ANDROID STUDIO - how to make a backup copy of the project

Just wondering this myself so tried it out. This is how I decided to work it

TO BACKUP

1./ Create a new folder in your Android Studio Projects folder called "!Backups" (optional but easier to navigate when it comes to unzipping & retrieval, however you may choose to put your backups external drive too for obvious reasons)

2./ Click File > Export to Zip File

2b/ If step 1 done, double click on "!Backups" folder

2c/ pick appropriate backup name (ProjectYYMMDD?)

2d/ OK

TO RECOVER

1./ Find folder using windows explorer... C:\ > Users > {yourDeviceName} > Android Studio Projects > "!Backups" ... (I keep a shortcut to the Android Studio Projects) on my desktop to make this easier)

2./ Right click project > Extract All

2b/ Delete last part of path (/ProjectYYMMDD)

2c/ Extract

2d/ Rename extracted folder to desired project name

2e/ Drag folder from backups to AndroidStudioProjects folder

TO USE

1./ Open Android Studio - Open Existing Studio Project

2./ C:\ > Users > {yourDeviceName} > Android Studio Projects

3./ Select restored project folder and open Icon will be different but will change to normal once it becomes a built project according to android studio

This worked when I tested it so should work for all. If not , please forgive me, I'm fairly new at all this 😊


Go to your AndoridStudioProjects folder and find your project. convert to zip file and save in somewhere extract and import project to android studio whenever you need,it will work.


In your Android Studio go to File Menu and choose Export to Zip File, simple as that. In case your backUp procet is not working just add missing depends. That is all...


In the latest Android Studio 4.1

  1. Got to File menu

  2. Click on manage IDE Settings

  3. Click on sub-menu "Export to ZIP file..."

  4. Add backup file name and select destination path

  5. Click on "OK"

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