Never done this so i was just wondering, if i was to take out my old backup files from another phone and install them into my G3, would i be able to use those to restore apps and data using TB on my G3 or would they not be compatible coming from another phone?
valefour said:
Never done this so i was just wondering, if i was to take out my old backup files from another phone and install them into my G3, would i be able to use those to restore apps and data using TB on my G3 or would they not be compatible coming from another phone?
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App + data will be compatible...
System files won't...
I restored some of apps that were too long to configure, but I really suggest you to download fresh new apps from playstore etc.
New phone, new life, fresh new apps?
veronesi.n said:
App + data will be compatible...
System files won't...
I restored some of apps that were too long to configure, but I really suggest you to download fresh new apps from playstore etc.
New phone, new life, fresh new apps?
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Sweet! Well, I'm really just going to restore a few apps and data that are no longer found in the store... Thanks!
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I'm currently using mybackup pro to do backups and restores between rom installs. It retains market links, application databases, and other system settings. My only problem is that it is SO SLOW to backup and restore. It takes probably over and hour to backup my applications and another hour to restore them. I don't even have that many. Is there any quicker way of doing this? I'd like to be able to install a new rom sometime before the singularity.
gthing said:
I'm currently using mybackup pro to do backups and restores between rom installs. It retains market links, application databases, and other system settings. My only problem is that it is SO SLOW to backup and restore. It takes probably over and hour to backup my applications and another hour to restore them. I don't even have that many. Is there any quicker way of doing this? I'd like to be able to install a new rom sometime before the singularity.
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Go to the Market and use Titanium backup. It backs up your apps over to your SD card along with app data. You can batch the backups and restores as well as schedule your backups. You can also use AppBrain. It updates which apps you download from the Market and then does a back up. But I think App brain only works with market apps. I'm not 100% on Appbrain.
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Go to the Market and use Titanium backup. It backs up your apps over to your SD card along with app data. You can batch the backups and restores as well as schedule your backups. You can also use AppBrain. It updates which apps you download from the Market and then does a back up. But I think App brain only works with market apps. I'm not 100% on Appbrain.
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How long does it take for titanium backup to do its thing?
gthing said:
How long does it take for titanium backup to do its thing?
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The back up takes me a few minutes. 10 if I have a ton of apps. The restore is pretty annoying since you have to click install for EVERY APP YOU HAVE.
sekigah84 said:
The back up takes me a few minutes. 10 if I have a ton of apps. The restore is pretty annoying since you have to click install for EVERY APP YOU HAVE.
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I realized this after running a backup and installing a new rom. Looks like you have to buy the pro version. I did and it restores automatically.
gthing said:
I realized this after running a backup and installing a new rom. Looks like you have to buy the pro version. I did and it restores automatically.
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Thanks for the info. I might just buy it now haha.
gthing said:
I realized this after running a backup and installing a new rom. Looks like you have to buy the pro version. I did and it restores automatically.
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Thanks for the info. I didn't know that.
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Hello,
I just rooted my Wildfire and got CWM recovery. Now am I wondering if it's possible to flash a new ROM on my device (CyanogenMod 7) and keep all my current installed apps and stuff.
~Zuaro
You'll most probably encounter a bootloop. Use backup apps like Titanium to backup your apps. Other stuff on your SD Card like music, videos and pictures wont be affected.
3xeno said:
You'll most probably encounter a bootloop. Use backup apps like Titanium to backup your apps. Other stuff on your SD Card like music, videos and pictures wont be affected.
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Ah k, I did a whole backup with Titanium, does that also backup text messages and stuff?
Nope
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Nope, as said, use SMS Backup from the Market to do that, and backup that using Titanium.
3xeno said:
Nope, as said, use SMS Backup from the Market to do that, and backup that using Titanium.
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Ok thanks!
Will do some more research on the ROMs and might flash a new 1 soon!
Newbie question here.
What are you guys using to back up your phone when you flash a new rom?
Is there an easy way to reload all the old apps when you flash a new rom? or do you have to reload everything manually.
I just put the starburst rom on my phone and really liking it. I assume I will want a flash a later version at some point and am wondering if there is an easier way to the apps back and such after flashing.
thanks
TitaniumBackup. When backing up, I would just backup the apps, and not the system data. I have StarBurst too, and it works great.
FYI if you have the free version, when you restore apps you have to manually hit install, done, install, done. If you buy Pro, then I believe you won't need to.
ApocNarok said:
TitaniumBackup. When backing up, I would just backup the apps, and not the system data. I have StarBurst too, and it works great.
FYI if you have the free version, when you restore apps you have to manually hit install, done, install, done. If you buy Pro, then I believe you won't need to.
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Exactly what Apoc said. But just buy it. Its WAY worth it
Be careful using Titanium backup to restore apps. It can cause big time problems when restoring backed up apps from different ROM bases.
AppBrain is a good app that will keep track of all the apps you have installed and you can use it as a reference to reinstall them from the Market. This is what I do, then I use Titanium Backup to restore the data to those apps.
From thunderbolt ? Without tibu and root? Market didnt sync
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The Market doesn't sync your apps from one phone to another. You need to have selected the option to back up the info on your phone and have restore on.
You can find this in the Back-up and Reset menu
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The Market doesn't sync your apps from one phone to another. You need to have selected the option to back up the info on your phone and have restore on.
You can find this in the Back-up and Reset menu
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thanks but I have both phones set to backup and auto restore....so you're saying your apps installed on your nexus from your old phone?
Yes almost all apps installed except for a few (Flash 11, Adobe Air, Adobe Reader). Most likely because they weren't compatible.
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Yes almost all apps installed except for a few (Flash 11, Adobe Air, Adobe Reader). Most likely because they weren't compatible.
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Adobe Flash 11 is supporting ICS. Came out yesterday.
Yeah I can't seem to get titanium backup or mybackup pro to restore any of my apps, I'm rooted with custom rom verizon lte version
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So... this whole Google back-up thing; It restores all my (compatible) apps AND the data associated with them? ...
So If I flash a new rom... can/should I rely on this cloud backup thing to get my apps/data back, and is there advantage to using Titanium instead (other than not having to download the files)
Dmw017 said:
So... this whole Google back-up thing; It restores all my (compatible) apps AND the data associated with them? ...
So If I flash a new rom... can/should I rely on this cloud backup thing to get my apps/data back, and is there advantage to using Titanium instead (other than not having to download the files)
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I remember JBQ from Google talking about this on twitter a couple weeks ago. The option to let apps restore from the market with data is available for every dev to put in their apps, but very few actually use it.
I personally wouldn't rely on the market to restore the apps with data. For most apps, it won't restore data, just simply re-download the app fresh.
Why can't you use tibu? Put the tibu folder on your galaxy nexus and proceed to use tibu.. worked for me
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My GN automatically downloaded all my apps when I first signed in. Obviously this didn't include any previous settings. If this failed you could always try installing app brain on your old phone,syncing and then doing the same on your GN.
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So... this whole Google back-up thing; It restores all my (compatible) apps AND the data associated with them? ...
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What martonikaj says is true. I've read it as well. The devs of apps just aren't that into it for some reason. It only restores the apps, not the settings (at least from the third party applications).
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Adobe Flash 11 is supporting ICS. Came out yesterday.
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I know, I was talking about prior to the flash release 4, days ago.
so i have calk vs. 2.5 and i want unnamed rom with all my app's. so when i go into recovery do i need to format all data or can i just instal the rom ??? and ik u can use titanium backup but in titanium backup is there a button restore all backed up apps? thanks!
In order to flash a completely different ROM, you need to wipe data, which will erase your current ROM and apps. You will need to use Titanium Backup to restore your apps after formatting and flashing the new ROM.
I think (not positive) TB has a batch option to restore all user apps.
shlomi84 said:
so i have calk vs. 2.5 and i want unnamed rom with all my app's. so when i go into recovery do i need to format all data or can i just instal the rom ??? and ik u can use titanium backup but in titanium backup is there a button restore all backed up apps? thanks!
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Back up your apps on the current rom you are running. Use Titanium back up from the market. I usually wipe data and then back up the app. Go down the list until you got all the ones you wanted.
When you flash the new rom, flash it normally as you would going to any new rom. I use Calkulin's FORMAT ALL zip folder. It's easiest. And then flash new rom and reboot system. After you let the rom settle in for a good while, I usually reboot the phone. Then when you start setting up on the new rom, download Titanium back up again from the market. Once it's on your phone, go into the app and all the apps you backed up should be at the bottom. I usually just restore the app not the data with it.
Try not to restore system apps + data because it can cause problems when switching between ROMS.
caseykelly said:
Try not to restore system apps + data because it can cause problems when switching between ROMS.
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I've never even found myself backing up/restoring system apps. I just stick to the "user apps".
eao1991 said:
I've never even found myself backing up/restoring system apps. I just stick to the "user apps".
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is there a one button click for "restore all backed up user app's" or restore all app's lol i got alot of app's and takes like an hour between roms to get everything back
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shlomi84 said:
is there a one button click for "restore all backed up user app's" or restore all app's lol i got alot of app's and takes like an hour between roms to get everything back
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Yes. Click menu then batch but it only works with the paid version of TB. I've had plenty of problems restoring apps and user data with TB on a new Rom. Yes it's quick and easy but in my opinion it's worth the time to reinstall everything you can fresh from the market.
I've always found switching roms a good time to clear out unneeded apps, just select the ones I really use and forget the rest.
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DataHawg said:
Yes. Click menu then batch but it only works with the paid version of TB. I've had plenty of problems restoring apps and user data with TB on a new Rom. Yes it's quick and easy but in my opinion it's worth the time to reinstall everything you can fresh from the market.
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Agree with this sentiment. Connected to Wi-Fi and take 10 minutes to fresh install everything so you know you aren't getting any of the conflicts that can arise using restored apps from different firmware.