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The new KeepSafe: Restoring an old .keepsafe folder backup

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pyrite123

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So KeepSafe updated their app recently and in the update they changed the way the app encrypts the hidden photos. If you already had photos hidden and took the update you should be fine. Some people had problems and lost everything, so I would recommend backing up your .keepsafe folder if you haven't taken the update already.

If you are like me and don't trust a single technology to protect your data then you may have already found the .keepsafe folder and made a copy of it somewhere else, to your microsd for example. Occasionally I would do this in order to factory reset my phone, flash a new ROM, upgrade my phone, etc. Either way, I still had to have backups. And right in the middle of flashing a new ROM they released this update, causing the old .keepsafe backup folder from being read by the new KeepSafe app. But after messing around for about an hour I found a solution and decided to share.

Here's how to recover an old KeepSafe folder:

1. You will need root access! (I think?)

2. You will need a file explorer app with the ability to view hidden folders.

3. Enable Unknown Sources in Security Settings

4. Open Google Play and navigate to keepsafe's download page and disable auto updates temporarily.

5. You will need to download an older version of KeepSafe.
You can download one here KeepSafe 3.10.7.apk
{Scanned with VirusTotal}

6. Install the apk, open it, then close it. Copy the backup folder to the internal SD and overwrite if it asks.

7. Open KeepSafe to make sure your files are showing up correctly.

8. (OPTIONAL) If you want to take the latest update, you should be safe to take it now. I think the update process is when it converts the encryption. If not, enjoy your current installation. Like they always say: IF IT AIN'T BROKE, DON'T FIX IT! :p:p:p
 
This worked for me, thanks. Though for me I couldn't see the restored files in the old version of keepsafe. But once I updated back to the latest version and logged in with my email address all was good. Guess they changed some encryption at some point :)
 
pyrite123, post: 6635191, member: 1130028"]So KeepSafe updated their app recently and in the update they changed the way the app encrypts the hidden photos. If you already had photos hidden and took the update you should be fine. Some people had problems and lost everything, so I would recommend backing up your .keepsafe folder if you haven't taken the update already.

If you are like me and don't trust a single technology to protect your data then you may have already found the .keepsafe folder and made a copy of it somewhere else, to your microsd for example. Occasionally I would do this in order to factory reset my phone, flash a new ROM, upgrade my phone, etc. Either way, I still had to have backups. And right in the middle of flashing a new ROM they released this update, causing the old .keepsafe backup folder from being read by the new KeepSafe app. But after messing around for about an hour I found a solution and decided to share.

Here's how to recover an old KeepSafe folder:

1. You will need root access! (I think?)

2. You will need a file explorer app with the ability to view hidden folders.

3. Enable Unknown Sources in Security Settings

4. Open Google Play and navigate to keepsafe's download page and disable auto updates temporarily.

5. You will need to download an older version of KeepSafe.
You can download one here KeepSafe 3.10.7.apk
{Scanned with VirusTotal}

[QUOTE=" 6. Install the apk, open it, then close it. Copy the backup folder to the internal SD and overwrite if it asks.[/QUOTE]

7. Open KeepSafe to make sure your files are showing up correctly.

8. (OPTIONAL) If you want to take the latest update, you should be safe to take it now. I think the update process is when it converts the encryption. If not, enjoy your current installation. Like they always say: IF IT AIN'T BROKE, DON'T FIX IT! :p:p:p
 
[QUOTE=" 6. Install the apk, open it, then close it. Copy the backup folder to the internal SD and overwrite if it asks.[/QUOTE]

Without sounding stupid. I did download it and install. I used "File Manager" to copy the files into the mail folder.. but they show up as the blue castle like icon.

What did I do wrong? =( Frustrated
 
pyrite123 said:
So KeepSafe updated their app recently and in the update they changed the way the app encrypts the hidden photos. If you already had photos hidden and took the update you should be fine. Some people had problems and lost everything, so I would recommend backing up your .keepsafe folder if you haven't taken the update already.

If you are like me and don't trust a single technology to protect your data then you may have already found the .keepsafe folder and made a copy of it somewhere else, to your microsd for example. Occasionally I would do this in order to factory reset my phone, flash a new ROM, upgrade my phone, etc. Either way, I still had to have backups. And right in the middle of flashing a new ROM they released this update, causing the old .keepsafe backup folder from being read by the new KeepSafe app. But after messing around for about an hour I found a solution and decided to share.

Here's how to recover an old KeepSafe folder:

1. You will need root access! (I think?)

2. You will need a file explorer app with the ability to view hidden folders.

3. Enable Unknown Sources in Security Settings

4. Open Google Play and navigate to keepsafe's download page and disable auto updates temporarily.

5. You will need to download an older version of KeepSafe.
You can download one here KeepSafe 3.10.7.apk
{Scanned with VirusTotal}

6. Install the apk, open it, then close it. Copy the backup folder to the internal SD and overwrite if it asks.

7. Open KeepSafe to make sure your files are showing up correctly.

8. (OPTIONAL) If you want to take the latest update, you should be safe to take it now. I think the update process is when it converts the encryption. If not, enjoy your current installation. Like they always say: IF IT AIN'T BROKE, DON'T FIX IT! :p:p:p
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So i downloaded the keepsafe app onto my tablet. When it finafinally loaded my files seen that it only had 200 of the pics I had saved. I know I had way more than that originally along with some videos. Is there a way I can recover the rest of what I had?
 
I try to download version 3.10.7 but drive tell me that you put the file .apk in the garbage collector. Can you put it back in the correct folder?
 
I've updated keepsafe and now there are no pictures there, I've hidden more than 500 pictures

I've tried to install older version but it says app not installed

Is there anyway to get back my pictures
 
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