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Back it up, bring it back: No data left behind
It can be a draw when setting up a new device. Some info transfers, while some don’t. Learn how developers can ensure the best user experience when people backup and restore an Android device. Hosts Tor and Chet are joined by Graham and Piyush on the Android Consumer Experience team and Alon on the Android Studio team to discuss Android backup and restore.
Chapters:
0:00 - Introduction & the user pain point
1:38 - Why backup fails: Developer challenges
4:00 - Evolution of backup testing: From scripts to Android Studio
7:15 - Beyond testing: Backup for developer workflow
8:50 - Cross-device backup & GMS core integration
10:55 - Understanding backup types: Devices vs. Cloud
14:55 - Data categories & developer control
16:05 - System-level backup: Permissions & credentials
18:35 - Default backup pitfalls & key-value agents
28:15 - Database migrations & backup stress testing
32:04 - Automated testing framework
41:02 - Recap & feedback channels