Karey,
I'm pretty sure MyBackup should have been able to backup both the .apk AND
your data. Root *should* only be required for backing up and restoring
system apps and data (like your phone call logs, wifi and bluetooth
settings, et al,) which I'm pretty sure MLO is not. Unfortunately the last
time I carried an unrooted device was back on Android FroYo (2.2) so it's
been a while and I'm not positive on what's changed from FroYo to
Marshmallow (Android v6). I DO see that MLO is on MyBackup's list of
integrated applications (see
here: http://www.rerware.com/Android-Backup/MyBackupUserGuide.pdf) so I'd
say that bodes well for you.
Were I in your shoes I would probably proceed this way:
1. Some time ago (2 years maybe) google changed the refund policy on
Play store apps. My memory isn't serving me here so check the policy for
yourself. I think it's 15 or 20 minutes.
2. Check/find the procedure for how to request an app refund. Again, my
memory isn't serving me well right this moment. *Don't skip this step!
*Make
sure you know where to go and how to request a refund asap should it come
to it.
3. As the refund window is small, we want to have the backed up files in
place. I'll assume you have the backups on the new device somehow already
(sd card, thumbdrive, etc) but if not, get it there now. If your backups or
on a cloud, download them to the device now!
4. Make sure you have the latest update of the free app installed. I'd
also I'd ensure I have a fast Internet connection (your home WiFi or good
4g coverage for example.) You don't want to run the clock on your refund
window waiting for updates or downloading the pro app on a slow or
problematic connection.
5. Buy the pro app. Quickly initiate download and install if needed.
1. Did it work? If so, have a beer/wine/tea/coffee. Profit and :)
2. Didn't work? Quickly request a refund as researched in step 2.
In this way you get to try to restore w/ the pro app. If it works, the dev
deserves his/her 6 bucks or whatever and you know that you're protected if
ever needed again.
If not, you get a refund, you know to root your new device, you *run *and
buy Titanium Backup pro, you set up scheduled backups to a cloud and you'll
be protected if/when it happens again.
Good luck and lmk how it goes.
J.
On Monday, August 22, 2016 at 5:19:40 AM UTC-4, Karey Kumli wrote:
>
> My Android tablet's motherboard quit, and I had a backup with the app
> MyBackups. However their app won't back up to a new device without me
> purchasing the Pro version. I'm not convinced that the backup has my data,
> it may have only the app - so I'm not ready to spend the money.
>
> I just downloaded the MLO 2 apk file from the MLO main page, installed it,
> and wondered about the apk file saved by MyBackup. I'm not willing to
> experiment with opening it, so need the advice of someone better-versed in
> this type of shenanigan!
>
> It's 9.4 MB.
> Its filename is
> net.mylifeorganized.mlo_3041.apk
>
> Would appreciate successful case histories! Or precautions! Am perfectly
> willing to send it out for perusal!
>
> Thank you,
> Karey
>
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