Zyren-Lab/KSwitch v1.0.0

KSwitch v1.0.0: The GUI Backup Tool for Linux

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We are thrilled to announce the first public release of KSwitch! 🐧📱

KSwitch is a native, agentless backup tool designed specifically for Linux users who want a seamless way to transfer data from their Samsung (and other Android) devices without relying on Wine, VMs, or proprietary software.

✨ Key Features in v1.0.0

• 🔌 Agentless Architecture: Works purely via ADB. No helper app installation required on the phone.
• 🌑 Dark Mode UI: A clean, professional interface built with Kotlin Compose Multiplatform.
• ⚡ Smart Scanning: Uses Android ContentProvider queries for blazing-fast file indexing.
• 📂 Structure Preservation: Mirrors your phone's directory structure exactly on your PC.
• 📦 App Backup: Automatically extracts and backs up .apk files of installed user apps.
• 📝 Manifest System: Generates a backup_manifest.json file to track every file transferred.
• 🛠️ Category Support:
  • Images & Videos (Camera, Social Media)
  • Documents & Archives
  • Installed Applications (.apk)
  • Call Logs & Contacts (Backup Only via VCF/XML)

📥 How to Install

Debian / Ubuntu / Linux Mint:

• sudo dpkg -i kswitch_1.0.0-1_amd64.deb

Fedora / RedHat (Experimental):

• sudo rpm -i kswitch-1.0.0-1.x86_64.rpm

Note: Ensure you have adb installed on your system (sudo apt install adb or equivalent). Enable USB Debugging on your phone before connecting.

Made with by ZyrenLab using Kotlin Multiplatform.