What is System Application

A system app is an application that is pre-installed on an Android device as part of the device’s firmware. These apps are essential for the proper functioning of the device and are tightly integrated into the system. They typically have more privileges and permissions than third-party apps, allowing them to perform tasks that regular apps cannot.

Examples of system apps on Android include the phone dialer, camera, clock, settings app, and many others. These apps are usually found in the “System apps” or “Google apps” section of the app drawer and cannot be uninstalled or disabled like regular third-party apps.

It’s important to note that modifying or removing system apps can potentially cause issues with your device and may void the device’s warranty. Therefore, it’s recommended to only modify or remove system apps if you are experienced with Android and understand the potential consequences.

Steps To Backup System Applications

• Download and install ES File Explorer from the Google Play Store.
• Open ES File Explorer and grant it root access if prompted.
• Navigate to the “/system/app” folder. This folder contains all the system apps installed on your device.
• Select the system app you want to back up and tap the “More” button in the top right corner.
• Choose “Backup” from the menu.
• Choose a destination for the backup file, such as the device’s internal storage or an external SD card.
• The app will be backed up as an APK file, which you can use to restore the app later if needed.

Modifying system apps can potentially cause issues with your device and may void the device’s warranty. Therefore, it’s recommended to only backup system apps if you are experienced with Android and understand the potential consequences. Additionally, backing up a system app requires root access to your device, so make sure your device is rooted before attempting to back up a system app.

How To Restore System Applications

• Download and install ES File Explorer from the Google Play Store if you don’t already have it installed.
• Open ES File Explorer and grant it root access if prompted.
• Navigate to the location where you saved the backup file of the system app.
• Tap on the backup file to begin the restore process.
• ES File Explorer will prompt you to confirm the restore process. Tap “Yes” to continue.
• The system app will be restored to its original location on the device.

Benefit of Backing up System Applications

• Preserve settings and data: Backing up system apps allows you to preserve settings and data associated with the app. This can be especially useful if you need to perform a factory reset on your device, as it will ensure that you don’t lose important data.
• Easy restoration: If a system app gets corrupted, deleted, or otherwise lost, you can easily restore it from the backup. This can save you time and effort compared to reinstalling the app from scratch.
• Customization: By backing up a system app, you can make customizations to the app without worrying about losing your changes if you need to perform a factory reset. You can simply restore the modified app from the backup after the reset.
• Share apps between devices: If you have multiple Android devices, backing up system apps allows you to transfer the apps and their data between devices.

Things To Remember While Backing up System Apps

• Root access required: Backing up system apps requires root access to your device. Make sure your device is rooted before attempting to back up system apps.
• Compatibility: Not all system apps can be backed up using the same method. Some apps may require special backup tools or procedures. Make sure to research the specific app you want to back up to ensure that you are using the correct method.
• Modified apps may not work: If you have modified a system app, it may not work as intended after being backed up and restored. It’s best to only back up unmodified system apps to ensure that the restored app works correctly.
• Voided warranty: Modifying system apps, including backing them up, can potentially void the warranty on your device. Make sure to understand the risks involved and consider the potential consequences before attempting to back up system apps.
• Use reputable sources: When downloading backup tools or backup files, make sure to only use reputable sources to avoid downloading malware or other harmful software.
• Keep backups safe: Store backups of system apps in a safe place, such as a cloud storage service or an external hard drive. This will ensure that you can easily restore the apps if needed and that the backups are protected from data loss or corruption.