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Restoring data using xbackup

hi,
only a question:
the xbackup software makes a complete backup of the s100 system, including installed software information and windows registry ?
thank's

don't know what an S100 is (is it another name for the magician?), but on my device, it completely restores the device exactly how it was (except after it restores, i have no wallpaper... but that isn't exactly hard to fix).
the only problem i've ever had is i have to reinstall voice command. other than that, everything is restored perfectly.

Get a copy of sprite backup, it's much much more capable than xbackup. Not free, but trial is available.
Cheers, M

the problem of xbackup is that it takes too long to back up and restore.

Never used xbackup before to backup everything but if it works, hey that's great. I personally prefer Sprite Backup because I can schedule my backup runs every morning

another question
hello,
the activesync backup is capable to make a backup (and restore) including all data in the ram (files, registry, configuration...) ??
thank's

looks like it, though I encountered serious probs. when restoring. All contacts, appointments etc. so all pim data couldn't be restored because something was in use. I guess the databases are locked by either Act.Sync itself or poutlook. After restoring the data I tried to synchronize & then it really screwed up: the device id for Act.Sync is the same after the restore so AS happily deleted all the missing pim data from outlook on my PC since it wasn't present on my magician anymore (marked as 'removed' probably) it really sucks when that happens. Had to hard-reset, install everything again & at work I sync'd again from scratch & got almost everything back. So Sprite is my program, it can restore everything & I see no use in a backup/restore option which have me to hard-reset to get my pim's back. Exit M$ in this case (again).
M

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bartito said:
hello,
the activesync backup is capable to make a backup (and restore) including all data in the ram (files, registry, configuration...) ??
thank's
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Look at oltp's post for the answer....you need to use a third party backup software like Sprite

thank's to everybody.
i'm trying to download a trial version of sprite backup from pocketgear or handango, but the only existing options is the buy of them.
don't exists a trial version of sprite ?
regards

Buy it ..it's worth every penny..I've already done 3 hard resets in the past three days to test out some drivers and dodgy software but everytime, I easily restored everything using my previous day's backup.

I did find a trial version, can't remember where. version number is 2.1.4 not the most recent one, so I'm thinking of buying the latest version.
M

http://www.snapfiles.com/get/pocketpc/pocketbackupplus.html
this is the trial version i think :?

oops may want to read this first though
http://www.spritesoftware.com/support/sprite_backup_version_history.html

but with sprite backup, if you do a hard reset, don't you have to reinstall it, then do a restore?
if that's the case, that's pretty lame if you ask me

you have the option to save your backup as an .exe file so in the case of a hard reset, all you do is to run the backup file and 2 minutes later, everything is restored.

Nope it can create selfextracting backups

I need a backup software

I'm looking for a good backup sfotware for my Jas Jar i treid SPB Backup
all the version but it didn't work good, when i do a restore i get the following message
Restore process has not responding for a long time, Do you want to cancel the restore?
the more important is to backup the SMS and restore it when i need
please help me
regarda

I have used SPB backup since the beta roms were released.
i performed a multitude of different backups and restores.
what I did learn is that if you are going to restore, you are better off performing a hard reset or a clear storage, put your device back to factory position, then restore.
provided you are restoring over the same versions of the ROM you should be ok.

Sprite Backup

Seconded!!
Sprite Backup is the one piece of backup software work investing in. Has got me out of trouble on a couple of occasions now.
It backs up all your files and applications AND the various registry entries and hidden files/folders that get installed.
If you are a fiddler and like trying various apps and hacks it's a must.

Thirded(??!!)
My M5000 had a couple of dodgy pixels so replaced it.
Even using the old Sprite backup (v5 instead of v5.1) my device restored without any hitches - I had my new device up and running within 10mins - all applications working!!
I never chose to restore the email dB's though due to problems on a previous device and version of sprite backup - but is easy enough to setup again.
Matt

Personally I have both SPB and Sprite
Sprite is faster, but SPB creates a single .exe file that you simply double-click to restore; i.e. there is no need to reinstall SPB before restoring your machine.
So my vote goes to SPB (just)

Actually Sprite has the option to make "self restoring backups" since their latest 5.1 release.

thanks, I'll check that out

Sprite for sure !
Alternatively: Sunnysoft's Backup Manager (IMO superior to Spb) but does not reach Sprite (yet)
Cheers
hrb

Sprite it is.
V5.1 is just released and restores everything as it was before hard reset. Scheduled backups etc.
It also claims to be able to backup AFTER a ROM upgrade or to a different device. I have tried this and it hasn't worked although the guys at Sprite are on the case.

what is the best backup/restoring program?

i usually use activesync to backup and restore my xdaII. but yesterday, i hard reset my xda due to some reasons, but when i tried to restore it back, there are alot of files that acitvesync cant restore; like databases, registry, etc.. now im left with corrupted files in my himalaya. im thinking of installing everything over again.
im just wondering what is the best program for backup and restoring?
thanks...

try and use spb backup

Sprite backup

thanks... ill go for sprite backup.

Backup?

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:
i prefer sprite backup
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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?

orelsi said:
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

How to backup and sucessfull restore HD?

I did a short search but didnt find a good guide for this (probaly exist but i have short time now to do futher search)
so here goes my question
I had some problems lately on HD so i want to hard reset it for the first time
to make it work good
What should i use to easy backup the HD i heard about Sprite but i also read someone says it screwed their phone when restoring so is sprite best for backup?
What i want to back up is:
- some programs so i dont have to install them again
- The analog manila clock i tweaked (something like 0d26c504_manila i put inside windows in hd)
- The touch flo teme
- The wallpapers (They not saved on the sdcard)
- Contact list
- Calculator skin
- Opera favorites
So what program do i use
I downloaded the sprite version and already did a backup with it
but i dont even know if im using the right version i just downloaded some random version on the web installed it on Hd and did a backup of all except the Sd card.
But if i was to HARD RESET the phone i guess Sprite program also be viped so then how do i restore the backup if is wiped?
Anyone can help in the best way to do my first backup and restore
thanks

There is also another way more detailed in the wiki.
Wouldn't recommend this unless you know what you are doing though.
Link here

try Spb Backup, can do a partial/full backup and restore..works fine...

calcop said:
try Spb Backup, can do a partial/full backup and restore..works fine...
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Questions:
1. once backed up how do i restore if Spb backup also get wiped when hardreset?
2. Should i install Spb backup on the Sdcard
3. When i tried run Spb backup and do Full backup i get "estimating" instead of it display the size of the backup why?
4. Will i have to install again the programs i installed on SDCARD? (if so then next time i install them on the phone instead)
5. If i had some minor problems with the phone should i not backup the system data?

Coolvibes said:
Is Spb Backup v2.0.0 good to use?
and once backed up how do i restore if Spb backup also get wiped when hardreset?
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1. Install spb backup
2. make te backup (to the micro sd)
3. hard reset or update rom or whatever
4. install spb backup
5. restore backup

martjah said:
1. Install spb backup
2. make te backup (to the micro sd)
3. hard reset or update rom or whatever
4. install spb backup
5. restore backup
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Thanks, Ok i see the backup is saved to the Sdcard so when i Install Spb backup again i just point it to the backed up file stored on sdcard
thats excelent.
But in my situation (and considering i had some errors on HD so i hard reseting it) should i do a fullback up or a personalize
and if i do a personalize of the system files
should i exclude backup databases and registry and only backup system files and the rest?
I do want to backup the Manila analog clock and the touch flo theme i tweaked most important.

Personally I prefer SPB Backup, straight forward, plus its slightly cheaper than Sprite

I tried a full backup with Spb backup now
i got some error on some files that refused to read
files like Picturemate files with .bpsd extensions
stylus .bpsd files
a bunch of manila files saved under /windows/MACOSX
and finaly:
unable to open database
OID=0x40406000
and
backup file is too lage for self-extracting file, a stand-alone restorer will be put in the same directory
Are this files important?
or is my backup correct?

Sorry to have to ask another question this is very important
If i choose custum backup and uncheck some system files
after a hard-reset and after running restore in spb backup will the restore simple just overwrite the files i choosed to restore and leave intact the newly default files from the hard-reset, or if i uncheck important system files (important for the HD to work not important to backup for me) will it means the wmobile os will not work well because is missing file?
I think is the first thing that by unchecking some files it simply just not overwrite the default files, because default files already is there after hard-reset and wont get wiped unless i over-write them by spb backup right?
Just want to be sure
Also is there any files that is not nessesary at all to backup if using custum mode.
And what files in custum i have to backup if i realy want back up of:
- The analog manila clock i tweaked (something like 0d26c504_manila i put inside windows in hd)
- The touch flo teme
- The wallpapers (They not saved on the sdcard)
- Calculator skin
This 4 are realy the most important for me to backup
a bit of a noob question but is my first time doing backup

I've been through this process a few times recently.
The way I've done it:
1) Run SPB Backup and do a full backup.
- The error messages are similar to mine, they can usually be ignored. I've not seen the database error yet, but try running the back up again just in case.
2) once the backup is complete, do your hard reset.
3) Setup up the phone for the first time again, screen configurations etc. Then run the backup_xxxxxxx.exe app on your storage card. The x's with be replaced with the date it was created.
4) do a full restore. Your phone should now be back to the way it was before the hard reset including themes and installed apps.
Thats how it worked for me anyway where I've been switiching between different ROMS!

martjah said:
1. Install spb backup
2. make te backup (to the micro sd)
3. hard reset or update rom or whatever
4. install spb backup
5. restore backup
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Actually, no need to install SPB AGAIN. If you installed it in your microSD (with so little space in the device, no reason why you wouldn't) its still there, the backup is a .exe file. So after the hard reset, just use file explorer and locate your backup file and run it.
Surprisingly most third party installed apps in the microSD still works except the games...just by locating them using fileExplorer in the program files folder of the microSD.
HTH

This DOES NOT work!
(Well for me anyway)
I did a full back up, updated to Duttys new ROM, then restored
Unfortunately it restored everything - including all the manila files and registry changes. When I went into the device information, it was telling my I had ROM v1.9b, not v2.1 that I'd installed

harrispo said:
This DOES NOT work!
(Well for me anyway)
I did a full back up, updated to Duttys new ROM, then restored
Unfortunately it restored everything - including all the manila files and registry changes. When I went into the device information, it was telling my I had ROM v1.9b, not v2.1 that I'd installed
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I have had this same issue. I believe this is a bug. You should still have V2.1 installed.
Did you check device information before you restored everything?

harrispo said:
This DOES NOT work!
(Well for me anyway)
I did a full back up, updated to Duttys new ROM, then restored
Unfortunately it restored everything - including all the manila files and registry changes. When I went into the device information, it was telling my I had ROM v1.9b, not v2.1 that I'd installed
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Err did the backup file had 2.1 as the rom during that process or 1.9b? If you back up your DEVICE having 1.9b, then you installed 2.1 and run the back up again, i think its pretty obvious it will revert everything that the backup file had (which is the 1.9b)
I think its more useful for those who are eager to install 3rd party apps, crashes their phone and no choice but to do a hard reset. After a hard reset, no need to install everything again. It is NOT supposed to work like u have a backup of a previous rom and apps, then install a new rom and run the backup and expect ONLY the apps to get restored.
Anyway, we all know that custom roms like dutty's (great work by the way!) are not tested to work properly with 3rd party apps since he did mention that he didn't like installing too much 3rd party apps. But ofcourse, we want some of these and that in our phone and we want this custom rom too, so my tip is to install like 2-3 apps first, test then if it doesn't cause any error with the rom, then do a backup. then when u encounter an error like mine, (TF3D failed to load even on a soft reset) I was forced to do a hard reset... But w/o installing spb again, i just searched for my .exe file using file explorer, run it then all gud working apps are back again.

kieboy said:
Err did the backup file had 2.1 as the rom during that process or 1.9b? If you back up your DEVICE having 1.9b, then you installed 2.1 and run the back up again, i think its pretty obvious it will revert everything that the backup file had (which is the 1.9b).
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Restoring a backup from SPB Backup 2 will not revert you to a previously flashed ROM. This can only be done by re-flashing. It will just restore your apps and settings. You will still be on ROM 2.1. Check the Splash screen when you hot reset the phone.
EDIT
It may well be that SPB backup is also restoring the text that you are seeing in the device information page. This does not mean that the previous ROM has also been restored.
My device is showing the same behaviour. I am running Dutty's Extreme 2.1 ROM and have restored apps and settings from my previous Extreme 1.9 ROM. My device information is displaying Extreme 1.9 even though I have V2.1 installed.
Hope this is clear.

I stand corrected great find indeed. well there you have it folks, time to flash and restore backup

Fallen Spartan said:
Restoring a backup from SPB Backup 2 will not revert you to a previously flashed ROM. This can only be done by re-flashing. It will just restore your apps and settings. You will still be on ROM 2.1. Check the Splash screen when you hot reset the phone.
EDIT
It may well be that SPB backup is also restoring the text that you are seeing in the device information page. This does not mean that the previous ROM has also been restored.
My device is showing the same behaviour. I am running Dutty's Extreme 2.1 ROM and have restored apps and settings from my previous Extreme 1.9 ROM. My device information is displaying Extreme 1.9 even though I have V2.1 installed.
Hope this is clear.
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Thank you Mr Spartan. I will now flash to my heart's giddy content

I've been reading this thread with interest as yesterday I flashed my first ROM - Dutty 2.1 - and I can really see why people love what these geniuses are doing with their cooked ROMs.
Now I want to play around with other ROMs so I'm going to get spbbackup but just a quick question:
ROMs like Dutty's have updated calculators, dialers, calendar etc. If I start from shipped HD ROM with my favorite apps installed and do a backup, then install a cooked ROM (e.g. Dutty 2.1) and do a restore, will the calculator, dialer etc. be replaced with the old ones becasue they are "apps"?
Or, can I selectively choose which apps to backup in spb?
Thanks
Newton.

Should be clear to you all by now that if one backups system files these will be restored to the new ROM. Its a feature, but of course only useful when reverting back to the very same ROM the backup was made from.
That is why Sprite Backup 6.5 which I use offers three restore levels 1) system, programs, personal data 2) programs, personal data 3) only personal data
On top of that, one can choose which programs should be restored. Because if you installed apps that modified the old Manila, and restore them to the new Manila problems will arise as well.
With these precautions Backup/Restore over new ROMs will be a pleasant experience.