Where Does Grayjay Store Backups and Downloads?
Grayjay's on device storage model, auto backup .ezip exports, and where downloads land.
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Grayjay stores subscriptions, playlists, settings and downloads on the device itself rather than in a cloud account. That privacy choice means your backup is an encrypted .ezip you export yourself from the app's backup options.
Live data sits in private storage under com.futo.platformplayer, which scoped storage hides from file managers on current Android. Treat the export file as the portable copy and keep it outside the phone.
Where Grayjay stores this, by platform
[ChosenFolder]/grayjay-backup-*.ezip
Created via in-app backup options with a location you choose. Desktop builds import the same .ezip to sync. Downloads stay inside private app storage unless you export them individually.
[ChosenFolder]\grayjay-backup-*.ezip
Grayjay Desktop for x64 and portable runs on Windows. Use Import from .zip or auto-backup file to pull in an Android export. Keep the .ezip as the master when reinstalling.
[ChosenFolder]/grayjay-backup-*.ezip
Desktop x64 build on Linux imports the same Android .ezip. App updates preserve local data, but export before clean installs since user data sits inside the app folder.
[ChosenFolder]/grayjay-backup-*.ezip
Desktop builds for Apple Silicon and Intel import Android exports the same way. Use the desktop IMPORT button with the .ezip from your phone.
Frequently asked questions
How do I back up Grayjay before reinstalling?
Use the app backup option to write an encrypted .ezip to a folder you can find, then copy it off device. Reinstall, import the .ezip, and subscriptions plus playlists return.
Where are Grayjay downloads on Android?
Inside private app storage for com.futo.platformplayer, not in a shared Movies folder. Export items individually if you need plain files in gallery or external storage.
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