Three different tools in DicaNote:

Label in the appWhat it is for
Import / ExportBring in or generate readable files (TXT, Markdown, ZIP of notes)
Back up nowCreate a library backup (attachments as you mark them)
Restore from backupBring back a previous backup

UI language: English names on screen.
Privacy: screenshots without a real email, PIN, or personal file names.

Part A — Import and Export (readable files)

  1. Menu ⋮ → Import / Export.
  2. Import: TXT, Markdown, folder or ZIP → pick in the Android selector.
  3. Export: all notes or a selection; TXT or Markdown.
DicaNote Import and Export panel
App label: Import / Export. Use it to move text between apps; it does not replace a full restore.

Test with a few notes before importing a huge folder.

Part B — Back up (Back up now)

Path

  1. ⋮ → Settings
  2. Backup & Data
  3. Scroll to BACKUP & RESTORE

Main backup screen

Label in the appWhat it is
Back up your notesMain backup card
No successful backup recorded on this deviceNo backup on this device yet
What to include in the backupTypes that go into the file
Estimated backup sizePredicted size, plus free space on the device
Back up nowBlue button under the estimate
Backup and Data with Back up now and media types
Checked types, with counts. On this device: Audio 1 file, Videos 1 file, PDFs 1 file, Drawings 1 drawing. Back up now sits just below.

What to include in the backup

Mark what you actually use:

Label in the appContent
ImagesPhotos and images
AudioRecordings and audio files
VideosVideos
PDFsPDFs and PDF scans
DocsDocuments
ZIP filesZIPs
Other / Other filesOther
Drawing / DrawingsDrawings

Step by step

  1. Check the types that are marked.
  2. Tap Back up now.
  3. Wait until the process finishes.
  4. The line “No successful backup recorded on this device” goes away when the backup finishes.
  5. If the app generates or lets you copy a file, store it somewhere else (PC, your own cloud) and check the size (0 bytes = problem).

Also under Backup & Data (above the backup card):

  • Trash retention (e.g. 30 days) — time in the trash
  • Device storage — Android storage
  • Clear recent activity / Reset settings — clear history or reset General/Appearance

Part C — Restore (Restore from backup)

When to use it

  • New device
  • App reinstall
  • After data loss (if a backup exists)

Restore step by step

  1. Install DicaNote on the destination device and open the app.
  2. ⋮ → Settings → Backup & Data.
  3. Scroll to the green Restore from backup card.
  4. Tap View available backups.
  5. Choose the desired backup from the list.
  6. Confirm restore in your version’s dialogs (it may warn about replacing current data — read carefully).
  7. Wait for completion (notes with media take longer).
Restore from backup and View available backups in DicaNote
Back up now, the Restore from backup card and View available backups. Below that, Markdown snapshot exports public notes into category folders.
Visual restore summary and post-restore checklist
After restore: validate text, PDF/scan, audio/video and a checklist before wiping the old device.

Required checklist after restore

Open and check at least:

  1. One text-only note
  2. One note with a PDF or scan
  3. One note with audio or video
  4. One checklist (items and boxes)

Only then:

  • uninstall the app on the old device, or
  • wipe / sell the old phone

Important: restore may overwrite or merge with what is already on the new device, depending on version. If the new library already has important notes, back those up too before restoring the old file.

Part D — Safe order when switching phones

  1. On the old device: Back up now + copy the backup to a safe place.
  2. On the new device: install DicaNote → View available backups → restore.
  3. Run the validation checklist.
  4. Only then wipe the old device.
  5. (Optional) Set up Privacy PIN and notifications again.

Account vs backup

Role
Account / loginAccount session
Back up now / RestoreRecoverable copy of the library

Being logged in does not replace validating a backup. Map: settings and account.

FAQ

Are Export and Backup the same thing?

No. Export generates readable files. Back up now / Restore recover the library and the attachments you marked.

Does the backup include videos and audio?

Only if they are checked under Choose what to include in backups. Check the screen and validate on restore.

The app mentions cloud — do I still need to copy something?

Check Last backup and, if there is a local file, keep a copy under your control. Do not assume sync without testing restore.

How often should I back up?

Before switching devices and after weeks with many new notes. Daily users can set a monthly reminder.

Can I import from Google Keep?

If you export compatible TXT/Markdown/ZIP, use Import. Otherwise share note by note.

See also