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1 | | -[](https://ko-fi.com/Nigel1992) |
| 1 | +# Support Any Cause 🌍 |
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3 | | -# LibreELEC Backupper 🔄 |
| 3 | +Thank you for your generosity! You can donate here using **PayPal, Visa, or Mastercard**. |
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5 | | -<div align="center"> |
| 5 | +### Your Impact: |
| 6 | +* **95%** of your donation goes to **any charity of your choosing**. Please mention the name of the organization in your donation message! |
| 7 | +* **5%** goes toward **Ko-fi project development** to help maintain and grow the platform. |
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| 9 | +**Recognition:** Every donor will be officially listed as a **Supporter** on this project page/app/software/etc as a token of our appreciation. |
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12 | | -*A powerful and user-friendly backup solution for your LibreELEC system* |
| 11 | +[](https://ko-fi.com/nigel1992) |
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14 | | -[Installation](#-installation) • |
15 | | -[Features](#-features) • |
16 | | -[Configuration](#-configuration) • |
17 | | -[Support](#-support) • |
18 | | -[Documentation](#-documentation) • |
19 | | -[Forum](https://forum.libreelec.tv/thread/29619-addon-libreelec-backup-automated-system-backup-solution/) |
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22 | | - |
23 | | -## 🌟 Features |
24 | | - |
25 | | -### Core Features |
26 | | -- **Smart Backup Rotation** - Intelligent management of backup files with configurable retention policies |
27 | | -- **Multiple Storage Options** - Local storage or remote locations (SMB, NFS, FTP, SFTP, WebDAV) |
28 | | -- **Automated Scheduling** - Set up daily, weekly, or monthly backups |
29 | | -- **Email Notifications** - Get detailed backup status notifications |
30 | | -- **Flexible Configuration** - Choose exactly what to backup |
31 | | -- **Beautiful UI** - Modern and intuitive interface |
32 | | -- **Real-time Progress** - Live tracking of backup operations |
33 | | -- **Secure Storage** - Support for encrypted remote connections |
34 | | - |
35 | | -### What Can Be Backed Up |
36 | | -- 📁 System Configuration Files |
37 | | -- 🔌 Installed Add-ons |
38 | | -- 🎮 Add-on User Data and Settings |
39 | | -- 📦 Repositories |
40 | | -- 🔗 Media Sources |
41 | | - |
42 | | -## 📦 Latest Updates |
43 | | - |
44 | | -### Version 1.4.1.2 (December 30, 2025) |
45 | | -- **Fixed restore from backup failing due to read-only file system error** |
46 | | -- Added automatic mounting/unmounting of addons directory during restore operations |
47 | | -- Fixed path resolution for addons and repository files during restore |
48 | | -- Improved error handling for filesystem mount operations |
49 | | - |
50 | | -### Version 1.4.1.1 (March 29, 2025) |
51 | | -- Fixed datetime parsing issue in scheduler |
52 | | -- Improved error handling for schedule time parsing |
53 | | - |
54 | | -### Version 1.4.1 (March 29, 2025) |
55 | | -- Enhanced main menu UI with last backup and next scheduled backup information |
56 | | -- Improved menu layout with visual separation between actions and information |
57 | | - |
58 | | -### Version 1.4.0 (March 25, 2025) |
59 | | -- Added backup rotation feature with configurable retention policies |
60 | | -- Added dedicated wiki documentation for backup rotation |
61 | | -- Improved settings organization with subcategories |
62 | | - |
63 | | -## 💻 Installation |
64 | | - |
65 | | -### Method 1: Install via Repository (Recommended) |
66 | | -1. Download the [Nigel1992 Kodi Repository](https://github.com/Nigel1992/kodi-repository) |
67 | | -2. In Kodi, go to Add-ons → Install from zip file |
68 | | -3. Select the downloaded repository zip file |
69 | | -4. Go to Add-ons → Install from repository → Nigel1992 Repository → Program add-ons |
70 | | -5. Select and install LibreELEC Backupper |
71 | | - |
72 | | -### Method 2: Direct Installation |
73 | | -1. Download the latest release from our [Releases Page](https://github.com/Nigel1992/service.libreelec.backupper/releases) |
74 | | -2. In Kodi, go to Add-ons → Install from zip file |
75 | | -3. Select the downloaded zip file |
76 | | -4. Configure your backup settings |
77 | | -5. You're ready to go! |
78 | | - |
79 | | -## ⚙️ Configuration |
80 | | - |
81 | | -### General Settings |
82 | | -- Choose backup location (local/remote) |
83 | | -- Configure remote storage details |
84 | | -- Set compression level |
85 | | -- Enable/configure backup rotation |
86 | | - |
87 | | -### Backup Rotation |
88 | | -The backup rotation feature helps manage your backup files automatically. [Learn More](https://github.com/Nigel1992/service.libreelec.backupper/wiki/Backup-Rotation) |
89 | | - |
90 | | -### Scheduling Options |
91 | | -- Set backup frequency (Daily/Weekly/Monthly) |
92 | | -- Choose preferred backup time |
93 | | -- Configure retention settings |
94 | | -- Enable reminder notifications |
95 | | - |
96 | | -## 📱 Remote Storage Support |
97 | | - |
98 | | -- **SMB/CIFS** - Windows network shares |
99 | | -- **NFS** - Network File System |
100 | | -- **FTP** - File Transfer Protocol |
101 | | -- **SFTP** - Secure File Transfer Protocol |
102 | | -- **WebDAV** - Web-based Distributed Authoring and Versioning |
103 | | - |
104 | | -## 🆕 What's New in 1.4.0 |
105 | | - |
106 | | -- Added backup rotation feature with configurable retention policies |
107 | | -- Added dedicated wiki documentation for backup rotation |
108 | | -- Improved settings organization with subcategories |
109 | | -- Enhanced warning system for potentially destructive features |
110 | | -- Added visual separators in settings for better organization |
111 | | - |
112 | | -[View Full Changelog](CHANGELOG.md) |
113 | | - |
114 | | -## 📋 System Requirements |
115 | | - |
116 | | -- LibreELEC 10.0 or newer |
117 | | -- Kodi 20 (Nexus) or newer |
118 | | -- Available storage space for backups |
119 | | -- Network connection for remote storage (optional) |
120 | | - |
121 | | -## 📚 Documentation |
122 | | - |
123 | | -- [Installation Guide](https://github.com/Nigel1992/service.libreelec.backupper/wiki/Installation) |
124 | | -- [Configuration Guide](https://github.com/Nigel1992/service.libreelec.backupper/wiki/Configuration) |
125 | | -- [Backup Guide](https://github.com/Nigel1992/service.libreelec.backupper/wiki/Backup) |
126 | | -- [Restore Guide](https://github.com/Nigel1992/service.libreelec.backupper/wiki/Restore) |
127 | | -- [FAQ](https://github.com/Nigel1992/service.libreelec.backupper/wiki/FAQ) |
128 | | - |
129 | | -## 🤝 Support |
130 | | - |
131 | | -Need help? We've got you covered: |
132 | | - |
133 | | -- 📖 Check our [Wiki](https://github.com/Nigel1992/service.libreelec.backupper/wiki) |
134 | | -- ❓ Review the [FAQ](https://github.com/Nigel1992/service.libreelec.backupper/wiki/FAQ) |
135 | | -- 🐛 Report issues on [GitHub](https://github.com/Nigel1992/service.libreelec.backupper/issues) |
136 | | -- 💬 Join discussions in the [LibreELEC Forum](https://forum.libreelec.tv/) |
137 | | - |
138 | | -## 👥 Credits |
139 | | - |
140 | | -- Icon by [Smashicon](https://flaticon.com/4275334) |
141 | | -- Fanart: Low Poly Mountain by [Design+Code](https://wallpaperswide.com/low_poly_mountain_2-wallpapers.html) |
142 | | - |
143 | | -## 📜 License |
144 | | - |
145 | | -This project is licensed under the [GPL-2.0](LICENSE) license. |
146 | | - |
147 | | -### Resources |
148 | | -- [LibreELEC Website](https://libreelec.tv) |
149 | | -- [Kodi Website](https://kodi.tv) |
150 | | -- [Nigel1992 Kodi Repository](https://github.com/Nigel1992/kodi-repository) |
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153 | | -<div align="center"> |
154 | | -Made with ❤️ by Nigel1992 |
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