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A command line tool to export data from the backup secret file #118

Closed GoogleCodeExporter closed 9 years ago

GoogleCodeExporter commented 9 years ago 
Today, the only practical way to retrieve data from the backup "secrets" file 
is to use an Android device, and use the CSV export mechanism.

Would it be possible to write a command line tool that use the CSV mechanism to 
extract data ?

Why ? If I loose/destroy my android device and cannot use it anymore, so I'm no 
more able to access my data anymore. Moreover, for privacy reasons, I don't 
want to use a device from anybody else. All I have is a backup somewhere and 
the source code I need to understand to access my data. A little tool that 
"just" export would be very practical :-)

Original issue reported on code.google.com by emmanuel...@gmail.com on 12 Jun 2012 at 5:58

GoogleCodeExporter commented 9 years ago 
csv export is not for backup.  In fact, it stores your secrets in plaintext, so 
I would recommend not using this feature for backup/restore.

The best way to safeguard you secrets is to turn on backups.  In Android 4, go 
to Settings, tap "Backup & reset", and check the items "Back up my data" and 
"Automatic restore".  Also take note of the email address listed under "Backup 
account".  Do this for all your devices right now, and for all your new devices 
as you get them.

If you follow the above instructions, then should you loose/destroy you phone, 
all you need to do is configure your new phone with the same email address as 
was shown under "Backup account", and most of your apps will automatically be 
restored, some with their data.  I can't all your apps will restore, but 
Secrets for Android will, along with your secrets.

If you want to check if backups are properly enabled, go to the webpage 
http://www.google.com/dashboard.  Make sure you are logged in with the account 
listed under "Backup account".  Scroll down to the section called "Android 
devices" and look for your device.  Click the link "More data stored about this 
device" to see which apps have backup data.  You will also see the time of the 
most recent backup.

Keep in mind that if you just enabled backups as described above, it may take a 
day or so before the dashboard will show anything.

Original comment by ro...@tawacentral.net on 13 Jun 2012 at 12:55