What file do I need to backup so I can restore my screens and folder setups after a wipe?
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which launcher are you using?
Are you rooted?
If you're rooted then it should be simple to backup the Home app with an app like Titanium Backup, then restore afterwards.
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CDeviant said:
You going to need to supply us with more information.
which launcher are you using?
Are you rooted?
If you're rooted then it should be simple to backup the Home app with an app like Titanium Backup, then restore afterwards.
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I am. I use 4 of the 5 screens with the default launcher.
Nova Launcher
has an option to backup/restore your desktop layout
"Backup and Import
Import layout from other launchers or backup Nova's settings"
bigknowz said:
I am. I use 4 of the 5 screens with the default launcher.
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There are a few apps that will backup the home screens layout for stock launcher:
- Titanium backup: https://play.google.com/store/apps/...DEsImNvbS5rZXJhbWlkYXMuVGl0YW5pdW1CYWNrdXAiXQ..
- My backup Pro: https://play.google.com/store/apps/...DEsImNvbS5yZXJ3YXJlLmFuZHJvaWQuTXlCYWNrdXAiXQ..
I'd give one of these a try.
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Is there something similar for Android like pkgbackup that will also backup up layouts? IE All the icons and widgets I have installed on each page? I know Titanium will backup the apps, I am talking about layouts....
ScottBroker said:
Is there something similar for Android like pkgbackup that will also backup up layouts? IE All the icons and widgets I have installed on each page? I know Titanium will backup the apps, I am talking about layouts....
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A nandroid backup does. That's if your rooted.
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You can backup your screens on Sense roms using Titanium (I have done it) but you may not be able to restore that backup unless you are on the same (or very similar) rom. The item that you need to backup and restore (in my case) was [DESKTOP] HTC Sense.
I believe MyBackupPro will do the same thing, and it even works on Unrooted phones. Other then Titanium, I'm not aware of any other program, besides the built in Backup in MIUI, that will backup the screen layouts.
Ok I'm about to install the gedeROM ICS v1.35. Before I do I want to make sure I don't screw it up. I have TWRP2.1.1 And I backed up everything. I have the Rom loaded to sd card. So as iundertsand I boot in recovery wipe factory restore wipe davik cache flash .zip rebooted and enjoy. Anything I should know before I do this or does it seem that easy and straight forward. I was hit with problems first time trying to do it on win xp Pc. Win 7 everything was smooth with the root. Any help would be appreciated.
I'd suggest before you wipe anything to do a backup of your current ROM. I typically wipe dalvik AFTER flashing the ROM as well as BEFORE.
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Everything went well with install. Not a single problem. Thank you developers
FYI for people who like to constantly update their ROMs like I do - I would suggest the following:
1) buy the Titanium Backup Pro key - you will use the crap out if it to batch backup/restore your apps & data after a wipe and fresh ROM install
2) Using TB to restore your apps + data works great, but what about your homescreens? Don't forget to backup your homescreens...usually you can do this through the settings menu on whatever launcher you are using. I'm using GedeROM 1.3 and I prefer the Apex launcher over the Trebuchet launcher. In Apex settings menu, you have the option to backup/restore desktop. I'm pretty sure most of the big name launchers have this same option. So when I update the ROM with a new version, all I have to do is restore my apps w/ TB and them restore the desktop through the Apex settings. Of course, this doesn't work if you switch launchers when you change ROMs
dbo_texas said:
FYI for people who like to constantly update their ROMs like I do - I would suggest the following:
1) buy the Titanium Backup Pro key - you will use the crap out if it to batch backup/restore your apps & data after a wipe and fresh ROM install
2) Using TB to restore your apps + data works great, but what about your homescreens? Don't forget to backup your homescreens...usually you can do this through the settings menu on whatever launcher you are using. I'm using GedeROM 1.3 and I prefer the Apex launcher over the Trebuchet launcher. In Apex settings menu, you have the option to backup/restore desktop. I'm pretty sure most of the big name launchers have this same option. So when I update the ROM with a new version, all I have to do is restore my apps w/ TB and them restore the desktop through the Apex settings. Of course, this doesn't work if you switch launchers when you change ROMs
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Is it possible to switch launchers trebuchet to apex
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autosdafe said:
Is it possible to switch launchers trebuchet to apex
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You can go to manage apps, select your current launcher under all apps, and clear defaults. Then, next time, when you click the home button, you should be prompted to select a launcher.
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You can go to manage apps, select your current launcher under all apps, and clear defaults. Then, next time, when you click the home button, you should be prompted to select a launcher.
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No joy with that. I'm using trebuchet and trying to use apex. Maybe I can't not very important
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autosdafe said:
No joy with that. I'm using trebuchet and trying to use apex. Maybe I can't not very important
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You could try installing GO Launcher EX. When you hit home it will ask what launcher to use. From here use Apex and select default. Then uninstall Go Launcher (if you want)
I installed root app remover and got rid of the two launchers that came with the from. Then got go launcher
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I have two questions
1. IS there any apk that will backup and restore desktop widgets after flashing new rom?
2. IS there any apk that will increase or decrease size of icons in appdrawer?
kami2k said:
I have two questions
1. IS there any apk that will backup and restore desktop widgets after flashing new rom?
2. IS there any apk that will increase or decrease size of icons in appdrawer?
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I guess you use sense right?
1. Titanium backup might do the trick, or just if you flash a Rom of the same kind, you can after you do nandroid use advanced restore and restore just the data. Not sure how this works on sense though.
Or use a different home with backup option
2. Using a different launcher I would say, or experiment with dpi, but careful not standard values break the Google market.
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1. Titanium backup doesn't save the setting of desktop
2. I am already using apex and 290DPI, but still want smaller icon size
kami2k said:
1. Titanium backup doesn't save the setting of desktop
2. I am already using apex and 290DPI, but still want smaller icon size
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Ok then elaborate why you cant backup with apex ? With Nova this works ok for me.
Also the nandroid advanced restore data does work wonders.
So go for 240 DPI and make the font bigger? <<< Will give you smaller icons and it wont break your market.
You do realize your market is now broken , and without the LCD modder pro it wont work for some apps?(or does this work for you?) Or you have some other way?
And how did you mod your status bar to not be bigger as the default one?
OK so I am about to flash a new rom and I was wondering get if anyone knows how to backup you current app icon layout. I am running stock without a custom launcher so any ideas?
Chilidog said:
OK so I am about to flash a new rom and I was wondering get if anyone knows how to backup you current app icon layout. I don't have a custom launcher so any ideas?
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Depends what ROM you're on. For example, if you're on CM then you can use Titanium Backup to backup Trebuchet launcher.
If you're on Sense. I know there's an option to "backup scene" in the settings menu. A copy should be made on your phone internal storage. Not sure exactly though.
Cares said:
Depends what ROM you're on. For example, if you're on CM then you can use Titanium Backup to backup Trebuchet launcher.
If you're on Sense. I know there's an option to "backup scene" in the settings menu. A copy should be made on your phone internal storage. Not sure exactly though.
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Thanks, it's worth a try.
Is there a way to backup all my apps and their layout on home screen? I use Titanium backup but then I have to rearrange my apps manually into folders again when switching to different custom ROM.
Guys, who switch ROMs almost every day, what's the easiest way to fully setup your phone again?
Nova launcher allows you to backup your configuration.
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Nova launcher allows you to backup your configuration.
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Thanks for the tip!
Even if you don't use Nova I guess you could backup data (with Titanium) of default launcher and then restore it.
But Nova makes things easier + it offers a lot more customization.
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I use Titanium but I don‘t need to "rearrange"
kkccttccy said:
I use Titanium but I don‘t need to "rearrange"
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I don't know I switched to Nova and it solved my problem.