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Backups

NotallyX provides features to securely back up and restore your notes, labels, and attachments.

Auto-Backup​

NotallyX can automatically back up your notes to prevent data loss:

  1. Open Settings in NotallyX.
  2. Navigate to Auto Backups.
  3. Tap Backups Folder and select Choose folder to specify where backups will be stored.
  4. Once your backup folder is set, you can configure:
    • Backup on exit Note automatically: Triggers an automatic backup whenever a note is modified and closed.
    • Periodic Backups: Automatically creates backups at regular day intervals.
    • Maximum Backups to Keep: Automatically cleans up older backups beyond your specified limit.

Manual Backup​

You can also create backups manually at any time:

  1. Open Settings in NotallyX.
  2. Navigate to Backup.
  3. Tap Export backup.
  4. Choose a file name and location to save the backup file.
  5. Tap Save.

Backup Password Encryption​

For added security, you can password-encrypt your backup files:

  1. Go to Settings > Security.
  2. Tap Backup password and set an encryption password.
  3. Future exported backups will be encrypted with AES using your password.
  4. When restoring from an encrypted backup file, you will be prompted to enter this password.

Restoring from Backup​

To restore your notes and attachments from a backup file:

  1. Open Settings in NotallyX.
  2. Navigate to Backup.
  3. Tap Import backup.
  4. Select the backup file from your storage.
  5. If the backup is password-protected, enter the correct password when prompted.
  6. Tap Import Backup.

Note: Importing a backup merges restored notes and labels with your existing data without deleting current notes.

Using Cloud Storage / WebDAV​

SAF WebDAV Mounts​

If you want to store your backups on a cloud storage or WebDAV server, you can use a third-party app to mount your WebDAV server into Android's Storage Access Framework (SAF).

Popular tools for mounting WebDAV include DAVx⁵ or RS File Explorer.

For example, using DAVx⁵:

  1. Open DAVx⁵ -> Menu -> WebDAV mounts -> +.
  2. Enter the URL, Display Name, Username, and Password of your WebDAV server -> tap Add mount.
  3. In NotallyX Settings > Auto Backups > Backups Folder, select your WebDAV mount in the Android file picker:
WebDAV in File Chooser

Folder Synchronization​

Alternatively, you can use synchronization apps like FolderSync or Syncthing to sync a local folder on your device with your cloud storage or other devices, and set NotallyX's backup folder to that synced location.