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[Q] Migrating apps to a new ROM

When migrating to a different Android ROM, what is the easiest way to migrate over the apps? Would doing a data restore from the old rom work or maybe titanium? I would hate to have to do a list of all the apps and find them all over again...
Thanks!

titanium and / or astro will actually let you back up your apps (the apks). i use astro (tools > backup i believe - and is free. or if you used markets, etc. will work too of course.

sebasmiles said:
When migrating to a different Android ROM, what is the easiest way to migrate over the apps? Would doing a data restore from the old rom work or maybe titanium? I would hate to have to do a list of all the apps and find them all over again...
Thanks!
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I use Super Box (download it from market, its free)
First you have to back up all apps into SD card.
Then, everytime you change android,
Firstly reinstall Super Box, and then choose menu "Installer"
Then you can see all your apps (in the form of installer file .apk)
Just click what ever you want to install in the new android rom..
Cheers...

If you are on nand rom wipe data in cwm, install new rom then dovan advanced restore with data and if u used a sd-ext also restore the sd-ext.
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jsmccabe78 said:
titanium and / or astro will actually let you back up your apps (the apks). i use astro (tools > backup i believe - and is free. or if you used markets, etc. will work too of course.
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Will the google apps market save the info of the apps I have? so that it just reloads all my apps into my next rom?

silverwind said:
I use Super Box (download it from market, its free)
First you have to back up all apps into SD card.
Then, everytime you change android,
Firstly reinstall Super Box, and then choose menu "Installer"
Then you can see all your apps (in the form of installer file .apk)
Just click what ever you want to install in the new android rom..
Cheers...
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Why do you have to individually re-install each apk? When I used WM and SPB Backup and did a restore, it restored all my apps back without doing an individual re-install. Isn't there an app (Backup/Restore) that will do that in Android?

sebasmiles said:
Will the google apps market save the info of the apps I have? so that it just reloads all my apps into my next rom?
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Yes but that only installs apps you have installed via market, It doesnt install apps that you side loaded and it doesnt restore the app data, only the apk file.
asctony said:
Why do you have to individually re-install each apk? When I used WM and SPB Backup and did a restore, it restored all my apps back without doing an individual re-install. Isn't there an app (Backup/Restore) that will do that in Android?
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Yes, what you need is Titanium Backup Pro, It is THE best backup solution on Android for apps/data.
You can do anything in batch (pro version).
Trust me when I say that this is what you need!

TheATHEiST said:
Yes but that only installs apps you have installed via market, It doesnt install apps that you side loaded and it doesnt restore the app data, only the apk file.
Yes, what you need is Titanium Backup Pro, It is THE best backup solution on Android for apps/data.
You can do anything in batch (pro version).
Trust me when I say that this is what you need!
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I have been using TB V3.8.8.1 and it requires a re-install of each apk. Still looking for a way to re-install/recover without the individual re-install.

asctony said:
I have been using TB V3.8.8.1 and it requires a re-install of each apk. Still looking for a way to re-install/recover without the individual re-install.
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Did you even bother to read what I said properly?
You need the "pro" version, then you can use the "batch" option in backup/restore. I use this all the time, I can restore ALL apps in 1 go, Absolutely no need to restore individually!!!!!
You can even create a update.zip and flash via recovery instead if you wish

TheATHEiST said:
Did you even bother to read what I said properly?
You need the "pro" version, then you can use the "batch" option in backup/restore. I use this all the time, I can restore ALL apps in 1 go, Absolutely no need to restore individually!!!!!
You can even create a update.zip and flash via recovery instead if you wish
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Yah! I read what you wrote. I just told you what I am using. It is a piece of dung. I am glad that you have such a good disposition. Maybe you should take some time off and try to learn how to communicate with others. You are much to blunt! If you can't hack it, move on. Tell me, what is the purpose of TB.

asctony said:
Yah! I read what you wrote. I just told you what I am using. It is a piece of dung. I am glad that you have such a good disposition. Maybe you should take some time off and try to learn how to communicate with others. You are much to blunt! If you can't hack it, move on. Tell me, what is the purpose of TB.
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What are you talking about?
You said....
asctony said:
I have been using TB V3.8.8.1 and it requires a re-install of each apk. Still looking for a way to re-install/recover without the individual re-install.
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Im going to tell you this one LAST time..
TB DOES support batch and DOESNT need to do it individually. If you are having to do them individually then you do NOT have the "Pro" version, You need to purchase (or get elsewhere) the Pro ticket to update your version before you get all the extra features.
Once you have the Pro version you can restore ALL your apps in one click without having to restore them individually.
Also why the fook are you trying to insult me for you ungrateful p.o.s, I'm here trying to help you!!
TB is the best program in its field, It has the most features and its the most advanced aslong as you have the Pro version, If you are looking for something more then you are simply out of luck so get over it and upgrade.
Also as I said before, TB also allows you to create a update.zip so you can also flash them via recovery and not via Android.
You understand now??

TheATHEiST said:
What are you talking about?
You said....
Im going to tell you this one LAST time..
TB DOES support batch and DOESNT need to do it individually. If you are having to do them individually then you do NOT have the "Pro" version, You need to purchase (or get elsewhere) the Pro ticket to update your version before you get all the extra features.
Once you have the Pro version you can restore ALL your apps in one click without having to restore them individually.
Also why the fook are you trying to insult me for you ungrateful p.o.s, I'm here trying to help you!!
TB is the best program in its field, It has the most features and its the most advanced aslong as you have the Pro version, If you are looking for something more then you are simply out of luck so get over it and upgrade.
Also as I said before, TB also allows you to create a update.zip so you can also flash them via recovery and not via Android.
You understand now??
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You just confirmed your 'knacker' attitude. You did not read my posting and understand what I said. So, move on dude. TB can't be the best if you must use the PRO version. The non-pro version implies that you can do a BATCH restore and it does not allow a Batch restore. I got over it before I posted.
BYE BYE!

[Q] Root DHD for Jelly bean with full back up?

First off I need to say thank to all of you for this amazing forum. I did do some research before posting this but it's so much info overload that I decided that I need some help. As you all know DHD doesn't get any upgrade above 2.3.5 and personally I am disappointed that I want to root it.
My problem is I have in it many applications for my job, like stock portfolios and so on and I need to know if I can root the phone but keep the apps and their settings saved. (Ok, ok I admit I don't wanna lose progress on some games also... shoot me ).
So if I root what can I save? What can't I save? And if possible some guides on upgrading it in Jelly bean version. Also will I be able to download from the google store? or like in Jailbreaked iphones I need to download from somewhere else? I don't want someone to compose a guide but if possible step by step links to visit so I can do it myself. Of course as the forum states no responsibility to any of you if something goes wrong.
Thanks in advance!

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lordaccess said:
First off I need to say thank to all of you for this amazing forum. I did do some research before posting this but it's so much info overload that I decided that I need some help. As you all know DHD doesn't get any upgrade above 2.3.5 and personally I am disappointed that I want to root it.
My problem is I have in it many applications for my job, like stock portfolios and so on and I need to know if I can root the phone but keep the apps and their settings saved. (Ok, ok I admit I don't wanna lose progress on some games also... shoot me ).
So if I root what can I save? What can't I save? And if possible some guides on upgrading it in Jelly bean version. Also will I be able to download from the google store? or like in Jailbreaked iphones I need to download from somewhere else? I don't want someone to compose a guide but if possible step by step links to visit so I can do it myself. Of course as the forum states no responsibility to any of you if something goes wrong.
Thanks in advance!
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Hi, its really simple to find information about rooting the DHD. Try this to root your phone http://www.xda-developers.com/android/how-to-root-the-htc-desire-hd/. A complete backup without root is not possible. But you can backup your personal user data with various backup tools which you can find in the play store.

lordaccess said:
So if I root what can I save? What can't I save? And if possible some guides on upgrading it in Jelly bean version. Also will I be able to download from the google store? or like in Jailbreaked iphones I need to download from somewhere else? I don't want someone to compose a guide but if possible step by step links to visit so I can do it myself. Of course as the forum states no responsibility to any of you if something goes wrong.
Thanks in advance!
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If you need to downgrade before root (Some firmwares do), you will loose everything. But after root, your contacts and apps should load again from Google Play (if you checked "backup my phone" in settings). After root, you can use Titanium Backup to backup all your apps with data, so when you change ROMs, you don't have to reinstall everything from Google Play and you won't lose settings/progress. But I think that Titanium wouldn't work on unrooted phones... so most probably you must loose settings/progress once, in order to root.
You might be able to backup your SMSes with SMS Backup and Restore (available on Play)
When you root you download everything from Google Play, just as always. This is NOT similar to "jailbraking", Android is not closed as iOS. Rooting means you have access to SYSTEM files.

lordaccess said:
First off I need to say thank to all of you for this amazing forum. I did do some research before posting this but it's so much info overload that I decided that I need some help. As you all know DHD doesn't get any upgrade above 2.3.5 and personally I am disappointed that I want to root it.
My problem is I have in it many applications for my job, like stock portfolios and so on and I need to know if I can root the phone but keep the apps and their settings saved. (Ok, ok I admit I don't wanna lose progress on some games also... shoot me ).
So if I root what can I save? What can't I save? And if possible some guides on upgrading it in Jelly bean version. Also will I be able to download from the google store? or like in Jailbreaked iphones I need to download from somewhere else? I don't want someone to compose a guide but if possible step by step links to visit so I can do it myself. Of course as the forum states no responsibility to any of you if something goes wrong.
Thanks in advance!
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Use mybackup from Play Store and you can backup all your information without root. With root you are able to backup all the rom to a certain point in time.

glevitan said:
Use mybackup from Play Store and you can backup all your information without root. With root you are able to backup all the rom to a certain point in time.
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Just curious: does MyBackup back up app data as well as apps without root?

bananagranola said:
Just curious: does MyBackup back up app data as well as apps without root?
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Great advice! Btw from what I read it backs up everything except app data. I wonder if there is a folder I can copy paste when I see my device as a hard drive that has the app data inside.
Also with the MyBackup I can restore everything after I root my phone? In the rooted version I mean?

lordaccess said:
Great advice! Btw from what I read it backs up everything except app data. I wonder if there is a folder I can copy paste when I see my device as a hard drive that has the app data inside.
Also with the MyBackup I can restore everything after I root my phone? In the rooted version I mean?
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The reason I asked about app data is because I was under the impression that rooting gives you access to the partitions where that app data is stored; without root, you can't access where the app data is stored (and so the copy-paste plan is probably impossible). App data is where app settings are saved; without it, MyBackup restores apps as if they were freshly installed from the Play Store, without any other settings saved.
Apps like MyBackup and Titanium Backup and App Manager generally back things up to your sdcard, which isn't affected by any of AAHK's functions.
Like someone above said, if you need to downgrade back to Froyo, I'm not aware of a method by which you can save all your apps and their data.
By the way, I believe an app called Go Backup (not Go Backup Pro) also lets you back up apps (and only apps, not data) without root.

You can backup programs with My Phone Explorer, but programs are not an issue - they will be downloaded automatically from Play Store...

dalanik said:
You can backup programs with My Phone Explorer, but programs are not an issue - they will be downloaded automatically from Play Store...
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For some reason, Google's app sync doesn't work sometimes for me on certain ROMs. I'm not sure why; I never looked into it, since I usually back my apps up with App Manager anyway.

@lordaccess
here i a link to Advanced Hack Kit the one in the post above is dead. the author of the hack kit took it down
http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?cws4i8cclb93s4v
remember to read the ENTIRE effin manual!!!

bananagranola said:
For some reason, Google's app sync doesn't work sometimes for me on certain ROMs. I'm not sure why; I never looked into it, since I usually back my apps up with App Manager anyway.
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True, but you can always go to Play on a computer and your purchased apps and "send" them to phone... yes, a bit of work, but better than nothing, at least there's a list of apps and it's easier to install them from computer than from a phone

dalanik said:
True, but you can always go to Play on a computer and your purchased apps and "send" them to phone... yes, a bit of work, but better than nothing, at least there's a list of apps and it's easier to install them from computer than from a phone
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Kinda discouraged to do the root if I can't save the app data :/ I will look at what I will lose and how easy I can regain them and decide. In the meantime does anyone know why my address book doesn't sync with google? (even though the sync is on)

Try to put as much files as you can in the cloud. Make screenshots of other information that you want to keep. Make a back up of your SD-card.

TheJokah said:
@lordaccess
here i a link to Advanced Hack Kit the one in the post above is dead. the author of the hack kit took it down
remember to read the ENTIRE effin manual!!!
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You shouldn´t use a mirror for the Hack Kit. You don't own it and therefore won't support it. Besides the Kit has been updated lately so, please remove the link and direct people to attn1's site.
http://tau.shadowchild.nl/attn1/?p=74

lordaccess said:
Kinda discouraged to do the root if I can't save the app data :/ I will look at what I will lose and how easy I can regain them and decide. In the meantime does anyone know why my address book doesn't sync with google? (even though the sync is on)
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Consider purchasing Titanium Backup (or trying out out the trial version). It just started letting you backup app data WITHOUT root using ADB. See: http://www.androidpolice.com/2012/0...-adb-backups-without-root-other-improvements/. It will also very much come in handy once you are rooted.

Best way to back up phone without rooting?

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?
Thanks
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I would use Helium for backups without rooting.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...wsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5rb3VzaGlrZHV0dGEuYmFja3VwIl0.

richard371 said:
What is the best app for doing a full backup without rooting?
Thanks
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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.
http://www.clockworkmod.com/carbon

[Q] Trasnfer app data

Hi Guys I am after some help my note 3 is arriving today and want to know if there is an easy to transfer my progress within apps on to the new phone from an s4 without root also to be able copy home screens as well.
Any help really appreciated

can't think of a easy way, I am on manual reinstallation of apps from web playstore on my PC (good time to review unused apps anyway), and without root there isn't much option on backup and restore i think..
for home screen try to use the backup function of your selected launcher (which not all have it)

You can use Helium Backup that doesnt needs root.

BlueChris said:
You can use Helium Backup that doesnt needs root.
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Will this do progress as well

I envy you: I am rooted Knox 0x1!!
BlueChris said:
You can use Helium Backup that doesnt needs root.
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I envy you: I am rooted Knox 0x1!!

[Q] Nook loses track of glow light status

This weekend my Nook Simple Touch with Glowlight has begun losing track of the status of the light. Turning the light on works fine by all means and the light works normally. After you exit the Glowlight dialog, if you go back in to adjust the intensity of the light or turn it back off, it indicates that the light is "off" even when it is "on". At this point, in order to do anything, I have to check the "on" box again before I can change the intensity of the light or turn it off.
The device is rooted using my own combination of "NookManager" and "Tweaked Modded ROM". I have not made any changes to the device in the last month
Has anyone run across this before? Is there a solution? .

@David0226,
That is so interesting that you're having that problem, because I'm having a similar one! Thread: A minor bug/problem?
I haven't currently come across a fix, but I'm working on it. I'll let you know when/if I find one.

I know from several different threads where using sqlite is mentioned that the Nook saves certain pieces of information in database files. Perhaps the database that saves glowlight status is corrupt on both of our Nooks. While our issues appear to be exactly the opposite of each others, they essentially are the same. The Nook is losing track of glowlight status.
Perhaps somehow rebuilding the correct database would fix the issue. The problem is I don't know which database nor how to rebuild it.
Perhaps Renate could help if this is the case as she seems to appear in a large number of the threads relating to Nook databases.
If I don't get an answer by tomorrow, I think I will return my Nook to stock and follow Renate's Minimal rooting - back to basics thread. I really should be able to do everything I actually use with just basic root access.

David0226 said:
I know from several different threads where using sqlite is mentioned that the Nook saves certain pieces of information in database files. Perhaps the database that saves glowlight status is corrupt on both of our Nooks. While our issues appear to be exactly the opposite of each others, they essentially are the same. The Nook is losing track of glowlight status.
Perhaps somehow rebuilding the correct database would fix the issue. The problem is I don't know which database nor how to rebuild it.
Perhaps Renate could help if this is the case as she seems to appear in a large number of the threads relating to Nook databases.
If I don't get an answer by tomorrow, I think I will return my Nook to stock and follow Renate's Minimal rooting - back to basics thread. I really should be able to do everything I actually use with just basic root access.
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Is one problem with the GlowLight really worth all of the data you have accumulated since you first rooted?
I mean, I know it's not really my business, but I don't think I'd go so far as to factory reset and reroot if I came across that problem.
Just my personal opinion. I do hope we can get a little help from @[color=green][u]Renate NST[/u][/color] in here.

Actually, 95% of the data I have accumulated since rooting is on an SDcard. So after re-rooting, I can simply put the SDCard back in and my data will be there.
One reason I am considering this is that since rooting the device, I have installed many apps and edited many system files without keeping a good record of what I have done. So I really don't know where I am at. If the Nook ran on Windows I would have had to re-install months ago.
I have found that there is really very little I actually use. Lightning Launcher and ALReader is pretty much it. I have tablets, so I don't need/want to turn my Nook into one.

David0226 said:
Actually, 95% of the data I have accumulated since rooting is on an SDcard. So after re-rooting, I can simply put the SDCard back in and my data will be there.
One reason I am considering this is that since rooting the device, I have installed many apps and edited many system files without keeping a good record of what I have done. So I really don't know where I am at. If the Nook ran on Windows I would have had to re-install months ago.
I have found that there is really very little I actually use. Lightning Launcher and ALReader is pretty much it. I have tablets, so I don't need/want to turn my Nook into one.
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Ah, then there's the difference between you and I. I don't have any other tablets, so that's why I use my NTG as a full tablet.
A good tip I'd recommend to you, if you're currently doing any "risky" modding (like me), make a fresh Noogie backup once a week or so. That way, if you do soft-brick my Nook, you can really restore to the way you were recently.

I typically use NookManager to make a backup before each "risky" mod. If you connect your Nook to your computer via USB while booted into NookManager, you can see the backup partition and copy off the backup files. I then rename them so that I can copy them back and restore from them if needed. I find restoring using NookManager much easier that restoring a Noogie backup.

David0226 said:
I typically use NookManager to make a backup before each "risky" mod. If you connect your Nook to your computer via USB while booted into NookManager, you can see the backup partition and copy off the backup files. I then rename them so that I can copy them back and restore from them if needed. I find restoring using NookManager much easier that restoring a Noogie backup.
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Yeah, I used to use NookManager for backing up, too, but after looking at how the Noogie method vs. the NookManager method works, I discovered that the Noogie method actually makes a more complete backup than the NookManager method.
Plus, for some reason whenever I try to use the NookManager method, I get "Backup failed", so I can't do it anyway.

I bit the bullet and restored to factory default and followed Renate's Minimal rooting - back to basics instructions. It did take care of my glowlight problem.
I discovered that for my situation this is a perfect method. It allows me to make changes and install apps using ADB over WIFI, yet essentially I only have 'root' when using ADB. I can make all the changes I want over the ADB connection but nothing has root permissions if I (or one of my family) am using the Nook "normally". Thus, I have less chance of messing anything up during "normal" operation.
(I also carefully documented everything I did so I now know where I am at.)