aCar - Track your vehicles

[Dixie]

(Sorry to interrupt the flow of input and answers here, but I just wanted to thank you Armond for the continued exchange of communication here... just another reason why I adore both Android and this forum so much - Thank you!!!)

[ArXane]

Is there a way to backup the data? Or export to the SD Card? Id hate to put all this info in and loose it on a crash.

[Armond]

Is there a way to backup the data? Or export to the SD Card? Id hate to put all this info in and loose it on a crash.

I can understand your concern. Currently there is no such feature. But the good news is that it's already in my todo list. Data backup/restore is the first most requested feature from users, and has a high priority for me.

The reason why I have not gone for it so far is that I needed to get stable on the feature set I'd already planned and released. I needed to be sure that there are no calculation errors, user entered data corruption (due to a bug or so) and basically the application is just working flawlessly although it may not include many other advanced features. That's why you see I've released 3 point releases which have contained mostly bug-fixes and small improvements.

To make the long story short, I guess I will start to implement data backup/restore feature in a week or so IF (there is a big IF) I do not get into any serious bugs (which automatically get higher priority). Just be sure that it's in my roadmap and you'll see it soon! :-)

Thank you.

[PhilD41]

I will add my name to this list. My Hero just crapped out on a firmware update and I have to do a hard reset. Went to back up my data and realized acar has no way to do this. HUGE bummer as I track both our cars in this app. The lack of a back up feature really is a non-starter for me. Hopefully it will be realized soon as the app itself is second to none for this application!

[Armond]

I will add my name to this list. My Hero just crapped out on a firmware update and I have to do a hard reset. Went to back up my data and realized acar has no way to do this. HUGE bummer as I track both our cars in this app. The lack of a back up feature really is a non-starter for me. Hopefully it will be realized soon as the app itself is second to none for this application!

I can understand your concern. And so sorry for the lacking feature. I know how frustrating it could be to reentering your data.
It's my number one concern as well. During the last couple of days I've been busy catching and fixing the last bugs I had in my list. Now I'm done with them and I will release another version today or tomorrow at the max. After that I will start working on backup/restore feature. But no strict promise for the release date because it will need extensive testing for not to mess up the users' data! I will do my best to release it as soon as I can... Please stay tuned!

[Armond]

I've just released a new version (1.0.4) and it's available for download on Android Market. The major feature added in this version is Missed FillUps support. Plus some bug fixes including Edit Vehicle & Edit Service Reminders crash :-) Feel free to give it a try!

I guess now it's the time to focus on backup/restore and import/export features...

[Armond]

For those who can not find aCar on Google Android Market, I've uploaded this application to two alternative Markets today. You can download their client (something like Google Market application) and install it on your phone. Then use that client application to browse their Market and download aCar.

1. http://www.andappstore.com (listed under "Productivity::Other" category)
Direct link to aCar page/profile: http://andappstore.com/AndroidApplications/apps/aCar

2. http://www.slideme.org (listed under "Productivity" category)
Direct link to aCar page/profile: http://slideme.org/application/acar

I guess one of them allows direct APK download from its website. And the registration for both Markets is free if you need to do so!

Enjoy!

[Armond]

Just in case anyone is interested, the recent versions include manual and fully automatic backup/restore and data import from various sources plus several minor enhancements and bug fixes.

And in the just-released version 1.3.0 I've included data export to Excel compatible CSV format. Now you can view your data on your PC!

Enjoy!

[rhino]

Just in case anyone is interested, the recent versions include manual and fully automatic backup/restore and data import from various sources plus several minor enhancements and bug fixes.

And in the just-released version 1.3.0 I've included data export to Excel compatible CSV format. Now you can view your data on your PC!

Enjoy!

Awesome, I was waiting for a backup feature. Going to reinstall this tomorrow. Thanks!

[nitro]

So I just joined the forums to say thanks for this app - it's really awesome.