Hey all,
OK, so as the title suggests.
I installed and did a backup of my contacts and apps using the MyBackup app and saved my contacts and apps to my SDCard, but they've gone walkabout! Don't ask, cos I don't know how or where they've now gone! Searched the SD card completely and there's nothing! I've since updated to 2.3.3 but MyBackup files have disappeared!
I've found I still have an old *.sbf file that was from my 1.6 to 2.1 update. Hopefully all is not lost and someone can point me in the direction of an app that can strip out the contact info/vCards from here?
Not too fussed by the apps... but a bit concerned I've lost all my contacts?
So... *.sbf app anyone??
Fingers crossed!
Ta
Check if the backups are in sdcard/rerware/
xGary said:
Check if the backups are in sdcard/rerware/
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Thanks, but as I say, I searched the SDCard and the rerware folder doesn't exist!
The exact same thing happened to me. Luckily I sync all my contacts with google and was able to use back up and restore app to restore my messages and such from an older backup I made a while ago.
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zodiac100 said:
The exact same thing happened to me. Luckily I sync all my contacts with google and was able to use back up and restore app to restore my messages and such from an older backup I made a while ago.
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Thanks... that'll be my last ditched attempt. My GMail account it heaving with contacts so I don't really want to sync my phone unless necessary.
I'm still hopeful there's a legacy .sbf file convertor out there somewhere (?)
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So I want to backup all my apps before 2.1 update and dont want to use a root app that might not work strait off. Question is will app monster restore apps with market links so they will still recieve updates?
Thanks
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go3asy said:
So I want to backup all my apps before 2.1 update and dont want to use a root app that might not work strait off. Question is will app monster restore apps with market links so they will still recieve updates?
Thanks
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I'm not sure about app monster but the latest versions of Titanium back up can force applications to link in the market.
You could always try that, but you'll have to wait for root.
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app monster just sits in the background backing up the APK as its installed basically you end up with a folder called APPMONSTER full of APK files that you have downloaded or installed from SD card in their original uninstalled state not quite sure what your getting at regarding market links but they are as they were originally nothing gets changed from the original apk its backed up as a whole file if you mean does it appear in the market download section as when you download from the market then no! no app (at least what I have reinstalled/installed) from the SD using appmonsters cache on the sd card will/have appeared in the market downloads section
I use MyBackup Pro. I started using it before I debranded my phone and obviously lost everything in the process. I restored my backup and all the apps were linked to the market.
(also restores loads of other stuff, if u want it to, Contacts, Call Log, Bookmarks, SMS, MMS, System Settings, Android Home, Alarms, Dictionary, Calendar, Music Playlist)
It's $4.99 but theres a 30 day free trial, so if it's just for one job, may be worth giving it a go.
So, prividing that after the 2.1 update we won't be able to root
(at least immediately), if I use MyBackup, will the applications be automatically re-installed via Restore option?
I know that app data recovery is not possible without root, but will at least avoid the manual re-installation?
Has someone used MyBackup is a non rooted phone to confirm how is the restore actually working?
Hello everyone. I have a stock 2.1 Legend and I am wondering if I have to back up anything before the OTA to 2.2. Will I lose any contacts or other data stored in the phone's internal memory? If so, is there some windows program I can run that will help me out? I have backed up the SD card. Thanks to anyone who can help.
Prior to the OTA update your phone will backup everything important such as contacts, apps, messages and so on.
Actually you won't be losing anything. It will just look like an OS upgrade, even the apps will remain untouched. Of course few of those non froyo supporting apps might stop working properly (if you have any).
But its always a good idea to take a backup.
To backup contacts go to People-> Menu-> Import/Export-> Export to SD Card-> Select the account you want to backup.
to backup sms and call logs there are apps available in market, just search for them. i like the simple backup apps by Ritesh Sahu for sms, apn & call logs
Awesome, thanks for the help!
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A bit off topic bit still a bit relevant:
I plan on hard resetting my phone in the near future, if I download Froyo, will the reset erase it?
Since I bought my Legend in August from Bell, I've never gotten a single OTA update at all.
Thanks.
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Asovse1 said:
A bit off topic bit still a bit relevant:
I plan on hard resetting my phone in the near future, if I download Froyo, will the reset erase it?
Since I bought my Legend in August from Bell, I've never gotten a single OTA update at all.
Thanks.
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No you won't lose group if you do a hard reset after fupdating, once you've done the update you're updated for good.
I updated to Froyo,how do I get everything from Titanium backup,do I have to re-root and reinstall Titanium backup?
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I updated to Froyo,how do I get everything from Titanium backup,do I have to re-root and reinstall Titanium backup?
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Did you backup all user apps + system data using Titanium Backup?
If so, clean install EB13, re-root, download TB from Market and restore missing apps and system data. There you go.
If you did not, then you're SOL :/
I'm pretty sure you're intelligent enough to backup, however.
I always did full backup,will the latest one click root work on the update to Froyo..because I had the one-click before
Your contacts should have returned when you synced up with your Google account.
You DID sync your contacts to your Google account... didn't you???
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Your contacts should have returned when you synced up with your Google account.
You DID sync your contacts to your Google account... didn't you???
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You actually can back-up your contacts from the Contact app on your phone. It puts them right on your SD card in a .vcf file too
Whosdaman: Yeah,that's the best option and I've been using that on my phone too.
problem solved,I already thanked those who helped....Much appreciated!
just loaded liberty 1.5 on drod x how do i put contacts and games back on my phone
geo1464 said:
justed loaded liberty 1.5 on drod x how do i put contacts and games back on my phone
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When you log into google it should automatically sync your apps and contacts.
Added Gmail still no luck
geo1464 said:
Added Gmail still no luck
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Did you sync all your apps and contacts before you installed Liberty?
No I did not have a gmail
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No I did not have a gmail
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They only other way would be going back via backup and syncing your stuff with google..you made a backup before installing Liberty right?
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Yes I did will try that
I had the same problem when I flashed Liberty. The way I got around it was by flashing back to my previous ROM, backed up my apps and data with Titanium Backup, and performed and Export of my contacts (found in the menu options while in the Contacts app).
Flashed Liberty again, Imported my contacts (also found in the Contacts menu), and performed a Batch Restore with Titanium Backup.
I've been in love ever since.
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thanks, I have all my apps now but still no contacts when i try to import says no vcard file found
geo1464 said:
thanks, I have all my apps now but still no contacts when i try to import says no vcard file found
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At first glance of this I thought your SD card wasn't being recognized...
But that wouldn't make sense because of the fact that you were able to restore your apps from your SD card.
Check your SD card for a file named 00001.vcf in your SD's root. If you can't find it, then the Export wasn't successful.
Since you already have your APPs back, I would suggest you make a Backup of that in the case that you wanted to try it again. If you do try it again, then make sure that (after you export, but before restoring Liberty) you check your SD card for that file (00001.vcf). If it exported succesfully, then restore Liberty and Import.
Sorry I can't be of more help.
You could simply back up your contacts with mybackup pro and restore them after flashing the rom
Just a quick question... I want to hard reset and then flash the new firmware, what's the best backup app?
I especially dont want to lose whatsapp stuff (logs and pictures) and the sms (and of course all the apps installed).
Is there a way to do so without root? Thanks in advance.
It seems you are asking for the impossible.
The apps needed for those backups needs Root Access esp. for the case of Titanium Backup
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Paolonicus said:
It seems you are asking for the impossible.
The apps needed for those backups needs Root Access esp. for the case of Titanium Backup
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Well, for instance...
Whatsapp does a backup of the logs on the internal memory, so is it possible to copy these files on the sdcard, wipe, and then copy back to internal? Does that work?
The phone settings and apps, if im not mistaken, are also saved on the gmail account.
And the sms... kies (which sucks) does backup them.
So it shouldnt be impossible for an app to do what i just said... or am i wrong?
Thanks.
Doesn't carbon work without root?
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Try Superbackup application. It can take backup of your applications & message. Just check.
tharghan said:
Just a quick question... I want to hard reset and then flash the new firmware, what's the best backup app?
I especially dont want to lose whatsapp stuff (logs and pictures) and the sms (and of course all the apps installed).
Is there a way to do so without root? Thanks in advance.
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I just helium to move phone's and it got most of the information across just missed my email accounts. It's free too. Once it does schedule backups I will buy. Good luck.
I believe 'MyBackup' works without root
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