Sorry to be a noob but I cant think of a valid way to backup all my contacts on my phone and also any other data stored on the phone memory such as email account.
I have a problem whereby when my phone is set to vibrate, it doesn't when receiving a text message and I have tried all settings to make it, but to no avail, I have been advised to reset to factory settings to restore this back to normal.
Any ideas people?
Your contacts should automatically sync to the Google servers if I'm not mistaken?
How do you mean? auto sync? are you reffering to the Sync mode on PC, or just by using the phone and using the internet google would take a copy?
Desire does auto backups for specific things, not for contacts though (if you are not syncing)
To backup your contacts manually go to People - > Menu ->Import/Export -> Export to SD card
Hi sorry to revive an old thread, but how do you then reinstall the contacts after a factory reset?
Edit: Ignore that, People - menu - import export - import from sd card!
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flashing a rom on my evo was very successful. My issue was restoring my contacts and apps so i thought i had to recover them. FAIL! So i guess it put the stock rom on top of the flashed rom. Yes, FAIL again, i know. So the phone was running slow as ****. I backed up alllll my apps again on titanium and my contacts. My question is, how do i get my contacts and apps again? I know this is probably easy but im stressed and cant think right now. Worked 13 hours and thought i damaged my phone.
I have always just let Google sync my contacts so if I change devices I can just log into my Google account and they get transferred automatically. As for backing up apps I don't. I don't trust it. I like to start fresh everytime and install manually that way there is less of a chance of conflicts. If u have paid apps they always show back in the market.
yea all im worried about are the contacts....i have no prob downloading those few apps over...
For contacts using google sync, for app I just back up list of them using app list backup.
wow. so only 1 contact is showing up. does this mean i have to recover all my old stuff just to get the contacts
Were your contacts saved in your Gmail?
Also did u make a nandroid before changing roms and losing everything?
yes they were synched with the gmail.....im on the gmail now trying to figure something out but i dont see anything......and yes i backed up everything before i cleared the phone up
Hope you didn't "clean contacts" any other way but while flash rom of because that would sync as well and delete them from gmail. For example: someone believed his contacts are backed up at gmail and he chose to delete them from phone... then phone sync with gmail and "update " this "new phonebook".
If future you can also backup phone using:
1. some apps
2. or simple way by - open your contacts > chose menu > Import / Export > Export to SD card (restore them same way while choosing Import).
Hmm I would do a wipe then restore your nandroid backup you already have. Then make sure all your contacts are synchronized in your Google account. One thing i have always done is export contacts to a file and keep on pc just incase i lose them. After that do all your wipes and flash the rom of your choice.
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Beat me to it
erik077 said:
Hope you didn't "clean contacts" any other way but while flash rom of because that would sync as well and delete them from gmail. For example: someone believed his contacts are backed up at gmail and he chose to delete them from phone... then phone sync with gmail and "update " this "new phonebook".
If future you can also backup phone using:
1. some apps
2. or simple way by - open your contacts > chose menu > Import / Export > Export to SD card (restore them same way while choosing Import).
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erik077 said:
Hope you didn't "clean contacts" any other way but while flash rom of because that would sync as well and delete them from gmail. For example: someone believed his contacts are backed up at gmail and he chose to delete them from phone... then phone sync with gmail and "update " this "new phonebook".
If future you can also backup phone using:
1. some apps
2. or simple way by - open your contacts > chose menu > Import / Export > Export to SD card (restore them same way while choosing Import).
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for some reason its only synching 1 contact....i tried it like 3 times...
92bubble said:
for some reason its only synching 1 contact....i tried it like 3 times...
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Forget Sync now, looks like they are gone . Did you manually delete any of them while "cleaning" your phone?
I would suggest booting into recovery flashing CALKULINS_FORMAT_ALL.zip & reflashing your rom. Contacts should be synced with google otherwise try mybackup pro. For apps I always suggest Titanium Backup. With the amount if rom flashing I do I find the donated version worthwhile. Good luck!
Hi, I have recently flashed my Desire with Gingerbread and I'm having problems with syncing my contacts (people) with my google account.
Before I did the flash I backed up my contacts onto the SD card. I then did the flash and set up my phone with my gmail account. I then restored my contacts from the wrong file on my SD card (a much earlier backup). When I realised that it was the wrong file I erased my contacts and recovered the right file. Now google won't sync my contacts, it just says "Sync is currently experiencing problems. It will be back shortly." I tried to remove the google account, but it won't let me as it is 'required by some applications'
Any suggestions on what i could do to fix this (apart from a full reset)
Import ALL your concats to googlemail directly, e.g. via webinterface. Then go to Settings>Applications>Manage Applications>All, scroll to contacs app, clean its data and cache. Then sync again. Should work.
Thanks that seemed to have worked
Don't forget to use the thanks button.
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Ok I think I've done it right lol!
I am hoping to get some help from you guys, I have Tmobile Samsung Note 2 stock version without root most updated firmware (June update). My problem: my contacts are disappearing from time to time, so in order to show up again, I have to reboot. It shows up but disappears in a while. So I called tmobile with the problem and they provided me with the following solution. However, it didn't help and I am tired of loosing contacts from time to time. Your help and guidelines would be HIGHLY appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Wipe cache partition to clear system memory
If the phone is not working correctly, you may need to reset it. Whereas a hard reset deletes all your information, clearing the system cache does not erase any personal data or settings.
To wipe the cache partition, follow these steps:
Remove the battery and then re-insert it.
Press and hold the Volume up key, the Home (center) key and Power key simultaneously for 10 seconds.
The Android system recovery menu will appear.
Use the Volume up and down keys to select "wipe cache partition."
Press the Power key to select.
Use the Volume up and down key to select "reboot system now."
Press the Power key to reboot.
Prepare for a master reset and back up data on Android
created by Michael McEwan on Sep 2, 2011 11:50 AM, last modified by Michael McEwan on Dec 13, 2012 10:08 AM
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Available Externallyhttp://support.t-mobile.com/docs/DOC-2521
Understanding the Issue
A master reset is sometimes called a factory data reset or a hardware reset (hard reset for short).
A master reset restores the phone to its original factory settings, as if it is new again. As part of this process, it deletes the information stored on the device. Information stored on the memory card or synchronized to a Google account is usually saved. However, some devices give the option to erase information from the memory card. You must back up any data that you could lose. Some devices include a built in back up option or settings. Review the device Specs & features or Common procedures for any back up applications that are available.
Help & How to
Turn off Automatic Backup
Android can automatically back up your settings. However, if you automatically back up and restore your settings when you perform a reset, it can cause any problems to return. T-Mobile recommends that you turn off this feature. To turn it off, follow these steps:
From the Home screen, press the Menu key.
Tap Settings.
Tap Privacy.
Tap the Back up my settings check box to clear it.
Tap OK.
Make sure there is no check mark in the Back up my settings check box.
Record & Sync Accounts
Make sure you know the Google account on the device, you remember the password, and that you back up your data.
From the Home screen, press the Menu key.
Tap Settings.
Tap Accounts & sync.
Look for a Google aaccount that is synchronized here, as well as any other email addresses. Write down these accounts, so that you can use them after the master reset.
Note: If you do not know your password, go to https://www.google.com/accounts/recovery from a computer.
Touch Sync all button to back up your synchronized data.
After the reset, sync the phone to your accounts to restore contacts and other things stored on them.
Contacts
Make sure your contacts are backed up, and not just stored in your phone memory:
From the Home screen, tap the All apps button.
Tap Contacts or People.
Press the Menu key.
Tap View or Display options.
View the number next to Phone( ).
If it says Phone (0), then you have zero contacts stored on the phone.
You backed up all your contacts when you synchronized your Google, T-Mobile Contacts Backup, and Exchange ActiveSync accounts. Skip to the next set of steps.
If it says Phone (1) or higher, then you have contacts that will be lost unless you back them up. You may use one of the following:
Export contacts:
Press the Back key to return to the Contacts list.
Press the Menu key.
Tap Import/Export.
Tap Export to SD card.
Note: Only Android 2.1 and newer can back up to the SD card. For older versions of Android, you can select Export to SIM card, but this may lose contact information. Alternately, you can download a non-T-Mobile application in the Play Store that can back up your contacts. T-Mobile does not support these applications, but you can contact the developer for help. You may try: MyBackup.
After the reset, you can access this menu to import your contacts from the SD card.
Move contacts from Phone memory to Gmail or MobileLife.
Back up contacts to an app, such as Dropbox or other third-party options.
From a computer go to Gmail.com, and enter your contacts.
Calendar
Calendar items are saved on the servers of Google or your Exchange account. After the sync instructions above, you can check they are backed up:
From a computer, access where your calendar items are stored: www.google.com/calendar or your Micrsoft Outlook calendar.
Make sure all your calendar items appear on Google or Outlook.
Email
Email is stored on the servers of the email provider, not on the device. Downloaded email attachments are stored on the memory card. You do not need to back it up.
Check for any saved drafts of email. Send them before the reset, because they may be erased.
Text Messages (SMS) & Picture Messages (MMS)
Android does not back up your text messages (SMS) and picture messages (MMS).
Note: There are non-T-Mobile applications in the Play Store that can back up your messages. T-Mobile does not support these applications, but you can contact the developer for help. You may try SMS Backup (save messages on your Gmail account) or SMS Backup and Restore (save messages to the memory card).
It is recommended that you do NOT restore the messages after the reset. Having many messages can cause phone problems.
Applications
Play Store
Free applications
Play Store
Paid applications
Amazon Appstore
All applications
Free apps do not appear in the Play Store automatically. So, you either need to:
Before the reset, write down all your free application names, so you can search for them them in the Play Store later.
OR
After the reset, on a computer, go to: https://market.android.com/https://play.google.com/store
Click My Android Apps.
Click the names of your applications, and click the Install button.
Paid applications are already saved to your Google account. So, you can:
After the reset, open Play Store.
Press the Menu key.
Tap My Apps.
Tap your apps that show as Purchased to install them.
If you use Amazon Appstore, it saves all your free and paid Amazon downloads on your account. So, you can:
After the reset, install the Amazon Appstore app again.
Log in to your Amazon account.
Follow the prompts to reinstall the apps.
If the app stored data (save games, high scores, memos, preferences, etc.) on:
The memory card, then the data will be saved.
The phone memory, then the data will be lost.
Note: There are non-T-Mobile applications on the Play Store that can back up your app data. T-Mobile does not support these applications, but you can contact the developer for help. You can try: App Backup & Restore.
Media
Android saves your media (pictures, photos, videos, music) on the memory card. It will be saved.
Note: The Samsung Vibrant is different and can store media on the internal memory. To move the files to the SD card, tap Applications, Files, tap and hold the file or folder you want to move, tap Move, the folder you want it in, and Move Here. The LG G2x also has more internal space to store media, but a master reset does not delete it.
Memory card
Some Android devices give you the option to erase the contents of the memory card. In most cases, this is not necessary. We advise you not to erase the memory card unless it is completely necessary, because it contains most of your information.
You may choose to erase the memory card if you think that an application has stored corrupted information on it. To back up your memory card, follow these steps:
Connect your phone to a computer with a USB cable.
When the computer shows a Removable disk popup, select Open folder to view files.
Note: If the computer does not show the phone as a drive, then pull down the Notification bar and change the USB connection type to Disk drive.
Copy all the files from your memory card to a folder on your computer.
After the reset, you can do the same thing to move them back. Do not copy any files back to the memory card if you suspect they are corrupted, or the problems will return.
Master reset
A master reset restores the original factory settings and may erase all downloaded content, including ringtones, images, programs, and contacts stored in the internal memory. It does not erase data stored on the SIM card or memory card (if available).
To perform a hard reset, follow these steps:
Back up all necessary data that is on the internal memory.
From any Home screen, tap the Menu key.
Tap Settings.
Scroll to and tap Back up and reset.
Tap Factory data reset.
Tap Reset device.
Tap Delete all.
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See if anyone can help me with my findings; so as my contacts were disappearing, one time accidently I went into to task manager, cleared my Rom in rom manager and all my contacts came back. So, didn't have to reboot anymore. Though, from time to time my contacts still disappears and it has to with some apps in my rom, just cannot figure this out. If anyone can share some thoughts would be useful. Thanks
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Do you have automatic restore active in settings? Do you have your contacts hosted in Outlook or another similar external source?
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Coug76, yes, I do have an automatic restore setup and my sync setting for contacts are for Google (gmail) only.
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Try turning that off for a little while and see if it helps.
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I have turned off auto sync for a while but my contacts still disappears. ..
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Hi
I just flashed my g4 for the first time.
Backed up some data on my SD card beforehand (email account settings, calendar and contacts)..
But now when i try to restore from a backup the only option im offered is the LG cloud (which I never used before)
Is there another way to recover those settings?
I managed to import contacts manually from the contacts app but i cant find a similar option from the email or calendar apps...
Thanks
Fabien
Guys , i updated my HTC 10 to the Android Nougat today. i backed up my data on my gmail account and factory reset the phone. After resetting and logging into my gamil account, my settings, messages and wifi etc are note restored. It has never happened before with any of my earlier phones namely, One X, M8. Please help and suggest me how do i restore my messages...
They are really important to me.
Before a factory reset, and of course after saving a few things, I go to settings > accounts & sync > Google > synch all
On reboot after factory reset and loging to my Gmail account, it syncs and it asks if I want to retore all of my apps ans apps data...
Unfortunately, it is not dong that... Maybe there is some issue. Is there any way possible that i can get my data back???? The most important thing is need is my messages.... Text messages i mean. Those are very important to me.
Any help will be appreciated...
Have you looked in Google Drive settings?