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Quick Question s'not ROMs and Keyboards

I recently flashed the newest version of fission onto my DX. I used titanium backup and then ran a restore batch once I flashed it and I do not have swype which it feels like I can't live without it. Any suggestions or can I just get an apk?
Thanks
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Check in the fission rom manager - there should be a swype keyboard install in there somewhere.

Android market

Is it possible on a rooted dhd to backup the apk files you download from the Android market using root explorer As opposed to using titanium backup or the likes of?
Many thanks
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Hi chunk1982
chunk1982 said:
Is it possible on a rooted dhd to backup the apk files you download from the Android market using root explorer As opposed to using titanium backup or the likes of?
Many thanks
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Yes you can backup your apk files with Root Explorer, but it will not have your apk data [i.e. app data link to the Market] with the backup, but would with Titanium Backup.
Take Care
TheQuest

Titanium Backup.
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Sorry guys maybe I should of explained a bit more I'm looking to buy some apps up to now only used free 1s but with flash different roms sometimes you need to full wipe and don't quite no how that would work after buying an app then wiping my phone
I assume (and may be wrong) that when I download an app from the market it downloads the apk file what I would like to do is then use root explorer to move the apk files to M/S then back them up to pc for safe keeps or does it not work like that and I just sound like a tool lol
If it is possible then where are the downloaded apks?
I don't want to use titanium backup as some people report problems while using the ARHD performance patch plus was under the impression that backing up apps then sometimes they course problems when installing on different base ie 2.2 to 2.3(gb) which hopefully won't be.to long away
Many thanks again
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1, I used titanium backup in both froyo and gingerbread and have no problem. And trust me, titanium backup is extremely useful when it comes to flashing a new ROM that requires full wipe.
2,FYI, your downloaded apps are stored in /data/apps , copy them with root explorer.
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TeroZ said:
1, I used titanium backup in both froyo and gingerbread and have no problem. And trust me, titanium backup is extremely useful when it comes to flashing a new ROM that requires full wipe.
2,FYI, your downloaded apps are stored in /data/apps , copy them with root explorer.
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Many many thanks
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Paid apps can always be downloaded again free of charge from the market after a wipe if that's what you are worried about..

Hi chunk1962
chunk1982 said:
Sorry guys maybe I should of explained a bit more I'm looking to buy some apps up to now only used free 1s but with flash different roms sometimes you need to full wipe and don't quite no how that would work after buying an app then wiping my phone
I assume (and may be wrong) that when I download an app from the market it downloads the apk file what I would like to do is then use root explorer to move the apk files to M/S then back them up to pc for safe keeps or does it not work like that and I just sound like a tool lol
If it is possible then where are the downloaded apks?
I don't want to use titanium backup as some people report problems while using the ARHD performance patch plus was under the impression that backing up apps then sometimes they course problems when installing on different base ie 2.2 to 2.3(gb) which hopefully won't be.to long away
Many thanks again
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That would happen if someone using Titanium were to choose Backup all use apps + system data, then after installing a different ROM using Titanium to restore the apps + system data, which of course would be form the other ROM, which would:-
course problems when installing on different base ie 2.2 to 2.3(gb) which hopefully won't be.to long away
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Which is a user fault accidentally trying restoring the wrong data.
Take Care
TheQuest

Wkd that explained it for me sorry for sounding dumb but this is my 1st Android phone and only had it 6weeks so still learning lol thanks again
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Hi chunk1982
chunk1982 said:
Wkd that explained it for me sorry for sounding dumb but this is my 1st Android phone and only had it 6weeks so still learning lol thanks again
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You did not sound Dumb, and learning it part of my About me Profile.
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TheQuest

Switching Roms?

So I'm fairly new at this. I have been running the same time for a few months and I think I want to try a new one. How do I go about doing that without loosing my apps ,contacts etc. Thanks.
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bnd10706 said:
So I'm fairly new at this. I have been running the same time for a few months and I think I want to try a new one. How do I go about doing that without loosing my apps ,contacts etc. Thanks.
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Titanium backup

Is that an app?
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bnd10706 said:
Is that an app?
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yeah, there is a free version on the market or a paid version up to you

So I just want to make sure that I understand this as i really dont want to loose all the things i have accomplished since I got android.
I use this backup.
Then just reflash the new rom.
Then how do i recall the apps etc? Thank again!

bnd10706 said:
So I just want to make sure that I understand this as i really dont want to loose all the things i have accomplished since I got android.
I use this backup.
Then just reflash the new rom.
Then how do i recall the apps etc? Thank again!
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got a better way.
do a nandroid backup via clockwork and clear all data things ,flash the new ROM and restore only the SD-Ext

bnd10706 said:
So I just want to make sure that I understand this as i really dont want to loose all the things i have accomplished since I got android.
I use this backup.
Then just reflash the new rom.
Then how do i recall the apps etc? Thank again!
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copy your sd card files over to pc which includes all your backup of titanium onit, once you have flashed rom, formatted sd etc and new rom is installed get titanium backup back off the market copy your sd files back and then restore but if you are changing roms completely and not doing an update id recommend just doing a back up of your apps because if you restore over your existing settings it may corrupt the rom (NOT TO SURE NOT TRIED IT MYSELF)

Very thanks for all good roms & answers.can you help me too: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=16145088#post16145088

Well I want to try a CM7 rom over the sense I've been using. I guess I'll just try the backup and see what happens. Should I use titanium or nandroid?
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bnd10706 said:
Well I want to try a CM7 rom over the sense I've been using. I guess I'll just try the backup and see what happens. Should I use titanium or nandroid?
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which ever one you prefer

Alternative to Titanium Backup?

I'm on ei22 acs ics and recently have been getting a bunch of force closes on email, calendar and google framework...so I was just going to backup everything and then reflash but titanium backup is also force closing. :/
Is there any way to either make it so I can use titanium backup? or another app that's somewhat as good, because I really like ti
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You can try Mybackup Root. Also see if you can clear data in Titanium Backup or uninstall and reinstall.
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I would update to a new rom. ACS ICS is really old.
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I just want to say I haven't been to happy with tb lately myself. Kinda disappointing considering how expensive it is to buy the full version.
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i use root explorer( or your favorite file manager) and manually back up my apps. made a folder on sd called apks and copy apps from /data/app. i never backup data but if you want to /data/user/0. instead of freezing i just delete. i can always extract file i need from original rom.zip if something goes wrong. using root explorer instead of an app takes longer but is a good way to get familiar with androids file system and saves space from installing another app to do something another app you probably already have can do.

you can use an older version of titanium backup:
http://matrixrewriter.com/android/

Thanks for all the advice, been really busy so I haven't had the time to backup yet but I wanted to know what you would reccomend for a new rom for me?
I was looking for something that doesn't really have any problems and is fairly new. I heard good things about cm9 but not sure how finalized that is...any suggestions?
Thanks again!
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cconwing said:
Thanks for all the advice, been really busy so I haven't had the time to backup yet but I wanted to know what you would reccomend for a new rom for me?
I was looking for something that doesn't really have any problems and is fairly new. I heard good things about cm9 but not sure how finalized that is...any suggestions?
Thanks again!
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I have been using mybackup pro for a while now without any problems. Even though it's not recommended, I was able to successfully restore data for most apps when switching from stock to CM9. The only data that wouldn't restore seemed to be for ROMS that use logins or have secure data. Plus, you can backup and restore SMS and phone logs.
As far as CM9, I switched back to stock after a day. Beta 0 is awesome but nothing I did would stop it from killing my battery. If you can deal with that, give it a try.

CM9 is awesome but still not very good on battery as Poit mentioned. That one and CM7 are AOSP meaning no Touchwiz bloat but also no Touchwiz apps or functionality, based on pure Google like the Nexus S. If you like the apps and interface of Touchwiz I would go with CleanGB or Sleeper ROM (full) at the moment.
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Rom Toolbox...
Rom Toolbox is pretty much an all-in-one app that replaces TB and other apps. Taking up less space on your phone. The paid version allows you to Apply On Boot. Give it a try, you may find that more to your liking.

if you only want to backup your apps i've used app backup and works well.

[STRIPPED] [ENG] Default ics keyboard in 1.7MB

Hi all.... Since I don't use any other language than English, and nor do I plan to learn one, I stripped the ics keyboard into 1.7MB. I thought it better to share it with you all.
The original apk is 12.7MB. The apk was taken from hephappy 's cm9 rc2 pre final. Now I have another 11MB to spare and to put apps from /data into /system.
If it was anything useful to you, press thanks!

arnab321 said:
Hi all.... Since I don't use any other language than English, and nor do I plan to learn one, I stripped the ics keyboard into 1.7MB. I thought it better to share it with you all.
The original apk is 12.7MB. The apk was taken from hephappy 's cm9 rc2 pre final. Now I have another 11MB to spare and to put apps from /data into /system.
If it was anything useful to you, press thanks!
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will it work on android 4.2.2?

jaZZZir said:
will it work on android 4.2.2?
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No, it won't.
For 4.2.2 - forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2198924

I want to have a G.B version of lg keyboard which came pre installed and which doesnt force closes alsi my fingers are big so i find difficulties to type in ics keyboard
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Does it predict(auto correction?)?
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