samfirm.js vs Seedvault

samfirm.js

TypeScript implementation of a streaming downloader, decryptor and extractor of Samsung firmware. (by jesec)

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A backup application for the Android Open Source Project. (by seedvault-app)

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samfirm.js		Seedvault
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4	Mentions	54
219	Stars	1,138
-	Growth	3.3%
0.0	Activity	8.9
4 months ago	Latest Commit	3 days ago
JavaScript	Language	Kotlin
GNU General Public License v3.0 only	License	Apache License 2.0

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samfirm.js

Posts with mentions or reviews of samfirm.js. We have used some of these posts to build our list of alternatives and similar projects. The last one was on 2021-09-19.

2023: When passed, the DMA could require Apple to start allowing users to download apps from outside the App Store
1 project | /r/apple | 9 May 2022

In that case, rooting the device can be done by unlocking the bootloader downloading the latest firmware with a tool like Frija or samfirm.js, patching the firmware file with Magisk as shown here and flashing the patched image with Odin or Heimdall.
Galaxy S10 gets official Android 12 and One UI 4.0 update!
1 project | /r/galaxys10 | 29 Dec 2021

For those wondering, you can download this firmware to flash with Odin using samfirm.js.
How do I root my S20 Ultra?
2 projects | /r/androidroot | 19 Sep 2021

Get hold of a Windows PC and download the stock ROM. Some trustworthy sites are Sammobile, Samfirm Tool, and my favourite, Samfirm.js. The last one requires Node.js tho.
LineageOS 18.1 Released
10 projects | news.ycombinator.com | 1 Apr 2021

Sorry to hear that, I've been in the same situation for too many times now. Yeah, recovering your files at that stage is very likely impossible.
You can get your stock firmware easily though, with any of these tools:
Frija (GUI, recommended): https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/tool-frija-samsung-firmwa...
Samloader: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/tool-samloader-samfirm-fr...
samfirm.js: https://github.com/jesec/samfirm.js

Seedvault

Posts with mentions or reviews of Seedvault. We have used some of these posts to build our list of alternatives and similar projects. The last one was on 2024-04-15.

Better Adb-Shell
4 projects | news.ycombinator.com | 15 Apr 2024

if you use an AOSP based ROM, give Seedvault another look since they merged device2device-transfer in the beginning of the year https://github.com/seedvault-app/seedvault/pull/562
SeedVaultBackup crashes / does not work
2 projects | /r/CalyxOS | 12 Jul 2023

You can get support specific to Seedvault on Matrix, or via the Discussions or Issues pages.
I ditched Google and installed the privacy-focused GrapheneOS on my Pixel
5 projects | /r/privacy | 27 Mar 2023

There's no way to do a direct image. You can try using seedvault to back up individual pieces of data though: https://github.com/seedvault-app/seedvault
'No suitable backups found at given location. This is most likely due to a wrong recovery code or a storage error' one SeedVault restore
1 project | /r/LineageOS | 8 Feb 2023

https://github.com/seedvault-app/seedvault/wiki/FAQ and you could look in the Issues, etc.
please check comprehension and fill in gaps re: rooting device
1 project | /r/CalyxOS | 5 Feb 2023
Any way to backup to commercial cloud (e.g. google drive, dropbox, aws glacier, b2 backblaze)
1 project | /r/GrapheneOS | 15 Jan 2023

For the innterested ones after me https://github.com/seedvault-app/seedvault
Seedvault Backup Error notification
1 project | /r/LineageOS | 11 Dec 2022

You may want to thumbs up https://github.com/seedvault-app/seedvault/issues/416
OAndBackupX vs Migrate vs SeedVault vs LinuxAndroidBackup?
2 projects | /r/fossdroid | 4 Nov 2022

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Would it be possible to switch from an old calyx device to a new one, keeping data?
1 project | /r/CalyxOS | 22 Oct 2022
I want to degoogle by using GrapheneOS, but I have questions/concerns about functionality. Ease my mind and teach me?
4 projects | /r/degoogle | 21 Sep 2022

There is Seedvault which allows to backup to a USB drive or cloud with end to end encryption.

What are some alternatives?

When comparing samfirm.js and Seedvault you can also consider the following projects:

rattlesnakeos-stack - Build your own privacy and security focused Android OS in the cloud.

Magisk - The Magic Mask for Android

treble_experimentations - Notes about tinkering with Android Project Treble

Neo-Backup - backup manager for android

hardened_malloc - Hardened allocator designed for modern systems. It has integration into Android's Bionic libc and can be used externally with musl and glibc as a dynamic library for use on other Linux-based platforms. It will gain more portability / integration over time.

syncthing-android - Wrapper of syncthing for Android.

calyxos

App Manager - A full-featured package manager and viewer for Android

restic-android - Restic Backup Android App (Unofficial)

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