hi everyone,
is there any way to update a version from the same android build and
keep my apps and accounts information?
Thanks a lot!
As far as I know, only some ROMs support the ability to do that e.g When I updated Darkstone Froyos ROM from V3.1 to V3.2, I kept the data.img file and replaced all the others, however with the latest and last build I couldn't do that because the ROM simply wouldn't load. So as an alternative I used Launcher Pro and Titanium backup to save and restore my settings. To backup applications I recommend you use Astro file manager. All of these applications are free and can be found on the Android market. I hope I helped.
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does anyone know to restore downloaded apps on 2.2 sense froyo rom? when on 2.1 we can always find a list of previously downloaded apps after we flash/resetting. however, I noticed it doesn't show with 2.2 rom after flashing or i missing something? thanks
Use Titanium backup to backup all your apps before you flash to a new ROM. It's what most people use and I have to say its really handy.
I'm still pretty new to the android roms, I can appreciate the great work being done here!
What methods are you using to backup apps, especially those from the market? For me the biggest draw to android is the apps. Even when trying all the awesome roms here I also want to try out of the apps from the market. I assume that if I buy an app from the market I would be able to download it again without paying for it again. ???
Someone said that titanium backup will do this, but if this is the solution then we would need an apk for titanium backup.
Still, I think, better yet it would be nice to be able to backup, copy the apk file from any program I have installed so when I try out another build or android rom I don't have to go back to the market and re-download any and all apps I like.
the0stranger said:
I'm still pretty new to the android roms, I can appreciate the great work being done here!
What methods are you using to backup apps, especially those from the market? For me the biggest draw to android is the apps. Even when trying all the awesome roms here I also want to try out of the apps from the market. I assume that if I buy an app from the market I would be able to download it again without paying for it again. ???
Someone said that titanium backup will do this, but if this is the solution then we would need an apk for titanium backup.
Still, I think, better yet it would be nice to be able to backup, copy the apk file from any program I have installed so when I try out another build or android rom I don't have to go back to the market and re-download any and all apps I like.
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Titanium backup is available in the market for download. You can backup the apk using a dike manager program if you would like,so when you install a new build you can just install it from the SD.
Personally, i prefer to just use app brain to synch NY apps and i use the launcher pro backup for my home screen.
the0stranger said:
I'm still pretty new to the android roms, I can appreciate the great work being done here!
What methods are you using to backup apps, especially those from the market? For me the biggest draw to android is the apps. Even when trying all the awesome roms here I also want to try out of the apps from the market. I assume that if I buy an app from the market I would be able to download it again without paying for it again. ???
Someone said that titanium backup will do this, but if this is the solution then we would need an apk for titanium backup.
Still, I think, better yet it would be nice to be able to backup, copy the apk file from any program I have installed so when I try out another build or android rom I don't have to go back to the market and re-download any and all apps I like.
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App Monster. Its free and you can download it from the Market. You can backup all your downloaded apps to your sd card and batch install them if you try out a new build.
In future please ask questions in the General Discussion Forum.
Thread moved to HD2 Android General Discussion.
Mark.
Titanium Backup is also available from the market for free. The paid version just restores easier. (You don't have to click ok for every app) Titanum backup also backs up settings (data)
Your purchases are linked to your gmail account, and you should be able to download again.
Just don't ask the apk of paid version here. It's warez.
I recommend My backup Pro... backs up apps and market links and just works...
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Iam currently running the [UPD][BUILD][27.10.10]Mdeejay eVo Sense v. 2.3 rEVOlution [kernel:hastarin R7.7] build which i really like. It it my favorite build to date. I am considering switching to the [UPD][BUILD](29.10.2010)New Customize (iphone,sense,galaxys) in one Build mccm SE 3.0 build. I would like to install it and try it on my HD2. What i want to know is how can i back up my phone the way it is now, incase i dont like the other build. I already have all my contacts saved through google, but what can i do to back up my apps??? And is it possible to keep all my apps when i install the new build???
Please help me out.
Quite simpy, copy your existing Android folder off of your SD card, or rename it something other than Android, and copy the new build over. If you don't like it, then delete the new one, and either rename or copy your old one back.
thanks for clearing that up.. if i did like the new build is there any way to transfer the apps over with out redownloading them all???
If it is a completely different build, then yeah, but it involves all sorts of crazy hackery. It's easier to just re-download them.
c_bizzle_07ight said:
thanks for clearing that up.. if i did like the new build is there any way to transfer the apps over with out redownloading them all???
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If it's the same Android version you can get the folders and data with Titanium backup. Once you back them up it creates a folder. If it's a different Android version you have to reinstall the programs, but I think you can still use the data. Titanium backup lets you pick app and data of just data when restoring.
So basically if you are running a build that uses Android 2.2.1 and you change to a different 2.2.1 build, you can just restore the app and data from TB and they will be there. TB won't let you restore the app if it was backed up from a different version of Android so no worries there...
If I install a new Android version (considering trying darkstone SuperRAM FroYo v1.5) and then go to Market to reinstall my paid apps, will Market recognize the the apps are mine and install them without another payment? Or as an alternative, if I back up all user apps and system data using Titanium Backup (Lite), reinstall Titanium after the new version install and do a restore, will the paid apps (and for that matter, the free apps) simply reinstall and work?
Thanks in advance.
-Bob-
I would assume it would but im not 100% on that perhaps some other people can confirm this?
Hello All,
I would really appreciate it if someone can teach me step by step how to get all the rooted programs back after updating to a new firmware. The firmware I have right now is 2.1 update 1. Is the newest firmware rootedable yet??I have already installed xrecovery but it has been a long time since I played with smartphone... I"m not really sure what to do now.... Thanks for all the help!
This Flash Tool guide is based on AT&T, but it works for anyone. Just use the appropriate X10a or X10i global generic ftf firmware. You will get the latest SE 2.1 firmware, including dualtouch, and you can use the Flash Tool to root, enable JIT, and install xRecovery.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1012380
I am using Astro file manager. When opening the app, press the menu button and then select 'tools' and then 'app backup'. This will enable you to backup apps currently installed on your device (you can decide which ones to backup to SD).
Only disadvantage in doing so, would be that once you restore the apps via Astro them won't show up in the market app, which in turn doesn't allow for updating of the apps. At least that was my find when I backed up apps in TRIPNRAVER MIUI GB ROM to TRIPNRAVER MIUI FROYO ROM.
Only disadvantage in doing so, would be that once you restore the apps via Astro them won't show up in the market app, which in turn doesn't allow for updating of the apps. At least that was my find when I backed up apps in TRIPNRAVER MIUI GB ROM to TRIPNRAVER MIUI FROYO ROM.[/QUOTE]
Use appbrain and sync your apps, will find all of them no matter where you restored them from. Then it will find updates from market when available for you. After updating once these apps will then show in your market app.
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how do i back up all settings for wireless apn,s etc so i can reload em? everythime i try a generic 2.1 market wont download anything no matter what apn settings i try no idea what im doing wrong
root and do a full backup with TITANIUM BACKUP (make sure you choose app+data and when you have updated root new firmware and restore your TITANIUM BACKUP
contacts back you can them up with MYPHONE EXPLORER using the desktop app and the apk that comes with it
im confused i see a ton of differnt things the apps i dont care but i want to backup my settings for net mms phone etc not sure which to select &how do i take the backup off the phone so when i format i dont lose it?
In Titanium .. try BATCH/RUN Backup All user apps + system data