With all the ROM switching I do. Is it possible to backup all your settings and apps, flash your ROM, and then restore your apps? Something other than Titanium.
Why not Titanium?
Randomacts said:
Why not Titanium?
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I guess to be honest, even though it isnt much, i'm looking for something free that will restore all my apps at once and not one by one manually. Don't get me wrong Titanium works great. Tried GO backup but it won't do a batch save over 200 mb.
splxtreme said:
I guess to be honest, even though it isnt much, i'm looking for something free that will restore all my apps at once and not one by one manually. Don't get me wrong Titanium works great. Tried GO backup but it won't do a batch save over 200 mb.
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It is worth buying it..
It is soo damn easy to back up and restore.
Check out my backup root here
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rerware.android.MyBackupRoot
The free version is fully functional. I bought the pro version as it will allow backing up from one phone and restoring on a different phone. I use this almost as much as I use root explorer lol.
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I'm currently using mybackup pro to do backups and restores between rom installs. It retains market links, application databases, and other system settings. My only problem is that it is SO SLOW to backup and restore. It takes probably over and hour to backup my applications and another hour to restore them. I don't even have that many. Is there any quicker way of doing this? I'd like to be able to install a new rom sometime before the singularity.
gthing said:
I'm currently using mybackup pro to do backups and restores between rom installs. It retains market links, application databases, and other system settings. My only problem is that it is SO SLOW to backup and restore. It takes probably over and hour to backup my applications and another hour to restore them. I don't even have that many. Is there any quicker way of doing this? I'd like to be able to install a new rom sometime before the singularity.
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Go to the Market and use Titanium backup. It backs up your apps over to your SD card along with app data. You can batch the backups and restores as well as schedule your backups. You can also use AppBrain. It updates which apps you download from the Market and then does a back up. But I think App brain only works with market apps. I'm not 100% on Appbrain.
sekigah84 said:
Go to the Market and use Titanium backup. It backs up your apps over to your SD card along with app data. You can batch the backups and restores as well as schedule your backups. You can also use AppBrain. It updates which apps you download from the Market and then does a back up. But I think App brain only works with market apps. I'm not 100% on Appbrain.
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How long does it take for titanium backup to do its thing?
gthing said:
How long does it take for titanium backup to do its thing?
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The back up takes me a few minutes. 10 if I have a ton of apps. The restore is pretty annoying since you have to click install for EVERY APP YOU HAVE.
sekigah84 said:
The back up takes me a few minutes. 10 if I have a ton of apps. The restore is pretty annoying since you have to click install for EVERY APP YOU HAVE.
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I realized this after running a backup and installing a new rom. Looks like you have to buy the pro version. I did and it restores automatically.
gthing said:
I realized this after running a backup and installing a new rom. Looks like you have to buy the pro version. I did and it restores automatically.
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Thanks for the info. I might just buy it now haha.
gthing said:
I realized this after running a backup and installing a new rom. Looks like you have to buy the pro version. I did and it restores automatically.
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Thanks for the info. I didn't know that.
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Hello and happy holidays to everyone.
I am running VaelPak 3.0 and have removed some unwanted apps that I don't use/need.
If I flash an updated version of the ROM, I will get all these apps back. My question is, is there a way I can save my phone's image as it is now so that I do not have to remove those apps manually again the next time?
Any advice will be highly appreciated.
cant you just backup your nand??
or use titanium backup..
xtrubambinoxpr said:
cant you just backup your nand??
or use titanium backup..
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I do nand backups, but haven't restored them yet.
Won't it just put the old apps (backed up apps) back in place and not delete the new apps that the updated ROM added?
Thanks,
i removed all the app i didnt want with titanium back up THEN did a nand backup and it restored from the point i was (without the things i wanted) so i guess you can do that..
just take the nand backup you already have and save that backup on your comp in case something ever happens..
then do another one with the corrections and updates you did and that the one without all the bulk..
thats what i did..
xtrubambinoxpr said:
i removed all the app i didnt want with titanium back up THEN did a nand backup and it restored from the point i was (without the things i wanted) so i guess you can do that..
just take the nand backup you already have and save that backup on your comp in case something ever happens..
then do another one with the corrections and updates you did and that the one without all the bulk..
thats what i did..
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I will try that and update the post on how it works out.
Thanks.
They will come back forget doing nands or titanium that's the hard way. Just get an app that allows you to remove apps from your phone. I use this simple app called root manager its easy as pie and I just remove what I don't want again. Titanium can also do this I think but its not user friendly for me lol
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yea titanium confused me at first too.. a little to complicated and still is..
i was just saying if u wanted to do the nand backup of your new and improved system its easier..
and since we on the topic of backups and removal..
any apps that can backup ALL apps and data and restore them because im about to unroot to root using Toast method so i have nand unlocked..
while I haven't tried this...so try at your own risk. In the .zip file, clean out everything you don't want and leave only the stuff you want new, or updated. That SHOULD keep them from installing to the phone when flashing. once those are gone, just flash like normal.
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while I haven't tried this...so try at your own risk. In the .zip file, clean out everything you don't want and leave only the stuff you want new, or updated. That SHOULD keep them from installing to the phone when flashing. once those are gone, just flash like normal.
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Isn't the file signed? I will have to sign it again, right?
I think I will just write a script and run it after flashing a new ROM every time.
Thanks,
I don't know if it would remove the signature or not...worth a try. Let me look real quick. there's already a tool out for signing files...at least it would save you some key strokes.
edit: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=794132&highlight=sign+files
Newbie question here.
What are you guys using to back up your phone when you flash a new rom?
Is there an easy way to reload all the old apps when you flash a new rom? or do you have to reload everything manually.
I just put the starburst rom on my phone and really liking it. I assume I will want a flash a later version at some point and am wondering if there is an easier way to the apps back and such after flashing.
thanks
TitaniumBackup. When backing up, I would just backup the apps, and not the system data. I have StarBurst too, and it works great.
FYI if you have the free version, when you restore apps you have to manually hit install, done, install, done. If you buy Pro, then I believe you won't need to.
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TitaniumBackup. When backing up, I would just backup the apps, and not the system data. I have StarBurst too, and it works great.
FYI if you have the free version, when you restore apps you have to manually hit install, done, install, done. If you buy Pro, then I believe you won't need to.
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Exactly what Apoc said. But just buy it. Its WAY worth it
Be careful using Titanium backup to restore apps. It can cause big time problems when restoring backed up apps from different ROM bases.
AppBrain is a good app that will keep track of all the apps you have installed and you can use it as a reference to reinstall them from the Market. This is what I do, then I use Titanium Backup to restore the data to those apps.
I am currently on Calkulin's rom and wanted to give blazer rom a try. The only thing holding me back is that i have a ton of programs and settings that I really don't feel like restoring and redoing. Is there a way to switch roms and then restore backed up programs or something? I tried doing a search, but I couldn't find an answer. I am imagining there may be considering how many people try different roms so freely.
Thanks
Ymmv, but what I do is a nand bu in recovery,.then.install new rom, once installed and booted,.return.to.recovery, then restore, advance restore, restore only data. Its pretty safe doing this on like OS's like gb to.gb, or ics to ics, not ics to cm9, or gb to aokp.
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Just use the batch function in Titanium Backup. The pro key was probably the best $7 I've spent on the market, it automates the restore.
I like to use My Backup. It has a free thirty day trial version and a pro version for like five bucks. I couldn't survive without it!
I use Titanium Backup, you can backup all of your apps and settings, but you'll have to manually install the apps unless you have the pro version.
Titanium Backup will almost always work
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Ymmv, but what I do is a nand bu in recovery,.then.install new rom, once installed and booted,.return.to.recovery, then restore, advance restore, restore only data. Its pretty safe doing this on like OS's like gb to.gb, or ics to ics, not ics to cm9, or gb to aokp.
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I would definitely go this persons route it is the one I always use and it works allot better than titanium backup in my opinion. When I use titanium backup 50% of the time half my apps get corrupted.
Thanks for the tips. Seems I have 2 options. I may try the free route then try tb I needed.
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rbtrucking said:
I would definitely go this persons route it is the one I always use and it works allot better than titanium backup in my opinion. When I use titanium backup 50% of the time half my apps get corrupted.
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Works great titanium backup is garbage.
I seem to be having issues with my phone where nobody can hear me and I can't hear them. It doesn't seem to be the roms fault as it seems to happen on various roms. So I will unroot and go back to stock, however....
1. How do I make sure I can keep all my SMS backup backed up as well a titanium backups. I'm guessing they are all on the phones memory right?
Besides making sure I have all my stuff backed up any other suggestions before going to sprint?
Mybackup Pro will backup just about everything. SMS, contacts, setting, call log, ect. Give it a try. Make sure you set the backup location to your sdcard.
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Mybackup Pro will backup just about everything. SMS, contacts, setting, call log, ect. Give it a try. Make sure you set the backup location to your sdcard.
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Okay that will work but how about apps and app settings
Are you on ICS or Gingerbread? Best way in my experience is to do a nandroid backup then factory data reset (will not delete anything on the sd card) Then when you want to restore go to recovery. Backups and restore, advanced restore, choose the one you want. They all have the date created as the file name. Then choose it and choose restore data. Best way IMO. Titanium backup is a mess if ya ask me! I have lost so many apps using that.
that makes sense, I don't know why i didn't just think of that. and its GB.
Astro file manager for app backup... Quick and simple... Free..
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polska2180o said:
that makes sense, I don't know why i didn't just think of that. and its GB.
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Because if you were having any issues with your data corrupting your apps then it will come back when restoring. If I am not mistaken that method restores your apps and the data. Which if you check any android forum its not recommended to restore data but just apps. Now I have only done the advance restore once or twice but I believe it does restore everything included data...
MyBackup Root and TB along with GoSMS although MyBackup Root does handle SMS and MMS I believe are definitely the route you want to take... IMHO
playya said:
Because if you were having any issues with your data corrupting your apps then it will come back when restoring. If I am not mistaken that method restores your apps and the data. Which if you check any android forum its not recommended to restore data but just apps. Now I have only done the advance restore once or twice but I believe it does restore everything included data...
MyBackup Root and TB along with GoSMS although MyBackup Root does handle SMS and MMS I believe are definitely the route you want to take... IMHO
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Restoring from Clockwork mod is the best way trust me I have never had any issues doing it this way. Titanium backup is where I have had all the issues with losing certain apps and data because they become corrupt.
My backup pro backs up apps too. Yes Titanium Backup sucks. I use App Backup and Restore.
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SMS Backup & Restore is good for just texts.
polska2180o said:
I seem to be having issues with my phone where nobody can hear me and I can't hear them. It doesn't seem to be the roms fault as it seems to happen on various roms. So I will unroot and go back to stock, however....
1. How do I make sure I can keep all my SMS backup backed up as well a titanium backups. I'm guessing they are all on the phones memory right?
Besides making sure I have all my stuff backed up any other suggestions before going to sprint?
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In addition to all the suggestions, I would also backup micro sd card to computer as final step just in case.
Since everyone already dealt with backing up the phone...
I wrote this for someone not long ago. I hated all the folders that got created and left by old apps. I've always felt that the stuff left behind might cause problems when flashing between roms and it's always good to format everything and start over once in a while.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=24056900&postcount=9930
tdunham said:
Since everyone already dealt with backing up the phone...
I wrote this for someone not long ago. I hated all the folders that got created and left by old apps. I've always felt that the stuff left behind might cause problems when flashing between roms and it's always good to format everything and start over once in a while.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=24056900&postcount=9930
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Right on man i totally agree