How do copy of Big not image file to ASD from non ASD directory

Maybe I was not able to explain - it's a backup file and it was created by my app in ASD. But as a backup it has to be saved in secured place that gives possibility to restore this important data in case of smartphone damage or other problems. The solution is to save it on sd card reader connected via USB that is much more secure than the smartphone or cloud.
The user can save this backup on SD card in SD reader with a help of sharing function and it works. But I need to give him possibility to restore this backup file copying it back to ASD from SD card in SD card reader.
I can do it now with small backup files (up to 5mb) with SAF. But backup file can easily arrive to 100-200 mb and in this case SAF is giving a memory allocation error.
That's why I'm asking the developer of SAF to "upgrade" it in order to support big files.

I'm waiting for the answer from the developer is it feasible or not (proposing myself as a sponsor)

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The problem is that all app-specific directories (ASD & PrivateDir) are no longer available after uninstalling the app or losing the device. So there is no solution other than uploading the file to a server and downloading it when needed.

I was uninstalling completely my app and then , after the new installation, I can easily restore all info from the backup on SD card in SD reader, creating again an ASD on smartphone via APP. It works

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What is not clear in my answer? You wrote that ASD is disappearing after disinstalation. Its obvious. But it's also obvious that once reinstalled an app on this or new smartphone - the app will recreate an ASD and can restore all user data from backup file saved on SD card in SD reader.
I've done it already for small files. It works.

The crucial question is who is modifying the file in question (.zip)? If this isn't the user then the whole problem should be easily solvable - if the problem ever existed.

Sorry, Anke. I can't understand you. Why do somebody need to modify a backup file?!
I have only one problem - how to copy big file from the SD card in SD reader to ASD? That's all. Is it possible to receive an answer from the developer of SAF about related sponsored upgrade?
Sorry, but now I'm going to sleep. It's already about 2 o'clock here :disappointed:

Yes, offcourse.

I already asked that: Who creates the zip file and who changes it and is it changed at all? What is your app about? It's always the same questions... and that's why I made my guide "How to ask a question".

Maybe I was not able to explain - it's a backup file and it was created by my app in ASD. But as a backup it has to be saved in secured place that gives possibility to restore this important data in case of smartphone damage or other problems. The solution is to save it on sd card reader connected via USB that is much more secure than the smartphone or cloud.
The user can save this backup on SD card in SD reader with a help of sharing function and it works. But I need to give him possibility to restore this backup file copying it back to ASD from SD card in SD card reader.
I can do it now with small backup files (up to 5mb) with SAF. But backup file can easily arrive to 100-200 mb and in this case SAF is giving a memory allocation error.
That's why I'm asking the developer of SAF to "upgrade" it in order to support big files.

If you can do it - what are the next steps? It will be my first experience as a sponsor

Can you please answer this simple question? @Alexandre_Gorine

Backup file is a backup file and its obvious that it can't be changed. Never and by nobody.
Have you ever changed a backup that you were producing on your PC?
The app is producing it and the app is restoring it. As is.

How about explaining what your app is actually about? I do not understand anything anymore.
A backup of what???

That's why I point out in my guide to communicate what exactly the goal of the app is.

Sorry Anke. But it seems that you are not reading my answers. My app is saving and working with important user data. That's all.
I'm absolutely sure that the developer of SAF has understood very well the problem and it seems that he is ready to implement an upgrade. Could you please explain me how to proceed with a sponsored upgrade from the organisation point of view?

I have read it carefully and should be able to understand what the app is actually about.
How about if you explain it clearly. Where does the .zip file come from and who can change it?
Are these really too difficult questions?

I've answered you already many times!? But I'll try again😭
The backup of all data saved by user in my app is produced by my app as an encrypted zip file on the external SD card and in case of necessity it has to be restored from the external SD card by my app.
But please help me with understanding of next organisational steps with sponsored upgrade? Do you have a separate communication channel with a developer?

Here is a full explanation what is it backup:
Backup - Wikipedia.

Ok, the user saves data / files in your app. Fine. Which data and files? How about if we could learn something from you and your app.

So again, what is your app about? Can you please answer this banal question?