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I tried searching for this, but the app seems to have some limitations. Please forgive if this is a repost. I have been on my 3rd rom for 2 weeks now but want to check out another new release. Long story short, I don't want to lose anything installed or subsequent app data. How can I back up and restore all of the non-rom data and have all of the new goodies of the new rom laid on top of the great app/personal data/settings?
Is this a dumb question?
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tpike said:
I tried searching for this, but the app seems to have some limitations. Please forgive if this is a repost. I have been on my 3rd rom for 2 weeks now but want to check out another new release. Long story short, I don't want to lose anything installed or subsequent app data. How can I back up and restore all of the non-rom data and have all of the new goodies of the new rom laid on top of the great app/personal data/settings?
Is this a dumb question?
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titan backup is one of the most used backup apps i have read about on here
EDIT: brain fart: Titanium not Titan ... uhg, sorry about that. Luckily xbox posted too.
tpike said:
I tried searching for this, but the app seems to have some limitations. Please forgive if this is a repost. I have been on my 3rd rom for 2 weeks now but want to check out another new release. Long story short, I don't want to lose anything installed or subsequent app data. How can I back up and restore all of the non-rom data and have all of the new goodies of the new rom laid on top of the great app/personal data/settings?
Titanium Backup
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Thanks both for feedback. So I can back up on titanium to sd then wipe all the cache etc, flash new rom, restore?
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This is a fool proof list:
1. Titanium Backup all apps and data
2. Boot into clockworkmod and wipe data 3x
3. Flash new rom
4. Download titanium backup from market and install backups.
Thank you good sir.
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Just out of curiosity, as long as you wipe the three things in recovery, will restoring old data on top of a new ROM from TitaniumBackup ever cause problems?
I've heard some people recommend not doing that, but never really gave any explanation.
Installing from titanium backup won't cause problems as long as you don't mess with system apps.
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Installing from titanium backup won't cause problems as long as you don't mess with system apps.
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Cool, thanks.
Hi everyone. I have two questions today.
First, is there a way to put all of my apps and data on my phone very quickly after flashing? I hate going through titanium and restoring one by one.
Second, has anyone heard about Windows phone 7 development progress? I Can't seem to find the thread about it.
Thanks.
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*IF* you're flashing a nightly build, reflashing the same rom cleanly or flashing a very similar rom, all you have to do is boot into recovery, wipe cache & dalvik and then create a nandroid backup consisting of only your data, and android.secure and sd-ext partition (if you have your 3rd party apps stored there). When the backup is compete, go ahead and do a full wipe and flash the rom you desire to flash. Afterwards, boot into your homescreen, bypass the sign-in process and remove the default widgets from all of your homescreens. Now reboot into recovery and restore the backup you just made. When you boot back into your homescreen, your apps, data and screens will be as they were.
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Aright, so nand data and android.secure (I don't put apps on sd). Wipe everything. On new ROM get rid of all widgets. Restore nand. Done.
Dude thanks. This will save me so much time.
Yes, but just so we're on the same page, when I say remove the default widgets, I'm only referring to the widgets that are 'displayed on your homescreens' when you initially bootup after a fresh install.
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monkeychef said:
Hi everyone. I have two questions today.
First, is there a way to put all of my apps and data on my phone very quickly after flashing? I hate going through titanium and restoring one by one.
Second, has anyone heard about Windows phone 7 development progress? I Can't seem to find the thread about it.
Thanks.
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Spend the $6 for Titanium Pro, and you don't have to restore them one by one. I resisted for awhile because $6 seemed high for a single app, but it's worth it.
Use mybackup root. It does what titanium pro does but it is free. There is a paid version if you like it to donate. I would just make backup, wipe then download mybackup again from market and restore. Don't have to do one by one it does batch on its own.
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As for your second question. I thought I read they deleted it due to it not going anywhere. I may be wrong though because I just came over from the hero forums. I read that in another forum someone else may be able to tell you more.
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I have been flashing roms & kernels for the past few years so I don't think I am a "noob". I am in no means a "know it all" either. I have been using Titanium Backup Pro to backup everything before flashing roms. It's great, but I still end up taking 20 minutes to restore everything back to normal. I have seen other posts about the correct way to backup/restore, but I never get a straight answer on the easiest/correct way. Do I let the market redownload my apps or do I let Titanium? Restore user data, system data? I hear about others restoring everything back to normal like email, texts, passwords etc. Please help.... Thanks
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Restoring user downloaded apps is fine, but restoring system data always monkeys everything up.
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I've always restored user apps through titanium, but as the guy above me stated hold off on the data. If need be, the apps where you really need the data do them one by one so you know which one fudges up your system, if any do.
Once I know I'm going to switch roms, I always back all user apps up, then after I load the rom I want, I go ahead and run titanium before the market loads anything. It just takes to long for the market to redownload everything, in most instances.
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Thanks guys!
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Yea titanium way faster than market attempting to re download plus it always misses some and your days gets congested from 50+ apps trying all install at once
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Do you run the batch operation?
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If you want.. you can look into Mybackup root/pro. I always use that to backup my data and apps. It's very straight forward. You can choose DATA and backup sms, mms, android home, settings, playlists etc... then use APP to backup APPS, or APPS +DATA. check it out.. but remember after each backup or restore, restart for best results.
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I've always restored user apps through titanium, but as the guy above me stated hold off on the data. If need be, the apps where you really need the data do them one by one so you know which one fudges up your system, if any do.
Once I know I'm going to switch roms, I always back all user apps up, then after I load the rom I want, I go ahead and run titanium before the market loads anything. It just takes to long for the market to redownload everything, in most instances.
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How do you get ti backup on your phone after a new rom is installed, but without accessing the market? most roms dont come with it preinstalled.
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Most the time I go to the market and dl it... There were a few devs that did have it in the rom when I had my g2.
Just read that you posted without going to the market. When you buy the pro, its always for dl in the market, just the serial though. So you have to redownload the free version through the market. Don't think there is another way, that I know of.
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I will add, that mybackup is pretty cool. I'm not even rooted with a mytouch4gslide and you can still backup everything. With titanium, you have to be rooted.
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I will add, that mybackup is pretty cool. I'm not even rooted with a mytouch4gslide and you can still backup everything. With titanium, you have to be rooted.
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While I am a large fan of Titanium, I would have to think that not being rooted would restrict it's functionality quite a bit. Anyone care to comment?
jordanishere said:
How do you get ti backup on your phone after a new rom is installed, but without accessing the market? most roms dont come with it preinstalled.
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There is an option in Titanium Backup to create a Flashable Zip that you can install within Recovery. In Titanium Backup, Press MENU, then press MORE and it'll be on that list.
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There is an option in Titanium Backup to create a Flashable Zip that you can install within Recovery. In Titanium Backup, Press MENU, then press MORE and it'll be on that list.
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Huh very interesting. thanks for the tip.
Im guessing we should choose the edify scripting method. would you apply the .zip in the same manner as flashing a rom? via the "install zip from sd card" option?
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Different strokes...
Like I said in the OP, it seems that everyone has their own way of doing things on TB. Thanks for all of the great responses, keep them coming.....
jordanishere said:
Huh very interesting. thanks for the tip.
Im guessing we should choose the edify scripting method. would you apply the .zip in the same manner as flashing a rom? via the "install zip from sd card" option?
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yes choose edify, and apply as you would a rom.
good luck.
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yes choose edify, and apply as you would a rom.
good luck.
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Sweet. from now on i can be stingier with my data usage.
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This is the best way I restore after a wipe:
1. TI Pro for batch USER apps and data only -- do not use batch on system files
2. TI Pro for these system files: bookmarks, user dictionary, and wi-fi access points, only. I only use the "DATA Only" option in Ti Pro for these files.
3. I use from market, Call logs Backup & Restore to get my call logs back.
4. I always do a nandroid before flashing a new rom, and then use AppExtractor (free from market) to go to my nandroid to restore my SMS and MMSs. This works better than using TI Pro for sms and mms restore.
It sounds more complicated than it is. It actually is quite simple. I would simply stay away from using Ti Pro for restoring any system files if you can.
Does anyone sync with drop box after backing up through TB ? I attempted this and got about 80% before it says it fails. Any ideas?
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Does anyone sync with drop box after backing up through TB ? I attempted this and got about 80% before it says it fails. Any ideas?
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Ehh... Never attempted due to my throttled data plan.
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I've recently become a flashaholic and I realize that reinstalling apps are a huge pain. What are some apps that you recommend to use when flashing from rom to rom?
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I have been using Super Manager to save my apks on my sdcard but I can't figure out how to group install them but it is still way faster than the market. May want to try that.
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Titanium backup, or you can just backup your rom and when you install a new rom go into recovery and advance restore your data (can only be done from similar os type, example if backup was GB, then you have to be on a GB rom to restore, if it was ICS, same thing, and try to stick to associated kernels.
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Titanium backup, or you can just backup your rom and when you install a new rom go into recovery and advance restore your data (can only be done from similar os type, example if backup was GB, then you have to be on a GB rom to restore, if it was ICS, same thing, and try to stick to associated kernels.
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After reading your post I decided that I should take the time to understand titanium backup, considering it is built into a lot of ROMs, so I did. Lets just say that I am super sad I have not been using this all along!
Take the time and read this:
http://matrixrewriter.com/wiki/tiki-index.php?page=TB+-+User's+guide
Super helpful.
Xerxax
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xerxax said:
After reading your post I decided that I should take the time to understand titanium backup, considering it is built into a lot of ROMs, so I did. Lets just say that I am super sad I have not been using this all along!
Take the time and read this:
http://matrixrewriter.com/wiki/tiki-index.php?page=TB+-+User's+guide
Super helpful.
Xerxax
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No problem man, if you flash a lot you may also want to check out rom toolbox.
I'll have to check that out. Thanks.
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Titanium backup for my apps and my backup pro for phone settings
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I use MyBackup Pro for apps, SMS, and MMS. There's a free version called MyBackup Root that you can try out as well.
I'm currently using an older FrostyJB rom and would like to update to the latest version. The problem is that I've spent alot of time tweaking the settings, downloading apps, and tweaking app settings to my liking.
Is there a way I can save all the apps, app settings, and data? That way after I update to the latest rom version, I can just load it up and won't have to fiddle with downloading all the apps and setting them up again.
Nandroid backup!
From cwm (rom manager)or (goo manager) from the playstore! It does a whole backup of all you're stuff.
Also titanium backup's you're apps n stuff. Either or but if u want the whole thing I suggest a NANDROID BACKUP!!!
U BETTER AXXEEEEE SOMEONE ABOUT IT! dont forget it
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Titanium backup look up a tutorial vids on YouTube. You can just select backup data and then restore it after wards. Make sure you only select data not system
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mt3g said:
Titanium backup look up a tutorial vids on YouTube. You can just select backup data and then restore it after wards. Make sure you only select data not system
T-Mobile SGS III
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All of what he said.
Also it might be safe to assume you can just flash over on top of the old version, just don't report bugs if you have some, if things start acting weird and you get force closes, then wipe and start over. Longest run on ever.
T-Mobile SGS III
mt3g said:
Titanium backup look up a tutorial vids on YouTube. You can just select backup data and then restore it after wards. Make sure you only select data not system
T-Mobile SGS III
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Thanks, that worked flawlessly. :victory:
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Thanks, that worked flawlessly. :victory:
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Yeah um gonna try that too thanks for sharing.
Yep. Titanium backup is what you need.
Me I use app2zip in order to backup my apps and what i like about it is that it makes a zip that you can flash right after you flash a rom.
It says that if your data is not erase it will restore it but it doesn't work all the time for me so I use a different app to backup apps and phone data to restore them.
More steps than TB but free
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My backup will restore apps and data and easier to use than titanium.
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backups
depends on the backup i'm doing on which one i prefer:
titanium backup if i want to backup the app and the data
superbox if i want just the .apk backed up for later install
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Nandroid backup!
From cwm (rom manager)or (goo manager) from the playstore! It does a whole backup of all you're stuff.
Also titanium backup's you're apps n stuff. Either or but if u want the whole thing I suggest a NANDROID BACKUP!!!
U BETTER AXXEEEEE SOMEONE ABOUT IT! dont forget it
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I don't think he's looking to restore a full backup such as a nandroid. He's wanting to flash a newer version of a rom and make sure all his settings are the same afterwards. I'm sure he wants to have all his messages and bookmarks and apps and widgets to all be there afterward.
Honestly, I don't think there is such an app as I would have found it by now. I hate flashing rom updates every other day and having to restore my messages (and finding out that the backup is from a week ago so I've lost a bunch), downloading my apps and having to reset the settings (usually forgetting an app or 2 every time), not having my bookmarks anymore, etc.
I know you can restore a lot of this stuff from TB, as I usually do, but I always had worries about restoring things from one build onto another for compatibility reasons and to avoid FC's and such. I don't really think there is a foolproof way of doing what he wants. It's a little safer to do this by hand but inevitably you will lose or forget some things along the way.
Using TB I encountered many problems after a frosty upgrade awhile back. Something about the file system? Has anyone encountered this, as I would also like to upgrade from an old nandroid frosty bk
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dito33 said:
My backup will restore apps and data and easier to use than titanium.
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I agree. I prefer this over TB when it comes to backups but that's my personal preference.
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Toz35 said:
Using TB I encountered many problems after a frosty upgrade awhile back. Something about the file system? Has anyone encountered this, as I would also like to upgrade from an old nandroid frosty bk
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Did you try to restore system data? If so, then that's the problem. Never do that for any reason (when updating the rom).
What I usually do is restore apps like evernote with data basically apps that have info on it. While others ones like Pandora without data in which I could start from Scratch without losing anything. If you want to keep actual settings really I think the only way to do it is if your upgrading the same rom to a different version and rom has to support it.
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