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[Q] Can't download Handcent SMS or XDA Forums app

I was told I can download handcent sms to fix a timestamp issue im having (because it automatically displays texts in the order they're received instead of using timestamps). However, I had the program and deleted it once before, but after reading up on it I still have a file somewhere on my phone called com.handcent.newsms, and having that somewhere on there is preventing me from installing handcent. I checked in titanium backup and its one of the files with a line through it (aka-its been deleted supposedly), and my phone has been searching my files using ES File Explorer since about 7 hours ago with 0 progress. Any ideas on where this file might be?
Same problem with the XDA Forums app. Had it, deleted it, but after searching Titanium Backup theres still a file being displayed called com.quoord.tapatalkxda.activity and i'm assuming thats the reason I can download but not install the app. And idea where to find this one?

back everything up, boot into recovery and wipe data/cache. then reinstall everything

ive wiped several times when installing new roms (before i knew i even had this issue).

are you restoring the same rom after wiping? if you wipe then install a new rom there should be nothing leftover to give you issues

nope, ive installed a new one every time (to be more specific- miui, cm6, evozone.pure, evozone.riptide). and ive tried searching for the file on my file explorer and it just stays at 0% (on hour 8 now). It shows the files (the handcent one and the xda one) at the very bottom of Titanium Backup with a line through it.

when you touch that line does it not give you the option to delete it? if it is just a line that means that you have a backup for an app that is not currently installed

nope, and it says that theres no backup for it. it has the yellow sign with an exclamation mark in it next to it, which after i looked means theres "nothing"? this is doing a fantastic job of irritating the piss out of me.

in titanium backup, hit menu then clean dalvik, then reload app list, if still there then with a file explorer go into the titaniumbackup folder and delete the files associated with those entries

cleaned dalvik, still there. and thats the problem, i cant find any files associated with them.

ewingt22 said:
cleaned dalvik, still there. and thats the problem, i cant find any files associated with them.
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Have you ever copied your SD card to your PC? If so - you can go into the TitaniumBackup folder on your SD from previous manual backups and just reinstal the apk from there... I do that all the time. When I flash a ROM, First I make a NAND backup of said ROM, restore all apps and info (Texts,Contacts,Emails etc) then I do a TB back up and a MyBackUpPro Backup and then I copy all the files from my SD (which will contain all the backups you just made)to safely keep all the back ups you just made safe on your PC...If you dont alredy do that kind of thing, maybe its a good idea to start for these types of problems
hope that helps, if not - I do have the Apks for both apps your looking for - I can email them to you if you want

make a backup of your sd card on your computer, then format it and put only a rom .zip file, wipe everything multiple times, install the rom from sd card
check if handcent or xda will install, if yes, replace the files on your sdcard that you copied before format.
if no you have successfully gotten somebody else as frustrated with your phone as you are

Worked, thanks a ton for the help
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[Solved] Oxygen 2.0 - App+data restore fails

Since my post in the development thread has been kindly deleted after ****ing around the whole afternoon with ROM's and restoring, I'm going to post the question here.
Anyone else got the app+data restore working on Oxygen 2.0 final ?
I always wipe before flashing, I tried it with Titanium backup (2 versions) and Mybackup Pro. Backup & restore works fine on CM RC7, but when I try to restore on Oxygen, it's just missing data for some apps.
But some are successfully restored with data, that what's weird.
I first thought, it's an issue with a Dalvik2sd script, but then tried it in clean Oxygen 2.0 ROM. When i check /data/data with the Root explorer, I can see the app there, but it just isn't loaded properly (for instance Financisto, Runkeeper, AlarmClockPlus, Abduction).
So basically, what's different in new 2.3.3 OTA, or am I the only one with the issue ?

Haven't tried all my apps, but its worked fine for those which I have.
Thanks for the dalvik to SD zip btw
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Yeah np :]
Could you please check other apps if they're ok ? I got about 130 apps, so it's kinda annoying to don't get the data restored.

Having looked through the rest of my apps, there aren't any which had saved data. I can confirm data has been successfully restored for angry birds, flow, BBC news, your orange, tapatalk, bedside, crazy snowboard and im+
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I have been using the Oxygen 2.0 for a couple of hours now and I have to say it is nice, compact and fast.
However, I have noticed that "pm, am" indication are missing from the time notification bar. Also the "AUTOMATIC" on Date and Time settings are not getting any update from the network. Am I right? Or it is just me who has it?

Also tested a previous busybox version, still same issue. But backuping and restoring on Oxygen 2.0 works correctly. Also most apps have the data restored correctly only some have issues. Have no idea, I'll just have to live with some data missing then, the 2.0 ROM just rocks that much :]

I think the best way to reinstall all apps after flash is to let Google install them automatically through market.

i have upgraded my desire from DevNull yesterday after backing up all apps with data via Titanium backup and i didnt experienced any issues with any of my apps (around 80).

This supposed to be the fix, a sqlite lib -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=11729730&postcount=341

I think this is the solution to your problem :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=11729730&postcount=341
-orgler

Since "someone" deleted a correct fix from the Oxygen thread, I'm gonna repost the file here. Seriously uncool.
Replace the libsqlite.so in /system/lib. You're gonna need to be S-OFF or do it in recovery. Sqlite .db files for some apps that were missing data are readable after, so I can confirm it works.

I noticed the missing data problem almost immediately after installing the rom. Thanks for posting a fix. The "mood" in the new oxygen thread gets a bit tense compared to other desire threads.
If I remember ill hit the thanks button when I'm in on a PC.
sK
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Np, please thank orgler, he found the fix and posted it. I just saved the answer and posted it here as a solution.

I saw your reply to me just after sending you a PM. Flashing the libsqlite.zip file on top of latest oxygen rom didn't work. No big deal as the app I really need data for backs up to sdcard. I'm sure this problem will get fixed soon enough.
sK
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I just read your instructions again. I'm not s-off. Do you know how I can replace the lib with ADB?
sK
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Em, its not a flashable .zip (I didn't state that, but sometimes it's good to open the .zip first )
Boot to recovery, mount the system partition, connect USB cable and go to adb shell (we're gonna backup the original lib first):
#cd system
#cd lib
#mv libsqlite.so libsqlite.so.orig
#exit
Make sure you're in the same directory as libsqlite.so, or copy the .so to the dir where adb is (if your var path isn't set). Then enter in command prompt:
adb push libsqlite.so /system/lib
adb shell
#cd system
#cd lib
#chmod libsqlite.so 640
Then reboot

thed0g said:
Since "someone" deleted a correct fix from the Oxygen thread, I'm gonna repost the file here. Seriously uncool.
Replace the libsqlite.so in /system/lib. You're gonna need to be S-OFF or do it in recovery. Sqlite .db files for some apps that were missing data are readable after, so I can confirm it works.
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Thanks for your assistance with this it's appreciated. However, pushing it via adb didn't work for me either.
I have a full mybackup of data and .apk files. There is no error when I try to restore the missing applications, mybackup confirms it's been done and requests I reboot, but the application is never there.....
Any more ideas?

That seems to be unrelated, issue was only about data in the apps, app restore worked. I suggest trying to backup with Titanium backup and try to restore with it.
So: Im sure you kept the nandroid backup with all the apps and data. Restore it, pull free version of Titanium off the Market and backup some apps. Flash Oxygen (you can replace the .so file with opening oxygen.zip in Winrar and replacing it in /system/lib) then try restoring the apps. If it works, you'll know the issue is with MyBackupPro.

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That seems to be unrelated, issue was only about data in the apps, app restore worked. I suggest trying to backup with Titanium backup and try to restore with it.
So: Im sure you kept the nandroid backup with all the apps and data. Restore it, pull free version of Titanium off the Market and backup some apps. Flash Oxygen (you can replace the .so file with opening oxygen.zip in Winrar and replacing it in /system/lib) then try restoring the apps. If it works, you'll know the issue is with MyBackupPro.
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I like your thinking... I did indeed keep the nandroid backup, so I'll give it a whirl.
Thank you.

Great. Solved the problems I had with Titanium.

I/O error write to sd card (mybackup pro)

trying to restore apps and i get this message! ? fix?
the restore of data was fine but apps wont!

I'm getting this too when trying to restore my data after flashing a new rom. Let me know if you hear of any solutions.
The mybackup website says its an SD card error.. that may be the case, but it was working fine an hour ago on the old rom I had (because I'm new I can't post the link, but a quick google to their FAQ and you'll see what I mean)

I think my issue was due to the SD card. I reformatted it and then copied the contents back again from my laptop. I've now re-installed the new ROM and am using mybackup root to restore my contents as I type this - all seems fine so far

Thanks for the feedback.
What did you format normal or ext or both
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I had the same error. I don't find how to fix it but how to recover my data app.
Save the backup on your PC
Execute all .apk in my save folder from your phone
Launch mybackup to do another apps save with data
Copy all file wich are not .apk in the old backup (on your pc) and past them in the new backup folder on your phone (replace all existing file)
And finaly restor the backup, it will restore the data with the app
It's not "user friendly" but it worked for me, it was not a SD card issue

I was having this same issue. Watching alogcat revealed that an apk that MBP was expecting was not there, causing an IO error.
I tried to restore again, this time unselecting that specific app and it appears to be working.
So to fix it, install alogcat and watch for errors as the restore is taking place. This should clue you in on the problem.

gthing said:
I was having this same issue. Watching alogcat revealed that an apk that MBP was expecting was not there, causing an IO error.
I tried to restore again, this time unselecting that specific app and it appears to be working.
So to fix it, install alogcat and watch for errors as the restore is taking place. This should clue you in on the problem.
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This was exactly my problem. Seems like the ****ing program didn't actually back up a damned thing. The folder which was supposed to have the backed-up APKs was completely empty.
I had to restore from an older backup and it worked.
I guess that's just what happens when you rely on free apps.

Just got the same STUPID problem - I'll try the fix above.
The only reason I chose MyBackup Root was because you can do "0-click batch restore" for free which you can't with the free version of Titanium Backup.
EDIT: Backups won't restore. It says "I/O Error". I've had the SD card for a few weeks and it was working perfectly with Titanium Backup. Also, everything's been properly installed formatted and fixing permissions and clearing caches makes no difference.
EDIT 2: After running aLogcat, it says that Mybackup has the following error: "...apps/appnamehere: open failed: EM0ENT (No such file or directory). It's like this for most of my of apps (and I have hundreds) that are now lost with all their data!
Also, none of the apps that do restore so far link to the market (it says this after restore).
This app really needs updating to resolve these serious issues.
Ouroboros29 said:
I had the same error. I don't find how to fix it but how to recover my data app.
Save the backup on your PC
Execute all .apk in my save folder from your phone
Launch mybackup to do another apps save with data
Copy all file wich are not .apk in the old backup (on your pc) and past them in the new backup folder on your phone (replace all existing file)
And finaly restor the backup, it will restore the data with the app
It's not "user friendly" but it worked for me, it was not a SD card issue
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When backing up apps and data again it STILL won't backup some apps!! Any suggestions?

Issue with TiBu Update.zip

So I made an update.zip before I went from my 4.1 ROM to a 4.2 ROM. However whenever I try to flash my update.zip file it makes my phone not boot. Unfortunately I was stupid and didnt make any other backups. Is there a way to restore individual apps/data from the update.zip file?

Could have something to do with how titanium created the file.
Does the .zip only contain the tibackup app? Or others as well?
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It contains a large list of apps. When I created the zip I went through the long list of stuff and only backed up what I wanted (none of the red system stuff).
All in all its not a huge deal. Was mostly wanting my SMS/Call Logs/Wi-Fi
All the other stuff would be nice but can be redone

File and directory structure has changed in 4.2.
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najaboy said:
File and directory structure has changed in 4.2.
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Yep I dont think thats the cause though as it also happens if I try going back to my 4.1 ROM (JBSourcery).
I went through my update.zip file and removed a bunch more stuff that I likely didnt need and it worked!!! Obviously I backed something up into the zip that was causing the issue. There was also some system apks/files in there that I am positive I didnt choose for the update.zip... not sure if it auto-adds some or if I just spaced out but so far so good!
EDIT: Well it kind of worked... I got some of the apps but some didnt show at all and it didnt restore my SMS messages

Just to update if anyone else runs into this...
As I said above I got it to work by manually editing the .zip file to remove some stuff that I didnt need but it didnt restore my SMS/Call logs or anything like that (Wi-Fi APs as well).
I then went into the .zip and removed all the SMS/Call Log/Wi-Fi lists and then put them in the TitaniumBackup folder on my phone (overwriting my old ones) so it will allow me to restore. I also tried removing all files from my .zip file except the SMS/Call Log/Wi-Fi stuff and will see if reflashing helps
It would be a really great addition to TiBu to have the ability to restore from your .zip file from within TiBu. I dont think it would be super hard to implement but I'm not a dev so thats just speculation.
I will update again later if my workaround does the trick.

Not sure if you've ever heard of it, but grab the app named "App2zip". It will do just that. You select apps that you want installed back on your ROM after flashing a new one. When finished hit the OK button and it will make a flashable zip of all the selected apps. It also keeps all user & system apps on separate pages so you don't accidentally backup a system app that might cause issues. Another good thing is that it works for 4.2! I used it to restore over 150 apps on Mmuzzy's first build after 4.2 dropped and everything restored properly. Just know it zips only the apps, no data. If you want your app data backed up use TiBu and restore data after you flash your ROM & apps zip.

i was able to restore my apps using the update.zip from tibu, it then restored data after i booted the OS. I had to mount /system before i flashed the update.zip because if i didn't mount it first, it wouldn't restore my apps at all. The only problem is my phone lagged like an SOB after restoring the data. I just use tibu to restore apps and data after i boot the phone, keeps the problems off my phone.

RoyJ said:
Not sure if you've ever heard of it, but grab the app named "App2zip". It will do just that. You select apps that you want installed back on your ROM after flashing a new one. When finished hit the OK button and it will make a flashable zip of all the selected apps. It also keeps all user & system apps on separate pages so you don't accidentally backup a system app that might cause issues. Another good thing is that it works for 4.2! I used it to restore over 150 apps on Mmuzzy's first build after 4.2 dropped and everything restored properly. Just know it zips only the apps, no data. If you want your app data backed up use TiBu and restore data after you flash your ROM & apps zip.
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Yep I have used App2Zip. TiBu has basically replicated that functionality.
So as is normally the case the problem here was my own stupidity.
I thought that by choosing the option to make an update.zip and then choosing all the programs I wanted it would make a current version backup of the apps I selected. However I think how it works is that it only makes the .zip file out of an existing backup. So I should have run a full TiBu backup before making my .zip. I verified this by going through the xml file with my text messages and verifying that it was old stuff.
So in the end it was my fault for not understanding how the program worked. I still think the ability to restore directly from the update.zip from within TiBu would be a welcome addition though.

SMS/MMS database location change Android 7.0 Nougat?

sorry if it seems like this is an easy one at first but i've been having some strange issues here.
i installed the 7.0 OTA on a new 5X that i'm about to switch to (coming from another 5X with a broken mic). both rooted. did a clean wipe on the new one with 7.0. moving data from the old to the new i can't get sms/mms to copy over. using titanium, rom toolbox, and carbon it won't work right. at first when i used carbon it only restored texts up to april this year. so i wiped them out and tried titanium etc. nothing works. then i went and directly copied the mmssms.db (and all the files) from /data/data/com.android.providers.telephony and still nothing. there were no texts showing in messenger app (tried textra too) so i sent a few test messages. those are showing up. but when i deleted the entire telephony folder within twrp, wiped cache and dalvik, rebooted those test messages are still showing up! when i browse to the new telephony folder that android created there's nothing in the folder. yet the text messages are still showing up. also the call log is still full (it actually restored properly with titanium).
i can't find any info that says the texts are stored anywhere besides the mmssms.db file so anyone know what i'm doing wrong?
recap:
-backed up sms/mms with carbon, titanium, rom toolbox (on android 6.0.1)
-fresh install 7.0
-restored with all those apps
-*partial restore*
-wiped com.android.providers.telephony folder
-manually copied backed up files into com.android.providers.telephony folder
-*nothing*
-sent a few texts through the app
-wiped com.android.providers.telephony folder
-*can still see texts with nothing in the folder*
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SOLVED
found it in /data/user_de/0/com.android.providers.telephony on the device running android N. don't know if it's like that for everyone but that's where it is on mine.

I used Titanium backup to backup call log/SMS from M and restore in N (clean install) with success.

dlegit said:
sorry if it seems like this is an easy one at first but i've been having some strange issues here.
i installed the 7.0 OTA on a new 5X that i'm about to switch to (coming from another 5X with a broken mic). both rooted. did a clean wipe on the new one with 7.0. moving data from the old to the new i can't get sms/mms to copy over. using titanium, rom toolbox, and carbon it won't work right. at first when i used carbon it only restored texts up to april this year. so i wiped them out and tried titanium etc. nothing works. then i went and directly copied the mmssms.db (and all the files) from /data/data/com.android.providers.telephony and still nothing. there were no texts showing in messenger app (tried textra too) so i sent a few test messages. those are showing up. but when i deleted the entire telephony folder within twrp, wiped cache and dalvik, rebooted those test messages are still showing up! when i browse to the new telephony folder that android created there's nothing in the folder. yet the text messages are still showing up. also the call log is still full (it actually restored properly with titanium).
i can't find any info that says the texts are stored anywhere besides the mmssms.db file so anyone know what i'm doing wrong?
recap:
-backed up sms/mms with carbon, titanium, rom toolbox (on android 6.0.1)
-fresh install 7.0
-restored with all those apps
-*partial restore*
-wiped com.android.providers.telephony folder
-manually copied backed up files into com.android.providers.telephony folder
-*nothing*
-sent a few texts through the app
-wiped com.android.providers.telephony folder
-*can still see texts with nothing in the folder*
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Does your old phone still have all the texts you want on it? If so, use SMS backup and restore from the play store. Backup on the old phone, transfer the files to the new one and restore. It seems like you're doing more work than you have to just to transfer texts.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.riteshsahu.SMSBackupRestore&hl=en

jsgraphicart said:
Does your old phone still have all the texts you want on it? If so, use SMS backup and restore from the play store. Backup on the old phone, transfer the files to the new one and restore. It seems like you're doing more work than you have to just to transfer texts.
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yeah i get it. it's a little much. i guess it's become more about how this thing is storing the texts if it's not in the usual place.

well if anyone is interested i found on the device running N that the new location is /data/user_de/0/com.android.providers.telephony. don't know why it's like that for mine but maybe it'll be useful for someone else too.

dlegit said:
well if anyone is interested i found on the device running N that the new location is /data/user_de/0/com.android.providers.telephony. don't know why it's like that for mine but maybe it'll be useful for someone else too.
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I was able to extract the 'databases' folder from this location before restoring, but I'm having trouble restoring. Any ideas to restore these .db files to show in Messages app?
I tried to just copy them back to the /data/user_de location mentioned above, but also noticed there was no 'databases' folder there (I'd received one 2FA text from Google since doing the fresh restore) but even with root access couldn't properly create the folder. I then checked the /data/data location mention by OP and noticed there was a 'databases' folder there, I was able to paste my .db files in the folder, but they're still not showing in the Messages app.
Any input is much appreciated. At the least, I have the files, can open them in Windows with text editor and have confirmed there is conversations in there, my mmssms.db file is about 3 MB.

mrniceguy1437 said:
I was able to extract the 'databases' folder from this location before restoring, but I'm having trouble restoring. Any ideas to restore these .db files to show in Messages app?
I tried to just copy them back to the /data/user_de location mentioned above, but also noticed there was no 'databases' folder there (I'd received one 2FA text from Google since doing the fresh restore) but even with root access couldn't properly create the folder. I then checked the /data/data location mention by OP and noticed there was a 'databases' folder there, I was able to paste my .db files in the folder, but they're still not showing in the Messages app.
Any input is much appreciated. At the least, I have the files, can open them in Windows with text editor and have confirmed there is conversations in there, my mmssms.db file is about 3 MB.
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I had the same problem, so I deleted the *.db-journal files, and after that I could start the SMS app and all messages were there!

Error.

Have been doing this since CM12 up to CM13. When I tried LineageOS 7.1.1 a few days ago, I restored my mmssms.db backup just like I always do. Found out that it was not located in /data/data/com.android.providers.telephony/database anymore so I found this thread. The problem is, if I put my mmssms.db backup at/data/user_de/0/com.android.providers.telephony/database, my sms app crashes. Tried to delete *.db-journal files too but still my sms app crashes and the only way to make it work again is to wipe my data.

cyberangel22k said:
Have been doing this since CM12 up to CM13. When I tried LineageOS 7.1.1 a few days ago, I restored my mmssms.db backup just like I always do. Found out that it was not located in /data/data/com.android.providers.telephony/database anymore so I found this thread. The problem is, if I put my mmssms.db backup at/data/user_de/0/com.android.providers.telephony/database, my sms app crashes. Tried to delete *.db-journal files too but still my sms app crashes and the only way to make it work again is to wipe my data.
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I found that you should delete the contents of /data/user_de/0/com.android.providers.telephony/databases and the app_parts folder, then reboot. Then do the manual move of your attachments (into app_parts) and the .db files (into databases). Then reboot again BEFORE opening your SMS or messaging app. This addressed the messaging app being unable to load MMS for me, but I don't know if this will help your crash problem. I'm on OxygenOS 7.0.

Silly22 said:
I found that you should delete the contents of /data/user_de/0/com.android.providers.telephony/databases and the app_parts folder, then reboot. Then do the manual move of your attachments (into app_parts) and the .db files (into databases). Then reboot again BEFORE opening your SMS or messaging app. This addressed the messaging app being unable to load MMS for me, but I don't know if this will help your crash problem. I'm on OxygenOS 7.0.
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Thanks for your suggestion. I will try this later. :good:
Tried this:
-deleted contents of /data/user_de/0/com.android.providers.telephony/databases
-rebooted. A new set of db files were generated automatically
-overwritten mmssms.db
-rebooted. Messenger app does not crash anymore but cannot load messages and cannot create new message.
-tried steps 1-3 again
-after reboot I cleared the messenger's app data but still same result.
I will convert my backup now to xml and restore it via app until there's another way of restoring it manually.
Using lineageOS BTW. Thanks.

I've been able to restore SMS/MMS/APN data from Titanium Backup on LOS 14.1
I just need to copy and keep file modes and ownership of "com.android.providers.telephony" from /data/data to /data/user_de/0 folder. The built in tar command will do that just fine
Code:
# tar -C /data/data -cf - com.android.providers.telephony | tar -C /data/user_de/0 -xf -
If you have copied the folder manually, just change the ownership of com..android.providers.telephony to "radio:radio" (user=radio, group=radio). No need to do this with tar command above, since tar when run as root will keep file and folder ownership.
Now waiting for Titanium Backup to support "user_de" system folder backup and restore on Android N based ROMs.

Can anyone explicitly confirm this works copying from a <=6.0 system to Nougat?
Here's what I gather:
- Mrniceguy can't get it to work
- criza got something to work
- for cyberangel, it crashed
- silly got it to work on Oxygen
- mydeardiary got tar to work (though your tar command looks a bit funny)
My Droid Turbo's (6.0) screen died, but I can access ADB. I tried copying the mms db to a Galaxy S4 (5.0.1) without success. When I copied the mmssms.db and journal, Messages showed an empty history. I made sure the permissions were set (660, radio:radio). Copying the telephony files over caused the Phone app to constantly spam a FC dialog until I turned the phone off. Restoring the original (S4) files fixed it.
I don't want to risk my shiny new Nexus 5X unless I'm sure that just copying the files over will work.

I can confirm that copying the database from an older version to Nougat doesn't work.
- in /data/user_de/0/com.android.providers.telephony/databases:
- backup all files
- delete mmssms.db, mmssms.db-journal
- reboot
- copy in mmssms.db, set permissions 660, radio:radio
- reboot
- run Messages
empty message list
when trying to create conversation: "Failed to create conversation, please try again later."
- restoring original files fixes messaging
I suspect there's something to the format of the mmssms.db file that is different across releases, or between phones.

cyberangel22k said:
Thanks for your suggestion. I will try this later. :good:
Tried this:
-deleted contents of /data/user_de/0/com.android.providers.telephony/databases
-rebooted. A new set of db files were generated automatically
-overwritten mmssms.db
-rebooted. Messenger app does not crash anymore but cannot load messages and cannot create new message.
-tried steps 1-3 again
-after reboot I cleared the messenger's app data but still same result.
I will convert my backup now to xml and restore it via app until there's another way of restoring it manually.
Using lineageOS BTW. Thanks.
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I finally got it working... I was eagerly ready all the posts here.
Here is my solution:
After freshly installing the new LineageOS I installed Root Browser and BusyBox (obviously you need root permissions for this). Then I opened in Root Browser the location /data/user_de/0/com.android.providers.telephony/databases. I made a backup of the files inside in a subfolder. I copied my old files into the now empty folder (adb root, adb push.....--> six Files: HbpcdLookup.db, HbpcdLookup.db-journal, mmssms.db, mmssms.db-journal, telephony.db, telephony.db-journal). Then I gave to all xyz.db files the read/write permissions for the owner and the group, and for the journals, I gave them only read/write permissions from the owner (I got an error that the permissions couldn't be applied --> ignore it, it does get applied). To all six files, I changed the Ownership from root to radio. --> rebooted --> no crashing but no messages visible --> installed the "SMS from Android 4.4" from the PlayStore--> set this SMS app do be de default one (I set the mark to not delete old messages in the settings) --> this app restored all my SMS that I had lost.
Its quite some trouble to get to the files but in the end it seems to work.
I hope you can reproduce this procedure...

Same problem here with latest Lineage on a rooted serranoltexx (Samsung Galaxy S4 mini LTE). I think something changed in the last update, but I don't understand whether it's Android's or Lineage's fault.
I give you more information, as it seems like a recent issue which troubles a lot of users - I found many similar threads, but no solution so far.
On my old Samsung S2 I was using the app SlightBackup (free, from F-Droid) to backup SMSs. However, copying the SlightBackup database (.xml format) on my new phone and reinstalling it there doesn't seem to work, so I decided to copy manually the mmssms.db file. Also in my case, the new directory seems to be /data/user_de/0/com.android.providers.telephony/databases (however, there is also a file called telephony.db which has a symbolic link in /data/data/com.android.providers.telephony/databases )
Still, my SMSs do not show up, and moreover the "contacts" app crashes. I tried deleting all the content of the folder and then the messaging app crashes (a full reboot restored the content, however, and the functionality of both apps with it).
Interesting to notice that all the *.db and *.db-journal files in the folder do not change size even if I send/receive SMSs, so I guess they are there just for compatibility, and do not actually store the messages. The "real" database is probably somewhere else, but I have no idea where to look for.
Help would be really appreciated. I'm willing to send 0.01 BTC to the first person who finds a working solution
P.S.: yes, I have also taken care of the filesystem permissions of the .db file, which is something only mentioned in this thread amongst all those I've found, but important I think. In my case the .db file is 660 with owner radio:radio, same for the .db-journal but permissions 600.
P.P.S.: installing third-party apps to restore my SMSs is not an option in my case. I know about working apps in the Play Store but I don't want to use them.
P.P.P.S.: yes, my phone is rooted, and I am not using third-party messaging apps, just the default one.
Silly22 said:
I found that you should delete the contents of ... Then do the manual move of your attachments ... Then reboot again BEFORE opening your SMS ...
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This doesn't work for me.
Serachja said:
I finally got it working... I was eagerly ready all the posts here.
Here is my solution...
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Thanks for the hint. Your solution probably works because the app "SMS from Android 4" is still using the old location/format of the database. This strengthens my idea that in the last update the situation has changed for the default messaging app (as I said, I don't want to use third-party apps in this case).
That's really frustrating... it's crazy that such a simple thing as the local SMS database creates so much trouble

Here is new db location: /data/data/com.google.android.gms/databases/icing_mmssms.db
You can also find a lot of things in that folder

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Here is new db location: /data/data/com.google.android.gms/databases/icing_mmssms.db
You can also find a lot of things in that folder
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Hey, thanks but unfortunately that doesn't work for me: I don't have that location at all, the only com.google folder I have is com.google.zxing.client.android and that doesn'tcontain the mmssms.db

It's in the same place on my Galaxy S6. Does this file also contain the APN settings on your phone? I was able to edit it and enable my phone's native tethering

As I said, unfortunately that doesn't work for me I'm using Lineage OS 14.something (nightly). At this point I just gave up and deleted all my old SMSs, there was nothing too important anyway. But it still kinda suck. Well, never mind.