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Transfer SMS from one G1 to another

Hello,
Is there a way to transfer SMS from one G1 to another. My G1 stopped charging and I will be getting a replacement soon. I want to keep all of the SMS that I had and transfer them to the other G1.
Please let me know how this is done and what software I need.
I have a rooted G1 with JF1.5 Firmware.
Thanks alot,
Moe

Check the market for an SMS back up program. There are some that will back it up to your SD card and some that back it up to your gmail account. Not sure about restoring them though, my text have never been that important that I need to back them up.

speoples20 said:
Check the market for an SMS back up program. There are some that will back it up to your SD card and some that back it up to your gmail account. Not sure about restoring them though, my text have never been that important that I need to back them up.
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I dont think there is a restore function in any of them i was looking for one of these but didnt find one.

MyBackUpPro can backup and restore just about anything. Just dont use it to restore your contact, it WILL screw up your syncing. SMS, most settings and apps work fine though.

nolageek said:
MyBackUpPro can backup and restore just about anything. Just dont use it to restore your contact, it WILL screw up your syncing. SMS, most settings and apps work fine though.
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Do you know how to import sms from WM 6.1 (HTC Diamond) to G1 ?

backup solution

Hey guys. i'm about to dive into toasts rooting method and that raises the question of backup. currently i'm running titanium backup but i'm not sure if it also backs up my contacts, call logs and SMS history.
what do you guys recommend i use as a full backup solution?
thanks!

Spritebackup or titanium... sprite is more user friendly while titanium is more custom imo

Um using titanium..very nice
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You can export your contacts from your contacts address book, push menu >> import/export. Otherwise, as long as you saved your contacts to Google instead of Phone..they will come right back once you log into Google.
I backup my SMS messages with an app called sms backup by Christoph Studer. You can backup all your messages to gmail. They won't transfer back to the phone...but that isn't something I would do anyway. The messages are accessible through gmail after using this... plus it is automated once you set it up!

SilverStone641 said:
Hey guys. i'm about to dive into toasts rooting method and that raises the question of backup. currently i'm running titanium backup but i'm not sure if it also backs up my contacts, call logs and SMS history.
what do you guys recommend i use as a full backup solution?
thanks!
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What about MyBackupPro, i like it, it has some extras for root users too. PM if you want it.

mikevillarroel said:
What about MyBackupPro, i like it, it has some extras for root users too. PM if you want it.
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I've used it and it good. It will back up everything sms and all. I use titanium back and sms backup. The good thing abought titanium is you can back up updated apps one at a time after the have updates not the whole thing. MybackupPro you have to backup everything again and that can get old.

Try out wave secure as well....

I am looking for a backup application that will backup to my PC whenever I plug in the data cable. Does anyone know of an application like that?

[Q] SMS Backup solution?

What do you guys use to backup your SMSes &/or call logs? I found these two:
SMS Backup - backs up your messages to a Gmail label:
http://lifehacker.com/5458083/back-up-your-sms-messages-to-a-gmail-label-on-android
SMS Backup & Restore - backs up your messages to an XML file on the SD card:
http://www.trickyways.com/2010/09/how-to-sms-backup-and-restore-on-android-phones
Anyone use any of these or recommend something else for backup?

Titanium backup, do the job and more
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quimpires said:
Titanium backup, do the job and more
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I'm not rooted, I'd prefer to stay stock if possible.

I use SMS backup. It does not give me any problems. All you got to do is enter your gmail account and password once and it does the rest.

Just found this one too, SMS Backup+:
http://www.appbrain.com/app/sms-backup/com.zegoggles.smssync
Looks like its been updated more recently than the other one. Anyone use this one?

I use XArchive. Very simple, very easy to use.
http://www.absolutelyandroid.com/app-review-xarchive/

If you use the paid version of Handcent, they offer online backup of settings and SMS. I'm not sure about how much they want for it.

I love SMS Backup and Restore. Simple and does exactly what I want.

You can try MyBackup Pro. Don't know what it costs now. I caught it for .99 cent a while back.
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I use WaveSecure to back up SMS, contacts and locate my phone if lost
https://www.wavesecure.com/

SMS Backup & Restore. It's free and saves your texts into a nice xml file.

A few more questions:
1.) The ones that put texts in Gmail, do they create a thread for each text or put a certain number in a conversation or how does that work? I text a lot, so that might get hairy quick.
2.) The options that automatically backup - is there a service running at all time or does the backup occur at an interval? I'd hate to lose battery by something connecting to Gmail every time I got a text, rather than bulk upload or scheduling.
3.) Finally, if manually backing up, is each backup incremental or is a whole new XML or new Gmail conversation created? Is the software smart enough to know what was backed up previously?
4.) MMS supported?
Thanks for the help folks, and keep the suggestions rolling!

I'm loooking for something similar as well. I've tried several different apps from the marketplace, and a few did their piece well, but didn't do everything I want. I've tried Titanium Backup, and to be honest, I don't really like it. "Backup Everything" does a pretty good job for everything except generic files (SMS, MMS, Phone logs = ok, Files {angry birds data} it can't do), although I'd like to be able to automate it. I've been using Astro to handle backing up of apps because I'd rather back them up seperately from the data.
Contacts, calendar & mail messages don't matter because they're on my Exchange server, so the SMS, MMS phone logs and angry birds data is really all I need to back up. To SD is fine, Dropbox wouldn't hurt though. Does anyone have any suggestions for an app that fits my needs?

[Q] How to backup and restore contacts properly?

Hello,
I wonder if you know a software which can save PROPERLY contacts on my HD2 android.
I tried mybackup pro and titanium and it was a half success.
For numbers with 5 or 6 different numbers phone, all is not restore.
Moreover, birthdays are not restored.
One question more: do you know a tool for deleting double contacts?
Hope that someone will be able to help me.
Thanks in advance.
See you,
Franky

pierre duras said:
Hello,
I wonder if you know a software which can save PROPERLY contacts on my HD2 android.
I tried mybackup pro and titanium and it was a half success.
For numbers with 5 or 6 different numbers phone, all is not restore.
Moreover, birthdays are not restored.
One question more: do you know a tool for deleting double contacts?
Hope that someone will be able to help me.
Thanks in advance.
See you,
Franky
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Hi,
I use Outlook to back up my contacts and calendar.
If you are using a Sense ROM,the best thing is HTC Sync.
Otherwise there is a program called MyPhoneExplorer.
I don't know of anything that will remove double entries,but would be interested in something that does...

Gmail and Yahoo mail will allow you to find duplicates and merge them.
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Forget those f****** ONLINE backup services and keep your contacts and data PRIVATE and safe, pls. Thanks.
To backup your contacts the tool MyBackup Pro 2.72 is for me the best backup softwares out there.
I sent you a pm.
Have fun with it
Greets
Red
Edit: oh you tried my backup pro alrdy.
I cant understand why it wasnt working for you. absolutly no problems here. it works perfect. Restoring all entries related to my contacts like notes or bitthdays was just simple.
Hf
Sent from my HTC HD2

Thanks
Thanks thanks thanks!
I worked on it this morning.
@Red
Thanks a lot
I've got the last version of mybackup pro, confirm that all is not restore but I use Lotus Notes and sync is not perfect.
@lidc1y5, malybru
Thanks for that.
I use MyPhoneExplorer to sync my HD2 and Lotus Notes.
It's free and working perfect for calendar, but all zones of contacts aren't syncing.
When I first flash my hd2 from WM to android, I write all missing infos on contacts (birthdays...) directly on my HD2.
Now I do not proceed to sync my contacts with Lotus, only calendar by MyPhoneExplorer and everything's fine.
I found the solution by Titanium Pro. Made a backup of Contacts 2.3.4 and [CONTACTS/APPELS] Liste des contacts 2.3.4 and all is restored (all numbers and birthdays)!
Anyway, thanks again.
See you
Franky

if you don't want to use gmail why don't you just export them to your sd card?

[Q] Backup & Restore Programs for the Tilt 2

I have been using Microsoft Myphone to backup & restore my contacts, calendar, & text messages on my Tilt 2 & I love it but just found out that it is no longer working & I was wondering what backup & restore programs you all are using & the ones you like best.The most important things that I want to be able to backup & restore are my contacts, calendar, & text messages.I really liked using MyPhone because I was able to go to their website & sign in & could see along w/edit all of my contacts & calendar & also could see & reread the text messages I had saved.I'd really like to find another program that is like MyPhone if at all possible.
I did find something called M:IQ that seems to be similar to MyPhone & what I am looking for.Has anyone tried this program or using it now? If so is it any good & how do you like it? Also is it easy to use?
Any help you all could give me is greatly appreciated.Thanks in advance.

I used to use Lookout Mobile Security to back up text messages and call log. You could also use PIM Backup for that. An easier way would be top sync with Gmail via Exchange. It will backup tasks, calendar, contacts, and mail. Task sync was hit and miss for me, though.
traumadoc said:
I have been using Microsoft Myphone to backup & restore my contacts, calendar, & text messages on my Tilt 2 & I love it but just found out that it is no longer working & I was wondering what backup & restore programs you all are using & the ones you like best.The most important things that I want to be able to backup & restore are my contacts, calendar, & text messages.I really liked using MyPhone because I was able to go to their website & sign in & could see along w/edit all of my contacts & calendar & also could see & reread the text messages I had saved.I'd really like to find another program that is like MyPhone if at all possible.
I did find something called M:IQ that seems to be similar to MyPhone & what I am looking for.Has anyone tried this program or using it now? If so is it any good & how do you like it? Also is it easy to use?
Any help you all could give me is greatly appreciated.Thanks in advance.
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try funamobl works perfect. it takes some time to find the right link to download and to figure it out but once you do it is easy.

I use Pandapp PC Suite for WM. It backs up my call log, contact, etc. But doesn't backup programs though. It's almost as if I never flashed my phone each time I did.
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I have been using Sprite Back-up 6.5.5 build 11 for awhile now and have no complaints. I have my entire phone backed up on my SD card. Has saved me a few times. Lots of options for back-up with the Sprite. Cannot find anything comparable.