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[Q] How do I make sure my apps are backed up?

I want to start flashing some new roms but I want to make sure my apps are backed up... I dont feel like re-downloading all of them again... I have background data, auto-sync checked and I just synced my gmail... Should I not worry?

Flash23 said:
I want to start flashing some new roms but I want to make sure my apps are backed up... I dont feel like re-downloading all of them again... I have background data, auto-sync checked and I just synced my gmail... Should I not worry?
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Titanium Backup from the market... get the paid version... Its totally worth it
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So that is the only to get all my downloaded apps back? I thought they would sync with my account automatically?

the only apps Google backs up are the ones u buy. So if u get titanium backup it does all the backups on a schedule and it backs up data, apps and all that even the free apps

Ohhh okay, so if I dont want to re-download all my apps that I have now(free) then my only option is have titanium backup donate version?

Flash23 said:
Ohhh okay, so if I dont want to re-download all my apps that I have now(free) then my only option is have titanium backup donate version?
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Yes or the free version. The difference between paid and free is that the free one you have to restore the apps one at a time.
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It says my maximum backup is one... So im guessing I can only backup 1 app at most with the free version?
Or I can only have 1 backup per app at most? THen if I want to do another backup, it will delete the older one?

Flash23 said:
It says my maximum backup is one... So im guessing I can only backup 1 app at most with the free version?
Or I can only have 1 backup per app at most? THen if I want to do another backup, it will delete the older one?
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You must be doing something wrong. I have never seen this before.
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Just buy it, it's dam worth it!
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Thanks for your help... It went smooth and I was able to get back all my apps by backing up/restoring... Only thing that sucked was that I had to do 1 by 1 for each app haha... But atleast it went smooth...
Is there a site or something I can look at a comparison chart of the two? I tried the main site but came up empty...

Best Backup App for Epic Touch?

Im using Titanium right now but wanted to know if there were any others out there that did the same that are worth checking out. I want to be able to backup my apps and the apps data and be able to restore them like Titanium.
Titanium is good but I find too many errors in the backups that it makes. I want to be able to restore apps with their data.
Any suggestions?

My backup pro
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Rom toolbox pro. It's also got root explorer, icon changer, rebooter option, app manager, and a build.prop editor. It's got nearly everything you would need.

Ill try both. Thanks for the suggestions.
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The problem with titanium back up is that its"too good". It backs up the data as you currently have it much like a nandroid back up. That's great if you don't switch ROMS, cause if you accidentally delete an app then you can restore it. A lot of new ROMS don't tolerate any data at all though so it kind of renders titanium back up use less. If you do use it you will get errors because of the data it restores. Your apps need a clean install when switching ROMS. I suggest. AppBackup off the market. Its free and makes a full copy of all your apps by pulling the apk from the system and saving it as a file on your external sd. You have to re install the apps but it leaves the data alone. Unfortunately you can't save your high score onpc angry birds while switching ROMS. At least ICS ROMS.

timmetal6669 said:
The problem with titanium back up is that its"too good". It backs up the data as you currently have it much like a nandroid back up. That's great if you don't switch ROMS, cause if you accidentally delete an app then you can restore it. A lot of new ROMS don't tolerate any data at all though so it kind of renders titanium back up use less. If you do use it you will get errors because of the data it restores. Your apps need a clean install when switching ROMS. I suggest. AppBackup off the market. Its free and makes a full copy of all your apps by pulling the apk from the system and saving it as a file on your external sd. You have to re install the apps but it leaves the data alone. Unfortunately you can't save your high score onpc angry birds while switching ROMS. At least ICS ROMS.
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Titanium Backup has the option to restore app and data, app only, or data only so this shouldn't be an issue. I have ran AOKP since build 32, and have never had an issue restoring user app plus data from one build to the next. I can't speak to different Roms though.

My Backup Pro.
Been using it for Months.
Excellent Backup/Restore app.

look i have used them all and by far the best for the buck is rom toolbox pro it has it all with ultimate backup built in.it will automatically backup new app if u want it to so that way if u forget before switching roms ur still good to go plus all the bonus the toolbox has makes it in my opinion the best app on the market

Astro file manager does a good job. That is what I use, it backs it up and installs your apps.
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MyBackupPro. Never any problems and always works. I flash a lot and it doesn't disappoint!
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My personal favorite is "APK Batch Installer Tool" hands down! It allows for multiple back-ups to your PC, saving space on your device. Save just the APK's or APK's with data. One of the things I like best is creating folders on my PC, indicating the ROM and version. So its a no brainer if i want to restore a favorite ROM with data I simply select the appropriate folder. A hidden feature is the ability right click and choose back-up/restore all. These functions can be performed wirelessly or by usb cable. Also you can "fix permissions". With a short learning curve, frequent updates, solid performance, its become my must have app. Don't forget to show the dev some love.

The problem with titanium is that i have to use classic installer and its a pain when u got 60 apps backed up. But I still think its the best backup app out there. As for the guy saying that its incompatible when switching roms there a workaround. All u have to do is uninstall and reinstall the troubled app then restore data separately. I ran into that problem from blue kuban 1034 to 1035.
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Also titanium has more options than romtoolbox btw. Not trashing on romtoolbox its still the best utility knife but just the backup functions and options comparison I have to say titanium hands down.
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App Backup and Restore is very fast and simple.
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Just buy titanium backup pro, its well worth it.
It burns when I Tapatalk...

I have been using go back up it does it all
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ROMtoolbox
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system tuner hands down

great app for crack flashers!!

i thougth i would share this app as i will be including this in my roms as soon as i release a upadate mean while i will share this.. this app creats a zip for all your apps with passwords and everything keep in mind ics only compatible apps and visa versa i would create a ics only zip for them any way here you go enjoy
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=scd.app2zip&feature=more_from_developer#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEwMiwic2NkLmFwcDJ6aXAiXQ..

Bfitz26 said:
i thougth i would share this app as i will be including this in my roms as soon as i release a upadate mean while i will share this.. this app creats a zip for all your apps with passwords and everything keep in mind ics only compatible apps and visa versa i would create a ics only zip for them any way here you go enjoy
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=scd.app2zip&feature=more_from_developer#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEwMiwic2NkLmFwcDJ6aXAiXQ..
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Seems like it could be quite useful. What about data? Will it retain data for apps, or just the app itself? And do you have the choice to retain data for certain apps or not?
Maybe you could create two zip files, one for just apps and another for apps+data...

hayzooos said:
Seems like it could be quite useful. What about data? Will it retain data for apps, or just the app itself? And do you have the choice to retain data for certain apps or not?
Maybe you could create two zip files, one for just apps and another for apps+data...
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But restoring data can break things!
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Also, I'm going to try the **** out of this. It looks invaluable.

darkierawr said:
But restoring data can break things!
:crying:
Also, I'm going to try the **** out of this. It looks invaluable.
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not really when i restore apps/data and etc... with my backup pro i never have a issue at all. plus i can restore and re install the data within the app as well.

XxLostSoulxX said:
not really when i restore apps/data and etc... with my backup pro i never have a issue at all. plus i can restore and re install the data within the app as well.
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Well, and yes this backups data, 12 of my 39 applications that required uninstalling and redownloading.
Depends on the the tool though. MyBackup Root still works beautifully for all data restoring needs.
This was such a better option though. I was excited. I wish there was an option for no data :/

darkierawr said:
Well, and yes this backups data, 12 of my 39 applications that required uninstalling and redownloading.
Depends on the the tool though. MyBackup Root still works beautifully for all data restoring needs.
This was such a better option though. I was excited. I wish there was an option for no data :/
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mybackup pro has that i can just backup apps and thats it. i dont need to backup the app data either, or even other data like contacts, mms,sms, etc...

EDIT: I'm not entirely certain of what he meant... I'm actually not certain he knows what he meant, either... so I'll just delete my thoughts on that confusion
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styles420 said:
EDIT: I'm not entirely certain of what he meant... I'm actually not certain he knows what he meant, either... so I'll just delete my thoughts on that confusion
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i know what i said, i'm saying that in the MyBackup Pro App you backup/restore apps and if you want you can backup the data that the app contains, you can backup/restore regualr data like txt messages, system settings, MMS, contacts that are saved in the phone, call logs.

XxLostSoulxX said:
i know what i said, i'm saying that in the MyBackup Pro App you backup/restore apps and if you want you can backup the data that the app contains, you can backup/restore regualr data like txt messages, system settings, MMS, contacts that are saved in the phone, call logs.
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Awesome, then this apps not for you... move along...
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You guys never cease to amaze me on the things you say to each other this is a helpful app not a app you bash cause it doesn't do what you want! Email the developer not complain to us just saying.. nice day sir...
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So, if I am understanding correctly what this app does, it will create a zip file of JUST your apps, and when flashed, will restore the backed up apps to /data/app
I use TB to backup my data, and HATE to restore any data for apps until AFTER I have fully tested the ROM with my apps and no data restores, so this would be awesome!
And yah, I know TB does this, but if this is a simple one click thing, would make it super easy for me, and the price couldn't be better

DCRocks said:
So, if I am understanding correctly what this app does, it will create a zip file of JUST your apps, and when flashed, will restore the backed up apps to /data/app
I use TB to backup my data, and HATE to restore any data for apps until AFTER I have fully tested the ROM with my apps and no data restores, so this would be awesome!
And yah, I know TB does this, but if this is a simple one click thing, would make it super easy for me, and the price couldn't be better
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Nope, it backs up data also...
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Very nice app and much needed.

Efficient ROM switching

Does it exist? I've just been fresh installing everything since day one, and I'm fine with that but if there's a faster way without sacrificing stability I'd take it. I've heard both good and bad about titanium backup.
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When you install a completely different rom, a full wipe is necessary. No way around that. Titanium backup pro will help you restore apps and data quickly. Free one prompts you to install each app individually.

Yeah, I used tb to install apps and data but that seemed to slow the ROM down to a crawl. Even just restoring apps seems to inhibit the ROM a little bit. I'm more than willing to just fresh install the few apps I do use just to be safe. I get super OCD with making sure I get a good flash.
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I don't think there's any way quicker to restore apps and sms than with TB and SMS Backup and Restore...there's always the backup feature in Nova Launcher too (if you use that). For a long time, I stopped making nandroid backups, and after flashing multiple Roms every week, I appreciate their true value now lol

I absolutely adore nova's restore feature resetting up my screens was my least favorite part of flashing, especially when I used to use a ton of widgets.
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question about uninstalling system apps like Email, etc

if I root and use titanium backup to uninstall apps like Email, Snote and such, can I recover them by doing a full system reset? or are they gone forever unless I back them up?
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red321red321 said:
if I root and use titanium backup to uninstall apps like Email, Snote and such, can I recover them by doing a full system reset? or are they gone forever unless I back them up?
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I recommend you to "freeze" these applications and then catch the bugs, because some applications are essential for the tablet... And yes, they gone forever, back them up.