Where Does SeriesGuide Store Shows and History?
SeriesGuide tracks shows, episodes, and watch history locally with optional Trakt and cloud sync. Back up from settings before moves.
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SeriesGuide keeps TV tracking in a local database first. Shows with episodes, watched flags, collections, and lists persist per install, with Trakt and cloud extensions syncing outward. Widgets mirror the same data.
That makes the settings backup the migration unit plus Trakt as backup number two. Exact folder names may vary by version. Keep the backup current; episode data rebuilds slowly show by show. Season posters cache per show automatically. Upcoming widgets preview next episodes. List backups export as JSON too.
Where SeriesGuide stores this, by platform
SeriesGuide app > Settings > Backup (local database)
Tracking local with Trakt sync optional. Exact folder names may vary by version. Back up from settings before moves.
Frequently asked questions
How do I move SeriesGuide to a new phone?
Open settings and run the backup to a file, then restore it on the new phone. Trakt sync covers watched states separately when linked. Verify show counts after restoring.
Does watch history sync?
Yes with the Trakt or cloud extensions on login. Local-only tracking stays per device until sync is configured. Widgets read the same database as the app.
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