Backup and Data Recovery

Why is Data Backup Important?

Dialcash stores all your information locally on your device. This means you have complete control of your data… but also the responsibility.

If you:

Uninstall the app
Change phones
Reset the system
Or lose the device

👉 and you didn’t make a backup, you will lose all your information.

That’s why backup isn’t optional: it’s prevention.

What a Backup in Dialcash Includes

A backup saves:

Accounts
Transactions
Categories
Internal app configuration

Everything necessary to restore your state exactly as it was.

Before Creating a Backup

Before allowing backup creation, Dialcash will ask you to confirm some important conditions.

✔️ Mandatory Confirmations

You must accept one or more checkboxes indicating that you understand:

Backup is your responsibility
Dialcash doesn’t store copies in the cloud
Without backup, data cannot be recovered

These confirmations exist to prevent accidental errors.

Creating a Backup

When starting the backup:

📁 Destination Selection

You can choose where to save the backup file, for example:

Internal storage
Specific folder
External memory

It’s important to choose a place that’s:

Easy to remember
Accessible in the future

💾 Saving the Destination (Important)

Dialcash remembers the selected destination to:

Facilitate future backups
Allow faster restorations

Even so, it’s always recommended to know where your backup is saved.

When to Make a Backup

It’s recommended to create a backup:

Before changing phones
Before uninstalling the app
Periodically if you use the app daily

A recent backup prevents headaches later.

Restoring a Backup

Restoration allows you to recover your data from an existing backup.

When restoring:

Dialcash will load the information from the file
The app’s state will change to that of the backup
Current data will be replaced

Confirmations Before Restoring

Before completing the restoration, Dialcash will ask you to confirm that:

You understand current data will be replaced
The selected file is correct

This prevents accidental restorations.

After a Restoration

Once the data is restored:

You can continue using the app normally
The backup is no longer needed for that restoration

👉 It’s recommended to disconnect or unlink that backup if it has fulfilled its purpose, to avoid future confusion.

Common Use Cases

🔁 Phone Change

Create backup on old phone
Copy file to new device
Restore from Dialcash

🧹 App Reinstallation

Create backup
Uninstall Dialcash
Install again
Restore data

⚠️ Prevention

Create periodic backups for security, even if you don’t plan to change devices.

Common Mistakes

❌ Not backing up before uninstalling

Result: total data loss.

❌ Not remembering where the file was saved

Result: useless backup.

❌ Restoring the wrong file

Result: outdated information.

Best Practices

Make backups regularly
Save the file in a secure place
Don’t depend on a single backup
Verify the file exists after creating it

A backup that doesn’t exist is the same as having no backup.

Summary

Dialcash stores your data locally
Backup is your only way to protect it
Restoring replaces current data
Making backups is prevention, not exaggeration

Taking care of your data is part of financial control.

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