Restoring data from previous device

[Karey Kumli]

My Android tablet's motherboard quit, and I had a backup with the app MyBackups. However their app won't back up to a new device without me purchasing the Pro version. I'm not convinced that the backup has my data, it may have only the app - so I'm not ready to spend the money.

I just downloaded the MLO 2 apk file from the MLO main page, installed it, and wondered about the apk file saved by MyBackup. I'm not willing to experiment with opening it, so need the advice of someone better-versed in this type of shenanigan!

It's 9.4 MB.
Its filename is
net.mylifeorganized.mlo_3041.apk

Would appreciate successful case histories! Or precautions! Am perfectly willing to send it out for perusal!

Thank you,
Karey

[Dwight Arthur]

Hi, Karey. I am about 75% certain that MyBackup will back up the data
associated with each .apk ONLY IF THE PHONE IS ROOTED.

Most of us use either cloud sync or wifi sync to copy the tasks etc to
another device; I can testify that recovering from the synched copy is
clean and easy, although there are some important things (views, settings)
that still have to be recovered.

-Dwight

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[Joel Azaria]

Karey,

I'm pretty sure MyBackup should have been able to backup both the .apk AND your data.  Root *should* only be required for backing up and restoring system apps and data (like your phone call logs, wifi and bluetooth settings, et al,) which I'm pretty sure MLO is not. Unfortunately the last time I carried an unrooted device was back on Android FroYo (2.2) so it's been a while and I'm not positive on what's changed from FroYo to Marshmallow (Android v6).  I DO see that MLO is on MyBackup's list of integrated applications (see here: http://www.rerware.com/Android-Backup/MyBackupUserGuide.pdf) so I'd say that bodes well for you.

Were I in your shoes I would probably proceed this way:

1. Some time ago (2 years maybe) google changed the refund policy on Play store apps.  My memory isn't serving me here so check the policy for yourself.  I think it's 15 or 20 minutes.
2. Check/find the procedure for how to request an app refund.  Again, my memory isn't serving me well right this moment.  Don't skip this step! Make sure you know where to go and how to request a refund asap should it come to it.
3. As the refund window is small, we want to have the backed up files in place.  I'll assume you have the backups on the new device somehow already (sd card, thumbdrive, etc) but if not, get it there now. If your backups or on a cloud, download them to the device now!
4. Make sure you have the latest update of the free app installed.  I'd also I'd ensure I have a fast Internet connection (your home WiFi or good 4g coverage for example.)  You don't want to run the clock on your refund window waiting for updates or downloading the pro app on a slow or problematic connection.
5. Buy the pro app.  Quickly initiate download and install if needed.
1. Did it work?  If so, have a beer/wine/tea/coffee.  Profit and :)
2. Didn't work?  Quickly request a refund as researched in step 2.

In this way you get to try to restore w/ the pro app.  If it works, the dev deserves his/her 6 bucks or whatever and you know that you're protected if ever needed again.

If not, you get a refund, you know to root your new device, you run and buy Titanium Backup pro, you set up scheduled backups to a cloud and you'll be protected if/when it happens again.

Good luck and lmk how it goes.

J.

[pottster]

Google Playstore App refund policy (at time of writing) is 0-2 hours - automatic via play store app, 2-48 hours apply online via link, 48 hours+ - at the discretion of the developer.