Neo Backup

The open-source tool to backup your apps and data

New in version 8.3.17

Add: Launcher shortcuts support for running schedules
Add: Backup sharing button
Add: Existing tags suggestion in the adding dialog
Fix: Restore on wifi backups on newer Android versions
Fix: Restore Andy in placeholder icons
Update: Revamp app page, batch page, backup items and refresh button
Update: Revamp search bar and the top bars
+ more than 40 commits, 20 translations

Make and restore backups of apps on your device and save app data to a user-accessible location. Supports backing up and restoring single or multiple apps.
Part of Neo Applications.
Fork of OAndBackup bringing support for new Android versions and updated looks.

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Requires root: Because it copies files from /data/data, /data/app and /system/app.
Status: Beta

Author: Antonios Hazim
License: GNU Affero General Public License v3.0 only
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Version 8.3.17 (8330) suggested Added on Feb 24, 2026

arm64-v8a armeabi-v7a x86 x86_64

This version requires Android 8.0 or newer.

It is built and signed by F-Droid, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.
Permissions
- run foreground service
  
  Allows the app to make use of foreground services.
- run foreground service with the type "dataSync"
  
  Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "dataSync"
- close other apps
  
  Allows the app to end background processes of other apps. This may cause other apps to stop running.
- android.permission.MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
- android.permission.PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS
- show notifications
  
  Allows the app to show notifications
- query all packages
  
  Allows an app to see all installed packages.
- read call log
  
  This app can read your call history.
- read your contacts
  
  Allows the app to read data about your contacts stored on your phone. Apps will also have access to the accounts on your phone that have created contacts. This may include accounts created by apps you have installed. This permission allows apps to save your contact data, and malicious apps may share contact data without your knowledge.
- read the contents of your shared storage
  
  Allows the app to read the contents of your shared storage.
- read your text messages (SMS or MMS)
  
  This app can read all SMS (text) messages stored on your phone.
- run at startup
  
  Allows the app to have itself started as soon as the system has finished booting. This can make it take longer to start the phone and allow the app to slow down the overall phone by always running.
- receive text messages (MMS)
  
  Allows the app to receive and process MMS messages. This means the app could monitor or delete messages sent to your device without showing them to you.
- receive text messages (SMS)
  
  Allows the app to receive and process SMS messages. This means the app could monitor or delete messages sent to your device without showing them to you.
- receive text messages (WAP)
  
  Allows the app to receive and process WAP messages. This permission includes the ability to monitor or delete messages sent to you without showing them to you.
- reorder running apps
  
  Allows the app to move tasks to the foreground and background. The app may do this without your input.
- ask to ignore battery optimizations
  
  Allows an app to ask for permission to ignore battery optimizations for that app.
- Schedule precisely timed actions
  
  This app can schedule work to happen at a desired time in the future. This also means that the app can run when you're not actively using the device.
- send and view SMS messages
  
  Allows the app to send SMS messages. This may result in unexpected charges. Malicious apps may cost you money by sending messages without your confirmation.
- use biometric hardware
  
  Allows the app to use biometric hardware for authentication
- use fingerprint hardware
  
  Allows the app to use fingerprint hardware for authentication
- prevent phone from sleeping
  
  Allows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
- write call log
  
  Allows the app to modify your phone's call log, including data about incoming and outgoing calls. Malicious apps may use this to erase or modify your call log.
- modify or delete the contents of your shared storage
  
  Allows the app to write the contents of your shared storage.
- android.provider.Telephony.SMS_RECEIVED
- com.machiav3lli.backup.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
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New in version 8.3.16

Add: Scene overlays and respective strategy
Fix: Running ScheduleReceiver on reboot
Update: Replace BottomSheetScaffold with Nav3 bottom sheet navigation
+ more than 70 commits, 14 translations

Version 8.3.16 (8329) - Added on Jan 03, 2026

arm64-v8a armeabi-v7a x86 x86_64

This version requires Android 8.0 or newer.

It is built and signed by F-Droid, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.
Permissions
- run foreground service
  
  Allows the app to make use of foreground services.
- run foreground service with the type "dataSync"
  
  Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "dataSync"
- close other apps
  
  Allows the app to end background processes of other apps. This may cause other apps to stop running.
- android.permission.MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
- android.permission.PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS
- show notifications
  
  Allows the app to show notifications
- query all packages
  
  Allows an app to see all installed packages.
- read call log
  
  This app can read your call history.
- read your contacts
  
  Allows the app to read data about your contacts stored on your phone. Apps will also have access to the accounts on your phone that have created contacts. This may include accounts created by apps you have installed. This permission allows apps to save your contact data, and malicious apps may share contact data without your knowledge.
- read the contents of your shared storage
  
  Allows the app to read the contents of your shared storage.
- read your text messages (SMS or MMS)
  
  This app can read all SMS (text) messages stored on your phone.
- run at startup
  
  Allows the app to have itself started as soon as the system has finished booting. This can make it take longer to start the phone and allow the app to slow down the overall phone by always running.
- receive text messages (MMS)
  
  Allows the app to receive and process MMS messages. This means the app could monitor or delete messages sent to your device without showing them to you.
- receive text messages (SMS)
  
  Allows the app to receive and process SMS messages. This means the app could monitor or delete messages sent to your device without showing them to you.
- receive text messages (WAP)
  
  Allows the app to receive and process WAP messages. This permission includes the ability to monitor or delete messages sent to you without showing them to you.
- reorder running apps
  
  Allows the app to move tasks to the foreground and background. The app may do this without your input.
- ask to ignore battery optimizations
  
  Allows an app to ask for permission to ignore battery optimizations for that app.
- Schedule precisely timed actions
  
  This app can schedule work to happen at a desired time in the future. This also means that the app can run when you're not actively using the device.
- send and view SMS messages
  
  Allows the app to send SMS messages. This may result in unexpected charges. Malicious apps may cost you money by sending messages without your confirmation.
- use biometric hardware
  
  Allows the app to use biometric hardware for authentication
- use fingerprint hardware
  
  Allows the app to use fingerprint hardware for authentication
- prevent phone from sleeping
  
  Allows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
- write call log
  
  Allows the app to modify your phone's call log, including data about incoming and outgoing calls. Malicious apps may use this to erase or modify your call log.
- modify or delete the contents of your shared storage
  
  Allows the app to write the contents of your shared storage.
- android.provider.Telephony.SMS_RECEIVED
- com.machiav3lli.backup.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Download APK 11 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

New in version 8.3.15

Add: Check if available storage enough for backup
Add: Random name for new schedules
Fix: Reduce checkroot false-negatives
Update: Improve schedule clean up reliability
Update: Reduce recompositions where possible
Update: Simplify multiple UI components and pages
Remove: Animated background options
+ more than 70 commits, 20 translations

Version 8.3.15 (8328) - Added on Dec 29, 2025

arm64-v8a armeabi-v7a x86 x86_64

This version requires Android 8.0 or newer.

It is built and signed by F-Droid, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.
Permissions
- run foreground service
  
  Allows the app to make use of foreground services.
- run foreground service with the type "dataSync"
  
  Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "dataSync"
- close other apps
  
  Allows the app to end background processes of other apps. This may cause other apps to stop running.
- android.permission.MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
- android.permission.PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS
- show notifications
  
  Allows the app to show notifications
- query all packages
  
  Allows an app to see all installed packages.
- read call log
  
  This app can read your call history.
- read your contacts
  
  Allows the app to read data about your contacts stored on your phone. Apps will also have access to the accounts on your phone that have created contacts. This may include accounts created by apps you have installed. This permission allows apps to save your contact data, and malicious apps may share contact data without your knowledge.
- read the contents of your shared storage
  
  Allows the app to read the contents of your shared storage.
- read your text messages (SMS or MMS)
  
  This app can read all SMS (text) messages stored on your phone.
- run at startup
  
  Allows the app to have itself started as soon as the system has finished booting. This can make it take longer to start the phone and allow the app to slow down the overall phone by always running.
- receive text messages (MMS)
  
  Allows the app to receive and process MMS messages. This means the app could monitor or delete messages sent to your device without showing them to you.
- receive text messages (SMS)
  
  Allows the app to receive and process SMS messages. This means the app could monitor or delete messages sent to your device without showing them to you.
- receive text messages (WAP)
  
  Allows the app to receive and process WAP messages. This permission includes the ability to monitor or delete messages sent to you without showing them to you.
- reorder running apps
  
  Allows the app to move tasks to the foreground and background. The app may do this without your input.
- ask to ignore battery optimizations
  
  Allows an app to ask for permission to ignore battery optimizations for that app.
- Schedule precisely timed actions
  
  This app can schedule work to happen at a desired time in the future. This also means that the app can run when you're not actively using the device.
- send and view SMS messages
  
  Allows the app to send SMS messages. This may result in unexpected charges. Malicious apps may cost you money by sending messages without your confirmation.
- use biometric hardware
  
  Allows the app to use biometric hardware for authentication
- use fingerprint hardware
  
  Allows the app to use fingerprint hardware for authentication
- prevent phone from sleeping
  
  Allows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
- write call log
  
  Allows the app to modify your phone's call log, including data about incoming and outgoing calls. Malicious apps may use this to erase or modify your call log.
- modify or delete the contents of your shared storage
  
  Allows the app to write the contents of your shared storage.
- android.provider.Telephony.SMS_RECEIVED
- com.machiav3lli.backup.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Download APK 11 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

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