Data Backup
Why back up? The app stores everything locally on your device. A backup protects you from data loss when switching devices, during iOS updates or from unexpected errors.
Where to Find Data Backup
Settings → Data Backup
Creating a Backup
Tap “Back Up Now”. The app immediately creates a backup copy of the database – including all events, parameters, recipes and settings.
The new backup entry appears in the list below with: - Filename - Date and time of creation - Trigger (manual or automatic) - Integrity status (green checkmark = intact, red cross = damaged)
💡 The app also creates backups automatically – for example before major operations. These appear in the list too.
Restoring a Backup
⚠️ Warning: A restore overwrites all current data in the app. This action cannot be undone.
- Select the desired backup from the list
- Tap “Restore”
- Confirm the safety dialog
- The app first automatically creates a safety backup of the current state – in case something goes wrong
- The selected backup is restored
- The app restarts automatically – this is required to load the new database
After the restart all data from the backup is available again.
Integrity Check
Every backup is automatically checked for completeness when displayed. Only backups with a green checkmark should be used for a restore.
A damaged backup (red cross) can indicate an error during writing or an incomplete file. Create a new backup in this case.
Tips
When to back up manually? - Before an iOS update - Before switching to a new device - When you’re planning major configuration changes (e.g. deleting many parameters)
How many backups are stored? The app keeps a limited number of automatic backups. Manual backups remain until you delete them.
Can I export backups? Directly exporting backup files to external storage (Files app, iCloud Drive) is possible via the standard iOS share function.
Exporting Event Data as CSV
In addition to the full database backup, you can also export your recorded events as a CSV file — for further processing in Excel, Numbers or other tools.
Access: Open event history → export menu (arrow icon, top right) → “Export as CSV”
💡 The export button is also available in the sheet that opens when you long-press a dashboard tile (tab “History”).
A sheet opens with:
- Time period selection — Last day / 7 days / 30 days / 90 days / All
- Privacy confirmation — explicit toggle before the file is generated
The CSV contains per row: date, time, tile, group, parameter, value, unit, notes, input method — in RFC 4180 format (Excel-compatible).
💡 The CSV is not a backup — it contains no configuration, parameters or settings, only the measurement values. For a complete backup continue to use “Back Up Now”.