Guide: Restoring macros if MacroDroid is inaccessible

[DonDemon]

just that root is usually used

I tried to unlock root on 3 phones and still noting( Maximum what I get is custom rom and twrp

 

[JoeReMi]

Local backup: Use a file manager that can access Android/data (I use ZArchiver which uses a workaround to access the directory). Once you are in this directory, search for "com.arlosoft.macrodroid", then go to files/MacroDroid/Autobackup. There you can find your backups.

I'm able to access com.arlosoft.macrodroid using ZArchiver, but then I get a popup about the "File app version" not supporting "grant access to folders" and it suggests uninstalling the update. Do you know what this means? Do I need to find an apk of an older version of ZArchiver? (If you don't have an immediate answer let me know, then I will do some more research myself.)

Quick Setting Tile
There is a quick settings tile that allows you to enable/disable MacroDroid outside the app. It will only work if MacroDroid is working for at least a few seconds. Here are the steps to follow.

1. Open the quick settings tile section of the status bar.
2. Add a new tile called "Enable/Disable" with a MacroDroid icon.
3. If the app only crashes when you open it, click this tile to disable MacroDroid. Otherwise, start MacroDroid and quickly click the tile.

How do I add that tile? I've found the Edit section for the quick settings tiles but am not seeing an option to add a brand new tile or an existing tile called "Enable/Disable".

 

[Endercraft]

I'm able to access com.arlosoft.macrodroid using ZArchiver, but then I get a popup about the "File app version" not supporting "grant access to folders" and it suggests uninstalling the update. Do you know what this means? Do I need to find an apk of an older version of ZArchiver? (If you don't have an immediate answer let me know, then I will do some more research myself.)

I haven't seen this popup, but it suggests either to install an older version of ZArchiver or that you can't do it without ADB (which I will hopefully add soon).

How do I add that tile? I've found the Edit section for the quick settings tiles but am not seeing an option to add a brand new tile or an existing tile called "Enable/Disable".

It's there by default. It should be available next to MacroDroid tiles when you add tiles.

 

[JoeReMi]

It's there by default. It should be available next to MacroDroid tiles when you add tiles.

I checked and I did not see any MacroDroid tiles. Then I added a new tile with the Quick Settings Tiles section in MD, and that is the only tile I see now. No default tiles or a MacroDroid section or anything.


See

 

[Endercraft]

The manufacturer change strikes again...
I can see it.