Troubleshooting Aroma Backup: Why It Keeps Failing

AromaBackup is a Minecraft mod that allows players to back up their worlds. While the mod is generally well-regarded, some users have reported issues with getting it to work. Common problems include the mod failing to back up worlds automatically or manually, and the mod causing crashes. In this discussion, we will explore the potential reasons behind these issues and provide solutions or workarounds to ensure that players can successfully use AromaBackup to protect their Minecraft worlds.

Aroma backup commands

AromaBackup is a Minecraft mod that saves and backs up your world, so you have a backup to restore your world from if another mod corrupts your world or a Supercharged Creeper explodes the key infrastructure of your base.

To restore a backup from the AromaBackup mod, you need to:

• Go to the main menu.
• Click on Singleplayer.
• Select the world to restore a backup from.
• Click the Backups button.
• Select the backup.
• Click the Restore button.

If you are not using incremental backups (single player or multiplayer), you can:

• Navigate to the backups folder.
• Unzip the desired backup into a new folder.
• Replace that new folder with your world folder.

If you are using incremental backups on a server, you need to:

• Navigate to your mods folder.
• Run the command java -jar Aromabackup-*.jar to bring up an interactive shell to restore the backup.

If you are having issues with the AromaBackup mod, it may be because the mod is off by default. To fix this, go to your mods folder and rename the aromabackup.jar.disabled file to aromabackup.jar.

AromaBackup not working

If you are having issues with AromaBackup not working, there are several possible solutions. Firstly, check if the AromaBackup mod is disabled. To do this, go to your mods folder and look for a file named "aromabackup.jar.disabled". If you find this file, simply rename it to "aromabackup.jar" without the ".disabled" extension.

Another possible solution is to enable cheats. If cheats are not enabled, you can enable them by porting to LAN and turning cheats on. After enabling cheats, try running the backup command again.

Additionally, make sure that you are using the correct backup command. For manual backups, try using the "/backup" command. If this does not work, check the "/help" section to find the correct command for starting and stopping AromaBackup.

If you are still experiencing issues with AromaBackup, it is recommended to check the official AromaBackup Discord server or other community forums for more specific troubleshooting advice.

Aroma backup crashing

Aroma backup is a mod for Minecraft Java Edition that allows players to backup their world at any time. It is also set to auto-backup every 30 minutes by default. However, some users have reported issues with the mod, including it failing to work or causing crashes.

One user reported that Aroma backup was crashing with the following exception:

> [15:08:31] [Aromabackup-Backup/ERROR] [AromaBackup]: Failed to do server backup. [15:08:31] [Aromabackup-Backup/INFO] [STDERR]: [aroma1997.backup.mc.ThreadBackup:makeBackup:162]: java.io.IOException: Data error (cyclic redundancy check)

The user had tried increasing the server RAM but that did not solve the issue. Another user suggested that the server might be out of disk space, but the original poster still had 700GB left on their hard drive.

In another instance, a user reported that Aroma Backup was not working for them, with automated and manual attempts to backup failing. The issue was resolved by renaming the "aromabackup.jar.disabled" file in the mods folder to "aromabackup.jar".

A different user was having issues with configuring the mod, as it was saving backups every 2 hours instead of the desired 48 hours, and keeping all the backups instead of only the latest 2. The user was advised to check the Infinity Evolved modpack, which uses FTBUtilities for backup and might be overwriting the AromaBackup configs.

If you are experiencing issues with Aroma Backup crashing, it is recommended to check your file names and configurations, as well as ensure that you have sufficient disk space and RAM.

Aroma backup config

AromaBackup is a mod included in the Agrarian Skies modpack for Minecraft Java Edition. It allows players to back up their game data and restore it in case of loss or corruption.

To configure AromaBackup, follow these steps:

• Locate the Install Folder: Open your FTB launcher and click on the "Options" tab. The first thing you will see is your Install Folder.
• Navigate to the Modpack Folder: Open the relevant modpack folder. For Agrarian Skies, it is "AgrarianSkiesHQ".
• Find the Backups Folder: Navigate through the following path: minecraft -> backups -> Home -> year -> month -> date. Here, you will find a list of backup files named "Backup-Home-year-month-date--hour-minute.zip".
• Choose the Backup: Select the backup you want to restore by checking the date and time in the filename.
• Copy the Home Folder: Open the chosen backup and copy the "Home" folder (Ctrl + C).
• Paste the Home Folder: Navigate back to your modpack folder and go to minecraft -> saves. Delete the existing "Home" folder and paste the copied "Home" folder in its place (Ctrl + V).
• Load the Game: Start your game and play the map with your restored data.

Additionally, you can adjust the backup settings by locating the configuration file for AromaBackup. This file may be found in the config directory of your Minecraft installation. Within this file, you can modify various parameters, such as the backup frequency, number of backups to keep, and backup location.

Configuration file

Backup {

# The compression type used for backups.

S:compressionType=zip

}

Backup_location {

# The filename of the backup files.

S:filename=%world%/Backup--%world%--%year%-%month%-%date%--%hour%-%minute%

# Where to store the Backups. Either an absolute path or relative to the minecraft folder.

S:location=./backups

}

Backup_schedule {

# How frequently an automatic backup is done in minutes. 0 disables Auto-Backup.

I:delay=30

# Number of full backups to keep.

I:fullBackupsToKeep=5

# Number of incremental backups to create.

I:incrementalBackupsToCreate=0

# Number of incremental backups to keep.

I:incrementalBackupsToKeep=100

# Perform a backup when the world is loaded.

B:onStartup=false

# Skip the scheduled backup if no players were active since the last backup.

B:skipbackup=true

}

General {

# Allow all players or only admins to use the /backup command.

B:allPlayers=true

# Enable the blacklist to exclude specific dimensions from backups.

I:blacklist <

>

# Compression rate, ranging from 9 (high) to 1 (low).

I:compressionRate=5

# Enable the whitelist to include only specific dimensions in backups.

B:useWhitelist=false

# List the dimensions (ids) to be included in backups if whitelist is enabled.

I:whitelist <

0

1

1

>

}

Ensure that you have the correct file paths and permissions to modify the configuration file. Also, keep in mind that the backup settings may vary depending on the modpack and version of Minecraft you are using.

Aroma backup alternatives

Aroma Backup is a simple mod that allows users to save and restore backups of their Minecraft world. It allows for scheduled backups, command-controlled backups, and backups on world load/unload. However, there are a few alternatives to Aroma Backup that you can use if it keeps failing:

WorldStateCheckpoints

This mod allows you to create and load previous backups of your world through an in-game GUI. This means you don't have to exit the world to load a previous backup.

Rsync script + cron

This method is suggested by a user for servers and local/SP worlds. They use it for incremental backups.

Dropbox

One user mentions using Dropbox as a backup method for their Minecraft instances.

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