Android ADB Backup

Android backups (.ab) are backups made by Android Debug Bridge (ADB). They are the preferred way of backing up an unrooted stock android device. (Manufacturers and/or carriers may provide their own backup tools). They can be encrypted or unencrypted. They can be created via ADB backup and restored via ADB restore.

Flags

-all Backups all compatible apps (package id) Backs up the stated package(s) if compatible. -system backups system apps if -all or a system package Id is stated. -nosystem does not back up system data. -apk Backs up the .apk of the app(s) -noapk does not back up apk files -obb Backs up .obb (app extention) files -shared Backs up all shared storage (/storage/emulated/0/), including SD cards and USB OTGs, so it is recommended to eject and disconnect any external storage unless you want to back up that. -noshared does not back up shared storage.