v6.2.3

Build log: https://github.com/BaltiApps/Migrate-OSS/actions/runs/31667294331

• Fix bug preventing restore on non-rooted devices.
• Fix bug preventing the default location (Download/Migrate) from being used.

v6.2.2

Build log: https://github.com/BaltiApps/Migrate-OSS/actions/runs/28297523041

v6.2.2 - bug fixes

• sanitize backup names
• stop Migrate backing or restoring itself
• package restore : UID fixe

v6.2.1

Build log: https://github.com/BaltiApps/Migrate-OSS/actions/runs/26715613235

Extension on v6.2.0.

• Whatsapp Sent media scan fixes.

v6.2.0

Build log: https://github.com/BaltiApps/Migrate-OSS/actions/runs/26713743613

• Backup and restore external data. [root feature]
• Clearer description of checkboxes for app backup and restore. [root feature]
• Support the project through in-app purchase.

v6.1.0

Build log: https://github.com/BaltiApps/Migrate-OSS/actions/runs/24312828273

Changes:

• App and data backup and restore for rooted users

v6.0.2

Changes:

• Show selection count for each type of backup / restore
• Settings screen added
• Settings - toggle of light / dark mode
• Settings - toggle app colors - classic theme / system colors
• About dialog - change app icon, change privacy policy link
• Bug fix in restore selection

v6.0.1

🎉 Migrate is back from the dead. A new version v6 is approved by Google.

#️⃣ There is a significant change in the vision of the project. Here's what has been happening behind the scenes.

• Migrate v6 is a brand new app, completely rewritten from the ground up, keeping in mind proper android architectural patterns. Hopefully this is the last rewrite.
• Uses material you design philosophy.
• A lot of features are missing as of now. Some of them will be added back, some are removed forever.
• The project will focus on non-root users. Yes! ✅ Migrate can now be used for tasks like contacs, sms and call log backups even on devices without root.
• License change - no more copyleft license, Migrate GitHub now uses a copyright license. However the source code is still public, anyone is free to provide fixes and patches. There are restrictions regarding distributions though, please read the license.
• Migrate is part of BaltiApps, expect to see some branding. This is my own Google Play publisher name under which I have been publishing since 2018. Migrate had always been under BaltiApps, however it was not that prominent.
• Telemetry like crash reporting will be added in the future (will be opt-out). Ads will also be added, nothing obnoxious though, no fullscreen ads just some banner ads like Migrate already had.

🟢 Current state of v6

• Migrate can only be used from Android 11 and up. A future update may drop the minimum requirements to Android 8 Oreo.
• Backup and restore of contacts, SMS, call logs
• Fixed duplicate backup and restore of contacts
• synced contacts are hidden from backup by default

⏳ Features missing in Migrate v6 which will be added back in the future

• App backup - including backup of APKs, app data and permissions.
• System settings.

⛔ Features removed

• support for TWRP flashing - TWRP in modern era is a pain in itself. It tends to get overwritten with every ROM update.
• Migrate Flasher and Migrate Helper will be discontinued. Both backup and restore will be done from the main Migrate app.
• Zipping backups to a single file - in prior versions of Migrate, more than half of the problems during restore was due to incorrect zipping of the backup. All backup files are now placed in a directory without zipping them.

🔧 Some technical changes

• Migrate was not allowed MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE permission. Migrate solely relies on Storage Access Framework and MediaStore. You will be shown a warning to select a custom location on the device to store backups into. If not, by default, Migrate backups will be stored under [Internal storage]/Download/Migrate

🔮 Some new features being looked into for upcoming releases

• Calendar events backup
• Publish on F-droid
• Scheduled backups
• Maybe support for password protection

Finally

Everyone is welcome to try the new app and give feedback. Beware, there will be rough edges. Thank you and have fun!