Backup and exports

DoseAlert keeps everything on your device. If you want a copy, a report for a doctor, or to move to a new phone, you need to create a backup or export.

Back up your data

Go to Settings > Back up data. DoseAlert generates a single backup file containing every medication, group, dose log, and setting.

After tapping Back up, the phone's share sheet opens so you can save or send the file:

• Save to iCloud Drive or Google Drive
• Save to the Files or Downloads folder
• Email it to yourself
• Send it via Messages or any other app

Keep a backup before you upgrade to a new phone or reinstall the app.

Restore a backup

On a new phone, install DoseAlert, then open the backup file from wherever you saved it. Your phone should offer to open it in DoseAlert. Tap Open in DoseAlert and confirm.

All medications, groups, dose history, and settings are restored. If you had multiple profiles (Family tab), they're all restored together.

Export medication list (CSV)

Go to Settings > Export medication list. DoseAlert builds a CSV (spreadsheet) file with one row per medication, showing:

• Name
• Dose
• Schedule
• Groups
• Refill information
• Notes

Opens in Excel, Numbers, or Google Sheets.

Export dose history (CSV)

Go to Settings > Export dose history. DoseAlert builds a CSV with one row per dose, showing:

• Medication name
• Scheduled time
• Actual time taken (if you recorded one)
• Status (Taken, Skipped, Not sure, Missed)
• Dose amount

Perfect for sharing with a doctor's office that wants spreadsheet data.

Export PDF report (Pill Tracker)

Open the Pill Tracker tab and tap the share icon in the top-right. Choose PDF report. DoseAlert creates a printable PDF showing the month's adherence visually, alongside your medication list. Share it via email, save to Files, or print it.

How often should I back up?

A good rhythm is:

• After a big change (adding several medications, creating a taper).
• Once a month as a habit.
• Before you upgrade your phone or reinstall the app.

What if I delete DoseAlert without a backup?

All data is lost. DoseAlert never uploads your medications, so we cannot recover them. Always back up before uninstalling. If you're just signing out or switching phones, use the backup file on the new phone to restore everything.