Tool: zer0 backup

Last updated: September 17, 2025

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zer0-backup

Back up common user data folders from the device via ADB.

Usage zer0-backup [--dest DIR] [--zip] [--bugreport] [--include DIR]... [--exclude DIR]... [--yes] [--dry-run] [--verbose]

What it does

  • Creates a timestamped backup directory on host.
  • Pulls typical media/docs folders from internal storage (sdcard): DCIM, Documents, Download, Pictures, Movies, Music.
  • Optionally captures a bugreport ZIP.

Options

  • --dest DIR Output directory (default: ./backups)
  • --zip After copying, create a .tar.gz archive of the backup
  • --bugreport Include adb bugreport (can be large, slow)
  • --include DIR Extra folder to include (repeatable). Examples: /sdcard/Android/data/com.example.app/files
  • --exclude DIR Folder to skip (repeatable). Examples: /sdcard/Movies

Summary

  • Prints number of files copied and total size on host.