Best way to back up for a flash? - Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting
How does everyone back up they're apps, photos, etc. I wanna flash a custom ROM but I have everything setup on stock ROM so its holding me back
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How to backup:
- when not rooted:
photos, etc.: connect your Nexus 7 to a PC and copy the files to your PC
apps: use a backup app like "App backup & restore" from play store or "titanium backup"
you cannot backup the settings for each app, like your progress in a game. :crying:
- when rooted:
photos, etc.: connect your Nexus 7 to a PC and copy the files to your PC
apps: use a backup app like "App backup & restore" from play store or "titanium backup"
Titanium backup can also backup each app's settings including your progress in a game.
I use Titanium Backup so I can always restore to whatever state I want independant of the (custom) ROM I'm using
but Titanium backup isn't the only tool that can do this, ROM Toolbox (Pro) can also do this.
Anyway, having a custom recovery is essential if you want to install custom ROMs, and to install a custom recovery
you need to be rooted ! (I use TWRP recovery on my Nexus 7 btw.)
Good luck !
^^ what peter said, might I recommend getting titanium backup pro if you get the flashing bug, the extra features help a lot.
Cheers Danny
I recommend titanium backup to backup apps. Everything else is app dependent... I usually backup launcher layout. These backups are stored on your sdcard which is not wiped when flashing so no need to backup to the PC. Also make a nandroid in recovery in case you need a restore point or you don't like your new ROM.
peterpv said:
How to backup:
- when not rooted:
photos, etc.: connect your Nexus 7 to a PC and copy the files to your PC
apps: use a backup app like "App backup & restore" from play store or "titanium backup"
you cannot backup the settings for each app, like your progress in a game. :crying:
- when rooted:
photos, etc.: connect your Nexus 7 to a PC and copy the files to your PC
apps: use a backup app like "App backup & restore" from play store or "titanium backup"
Titanium backup can also backup each app's settings including your progress in a game.
I use Titanium Backup so I can always restore to whatever state I want independant of the (custom) ROM I'm using
but Titanium backup isn't the only tool that can do this, ROM Toolbox (Pro) can also do this.
Anyway, having a custom recovery is essential if you want to install custom ROMs, and to install a custom recovery
you need to be rooted ! (I use TWRP recovery on my Nexus 7 btw.)
Good luck !
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If I use titatium backup, won't my backups get wiped in the process?
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I use Apps2zip pro nice app just like ROMs
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kevin130 said:
If I use titatium backup, won't my backups get wiped in the process?
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No. There is a partition on the N7 called "sdcard" which is just your internal storage, an emulated SD card if you will. It will only wipe the data, cache, dalvik, and system partitions which leave your data unharmed.
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Osiris19 said:
No. There is a partition on the N7 called "sdcard" which is just your internal storage, an emulated SD card if you will. It will only wipe the data, cache, dalvik, and system partitions which leave your data unharmed.
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Unless you still have a locked bootloader, in which case everything will be wiped. Err... right?
korockinout13 said:
Unless you still have a locked bootloader, in which case everything will be wiped. Err... right?
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If true, that's a good point to go rooted! ONE More
And then Just to clean applications through google play reinstall. A good way to do it remote from your computer. hence i see how important are the application I previously had.
I used to use titanium backup, Now I use MYbackup Pro. Very simple to setup and use. But still does everything that most people would need.
Another level of backup I use is Applist Backup. It creates a file list of your apps on your sdcard. If you need to restore it links to the play store. I don't use it on the N7, but I do on my phone. If nothing else I don't have to try to remember what apps I have installed.
Personally I never back up data. It's sync'd with Google or the app has its own backup routine.
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Has anyone backed up apps on 4.2.1, with a second user?
I am on stock rooted 4.2.1 and have my own user profile (with apps/widgets/settings) and also the wifes on another user profile. We both use our own google user details (for play store etc), does each user have to do a separate back up? I've used titanium before but just wondering how it works with more than one user, as I believe titanium now supports 4.2+, but chainfire SU root currently only works on the 'owner' user profile.
Osiris19 said:
No. There is a partition on the N7 called "sdcard" which is just your internal storage, an emulated SD card if you will. It will only wipe the data, cache, dalvik, and system partitions which leave your data unharmed.
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Ohhh okay! Everything on the SD is what I didn't want to delete. Reinstalling apps is easy. thanks!
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After you backup in titanium backup its always a good idea to create a backup zip and save it to Dropbox /Box/Google Drive or whatever cloudy storage you use just in case
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[Q] Do I need another backup
I did a full backup using cwm. When I recover the backup, do I get everthing back, my apps and settings..? Is it just like restoring a pc disk image..? Or do I need to use another backup to get apps and settings. Thanks
shaun298 said: I did a full backup using cwm. When I recover the backup, do I get everthing back, my apps and settings..? Is it just like restoring a pc disk image..? Or do I need to use another backup to get apps and settings. Thanks Click to expand... Click to collapse cwm backs up everything if you do a FULL backup Sent from my A500 using XDA Premium App
It does not backup /data/media folder. You should also delete .android_secure.img from your backup set or a full restore will fail before it restores flexrom. Sent from my A500 using Tapatalk
[Q] titanium or rom toolbox?
I don't like to backup on the sdcard because the16 Gb available on N4.....I don't like to use dropbox or whatever else neither....is it possible to backup on external ssd using titanium or rom toolbar? thanks
You can back up to internal, transfer to SSD and delete from internal. Use Carbon Backup (made by the same guys as CWM) - awesome app if you are just looking for a simple backup and restore function. Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk 2
I use titanium and then just hook up to my pc and download the back up.. Then I delete out from the phone. I do the same thing with the recovery console backups. Titanium is awesome though and you can upload backups to drop box, Google drive, etc but I always use my pc. It only takes a few minutes when using usb. Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda app-developers app
backup samsung s3 to nexus 4
Is it possible to copy all data from samsung s3 to a new nexus 4? both original firmware.
zax said: Is it possible to copy all data from samsung s3 to a new nexus 4? both original firmware. Click to expand... Click to collapse If you mean restoring a Titianium backup of users apps and data, then yes. If you mean restoring TB backup of system apps and data or a CWM/TWRP nandroid backup then NO.
gee2012 said: If you mean restoring a Titianium backup of users apps and data, then yes. If you mean restoring of system apps and data or a CWM/TWRP nandroid backup then NO. Click to expand... Click to collapse Yes I mean "If you mean restoring a Titianium backup of users apps and data, then yes", but how is it possible?
zax said: Yes I mean "If you mean restoring a Titianium backup of users apps and data, then yes", but how is it possible? Click to expand... Click to collapse Copy the Titanium backup file from the pc to the phones`d sd card. Install TB from Play, open it and you can restore the user apps and data.
I recommend carbon. Made it very painless to move over everything when I exchanged my defective nexus 4 Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda app-developers app
gee2012 said: Copy the Titanium backup file from the pc to the phones`d sd card. Install TB from Play, open it and you can restore the user apps and data. Click to expand... Click to collapse I have just tried to use titanium backup on my samsung s3, but with official firmware "no root", I think is not possible backup, is it correct?
zax said: I have just tried to use titanium backup on my samsung s3, but with official firmware "no root", I think is not possible backup, is it correct? Click to expand... Click to collapse No, TB needs root. Carbon doesn`t need root. Maybe something to think about for the future. It is quite new but it works well.
First time hear of carbon. I've used TB for 2 years. Is this carbon as powerful as TB? Sent from Nexus 4
spicediablo said: First time hear of carbon. I've used TB for 2 years. Is this carbon as powerful as TB? Sent from Nexus 4 Click to expand... Click to collapse No it doesn`t have as many options and settings as TB (yet), but there is no root required for Carbon. It backups apps and data or just the data and stores it in the cloud (Dropbox or Google Drive) or on the sdcard (you`re choice). Look in Google Play for more info.
But without root, how will it able to restore the WIFI access point? As I know, only able to access WIFI with rooting gee2012 said: No it doesn`t have as many options and settings as TB (yet), but there is no root required for Carbon. It backups apps and data or just the data and stores it in the cloud (Dropbox or Google Drive) or on the sdcard (you`re choice). Look in Google Play for more info. Click to expand... Click to collapse Sent from Nexus 4
Back up apps
is there a way to back up my data on computer? Im using win 8 and i have got a lot of issues with my n4 driver Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda premium
What do you want to backup and what do you want to use it for? If you just want to create a backup so you can restore your complete phone you can create a nandroid backup with e.g. custom recovery TWRP. If you want to backup some apps+data and e.g. settings you can use Titantium backup. It can backup/restore settings and apps including data one by one or batch. Both above methods store the files on the simulated sd-card. If you cannot copy them with USB connection you can use AirDroid or something.
Backup system data like contacts and photos?
I know titanium backup is great for user apps. But what about system data like contacts, photos and SMS which isn't synced to a Google account. What's the best way to backup and restore these for installing a custom rom. Sent from my SM-G900F using XDA Free mobile app
Full Nandroid backup from TWRP recovery
*Detection* said: Full Nandroid backup from TWRP recovery Click to expand... Click to collapse I mean after doing a full wipe after installing a custom ROM. I can use titanium to restore my apps but what about my other data? Sent from my SM-G900F using XDA Free mobile app
You can stock your all your rom on sd external by a personalised location stock in nandroid backup Because after wipe all data no change on sd external I hope that's ur wish