How to backup your Android phone from Linux

Install adb

sudo apt-get -y install adb 

Backup with adb

adb backup -apk -obb -shared -all -f ~/Desktop/AndroidBackup.ab

Unlock your phone, authorize usb debugging, and hit “Back up my data”

You may need to enable USB debugging in the developer options in the settings.

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