1. Installation

Installation

You can install Device Backup & Restore directly on your e-reader using Storefront or by manually copying the plugin files.

If you already have Storefront on your device, installing and updating takes just a tap:

Tip: Installing via Storefront allows you to receive update notifications and update the plugin directly from your e-reader with one tap.

If you prefer installing manually from a computer:

Download the latest release archive (backup.koplugin.zip) from the Releases page.
Unzip the file and copy the backup.koplugin folder directly into your device's KOReader plugins directory:
- Kobo: /mnt/onboard/.koreader/plugins/backup.koplugin
- Kindle: /mnt/us/koreader/plugins/backup.koplugin
- Android: /sdcard/koreader/plugins/backup.koplugin
- Desktop / Linux: ~/.config/koreader/plugins/backup.koplugin
Safely disconnect your e-reader from your computer and restart KOReader.
Access the plugin anytime from the Tools (wrench icon) menu → Device Backup & Restore.

KOReader: Version 2024.12 or newer (or a recent nightly release). All necessary compression and network tools are already built into KOReader.
Storage Space: A few megabytes of free space for typical backups (settings, plugins, fonts, and reading history).
WiFi Connection (Optional): Only required if you want to use the Beam to Device feature to send or receive backups wirelessly between e-readers, or if installing via Storefront. Offline backups and restores require no internet connection at all.

Once installed, Device Backup & Restore is easily accessible from both the File Manager and the Reader view: