User Manual

Magic Box: Backing up Android device automatically and wirelessly

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Contents

  1. Preface

1)About This Manual

2)Kit Includes

3)System Requirements

  1. About Magic Box

1)Product Overview

2)Product Features

3)Value Proposition

4)Benefit of the Product

  1. Getting Started with Magic Box

1)Setting up NAS Server

Overview of NAS server

Plugging in NAS server

LED indicator

Default Settings of NAS server

Creating/Modifying User

2)Setting up Android Application

Connecting to Wi-Fi Network

Saving Server Details

Setting Auto-Backup Schedule

3)Backing up Device Data

Taking Auto-Backup

Taking Manual Backup Anytime

View Backup History & Logs

Backup Time

4)Restoring Old Backup in Device

Restoring Backup

What Can Be Restored

View Restoration History & Logs

Restoration Time

5)Applications of the Product

Office Use

Home Use

  1. Comparison with Other Similar Products
  1. Tips & Troubleshooting

1)General Tips

2)Common Problems & Solutions

I cannot find the Server in the list

I cannot save the username, password

Getting Server Not Found Message

Getting Login Failed Error Message

Getting Invalid Credential Error Message

  1. Glossary

Preface

1.About This Manual

This User Guide provides all the information one need to successfully set up and use Magic Box.

This guide contains complete setup instructions, as well as reference information about the components and features of Magic Box.

It also provides an overview of the NAS server that is used as the storage of the backups, taken using Magic Box.

2.Kit Includes

Magic Box kit includes:

  • Magic Box Android Application
  • 2TB NAS server
  • Installation CD, including software, product documentation
  • User Manual

3.System Requirements

  • Wireless LAN (WLAN)
  • Wi-Fi Router, with at least one available Ethernet port
  • Android Device with Wi-Fi support and Android version 2.3.6 (Gingerbread) and above
  • A computer system with Windows XP and above
  • LAN cable

About Magic Box

1.Product Overview

Automatic Wireless Backup and Restoration of all storage (primary as well as secondary SD card, if available) and personal data for Android device combined with NAS device.

Magic Box is an easy-to-use backup and restore application for all Android powered device in one place. Backing up important and valuable data was so simpler, never. Just set it up, schedule once and the application will be backing up Android device data automatically and wirelessly as per schedule. So one never need to worry again about losing anything important. Every file, every contact, every message, every photo. Even calendar events and call logs will be saved, up to 2TB or 3TB of data.

2.Product Features

Following are the main features of application:

Simple Setup: Connect Android device wirelessly (through Wi-Fi) to the same network where the NAS is attached. Launch the Magic Box application. From settings menu, select NAS device as server. Save username and password of the NAS device. Set up is finished.

One Touch Schedule: Once setup completed, from scheduler menu option, set a backup schedule like Daily at 10pm or Every Friday at 5pm etc. (like setting general alarm). That’s all.

Automatic wireless Backup: The scheduled Android device now, will search for saved wireless network after every scheduled time interval and will back up device data automatically and wirelessly without interrupting users other tasks.

Smart Incremental Backup: After the initial backup, only the files, have been changed or modified will be backed up to save backup time and storage space smartly.

Backs up all available SD storage: If more than one SD card is available, it backs up both separately.

All Device Backup in One Place: NAS with minimum 2TB of hard drive allow one to backup all the devices of home or office (limited to 25 devices for one NAS) in one place.

Restore Previous Backup: Easily access and restore previous backup from server to the device anytime while connecting to the wireless network.

3.Value Proposition

A device may physically be lost or damaged, but the value of the information stored in that can be immense. If it is a medical document, business documents or personal communication, losing it may make big difference in someone’s life. Value proposition is therefore immense.

4.Benefit of the Product

No need to take backup attaching each device one by one to PC or Laptop manually. Devices are always backed up now— automatically and wirelessly.

Getting Started with Magic Box

1.Setting up NAS Server

a.Overview of NAS server

Network Attached Storage (NAS) is a type of dedicatedfile storagedevice that provides local area network(LAN) nodeswith file-based sharedstoragethrough standardEthernet connection.

This type of server is typically used in small office or in home to store, share or to back up the computer files that are important.

b.Plugging in NAS Server

Follow the below steps to enable the NAS server:

1.Using the LAN cable to connect NAS device to a Wi-Fi router.

2.Attach the power adapter to the power port of the NAS device, and plug the adapter into a power outlet.

3.As the NAS device powers up, the LED on the top of the device is amber. When it turns to solid green, the device is connected to the Internet and ready to use.

4.Confirm that the NAS device has been discovered:

  • On a Windows computer, open Windows Explorer or File Explorer and expand Networks in the left panel
  • On a Mac, open Finder and expand Shared in the left panel
  • On an android powered device, open the Magic Box application, go to settings menu, and click on ‘Select Server’

5.Click the NAS device. The Public folder appears on the right. Anyone with access to NAS device can use the Public folder.

c.The LED light on the top of NAS device changes color based on the device’s status

LED Color / The device status
Solid Amber / Powering on after being plugged in
Blinking Green / Starting up
Solid Green / Connected to the Internet and ready to use
Blinking Red / Not connected to the Internet

d.Default Settings of NAS server

With minimal setup, one can use NAS device straight out of the box to use it with Magic Box to save and access backup data on the Public folder.

The data in Public folder is accessible and editable to all those who has access to the NAS device.

To keep secure the backup data, create private folder with password protection.

e.Creating User

Create an administrative account with a private folder. An administrative account allows one to add user accounts with private folders, and manage the device.

After discovering the NAS device from a Windows or Mac machine in the network

Double-click the Public folder, and then double-click Manage NAS device. The Personalize page opens in a web browser.

Complete the Personalize page.

i.Enter a name. This name is used to assign a private folder. Use this name to manage NAS and to access the private folder while on the home network.

ii.Enter an email address.

iii.Enter a password. Use the same password to access the private folder when on the home network and to take the android device backup through Magic Box in the personal folder.

2.Setting up Android Application

a.Connecting to Wi-Fi Network

Connect Android powered mobile or tablet to a home Wi-Fi network where the NAS is attached and enabled:

  1. Go the Settings.
  1. Turn Wi-Fi on.

  1. Select home Wi-Fi from the scanned list.
  1. Connect by providing correct credentials.

b.Save Server Details

1.Launch Magic Box application.

2.Go to Menu.

3.Click on ‘Select Server’.

4.Choose correct NAS server from the scanned list.

5.Put correct Username and Password and press ‘Check’ button for server response.

6.If credentials are correct, ‘Save’ button appears.

7.Click ‘Save’ button to save the server details.

c.Setting Auto-Backup Schedule

  1. Go to Menu.
  1. Click on ‘Set Schedule’.

  1. Select Backup Interval as (Daily/Weekly/Monthly).
  1. Set Backup time.
  1. Click ‘Save’ button.

3.Backing up Device Data

a.Taking Auto-Backup

Once server details are saved and set schedule correctly, it is good to go for auto-backup.

After every scheduled interval, the device will check the availability of the server. If the NAS server is available, Magic Box will back up the device data in background.

If the NAS server is not available, it will prompt user to connect to the proper Wi-Fi network.

Once backup is complete, it will notify user of successful completion.

b.Taking Manual Backup

Manual back up can also be taken anytime just by connecting to the network where saved NAS server is attached and navigating to the ‘Manual Backup’ section from menu.

c.View Backup History & Logs

Check backup history and backup logs by clicking the ‘Backup History’ option from main menu.

d.Backup Time

It will take approximately 10 min/GB to take backup a class 4 memory card.

Backup time varies on:

  • Memory Card Class (Read-Write Speed):Higher the Class, lesser the taken time.
  • Wi-Fi Bandwidth:Higher bandwidth makes faster backup.
  • Wi-Fi Traffic:Higher traffic makes results slower backup.
  • Total number of files:Higher the number of files, higher the taken time. In the above case it contains 3000 files/GB.

4.Restoring Old Backup in Device

a.Restoring Backup

Browse previous backup list and choose any previous backup to restore it in the device.

e.What Can Be Restored

There are two types of data to restore.

Restore Full SD card backup

After selecting SD card backup, it will ask user to choose SD card if more than one SD card is available in the device.

Then it will ask to choose the type of restoration:

  • Overwrite content:

Contents already present in the SD card will not be deleted. If any file already exists in the SD card, it will be replaced by the previous file.

  • Erase SD card before restoration:

All data will be erased before restoring the previous backup.

Restore personal data backup (Contacts, Call Logs, SMS, Calendar events, Browser History) by checking from the list of:

  • Contacts backup
  • SMS backup
  • Call Logs backup
  • Calendar events backup
  • Browser History & Bookmarks backup

Then it will ask to choose the type of restoration:

  • Erase current data before restoration:

Current data will be deleted before restoring backup data.

  • Keep current data:

Contents already present in the device will not be deleted. Restored data will be added with the present data.

f.View Restoration History & Logs

Check restoration history and restoration logs by clicking the ‘Restoration History’ option from main menu.

g.Restoration Time

It will take approximately 30 min/GB to restore backup in a class 4 memory card.

Restore time depends on:

  • Memory Card Class (Read-Write Speed): Higher the Class, lesser the taken time.
  • Wi-Fi Bandwidth: Higher bandwidth makes faster restoration.
  • Wi-Fi Traffic: Higher traffic makes results slower restore process.
  • Total number of files: Higher the number of files, higher the taken time. In the above case it contains 3000 files/GB.

Applications of the Product

There are many reasons why one need to backup mobile devices or tablets in a secure and robust way:

  • Accidental deletion of data
  • SD card corruption
  • Losing device
  • Need of an old file
  • Sharing Data

1.Office Use:

It is very painful and costly experience for a company if one business purpose used mobile device or tablet data get corrupted or lost.

Having the right backup solution in place means that they never have to regret or look at their clients, asking help.

2.Home Use:

Most of the backup application allows to take backup of personal data like contacts, SMS, call logs etc. in the SD card when backing up offline. But the backed up files should always be kept in a place away from the device itself.Because a simple accidental deletion may cause erase all data along with backup files.

After losing a mobile, one can easily restore all the contacts, SMS, call logs, calendar events to the new device.

Cloning of favorite photos, videos, mp3 files to a newly bought SD card becomes ease with this backup system.

Comparison with Other Similar Products

Product Name / Magic Box / Apple AirPort Utility / Titanium Backup
Developer / Dextrosoft Pvt. Ltd. / Apple Inc. / Titanium Track
Full Device Storage Backup / ✓Full Backup of all the Storage available in Android Devices(SD Cards) / ✓Full Backup of Apple Devices. / No
Personal Data Backup Items /
✓Contacts (xml)
✓Messages (xml)
✓Call Logs (xml)
✓Events (xml)
✓Calendar (xml)
✓Browser Bookmarks(xml) / NA / ✓Contacts,
✓Messages,
✓Call Logs,
✓Calendar,
✓Browser, ✓Bookmarks
Connection Type with Storage / Local Wireless via Wi-Fi. / Local Wireless via Wi-Fi. / Online through Internet
Backup Method / Automatically and wirelessly in Background. / Automatically and wirelessly in Background. / In Background
Backup Type / Incremental / Incremental / All
Full Device Storage Backup Data Saved Zone / NAS device / NAS device / NA
Personal Data Backup Saved Zone / NAS device / NA / Google Drive/
Dropbox/
TB Web Server
Storage Device Name / Seagate Central NAS / Apple AirPort Time Capsule / NA
Storage Capacity / 2TB / 3TB / NA
Manual Backup Anytime / Yes / Yes / Yes
Schedule Backup Time / Yes / Yes / Yes
Password Protection / Yes / Yes / No
Restore SD card data Backup / Yes / Yes / NA
Restore personal data Backup like contacts, call logs etc. / Yes / NA / Yes
Backup History / Yes / Yes / Yes
Notification during and after backup / Yes / Yes / Yes
Log file generation corresponding to every backup / Yes / No

Titanium Backup Reference Link:

Apple Airport Utility Reference Link:

Tips & Troubleshooting

This chapter provides solutions to the most common problems one may encounter while setting up and using Magic Box.

1.General Tips

  • Ensure that the Local Network is working properly
  • Ensure that the NAS device is powered up
  • Ensure that the NAS is properly connected to the local network with Ethernet cable
  • Do not connect the NAS directly with any laptop or PC. Ensure that the NAS is connected with Wi-Fi router
  • While setting up the application for auto-backup, ensure that the device is connected to the correct network through Wi-Fi
  • Ensure that, the correct credentials (Username and Password) have been provided
  • Be sure to save the credentials
  • Ensure that the Mobile or Table (Backup to be taken) is connected to the correct Wi-Fi network where the NAS is connected
  • Don’t go out of the range of the Wi-Fi until backing up or restoration is completed

2.Common Problems & Solutions

I cannot find the NAS Server in the list

Check if the NAS device is turned on, led indicator is solid green and connected properly to Wi-Fi router with Ethernet cable. If still problem detected, try restarting the Wi-Fi router.

I cannot save the username, password

Be sure to select the NAS device while selecting server from the scanned list.

The provided username/password is correct.

Getting ‘Server Not Found’ Message

Check if the device is connected to the correct Wi-Fi network.

Check if NAS is connected to the local network.

Getting ‘Login Failed’ Error Message

Check if the saved User is present in the NAS currently.

Check if password is changed for the saved Username.

Getting ‘Invalid Credential’ Error Message

Ensure that the provided username and password of NAS user are correct.

Glossary

LAN

Alocal area network(LAN) is a computer network that interconnects computers within a limited area such as a home, school, computer laboratory, or office building, using network media.

WLAN

Wireless LAN.

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi is the name of a popularwirelessnetworking technology that uses radio waves to provide wireless high-speedInternetand networkconnections.

Router

A router is adevicethat forwards datapacketsalong networks.

NAS

Network Attached Storage (NAS) is a type of dedicatedfile storagedevice that provides local area network(LAN) nodeswith file-based sharedstoragethrough standardEthernet connection.

FTP

File Transfer Protocol (FTP). A format for exchanging files over the Internet.

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