Switching to custom rom on android device with data (infosec.pub)

submitted 1 year ago by 03wlrb@infosec.pub to c/privacy@lemmy.ml

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Hello all,

Currently I am debating whether or not to switch to a (preferably private/secure) custom rom on my device, however said device had been in use for a while now.

My question is the following: For those who have been in this situation, how have you dealt with the existing data on the device in terms of migration? After all, switching ROM usually involves a factory reset. Creating backups of everything is a bit tedious and timeconsuming and there is always the possibility of forgetting something.

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[-] BearOfaTime@lemm.ee 0 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

For my non-rooted phones, I use SMS Backup & Restore to backup SMS/MMS. It runs on a schedule.

I also use Syncthing-Fork to keep all my personal data (such as SMS Backup, downloads, whatever) synchronized to a desktop at home, which has its own backup service.

I also use Syncthing to keep all photos synced to my laptop, so I can easily review and manage them (I have it set so changes/moves/deletions sync back to the phone).

https://github.com/Catfriend1/syncthing-android

this post was submitted on 26 Oct 2023

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