Data Recovery
Restore your Bartendie data from backups or recover from unexpected data loss.
Understanding Data Recovery
Bartendie provides several recovery options:
- Automatic Backups: System-generated safety copies
- Manual Backups: User-initiated complete backups
- Cloud Recovery: Restoration from cloud storage
- Local Recovery: Restoration from device storage
- Partial Recovery: Selective data restoration
- Version History: Access to previous data states
Preventative Measures
Backup Configuration
Set up proper backup procedures:
- Go to "Settings" > "Data Management"
- Tap "Backup Settings"
- Configure automatic backups:
- Frequency (daily, weekly, etc.)
- Storage location
- Retention policy
- Enable cloud backup if available
- Tap "Save Settings"
Manual Backups
Create on-demand backup copies:
- Go to "Settings" > "Data Management"
- Tap "Create Backup"
- Select backup scope:
- Full system backup
- Selected data only
- Choose destination
- Add description and date
- Tap "Start Backup"
Recovering from Backups
Automatic Backup Restoration
Restore from system backups:
- Go to "Settings" > "Data Management"
- Tap "Recovery Options"
- Select "Automatic Backups"
- Browse available backups by date
- Preview contents when possible
- Select a backup to restore
- Choose restore options:
- Complete restoration
- Merge with current data
- Selective restoration
- Confirm and begin restoration
Manual Backup Restoration
Restore from user-created backups:
- Go to "Settings" > "Data Management"
- Tap "Recovery Options"
- Select "Manual Backups"
- Browse or search your backup files
- Select the backup to restore
- Choose restoration options
- Confirm and begin restoration
Cloud Recovery
Restoring from Cloud
Access data stored in cloud services:
- Go to "Settings" > "Data Management"
- Tap "Cloud Recovery"
- Sign in to your cloud account if necessary
- Browse available cloud backups
- Select version to restore
- Choose download options
- Begin restoration process
Account Recovery
Restore data associated with your account:
- Sign in to Bartendie with your account
- Go to "Settings" > "Account"
- Tap "Account Recovery"
- View available recovery points
- Select data to restore
- Begin recovery process
Emergency Recovery
After App Reinstallation
Recover data after reinstalling:
- Install Bartendie
- Launch the application
- Sign in with your account
- When prompted, select "Restore Data"
- Choose from available recovery sources
- Follow restoration prompts
Device Transfer
Move data to a new device:
- On old device, create a transfer backup:
- Go to "Settings" > "Data Management"
- Tap "Create Transfer Backup"
- Save to accessible location
- On new device:
- Install Bartendie
- Go to "Settings" > "Data Management"
- Tap "Import Transfer Backup"
- Locate and select backup file
- Begin restoration
Partial Data Recovery
Selective Restoration
Restore specific data categories:
- Go to "Settings" > "Data Management"
- Tap "Selective Recovery"
- Choose data categories:
- Recipes
- Inventory
- Events
- Guest information
- Settings
- Select source backup
- Preview changes
- Begin selective restoration
Entity-Level Recovery
Restore individual items:
- Go to "Settings" > "Data Management"
- Tap "Item Recovery"
- Browse by category
- Select specific items to restore
- Choose destination (replace or add)
- Confirm restoration
Troubleshooting Recovery Issues
Failed Restoration
If recovery process fails:
- Check backup file integrity
- Verify sufficient storage space
- Ensure compatible backup version
- Try alternative recovery methods:
- Different backup file
- Alternative storage location
- Recovery tool in settings
Corrupted Data
Dealing with damaged backups:
- Go to "Settings" > "Data Management"
- Tap "Repair Tools"
- Select "Backup Repair"
- Choose corrupted backup file
- Attempt automatic repair
- Extract readable data if possible
Partial Restoration
If only some data is recovered:
- Complete the partial restoration
- Check for additional backup sources
- Prioritize critical data recovery
- Recreate missing data as needed
- Set up more robust backup procedures
Best Practices for Data Security
- Create regular backups before major changes
- Use multiple backup locations (local and cloud)
- Test your recovery process periodically
- Keep application updated for latest recovery features
- Document your backup system for quick reference
- Export critical data separately for additional safety
- Use strong account passwords to protect cloud backups
- Enable automatic backups to avoid forgotten manual backups