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Exporting a Backup Database on Android

Generate a database export from the Fulcrum Android app and share it with Fulcrum Support for troubleshooting.

Written by Ashwin Pillai

When Fulcrum Support is troubleshooting an issue on your account, they may ask you to send a database export from your Android device. This article walks you through generating the file and sharing it with Support.


Exporting Your App Database

  1. Open the Fulcrum app and tap Settings.

  2. Scroll and Tap Tools & Utilities. Under Database Export, tap EXPORT DATABASE.

    Fulcrum Settings screen on Android showing Diagnostics and Tools & Utilities among the listed options
    screen showing the Database Export tool with an Export Database button, above Location Debugger and Orientation Debugger

  3. In the Export local database? dialog, tap EXPORT (DATA ONLY).

    Export local database

    NOTE: If your issue is related to media (such as photos or attachments not syncing or displaying correctly), tap EXPORT (DATA+MEDIA) instead. This includes media files in the export, which can help Support diagnose media-specific issues.

    This export can take several minutes, and can produce a large file. Do not close the app or let your screen lock while it's in progress.

  4. Once the export finishes, a share menu opens automatically. Tap My Files to save the file to your device, or choose another app to send it directly. Show Image

    Android share menu showing  My Files (Save to My Files)
  5. Make a note of where you saved this file, since you'll need it later. You can rename the file if you'd like.

Sending the Export to Support

Once you've saved the export, send it to your Fulcrum Support representative by email or chat.

If the file is too large to send by email or chat, you have two alternatives: create a Fulcrum app with an attachment field and upload the file there, or upload the file to a service like Google Drive or OneDrive and share the link with Support.

Notes

  • Let your Fulcrum Support representative know once you've sent the file so they can review it and continue the investigation.

  • If any step fails or a file won't save or send, confirm your device has an active internet connection and try again.

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