I'm planning on changing roms and would like to back everything up. How do setup TI backup so that everything is backed up? Do I choose backup apps or backup system data? I'd like to retain all my apps without having to download everything again, and the apps data.
Also will backing up apps back up and install bloat ware in the new rom?
Thanks
I dont think you should go for bcking up system apps, it may give you fcs.
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sohebq said:
I dont think you should go for bcking up system apps, it may give you fcs.
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Thanks for the response. How do you usually backup in order to retain all of your settings? I'm trying to minimize setup time as much as possible, in between roms.
moot1 said:
Thanks for the response. How do you usually backup in order to retain all of your settings? I'm trying to minimize setup time as much as possible, in between roms.
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Go for batch backup.
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Backing up and restoring on very similar ROMs seems to include three parts: 1. System data, 2. Applications, and 3. App data.
Let's bring up an example going from stock 2.1 ROM to one of Eugene's Vibrant* or Hybrid ROMs or even one of the Bionix(?) ROMs. What is the consensus of moving stuff over to the new ROM? Restore all three parts; only Applications and App data; or only Applications?
I'm sort of confused as to what to bring over to the new ROM. Thanks.
I think this is what I do in the same order as given below
- Install ROM manager and take a nandroid backup (for system) of the stock ROM
- Install Titanium backup(TB) and take backup of user data, user apps and some system data (like wifi settings)
- Take a backup of the internal SD card to computer (optional)
- Flash the new ROM via clockwork recovery
- Install TB from market and restore all user apps/data from backup
You should be good to go. I assume that the custom ROM you flash has all required system apps that you will need.
Pro Tip: Get Titanium Backup Donate version.. otherwise you're going to have a terrible time restoring apps with the non-donated version.
rakeshchn said:
I think this is what I do in the same order as given below
You should be good to go. I assume that the custom ROM you flash has all required system apps that you will need.
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Right. I don't even think it's even possible to backup system apps, that's why I mentioned only system app data. So, even system data usually or always restores well to new ROMs?
zephiK said:
Pro Tip: Get Titanium Backup Donate version.. otherwise you're going to have a terrible time restoring apps with the non-donated version.
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Why is that?
zephiK said:
Pro Tip: Get Titanium Backup Donate version.. otherwise you're going to have a terrible time restoring apps with the non-donated version.
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how come? I thought it would be better.
Because the full version lets you restore/backup in a batch, so you don't have to *click* *click* *click* a hundred times.
I dont think its right that free version of TB wont allow batch restore. Only thing that will be missed from donate version is fast restore using hypershell. I have not personally used the app, so this is based on what I have read.
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Because the full version lets you restore/backup in a batch, so you don't have to *click* *click* *click* a hundred times.
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The free version lets you batch backup. Are you sure it doesn't let you batch restore?
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The free version lets you batch backup. Are you sure it doesn't let you batch restore?
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Nope. Just back up. No batch restore. I think there's some other advanced functions that the free one won't do as well, but it's been a LONG time since I used the free one.
A small caveat regarding Titanium. There are a small handful of apps that don't behave after being restored - one that comes to mind right away is Google Voice. If you find an app FCs after being restored, just uninstall and re-download from the Market.
I am sure it doesn't, I bought the donate version and only then was I able to batch restore. Also the restores then were able to restore some programs I couldn't restore before.
Alright, then I guess I'll be donating tonight!
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One of the things holding me back from moving from stock is all the setting/config I need to do..
Things like cerberus need to be opened and setup again, all my attached accounts typically need to be setup again, exchange, haxsync...etc.. Not to mention my settings for things like screen timeout, no haptic feedback, no button press noises.. etc.
I have titanium and usually do the backup apps, no system data. I'm always afraid system data won't play nice when switching ROMS...
so what's the preffered method to getting all this done as streamlined as possible?
I just chalk it up as part of the cost of flashing. Doesn't take that long to redo all the settings, and the various programs/accounts I just deal with as they come up. Agree that system data shouldn't be restored on a new ROM.
Sorry, not exactly a helpful answer! It's definitely one of the things that prevents me from 'trying out' different roms.
I find that going through the process of adjusting all the settings also helps in exploring all the features of the new rom you just flashed.
Well if you're sticking to new releases of the same ROM then dirty flashing usually works. I only do a full wipe when a major change happens in a new release or when changing between completely different ROMs.
And anyway apart from system settings, titanium keeps everything else backed up (haxsync, Facebook, whatsapp, messages etc)
In the backup and restore menu of settings, if you tick the option that let's Google keep a backup of your phone then even the system settings get saved there. Just allow it to restore from that when in the initial setup screen of the new ROM.
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I usually flash a ROM and do a minimal setup until I decide whether or not I'm going to use it. If I decide the ROM is worthy, then I go to the extra effort.
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One of the things holding me back from moving from stock is all the setting/config I need to do..
Things like cerberus need to be opened and setup again, all my attached accounts typically need to be setup again, exchange, haxsync...etc.. Not to mention my settings for things like screen timeout, no haptic feedback, no button press noises.. etc.
I have titanium and usually do the backup apps, no system data. I'm always afraid system data won't play nice when switching ROMS...
so what's the preffered method to getting all this done as streamlined as possible?
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I like to use titanium backup with all data backed up. If you're careful you can get your previous setup with most of your data and settings intact. TB tends to show apps and settings that may cause problems in red so you don't restore them accidentally. If you don't restore everything you want from a TB backup you'll have to go through and reconfigure everything.
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Is it possible to backup and restore just email - exchange?
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I use Titanium Backup Pro. It takes a little while to figure out all the options. But after you figure it out, it's great. Batch backup all your apps/data.
Be advised though. Back up everything and restore selectively.
Favorite/Safest method so far...
1 Backup all apps/data.
2 Completely format.
3 install new ROM.
4 set up Google account and let it auto download and install your old apps.
5 use titanium backup batch option to restore all apps, BUT select restore data only at the top.
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I use Titanium Backup Pro. It takes a little while to figure out all the options. But after you figure it out, it's great. Batch backup all your apps/data.
Be advised though. Back up everything and restore selectively.
Favorite/Safest method so far...
1 Backup all apps/data.
2 Completely format.
3 install new ROM.
4 set up Google account and let it auto download and install your old apps.
5 use titanium backup batch option to restore all apps, BUT select restore data only at the top.
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Sorry, but if you format you'll lose everything including the data you just backed up. Do you mean wipe?
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Sorry, but if you format you'll lose everything including the data you just backed up. Do you mean wipe?
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Yea, he means wipe..
Thanks for all the replies, it's pretty much what I've been doing.
I went and installed Minco last night but my Titanium restore from ZIP didn't really work too well, so I went backt o my nandroid...
I may just give it some more time before I start flashing. Also I may try a 3rd party exchange app, that way titanium will backup all it's data
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Sorry, but if you format you'll lose everything including the data you just backed up. Do you mean wipe?
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Sorry. Yeah. For the most thorough change to another ROM.
Back up your phone.
Backup your "sdcard" on your computer or cloud.
Wipe system, data, cache (not sdcard)
Install the ROM.
Reboot to make sure the ROM works.
Wipe/format your "sdcard"
Then begin to restore.
This is IMO because the sdcard area gets pretty dirty with small pointless folders and files over time.
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What is the best app for doing a full backup without rooting?
Thanks
richard371 said:
What is the best app for doing a full backup without rooting?
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I would use Helium for backups without rooting.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...wsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5rb3VzaGlrZHV0dGEuYmFja3VwIl0.
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What is the best app for doing a full backup without rooting?
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I use this : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.idea.backup.smscontacts&feature
It backs up apps / contact / sms / calendars
pretty much everything and every has an option to send backups to your gmail.
if you want a back up for your rom, theres a way to catch the rom for your carrier from kies described here.
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2261573
Its particularly useful if your carrier's stock rom is not found in sammobile yet.
Thanks. I mainly just want to back up my icon locations and settings etc in case i need to wipe the phone I don't have to try and remember what settings I had or where are my icons were etc.
Another +1 for Helium. Super simple and it works. I used it to backup some apps on my old phone before moving to the S4. Once I got the S4 I was able to restore them with no problem.
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Guys I flashed mj6 over mj1 through odin without wipe. Things are smooth but facing few system crashes. Now want to try with full wipe but problem us data backup n restore as titanium is giving errors for restoring apps with data (even tries the fix method but didnt work).
My tactics is now to make backup through recovery and then restore it after installing rom. Question is that will this work perfectly or will it still give me system fcs?
Any other better way of data restoring?
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Guys I flashed mj6 over mj1 through odin without wipe. Things are smooth but facing few system crashes. Now want to try with full wipe but problem us data backup n restore as titanium is giving errors for restoring apps with data (even tries the fix method but didnt work).
My tactics is now to make backup through recovery and then restore it after installing rom. Question is that will this work perfectly or will it still give me system fcs?
Any other better way of data restoring?
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I use Mybackup pro from Google play it will backup all apps and data and system and Android home ring tone sms and call log and more
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I use Mybackup pro from Google play it will backup all apps and data and system and Android home ring tone sms and call log and more
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Is it working perfectly on 4.3? Also does it have batch restore like titanium?
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Is it working perfectly on 4.3? Also does it have batch restore like titanium?
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Yeah works great I've used it to restore 5/6 times so good i got the paid version
sohebq said:
Is it working perfectly on 4.3? Also does it have batch restore like titanium?
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You can restore any or all. I also have Titanium Pro but don't use it. I prefer MyBackup Pro.
Thanks. One more thing.
After all immense typing, my keyboard has learned a lit of things like websites and email ids. Now I want to save all these. What is the way to save it? Should I save from mybackup pro and restore it? Wont it give fcs as its a system app?
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Thanks. One more thing.
After all immense typing, my keyboard has learned a lit of things like websites and email ids. Now I want to save all these. What is the way to save it? Should I save from mybackup pro and restore it? Wont it give fcs as its a system app?
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Yep I think it back's up all that to but i use SwiftKey so not 100%
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sohebq said:
Thanks. One more thing.
After all immense typing, my keyboard has learned a lit of things like websites and email ids. Now I want to save all these. What is the way to save it? Should I save from mybackup pro and restore it? Wont it give fcs as its a system app?
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Just had a look don't know about email can't see the option but it I think it will
I am in the market to buy a new Note 3 and I was looking to see if I can backup my S3 on VZW and then transfer everything to the Note 3. I usually use TB or Go Backup/Restore Pro to backup my apps and data when I clean flash a new Rom and didn't know if I could do the same with crossing platforms with the Note 3. Thanks in advance
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I am in the market to buy a new Note 3 and I was looking to see if I can backup my S3 on VZW and then transfer everything to the Note 3. I usually use TB or Go Backup/Restore Pro to backup my apps and data when I clean flash a new Rom and didn't know if I could do the same with crossing platforms with the Note 3. Thanks in advance
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I have the same question... I tried backing up my Note 2 using TB and restoring with snapshot image. Didn't really work as planned. Trying the XML restore now to see if that's better.
Anybody know more about this?
I came from the S3 and was able to restore my TiBu backup. I restores all data apps along with data, my call log and SMS log. Don't restore any other system app as they can cause issues.
Yeah I am only looking to swap over my apps and data. Nothing system wise.
Download your apps on the Note and transfer the data from the gs3.
I do it all the time. I have a copy of a game on my tablet and save the progress (data only) in my droobox with titanium. I download the data on my phone, and titanium updates my game where I left off.
Hope that makes sense.
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leyvatron said:
Download your apps on the Note and transfer the data from the gs3.
I do it all the time. I have a copy of a game on my tablet and save the progress (data only) in my droobox with titanium. I download the data on my phone, and titanium updates my game where I left off.
Hope that makes sense.
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I ended up just restoring missing apps and ALL Data (assuming that means app and system). Seems to work fine now. I'm guessing the system data includes wi-fi, screen layout, ring tones, etc....
Worked for me anyway. When I tried to restore ALL APPs and ALL DATA the whole thing went haywire and I had to do a reset/wipe and start over with TB.