What gets backed up? A table to answer this question for each of our software.

April 07, 2025

Software

Operating System

Backup method˚

What gets backed up?

Communicator

Windows

Advanced Settings > User Setup > Import/Export

There are three available backup types in C5.  Full backup will backup the following.

  • Main Settings*
  • Phrase Categories
  • Custom Color Palettes
  • Word Prediction (custom)
  • Adaptive Buttons Settings
  • Calendar
  • Gaze Interaction
  • Mobile Phone settings and Text Messaging folders
  • Music Player settings
  • Partner Window
  • Usage Tracking

TD Snap

Windows

Settings > User > Back up to myTobiiDynavox or Back up to a local file

User backup files contain the Page Sets and settings associated with that user. User backup files do not contain voices. However, voice settings are preserved, and the selected voice will download automatically if it is not available on the device (internet connection required).

TD Snap

iPadOS

Settings > User > Back up to myTobiiDynavox or Back up to a local file

User backup files contain the Page Sets and settings associated with that user. User backup files do not contain voices. However, voice settings are preserved, and the selected voice will download automatically if it is not available on the device (internet connection required).

TD Talk

Windows

Settings > Log in or username > Backup

  • Word Prediction
  • Pronunciations
  • Phrase Prediction
  • Topics
  • Quick Messages
  • Abbreviations

TD Talk

iPadOS

Settings > Log in or username > Backup

  • Word Prediction
  • Pronunciations
  • Phrase Prediction
  • Topics
  • Quick Messages
  • Abbreviations

TD Phone

Windows

Settings > Log in or username > Backup

  • Word Prediction
  • Pronunciations
  • Phrase Prediction
  • Quick Messages
  • Abbreviations
  • Contacts
  • Text Messages

TD Browse

Windows

Currently no backup available

N/A

TD Control

Windows

Settings > Log into myTobiiDynavox account.  Backup is automatic with no way to disable it.

Predictions only

Windows 10 IoT LTSC Enterprise

Windows

Currently no backup unless the user sets one up

 

iPadOS

iPadOS

Currently no backup unless the user sets up the device with an Apple ID.

https://support.apple.com/en-us/108770

*Communicator 5 main settings include settings for Input Method, Scan settings, Switch-Based Mouse Emulation settings, Highlighting, Sound, Word Prediction (frequency), Keyboard Layout, Data Folders, Selected Page Sets, Home Page, Favorites and Order, Start-Up Page Set

˚ All backups are manually performed unless specified otherwise.