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Making replacement identical to original

Hey guys, so I asked this earlier and didn't get much response but maybe if I'm more specific I will.. I'm getting my replacement N7 tomorrow, and my current one is running MoDaCo jr6 and I want to make the new one exactly like my old with as little risk as possible, so my idea is this :
Root new one and install MoDaCo
Backup ROM on current N7
Place backup on new N7
Go to advanced restore and restore data
then set everything else up manually

Easier: boot into your recovery, make Nandroid backup, copy folder from location (for cwm its on the sd card under the folder clockwork mod. Put that on the new one and restore the backup from there. It will be exactly like your old one.
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redmonke255 said:
Easier: boot into your recovery, make Nandroid backup, copy folder from location (for cwm its on the sd card under the folder clockwork mod. Put that on the new one and restore the backup from there. It will be exactly like your old one.
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I was just worried about some stuff not transferring properly due to hardware ?

Hardware is exactly the same.
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redmonke255 said:
Hardware is exactly the same.
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Well I mean of course it's the same item, but I don't know how much is backed up I guess nothing will get hurt by doing it huh ?

Worth a shot. If it works then it works, if not there's always your original plan.
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Nandroid question.

I may be able to convince my gf to take my Nexus tablet so I can upgrade to the 32gb version. Is there anyway to restore my nandroid from this one to the new one? Or anyway to restore my titanium back up to the new one?
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Warrior1975 said:
I may be able to convince my gf to take my Nexus tablet so I can upgrade to the 32gb version. Is there anyway to restore my nandroid from this one to the new one? Or anyway to restore my titanium back up to the new one?
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When I changed sd cards in my phone from the 16gb to the 64gb card, I copied my entire sd card to my laptop and then transferred all that data to the new card.
But in this case, I would try to copy over your nandroid to a computer and try that. Or do a synch to dropbox or drive and then resync to the new N7.
It can be done, just gotta figure which would be the best/fastest route.

Warrior1975 said:
I may be able to convince my gf to take my Nexus tablet so I can upgrade to the 32gb version. Is there anyway to restore my nandroid from this one to the new one? Or anyway to restore my titanium back up to the new one?
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Yes, you can copy the entire folder "clockworkmod/" to your computer, and then put it back [in the same place] on your new tablet. I'm not sure you can do it in MTP mode, you might have to use "adb pull /sdcard/clockworkmod/ ./clockworkmod/" and then "adb push ./clockworkmod/ /sdcard/" on the new one...
However, only 1 thing comes to mind. I have heard reports that new Nexus 7's preloaded with 4.1.2 were not able to flash a rom unless the rom had been updated somehow to be compatible. I can't remember much more than that.. not sure what ROM you're on [which should be stock 4.1.2, or custom rom]
That being said, to be safe I would recommend instead copying the /sdcard/TitaniumBackup/ folder instead, as I don't see how that method can fail.

I'm running AOKP, build 5. Also using TWRP. I think the titanium back up idea works fine. Thanks guys.
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mvmacd said:
Yes, you can copy the entire folder "clockworkmod/" to your computer, and then put it back [in the same place] on your new tablet. I'm not sure you can do it in MTP mode, you might have to use "adb pull /sdcard/clockworkmod/ ./clockworkmod/" and then "adb push ./clockworkmod/ /sdcard/" on the new one...
However, only 1 thing comes to mind. I have heard reports that new Nexus 7's preloaded with 4.1.2 were not able to flash a rom unless the rom had been updated somehow to be compatible. I can't remember much more than that.. not sure what ROM you're on [which should be stock 4.1.2, or custom rom]
That being said, to be safe I would recommend instead copying the /sdcard/TitaniumBackup/ folder instead, as I don't see how that method can fail.
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No need to push via adb.
only copy the folder in mtp. it will work without any problem.

[email protected]_OC said:
No need to push via adb.
only copy the folder in mtp. it will work without any problem.
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Ok well I just said "you may have to use and," I didn't say you had to.. I said this because I mostly use adb, because MTP does not work well on Linux.
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I returned* my 16GB this morning. I took a full Titanium Backup and a full TWRP/nandroid then copied everything (most everything at least) from the internal SD to a 32gb microsd via OTG. I don't expect to have much trouble restoring it to the replacement. Already did from first 16gb to second, when screen got weird first time.
Note that TWRP puts the backups in directories that are named to identify the individual device. Not sure what the random-looking name is, but you'll need to figure out the right name for the new unit and move the files or TWRP won't see the backup to restore.
* Screen was getting bad and wal-mart was willing to take it back and refund my money. Intending to replace with a 32 or 32/3g sometime soon.

Titanium should be fine. I will just root the new device, start fresh and restore my apps.
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[Q] Titanium Backup Restore from different device

Can I back up the app data on a Galaxy Nexus with Titanium Backup and then restore the data to those same apps on my Nexus 10?

xda6969 said:
Can I back up the app data on a Galaxy Nexus with Titanium Backup and then restore the data to those same apps on my Nexus 10?
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Yes but I suggest to just restore apps not app/data. Since it came from a different device N10 may not like the data stored in those apps and you'll more then likely run into problems.
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jjdevega said:
Yes but I suggest to just restore apps not app/data. Since it came from a different device N10 may not like the data stored in those apps and you'll more then likely run into problems.
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The apps are easy, I don't need those restored. It's the data that's important. That's what I need restored..all my settings, game progress, etc.

Yes I'm wondering the same thing. I'd like to be able to get game saves from my galaxy nexus. It would be even more awesome if the saves could sync.

No problem for me to restore app + data from my Galaxy Note under JB...
Of course I haven't done this with system app
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Restoring game data or downloaded app settings data is fine with Titanium Backup from one device to another.
You do not want to restore any system app data/settings. I've done it for years moving from old phone to new phone or old tablet to new tablet.
User apps = OK
System apps = BAD
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tcrews said:
Restoring game data or downloaded app settings data is fine with Titanium Backup from one device to another.
You do not want to restore any system app data/settings. I've done it for years moving from old phone to new phone or old tablet to new tablet.
User apps = OK
System apps = BAD
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Thank you.

How can I do this? I moved the two backup files onto my new device but I'm not sure how to get them to restore in TBU so I can restore them. I tried importing them but that fails. I can now see the app in my list of downloads (with a line through it) but when I try to restore it doesn't work. It appears as if it works but the app is not on my device.
Do I need to first install the app from Play and then restore over that? I'm missing a step here.
tcrews said:
Restoring game data or downloaded app settings data is fine with Titanium Backup from one device to another.
You do not want to restore any system app data/settings. I've done it for years moving from old phone to new phone or old tablet to new tablet.
User apps = OK
System apps = BAD
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Daethian said:
How can I do this? I moved the two backup files onto my new device but I'm not sure how to get them to restore in TBU so I can restore them. I tried importing them but that fails. I can now see the app in my list of downloads (with a line through it) but when I try to restore it doesn't work. It appears as if it works but the app is not on my device.
Do I need to first install the app from Play and then restore over that? I'm missing a step here.
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I've not tried doing any of this yet, but one problem would be the device I. D. has changed between the new device & old one. I would think that the app (especially a paid one) would first have to be installed via Play Store to the new device. Then maybe "data only" restored? When I change roms, my device ID always changes also, and before any paid apps can be re-installed I have to allow TiBu to restore the old ID first.
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Most Waned update

Hi guys, I have a need for speed most wanted version 1.0.28 and there are some problems with it, i decided to update it ( game is not original ).
Is there any way to backup my progress or save them somewhere?
( I have origin account, does it save my progress online? )
tnx

Root your device
Install titanium backup from playstore(free)
Backup NfsMW
Install new update then go again to
Titanium backup and go to NFsMW
Restore DATA ONLY
or else if manually you wanna do.
Data is kept at
/root/data/data/here
^^you will find NfsMW filw there copy the folder in a secure place.
Install update ..then copy back the backed up folder at
/root/data/data/here
U can replace the existing one..then put permission as the other folders.
Thats it..now open the updates game
No technique without Rooting your phone. Sorry
-Rik[Rittik]

tnx, will try it, by the way I'm rooted

Or you could simply PURCHASE the app, replay it, and not have to worry about losing progress on future updates.
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You can use titanium back to save and restore the data once you have to update installed. For that matter, carbon backup will do it for non rooted devices too.

By the app its worth it
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[Q] Moving from "old" nexus 4 to "new" nexus 4 via Nandroid backup?

[Q] Moving from "old" nexus 4 to "new" nexus 4 via Nandroid backup?
I just got my warranty replacement nexus 4 (Google support is amazing!), and want to transfer stuff from my "old" nexus 4 to my "new" nexus 4. Is it possible to do it via NANDROID backup? Is there any information that depends on the actual hardware information (maybe things like google login is in some way connected to the serial number of the phone)?
Thanks for advices.

You can do it that way but I would prefer starting fresh with only restoring app data..
Back up your current apps with carbon (recommend just doing app data), and copy the carbon folder and everything else on the sd card you need to your computer. Sign into your new phone and let the apps download. Copy the carbon folder and everything else you need onto your new device. Restore all the apps data.

Re: [Q] Moving from "old" nexus 4 to "new" nexus 4 via Nandroid backup?
matus201 said:
I just got my warranty replacement nexus 4 (Google support is amazing!), and want to transfer stuff from my "old" nexus 4 to my "new" nexus 4. Is it possible to do it via NANDROID backup? Is there any information that depends on the actual hardware information (maybe things like google login is in some way connected to the serial number of the phone)?
Thanks for advices.
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apple never do this, google is better and cheaper
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DONT restore whole nandroid !!!
seriously you could do some damage AFAIK (at least that was the case on my HTC desire or G1 as i recall some similiar thread on xda)
feel free to restore Carbon / Titanium / Mybackup applications and their data but not the WHOLE nandroid !!!
of course i could be wrong and restoring nandroid could be 100% safe.
but as i said i do recall some guy messing things up by exactly doin that, just cant remember which phone was that.

As others have said, using Titanium or a similar backup app is probably the safest option. One thing you could try is doing a full backup but then doing an 'advanced restore' in recovery and only restoring the /data partition. I'm not entirely sure whether this will work but it was fine on my old HD2. Still, I personally see Titanium as being the best solution.

Thanks everybody for the advice, yea I have Titanium licence and I feel I bought carbon as well (I like supporting good developers), so I'll try it that way.
@dzumagos: thanks for warning, I was going to test it if it works, but after reading your post - I think I'll just stick with Titanium or Carbon.

I used a nandroid to my replacement and it worked like a charmed. Titanium backup sucks and always puts my phone not a boot loop.

on an older phone, htc evo 4g I had 2 phones, the nandroid would not restore on the second phone, the device id or something was different.

persano said:
apple never do this, google is better and cheaper
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Can anybody translate this into English for me please?

Krunk83 said:
Titanium backup sucks and always puts my phone not a boot loop.
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This is an opinion, so don't state it as a fact. I reckon I've used Titanium well over 30 times to backup/restore (I was constantly changing ROMs on my HD2) and it has never failed me. As long as you don't mess with system settings and are sensible with what you restore you should never have a bootloop when using Titanium.