Migrate updates

The biggest problem in pushing the next version update of Migrate is Scoped Storage.
Read the problems of it here: https://www.xda-developers.com/android-q-storage-access-framework-scoped-storage/

More explanation from a programming standpoint:
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While designing the app, I had never thought that Google will deprecate such a basic thing like Java File. Migrate extensively relies on it and moving from File to a Uri based approach would be a huge trouble. As migrate uses shell scripts, hence raw file paths are absolutely necessary.

Hence I set out to write a library that eases the transformation process. Meet FileX.
https://github.com/SayantanRC/FileX

This library uses DocumentsContract in background, handles all the Uri related stuff and provides familiar functions and fields like mkdirs(), createNewFile(), copyRecursively() etc.

This is an open source library, it is nowhere near stable, but if anyone wants, they can give it a try in their apps. Constructive feedback is welcome.
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How does it impact the users?
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1. If the FileX library works as intended, Migrate should get native support to backup on SD cards and USB OTG drives.

2. Backups will be much slower than before. It is because Scoped Storage is inherently slow. Depending on ROMs, it may even be more unstable than before; have to wait and see how it plays out...

3. Since Migrate-NG is not distributed via Google Play store, it will continue to offer the current default backup method (under [Internal storage]/Migrate) along with FileX (best of both worlds). Migrate-GPE however, has to target Android 11 and above (blame Google), hence using FileX will be the only option.
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Migrate 4.0 is released on Google Play Store.

Download link (clear cache/storage of Google Play Store if still showing old version):

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=balti.migrate

Changelog:

# Compatibility fixes for Android 11
# Add Message center to display important announcements.
# Migrate helper now allows to retry failed apk installs
# Add a "Migrate flasher only" backup option
# Save app icons as png files
# Show number of apps selected for backup in Extra backups screen
# Keep screen on when calculating backup size
# Save last state of selection in extras
# Don't remount /data partition in system test
# Many under the hood changes

Also released on AndroidFileHost and XDA labs. Get it using the note #download

Important info for Migrate-NG beta users: there is a bug in the downloader causing it to crash. You will need to manually download the apk and install. Available on XDA labs / AFH

[Android 11] Migrate 4.0 Gemini is now available for Migrate-NG users as BETA

To get the update, go to Preferences -> Select update channel -> Beta+stable

Then go back and check for updates.

Migrate-GPE users may try out the apk from here.

Feedback appreciated. If all goes well, it will be published on Google Play store soon.
Kindly take a nandroid backup before trying.

Migrate Flasher is now published on Google Play with improvements
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=balti.migrate.flasher

Read the app description to know more.

Hello everyone. I have an important announcement.

Since the beginning of this application, Migrate has been relying on TWRP to flash backups. This has been convenient for most users, but not for all. TWRP has not been successful in many cases and there have been complex workarounds like manual_restore method.

This had to be changed. As such, I am presenting Migrate's sister app: Migrate Flasher

1. This app can be used to flash only migrate backup zips without needing to boot TWRP.
2. For actual app restore, the Migrate helper is still needed. This just is an alternative to TWRP.
3. Flashing via TWRP will still be supported for the foreseeable future.
4. This app is still incomplete (not even in alpha stage). I am sharing so that adventures people may try it and give me feedback.
5. You cannot flash any other Mod/ROM using this app.
TAKE A NANDROID BACKUP AND STORE IN YOUR PC BEFORE TRYING (in case anything goes wrong)

Migrate 3.1.1
# Fix app restores with special characters
# Show backup summary after backup

Migrate NG users (on 3.0.3): This update brings comes as a new app. Once you install the update, you will be prompted to remove the old version.
This is to avoid further conflicts with the GPE version. Also people can now use GPE and NG simultaneously.

Migrate GPE users: Please wait for sometime, the update should be available on Google Play Store after a few hours.

Download link: Migrate NG: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=4349826312261780530

Migrate helper with fix for characters is available on Google Play. Migrate update coming soon.

Migrate 3.1
# More fixes to data not being restored.
# Many minor changes

Migrate NG users: This update brings comes as a new app. Once you install the update, you will be prompted to remove the old version.
This is to avoid further conflicts with the GPE version. Also people can now use GPE and NG simultaneously.

Migrate GPE users: Please wait for sometime, the update should be available on Google Play Store after a few hours.

Download link: Migrate NG: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=4349826312261779946

Migrate 3.1
# More fixes to data not being restored.
# Many minor changes

Migrate NG users: This update brings comes as a new app. Once you install the update, you will be prompted to remove the old version.
This is to avoid further conflicts with the GPE version. Also people can now use GPE and NG simultaneously.

Migrate GPE users: Please wait for sometime, the update should be available on Google Play Store after a few hours.

Download link: Migrate NG: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=4349826312261779921

Update: Migrate 3.0.3 release
# Probable fix to No metadata found after restore
# Slightly tweaked app logo
# Other improvements

Migrate-GPE users need to wait till app is reinstated on Google Play. It might take over a week. You may switch to Migrate-NG.

Download link from AFH (Migrate-NG): https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=4349826312261774793

Update: Migrate 3.0.1 release
# Probable fix to Migrate freezing in app size calculation.
# Added translations
# Some more bug fixes

All users should get this update. Migrate-NG users can update right now via in-app update. Migrate-GPE users will get the update once published on Google Play.
Download link from AFH (Migrate-NG): https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=4349826312261765642

Hello everyone.
Migrate 3.0 is now released (without alpha)

From now on, there will be two editions of Migrate.

Migrate NG: This is the Non-Google and Beta edition. It is not published on Google Play store. It will continue having in-app updates. Moreover new features will be tested on these builds first. People who did not like firebase analytics, this edition is for you as it does not have firebase SDK anymore. However, Google admob ads are still present.

Migrate GPE: This version is Google Play Edition. It is the stable version. It does not have in-app updates anymore as it violated Google Play policies.

Coming from alpha 3.1, if you update via the in-app updater, you will be switched to the Non-Google Edition.

Download link (NG): https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=4349826312261750458

Thank you.

News!

I uploaded build of Migrate 3.0 alpha3 on Google Play Store day before yesterday. I was sure it would get rejected. Guess what, it got approved. Download Migrate 3.0 alpha3 from Play Store now 😆🤦‍♂️

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=balti.migrate

Recap of Changes:
1. Better protection from unwanted file deletion
2. You can now choose a custom max size for backup zips. All zips will be made SMALLER than this size, not equal to this custom size. This option is available under Preferences.
3. New helper from Google Play Store

Feature update:
Welcome in-app updates.
From this build onwards, users can check and download any new build from inside the app itself.
No need to go to Telegram group!
No need to go to XDA!
No need to go to androidfilehost!
No need to go to Google Play Store (lol)
To check, just click on the "Check for updates" text on the main screen of the app.

Download (AFH): https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=4349826312261736418

Migrate 3.0 alpha3

Changes:
1. Better protection from unwanted file deletion
2. You can now choose a custom max size for backup zips. All zips will be made SMALLER than this size, not equal to this custom size. This option is available under Preferences.
3. New helper from Google Play Store

Feature update:
Welcome in-app updates.
From this build onwards, users can check and download any new build from inside the app itself.
No need to go to Telegram group!
No need to go to XDA!
No need to go to androidfilehost!
No need to go to Google Play Store (lol)
To check, just click on the "Check for updates" text on the main screen of the app.

Download: https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=4349826312261736418

Hello everyone. Finally some good news.

After 10 days of review by Google Play team, Migrate helper has been published on Google Play.
Download link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=balti.migrate.helper
From this version onwards, migrate helper should no longer be flagged as a harmful app.

Changes made:
1. This version uses 2 add-ons. One for restoring calls and sms, another for settings. The add-ons come bundled with the app.
2. The watcher app has been removed.
3. A new option has been added to remove the helper from TWRP.

Please note that this is still a very rough version, things may not work. I will continue updating the app. Please try only if you are adventurous. Feedback is always welcome.

Migrate 3.0 alpha2

Changes:
Probable fix to SMS verification error.
Probable fix to some TWRP errors.
Probable fix to fileList error.
Migrate now attempts to make even sized zips.
Other changes I don't remember...

Download link: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=4349826312261636150

Migrate Mercury (v3.0) alpha1

Please note that this is an alpha version. Before trying:

1. Take a nandroid backup
2. Store it on your PC (or any other external storage, apart from the phone)
3. Also backup your private data (pictures, music etc) in case anything goes horribly wrong.

This version uses Google Firebase for crash analytics. A privacy policy has also been added in the app. If there's enough demand, I will make a non firebase version later.

Download link: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=4349826312261618967

Enjoy.

SayantanRC:
Version 2.1

This is mainly a bug-fix update

# Minor errors are now suppressed, but recorded in log.
# Fix icon retention form previous backup
# Fix wrong backup duration display.
# Fixed a bug in error correction mechanism.
# Probable fix for some apps not being backed up.
# Fix for error 6 in TWRP for some locales.
# Fixed a long standing wrong /data space calculation in TWRP.
# Migrate helper no longer uninstalls app before installing.
# Added Telegram group link!

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=balti.migrate

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