So i can backup most of everything but when i jailbreak i clear data like it says and install CM, but i can get my contacts, and such but can i get my text messages my saved app data etc. basically install CM and have everything how it was on my phone, any help is appreciated thanks!
Jailbreak???
Follow directions on OP to a dot.
You're not to only wipe data
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jayRokk said:
Jailbreak???
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not exactly useful but ok "root" sorry bit tipsy tonight haha, used to iphone made the switch over x-mas
Mashaustin said:
So i can backup most of everything but when i jailbreak i clear data like it says and install CM, but i can get my contacts, and such but can i get my text messages my saved app data etc. basically install CM and have everything how it was on my phone, any help is appreciated thanks!
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Your contacts should be synced with your Google account.
Text messages are stored in a different part of the memory that you have to back up specifically (titanium backup or SMS backup) apps also need to be backed up with titanium backup or let Google install them for you in the setup wizard.
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I am about to try some new roms using rom manager. What are the steps I need to take before I do this besides a nandroid backup. I heard most devs recommend you wipe data before installing a new rom, but how can i do this without losing my contacts and apps?
You have to wipe data before flashing roms, otherwise you'll have issues. Flashing various roms you'll need to backup your apps, and restore them, no real way around it.
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You have to wipe data before flashing roms, otherwise you'll have issues. Flashing various roms you'll need to backup your apps, and restore them, no real way around it.
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So should I get something like titanium backup to back all my apps/contacts? Step by step would be very helpful if you don't mind
Your contacts will be there if you use Google. You'll need Titanium Backup to back up the apps you want. Once you do that, you can flash away.
Then you'll need to download titanium first, then restore only the app, and try to avoid app + data. Your contacts will show up once you log into your Google account, if you use Google.
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Your contacts will be there if you use Google. You'll need Titanium Backup to back up the apps you want. Once you do that, you can flash away.
Then you'll need to download titanium first, then restore only the app, and try to avoid app + data. Your contacts will show up once you log into your Google account, if you use Google.
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See, I was under that impression that your contacts are backed up with google, but when i log on to my gmail account via pc, there aern't any contacts under the contacts tab. I also seen that i can export my contacts to my sd card. to be safe, would me exporting to the sd card and then restoring on the new rom work just as well?
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See, I was under that impression that your contacts are backed up with google, but when i log on to my gmail account via pc, there aern't any contacts under the contacts tab. I also seen that i can export my contacts to my sd card. to be safe, would me exporting to the sd card and then restoring on the new rom work just as well?
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Yeah, you should be ok. In Settings - Accounts and Sync for your google account, is Contacts selected to sync? You could make sure that the contacts you created aren't saved to your phone. I believe when you create a new contact, you have the option to save it to Phone or Google. Try creating a dummy new one to see if it syncs, and make sure it's a Google contact.
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So should I get something like titanium backup to back all my apps/contacts? Step by step would be very helpful if you don't mind
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For contacts, I would export the list to your sd card. People app > menu > import/export.
EDIT: Fixed stupid typo.
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I have been flashing roms & kernels for the past few years so I don't think I am a "noob". I am in no means a "know it all" either. I have been using Titanium Backup Pro to backup everything before flashing roms. It's great, but I still end up taking 20 minutes to restore everything back to normal. I have seen other posts about the correct way to backup/restore, but I never get a straight answer on the easiest/correct way. Do I let the market redownload my apps or do I let Titanium? Restore user data, system data? I hear about others restoring everything back to normal like email, texts, passwords etc. Please help.... Thanks
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Restoring user downloaded apps is fine, but restoring system data always monkeys everything up.
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I've always restored user apps through titanium, but as the guy above me stated hold off on the data. If need be, the apps where you really need the data do them one by one so you know which one fudges up your system, if any do.
Once I know I'm going to switch roms, I always back all user apps up, then after I load the rom I want, I go ahead and run titanium before the market loads anything. It just takes to long for the market to redownload everything, in most instances.
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Thanks guys!
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Yea titanium way faster than market attempting to re download plus it always misses some and your days gets congested from 50+ apps trying all install at once
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Do you run the batch operation?
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If you want.. you can look into Mybackup root/pro. I always use that to backup my data and apps. It's very straight forward. You can choose DATA and backup sms, mms, android home, settings, playlists etc... then use APP to backup APPS, or APPS +DATA. check it out.. but remember after each backup or restore, restart for best results.
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I've always restored user apps through titanium, but as the guy above me stated hold off on the data. If need be, the apps where you really need the data do them one by one so you know which one fudges up your system, if any do.
Once I know I'm going to switch roms, I always back all user apps up, then after I load the rom I want, I go ahead and run titanium before the market loads anything. It just takes to long for the market to redownload everything, in most instances.
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How do you get ti backup on your phone after a new rom is installed, but without accessing the market? most roms dont come with it preinstalled.
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Most the time I go to the market and dl it... There were a few devs that did have it in the rom when I had my g2.
Just read that you posted without going to the market. When you buy the pro, its always for dl in the market, just the serial though. So you have to redownload the free version through the market. Don't think there is another way, that I know of.
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I will add, that mybackup is pretty cool. I'm not even rooted with a mytouch4gslide and you can still backup everything. With titanium, you have to be rooted.
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I will add, that mybackup is pretty cool. I'm not even rooted with a mytouch4gslide and you can still backup everything. With titanium, you have to be rooted.
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While I am a large fan of Titanium, I would have to think that not being rooted would restrict it's functionality quite a bit. Anyone care to comment?
jordanishere said:
How do you get ti backup on your phone after a new rom is installed, but without accessing the market? most roms dont come with it preinstalled.
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There is an option in Titanium Backup to create a Flashable Zip that you can install within Recovery. In Titanium Backup, Press MENU, then press MORE and it'll be on that list.
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There is an option in Titanium Backup to create a Flashable Zip that you can install within Recovery. In Titanium Backup, Press MENU, then press MORE and it'll be on that list.
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Huh very interesting. thanks for the tip.
Im guessing we should choose the edify scripting method. would you apply the .zip in the same manner as flashing a rom? via the "install zip from sd card" option?
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Different strokes...
Like I said in the OP, it seems that everyone has their own way of doing things on TB. Thanks for all of the great responses, keep them coming.....
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Huh very interesting. thanks for the tip.
Im guessing we should choose the edify scripting method. would you apply the .zip in the same manner as flashing a rom? via the "install zip from sd card" option?
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yes choose edify, and apply as you would a rom.
good luck.
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yes choose edify, and apply as you would a rom.
good luck.
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Sweet. from now on i can be stingier with my data usage.
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This is the best way I restore after a wipe:
1. TI Pro for batch USER apps and data only -- do not use batch on system files
2. TI Pro for these system files: bookmarks, user dictionary, and wi-fi access points, only. I only use the "DATA Only" option in Ti Pro for these files.
3. I use from market, Call logs Backup & Restore to get my call logs back.
4. I always do a nandroid before flashing a new rom, and then use AppExtractor (free from market) to go to my nandroid to restore my SMS and MMSs. This works better than using TI Pro for sms and mms restore.
It sounds more complicated than it is. It actually is quite simple. I would simply stay away from using Ti Pro for restoring any system files if you can.
Does anyone sync with drop box after backing up through TB ? I attempted this and got about 80% before it says it fails. Any ideas?
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Does anyone sync with drop box after backing up through TB ? I attempted this and got about 80% before it says it fails. Any ideas?
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Ehh... Never attempted due to my throttled data plan.
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anyone know how to retrieve the sms data from a nandroid??
App Extractor
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.handyandy.appextractor
Idk if it works if your restoring SMS/MMS data from a CM10 ROM to a TW ROM and vice versa but it definitely works if your nandroid is a TW based ROM and your current ROM is also TW based
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Just use SMS backup and restore to backup before switching roms. That's what I used when switching to the S3 and when flashing roms on the E4GT.
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+1 on the SMS Backup/Restore, there are a few on the market...
What I do is use titanium back up to back up the data and later restore the data only, not sure if this works from TW to AOSP though...have not tried it, yet.
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+1 on the SMS Backup/Restore, there are a few on the market...
What I do is use titanium back up to back up the data and later restore the data only, not sure if this works from TW to AOSP though...have not tried it, yet.
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With Titanium, when you restore the data, does that include contacts and apps as well?
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With Titanium, when you restore the data, does that include contacts and apps as well?
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Yea but if you add contacts via your Google account you may get doubles.
Titanium Backup also has a great backup/restore option for SMS and MMS, works regardless of the ROM you are on and the ROM you are restoring to
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Yea but if you add contacts via your Google account you may get doubles.
Titanium Backup also has a great backup/restore option for SMS and MMS, works regardless of the ROM you are on and the ROM you are restoring to
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Wasn't sure of that, reason why I didn't respond earlier. Thanks for clearing it. I usually don't flash AOSP roms...
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dragon_rckr said:
Wasn't sure of that, reason why I didn't respond earlier. Thanks for clearing it. I usually don't flash AOSP roms...
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I have just successfully extracted sms and mms from nandroid (CWM) backup.
Backed up system was CM7 and restored to CM10 on Milestone2.
I used Titanium Backup (need the pro version for 'extract from nandroid') and restored 'Phone/Messaging Storage'.
Hi,
I have a question about backing up my phone. I use Titanium Backup and try to make backups somewhat regularly. When flashing a ROM (I'm now on Liquid JB rc7) sometimes I see a note about not restoring data from TBU. Where should i restore from? I think I understand about not restoring system data, but how about application data? I guess I should be using the batch bu/restore option "restore all applications with data"?
Do people backup and restore using the google account?
Thanks for helping out.
Restore MISSING apps and data in TiBu. Never ALL
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Thanks! Does anyone use the backup to their google account? That is an option that I've unchecked after installing a new ROM...
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Restore MISSING apps and data in TiBu. Never ALL
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Thanks! Does anyone use the backup to their google account? That is an option that I've unchecked after installing a new ROM...
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I never use the Google option. It doesn't back up all your data
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Figured it couldn't be as good as TiBU, especially since tons of people pay for the other.
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I never use the Google option. It doesn't back up all your data
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I find using the Google backup service annoying. It doesn't do a good job with all of the data, not as thorough as TiBu. I always use TiBu and I have never had an issue!
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Im a beginner to flashing roms. Started to root my galaxy s3 and was a success the first time around. After I backup my apps and datas, contacts etcs with titaniumbackup free version. Then I flashed the CM10 everything went smooth. Successfully restoring my apps but I cannot restore my data such as, contacts, texts msg, email accounts other than gmail. Anyone know the reason why this is happening or maybe use a different backup app? Any tips, suggestions would be helpful.
As of right now back to Tmobile stock-rooted jb 4.1
I recommend MyBackup Pro to do app and data backups - allows me to restore my data with the app.
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glad this wasnt an IMEI issue lol, hope you find a solution
Restore the data from "contacts storage". Go to backup/restore find it in the list and tap it. Hit restore, data only.
For texts I use SMS backup & restore. TB didn't seem to work well.
Titanium Backup doesn't backup your SMS automatically. Go into Titanium Backup, press menu, and then hit backup data to XML. This will allow you to backup your call log, SMS/MMS, Bookmarks, and even your Wifi Access points.
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psykhotic said:
Restore the data from "contacts storage". Go to backup/restore find it in the list and tap it. Hit restore, data only.
For texts I use SMS backup & restore. TB didn't seem to work well.
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I tried that while I was on CM10 but it did not work
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Titanium Backup doesn't backup your SMS automatically. Go into Titanium Backup, press menu, and then hit backup data to XML. This will allow you to backup your call log, SMS/MMS, Bookmarks, and even your Wifi Access points.
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Will try that once I get home and see if this will work for me
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