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FAQ
A: LibreELEC Backupper is an addon for Kodi that helps you backup and restore essential parts of your LibreELEC system, including configurations, addons, and user data.
A: LibreELEC Backupper supports LibreELEC 10.0 and newer versions, running Kodi 19 (Matrix) or newer.
A: Download the latest version from our GitHub Releases page.
Version 1.2.0 introduces automated backup scheduling, allowing you to set up daily, weekly, or monthly backups. It also includes debug mode for multiple daily backups, countdown notifications, and improved status tracking.
A: Download the zip file and install through Kodi's "Install from zip file" option. See our Installation Guide for detailed steps.
A: Yes, repository installation will be available soon. For now, please use the zip file installation method.
A: You can backup:
- Configuration Files
- Installed Add-ons
- Add-on User Data and Settings
- Repositories
- Sources
A: You can store backups either locally on your LibreELEC system or remotely using various protocols (SMB, NFS, FTP, SFTP, WebDAV).
A: Space requirements vary based on:
- Number of installed addons
- Amount of user data
- Compression level used
- Number of backups kept
A: The addon automatically manages backups based on your settings, keeping between 5-50 backups and removing the oldest ones when needed. When enabling backup rotation, a warning dialog will appear to confirm your choice, preventing accidental deletion of backups. You can choose between three rotation strategies:
- Keep Newest: Retains only the most recent backups
- Keep Oldest: Retains only the oldest backups
- Keep Both Ends: Keeps both oldest and newest backups, removing ones in the middle
A: We support:
- SMB (Windows shares)
- NFS
- FTP
- SFTP
- WebDAV
A: Use the "Test Connection" feature in the addon settings after configuring your remote storage details.
Go to the addon settings, enable scheduling, choose your preferred frequency (daily/weekly/monthly), set the backup time, and configure retention settings.
Yes, with the new debug mode enabled, you can run multiple backups per day. This is useful for testing or when you need more frequent backups.
The backup will run at the next system startup if the scheduled time was missed. You can configure notifications to be informed about missed backups.
You can modify the schedule anytime in the addon settings. Changes take effect immediately, and the next backup time will be recalculated.
Yes, you can disable scheduling in the addon settings without losing your schedule configuration. Re-enable it when you want to resume automated backups.
A: Space requirements vary based on:
- Number of installed addons
- Amount of user data
- Compression level used
- Number of backups kept
A: Check:
- Available space
- Network connection (for remote storage)
- Permissions
- See Troubleshooting Guide for more details
A: Try:
- Using a different backup
- Checking error messages
- Verifying system space
- See Restore Guide for more help
A: Log files are stored in Kodi's standard log location. Access them through Kodi's log viewer or file system.
A: You can:
- Check our Documentation
- Visit our GitHub Issues
- Post on the LibreELEC Forum
A: Open an issue on our GitHub Issues page with:
- Detailed description
- Steps to reproduce
- System information
- Log files if available
Yes! Visit our GitHub Issues page to submit feature requests or report bugs.
We're constantly improving the addon based on user feedback. Some planned features include:
- More scheduling options
- Advanced retention policies
- Cloud storage support
- Backup encryption
For more detailed information, check our: