I was wondering if there's any way to restore the SMS text messages that I backed up on Synergy rom. I was using the built in backup sms feature on Synergy. Last night, I changed over to Cyanogenmod 7 and realized that there's no restore option for SMS texts.
Thanks
Best you can do is restore your sysnergy backup, download my sms backup from the market, backup the messages, save the app and data in titanium, restore CM7, restore the app and data.
teh roxxorz said:
Best you can do is restore your sysnergy backup, download my sms backup from the market, backup the messages, save the app and data in titanium, restore CM7, restore the app and data.
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Yep thats the only way. If you used the rom's built in backup feature, it wont work in any other rom. But you can download SMS Backup and Restore and that will work between roms.
I figured. I was hoping something more easier, but looks like I'll just have to do that. Thanks all!
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Does anyone know if this is possible in Titanium Backup? Restoring handcent and losing sms tests suck.
Same problem
Clearly you are switching roms when you restore your phone, right? If so, I was having the same problems. If you switch roms, there is no guarantee that your call logs and sms/mms will transfer or be restored. If it is the same rom that you used to backup, then they should be restored. I started to use Sprite Backup after Titanium, to save my app settings, call logs, messages, multimedia messages and system settings before I change roms. Doesn't take long, compared to Titanium.
Here are a couple free apps I use in addition to Titanium backup...
One for call logs: http://www.androidzoom.com/android_applications/tools/call-logs-backup-restore_bcpj.html
Another for SMS: http://www.androidzoom.com/android_applications/tools/sms-backup-restore_beyk.html?nav=area
I've gone from stock 2.1 ROM, to DamageControl ROM, to 2.2 OTA rooted and in all cases, I was able to backup/restore my SMS/call log via Titanium Backup
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I've gone from stock 2.1 ROM, to DamageControl ROM, to 2.2 OTA rooted and in all cases, I was able to backup/restore my SMS/call log via Titanium Backup
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really? I went from rooted stock 2.1 to rooted stock 2.2 and lost all the logs.
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really? I went from rooted stock 2.1 to rooted stock 2.2 and lost all the logs.
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Ditto. I've went from 2.1 ROMs to 2.2 ROMs... fresh and DC
and ive used a donated version of Titanium backup... and it restored sms and call logs.
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Ditto. I've went from 2.1 ROMs to 2.2 ROMs... fresh and DC
and ive used a donated version of Titanium backup... and it restored sms and call logs.
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I have the donated version. Is there a setting where you have to enable to save those? Did you do any full wipes (data/factory) when going from one rom to the next?
I use titanium donated version and its really nice....especially using apps2sd.
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Wouldn't it be easier to use MyPhoneExplorer or a similar program to backup call logs, sms etc.?
MyBackup Pro can backup call logs and sms/mms. I normally use that to restore them. Haven't had any problems when I jump roms and from 2.1 to 2.2.
If you rely on TiBackup, then backing up and later restoring [SMS/MMS/APN] Dialer Storage would restore all of the messages.
It just saved my day after Desire HD decided to completely wipe out my mmssms.db.
MyBackup Pro is perfect with titanium.
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which option restores the call log?
i use sms backup & restore from the market its amazing..
backs them up and saves them to your sd card and you can re download the app and restore them after a flash..
I thought titanium backup can do this though
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I've got a wicked easy way to keep your call logs:
1) Make a Google Calendar titled "Calls"
2) Set Calendar to sync, but not show, the Calls calendar.
3) Download and install CallTrack from the Market.
4) Open CallTrack, have it sync all calls to the Calls calendar.
5) Enjoy! Worst case scenario: You lose the call logs in the Phone app (or your dialer of choice), but at least you still have all incoming, outgoing, and missed call numbers in your Google Calendar.
As for SMS... I've just come to use Google Voice for everything except Tasker, MMS, and things which require shortcodes (Twitter mentions/DMs, MyCokeRewards, etc.).
I know of many other apps there can restore call logs but I was just wondering if titanium backup can do it, the less app the Better
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If you rely on TiBackup, then backing up and later restoring [SMS/MMS/APN] Dialer Storage would restore all of the messages.
It just saved my day after Desire HD decided to completely wipe out my mmssms.db.
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I'm not certain, but I had issues restoring SMS/MMS across ROMs when I switched between an HTC based ROM and an AOSP ROM (e.g. switching from stock to Cyanogen wouldn't restore the data, but switching from stock to Frost worked fine). As a side note, you will have to reboot your phone before the data will show up.
Titanium on an n1
Just rooted my n1 and installed the cyanomod 6. lots of fun but i'm neglecting the kids. as mentioned above I used ti to backup and restore the messages and calls files:
[CONTACTS/CALLS] Contacts Storage 2.2.1 - calls?
[SMS/MMS/APN] Dialer Storage 2.2.1 - messages?
Only gotcha was that I expected to see them immediately but it actually required a reboot. ROM Manager backup saved my restores and rebooted at the same time.
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I'm not certain, but I had issues restoring SMS/MMS across ROMs when I switched between an HTC based ROM and an AOSP ROM (e.g. switching from stock to Cyanogen wouldn't restore the data, but switching from stock to Frost worked fine). As a side note, you will have to reboot your phone before the data will show up.
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Voyager/ahill44 -
I'm running midNIGHT v5 ROM right now, based on EC05. Very similar interface to stock though. If I run the backup of SMS/MMS/APN Dialer Storage, will it restore my SMS messages if I'm flashed back to [rooted] stock EC05? I'm still on RFS file system, not EXT4.. it should work, correct?
Thanks!
*EDIT* - was able to find the originals in the TitaniumBackup folder, replace it with the ones from this morning, just reflashed and restored. Worked like a charm, THANK YOU
So I just did a backup of my device through clockwork before i whiped it... thinking it would back up EVERYTHING
Now I just booted in and its mostly all gone.
Whats the best method to backup EVERYTHING before testing other roms?
CWM will create an image of your setup, ROM, Kernel, and all apps. This is more for rolling back to a different ROM.
To back up apps ONLY, use Titanium Backup (free from market). It'll backup all your apps and restore them independent of ROMs.
I'm more looking for like a FULL IMAGE of settings, history etc to restore to after testing a rom, is this available somehow?
Clockwork Recovery should do that. It should restore everything as if you had never made any changes. Can you outline the process you followed, like what options you selected as you did the backup and restore?
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I just went into backup and recovery then did backup, when I restored it my wallpaper was gone, settings gone, apps gone etc...
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I just went into backup and recovery then did backup, when I restored it my wallpaper was gone, settings gone, apps gone etc...
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You apparently restored back to the wrong image then.
Clockwork backs up EVERYTHING.
No, i only had one backup......
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No, i only had one backup......
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If you don't have enough space on your sd card it wont backup everything
Otherwise I have no idea
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ok, i will test it next time before
thx!
You're not alone. Clockwork doesn't backup my app settings either, although it will backup my apps.
You are doing a nandroid backup, right? It makes an image of everything. You definitely should not be having this issue.
Try restoring the backup again, when i was switching from cm6 rc1 i had some issues where my rom would not fully restore, but when i restored it again all my stuff reappeared. Nandroid would back everything up, so unless something happened to your backup, it should restore everything.
Perlexed as to what backs up what?
If I do a nandroid backup that backs up the nand flash (system) data?
Titanium backs up the apps and their user data?
Astro backs up user files?
So after a successfull backup of Nandroid and Titianium backups
my SD card should be able to restore to a replacement phone
(after doing Unrevoked 3.21) and be where the old one was?
I've been trying to figure out why sometimes people (contacts app)
forgets the contact pictures and then remembers them later.
I'm guessing something to do with Google syncing
(so the contacts on the phone are out of sync while this is happening)?
So far I'm only using Google sync to keep calendar and contacts
in sync with Outlook. Is there an app that will sync over USB
and a way to tell Google not to bother?
Thanks
Hi there :3
I've been using (and loving) my GS2 for two month's now and not that I'm tired of Juggernaut ROM, I would just like to try out other ROMS and give them a test go.
Because wiping data is the best before using another ROM, I would like to know how other people do a recovery of their stuff? Such as history of Messaging / Call logs / Favorites / Numbers / Account Details and etc.
I'd be using Titanium Backup but I don't know if it recovers other than apps.
All tips would be helpful, please and thank you :3
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Favorites, numbers and contacts are all synced with your Google account. Once you sign in, it auto restores all of that, assuming you have it synced. Call logs and SMS/mms can be restored using titanium backup. You restore the SMS dialer storage data only, not data+app. That should restore your SMS and MMS. There should be a similar named restore file for the call log. Another alternative I use in conjunction with that is an app on the market called SMS Backup+. It backs up all call logs and SMS/MMS to your Google account which can be restored as well - with the exception that MMS can't be restored. Hope that helps.
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Also wanted to add that using titanium to restore those data requires aa reboot for them to show up.
Edit: you can only titanium restore call logs/SMS/mms between Twiz roms. Titanium restoring that data from Twiz to CM7 based will not work. SMS Backup+ will however.
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If flashing the same base Android version or similar (i.e. 2.3.6), I just do a Nandroid backup prior to flashing the new ROM, and then doing an Advanced Restore data in CWR right after flashing. Clear cache and Dalvik and reboot. All your data is as you left it. Some people have reported issues with this but it's the first thing I try before messing around with Titanium.
Hey I want to switch from Touchwiz to AOKP rom (JellyBEAN and I wanted to know the best way of backing up Everything including my contacts, sms, apps, settings, and folders if possible :s? and i would greatly appreciate it if someone could tell me how to do this
Also, can i use clockwork mod custom recovery tool to accomplish this :3 :fingers-crossed: thank you.
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Hey I want to switch from Touchwiz to AOKP rom (JellyBEAN and I wanted to know the best way of backing up Everything including my contacts, sms, apps, settings, and folders if possible :s? and i would greatly appreciate it if someone could tell me how to do this
Also, can i use clockwork mod custom recovery tool to accomplish this :3 :fingers-crossed: thank you.
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Titanium backup (for Apps)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...Backup&feature=nav_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDNd
Make a nanroid..
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Titanium backup your apps, backup contacts to google account or make a vcf, backup sms with sms backup & restore (from market), folders depends on what launcher your using. Check your launcher settings. Also make a nandroid in case you ever need go back to stock.
No sense in backing up system apps,settings with titanium if switching to aokp, restoring them will only mess the ROM up, about the only things you will be able to restore are user installed apps, call log, contacts, SMS and MMS, back them up with tibu. The rest just do a nandroid in cwm and if you restore it your phone should be the exact same as when you made the nandroid.
Found a solution, download Nova Launcher and import homescreen from touchwiz, then backup that.
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Hi, I backed up my messages using the stock htc messages app, which gave me a file in /sdcard/sms_backup. However, recently I've changed my ROM to the AOKP Jellybean ROM, which replaced the messaging app. Now, I want to restore my messages but there is no option for me to do so in the new messaging app. Is there any way I can get my messages back?
you should have backed up messages using sms backup or titanium backup or something like that....i also had backed up the messages using the messaging app,it created the sms backup file in sdcard.....it did not work .....
yea dude been there ! sad u shud have backed up using titanium backup ...