Hi there,
I normally don't make threads, post comments, etc. I've been into modding devices and changing things for some time now, however. I was annoyed that AT&T decided that they're either not going to release Android 12 or they're being slow and lazy, so I did what I used to do and manually updated. Here's how I did it. Sorry in advance if this is poorly formatted.
This guide is aimed towards people who are new in this field and/or just want to update already. Tested on AT&T variant of the S20 FE.
Note: I only have a Windows machine. This guide REQUIRES the use of a computer at the least, and this is written from the perspective of Windows users. I cannot help you if you are on MacOS or Linux.
1. Prep work
Download Frija 1.4.4. In the model text field, enter SM-G781U. In the CSC field, enter a carrier code which supports your carriers network. For example, AT&T uses GSM, so does T-Mobile. AT&T hasn't released Android 12 yet but T-Mobile has, so I used T-Mobile. Here's a few major carrier CSC codes.
VZW - Verizon Wireless
ATT - AT&T
TMB - T-Mobile
Once you've done the above, leave the "Auto" setting ticked and click on "Check Update". Frija should auto-fill ther Version, Size, OS, and Filename fields when it sees the update from the other carrier. Click Download.
Frija is now downloading Android 12 via the other carrier. This will take some time to complete.
While Frija downloads Android 12, head over to this thread and download Odin V3.14.1.zip. I wouldn't recommend the patched version, just use the normal one. Unzip this to somewhere you'll remember and in its own folder for organization purposes. You'll need it later.
Next, unlock your phone, remove your Pin, Fingerprints, Google account(s), and Samsung account, as they could hinder your ability to unlock your phone until the process is complete later on, as I learned.
If you have the Secure Folder enabled and use it, back up all data in it now. Do the same for anything you care about on internal storage. It will likely be lost otherwise.
2. Installation
I will reiterate once more, back up any data on Internal Storage and Secure Folder that you care about or it may be lost. I am not responsible for lost data. I will not help you if you didn't read and lost your data.
With that in mind, we'll begin with the installation process of Android 12. We'll do this as simply as I know how, and how I've done installs like this for years. You'll need a USB-C cable that's capable of Data transport. The one that came in the box should work fine, but so should most other cables. Basically, if your computer can see your phone, you're good.
Unlock your device, head down to About Phone -> Software Information and tap the build number until Developer Mode is enabled. It may ask for your pin/passcode/pattern if you haven't removed those yet.
If you don't know how to use ADB, you can enter Download mode via hardware keys. Please Google this.
Go back to the main settings screen, scroll down past what you thought was the end, and tap Developer Options. Enable USB Debugging and close settings. Connect your device to your computer, and allow the USB Debugging prompt making sure to tick Always Allow. Open a Command Prompt with ADB access and type "adb reboot download". This will immediately reboot your device to Odin Download Mode.
From here, open Odin, which you downloaded above. Unzip the file Frija downloaded to the same folder as Odin for organization. You'll end up with 6 files, each beginning with an abbreviation. You will only need 4 of these, they are as follows:
AP_
BL_
CP_
CSC_OYN_
You will not need the files beginning with HOME or USERDATA.
Within Odin, click the BL button. Select the file beginning with BL_. Then click the AP button, and select the file beginning with AP_, and so on. Odin will "verify" these files as you select them, and may appear unresponsive for some, in particular the AP_ file may take some time to verify. If you receive a not responding prompt from Windows, click wait.
Once all 4 files are selected, your phone is in Download mode, and Odin sees your phone (shown in the ID:COM field), press Start. This will now flash Android 12 to your device. This will take some time. Do not unplug your device until this process is complete! Doing so could result in a soft (or possibly hard) brick! When Odin completes the flash, you'll first see it say "RESET" then "PASS!". At the end, Odin should look something like this:
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At this point, your device will now reboot. It should reboot straight into recovery, where it is now advised to Wipe Cache Partition, then Wipe Data/Factory Reset. You can use the volume keys to navigate the menu, and the power button to select. If you haven't backed up your data yet, this will be your last chance to do so, and you can reboot to Android by selecting the Reboot option at the top.
Failing to Wipe Cache and Factory Reset will most likely result in broken features, including but not limited to the ability to recieve Calls, Texts, use Mobile Data, or change your passcode/fingerprints.
Once you've finished Wiping Cache and Factory Resetting, you can reboot your device. Android will take some time to boot, and when it does you'll be prompted with your carriers boot screen, followed by the initial setup wizard for Android 12.
At this time, you've completed the process. Android 12 is installed and all functionality should be there. You can now restore your data from the backups you made and continue about your day with Android 12.
Hope this helped.
This is great. Did you lose any functionality like wifi calling or tethering?
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How to Transfer Contacts from Your Symbian Phone to Android Phone
You can make this happen one of two ways:
1. Click the ‘Start’ button in the lower right corner of the window.
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2.Click the ‘Contacts’ tab and then click the 'Transfer Contacts' button.
Tips: This function isn't free, so if you want it you'll need to buy a license. Once you do, enter the licensed e-mail and registration code to register your full version and then follow this step-by-step guide to transfer your contacts as below:
Insert and connect Symbian phone to your PC.
Notices
Before connecting your Symbian phone, please make sure that your Android phone is connected first.
If there is no Symbian Driver installed, MobileGo will download and install it automatically. Do not attach your Symbian phone to the PC before the installation is finished.
2Confirm your phone's ID and begin transferring.
3Click ‘Transfer’ to start transferring contacts.
How to convert movies or music
1Click ‘Add Movie to Phone’ and select the video that you want to add.
Note: If the video files you've addED can't be played as is on your Android phone, MobileGo can convert the videos to a built-in preset format optimized for Android. Now you're almost ready to transfer.
2Set the right video quality for your Android phone (optional).
3Click 'OK' to start converting.
How to Import Contacts from Outlook
1Click the ‘Import’ button to start importing Contacts.
2Choose the contacts you want to import.
Note: You can import Contacts from outlook 2003/2007, Outlook Express/Windows address book, and vCard file.
3Click ‘Import’ to continue importing, click ‘OK’ to finish.
How to Backup Your Android Phone Data
1Click the ‘Backup’ button to open the backup window.
2Select the data you want to backup and a location to save the data.
Note: DO NOT disconnect the phone or perform any operations during transfer.
3Click ‘Backup’ to start the automatic data backup.
After finishing backup, a message window will appear.
How to Restore Your Phone Data
1Click ‘Restore’ and then choose whether to backup the phone data before restoring.
Note:
If you need to back up your phone data, make the same operation as ‘Backup’ part.
In order to restore your data safely and smoothly, we suggest you connect your phone via a USB cable.
Restoring your device will erase any changes on the Contacts, SMS, and Apps since your last backup of your phone.
2Select the backed up files that you want to restore and click ‘Restore’ to continue.
Note: DO NOT disconnect the phone or make any operation during transferring.
3Make sure that you want to restore data and click ‘Yes’ to continue.
The software is restoring the data. Once the restoring is completed, click ‘OK’.
How to Install & Uninstall Apps
Click ‘App’ on the tap menu, where you can install App from PC, uninstall App on phone and export App to PC.
Steps:
Hit "Install App from PC", and choose the apps you want to install on your Android phone, or you can just drag and drop them from your PC to the panel.
Select the app that you want to uninstall from your phone, and then hit "Uninstall App on Phone". If you want to uninstall more one apps, press "Ctrl" and select next ones, and then click "Uninstall App on Phone".
Select the app that you want to export from your phone, and then hit "Export App from Phone". If you want to export more one apps, press "Ctrl" and select next ones, or right click to select all and then click "Export App from Phone".
excellent
Just great!! D Gonna try it soon,thanks man
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thanks man
Thank you so much!!!!
awesome i needed something like that
Thanks. This has saved me a lot of time.
Does this backup user data in apps? Like login info or history chat.
archdoraz said:
Does this backup user data in apps? Like login info or history chat.
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Thread closed as OP stated that he is provodong the registered version...
Although the program is free you cant link to a registered version,
Please amend OP accordingly
broncogr said:
Thread closed as OP stated that he is provodong the registered version...
Although the program is free you cant link to a registered version,
Please amend OP accordingly
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Hello all,
So I have been trying to isolate this issue for 2 days now.
Basically, when coming from a fresh and clean restore of the Stock ROM (Firmware), after installing a few apps from the Play Store (Chrome, SwitchPro, Twitter and Facebook), after rebooting or powering off the phone, LTE Service stops functioning and I am stuck with HSPA+ (AT&T 4G) or less (connectivity is still automatic - e.g. calls and data still work, but LTE never returns).
I've tried several different approaches at isolating the issue, and at one point I narrowed it down to Chrome being the culprit, but then after a fresh wipe, I installed only Chrome and had no issues.
Searching around here on XDA hasn't brought me to any specifics either.
I can force LTE only via the *#2263# code, but then I lose voice capabilities.
Something is blocking LTE, obviously
At this point I have to avoid installing any of the above listed apps (particularly Chrome).
Things I've done:
Rooted
Installed CWM
Boot to Recovery and Formatted all Partitions
Entered Download Mode
Used Desktop ODIN to Restore Stock Firmware
Has anyone else been experiencing similar issues or know of a solution?
I reveted back completely from any and all root related elements to try and solve this issue but it persists
Let me know if you need more info or have any questions.
Thanks,
***UPDATE***
Issue was Resolved in Last Thread Post by me (see link below):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=31003687&postcount=6
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***UPDATE***
I conducted another test and simply after logging into my Google account on my phone and then restarting reproduced the loss of LTE.
Does anyone know how I can effectively wipe any and all device stored data from Google's servers?
I think (although I did not enable the option) my phone is pulling down corrupt device settings from the Google server.
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***CONCLUSION***
As it turned out, there appears to be a bug in the Stock ROM where even when the auto backup feature is not enable, the Auto Restore of App Data is enable and functioning regardless.
Due to an issue with a custom ROM or GApps package previously used, some incompatible Data settings somehow got associated to the Play Store app.
As well, the base version of the Play Store app in the Stock ROM is not up-to-date. So once the phone connected to the network for data, it automatically updated the Play Store and restored the bogus Data settings.
The fix involved clearing the Play Store app data and cache, and uninstalling the update as well as completely disabling all backup and restore settings in the system settings app of the phone.
Sure glad thats over now.
I hope this thread may help someone else in the future.
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***REGRESSION***
Back to square one...
Factory Reset > Boot Phone > Reboot Phone anytime during or after initial setup = No More LTE
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***POST FAILURE THOUGHTS***
At some point in time I requested the SIM Unlock Code directly from AT&T for my phone and validated unlock status with a U.S. T-Mobile SIM Card.
This is the only thing left for me to think that might have triggered these issues. That the phone (in its newer unlocked state) now defaults to HSPA+ (AT&T 4G) is what I'm thinking.
What still makes no sense to me is, why on first boot of a completely wiped and restored phone, does LTE function as expected. But, once the phone is powered off and/or rebooted, LTE disappears on boot.
Someone, anyone, help... PLEASE!!!
Screenshot_01 First Boot, LTE = Yes
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First Boot Service Menu, LTE = Yes
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Post Reboot Service Menu, LTE = No
[Success] Issues Resolved
Yesterday evening I made my way to the local AT&T Wireless store assuming I'd get my phone replaced since the issue seemed to be specific to my phone.
While at the store it was determined that I would have to go to a warranty center (a 20 min drive from where I was) that wasn't open at the time (I would have needed to wait until tomorrow/today).
So, instead we (the associate and I) tried to troubleshoot the phone in the store.
We tested my phone with one of their SIM cards, and wouldn't you know it, LTE worked fine on my phone with their SIM card.
So the associate set me up with a new SIM card, but that didn't seem to fix the problem.
So he then looked in to the settings of the phone and went ahead and toggled the Data Roaming option.
At first we didn't think this would help since I wasn't in an area where roaming would occur, but to our surprise, LTE became available.
We ran through other tests like rebooting the phone, power cycling it and factory resting the device.
All tests passed.
I still don't know what caused the issue with my phone nor how we actullay resolved the problem, but it is now gone...
How to use Google’s Android Device Manager
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Lose your Android device, either to theft or your own forgetfulness, is certainly not fun, that's what happened to my wife last month with my Nexus 7 3G. Google has finally released its response to the loss or theft of your Androphone with Android Device Manager.
It should hit your device soon, if not already, to help you locate or wipe (factory reset) your Android device lost. Here's how to use it.
INSTALL
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Android Device Manager will automatically hit your device without having to do a thing. If you don't have it yet, you will soon receive. But before you can take full advantage of ADM, you will need to do some things, such as allowing factory reset on your device. Its implementation is quite simple..
First, visit google.com/android/devicemanager.
and if you want you can download the apk => com.google.android.gms-1.apk - MD5 Sum: d1884b750aff2dc3ff435f95510420cb - Size: 7.30 MB (7649893 bytes)
From there, a map will pop up with some information about your device, along with a prompt to enable the Erase Device function of ADM. You can either manually open up the green Google Settings app, which should be in your app drawer, or use the send notification link on the ADM webpage, giving you an easy way to find exactly where you need to be to enable remote factory reset.
If you don’t use the notification, just open Google Settings, and select Android Device Manager.
The option to toggle both the ability to factory reset your phone from ADM, and locate it, will be in there.
Using ADM
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After you’ve done that, you’re ready to set to go. At the moment, there are three main functions of Android Device Manager. You can ring a lost phone, factory reset a lost phone or locate your device on a map using your phone's GPS. You can also rename what your device appears as in ADM.
Simply you can load ADM online and will show you the location of your device, but if you’re tracking it while it’s on the move, there’s a refresh button that will recalculate your device’s location.
If your device is located somewhere simply, like in your own house, you may want to use the Ring function. As Google explains, even if your phone is on silent, using the ring function in ADM will force your phone to ring at full volume for five minutes. To turn it off, you have to press the power button on your phone.
There’s nothing on your device indicating why it’s ringing, you’d have to know how to stop the ringing or play around to figure it out.
If you believe your device has been stolen, and you have some precious information on it, then the Erase Device function will come in handy. After you click Erase Device, a pop up will tell you what it will erase (essentially everything), and what will happen after that.
Unfortunately, Google says it “may not be able to wipe the content of the SD card in your device.” Best of luck if you have anything private on there.
If your device is off when you try to factory reset it, have no fear. The moment it’s turned on, it will be erased.
You may think erasing the content of your device is the best thing to do as soon as you find it’s missing, but you may want to hold on. After you erase your device, ADM will not work anymore.
Conclusion:
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For the moment, that’s all there is to it. As with all of Google’s products, we expect to see more features added in time and more practice
Thanks to Androidandme
I'm sticking with cerberus for a while. But I guess ADM may become even better in a few months
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I wish there was an option to set a pin on the phone remotely.
When I login to android device manager web site, how come my phone was not listed there?
Sorry If I'm asking this Question in the wrong section but whenever I locate my device, ADM send a notification to my device which seems to be quite silly as if my phone is stolen, the thief will be able to see this notification and may turn off ADM completely. Any suggestions to turn off the notifications??
I've already remove ticked from show notifications by going to Settings =.> Apps... that didn't work out
Updated my Rom last night to its current nightly version. Thought everything was good. Leaving for work the next day I notice I don't have ANY cellular signal. Thought it might have been the update so I wipe cache/ dalivk/ format system. Install older version of rom. Same thing happened. No cellular signal NOR could my phone activate. I went into my settings/ status/ and noticed everything had been nulled out to zero. My phone number, MIN, PRL, and Username. Any idea how I can restore this? I tried flashing several different roms but the same thing happens. I also tried unrooting the device and get stock rom to perform a system reset but that did not work. Any suggestions. I tried searching for a solution but couldn't find any. Thanks!
jsusgeek said:
Updated my Rom last night to its current nightly version. Thought everything was good. Leaving for work the next day I notice I don't have ANY cellular signal. Thought it might have been the update so I wipe cache/ dalivk/ format system. Install older version of rom. Same thing happened. No cellular signal NOR could my phone activate. I went into my settings/ status/ and noticed everything had been nulled out to zero. My phone number, MIN, PRL, and Username. Any idea how I can restore this? I tried flashing several different roms but the same thing happens. I also tried unrooting the device and get stock rom to perform a system reset but that did not work. Any suggestions. I tried searching for a solution but couldn't find any. Thanks!
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Flash a Touchwiz ROM and enter ##72786# into the dialer. Make sure the Touchwiz ROM you flash matches your baseband (ND8, MK3, MD4, etc).
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My ROM: WICKED X
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Flash a Touchwiz ROM and enter ##72786# into the dialer. Make sure the Touchwiz ROM you flash matches your baseband (ND8, MK3, MD4, etc).
My ROM: WICKED X
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Thanks for the reply! I did that and still doesnt work.
Baseband: L710VPUDN8
Rom: Conquest-Singularity-9.4 (This is NOT the rom that caused the error!)
jsusgeek said:
Thanks for the reply! I did that and still doesnt work.
Baseband: L710VPUDN8
Rom: Conquest-Singularity-9.4 (This is NOT the rom that caused the error!)
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Have you tried Odining stock ND8?
My ROM: WICKED X
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Have you tried Odining stock ND8?
My ROM: WICKED X
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I tried that too. I went to stock ND8 and tried to factory reset and debug but the status and prl were stilled zeroed out.
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I tried that too. I went to stock ND8 and tried to factory reset and debug but the status and prl were stilled zeroed out.
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I would say call your service provider then.
My ROM: WICKED X
I finally got it! 8 hours of research and I finally got it fixed NO THANKS TO SPRINT -(shouldnt be a surprise really)
Anywho! If this happens to anyone, I hope this helps:
1) Downloaded and install the appropriate Samsung USB drivers.
2) Download and install the "freeware/demo" version of DFS
3) Put your phone in DIAG mode:
* phone -> ##DIAG# (opens Diag screen)
* Open "Qualcom USB Setting" menu and select "DM + Modem + ADB", hit "Ok"
* Select "CDMA Modem"
4) Plug your phone into your computer via USB
5) Open DFS and click the connections button (a plug) you should see your Samsung device listed.
6) Your phone should now be connected! Select your phone from the dropdown in DFS (upper left)
7) Enter your MSL/SPC in the left box and click the button to send the code, you should see an "Unlocked" success message in the console
8) Enter the device code "01F2030F5F678FF9" or "2012112120131219" in the PWD box, click the button to send the code, you should see another "Unlocked" success message in the console
9) You should be able to read/write codes at this point.
10) Once you correct your HEX/DEC, press the disconnect button. Then remove device from PC.
11) Go back into ##DIAG# and change your settings back.
12) Restart phone... Viola!
Hope this helps! Now I'm going to bed!
jsusgeek said:
I finally got it! 8 hours of research and I finally got it fixed NO THANKS TO SPRINT -(shouldnt be a surprise really)
Anywho! If this happens to anyone, I hope this helps:
1) Downloaded and install the appropriate Samsung USB drivers.
2) Download and install the "freeware/demo" version of DFS
3) Put your phone in DIAG mode:
* phone -> ##DIAG# (opens Diag screen)
* Open "Qualcom USB Setting" menu and select "DM + Modem + ADB", hit "Ok"
* Select "CDMA Modem"
4) Plug your phone into your computer via USB
5) Open DFS and click the connections button (a plug) you should see your Samsung device listed.
6) Your phone should now be connected! Select your phone from the dropdown in DFS (upper left)
7) Enter your MSL/SPC in the left box and click the button to send the code, you should see an "Unlocked" success message in the console
8) Enter the device code "01F2030F5F678FF9" or "2012112120131219" in the PWD box, click the button to send the code, you should see another "Unlocked" success message in the console
9) You should be able to read/write codes at this point.
10) Once you correct your HEX/DEC, press the disconnect button. Then remove device from PC.
11) Go back into ##DIAG# and change your settings back.
12) Restart phone... Viola!
Hope this helps! Now I'm going to bed!
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ok, so I have the same issue, and did lots and lots and LOTS of looking around, and this seems to be the only appropriate way to do this. HOWEVER, every time i try to connect my phone to dfs, it doesn't read it correctly, either with the msl or ignoring it, or any of the 16 digit passwords I've come across for s3 basebands. SO... I'm just wondering what rom/modem combo you used. I've come to the conclusion that using a different rom with the corresponding baseband will allow me to properly connect to dfs. help please?? lol... thatnks in advance
I know this thread is super old, just thought that id add that I was able to connect to dfs and nv tools with cm11 and nfc baseband. Worked right away, was able to pull all the needed info/files, and get my spc without contacting carrier [emoji14] then just reflashed wicked x
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1. Choosing a Backup Tool
Back up your files easily, meaning you'll never lose your data again. Huawei provides phone backup and Huawei HiSuite, comprehensively protecting your data.
Scene one:
With so many useful tools, how should you choose the one most suited to your needs? When your phone has an SD card installed, it is recommended that you use Huawei's backup feature, which allows you to easily back up your contacts, photos, and all your apps and their data.
Scene two:
What if you don't have an SD card or a new phone? Don't worry: There is always HiSuite, allowing you to save your data to your computer. Once you have repaired your phone you can recover your data.
2. Phone Backup
2.1 Backup
You might easily overlook the backup app, but once you use it, you'll discover just how powerful and useful it is. Find the Backup app on your home screen.
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Choose the location to which you want to back up your data, and touch Next. On the Select data screen, depending on your needs, you can choose the data you want to back up. After you have completed your selection, touch Back up to begin.
Your phone will back up differently depending on the type of data you want to back up. If the data includes Contacts, Messaging, or Call log, the system will prompt you to set a password. After you set one, touch Next or you can touch Skip if you don't want to set a password. The following example is for a user who wishes to set a password. After this is complete, touch Next to begin backup.
2.2 Restore
Once you have simply and easily backed up your data, how do you restore it? As before, go into the Backup app, touch Restore, choose the source of the data to be restored, and touch Next.
If you have set a password for your backup data, when you restore your data you will need to enter your password and then touch OK to access the Select data screen. If you did not set a password when you backed up your data, you will access the Select data screen directly. Select the data to be restored and then touch Start restoration.
After you touch Start restoration, a Select data dialog box will pop up. You can choose a location to restore your backed up data from Videos, Photos, Audio, and other locations. Once you have made your choice, touch OK to begin restoration.
In this way, you can easily and quickly complete data backup and restoration.
Note: In the preceding procedures, the latest version of Huawei phone backup is used. When conducting a backup, follow the actual onscreen instructions of the backup function on your phone. Different phone brands may use different formats during backup, leading to unsuccessful backup and restoration. Please check your phone.
3. Huawei HiSuite
3.1 Connecting Your Phone to HiSuite
1. Run HiSuite on your computer desktop.
Connecting and recognizing your phone: In general cases, your phone is set to enable HDB so there is no need to turn on USB debugging. You can connect your phone to the computer using a USB cable. If you cannot connect, check whether your phone has HDB enabled. If your phone does not have HDB, turn on USB debugging manually and connect to your computer. See section 3.2 "Enabling HDB" for more details on the steps required to enable HDB. See section 3.3 "Enabling USB Debugging" for details on how to enable USB debugging.
After a connection is set up successfully, the screen shown in the following figure is displayed.
3.2 Enabling HDB
2. In Advanced settings, touch Security, and then turn on Allow HiSuite to use HDB. The phone can then connect to your computer.
3. Go to Settings > Apps > HiSuite. Touch Permissions and select the required app permissions.
3.3 Enabling USB Debugging
If your phone does not have HDB, manually enable USB debugging.
1. Go to Settings > About Phone. Once you find the model number, touch it seven times and then there will be a message "You are now a developer!" This means you have turned on Developer options.
2. Go back to Settings, touch the newly displayed Developer options, and turn on USB debugging.
3.4 Backup
Touch Home, then Back up, and then select the data you want to back up.
On the data backup page, select Alarms, Weather, or other content as required. Select a backup path and then touch Back up to begin.
The system will prompt you to set a password. You can choose to set a password and then touch Next, or you can touch Skip to avoid setting a password.
When backup completes, there will be a notification: Complete.
3.5 Restoration
On the home page of HiSuite, touch Restore to access the restoration page.
On the data restore page, you can select the data to be restored as required, and then touch Restore.
When data backup is complete, there will be a notification: Complete.