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    Restore an older app version and export your code

    Written by the Fastshot team from the Fastshot user guides. Updated .

    Open Ver. History to preview any earlier version and restore it. Use Export to download the full source as a .tar.gz of an Expo React Native project written in TypeScript. Export is included in the Starter plan and higher. GitHub sync is optional and needs the Beginner plan or higher.

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    Every change is saved as a version, so you can look back and return to one. You also own the code and can take it with you.

    1. 1. Open version history

      Open Ver. History in the editor’s left sidebar. Versions are listed by date with the task description and time.

    2. 2. Preview an older version

      Select a version and choose Preview. The app switches temporarily and shows “Previewing older version”. Choose Cancel to go back to what you had.

    3. 3. Restore the one you want

      To keep the older version, choose Restore this version. Reverting replaces newer app changes, so review the selected version before you confirm.

    4. 4. Export the source code

      Click Export in the editor header to download the full source as a .tar.gz archive. It is a real Expo React Native project written in TypeScript. node_modules is left out, so run npm install after extracting. Export is included in the Starter plan and higher.

    5. 5. Optionally connect GitHub

      In Settings, under Integrations › GitHub, connect your account and create or link a repository to host and sync the code. GitHub is included in the Beginner plan and higher and is not needed for Export.

    Good to know

    • A restore also brings back the saved AI context and memory from that point.

    Frequently asked questions

    How do I export my app’s code?
    Click Export in the editor header to download the full source as a .tar.gz archive. On a phone, Export is in the editor’s side menu. Export is included in the Starter plan and higher.
    What is in the exported code?
    A real Expo React Native project written in TypeScript, not HTML, CSS and JavaScript web files. node_modules is left out, so run npm install after extracting.
    Which plan includes code export?
    Code export is included in the Starter plan and higher. On the Free plan, Export opens the upgrade options. During a trial, Export unlocks when the trial becomes a paid plan.
    How do I restore a previous version of my app?
    Open Ver. History in the left sidebar, select a version, choose Preview, then Restore this version. Choose Cancel to go back to what you had before previewing.
    Does restoring delete my newer changes?
    Yes: reverting replaces newer app changes, so review the selected version before you confirm. A restore also brings back the saved AI context and memory from that point.
    Can I connect my app to GitHub?
    Yes. In Settings, under Integrations, GitHub, connect your account and create or link a repository to host and sync the code. GitHub is included in the Beginner plan and higher, and is not needed for Export.
    Can I preview an old version without losing my current one?
    Yes. Select a version and choose Preview; the app switches temporarily and shows “Previewing older version”. Choose Cancel to return to the version you had before.

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