Settings & data

Backup

If you wish, Timenor backs up your data automatically to iCloud and as a file – and restores it with just a few taps.

iCloud backup #

Under More › Backup & iCloud › “iCloud Sync”, “Automatic backup” saves a copy to your iCloud Drive after each completed time recording. Timenor keeps up to 20 versions; older ones are deleted automatically. With “Back up manually now” you can save an additional copy at any time.

Under “Saved versions”, tap a copy and confirm with “Restore”. This replaces all current data on the device.

NoteTimenor backs up to iCloud but does not continuously sync between several devices. If you reinstall Timenor or install it on a new iPhone, it automatically loads the latest backup on first launch.
iCloud Sync
Saved versions and manual backup

Create a backup file #

Under More › Backup & iCloud › “Backup File”, “Create & Share Backup” creates a .timenor file with all projects, entries, absences, holidays and settings. Use the share sheet to save it to the Files app or send it by email or AirDrop.

Backup File
Share sheet

Restore from a file #

You can also tap a .timenor file directly in the Files app, in Mail or after AirDrop (see Open a backup with Timenor).

How to

  1. Tap “Import Backup”.
  2. Select the .timenor file.
  3. Confirm “Restore Data?” with “Restore”.
CautionRestoring replaces all current data, including settings and work profile.
Selecting the file

Open a backup with Timenor #

How to

  1. Tap the .timenor file in the Files app, in Mail or after AirDrop, or choose “Timenor” in the share sheet.
  2. Timenor opens and asks “Restore Data?”.
  3. Tap “Restore”. Afterwards, “Restored” appears.
CautionRestoring replaces all current data, including settings and work profile.

Delete all data #

Under More › Danger Zone › “Delete All Data”, Timenor guides you through deletion in four steps:

How to

  1. Check what will be deleted (entries, projects, absences, holidays) and tap “Continue to Delete”.
  2. Type “DELETE ALL” and tap “Authenticate & Create Backup”. Confirm with Face ID, Touch ID or your device passcode.
  3. Timenor creates a backup automatically. Save it with “Export Backup”, then tap “Delete Now”.
  4. Done: the data has been deleted. You can export the backup once more here.
NoteSettings and work profile are kept. A running timer is stopped.
Step 1: Overview
Step 2: Confirm
Step 3: Backup
Step 4: Done