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I have noticed all the roms that remove blur seem to use adw launcher. I don't care for it much and was wondering if its possible to remove it and replace it with launcher pro because I would like to only have one launcher so that the other isn't running in the background....Just curious of the best way to do this....i do have titanium so I could freeze it just looking for the best option, any help is appreciated....thanks in advance
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DX420 said:
I have noticed all the roms that remove blur seem to use adw launcher. I don't care for it much and was wondering if its possible to remove it and replace it with launcher pro because I would like to only have one launcher so that the other isn't running in the background....Just curious of the best way to do this....i do have titanium so I could freeze it just looking for the best option, any help is appreciated....thanks in advance
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I always install LauncherPro, then restore my backup from the preferences menu, then uninstall all other launchers using Titanium Backup.
Just make sure you install a new launcher before you delete or freeze all you others. I'm currently running rubiX Focused and my only launcher is LPP

chrlswltrs said:
I always install LauncherPro, then restore my backup from the preferences menu, then uninstall all other launchers using Titanium Backup.
Just make sure you install a new launcher before you delete or freeze all you others. I'm currently running rubiX Focused and my only launcher is LPP
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i think a more efficient way may be, using root explorer, going to /data/apps finding com.fede.launcher1.apk and moving it to your /system/app folder, renaming LauncherPro.apk, renaming other launcher to whateverstocklauncheris.apk.bak. Then reboot your phone and its like launcher pro is your stock launcher with nothing else running in the background! enjoy

bcals0087 said:
i think a more efficient way may be, using root explorer, going to /data/apps finding com.fede.launcher1.apk and moving it to your /system/app folder, renaming LauncherPro.apk, renaming other launcher to whateverstocklauncheris.apk.bak. Then reboot your phone and its like launcher pro is your stock launcher with nothing else running in the background! enjoy
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Either way is fine..delete or rename adw launcher with root explorer or use titanium backup and uninstall ...does the same thing really.
Cheers! Good to see people helping others so quickly

Thanks for the quick reply....you guys are awesome
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Tried this in Tranquility 3.5 and it broke the TranQ Toolbox. Oh well.
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Would this help speed up the boot time, since until the SD card has been mounted by lpp, the system hangs after unlock. If lpp were to be the only and first launcher running, maybe it'd get this started or done sooner in the process
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chrlswltrs said:
I always install LauncherPro, then restore my backup from the preferences menu, then uninstall all other launchers using Titanium Backup.
Just make sure you install a new launcher before you delete or freeze all you others. I'm currently running rubiX Focused and my only launcher is LPP
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I did this with Fission 2.2.2 and it runs perfect. Faster than the original luncher. Removed the original, and no problems, rebooted the phone since the change, boots faster also.

Ive found that having launcher pro installed on my system when i make a nandroid makes it impossible to use the nandroid (system part atleast)... I dont know if anyone else has experience this... I still install LP on my system I just make my nandroids before touching the system now... This is kind of a funky problem I've only now been starting to run in to =/
Also, in regards to removing the Tranq launcher while using the Tranq 3.5 rom - the tranq toolbox relies on the tranq launcher for elements of the framework much like Blur widgets and htc sense widgets do with their launchers... if u want to use the tool box while removing Tranq launcher from system memory, you will need to freeze the tranq launcher with titanium backup... this is one of TiBackups coolest features in my opinion... using the freeze feature in Ti removes the app from system memory, meaning it takes 0 cpu or ram and does not appear in the app droor. While the program is not installed, other programs which ARE installed can still call on the application file for the elememnts they need to run... Enjoy

Dream App: Save & Restore Widgets After Full Wipe

Hi All,
I use Titanium Pro to back up my EVO so doing a full wipe is relatively painless and automated. However, although Titanium restores the placeholders for my widgets, I have to re-add them manually. For some widgets that require modifications (Pure Calendar, etc), this can be a pain.
What I would love (and gladly pay for), is an app that could save and restore my desktop widgets exactly as they were prior to a full wipe. Nandroid does this but of course, using Nandroid would negate my new rom flash.
Any ideas?

Along this train of thought, is it possible to do a Nandroid Backup and Restore that restores everything EXCEPT the rom and kernel you just flashed?

You can do this with adw and launcher pro just save your desktop, wipe, then use titanium to restore apps then restore your desktop with which ever launcher.
Thats what I do using adw.
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grungbuk said:
You can do this with adw and launcher pro just save your desktop, wipe, then use titanium to restore apps then restore your desktop with which ever launcher.
Thats what I do using adw.
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This is exactly what I do, however Launcher Pro will not restore widgets...rest of desktop yes..No big deal I just re-add the 2-3 widgets I have and go on.

Want to upgrade ROM, best way to save apps?

SO I want to go from the stock 2.2 Android software to the "Virtuous Unity Sense"
My main reasoning for this is,
- I want HTC's gingerbread sense, but it's still not yet released with no word on when it will be.
- Why not upgrade to version 3 if I am going to run a custom rom
Now I have my phone setup EXACTLY how I like it, all the apps took a long time to find and configure, everything works flawlessly and does everything I want it to do.
I assume to upgrade to unity sense I will have to format the phone's memory, what is the best way to backup all the apps and their configurations without loosing any performance or causing problems for the apps?
Also if I one day wanted to load the official HTC 2.3 update is it possible to "un-do" everything and go back to official software?
cheers

The general concensus on backing up is titanium backup. If you are willing to pay for the premium version, it will also do multiple level backup of your apps + data and on restoration, offers a silent installer (ie no need to tap install and done for every app) and it also give suggestions on what to back up at the system level. Hope that helps
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Correct me if I'm wrong, but it'll depend on what version of the HTC ROM you're using.
If it's 1.32, it shouldn't be an issue. root your phone, install titanium backup and let it work it's magic.
If you're using 1.74 (Froyo 2.2.1), in order to root your phone to flash a custom rom, you'll need to downgrade to 1.34 . This means you'll need to format it and flash the original HTC ROM, in which case all your apps would already be gone by the time you get root.

i use QTADB its a program for the computer(Linux/Windows/OSX) will back up to you sdcard it works well and easy to use best of all its free(or though if you use it a lot you should donate)

endlesstrail said:
If you're using 1.74 (Froyo 2.2.1)...
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I would assume he has the latest official 1.82 Froyo 2.2.1 ROM. At least this is what I have for many months now.

endlesstrail said:
Correct me if I'm wrong, but it'll depend on what version of the HTC ROM you're using.
If it's 1.32, it shouldn't be an issue. root your phone, install titanium backup and let it work it's magic.
If you're using 1.74 (Froyo 2.2.1), in order to root your phone to flash a custom rom, you'll need to downgrade to 1.34 . This means you'll need to format it and flash the original HTC ROM, in which case all your apps would already be gone by the time you get root.
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I see what you're saying, but you should be fine either way, because even in the downgrade process you have to obtain temproot prior to downgrading. so you obtain temp root, download tibu, create your backups, then continue the downgrade process.
once you're done with everything, download tibu again and restore backups. voila.

Titanium Backup > My Backup?
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AreOh said:
Titanium Backup > My Backup?
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yup, by miles

Never used My Backup. Ti backup was perfect for my use the first time i used it so i had no need to try other backups
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I will throw another recommendation for Titanium Backup Pro. Worth the few $$ and its easy to use. Remember, don't backup the 'System Data' unless you plan to restore it to the SAME type of ROM (aka wipe and reinstall the same ROM to fix a problem). Just backup 'Apps + Data'. And restore them on the new ROM.

Thanks for the tips in this thread, just thinking about rooting my phone. I already worked with titanium backup (free version) on my hero and that worked very well. But it has to be rooted and like pmcqueen said I can make the titanium backup before downgrading and after temproot Did not think of that yet.

I've repeatedly had problems when switching ROMs and restoring an apps-only backup made using Titanium Backup Pro. For example, I was running CM7 and decided to try out Virtuous G-Lite to see if the battery life was any better. Shortly after I restored the apps (but NOT data or system data) I repeatedly got errors like "the application *** has stopped unexpectedly". For example, this time the app was Gallery - process.com.cooliris.media, but I've had the same problem with other apps.
Does anyone have a definitive, clean way of restoring apps after switching to a different ROM?

I always thought it was titanium backup also, and used it for a long time....I finally tried the app called mybackup pro and I'm standing firm that this is the best way to restore after switching roms with full wipe. Titanium is still good and has other great features but the mybackup is so good for full restores.

itm said:
I've repeatedly had problems when switching ROMs and restoring an apps-only backup made using Titanium Backup Pro. For example, I was running CM7 and decided to try out Virtuous G-Lite to see if the battery life was any better. Shortly after I restored the apps (but NOT data or system data) I repeatedly got errors like "the application *** has stopped unexpectedly". For example, this time the app was Gallery - process.com.cooliris.media, but I've had the same problem with other apps.
Does anyone have a definitive, clean way of restoring apps after switching to a different ROM?
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Titanium Backup is a definitive way. Your problem with the Gallery app (and similar apps) is that you're trying to restore an integrated ROM-level app to a new ROM. Don't restore apps like Gallery, Clock, etc. that already come with the new ROM, even if you restore without data. Its unnecessary, and can cause issues.
You also have to just keep in mind that not all apps play nice with every ROM. You're going to run into issues. and if you do, just restore to your nandroid backup that you made before restoring apps (you should always do this as a precaution) and deselect the app next time you restore.
veritasaequita said:
I always thought it was titanium backup also, and used it for a long time....I finally tried my the app called mybackup pro and I'm standing firm that this is the best way to restore after switching rooms with full wipe. Titanium is still good and has other great features but the mybackup is so good for full restores.
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Have you had issues with Titanium Backup? I use Titanium Backup frequently and have never had a single issue. Even doing dozens of full restores, restoring apps+data, and even restoring system data when wiping and reinstalling CM7 nightlies, all with no problem.

martonikaj said:
Titanium Backup is a definitive way. Your problem with the Gallery app (and similar apps) is that you're trying to restore an integrated ROM-level app to a new ROM. Don't restore apps like Gallery, Clock, etc. that already come with the new ROM, even if you restore without data. Its unnecessary, and can cause issues.
You also have to just keep in mind that not all apps play nice with every ROM. You're going to run into issues. and if you do, just restore to your nandroid backup that you made before restoring apps (you should always do this as a precaution) and deselect the app next time you restore.
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Is there an easy way of distinguishing between ROM-level apps and others? I have a list of about 150 apps so picking out individual apps can be a bit of a chore!

itm said:
Is there an easy way of distinguishing between ROM-level apps and others? I have a list of about 150 apps so picking out individual apps can be a bit of a chore!
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Same, I have over 100 apps to restore on a batch restore. Just gotta think smart about it. If you didn't install it from the market, then it probably came with the ROM... And things like Gallery and Clock are already in the ROM, so don't replace those.
Also, you should be running a ROM manager 'fix permissions' after batch restoring apps to fix any little problems.

itm said:
Is there an easy way of distinguishing between ROM-level apps and others? I have a list of about 150 apps so picking out individual apps can be a bit of a chore!
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Apps that are stored in the "ROM" (i.e., in /system/app, which is normally mounted read-only) are shown in red in Titanium Backup. Apps that are installed by the user (i.e., in /data/app, which is mounted read-write) are shown in white. System settings are shown in green. You can use TB's filters to show only system apps or only user apps.

One major consideration is that Titanium Backup requires root. It will not run without root, even though some of the tasks it performs does not require root. MyBackup Pro will run without root, though it does not have all the features of TB. So if you are running a firmware release where you cannot even get temp root without first wiping the phone, you should use MyBackup Pro first. Or even if you can get temp root, you might feel safer having a backup first anyway.

Have you had issues with Titanium Backup? I use Titanium Backup frequently and have never had a single issue. Even doing dozens of full restores said:
no I havent had any issues at all with TB, and I used it for a long time. just recently I decided to try mybackup pro and was just wowwed by how much more streamlined the task was, even with options to restore call logs, text, contacts and so on. for me personally it just made for a much smoother restore especially with the well mapped gui. I do still keep TB installed as a alternate option though.
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I used several times Titanium Backup but only for user app and always worked well (no crashes, ...)

Back up stock launcher

Does anyone know how to back up the stock launcher settings, mainly the homescreen layouts and folders, so that they can be restored after (re)installing a ROM?

skinien said:
Does anyone know how to back up the stock launcher settings, mainly the homescreen layouts and folders, so that they can be restored after (re)installing a ROM?
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Titanium Backup does this, but be aware that if you install a from with a different launcher version, it will not work.

mikedyk43 said:
Titanium Backup does this, but be aware that if you install a from with a different launcher version, it will not work.
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I have Titanium Backup pro and I can't seem to figure out how to do that. Sorry, I don't understand your "beware" statement.

skinien said:
I have Titanium Backup pro and I can't seem to figure out how to do that. Sorry, I don't understand your "beware" statement.
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If you open Titanium Backup and go to the backup/restore tab and back everything up, all of you launcher settings (Desktop and it"s contents) are saved. This is because your desktop launcher is an app. Now to clarify what my beware statement was; if you are on Honeycomb and do a backup, then flash an ICS rom, your saved Launcher settings will not work because the Launcher in ICS is version 4.0.3 while the launcher in Honeycomb was 3.x.x. As far as TiBu is concerned they are different apps and you do not have a backup for the newer version. Now if you are using ADW or Launcher Pro it will work just fine. If you are doing updates on say Eos Nightlies for ICS your backups for the app [Desktop] Launcher 4.0.3 are the settings for the stock launcher and should be restorable. You can also install the ICS Launcher that Cyanogen is creating called Trebuchet and do backups and restores of your desktop with this as well. I hope this helps. Let me know if this does or doesn't make sense to you.
Note: I don't mean to insult your intellegence, but just in case. To restore an app in TiBu, on the backup/restore tab, press whichever app you want to restore and a menu will pop up with options, among those options is restore (That is, of course, if you have done a backup previously). Make sure before you flash any other ROM that everything showing in TiBu has a current backup. Easiest way to do this is while in the backup/restore tab, press menu/batch and about the fifth option down should be "Backup all user apps + system data" . Press the "RUN" button next to this line.

mikedyk43 said:
If you open Titanium Backup and go to the backup/restore tab and back everything up, all of you launcher settings (Desktop and it"s contents) are saved. This is because your desktop launcher is an app. Now to clarify what my beware statement was; if you are on Honeycomb and do a backup, then flash an ICS rom, your saved Launcher settings will not work because the Launcher in ICS is version 4.0.3 while the launcher in Honeycomb was 3.x.x. As far as TiBu is concerned they are different apps and you do not have a backup for the newer version. Now if you are using ADW or Launcher Pro it will work just fine. If you are doing updates on say Eos Nightlies for ICS your backups for the app [Desktop] Launcher 4.0.3 are the settings for the stock launcher and should be restorable. You can also install the ICS Launcher that Cyanogen is creating called Trebuchet and do backups and restores of your desktop with this as well. I hope this helps. Let me know if this does or doesn't make sense to you.
Note: I don't mean to insult your intellegence, but just in case. To restore an app in TiBu, on the backup/restore tab, press whichever app you want to restore and a menu will pop up with options, among those options is restore (That is, of course, if you have done a backup previously). Make sure before you flash any other ROM that everything showing in TiBu has a current backup. Easiest way to do this is while in the backup/restore tab, press menu/batch and about the fifth option down should be "Backup all user apps + system data" . Press the "RUN" button next to this line.
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A long time ago I got into the habit of backing up user data only because backing and restoring system data would give me many issues when flashing ROMs. You made me realize that I can chose to back up system data and backup/restore the stock launcher. Thanks again.

skinien said:
A long time ago I got into the habit of backing up user data only because backing and restoring system data would give me many issues when flashing ROMs. You made me realize that I can chose to back up system data and backup/restore the stock launcher. Thanks again.
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Glad I could help.
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Backup of all the installed apps - ICS 4.0.4

Is there a way to make a full backup of all the installed apps on my phone? Because I want to test some ROM's and I already have much applications...
Thanks for support (if any:fingers-crossed
PS: New forum layout is awesome!

Use titanium backup or ROM toolbox for app back up, titanium is nicer in my opinion.
Also before testing any new Roms its a good idea to make a nandroid backup first (via recovery) so after trying some new ones you can always go back without having to reinstall/setup anything much
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demkantor said:
Use titanium backup or ROM toolbox for app back up, titanium is nicer in my opinion.
Also before testing any new Roms its a good idea to make a nandroid backup first (via recovery) so after trying some new ones you can always go back without having to reinstall/setup anything much
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Thanks man! Free version of Titanum will be enough for this?

Titanium Backup is the best, but it has a high learning curve, and its not very intuitive to use. For newbs you can try My backup root https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rerware.android.MyBackupRoot&hl=en Theres a free version that does everything you need. saves text messages, calls, etc.

TheReduxPL said:
Is there a way to make a full backup of all the installed apps on my phone? Because I want to test some ROM's and I already have much applications...
Thanks for support (if any:fingers-crossed
PS: New forum layout is awesome!
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Like they said, Titanium Backup Pro. For me the best, I bought paid version and I'm happy about it. With the free version you can do pretty much the same, but while restoring apps on a fresh ROM, you are going to have to confirm installation of every single one application. Instead of batch installation in paid option.
Other than that, TBP lets you uninstall system apps which lightens your ROM.
Have fun with trying out ROMs, with every new one I'm feeling like I'm getting a new phone

Titanium Backup is the best: fast and easy (but remember your phone must be rooted)!!!

MyBackup Pro works fine, though I prefer Titanium Backup.
TB could be a bit easier to use though. Many confusing options and the backup/restore menu can be hard to find if you don't know where to look. You can access backup and restore options from the checkmark icon on the top right corner. And be sure you don't have any app filtering options enabled in TB if you want to backup everything.
Hope this helps a bit.
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