Phone Record Manager stores phone binding records locally. This guide explains how to protect that data before changing phones, reinstalling Windows, or testing a new release.
By default, the SQLite database is stored under:
%LOCALAPPDATA%\PhoneRecordManager\phone_records.sqlite3
If PHONE_RECORD_MANAGER_HOME is set, the database and related runtime files are stored under that custom directory instead.
- Close Phone Record Manager before copying or importing data.
- Use the encrypted backup export when the backup contains real phone numbers, account names, recovery email addresses, or notes.
- Store the encrypted backup away from the computer that normally runs the app.
- Keep the backup password separate from the backup file.
- After restoring, open the app and spot-check several records before deleting the old copy.
CSV export is useful for manual review or spreadsheet cleanup, but it is not encrypted. Treat exported CSV files as sensitive data and delete temporary copies when the migration is complete.
When using a release package, compare the downloaded archive with the SHA256 value published in the release notes before restoring production data.