Tutorial How to backup app data using Swift Backup app (Root only)

[AndnixSH]

Most users probably don't need a backup tool since most games comes with login system, or transfer ID. But some offline games does not offer an option to backup or you can't backup because you haven't paid the game, or using signed APK, or broken Facebook login.

To use Swift Backup properly, you'll need to root your Android device. If you don't have root, you can use Virtual Machine and install apps you like in it

Download Swift Backup from Play Store: Swift Backup - Apps on Google Play

Open Swift Backup. Grant root access when asked. After grating root access, you will see this screen. Note, I PURCHASED the premium with my money, so don't ask me for mod APK

Backing up app data
Tap the Apps icon

Choose the app you want to backup. (I will backup CarX Rally as an example)

Tap on Data, or +Backup.

In rare case, you may also need to backup Ext. data. Most apps does not store data or sensitive data on /storage/emulated/0/Android/data for security reason

Choose if you want to back to device or cloud. Cloud is a premium feature only

If successful, you will see this screen

Your encrypted backup data will be stored in /storage/emulated/0/SwiftBackup/

Keep in mind, you can't read encrypted backup data. It is for your privacy sake! To see your unencrypted data, use a File manager and go to /data/data/(package name)/

Restoring app data
If you are trying to restore data from the Cloud on the other device, make sure to choose the correct tag you have used to backup

Tap the Apps icon

Choose the app you want to restore

Scroll down to Device backups or Cloud backups section, and tap on Restore twice

 

[F2Play]

Thank you idol...

 

[oMeGa012]

Thank you for sharing!
The question is. How is this different from simply going to where the game installed and just copy everything?
I would like to know so I can manually do that. I tried different apps before that claims to be able to backup your game's data but when you restore it you will start a fresh game!
I have been scouting the internet for the longest time and didn't find a satisfying answer.
Appreciate it in advance

 

[yejordan]

that wont make a difference and it will be extremely difficult for you go to the internal files and learning which ones you need and is not viable. I recently started using neobackup instead of titanium and those never gave me a problem, some games are highly protected but i dont think it relates to what u are trying to do.

 

[oMeGa012]

that wont make a difference and it will be extremely difficult for you go to the internal files and learning which ones you need and is not viable. I recently started using neobackup instead of titanium and those never gave me a problem, some games are highly protected but i dont think it relates to what u are trying to do.

I see. And correct me if I'm wrong, so there are hidden files for game save that can only be seen when you have root access.

I tried NeoBackup latest version but it keeps throwing an exception error on the emulator. My phone is not rooted so it's not working

 

[AndnixSH]

I see. And correct me if I'm wrong, so there are hidden files for game save that can only be seen when you have root access.

I tried NeoBackup latest version but it keeps throwing an exception error on the emulator. My phone is not rooted so it's not working

You can try Titanium Backup. I'm still using it since it works on older Android version How to backup app data using Titanium backup app (Root/Virtual machine) - Platinmods.com - Android & iOS MODs, Mobile Games & Apps

 

[Deathmoi08]

hi, sorry to up this old thread but i just had a problem that this thread had solved. however, may i know how may i go about "restoring" the data i backup in the cloud from phone1 into phone2? i cant seem to do this. @AndnixSH

 

[AndnixSH]

hi, sorry to up this old thread but i just had a problem that this thread had solved. however, may i know how may i go about "restoring" the data i backup in the cloud from phone1 into phone2? i cant seem to do this. @AndnixSH

Don't worry, this thread is still relevant for rooted devices
I have updated the tutorial. Please read it again

 

[Deathmoi08]

Don't worry, this thread is still relevant for rooted devices
I have updated the tutorial. Please read it again

So thats what that tags for. It was for restoring. How dumb of me. Very big help. Thank you!

 

[LenXine]

the progress can be transferred to unrooted device?

 

[AndnixSH]

the progress can be transferred to unrooted device?

No. Use Virtual Machine on unrooted device if you need backup next time

 

[LenXine]

No. Use Virtual Machine on unrooted device if you need backup next time

so basically it just a transfer from rooted to rooted and if I use unrooted, vm to vm with root. I am right?

 

[AndnixSH]

so basically it just a transfer from rooted to rooted and if I use unrooted, vm to vm with root. I am right?

Yes, you just answered your own question