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I was happily running my XDA-mini-S with SPB Backup v1, Pocket Plus v3.1, Diary v1.7.1 when I got a nice upgrade available notice from SPB.
I installed the upgrade and all my SPB application setting were lost and 1/2 of the Pocket Plus options configuration menus were missing
So I restored the back that I had just taken from my storage card all was well again.
I sent a report to SPB who in their usual style send back a quick reply with a new version with a trace so they could PD the problem. Well all was well until I installed the trace version.
The new version did install and all looked the same as before...... I got the trace files ready to send, but while I was 'exploring' via active sync. I thought that there looked like a reduced number of folders on my device.
Oh well I thought, lets do a restore........ AHHHHHAHHHAHHAHAHHHHHHH...... where are the files on the SD card?
Yup - you guessed it, they were all gone. Well I got them back with a restoration program, but the XDA now says they are corrupt and the PC unpacker says they are not SPB Backup files
Has anyone already upgraded and seen similar problems, has it worked for anyone?
Anyone got any thoughts of how I can recover my data? I am waiting for SPB advice now before I make my next move.
SPB are at the moment saying its a platform specific problem, so my advice to you is DO NOT UPRADE TO SPB BACKUP v1.1
I hope I can update this tomorrow with some good news.
eek.. please do - I was just on my way to purchase it >_<
:shock: really strange it works flawlessly on my device
Still waiting for a reply.....
I am still waiting for a reply to my emails on Thursady to SPB. Quite suprised that they have not replied sooner as they are usually quite quick.
I hope to have a reply tomorrow, if not its time to escalate.
Anyone else installed Spb Backup 1.1 on a xda-mini-S?
I've installed it on Qtek 9100 with the latest I-Mate Rom.
No problem at all.
Related
Hi,
I downloaded the free version of FingerClix from clubimate (supposedly 100% discount for clubimate registered users). However, the package I received was titled fingerclix, but contained the Arabic input method.
I've removed the package again, but I've still got an input method at the bottom of the list which is shown as squares (since I don't have the correct font I assume) and I can't find any obvious file to remove or registry key to delete.
Anyone know how to unregister an unwanted input method?
Thanks
Anyone? or is it hard reset time?
Phil
Hi mate,
I had the same prob. Try to install a freeware called "remover". It's a great app and it will let u uninstall completely all the programs that u don't want anymore.
Hi Phil,
This is strange. I've been using Finger Clix for some time now and there is no sign of this program in the input methods. I checked my registry and there is a key in hkey_local_machine\software\apps\Imaginet finger clix. If it is still at your machine. Just delete it.
There is another one in: hkey_local_machine\software\apps\Controlpanel\finger clix.
Maybe there a more but I found those two.
Just give it a try.
Wouter
Hi,
The problem has been solved in a roundabout way by the fact that I just got home and found my imate won't boot at all even though it was OK an hour ago (the same old prob I've seen reported before, where you take the battery out for a few seconds, put it back and the imate boots, but it's hard reset). :-(
@wouterk: It's not actually Fingerclix, but the distribution of it from clubimate seems to be incorrect (arabic input method instead).
@elio: Thanks, I'll give Remover a try.
Phil
OK, Too bad for you that you had another hard reset. Did you try the 1.72 ROM already?
WOuter
Hi,
I'm waiting for the clubimate release of 1.72, rather than go with the t-mobile beta version, my imates only a couple of months old, so no point invalidating the warranty.
It's only the second time it's done it, so I'm not too worried.
Phil
OK. Just in case. I found the last two ROM which I used not very good. The turning on/off of the radio was terrible and so was the bluetooth sometimes. With this ROM those problems are gone. But if you have no problems, don't worry, be happy! :wink:
Wouter
Hi,
Yeah I got mine with 1.66 on it already, but it's not apparently very good (not that I don't love my imate, kicks the crap out of my p900 + iPaq 3970 combo).
Clubimate have said that 1.72 should be out very soon, I just wish it fixed the cleartype!
I don't mind hard resets so much, I just resync or restore Sprite 3.0 backup, it's the reinstalling all the apps that annoys me - Kirara Genesis, PocketInformat, Fonix, PocketPlus, SideX/PhoneX, Resco Explorer/Picture, Sprite Backup, 1-calc, Space Reclaimer, ARRGHH! and don't forget 60MB worth of games
Phil
Please forgive me if am missing something obvious - but I have tried several searches , but seen no mention of this anywhere - on this forum or anywhere for that matter !
I have had an XDA , XDAii , QTEK S100 & A BSQUARE POWER HANDHELD before getting my Exec
Now on all the aforementioned , I am sure Activesync gave me the option to completely Back up / restore my device
Whereas on the Exec this just isn't available as an option :?
Am I missing something REALLY obvious or what ? Please enlighten me !
zoidster said:
....Am I missing something REALLY obvious or what? ...
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No, you're not missing something. M$ removed the facility from ActiveSync v.4.x.
Thanks for that !
Riggghhhht ! OK then .... :roll:
Who's idea was that ? hope they got a kick up the ass
:evil:
The Micro$oft design requirement for all WM5 devices to have so-called "Persistent Storage" (flash memory) removed the threat of memory loss with a dead battery.
It appears the backup function is still within ActiveSync v.4.x, but it functions differently depending upon whether a WM5-device or an earlier is detected. With an earlier device, the backup function is there. However, still no excuse for not providing the function for WM5 devices for when the dreaded hard-reset is (too often) *essential* to overcome Microsoft and third-part bugs.
I'm currently using Sunnysoft's Backup Manager. Works reasonably well, but doesn't perform a complete clear then copy back. Instead puts the backed up files on top of what's there now, so you still have to remove the operator's crud that gets put back by the hard-reset.
I'm apalled by microsoft removing the ability to backup a wm5 device. It just stinks!
Does anyone think/know if its possible to fool activesync into doing a backup?
anyone interested in a petition to microsoft, to restore this functionality?
ActiveSync/WM5/backup problems
I have the same problem, you cannot back-up your files with WM5 and Active Sync 4+!! Also it will not automatically allocate memory as in WM3.
I've just bought WM5 and loaded it on my XDAII, looks like I'll have to go back to WM3. Problem I will have of course is restoring my previous settings. Anyone help!
Anyone thinking of upgrading to WM5, have a serious think first. I wish I had!
Regards
Tony
ActiveSync/WM5/backup problems
Problem solved! Thankfully 02 have a WM3 update on their site which will load over WM5. I was then able to restore my back-up file via ActiveSync 4. So goodbye WM5. I'm back with good old WM3. I think I'll wait until I can back-up via ActiveSync 4+? before I look to load WM5 again.
I've learned my lesson, always have a good think first before you update your software!
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zoidster said:
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No, you're not missing something. M$ removed the facility from ActiveSync v.4.x.
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Thats retarded, what if your phone gets stolen? Will installing ActiveSync 3.8 work?
The best way of backing up in my experience is to sync the device with a PIM such as Outlook. This is because if you backup using activsync, should you need to restore after a ROM upgrade, it oftern doesn't work. You are ok if the file stucture on the device is the same after the upgrade, but if this changes the restore will likely fail!
My guess is this is why MS have pulled this feature.
My advise is to sync with PIM and pull anything else of manually!
Sounds like a workable way of backing up just a few problems:
1 The registry
2 SMS/MMS?
The cemail.vol seems impossible to copy and it looks like the path is hardcoded to the root of the device leaving no SD options or anything.. I was absolutely gutted when I saw no backup option in ASync4.1.
MS really need to get this sorted in their next revision of ASync.
Will installing ActiveSync 3.8 work?
Not with a Windows Mobile 2005 device.. only Async4.x :roll:
Guys I just bought Spb Backup for WM5. Its fantastic. Does everything including texts MMS/Registry bla bla.
Puts everything back just the way it was before a hardreset!
Well worth £11!
Hello,
My screen decided to crack for no real reason. Honest.
So o2 being the lovely people they are are sending me a new phone (exec).
It arrives tomorrow and I have to send my broken one back.
Quick question needing a quick fix (ie next hour or so...?!?!):
I would like to save / download my texts before sending the phone back. Now I know there have been loads of posts like this, but I am at work and simply do not have the time to trawl through the posts to find the answers. :roll:
Can anyone take 5 mins to tell me where I can find a simple to use, free program that can save my texts? Please???
Thanks
HPJ
try spb backup. I use this and THINK it does text messages.
or copy each text message to notepad
orsend each text message to a friends phone
or try sprite backup
I had same problem and for me SPB didn't work correctly Soo, I'm not impressed with SPB.
It can backup texts and all the rest, but have some problems restoring them ;(
I've tried 4 different backups
Good luck!
Cheers!
Chris
Hi,
Sprite have just released a new version of their software (v5.1) and solves alot of issues with wm5.
Might help.
Matt
Spb Backup (latest version 1.1.2) works perfectly for me - no problem whatsovere backing up and restoring sms text messages. emails, etc.
Thanks everyone I'll get onto it!
got my new qtec 9000 but it seems slower than my XDA exec, whats up with that????
anyway is there a way to backup everything!!!
so say i need to hard reset i can just load my backup and it will put all my progs, reg hacks etc settings all back to the way it was before the hardreset? without having to do any reinstalling etc????
I know it's probably too late by now but just in case...
You could use Jeyo Mobile Extender which is an add-on for Outlook - this will sync all your SMS messages into Outlook - it's on the top of my list for software to buy in the future the demo is fully functional for 14 days i think and should do exactly what you want.
Cheers,
Smiffy.
krismc
SPB does this perfectly, and i have had any problem with its usage, even during beta. others prefer sprite... whatever turns you on.
for SPB, yes, you can do a full back up, completely hard reset your device, and do a full restore and walla back to original condition, only question is, why did you hard reset it if you want it back to original condition.
so i have created:
1. virgin device - settings, tweaks, hacks and over bare bones device, with absolute essential software installed, registered and licensed such as Resco, SPB backup and other mission criticals.
2. perfect device - all desirable applications, settings, folder and software preferences, licensed, registered and running, but no active sync
3. two backups automated per week so that if i accidentally drop it, or do something stupid like dodgy software, I have a choice of 4 restore points (last two backups, perfect or virgin) depending on what i want.
hope it helps.
great info mte!
i need a backup coz my first xda exec had to be returned due to dead cam light, my current qtec one wont active sync until iv done a hard reset so m guessing its not liking something iv done, plus thats going back as iv noticed the camera has around 30 dead pixels.
hwever if i make a bacup of my device now will it also take the problems with it? ie the activ sync problem?
oh and i ant decide wether i like the silver or black qtec 9000 whats ur guys thoughts? currently on a black one with red keyboard leds
oh and if u aint noticed iv got a brand new imate k jam for sale incase anyones interested
When I boot my device I usually have 18.something mb spare ram, with pocket plus and spb diary running, but nothing else. For some reason when I look at my phone later, having done nothing with it, I have less spare ram, and it keeps reducing down to 3 or 4 mb.. is this a known problem? and is there a solution?
Don't bother to give important info such as which (of the thousands) of Rom versions you are running or if you have verified that Activesync (notorious memory consumer) didn't get started somewhere and the list goes on..
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Don't bother to give important info such as which (of the thousands) of Rom versions you are running or if you have verified that Activesync (notorious memory consumer) didn't get started somewhere and the list goes on..
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I think someone needs to tear themselves away from the computer, and get some fresh air :roll:
Hi fuel - yes been reported a memory leak with those spb products, try uninstalling them and introduce them one at a time to see which the culprit is. Some users have switched to sbsh products and found the memory problems better.
If you have not switched to an up to date rom - that will help.
To stop activesync keep running in the background and using up resources see here http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=52431
btw I have 25mb after soft reset and I have calendar +. phone profiles. sbsh pocket weather, dktoday installed - so it is possible to get more free ram. (if you use cache tweaks try decreasing the size of them as well)
fuel925 what ROM are you using? My original 1.8.11 ROM always (Still does) have a memory leak somewhere. It will boot at 23 MB and even with nothing running, a few days later it will be at 18 MB...still nothing running.
Summiter's AKU2.3 ROM however, doesn't have this memory leak problem. When I was running it, I never had a memory leak problem; always stayed at 22 MB. I reverted back to 1.8.11 though, like that ROM more for various reasons I'm not going to bother stating because it's an entirely different subject than your post lol :lol:
Thanks for the replies! I updated to the latest t-mobile uk rom a couple of days ago, the problem was occuring before, and is still happening :? Ive only just purchased pocket+ and diary, so im reluctant to change to other software. Maybe the next rom update or software update from spb would fix the problem?
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Thanks for the replies! I updated to the latest t-mobile uk rom a couple of days ago, the problem was occuring before, and is still happening :? Ive only just purchased pocket+ and diary, so im reluctant to change to other software. Maybe the next rom update or software update from spb would fix the problem?
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Possible fuel - maybe good idea to browse spb forum - they may have tips and hints or some new betas to try. Do the acyivesync tweak as well certainly helped me.
Hi guys, I like my phone the way it is at the minute and its taken ages to setup (the handwriting settings and stuff).
Anyway, I need a good backup program that will make an exact copy of my phone on my computer (like Activesync 3 did - how I miss it) so that I can feel free to try new apps without having to worry about them screwing my fone and having to hard reset from scratch.
I tried some kind of Sprite thing once that seemed to pretty much kill my phone so I don't want that again :/ Any ideas?
Hi mike, couple of prev threads here on same topic - inc my comments
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=50241
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=50302
Cheers dude. This forum moves so fast that I can never remember where threads are, and I never have much luck with the search function :/
Anyway, can SPB copy to PC? It's just that I don't have a memory card (My wizard fried my memory card in under a week and the replacement still hasn't got back from Hong Kong).
I don't trust Sprite after last time and it's too heavy/complex of an app for what I need. Any other ideas?
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Cheers dude. This forum moves so fast that I can never remember where threads are, and I never have much luck with the search function :/
Anyway, can SPB copy to PC? It's just that I don't have a memory card (My wizard fried my memory card in under a week and the replacement still hasn't got back from Hong Kong).
I don't trust Sprite after last time and it's too heavy/complex of an app for what I need. Any other ideas?
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Spb doesn't write directly to PC but a full backup takes less than 16mb. You can copy the exe to pc after it's finished.
sorted. the spb site was unclear. cheers
Sprite backup writes directly to the PC and/or the memory of the phone. So far it has saved my A$$ twice!