Seedvault vs Neo-Backup

Seedvault

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

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Neo-Backup

backup manager for android (by NeoApplications)

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Seedvault		Neo-Backup
	Project
54	Mentions	37
1,129	Stars	2,248
2.6%	Growth	3.4%
8.9	Activity	9.5
3 days ago	Latest Commit	9 days ago
Kotlin	Language	Kotlin
Apache License 2.0	License	GNU Affero General Public License v3.0

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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

SeedVault
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.

Neo-Backup

Posts with mentions or reviews of Neo-Backup. We have used some of these posts to build our list of alternatives and similar projects. The last one was on 2023-05-20.

LineageOS 19 Google backup not working at all
1 project | /r/LineageOS | 10 Dec 2023

Some people on rooted devices use Migrate or Neo Backup (formerly OAndBackupX) but I never tried to restore those so can't comment.
⟳ 1 apps added, 12 updated at apt.izzysoft.de
1 project | /r/FDroidUpdates | 13 Sep 2023

Neo Backup (version 8312): The open-source tool to backup your apps and data
GitHub - XayahSuSuSu/Android-DataBackup: DataBackup for Android
2 projects | /r/fossdroid | 20 May 2023

What are the benefits over NeoBackup ?
cant sign in apps
1 project | /r/WSA | 4 May 2023
[HELP] Update over OTA
1 project | /r/Magisk | 18 Apr 2023

I'm assuming you're already rooted based on your question? That should make things easier. I personally use a root backup app like Neo Backup to backup apps and app data and store it on a hard drive along with other important files. Also, if you're willing and the option's available, I would make a TWRP backup just in case. Then you can clean install and restore your apps and files separately. Encryption shouldn't be an issue if you backup using an app.
"Anytime someone puts a lock on something you own, against your wishes, and doesn't give you the key, they're not doing it for your benefit". However, people seem to like it. The sorry state of Android Backups
2 projects | /r/DataHoarder | 10 Apr 2023

NeoBackup should be decent if you're digging for an OSS solution.
How to restore apps trough .ab files? Adb restore not working....
2 projects | /r/WSA | 10 Mar 2023

With root access the Neo Backup app is great: https://github.com/NeoApplications/Neo-Backup/releases/. Yes, I tried it on WSA too and it works.
⟳ 2 apps added, 43 updated at f-droid.org
16 projects | /r/FDroidUpdates | 24 Feb 2023

Neo Backup (version 8.3.1): The open-source tool to backup your apps and data
Backup Apps and their data to upgrade to newer LOS
1 project | /r/LineageOS | 16 Feb 2023

Some people on rooted devices use Migrate or Neo Backup (formerly OAndBackupX) but I never tried to restore those so can't comment.
GitHub - mrrfv/linux-android-backup: Back up your device without vendor lock-ins, using insecure software or root. Supports encryption and compression out of the box. Works cross-platform.
2 projects | /r/fossdroid | 25 Jan 2023

I'm tempted to switch to a Google Pixel phone with GrapheneOS but for now I couldn't find any alternative to Neo-Backup, which requires root.

What are some alternatives?

When comparing Seedvault and Neo-Backup you can also consider the following projects:

Magisk - The Magic Mask for Android

mtk-easy-su - Get bootless root access with few clicks.

syncthing-android - Wrapper of syncthing for Android.

termux-app - Termux - a terminal emulator application for Android OS extendible by variety of packages.

calyxos

others - Exhaustive list of backup solutions for Linux

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.

autorestic - Config driven, easy backup cli for restic.

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

inkPalm-5-EPD105-root - Rooting the Android Xiaomi/Moann inkPalm 5

restic-android - Restic Backup Android App (Unofficial)

SnapchatDarkMode - Enables the experimental dark mode feature in Snapchat on Android.