• Flat or Tree View options in advanced mode screen
• Display issue with B|R buttons in advanced mode fixed for 480x320 devices
• Continuous backup fix with ContactsDB file on Treo devices

• Treo restore issue and check for updates fixed

• Verification of Zip-based backups makes BackupBuddyVFS backups even more reliable as it now is able to make sure that the data written to your backup card matches exactly what was on your device
• The set (or project) feature available in the advanced mode has been significantly enhanced and now includes:
• Custom directories per backup set
• Custom checkpoint creation for each backup set
• If you're a Treo user, BackupBuddyVFS can now automatic update itself to make sure you have the latest version at all times. Don't forget to turn on the new preference item if you'd like it to automatically check for updates, as it is not enabled by default to reduce wireless data use.
• PLEASE NOTE: you do NOT need to delete your existing version first. If you do, you may lose your registration code, so we recommend you install the update directly over your current version.

• Improvements to the Continuous Backup feature
• Improved compatibility with the Treo 680
• Improved ability to restore large contacts files and files 'in use' by OS

• Treo 680 slow backup speed issue fixed
• Notifications fixed during restore
• Minor fix with display of preferences on some devices

• Major increase in backup speed - up to 100% faster!
• Issue fixed: LifeDrive device problem with scheduled backup with keyguard

• Added Feature: Red color light or dark for partial or completely excluded files in advanced mode
• Issue fixed: wrapping bug and dbscan issue

We are happy to release an update to BackupBuddyVFS Pro, now at version 4.0. Please note this is a PAID update to BBVFS users who have purchased before March 2006. If you purchased after March 1, 2006 BBVFS 4 is a free upgrade. If you have questions, please contact upgrades@bluenomad and include your order information. With the release of BBVFS 4, version 3.x will no longer be updated.

• Standard Zip compression and encryption: this allows you to access your backup files directly on your desktop computer, for example. Note that Zip encryption isn't very strong, so we still support our legacy compression and encryption format (based on Zip, and TEA, respectively). Zip file creation requires a device running Palm OS 5 or later.
• Third-party application locking (Advanced mode): newer Palm devices, such as the Treo 650/700p, work with a new type of memory (i.e. Non-Volatile File System, or NVFS). Unfortunately some older background applications don't interact well with this type of memory, and can cause the device to become unstable especially when doing large amounts of file read/writes. You now have the option to lock those applications in memory during our backup operations to make backups more reliable.
• Continuous backup (Advanced mode): allows you to keep your important files continously backed up as you use your device. So for example, if you add an entry to your Address Book and switch away or power off your device, the file will be backed up immediately.
• Multiple backup sets (Advanced mode): allows you to tailor your backups more precisely. e.g. have one profile for scheduled backups, and another when backing up when your device powers off.
• Backup on low battery
• Automatic checkpoint creation (Advanced mode): BackupBuddyVFS can now automatically create checkpoints every X days, and every X backups. You can also limit how much space to allocate to checkpoints.
• Tree-View (Advanced mode): the older versions of BackupBuddyVFS presented your backup files in a flat list; version 4 replaces this with a tree view making it easier for you to identify which files you'd like to backup and restore.

• NEW: BBVFS "Preparing Backup" display
• NEW: BBVFS progress meter only displays backed up files
• NEW: BBVFS program icon changed due to popular demand
• Issue fixed: Slow scrolling in advanced mode
• Issue fixed: Saved prefs backup on Treo devices
• Issue fixed: Backup of Bluetooth files issue
• Issue fixed: Restore/sync issue of PIM files on Treo
• Issue fixed: Issue with Advanced Mode jump to file name using Graffiti
• Issue fixed: Problem with virtual keyboard and BBVFS on T5
• Issue fixed: MMNotify Send file on Verizon Treo Backup problem
• Issue fixed: Invalid name error (0x2AOE) for BackgrHiResColor file
• Issue fixed: Keyguard issue on Treo devices with scheduled backup
• Issue fixed: Backup of Graffiti Shortcuts on TX device
• Issue fixed: Scheduled backup not keeping device power on to complete backup
• Issue fixed: Restore issue of BBVFS registration key

• Added option: Option in Pro version prefs to "Auto-add new files" to backup list.
• Issue fixed: BBVFS and Pocket Tunes conflict causing reset with power off backup
• Issue fixed: Treo 650 5-way Support fixed again
• Issue fixed: BBVFS Password issue when upgrading fixed
• Issue fixed: Issue with "if no hotsync in:" won't backup every x mins
• Issue fixed: Reset after hotsync on some devices

• Added option: To help manage/optimize the memory cache on NVFS systems
• Issue fixed: Auto-Backup after hotsync option problem
• Issue fixed: Checkpoint order of display when deleting a saved checkpoint
• Issue fixed: Restoring BT files on Treo650 after Bluetooth CarKit Update
• Issue fixed: Treo 650 Backup Hanging when the phone is on
• Issue fixed: Restore of too many files in advanced mode
• Issue fixed: Slow Checkpoint sorting
• Issue fixed: Zodiac device compatability
• Issue fixed: Advanced mode selective backup and restore

• Issue fixed: Crash or hanging on NVFS devices when backing up large files
• Issue fixed: Restore of encrypted PIM databases
• Issue fixed: "Check for updates web page" fixed and updated

• Issue fixed: PIM database restore issue
• Issue fixed: "last backup" date display on basic screen

Thanks for trying BBVFS 3.2 which we think is by far the best BBVFS yet.
Here's a highlight of what's new:


• NEW: Faster than lightening backup and restore speed performance improvements up to 400% when using encryption, 200% without
• NEW: "Allow auto off during backup" option in preferences allows Treo users to keep their smartphone's screen off during backup to preserve battery life
• NEW: Snooze option in Backup countdown screen
• NEW: Added scheduling preference for automatic scheduled backup "If no HotSync in: X hours". This option (i.e. X) can be set to days, hours, or minutes.
• NEW: Highly accurate backup/restore progress meters and significantly more responsive Cancel button
• NEW: Handheld will now stay on to finish backup irrespective of handheld auto-off time

• FIX: Problem restoring certain databases with records > 64K
• FIX: Backup log corruption in German builds
• FIX: BBVFS Personal backing up to T5 internal drive instead of SD card
• FIX: Unable to backup some T3 files and WiFi files
• FIX: Crash when attempting to backup to a locked SD card

• Issue fixed: some password letters were being ignored
• Issue fixed: backing up files encrypted with the built-in Security app
• Issue fixed: blank screen/crash on startup
• Issue fixed: crashes during orphans processing
• Issue fixed: no scrollbar appeared when there were more than 10 checkpoints in the list
• Issue fixed: didn't fail gracefully when trying to restore corrupted backup files
• Added Lifedrive compatibility fixes
• Added advanced option to backup after HotSync

• Users may now select which card to backup to on devices with more than one card slot
• Backup and Restore of T5 internal drive (!) is now supported
• Backup of databases with records > 64K is supported, which will allow backup/restore of
  Photo/Videos on T3/T5/TE2/T650 and the Treo650 "VoiceDial" application
• Advanced screen now adds new files to the backup set automatically
• Wireless updating (via "About" screen) for future updates
• Many important bug fixes, including:
  • Several issues relating to compression and encryption
  • "Last Backup" being incorrectly set to "NEVER"
  • No longer will soft-reset if no card is mounted on the T5

• Preliminary support for Tungsten T5 and Treo 650 is added.
• Spanish version localization updated.
• Misc. bug fixes

• Updates the logging facility to provide more details about the actions that
  took place on a backup (file was excluded, file is up to date or file was moved OK).

• Fixed "backup all" issue in advanced mode
• Fixed schedule backup issue with compression
• Added support for filenames starting with "-" (some WiFi support files)

• Optimize compression speed
• removed compression support for OS4 based devices

• Fixed issue with mapsonic and noviremote files and compression
• Fixed power-off auto backup bug

• Fixed issue with T|3 compatibility libraries on Backup/Restore
• Fixes problem with PocketPurchase key not being backed up or restored
• Adds to Personal edition incremental backup support
• Adds naming support for databases that don't have a creator ID.
• Setting "!" character as invalid in VFS names, fixes several reported issues

• Compression of backup files saves space on your expansion cards
• Checkpoints allow you to keep multiple backup sets on your expansion cards
• OS 5 support and ARMlet allow for maximum speed
• Multiple device/users are able to backup to the same expansion card (Note: provided their HotSync IDs are distinct)
• Fix for filenames with capitalization differences only
• Changed names from BackupBuddyVFS:Lite to BackupBuddyVFS Personal
• Changed names from BackupBuddyVFS to BackupBuddyVFS Professional
• BackupBuddyVFS Professional now uses registration keys based on your HotSync user name to validate licenses

• Treo 600 navigation 5-way navigation support.
• Better Tapwave Zodiac compatibility.
• Orphan removal issue for "open files" fixed.
• Improved support for landscape & portrait displays.
• Improved support for collapsible input areas.
• New 3D style launcher icons.

Version 2.13-2.14:

• Tungsten PIM backup/restore issue fixed.
• Zodiac device bug regarding power off fixed.

• BackupBuddyVFS:Lite introduced. (replaces free version)
• Treo600 keyguard support added.
• Minor display issues fixed in advanced mode view.
• Miscellaneous enhancements.

• OS 5 Support and Encryption ARMlet added.
• Tungsten T3 collapsible graffiti support in both Portrait and Landscape modes.
• Updated Graphics and User Interface.
• Miscellaneous enhancements.

• Fixed restore button on BBVFS:free version.
• Added speed to BBVFS backup.

Version 2.01

• Fixed minor bug: prompt for first backup showing up with each backup.

Version 2.0

• Encryption of backups added (XTEA 32 rounds ECB mode at 56 bits)
• Backup logging and ability to export backup log to your memo pad or to clipboard.

Version 1.1

• Added support for Sony Clie 600 and 700 series devices.
• Added feature to allow custom backup sets for automatic backups

Version 1.01

• Faster backups and bug fixes

Version 1.0

• BackupBuddyVFS released April 2001