How to back up Linux apps and files on your Chromebook – Guide

Chromebook users should be able to access their Linux applications and files on their Chromebooks, as Jack Wallen demonstrates.

If you’re a Chromebook user, you may be interested in learning how to back up your data and apps using Linux. In some cases, you may be able to save data within the Linux file system hierarchy instead of relying on Chrome OS’s cloud storage.

Chrome OS has a feature that backs up your data automatically, so you don’t have to worry about losing it. ..

This is how you install Linux on a Chromebook:

  1. Enable Linux support on your Chromebook.
  2. Install the Linux subsystem on your Chromebook.
  3. Configure your Chromebook to use the Linux subsystem.

If you have not enabled Linux on your Chromebook, it is recommended that you do so from time to time. This will help keep your Chromebook safe and secure.

How to Linux application and data backup

In the Chrome OS Settings app, locate Linux Development Environment and click Backup and Restore.

In the new window, click Backup.

After clicking Backup, you will be asked to select a location to store your backup file. I recommend that you save this file to Google Drive or an external SD card in case a powerwash is ever needed. ..

I created a Google Drive folder to store my Chrome OS Linux backups. I’m better safe than sorry, so I thought it would be a good idea to do this.

When you backup your Linux system, be sure to allow plenty of time for the backup to complete. If you are using a Drive as your primary storage device, make sure to back up your data to a drive that is accessible from both your computer and your phone.

How to restore a linux backup

Restoring a Chromebook using a backup is the same as restoring it using the original operating system. After clicking Restore, you will be asked to confirm the restore and locate the backup file. Do this and the restoration will work without a hitch. You will need to restart Chromebook after restoration or restart Linux. You can restart Linux by starting one of your Linux applications, which will prompt you to restart. ..

After Linux was restarted, the computer worked as expected.

Linux apps and files on your Chromebook can be backed up using the Chromebook Backup utility. If you rely on Linux on your Chrome OS device, it’s important to back up regularly so you don’t have to start from scratch in the event of a disaster.

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Final note

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