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Current Version: 1.1.1.8

Requires Android: 4.0 and up

Category: Tools

v1.1.1.8 update:

Some fixes for Android L Preview. Seriously though, Android L Preview is super busted right now. It really hurts my feely feels when you all give me 1 star ratings for my apps not working on totally broken pre release firmware.

Overview:

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.

*Heads up: Helium will not work with the Android L Preview. adb backup is broken, and will be fixed before release. On the bright side, it seems there is active work happening on that feature, and more features being added (widget state backup and restore).*

Helium Setup

1. 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.

Support Wiki

http://ift.tt/TmL9Au

Helium (Free) features:

Backup and restore to SD card

Backup and restore from PC

Helium (Premium) features:

No ads

Automatic Backup schedules

Android to Android sync

Cloud backup and restore

* Dropbox

* Box

* Google Drive

Note: 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://ift.tt/WQSvZ8

If 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://ift.tt/WQSvZ2

Why 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