Partition Backups (pbt)

This binary static C library is for backing up partitions of android devices. It offers a lot of options. I will place these below. But first let me talk about the operation...

1. The partition name is obtained (with the -p or --partition argument)
2. Other arguments (if used) are processed.
3. It is backed up using DD. If the progress is not a problem, it is not given (DD)

Presented arguments (options)

Usage (arguments):
   -p, --partition   name of the partition to be backed up
   -l, --logical     know that the partition that will be backed up is logical
   -o, --out         the output name of the backed-up partition (default: partition name)
   -d, --outdir      directory where the backup partition will be saved (default: /storage/emulated/0)
   -c, --context     it is meant to specify a custom /dev context. Only classic partitions (default: /dev/block/by-name)
   -D, --list        list partitions
   -v, --version     see version
   -h, --help        see help message
   -L, --license     see license

Example 1:
   -p boot_a -o boot_slot_a_image -d /sdcard/backup -c /dev/block/platform/bootdevice/by-name

Example 2:
   -c /dev/block/platform/bootdevice/by-name --list

Report bugs to <xda-@YZBruh>

For example, if we want to back up the boot_a partition: pbt -p boot_a (edit the command if it has a different name).

Some notes

• Feel free to ask any questions you want.
• Packages are available in publications.
• it is mandatory to use the -p | --partition argument. After all, a partition name is required to be backed up.
• If the logical partition flag is not used, a classic partition is tried to be backed up by default.
• Let me know your suggestions!

How is it built?

Even termux is enough to build the pbt. Or you can compile it with linux if you want. NOTE: Use a custom gcc according to the architecture you want to compile.

If you want to change something, take a look at the configuration. You can change him. it is located in the mka folder. His name is config.mk. I gave the information in the file. You can ask more.

To build;

make

Special make commands (pbt offers :) ;

--------- Partition Backupper help ---------

 Commands;
    make                 ==> Build Partition Backupper
    make clean           ==> Clear files (Builded binaries are not deleted)
    make clean-all       ==> Clear files (Builded binaries are deleted)
    make install-termux  ==> If you are using termux, it installs the compiled pbt into termux. So it allows you to use it like a normal command.
    make help            ==> Display help message

I compiled it with termux :D. Why should I bother... I compiled it with GCC 17.0.6. You can look at the version with the viewing option :)