Backup and Restoring

It is highly recommended to run a backup whenever you make changes to the app. If you ever lose your settings, you can use your backup file to restore everything. This can happen if you clear the app’s data, uninstall the app, or make changes that mess up your setup. Having a backup file is cheap insurance.

Tip

Run the maintenance steps before making a backup. This will remove a lot of stored data that’s not needed and make your backup file smaller.

To back up your data:

Go to Settings > General.
Scroll to the bottom and select Backup Data.
Choose the folder to save the backup to. If you have external storage, such as a flash drive, that will show as an option too.

To restore your settings:

Go to Settings > General.
Click on Restore Data.
Find your backup file and click on it.

If the app fails to backup or restore, use the system picker to allow the app to use the folder you are trying to save to or restore from.

Note

Backup files can take up a lot of your free storage space. If you have a file management app, use it to find your backup files and delete the old ones you no longer need.