Restore

Restore Guide

This guide explains how to restore your LibreELEC system from a backup.

Before Restoring

1. Preparation

   • Ensure stable power supply
   • Verify backup file is accessible
   • Close all running applications
   • Note current system state

2. Select Backup

   • Open LibreELEC Backupper
   • Click "View Backups"
   • Choose the backup to restore
   • Note what items were included

Restore Process

1. Start Restore

   • Open LibreELEC Backupper
   • Click "Restore Backup"
   • Select backup file
   • Confirm restore action

2. During Restore

   • Wait for extraction
   • Monitor progress
   • Do not interrupt process
   • Watch for notifications

3. After Restore

   • Review completion message
   • Check restored items
   • Restart if prompted

Verification

After restore completes:

1. Check addon settings
2. Verify media sources
3. Test restored features
4. Confirm addon functionality

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

1. Access Errors

   • Check file permissions
   • Verify storage access
   • Confirm backup exists

2. Space Issues

   • Ensure sufficient space
   • Clean unnecessary files
   • Check temp directory

3. Incomplete Restore

   • Review error messages
   • Check log files
   • Try alternative backup

Best Practices

1. Before Restore

   • Document current settings
   • Backup current state
   • Plan for downtime

2. During Restore

   • Don't interrupt process
   • Monitor notifications
   • Keep system powered

3. After Restore

   • Verify all items
   • Test functionality
   • Document changes

Recovery Options

If restore fails:

1. Try another backup
2. Check system logs
3. Contact support
4. Consider manual restore

For backup creation instructions, see the Backup Guide.