Swift Backup

A simple, fast and smart backup solution for Android smartphones

SwiftApps.org · org.swiftapps.swiftbackup

4.0 out of 5 (8 ratings) 500K+ downloads v5.1.0 14.2 MB Android 8.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v5.1.0 (620)
Updated: Oct 3, 2026 (5 days ago)
APK size: 14.2 MB
Requires: Android 8.0+ (API 26)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Category: Tools (app)
Listed since: Dec 27, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 34 (10 sensitive)
Website: swiftapps.org
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Swift Backup is an app by SwiftApps.org in the Tools category, listed since at least December 2021. It includes native code for x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 5.0.6, the APK shrank from 53 MB to 14.2 MB and the minimum Android version rose from 6.0 to 8.0. It asks for 34 permissions, 10 of them sensitive, including read contacts, read sms and read call log. Compared with version 5.0.8, it adds 3 new permissions: “Access local network”, “Query advanced protection mode” and “Use fingerprint hardware”. The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

Ratings

4.0out of 58 ratings

5 ★50%
4 ★25%
3 ★13%
2 ★0%
1 ★13%

Ratings from users of the source store — not collected or verified by AAPKs.

What's new in v5.1.0

**v5.1.0** • New: Folder backup and restore for device and cloud storage. • Faster, more space-efficient app backup and restore. • Android 17 and local network support. • Filen cloud support and improved Mega.nz support. • WiFi backup and restore with Shizuku on Android 11+. • Home screen search, APK sharing, notification channel backup, improved schedules, and more. Full changelog in the app.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Swift Backup can backup your important data in minutes! Its quick, efficient and boasts an elegant design for a refreshing backup experience. Disclaimer: Google Sign-in is required for cloud backups and premium features in the app (www.swiftapps.org/faq#whygoogle). Browser based sign-in is supported on devices without Google Play services. Swift Backup is a one-stop destination to backup your • Apps (APKs) • Messages • Call Logs • Applied Wallpapers On Rooted devices Swift Backup can also backup & restore • App data: Restore most apps in the same condition as when they were backed up • Special app data like granted permissions, battery optimization setting*, Magisk Hide state of the app, app SSAIDs, etc. • WiFi network configurations Note: Batch restoring apps is only supported if you are rooted or have Shizuku service running. Cloud services supported • Google Drive • Dropbox • OneDrive • Box • Mega.nz • pCloud • CloudMail.Ru (Needs paid premium plan in CloudMail.Ru) • Yandex • WebDAV servers: Nextcloud, ownCloud, Synology NAS, etc • S3 (Amazon S3 or any other S3 compatible storage) • SMB (Samba) • SFTP • FTP/S/ES Premium options (Unlocked via in-app purchase plan) • Cloud backups for apps • App Labels • Custom backup/restore configuration for apps • Scheduled backups Refund policy We have a 14 days no-questions-asked refund policy. If you are not happy with the app, please email us the order number of purchase or the email address of the purchasing account within 14 days to [email protected]. Please report any observed bugs with steps to reproduce via: • Email: [email protected] • Support group on Telegram: https://t.me/swiftbackupsupport Helpful links: • FAQs: www.swiftapps.org/faq • Common issues: www.swiftapps.org/issues

Version history

4 versions are listed, going back to v5.0.6. Since v5.0.7 it requires Android 8.0+.

v5.1.0 LATEST Oct 3, 2026 14.2 MB TRUSTED v5.0.8 Aug 8, 2026 51.7 MB TRUSTED v5.0.7 Mar 3, 2026 51.7 MB TRUSTED v5.0.6 Mar 10, 2026 53 MB TRUSTED

All 4 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Oct 3, 2026.
Certificate issued to “Unknown” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the 3 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature not checked yet Oct 3, 2026
Validated against Google Play Oct 3, 2026
Signed byCN=Jordan, OU=Pixkart, O=Unknown, L=Unknown, ST=Unknown, C=Unknown
Signing certificate (SHA-1)6B:BD:C2:77:46:78:3F:84:64:65:08:B2:8F:55:17:EF:F0:B9:EA:3A
File MD527b4c1ff725c8d0d2c841016241fdbba
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (34)

Swift Backup requests 34 permissions, 10 of them sensitive.

Access all files Sensitive android.permission.MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Package usage stats Sensitive android.permission.PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS
Read call log Sensitive android.permission.READ_CALL_LOG
Read contacts Sensitive android.permission.READ_CONTACTS
Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Read sms Sensitive android.permission.READ_SMS
Request installing other apps Sensitive android.permission.REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES
See all installed apps Sensitive android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES
Write call log Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_CALL_LOG
Access local network android.permission.ACCESS_LOCAL_NETWORK
Android get installed apps (custom) com.android.permission.GET_INSTALLED_APPS
Change wifi state android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Foreground service data sync android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
In-app purchases (Google Play Billing) com.android.vending.BILLING
Install shortcut android.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) org.swiftapps.swiftbackup.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Manager api v23 (custom) moe.shizuku.manager.permission.API_V23
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Query advanced protection mode android.permission.QUERY_ADVANCED_PROTECTION_MODE
Read Google service settings com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES
Request delete packages android.permission.REQUEST_DELETE_PACKAGES
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Schedule exact alarms android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM
Set wallpaper android.permission.SET_WALLPAPER
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
Use biometric hardware android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC
Use fingerprint hardware android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
Write sms android.permission.WRITE_SMS

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch

Swift Backup APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Swift Backup for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 8.0 or later. Version 5.0.6 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 6.0 and later. Get version 5.0.6 · All versions

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

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is Swift Backup free?

The APK is free to download, but the app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

Is the Swift Backup APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 3 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 27b4c1ff725c8d0d2c841016241fdbba.