How to backup k9 mail settings and data

K-9 Mail is a popular open-source email client for Android devices. To backup your K-9 Mail settings and data, you can follow these steps:

Method 1: Backup using K-9 Mail's built-in backup feature

  1. Open K-9 Mail on your Android device.
  2. Go to the menu by tapping the three vertical dots on the top right corner of the screen.
  3. Tap on "Settings" (gear icon).
  4. Scroll down to the "Advanced" section.
  5. Tap on "Backup and restore".
  6. Tap on "Backup" to create a backup of your K-9 Mail settings and data.
  7. Choose a location to save the backup file (e.g., internal storage, SD card, or cloud storage like Google Drive).
  8. Enter a password to encrypt the backup file (optional).
  9. Tap "Backup" to start the backup process.

Method 2: Backup using Android's built-in backup feature

  1. Go to your Android device's "Settings" app.
  2. Scroll down and tap on "Backup & reset".
  3. Tap on "Backup my data".
  4. Make sure that "Backup my data" is enabled.
  5. Tap on "K-9 Mail" to select the app for backup.
  6. Choose the backup location (e.g., Google Drive, OneDrive, or internal storage).
  7. Tap "Backup" to start the backup process.

Method 3: Backup using a third-party backup app

  1. Download and install a third-party backup app like Titanium Backup, SMS Backup & Restore, or Helium Backup.
  2. Launch the backup app and grant it the necessary permissions.
  3. Select K-9 Mail as the app to backup.
  4. Choose the backup location (e.g., internal storage, SD card, or cloud storage).
  5. Tap "Backup" to start the backup process.

Restoring your K-9 Mail backup

To restore your K-9 Mail backup, follow these steps:

  1. Open K-9 Mail on your Android device.
  2. Go to the menu by tapping the three vertical dots on the top right corner of the screen.
  3. Tap on "Settings" (gear icon).
  4. Scroll down to the "Advanced" section.
  5. Tap on "Backup and restore".
  6. Tap on "Restore" to restore your backup file.
  7. Choose the backup file you want to restore from (e.g., internal storage, SD card, or cloud storage).
  8. Enter the password you used to encrypt the backup file (if applicable).
  9. Tap "Restore" to start the restore process.

Remember to always backup your K-9 Mail data regularly to prevent data loss in case your device is lost, stolen, or corrupted.