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Backup

Hi All!
I know the Desire has a built in auto backup of some parts of the phone to the SD card, but I want to back up the entire phone, programs, settings etc etc. just like I used to be able to do on my Windows Mobile device! And also, it needs to be off the phone, not on the Sd card. Whats the point of backup onto the SD card if you loose your phone! I don't quite get HTC's logic in having their backup only onto the SD card!
Can anybody help?!
Thanks a billion!
David

Try Mybackup Pro. It backs up to SD (yeah i know lol) AND there is an option to have it back up over the internet...can't remember if it is to their servers or sends to your e-mail address. I use the SD option.

ephumuris said:
Try Mybackup Pro. It backs up to SD (yeah i know lol) AND there is an option to have it back up over the internet...can't remember if it is to their servers or sends to your e-mail address. I use the SD option.
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Thanks, I will try it!

Do you guys know if the built-in backup function or MyBackup pro backups Market settings too?
I used to use Astro to backup my apps, but first of all everytime I restore it asks me to restore the apps one by one!!!
And secondly it doesn't backup the market so the restored apps ARE NOT updated via Market.
Only app I know does so is Titanium backup but it needs root access...
Thanks

I've had a look at it, it's not the same as WM backup systems. It wont do a complete backup of everything. Seems that a simple one click backup of everything on Androind just isn't possible!
Not clever.
I wonder what it's like on an iPhone. I would assume that since everything goes through iTunes, the entire phone gets backed up. What with this and a numbr of other glaringly mising but basic functionality from Android, I am begining to see why they are still rather low down in the ratings of smartphone systems.
But then again, I used a blackberry 9700 yesterday, and just couldnt believe that people can type on their keyboard!, And I used to have a WM phone with a keyboard.
My perfect phone would be my HTC Desire with a thin slide out keyboard running Android with all the functionality of Windows Mobile!!!
A Pipe dream!!!

david_inuk said:
Hi All!
And also, it needs to be off the phone, not on the Sd card. Whats the point of backup onto the SD card if you loose your phone! I don't quite get HTC's logic in having their backup only onto the SD card!
Can anybody help?!
Thanks a billion!
David
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Cant you copy your backup from the Sd card to your computer?

Of course, although it's just an unnecessary step! I am used to connecting my phone to my computer and have everything work by itself! I have to install that program and see if it puts everything in an easily identifiable folder.
Windows Mobile - Very functional - but outdated
Android - Really modern and snazzy - Missing essential business functionality!!

Backup Text Messages?

Can anyone tell me how to backup my text messages so that I don't lose them when I root?
I am not even seeing a way to copy and paste them into a document or anything. Any Android vets know how I can go about saving them to the SD card, or emailing them somehow, or somehow sync them to the cloud, or even copy them to my computer?

i use smsBackup but it backs messages up to your gmail. theres other apps in the market that can back them up to your sdcard tho

Sweet, thanks man. I found it and used it. Here it is for anyone that needs it in the future:
http://www.appbrain.com/app/org.bobarctor.smsbackup

Which root are you doing because when i did unrevoked i lost nothing.

you can use my backup pro for sms and mms, but it costs money
and there is a free program very goodo one,
SMS backup and restore (by Ritesh Sahu) compact and fast a five star program

I just use google voice so it's all available online.

weedahoe said:
Which root are you doing because when i did unrevoked i lost nothing.
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Yeah, lol. I backed up and then did unrevoked and also lost nothing. Oh well, I'm ready for the time when it will get wiped at least.

rutter9 said:
I just use google voice so it's all available online.
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How does that work? Where can I sign up for Google Voice?

[Q] "All" apps missing after removing SD card (apps2sd)

I had to test another SD card so i borrowed my girlfriends Wildfire... (oh-o..)
It's rooted & last WildPuzzleRom, I turned it off, replaced the SD card and restarted it. Then I put back the original SD card when i was done and restarted it again thiniking that the apps will re-initiate.
Now most of her apps are missing except basic Sense ones. Most troublesome is that the market app is gone to so i can't install any new apps or (re)install Titanium to backup her data (mostly sms) before reflashing it all.
When looking in the "native" app mangager i can see the apps installed and the size of their data folders but the program size is 0.00kb
Please help
1: Can i force restart/remount/rescan of apps2sd apps?
2: can i force an (re)installation of titanium without having access to market/astro or any file manager?
3: Can i somehow backup her SMS etc in any other way?
Pics etc are ok thank g*d since they are on the FAT32 partition but if i don't get the rest fixed there will be most unpleasant consequences for me, i trully beg of your support or she will have me neutered!

Check the apps2sd commands page in the first instance. I'm mobile at the moment so can't help much.
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just searched the command line page for u. maybe if this helps....
http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=158826790833326

[Q] HTC Desire HD complete backup to PC

Hi all,
I am having my phone replaced by Orange (GPS and 'no network' issues).
Is there a piece of software that I can use to backup my HTC DHD to PC to include all data. By all data I mean apps, SMS, contacts, etc...?
Or, failing that, if I copy everything from the phone (in disk drive mode) to the PC from my old phone, and then copy it back again, will it all appear as it was?
Thanks in advance.

If you have a rooted phone then a simple nandroid backup will copy the exact state of your phone which can be copied to your pc and restored at a later date.
If not, then then the process becomes a bit more tedious, I'm afraid. Downloading and running the SMS backup + app should cover the text messages. Syncing or backing up contacts will sort out contact details. You can use BookmarkSB to save and restore bookmarks, and syncing the calendar events with you google account will prevent you losing anything.
For other app data, you may have to go into particular apps and back up manually. Even then, I'm not sure how you'll be able to instantly restore things like home page and icon layout.
Good luck.

Oh, and HTC sync may help too.

I used MyPhoneExplorer for that, can backup almost everything. Didn't need root access too
google it up

yup..i used phone explorer........but tell me which type of connection for usb is needed for backing up ????????
i mean is it disk drive or Htc syc ??????

rohithksaj said:
yup..i used phone explorer........but tell me which type of connection for usb is needed for backing up ????????
i mean is it disk drive or Htc syc ??????
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It's disk drive, you may find it even faster using WiFi with My Phone Explorer.
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MyPhone Explorer is really good, do i have to mount via root explorer bevor i can make some channges in the Files on MyPhone Explorer?
U can use Droid Explorer too, but i prefer MPE...

how should i back up my messages saved on phone memory without using any app.

Hello guys,,really need your help..
i want to factory reset my phone but before doing that i want to back up my Messages stored on phone memory.. i uninstalled File manager & cannot download any app from market as my internet connection is not working.
so please suggest me any way to backup my message to any of my e-mail account or transfer to sd-card without any help of app.. :X :X
pleas need help on this...
thanks

Click on messages app, press menu then backup sms
Sent from my HTC Desire

Hi..
i'm using htc desire,, and that option is not there..
when i open messages & press menu, there is no such option as backup..

Try in msg settings to see if u can move the msgs to sim card
Sent from my HTC Desire

yes that option is there but then i can only transfer 1 message at 1 time,,and i want to back up over 6500 messages... so i'm stuck :'(
is there any software i can install on pc & transfer msg from android to pc?
or please tell me ,where are messages stored on android device? can i copy that file & then do factory reset & again paste that file..

Theres an app in the market called sms backup & restore
Sent from my HTC Desire

i know there are many apps on market.. even i have apps stored on my sd card,,but problem is my internet is not working even though i connect my phone..so i cannot download any app from market neither i can open my sd card as File manager is also deleted,, and right now there are no apps installed on my phone
this is the problem..

tooketsk4000
I'm not this is achievable on a stock ROM, but maybe you can download the apk from your computer, use the usb cable to copy the apk onto your phone and run the apk from your phone. That should install the application, and allow you to backup your messages.

DaEkstrim said:
I'm not this is achievable on a stock ROM, but maybe you can download the apk from your computer, use the usb cable to copy the apk onto your phone and run the apk from your phone. That should install the application, and allow you to backup your messages.
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Good thinking batman
Sent from my HTC Desire

I'm not this is achievable on a stock ROM, but maybe you can download the apk from your computer, use the usb cable to copy the apk onto your phone and run the apk from your phone. That should install the application, and allow you to backup your messages.
my dear,, even if i copy & pasted on my sd card.. how will i open that APK file?
i don't even have any app that can open sd card or can view sd card files..

Get es file explorer aswell on ur computer
Have even tryed htc sync?
Sent from my HTC Desire

If you have a stock ROM, there MUST be at least one application that allows browsing of your SD Card. You're sure you're not running some carrier-brewed OS right?

guys i got the solution... the below software made me help copy messages & all my contacts to pc..
http://www.wondershare.com/android-manager/guide.html
try it,,u will love it..
thanks for ur reply
gbu

1.download any file manager apk from google
2.adb install "filemanager".apk will install the app on your phone via usb cable
3.use it to do whatever you want

yea i did that,,but my mail issue is unsolved.. i copied all contacts & messages,,did Factory reset ,,but still my Internet not working... its just not opening any site..
any solution on that guys?

In ur phone settings for wifi does the phone pick up urs or any wifi at all? If it does then maybe the problem is with ur router at home, maybe try the settings for ur router
Sent from my HTC Desire

i insert my sim into different cellphone,,still internet does not work.. it gives following message---
Data connectivity problem. The server failed to communicate , Try again later.
now, what to do?

I think you should mark this thread as closed and solved. Double posting is against the rules.
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