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HELP restoring contacts in phonebook! =((

Hello,
I have just made a format of my X10i. So, reinstalled the latest italian firmware (R2BA026) and restored all my data. I took the occasion of this format to change my microSDHC upgrading to a 16GB Class10, too.
Now I have an huge problem with the phonebook: if I restore my contacts through the Backup software application by Sony Ericsson, the contacts are all successfully restored. But... when I restart the phone, I don't found them anymore!
I tried with three different backups but with the same result. I also tried to use the Sony Ericsson Sync application but instead of downloading the backupped data on the phone, the X10 did the upload to the server, without downloading any backupped contact from the SE server.
How can I do? Any idea to solve this?
Thanks!!

Is data sync off during the restore period?
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Uhm I just used the Sony Ericsson Backup and restore application wich comes with latest firmwares.

The new Sony backup program that comes with the lastest firmwares doesn't backup sync'd contacts. You would need to use the Gmail contact sync to restore your contacts I believe.

bud i had the exact same problem, for 2 days they would jus keep dissapering, after a bit of messinng around i found that if i left the google sync ticked in settings/data sync, they stayed as they should, dont kno why it started to do this after the update but.... it worked
hope that helped

Just solved! Here how I did:
1) Restore contacts from backup made with Sony Ericsson Backup application;
2) Backup contacts from the phonebook to SD card;
3) Restore contacts from this latest backup (wich has nothing to do with the original backup).
Now it works fine, finally!

How can i backup my phone before doing 2.1 root ?

Hi.
How can i backup my phone before doing 2.1 root?
I wouldn't like to install my applications again and miss my contacts and etc .....

paradise_human said:
Hi.
How can i backup my phone before doing 2.1 root?
I wouldn't like to install my applications again and miss my contacts and etc .....
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backup it using backup and restore apps. also export your contacts to sdcard. in case backup and restore doesn't work.
about the apps, download it again.

For your Apps, you can use App Monster Pro.
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That is a good question from paradise_human.
For the apps apk, I used adb with pull command.
But I still wonder how I can backup and retore my personnal parameters of apps and phone (brightness, wifi parameters, etc.).
So I'm interested in an answer too.

[Q] custom rom importing

is there any way to imports contacts and apps (mainly contacts) from my stock rom to custom rom? i am a noob so useful links would be helpful

Sync contacts with google or try pc companion.
Use titanium backup for apps.

you can backup you contacts on sd card with stock contacts app and then, after installing new rom, you can import it from sd card back

fifo171 said:
you can backup you contacts on sd card with stock contacts app and then, after installing new rom, you can import it from sd card back
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but i cudnt find the back up app after installing the froyo rom :/ but yeah i did back up the contacts before flashing the rom.
one more thing, after i am done installing the new rom, do i still need to keep the droid rooted and usb debugging mode active? should i unroot the droid?

elmiser420 said:
one more thing, after i am done installing the new rom, do i still need to keep the droid rooted and usb debugging mode active? should i unroot the droid?
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if you unroot your device you will lose many featuers and you cant use xrecovery so id say you dont unroot your device!
(sorry for bad english)

Use go contacts, with this app you can save your contacts to a vcf file.

what about the apps? do i need to download them again? is there any way to back up and restore apps in android?

Use Titanium Backup
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just press the menu button in the contact,there is an import/export function.

u can use my backup pro..
that app u can backup ur sms and contact. but if u have rooted your phone u can backup ur app too .

Moving from Sense 3.0 to MIUI -How to keep messages?

Hey guys,
I'm currently running Android Revolution HD 6.1.4 and I want to move to a MIUI based ROM, the only thing stopping me is that I want to keep some specific SMS and MMS messages but I can't find a way to backup AND restore MMS messages. Some claim to do it but I have heard of people having issues going between different ROMs.
Can anyone link me to a guide or app that can allow me to backup and restore SMS and MMS messages that will work going from Sense to MIUI?
I am unable to buy apps so if you suggest an app please consider this.
Thank you and sorry if this is in the wrong section.

Use mybackup root. You can download it in market.
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Every time i've changed ROM i have made a backup of all SMS on my phone. I use Sms backup+. Unfortunately I'm a new member and I can't post any link to this application, but it's very easy to find it on Android Market.
It uploads all your text messages to your gmail account and afterwards once you've installed your new ROM, you just download the app again and reset all the messages! Works very well, and also it's free!
Good Luck!

I use smsbackuprestore its simple, free and works with any from and any SMS application, even worked when I moved from MIUI on my inspire to my galaxy nexus

even Titanium Backup pro is brilliant, works all the time for me

Afaik, tit backup doesn't backup the messages itself. Anyway, when I restore a backup (full backup ofc), my sms messages are not restored
I use SMSbackup & Restore seperately... I don't know if this backups mms messages as well

Bocaj1994 said:
Hey guys,
I'm currently running Android Revolution HD 6.1.4 and I want to move to a MIUI based ROM, the only thing stopping me is that I want to keep some specific SMS and MMS messages but I can't find a way to backup AND restore MMS messages. Some claim to do it but I have heard of people having issues going between different ROMs.
Can anyone link me to a guide or app that can allow me to backup and restore SMS and MMS messages that will work going from Sense to MIUI?
I am unable to buy apps so if you suggest an app please consider this.
Thank you and sorry if this is in the wrong section.
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Why are U unable to buy apps?
Titanium Backup Pro works great, and you can backup too many other things, such as your score in games, some of your configuration settings...

running smsbackup+ here to,
run the app, backup to gmail, and then restore, worked perfectly for me. no matter what rom i am using.
i solved the massive amount of sms being restored back after a couple of months by simply assigning them a different label in gmal. so im still able to find them if i need, but wont overfill my phone.

I use gosms to make a backup file in my SD card, install new rom and then gosms to restore all SMS from backup.
Yours truly.

SMS Backup+ is a very great choice. Easy upload of your files to your gmail account. Hassle free.!! Do try it.
Here is the link

I also use SMS Backup+. It works perfectly fine.

The only one I know that backs up both sms and mms including pictures is Sprite Backup. Check it out.

I removed the original SMS app and installed Go SMS pro. There are built-in backup/restore functions in Go SMS pro.

I always use SMS Backup & Restore, incredibly easy and quick to get them off your sd card and back into your SMS app
https://market.android.com/details?...iY29tLnJpdGVzaHNhaHUuU01TQmFja3VwUmVzdG9yZSJd

I used Mybackup pro, used from gingerbread sense to ICS, and back lol.

I'm also using SMS Backup+ . No problems so far

I always use a combination of titanium backup and mybackup. Just back up all your data with both of them, then after restoring with titanium fill up what is left out with mybackup..
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I'm using MyPhoneExplorer for backing up sms at the moment.
Working good for me so far.

Always used mybackup pro. Works like a charm for me.
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download go sms pro and backup all ur msg
u can use this app as default for msg app
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Data Backup on DHD

Hi,
I'm going to venture into the world of Custom ROMs for the first time, and before starting I wanted to take a data backup, mainly Contacts, Messages, Photos, Copilot Maps, HTC Location Data, etc
Is there an app that can achieve this for me?
Note: I have an unrooted phone & need an app that'll work in unrooted mode.
The reason for the above is that to Root my phone via AAHK, AAHK needs to downgrade my build first (and that means full wipe).

Contacts are backed up online on Google. for SMS, use SMS BAckup & Restore. I started writing small tutorial on my site, not finished yet, but I covered rooting and backing up: http://projects.lanik.org/AndroidProjectROMs.htm
cheers,
D.

You can use My Backup Pro, they have a free (time trial) version. In your case you will only use it for one day I'm guessing.
You need to install it again after you root your phone in order to restore your files.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rerware.android.MyBackup
After you get root, the best app to go to is TitaniumBackup. They also have a free version.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.keramidas.TitaniumBackup&hl=en
As for your contacts and SMS, dalanik (post above) got you covered

Go backup.. its free
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"Titanium Backup" & "sms Backup and restore"
I think contacts are only saved @"google contacts" if u set it.
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Fearxpc said:
"Titanium Backup" & "sms Backup and restore"
I think contacts are only saved @"google contacts" if u set it.
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That's true. You don't need any app to back up ur contacts. All u need to do is setup a gmail account, and then your contacts will sync automatically with ur account!
As for Titanium Backup, you can only use it if you are rooted. In the OP case TB doesn't work. He needs to use an app that doesn't require root. My Backup Pro will do (they have a free time trial edition)
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To backup SMS & MMS I recommend message sync.

Agreed... As above, I only use gmail to backup my contacts and calendar... As for other data, I use MyBackup Pro... Never tried titanium backup though because mybackup pro works for me just fine.

I've just gone through this process myself today. I purchased the My Backup Pro app and backed up my Apps and my Data to my SD card.
If you choose to use this App, do the following after downloading it:
Backup your data and your Apps to your SD card.
After flashing a new ROM, don't panic!
Log into your google account, go to the marketplace and download My Backup Pro again and open the App.
Press on restore and then restore your Data and your Apps.
The App also allows you to move Apps to AS card to free up internal phone storage space.
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q:) said:
I've just gone through this process myself today. I purchased the My Backup Pro app and backed up my Apps and my Data to my SD card.
If you choose to use this App, do the following after downloading it:
Backup your data and your Apps to your SD card.
After flashing a new ROM, don't panic!
Log into your google account, go to the marketplace and download My Backup Pro again and open the App.
Press on restore and then restore your Data and your Apps.
The App also allows you to move Apps to AS card to free up internal phone storage space.
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Congratz
Kedgez said:
Agreed... As above, I only use gmail to backup my contacts and calendar... As for other data, I use MyBackup Pro... Never tried titanium backup though because mybackup pro works for me just fine.
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If you have rooted your device, you can continue using My Backup Pro; especially if you have purchased the paid version.
However, if you only have the Time Trial version, you can download Titanium Backup (Free Version). I have been using TB (though Paid version) for a long time. I'm happy with it.