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SMS backup?

So I use this program to backup all my SMS and mms but it has a bunch of SMS I don't want. Does anyone know of a way to erase everything and then back up again?
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corybucher said:
So I use this program to backup all my SMS and mms but it has a bunch of SMS I don't want. Does anyone know of a way to erase everything and then back up again?
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You can look in the market for a file manager. I prefer Astro File Manager and its free. Kinda works like when you click "My computer" in windows, you can find the file that the messages are backed up in, delete them, then just backup your new ones to replace it.

Would you know where they are kept? Have root explorer and was looking for anything called SMS backup but didn't find anything. I looked on the SD card and in system/apps. Appreciate the help.
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corybucher said:
Would you know where they are kept? Have root explorer and was looking for anything called SMS backup but didn't find anything. I looked on the SD card and in system/apps. Appreciate the help.
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Generally the app will make a folder on the root of your sd card. I can't say specifically what it would be named, but look for any indications like the apps name. I can guarantee you though, that it will not be in system/apps because apps that have the backup functionality would not designate them to where they can be gone alone with the app if you uninstall.
What app are you using? Maybe I can replicate it and help you find it.

Its called SMS backup + and I believe it may cost a little money I could be wrong though. Again any help is appreciated thanks
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corybucher said:
Its called SMS backup + and I believe it may cost a little money I could be wrong though. Again any help is appreciated thanks
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I found it and its free. Gimme a few min I'll tell you what to do
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From what I see... It may just be backing it up to your GMAIL account. I'm doing a backup now so I'll check for you.

Yeah I just figured it out it snycs to your gmail and if you open your lables you will see SMS. From there you can just delete all then redo it. Thanks again for your help, much appreciated.
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corybucher said:
Yeah I just figured it out it snycs to your gmail and if you open your lables you will see SMS. From there you can just delete all then redo it. Thanks again for your help, much appreciated.
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You beat me to it... was typing that when you added your post
Glad to help a fellow XDA'er man

If you don't like it going to goggle. Try out sms backup and restore. It's free and works great!

Thanks again
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Restore all ur sms to ur phone.
Install go sms, and backup using that, its much simpler.
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I use mybackup root specifically for SMS and MMS. The other stuff it offers is taken care of by google account.

vikramjatt11 said:
Restore all ur sms to ur phone.
Install go sms, and backup using that, its much simpler.
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I'd have to disagree. SMS backup + is the easiest one I've ever used. My main reason? No files to keep since it all goes to gmail.
SD card goes bad no big deal where a you could lose your backups otherwise.

You can also restore certain SMS by using the star feature
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[Q] Transferring data from Sprint Galaxy S2 to T-Mobile Galaxy S2

Just like the title says, Anyone know the best way to transfer saved game data and other app settings from one phone to the other?

drewsg said:
Just like the title says, Anyone know the best way to transfer saved game data and other app settings from one phone to the other?
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You myst be rooted for this. Use titanium backup to backup everything to your sdcard on the old phone. Then put that card in the new phone and restore. DO NOT RESTORE SYSTEM APPS OR DATA. That will only lead to major headache.
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^^^like he said. Titanium backup. I have gone thru 6 phones in the last 2 years and always restore my games data with this app. Totally worth the price.
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Can you explain the tooting process? I've mostly been using titanium to debloat
I might suggest mybackup root or my backup pro
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Android_Monsters said:
Can you explain the tooting process? I've mostly been using titanium to debloat
I might suggest mybackup root or my backup pro
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Thanks for pointing out my mistake. It's fixed now.
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I don't know how to toot sorry lolol
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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!
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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.

The most efficient method for backing up playlists/apps?

I've used Wondershare MobileGo. Doesn't seem to back up the playlists on the music player application of choice. I need something that's going to restore my playlists on Google Music and Poweramp and put the specific tracks on those playlists back, as well as something that can restore all applications and SMS/Call logs to my phone after a wipe. I can't seem to find a good application that does all this (correctly) in one. Anyone have any suggestions?

Titanium backup.
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I'm interest to find out myself.
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titanium backup batch backup

dstewart4520 said:
I'm interest to find out myself.
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I just told you...
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Yes definitely titanium backup for the apps and i think Super Backup will backup call logs and sms but i'm not sure if it's works good or not as i have no experience with it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2084900

y0yerrj0sh said:
Yes definitely titanium backup for the apps and i think Super Backup will backup call logs and sms but i'm not sure if it's works good or not as i have no experience with it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2084900
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Titanium will do sms and call logs as well but I've seen some people have issues. However, you can use "sms backup and restore" and "call log backup and restore" from the market. They work pretty well. I use them all the time.
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[Q] best way to back up personel

before i take the red pill and flash the wicked rom, what is the best method to save personal data phone #,contacts, calendar appointments, email passwords, alarms, etc.?
the wicked rom says not to backup system apps, does that include app data?
thanks

Titanium Backup. You can restore app settings, say alarm clock settings, Temple Run accomplishments, etc.
I just export my contacts to my sd card and import back on a new rom. You can also link your contacts to a Google account.
I run Wicked, never had any issues at all.
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great, thanks. thats what i thought
its been awhile since i've done this

b_atman said:
great, thanks. thats what i thought
its been awhile since i've done this
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Don't forget to make a backup through recovery just incase something goes wrong. You'll have something to fall back on.
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Like said, make sure you make a backup through your recovery as well! Something unexpected might happen an it will save you much time.
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well all would have been well, but apparently titanium did not know that i was using an s3 and must have saved back up to internal.
all i could find was my old backups from my old phone.

b_atman said:
well all would have been well, but apparently titanium did not know that i was using an s3 and must have saved back up to internal.
all i could find was my old backups from my old phone.
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Search your internal storage, it shouldn't of been deleted. Go through a file manager and if you can find it, go to titanium >preferences >and restore location.
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b_atman said:
well all would have been well, but apparently titanium did not know that i was using an s3 and must have saved back up to internal.
all i could find was my old backups from my old phone.
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yeah, you have to change backup location in titanium settings. In the S3, it uses your internal memory as an internal sdcard. That is where it saves all your personal junk by default. When you wipe though, it is possible to wipe without wiping that data, a factory reset should be enough. If you change in settings though, you would need to configure it to use your external sd card.