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[Q] Backing Up Text!!

After having BB's for 5years.. I finally made the switch.. Only to drop the phone and shatter the screen 2 weeks later! I have my replacement but I wont switch them over because of this obsession to have all my text... Please tell me that there is a way that i can save them or transfer them to my new device. Or is this just a lost cause and Im stalling for no apparent reason.. HELP ME PLEASE

MrImportant said:
After having BB's for 5years.. I finally made the switch.. Only to drop the phone and shatter the screen 2 weeks later! I have my replacement but I wont switch them over because of this obsession to have all my text... Please tell me that there is a way that i can save them or transfer them to my new device. Or is this just a lost cause and Im stalling for no apparent reason.. HELP ME PLEASE
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do a nandroid backup, copy it off the sdcard, put sdcard in the new phone and verify correct radio, recovery, etc and then restore the backup.
wouldnt that work?
also, if text messges are that important, i know there is an app that will send all your SMS messages to your gmail account as a backup, might be called smsbackup.

If the phone with shattered screen is still functional, which is usually the case, there are sms backup apps in the market. I use SMS Backup and Restore. It backs them up on your SD card. Install the same app on your new phone and restore your text messages.
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bsims85 said:
If the phone with shattered screen is still functional, which is usually the case, there are sms backup apps in the market. I use SMS Backup and Restore. It backs them up on your SD card. Install the same app on your new phone and restore your text messages.
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There's an app called mybackup, free version expires in 30 days but that's ok. You can backup your texts online - that might make it easier to get it to the new phone - no need to swap sdcards.
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+1 for sms backup and restore. The other mentioned methods will also work, nandroid and such.
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MyLookout is free and will back up your texts online
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How to: Install WhatsApp on your Nexus 7

METHOD 1
What your need:
Your mobile phone
Titainium Backup * Root
Steps to install WhatsApp to your Nexus 7:
Use TI Backup to backup WhatsApp on your phone
Copy the 3 backed up files (properties, tar.gz, apk.gz) from your Titainium Backup folder from your phone
Install Titainium Backup on your Nexus 7
Copy over those 3 backup files to your Nexus 7 (into Titainium Backup folder)
Run Titainium Backup and restore WhatsApp (App+Data)
Titainium Backup will first restore the app, and might self open
When WhatsApp opens up just close it
Titainium Backup will resume to restore the data
Now run WhatsApp again, and it will prompt you to follow the initialization procedures
It will fail after you submit your "mobile phone" number and Force Close
Run WhatsApp again, and you are good to go
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Edit: Please note that my TitaniumBackup was done on a custom ICS ROM (ParanoidAndroid) from my Samsung Infuse 4G phone. ICS is the closest thing to JB... so perhaps if you back up from Foyo or GB, it might not work. But give it a try.
METHOD 2
StrangerWeather said:
This is my method. Might work with an landline if you don't have a mobile at all, I haven't tried. I have an ordinary mobile (not a smartphone), and I managed to get Whatsapp to work on the N7 using Bluestacks.
Start by following this:
Install Whatsapp apk: http://www.whatsapp.com/android/current/WhatsApp.apk
Install Appguard - details here for the next few steps: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...1&postcount=17
Now if you fail verification for both the SMS and Voice methods like I did, and if you don't have a smartphone, the following is an option.
You need: a pc, a mobile phone for texts (an ordinary mobile phone is fine).
1. Download and install Bluestacks on your PC http://www.bluestacks.com
2. Select "Social" and install Whatsapp on your PC.
3. Input your mobile number. The SMS verification should work this time. Be patient, it can take 10 minutes.
4. Once you have your code go back to your Nexus 7 and input it.
Hope this helps!
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and the Nexus Whatsapp will use the same number as my phone?
So... if my phone gets a message, both phone and nexus will get it?

R3dbeaver said:
and the Nexus Whatsapp will use the same number as my phone?
So... if my phone gets a message, both phone and nexus will get it?
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I've tried this before.. apparently it screws up the entire system. Some messages get send over to the phone, some send to N7 and some both! I wouldnt know if any of them didnt get sent over though..
But since this confusion started, i decided to take another number and use whatsapp along with it.. At least both my devices can chat with each other

R3dbeaver said:
and the Nexus Whatsapp will use the same number as my phone?
So... if my phone gets a message, both phone and nexus will get it?
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Yes, it has the same number as your phone. But think of it like this, is not really a "number". WhatsApp treat your "number" like the account name (username).
It will go to your currently active device. I don't have issues with the messages, I used Nexus 7, all the messages went to my Nexus 7. If i start using my phone, messages will go to my phone. However, it MIGHT cause confusion if BOTH of your devices are active.

thunderskain said:
I've tried this before.. apparently it screws up the entire system. Some messages get send over to the phone, some send to N7 and some both! I wouldnt know if any of them didnt get sent over though..
But since this confusion started, i decided to take another number and use whatsapp along with it.. At least both my devices can chat with each other
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codenamezero said:
Yes, it has the same number as your phone. But think of it like this, is not really a "number". WhatsApp treat your "number" like the account name (username).
It will go to your currently active device. I don't have issues with the messages, I used Nexus 7, all the messages went to my Nexus 7. If i start using my phone, messages will go to my phone. However, it MIGHT cause confusion if BOTH of your devices are active.
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I've had this issue when i did it last year on my touchpad and desire hd...messages in conversation go to one device or the other and aren't synced
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R3dbeaver said:
and the Nexus Whatsapp will use the same number as my phone?
So... if my phone gets a message, both phone and nexus will get it?
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ace9988 said:
I've had this issue when i did it last year on my touchpad and desire hd...messages in conversation go to one device or the other and aren't synced
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Think of this as Microsoft MSN Messenger... you only receives message towards your active client...
Anyhow, I'm using my mobile phone right now with WhatsApp, zero issue, since it is the currently active device.
It doesn't screw up anything, WhatsApp server just delivers to the whatever active device, and there is no sync just like MSN Messenger...

THANKS for this, I was a little disappointed when I can't install Whatsapp at the Play Store. :good:

Didn't work for me. Install went fine (restored from TB), but on running, it says that it can't identify my device, and that tablets aren't supported. Thinking that maybe it was my DPI, I changed to 160 and tried again. No dice.

meatlocker said:
Didn't work for me. Install went fine (restored from TB), but on running, it says that it can't identify my device, and that tablets aren't supported. Thinking that maybe it was my DPI, I changed to 160 and tried again. No dice.
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That's normal, just hit cancel when it says can't identify your device, let TB restore the data as well. Then launch it again, the restored data will trick WhatsApp to bypass the initial device checking. It will "think" your device is supported (because it thinks it was from your mobile phone).
If it failed, just uninstall WhatsApp completely from your Nexus, then do a restore completely from your TB (MUST BE APP+DATA).
PS: My TB backup was done on ICS from ParanoidAndroid ROM for Samsung Infuse 4G, so, MAYBE there could be some conflict if you come from Foyo or GB. ICS is the closest thing to JB.

Thanks for sharing, working beautifully on my 7 now!
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This trick works also with viber... Thanks OP for sharing!
Edit: I used my Galaxy Nexus running JB for backing up the apps. They both run great without errors or fc's.

Is it possible to use iphone's whatspp account in nexus 7?

thomas2429 said:
Is it possible to use iphone's whatspp account in nexus 7?
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Technically, you can, if you can swap the iPhone SIM card into an android phone, setup Whatsapp in your android phone using the same number, then use TitaniumBackup to back it up and restore it in your Nexus 7.

didnt work
tried, didnt work

Works great. Thanks!
(Moved whatsapp from Sgs2 with RR2.6.1 to N7 with PA2.1.1)
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eyesonyou said:
tried, didnt work
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What error message did you get? Can't help you much if you just say it didn't work.

codenamezero said:
What error message did you get? Can't help you much if you just say it didn't work.
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I restored data and app successfully but it still gives same error message. 'Not compatible with tabs'
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eyesonyou said:
I restored data and app successfully but it still gives same error message. 'Not compatible with tabs'
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I had the same problem, kept saying not compatible with tabs. After a few dozens of tries I got it working. Uninstalled everything whatapp related (from N7)and just used the 3 files from titanium back up (from Gnex) placed those 3 files in back up folder (titanium) and restored from there. I can assure you it works. Follow steps posted om some earlier post here.
Messages do not syncronize between devices. What I write on Gnex stays there, same for Nexus 7.
Good luck.

ceramista said:
I had the same problem, kept saying not compatible with tabs. After a few dozens of tries I got it working. Uninstalled everything whatapp related (from N7)and just used the 3 files from titanium back up (from Gnex) placed those 3 files in back up folder (titanium) and restored from there. I can assure you it works. Follow steps posted om some earlier post here.
Messages do not syncronize between devices. What I write on Gnex stays there, same for Nexus 7.
Good luck.
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i took backup files from my friends android phone. i havent got any android device but n7. did anyone tried block "read phone state" permission?

eyesonyou said:
i took backup files from my friends android phone. i havent got any android device but n7. did anyone tried block "read phone state" permission?
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It needs to be YOUR OWN android phone, what's the point of taking your friend's backup? You will end up having his user data and Whatsapp number, which doesn't match your Nexus 7's user (you). Of course it won't work. The point of taking the TB backup from your own phone is that when you restore it in the N7, everything would remain more of less the same, including the user profile etc.
Unless you can add your own Google account + Whatsapp account to your friend's phone set it up, run it, then do a TB backup under your own accounts, otherwise i highly doubt it will work.

How Do I Restore SMS Backup to the S3?

i had GO SMS on my htc inspire 4G. i now have the s3. i made a backup of all my messages (through GO SMS) on the htc inspire. i then took out the micro sd card from the inspire and transferred it to my s3. when i opened GO SMS on the s3 to restore the backup, the s3 couldnt find the backup. how do i fix this?

It's prolly looking for them in your internal memory rather than external, transfer the folder and/or file from your external to your internal?

I just use SMS Backup+ from the play store. Backs them up to Gmail, just be sure to set your messaging app to not delete old messages before you restore.
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redhooka said:
I just use SMS Backup+ from the play store. Backs them up to Gmail, just be sure to set your messaging app to not delete old messages before you restore.
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thanks man.. i'll look into that.

theexel said:
It's prolly looking for them in your internal memory rather than external, transfer the folder and/or file from your external to your internal?
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well just FYI, i'm not rooted yet.. maybe this is the reason why the phone isnt able to see the needed files.

Or use my backup there's a free version that works well and doesn't require root
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You can also try Go Backup by the same dev that made Go SMS Pro. It has option to backup and restore SMS, contacts, and then some. I dont believe you have to be rooted. And as someone already mentioned, My Backup (free version) can do it too and no root required.

otariq said:
Or use my backup there's a free version that works well and doesn't require root
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i already backed up my sms using 'Backup SMS and Restore'.. thanks.
aznmode said:
You can also try Go Backup by the same dev that made Go SMS Pro. It has option to backup and restore SMS, contacts, and then some. I dont believe you have to be rooted. And as someone already mentioned, My Backup (free version) can do it too and no root required.
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hi aznmode.. i'm trying to transfer the appearance settings in GO SMS to another phone. i dont know if Go Backup can do it.. do you know how i can do this?

obla1 said:
i had GO SMS on my htc inspire 4G. i now have the s3. i made a backup of all my messages (through GO SMS) on the htc inspire. i then took out the micro sd card from the inspire and transferred it to my s3. when i opened GO SMS on the s3 to restore the backup, the s3 couldnt find the backup. how do i fix this?
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Try this:
Make a backup (current is fine) of your sms that is already installed on your phone.
Then, look for where the file is stored (you can use file explorer to do this)
after you find the backup, try copying the file you have previously backed up on your computer, to that folder and then do the sms restore on your phone, (you do have that same sms backup app on the phone, right?)
should work, as long as you are using the same sms app.
Good luck & Aloha!

johnmarsford said:
There's no android app to restore deleted SMS. You will need to do it on computer. Here's a good program called Android Photo Recovery for restoring deleted files such photos, videos and music files from Android phone, but no SMS.
Anyway, you can backup your SMS from your samsung galaxy 3 to computer, so that you will never lose them forever.
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Why are you trying to sell a $40.00 Photo recovery package to get back SMS?

I use "AST android sms transfer" to backup and restore my text messages..
( play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zuomj.android.smsbackup&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS56dW9tai5hbmRyb2lkLnNtc2JhY2t1cCJd )
Make a habit to backup your important text messages.

Transfer Galaxy S3 SMS to PC or Mac
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There are many text messages stored on my Samsung Galaxy S3, most of which are the conversations with my boyfriend. I’d like to transfer Galaxy S3 SMS to my PC, on one hand, it can release my Galaxy S3 space, on the other hand, I can backup the pleasant recollections to my computer to avoid loss. Galaxy SMS to PC Transfer is a perfect software to do my SMS backup job. It can fast and easily transfer my Galaxy S3 to PC or Mac in TXT or CSV file format. Free download the trial and start to backup your SMS from Samsung Galaxy phone to computer.
mobile-phone-transfer.com/transfer-galaxy-sms-to-pc.html
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[Q] Backup/Restore

Hi all,
So I've got a One right now that I will be exchanging for an unlocked One soon, however I will not have overlapping possession of the devices. I would like to hear a bit about my backup options on Android. My main concern is transferring contacts over to the new One, as that's the only real data that would be a pain to lose.
I have read a bit about abd backup but I'm not positive as to whether or not this will cause problems with the rooted device as it is more of a "full" backup and recovery.
Is there a simpler/leaner option that would preserve the rooted device with little hassle?

As long as you have your contacts synced with Gmail you'll never lose them (they auto-restore when you sign into your account)
Oh and as far as backup options... I've always used Titanium backup which can pretty much do anything you want and I'd assume all you'd need to do would be to transfer the backup files onto your computer, then onto the new phone and restore them

Crawshayi said:
As long as you have your contacts synced with Gmail you'll never lose them (they auto-restore when you sign into your account)
Oh and as far as backup options... I've always used Titanium backup which can pretty much do anything you want and I'd assume all you'd need to do would be to transfer the backup files onto your computer, then onto the new phone and restore them
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Accept they he won't be able to use Titanium since he's not rooted yet.
But as Crawshayi mentioned - as long as you are saving your contacts as Google contacts your new phone will automatically repopulate them.
I am curious as to why someone is trading you their unlocked phone for your locked phone. If this is not a personal friend that you trust please make sure to call Verizon and check the phones iemi number. Or whatever that number is called. I never get the right letters in the right order.
Helium Pro Backup by Koushik Dutta will back up unrooted devices.
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thepolishguy said:
Accept they he won't be able to use Titanium since he's not rooted yet.
But as Crawshayi mentioned - as long as you are saving your contacts as Google contacts your new phone will automatically repopulate them.
I am curious as to why someone is trading you their unlocked phone for your locked phone. If this is not a personal friend that you trust please make sure to call Verizon and check the phones iemi number. Or whatever that number is called. I never get the right letters in the right order.
Helium Pro Backup by Koushik Dutta will back up unrooted devices.
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It's not a direct trade, I'm purchasing it from him and then selling the locked phone. Hopefully.
Anyway, thank you. These contacts should be visible on my Google account from my computer should they not?

Yes. I believe so
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i hate titanium..

dennis.kt said:
i hate titanium..
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Congratulations?
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dennis.kt said:
i hate titanium..
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Platinum is in now...
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Is it possible to use WhatsApp on Nexus 7?

Hi, since getting my Nexus 7, I'm loving it.
So much so that I have ignored my Note 2 when I'm home.
Which leads to this problem. I would like to install WhatsApp on my tablet, but at the same time sync whatever messages I have coming in on my phone.
I know there are ways to get WhatsApp on the N7, but I'm wondering if they actually sync. Meaning if I reply on my tablet, my phone gets it as well.
I know one way to get WhatsApp is to TB on my phone, then transfer the backup file into my N7, and restore it with TB again. I would like it to know whether it genuinely works before I root my N7.
Anyone in a similar spot?
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It works, but only on one device at a time, you cant use what's app on your mobile and N7 simultaneously,
you install what's app on N7, enter your mobile number, instead of verifying through SMS go for the call, you get the code on your mobile through a call from them, enter the code on N7 and it should work

no need to root the device for this.
1. download the apk of whatsapp from the net (or u can extract the apk from ur phone using es explorer.).
2. transfer the apk to ur nexus7 and install it.
3. enter the cell number u wanna use, u'll get the pin code on tht number via sms.
NO, it wont work on two devices simultaneously using the same number.
then again, almost everyone has two numbers these days. so why dont u just activate whatsapp on ur tab using ur secondary number. after tht u can IM ur contacts via whatsapp only telling them abt the new number on whatsapp. obviously they'll send u msgs on either of the two nos.
thts whta i hav done...............

Man, that's unfortunate.
I don't have two numbers. How did you come up with almost everyone has 2 numbers these days? Am I the only one still rolling with a single number?
Anyway, it's a shame they don't sync. Cos it's more convenient chatting when you're out on the phone, then continuing when you're at home with the tablet.
When you say it won't work simultaneously on 2 devices with the same number, do you mean I can't be online at the same time? But separately I still can?
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