Hey,
I've been on holiday and the new version of ARHD is out, but requires (well, recommends) a full wipe, but I'll take that recommendation considering how long it's been since a full wipe and my phone could probably do with it.
So my question is really, what should I backup before a full wipe, and how?
I've got app apks + data with titanium backup, and seo's sense3 sms can backup and restore texts (also I get them saved to gmail), but what else?
Thanks
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Hello,
use the Titanium Backup app and back up all user applications with data and system data.
With this method you back up everything, what you can move to the new rom.
Best regards,
Herold
Also, you can "nandroid backup" from clockwork recovery just in case rom flashing fails.
Edit: which is not the case really with arhd. Only themes flashed wrong got me into bootloops
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i usually do "adb pull /data/app C:/random_folder" and "adb pull /data/misc/wifi/wpa_supplicant.conf C:/random_folder/wpa_supplicant.conf". This copies all of your apps and your wifi networks to your harddrive.
Titanium backup, apps and data only, manual everything else
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titanium back up works only in rooted fone right ????
whats the best app to save back up b4 downgrading ????
i used myfoneexplorer......it is installed nicely in fone....
but when i downloaded it to pc....it keeps showing errors......[nero not found..something like that........]
any suggestions..??????????
I have got many apps including...........F secure.......
thanks in advance...........
This was also something I wondered about before I rooted.
First, if you are connected to your gmail account, all of your contacts, emails, sms, phone log etc will be synced by Google (backed up). Even better, if you are connected to htc sense, it will save all of your WiFi passwords!
Second, you won't be able to take backup of your apps and data without root, although Android market will try to restore every app that you have downloaded from it (still without data). Remember I said try, because it doesn't always work. Therefore I recommend that you use an app called "app list backup" by pun software
to make a list of them.
Third, make a note of all your home screen elements and where they are placed.
Fourth, download bookmark sort & backup by happydroid a to make a backup of your bookmarks.
That's about it, if you have any questions, feel free to ask.
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So I've successfully updated my phone to Baked Snack v1.4.
My question is, I made a full Titanium Backup of user apps + data before hand. Can I just re-download titanium backup and run a batch restore to get all of my apps back? or will that overwrite data that has been put in by the new ROM?
Thanks!
I have done so coming from 1.25 so you will probably be alright. I know I was having all sorts of problems coming from Android 2.1 roms but since they are both 2.2 go for it
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If you run a batch to get all your apps back, it should be fine. There shouldn't be a problem with overwriting data I believe because it focuses only on the apps.
Saying this, I've jumped around ROMS and restoring my apps has never been a problem using Titanium. I think you'e safe.
On some 2.2 ROMs, using Titanium Backup with result in Force Closes on some of the apps. No idea why but it definitely happens.
This is the entire purpose of titanium backup's existence.
thanks for the info. I started playing around with TitaniumBackup, and found out that I could restore individual apps, so I did that instead, cleaning house while I went and not installing apps I never used.
Follow up question though, does Titanium Backup store saved WiFi information / Text Messages? and if so, does anyone know which app I would restore to get back said information?
I've seen on this forum somewhere a mod that allows you to send you SMS to your google account so the nextime you setup your google account on the the phone it will bring back your SMS messages, I don't know if it does wifi or no. Post found here forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=697147
Hi, I've got a recently rooted HTC desire, and since rooting it I have been playing around with a couple of roms; I have tried both cyanogenmod and a desire hd rom. However with both I have had the same problem - having to start fresh completely, without any of my data. And then having to restore a backup.
So my question is firstly, am I doing something wrong? I have tried restoring my data before but all I ever get is a bootloop when I restart so I have to wipe it again.
And then, if you do have to start afresh, is it really worth it? And why.
Thanks for reading
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Hi, I've got a recently rooted HTC desire, and since rooting it I have been playing around with a couple of roms; I have tried both cyanogenmod and a desire hd rom. However with both I have had the same problem - having to start fresh completely, without any of my data. And then having to restore a backup.
So my question is firstly, am I doing something wrong? I have tried restoring my data before but all I ever get is a bootloop when I restart so I have to wipe it again.
And then, if you do have to start afresh, is it really worth it? And why.
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I try to keep it simple.
You say you've tried restoring your data? With...Clockworkmod? Or what? If you restore only /data-partition with Clockworkmod (I'm not sure if it's even possible, never have tried it) you are bound to have problems.
Same goes with Titanium Backup. When you're switching ROM from say, a Sense rom to Cyanogenmod - don't ever restore all settings. The ROM's are too different and their settings aren't compatible with each other! I myself only restore WiFi Access point list (and installed apps) when switching ROMs.
So if I've understood you correctly, you're not doing anything wrong (unless you're restoring a nandroid after flashing...)
A correct procedure for switching roms (not for updating the same ROM unless stated explicitly!) is:
-Titanium Backup/Mybackup/whatever your apps (and as little settings as possible, it's mostly trial and error)
-Nandroid backup (so you can revert when there are problems)
-Wipe data / factory reset (wipes everything but FAT32-partition of SD-card)
-Flash the new rom
-Restore your apps with TB/something else and manually input your settings (accounts, etc shouldn't be backed up either...)
Something you could consider if you want to jump ROMs all the time, is to set up your installation the way you like it, then do a nandroid backup, install a new rom, then set it up again and backup it, then if you want to switch these 2 roms you can just restore the one you want...Of course replacing the nandroid backup if you've done a lot of changes
Now for your last question: Starting fresh is worth it. Otherwise you will most probably run to force closes and other problems that force you to do a factory reset anyway.
Thanks for the reply! Very helpful... so if I go into titanium backup and backup all apps, will that backup contacts and text messages etc. also? Or will I have to lose them?
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HikerMan said:
Thanks for the reply! Very helpful... so if I go into titanium backup and backup all apps, will that backup contacts and text messages etc. also? Or will I have to lose them?
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Umm, I can't say about contacts, because I always sync them from my work Exchange & Gmail, and for text messages I recommend a free app called SMS Backup+ https://market.android.com/details?id=com.zegoggles.smssync&feature=search_result
The software backs up your SMS to your Gmail as messages, to a label called SMS , and they can be restored with a click to your new rom.
Also People app (in Sense) and Dialer (in AOSP roms) can export contacts to SD so you can easily import them back.
Hi all,
Last year I backed up all data on my HTC DHD using a 'trial version' of MyBackup.
I then installed XDA ROMS and successfully restored the data using MyBackup.
Recently installed some of the latest XDA ROMS.
I tried to restore my backups using MyBackup Pro - But the application tells me "License has expired".
I was under the impression that by 'unlocking' (?) the phone using AAHK (Advanced Ace Hack Kit) and installing XDA ROMS that one could basically use most 3rd party software apps without the requirement to purchase software licenses?
Am I way off? Do I need to purchase a license for MyBackup?
Is there any other way to restore the data?
Any assistance would be greatly appreciated! ( Currently cannot phone anyone without phone numbers restored! :-( )
THANK YOU
MX
Unlocking the phone has nothing to do with not paying for commercial apps, and this certainly isn't the place for that sort of discussion.
There's a free version of MyBackup available for root users with all the features of the full version except for online backups (in the Market named "MyBackup Root" ) - that's what I use and it works just fine. Otherwise, support the devs and pay the pennies for the app.
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You can try nand backups in recovery mode (or rom manager which is basically the same thing)
hopscotchjunkie said:
Unlocking the phone has nothing to do with not paying for commercial apps, and this certainly isn't the place for that sort of discussion.
There's a free version of MyBackup available for root users with all the features of the full version except for online backups (in the Market named "MyBackup Root" ) - that's what I use and it works just fine. Otherwise, support the devs and pay the pennies for the app.
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Thank you very much I will try MyBackup Root !
Could please possibly provide some clarrity for me then so I'm in the clear:
1. Unlocking the phone and installing ROMS originally built for other phones is OK/leagal (because of open source?) ?
2. These ROMS should/will then never come with pre-installed 'commercial' apps (as some of the jail broken Iphone's do?), only free apps?
3. Could you possibly provide a link to information on 'wiping' a phone first before installing new ROMS. I am not able to use any new ROMS with out always receiving 'Force Close' messages or the phone constantly rebooting. I saw in the Q & A that one should always wipe first, i'm just not sure what the best procedure is to do this, i.e how to backup first, and how to wipe.
Thanks again, much appreciated!
MX
MotocRxss said:
Thank you very much I will try MyBackup Root !
Could please possibly provide some clarrity for me then so I'm in the clear:
1. Unlocking the phone and installing ROMS originally built for other phones is OK/leagal (because of open source?) ?
2. These ROMS should/will then never come with pre-installed 'commercial' apps (as some of the jail broken Iphone's do?), only free apps?
3. Could you possibly provide a link to information on 'wiping' a phone first before installing new ROMS. I am not able to use any new ROMS with out always receiving 'Force Close' messages or the phone constantly rebooting. I saw in the Q & A that one should always wipe first, i'm just not sure what the best procedure is to do this, i.e how to backup first, and how to wipe.
Thanks again, much appreciated!
MX
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1. Correct, although as every manufacturer/operator will tell you it will invalidate your warranty. Hence the many threads on how to go back to the stock ROM when making a claim.
2. Again, correct. With the possible exception of commercial apps which were already included as stock (e.g the DHD came with QuickOffice included in the stock ROM, so ROMs built on this base will likely include that).
3. You can manually do it in recovery (wipe data, wipe system, wipe cache, etc) but I prefer the 'Super Wipe' script you can find in the first post of the "Android Revolution HD" thread in the development section. Just flash it in recovery and it will wipe & format all your partitions. That's all I ever use and I've never had any issues.
So first backup your apps, texts and whatever with MyBackup Root. Reboot into recovery and make a full backup (so you can restore back to your current state if something goes wrong). Flash the super wipe script; the phone will reboot to recovery when DONE. Flash the new ROM. Install MyBackup Root and restore the bits you need (but don't restore system data between ROMs, and be wary that restoring data for some apps between ROMs can sometimes cause force close issues). And that's it. Repeat as and when you see a new ROM that you fancy.
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Thank you very much! I have successfully restored contacts using mybackup root!
And thanks for the explanation and detailed steps to wipe and install! Just installed ICS 9.9.3 without any FC messages or auto reboot problems!!
Sorry, just one more thing, not sure if I need to contact MyBackup directly. I have successfully restored all contacts. I'm now tying to restore all photos. To do this one has to select 'Apps & Media' option. All goes fine (reading contents, extracting zip file) until it then provides the option to tick 'all apps' or 'all photos' or both. When ticking photos only, the following message appears: "Unable to restore 'apps' as the original backup was done when MyBackup did NOT have root access." The app then closes.
Any ideas?
MX
You can try the free version of MyBackup (not Root) to restore your apps.
P.S. I prefer Titanium Backup for backing up my apps+data
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Sorry, just one more thing, not sure if I need to contact MyBackup directly. I have successfully restored all contacts. I'm now tying to restore all photos. To do this one has to select 'Apps & Media' option. All goes fine (reading contents, extracting zip file) until it then provides the option to tick 'all apps' or 'all photos' or both. When ticking photos only, the following message appears: "Unable to restore 'apps' as the original backup was done when MyBackup did NOT have root access." The app then closes.
Any ideas?
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Can't help you with that, sorry. I've seen that error once before when restoring apps from a backup taken prior to rooting (I think because the original backup was taken without sufficient access rights to backup what it needed), but that shouldn't happen for photos; your photos are stored on the SD card anyway so the backup would just be copying them from one directory on the card to another which shouldn't require root access. Might be worth giving the MyBackup devs a shout.
ernmin said:
You can try the free version of MyBackup (not Root) to restore your apps.
P.S. I prefer Titanium Backup for backing up my apps+data
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Thanks but it tells me "Trial version has expired".
hopscotchjunkie said:
Can't help you with that, sorry. I've seen that error once before when restoring apps from a backup taken prior to rooting (I think because the original backup was taken without sufficient access rights to backup what it needed), but that shouldn't happen for photos; your photos are stored on the SD card anyway so the backup would just be copying them from one directory on the card to another which shouldn't require root access. Might be worth giving the MyBackup devs a shout.
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Thanks, I have emailed MyBackup devs.
good morning
I first want to apologize for my English, I write from Spain.
I use in my OneX the HD revolution mike rom 6.1.1. Mike currently has released the new version 7.0.0 on a new base of HTC.
The question I have is that I now fully configured 6.1.1 rom to my taste, and to load the new version 7.0 should do a full wipe.
You start from scratch you to configure, or you employ a program to backup and restore, and to write the roms automatically configured to your liking?
I have seen many people use the titanium backup, but as a new base, I have to copy EVERYTHING? I do not know if it really is effective
I hope you have understood me, thank you very much in advance!
I use Ultimate Backup Pro, but Titanium Backup Pro will also work...
Ultimate Backup Pro will let you restore all apps + data. That should take care of all your downloaded apps.
Ultimate Backup Pro also can take backup of your account settings (Google, Facebook, etc)
For SMS, Call Logs I use the following apps available in market
SMS Backup & Restore
Call Logs Backup & Restore
Contacts: Google, as I do not have any phone / SIM contacts. They will get loaded automatically once my Google Account Syncs
Never used the Backup tool, to restore home screens but you can give it a try... For me its just 5 minutes to setup all home screens (I take home screen screenshots to quickly remind me of what they looked like)
Hope its helpful...
My backup root is really good, will save apks, data, contact's and everything else you can think of.... And its free!
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Titanium Backup for apps, games & data
SMS backup default for SMS
Up rom unlimited
but in the titanium brands copy it ALL? that would otherwise have to go manually selecting things.
And so it copies all, there will be things that "collide" with the new ROM ..
But I fear I have to copy all user apps and give, and copy the new ROM not work correctly.
If you invest in one single app for Android, it should be Titanium Backup Pro. If you only restore apps and apps data and NOT system data you will be just fine with every ROM upgrade. As was mentioned SMS Backup & Restore should be used for SMS backup, and it can also backup and restore call logs.
PS: The free Titanium Backup might be enough for you, but it can only restore apps and their data one by one, not automatically. But you might want to choose apps you restore anyway...
Hey,
How can you update revolution 6.1.1 to 7?
Does 7 have 3 dots menu remover? I have 6.1.1 and it doesnt
PLEASE HELP!
Ask these questions in the relevant ROM thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1562603
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Ask these questions in the relevant ROM thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1562603
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I can't I'm not alowed. Please help I don't kknow what to do
I dont recommend restoring backups because arhd 7.0.0 is a new base
New base - you reinstall all your apps? Very funny Just dont restore system data...
I find a metod to prevent loose all. Before install new rom, do a backup old rom.
Factory reset
Install new rom
NO REBOOT!!
factory reset again
Avanced restore-restore data
Reboot and enjoy!!
Enviado desde mi HTC One X
I just wanted to get people's opinion on whether backing up with Titanium for apps could be redundant if you already backup to your Google account?
The last time I updated my ROM with a full system wipe and re-booted, all the previously installed apps came right back as soon as I connected to wifi and logged into Google. The Titanium backup file is very large on my KF and I would rather use the space for other things..
I realize that TB is necessary for system data, but do you think I need to continuously back up my apps in both places?
Thanks for your input..
I think that if you want an identical restore, then TB is the route. With Google, I still must setup my screens.
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