Open Android Backup APK v1.2.3 · Latest Version for Android
Open Android Backup Companion works with a desktop script to back up apps, photos, contacts and files over ADB, with encryption.
- Version
- 1.2.3
- Updated
- Apr 11, 2026
- Size
- 16 MB
- Requires
- Android 7.0+
- Developer
- mrrfv
- Category
- Tools
- License
- GPL-3.0+
- Package
- mrrfv.backup.companion
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What is Open Android Backup?
Open Android Backup is a free tool for backing up your phone to a computer without root or vendor software. The companion app gives the desktop backup script access to data such as contacts and SMS that ADB cannot read directly.
Key Features
- Backs up apps, internal storage, contacts and SMS
- Encrypted and compressed archives
- Works on Windows, macOS and Linux
- No root required
- Open source, no vendor lock-in
Getting Started
Run the Open Android Backup script on your computer and follow its prompts; it installs and uses this companion app. App data itself is not included due to Android limits.
Open Source and Privacy
Open Android Backup is developed in the open by mrrfv and released under the GPL-3.0+ license. The code is hosted at github.com/mrrfv/open-android-backup, so anyone can check what the app does. The version on this page has no ads or tracking libraries flagged by IzzyOnDroid.
How to Install Open Android Backup APK
- Tap Download and get the Open Android Backup v1.2.3 APK (16 MB).
- Optional: compare the file’s SHA-256 checksum with the one on the download page.
- Open the file and allow your browser or file manager to install unknown apps if asked.
- Tap Install. Updates from the same source install over this one and keep your data, because they are signed with the same key.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Open Android Backup free?
Yes. Open Android Backup is free and open-source software released under the GPL-3.0+ license. It has no ads and no paid version is required to use it.
Is this Open Android Backup APK safe?
The APK on this page is the original file published in the IzzyOnDroid repository, unmodified. Its SHA-256 checksum is listed on the download page so you can verify it, and the full source code is public.
What Android version does Open Android Backup need?
Open Android Backup v1.2.3 requires Android 7.0 or newer.
Where can I find the source code of Open Android Backup?
The source code is available at https://github.com/mrrfv/open-android-backup. You can read it, report issues or contribute there.
