Where Does CalyxOS Store Updates and Backups?
Where CalyxOS keeps updates and backups on Android phones, plus SeedVault roles. Exact folders are covered below.
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CalyxOS pairs AOSP updates with SeedVault backups. The phone holds the system, apps, and user data. Updates stage in cache partitions before reboot. Backups go to USB or Nextcloud targets you configure.
Same device codename means same update channel. Exact cache names shift with releases. Keep the phone charged during OTAs. If updates stall, check storage free space first. Backups exclude some apps by developer flag, so export 2FA and messenger databases by hand as well. When in doubt, verify paths inside the app before trusting a remembered folder.
Where CalyxOS stores this, by platform
/data/ota_package (staged updates, backups via SeedVault)
Updates stage in system cache partitions. Backups go to USB or Nextcloud via SeedVault. Some apps opt out by manifest, so export those manually.
Frequently asked questions
How do I back up CalyxOS before switching phones?
Enable SeedVault backup in settings with a USB drive or Nextcloud target, then run a manual backup before switching. System updates download to cache partitions. Verify the backup restores on a spare profile first, since app data restores vary per app.
Does CalyxOS back up app data?
Yes, through SeedVault to USB or Nextcloud where configured. The phone holds the working system plus app data. Some apps opt out of backup by manifest flag. Reinstalls restore the same system after sign in while app coverage varies. Export authenticator seeds separately.
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