Hi!
Yesterday I have upgraded my iMate and used Sprite Backup function for restore after upgrade.
Everything more or less fine... but now I have a doubt:
1) I can see all the programs in the program folder the same way I had organized them before the upgrade... since the upgrade included an updated Extended-ROM, is it possibly that by restoring my Sprite Backup (even if using it's upgrade version) I have actually restored to my upgraded PDA an older extended Rom version?
How can I check it for sure? Which programmes changed version?
Thanks,
Chris
Can check your extrom version in system info in setting menu.
I haven't tried "restore after upgrade" option from SPB yet, because I have litltle knowledge about what is/isn't restored.
A nice tool I came across is ssnap.exe :
http://www.freewareppc.com/utilities/ssnap.shtml
it takes a snapshot of the registry, all file dates/checksums, and romsections checksums and stores it in a file.
Together with examdiff http://www.prestosoft.com/ps.asp?page=edp_examdiff it is easy to see what has changed on your PPC.
Hi Guys,
is there any safe way to backup everything, data and programs. I looked up ACtivsynch, but backup/restore does not exist for 8525??
Is the the best way here to copy all data using Explore option and re-install all programs?
Backup via ActiveSync is not available for all devices using WM5 or WM6. More about backing up the device can be found here. Backups using commercial backup apps usually are not capable of ROM upgrade (Only Sprite Backup can do it and it is not working 100% for all ROMs). You can however save your PIM data (contacts, SMS, eMails...) using freeware PIM backup.
Has anyone successfully backed up and restored on a WM6.1 ROM (Bepe's kitchen, Tom's or Meschle's ROM's)
When I try on my cooked ROM (using Bepe's Kitchen - thanks Bepe, great tool!) using SPB backup I get the messages in the log file during backup:
2008-02-12 12:45:52 Unable to read from file "\cemail.vol".
2008-02-12 12:50:12 Unable to read from file "\Documents and Settings\default.vol".
2008-02-12 12:50:15 Unable to read from file "\mxip_notify.vol".
When using sprite backup I get prompted to restore in upgrade mode and it fails to restore my PIM and other databases.
Have I done something wrong in cooking my ROM? or are other people seeing this too. Any thoughts on this would be most welcome.
Thanks.
Matt.
No you haven't done anything wrong. The files above are related to PIM and SMS which are not backed up properly by SPB or Sprite' Backup applications on WM6+
I always use PIM Backup 2.5 additionaly to the above just to backup the PIM data.
Regards,
Carty..
Thanks Carty, have you managed to perform a full restore using both SPB backup (or sprite) and PIM Backup and still keep the activesync state so that all of the exchange data is not re-downloaded ?
Hi all, Did anyone try to restore the diamond with Spb backup 2.0 with the "rom upgrade" function? I've update my diamond from hTC_Asia_HK_WWE_1.34.831.1_52.24.25.08_0.93.25_Ship to hTC_Asia_WWE_1.37.707.1_Radio_Signed_Diamond_52.26a.25.09_1.00.25.03_Ship
But after I restore with spb, it's success but when I check the rom version in setting, everythings is upgrade but only the rom version is still 1.34.831.1, but the cht is change to wwe.
Did I just ignore it (coz I'm sure I'm successful upgrade b4 I restore the backup file)? Or my backup file restore everything??
Pls help I'm really no ideas..... Thank you so much!
any ideas?
9up said:
Hi all, Did anyone try to restore the diamond with Spb backup 2.0 with the "rom upgrade" function? I've update my diamond from hTC_Asia_HK_WWE_1.34.831.1_52.24.25.08_0.93.25_Ship to hTC_Asia_WWE_1.37.707.1_Radio_Signed_Diamond_52.26a.25.09_1.00.25.03_Ship
But after I restore with spb, it's success but when I check the rom version in setting, everythings is upgrade but only the rom version is still 1.34.831.1, but the cht is change to wwe.
Did I just ignore it (coz I'm sure I'm successful upgrade b4 I restore the backup file)? Or my backup file restore everything??
Pls help I'm really no ideas..... Thank you so much!
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You should not restore all the system data from your backup files as it will "overwrite" the system files in your upgraded rom and that is what it is happening and shows in your device info. You should only restore your PIM data, i.e. contacts, emails, messages, appts after an upgrade. You are lucky that the device is not corrupted and functioning OK.
To resolve this, do a hard reset to get back to your upgraded rom 1.37.7.0.1 (yes, it is still lying there in your device) and this time do a PIM restore only and everything will be fine! Cheers
Thanks and I know that..... just want to be lazy to to one step to restore all information and program, although I've choose the "rom upgrade" to restore, but still cannot make it. Only retore all the pim information and have to install all back about the program....
Anyway, thanks a lot!
so = it is not possible to restore all programs after rom upgrade at all??
I think so...... but did anyone try another backup program? like resco backup and also sprite backup? I remember those software have the rom upgrade things to choose, anyone tried?
mmm on Spb site there is
Control your data restoration!
* Can be restored after ROM upgrade (ROM upgrade mode)
* Can be restored on another device (device upgrade mode)
* Self-extracting executable backup files
* Selectable items to restore
* Separate text message (SMS) restoring
* The backup file can be explored with the desktop unpack tool
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it could be very interesting restoring apps after upgrades...
Well, I've tried SPB Backup 2.0 ROM upgrade mode a few times (approx 4 times). I had no issues with that and I did not loose any information. Although I haven't checked version information like you. I've always forced ROM upgrade mode in options.
I can say that for quick testing new ROMs this method is a big help. But based on the advices of the experts you should build up your new environment from scratch if you decided which ROM to live along with. Cheers.
yes~ did run normally if restore with rom upgrade mode! but seems it's restore all back from the old file coz the rom details didn't change..... after hard reset then show back the new rom version. I guess it just restore all back from old rom I guess....
i've settled on using spb backup 2 for the PIM info (also restores photo contacts to TF3D), and Sashimi for programs/preferences... works pretty well and fast
what is "sashimi"?
SASHIMI is an app that can do automated installs of cab files, .reg files, and a whole bunch of other stuff to get your device back how you want it after a flash.
you can find the thread here
SASHIMI 6.5beta is out and I am interested in feedback from Diamond users.
I believe that the Auto Install to Storage Card will now work with Internal Storage.
I need Diamond users to test and confirm.
Post in the SASHIMI thread with any issues:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=2476481&postcount=382
I see a few people mention problems with SPB backup.
With duttys new rom due soon, id like to back up before flashing.
I've used SPB and Sprite.
Most people are happy with either. Sprite is my preference for standard Backups and PIMBackup (available on this forum) I use for all my PIM data.
I'm not sure if SPB have developed the functionality to match Sprite's but Sprite allows you to restore Backups without having the app installed (i.e. Backups are saved as .exe's ).
Also Sprite, allows you to upgrade to another Windows version (and preserve your installed apps), though I've not tried this ever.
Hope this helps
ill give them a go, thanks
i'd recommend PIM back-up
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=299705