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Backup or restore your data using files

To backup your shows, lists and movies:

  1. In the bottom bar, tap More > Settings.
  2. Tap Backup/Restore.
  3. Look for the Create backup section.
  4. Tap Select file for either shows, lists or movies to create a backup.

Note On Android 4.3 and older you can not choose the backup file location. Instead SeriesGuide will store the backup files in the Download folder on your device.

To restore your shows, lists and movies:

  1. In the bottom bar, tap More > Settings.
  2. Tap Backup/Restore.
  3. Look for the Restore backup section.
  4. Tap Select file for each type of data you want to restore and select the matching backup file.
  5. Tick the check box next to each type you want to restore.
  6. Tap Restore backup.

🚨 Not recommended when using SeriesGuide Cloud or Trakt. Syncing with Cloud or Trakt may overwrite any restored backup. With SeriesGuide Cloud, you can delete your account before restoring the backup, then re-create it afterwards to upload only the restored data.

To restore your backup on another device, first transfer the created files to it. For example send yourself an email with the files attached, plug your device into a computer to access its storage or save the files to online storage.

Note You can use a file manager app to view or copy the backup files.

Note You can import data from another source as long as it uses the JSON format that SeriesGuide expects. Add some shows/lists/movies and create a backup, then just open the created JSON file to see an example with actual data.