Where Does MacroDroid Store Backups?
MacroDroid auto backups sit in internal storage. Manual .mdr exports go wherever you choose. Export before uninstalling.
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MacroDroid keeps two backup kinds and only one survives uninstall. Auto backups drop into internal storage on every change. Manual exports write .mdr files wherever you point them.
People discover the difference after a reinstall wipes everything. The internal folder needs root and vanishes with the app. A scheduled export macro to shared storage is the durable setup.
Where MacroDroid stores this, by platform
/data/data/com.arlosoft.macrodroid
Auto backups and live macro database. Needs root to browse, clears on uninstall. Do not rely on this path.
/storage/emulated/0/MacroDroid
Manual .mdr exports land here when aimed at shared storage. Date-stamped names keep nightly copies from overwriting.
Frequently asked questions
How do I back up MacroDroid macros?
Open Export/Import and share an .mdr file to Drive or local storage. Auto backups die with uninstall, exports survive. Schedule a macro with the Export Macros action for hands-free copies.
Do MacroDroid backups survive reinstall?
Auto backups live in internal app storage and clear on uninstall. Only manual exports to shared storage persist. Make one export before wiping anything.
How do I auto export macros nightly?
Build a macro with a Day/Time trigger plus the Export Macros action aimed at a fixed filename. Sync that folder with FolderSync or similar for off-phone copies.
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