Is it possible to root this device without losing data? If not, is there a way to backup device without root?
I tried helium but it doesnt have permission to backup most of my apps!
Use Samsung smartswitch or Samsung cloud to back up and restore.
1eStar said:
Use Samsung smartswitch or Samsung cloud to back up and restore.
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Thanks for your reply. Does it do a complete backup? With all apps?it looks like it will only backup samsung apps. Have you tried it?
Yes I've used both smart switch and restoring from the cloud, but it has been a while since I did either so details may have changed.
Best option is to use smartswitch and back up to sd card. I usually would back up to Samsung cloud as security, but I'm not sure that's still an option?
I would extract any apks you have installed that aren't available on google play market and save to sd card. I can't remember how smart switch works, it *may* restore from market links - not sure.
Once you've done your rooting, fire up smartswitch on fresh machine, and restore from sd card.
I have tried Helium and TiBu years ago on another rooted device, but found smartswitch fresher and reliable.
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Hey guys,
I have already rooted my friends phone with the 1.47.651.1 ota update and everything went fine.
My only problem is I have a lot of apps I don't want to loose, paid ones as well. Is there anyway to back these all up?
Obviously I have no problem getting the free ones back but if I had to delete the paid one is it possible to get it back without paying again?
Don't quote me on this, but i believe i have read in a few places around the forums that say you can redownload paid apps without paying again.
Did you just get the phone / have to run any of the OTA updates? It might be possible that the original unrevoked method can let you use Titanium Backup to backup all your apps, then you can run a root + nand unlocker & just restore your apps.
correct, paid apps are tied to your gmail account, so as long as you use that gmail account then you can re download any app you paid for.
I agree with Veritas - Titanium Backup will be your best friend if you plan to root, flash ROMs and so forth.
I've been using Titanium Backup since I got my EVO and I love it. Very easy to backup all user apps/data to the SD card. Once a new ROM is flashed, install Titanium Backup (your license key is located on your SD card, so as long as you dont format that, you should be fine. You can copy that file to your PC as well for a backup). Once the new ROM is up and running, simply do a Titanium restore of all user apps/data. If it werent for Titanium Backup, I would not be flashing custom ROMs as often as I do.
This takes a while but you can backup apps with most of the file managers on the market without root access. All it backs up is the apk though. Just use it for the free ones. After you root then titanium backup is your best friend
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Hi there,
I just got my galaxy yesterday, I've read through the FAQs and searched the web but couldnt figure out how to flash the Galaxy without losing the installed apps. I read that the internal SD isnt touched but when I checked the JP3 build my device lost all installed apps.
So in case I want to revert back to another or try another firmware, what switch would I need to set not reconfiguring everything from scratch? If this isnt possible are there any other ways to quickly restore all apps I've installed?
Regs
r4n
edit: as samsung-firmwares seems to be down, does anyone have a UK O2 stock firmware image available?
Use Rom manager, from there you can backup/reflash and keep the data
Titanium backup. this app needs root but save every app. Normal apps protected apps and system apps
Titanium backup is a nice app.
Only just got my first Android and have just rooted it.
Seems as though backup is a pain compared to my old iPhone.
I'm going to be using the device encryption that comes with the S4.
Is titanium backup going to be able to restore apps, app data and the device settings if I have Encryption enabled or is it going to brick my device etc?
js9ke said:
Only just got my first Android and have just rooted it.
Seems as though backup is a pain compared to my old iPhone.
I'm going to be using the device encryption that comes with the S4.
Is titanium backup going to be able to restore apps, app data and the device settings if I have Encryption enabled or is it going to brick my device etc?
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Titanium Backup is pretty good. I've been using it for many years now. It should be able to backup/restore your apps regardless of Encryption - you just need to export the backups to your SD card.
Don't restore system apps - as it probably won't work.
I thought I'd share this. Its probably known but I forgot about it until today when I had to return my Note 3 because of a defective touch screen. Go on the app store and download Helium. Install the small program on your computer linked in the apps description. Plug your phone into your computer and backup your apps. It backs up to your phone, not the computer but needs the computer app if you don't have root. It'll backup the app and the data without root. Restoring works great. It does not have the same issue as Titanium Backup right now. I prefer Titanium Backup, but right now, I want to keep my phone unrooted.
Hello,
I am a screen issue with my Note 4 that requires me to replace my unit. In the past I have usually used TWRP to create a backup and they restore my phone on the new device. This note 4 is non rooted and does not have a custom recovery install. What would be the best method to perform a backup and restore where it either takes a current snapshot of my files, settings and applications so I can avoid redoing everything on my replacement unit? Thanks.
I *think* the best option is to use Helium but I'm not sure how much it'll backup without being rooted. I'll leave this for other people to chime in but I think you can looking at that app as well as "My Backup Pro".
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Hello,
I am a screen issue with my Note 4 that requires me to replace my unit. In the past I have usually used TWRP to create a backup and they restore my phone on the new device. This note 4 is non rooted and does not have a custom recovery install. What would be the best method to perform a backup and restore where it either takes a current snapshot of my files, settings and applications so I can avoid redoing everything on my replacement unit? Thanks.
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Use Kies to backup all settings, apps, music, pic, etc. I use Kies and they work just fine. I even swich between phones S5 and Note 4
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i shudder when i think aboiut kies.....ugh
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i shudder when i think aboiut kies.....ugh
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Why? I never had problems with Kies. Did you ever try Kies your self or just hear things about it ? Kies are good program to backup and restore or even switch between samsung phones.
norbarb said:
Why? I never had problems with Kies. Did you ever try Kies your self or just hear things about it ? Kies are good program to backup and restore or even switch between samsung phones.
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i used kies during the GS2 days but have not used it since. it was a terrible program back then and i'm sure it's gotten better since but kies and I got off on the wrong foot and we never spoke again.
diffstyle said:
Hello,
I am a screen issue with my Note 4 that requires me to replace my unit. In the past I have usually used TWRP to create a backup and they restore my phone on the new device. This note 4 is non rooted and does not have a custom recovery install. What would be the best method to perform a backup and restore where it either takes a current snapshot of my files, settings and applications so I can avoid redoing everything on my replacement unit? Thanks.
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I use Backup Message & Call to Email by Lucky Dog from the Google Play store (it is FREE). This can backup your call history and SMS/MMS messages either instantly or on demand. You can then restore them to a new phone.
You can also set up your photos to backup to Google+ (either automatically or on demand).
There are a lot of sync options using Google and you android phone that make it a breeze to switch from phone to phone.
RMVanVoorhis
AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 3
norbarb said:
Use Kies to backup all settings, apps, music, pic, etc. I use Kies and they work just fine. I even swich between phones S5 and Note 4
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Does Kies also back up app settings?
I'm looking for something to at least use until we can get root again and use Titanium.
Kies has come a long way since v1. I hated kies up until v2.5 but since then it doesn't freeze up nor eat all the available ram on your computer while running.
Kies is the best backup system available for nonrooted sammy phones.