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Just a quick guide for those of you who are unaware. It assumes no previous knowledge and you are running the program for the first time.
Contents
General Setup (Titanium Backup)
Backup Program Settings
Backup System + Program Settings
Restore Program/System Settings
SMS Backup + Restore - coming soon
Backup ROM (Nandroid)
Restore ROM (Nandroid)
General Setup
This will need to be done before wiping (for backup) and after installing the new ROM (for restore)
1. Download Titanium Backup from the market
2. Open Titanium Backup & wait
3. Select "Always Allow" when the SU request pops up
4. Press OK until you reach the main screen "Overview"
5. Select the "Backup/Restore" tab
Backup Program Settings
For those who don't want to save system settings (simpler).
1. Press Menu & Select Batch
2. Click "Run" next to "Backup all user apps"
3. Select the apps you wish to be backed up, and deselect any you don't use
4. Click "Run the batch operation" from the top of the screen
5. Mount your SD card and backup the "TitaniumBackup" folder onto your computer (just in case).
Backup System + Program Settings
For those who want to save system settings as well as your programs (more complex).
1. Press Menu & Select Batch
2. Click "Run" next to "Backup all user apps + system data"
3. Select the apps + data you wish to be backed up:
The green ones are things like calandar notes, sms messages, system settings etc
The red ones are generally crap and don't need to be backed up
The white ones are your programs
4. Click "Run the batch operation" from the top of the screen
5. Mount your SD card and backup the "TitaniumBackup" folder onto your computer (just in case).
Restore Program/System Settings
1. Press Menu & Select Batch
2. Click "Run" next to:
"Restore missing apps + all system data" (for System + Program settings)
"Restore missing apps with data" (for just Program settings)
3. Select the apps you wish to be restored, and deselect any you don't really want
4. Click "Run the batch operation" from the top of the screen
5. OK and Done on any confirmation screens.
Backup ROM (Nandroid)
1. Turn off your phone
2. Hold Home + Power to turn it on into Recovery Mode
3. Press the following:
Backup/Restore
Nand Backup
Home
4. Wait until you see the confirmation message: "Backup Complete!"
Restore ROM (Nandroid)
1. Turn off your phone
2. Hold Home + Power to turn it on into Recovery Mode
3. Press the following:
Backup/Restore
Nand Restore
4. Select the folder and then the latest backup (date is backwards in the name). Press Home to confirm and wait for confirmation message: "Restore Complete!"
Thanks for the guide! One question.. Backup all your apps + system data, what's that do? Is that backing the actual ROM up?
scouzer said:
Thanks for the guide! One question.. Backup all your apps + system data, what's that do? Is that backing the actual ROM up?
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No, to backup the ROM use Nandroid. I'll add that section to the guide, though it's pretty self explanatory.
To be quite honest i don't know the differences between the backup processes. If you want to do it with the system data to go for it, i'll try n research the differences.
Edit: updated with newer details, hopefully this should clarify things!
Great guide, but i want to add other 2 backups that i always do: sms and call log...for the contacts google does prefeclty its work!
for sms i use Sms Backup and Restore
for call log details i use Android backup tool...with this tool you can also backup bookmarks and dictionary info and sms, but i don't suggest you use this tool for the sms because it never woked for me
bookmarks
thanks never used titanium will try it.
Does it backup Bookmarks?
Google chrome allows you to sync bookmarks, any way to enable this on android?
magokh said:
Great guide, but i want to add other 2 backups that i always do: sms and call log...for the contacts google does prefeclty its work!
for sms i use Sms Backup and Restore
for call log details i use Android backup tool...with this tool you can also backup bookmarks and dictionary info and sms, but i don't suggest you use this tool for the sms because it never woked for me
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I'll check that out. I think Titanium Does that too, but i've never tested it properly.
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thanks never used titanium will try it.
Does it backup Bookmarks?
Google chrome allows you to sync bookmarks, any way to enable this on android?
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Possibly, i've never tried.
I normally do a Nandroid + Ext back-up. That way I can wipe my Ext partition between roms
I additionally use "SMS Backup & Restore" from the market.
It exports all SMS into an XML file on the sd-card and can re-import them again on every ROM. So you can even switch from 1.5 to 2.1 without loosing any sms.
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I normally do a Nandroid + Ext back-up. That way I can wipe my Ext partition between roms
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I have only just started using Ext, i'll add this section to the guide in the future (once I have added the A2SD section in my other guide )
androcheck said:
I additionally use "SMS Backup & Restore" from the market.
It exports all SMS into an XML file on the sd-card and can re-import them again on every ROM. So you can even switch from 1.5 to 2.1 without loosing any sms.
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There seems to be a lot of support for this. I'll add a section in when I get the chance to test it.
non-rooted backup
Titanium needs root. But I just want to root my phone first time. So Titanium doesn't work
How can I backup all my apps, sms, contacts, phone history, bookmarks, etc... ?
Try SMS Backup & Restore for messages
Contacts - sync with google automatically & you can manually sync others with htc sync
Apps - write them down... (purchased ones will show up automatically)
Bookmarks - not sure
Phone History - (like calls?) not sure
I'm still working on finding a program which will do them all.
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Titanium needs root. But I just want to root my phone first time. So Titanium doesn't work
How can I backup all my apps, sms, contacts, phone history, bookmarks, etc... ?
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backup apps using astro backup function.
smsbackup for sms
google for contacts and bookmarks
There is a much easier way.
Most of what you need is kept in /data/data, subdivided by applications/classes
Just do a tar to your sdcard for example, and that's it.
Just remember to preserve file permissions.
This comes in handy when you're changing roms often, for example. like I do when testing new versions of my rom. Especially changes pertaining to framework, which most of the time require re-odexing.
Just do a tar cpf /sdcard/data.tar to backup and tar xpf /sdcard/data.tar to restore.
If your tar supports gzip, you can also pass it through gzip via tar czpf / xzpf.
You don't need any additional programs. Just adb access.
btdag, poddo, adwinp thank you!
I've tried something from the Market, but there is much really useless "backup" software. Now I'll check this. ASTRO is good, I see.
But I don't remember Google pass Restored it once, but again don't remember.
adwinp, I have "tar: permission denied", so simple ADP access is not enough. Btw, ASTRO can't show /data contents - it's empty. So looks like this method not working in non-rooted Hero.
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There is a much easier way.
Most of what you need is kept in /data/data, subdivided by applications/classes
Just do a tar to your sdcard for example, and that's it.
Just remember to preserve file permissions.
This comes in handy when you're changing roms often, for example. like I do when testing new versions of my rom. Especially changes pertaining to framework, which most of the time require re-odexing.
Just do a tar cpf /sdcard/data.tar to backup and tar xpf /sdcard/data.tar to restore.
If your tar supports gzip, you can also pass it through gzip via tar czpf / xzpf.
You don't need any additional programs. Just adb access.
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I understand what you're saying, but I think my guides are designed to avoid all the command typing if at all possible and provide really inexperienced users with the ability to do this stuff - try telling a newbie to "tar" something and "preserve file permissions" - they'll have no idea what you're on about - i'll add it in if I can find a newbie friendly way of writing it
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Try SMS Backup & Restore for messages
Contacts - sync with google automatically & you can manually sync others with htc sync
Apps - write them down... (purchased ones will show up automatically)
Bookmarks - not sure
Phone History - (like calls?) not sure
I'm still working on finding a program which will do them all.
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AGREE with ABOVE
also, not sure about Bookmarks but
Phone History - (like call log) Call Logs backup and restore from the same dev as SMS Backup and Restore
what about
user dictionary? - that's one thing I can't figure how to backup still.
Does android have that feature? In the settings in 2.1 roms you can backup your user dictionary from there. Can someone check this on 1.5?
Edit: Ignore me, this is a feature of HTC_IME mod - though in theory if you could install that without needing root then you would have access to the backup features
astro can only explore SD.
BTW you can use its backup function to save all the apps you have installed. backup apps, not apps data.
in astro go to tools, app manager, backup
Yeah titanium backup is awesome BUT when it comes to restoring its not so good. It takes ages and need to press ok every app we wanna restore. It would be grate if we click once and it will install all of them!
Foka002 said:
Yeah titanium backup is awesome BUT when it comes to restoring its not so good. It takes ages and need to press ok every app we wanna restore. It would be grate if we click once and it will install all of them!
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Then pay for it. The paid version does precisely that.
(btw, this is NOT my tutorial. this is from a thread from team whiskey's board saved through teh google cache. i am doing a straight copy and paste from that thread. if you have any questions, sorry i can't help you. it was last updated Nov 18, 2010. all i did was add links, otherwise this is unchanged.)
I have seen a lot of questions regarding proper backup techniques and restore techniques when getting ready to flash a new ROM. I know a lot of people see a full wipe update as unnecessary and cumbersome due to data loss, let me tell you though, a full wipe update is the most efficient and least problematic solution for ROM revisions.
This tutorial will help show you that it is indeed quite easy to backup and restore your system (and a lot less time consuming than you may think) prior to and following a new ROM installation.
Step 1 - Pre-requisites:
These are steps or apps that are going to be required to follow this tutorial to it's fullest.
1 - Rom Manager:
2 - Titanium Backup:
3 - Titanium Backup Pro License (unlocking the full featured, much faster version of the program):
Recommended way to go pro!
If you are like me and are unable to purchase the Pro license from the market, or want a streamlined way to have the pro version unlocked every time you flash, visit this site: http://matrixrewriter.com/android/ and select "Just the license $5.99" in the drop down box and follow the directions. You will receive an email from the developer that contains your license file with instructions on how to use it. The upside to this method, and the reason I recommend doing it this way is that when you load a new ROM, you only have to download Titanium backup and it automatically recognizes your pro status. In the case of Team Whiskey ROM's that include Titanium Backup, you have no additional steps to unlock pro, saving you time! Trust me, the Pro version is well worth the 6 bucks!
4 - LauncherPro:
This isn't a requirement per-se. However, using LauncherPro as your launcher creates an easy way to restore your launcher just the way it was before a wipe. LauncherPro is highly customizable and if you take the time to learn it, you will likely come to prefer it. If however you prefer a different launcher you will need to restore your launcher manually.
5 - Backup your contacts to Google: NOTE: Use the same Gmail account you use to log in to the Market with for this step.
This process is actually quite simple and saves some hassle later. You should not have to do this more than once as long as you save new contacts to your Google account. If you already use Google for your contact's you can skip this step.
A: On your phone, open your contacts list.
B: Press Menu > Import/Export > Export to SD card > Ok (Be sure and have an external sd card installed as it will place the file there)
C: Transfer the .vcf file created in step B to your PC
D: Login to your gmail account @ http://www.gmail.com
E: On the left hand side of the screen there is a link labeled: "Contacts", click it.
F: At the top of the screen there is a pull down menu labeled: "More actions", click it and select "import"
G: Click on the "Browse..." button and navigate to where you placed the .vcf file on your PC and select it.
H: Click "Import".
That's it. You have now backed up your contacts to Google's servers. When adding future contacts simply make sure and select Google as your "Save contact to" location to keep this list up to date.
Step 2 - The Backup Plan:
You have seen the Tweet stating that the new Kernel you want to try is almost ready, you saw on the forums that the new ROM is being uploaded and will be ready shortly, you gotta get ready for it!
1 - Create a nandroid backup of your entire system as it is now:
This step isn't really used in restoring your system after a wipe, but it is still essential in case you ever want to revert back to your old setup exactly as it was before the wipe. Please note that this WILL NOT back up your kernel, however, everything else is backed up with this process.
A: Open Rom Manager on your phone.
B: Ensure that you have the Latest Recovery flashed by looking at the top item on the main menu.
C: Click "Backup Current Rom"
D: Rename the file to whatever you like so you can know what the backup is later.
E: Press Ok. (If you are prompted for SU permission, say yes.)
F: Your phone will reboot into Recovery, if it boots into stock recovery (Blue text), press "Reinstall Packages" and the backup should start.
G: Leave your phone alone until the backup completes, interrupting it during this process could brick your phone.
H: When the backup completes your phone will reboot.
That's it. You now have a complete backup of your current system (excluding kernel) stored on your internal sdcard which can be used for restoration if you decide you want to revert back.
2 - Backup your apps and system data via Titanium Backup:
I backup all system data and user apps/data due to some system data being "safe" to restore and can be very convenient should you delete something you shouldn't have.
A: Open Titanium Backup
B: Press Menu > Batch.
C: Press "RUN" next to Backup all user apps + system data (4th item down).
D: Leave the default settings and press "Run the batch operation" at the top of the screen.
E: Allow the backup to run it's course, when it is done, Titanium Backup will go back to the main menu and will notify you that "Batch backup finished" in the notification bar.
Easy as that. All your system data and personal apps/data are now backed up and stored on your phone's internal sd card.
3 - Backup your LauncherPro settings and layout:
A: Press Menu > Preferences > Backup homescreen & settings > Yes
B: It will back everything up and than pop up "Success!" informing you of completion.
Now your Launcher layout and preferences are stored on your internal sd card.
4 - Backup your internal sd card to your pc:
This step is not required, nor do I recommend performing this step before every flash, but it is an important step to do every once in awhile. This will ensure that if you happen to have a mishap during flashing that wipes your internal sd card, you have a backup of your backups!
A: Connect your phone to your PC.
B: Pull down your notification bar and press the "USB connected" notification to mount your phones internal/external sd cards to your PC.
C: Create a folder anywhere you choose and name it whatever you like.
D: Select all the files stored on your internal sd card and copy them to the folder on your PC.
E: Un-mount the phone from your PC.
You have now backed up all your important apps/data and are ready to flash that ROM!
Step 3 - The Restoration:
You got your hands on that new ROM, you flashed it, and are now looking at a barren wasteland of a phone with none of your apps or customization. No worries, you have a plan! (This section is for after you have flashed the ROM and have waited the customary 15 minutes after first boot and than re-booted).
1 - Log in to your Google Account:
The easiest way to do this step is to simply log in to your Market app.
A: Open Android Market
B: Follow the on screen instructions to log in to your Google account.
C: After finishing the log in, allow your phone to sit for around 5 minutes to sync data. During this time, your phone is downloading and updating your contact list among other things.
D: After the waiting period, reboot your phone.
E: Your contact list is now populated with all your contacts, you may want to enter the Contacts app and select: Menu > More > Display Options to set only Google contacts or whatever you like.
Part 1 Complete.
2 - Restore with Titanium Backup:
Part A - Restoring User Apps/data:
A: Open Titanium Backup
B: Press Menu > Batch
C: Scroll down a little until you see the "RUN" in blue.
D: Press the "RUN" button next to: "Restore missing apps with data" (DO NOT RESTORE SYSTEM DATA)
E: All user apps will be selected by default, if you do not wish to include some apps in the restore, un-check them from the list.
D: Press "Run the batch operation" at the top of the screen.
F: Allow the process to complete, at which point you will back at the main screen, immediately proceed to part B:
Part B - Restoring Select System Data:
This step is optional and can create some issues if done incorrectly. (Even if done correctly, it can sometimes cause issues.)
A: From the main screen of Titanium Backup press the button labeled: Backup/Restore at the top of the screen.
B: You will see a list of all the User Apps, System Apps, and System Data that are currently present on your phone. (The bottom of the list will have grayed out and striked items that are representative of data/apps that Titanium has backups of, but are not currently installed on the phone)
C: You will see different colors: RED - System App or Data (You Never want to restore these items); WHITE - User App/Data (These are almost always fine to restore, since they are not system dependent); GREEN - System data that is relatively safe to restore. I cannot say whether all the "Green" items are safe, but the Items I restore after a wipe are:
[BOOKMARKS]Browser - This will restore your bookmarks in the web browser.
[CALENDAR]Calendar Storage - This will restore your calendar appointments if they aren't saved to your Google Calendar.
[USER DICT] - This will restore the user learned words stored in your keyboards.
[SMS/MMS/APN]Dialar Storage & [SMS/MMS PREFS]Messaging - These will restore your messaging settings and conversations.
Wi-Fi Access Points - This will restore your "memorized" Wi-Fi access points, including password and log in credentials.
D: Feel free to play around with these and restore what "green" items you wish. But do so with caution and I recommend doing one at a time to ensure that you don't run into issues. Once you know what one's play nice, it will be a breeze to go through them in the future and restore the ones you want.
E:Restore an item by short pressing it. It will pop up a menu, and you select "Restore".
F: Reboot your phone!
Part 2 Complete.
3 - Restore LauncherPro:
A: From the Home screen press Menu > Preferences > Restore backup > Yes
B: Wait for it to finish.
Part 3 Complete.
At this point, your system should be almost exactly as it was before you flashed your new ROM. There are only a handful of things to do now.
4 - Restore system settings that can't be backed up:
Navigate to the Settings menu and restore any custom settings you may use, some of these settings may be: (I will give examples based on what I usually set, you will know what settings you want to set)
- Wireless and network > Mobile Networks > Network Mode
- Call Settings > All Calls > Call status tones
- Sound > Volume of Media, System, Notification, Ringer
- Sound > Voice and Notification Ringtone
- Sound > Feedback Settings
- Display > Font Style
- Display > Screen timeout
Once done with those minor settings, you're set! This is not an all encompassing tutorial for every program or setting out there, but it should have you back up and running in a system that is close to 100% exactly how you were before the wipe and in very little time (especially once you have some practice!). Hope you find this helpful and if you have any suggestions that or information you think I should add, please feel free to post it or shoot me a PM! (I will be adding pictures for some of these steps at a later date)
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Thank You So Much its really very Helpful and very easy way explained i m really appreciate your efforts and help Thanks
Thanks a lot. This was exactly what I was looking for!
Whoa old thread with old but useful info. However, there are a couple easier ways to do things.
1.
can't you just backup your contacts to google by simply going to contacts > menu > merge with google?
2.
another way to backup user apps with data in case you don't have TB pro is using mybackup root.
it only shows user apps so that makes things a tad easier.
mybackup roots also saves your sms and mms, but it has been glitchy lately because i can't delete those conversations that i restored... not sure why.. it worked before so I say avoid doing that option for now.
3.
they also have the option to backup and restore homescreen for your stock launcher (TW). if you use a different launchers, those usually have that option built in. ICS launchers definitely have those.
4.
MBR also backups settings, but of course only do this if the ROMs are on the same builds.
How long does it take to restore an app with Titanium Backup?
I am trying to restore camera from titanium backup. I did restore app with data. but it seems keep restoring App+Data without ending. how should I do?
Hey Ctkatz,
Thanks for the post. I really appreciate it!
Thanks it answers some of the most common confusions I am sure many others would have including myself.
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Must have been very bored that day lol
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thanks
Thanks:good::laugh:
hi
I have nova launcher and Titanium Backup ★ root pro.
and I got 2 same model tablets [p6800]
I would like to know how to restore all the widgets on other tablet?
I would like to have 2 tablets as same
You can turn titanium backup into a..zip file that can be flashed along with the new rom.. It's extremely handy because the app is already there after first boot
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You can turn titanium backup into a..zip file that can be flashed along with the new rom.. It's extremely handy because the app is already there after first boot
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hello. Not reAlly a noob but also not a pro. Can u explain how I can Go about turning my Titanium backup file to a .zip and then flASh to my t999v?
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done google synch. of calander events but its not restoring all the events.. even titanium backup is not restoring the events as i've moved from ginger bread to jelly bean... please help !!!
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hello. Not reAlly a noob but also not a pro. Can u explain how I can Go about turning my Titanium backup file to a .zip and then flASh to my t999v?
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Hey sorry it took soo long to reply.. If you have the pro version. Press munu and scroll down and select "create update zip" then follow the directions.. I hope I was still able to help you
Problems!!!
Thank You So Much its really very Helpful but is not working!
After an update for my Samsung GT9100 Sii (ICS 4.0.1 -> 4.0.4) i needed again root access. So did that as i did before en after that all most all my app's where gone ...
I reinstalled titanium and followed your instructions ... and now i comes ...
2 - Restore with Titanium Backup:
Part A - Restoring User Apps/data:
A: Open Titanium Backup
B: Press Menu > Batch
C: Scroll down a little until you see the "RUN" in blue.
D: Press the "RUN" button next to: "Restore missing apps with data" (DO NOT RESTORE SYSTEM DATA)
E: All user apps will be selected by default, if you do not wish to include some apps in the restore, un-check them from the list.
D: Press "Run the batch operation" at the top of the screen.
F: Allow the process to complete ... restoring 0/348 app's ... nothing happens?
What is going wrong?
Can somebody help me?
Would it be better to reset my to de factory setting and then restoring ... i don't know anymore ... tried everyting
Tnx.
improper explanation
nobody explains anything well on this site.
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nobody explains anything well on this site.
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Others and I understand just fine, maybe it's not the explanation that's not well.
if i am going from omega 7.3 to 8 in note 2 i have back app + system data in 7.3 and now in 8 how to actually restore everything? i dont really under this thread and the wiki. i know red is system file, green is app. but can i restore everything one shot or ?
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if i am going from omega 7.3 to 8 in note 2 i have back app + system data in 7.3 and now in 8 how to actually restore everything? i dont really under this thread and the wiki. i know red is system file, green is app. but can i restore everything one shot or ?
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No. Don't restore system data or app data. It causes issues.
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No. Don't restore system data or app data. It causes issues.
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thats mean when i click the batch restore -> run -> ONLY check those white, green color? all red color uncheck?
ps. how can i restore the folder and grouping of apps when in previous rom i already move properly and backup. coz i dont know what path it is under.
After using a while you may think of changing your stock ROM or Flash your phone with Odin. Or It may happen that you bricked your phone accidentally.
No matter what is the reason you should always at-least take backup of your apps, SMSs, Contacts and Call Logs everytime in your SD/Computer HDD.
So, here is the tutorial that gives you the easy instructions of how to take Backups & Restore your important things from your Android phone for FREE!
Instructions:
A] BACKUP
1. First of all you need to install two apps from Play Shop for free. One is called "App Backup & Restore" and Other is called "Super Backup".
2. After Installing Both apps First Open "App Backup & Restore", In here you can find all installed apps in "Installed" column (which by default comes first). Now tick the check-boxes you want to backup (If you want to backup all, tap on the little up arrow on the lowest-right corner or click on the menu button of your phone and select "Un/Check all") and click on the button "Backup Selected Apps" to backup your apps.
3. After Backup process complete Don't close this app we are not done yet! Select your phone's menu or the little arrow on the lower-right corner of the app and select "Settings" now make change in these following settings if you find it already changed as per following then ignore that:
Override Old Version: ON
Max Versions To Keep: 1
Backup Path: /mnt/sdcard/App_Backup_Restore
Auto Backup: ON
Auto Backup Notify: OFF
All done press back twice to go back to main menu.
4. After backing up your apps now its time to backup SMSs, Contacts and Call-Logs. So, Open "Super Backup", here you find three different tabs "SMS", "Contacts", "Call Logs". In each tab Select "Backup" button and click "Ok" (Remember you need to backup by going every tab one by one). After Backup everything close the app.
5. Congratulation! if you do everything as I told then You are backed up all your important things from your phone and you may proceed to play with your phone's ROM or flash it without any Fear of losing important data!
6. (OPTIONAL) Connect your phone with your Computer and Copy the two folders "App_Backup_Restore" and "SmsContactsBackup" from SD to your Computer's HDD, this will keep the backups safe to your Computer's HDD.
B] RESTORE
NOTE: If you have done Factory Reset then Please Skip the Google Sign-in process and continue. After completing the following restore process you can Sign-in to your Google account by visiting Play Shop!
1. First of all open "Setting" then "Applications" and then Check "Unknown Sources" and Click Ok.
2. Open SD files and folders explorer (by clicking "My Files" option from menu), then open a folder named "App_Backup_Restore". In this folder you can see a lot of apk files. Now, open the filename starting with "mobi.infolife.appbackup". This should try to install the app "App Backup & Restore". Click Install and then Open it.
3. After Opening the app goto the "Archived" Tab. Here you can find your already backed up apps. Now, tick the check-boxes you want to restore (If you want to restore all, tap on the little up arrow on the lowest-right corner or click on the menu button of your phone and select "Un/Check all") and click on the button "Restore Selected Apps" to backup your apps. This will place notification to install your apps one by one, you have to click "Install" and after installation complete click "Done" to proceed all installations one by one.
4. After installing all of your required apps, close the "App Backup & Restore" app and open "Super Backup" app from menu. Now, here you find three different tabs "SMS", "Contacts", "Call Logs". In each tab Select "Restore" button and click "Ok" (Remember you need to restore by going every tab one by one). After Restore everything close the app.
5. Congratulation! if you do everything as I told then You are restored all your important things into your Phone.
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Thanks a lot!
it's really helping so much
but is ther any tool to view the Backed up Contacts and SMS from Super Backup on laptop PC????
Copied it from a blog eh.??
I followed this too..
So i knw..
Can't remember the exact blog bt it is copied..
Nd btw.. Update it..
Super backup.now features backuo of apps too
** rooting is new for me,
nd i am a noob to root....**
OP, Your thread title says EASY & FREE :/ Update it! Knowledge on xda has always been free.... Have you ever seen a member sharing information and asking for money? No
Update it... It kinda puts a bad impression on you
App Backup and Restore Backup Path
Installed app.
Opened settings.
Changed "Backup Path" to /mnt/exe_sdcard/App_Backup_Restore.
Backed up all apps.
App made folder in ext_sdcard which then contained all the backup files.
Re-booted device.
Opened settings.
Backup Path had reverted to original path: /storage/emulated/0/App_Backup_Restore
What am I doing wrong please?
I think its always easier to use backup in CWM, no need to install such apps.If you want to restore installed apps you can just go to advanced/ restore data btw thx for sharing
Nandroid is a form of backup that backs up all your system files, applications and their data. It does not, however, backup your kernel. Making a Nandroid backup is really easy. All you have to do is follow the steps given below:
Disclaimer: As Nandroid backs up only system data, if you change the kernel or brick(brick means mess up) your phone while doing backup, I or XDA aren't responsible for whatever happens.
Required-
A Samsung Galaxy Y
Procedure:
Ensure you have at least more than 70% battery as a precaution.
Also ensure that you have at least 700 mb of free space on your SD Card (my backup took 600 mb of space).
1. Download ClockWorkMod from here - View attachment cwm.zip and put into the SD card (not in any folder).
2. Switch off the phone.
3. Reboot to recovery mode by pressing Power + Volume Up + Home buttons.
4. Now there is no touchscreen, so navigate by pressing Volume Up And Volume Down and Home button for selection.
5. Select 'Update from SD card'.
6. select the 'cwm.zip'.
7. Select it.
8. Now, in the CWM menu, there i an option 'Backup and Restore'
9. In that menu, select 'Backup'.
10. There it is! Your Nandroid backup has started!
Now sit back and wait for 5 mins for your system to backup...
11. Now select the 'Reboot now ' option from the menu...
Now you have a Nandroid backup! You can check it by using a file manager and going to /mnt/SD Card/clockworkmod. there you'll find a folder with name of Some date and time. In that the backup resides.
Supposing you want to restore the backup as you have done a wrong tweak, then:
Procedure:
1. Reboot into recovery.
2. Flash the 'cwm.zip' ( flash means select that file and 'install the update from SD card').
3. Select 'Backup and Restore'.
4. Then select 'restore' from the menu.
5. It will either show a list where you must choose your backup.
That's it! You have got your old mobile back (in a sense)!
Or maybe you want your Data back after you flash your new ROM:
Procedure:
1. Reboot into recovery.
2. Flash 'cwm.zip'
3. Select 'Backup and Restore'.
4. Then select 'Advanced Restore' from the menu.
5. There are many new options now. Select 'Restore Data'
6. After the Restoration, reboot the phone.
7. Switch off the phone.
8. Recharge it to atleast 80%.
Now you got all your data in your new ROM. Cool ,isn't it?
Tips from other Members:
Bruce Wayne said:
You should never try to restore a complete backup done using xyz kernel on the other kernel. Instead from advanced restore, restore system and data. Don't attempt to restore boot since it is broken on cwm for sgy.
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Whats good in just backing up..tell them about restore and advanced restore tooo
Good Idea...
NOTE: Make sure you have adequate free space on your SD card!!
imda1 said:
Nandroid is a form of backup that backs up all your system files, applications and their data. Making a Nandroid backup is really easy. All you have to do is follow the steps given below:
Disclaimer: As Nandroid backs up only system data, if you change the kernel or brick(brick means mess up) your phone while doing backup, I or XDA aren't responsible for whatever happens.
Required-
A Samsung Galaxy Y which is:
Rooted
Procedure:
Ensure you have at least more than 70% battery as a precaution.
Also ensure that you have at least 700 mb of free space on your SD Card (my backup took 600 mb of space).
1. Download ClockWorkMod from here - View attachment 1926772 and put into the SD card (not in any folder).
2. Switch off the phone.
3. Reboot to recovery mode by pressing Power + Volume Up + Home buttons.
4. Now there is no touchscreen, so navigate by pressing Volume Up And Volume Down and Home button for selection.
5. Select 'Update from SD card'.
6. select the 'cwm.zip'.
7. Select it.
8. Now, in the CWM menu, there i an option 'Backup and Restore'
9. In that menu, select 'Backup'.
10. There it is! Your Nandroid backup has started!
Now sit back and wait for 5 mins for your system to backup...
11. Now select the 'Reboot now ' option from the menu...
Now you have a Nandroid backup! You can check it by using a file manager and going to /mnt/SD Card/clockworkmod. there you'll find a folder with name of Some date and time. In that the backup resides.
Supposing you want to restore the backup as you have done a wrong tweak, then:
Procedure:
1. Reboot into recovery.
2. Flash the 'cwm.zip' ( flash means select that file and 'install the update from SD card').
3. Select 'Backup and Restore'.
4. Then select 'restore' from the menu.
Depending on the no. of backups you have, it will either show a list or automatically start restoring your backup.
That's it! You have got your old mobile back (in a sense)!
Or maybe you want your Data back after you flash your new ROM:
Procedure:
1. Reboot into recovery.
2. Flash 'cwm.zip'
3. Select 'Backup and Restore'.
4. Then select 'Advanced Restore' from the menu.
5. There are many new options now. Select 'Restore Data'
6. After the Restoration, reboot the phone.
7. Switch off the phone.
8. Recharge it to atleast 80%.
Now you got all your data in your new ROM. Cool ,isn't it?
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First of all,
You don't need to be rooted to do a cwm backup.
You should never try to restore a complete backup done using xyz kernel on the other kernel. Instead from advanced restore, restore system and data. Don't attempt to restore boot since it is brocken on cwm for sgy.
A Hero Can Be Anyone. GENERAL HELP THREAD
Bruce Wayne said:
First of all,
You don't need to be rooted to do a cwm backup.
You should never try to restore a complete backup done using xyz kernel on the other kernel. Instead from advanced restore, restore system and data. Don't attempt to restore boot since it is brocken on cwm for sgy.
A Hero Can Be Anyone. GENERAL HELP THREAD
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can try restore a complete backup, but kernel wont be reverted back
wazzink said:
can try restore a complete backup, but kernel wont be reverted back
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Yes thats right....
.................I Walk In Shadows...!..................
imda1 said:
Nandroid is a form of backup that backs up all your system files, applications and their data. It does not, however, backup your kernel. Making a Nandroid backup is really easy. All you have to do is follow the steps given below:
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You seem to be a "backupwizard" so here goes
I did a back-up but while restoring user dict. & texts works, restoring apps doesn't (it fails with the message "backup doesn't contain app information"), but the backup is 800+ MB and all MD5 checks out.
Boot Loop
.... and what if i got a boot lopp could i restore my old rom from that backup ?
G*ddamnit! fot the third time while md5 checks out, app says "no data in back-up"! Besides anything other than Titanium that does back-ups?
what does it mean ?
"Don't attempt to
restore boot since it is brocken on
cwm for sgy"...
what does it mean ????
Wifi is not working on Canvas HD A116 with Naturewiz HD OS, please help me out
Wifi is not working on Canvas HD A116 with Naturewiz HD OS, please help me out.
imda1 said:
Nandroid is a form of backup that backs up all your system files, applications and their data. It does not, however, backup your kernel. Making a Nandroid backup is really easy. All you have to do is follow the steps given below:
Disclaimer: As Nandroid backs up only system data, if you change the kernel or brick(brick means mess up) your phone while doing backup, I or XDA aren't responsible for whatever happens.
Required-
A Samsung Galaxy Y
Procedure:
Ensure you have at least more than 70% battery as a precaution.
Also ensure that you have at least 700 mb of free space on your SD Card (my backup took 600 mb of space).
1. Download ClockWorkMod from here - View attachment 1926772 and put into the SD card (not in any folder).
2. Switch off the phone.
3. Reboot to recovery mode by pressing Power + Volume Up + Home buttons.
4. Now there is no touchscreen, so navigate by pressing Volume Up And Volume Down and Home button for selection.
5. Select 'Update from SD card'.
6. select the 'cwm.zip'.
7. Select it.
8. Now, in the CWM menu, there i an option 'Backup and Restore'
9. In that menu, select 'Backup'.
10. There it is! Your Nandroid backup has started!
Now sit back and wait for 5 mins for your system to backup...
11. Now select the 'Reboot now ' option from the menu...
Now you have a Nandroid backup! You can check it by using a file manager and going to /mnt/SD Card/clockworkmod. there you'll find a folder with name of Some date and time. In that the backup resides.
Supposing you want to restore the backup as you have done a wrong tweak, then:
Procedure:
1. Reboot into recovery.
2. Flash the 'cwm.zip' ( flash means select that file and 'install the update from SD card').
3. Select 'Backup and Restore'.
4. Then select 'restore' from the menu.
5. It will either show a list where you must choose your backup.
That's it! You have got your old mobile back (in a sense)!
Or maybe you want your Data back after you flash your new ROM:
Procedure:
1. Reboot into recovery.
2. Flash 'cwm.zip'
3. Select 'Backup and Restore'.
4. Then select 'Advanced Restore' from the menu.
5. There are many new options now. Select 'Restore Data'
6. After the Restoration, reboot the phone.
7. Switch off the phone.
8. Recharge it to atleast 80%.
Now you got all your data in your new ROM. Cool ,isn't it?
Tips from other Members:
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don't hold your breath for answers bud, I asked a question almost a month ago, nobody replied
Glooly said:
.... and what if i got a boot lopp could i restore my old rom from that backup ?
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Sorry I was offline for some months...
Try using ODIN.
repeat post. sorry....
only2gravi said:
Wifi is not working on Canvas HD A116 with Naturewiz HD OS, please help me out.
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Try restoring the stock ROM using Nandroid IF you have the same kernel. Micromax isnt that famous and I dont use it so I dont know much.
schlager P. said:
You seem to be a "backupwizard" so here goes
I did a back-up but while restoring user dict. & texts works, restoring apps doesn't (it fails with the message "backup doesn't contain app information"), but the backup is 800+ MB and all MD5 checks out.
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Did you restore using Titanium or Nandroid? Coz you mention both
imda1 said:
Did you restore using Titanium or Nandroid? Coz you mention both
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oow, that's why
I used TB yes, but that doesn't work on user dictionary or texts(reason unknown), I figured out that it dóes work with "online nadrid backup", so I've been using that
WARNING!
Make sure you have at least 500MB free on your SDCARD or the Nandroid backup will fail... Just like to pass the warning on as I have only just realised myself. Sorry if it is already mentioned
radio not working in nandroid backup
imda1 said:
Nandroid is a form of backup that backs up all your system files, applications and their data. It does not, however, backup your kernel. Making a Nandroid backup is really easy. All you have to do is follow the steps given below:
Disclaimer: As Nandroid backs up only system data, if you change the kernel or brick(brick means mess up) your phone while doing backup, I or XDA aren't responsible for whatever happens.
Required-
A Samsung Galaxy Y
Procedure:
Ensure you have at least more than 70% battery as a precaution.
Also ensure that you have at least 700 mb of free space on your SD Card (my backup took 600 mb of space).
1. Download ClockWorkMod from here - View attachment 1926772 and put into the SD card (not in any folder).
2. Switch off the phone.
3. Reboot to recovery mode by pressing Power + Volume Up + Home buttons.
4. Now there is no touchscreen, so navigate by pressing Volume Up And Volume Down and Home button for selection.
5. Select 'Update from SD card'.
6. select the 'cwm.zip'.
7. Select it.
8. Now, in the CWM menu, there i an option 'Backup and Restore'
9. In that menu, select 'Backup'.
10. There it is! Your Nandroid backup has started!
Now sit back and wait for 5 mins for your system to backup...
11. Now select the 'Reboot now ' option from the menu...
Now you have a Nandroid backup! You can check it by using a file manager and going to /mnt/SD Card/clockworkmod. there you'll find a folder with name of Some date and time. In that the backup resides.
Supposing you want to restore the backup as you have done a wrong tweak, then:
Procedure:
1. Reboot into recovery.
2. Flash the 'cwm.zip' ( flash means select that file and 'install the update from SD card').
3. Select 'Backup and Restore'.
4. Then select 'restore' from the menu.
5. It will either show a list where you must choose your backup.
That's it! You have got your old mobile back (in a sense)!
Or maybe you want your Data back after you flash your new ROM:
Procedure:
1. Reboot into recovery.
2. Flash 'cwm.zip'
3. Select 'Backup and Restore'.
4. Then select 'Advanced Restore' from the menu.
5. There are many new options now. Select 'Restore Data'
6. After the Restoration, reboot the phone.
7. Switch off the phone.
8. Recharge it to atleast 80%.
Now you got all your data in your new ROM. Cool ,isn't it?
Tips from other Members:
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
bro,my radio doesnt work after i flash my nandroid backup!!!
i am using htc one x,s720e,india, cid HTC__038,sense5 4.2.2 ,hboot version 1.73
can you just tell me how to how to flash the radio on to my device?
it would be more appreciable if you can post the link for downloading the radio files!!
[Tutorial] Back-Up & Restore from a
Android Device - Unrooted & Rooted
Methods
How to backup & restore all your
data, contacts etc..... on your
Android device running a Non-
Rooted STOCK ROM
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MyBackup
MyBackup works as a perfect
backup & restore utility for Non-
Rooted (as well as ROOTED)
devices running the Android
OS......
The app can be downloaded from
Play Store here : https://
play.google.com/store/apps/
details?id=com.rerware.android.
MyBackup&feature=search_result
(FREE VERSION)
Once installed open the
application and tap the Backup
button, an option will pop up
asking wether you want to backup
your apps or data.....
When you backup your apps via
MyBackup, you will be presented
with an option of either selecting
certain apps you want backed up
or all your apps......
With backing up your DATA you
backup either straght to your
SDCard or to a Online server, for
later restoring..... same with the
app menu you can choose what to
backup or backup the your entire
data on the ROM, when backup is
complete it will create a ZIP file
on you SDCard.......
You can also have a backup
scheduled for a certain time ,
which is a great feature to have
especially if you forget to backup
sometimes.........
To Restore you can simply tap on
the RESTORE button and restore
what you want........
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Manual Drag and Drop
Drag & dropping files from your
Android device whilst connected
to the PC is a easy & fuss free way
of backing up data, contacts,
images and other SD Card data.....
Take a few minutes of your time
to save yourself the heartache if
something unfortunate happens to
your Android device.
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How to backup & restore all your
data, contacts etc..... on your
Android device running a Custom
ROM with Custom Recovery MENU
or Backup Software
Nandroid backup
For ROOTED Users, you will
obviously have a Custom Recovery
installed with your ROM..... As
with most Nandroid recovery
systems you can backup & restore
all data right from this menu.......
There are many custom recoveries
available the most common one
being the ClockworkMod Recovery, Just boot into
the recovery console, tap on the
backup/restore tag, usually
through the menu Backup and
restore > Backup or restore...
To Restore follow the same
method as backup option, boot
into Recovery Mode and select
Backup and restore > Restore.
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Titanium Backup
Another option for rooted Android
users is Titanium Backup.
Titanium Backup gives you direct
access to your system. If you have
not used this program before
make sure to read all release notes
and methods of using the program
as mistakes can be made....
Once you’ve launched the app,
click on the Backup/Restore tab
and click the Menu button on your
phone. From the menu that
appears, select Batch. At the next
menu, click [RUN] Backup all user
apps + system data. You can
choose to backup just your user
apps and system data but you can
choose a complete and total
backup of your phone.
Depending on how much of your
phone you’ve chosen to back up,
the initial backing up process can
take anywhere from a few minutes
to half an hour or even more. Just
like a Nandroid backup, you can
opt to copy the backup file to your
computer. Navigate to the /
Titanium Backup directory on your
device’s SD card and you can find
your backup there, ready for
safekeeping.
When you’d like to restore your
backup, you can enjoy the same
Batch function. Select Menu >
Batch. On the Backup/Restore
menu, scroll down to find restore
options.
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