I know there is an app on the Market to help you back up AOKP settings. And in CM7 there was a file you could back up in Titanium that would restore the system settings.
But I'm having trouble figuring out how to do this in CM9/10. Anyone know?
btw, I'm not asking about nandroids or backing up system "data". Only the settings, such as ringtone selections, pull-down menu setup/modifications, etc.
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Hi.
As more new builds come out, obviously I would like to try them and keep my phone up to date, with the current build.
But it does get a bit tedious having to reinstall and reconfigure my phone each time.
Is there a good way to backup and restore the data after each build to help with this.
I do see the 'backup' and 'restore' options in the Haret loader, is this what its for? Or is there an Android app, or can I just install the system without clearing the data?
Options, opinions or suggestions.
Thank you
for apps you can use astro.
option button/ tools/ app man
i use ADW launcher which has its own back up settings/layout
havnt figured out system settings yet. they are *supposed to* back up with google (you check the box every time you set up), but i have not seen that work.
I have CM and I want my quick keys app back, anyone have the apk? Also need a system app remover.
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CyanogenMod Settings - Input settings, all the way down is your quick key settings.
I really don't know why you would want to delete any system apps from CyanogenMod, but if you want to try using Titanium Backup, which can remove system apps.
Delete from the zip
I find it much easier and better to add/remove apps from the CM zip file before I flash. Do a nandroid backup of data and reflash your modified CM zip then restore. This has the added benefit of "protecting" the programs that you always use.
Hey guys,
I'm about to updated from Mikfroyo 4.4 to 4.5 and I was wondering what things I should back up using Titanium Backup? I would like to keep settings, texts, and application data if possible.
Thanks.
First, I typically will back up everything. System + User apps and data. I do a nandroid as well. The selection comes on restore for me.
For a restore, first I restore all user apps + data (not the one with system data). I will go through the list and look for anything I might not want to keep. For example, moving from Fresh to Myn, I wouldn't restore Fresh Updater. You can use the restore all user apps batch -- it'll give you a screen where you can deselect.
Next, I will selectively restore system data. Again I use the batch mode, but deselect all and opt in what I want. Most of the things you might want to restore will be highlighted in green. For example, I always restore Browser (or Internet, can't remember which it's labeled), as that gets all my bookmarks, cookies, and settings. There's one for SMS in there. There's one for Bluetooth parings and WiFi access points. Rosie settings are usually to restore too, and that will give you your home screen layout.
Thank you very much.
Apparently, Titanium Backup can not make a backup of all the cyanogenmod specific system settings. Within Titanium Backup, there is a system file called CM SETTINGS but it does not contain the necessary data to perform a restore on the cyanogenmod specific system settings.
Is there a way to manually copy the settings? Does anyone know what files would need to be backed up? I am getting really tired of redoing all my custom Light Levels for the Automatic Brightness when I do a full system wipe.
Best Regards.
I can't think of where it is off the top of my head but I think those are in secure_settings.db
You will probably run into parsing errors because this database is build on the first boot
I was wrong. Titanium Backup is capable of doing a complete restore on all the cyanogen specific settings. I just had to use a Batch restore and select everything instead of trying to restore manually each piece at a time. Great.
Tsjoklat said:
I was wrong. Titanium Backup is capable of doing a complete restore on all the cyanogen specific settings. I just had to use a Batch restore and select everything instead of trying to restore manually each piece at a time. Great.
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Didn't work for me.
For some reason, the normal settings are Backed up and restored, but not cyanogen. The icons are there, and are all selected.
For me it worked without any Problems
The critical system components are "green". Make sure you backup those before you try to restore the cyanogenmod specific settings. I think the latest version of Ti Backup now backs up the wallpaper settings in another system component.
I've easily rooted and flashed several different phones.
The problem I always run into is restoring my apps, themes and settings.
Every time I install a new ROM, I lose all that. My apps are backed up via google. I've tried Titanium Pro...made backups, but can't for the life of me figure out how to easily restore everything. Is that even possible?
I was hoping the steps would be:
1. Backup apps, theme, settings, data (phone logs, pictures, etc).
2. Flash new ROM
3. Restore apps, theme, settings, data
4. Enjoy
But my step 3 has always been:
Re-install all apps, edit settings, put apps on homescreens, put widgets on homescreens, forget data...sometimes it takes me a day or two to "remember" all the cool apps and settings. Am I just plain clueless, or does everyone suffer in this regard?
I do not suffer from this at all.
Use TB to backup and restore APP only, no data.
Use nova, apex, holo or any other launcher that allows you to backup and restore desktop shortcuts as well as launcher settings.
Use SMS backup to backup and restore text messages.
Restore data using TB one app at a time if you really need it, just be aware that restoring data may cause issues with your new ROM. I restore data for games only...
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Titanium is a powerful tool, but not very user-friendly to the uninitiated. When you flash a new ROM, download titanium backup and the pro key (always do the key second). When you open TB, hit menu, then preferences, and scroll down to Backup Folder Location. Tap that and tell it to search the whole phone. After a moment it should find your backups. Select it, Hit Use Current Folder, then back out to the start screen. Hit the check mark in the upper right and when it presents you with your backup/restore options, select restore user apps. It's perfectly okay to restore user apps with their data. Just don't restore system apps with data (in fact don't restore system apps at all). As mentioned before, if you use a third party launcher, your homescreens should be saved as part of that backup (except for widgets, which you'll have to add back yourself). You'll still have to set your settings back and reapply any themes, but you're most of the way there.
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Cant back up theme.
Data restore works better when rom base is same, from one 4.0.4 to another. If switching bases, avoid data and setting restore
You should have no problem restoring data from downloaded apps thou
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