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Aspirant

Jan 30, 2017

Restore apps from backup

Hi Everyone,

Running into a bit of an issue. I was having some performance issues with my RN102 (OS 6.6.1), so I decided a factory reset was in order. I backed up the entire /data volume, as well as "Everything" in the configuration, then reset the NAS.

I've restored the configuration, and a reverse backup from the backup disk to each individual share is in progress, but I'm not sure how to restore the apps I had installed.

Is there any way to do this, or do I have to install them again individually? If I have to re-install, will my settings be restored, or will I have to reconfigure each app as well?

26 Replies

StephenB
Guru - Experienced User
Jan 30, 2017
If you backed up and restored /data/.apps then you might be in an inconsistent state.

You'll likely need to reinstall them - if they are already there, then check the configuration.
- ACBlank
  Aspirant
  Jan 30, 2017
  Can't seem to fine the /data/.apps folder on the backup drive, even with hidden files/folders viewable.
  
  So I guess it's time to start the process of reinstalling, and hopefully the configs will be restored.
  - StephenB
    Guru - Experienced User
    Jan 31, 2017
    Did you start with \\nas-ip-address\data and use admin credentials?