Feature Request – Backup Recovery Passphrase Management #196

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opened 2026-06-23 09:43:48 +00:00 by nienty · 0 comments

nienty commented

2026-06-23 09:43:48 +00:00

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Hello,

While backing up the settings of my favorite applications, I wanted to change the recovery passphrase used to restore my Holos settings.

Unfortunately, I was unable to do so. It is possible that I made a mistake when creating the passphrase initially, which now prevents me from using it correctly for restoration purposes.

As far as I can tell, there is currently no way for a user to change or reset this passphrase directly from their own device, even when the device remains accessible and under their control.

I would like to suggest the addition of a secure mechanism that allows users to change or reset their recovery passphrase without compromising the security of their backups.

For example, when a user wishes to update their recovery passphrase, the application could require strong authentication using security methods already available on the device, such as:

Fingerprint authentication;
Facial recognition;
The device PIN, password, or lock-screen credentials.

This approach is widely adopted across modern applications and operating systems. It provides a high level of security while offering a practical and user-friendly way for users to recover from an incorrectly entered passphrase or simply update it when needed.

Such a feature would significantly reduce the risk of permanently losing access to backups due to a typo or forgotten passphrase, while still ensuring that only the legitimate device owner can perform this sensitive operation.

Thank you for your work and for considering this feature request.

Hello, While backing up the settings of my favorite applications, I wanted to change the recovery passphrase used to restore my Holos settings. Unfortunately, I was unable to do so. It is possible that I made a mistake when creating the passphrase initially, which now prevents me from using it correctly for restoration purposes. As far as I can tell, there is currently no way for a user to change or reset this passphrase directly from their own device, even when the device remains accessible and under their control. I would like to suggest the addition of a secure mechanism that allows users to change or reset their recovery passphrase without compromising the security of their backups. For example, when a user wishes to update their recovery passphrase, the application could require strong authentication using security methods already available on the device, such as: Fingerprint authentication; Facial recognition; The device PIN, password, or lock-screen credentials. This approach is widely adopted across modern applications and operating systems. It provides a high level of security while offering a practical and user-friendly way for users to recover from an incorrectly entered passphrase or simply update it when needed. Such a feature would significantly reduce the risk of permanently losing access to backups due to a typo or forgotten passphrase, while still ensuring that only the legitimate device owner can perform this sensitive operation. Thank you for your work and for considering this feature request.