I accidentally erased android off my nexus, but was able to reinstall it. But, in doing so, I had to erase my internal storage on the device and wiped all my titanium backup backups. Is there ANY way to get them back? Google reisntalled all my apps but all their data is lost! Please help! Thanks!
rick311 said:
I accidentally erased android off my nexus, but was able to reinstall it. But, in doing so, I had to erase my internal storage on the device and wiped all my titanium backup backups. Is there ANY way to get them back? Google reisntalled all my apps but all their data is lost! Please help! Thanks!
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Sorry to say this but if you wip your internal sd,your data is gone for good, you should have put a backup of your back on your computer. This happened to me too
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In the future, you can also set TiB to copy your backups to Dropbox.
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Restore from Dropbox
trickster2369 said:
In the future, you can also set TiB to copy your backups to Dropbox.
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I had something similar happen. TB updated & when I relaunched all backups were gone. I'm set to upload to Dropbox but have never done it. Any 411 on how to do that? Thx
Mediatech1 said:
I had something similar happen. TB updated & when I relaunched all backups were gone. I'm set to upload to Dropbox but have never done it. Any 411 on how to do that? Thx
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Open TiB, menu, preferences, enable drop box, set where you want to save the info.
Thanks Devs. From my VZW G2.
trickster2369 said:
Open TiB, menu, preferences, enable drop box, set where you want to save the info.
Thanks Devs. From my VZW G2.
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Hi Trickster,
Thx for the reply. I've got the saving to Dropbox happening, its restoring FROM Dropbox that I've never done before. Will it populate the TB Backup folder on the int memory of my Samsung S3 for me to then perform the "restore" manually or will it actually perform a "restore" of the phone? Thx
TB restore from Dropbox link
trickster2369 said:
Open TiB, menu, preferences, enable drop box, set where you want to save the info.
Thanks Devs. From my VZW G2.
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Hi,
found what I needed at the TB website:
"How can I restore my backups from Dropbox / Box.net / Google Drive if my SD card failed or my phone got stolen ?
http://www.titaniumtrack.com/kb/tit...ore-backups-dropbox-if-sd-card-fail-or-stolen
Now to try and implement!
Hope this helps others.
Buy a Rasberry Pi, stick Rasbian on it, turn it into a NAS, connect a USB harddrive to it and backup everything. Install Truecrypt to it to make it secure.
I use rsync over ssh from my desktop to my NAS and copy any Titanium backups from Android to the NAS. Critical files I also copy to a 2nd NAS I keep in another place. The NAS also is for streaming media to help with the limited internal storage, you can mount to give you a 1TB Tablet.
I personally now don't trust Google's backup/restore, it doesn't do a 100% perfect copy and seems to carry over some performance-limiting settings when you use it to restore after a fresh install.
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hey i used titanium backup to backup all my apps while im waiting for x10a global generic. i've never restored from titanium backup before. how does it work? does it just create a log file for you to automatically redownload everything on the market or does it actually store everything locally and restore them that way once i reinstall titanium after the new flash? i ask because many applications have many settings and saved information. like password keeper, i'd like to know if i need to write all those down in the event that i will be redownloading the program all over again, thanks.
sagacious1 said:
hey i used titanium backup to backup all my apps while im waiting for x10a global generic. i've never restored from titanium backup before. how does it work? does it just create a log file for you to automatically redownload everything on the market or does it actually store everything locally and restore them that way once i reinstall titanium after the new flash? i ask because many applications have many settings and saved information. like password keeper, i'd like to know if i need to write all those down in the event that i will be redownloading the program all over again, thanks.
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It stores apks and its data locally, in your SD card so, no you won't need to download your apps again.
shinnsan said:
It stores apks and its data locally, in your SD card so, no you won't need to download your apps again.
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great thank you, what about application settings and saved info? such as my passwords in password keeper. will those entries stay?
sagacious1 said:
great thank you, what about application settings and saved info? such as my passwords in password keeper. will those entries stay?
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Is password keeper an app? If so, I believe it may. However, I cannot confirm for I have not tried it. Application settings, saved games, yes. But be reminded depending on the different roms you switch, the application data may result error with the app, which is why sometimes I only restore the app when that happens. Or you can make an extra backup with MyBackup Pro, just to be on the safe side.
I use keeper and Titanium restored it with all my passwords between my firmware upgrades and wipes. However I am with x10a and I am afraid of what it will occur with 2.1 to 2.3.
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So i was wondering if anyone has ever needed to back up all there apps to a location other then there phone/tablet. it would be cloud storage i would think. reason is i need to backup all my apps and have then to be restored apon receiving replacement nexus. I herd sandisk memory zone? thanks.
MyBackup Pro has an option to backup to online storage and restore. I'm not sure if the free version has that option but I know the paid version does.
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I use the following process to ensure I can restore my whole device to a brand new unit if necessary.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=29550640
I use my workstation rather than a Cloud for a Number of reasons. The best being that the workstation has a triple redundant backup, and if I really need access to it remotely I already have that ability.
I used this to create a restorable copy of a completely setup device to a brand new unit successfully already.
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I create the same functionality with Dropsync. It basically lets Dropbox function the same on your tab as your computer. I run my backups with TiBu in the early morning, and although syncing can be slow, it easily finishes before I get up. I was already using Dropbox so this was the most convenient solution for me.
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I forgot to mention that i would like an option to do an entire backup without having to root first. From my understanding rooting it would wipe user data? so then there would be no point lol
Sofwhitewolf said:
I forgot to mention that i would like an option to do an entire backup without having to root first. From my understanding rooting it would wipe user data? so then there would be no point lol
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Rooting doesn't wipe the data, Unlocking the Bootloader does. Why unlocking should be done before doing a lot of work.
You can use adb to do a backup of your system, but none of the other things I talked about will work. No point in moving it to a cyberlocker since it will already be on your computer/workstation.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1420351
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I create the same functionality with Dropsync. It basically lets Dropbox function the same on your tab as your computer. I run my backups with TiBu in the early morning, and although syncing can be slow, it easily finishes before I get up. I was already using Dropbox so this was the most convenient solution for me.
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While TB is something that I do and end up with a copy in my backup system, it is not what I use to restore to a new device. Instead I use the Nandroid Backup (created with TWRP). Much much faster and more complete. Only need to move over the Nandroid backup files after you have unlocked the new device and rooted, and put the recovery on the device. Then simply do a restore in recovery wipe Davik and Cache and you are right back where you were with the other device.
The sync to the workstation via the Cheetah Sync is much faster than syncing to dropbox and I am backing up more than just the TB files for a more useful backup.
Sofwhitewolf said:
So i was wondering if anyone has ever needed to back up all there apps to a location other then there phone/tablet. it would be cloud storage i would think. reason is i need to backup all my apps and have then to be restored apon receiving replacement nexus. I herd sandisk memory zone? thanks.
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TitaniumBackup+ has support for backing up to Dropbox, Box, and Google Drive.
I use App Backup & Restore to backup every app I install (automatically), then Dropspace to push it to my Dropbox (automatically). Then I relax with a cappuccino and carrot cake.
I have titanium backup set to sync the backup to my dropbox after it backs everything up. O have it set to do this automatically everyday at like 2am (my phone is not powered off) . I keep getting this error: com.sidhe interactive.sif.dr ? What does it mean. Also, does tb delete the backup it creates locally after uploading
It? If not how can I do this?
The backup is roughly 500mb and I have 50gb of storage
michaelsp9 said:
I have titanium backup set to sync the backup to my dropbox after it backs everything up. O have it set to do this automatically everyday at like 2am (my phone is not powered off) . I keep getting this error: com.sidhe interactive.sif.dr ? What does it mean. Also, does tb delete the backup it creates locally after uploading
It? If not how can I do this?
The backup is roughly 500mb and I have 50gb of storage
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Anyone?
Why are you taking backups daily? You only really need to do it when changing ROMs
Does nandroid backups backup apps and app data?
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michaelsp9 said:
Does nandroid backups backup apps and app data?
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Yes, it backs up everything except /sdcard (as we see it, technically this is a mountpoint, but that's for another thread) but that isn't an issue as you can backup those using a plan old USB cable if you really need too.
Spec-Chum said:
Yes, it backs up everything except /sdcard (as we see it, technically this is a mountpoint, but that's for another thread) but that isn't an issue as you can backup those using a plan old USB cable if you really need too.
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Is there a way to upload the nandroid backup to drop box in case my phone gets bricked or something?
michaelsp9 said:
Is there a way to upload the nandroid backup to drop box in case my phone gets bricked or something?
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Funny you should say that.
See this...
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Funny you should say that.
See this...
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Wow great find!! Thanks, only one more question though , I really just want my system data (apps,data,contacts) backed up and if I was to back up by having a nandroid Backup and I was too switch roms , I couldn't just restore the apps?
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Wow great find!! Thanks, only one more question though , I really just want my system data (apps,data,contacts) backed up and if I was to back up by having a nandroid Backup and I was too switch roms , I couldn't just restore the apps?
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I'm not sure how well this would work between ROMs but you can do an advanced restore and restore only the /data partition if I'm not mistaken. I reckon it would be quite dangerous seeing as this probably includes system settings so I wouldn't recommend it unless you were desperate. The best solution is to just use Titanium and only backup when you need to (i.e. switching ROMs) rather than every day. For other things, Google can automatically sync them or you can use other backup apps (e.g. messages).
I should have waited for the OTA update!
After updating my N4 with 4.4 factory image, it has been restored to the factory recovery and lost root. How can I unlock the bootloader again without losing data? If this can't be done, how to back up all the data (Apps, music, photos, etc.) and restore them? Thanks!
You can flash OTA updates using stock recovery, you don't have to unlock bootloader or root to do it.
There is no way to unlock bootloader without losing data if you haven't been rooted. If you have root, use BootUnlocker: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.segv11.bootunlocker
If you want to back up without root, either go to "Settings -> Backup & restore" and enable back up and sync your device. Or use Helium app and install the PC companion program: http://www.clockworkmod.com/carbon
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If you want to back up without root, either go to "Settings -> Backup & restore" and enable back up and sync your device. Or use Helium app and install the PC companion program: http://www.clockworkmod.com/carbon
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Thanks a lot for the kind help! I really appreciate it...
Under Settings, I do have "Back up my data" checked. Now, I want to make sure all the data (apps, passwords, settings, music, photos, etc.) are truly saved before unlocking the bootloader. Where can I find them saved on Google server?
Also, how about the specific settings for those Apps and SMS messages? How to back them up? Titanium?
mj56gt said:
Thanks a lot for the kind help! I really appreciate it...
Under Settings, I do have "Back up my data" checked. Now, I want to make sure all the data (apps, passwords, settings, music, photos, etc.) are truly saved before unlocking the bootloader. Where can I find them saved on Google server?
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It only backup your apps data and restore it when you reinstall the app. It won't back up other things, music and photos youhave to copy from your device to your computer. There are other Google sync services that backup your contact, photos, etc. You have to check (its in your Google account menu in the phone) to see what Google is syncing for you.
Maybe you can use Google Drive to backup stuff from your phone. I do not use cloud services so I can't help you.
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Also, how about the specific settings for those Apps and SMS messages? How to back them up? Titanium?
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I answered your question, use Helium. Titanium Backup required root.
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II answered your question, use Helium.
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Thanks again for the kind help!
I just installed Helium on my N4 and my Mac. Does it allow backup to my Mac computer? Even though the Helium on my Mac says that "Carbon has been enabled on your Android", when I go to Helium on my N4 and start to back up, I don't see my Mac on the backup device list. Am I missing something? I guess I can just back up in the internal storage of the phone? The Helium download website does not seem to have any information about the usage.
You can backup to your internal storage, they will be stored in the 'carbon' folder, copy it over to your desktop afterward.
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You can backup to your internal storage, they will be stored in the 'carbon' folder, copy it over to your desktop afterward.
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Thanks! The backup worked well... Next time I'll patiently wait for the OTA update.
Hey! I was asking if you guys know a good way to fully backup a phone (like cloning it).
I would try some ROM like PA and some other but I also want to be able to good back to the state I'm right now (fully configured, with all apps I need, and when restoring this backup I would like to have exact same app data, configuration, account, everything in fact).
I don't even know if it's possible x)
In all case, thanks for your answer
https://www.technipages.com/how-to-backup-your-entire-android-device
You shouldn't need to install ADB tools though, they come included on the additional partition OnePlus adds with drivers, just copy those files over to your PC
Adb already installed
Thanks for it mate. I'll do this tonight and cross my finger hoping it would work as I think
TWRP. If you are installing ROMs TWRP would already be there and all you would have to do is create a backup.
Orion116 said:
TWRP. If you are installing ROMs TWRP would already be there and all you would have to do is create a backup.
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This will not backup app data, but thanks anyway.
ShiiroSan said:
This will not backup app data, but thanks anyway.
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A nandroid backup through TWRP will backup everything mate.
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/what-is-a-nandroid-backup-and-how-exactly-does-it-work/
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A nandroid backup through TWRP will backup everything mate.
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/what-is-a-nandroid-backup-and-how-exactly-does-it-work/
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... Everything EXCEPT internal storage if using TWRP. I make a zip archive of all storage files and folders and copy it to my computer.
ShiiroSan said:
This will not backup app data, but thanks anyway.
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Yes. It does.
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... Everything EXCEPT internal storage if using TWRP. I make a zip archive of all storage files and folders and copy it to my computer.
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Oh, ok thanks!
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Yes. It does.
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My bad so, I was thinking app data was included in Internal Storage :x
ShiiroSan said:
Oh, ok thanks!
My bad so, I was thinking app data was included in Internal Storage :x
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App data IS backed up by TWRP but anything you see in internal storage is NOT backed up by TWRP.
The way I do it is:
Titanium Backup for all user apps
An app called pairs for Bluetooth and WiFi backup and restore
Create a Nova backup for my home screen setup
Transfer any media (such as photos and music) to my PC
And then I go about flashing a new ROM/clean flashing my current ROM.
I do end up having to go through my ROM settings over again, as well as setting up system apps again, but it's not a huge deal to me.
This feels like the "cleanest" way to backup and restore, so it's a small price to pay! (For me at least lol)
Can you confirm that even chrome app data is being saved and restored? Eg: cookies
Thanks!