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Helium - App Sync and Backup

ClockworkMod · com.koushikdutta.backup

4.3 (32 ratings) 1M+ downloads v1.1.1.2 4.8 MB Android 4.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version
v1.1.1.2 (1112)
Updated
Dec 25, 2013 (12 years ago)
APK size
4.8 MB
Requires
Android 4.0+ (API 14)
CPU support
Any (no native code)
Category
Tools (app)
Listed since
Feb 6, 2013 (at least)
Permissions
24 (8 sensitive)
Website
clockworkmod.com
Developer contact
[email protected]
Privacy
Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Helium - App Sync and Backup is an app by ClockworkMod in the Tools category, listed since at least February 2013. It has no native code, so it runs on any Android processor.

It asks for 24 permissions, 8 of them sensitive, including read contacts, read sms and read call log.

Ratings

4.3out of 532 ratings
  • 5 ★72%
  • 4 ★0%
  • 3 ★19%
  • 2 ★0%
  • 1 ★9%

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What's new in v1.1.1.2

Failed restores will no longer clear the unrestored apps. (Thanks Artem) Updated for KitKat to fix SMS restore Fix restore options menu crash Fixes for PC Restore New font for Android 4.2+ Carbon has been renamed to "Helium" (trademark issue) App icons are now stored in a .nomedia directory as a hidden dot file. Redo your backups to hopefully clear out the gallery spam. Fixed a bugs with PC Restore.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “hidiho”.

Helium is the missing app sync and backup solution for Android. Helium does NOT require root. All Android users can use Helium to backup and sync Android applications. Helium lets you backup your apps and data to your SD card or cloud storage. With Helium, you can sync app data from your other Android devices-- even if they are not on the same network. Set up backup schedules with Helium, and never lose data again.Helium Setup1. Install Helium on Android a) Root user? You're done! 2. Install and run Helium Desktop (link below) 3. Connect Android to computer. a) You may need to set your USB Connection Mode to "PTP". (Nexus 7, Nexus 10, etc) 4. Helium on Android should now be enabled.Helium (Free) features:Backup and restore to SD card Backup and restore from PCHelium (Premium) features:No ads Automatic Backup schedules Android to Android sync Cloud backup and restore * Dropbox * Box * Google DriveNote:Helium is NOT available to Motorola devices. This is because Motorola phones have a bug that break Android's backup mechanism. Until this is fixed by Motorola, Helium will not work on those Androids. You can download Helium manually here:http://download.clockworkmod.com/apks/Backup.apkIf you find that Helium *does* work on your Motorola Android, please notify me.Note:Some Sony devices have issues with Helium. This includes the Xperia S and Xperia Z. Sony has *disabled* backup on these devices completely.Helium Desktop Installer (non-rooted users):http://www.clockworkmod.com/carbonWhy do you need so many Permissions?Contacts - Backup call log and sms SMS - Backup call log and sms Accounts - Backup and restore from Drive Phone State - Uniquely identify phone for Android to Android sync Read Logs - Debugging and bug reports Wifi - Make sure scheduled backups only happen on wifi

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Warning

Signing certificate

  • Certificate issued to “koushikdutta.com” The developer's name — though anyone can put any name in a certificate.

Store checks and file details

  • Developer signature check failed Mar 9, 2025
  • Antivirus scan passed Nov 17, 2020
  • Signed byCN=Koushik Dutta, OU=Clockworks, O=koushikdutta.com, L=Seattle, ST=WA, C=US
  • Signing certificate (SHA-1)E7:AF:13:47:6F:BE:17:2F:92:DC:08:F6:AD:B5:B4:78:CD:F8:74:DF
  • File MD5d101e0f4fc251ca98ffc3b52e5d06412
  • Uploaded by “hidiho” Silver tier · 15,377 followers · uploading since 2012

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Permissions (24)

Helium - App Sync and Backup requests 24 permissions, 8 of them sensitive.

Helium - App Sync and Backup APK: questions and answers

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Only if it is signed with the same certificate as the copy on your phone and isn't an older version. If Android says “App not installed”, the certificates differ; uninstalling your copy first works but deletes its data unless it is backed up.

Is the Helium - App Sync and Backup APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store flagged this file with a security warning. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is d101e0f4fc251ca98ffc3b52e5d06412.

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