Seedvault
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The facts
Each one read from Seedvault's own pages, with the date it was checked.
Where it runs
- Android compatibility
- The project recommends using the branch that matches the Android version; it warns that older branches on newer Android versions may cause issues it cannot support.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Device requirements
- Seedvault is compiled with the operating system and does not require a rooted device.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Supported platforms
- androidchecked 20 Sep 2026
What it does
- Automatic backups
- It can run automatic daily backups in the background.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Backup and restore
- It backs up and restores application data to and from a flash drive.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Backup limits
- Android system backup opt outs prevent some apps from being backed up through Seedvault.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Backup scope
- mixedchecked 20 Sep 2026
- Compatibility
- The project recommends using the Seedvault branch that matches the Android version, and says using an older branch on a newer Android version may cause unsupported issues.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Computer backup
- Nochecked 20 Sep 2026
- Encryption
- It offers user friendly encryption using a BIP39 mnemonic phrase.checked 12 Oct 2026
- License
- Seedvault is available under the Apache-2.0 license.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Maintainer
- The project says it is primarily developed and maintained by the Calyx Institute for use in CalyxOS.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Mobile backup
- Yeschecked 20 Sep 2026
- Network storage
- The built in WebDAV backend can access servers on the local network.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Seedvault is a backup application for the Android Open Source Project.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Restore modes
- mixedchecked 20 Sep 2026
- Restore timing
- Starting with Android 15, Seedvault supports restoring after setup through the main screen’s three-dot menu.checked 12 Oct 2026
- ROM integration
- Seedvault must be integrated into an Android ROM and cannot be installed as a regular app.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Root access
- Seedvault is compiled with the operating system and does not require a rooted device.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Storage options
- The README lists a built-in WebDAV backend for accessing servers on a local network.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Support
- The project directs users to its FAQ, GitHub Discussions, and issue tracker for questions and problems.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Third-party tools
- The developers warn that they make no guarantees about external backup inspection tools and that sharing a recovery key with other software carries security risks.checked 12 Oct 2026
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