Update & Backup
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2025-01-11
🎯 Update and backup functions help you keep the application up to date, and protect important configurations and module data to avoid accidental loss.
Function Description
FolkPatch provides a complete update and backup solution:
- Auto Update Check: Regularly check for application and kernel updates
- Manual Update Check: Actively get latest version information
- Auto Backup Boot Image: Automatically backup current Boot.img every time kernel is modified
- Log Export: Export detailed logs for problem diagnosis
- Block KernelPatch Update: Hide KernelPatch kernel patch update prompts
- Block System Patch (APD) Update: Hide system patch (APD) update prompts
Setting Options
Auto Update Check
When enabled, the application will regularly check if a new version is available.
Function Description:
- Check for updates every time app opens
- Show update prompt when new version is found
- Can choose to update immediately or remind later
Default Value: On
Recommended Setting: Recommended On
Why enable?
Auto update ensures you get timely:
- Security vulnerability fixes
- New features and improvements
- Kernel compatibility updates
- Bug fixes
Manual Update Check
Click check update button to actively trigger update check
Update Suggestion
Regularly check for updates manually (e.g., once a week) to ensure you don't miss important versions.
Auto Backup Boot.img
Automatically backup the current Boot.img file every time the kernel is patched.
Important
Disabling this option may leave you without a backup to rescue your device if it fails to boot, so do not disable it.
Recovery Method: If startup problems occur:
- Enter Fastboot mode
- Flash backup image via PC tool
Q: Where are backup files stored?
A: Backup location:
- External Storage: Application private directory
/storage/emulated/0/Download/FolkPatch/BootBackups/ - Requires special permission to access
- Recommended to back up to computer regularly to prevent device damage
Q: Why does log export fail?
A: Possible reasons:
- Storage permission not granted: Allow storage permission in settings
- Insufficient storage space: Clean up device storage
- File system error: Restart device and retry
- App permission restricted: Check background running permission
Q: How to verify successful installation after update?
A: Checklist:
- Version number updated (Settings → About)
- Kernel status normal
- Module functions normal
- No crashes or abnormalities
Related Settings
- Advanced Kernel Settings: Learn kernel related configurations
- Module Management: Module update and backup
- Security & Privacy: Protect backup data
Block KernelPatch Update
When enabled, KernelPatch kernel patch update prompts will no longer be displayed.
Function Description:
- Hide new version update notifications for KernelPatch within the app
- Suitable for when the current version is stable and you don't want to be disturbed
Default Value: Off
Recommended Setting: Keep off during normal use
Tip
After hiding update prompts, you need to manually check GitHub for new versions. It is recommended to upgrade only after confirming the new version is stable.
Block System Patch (APD) Update
When enabled, system patch (APD) update prompts will no longer be displayed.
Function Description:
- Hide new version update notifications for system patches (APD) within the app
- Suitable for when the current system patch version is stable and you don't want to be disturbed
Default Value: Off
Recommended Setting: Keep off during normal use
Note
Hiding update prompts may cause you to miss important security fixes. Only enable this when you are sure the current version is stable.
Tip
If you encounter incompatibility with a new KernelPatch or system patch version, it is recommended to downgrade to a known stable version first, then enable the corresponding block option. See FolkTool Guide for details.
Copyright
Copyright Ownership:FolkPatch Team
License under:Attribution 4.0 International (CC-BY-4.0)