Where Does FairEmail Store Mail Data?
FairEmail stores mail, accounts and settings in private internal storage on Android. Settings can be exported to a user chosen file for backup or migration.
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FairEmail package name is eu.faircode.email. Messages are kept for offline use in an internal database with attachments cached locally. Default retention is 30 days and can be changed in settings.
Direct file copy needs root. Supported backup paths are the in app settings export and optional Android backup. Credentials remain encrypted by Android file based encryption.
Where FairEmail stores this, by platform
/data/data/eu.faircode.email
Private internal storage for the Room database, message bodies, attachment cache and account settings. Root is required for direct access. Do not edit files while FairEmail is running.
<export-folder>/FairEmail.backup
<export-folder> is any folder the user picks in the system file picker. Create it from Settings, last tab, Backup settings. Restore with the matching Import control on the new device.
Frequently asked questions
How do I back up FairEmail without root?
Use Settings, open the backup tab, choose Export and pick a folder. Keep the resulting file in a safe place. Import it on the new device with the same app version.
Where are attachments kept?
Attachments are cached with the offline message store in private storage. Open or save them from the message view to place a copy in shared storage.
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