How to prevent the loss of anki cards

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around strategies to prevent the loss of Anki cards, particularly focusing on backup methods and data security within the AnkiDroid application. Participants share their concerns about accidental deletion and seek solutions to safeguard their decks.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses anxiety about losing nearly 6000 Anki cards due to accidental deletion, either by themselves or by others.
  • Another participant suggests creating an .apkg file from the Anki deck as a backup method, referencing an external source for guidance.
  • A participant notes the lack of information specific to AnkiDroid compared to the desktop version of Anki, indicating a gap in resources.
  • A later reply confirms that exporting decks to files and transferring them to another device was successful in creating a backup.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the best method for preventing loss, but there is agreement on the importance of backing up Anki cards. Multiple approaches to backing up are discussed, with some participants sharing successful experiences while others highlight the need for more information.

Contextual Notes

Limitations include the specific focus on AnkiDroid and the varying levels of available information compared to the desktop version, which may affect the applicability of suggested solutions.

Who May Find This Useful

Users of AnkiDroid who are concerned about data loss and looking for effective backup strategies may find this discussion helpful.

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I have created almost 6000 anki cards on ankidroid(android) and I get nightmares about loosing them by deletion(of course mistakenly) or due to some 5 year old monster who just wants to delete them for fun.
I sync the cards daily and I am unsure if I will be able to get my cards back if they get deleted mistakenly,
Can you please help to prevent this mistake.
Thanks.
 
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Do a google search for answers to your question. I found this reference that may help. It suggests creating an .apkg file from your anki deck via export and using it as your backup.

https://help.fluent-forever.com/hc/en-us/articles/360004367791-How-to-save-and-back-up-your-Anki-decks-
 
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jedishrfu said:
Do a google search for answers to your question.
I am using ankidroid and on internet there is not too much information about ankidroid but of anki's computer version.
That's why I was asked it here.
 
Did my reference help though?
 
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Thanks😃,
I exported all the decks into files of my phone,sent it to my mom's phone and created new account and it worked,
Thanks a lot.
 
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