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How to Backup on Mobile

Brave now allows users to export and import passwords and bookmarks on both Android and iOS. However, there is no direct backup solution for all data.

iOS

You can back up and restore your bookmarks by going to Menu → Bookmarks → Export Bookmarks or Import Bookmarks. For passwords, use Sync or another solution as no direct password export is available.

Android

You can now back up and restore both passwords and bookmarks:

  1. Passwords: Go to Settings → Brave Password Manager → Tap the three dots in the top-right corner, then select Export Passwords or Import Passwords.
  2. Bookmarks: Go to Hamburger Menu → Bookmarks → Import/Export to back up or restore your bookmarks.

Storing Exported Files (iOS and Android)

When you export passwords or bookmarks, the files will be saved on your device. Since mobile devices are more vulnerable to being lost or damaged, it’s important to store these files somewhere secure, such as:

  1. Cloud Storage: Upload the exported file to a trusted cloud storage service like Google Drive, iCloud, or Dropbox. This way, you can recover it even if something happens to your device.
  2. External Devices: If you have access to an external storage device like a USB drive with OTG (on-the-go) functionality or can transfer the file to a computer, save the file there for added security.

Sync as a Temporary Backup (Not Officially Supported)

While Brave Sync can help transfer data between devices, it is not reliable for long-term backup because the Sync Code changes daily.

Setting Up Sync

  1. Go to Settings → Sync → Start a new Sync Chain.
  2. Choose to sync everything and write down the Sync Code.

Restoring Data on a New Device

  1. On your new or reset device, go to Settings → Sync → I have a Sync Code.
  2. Enter the Sync Code you saved.

Important Note

The Sync Code changes daily, and as Brave developers have stated:

Warning: Brave does not officially support using the Sync code as a backup and you should not rely on this continuing to work in the future.

Sync can work if you’re transferring data immediately or have other devices on the Sync chain, but it’s not a reliable long-term solution.

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