What does adb Backup exactly save

Just as a reference, here’s what you could do with an unlocked bootloader (a procedure needing some sensible thought about security implications beforehand, and which forces a factory reset, and which Apps relying on Google SafetyNet compliance like e.g. many banking Apps might not like afterwards):

Backup …

Restore …

  • Boot TWRP.
  • Use TWRP’s Restore feature to restore your backup.
  • Copy Internal Storage back to the phone via USB (you can do that when TWRP is booted)… and/or boot Android and sync your stuff back using something like MyPhoneExplorer.
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