Hi guys, sorry for the lame question. I feel bad asking because I've done dozens of different ROM installs on all kinds of different phones down the years, but there's always something I've never got.
How do I back up all my SMS's, installed apps etc and restore them after I've done a FULL WIPE and installed a new ROM? (SMS is the main one, I hate losing all those)
spireite_uk said:
Hi guys, sorry for the lame question. I feel bad asking because I've done dozens of different ROM installs on all kinds of different phones down the years, but there's always something I've never got.
How do I back up all my SMS's, installed apps etc and restore them after I've done a FULL WIPE and installed a new ROM? (SMS is the main one, I hate losing all those)
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The process I'd suggest you for transferring your data when switching ROMs is:
1. Back up
For SMS's, use SMS Backup & Restore. It creates a backup XML which will be used to restore your SMS's after wiping.
For apps and their data, use Titanium Backup (Requires root).
For calls, Call Logs Backup and Restore. It also creates a backup XML like SMS Backup and Restore.
For contacts, I personally sync them using my Google account. If you don't like this you can use MyPhoneExplorer or any contacts backup app.
2. Full Wipe & ROM install
2b. Root your ROM if it is not rooted already.
3. Install Titanium Backup from an APK or Play Store.
4. Use Titanium Backup to restore user apps and their data. I suggest restoring ONLY user apps, unless you know what you are doing. Now it is also a good time to check which apps you really need to restore, since you may have back ups of applications that you don't need anymore.
5. Restore your SMS's and call logs from their backup XMLs using their respective applications.
6. Restore your contacts by syncing or by using the app you chose to back them up.
I've found some that backup to XML won't work if you have pictures in your messages. So either, save the pictures off, or you can use this app:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=backup.email.inapp&hl=en
It uses your Google account to backup and store your MMS/SMS messages. It works great.
How about using LG backup. It can backup both apps and data so I think it can both backup sms and call logs...
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Hi all. Well I've not rooted yet (just not had the time), and have a stock orange UK ROM with the default stuff! I have searched around and can't seem to find the answer to simple backup questions!
I am having the reboot issues (well documented in another thread), and it's getting worse and worse. even to the extent now that it's rebooting after calls (started out when charging using games, then now I cant run navigation for more than 2 minutes).
I have been told to do a factory reset (not a bad idea TBH). But backups is my main concern.
I have my contacts and calendar fine (not an issue), what I am concerned about mainly is my paid for apps. I have just synced with AppBrain, but will this get my paid for apps back?
Also SMS is the other thing I want to backup, I have installed SMS Backup which backs up to an XML file, which I can read. But read that some people have had problems with restoring, is this true? Or can someone recommend a better app? I am not too concerned with settings, as happy to do things slightly differently this time round, so mainly paiud for apps! Also what happens when orange eventaulyl send me a new phone (which seems to be the resoltuion of the paid for apps?)
I will take the SD card out when I factory reset, but what else should I worry about?
Regards, Martin
I have used SMS Backup and it seems to work fine with me. Not sure if it backs up MMS though, but there is a seperate free tool to save the MMS to SDcard available on the market.
As for your paid for apps, they will show up in the Market once you have perfromed a factory reset and you will be able to re-install without having to pay again. Just make sure that you log in using the same credentials.
The backups I perfored prior to rooting were as follows:
1) export contacts to SDCard
2) backup SMS using SMS Backup & Restore
3) Backup call logs using Call Logs Backup and Restore - I wanted to keep these.
A factory reset should not wipe what is currently on your SDCard, but I cannot hurt to copy the contents to your PC/Laptop before doing the reset.
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I have used SMS Backup and it seems to work fine with me. Not sure if it backs up MMS though, but there is a seperate free tool to save the MMS to SDcard available on the market.
As for your paid for apps, they will show up in the Market once you have perfromed a factory reset and you will be able to re-install without having to pay again. Just make sure that you log in using the same credentials.
The backups I perfored prior to rooting were as follows:
1) export contacts to SDCard
2) backup SMS using SMS Backup & Restore
3) Backup call logs using Call Logs Backup and Restore - I wanted to keep these.
A factory reset should not wipe what is currently on your SDCard, but I cannot hurt to copy the contents to your PC/Laptop before doing the reset.
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Thanks for this, yes call logs would be cool too! I'm not too fussed with regards to the settings of the phone, gives me a chance to start over! Im not even that fussed on SMS's nice to have a history they're currently backing up to the google mail thing!
It was the apps I've paid for most concerned for, and yeah sounds good that it's tied to the google account, guess that means if/when I get a new phone they'll just get copied over to the new phone, when orange realise that it needs to be replaced... Pffftt...
Many thanks makes sence now (used to the iTunes/iPhone system! WHich shilst walled, does make some things easy! I PREFER DROID THO!)
Well I successfullly mangaged to install my first custom ROM last night - very chuffed!
I used TiBackup to backup all apps and data, and once I had installed LeeDroid I did a "Restore Missing Apps + Data". However, I don't have any of my non-gmail/facebook contacts or any of my SMS messages.
Have I done the wrong type of restore?
No it doesn't back them up, it only does applications as far as i can tell, and your actual SMS and MMS messages, as well as your contacts aren't stored 'within an app' i believe.
I would be intrigued to know what people use to back up their contacts data with though ?
If u check all ur backup things on titanium, there are some "special backup" (i don't know how explain) for SMS/MMM, paired bluetoot, call logs etc (if u did a full backup of ur system app)..Check it, they have the titanium icon..Anyway i never tried that..let us know
[SMS/MMS/APN] Dialer Storage 2.2
is the proper "item" to backup SMS history.
To restore it, you MUST reboot your phone before they are fully restored.
I have several apps and data on my Desire... Currently I am running a MIUI-rom. I already made a backup of the rom... If I decide to flash a new rom, does that mean I will lose all my data, like saves from games and stuff like that?
hi,
so if you dont backup them you will lose them probably
TitatniumBackup can save your user apps + data, so this will not be lost
but system data(wifi spots, contacts, bookmarks, ...) could also be backuped but with care!
if you change the android version most of the system apps change and also if you change rom type it will probably not work.
i can tell you how i do save all my data.
1. i do a complete nandroidbackup (if you want 2 go back from where you came)
2. a Titanium´Backup (sometimes system data could also be restored)
3. i use MyPhoneExplorer to backup my Contacts
4. MyBackup Root, to save my Sms/mms and other stuff (exept from Contact wich are put in the Google Account i like the app
Sounds a little bit much, but most of the apps have advantages at some point but also flaws on a other point!
ps.: yep i know most of them could be stored in the cloud but i like it lokal
I use the Google backup feature when registering my account on first boot.
Last time, all my user apps and data restored, plus wifi profiles, system settings etc (even my wallpaper) were reapplied. I did nandroid and TiBu also but didn't use them at all!
To use this you could nandroid backup, wipe everything, restore and check the options re backup when registering. Then wipe everything again, flash rom of choice, and wait. You may need a reboot for all the changes to take effect!
that kind of datas are stored in SDCard, so if you don't format it, you should not have problems, but always do a backup before flashing
I would love to try different roms and kernels cause I'm on aokp b34 with the kernel that comes with it, but if I use a different kernels I get duplicate texts don't know why. But I wanna try gummy but I wanna keep all texts (SMS/mms) and apps plus the data with the apps. So what would be the best way to go about that?
Titanium Backup for the Apps/data.
Go SMS Pro to backup all your SMS/MMS messages to your sdcard. Then copy the TitaniumBackup and GOSMS folders off your phone to your computer.
Wipe data/cache/dalvik to your heart's content and load up Gummy 1.0.1, Gapps (and 4.0.4 radios if so desired) and enjoy.
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Titanium Backup for the Apps/data.
Go SMS Pro to backup all your SMS/MMS messages to your sdcard. Then copy the TitaniumBackup and GOSMS folders off your phone to your computer.
Wipe data/cache/dalvik to your heart's content and load up Gummy 1.0.1, Gapps (and 4.0.4 radios if so desired) and enjoy.
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Except you don't have to copy your backups to your PC, its all saved in your "external SD card" so when you wipe system,boot,data,cache, and dalvik cache it doesn't touch your backups since it doesn't wipe anything in the external SD card
Or you could get "MyBackUP Root" and back up your sms/mms..
i back up all my apps/data with Titanium Back up.. and use mybackup for sms and other stuff..
Dont backup/restore system apps with TB
I'm about to move to a Nexus from an HD2. What concerns me is not the app data that Titanium backs up, but all the other miscellaneous folders that apps create willy-nilly all over the SD card. Which of *those* do I need to copy over? anyone ever make up a chart for that?
Guess I'll end up copying everything just to be safe.
Can't you nandroid than do a advanced restore of the apps from your nandroid
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I'm about to move to a Nexus from an HD2. What concerns me is not the app data that Titanium backs up, but all the other miscellaneous folders that apps create willy-nilly all over the SD card. Which of *those* do I need to copy over? anyone ever make up a chart for that?
Guess I'll end up copying everything just to be safe.
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Well the virtual SDcard isn't wiped when you clear data for a new ROM flash so don't worry about those.
And if you're backing up with Titanium Backup anyways, it'll backup everything relevant.
Here is my process for flashing and restoring. I don't like to keep to much stuff on my phone. Security reasons. If my phone gets jacked I can use lookout to wipe my phone and don't have to worry about some random files still being there.
Pictures - In the cloud on Picasa/Google Photos (No pictures stored directly on phone)
Music - all 700 albums in the Cloud - Some are available offline
Google Drive - All random documents and files needed o my phone
DropBox - TiBU app backups and android related stuff
PreFlash - Prep
1. Use TitaniumBackup Pro to backapp Apps/Data (I also back it up to DropBox)
2. I additionally backup Wallpaper, Wifi Access Points, and Accounts in TiBU
2. Create TitaniumBackup flashable zip
3. I use SMS Backup+ to backup SMS/MMS messages its cool because it backs it up to your email as a SMS label, so you can read SMS from GMail.
Flashing New Rom
4. Flash New ROM, GApps, and Kernel (wipe, etc...the usual)
5. Reboot and Let Rom settle (Don't setup google account yet, just skip everything)
6. Reboot into Recovery
7. Flash TiBU Flashable zip you made to install TiBU to your phone
Restore
1. Use TiBu to batch restore Apps/Data. Do not restore system because this will cause connectivity issues...aka "Grey bars"
2. Use TiBu to restore Wifi Access Points, Wallpaper, and Accounts
3. Use SMS Backup+ to restore SMS/MMS and Call Logs
4. Check accounts to make sure everything is copacetic
5. Reboot
What do you guys do for Wallet? Do you clear Wallet data before switching ROMs?
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What do you guys do for Wallet? Do you clear Wallet data before switching ROMs?
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Yes
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martonikaj said:
Well the virtual SDcard isn't wiped when you clear data for a new ROM flash so don't worry about those.
And if you're backing up with Titanium Backup anyways, it'll backup everything relevant.
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I always back things up to my pc before flashing in case of boot loops. Unlikely I know and usually fixable but still a pita, and doing a backup to the pc is easy.
Has anybody had issues with MyBackUp Pro not restoring playlists and home screens? Never had an issue with previous phones (Gingerbread-Sensation/Vibrant).
When I restore the playlist, it shows in the music player, but 0 songs.
When restoring home screen, after the reboot, it actually boots into all blank screens (including dock).
Just wanted to see if anybody else ran into this, contacted the dev, waiting for response, figured I'd ask.
Have you ever lost your SMS/MMS messages restoring or installing new ROMs?
If you're like me, when you restore a Nandroid backup you do not want to have to lose your SMS/MMS, Phone Log, Contacts, etc.
I have bought or downloaded so many MMS backup stuff it ain't funny! All of them either Jumble up the chronologic order or miss a whole bunch of items and just don't work!
I have finally (for the better part of a year now) found a perfect solution, No Root Required, but if you're rooted, it still works fine.
Before I change roms, restore roms or anything that might alter the text messaging stuff, I do a backup of my sms/mms, phone log and contacts. (there are others to choose from as well) using MY BACKUP PRO, I first used My Backup Free, but since it worked so well, I bought the Pro version to support the author.
After I restore any previous nandroid, I reboot and go to the native Messaging app and DELETE ALL THE MESSAGES.
With a new rom, just install the rom, go to market and install Backup pro..
Then I simply open My Backup and restore the last backup I did and reboot. Simple, FAST, and I have never had any problems.
ALL THE MESSAGES are in the EXACT order and all the pictures in the MMS restorations are just like they were before I recovered the Nandroid. It's like I never changed anything! That is how I want it to work, and it does. (I have over 2,500 messages)
If you find yourself needing/wanting to save the stuff you have and want to reload a different ROM or Nandroid backup, You might just want to try this way of doing it. You just might be surprised as to how easy and fast this is.
I have configured My Backup to use the ExtSDcard as the repository for my backups, so that it makes things workable.
if you don't have an external SDcard, just do the backup, and copy the backup file to your PC so you can do the recovery after reinstalling The My backup app. If you cannot connect to the PC you can use AirDroid or even Gmail it to yourself.
Just my 2 cents ... For anyone that tinkers with their phone.
Aloha and Good Luck!!