If I don't care about any apps or txt messages, etc, do I need to backup the /Data folder?
My device is encrypted. Will TWRP backup not work?
Mysteriouskk said:
If I don't care about any apps or txt messages, etc, do I need to backup the /Data folder?
My device is encrypted. Will TWRP backup not work?
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same here. did you fix it? anyone?
Mysteriouskk said:
If I don't care about any apps or txt messages, etc, do I need to backup the /Data folder?
My device is encrypted. Will TWRP backup not work?
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You don't NEED the data restored. You would probably want it. Next time don't encrypt your TWRP backup and/or use Titanium Backup for data.
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Hi All,
Sorry, I got a pretty silly n00b question... but is Titanium Backup or any other backup/restore app needed, if you just do a backup/restore from the ClockworkMod Recovery too?
Thanks
Sam
A recovery backup doesn't cover the apps you've installed, so without Titanium or the like you'll need to restore them manually.
toysturnaseraphim said:
A recovery backup doesn't cover the apps you've installed, so without Titanium or the like you'll need to restore them manually.
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This is wrong.
A Nand backup (recovery backup) through Clockworksmod DOES backup your apps. In face, it backs up EVERYTHING you have on your phone, aside from you SDcard. It makes a copy of your entire phone exactly as it is when you make the backup.
When you make a nand backup, be sure to mount your /system and /data beforehand or you could run into trouble. Likewise, mount your /system and /data when restoring.
As already stated, a recovery backup creates a full backup of your phones internal files.
Titanium backup should also be used.
Titanium is useful for backing up apps but more importantly it backs up your app data. This is a great feature if you change ROM's often as you can quickly restore your app data, thus restoring game scores, settings, etc.
You can also use Titanium to revert to older versions of apps should an update cause problems.
snowblind64 said:
As already stated, a recovery backup creates a full backup of your phones internal files.
Titanium backup should also be used.
Titanium is useful for backing up apps but more importantly it backs up your app data. This is a great feature if you change ROM's often as you can quickly restore your app data, thus restoring game scores, settings, etc.
You can also use Titanium to revert to older versions of apps should an update cause problems.
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Very useful information I left out.
ah, thanks, so let's say I have a application that requires a activation code, and I switch from Fission to Liberty or whatever ROM, once switched, I can use Titanium Backup to restore my app, and I won't need to reactivate?
Thanks,
Sam
Since the unlock process can wipe the data partition, I need to back it up.
What's the best way to do this? Should I just use Root Explorer to copy the entire /data directory to the external sdcard? Or is there a better way?
Will the appropriate ownership and permissions be preserved?
And do I need to backup just "/data/data" or do I really need to backup the entire "/data"?
I believe that Clockwork Recovery Mod is designed to do some kind of full image backup including /data...
quordandis said:
I believe that Clockwork Recovery Mod is designed to do some kind of full image backup including /data...
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Doesn't help me since the idea is to backup /data before unlocking.
Haphim said:
Doesn't help me since the idea is to backup /data before unlocking.
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Once you are unlocked there is no going back. What is the point of backing up /data before hand? Unlocking will not erase any data on the phone.
The guide referenced by the main Pudding thread (http://briefmobile.com/how-to-unlock-the-atrix-4g-bootloader) says that the data partition will be wiped.
Is that incorrect?
Haphim said:
Since the unlock process can wipe the data partition, I need to back it up.
What's the best way to do this? Should I just use Root Explorer to copy the entire /data directory to the external sdcard? Or is there a better way?
Will the appropriate ownership and permissions be preserved?
And do I need to backup just "/data/data" or do I really need to backup the entire "/data"?
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Try to root your phone first, then use titanium backup to backup all your apps data
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I was under the impression from the guide that the entire data partition would be wiped, not just apps data.
well /data simply holds your homescreens and your app data does it not?
You can't preserve your homescreens cross-roms, but you can use tibu to backup and restore app data.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe thats how it works.
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"Use titanium for apps (it will backup apps and it's data)
Mybackup Root for Sms/MMS/Bookmarks/settings "
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1136261
I get an "error backing up /data" every time I try a full CWM backup. I want to do a full backup before I wipe for a new Rom. I know there's an error on one file, but I don't know where it is. Is there another way to backup the files on /data?
GaryLW said:
I get an "error backing up /data" every time I try a full CWM backup. I want to do a full backup before I wipe for a new Rom. I know there's an error on one file, but I don't know where it is. Is there another way to backup the files on /data?
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Did you update to the newest recovery from Thor's site?
www.tegraowners.com
Yep!
I have the latest of Thor's, and have done a titanium backup for every thing else. But, I'm paranoid and want a backup before I wipe it completely.
GaryLW said:
I have the latest of Thor's, and have done a titanium backup for every thing else. But, I'm paranoid and want a backup before I wipe it completely.
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I get the error on mine all the time. I just ignore it and haven't had an issue yet. (been too lazy to update my recovery, so wanted to see if it fixed the message)
Just stay with the 3 wipe method before you flash, and you will be ok Also, if you worry about leftover data, you can go to Mounts, and format them as well.
But, I typically do the 3 wipes.
Also, with Titanium, make sure you did not backup any system apps, then try and restore them to a new rom. Sure fire way to brick the device.
Generally it's useful for things like game data. The new market pretty much remembers most of the free apps you downloaded, and all of the paid apps.
I don't think I was quite clear in my original post. I need to backup the /data.img because I have a load of stuff I don't want to lose, and I don't know where everything is stored. Can anyone tell me what is stored (folders, etc.) in the data.img of a nandroid backup so I can maybe just copy it to my ext sd?
(I have a persistent adware/malware that I can't find/remove. My antivirus doesn't detect it. So I want to wipe it, and selectively restore apps without losing my data/media.)
Hi,
Suppose I do a nandroid backup of my ROM, I want to know if files such as music, photos and such are backed up too. If I delete them/format the internal storage, and restore the nandroid (of course I'll backup the nandroid backup on the computer first ), will those files be restored too?
TheeWolf said:
Hi,
Suppose I do a nandroid backup of my ROM, I want to know if files such as music, photos and such are backed up too. If I delete them/format the internal storage, and restore the nandroid (of course I'll backup the nandroid backup on the computer first ), will those files be restored too?
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Nope. Check how big your Nandroid backup is..
It backs up your system settings + rom + data (messages, call logs, etc). Not your /sdcard.
Does it contain the full rom + installed apps + media ( audio,images,video ) + other data ( calendar, sms, contacts etc.. ) ?? I just took a backup via TWRP of BOOT, SYSTEM, and DATA(excl Storage). Is it ok? What does excl storage mean? TWRP said << Backups of Data do not include an files in internal storage such as pictures or downloads.. So i have to backup them manually?? Why? **** I just read that i doesnt contain internal storage.. So this question solved. ****
Can i restore nandroid to a newer OOS version? For example if i have 4.5.14 nandroid and then i install 4.5.15 can i restore the nandroid or not?
And lastly, how can i take full backup, if i want install OREO?
What is better, nandroid via TWRP or backup with Titanium?
Titanium backup only does apps.
Rhoban said:
Titanium backup only does apps.
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So it's better if I want to clean install oreo? I don't need nougat nandroid. Am I right?
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