Data Recovery & Emergency

Initial Draft

Master self-recovery skills for accidental deletions or lost devices.

Notice on Tutorial Version & App Interface Initial Draft

This guide belongs to the initial draft release. Certain steps or interface elements may differ slightly from the latest App version. We are actively refining and updating all user guides.

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Data Recovery & Emergency: Guardian of Your Own Data 🛡️

“MononoMori is designed as a fully private app. This means: We cannot view, access, or recover your data. Every bit of your data is in your hands, so mastering self-rescue skills is crucial.”

🚨 Core Principle: Data Sovereignty

Before starting any operation, remember:

  1. No Developer Backdoor: We do not have “Super Admin” access to recover your password or data.
  2. Local First: Data is stored primarily on your device and your personal iCloud.
  3. Backup is the Only Solution: Without a backup, if the device is destroyed and iCloud fails, data is lost forever.

🗑️ Scenario 1: Accidental Deletion (Level 1)

Slipped and deleted an important item? Don’t panic, MononoMori has an undo button.

Solution: Recycle Bin

  1. Go to Settings > Data Management.
  2. Tap “Recycle Bin”.
  3. Find the deleted item (or category, space).
  4. Swipe left and select “Restore”.

Note: Items in the Recycle Bin are typically kept for 30 days (or per your setting), after which they are permanently purged.

📱 Scenario 2: Lost or New Device (Level 2)

Got a new phone, or lost the old one?

Solution: iCloud Auto Sync

If you previously enabled iCloud Sync:

  1. Download MononoMori on the new device.
  2. Sign in with the same Apple ID.
  3. Ensure iCloud Drive permission is enabled in system settings.
  4. Open the App and wait a few minutes; data will “grow” back from the cloud automatically.

💥 Scenario 3: Data Corruption or Crash (Level 3)

If you encounter serious data errors (garbled text, frequent crashes), or need to recover without iCloud.

Solution: Manual Backup Restore (The Nuclear Option)

This requires you to have performed a “Forest Migration (Export)” before and hold a .forest backup file.

  1. Reset App:

    • If App opens: Go to Settings > Data Management > Forest Seeding (Import).
    • Select “Replace Mode”.
    • Warning: This wipes all current data on the device and overwrites it with the backup.

  2. Reinstall App:

    • If App won’t open: Delete and reinstall the App.
    • Enter the Import page and select the backup file to restore.

🚫 Developer Disclaimer

Due to MononoMori’s privacy-first architecture:

  • We CANNOT: Remotely recover your data.
  • We CANNOT: Decrypt your iCloud content.
  • We CANNOT: Retrieve data that wasn’t backed up and was permanently deleted from local storage and Recycle Bin.

Please build the habit of Regularly Exporting Backups (.forest files) to a PC or external storage. This is your ultimate data insurance.