Does anyone have a backup solution for the Wizard that preserves all the settings and documents?
I still think Sprite Backup is one of the best for backing up your PDA (not only for the wizard)....
Just my 2 cents, but I really think it works like a charm...
Try this:
http://spbsoftwarehouse.com/support/beta.php?en
Download the Spb Backup 1.0 beta3! (41422829)
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Sprite Backup was good for WM2003, and the WM5 version will most likely be good too. But it is only Beta yet.
SunnySoft Backup Manager has the same features I liked in Sprite Backup (compressed, self-extracting and scheduled backup).
The latest release is officially supporting WM5 and works well on my K-JAM :
http://www.sunnysoft.cz/en_clanek.php?clanekid=51
I am using Sunnysoft Backup manager and it works well but is VERY slow.
hi
How do you back up on wm5? I know how to on 2003/2003se but how?
UNfortunately WM5 does not have a backup utility built into the OS, presumably because of the new permanent storage feature. You need to install a 3rd party product I'm afraid.
You can try SPB Backup 5 (beta) or Sunnysoft Backup Manager (not beta). The latter is very stable and does it's job properly. I haven't tried SPB Backup yet. Sprite Backup will also be available for WM5 soon.
kta said:
UNfortunately WM5 does not have a backup utility built into the OS, presumably because of the new permanent storage feature. You need to install a 3rd party product I'm afraid.
You can try SPB Backup 5 (beta) or Sunnysoft Backup Manager (not beta). The latter is very stable and does it's job properly. I haven't tried SPB Backup yet. Sprite Backup will also be available for WM5 soon.
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SPB Backup for WM 5.0 has been released and it's a lot better than Sunnysift's
Cheers!
WM5 Backup on JAMin
I use the newest sprite backup for wm50 and it work perfectly..
the sit is www.spritesoftware.com
Chers
I was wondering if there's any way to restore email post a ROM upgrade, especially MMS/SMS messages.
I'm trying to backup all my MMS images prior to an upgrade and was hoping there was an easy way to backup/restore them.
I'm currently using Sprite Backup but I doubt I could restore the message database (pim.db ?) from backup to a newly installed ROM.
Any tips appreciated!
Thanks in advance.
Adam
On my 8525 I had no problems to backup my PIM data (contacts, calender, emails, sms, mms) via SPB BACKUP on WM5 and restore then after upgrading to WM6. Just make sure that you make either a backup of PIM data only or select RESTORE PIM DATA ONLY in case you made a full backup! If you try to restore the whole WM5 backup on a WM6 it will most likely fail because system files will get overwritten and some WM6 REGISTRY entries will get replaced with older WM5 ones.
Here is the best solution if you want to try:
On your WM5 device make a full backup with SPB BACKUP, then flash your device with WM6. Run the SPB BACKUP file you've created before and select PIM ONLY for restore.
If it fails you always can flash back to WM5 and reload the whole backup! But I am 100% sure it will work! I made it several times from WM5 8525 ENGLISH ROM to a WM6 O2 GERMANY ROM (which proofed to me that language does not matter in that case! )
just a little search
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=299705
search more you'll find more.
Fabulous - thankyou!
Adam
Except that MMS backups aren't supported
im not sure if any of you are familiar with spb backup but i have a question, if i flash a new rom on my phone will spb backup be able to instal all my programs and settings unto it?
You can try...it should work in ver2.
from SPB website: ROM Upgrade Mode — now it's possible to restore data after the ROM upgrade
Not sure what version I've got got BUT if you put a new os on your phone its not advisable(has warnings on SPB Backup) NOt to install backup as there are differences in the registry and programs list. In essence you lock up your phone and have to HR.. Can do mail and contacts though.
Cheers...
Hi, everyone. I am tired of installing all the stuff to the phone every time i hard reset it. Is there a program that does a full backup? I want to hard reset it, run the backup program and have all the things working. Regardless if they are installed on the phone or on he memory stick.
Is spb backup well suited for the job. Remember i want everything to work.
Hi
What about the SPB backup ?
It cost a little, but it deserve it .
i prefer sprite backup
Spb backup is what I use...
It creates an executable backup file.
So after you hard reset, just run the backup. Nothing to re-install!
I always make a backup before I install any new apps!!
Stuart
Does Spb backup backs up messages and contacts?
or does it only backs up programs?
Spb will backup everything from contact, sms.... to anything/everything on your storage card!
Stuart
scl_electronics said:
Spb will backup everything from contact, sms.... to anything/everything on your storage card!
Stuart
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OK, thanks, i'm going to give it a try .
flext said:
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That one seems also great and profi.
i also recommend spb back-up
I think Resco Backup is the most complete backup / restore software, but as it's a new challenger in Windows Mobile, they still have some small issues. For me everything works except the SMS / MMS restore, which I backup / restore temporary with PIM Backup 4.8 (which is a freeware).
I have made a backup with SPB from R1 Generic_UK ROM and I'm trying to use the backup file for the R2 Generic_UK ROM.
After restoring I got the error message:
"MainWnd.cpp 198
Unable connect to server"
Any solution?
I had problems with spb backup as well. mine did install, but i ended up with flickering screen and as soon as I clicked on settings the phone froze, so i had to take the battery out. I have been reinstalling and resetting everything for the past 4 hours.
You need to remember, If you are updating your rom...
This is essentially putting an new version of the OS your Xperia!!
So the Only items you want to restore is Databases(contacts, datebook, sms...etc) and Data(my docs area)
You do not want to restore system files or registry!!!
This will conflict with the new ROM!!!
So You after you restore only the Data.... You need to re-install apps!!!
hth,
Stuart
btw, when you run your current SPB Backup file. It will give you the option of a full retore or choosing what you want to re-Install (selective restore)....stu
I recommend SPB Backup. I use it to restore my phone about 3 times and it works great.
Features I like:
- Very fast backup and restore!
- Backups *everything*, stand-alone restorer.
- Can compress the backup.
- Can choose what to backup/restore.
- And the best thing: SPB Backup Sync! It's basically an application like the Active Sync program on your PC. You can configure it to make backups everytime you sync and copy them to your PC automatically. Works great.
Myself had trouble with it, and I did try the Pim backup, small software perhaps do not backup all the programs, but, back-up, contacts and differents folders
orelsi said:
Hi, everyone. I am tired of installing all the stuff to the phone every time i hard reset it. Is there a program that does a full backup? I want to hard reset it, run the backup program and have all the things working. Regardless if they are installed on the phone or on he memory stick.
Is spb backup well suited for the job. Remember i want everything to work.
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I test drove a few of the backup programs out there a while back and posted my fave two here: http://xperiancer.blogspot.com/2009/01/data-backup-be-prepared.html
I recently was notified of HTC Backup utility - a free utility, as well as the new version of Resco Backup which is supposedly better than SPB Backup. I will be checking them out in the next day or so and posting more at the blog.
What about a restore after a firmware update. Will it work?
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What about a restore after a firmware update. Will it work?
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I prefer to just backup pim.vol, cemail.vol, the weather database and a few other files. Then just let the new ROM run and install everything I want and put the backup files in play. It's fast and automatic. No fuss and it's all built in.
sprite backup does the same as spb backup,it has all the same features but i found it does not give me half as many errors as spb