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I bought Spb Backup a couple of days ago and have just had a major problem with no option but to hard reset.
Spb Backup... wow!
It put me right back to where I was before, applications, Registry hacks all my vga settings.. the lot! its like I never even did a hard reset!
The backup file was stored on the SD card and its an excutable, you just run it, correct the clock and hey presto jobs a goodun! 8)
oh and activesync didnt see any difference!
Did you notice any duplication of application icons, something I notice in another backup application?
That's true. Nice program and cheaper than Sprite backup......
cktlcmd said:
Did you notice any duplication of application icons, something I notice in another backup application?
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Nope didn't notice any duplication, not found any ill affects and like previously said its cheap
dherrero said:
That's true. Nice program and cheaper than Sprite backup......
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Ya, also Spb seems to have much better compression than Sprite.. AND Spb leaves you with an exe thats self installable
One more question please. Can I store and run SPB Backup application from my SD Card?
cktlcmd said:
One more question please. Can I store and run SPB Backup application from my SD Card?
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Haven't tried that, I don't see why not. The only problem that you might have is if you have scheduled backups setup.. because the app needs to wake the system and the SD card may not be ready quick enough. I have mine installed in the extended ROM.
Download the trial and give it a shot
How do you install it to extended ROM?
One problem I found with SPB Backup, whilst backing up, it hangs at midpoint and then finally finishes but with an error message stating that file 'history.txt' wasnt backed up. Happens everytime. Any idea why?
Thanks. Cheers
I have been trialling this in Beta for a month or so. Even the beta's were good.
However, I do recommend anybody that is considering using it after a failure or error, to hard reset the device prior to the restore, otherwise it overrides and adds to what is already there, so if there are extra files and extra registry entries, they will remain.
The originals will all be restored correctly though, so you are unlikely to detect a problem.
I have restored, and hard reset on many occassions throughout the beta, and it works a dream.
Is it possible to backup, upgrade to a new complete ROM and then restore?
Or when you upgrade to a new rom you cannot use older ROMs backup?
Thank you.
I dont believe you can restore over an upgraded rom.
primarily cause the rom files are not copied. my entire backup, compressed 11mb.
you probably could, and when we were fiddling with WM2003SE for the himalaya model, we used this peculiar feature to do that.
YOu might try it and see, but some of the system files, dlls and hidden files may get modified some how, dont know enough about it. depends on the size and extent of the upgrade, it will probably work, but maybe a little unstable.
Either way, its not recommended. What I do is a fresh rebuild without syncing, with all my registrations, connections, and website usernames and all customisations done, and then call it a "virgin" backup, so that it can always be a perfect starting point for a base machine on a new ROM. This is then kept for te life of that ROM incase I want to go back to a nice clean environment without to much effort.
Hi does anyone know if this will backup txt messages to
cktlcmd said:
One more question please. Can I store and run SPB Backup application from my SD Card?
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yes, you cand. I did it
simon_darley said:
I have been trialling this in Beta for a month or so. Even the beta's were good.
However, I do recommend anybody that is considering using it after a failure or error, to hard reset the device prior to the restore, otherwise it overrides and adds to what is already there, so if there are extra files and extra registry entries, they will remain.
The originals will all be restored correctly though, so you are unlikely to detect a problem.
I have restored, and hard reset on many occassions throughout the beta, and it works a dream.
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You shouldnt, bacause you need to restore the registry to make your apps working again but in the new ROM the registry structure or data may (and normally do) change, so you would corrupt the new rom
scotjen1 said:
Hi does anyone know if this will backup txt messages to
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Yep, it backs up all your text messages and your emails
Thanks vbjoe am installing now.
Problems on my JASJAR
First of all it duplicates Alarm notifications on my JASJAR. Secondly if you hard reset the device and then restore the backup, it always hangs at almost 100%. Had to cancel the restore and restart the device. But once restarted, it looks like everything is restored despite that restore hangup. But i am not certain, might be some problem in restoring with i come across later in future.
Can't depend on it.
Backup program
Try Sunnysoft backup manager.
http://www.sunnysoft.cz/en_clanek.php?clanekid=51
hangs happened to me, i left it on its own and it did finish restore on my wizard
Hi there,
Using the brilliant SPB Backup on Windows Mobile 5.0 was something that always worked fine and I even needed to restore a backup when something went wrong.
Sure a neat piece of software that I don't want to miss.
On Windows Mobile 6.0 things are a little different. Making a backup works (I didn't try restore, because there's need to yet) but when making the backup is completed, the software comes up with a message that several issues occured.
When click on the info screen to see what issues, SPB Backup says:
Unable to read from file "\Windows\compimeh.dat".
However, the progress bar for backup completion seems to be at 100%.
What type of file is compimeh.dat?
Any ideas of how this problem can be solved? Is my backup truly a backup even without this particular file?
THNX!!
Edit this string:
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Spb Software House\Spb Backup\SkipErrFiles
Add new string:
Name 6
Value: %Windows%\compimeh.dat
You add a new string for all the errors putting the run in exact way
Enjoy..
Worked!!
Thanks!!
Wooo....
This is helpful, thank you for your imput!
Leo
SPB vs. Sprite
Do you also have a solution for Sprite Backup?
Same issue, compimeh.dat!
Where do I put the string there, 'Sprite folder'?
And what about if you skip the errors, does the restore work ok?
Greeting,
Leo
IRREAL said:
Edit this string:
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Spb Software House\Spb Backup\SkipErrFiles
Add new string:
Name 6
Value: %Windows%\compimeh.dat
You add a new string for all the errors putting the run in exact way
Enjoy..
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Hi all,
Just did a full restore from SPB Backup.
Also had the same compimeh.dat issue.
Everything went just fine. And I must say that I have all my software installed in the storage card.
So, no problem at all with that file.
IMHO, we should not instruct SPB Backup nor any other backup soft to skip the errors, cause at least we know like this that that was a problem in the backup process.
Regards.
Backup
If you restore you will know what that error message meens.
If you trust it that way
Maybe it doesn't restore at all.
You should think about what's compimeh.dat?
Maybe it restore's with errors in apps?
Do you think it is exactly the same as before the backup?
I doubt?
Cheers...
Leo
bizao said:
Hi all,
Just did a full restore from SPB Backup.
Also had the same compimeh.dat issue.
Everything went just fine. And I must say that I have all my software installed in the storage card.
So, no problem at all with that file.
IMHO, we should not instruct SPB Backup nor any other backup soft to skip the errors, cause at least we know like this that that was a problem in the backup process.
Regards.
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I'm just saying I had the same error... either way I tryed a restore and everything went just fine (without any error).
Now... if you trust it that way, well... it's just up to you, don't you think?
Since the restore I made yesterday, I had no problems at all with any application.
But instead of "You should think about what's compimeh.dat?" (looks like you know what the file is about), you could tell us.
And at least it looks and works like before the backup.
Regards.
Should think about
Sorry for that, it was not my intention to look smart, I'm only trying to say that if compimeh.dat is not included maybe a important part is missing when you restore.
Greetings,
Leo
Hi Guys,
I've fixed the issue above on my Exec but one important feature I really do need that seems to have been lost in the upgrade to WM6 is the ability to use Scheduled Backups. It is critical that I backup at a certain time on a particular day. I know I can do it manually but I can't afford to lose the files concerned if something should happen and I forget!
I can set a scheduled backup with no problem but when the time comes around SPB Backup starts up and then shuts down again right before the actual backup begins.
Any ideas from anyone? Would be much appreciated.
If I can't get this to work I many have to go back to my original ROM.
Cheers
Hello!
I have Jasjar 2.01.08 Wm6 ROM and since I upgraded to Wm6 Scheduled backup doesnt work with SPB.
I have scheduled everyday at 6AM to backup but it doesnt do the job, never did!
Please help!
Deiota
IRREAL
Thanks a lot man for the registry entry. Very Grateful
Laurentius26 said:
If you restore you will know what that error message meens.
If you trust it that way
Maybe it doesn't restore at all.
You should think about what's compimeh.dat?
Maybe it restore's with errors in apps?
Do you think it is exactly the same as before the backup?
I doubt?
Cheers...
Leo
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I too am a little concerned about applying the registry hack. How come we have to skip it? What is that error anyway?
Compimeh.dat is where your autocomplete words are stored in the dictionary as far as I remember.
Lakota said:
Compimeh.dat is where your autocomplete words are stored in the dictionary as far as I remember.
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Thanks. If I apply the hack, does it reset automatically after the backup?
New Sunnysoft Backup
Anyone tried Sunnysoft Backup? They have a new version: http://www.sunnysoft.com/software.php?idarticle=245
Chearper here: http://www.pocketgear.com/software_detail.asp?id=3070
IRREAL said:
Edit this string:
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Spb Software House\Spb Backup\SkipErrFiles
Add new string:
Name 6
Value: %Windows%\compimeh.dat
You add a new string for all the errors putting the run in exact way
Enjoy..
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Thank you very much for this IRREAL.
So the registry entry just skips the compimeh.dat file?
Any freeware utility to edit compimeh in wm6 windows mobile 6?
Does anyone know of any freeware utility to edit compimeh (the auto completion user dictionary) in wm6 (windows mobile 6)?
Lakota said:
Compimeh.dat is where your autocomplete words are stored in the dictionary as far as I remember.
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I was having the same problem with btdisk.tmp but I always ignored it. It never affected my Uni in an adverse manner, but now that this was posted I can just make that single yellow icon go away . BTW Spb Backup rocks, with its compression and self-extracting backup. I have scheduled mine to take a back up every morning at 3:10AM. You can see the schedule in my screen shot on another thread regarding Universal Today screens.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=274873
The old 6601 I used to use (and the Hitachi, etc.) had a nice backup utility. You would click on it and it would back up everything you installed and stick it in a cab file. After doing a hard reset, it would restore your backup for you.
I'm not seeing anything like this on the 8525. I'm assuming that if I could install the backup program on the 8525 it would work.
Where can I find this to install it?
i think sprite backup does that...
bapski said:
i think sprite backup does that...
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Indeed and I use SPB Backup. Gets me backup and running after a hard reset in around 10 mins. (as if nothing had ever gone wrong)
http://www.pocketgear.com/software_detail.asp?id=21046
I also backup before any major installation. So I have a few backups on SD card. You never know sometimes until few weeks later that a certain installation messed something up some weeks ago.
Mike
I have tried Sprite backup and it locks up my 8525 75% of the time. The rest of the time, it says that the backup is corrupt.
Since there were backup programs on older HTC roms for other devices, has anyone cooked a ROM yet that has this backup program?
Seems dumb to pay for one when there was one that worked just fine for free.
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Indeed and I use SPB Backup. Gets me backup and running after a hard reset in around 10 mins. (as if nothing had ever gone wrong)
http://www.pocketgear.com/software_detail.asp?id=21046
I also backup before any major installation. So I have a few backups on SD card. You never know sometimes until few weeks later that a certain installation messed something up some weeks ago.
Mike
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Mike ive been after something like this for a while but the 'SPB' allergy keeps getting me.
Does it work with WM6 and the cooked stuff we are using???
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Mike ive been after something like this for a while but the 'SPB' allergy keeps getting me.
Does it work with WM6 and the cooked stuff we are using???
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trying it right now... whats with the spb allergy? ive lots loaded, hopefully theyll behave and not give me any trouble/s.
also have a sprite backup just in case.
You're both missing the point.
Let's grab the backup program on the other ROMs and use it. It works perfectly.
which other ROMs??
Reread what I originally said. The Blue Angel and the Apache both had backup programs on their ROMs -- at least the Sprint versions did, I'm unsure about any other versions.
Sprite Backup works great for me. It backs up automatically every night and takes less than a minute. If you're having lots of errors, maybe you need to try a hard reset and then try the backup program again?
Dear Friends,
Is there a way to do a full backup from Wizard memory? I'd like a backup that if I have formated my Wizard, just use this back up to restore the way the moment that I backed up and then don't need install anything else case the back up will restore include the programs and settings.
Regards,
Fredy
FredyOliva said:
Dear Friends,
Is there a way to do a full backup from Wizard memory? I'd like a backup that if I have formated my Wizard, just use this back up to restore the way the moment that I backed up and then don't need install anything else case the back up will restore include the programs and settings.
Regards,
Fredy
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I have used SPB Backup many times on both my MDAs. I have done this because of Flashing ROMs frequently without any problems. SKTOOLS is another backup app. Some of the ROMs have another Backup app which I have not used, so I cannot talk about them.
I also use PPCPimBackup to backup my Contacts and Calendar. It is free and can be found doing a search.
I've been using Sprite Backup for a couple of years now (since WM2002) and have been very satisfied with the product and the tech service.
www.spritesoftware.com
Here is a site to check comments on both backup apps. This may help you to decide on what you would like to try. One is free the other costs.
http://www.spbclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=10134
Dear Friends, thanks both to answer my question.
I have one more doubt. Is these programs that you suggest do a full backup? Like as, I´ll click in one button in these programs and all my cell phone will be back up and then, when I format it, just click in another button in these programs and my cell phone will back to the point that I did the back up?
I´d like some program that do this way the back up.
FredyOliva said:
Dear Friends, thanks both to answer my question.
I have one more doubt. Is these programs that you suggest do a full backup? Like as, I´ll click in one button in these programs and all my cell phone will be back up and then, when I format it, just click in another button in these programs and my cell phone will back to the point that I did the back up?
I´d like some program that do this way the back up.
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Yes, I have flashed a new ROM or did a Hard Reset and then restored and it was back to what I had when I did the Backup.
I just click on one button to activate program, gives me option to do Full Backup, click on Yes, takes about 7-10 minutes then done and Reset. I store backup on my SD Card. To restore, just click on Backup file.exe and takes about 7 - 10 minutes. Very simple.
Dear Friend,
Then it´s exactly that I want. Can u send me this program?
Sorry, but what´s the name of this program?
FredyOliva said:
Dear Friend,
Then it´s exactly that I want. Can u send me this program?
Sorry, but what´s the name of this program?
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You may purchase the program from this site.
http://www.spbsoftwarehouse.com/products/backup/?en
Dear Friend, really thanks by the suggestion. I downloaded the program from PPCWarez and it worked perfecty.
Hi, I wanted to know exactly what content\files is backed up? Is it only the main ROM and the default apps, or ALL apps and user settings at the time of the backup? Can someone provide a link explaining the same or answer the question here?
Thanks.
It backups System, data, boot, so it makes a total image of your phone immediately!
And what about Contacts and SMS's? are they backed up too? Or when you say total, you mean a 100% copy of how my phone is right now?
honestly i didnt get a situation to test this after backing up my phone in recovery....
but i hope we can restore our phone's present condition if we back it up & try to restore....
why cant u have a back up of all ur phone contents onto PC & try restoring from the recovery backup & let all of us know is it really 100% or not ???
makes sense right sheik ??? i think u can do that.... dont mistake me pls...
yeah I can try it. But looking at the power cuts on my city, it'll be hard to do so. And I've already backed up my contacts on my pc and WaveSecure. I just wanted to know of it is unnecessary as the backup will save all that.
Sent from my HTC Tattoo using the XDA mobile app.
It backups ALL THE PHONE. All it's all.
JoOoSs said:
It backups ALL THE PHONE. All it's all.
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Thanks for the confirmation mate.