi-device management, remote backup, or users who don't want to occupy local storage space.

Configuration Steps

  1. Enter Settings → Module Management → Backup & Restore

  2. Turn on "Auto Backup System Modules" switch

  3. Check "Enable WebDav Scheme"

  4. In WebDav Configuration page, fill in the following information:

    • Server Address (e.g., https://example.com/webdav/)
    • Username
    • Password
    • Backup Path (Folder on server, e.g., /ModuleBackups/)

2. Local Backup Scheme

Applicable Scenes

  1. Simple local backup scheme, suitable for single device backup, not relying on network connection.
  2. Simple and no configuration needed. Out of the box.

Tip

  • Where to backup: /storage/emulated/0/Download/FolkPatch/ModuleBackups/

Global Manual Backup & Restore

One-click Backup All Modules

This function is used to create a complete snapshot of all currently installed modules.

  1. Enter System Modules page.
  2. Click menu button (⋮) in upper right corner.
  3. Select "Backup All Modules".
  4. System will automatically package all modules and save to backup directory.
How to Restore Modules
  1. Enter Backup Directory via file manager (Device Public Download Directory/FolkPatch/).
  2. Find the module backup file you need to restore (.zip format).
  3. It will automatically release all module files.
  4. Restart device to make changes take effect.

Security Warning

  • Average Compatibility: This scheme is too brute-force, although backup is simple, compatibility is not very good.
  • Use with Caution: Data directory of some modules is not in /data/adb, leading to incomplete restoration.

FAQ

Q: Can backup files be used across devices? A: Yes. Backup files are essentially .zip archives, which can be transferred between devices. But ensure target device is compatible with the module when restoring.

Q: How to manage or delete old backup files? A: Enter Settings → Module Management → Backup & Restore, click "Open Backup Directory", then you can view, delete or move backup files in file manager.

Q: Can KPM modules also be backed up? A: KPM modules are usually handled by their manager (like APM) themselves. Recommended to refer to APM Exclusive Settings to understand KPM module backup methods.

Q: What if module doesn't work after restore? A: Please ensure:

  1. Module is correctly placed in module directory.
  2. Device has been restarted.
  3. Module is compatible with current system version.

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