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tomtom2 favourites - how to backup before unlocking/upgrade?

Hi
I need to know how to backup tomtom2 favourites before unlocking and then upgrading to 1.60 uk official rom update please?
Any help would be great as I'd like to do this today

I've just done exactly this and didn't have any problems with loosing my favorites
This is what I did (can't guarantee it will work for you but it did for me!)
Sync your files with the PC
Copy all the files to a new folder (i.e. making a backup copy of them)
Run the unlock tool.
Run the update.
Create new partnership and sync up (don't copy the saved filed yet)
Reinstall all your applications (i.e. TTN2) (via the activesyn add/remove programs)
Soft Rest XDAII
Sync (with files option selected)
Now copy backed up files to the new sync folder on the desktop and resync the XDA II
this should now mean the old settings are now transferred to the new rom and the favorite locations will be saved

Hi mate #
thx for the reply but can you tell me where this data is kept? What file etc... As I have sync'ed but i dont see any files that overtly look like tt2 files....
Cheers in advance
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UPDATE.
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I've taken the plunge, unlocked it and updating as I type... Fingers crossed, did a full backup before hand using active sync, not sure if using restore is a great idea tho?

On my XDA II the TTN2 settings appear to be saved in the My Documents folder (i.e. the one that's sync'ed with the desktop). On mine the exact folder is called "Tom Tom Navigator Settings" and contains 2 files one that appears to be used for the program as a whole whilst the other appears to be linked to the Map (Great Britain in my case)
Hope it works for you.

get it here w2k5 backup software

Do not use the serial number provided, you have to write down the serial no. (3 choices) that appears after you follow steps 1, 2 & 3 below.
1.) Copy/backup original \Windows\bkpmgr.cpl to other place (sd card, extended ROM, etc)
2.) Replace original \Windows\bkpmgr.cpl with cracked bkpmgr.cpl (attached file)
3.) Run BackupManager You will see the pop-up window with original serial code such as "11 22 33 44 55 66 77 88". If not seen click"Registration" button then "Register" and you will see 3 registration key for your DeviceID. Write down your registration information for the future references.
4.)Close program
5.) Copy back original bkpmgr.cpl to \Windows\ (Replace crack bkpmgr.cpl)
6.) Run BackupManager(again) then type the registration key (serial no.) you write down, any of the 3 will do.
The Sunny backup & restore works perfectly. I use it everytime to restore my previously installed apps after a hard reset. I normally choose the "create exe file" & restore the exe file after hard reset EVEN WITHOUT INSTALLING THE SUNNYSOFT BACKUP MANAGER FIRST. During restore of exe file WM2k5 will post errors but reply yes, yes and click exe file once again to restore back your files.
That's it. Goodluck!
Admin edit:
Please keep in mind that this can be illegal in your country!
Always check the laws in your country before using this.

that it work??
i was using the 3.3 build 04062 and its not working.. is this the latest version build? or this one?==>> 04062??

Yeah.. can anyone confirm this... oh well.. instead of waiting why no trying it.. ill try..

The Sunny backup & restore works perfectly. I use it everytime to restore my previously installed apps after a hard reset. I normally choose the "create exe file" & restore the exe file after hard reset EVEN WITHOUT INSTALLING THE SUNNYSOFT BACKUP MANAGER FIRST. During restore of exe file WM2k5 will post errors but reply yes, yes and click exe file once again to restore back your files.
That's it. Goodluck![/quote]
I have tried Sunny backup but it don't work completely. In fact the program doesn't succeed in restoring the contacts. Me from the it confirms of this or to you it works in complete way?

Ok i got the version.. its 3.30 Build 03141 do you think this will work? to transfer databases of 2003se to 2005?

Also I would appreciate to know if with Sunny backup is possible to restore the database of the device (contacts, calendar, tasks) on WM2005. Thanks.

Thanks

note!
guys this doesnt work on wm2005.
only works for ppc2002/wm2003/wm2003se. ive tested the two version 3.3 but different build. but still have no luck on working for wm2005.

Yes it works
Did a hard reset yesterday for testing when reverting to version H. It works, but the stored .exe file removes itself after restore. So you need to backup soon after that.
Victor

this doesnt work for wm2005 to wm2005...
what i mean was is u backup your contacts from wm2005 and hardreset.. then u restore it using backupsunnysoft it wont work..

putting back backup

Hi,
I upgraded my MDA compact. And have the backup problem as more people have.. (can't put the backup back)
I've been searchin a lot but still not sure;
I have STG viewer but soft is quite useless I can extract anything from the backup.. only view (and not even the numbers that is my main concern my contacts)
Is there anyway to get the backup back into my phone (contacts)?
or does anybody have 1.01 ROM so I can downgrade to put backup back then sync and then upgrade again.
Thank you!
WBR

Can not restore my backup.stg file on a S100

Need help. I`m going crazy for last 3 months!!! Needed to send my S100 for repair and did a backup. when got it back and tried to restore backup.stg file goes almost until the end, but.... then does not load 4 dll and some databases that I think are from from the outlook. I have set the Regional Settings as previously, but does not work. The fact is that I have everything back except all my telephone numbers and outlook contacts that I have collected for the last 3 years!!!
NEED HELP!!! Thank anybody!! :idea: ??

You shouldn't use ActiveSync for backup (often problems with restore), use SpriteBackup.

Help recovering SMS messages from copy of 'Phone' folder on PC

Hi,I wonder if anyone can help me out - I factory reset my GT-I9505 (stock rom -Android 5.01 Lollipop - never rooted).
The problem is that I would like to recover my sms messages - and I didn't use an app from the Play Store to backup first.
I did though make a copy of my 'Phone' folder onto my Linux desktop. I thought this would give me a complete copy of the phone's internal memory including hopefully the sms messages that I need - and that I could copy the files back to the phone.
I can't see any sms / mms database in this copy - I can't even see any sms database in the phone currently when connected to the computer - probably because phone is not rooted.
I was able to recover a lot of other files and photos from this 'backup' - perhaps the sms database was not permitted to be copied to the PC.
Is there any way that I could restore the messages do you think?
I would be happy to root the phone or use adb or other software - I suppose it all depends on whether I actually have a copy on the computer ( not sure if I have or if it is hidden in some way - I thought Linux would see all the files.
Grateful for any advice you can offer.
Power Ranger

Your "backup" consisted of copying files from the internal storage and/or microSD card to your computer. However, text messages are not saved on any of those. They are saved on the /data partition of your device, in an XML file, which you have wiped during your factory reset.
Long story short, your SMS are forever lost. Next time use an app for this.

Thank you
Pwnycorn,
thanks for replying to my query.
I know I messed up but just wondered if there was still a way to recover the sms.
No-one would want a phone that left personal data still on the phone after a factory reset, so I think I knew the answer all along - but sometimes it's worth asking someone with expert knowledge of these things, just in case there is something that can be done.
Anyhow I appreciate you taking the time to reply and advise.
Thanks
Power Ranger