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[Q] What do you use to back up?

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.

xST4T1K said:
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.

[Q] Regarding Titanium Backup

I was wondering if anyone knows the answer to the below question.
Typically, before you switch ROM's you should always make a nandroid of your stock ROM or whatever ROM you are currently running. You should also backup all user apps in Titanium Backup before flashing a new ROM so the apps can easily be restored afterward.
Can this process also be done in reverse? Lets say you are running a custom ROM for a few weeks and you decide you want to go back to your original stock nandroid that you created prior to flashing the custom ROM. Could you make a backup of all your user apps, then boot into CWM Recovery, do a superwipe, restore your nandroid and then restore the apps you just backed up in Titanium Backup?
I hope my question makes sense. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

If I understood your questions right my answer will yes, as long as you're rooted. Other than that it wouldn't be possible
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BRKotucs said:
If I understood your questions right my answer will yes, as long as you're rooted. Other than that it wouldn't be possible
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Thanks, yes I am rooted. I made a nandroid a couple weeks ago and wanted to flash a new ROM today but didn't want to make another nandroid before doing so. I was just going to backup my apps in Titanium before flashing the new ROM.
If I don't like the new ROM I would switch back and restore my nandroid but wanted to be able to restore my apps through Titanium to make sure they are up to date. Sounds like this is possible. Thank you very much for your response.

Chochiwpg said:
Thanks, yes I am rooted. I made a nandroid a couple weeks ago and wanted to flash a new ROM today but didn't want to make another nandroid before doing so. I was just going to backup my apps in Titanium before flashing the new ROM.
If I don't like the new ROM I would switch back and restore my nandroid but wanted to be able to restore my apps through Titanium to make sure they are up to date. Sounds like this is possible. Thank you very much for your response.
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Yes you can do it. I always do that.
BRKotucs said:
If I understood your questions right my answer will yes, as long as you're rooted. Other than that it wouldn't be possible
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Bro read question before you answer
You cant switch rom and do nandroid until you root ur phone. Lol
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bikrame said:
Bro read question before you answer
You cant switch rom and do nandroid until you root ur phone. Lol
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Thanks for the tip dude... It seems like you know better.
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BRKotucs said:
Thanks for the tip dude... It seems like you know better.
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Dont mean to make u mad bro JK.
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No problems guys, I understood exactly what BRKotucs meant. Thank you both for your assistance, this will make things much easier for me. Peace.

Chochiwpg said:
I was wondering if anyone knows the answer to the below question.
Typically, before you switch ROM's you should always make a nandroid of your stock ROM or whatever ROM you are currently running. You should also backup all user apps in Titanium Backup before flashing a new ROM so the apps can easily be restored afterward.
Can this process also be done in reverse? Lets say you are running a custom ROM for a few weeks and you decide you want to go back to your original stock nandroid that you created prior to flashing the custom ROM. Could you make a backup of all your user apps, then boot into CWM Recovery, do a superwipe, restore your nandroid and then restore the apps you just backed up in Titanium Backup?
I hope my question makes sense. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
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If you're restoring a nandroid, you don't need to superwipe. A nandroid is a complete image of your system at the time (everything down to the kernel) so there's no need to wipe anything with a flashable, the system will do that for you. Only need to superwipe with new install of a ROM. But yes, you can do that, although if you want to save SMS and call logs and such, it might just be faster (and easier) to make another nandroid.

yoft1 said:
If you're restoring a nandroid, you don't need to superwipe. A nandroid is a complete image of your system at the time (everything down to the kernel) so there's no need to wipe anything with a flashable, the system will do that for you. Only need to superwipe with new install of a ROM. But yes, you can do that, although if you want to save SMS and call logs and such, it might just be faster (and easier) to make another nandroid.
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Awesome, ok I didn't know that I could just flash and restore my nandroid without wiping first, thank you.
I actually found an extremely useful program that I have been using called SMS Backup +. It backs up all your SMS, MMS and Call Logs into your Gmail account. When you switch to a new ROM you just click on restore and all your SMS messages and call logs are back again. Very very useful program. Here's the link.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...wsMSwxLDUwMSwiY29tLnplZ29nZ2xlcy5zbXNzeW5jIl0.

bikrame said:
Dont mean to make u mad bro JK.
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Nah! I'm cool.. It's all good, nothing to worry about.
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How do I go back to stock rooted rom?

I rooted my att sg3 using this method here.. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1739426&highlight=restore
Now before I install another rom I want to know how do i install this rom back to my phone using cwm if down the road I want to go back to it? ..if its possible using cwm or do I have to use odin again?

ahfu25 said:
I rooted my att sg3 using this method here.. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1739426&highlight=restore
Now before I install another rom I want to know how do i install this rom back to my phone using cwm if down the road I want to go back to it? ..if its possible using cwm or do I have to use odin again?
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Do a Nandroid first then you can do whatever you want and then always be able to safely go back.
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Addictedtothegreenguy said:
Do a Nandroid first then you can do whatever you want and then always be able to safely go back.
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gotcha...thank you...getting back in the swing of things..its been a while!

Is doing a titanium back up the same as a android back up?

ahfu25 said:
Is doing a titanium back up the same as a android back up?
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No.

defnow said:
No.
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Is this statement true?...the part about nandroid restoring the rom too
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I think the main difference is that nandroid will restore everything back the way it was through recovery. With Titanium Backup, you can backup your apps+data and restore them if you flash a new ROM. So like if you upgrade to the latest version of CM6 or Liberated, you can carry your apps over. If you restore the nandroid, it will restore the old ROM too.
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Nandroid makes it so that you can restore everything to the way it was before you went flash crazy.
Titanium backup is for backing up apps+data so that when you flash a new rom you don't have to take 5 million years installing and trying to remember all your apps.
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Addictedtothegreenguy said:
Nandroid makes it so that you can restore everything to the way it was before you went flash crazy.
Titanium backup is for backing up apps+data so that when you flash a new rom you don't have to take 5 million years installing and trying to remember all your apps.
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+1 This. Nandroid will restore your old STOCK rom if that's what you backed up. TiBu is meant for apps+data.

Ok...I backed everything up just in case even my imei. I have yet to brick a phone but hey, you can never be too safe.

Changing From Rom to Rom

Sorry nub Q,...
Best way to switch roms without losing all my apps every time... Running asop 4.2.1 and would like to check out a few others. But jus thinking about having to redownload all these apps and log in again makes me tired. Thanks ahead of time for any suggestions.
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Titanium Backup.

Been some problems with titanium back up when flashing new roms, see galaxy nexus development threads for some examples, if you want a relatively failsafe method that stores your apps off phone you can use a file manager like astro to back up all your apps into apks then drop the backups into a folder on your computer via usb, along with any media or data you want preserved, then reload after fully wiping phone and flashing new rom, you might have to download a file manager to install the apks if rom doesnt have one. Gather you have a custom recovery installed, dont forget to update it prior to flashing new rom so you can recover if all doesnt go to plan. Good luck
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Thanks... Recovery I'm using is twrp. I've done a few rom switches feel comfortable. Just hate re downloading apps and logging back in. Will definitely try pc back up tho.
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matthew0776 said:
Thanks... Recovery I'm using is twrp. I've done a few rom switches feel comfortable. Just hate re downloading apps and logging back in. Will definitely try pc back up tho.
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If you're interested in using your PC to back things up, you may as well give apk batch installer a try: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1531880

If you are using the latest version of titanium backup, you have the option of creating flashable zips of all your apps with data included. Tried it a few times and it seems to work flawlessly for me. The key is to avoid restoring any system apps. I have about 70+ apps to restore and setup. Before it would take me an hour or two, now is done in about 10 minutes.

DZYR said:
If you are using the latest version of titanium backup, you have the option of creating flashable zips of all your apps with data included. Tried it a few times and it seems to work flawlessly for me. The key is to avoid restoring any system apps. I have about 70+ apps to restore and setup. Before it would take me an hour or two, now is done in about 10 minutes.
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That was very useful. First time to know such feature. It seems only available if you donate. Thanks anyway

ahmadallica said:
That was very useful. First time to know such feature. It seems only available if you donate. Thanks anyway
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Titanium backup is useless unless you actually have the pro version. Pro version makes it all one click, set it and forget it. Definitely recommend it for any custom rom flasher.
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update jedimaster rom without losing customization?

hi all, is there a way to upgrade from jedimaster 7 to 9 without losing all the customizations in terms of apps and widgets?
is there a way to backup that stuff and load back after full wipe and flash?
thanks!
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tomtomthebruin said:
hi all, is there a way to upgrade from jedimaster 7 to 9 without losing all the customizations in terms of apps and widgets?
is there a way to backup that stuff and load back after full wipe and flash?
thanks!
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I use nova launcher and it has a backup/restore setting, where all the apps folders and widgets are placed back where i put em. I, along with a truck load of other members, would recommend clean flashing and redownloading all ur apps from the market. Backup app info to ur external sd. Ull avoid issues with apps not working that way
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thanks for thr quick reply, thats what i figured was hoping theres other way
i actually been using touchwiz because it seemed smoother than other launchers but i guess ill give nova a try so i can save the settings
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tomtomthebruin said:
thanks for thr quick reply, thats what i figured was hoping theres other way
i actually been using touchwiz because it seemed smoother than other launchers but i guess ill give nova a try so i can save the settings
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Nova Launcher Prime is buttery smooth on jedi x9. I never really stick with stock launchers, bought nova prime a while back, i think when it was 10cent apps, and its the first app downloaded when i get a new phone. I use a 7 x5 grid with the note 2, lots of widhets and apps without it seeming cluttered
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Make a Nandroid backup using TWRP or CWM. Wipe and flash the new ROM as required. Then once the new ROM is installed, reboot to recovery. Do a restore of your data only, and you should have all of your apps and customizations back.

If this works universally than you deserve a beer for pointing it out
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mightykc said:
Make a Nandroid backup using TWRP or CWM. Wipe and flash the new ROM as required. Then once the new ROM is installed, reboot to recovery. Do a restore of your data only, and you should have all of your apps and customizations back.
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Question..where do i get a Nandroid backup...im using CWM ,im only trying to back up apps..but i went to ROM TOOLBOX LITE and there saying i have to upgrade to pro if i want to back up anything..i dont want to spend money going to pro if there are other ways...im not sure if the bottom info matters but imusing MODEL #SGH-T889
ANDROID VERSION --4.1.1
BASEBAND--T889UVALL4
BULD NUMBER --JEDIMASTER 11~ALEXANDER THEME FOR JEDI ROMS.

freshnote2t889 said:
Question..where do i get a Nandroid backup...im using CWM ,im only trying to back up apps..but i went to ROM TOOLBOX LITE and there saying i have to upgrade to pro if i want to back up anything..i dont want to spend money going to pro if there are other ways...im not sure if the bottom info matters but imusing MODEL #SGH-T889
ANDROID VERSION --4.1.1
BASEBAND--T889UVALL4
BULD NUMBER --JEDIMASTER 11~ALEXANDER THEME FOR JEDI ROMS.
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Just go into recovery and choose to backup. Just that simple.
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