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CoreELEC Backup Tool
The main purpose of a backup is Data Loss Prevention. Therefore it is recommended to perform a backup after a new installation of CoreELEC, and before any update or change to the system.
CoreELECs internal backup tool backs up and restores the entire system, including: usernames, passwords, settings, add-ons, configurations files, personal api keys, pictures, video and audio files, thumbnails, temporary files, etc.
Requirements
- “advanced” or “expert” enabled in Kodi (Kodi settings / bottom left pane)
- “Hidden files and directories” and “File renaming and deletion” enabled in Kodi (Kodi settings / media / general)
- Kodi “storage” has to be mounted in Kodi file explorer (add source / browse / home folder)
- USB Flash Drive (or other storage device) of sufficient capacity
- available functional USB slot
Creating a Backup
- select
Settings
- select
CoreELEC
- select
System - select
Create System and Kodi Backup
- make a selection
- Keep selecting the back folder till the home screen appears.
- Select the USB Flash Drive
The backup will start
HINT: before removing the USB Flash Drive, reboot CoreELEC from the power menu, allowing the backup file to synchronize to the drive.
Restoring a Backup
- Select
Settings - Select
CoreELEC - Select
System - Select
Restore Backup
- Keep selecting the back folder till the home screen appears.
- Select the USB Flash Drive
- Select the backup file
- Select
Yesto restore the backup
CoreELEC will restart
Upon reboot the restoration process, which can take up to 10 minutes, will begin.