Samsung Game Launcher Backup & Recovery - Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Questions &

I apologize if this in the incorrect location.
I just upgraded my GS9+ to the GS20 Ultra and everything went smooth except i can not for the life of me find a way to backup and restore my "Samsung Game Launcher" data. I have close to 2,000 hours of gameplay that i would like to keep historically. I feel that the only way to recover this data is to find the file in the folder structure and copy and past it into my new phone. Or theory number 2, i need to find the file that has the game data saved in it, open it with notepad++ and copy and paste into the file on my gs20 Ultra.
If anyone has found a solution to this it would be very much appreciated. I need to return my phone soon for the trade in so that is why im rushed to find a solution. Worst case, i will be making a full backup of the root folders of the phone.
Thanks for everything!

bwachtel said:
I apologize if this in the incorrect location.
I just upgraded my GS9+ to the GS20 Ultra and everything went smooth except i can not for the life of me find a way to backup and restore my "Samsung Game Launcher" data. I have close to 2,000 hours of gameplay that i would like to keep historically. I feel that the only way to recover this data is to find the file in the folder structure and copy and past it into my new phone. Or theory number 2, i need to find the file that has the game data saved in it, open it with notepad++ and copy and paste into the file on my gs20 Ultra.
If anyone has found a solution to this it would be very much appreciated. I need to return my phone soon for the trade in so that is why im rushed to find a solution. Worst case, i will be making a full backup of the root folders of the phone.
Thanks for everything!
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Shouldn't have to do this but are you rooted? Surely titanium would take care of this
Is there a cloud sync feature? Sounds silly in this day and age that this isn't covered, if you aren't already sign into your Samsung account, see if it's part of the back up.
Not sure about copying manually, so long as it doesn't check certain things about the device if was originally on like the IMEI / model number you should be fine.
No idea how to do that last method myself though.
Good luck man

Unfortunately it's not rooted. Don't really feel comfortable doing that to a $1400 2 day old phone. But that would simplify the issue.
I am logged into samsung. They literally do not have a backup/restore feature native to the app. I emailed them and that was their response.
I feel like the only way is to manually find the files. But I'm not an expert with this stuff by no means.

bwachtel said:
Unfortunately it's not rooted. Don't really feel comfortable doing that to a $1400 2 day old phone. But that would simplify the issue.
I am logged into samsung. They literally do not have a backup/restore feature native to the app. I emailed them and that was their response.
I feel like the only way is to manually find the files. But I'm not an expert with this stuff by no means.
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Crikey. No idea fella, sounds like a massive ballache.

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Saving Contacts when switching to WM6?

Hey,
When I got my new Hermes I had to go through every single one of my contacts and change them from something like "P;John /M" to their regular names..I don't want to do this again, and would like to know how to save these when switching from WM5 to WM6..I tried searching and they were saying you can't just save the database etc etc because of changing formats so I need some help..
I don't have the data package, don't have anything on outlook set-up, but have a computer with activesync working, and also a 2gb card.
What would be the easiest way to save these while upgrading? Is there anywhere to look for step-by-step instructions so I can't screw anything up?
Thanks everyone!
You do use ActiveSync right ?
Also PIM Backup should work.
Yea, am I missing something? What is the best way to back these up so I can make sure everything is alright? Is there a really easy way to back up and restore my photos etc as well? I am just trying to drag them to another folder, and I think this is what I did on my original upgrade, but when I did it then I hadn't changed my contacts or anything else yet so I really am clueless.
I feel like a complete idiot..I have programmed in php/mysql and been on computers my whole life, and now I am asking people for help with the simplest of things.
You might want to take a look at this:
http://www.mrvanx.org/cms/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=40&Itemid=26
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=299705
http://www.google.com/search?as_q=b...rum.xda-developers.com&as_rights=&safe=images
By - the - way,
I found both of these using this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=298893
Sorry,
I actually already looked at that and was just stuck on this point..I still don't know how to save my contacts? The contacts at first came from my SIM with the formatting I talked about. I changed that, and don't know if I upgrade will they default back to the old things? Also how about the ones I saved to the phone and then put a default picture with them?
The thing I was doing was simply clicking the explore icon in activesync and then trying to drag the files in that folder into a new folder(which wasn't actually working at all)..I know I must be missing something simple, and I am sorry for bringing such a newbie question into a experienced users forum.
Thank you, I didn't ever see the google thing. I had searched the forums to no avail though. Thank you for the help and I will do the rest on my own
Oh Yea, Welcome to xda-developers.
When I first joined I also had the most difficult time finding what I was looking for using xda-developers forum search.
I really like that Google Search.
Thanks to Mike the Mod.

Cant transfer files

So... I can see all files when my GNex is in Android... But when I try to drag and drop... I get a little symbol with an X... So it wont let me copy the files over. Any solutions to this?
I was also wondering..
Mobilicity Phone, Rooted...
Thinking about putting this Rom on... (mind transfering files would make it easier)
http://www.teambamf.net/topic/3212-rom-bamf-paradigm-v21-411-jro03h-galaxy-nexus/
Any problems you think, I heard it MAY only be for Verizon, but I thought, If i DL the Maguro version, I would be Okay...?
I tried DL and installing a JB rom (looked official) google 10 Rom from Rom manager, and got stuck in a bootloop earlier, so I wanted some opinions on this....before I have to try to redo my backup file again
jesusroks said:
So... I can see all files when my GNex is in Android... But when I try to drag and drop... I get a little symbol with an X... So it wont let me copy the files over. Any solutions to this?
I was also wondering..
Mobilicity Phone, Rooted...
Thinking about putting this Rom on... (mind transfering files would make it easier)
http://www.teambamf.net/topic/3212-rom-bamf-paradigm-v21-411-jro03h-galaxy-nexus/
Any problems you think, I heard it MAY only be for Verizon, but I thought, If i DL the Maguro version, I would be Okay...?
I tried DL and installing a JB rom (looked official) google 10 Rom from Rom manager, and got stuck in a bootloop earlier, so I wanted some opinions on this....before I have to try to redo my backup file again
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Can you copy files using adb (pull, push)?
Petrovski80 said:
Can you copy files using adb (pull, push)?
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Ok, well, I found out I CAN transfer files.... at least, regular files, I just cant put music in it.... Which is Wierd....
jesusroks said:
Ok, well, I found out I CAN transfer files.... at least, regular files, I just cant put music in it.... Which is Wierd....
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Are you sure?
Minimize your windows...and see if any "This device may not be able to play this file...transfer anyway?" (or similar) pop-ups are showing.
That's gotten me once before.
jesusroks said:
Ok, well, I found out I CAN transfer files.... at least, regular files, I just cant put music in it.... Which is Wierd....
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Personally I find transferring files via MTP/PTP is rather buggy. Sometimes it works, sometimes it hangs my file manager. I use adb for transfer. Not as convenient as drag & drop, but always works.
Jubakuba said:
Are you sure?
Minimize your windows...and see if any "This device may not be able to play this file...transfer anyway?" (or similar) pop-ups are showing.
That's gotten me once before.
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I've been getting this pop up. Does this mean there are definitely going to be issues with my files? Or a probability?
The reason I asked is because I recently messed something up by having two download folders (download / Download) and made things very wonky. I've reformatted my virtual SD, and am copying things back over with Win 7 x64. It's kind of driving me nuts discovering things suddenly can't be deleted/moved/etc. Even after I resolved the download issue, I then found the Nook folder that the Gnex toolkit backed up was suffering from this problem.
So right now, I'm just moving my essential things back (pictures, Tibu backups, various apks to install later) and I'm going to check again.
dont use toolkits.
and /sdcard/download is not the same folder as /sdcard/Download.
sent from my i9250
bk201doesntexist said:
dont use toolkits.
and /sdcard/download is not the same folder as /sdcard/Download.
sent from my i9250
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1) It generally seems to work. It's a pretty well ranked thread, is there a flaw that I'm not aware of? Or are you just opposed to them? I love learning the nitty gritty on how things work but I also believe in streamlining and making things more efficient. That's what machines are for. I look at this way: I know cars. I've studied them and worked on them for many years. Had jobs doing it. So with basic things like oil changes, I've done them for so long and so many times that it's no longer fun or a learning experience. It's just tedious. At this point, I'd rather pay people I trust to just do it for me than spend the time doing it, collecting the used oil, dropping the used oil off at a participating collection facility, changing clothes, showering, etc. And I get a free car wash if I pay my old work to do it.
2) The creation of two separately cased download folders sure as hell kicked off a chain of frustrating events and the most succinct advice I received to remedy the issue was "flash back to stock image". I never had the two directories before and based on my research, Android by default looks at directories in a case-insensitive way. And so does my Win PC so...
If you can provide any more insight or help, it would appreciated.
BTW, I have toro.
rockingondrums said:
1) It generally seems to work. It's a pretty well ranked thread, is there a flaw that I'm not aware of? Or are you just opposed to them? I love learning the nitty gritty on how things work but I also believe in streamlining and making things more efficient. That's what machines are for. I look at this way: I know cars. I've studied them and worked on them for many years. Had jobs doing it. So with basic things like oil changes, I've done them for so long and so many times that it's no longer fun or a learning experience. It's just tedious. At this point, I'd rather pay people I trust to just do it for me than spend the time doing it, collecting the used oil, dropping the used oil off at a participating collection facility, changing clothes, showering, etc. And I get a free car wash if I pay my old work to do it.
2) The creation of two separately cased download folders sure as hell kicked off a chain of frustrating events and the most succinct advice I received to remedy the issue was "flash back to stock image". I never had the two directories before and based on my research, Android by default looks at directories in a case-insensitive way. And so does my Win PC so...
If you can provide any more insight or help, it would appreciated.
BTW, I have toro.
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1- if something goes wrong, no one knows what happened, what command failed, etc; using commands like google instructs you allows for better troubleshooting when issues arise;
2- android is not case-insensitive, like linux; windows is. that's your problem right there, windows.
sent from my i9250
And what about that pop up I get on windows about how my device may not play the file? This is when dragging and dropping via explorer. Is that just a warning prompt, or is something actually going to happen? The files seem to be playing fine, everything seems back to normal (as I can now move/delete/modify files and directories).
Well I am having some audio issues but that seems strictly related to an audio mod I just installed...
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Whatsapp chat migration from iphone to N5X

Hey guys, I'm trying to migrate the chat history from iPhone to my new N5X.
Anyone has already done yet: do you encounter any lag/issue once you've done that?
As far I am now, I managed to get ChatStorage.sqlite and others with ibackupbot (not allowed yet to post link to let you see all I can get)
According to what I've read, all I have to do is to install whatsapp on my nexus, delete the app, move to the same folder alternative in android and paste the ChatStorage.sqlite.
Is really so that simple? Do the database have the same coding/format? I know the existance of whatsappmigrator but i wanted to try without it.
First of all, I care about the snappy experience: it it will compromise that, stop me!
Second of all, any tips/advice/guide is very well appreciated, expecially if you have already done it!
N5x_i said:
Hey guys, I'm trying to migrate the chat history from iPhone to my new N5X.
Anyone has already done yet: do you encounter any lag/issue once you've done that?
As far I am now, I managed to get ChatStorage.sqlite and others with ibackupbot (not allowed yet to post link to let you see all I can get)
According to what I've read, all I have to do is to install whatsapp on my nexus, delete the app, move to the same folder alternative in android and paste the ChatStorage.sqlite.
Is really so that simple? Do the database have the same coding/format? I know the existance of whatsappmigrator but i wanted to try without it.
First of all, I care about the snappy experience: it it will compromise that, stop me!
Second of all, any tips/advice/guide is very well appreciated, expecially if you have already done it!
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Hello,
how about the auto backup? At least in the Android app, you can setup a weekly backup of the entire chat history in google drive. Then, when you login with the same account/number it should offer you to download those files.
I've migrated from an android phone to a newer one the last year, and I just copied the entire Whatsapp folder from the SD card to the same directory in the new phone storage. Then, when I first opened the app, it found the previous files and asked me if I wanted to import them. I don't know if the format is the same, but give it a try. You don't need to delete the app.. Go to settings, apps, find it and click clear data, and the next time you open it, it will be like when you just downloaded it.
Either one of the above ways should work.

Switching from iPhone to Pixel 3 XL - WhatsApp Migration?

So, I'm making the switch. I understand that WhatsApp on the iPhone and Android do not share backups (iCloud v Google Drive). What's the best way to migrate my 3 GB of WA data (text, images, video) for my soon to arrive Pixel 3 XL? I know that WhatsApp says it can't be done but I seem to recall several articles about extracting from an iTune backup and using some software t reconstruct on Android. I also think that Dr Fone claims to do this. Anyone have success? I sure a number of you have made a similar switch and could help me better understand what's ahead. Thanks.
pretty sure you can upload your photos and videos to google photos and then have them download on the pixel (assuming the iphone saves the photos and videos to the gallery)
another limitation of iphones... on android you can literally copy and paste.
virtyx said:
pretty sure you can upload your photos and videos to google photos and then have them download on the pixel (assuming the iphone saves the photos and videos to the gallery)
another limitation of iphones... on android you can literally copy and paste.
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Thanks. I'm hoping that I can retain the conversation strings with the media embedded. Dr Fone software claims to support this. I also have read about a more complicated process using Wazzap Migrator and an unencrypted iTunes backup. I'm still hoping that someone here has actually done this and can advise.
Haven't tried it myself, but this seems like a recent way to do it:
https://www.latestonnet.com/2018/01/21/transfer-iphone-whatsapp-data-to-android/.html
georgs_town said:
Haven't tried it myself, but this seems like a recent way to do it:
https://www.latestonnet.com/2018/01/21/transfer-iphone-whatsapp-data-to-android/.html
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Thanks . . . That's the method that uses WazzapMigrator. I'm guessing that's what I'll try first.
Good luck!
Never had any luck with this whenever I was using an iPhone for work and moved to android. Had to start from scratch
Keep us updated
Please do update us with your eventual solution and results. Got someone sitting next to me who has been threatening to move over to the dark side, not sure if she ever will but if she does and something goes wrong the whom that will get the blame is typing right now.
krabman said:
Please do update us with your eventual solution and results. Got someone sitting next to me who has been threatening to move over to the dark side, not sure if she ever will but if she does and something goes wrong the whom that will get the blame is typing right now.
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Will try and advise as soon as my 3 XL arrives. Hope to keep you safe.
I moved my wife from IPhone to Android a few weeks ago finally. Followed a guide, all went pretty smoothly, although I think we had to buy an app for like £3/4 maybe?
https://www.techadvisor.co.uk/how-to/social-networks/how-move-whatsapp-from-iphone-android-3682764/
Mikey F said:
I moved my wife from IPhone to Android a few weeks ago finally. Followed a guide, all went pretty smoothly, although I think we had to buy an app for like £3/4 maybe?
https://www.techadvisor.co.uk/how-to/social-networks/how-move-whatsapp-from-iphone-android-3682764/
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Perfect, thanks. This seems to the be vest way as I've seen the same directions on many blogs. I'll give it a try when my phone arrives.
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S20 Compromised, Hidden Odin bootloader + Cloned apps and logs

So to start,
I'm not the typical "my girlfriends watching me" security hackz0r post.
I'm no expert or even close but I do have a general idea of what and how an Android should run.
I detected the device was playing up, slowing down, screen looking blurry. Odd icons in notification tray. But before I go into the things that I don't have data for.
What I do have data for and would appreciate input on is the following.
S20 Ultra Exy
Less than two weeks old
Cloned apps
Adjust system settings
Apps being given permissions and even admin rights.
I have tried to make sense of logs but it appears that the attacker is using a mixture of Dex, Java, Bluetooth and Odin in some remote access capability.
I have tried factory resets and the cloned apps which have been given there own emulated storage that I can't touch on the device.
An unlocked Odin Bootloader! (see pic) that's when I knew I needed more advice. From what I know once the Bootloader has tripped Knox and secure folder won't work.. SECURE folder appears to work..
Ive had apps go into desktop mode randomly..
Look I don't want to sound like that crazy tin foil hat guy, but It is becoming a trend in my trade. I've just listed some of the easily proved things.
I've uploaded logs and screens to the cloud and able to share with anyone who knows this stuff well.
Basically I've got an $1400 phone security marvel that appears to have been Bootloaded and maybe rooted remotely.
I have my suspicions at the office and I would like to try and trace the attackers location.
To be clear this device is no way associated with the infected.
That Bootloader was accessed just by going into the preload process I was planning on trying to wipe the cache and then saw it the Bootloading option and realised this is pretty serious...
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This was stumbled upon as I accessed the safe load menu to try and clear the cache partion.
Who's up for a challenge?
Penetrated said:
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This was stumbled upon as I accessed the safe load menu to try and clear the cache partion.
Who's up for a challenge?
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whats the challenge? all that indicates is you pressed the buttons to enter dl mode?
meaning bl recovery mode set by key = you held buttons to enter download mode aka bootloader mode.. keys in this case mean the hardware keys i.e. vol buttons, power buttons are "keys"
Lol I was afraid I'd run into your kind...
Read the first post then get back to me buddy. Yeah great job on explaining the buttons I pressed during start up.....
I'm looking for someone who can identify the initial infection which has now been only stock wiped , and then remotely identify the person(s) and location of the initial attack. That person would need knowledge with Dex, Java, SSH, VPN and Tor....
So if you want to re read the first post, take it all in and realise I only showed you a Bootloader on my s20 ultra. Has this remotely deactivated the efuse or is it a well put together series Emulated system files either on my device or locally transmitted? (Data Transfer has been very unusual, last week)
Anyway bud if you can work it out I've got crypto ready
Atleast read the first post before commenting on a picture mate because you look a bit out of your depth now...
Penetrated said:
Lol I was afraid I'd run into your kind...
Read the first post then get back to me buddy. Yeah great job on explaining the buttons I pressed during start up.....
I'm looking for someone who can identify the initial infection which has now been only stock wiped , and then remotely identify the person(s) and location of the initial attack. That person would need knowledge with Dex, Java, SSH, VPN and Tor....
So if you want to re read the first post, take it all in and realise I only showed you a Bootloader on my s20 ultra. Has this remotely deactivated the efuse or is it a well put together series Emulated system files either on my device or locally transmitted? (Data Transfer has been very unusual, last week)
Anyway bud if you can work it out I've got crypto ready
Atleast read the first post before commenting on a picture mate because you look a bit out of your depth now...
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With that attitude, good luck getting any advice lmao
Hey, I only matched the attitude given to me! This forum is full of skilled Developers and I was hoping I explained and provided enough information and proof to separate me from the junk.
I was just lumped into the same category of everyone else... I realise there's a lot of... non white hats in here.
From what It looks like on the outside is I have been remotely attacked and bootloader installed. Im not sure if that's common knowledge? Seems like a game breaker. I literally cannot wipe my security s20 device of the infected system apps.
This is your domain, not mine. I wasnt going to back down to the stock standard response of these posts.
I know the device has been corrupted, fact. The pics prove it. Can anyone else get that on there 2 week old stock standard s20? I am still able to open SecureFolder also.
I don't know because information is hard to find. Feel free to PM me.
Thanks
Penetrated said:
Hey, I only matched the attitude given to me!
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You don't get help by "getting back" at someone who may have misinterpreted your question/problem, or looked at it from a different perspective. There are constructive ways to interact with others, and there are destructive ways to interact. You obviously haven't learned that life lesson yet.
Considering elliwigy has been a member since 2011 and is a recognized developer and retired moderator, I'll go out on a limb and say he probably has more experience with potentially corrupted/compromised devices than someone who joined xda this month.
Good luck with your phone.
See we must have very different views, because I see us all as equals. I was spoken down to and treated like everyone else. Honestly read the response and tell me how that was helpful at all to my post.
So if we are all equal I expect the same respect I give, I think the OP was well written, descriptive and provided proof.
You went out of your way to talk to me about life as if, because we disagree, I haven't learnt what you (better than me) have.
It's OK bud I've been on forums since forums were around I know the whole God complex some people get, Never understood.... so thanks for teaching me about life in Dev forum. I know its easy looking up methods and vunrabilities and infecting devices, and that makes you feel l337.
I think it'd be more l337 explaining to people how the **** a s20 has been compromised with a Bootloader while still having access to SecureFolder. Using some sort of Dex Module and Bluetooth module that have both been edited and converted to run in the system and remain hard to get.
So here ya go mate you want to teach me about life show me your qualifications, quickly explain how that would happen. Then once you've done that I'll thank you, apologise for being hasty under the circumstances and then compensate you what your worth.
Because right now it seems no one can explain or wants to explain (more likely) what has happened...
Anyway I apologise mate if you took it to heart, but I know what its like being the noob, during my research I saw a lot of short answers like I got and then they accept it and leave, I'm after a solution and would rather freelance than corporate. If this isn't the place to find the right Hat then let me know.
Here's a question to break it up
How long would something like this take to Analyize and discover first intrusion?
sounds like you need to odin flash OEM firmware, repartition and wipe

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