ok so this is very annoying as it takes such a long time.
ive tried sms back up and restore and myback up root.
contacts, apps, and everything else i have the patience to sit thru when they are restoring.
but the texts messages which i have a total of 20,172 and the process of restoring, im not kidding, takes about 5 hrs (WTF?). i have to keep these texts messages as i cant afford to lose them.
and wait for it is sooo annoying.
so xda people is there a faster way to restore my text messages without the ridiculous wait time??
thanks
You mean to tell me you got 20k in texts and their all important? Lol that's a bit overkill don't ya think? I use SMS backup but not for the quantity your talking about.
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thats alot of texts maybe you can find a way to store them online with your carrier. Sorry i couldnt help ,more....
if there was a way to store them online or on my computer that would be awesome.
is that remotely possible?
I use GO SMS Pro. You can backup all of sms and send them to dropbox. Keep them in archive (dont restore them until you need them) if you don't need them immediately. Then you can just back up just the resent sms. This is just one way to manage it. It works for me. Hope that helps.
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I use GO SMS Pro. You can backup all of sms and send them to dropbox. Keep them in archive (dont restore them until you need them) if you don't need them immediately. Then you can just back up just the resent sms. This is just one way to manage it. It works for me. Hope that helps.
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That sounds promising......
Check this app. Works flawlessly for me and you can set also scheduled backups (and its free!)
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Check this app. Works flawlessly for me and you can set also scheduled backups (and its free!)
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I use the same, works like a charm every time
you could easily use SMS Backup & Restore and store the .xml files on your computer.
Simple Process really.. Just back them up, connect to your USB Cable and go into SMSBackupRestore folder and move the .xml file over to your computer
After that is done you can open the file in either Microsoft Excel or another OpenXML Program
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SMS Backup+
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.zegoggles.smssync&feature=search_result
It will store to your google account so you don't have to keep texts on your phone, makes searching through them much easier too, especially if you have 20k texts.
thanks u guys are so helpful
Back up dialer on titanium backup. I'm pretty sure that's the fastest
Deck's + SZ + SuperCharger script + ViperMod script.
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Back up dialer on titanium backup. I'm pretty sure that's the fastest
Deck's + SZ + SuperCharger script + ViperMod script.
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Sorry to resurrect such an old thread, but I too have this problem.
I think the issue is that parsing from XML into the SQL Lite db takes forEVER with smaller amounts of processing power. If your screen is off, the restore can literally take days because of the screen-off CPU settings.
Can anyone confirm that Crossrocker's method works and is quick?
Thanks all!
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How would you recover your sms with Titanium Backup?
is that something possible or we have to use something else?
thanks
I was wondering that too. I have the paid version, love it, but I thought I backed up the messages as well. Apperently not though.
Did I miss the setting?
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There's a free program in the market that I used to back up and restore my SMS called SMS Backup & Restore (by Ritesh Sahu)
I've had no problems with SMS Backup+ from the market - it stores the texts and MMS to your Gmail and allows for backup and restore. Makes it real simple.
Titanium does backup the SMS data, but I don't remember where it does, and on my myTouch3G 1.2 it was kind of buggy restoring it (though it mostly works). I think it's the data from Dialer Storage 2.2 that houses the SMS/MMS?
Handcent now backups sms/mms
I used to use SMS backup from above post, but it wasnt able to do mms' (at that time) so I tried Mybackuppro (in the market) and it works perfect. plus it does other backups too. I ended up buying it.
I used to have problems with Titanium with sms/mms, but I havent tried any recent versions.
I use MyPhoneExplorer. It syncs everything on your phone to your PC.
this could be outdated info now, but when i used titanium backup to backup sms/mms, it would make a backup of the phone dialer and the associated files from /system. This is not the best way to backup the sms's since a new rom may have made modifications to this.
i recommend sms backup and restore, which is what i use myself. titanium backup is great for apps and app data though!
Sorry for bumping and old thread but this brings up a question. Would any of these be able to create a backup of your SMS/MMS and convert them over to a text file of some sort so you can print up records of them? I remember when I had a Blackberry I used to be able to do this with software I purchased for it. This would be a great feature I would be interested in using. I tried searching for something that discussed this but came up with nothing. Sorry if its been covered before. Thanks in advance.
To back up texts just make a back up of Dialer Storage [SMS/MMS] and restore.
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I think marvzuno wants something that can backup AND convert the message to a text file to be read on a computer or something, not only a backup...
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flak0 said:
To back up texts just make a back up of Dialer Storage [SMS/MMS] and restore.
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I'm looking for something more like the poster below was talking about. Thanks for the info though. This will be useful just for the backup process.
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I think marvzuno wants something that can backup AND convert the message to a text file to be read on a computer or something, not only a backup...
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Yes, Something that would convert the backup file into something I would be able to view on a computer. ANy suggestions or ideas on this?
I'd like to put in my vote for SMSBackup+. The restore feature doesn't always work perfectly, but the backup has never failed me. stores it as plain text in your gmail, which is then searcheable.
Love SMS Backup+, saves them to Gmail and can also pull them back to the device as other people have said, works great, no issues!
hello,
just wondering if you knew of any good apps that can backup and restore texts.
currently use titanium backup for all my apps. but love flashing roms, so something to save my texts would be great.
thanks you in advanced
mybackup pro will do the trick for you. it will also backup apks and data too. i use that instead of ti backup
been using SMSbackup+ (free from market) for a couple of months without any probs
I use sms backup and restore, got it set to automatically back up every 6 hours and it archives them all in to one file.
Doesnt backup mms though so all those nude pics you get from random women will have to be saved first or lost for all eternity
backsup thousands of texts in less than a minute and restores in a few minutes
superliam said:
hello,
just wondering if you knew of any good apps that can backup and restore texts.
currently use titanium backup for all my apps. but love flashing roms, so something to save my texts would be great.
thanks you in advanced
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Handcent has integrated backup of MMS/SMS/Settings. To access this setting you will have to pay a fee. Not much, but still a fee. I did it, and is happy with this service that they provide.
I think that SmsBackup+ is the best tool. It uses your gmail account to store your smses. What's best, it can also restore everything. You can set it to backup on a schedule or on sms arrival. It's really great, has no ads. I really am thankful for the author for I would not use the app if it had ads in it. THANK YOU SO MUCH, if for some reason u see this!
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I use sms backup and restore, got it set to automatically back up every 6 hours and it archives them all in to one file.
Doesnt backup mms though so all those nude pics you get from random women will have to be saved first or lost for all eternity
backsup thousands of texts in less than a minute and restores in a few minutes
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+1 for this app. It's amazing at how fast it backs up and restores!
I'm tired of losing all my messages every time i flash a new rom. How can i take them with me? I'm on miui at the moment. I figured i could save them to my SIM but miui doesn't seem to have the option. Can tibu back then up?
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I'm tired of losing all my messages every time i flash a new rom. How can i take them with me? I'm on miui at the moment. I figured i could save them to my SIM but miui doesn't seem to have the option. Can tibu back then up?
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Not sure about titanium, I don't think so though. I use sms backup and restore. Has worked flawlessly for me every time.
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Titanium does not backup SMS messages, these are stored in a database, i forget where off the top of my head but shouldn't be hard to find in the forums. You can manually copy this database before a rom flash and copy back afterwards, or back them up online using an app. There are atleast a handful, personally i use SMS Backup + by Jan Berkel. This creates an SMS folder to you gmail account and backs up the each sms indivdually to gmail which makes searching for a buried text a snap, and also allows you to access any message that has already been backed up from anywhere with access to gmail. Did i mention its free .
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Titanium does not backup SMS messages, these are stored in a database, i forget where off the top of my head but shouldn't be hard to find in the forums. You can manually copy this database before a rom flash and copy back afterwards, or back them up online using an app. There are atleast a handful, personally i use SMS Backup + by Jan Berkel. This creates an SMS folder to you gmail account and backs up the each sms indivdually to gmail which makes searching for a buried text a snap, and also allows you to access any message that has already been backed up from anywhere with access to gmail. Did i mention its free .
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Agree...SMS Backup+ has been the best option for me as well. Works very well and like he said, its free!
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I found this in another thread regarding pulling SMS messages from a phone, although i haven't confirmed this is the correct (or only) location of the SMS database.
"You can get the sms database from /data/data/com.android.providers.telephony/databases"
I use My Backup Root to save SMS/MMS and call log messages before a flash. It has the capability to back up apps too, but TiBu does a better job on apps.
I use My Backup also. I liked it enough I bought the pro version. Use it every flash for SMS, call log, bookmarks, apps and there data. The free version does all this. The pro version allows you to restore backups to a different phone, only difference between free and paid versions. One quirk I've found is that restoring apps and data you have to do apps, reboot, then restore app data. Other than that its great.
SMSBackup+ for me... never had a problem with it.
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I use My Backup also. I liked it enough I bought the pro version. Use it every flash for SMS, call log, bookmarks, apps and there data. The free version does all this. The pro version allows you to restore backups to a different phone, only difference between free and paid versions. One quirk I've found is that restoring apps and data you have to do apps, reboot, then restore app data. Other than that its great.
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I use titanium backup and works perfect for sms and mms. Hit the menu button and select backup data to xml and select the sms option. Also works great for call log backup. To restore just hit menu and select restore from xml.
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I was not aware of this, although i do like having my sms's backed up to gmail this is good to know.
The Titanium Backup option sounds good, I didn't know that..
But I use SMS Backup either way.. 60% of the time, it works everytime..
Yeah, TiBu does back up mms and sms messages, I have used the restore and backup many times and its has worked perfectly every time.
Thanks for the replies guys. I personally like the tibu option. As long as I've had the app, i never knew it did that. Tibu is a must have. So it's best to use it beings you've already got it. I'm one that prefers not to have dozens of apps downloaded. I get by as simple as possible. I checked on some of the recommendations and some of them don't backup mms. Thanks for everything guys
Thanks for everyone. :cheers:
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Hi,
Titanium even allows to batch the backup of SMS/MMS, but also Call logs, Bluetooth associations and WLAN networks in XML. It even syncs the backup to Dropbox.
A must have as far as I am concerned when often flashing new ROMs.
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I use a app called SMS back up and restore And another called call logs back up and restore. They will save to either internal or external card. Great app. Doesn't same pic messages though
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Agree...SMS Backup+ has been the best option for me as well. Works very well and like he said, its free!
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I use this also, works like a char
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I used to use SMS backup plus to save texts from the ex wife to my gmail account. On my OG EVO it worked perfect. With the LG Optimus G it doesn't save incoming texts to my gmail account, only outbound. First, does anyone know a fix for this?
If there is no fix, can anyone suggest another app that will backup texts to my gmail? Currently, I'm using the stock messaging app, but not opposed to a 3rd party app like go sms pro. As long as I can specify which thread to backup to my gmail. Would like it to have a nice popup option too when the screen if off (like SMS Popup), but that is just a nice option not needed.
I like to backup these texts from her in case she decides to try some funny court stuff, or doesn't remember agreeing to something related to our child. It's a safety measure.
Thanks.
I have been using that app with success, it backs up inbound and outbound in order on my gmail... Thats weird, what rom are you on?
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I would recommend an app called sms backup +
It will backup your messages to a label of your choice in your account
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I would recommend an app called sms backup +
It will backup your messages to a label of your choice in your account
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I have used this and it works.
My personal recommendation is Google Voice. While it doesn't restore messages to your phone, it will keep a record of every single text message sent/received that can also be accessed online.
As a tech, SMS Backup is a nightmare. I can't count the number of times a phone has come in with thousands of text messages (the record is 43K messages) that barely boots because of it.
The customer has SMS Backup installed and after we spend the time doing a hard reset they then restore the text messages. Now all that time was wasted as the phone needs to be hard reset yet again and it's somehow our fault. In some cases where there is a tin of messages, SMS Backup corrupts messages and messaging app data.
Now that I've given my $0.02, if you are going to use a backup app, try "Super Backup". It's backups are very similar to the Cellebrite machine that we techs use to backup contacts and text messages. I've even been able to restore messages on the Cellebrite using a "Super Backup" SMS backup file.
From the Super Backup thread;
"You can backup apps & contacts & SMS & Call logs & Bookmarks & Calendars to the SD Card or Gmail."
Now before you say Titanium Backup. Try to run Titanium Backup without root. You can't. Super Backup only needs and checks for root if you try backing up your apps.
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I have been using that app with success, it backs up inbound and outbound in order on my gmail... Thats weird, what rom are you on?
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Stock Rom, not even rooted....yet.
ramnex said:
I would recommend an app called sms backup +
It will backup your messages to a label of your choice in your account
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That is the app that isn't backing up my incoming messages.
Since a few of you aren't having any issues with it, what settings are being used? As I said before, I had no issues on my evo 4g but doesn't want to save those texts from her with the LG.
I have no reason or desire to restore these texts back onto my phone. I just want them backed up to my gmail like sms backup + does, just in case I need them to cover myself.
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Stock Rom, not even rooted....yet.
That is the app that isn't backing up my incoming messages.
Since a few of you aren't having any issues with it, what settings are being used? As I said before, I had no issues on my evo 4g but doesn't want to save those texts from her with the LG.
I have no reason or desire to restore these texts back onto my phone. I just want them backed up to my gmail like sms backup + does, just in case I need them to cover myself.
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if you dont get sms plus to work i too suggest google voice. sends every text right to your email
Best option is really to just have google voice.
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Best option is really to just have google voice.
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Never thought of using google voice that way. I guess it might be time to integrate voice with my sprint number soon then. Does it put the sms into gmail in a similar way that sms backup plus does?
I find it funny as I just went through some of those backup, and it did backup some incoming texts when I first got the phone. It just hasn't been working right since right before x-mas. I have now installed an older version of the app to see if that might work. If not I will look more into google voice. I already have gvoice but never really used it.
You will go to google.com/voice and login and there will be a text message label with all of them, it does work very well for that
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Never thought of using google voice that way. I guess it might be time to integrate voice with my sprint number soon then. Does it put the sms into gmail in a similar way that sms backup plus does?
I find it funny as I just went through some of those backup, and it did backup some incoming texts when I first got the phone. It just hasn't been working right since right before x-mas. I have now installed an older version of the app to see if that might work. If not I will look more into google voice. I already have gvoice but never really used it.
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LMAO, I would like to say in a Rodney Dangerfield voice, "I don't get no respect."
Maybe I should become a dev.
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Isn't this an invasion of privacy? No one questions why he's spying on his wife?
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I think you are confused. He is trying to back up all the conversations he has had with her on his own phone
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I'm not spying on my ex wife. I don't care what she is doing or up to. Just keeping a record of our conversations since we have a kid together and I'm sure she is doing the same thing. This is only for covering myself if we ever end up in court again.
Point is that the app isn't working. Still trying to figure out why.
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I'm not spying on my ex wife. I don't care what she is doing or up to. Just keeping a record of our conversations since we have a kid together and I'm sure she is doing the same thing. This is only for covering myself if we ever end up in court again.
Point is that the app isn't working. Still trying to figure out why.
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Have you emailed the dev of the app?
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Have you emailed the dev of the app?
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I did before I started this thread, but haven't heard back yet. I might have figured it out in a round about way. Testing it now, but it seems to save both outgoing and incoming when I tell it to backup everyone and not just a specific group.
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I'm not spying on my ex wife. I don't care what she is doing or up to. Just keeping a record of our conversations since we have a kid together and I'm sure she is doing the same thing. This is only for covering myself if we ever end up in court again.
Point is that the app isn't working. Still trying to figure out why.
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Totally misread...
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Jottacloud has sms mms backup, and it works great!
Ok then! this will sound like a newby question....I'm not really, I swear!!
So I have my lovely rooted Note 8 all set up the way I like it. It's pretty perfect.
During the data transfer from my old phone to new one using Samsung SmartSwitch, every thing went fine without a hitch.
I can no longer use the SmartSwitch app since my phone is rooted now....not changing that.
Somewhere in the process, my contacts got imported into Gmail app. Which I DO NOT want. I usually removing nearly all of Google's apps along with Verizon's as well as Samsung's...I have a policy of uninstalling what I don't want or need or think much of.
However, my contacts are now associated with the Gmail app - if I remove the app, the contacts disappear!!.
I would like to know what is the most current, up to date and trouble means of backing up my contacts, then deleting the Gmail app, then restoring the contacts? Would a Contacts backup and restore in Titanium Root do the trick? is there another, easier or better method?
Thanks for your assistance!
I haven't used it in a long, long time, but I think Mybackup Pro will save/restore contacts. Could take a look at it and see if that does it for you
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I haven't used it in a long, long time, but I think Mybackup Pro will save/restore contacts. Could take a look at it and see if that does it for you
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Hey there. Thanks for your reply and suggestion. Odd I didn't get a notification there was a response. I'll give this app a go and see what happens
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Hey there. Thanks for your reply and suggestion. Odd I didn't get a notification there was a response. I'll give this app a go and see what happens
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Yahoo keeps pushing my XDA notifications to spam for some reason. Hope it works for you
1. open contacts app
2. go to Menu icon (upper-right).
3. go to Manage contacts.
4. go to Import/Export contacts.
5. export to SD