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Backup restore fails: password accepted during backup is rejected during restore (v1.6.2) #1421

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Describe the bug

When creating a backup using Backup → Back up to encrypted file (recommended), the app accepts a password during the backup process, but later fails to restore the backup, always reporting that the password is incorrect.

I first used the password:
=HH9vM1F9*SmN\oDi&68`
The app accepted it when creating the backup, but during restore it reported that the password was wrong.

I then tried removing special characters step by step, eventually using:
HH9vM1F9SmNoDi68
This also failed during restore.

There is no information in the UI about which characters are allowed or disallowed for backup passwords.
To Reproduce

Open the main menu.

Go to Backup.

Select Back up to encrypted file (recommended).

Save the file and set a password containing special characters.

Try to restore the backup via + → Restore a backup.

The app reports that the password is incorrect, even though it was accepted during backup creation.

Expected behavior

The password used during backup creation should be accepted during restore.
If certain characters are not supported, the app should clearly indicate which characters are allowed before creating the backup.

App Version

1.6.2 (Android)
Additional context

The app currently provides no guidance on password requirements or restrictions.
This makes it impossible to know which characters are valid, and can lead to backups that cannot be restored.

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