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How is everyone dealing with application backups on Titanium? specifically backing up TB files off the SGN
how are you pulling the TB backup files OFF the SGN other then using dropbox? when i connect via MTP, the TB backup files do not show up in windows explorer
thanks,
I just drag and dropped them into /TitaniumBackup/ on the root of MTP and it worked.
If it doesn't work, try making a new folder in the root of MTP.
Go into that new folder and copy paste /TitaniumBackup/ into /New Folder/ then after thats done move /TitaniumBackup/ back into the root folder.
zephiK said:
I just drag and dropped them into /TitaniumBackup/ on the root of MTP and it worked.
If it doesn't work, try making a new folder in the root of MTP.
Go into that new folder and copy paste /TitaniumBackup/ into /New Folder/ then after thats done move /TitaniumBackup/ back into the root folder.
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restoring onto the nexus is easy because i can do like you said and it works great but what about backing up from your nexus to the PC. the files do not show up in MTP to copy to the PC.
titanium working well. i just bought the paid version yesterday. and i have all apps with data from my old phone. really happy about that.
qman66 said:
titanium working well. i just bought the paid version yesterday. and i have all apps with data from my old phone. really happy about that.
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yes, it works great but how do you go about moving the newly backed up tb files off the sgn to the pc for safe keeping?
Try sharing a folder on your Windows Machine and using AndSMB Linda File Manager or eXplorer which will allow you to map to that shared drive from your Android Phone over the network. You can then just copy the files directly over your wireless connection.
cant you just copy and paste the folder onto your PC? thats all i do, the storage acts the same as an sdcard on windows 7
Switch to camera mode for large transfers, then switch back.
I flashed a new ROM today and then tried to restore my Titanium back. The ROM is rooted. Titanium went through the steps of restoring, but I coukd see none of the apps in the drawer and I had to reinstall from the Market one by one.
Did this happen to anybody?
EDIT: Silly of me, was using an old version which probably doesn't like ICS. The latest version works fine .
TB current doesnt work on my GN... it freeze on batch restore.
Is it possible to back up apps and settings on to an external flash drive using Titanium Backup if you have a USB host cable and the StickMount app?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1401116&highlight=titanium+backup
zeke1988 said:
TB current doesnt work on my GN... it freeze on batch restore.
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Same here.
It looks like the JNI call that Titanium Backup is using to restore the backups is causing a null pointer exception. So far I haven't been lucky googling for an answer.
daoist said:
Same here.
It looks like the JNI call that Titanium Backup is using to restore the backups is causing a null pointer exception. So far I haven't been lucky googling for an answer.
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thats odd.. what rom are you using?
I also can't remember, does it still needs unknown sources ticked?
Ibanez33 said:
thats odd.. what rom are you using?
I also can't remember, does it still needs unknown sources ticked?
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I'm on verizon stock 4.0.2, rooted.
I have unknown sources ticked (just in case).
It works when I choose the classic method under debugging options, I found out.
I used it yesterday with no issues on my GSN. Used batch back up, installed Android Revolution HD 2.1.2 and restored all apps etc. Worked as expected.
I'm having the same problem as OP stigmax and it doesnt seem like his (my) question got answered.
I used TB and it worked great. Now I want to take the backup files off my SGN and onto my laptop in case something terrible happens to the phone.
The /TitaniumBackup/ folder shows up in MTP and PTP, but both times the folder is empty.
Where did my backups go??
They show up fine on my PC...
stigmax said:
How is everyone dealing with application backups on Titanium? specifically backing up TB files off the SGN
how are you pulling the TB backup files OFF the SGN other then using dropbox? when i connect via MTP, the TB backup files do not show up in windows explorer
thanks,
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Mnemoch said:
They show up fine on my PC...
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Hmm. I've read that TB hasnt been fully optimized for ICS so maybe I'll just chalk it up to that and hope I can still restore if I need to.
This happened to me before and I ended up having to restore. I thought they had fixed it with the update, but apparently not. Even after I delete the backup I made, I never get the space back. I lost 3 GIGS of space. I've looked using a file explorer and everything and still can't figure out where the backup is (it doesn't show in ROM manager itself anymore after deleting ) . any tips? I will hate my life if I have to restore again because of this retarded problem....
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Solange82200 said:
This happened to me before and I ended up having to restore. I thought they had fixed it with the update, but apparently not. Even after I delete the backup I made, I never get the space back. I lost 3 GIGS of space. I've looked using a file explorer and everything and still can't figure out where the backup is (it doesn't show in ROM manager itself anymore after deleting ) . any tips? I will hate my life if I have to restore again because of this retarded problem....
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Since you are using Rom Manager I am assuming you are runing CWM Recovery. If that is the case the files are located in \sdcard\clockworkmod (or something close to that) if you want to remove all your backups delete everything in that folder. I personally would use ES File Explorer you can check the size of the folders. If there is a "blob" folder in forementioned location most of the backup resides in there.
If all of the above is true for you, you may want to look into installing TWRP for recovery and goo manager. It's pretty simple to do. I can help you out with that let me know.
Thank you so much, I am using es explorer, but there's no obvious folder taking that much space. I looked in clockworkmod folder and there is only a download folder, and its only like 16 megs. But when I go to settings and storage it still shows that 3 gigs missing. I even went in this app called 1 tap cleaner, and it also shows me with only 1 gig left (I had 4 gigs before doing the backup). I just don't understand why this only happens to me repeatedly, I've searched Google and cant find the problem. There has to be some reason for this, I can't believe I'm going to have to restore again ,I should have learned my lesson the first time ....
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By the way, is twrp the same as titanium backup? Thanks
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The backups are stored in [root]/data/media/clockworkmod on my N7
From a Nexus S bathing in Jelly Beans
Solange82200 said:
By the way, is twrp the same as titanium backup? Thanks
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TWRP is a touch-based custom recovery, that basically handles the same as CWM. It's a recovery, not an app.
Check out this screenshot, the graphic Chart seems to show that I have four gigs, not one. And if you add up all the categories and how much space they use, it doesn't add up to 13 gigs, there is three gigs gone in thin air. this app screwed up my tablet, what a headache.....
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Solange82200 said:
Check out this screenshot, the graphic Chart seems to show that I have four gigs, not one. And if you add up all the categories and how much space they use, it doesn't add up to 13 gigs, there is three gigs gone in thin air. this app screwed up my tablet, what a headache.....
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Since you're rooted, check out "[root]/data/media/clockworkmod" with a file explorer. Not on the Sd card, on the root of the entire system. You should see folders like "system" there. That's where the backups are stored, at least on my N7. I'm not sure ES Explorer can go there. If it can't, try Total Commander (free) or Root Explorer (not free).
Thank you, using Total Explorer I did find a blobs folder exactly where you said it would be, filled with crap, but it won't let me delete it! It tries to, but then says it can't delete.....
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Solange82200 said:
Thank you, using Total Explorer I did find a blobs folder exactly where you said it would be, filled with crap, but it won't let me delete it! It tries to, but then says it can't delete.....
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hmm, strange...works well for me...it shouldn't need root access for that...might be a file explorer thing...try some other explorers, too. Maybe you can get a hold of Root Explorer.
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hmm, strange...works well for me...it shouldn't need root access for that...might be a file explorer thing...try some other explorers, too. Maybe you can get a hold of Root Explorer.
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Boom! Root Explorer worked. I was able to delete that Blobs folder and now I have 5.12 gigs free... Should I delete anything else, like that clockworkmod folder? Will that do any harm? There is also a backup folder in the clockworkmod folder, should I delete that? I really dont want anymore to do with this crappy Rom Manager app. Ive purchased Titanium and Im just using that going forward. Thanks you saved me a painful restore!
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Boom! Root Explorer worked. I was able to delete that Blobs folder and now I have 5.12 gigs free... Should I delete anything else, like that clockworkmod folder? Will that do any harm? There is also a backup folder in the clockworkmod folder, should I delete that? I really dont want anymore to do with this crappy Rom Manager app. Ive purchased Titanium and Im just using that going forward. Thanks you saved me a painful restore!
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You can delete the entire clockworkmod folder, it won't affect anything else. CWM Recovery creates it to store backups, but it has no influence on anything else.
Glad everything worked out
Titanium is only good for backing up apps and settings and some are saying it's not really good for that anymore.
Install GooManager from the play store (it's free) open it, tap the three dots in the upper right hand corner, tap on install open recovery script. It will then install TWRP as your recovery program. You can manage your system backups from inside recovery including deleting them. If you ever want to manually delete a certain recovery while in the Android system (regular running conditions) Use your favorite file explorer to navigate to \sdcard\TWRP and the files will be in a subfolder within.
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You could always lock and unlock. That'll wipe up the mess. Or find a superwipe flashable zip... but I don't know if there is one for the N7 yet.
Or just send it to me, I'll solve your problem for you!
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Titanium is only good for backing up apps and settings and some are saying it's not really good for that anymore.
Install GooManager from the play store (it's free) open it, tap the three dots in the upper right hand corner, tap on install open recovery script. It will then install TWRP as your recovery program. You can manage your system backups from inside recovery including deleting them. If you ever want to manually delete a certain recovery while in the Android system (regular running conditions) Use your favorite file explorer to navigate to \sdcard\TWRP and the files will be in a subfolder within.
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Awesome, got it and made a backup. If you don't mind, can I just clarify how I would use the backup in the future? Basically I would copy the backup folder to my computer to save it, and if i ever return to stock, I would then just root, install goo manager, use it to install twrp, transfer the backup folder back to tablet, them launch twrp and choose the option to restore the backup? Thanks everyone for taking time to respond, you guys rock
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Damnit, the backup isn't showing anywhere, even though three gigs of space is gone. I used es file explorer and it shows the Twrp folder empty. If I launch twrp, how do I manage the backups? I chose install to see if it shows the backup but I didn't didn't dish didnt see it. Something is wrong with my tablet, damn
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OK I found it using total commander, i had to go in root, data, media, twrp. Just like with ROM manager. How come its installing the backups there on mine, but not you guys. Is it because Im on 4.2.1? How do I get twrp to see the backup?
Ok I found this using google:
"One thing to note is that by default the latest version of TWRP will store your backups in a directory that’s inaccessible unless you use a file browser with root access. You’ll want to navigate to the /data/media/TWRP folder to find your backups manually.
In fact, even TWRP won’t be able to find the folder where your backup is stored automatically. You’ll need to navigate to it manually (or copy the backup to a more accessible folder).
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Im not having much luck using Root Explorer to copy the folder to my sdcard, it says pasting for a couple minutes, then my screen shuts off and the tablet becomes unresponsive, so I end up having to reboot. I have no way to use or access this backup. This is nuts. I cant even get it to my computer, i cant access root from it, right?
Edit: Ok, after a lot of time and headaches, I finally got the backup folder pasted to my sdcard. Now twrp sees it and gives me the option to delete it. Only problem is, getting it onto my computer. Windows explorer still wont see the file, the same thing happens to me with my titanium backup folder too, it takes several tries and time to finally get windows to see it for some reason. I must be one of the few people to be doing backups and transferring them lately, I cant believe everyone else isnt dealing with this headache....
As an update, now that I moved the backup folder to the sdcard, now new backups are saving there automatically.
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In the future, use disk usage to find what I'd taking up space. Then solid explorer can delete the files... And calm down, geez. you sound like someone who is on the edge of a cliff just because of a tablet... Nit the end of the world
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Whatever, being annoyed because I keep having to restore over a stupid problem only equates to thinking its the end of the world in your mind. Its kind of hard to judge tone of what someone is saying over the internet, which is why most people don't (you know, judge how someone is feeling based on written comments)
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Quick question regarding the possibility of recovering deleted files...
Had a picture on my SD card gallery(where all my pictures are stored) that I wanted to delete, and I decided it would be brilliant to click and hold and delete the "one" picture, when in fact, I decided to delete the entire gallery, some 300+ pictures.
I've been through countless desktop recovery tools, nothing works as it can't "find" the phone, I've tried Dumpster and Undelete 2.0, neither of which worked on my SD card. I took the SD card out of the phone as soon as I realized what had happened, so I haven't done anything that would overwrite them..yet. When viewing the SD card through Windows Explorer, it still shows something like 450MB out of 9GB free, so that makes me believe they are still there, I just can't figure out how to get to them.
Is there ANY way that I can get these files back? I have Wicked_v10 as my ROM.
Please let me know either way so that I can either end this torture, or get the pictures back.
Thank you.
There is a root app called undelete. Not sure if it needs to already be on your phone before you deleted the file. But it may be handy next time
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SelfElevated2 said:
There is a root app called undelete. Not sure if it needs to already be on your phone before you deleted the file. But it may be handy next time
~Sent From My Insane S4~
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Than you for the suggestion, I will be sure to have a few extra apps next time. I already tried Undelete, but it scanned and then froze the app/phone, so I'm not sure that's an option.
Running a rooted HTC One M8.
Stock ROM
TWRP recovery
S-ON
I was having trouble to uninstall Pre-installed apps using apps from play store, I tried deleting the apps from ES file manager, but also was not allowed.
I found a way of deleting system apps by using TWRP's file manager. But the problem is that I can only find the system/google pre-installed apps. I cannot find 3rd party pre-installed apps, since I don't know the directory.
In particular I'd like to know how to delete fitbit, but if there's is a general method which deletes any I'd appreciate that.
Thank you for your help.
Titanium backup is your best option.
And personally, for the very small amount of space they use... I find freezing them is better. That way if you have issues or need them back for any reason... Like taking an ota.... You just defrost them if needed.
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Darth said:
Titanium backup is your best option.
And personally, for the very small amount of space they use... I find freezing them is better. That way if you have issues or need them back for any reason... Like taking an ota.... You just defrost them if needed.
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Titanium Backup will not uninstall/delete the app. Since I'm still S-ON even rooted apps can't delete the files.
On the other hand I could freeze as you said, or "disable" through settings.
But I'd still very much prefer to delete them, and if I ever need them again I'll install from play store.
That being said, do you know by any chance the directory for these files?
I'm not sure of the directory. But if s-on prevents titanium backup from removing them, I would bet it will stop file Explorer apps too.... No?
But you may have figured out the only options... Freeze, or get s-off.
I didn't know s-on prevented uninstalling, since I've always been s-off....... Good to know! ?
As I waited for replies I kept looking through the file managers, and I found the directory.
Rather than going to system/app, for system apps... 3rd Party are at system/priv_app
Problem solved... Thank you for your help.
I will change the title to show that it is solved.
Darth said:
I'm not sure of the directory. But if s-on prevents titanium backup from removing them, I would bet it will stop file Explorer apps too.... No?
But you may have figured out the only options... Freeze, or get s-off.
I didn't know s-on prevented uninstalling, since I've always been s-off....... Good to know!
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Hehe yes, s-on stops you from deleting "secure" files.
But i was using TWRP file manager, so basecally I'm deleting through recovery.
The only reason I know about this is because I found an article about installing busybox by flashing through recovery because of S-ON.
Have same set up, help
Hi can you explain exactly how you have deleted the files in Twrp recovery file manager ? when I go into system it appears empty..
Sorry for taking so long to reply, been busy.
Your system folder (root directory) is empty?
Does your ROM load at all¿
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Hi, thanks for getting back to me, sorry if I wasn't clear, there is no problem with the phone, you said you were able to remove system apps through TWRP when in recovery! When I go into "system" in the file manager there is nothing visible in there, so I wondered what method you used to access the files?
Smalltree said:
Hi, thanks for getting back to me, sorry if I wasn't clear, there is no problem with the phone, you said you were able to remove system apps through TWRP when in recovery! When I go into "system" in the file manager there is nothing visible in there, so I wondered what method you used to access the files?
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You need to select "Mount" and mount "system" first. Then only use TWRP File Manager to browse system partition.
Solved.
Thank you, you're a star.. Job done.. ?
Kyuubi10 said:
As I waited for replies I kept looking through the file managers, and I found the directory.
Rather than going to system/app, for system apps... 3rd Party are at system/priv_app
Problem solved... Thank you for your help.
I will change the title to show that it is solved.
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I'm glad I came across your posting. Using TWRP in recovery using your method is the simplest way to remove app :good:
Hi,
my H815 is freshly and happily rooted, and i wonder if i have to install SdFix or not.
Do we have to do this on Lillipop?
on Google Play, SdFix says "for kitkat" and don't mention Lollipop.
What do you think?
Thanx for answers
I had to use it for some apps, so I say YES. Lollipop has the same regulations for the external SD like KitKat, so the apps have the same problems.
misteurz said:
Hi,
my H815 is freshly and happily rooted, and i wonder if i have to install SdFix or not.
Do we have to do this on Lillipop?
on Google Play, SdFix says "for kitkat" and don't mention Lollipop.
What do you think?
Thanx for answers
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I use it as well and it works - I can now save TB backup directly on my external SD :good:
clandes said:
I use it as well and it works - I can now save TB backup directly on my external SD :good:
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there was this thread some time ago by @TecknoFreak that explained how to fix that by editing the /system/etc/permissions/platform.xml file by hand, no need for an app http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2524277. he posted this in another thread but i cant remember now where i saw it
having said that, i cant remember if i used TB saving my backups to external before or after i made the change to my xml using the steps from the thread but i am pretty sure it was before. also the LG camera can write to ext_sd so dont know for sure this is needed. plus i just did a reflash of @MicroMod777 xTreme rom so it reset that file and i can still write to my ext_sd with TB and camera
oops...i take back part of this, i just now noticed the notification i got from TB that said my backup failed cause i did not have enough space to write the backup to, but the camera still saves to external
so i must have done the xml edit before i did TB, either way, i dont think you need an app for this. sure it might make it easier, but editing the file is not too bad to tackle either
I downloaded SDFix from Google Play (pretty sure it's the same one I used when KitKat first came out) and it reported that the app wasn't necessary.
EU H815 rooted with the recently released Low Effort Exploit (and not by unlocking the bootloader via LG's Dev site).
TiBu was one of the first apps I installed after rooting earlier this week, and it never had a problem backing up to my ext. SD card.
Midnight_Rider said:
there was this thread some time ago by @TecknoFreak that explained how to fix that by editing the /system/etc/permissions/platform.xml file by hand, no need for an app http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2524277. he posted this in another thread but i cant remember now where i saw it
having said that, i cant remember if i used TB saving my backups to external before or after i made the change to my xml using the steps from the thread but i am pretty sure it was before. also the LG camera can write to ext_sd so dont know for sure this is needed. plus i just did a reflash of @MicroMod777 xTreme rom so it reset that file and i can still write to my ext_sd with TB and camera
oops...i take back part of this, i just now noticed the notification i got from TB that said my backup failed cause i did not have enough space to write the backup to, but the camera still saves to external
so i must have done the xml edit before i did TB, either way, i dont think you need an app for this. sure it might make it easier, but editing the file is not too bad to tackle either
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My edits should work just fine for TB backing up on external. I did the same edits to my H811 and works great. I was getting the same error as well and it got fixed after those edits that is just one line missing.
I rather change a line or 2 before installing an app to my phone but that is just me.
Specifically for TitaniumBackup, you just need to go to preferences and when selecting your backup folder, change the storage provider to DocumentProvider storage (Click above the DETECT button) and then navigate to your folder.
Works fine without any fixes.
Charsher47 said:
Specifically for TitaniumBackup, you just need to go to preferences and when selecting your backup folder, change the storage provider to DocumentProvider storage (Click above the DETECT button) and then navigate to your folder.
Works fine without any fixes.
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Don't get the option to 'protect' backups though if you go this route. Only if you use the default setting with edited platform.xml file.
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My edits should work just fine for TB backing up on external. I did the same edits to my H811 and works great. I was getting the same error as well and it got fixed after those edits that is just one line missing.
I rather change a line or 2 before installing an app to my phone but that is just me.
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Same here, and this worked perfectly fine on my H815 (SEA version). Now I can actually let GoneMadMusicPlayer edit tags in my music collection.
Thanks :good: