Full backup

[umpfmpf]

Would it be a way to add the option to back up all private settings and data at once?
Maybe even in a folder or as a complete backup in a ZIP file? And then, when playing back the backup, select which data should be imported.
And this file could also be copied to a 2. Device to synchronize the data and settings.

[devemux86]

@umpfmpf thanks for the suggestion.

It's an interesting idea, we can think about it.

[ramondevic]

Would it be a way to add the option to back up all private settings and data at once? Maybe even in a folder or as a complete backup in a ZIP file? And then, when playing back the backup, select which data should be imported. And this file could also be copied to a 2. Device to synchronize the data and settings.

That's a GREAT idea :-)

[Ciutnik]

It's true that being able to make copies - especially in the cloud - would be nice.

I like the "Backup Manager" used in Locus. A ZIP is created and can be automatically sent to the cloud. You decide what will be included in the backup (data and/or settings), whether the copies should be created automatically or manually, as well as what you want to restore from the backup (data and/or settings).

[bios4]

Not directly related with the very export option in this thread, but related to import/export in general: currently when e.g. settings are exported via Main > Profile > three-dot-menu > Export there is no information if everything worked well or if there was an issue during the process....

After a name is chosen for the export zip, nothing more "happens" - Cruiser just returns to the Profile screen without any further notice.

I would really appreciate if you could implement a short toast message after successful importing or exporting of settings @devemux86, like you did recently for the saving of favorites.

The same applies of course when there went something wrong... 😉

[devemux86]

Have you ever seen any export to not succeed?

It also depends on what the Android allows the apps to know about the save.

[bios4]

Have you ever seen any export to not succeed?

Not personally, but obviously there went SOMETHING wrong during the export of the data of DolomitesTom...

I also can't quite figure out your counter-question - is it possible/not possible/too time-consuming/... to display a corresponding message?

[devemux86]

That report was not from the export initiated by the menu.
Something else went wrong, but unfortunately it couldn't be reproduced by either of us.

About the question, if Android export can report success or not, then we can show a message.
If not, displaying always a success message is not very useful.

[bios4]

I see.

If not, displaying always a success message is not very useful.

Of course a success message should not ALWAYS be displayed but only if a success can be determined...

[devemux86]

I will check what is possible, everything depends on how Android processes work.

[HPK-AT]

Hi. I want to wake up this threat from umpfmpf again.
Export / Import all Settings and chooseable while restore which Parts to Import.
Here is a screenshot how it could be integrated.
And no , it does not have to be in Google Backup integrated, i would more prefere to choose my own where the data is stored.
Localy or on Network drive or on Standard Android possibilities like Quickshare, Google Drive and so on

[HannesHoBu]

@devemux86 Emux, many thanks for your quick reply. Obviously I am too blond follow your instructions. I can't find the file with the recorded tracks. In which directory can the relevant file be found?

[devemux86]

@HannesHoBu If you want the recorded track as a file, use the menu "GPS recording" and select "Export" or "Share".

[HannesHoBu]

I refer to the automatic recorded tracks

[devemux86]

@HannesHoBu I also mean the automatic recorded tracks, we are discussing the same thing.

Use the menu "GPS recording" where you can:

• "Save" a recorded track in my collection

• "Import" a GPX file as recorded track

• "Export" or "Share" the recorded track as GPX file

[HannesHoBu]

Finally I made it! Thanks for your patience and support.
This is a cool feature.

[umpfmpf]

Are there any new features regarding a backup function to keep multiple devices synchronized?

[devemux86]

You can use any free cloud service like Google Drive, Dropbox, etc. and synchronize your backups.

[umpfmpf]

But it is not possible to create a backup with all settings and saved routes and poi's and send it to a 2nd device without cloud?

[devemux86]

You are asking for a zip file with all the exports included.

It is the same as syncing multiple files, there is no difference.

[WolfgangZ42]

But it is not possible to create a backup with all settings and saved routes and poi's

My workflow is to export all profiles, all favorites, all routes and all tracks on my smartphone (for navigation) directly into a Dropbox folder. And to synchronize my tablet (for planning) I import these 4 files from this Dropbox folder. That's it.
Here the files of my last synch:

[MotoUKRider]

I think jist of the request is for Cruiser to do all of that in one action for daft motorcyclists who do daft things even when not on a motorcycle 🤡

It's a good example of a Wiki topic, though! The result shown by @WolfgangZ42 works fine, but there are several menus/places you need to visit to produce file backups like this. Documenting the workflow would be helpful.

[HPK-AT]

as mentioned here: #528 (comment)
it would be nice to have just one export/import button and you can choose what to import or export

[devemux86]

I will see it.

[devemux86]

Full backup and restore with a single file process and data selection will be available for testing in the next Cruiser Beta.

[devemux86]

• Implemented in Cruiser 5.9.8 #901

Export and import all data using the app profile menu.

[freeasabeer]

I come after the battle and I am very sorry for that, but are the app settings also exported ?
As far as I understood what was implemented here, I believe the answer is no.
Is there another way to export them which I would have missed ? If not, would it be feasible to implement the export of this additional set of data ?

[devemux86]

@freeasabeer The app settings are included in the profiles, so that they can also be exported and imported.

[Leeb64]

Meckermodus an-> Jemanden der nicht weiß wie man ein Backup erstellt und nicht durch Zufall darüber stolpert,der sucht unter Umständen ewig dannach.
Könnte man nicht in "Einstellungen" eventuell unter "Applikation" diese Backup-Funktion integrieren?

[bios4]

Why not offer two "Import" menu items:

• "Import & merge"
• "Import & replace"

...and show the screen with checkboxes only after the selection!?

[kds112]

Well, I would offer the replace function with a security query "Are you sure to replace the internal data?"

[devemux86]

Why not offer two "Import" menu items

This is a better solution, I updated the screenshots above.

[kds112]

Merge is the more suitable verb than Update. Will there be dialog "Are you really sure to replace..."?

[devemux86]

There is already a 2nd confirmation dialog with check boxes for what to import.
(see above)

[devemux86]

Backup has been moved to "Settings | Application" with a replace option.

You can test it with Cruiser 5.9.2 Beta:

• Cruiser 5.9.2 Beta 4 #898 (comment)

[DolomitesTom]

Tested export on smartphone and restore on tablet. For me it's working.