Re-install Stash on an Android phone
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***You must create a Stash backup file BEFORE you reinstall Stash.***
Stash Password Manager app can be used on its own or with a Stash card for added security. To reinstall with a Stash card, scroll down this page.
How to reinstall Stash
- Backup your Stash.
- Navigate to the ═ menu in your Stash app. Click on Settings then on Backup your Stash
- Create a password for your backup. Make sure to keep this password in a safe place.
- Choose a secure location to save your backup file. We recommend saving it on a USB drive for offline security. Your backup file name will use today’s date (YYYY-MM-DD.stash) so you can find your most recent backup.
- Once you have a current backup file, you can install Stash on your new phone (or reset your old phone).
- Open Google Play Store
- Install Stash Password Manager
- Confirm your subscription status
- Tap “No, continue without one”. Tap "Continue"
- Navigate to the ═ menu in your Stash app. Click on Settings then on Restore your Stash
- Type in your backup file encryption password and then choose your backup file.
How to reinstall Stash with a Stash card
- Backup your Stash.
- Navigate to the ═ menu in your Stash app. Click on Settings then on Backup your Stash
- Create a password for your backup. Make sure to keep this password in a safe place.
- Tap and HOLD your StashPass to the back of your phone until the backup is complete. Do not release the button until the screen shows your file has been created.
- Choose a secure location to save your backup file. We recommend saving it on a USB drive for offline security. Your backup file name will use today’s date (YYYY-MM-DD.stash) so you can find your most recent backup.
- Once you have a current backup file, you can set up your new phone (or reset your old phone).
- Open the Google Play Store app.
- Install Stash Password Manager
- Confirm your subscription status
- Tap “Yes, let’s set it up.” to pair your StashPass card to your phone. Follow the onscreen instructions.
- Navigate to the ═ menu in your Stash app. Click on Settings then on Restore your Stash.
- Type in your backup file encryption password and then choose your backup file.
- Tap and HOLD your Stash card to the back of your phone until the backup file has been restored to your Stash card.