Backup in /e/OS helps keep a copy of your important data, including contacts, messages, call logs, apps, and app settings.

Regular backups make it easy to restore your data when switching phones, resetting your device, or recovering from accidental data loss.

/e/OS Backup is based on Seedvault, an open-source Android backup solution, and is maintained by the /e/OS project.

Set up backup

  1. Open the Settings app and go to System > Backup.

    System settings showing the Backup entry

  2. Tap to continue and enable automatic backups.

    Backup setup screen with continue button

  3. Sign in to your Murena account when prompted.

    Murena account sign in prompt during backup setup

  4. Tap to open the Passwords app to manage your backup key.

    Prompt to open Passwords app for backup key setup

  5. Enter your Passwords app password or encryption key to unlock it.

    Passwords app unlock screen for backup key access

  6. Continue after your backup key is generated or retrieved.

    Backup key confirmation screen

  7. Confirm the setup and finish the backup configuration.

    Backup setup confirmation screen

  8. Return to the Backup dashboard.

    Final screen after backup setup is completed

Start a backup

  1. Open the Backup dashboard and tap Back up now.

    Settings screen where Back up now can be started

  2. Confirm the backup action in the Backup app.

    Backup app screen before confirming backup

  3. Wait while the backup starts and runs.

    Backup progress screen during an active backup

Backup configuration and status

  1. To change the preferred network and backup trigger options, open Settings > System > Backup, tap the ⋮ (three-dot menu), then select Settings.

    Default backup settings selection screen

  2. Review app backup status.

    App backup status list in Backup app

  3. Confirm your backup configuration.

    Backup configuration confirmation screen

  4. Check sync status and wait for completion.

    System sync status screen during backup

Restore from backup

  1. During initial device setup or after a factory reset, sign in to your account.

  2. Select the backup you want to restore.

    Backup selection list during restore

  3. Confirm the selected backup and continue.

    Backup restore details screen before confirmation

  4. Watch the live restore status and wait for completion.

    Live restore progress screen