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  • I agree with your opinion. I think that the most important is to clearly explain to the user "If you click the backup button, your passwords will be stored in the wild." and then the user can choose how he will manage his data security. Commented Aug 26 at 6:39
  • so your saying even for a offline first password manager the best backup is cloud, so store passwords locally when you need a backup go to cloud ? Commented Aug 26 at 7:20
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    @mmm: define “in the wild.” Backups of sensitive information should be encrypted. Commented Aug 26 at 8:01
  • @dev4Life: user data on Android devices is usually backed up in the cloud on regular basis anyway. Now, start with requirements elucidation, work with your users, define what they need exactly. Chances are that a user doesn't want backups, but synchronization. That is, if I store a password on my tablet, I expect to be able to read it on my smartphone later on, and I expect it to be automatic. Commented Aug 26 at 8:05
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    yeah, I've put an answer in, but overall i share your view about the overall advisability of the idea. It seems like just using the app data storage + automatic android backup is simple and secure Commented Aug 26 at 14:52