Hi all,
I have flashed my Universal several times so far, and every time I did so, I have lost some of my data or had problems with backing them up and restoring them again. What I lost were, for example, all the calendar events and tasks, because AS recognized my phone as a new one and didn't let me restore backup from the "old" one. I managed to successfully backup my SMSes, but when I restored them, each of them was restored twice, and as I never delete messages I send and receive, deleting all the duplicates one by one would take about two eternities. Oh and of course I had to reinstall all my apps and games and lost all the topscores I spent ages making.
Anyway, what I want to say is that while backing up all the data could make problems to an ordinary user, I'm sure that there are some gurus that handle this with no problems, so..could any of them possibly write a tutorial on backing up all the data from important contacts to not-so-importnant-but-still-desired game scores? I know that what I'm asking for is pretty comprehensive and would take some time, but I'm sure that many users would benefit from such article. Thanks in advance to anyone who reads this and decides to reply or help
Longlife
As a TOTALLY new user this month - I was surprised to find that I can't back up my total configuration to SD card (like I could with my old HP IPAQ)
Does this mean I have to re-install applications from a PC and re-sync from a PC each time the XDA EXEC 'hard resets' ?? (quite often at the moment)
Or has someone got a 'Back up to SD' tool that can restore after a 'Hard reset' ??
OK - I Just found SPB and Sprite - which one for a Novice ??
On a related subject , how can I transfer calendar and contacts from my IPAQ ?
eddieorz said:
As a TOTALLY new user this month - I was surprised to find that I can't back up my total configuration to SD card (like I could with my old HP IPAQ)
Does this mean I have to re-install applications from a PC and re-sync from a PC each time the XDA EXEC 'hard resets' ?? (quite often at the moment)
Or has someone got a 'Back up to SD' tool that can restore after a 'Hard reset' ??
OK - I Just found SPB and Sprite - which one for a Novice ??
On a related subject , how can I transfer calendar and contacts from my IPAQ ?
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Hi and welcome I use Sprite to backup, it has upgrade mode which allows you to restore after a ROM update, saving me countless hours installing apps and re-configuring my device. SBP only restores to the same ROM
lol remind me to use sprite backup after iv re installed and downloaded al my apps after updating to windows 6 doh
MrMiguel said:
Hi and welcome I use Sprite to backup, it has upgrade mode which allows you to restore after a ROM update, saving me countless hours installing apps and re-configuring my device. SBP only restores to the same ROM
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Sounds pretty good..I'll check it out for sure thx
Well so I downloaded some kind of trial version of Sprite backup for WM5 to try it out, but when I tried installing it, at about 30% of the installation process, it told me that "the app is not intended for this type of device" and the installation enden unsuccessfuly. Could someone please post a working CAB file for Sprite backup for WM5 trial? Thanx a lot, Longlife
Longlife said:
Well so I downloaded some kind of trial version of Sprite backup for WM5 to try it out, but when I tried installing it, at about 30% of the installation process, it told me that "the app is not intended for this type of device" and the installation enden unsuccessfuly. Could someone please post a working CAB file for Sprite backup for WM5 trial? Thanx a lot, Longlife
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Um theres no trial version.. What kind of device to you have? You most likely got the PPC version when ur device is actually an SP (smartphone) or vice versa
Please USE the forum search engine and READ http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=278037 - it answers ALL your questions.
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Um theres no trial version.. What kind of device to you have? You most likely got the PPC version when ur device is actually an SP (smartphone) or vice versa
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I have no idea what I downloaded then I tried to backtrack the site I got it from so I could read the decription again, but I didn't find it. Anyway, it was saying that it's for WM5 and as I have HTC Universal running WM5, I thought that is should work. Now, I got SKTools though, which are free and seem pretty cool (I just hope I will be able to restore the backup I made, once i need it )
Can I just point out something, if you use a backup utility, you should only restore that backup to the same ROM build you backed up from.
Otherwise, nearly all of the optimisations in the registry, and included application shortcuts will be lost if you decide to flash a new ROM and restore your backup.
You will be wasting your time reflashing if this is what you're doing.
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Can I just point out something, if you use a backup utility, you should only restore that backup to the same ROM build you backed up from.
Otherwise, nearly all of the optimisations in the registry, and included application shortcuts will be lost if you decide to flash a new ROM and restore your backup.
You will be wasting your time reflashing if this is what you're doing.
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Umm, sorry if this question is stupid, but what should I use to backup my data when flashing a new ROM then? The idea of getting a new ROM BUT losing all my data doesn't sound very good to me. Thanks,
Longlife
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Hi,
First of all: Happy New Year!
Over the last couple of days I have updated my Qutie 9000 for the x-th time, but now I am finally happy with the whole thing.
Installed all my tools and applied all skins and tweaks etc. Now I want to make a backup of the entire thing (OS, apps, registry etc.). So I can re-apply this backup after a crash or when I have gone to far in customising my Qutie... believe me... it happens..
Is it possible to make such a backup that you can re-apply? If not, what would be the best approach to take?
Thanks in advance.
ireneus said:
Hi,
First of all: Happy New Year!
Over the last couple of days I have updated my Qutie 9000 for the x-th time, but now I am finally happy with the whole thing.
Installed all my tools and applied all skins and tweaks etc. Now I want to make a backup of the entire thing (OS, apps, registry etc.). So I can re-apply this backup after a crash or when I have gone to far in customising my Qutie... believe me... it happens..
Is it possible to make such a backup that you can re-apply? If not, what would be the best approach to take?
Thanks in advance.
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U could try sprite backup mate
but I should warn u...do not backup your messages
Would like to know this too. Entire backup, emails, accounts and everything. Have no computer so to set up outlook accounts on etc so my Uni is my baby for everything.
ireneus said:
Hi,
First of all: Happy New Year!
Over the last couple of days I have updated my Qutie 9000 for the x-th time, but now I am finally happy with the whole thing.
Installed all my tools and applied all skins and tweaks etc. Now I want to make a backup of the entire thing (OS, apps, registry etc.). So I can re-apply this backup after a crash or when I have gone to far in customising my Qutie... believe me... it happens..
Is it possible to make such a backup that you can re-apply? If not, what would be the best approach to take?
Thanks in advance.
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use spb backup... it will be optimum for your needs... and you can keep the backed up file on your storage card... so if your uni ever crashes, all you ot to do is to run the backup file....it also supports sequential backing up
kingdomraj said:
use spb backup... it will be optimum for your needs... and you can keep the backed up file on your storage card... so if your uni ever crashes, all you ot to do is to run the backup file....it also supports sequential backing up
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Quite a good program indeed. But, does it actually copy everything?
I did the mistake of backing up AKU2 and restore on AKU3.5. Crashed everything. Even if I only choose specific things.
But, nuff said. Good program, if you use it wisely.
Basically is should be a safe options is to restore (if needed) on the same OS version?
So I would only have to restore the ROM and then restore the backup?
I mean... I have a lot of tweaks and use skins on all my apps... will the registry and the applications be restored as they are now?
Thanks.
Please read http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=278037
Thanks... really helpful stuff!
Not to be used after an upgrade
ireneus said:
Basically is should be a safe options is to restore (if needed) on the same OS version?
So I would only have to restore the ROM and then restore the backup?
I mean... I have a lot of tweaks and use skins on all my apps... will the registry and the applications be restored as they are now?
Thanks.
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yes... you can not use it after upgrade.... for that matter when i upgraded from 3.3 to aku 3.5 and then used it to restore... the system showed aku 3.3 again.... but works great otherwise... have been using it for more thn a yr now
Sprite can restore after a ROM upgrade, SPB cant, provided you follow the instructions in the Sprite FAQ step by step, everything can be restored to the new ROM apart from pop accounts
Sprite it is...
I decided to use Sprite. Works like a charm. Thanks for all your help/advice.
Cheers,
-Ireneus
I've been using SPB Backup sucessfully for some time and its been an essential for someone who like to play around with the system as much as I do. I've been trying to find a piece of backup software that will work to produce a full backup with 6.1 as SPBs doent seem to fully work, even with the help of PIMbackup.
Can anyone point me in the right direction?
Sprite backup
hairyman said:
I've been using SPB Backup sucessfully for some time and its been an essential for someone who like to play around with the system as much as I do. I've been trying to find a piece of backup software that will work to produce a full backup with 6.1 as SPBs doent seem to fully work, even with the help of PIMbackup.
Can anyone point me in the right direction?
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Have you tried sprite backup?
I think that spb backup is the best... but i must affirm that sprite backup offerts more options than spb software (you can restore your data after a rom update)
This is a link for spirites abckup:
http://rapidshare.com/files/108897792/Sprite_Backup_6.2.1_PPC.Regged.rar.html
can you restore your installed software after you flash a different rom
yes, all apps you've installed and your pim, all file in \My documents and registry... all.
guyvice said:
yes, all apps you've installed and your pim, all file in \My documents and registry... all.
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How can you do that and different roms have different settings, doesn't that effect current rom functionality
I tend to find if you restore a backup with spb backup using different roms but same wm06.1 versions what tends to happen is that you end up with the rom that was backed up... BUT because there may have been different apps cooked in you find errors cropping up with soft resets needed a lot and sometimes major lockups that require hard resets.. And thats my 2 cents... cheers
Same release only
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I tend to find if you restore a backup with spb backup using different roms but same wm06.1 versions what tends to happen is that you end up with the rom that was backed up... BUT because there may have been different apps cooked in you find errors cropping up with soft resets needed a lot and sometimes major lockups that require hard resets.. And thats my 2 cents... cheers
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This is the same with sprite backup also.
So, if you want a new rom then only backup contacts and messages as there is no point to backup complete OS... Everything needs to be reinstalled anyway. these programs are just in case of events that require hard resets, no good to backup apps or anything...
ultramag69 said:
So, if you want a new rom then only backup contacts and messages as there is no point to backup complete OS... Everything needs to be reinstalled anyway. these programs are just in case of events that require hard resets, no good to backup apps or anything...
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I've you restore after a hard reset or a rom upgrade? what app have you used spb or sprite???
with spb if you do a hard reset you can restore all apps you installed and their settings, before your hard reset (but i've tested only with the same rom).
I use SPB Backup. I was saying that the full os backup is only good for HARD RESETS as it puts the complete os, registry settings and apps onto your hermes. If you reflash your os then restore your backup it overwrites the NEW os with the OLD os, however, because the new os probably doesn't have all the apps that the old os had cooked into it you get errors as the os cant find things it requires. Hope that cleared it up instead of smearing everything with mud....
UC roms
ultramag69 said:
I use SPB Backup. I was saying that the full os backup is only good for HARD RESETS as it puts the complete os, registry settings and apps onto your hermes. If you reflash your os then restore your backup it overwrites the NEW os with the OLD os, however, because the new os probably doesn't have all the apps that the old os had cooked into it you get errors as the os cant find things it requires. Hope that cleared it up instead of smearing everything with mud....
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Its also make you have issue with the new now like freezing up and etc. Its just not worth the headache. Look in UC roms it is very little work to reinstall your app. Do a search for UC roms and read up on it. I'm tell is sweet I just did it for the first time it works like a charm.
What is the easiest way to get all of my settings contacts and e-mail settings back on my phone after I do a Rom upgrade?
use a backup utility before you re flash
Will a back up remember all the programs and contacts and mail settings?
I'm by no means an expert, but it was my impression that it was not a good idea to restore a backup onto a new rom. Things are not necesarily in the same place and it can cause problems. That being said i don't really know of any solutions for you.
Haven't tried it yet, but the new Spb Backup v2.0 will restore data between upgrades, don't know about each setting though. On the other hand, if it saves all registry settings and certain files (i.e. ".ini") then everything should be the same.
if you're installing another ROM, you'll do best by reinstalling all your programs. this will ensure that the programs work with the newly installed ROM. i use MS Outlook to backup contacts... backing up email settings depends on what you use for email; if you're using a POP3 account, i suggest you reenter them.... in my opinion, using backup software to reinstall your programs, settings, etc., is risky and may cause unexpected issues. good luck!
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if you're installing another ROM, you'll do best by reinstalling all your programs. this will ensure that the programs work with the newly installed ROM. i use MS Outlook to backup contacts... backing up email settings depends on what you use for email; if you're using a POP3 account, i suggest you reenter them.... in my opinion, using backup software to reinstall your programs, settings, etc., is risky and may cause unexpected issues. good luck!
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THANK YOU CORTEZ!!! See I am totally new at this and its a damn good thing I dident listen to people that think they know what they are talking about.
It's outlook that i am useing. Last time I had to call me network administrator from the offi ce to get my e-mail running again. How can I save those settings?
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Haven't tried it yet, but the new Spb Backup v2.0 will restore data between upgrades, don't know about each setting though. On the other hand, if it saves all registry settings and certain files (i.e. ".ini") then everything should be the same.
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Spb Backup has been incredibly buggy for me on my Telus Touch... does it work well for anyone else?
It freezes unless I do this: back up my documents only, turn off the option to create an exe and don't use encryption.
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so,on the telus touch,have you tried the rom upgrade and used spb backup to restore?
TheChampJT said:
Haven't tried it yet, but the new Spb Backup v2.0 will restore data between upgrades, don't know about each setting though. On the other hand, if it saves all registry settings and certain files (i.e. ".ini") then everything should be the same.
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Alright, I've been able to use Spb Backup now, and it is great! You can restore on a different ROM or device!
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this may sound dumb,but ive never used spb backup(ive just downloaded it) do you install to device ,or to storage card.If installed to device,after rom update,i would need to reinstall then do a restore,correct?
imradar said:
this may sound dumb,but ive never used spb backup(ive just downloaded it) do you install to device ,or to storage card.If installed to device,after rom update,i would need to reinstall then do a restore,correct?
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Not dumb, there are always questions when you install new software. But, this is another great feature of Spb Backup, it creates self-extracting restore files, with an option to create a copy of the software as well. So install it to your main memory, and have the files kept on your card. Whenever you need to restore, just run the file, you don't even need the app installed. Also includes a desktop sync app.
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Thanks for the speedy reply,I'm just looking now for any issues doing Rom update with vista 64(Telus tech said there should be no problem,but I've yet to get the same response twice from them)Ok i hope this new update is worth the sweat!
imradar said:
Thanks for the speedy reply,I'm just looking now for any issues doing Rom update with vista 64(Telus tech said there should be no problem,but I've yet to get the same response twice from them)Ok i hope this new update is worth the sweat!
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No prob, almost forgot to mention, after restoring the data, your PC will recognize it as it did before. I really like this feature, thought all my data was going to be duplicated.
Hi,
I've got my diamond flashed to 3.4 duttys. It's really good but I do have a few problems with it. Sometimes when you hold the hang up key to lock it it simply scrolls through the touch flo screens. I was thinking I might upgrade to 3.6 and see if that ironed out the problems. Only thing is I've got a few apps on there that i'd prefer not to lose and reinstall at the moment. Is there a way to back up all apps before flashing? I don't think PIM does it? From what I can see it's just contacts etc.
Thanks for any help
supposedly spb backup will restore installed applications, databases and file (rom upgrade mode).
Please note: I have not tried this application, nor am I affiliated. I have no experience at all..I googled and found the product. So if it doesn't work, don't be mad at me
http://www.spbsoftwarehouse.com/products/backup/?en
rpassmore said:
supposedly spb backup will restore installed applications, databases and file (rom upgrade mode).
Please note: I have not tried this application, nor am I affiliated. I have no experience at all..I googled and found the product. So if it doesn't work, don't be mad at me
http://www.spbsoftwarehouse.com/products/backup/?en
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don not restore with sprite backuup.
just use pim backup for your contacts, ...
Cheers, Yeah i did try a restore with sprite once - didn't work out needless to say.
I'll take a look at SPB - thanks
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Cheers, Yeah i did try a restore with sprite once - didn't work out needless to say.
I'll take a look at SPB - thanks
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SPB definitely works. I would suggest unticking the "overwrite" box when selecting ROM upgrade mode.
TBH I'd personally say just get used to it, until you find the perfect rom you are likely to change again.
Keep all the .cab's .exe's etc in a folder on the internal storage and reinstall the ones you want, it's a good way to keep the device tidy, and I think you'll probably find that you'll have to reinstall quite a few programs as you might find they keep their data spread around the filesystem.
Currently I'm trialing SPB BackUp and I must say that I really like it a lot! So far I've had no problems backing up, restoring, and re-connecting the phone with Active Sync as I did previously with Sprite BackUp. The best thing about SPB BackUp is that it allows you to restore everything even when you upgrade your custom ROMs...something that I do several times a day testing different ROMs. I highly recommend this program for those of you who flash custom ROMs on your phone and don't like to rely on PIM and go through re-installing each and every software and settings back on your phone. I'm debating whether to wait for my trial to end or just to buy it now!
SPB BackUp website:
http://www.spbsoftwarehouse.com/pocketpc-software/backup/
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Im Packing said:
Currently I'm trialing SPB BackUp and I must say that I really like it a lot! So far I've had no problems backing up, restoring, and re-connecting the phone with Active Sync as I did previously with Sprite BackUp. The best thing about SPB BackUp is that it allows you to restore everything even when you upgrade your custom ROMs...something that I do several times a day testing different ROMs. I highly recommend this program for those of you who flash custom ROMs on your phone and don't like to rely on PIM and go through re-installing each and every software and settings back on your phone. I'm debating whether to wait for my trial to end or just to buy it now!
SPB BackUp website:
http://www.spbsoftwarehouse.com/pocketpc-software/backup/
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Hi. i also use SPB Backup and love it as it restores all my email a/c's and my tx messages. But i was wondering, u mentioned that with spb backup, u dont have to re-install all your apps/programmes each time u flash? can u please give me a tip on how to do this as i have no idea.i only see options for the usual ieim, texts,emails and there is a device option,but with so may sub catogories!....confusing i have a Htc TD2 with custom UDK Rom and manila sense 2.5.
I am a noob so please be patient with me
Thanks in advance.
It depends on if you do a full back-up. If you do then everything you back-up (including your storage card) is backed up unless you specify in options not to back it up. The only thing I don't back-up are previous SPB Back-ups.
To restore everything including programs that you had just do a full restore. If you choose customized restore then all the programs and settings to restore is in the "System Data". Uncheck PIM Data, Emails, and My Documents, and just leave the System Data checked and click next. From there it will restore all your programs and settings you previously had. BUT ONLY if you previously did a full backup or a custom back-up that included System Data.
I've had ZERO problems since using SPB Back-Up with any custom rom so far. I was using a trial Sprite Back-Up but it wasn't successful in restoring with different custom roms. SPB Back-Up also recently had an update with more finger friendly icons and IMO slightly more user friendly.
Im Packing said:
It depends on if you do a full back-up. If you do then everything you back-up (including your storage card) is backed up unless you specify in options not to back it up. The only thing I don't back-up are previous SPB Back-ups.
To restore everything including programs that you had just do a full restore. If you choose customized restore then all the programs and settings to restore is in the "System Data". Uncheck PIM Data, Emails, and My Documents, and just leave the System Data checked and click next. From there it will restore all your programs and settings you previously had. BUT ONLY if you previously did a full backup or a custom back-up that included System Data.
I've had ZERO problems since using SPB Back-Up with any custom rom so far. I was using a trial Sprite Back-Up but it wasn't successful in restoring with different custom roms. SPB Back-Up also recently had an update with more finger friendly icons and IMO slightly more user friendly.
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Thank You. Just tried it and it worked great. Its just that i was curious on how will it do it without me installing the cab files individually and or making a selection of cabs/programmes to install. Programmes such as Sahsimi work from a pre-difined list we creat ourselves and it installs all cabs one after the other. Thats why i was confused. But now i understand. Thank You again for your help and i totally agree with you. SPB Backup is great and would recommend it to everyone!
Take care and happy new year to all @ XDA!!!
Thanks!
Im Packing - thanks for the info. The fear of having to start over again put me off updating my phone. Could never find out for sure that system files and apps were updated.
Following your advice updating to the latest rom went like a dream
Forgive me but I gave some wrong information. FULL BACKUPS do not include storage card. You must do a Customized Backup and check the Storage Card under the System Files box. That will include everything on your storage card, but you can choose, in the menu options, to skip previous backup files so that you don't take up too much room. Also, High Compression on backups seems to work so far. Have not had one problem using high compression vs. normal.
Im Packing said:
Forgive me but I gave some wrong information. FULL BACKUPS do not include storage card. You must do a Customized Backup and check the Storage Card under the System Files box. That will include everything on your storage card, but you can choose, in the menu options, to skip previous backup files so that you don't take up too much room. Also, High Compression on backups seems to work so far. Have not had one problem using high compression vs. normal.
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what exactly "system" back up do? does it not overwrite roms settings? and/or system data? which i think would cause problems expecially if you restore it to a rom with different version/build?
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thank u so much man for back up solution . i am going to try now .