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Restoring games after flashing new firmware.

I have not seen any threads about this so I have to ask this now. I am tired of flashing new firmware but then having to update each game over wi-fi all over again. Using root explorer can I just save the files in the mnt\ASEC folder to my SD card & simply restore them after (ex. \mnt\asec\com.gameloft.android.GAND.GloftAsp6.asphalt6-1.asec)? Or is it mnt\secure\asec\ com.gameloft.android.GAND.GloftAsp6.asphalt6-1.asec? Do I have to change permissions? Is this even the folder that has the full updated data or am I looking in the wrong spot? And then should I install individual game's APK after the transfer?? I would think this would allow someone to save games and share them with other xperia play users as well? Any help is much appreciated.

Why not backup all your games in titanium backup with data before flashing new firmware?

I really did not think of that. :| I know I can restore the app(or game), but would I be able to restore the apps data on a different firmware without getting problems or fc's? Especially when flashing different custom ROM's I know certain apps may not work when you try to restore the data as well.

cyrusalmighty said:
I really did not think of that. :| I know I can restore the app(or game), but would I be able to restore the apps data on a different firmware without getting problems or fc's? Especially when flashing different custom ROM's I know certain apps may not work when you try to restore the data as well.
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Games should be fine when transferring from one ROM to another because games are supposed to run on different devices and they don't really take a phones hardware profile/rom into consideration when running...
I transferred stock to cyanogen and didn't have any issues, Apps like video players/ad blockers/audio player might be a bit of a bother but you could easily reinstall them.

Well this sounds like a good solution to me and its simple too. And since I have always used used titanium backup anyways it would seem I have always had backups to my games. Now you see why I had to ask.lmao. Thanks for pointing this out and hopefully this helps someone else out.

Ok im back to the same question again about where the actual game update data is stored again. I was successful before restoring game on my phone ,but say I want to share my games (that are already updated) with a friend on another xperia play, then is there a folder that I need to manually transfer over to their SD card that has game data? Basically I did backup of the games with "TB" on my phones SD then I put that SD card in other xplay,restored to root of phone, booted up game fine without need to update over wifi message but after reboot. I got the same damn message.... ??
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After reading on different sites I think that on the SD card I have to have a folder called Gameloft/Games/(x). X will be a specific folder for game (EX.GloftA6HP for Asphalt 6, Modern Combat 2: Black Pegasus is Games/GloftBPHP ). Without this Data file in proper place I guess you are forced to do updates over like me.lol. If anyone cares. Hope it helps.
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[Q] Is it possible to maintain data while moving to different ROM?

I hope someone can help me with this. I am running the latest official Sony (2.3.4 I think), with Doomkernel OC to 1.9GhZ and root. However, although I actually like the Sony overlay much much more than the atrocious Sense, I simply long to try some of the custom ROMs out there.
But I have the following issue: I have downloaded games (legally of course!) which also have their own data installed on SD. If I move to a new ROM, will I have to redownload all that data, or can I simply re-install the titles and they will find the data on my SD instantly? How about save files? Is it possible to maintain them while moving to an entirely new ROM?
Finally, what happens to purchases from Playstation Suite (aka via Sony's store, which takes you to a different website -- not the App Market?) Would I lose these titles?
Too many questions, I know -- but I want to make sure I can get the use I primarily aim for (which is a gaming device) by switching to a custom ROM. So long as I can maintain my save data and not have to redownload GBs of game data using my slow 3G, I will be happy. Also, full compatibility with the Playstation Suite is a must.
I hope you can help me out with this question!

grcd said:
I hope someone can help me with this. I am running the latest official Sony (2.3.4 I think), with Doomkernel OC to 1.9GhZ and root. However, although I actually like the Sony overlay much much more than the atrocious Sense, I simply long to try some of the custom ROMs out there.
But I have the following issue: I have downloaded games (legally of course!) which also have their own data installed on SD. If I move to a new ROM, will I have to redownload all that data, or can I simply re-install the titles and they will find the data on my SD instantly? How about save files? Is it possible to maintain them while moving to an entirely new ROM?
Finally, what happens to purchases from Playstation Suite (aka via Sony's store, which takes you to a different website -- not the App Market?) Would I lose these titles?
Too many questions, I know -- but I want to make sure I can get the use I primarily aim for (which is a gaming device) by switching to a custom ROM. So long as I can maintain my save data and not have to redownload GBs of game data using my slow 3G, I will be happy. Also, full compatibility with the Playstation Suite is a must.
I hope you can help me out with this question!
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Im 99.9% sure you will need to re download the data as well as the save states being no good anymore. I dont think you will lose the titles from the Playstation Suite, but I dont use it so I cant say for sure.
If you wanna try it out, just make a backup and then flash the custom rom, if the games dont work anymore with the same sd card data, then you can restore the back up you made and everything will work as it was before you flash the custom rom

What about SMS messages?

Titanium backup?
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stormtroopercs said:
Titanium backup?
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Do I have to buy the full version in order to backup everything? Is there a free alternative?

link2SD Convert system app ==> user app

hi guys
i checked the link 2SD latest version that enable you to convert system app to user app , then link them to SD card !!
fantastic ! isn't it ?
but i found that converting some system app makes our rom crazy and Force close happening.
my question is , do you know which app's are convert-able and which one isn't ?!
till now , i know that converting phone and home launcher makes sooooo many force close !
can you please share your experience together ?

I tried it on the Android framework, and now my XPlay is bricked...

My guess is that the ones that would be compatible with transferring to the sd card are also the ones that are safe to remove. If you're going to test any more than that, maybe test the phone and messaging apps, but other than that, there's some real dangerous ground you'll be walking, as neverwinter found out.

lightningdude said:
My guess is that the ones that would be compatible with transferring to the sd card are also the ones that are safe to remove. If you're going to test any more than that, maybe test the phone and messaging apps, but other than that, there's some real dangerous ground you'll be walking, as neverwinter found out.
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thank you
i'm ganna try it again
there is a light , always

neverwinter said:
I tried it on the Android framework, and now my XPlay is bricked...
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bricked? if xperia play hardware is not effected in anyway, and you have CWM, unlocked bootloader its never bricked just soft bricked

I tried it on Gmail and it wouldn't do it.
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I tried it on The Amazon Kindle app and it worked. Asphalt 6 and Star Battalion it would not. Same for VZ Navigator (but I think I can uninstall it). That said I'm worried to do too much of this for the possibility of it screwing up a future OTA update.

Rogue Leader said:
I tried it on The Amazon Kindle app and it worked. Asphalt 6 and Star Battalion it would not. Same for VZ Navigator (but I think I can uninstall it). That said I'm worried to do too much of this for the possibility of it screwing up a future OTA update.
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What OTA update? You think Verizon's actually going to do anything more for this phone?
In all seriousness, though, I'm not entirely sure the Link2SD has good implementation of this method. You might try Titanium Backup to convert system to user apps, then try linking it with Link2SD. It may still not work, but it'd be worth a shot, I suppose.
Furthermore, I always delete bloatware I'm not going to use with Titantium Backup. If I need to go back to stock for an OTA, I just flash the complete stock of whatever phone I'm on. For us on the Xperia Play, we have the .ftf files. That'll prep you for an OTA just fine.

lightningdude said:
What OTA update? You think Verizon's actually going to do anything more for this phone?
In all seriousness, though, I'm not entirely sure the Link2SD has good implementation of this method. You might try Titanium Backup to convert system to user apps, then try linking it with Link2SD. It may still not work, but it'd be worth a shot, I suppose.
Furthermore, I always delete bloatware I'm not going to use with Titantium Backup. If I need to go back to stock for an OTA, I just flash the complete stock of whatever phone I'm on. For us on the Xperia Play, we have the .ftf files. That'll prep you for an OTA just fine.
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Hilariously, that exact question came across my head last night. In all reality I think they are done with it, we are never gonna see 2.3.4 or ICS (although shockingly they still sell it $19.99 w/2 yr in store, or free online w/2yr).
I'm gonna probably go the titanium backup route. I am running out of space severely.

U can try system/app mover on play store,but u need root. It works great! I changed some apps in my Cyanogen nightly build,like messaging app ,or stock camera and even converted Gboard

Just a few questions

I want to put this ROM on my phone:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1631144
I am on the JokaWild v3 ROM. Unlocked bootloader. on the .62 FW. Its been a long time since I did this so I think I might mess up bt I'll follow the instructions that were provided in that thread.
Anyways, I would like to know, what is the best way to backup my contacts. When I was flashing the jokawild rom, I didn't relize it would wipe out ALL my things. Also, I already have the DoomKernal v14, so would I need to re-install?

Your contacts should be backed up to your Google account, if you still have sync enabled. If not, just go into your Accounts and Settings section of your phone's settings, click on your Google account, then make it sync contacts. Another way to do this would be to make a backup of your Contacts Storage in Titanium Backup, which is the best app for backing up your apps anyway.

I changed my mind and I think Im going back to stock rom since alot of people say they dont generally experience lags when playing full 3d games (such as TDKR, Asphalt 7 etc). Is this the latest stock ROM?:
http://www.xperiagamer.com/Stock-Roms/234-stock-firmware-for-flashtool.html
I'll download the .62 version.
My question is that since I have unlocked my bootloader and have DoomKernal v14, would I need to re-install that since that is the only way to get root on .62? Or can I just flash the ROM and thats it, ive still got root?

TwilightLoz said:
I changed my mind and I think Im going back to stock rom since alot of people say they dont generally experience lags when playing full 3d games (such as TDKR, Asphalt 7 etc). Is this the latest stock ROM?:
http://www.xperiagamer.com/Stock-Roms/234-stock-firmware-for-flashtool.html
I'll download the .62 version.
My question is that since I have unlocked my bootloader and have DoomKernal v14, would I need to re-install that since that is the only way to get root on .62? Or can I just flash the ROM and thats it, ive still got root?
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Doomkernel is prerooted (i think ) you can root it on flashtool or other tools

TwilightLoz said:
I changed my mind and I think Im going back to stock rom since alot of people say they dont generally experience lags when playing full 3d games (such as TDKR, Asphalt 7 etc). Is this the latest stock ROM?:
http://www.xperiagamer.com/Stock-Roms/234-stock-firmware-for-flashtool.html
I'll download the .62 version.
My question is that since I have unlocked my bootloader and have DoomKernal v14, would I need to re-install that since that is the only way to get root on .62? Or can I just flash the ROM and thats it, ive still got root?
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you could always overclock your xperia play to 1.402ghz on no frills (SmartAss V2, Deadline) and also use ramexpander/swap to atleast 512mb ram which may harm your xperia play / SD card so don't leave it on when your not playing games and such just to save battery life and your ram...
I know ram expander cost a lot but its worth it at the end

I have overclocked my phone to 1.7ghz Brazilian wax and still experienced lag when playing Tdkr

TwilightLoz said:
I have overclocked my phone to 1.7ghz Brazilian wax and still experienced lag when playing Tdkr
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did you use application called ramexpander? it gives you more ram by using your sdcard space... only use 512mb ram and you will play Tdkr with no lag as your phone (Xperia Play) is suffering with low ram management so use that application and it will work

Can't you just back them up in the Contacts app? That's what I do.

GetPatriotized said:
Can't you just back them up in the Contacts app? That's what I do.
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I tried doing that but the option is blanked out so I assumed that the backing up feature is only available on stock. If u were to retrieve the contacts from google account since it's synced, how would I do that?
And what the other guys saying about ram expander, should I really use it?

ROMs and games apps

Hello,
I was planning on flashing a custom ROM on to my Play (In particular, this onw http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2427874).
However, I was wondering if either
A. Xperia Play apps (I.E. Xperia Play, Get Games, Playstation Pocket) are not lost (by default) when using a custom ROM
or
B. There is a way to add them back
Thanks!

In addition, how can I get the default games installed?

Niko of Death said:
Hello,
I was planning on flashing a custom ROM on to my Play (In particular, this onw http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2427874).
However, I was wondering if either
A. Xperia Play apps (I.E. Xperia Play, Get Games, Playstation Pocket) are not lost (by default) when using a custom ROM
or
B. There is a way to add them back
Thanks!
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If you want to use a custom ROM, many developers will highly recommended you to format your system or data first, or bootloop will come (sometime). Maybe as alternative you can use an apps like Titanium Backup to bring your wondering things into the safe place. Then you can bring it back after you flash some ROM.

A) It depends on rom, most of them are debloated, every rom creator erase different apk. I think (but I don't remember, cause I edited it, added some apk, btw PSpocket and XPlauncher as first, changed icons etc.) Gin2 haven't Xperia Play Suite (you can download from GPlay) and PSpocket (you can't download from GPlay).
B) However you can add these apk right in the .zip file of the ROM (you can take them from other rom or try google) and they will be installed normaly with other aplications when flashing, or you can flash zip from this topic:
HTML:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1679670
which contains PS store, Pspocket, Xperia Play suite (the "new" one from ICS), Get Games and Get Applications.
Third option is root this stock, install EsFileExplorer or another file explorer with root acces and copy these apks from system/app to your sdcard. Or you can use Titanium Backup as have been said. This same way you can copy/backup your preinstalled games.
The last option is to PM me and I send you the apk of these games to you
EDIT: I think you speak about Gin2Kittkat. I don't recommend you flashing JB ROMs. They are buggy, controller support is bad, PSpocket don't work I think and for games it's not the best choice. Also I think there are much better ROMs than Cyanogenmod for your Xplays...