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Karellen at 03:30, 3 February 2025

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	For the Music Library we recommend using the ''Single File'' setting <br>		For the Music Library we recommend using the ''Single File'' setting <br>
	For the Video Library we recommend using the ''Separate Files'' setting~~. Be aware of the required settings to import Play Counts, Watched Status and Last Played data~~.		For the Video Library we recommend using the ''Separate Files'' setting.

	:'''See:''' [[Import-export_library\|Import Export Library]]		:'''See:''' [[Import-export_library\|Import Export Library]]

Karellen: v21 Updates

2024-06-30T00:18:38Z

v21 Updates

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Karellen: Updated for v20

2023-02-07T22:59:22Z

Updated for v20

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	* [[Add-on:MyEpisodes]] - online backup of watched items		* [[Add-on:MyEpisodes]] - online backup of watched items
	* [[Add-on:MyEpisodeCalendar]] - online backup of watched items
	* [[Add-on:Trakt]] - online backup of watched items		* [[Add-on:Trakt]] - online backup of watched items
	* [[Add-on:TVShow Time]] - online backup of watched items
	* [[Add-on:WatchedList]] - local backup of watched items		* [[Add-on:WatchedList]] - local backup of watched items

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	~~[[Category:FAQ]]~~
	[[Category:Karellen]]		[[Category:Karellen]]
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	[[Category:Music library]]		[[Category:Music library]]

Karellen: Notes on Full method

2022-02-10T20:30:38Z

Notes on Full method

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	= What do I Backup =		= What do I Backup =
	The following sub-sections cover the most common backup scenarios~~, but if you are unsure we recommend the full Kodi Data folder backup~~.		The following sub-sections cover the most common backup scenarios.


	== Full ==		== Full ==
	The simplest method is the full Kodi ~~Data~~ folder backup which will backup everything in {{kodi}} except the original installation folder. It will preserve all add-ons, skins, library databases, playlists, cache along with all their respective settings and any other modifications you have made in {{kodi}}.		The simplest method is the full [[Kodi data folder]] backup which will backup everything in {{kodi}} except the original installation folder. It will preserve all add-ons, skins, library databases, playlists, cache along with all their respective settings and any other modifications you have made in {{kodi}}.

	Once this backup is restored and {{kodi}} is restarted, you should have a setup that is identical to the setup you had at the time the backup was created.		Once this backup is restored and {{kodi}} is restarted, you should have a setup that is identical to the setup you had at the time the backup was created.

	~~Note that once~~ this backup is installed {{kodi}} will perform the usual Repository Update check and if there are updates available for any skins or add-ons, these will be downloaded and installed unless you have previously disabled auto-update.		'''Notes:'''
			# Should not be used to transfer the [[Kodi data folder]] between different operating systems (eg Windows to Linux)
			# Should not be used to transfer between different major versions of {{kodi}}. Point releases are ok.
			# When using this method to transfer to different hardware using the same operating system, be aware of the hardware and driver differences. eg different audio chip, different graphic card etc which will require adjusting some settings in {{kodi}}
			# Once this backup is installed {{kodi}} will perform the usual Repository Update check and if there are updates available for any skins or add-ons, these will be downloaded and installed unless you have previously disabled auto-update.

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remove ambiguity

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	This wiki page is not a step by step guide and requires that you have a general knowledge of computers and file systems. It will provide you information that will allow you to decide ''what'' to backup and ''which method'' to use.		This wiki page is not a step by step guide and requires that you have a general knowledge of computers and file systems. It will provide you information that will allow you to decide ''what'' to backup and ''which method'' to use.

			This page relates to {{kodi}} only. Your media files are external to {{kodi}} and are not part of the backup described here.


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	== Full ==		== Full ==
	The simplest method is the full Kodi Data backup which will backup everything except the original installation folder. It will preserve all add-ons, skins, library databases, playlists, cache along with all their respective settings and any other modifications you have made.		The simplest method is the full Kodi Data folder backup which will backup everything in {{kodi}} except the original installation folder. It will preserve all add-ons, skins, library databases, playlists, cache along with all their respective settings and any other modifications you have made in {{kodi}}.

	Once this backup is restored and {{kodi}} is restarted, you should have a setup that is identical to the setup you had at the time the backup was created.		Once this backup is restored and {{kodi}} is restarted, you should have a setup that is identical to the setup you had at the time the backup was created.

Karellen: Updated for v19

2021-06-23T03:50:16Z

Updated for v19

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	~~[[Category:Index]]~~
	~~[[Category:Guides]]~~
	~~[[Category:Manual]]~~
	[[Category:Karellen]]		[[Category:Karellen]]
	[[Category:Video library]]		[[Category:Video library]]
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Karellen at 02:40, 26 October 2020

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 == Kodi Data Folder ==
-<section begin="KodiDataFolder" />Once {{Kodi}} is installed, all subsequent changes and usage data are saved in the [[Kodi data folder]] which is the parent folder of the [[Userdata]] folder. When you install a new skin or an add-on it is installed in this folder. Playlists and edits to Nodes are stored here, and the library databases are created here along with the artwork cache and any other changes you make during your travels with {{kodi}}
+{{#lst:Kodi_data_folder|KodiDataFolder}}
 The location of this folder varies between operating systems and the table below lists their locations.
-:'''Note:''' In some Android setups the path may be slightly different to the one stated above.
+{{#lst:Kodi_data_folder|KodiDataFolderLocation}}

Karellen at 01:58, 23 October 2020

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	== Kodi Data Folder ==		== Kodi Data Folder ==
	Once {{Kodi}} is installed, all subsequent changes and usage data are saved in the Kodi ~~Data~~ folder which is the parent folder of the [[Userdata]] folder. When you install a new skin or an add-on it is installed in this folder. Playlists and edits to Nodes are stored here, and the library databases are created here along with the artwork cache and any other changes you make during your travels with {{kodi}}		<section begin="KodiDataFolder" />Once {{Kodi}} is installed, all subsequent changes and usage data are saved in the [[Kodi data folder]] which is the parent folder of the [[Userdata]] folder. When you install a new skin or an add-on it is installed in this folder. Playlists and edits to Nodes are stored here, and the library databases are created here along with the artwork cache and any other changes you make during your travels with {{kodi}}

	Basically anything you add or modify, after installation, occurs in this folder and sub-folders.		Basically anything you add or modify, after installation, occurs in this folder and sub-folders.<section end="KodiDataFolder" />

	The location of this folder varies between operating systems and the table below lists their locations.		The location of this folder varies between operating systems and the table below lists their locations.
	<section begin="~~KodiData~~" />		<section begin="KodiDataFolderLocation" />
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	\| '''Mac''' \|\| /Users/<your_user_name>/Library/Application Support/Kodi		\| '''Mac''' \|\| /Users/<your_user_name>/Library/Application Support/Kodi
	\|-		\|-
	\| '''Windows''' \|\| ~~%APPDATA%~~\Kodi		\| '''tvOS''' \|\| /private/var/mobile/Library/Preferences/Kodi
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			\| '''Windows''' \|\| C:\Users\<''YourUsername''>\AppData\Roaming\Kodi
	\|-		\|-
	\| '''Windows Portable''' \|\| <''Install location chosen by you''>\portable_data		\| '''Windows Portable''' \|\| <''Install location chosen by you''>\portable_data
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	:'''Note:''' In some Android setups the path may be slightly different to the one stated above.		:'''Note:''' In some Android setups the path may be slightly different to the one stated above.
	<section end="~~KodiData~~" />		<section end="KodiDataFolderLocation" />

Karellen at 03:34, 21 March 2020

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	== Windows ==		== Windows ==
	Multiple Kodi Data folders can be saved in the Windows \Roaming\ folder. {{kodi}} will always use the folder named '''{{kodi}}'''. See image.		Multiple Kodi Data folders can be saved in the Windows \Roaming\ folder. {{kodi}} will always use the folder named '''{{kodi}}'''. See image.

			Copy the '''...\{{kodi}}''' folder and paste it to your backup location.

	To safeguard against hard drive failures, you should also keep a backup in a secondary location.		To safeguard against hard drive failures, you should also keep a backup in a secondary location.

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2020-02-16T03:39:45Z

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