Neo Backup
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The facts
Each one read from Neo Backup's own pages, with the date it was checked.
Where it runs
- Android compatibility
- The FAQ lists Android 8 Oreo as the oldest supported version and says the newest stable Android version is supported unless stated otherwise.checked 12 Oct 2026
What it does
- Backup contents
- Users can choose which app data parts to back up, including external data, OBB files, and media files, which are not included by default.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Backup modes
- It supports individual and batch backup and restore, plus scheduled backups.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Backup scope
- mixedchecked 20 Sep 2026
- Compatibility limit
- The README says version 5.0.0 introduced new encryption and databases that are incompatible with older versions.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Computer backup
- Nochecked 20 Sep 2026
- Download channels
- The repository links to GitHub, Codeberg, F-Droid, and IzzyOnDroid as download sources.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Encryption
- When enabled, backups are encrypted with AES256 using a password set in the app, which is required for restoring the data.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Individual and batch operations
- It supports backing up and restoring one app at a time or multiple apps in batches.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Intended audience
- The project describes Neo Backup as an Android backup solution and a free and open-source tool descended from OAndBackup.checked 12 Oct 2026
- License
- The project is licensed under GNU Affero General Public License version 3.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Mobile backup
- Yeschecked 20 Sep 2026
- Optional encryption
- When enabled, backups are encrypted with AES256 using a password set in the app.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Neo Backup is an Android backup and recovery app for individual apps and their data.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Release channel
- The repository provides downloadable releases, and its release page lists version 8.3.18 as the latest release.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Remote storage limit
- The FAQ says Neo Backup was developed with local storage in mind and is not optimized for remote storage.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Restore modes
- filechecked 20 Sep 2026
- Root required
- The app requires a rooted Android phone to access APKs, app data, system apps, and special backups.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Scheduled backups
- It supports scheduled backups with no stated limit on the number of schedules and lets users create custom app lists.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Schedules
- Users can create an unlimited number of schedules and custom lists of installed apps.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Server backup
- Nochecked 20 Sep 2026
- Special backups
- Special backups include SMS/MMS, call logs, Wi-Fi access points, and Bluetooth, though the project says support for other special data is incomplete.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Storage and sync
- The FAQ says Android's Storage Access Framework lets Neo Backup save to external SD cards or cloud providers, and the README recommends pairing it with a sync tool such as Syncthing or Nextcloud.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Storage options
- The FAQ says the Storage Access Framework lets Neo Backup store backups on external SD cards or cloud providers.checked 12 Oct 2026
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