Version History
Here you can find the changelog of Swift Backup since it was posted on our website on 2019-07-22.
The latest version is 5.0.4 and it was updated on soft112.com on 22 April, 2024.
See below the changes in each version:
version 5.0.4
posted on 2024-02-01
v5 brings 3 new Premium features for app backups: Multiple Backups Per App, Protected Backups, Backup Notes
v5.0.4
- Storage: Fixed selected storage switching back from SD Card to Internal Storage
- Cloud: Merge duplicated Swift Backup folders on Google Drive
- Cloud: Improved some edge case login issues for Mega users
Check the full changelog in the app.
version 5.0.3
posted on 2024-01-26
v5 brings 3 new Premium features for app backups: Multiple Backups Per App, Protected Backups, Backup Notes
v5.0.3
- Cloud: Fixed a Google Drive related issue where Swift Backup's folder was re-created even when it existed
v5.0.2
- Apps: Minor optimizations to speed up backup
- Apps: Fixed a bug where local backup size limits were ignored in v5 updates
- Cloud: Fixed login problems with Mega
- Cloud: Improved handling of some Google Drive errors
Check the full changelog in the app.
version 5.0.1
posted on 2024-01-15
v5 brings 3 new Premium features for app backups:
1. Multiple Backups Per App: Take up to 10 backups for each app. You can make Swift Backup create new backups every time or based on certain conditions.
2. Protected Backups: Mark any app backup as protected to prevent updates or deletion.
3. Backup Notes: Add small notes to app backups for specific details.
v5.0.1
- Apps: Fixed a bug where cloud backups were re-uploaded unnecessarily with Schedules/Configs
Check the full changelog in the app.
version 4.2.5
posted on 2023-10-15
v4.2.5
- Fixed an issue with S3 authentication
- Use '--bypass-low-target-sdk-block' for installing older APKs on Android 13+
- Other minor improvements when restoring apps
v4.2.4
- Android 14 support
- Apps: Redo APK backup of an app even when version name string changes
- Apps: Improved handling of app restores with downgraded APK
- Changes to support KernelSU below v0.5.x
- Fixed a crash during pCloud sign-in
- Small fixes for Scheduled backups & OneDrive support
version 4.2.4
posted on 2023-10-03
v4.2.4
- Android 14 support with improved support for predictive back navigation (needs to be enabled from the system Developer options)
- Apps: Redo APK backup of an app even when version name string changes
- Apps: Improved handling of app restores with downgraded APK
- Changes to support KernelSU below v0.5.x
- Fixed a crash during pCloud sign-in
- Small fixes for Scheduled backups & OneDrive support
- Fixed a crash when reading APK files on some older devices
version 4.2.3
posted on 2022-10-15
v4.2.3
- Urgent fix for Pixel 7 users where Swift Backup failed to properly restore apps with split APKs
- Other fixes
version 4.1.0
posted on 2022-05-07
v4.1.0
- Added workaround for keystore generation issues on some custom ROMs
- Cloud: Resume support when performing chunked uploads to Nextcloud
- Cloud: Disable url validation in server field for Nextcloud and other services to allow more domains
- Other minor fixes
version 4.0.8
posted on 2022-04-13
v4.0.8
- Apps: Fixed an issue where backup was performed for 'Sync device backups' quick action during a Schedule run
- Other minor fixes
version 4.0.7
posted on 2022-03-22
v4.0.7
- Apps: Fixed an issue resulting in corrupt backups when using Shizuku mode
- Notify error stacktrace when Swift Backup crashes
- Other minor fixes
version 4.0.4
posted on 2022-02-22
v4.0.4
- Apps: Fixed a crash during archiving when cloud server isn't reachable
- Cloud: Fixed 'Permission denied' issue with cloud uploads for some users
- Other minor fixes
version 4.0.2
posted on 2022-02-01
v4.0.2
- Apps: Fixed a crash when using SD Cards/USB drives on MIUI ROMs
- Apps: Fixed broken downgrade when restoring apps from cloud
- Apps: Fixed broken split APKs restore from USB drives
- Other minor fixes
version 4.0.1
posted on 2022-01-30
v4.0.1
- Fixed an issue where Internal Storage was used as working directory even when SD Card/USB was set as preferred storage
- Fixed app getting stuck for some users when using SD Card / USB drives
- Workaround for failed read/write access on some MIUI ROMs
- Cloud: Fixed some issues when using WebDAV with Windows IIS
version 4.0.0
posted on 2022-01-25
v4.0.0
Faster app backup & restore, support for anonymous sign-in, and other tiny improvements. Please check the full changelog in the app.
version 3.8.1
posted on 2022-01-03
v3.8.1
- Apps: Fixed character encoding in exported apps list html
- Apps: Fixed an issue where labels were not showing up for some apps after signing in
- Cloud: Chunked upload support for Nextcloud/ownCloud servers
- Cloud: Increased timeout to avoid some errors with Nextcloud/ownCloud servers
- Fixed a root service issue on LG devices with Android 9 and below
- Fixed an issue where app wasn't using Dynamic system colors on some devices with Android 12
- Other fixes
version 3.8.0
posted on 2021-12-26
v3.8.0
Material You theme, new icon, new 'Export apps list' action and some important fixes related to cloud services like Dropbox, SFTP, and SMB.
Detailed changelog within the app. Merry Christmas and a Happy new year everyone!
version 3.7.2
posted on 2021-12-02
v3.7.2
- Apps: Added support for backup/restore of Magisk's DenyList state of an app
- Cloud: Swift Backup will now enforce browser based authentication for Dropbox (rather than using the installed Dropbox app) since Dropbox hasn't fixed authentication issues on Android 11+ for more than a year now.
- Cloud: Changed user agent for WebDAV http requests
- Other fixes
version 3.7.1
posted on 2021-11-13
v3.7.1
- Fixed a critical bug that kept archive files open after restore
- Storage: Fixed an issue where root path of removable storages wasn't accessible in v3.7.0
- Apps: Fixed broken restore of Ext. Data and Expansion in Shizuku mode on Android 11
- Apps: Fixed a bug that wrongly showed low storage space error during restore
- Apps: Fixes for backup/restore in secondary user space
- Cloud: Fixed some issues with pCloud and WebDAV usage
- Other minor fixes and improvements
version 3.7.0
posted on 2021-10-29
v3.7.0
- Android 12 support
- Shizuku support on non-rooted devices
- New cloud services support: SFTP, pCloud, Yandex
Full changelog in the app.
version 3.6.1
posted on 2021-07-24
v3.6.0
- Faster backup/restore with enforced AES-256 encryption
- Proper support for SD Cards & USB drives
- New cloud services support: Mega, Box, SMB
- Ability to run schedules via shell command
Full changelog in the app.
version 3.5.3
posted on 2021-05-25
v3.5.3
- Apps: Improved checks for Split APK changes during backup
- Apps: Fixed an issue where apps got hidden from system settings when disabled with SB
- Cloud: Fixed broken validation for non-http urls
- Cloud: Fixed some OneDrive sign-in issues experienced by Chinese users
- Other minor fixes
version 3.5.2
posted on 2021-05-01
v3.5.2
- Cloud: Fixed an issue when using WebDAV with services like Koofr
v3.5.1 (Bug fix release)
- Fixed a crash occurring on Android 12 DP3 during app backup/restore
- Cloud: Fixed some minor issues with WebDAV connections and added support for using ipv6 in url
- Schedule: Fixed an app filtering issue for app schedules
- Schedule: Fixed cloud service not initializing during schedule run in some cases
- Other minor fixes
version 3.2.5
posted on 2020-11-21
Proper fixes for app data backup/restore issues on Pixel 5/4a
version 3.2.4
posted on 2020-11-01
v3.2.4
š„ļø Hotfix update for Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a users facing app data packing errors
version 3.2.3
posted on 2020-08-14
v3.2.3
. Apps: Fixed restore getting stuck for some users
Detailed changelog available in the app.
v3.2.1
. Android 11 (R) is now officially supported š„³
. Apps: New quick action 'Delete backups of missing apps'
. Apps: Added options to set separate local/cloud backup size limits for each app data parts
. Apps: New filter 'Apps with archived backup'
. Many fixes and tiny UI improvements
version 3.2.2
posted on 2020-08-08
v3.2.2
. Critical fixes for SD Card users and users on Android 11 (R)
Detailed changelog available in the app.
v3.2.1
. Android 11 (R) is now officially supported š„³
. Apps: New quick action 'Delete backups of missing apps'
. Apps: Added options to set separate local/cloud backup size limits for each app data parts
. Apps: New filter 'Apps with archived backup'
. Many fixes and tiny UI improvements
version 3.1.3
posted on 2020-01-30
. Messages: Alpha support for MMS/RCS backup (Feedback needed)
. Apps: App backup now includes additional data like Battery Optimization mode*, Magisk Hide state for the app along with special access permissions* like Usage access, Install unknown apps, etc.
. Apps: New filter modes 'Updated' system apps, 'Launcher apps'
. Apps: New sort modes āDate usedā, āBackup sizeā
. Added Turkish translation
. Other improvements and fixes
Detailed changelog available in the app.
version 3.1.2
posted on 2019-11-05
. Cloud: Added WebDAV support (Beta)
. Sms/Calls: You can now set the maximum number of backups to keep in settings
. Apps: Added 'Show system apps' toggle in settings. Enable if needed.
. Apps: [Android 7.0+] New 'Add to Home Screen' option in 3-dot menu of an app's detail screen in SB.
. Apps: Redesigned long click popup in local/cloud synced apps list, added option to set blacklist mode for the app
. Other improvements and bug fixes
Detailed changelog will be shown in the app.
version 3.1.0
posted on 2019-08-29
. Apps: Added AES encryption support for app 'Data' backup
. Apps: Added 'Restart app' and 'Clear data' actions
. Apps: Batch backup will continue and not stop abruptly when an app backup fails
. Apps: Fixed some data zipping issues with apps like VLC
. New 'Cancel' button and minor improvements in task progress notification
. Added Indonesian, Vietnamese translations
. Other bug fixes and optimizations
Detailed changelog will be shown in the app.
version 3.0.5
posted on 2019-08-12
. WiFi: Initial support for enterprise WiFi networks (WIP)
. Schedule: User will be notified of errors when running Scheduled backup
. Apps: Improved restore performance on some devices
. Apps: Batch restore will not stop abruptly when a few apps fail to restore
. Apps: Data sizes now include symlinked folder/file sizes as well
. Minor UI optimizations and other bug fixes
Full changelog can be seen at app startup.
version 3.0.3
posted on 2019-07-16
. Much faster restoring of apps with split apks
. Rootless users can now restore apps with split apks
. Fixed SMS restoring issues on all Android Q betas
. [Android Oreo and up] Option to restore app specific android device id (Settings ~ App backups)
. Translations are now available in 8 languages. Set your language in Account ~ Language.
. Other improvements and bug fixes
Need help? Reach out to support@swiftapps.org or our Telegram support chat here: https://t.me/swiftbackupsupport
