UpdatedDec 25, 2013
PublishedFeb 6, 2013
Packagecom.koushikdutta.backup
MD5d101e0f4fc251ca98ffc3b52e5d06412
SHA1 (signer)E7:AF:13:47:6F:BE:17:2F:92:DC:08:F6:AD:B5:B4:78:CD:F8:74:DF
Signed byCN=Koushik Dutta, OU=Clockworks, O=koushikdutta.com, L=Seattle, ST=WA, C=US
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Websitehttp://www.clockworkmod.com/
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What's new
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.
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
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
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
Permissions (24)
Helium - App Sync and Backup requests the following Android permissions:
- Access Network State android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
- Access Superuser android.permission.ACCESS_SUPERUSER
- Access Wifi State android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
- Change Wifi State android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE
- Disable Keyguard android.permission.DISABLE_KEYGUARD
- Get Accounts android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS
- Get Tasks android.permission.GET_TASKS
- Internet android.permission.INTERNET
- Network android.permission.NETWORK
- Read Call Log android.permission.READ_CALL_LOG
- Read Contacts android.permission.READ_CONTACTS
- Read Logs android.permission.READ_LOGS
- Read Phone State android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE
- Read Sms android.permission.READ_SMS
- Read User Dictionary android.permission.READ_USER_DICTIONARY
- Use Credentials android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS
- Wake Lock android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
- Write Call Log android.permission.WRITE_CALL_LOG
- Write Contacts android.permission.WRITE_CONTACTS
- Write External Storage android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
- Write Sms android.permission.WRITE_SMS
- Write User Dictionary android.permission.WRITE_USER_DICTIONARY
- C2dm Permission Receive com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
- Com Koushikdutta Backup Permission C2d Message com.koushikdutta.backup.permission.C2D_MESSAGE
