# Swift Backup

> Back up and restore apps, messages, call logs and files locally or in cloud.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.swiftapps.swiftbackup](https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.swiftapps.swiftbackup)

## Overview

- **ID:** `org.swiftapps.swiftbackup`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** SwiftApps.org
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 920,628
- **Rating:** 3.60 / 5 (7,895 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.1.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-30
- **First published:** 2017-08-18
- **Publisher country:** IN
- **Size:** 14 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.swiftapps.swiftbackup)
- **Website:** [https://www.swiftapps.org/](https://www.swiftapps.org/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.swiftapps.org/privacy-policy](https://www.swiftapps.org/privacy-policy)

## Description

Swift Backup is a powerful Chrome extension designed for Android users to efficiently back up essential data in just minutes. It supports backing up apps (APKs), messages, call logs, and wallpapers with an elegant and user-friendly interface. For rooted devices, it extends capabilities to include app data, special settings like permissions and battery optimizations, WiFi configurations, and more.

The extension supports numerous cloud services including Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, Mega.nz, pCloud, and others, as well as protocols like WebDAV, SFTP, and SMB, providing versatile backup options. Premium features unlock scheduled backups, custom configurations, and enhanced cloud app backups. Swift Backup requires Google Sign-in for cloud services and leverages browser-based sign-in for devices without Google Play services. With a 14-day refund policy and active support through email and Telegram, Swift Backup ensures a reliable and comprehensive backup solution for Android users.

## Rankings

- #71,714 — Overall
- #11 — tabs backup & restore
- #16 — restore tabs

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_LOCAL_NETWORK`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.QUERY_ADVANCED_PROTECTION_MODE`
- `android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_CALL_LOG`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_SMS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_DELETE_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.SET_WALLPAPER`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_CALL_LOG`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WRITE_SMS`
- `com.android.permission.GET_INSTALLED_APPS`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `moe.shizuku.manager.permission.API_V23`
- `org.swiftapps.swiftbackup.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Swift Backup is praised for its polished UI and reliable backups (including root backups) with convenient cloud options and no ads in the free version. It also benefits from a long-standing presence in the ROM community. However, users report several recurring downsides: cloud service connectivity/abandonment and sparse updates, trouble purchasing premium, device compatibility problems (lists loading empty on some devices), and account/login/authentication hurdles.

### Pros

- Excellent user interface and usability.
- Reliable, fast backups, including root backup capability.
- Cloud backup option available and generally reliable (useful when you don't have an SD card).
- No ads in the free version.
- Long-standing app with strong community support and positive reputation in the custom ROM space.

### Cons

- Cloud backup connectivity problems and signs of abandonment (Dropbox/MEGA no longer working; infrequent updates).
- Premium purchase issues (can't buy premium or premium page not shown).
- Device compatibility issues, with certain devices showing backups list as empty or failing to load apps.
- Account/login/authentication problems (requires an account to use; authentication failures).

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.swiftapps.swiftbackup)