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by bikeformind 1248 days ago
Auhenticator has an option to generate back up codes. it creates one or two QR codes that you can scan in a new Authenticator app and it will clone all of your accounts.
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Good luck trying to save those QR codes, though. I had to resort to pulling out my DSLR to take a photo of my phone with them.

All screenshot/print/save functionality is disabled when you have the codes up on your phone.

You need an actual camera on a second device to save them in most cases.

Not true, I just did it a few weeks ago when moving to a new phone. Just screenshotted the backup QR code and when I got my new phone later I used the screenshot.
At least on recent Android versions, it blocks you from screenshotting it, FWIW.