I am used to having root so backing up and moving to a new phone was easy. I am using the Sprint variant so root is not available yet. What are other options to transfer data from my S5 to the G3?
Usb cable to computer. What are you transferring? Most of my stuff is Google contacts, drive, or on dropbox. If you want things like app settings transferred, I'm not sure if it's possible unless an app specifically has that feature.
App settings, gmail account info, etc. I am thinking that I am going to need to reset it up manually. If I could only find the wireless back for it locally, it would make it worth it. That is the big draw back of switching from my S5.
Does TowelRoot not work?
munkiii said:
Does TowelRoot not work?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Not for the sprint and T-Mobile g3
Sent from my Nexus 7 using XDA Free mobile app
The Sprint phone does not currently have any way to root it.
Ikyo said:
I am used to having root so backing up and moving to a new phone was easy. I am using the Sprint variant so root is not available yet. What are other options to transfer data from my S5 to the G3?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
just wait root should be here for you soon maybe by the end of the weekend
Why don't you use the SD card slot? Copy everything you need from S5 on a card, put it in the G3, copy back, done.
You can try this for most things. Plus it allows you to wirelessly transfer backup between devices.
My Backup Pro
It also has a free version but I don't remember what is missing in it since its been a long time I have been on a paid version
Related
I am switching both carriers and phones. I am moving from ATT with the SG2 to T-Mobile to the SG2.
I have invested tons of time setting up my ATT version and loads of data in my apps. I am not worried about the Mail/Exchange part I realize I will need to redo that part. What I am hoping someone can help me with a way to move over is the following: (Also I am NOT ROOTED)
1. Touchwiz screens
2. Application data from Market downloaded apps
I realize I can reinstall the apps but the data from the apps is my issue. I track expenses etc using several apps.
TIA,
ED
Without root you're sol mate
Sent from my Hercules with xda Premium.
a couple of things re: data
as far as emails goes, if you are hooked up to Exchange Server or Gmail
your email resides on the server side, and stays there.
but if you are using POP3 emails that have been downloaded to the phone and removed from the server, then you will be stuck, unless you get Titanium Backup (which needs root) to migrate the emails over to the new phone
kenvan19 said:
Without root you're sol mate
Sent from my Hercules with xda Premium.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Well thats not the answer I was hoping for. I would prefer to not root install Titanium and reflash since I am returning the SG2 back to ATT. I don't want something to go wrong.
I'm still hoping for a better answer.
kenvan19 said:
Without root you're sol mate
Sent from my Hercules with xda Premium.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
What this guy said.
Hi Guys, i'm planning on getting a Note 2 on Verizon as soon as it comes out. I have been using the Droid Bionic and love the wifi tether app that allows me to share data with other devices without having to pay the extra $30 that Verizon asks for. I was wondering if i can do the same on the Note 2? i tried looking around for an answer but couldn't find one anywhere.
cortesjues said:
Hi Guys, i'm planning on getting a Note 2 on Verizon as soon as it comes out. I have been using the Droid Bionic and love the wifi tether app that allows me to share data with other devices without having to pay the extra $30 that Verizon asks for. I was wondering if i can do the same on the Note 2? i tried looking around for an answer but couldn't find one anywhere.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
yes. just install one of many tethering apps and you'll be able to. wifi will need root permissions most likely. but usb tethering will probably be fine.
depending how VZW does makes the built in app, you could use it. if they don't track it. which some companies do..
U already have an integrated tether app found in your settings. Just customize as u like, turn it on, and there u go
Sent from my GT-N7100 using xda premium
Not sure how Verizon is going to setup their hotspot on the Note 2, but to get around it, why not use this?
FoxFi - Google Play
No rooting required.
mdt73 said:
Not sure how Verizon is going to setup their hotspot on the Note 2, but to get around it, why not use this?
FoxFi - Google Play
No rooting required.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I bought T-mobile Note 2 and FOXFI doesn't work. and my phone is rooted so i installed Wifitether, on my phone it show that tethering is enabled but i don't see the ssid on my laptop or other android device. i thought the ssid was hidden but no it is was not hidden. so i am going to flash N7100 rom into my Tmobile Note 2. and use stock tethering app.
you cant use foxfi because its isnt real designed for jb expect the nexus its a ics app an wifitether app even with rooted phone wont word its not a app end problem its a os problem theres a apn block on the phone that wont let rooted apps push data threw that has to be delt with first all versions are having this problem tmob,verzion,sprint,[email protected],iternal,
Hi all just got a Sprint LG G2 and was bummed. Had Clockworkmod tether on my old HTC Design. It was not listed at play store. When to Clocks site and saw the LG LS980 listed. Used in 02/2014....thought hmmm, whats the worst that could happen? Delete it if it doesn't work ? Glad to say it worked fine and it does have Kitkat. Understand this is not a WIFI tether(as I'm sure you all know) but they will once again get my money. Hope this helps someone out
Not sure how CW works, but for another option Easy Tether works for USB and also bluetooth for tablet. My understanding is neither need root.
fryguy said:
Not sure how CW works, but for another option Easy Tether works for USB and also bluetooth for tablet. My understanding is neither need root.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I could not get any of the tether apps to work with any type of connection.
Stock unrooted.
cremator75 said:
I could not get any of the tether apps to work with any type of connection.
Stock unrooted.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Easy tether has worked for me and my friends on many different phones and many not rooted. Just curious, did you follow the setup guide and also install the pc or tablet app to go along with it? Have to make sure the pc or tablet app is running along with the phone app.
fryguy said:
Easy tether has worked for me and my friends on many different phones and many not rooted. Just curious, did you follow the setup guide and also install the pc or tablet app to go along with it? Have to make sure the pc or tablet app is running along with the phone app.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Easy tether used to work but quit after the last ota. I tried it just like I used to use it.
cremator75 said:
Easy tether used to work but quit after the last ota. I tried it just like I used to use it.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hmm. Will have to check it out. Not near a computer i can check. Thanks for the heads up then.
Hello,
I have a Sprint g2 I can't use since I am on verizon...and for whatever reason no one will offer me over 200 for it. So i kinda want to just use it...but is there a way I could just stop the phone from looking for a network, remove bloat, and essentially just use as a mini tab?
Eyce12 said:
Hello,
I have a Sprint g2 I can't use since I am on verizon...and for whatever reason no one will offer me over 200 for it. So i kinda want to just use it...but is there a way I could just stop the phone from looking for a network, remove bloat, and essentially just use as a mini tab?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Seems like you could just turn off data in settings
Sent from my VS980 4G using XDA Free mobile app
desireaftergod said:
Seems like you could just turn off data in settings
Sent from my VS980 4G using XDA Free mobile app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Well yeah, I did that but aside from that there are always a few warning messages, popups, notifications and stuff because the phone isnt attached to an account.
Id like to somehow strip that all out along with the bloat stuff.
Eyce12 said:
Well yeah, I did that but aside from that there are always a few warning messages, popups, notifications and stuff because the phone isnt attached to an account.
Id like to somehow strip that all out along with the bloat stuff.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Root it. Get titanium backup and freeze any and all sprint apps and bloatware. Disable mobile data and leave wifi on. I did this to an old motorola photon and its docking cradle and turned it into an android tv box. Even found a workable old version of xmbc for it.
My phone is running really slow and I'd like to do a full reset. What are some ways I can backup everything in my phone but keep texts and stuff
Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk
I use Kies 3 to back up my Note 4.
Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk
outcasted2003 said:
I use Kies 3 to back up my Note 4.
Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Kies doesn't really backup the device, it just copies out media. Backup implies "data" as much as any other adjective I can think of and app data is one thing Kies does NOT backup for sure. Samsung "Smart Switch" is a sham for the same reason and they don't make that clear. A less informed user wouldn't find out until they tried to "restore" to a new device and found that much of their app-data (preferences and game-progress mostly) is not there.
Well without root I don't believe there is any other way to save app data such as game-progress and preferences as you stated. If there is a way, then what would you suggest?
Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk
outcasted2003 said:
Well without root I don't believe there is any other way to save app data such as game-progress and preferences as you stated. If there is a way, then what would you suggest?
Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
adb backup is the only method I know that doesn't require root. Same method that Helium relies on (which I am now trying), though i think it's taking another approach to getting the .ab file because it seems to be storing on the device, not desktop just yet.
My adb issue doesn't seem to be preventing it from making progress, but it's slow and not remotely done so I can't claim success yet.
Give Helium a try. No root required, and while it's not Titanium Backup it's pretty solid for just backing up & restoring apps.
(of course, now I see it was already mentioned)
I o ow this is an old thread. But, her is how I did it with mine. Download Titanium Backup and SuperSUme. Next, Kingroot. Root with Kingroot, go to SuperSUme, run it. Then go to Titanium Backup. Run that, back everything up. When it is done, move all other the files in its chosen directory onto a safe place. Like a computer or thumb drive. Reset your phone, then after you have set up your Google account, download Titanium Backup, SuperSUme and Kingroot. Put your Titanium files back where they were before. Re Root, and restore your files one by one. That way you do not add unnecessary ones back. Also, after a rest of the phone, you might have to run the Ddebloater script again to stop the OTA's. I'm sure that the OP has by now figured things out. So this step by step is for those that are looking to do the same. If any one else knows of better, by all means, let us know.
Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk
Sorry I will Not let the Chinese have control if my data on my phone. I'll wait for permanent root or none at all.
Sent from my Galaxy Note 4 using Tapatalk
outcasted2003 said:
Sorry I will Not let the Chinese have control if my data on my phone. I'll wait for permanent root or none at all.
Sent from my Galaxy Note 4 using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Truthfully, if the "Chinese" want into your phone. They will be in there. Think about it. Where are your phones made and programmed? Yup, that's right, China. Now, does the Chinese government have a history of providing that they can not be trusted? Absolutely. But, sorry to burst your bubble. Every government has thus far proven to be the same. And the United states and British governments are worse. So, try to hide whatever it is we want to hide. Doesn't matter. There are probably more back doors into your life regarding our electronic devices than we can imagine. And there are soon to be more when legislation passes a bill locking down firmware for WiFi routers and cellular routers. Of which, our phones have both. Will they be locked down to protect us? They say so. But, we all know that it will be so that the development community can not patch these back doors. Any way, I went off point a bit. I have been using Kingroot and SuperSuMe. A lot of us have been. Does it put us at a potential risk? Yup, potentially it does. But, I want my data to be backed up so that just in case. For now, the pros out weigh the potential cons. But, to each their own.
On a somewhat side note. I use to think similar to you on this subject. But, if the dev community offers a way to back up what the corporate community has failed to provide to us, so be it. If the XDA community has thus far not found any major fault with our Chinese friends software, then I am OK with it. Though, if we find out that this software has been doing potentially bad things, then I would hope that the development community would investigate and destroy them. By the way, if you have the means, keep sensitive data on a separate device. If possible. Maybe one that only connects via WiFi.
Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk