How to export All Vaults in Windows using 1Password 6
I started to use 1password and I am pleased with it. After using it on PC, I realized is handy to have it on my Android. However my Android have 4.4.2 version and I have no way to update it, so I am not able to use 1Password account.
I would be ok with solution to export Vaultsfrom Windows (on weekly basis or so) and then import to Android, but I can't seem a way to export my Vaults neither on Windows using 1Password 6 program neither I can find to do this on 1Password website nor Chrome extension.
Could anyone suggest me what should I do and what would be the easiest way to sync my Vaults with the setup that I'm having currently?
1Password Version: 6.0.227d
Extension Version: 4.5.9.90
OS Version: Windows 10
Sync Type: Not Provided
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@Driglou: Thanks for reaching out. I'm sorry for the trouble! That's definitely a bit of a predicament you're in. I wish I could say "hang in there and maybe we can support more Android devices with 1Password Accounts in the future", but this is a technical limitation: KitKat and earlier simply does not support the cryptography features required for 1Password Accounts. So really the only option to allow you to access your 1Password Account on Android is to get an OS update from the manufacturer/carrier or get a new device, and both are easier said than done (I'm personally hoping Google introduces some compelling new hardware soon). :(
The alternative to sync data between these devices would be using Dropbox, but this too comes with a caveat with your current setup: local vaults are read-only in the 1Password 6 Windows desktop beta, so it isn't possible to create or modify one there. Full local vault support is planned for a future version, but not in the near term. That wouldn't be a perfect solution since you'd need to sync a separate vault for this purpose, but it would at least allow you to share data between the two devices.
Finally, the option which I'd recommend based on the devices you're using would be to use 1Password 4 on the PC and sync a local vault via Dropbox. Obviously this is a bummer since you won't be able to benefit from the simplicity of the 1Password Account in this scenario, but this would at least allow you to avoid straddling the two configurations. And then when 1Password 6 supports local vaults fully or you're able to use a newer Android version you can migrate to using the 1Password Account fully. If that's something you think might work for you, shoot us an email at support+licenses@agilebits.com and we'll help you work out the details. :)
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@brenty I see...
I understand I have no way to have passwords synced as I have older android version on my Orange Nura for which I don't see a way to update Android version to higher.I can only think of import/export vaults to file. In this way everytime I would add new password on my 1Password account I could export them and add them to my Android, if it is a way to implement something like that, it might help to solve all legacy OS issues. It would be more manual, but managable.
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@Driglou: While you're right that manually exporting would work, I think we can do much better than that. All versions of 1Password even remotely recent support Dropbox sync, so that's really the best (and much less of a hassle) solution for legacy situations. 1Password 4 can give you that now, and when we're able to add full local vault support to the new app that will be even better. :)
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Thanks for the help. Good job with 1Password, few weeks ago I didn't see need for it, now I really few comfortable using it.
However I really like how it is on 6 version, so I guess I will just use as I used till now.0 -
You're totally welcome! I only wish I had a cleaner solution for your situation. it isn't where we want it to be yet, but we're really excited about 1Password 6 and are making good progress. Thanks so much for your kind words and support. We're here for you if you have any other comments, questions, or suggestions! :chuffed:
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