How to backup and restore like a boss
Android
Backup
The backup process is very simple:
- Go to More > Backup & Restore
- We advise you to use automatic backups - so your data is always safe.
- For a manual backup tap the button violet Backup to Google Drive
- If you are doing this first time you need to select your Google Account you want to use. (You can always log out and use another account.)
- If the backup is successful, you see the confirmation message "Yay! Backup created." and the date of your backup will change.
- Now it is safely stored on your associated Google account although you cannot see it there - but the app can. Where are my data when I backup to Google Drive?
Restore
- Go to More > Backup & Restore and tap the menu item "Restore..."
- You will see the list of your recent backups. Select the one you want to restore.
- It will display a message "Restoring backup… it can take a few moments. Have a cake!"
- When the backup is restored you will see the message "Woohoo! Backup restored." and you will see your entries in the app.
Troubles?
- If something went wrong to make sure you are online.
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Also, there might be an issue with Google Drive. You have to wait and try in few minutes or hour. - Are you trying to import CSV file? This is not possible. You have to use native Daylio backup functionality.
- Do you use the same account for restore and backup? Verify your account at the bottom of the screen.
- When everything failed there might be some 3rd party issue. It always helps to kill the app or restart the phone.
iOS
Backup
The backup process is very simple:
- Go to More > Backup & Restore
- We advise you to use automatic backups - so your data is always safe.
- For a manual backup tap the button violet Backup to iCloud
- If the backup is successful, you see the confirmation message "Yay! Backup created." and the date of your backup will change.
- Now it is safely stored on your iCloud although you cannot see it there - but the app can.
Restore
- Go to More > Backup & Restore and tap the menu item "Restore..."
- You will see the list of your recent backups. Select the one you want to restore.
- When the backup is restored you will see the message "Woohoo! Backup restored." and you will see your entries in the app.