Minecraft Android Backup via USB

Minecraft Android Backup via USB

Version 1.6

Protect your Minecraft worlds from being lost forever

Free Open Source Software created by Rich Lewis

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⚠️ Don't Risk Losing Your Minecraft Worlds

Your Minecraft worlds are stored on your Android device and are at risk of being lost forever if:

  • You lose or break your phone or tablet
  • You need to sell or give away your device
  • You reset your device to factory settings
  • Your device gets corrupted or damaged
  • You accidentally delete the Minecraft app

If any of these happen, you could lose years of creative work: Your castles, cities, bridges, houses, redstone contraptions, and everything else you've built in your worlds - gone forever, never to be seen or played in again.

What This Tool Does

Minecraft Android Backup via USB is a simple, reliable tool that helps you backup your Minecraft Bedrock Edition worlds from your Android device to your computer via USB connection. It's designed to be straightforward and accessible, even if you're not super technical.

Minecraft backup process

The reality is: Android protects Minecraft world files in a way that makes them nearly impossible to backup using normal methods. You can't just browse to these folders with a file manager. This tool uses ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which is the standard way to access protected app data on Android devices.

Key Features

🔄 Complete Backups

Backs up entire world directories including all your builds, chunks, metadata, resource packs, and behavior packs. Nothing is left behind.

📦 Two Backup Formats

Choose between full world folders (for advanced users) or portable .mcworld files (easy to share and restore).

🎯 Selective Backups

Backup individual worlds or all worlds at once. Select exactly what you want to preserve.

📱 Shows Real Names

Displays your actual world names (not just folder IDs), sorted by most recently played for easy selection.

⚡ Fast & Reliable

Direct USB connection ensures fast, reliable data transfer. No cloud uploads, no internet required.

🖥️ Easy to Use

Interactive menu system guides you through the process. Clear instructions make it accessible for everyone.

Why This Matters

Minecraft worlds represent hours, weeks, months, or even years of creative work and exploration. Whether you've built elaborate castles, designed complex redstone machines, or simply created a cozy home base, these creations are valuable to you.

Minecraft world backup

The simple truth: If your Android device is lost, reset, or damaged, there's no built-in way to recover your Minecraft worlds. They're stored in protected app directories that regular backup methods can't access. This tool fills that gap, giving you a way to preserve your work before something goes wrong.

It's better to backup now than to wish you had later. Setting up a backup takes just a few minutes, and then you'll have peace of mind knowing your worlds are safe on your computer.

How It Works

  1. Connect your Android device to your computer via USB cable
  2. Enable USB Debugging on your Android device (one-time setup)
  3. Run the script on your computer
  4. Select your worlds from an interactive menu
  5. Choose backup format (world folders or .mcworld files)
  6. Your worlds are saved to your computer, safe and secure
Backup Minecraft worlds

Requirements: You'll need ADB (Android Debug Bridge) installed on your computer and USB Debugging enabled on your Android device. Detailed setup instructions are available in the documentation.

Get Started

Ready to protect your Minecraft worlds? Here's how to get started:

# 1. Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/RichLewis007/minecraft-android-backup-via-usb.git

# 2. Navigate to the directory
cd minecraft-android-backup-via-usb

# 3. Make the script executable
chmod +x minecraft-android-backup-via-usb.sh

# 4. Run the script
./minecraft-android-backup-via-usb.sh

For complete installation instructions, including how to set up ADB and enable USB Debugging, see the full documentation.

About This Project

Minecraft Android Backup via USB is free, open source software created by Rich Lewis. It's available under the MIT License, meaning you can use, modify, and distribute it freely without any restrictions.

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