Have any of you tried the backup restore app bundled with the XZ? its appears to be similar t the TB but doesnt require root it backsup the application along with the data as well ... you can also select system apps to backup..
Good find. I will try it.
I tried it last night, didn't restore half of my apps (weird).
Sticking with Carbon until devs figure out how to enable root (and maybe even unlock bootloader) on locked down deviices.
Carbon works with the Z? I couldnt get it to work.
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Carbon works with the Z? I couldnt get it to work.
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Working fine, all you need are the proper drivers. And the PC app.
I used it to back up my Xperia s and restore it at Xperia z
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Working fine, all you need are the proper drivers. And the PC app.
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Backing up to what? Never could get carbon to work right backing up to cloud storage or sd card on any of my Xperia devices. Even the dev said there was an issue with Sony devices and the backup procedure carbon used.
The backup and restore app Sony includes has worked great for me on all my devices. Didn't backup account settings and stuff but for apps and sms/mms it's great.
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Didn't work for me.
anirudhks said:
Have any of you tried the backup restore app bundled with the XZ? its appears to be similar t the TB but doesnt require root it backsup the application along with the data as well ... you can also select system apps to backup..
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I tried the backup and restore app but it would not allow me to backup apps which have user data stored...is this correct or something I am not doing correctly?
Works perfectly fine, you can back up the entire phone, including the internal memory storage and micro sd card. Takes forever because the USB interface is so sloooooooooooooow.
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I tried the backup and restore app but it would not allow me to backup apps which have user data stored...is this correct or something I am not doing correctly?
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Try Manual then you can select whatever you want.
ANd best part of all, you can use the app to list the backup content, then you can further recover a single or multiple parts from the backup file, using extract to
the led work with this restore?
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Works perfectly fine, you can back up the entire phone, including the internal memory storage and micro sd card. Takes forever because the USB interface is so sloooooooooooooow.
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Try Manual then you can select whatever you want.
ANd best part of all, you can use the app to list the backup content, then you can further recover a single or multiple parts from the backup file, using extract to
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I have had a further look but i dont see an option for manual mode. I have taken a screenshot of the parts which are greyed out and can't be selected.
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I have had a further look but i dont see an option for manual mode. I have taken a screenshot of the parts which are greyed out and can't be selected.
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Sorry, I wasn't clear, you do this from Sony PC Companion PC Suite, to select manually.
I also see that these greyed out options you show from the phone app, are only available if you have an external micro sd card in the phone. Hope this helps
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Sorry, I wasn't clear, you do this from Sony PC Companion PC Suite, to select manually.
I also see that these greyed out options you show from the phone app, are only available if you have an external micro sd card in the phone. Hope this helps
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Thank you. Understood
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help please
I made backup to external SD using the backup and restore app
then I upgraded to a rooted stock rom
I still have the folders (.semc-fullbackup) and (.semc-mtpbackuptransport) on the sdcards
but the app won't show anything to be restored
what can I do to restore them?
Thanks in advance
I successfully used this app twice to backup and restore my apps and their data. It's the only way to backup application data without root.
Sony PC Companion can only backup the content of the internal and external SD card (/storage/sdcard0 and /storage/sdcard1), not the internal app data (on the /data partition).
Important remark: it cannot restore paid apps, so you need to reinstall any paid app from Play Store, before restoring your backup. This way, the data of the paid apps will also be restored.
The worst part of this application is that it can't handle the HD photos of the contacts application. When restored, they become thumbnails
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The worst part of this application is that it can't handle the HD photos of the contacts application. When restored, they become thumbnails
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When l flashed ftf on several occasions, that app did its job decently. But, i would recommend mybackup pro or backup via pc companion or sus.
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When l flashed ftf on several occasions, that app did its job decently. But, i would recommend mybackup pro or backup via pc companion or sus.
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It does a decent job in app and data restoration, but I was mentioning about the contacts restore. It doesn't handle the HD photos, instead restores as 96x96 pixel photos.
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It does a decent job in app and data restoration, but I was mentioning about the contacts restore. It doesn't handle the HD photos, instead restores as 96x96 pixel photos.
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Oh. Couldn't know that since l don't have any hd photos in contacts.
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Oh. Couldn't know that since l don't have any hd photos in contacts.
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Oh, and another one is that we can't restore a selected application. In order to restore a single application in from the backup, you have to restore fully. Earlier version (Xperia S) had this feature.
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How to take a backup of sgs2? Plz somebody tell me I want to update it's software
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What do you want to backup?
you can use a application like MyBackup
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.rerware.android.MyBackup
Or if you have root you can use titanium backup
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.keramidas.TitaniumBackup
I was updating its software. When I connected it to pc it asked me for update I accepted it. Then it said u need to take back up of it.
so what things should be backedup before upgration. M new to android. So would love to here it from experienced ppl
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99% of the time nothing will be lost with updating firmware/android.
if you have google sync on it will save your contacts and calendar. There is google backup it will restore the installed apps, not the data (don't know why).
so if something goes wrong you will loose your savedata, sms and bookmarks, nothing on your SD.
You can make a backup of sms with free apps like:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.riteshsahu.SMSBackupRestore (i use this one)
or paid apps like MyBackup
How to take google backup?
What is included in phone date just giver me examples
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I have some hd games on phones. Will that downloaded data remains
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How to take google backup?
What is included in phone date just giver me examples
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It should include wifi access points, installed apps (not save data). go to
"settings > Privacy" you will find the option there
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I have some hd games on phones. Will that downloaded data remains
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everything on your Extern SD card will be remained, not sure of the internal SD space. i never did a wipe on the phone, even after updating through Kies
Thanks
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Kies asks you if you want to make a backup just before it starts flashing the new firmware. In my case everything was backed up: contacts, call log, sms, mails, settings, data partition, ... the whole backup is around 2GB. I think that should include everything. And for the worst case scenario, Google can backup your stuff, except the App Data (Savegames ...).
Best way to backup which makes a perfect image of what you had before is by using Clockworkmod recovery. However this recovers root. With this method, a restore will turn the phone back to 100% how it was before you flashed.
The next backup method is Titanium backup. It also requires root if you want it to back everything up. This backs up your data, settings and apps. However, if you want to restore, it restores by installing/copying the items back into the phone, which means sometimes the apps are not how they were before. Also, the free version requires you to manually click through each restore, which takes a long time if you have many apps.
The final method is through Kies, but I believe it just restores your settings, contacts and images. I don't think it backs up the apps.
I did an OTA FW update some days ago without any backup ... ok, a little risk ... everything was fine after the update, NO data lost, everything was still there, mails, savegames, contacts, etc..
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Best way to backup which makes a perfect image of what you had before is by using Clockworkmod recovery. However this recovers root. With this method, a restore will turn the phone back to 100% how it was before you flashed.
The next backup method is Titanium backup. It also requires root if you want it to back everything up. This backs up your data, settings and apps. However, if you want to restore, it restores by installing/copying the items back into the phone, which means sometimes the apps are not how they were before. Also, the free version requires you to manually click through each restore, which takes a long time if you have many apps.
The final method is through Kies, but I believe it just restores your settings, contacts and images. I don't think it backs up the apps.
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Thanx mate
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Does anyone else find it very time consuming to have to reinstall all of your data after every rom wipe? I find my self never leaving a rom for awhile because of the whole set up process including the Google set up.
It takes me an hour.
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I can nandroid, wipe EVERYTHING, sign back in and restore data in under 20 mins.... you must be holding the phone wrong or something bud
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This is why Titanium Backup and Mybackup Root were written...
Titanium backup does all of that for you.... 20 minutes and your new ROM is setup
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I'm a solid 20-25 minutes max.
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I can nandroid, wipe EVERYTHING, sign back in and restore data in under 20 mins.... you must be holding the phone wrong or something bud
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I suppose Ti is best, but I haven't seen a ics friendly one available on the open seas
Nandroid? I only have 1 one my phone and thats 2.3.3 stock.
They take long to make, then they just sit there wasting space. Its not like you can just go back to them lime nothing, because by that time they'll be outdated.
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Titanium is definitely ics friendly. If you have pro (or on free.. idk), set up filters with your must have apps. When you clear data ans flash a new rom, it will verify your TB account and restore settings, including filters. Just toggle the filter and do a batch restore. I was in the same boat you were til I started doing this.
And yes, TB also has a feature to restore apps or data, extracting from a nandroid backup.
•°NS4G • ICS°•
Or you could use es file explorer. Just go to the app manager button on the central screen, by pressing it it shows up all ur apps. Choose which ones you want and back them up. After flashing just restore using file explorer in the same manner...
The apps can also be found on the sdcard under backups/apps.
Astrofile manager does exactly the same job.. your pick.
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With Titanium Backup I can be back up and running in about 10 minutes.
Sign into Gmail
Sign into Outlook
Download TB from market
Restore apps and data
Done
Does anyone partition using cmw? I think its possible to some how do that, like save Ti as the drive, so all you have to do is just sign in to Google rather than having to download it.
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Does anyone partition using cmw? I think its possible to some how do that, like save Ti as the drive, so all you have to do is just sign in to Google rather than having to download it.
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just save a copy of a TB apk to your SD.
Thats if the custom rom that has a file explorer preloaded. If not has to download also from market
Another annoying thing Google doesn't add to OS besides a restart option is a built in file explorer
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Does anyone partition using cmw? I think its possible to some how do that, like save Ti as the drive, so all you have to do is just sign in to Google rather than having to download it.
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TB pro has an option to create a TB update.zip This will allow you to flash/install TB threw CWR
Nandroid?..............
They take long to make, then they just sit there wasting space. Its not like you can just go back to them lime nothing, because by that time they'll be outdated.
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thats ridiculous:
1. im pretty sure ive noticed mine being around 6 minutes
2. they arent a waste of space since they are a back up file. i keep 3 always deleting the oldest one.
3. you CAN go back to them at anytime like nothing
4. i make mine every wednesday while im showering (which takes more then 6 minutes)
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TB pro has an option to create a TB update.zip This will allow you to flash/install TB threw CWR
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Wrong. Even the free one lets you create a flashable zip.
Moreover, you could make it build as a regular update.zip or even make it install as a system app or an user app.
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Wrong. Even the free one lets you create a flashable zip.
Moreover, you could make it build as a regular update.zip or even make it install as a system app or an user app.
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how the **** am i wrong i never said free one didn't
i said pro because that what i have
Noob question...flashed phone for first time yesterday and performed a backup using titanium free. When I flash a new rom don't you usually have to wipe data first? Would this not wipe the backup from your phone?
Thanks in advance!
It stores a copy in a folder called TitaniumBackup. If you wipe the SD card (or storage for us) that is different.
It is a hassle having to reinstall an app like Chase that requires a confirmation text. TB (Pro for me) makes restoring login info, etc a snap. Worth the $.
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It stores a copy in a folder called TitaniumBackup. If you wipe the SD card (or storage for us) that is different.
It is a hassle having to reinstall an app like Chase that requires a confirmation text. TB (Pro for me) makes restoring login info, etc a snap. Worth the $.
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So when I flash a new rom and wipe data, the SD card (storage) is not wiped?
Thanks!
Brett
Skillz1318 said:
So when I flash a new rom and wipe data, the SD card (storage) is not wiped?
Thanks!
Brett
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Noob replying to a noob (so pardon me, if i stumble):
When flashing a new ROM, you wipe - system, dalvik cache, data and boot ( perhaps not reqd.) Wiping SD card not required when installing new ROMs, unless it's the first time, and you're putting CWR on a Nexus S... However, some developers do recommending a full SD Card wipe as well. I assume you copy the Titanium backup folders to your PC, and copy it back before restoring.. Haven't tried that yet..
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Probably will have to buy Pro, since it's getting to be a pain to restore my apps, with the permissions for each one...
Somehow, TiBackup doesn't seem to restore my homescreen settings, though I remember reading somewhere that it should do that as well..
Also, learnt the hardway not to try restoring Call logs and Messages when moving from a GB ROM to an ICS ROM... Boot loops with 2 ICS roms (Nexusbeam and Brainmaster's )
So, what all can you restore using TiB with your eyes closed?
I am still new to this phone, but with the Evo we had a zip file that wiped the system, data, cache, etc instead of remembering which ones to wipe. Maybe there is something like that for the Nexus?
I only restore apps, so I am not much help outside of that. With TB Pro all you have to do is click batch and restore all the apps with data automatically while you sit there and wait. I generally restore user apps only, maybe someone else can chime in with advice on restoring settings?
There is also an option to save backups on your drop box account, but I don't.
I am a flashaholic, one of the reasons I bought a used NS4G was because I was bored with the Evo. Titanium Backup (Pro) makes it fast and easy to restore apps and data when flashing new ROMs.
Hi,
I'm going to venture into the world of Custom ROMs for the first time, and before starting I wanted to take a data backup, mainly Contacts, Messages, Photos, Copilot Maps, HTC Location Data, etc
Is there an app that can achieve this for me?
Note: I have an unrooted phone & need an app that'll work in unrooted mode.
The reason for the above is that to Root my phone via AAHK, AAHK needs to downgrade my build first (and that means full wipe).
Contacts are backed up online on Google. for SMS, use SMS BAckup & Restore. I started writing small tutorial on my site, not finished yet, but I covered rooting and backing up: http://projects.lanik.org/AndroidProjectROMs.htm
cheers,
D.
You can use My Backup Pro, they have a free (time trial) version. In your case you will only use it for one day I'm guessing.
You need to install it again after you root your phone in order to restore your files.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rerware.android.MyBackup
After you get root, the best app to go to is TitaniumBackup. They also have a free version.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.keramidas.TitaniumBackup&hl=en
As for your contacts and SMS, dalanik (post above) got you covered
Go backup.. its free
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"Titanium Backup" & "sms Backup and restore"
I think contacts are only saved @"google contacts" if u set it.
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Fearxpc said:
"Titanium Backup" & "sms Backup and restore"
I think contacts are only saved @"google contacts" if u set it.
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That's true. You don't need any app to back up ur contacts. All u need to do is setup a gmail account, and then your contacts will sync automatically with ur account!
As for Titanium Backup, you can only use it if you are rooted. In the OP case TB doesn't work. He needs to use an app that doesn't require root. My Backup Pro will do (they have a free time trial edition)
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To backup SMS & MMS I recommend message sync.
Agreed... As above, I only use gmail to backup my contacts and calendar... As for other data, I use MyBackup Pro... Never tried titanium backup though because mybackup pro works for me just fine.
I've just gone through this process myself today. I purchased the My Backup Pro app and backed up my Apps and my Data to my SD card.
If you choose to use this App, do the following after downloading it:
Backup your data and your Apps to your SD card.
After flashing a new ROM, don't panic!
Log into your google account, go to the marketplace and download My Backup Pro again and open the App.
Press on restore and then restore your Data and your Apps.
The App also allows you to move Apps to AS card to free up internal phone storage space.
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q:) said:
I've just gone through this process myself today. I purchased the My Backup Pro app and backed up my Apps and my Data to my SD card.
If you choose to use this App, do the following after downloading it:
Backup your data and your Apps to your SD card.
After flashing a new ROM, don't panic!
Log into your google account, go to the marketplace and download My Backup Pro again and open the App.
Press on restore and then restore your Data and your Apps.
The App also allows you to move Apps to AS card to free up internal phone storage space.
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Congratz
Kedgez said:
Agreed... As above, I only use gmail to backup my contacts and calendar... As for other data, I use MyBackup Pro... Never tried titanium backup though because mybackup pro works for me just fine.
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If you have rooted your device, you can continue using My Backup Pro; especially if you have purchased the paid version.
However, if you only have the Time Trial version, you can download Titanium Backup (Free Version). I have been using TB (though Paid version) for a long time. I'm happy with it.
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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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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can any one tell me
How to add SMS to SD to any ROM
is it some kind of tweak.........??
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you can backup messages with "Easy Backup" app
then you can restore it
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you can backup messages with "Easy Backup" app
then you can restore it
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I've been using easy backup for quite a while now, I've also used many apps for this purpose over the years and it's the only one that seams to work 100%, especially since the last update.
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