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Hey there,
is there any possibility to get my short messages from one custom rom to the other?
I love switching roms, and of course i alway make NAND Backups, but everytime I install a new rom, my SMS are gone, and i dont like it
It would be great if there was some kind of file, i need to copy, or restore or whatever to have them secured.
There are several options to do this...
I'm using SMS Backup & Restore: https://market.android.com/details?...mNvbS5yaXRlc2hzYWh1LlNNU0JhY2t1cFJlc3RvcmUiXQ
Another option is to extract your sms from the nandroid with AppExtractor:
https://market.android.com/details?...wxLDEsImNvbS5oYW5keWFuZHkuYXBwZXh0cmFjdG9yIl0
Another vote here for SMS Backup and Restore. It saves them as an XML file so you can copy them off to another device as well if you want. It's also pretty intelligent about restoring stuff from the backup, for example it can avoid restoring messages that are already on the phone, and you can restore individual conversations rather than the whole backup.
Thanks
ABBolle said:
There are several options to do this...
I'm using SMS Backup & Restore: https://market.android.com/details?...mNvbS5yaXRlc2hzYWh1LlNNU0JhY2t1cFJlc3RvcmUiXQ
Another option is to extract your sms from the nandroid with AppExtractor:
https://market.android.com/details?...wxLDEsImNvbS5oYW5keWFuZHkuYXBwZXh0cmFjdG9yIl0
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ejstubbs said:
Another vote here for SMS Backup and Restore. It saves them as an XML file so you can copy them off to another device as well if you want. It's also pretty intelligent about restoring stuff from the backup, for example it can avoid restoring messages that are already on the phone, and you can restore individual conversations rather than the whole backup.
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Awesome guys, thanks for the fast help
and again i see, xda-community is the best
Always best One more u can use is Titanum Backup for almost all posibble backups
I always use Go SMS backup service, it's easy and fast, also you can use XML for backup that could be usable in other places.
I use mysms (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mysms.android.sms) This app stay in sync with cloud... And i can read and send message without my phone - from web!
Ne careful when you switch your sms between an ICS and a non-ICS rom, the data has not the same form.
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Hey, i wanted to ask if anyone know any application (except Titanium Backup of course) that can make a batch backup of all my apps and data.
I have this problem since i change the rom of my Defy almost every week ( yea ) so i need a fast way to restore my apps & data.
Is there any way to backup my apps in a zip so i can flash it in recovery straight after every time a change my rom?
Thank u in advance!
Rerware makes an app called my backup that will batch backup apps, data, system settings, homescreen, SMS, call log, etc. Not as feature rich as titanium but simple and easy to use. Allows scheduling too. There is a free root version as well as a paid version. I have used both and never had a failed backup. Titanium sometimes hangs in the middle of a batch run for me. Anyway, best of luck.
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Not sure of anything that allows you to flash from recovery though. That sure would be convenient though.
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GO BACKUP!!! (if u need an app)....
if you want to restore data from recovery... then follow these steps....
1.backup your existing rom (via recovery)..
2.whenever you flash another rom..
go to backup and restore>advance restore>choose the backup u created in first step>the restore ONLY data....
note- some roms can give problem with the recovery method.....but most works... :laugh:
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!!! Seems suspicious -- lol
Willy318is said:
!!! Seems suspicious -- lol
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I don't understand.
it might working but sometimes some data wont work well with new firmware
but you seem to forget one bigggggg step.... to backup the old data using cwm...
edan1979 said:
it might working but sometimes some data wont work well with new firmware
but you seem to forget one bigggggg step.... to backup the old data using cwm...
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Yes I wrote in red. There MIGHT have problem between versions. If you're on 4.0 and you flash 4.1. But even so I did it many time without problems
I didn't separate CWM & TWRP for the backup because it's basically same thing.
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I don't understand.
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Sorry, I just felt it could not be that easy, ROMs are being heavily optimized and tweaked from Dev-to-Dev, let alone the Official releases with different bases and Radios, so I just think that doing your method might pick-up some old cranky stuff from earlier backups, but yet again, its just my theory, which might be totally messed up
Will give it a shot though, it could save me hours.
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Sorry, I just felt it could not be that easy, ROMs are being heavily optimized and tweaked from Dev-to-Dev, let alone the Official releases with different bases and Radios, so I just think that doing your method might pick-up some old cranky stuff from earlier backups, but yet again, its just my theory, which might be totally messed up
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The "Restore Data" in CWM or TWRP will restore your apps/contacts/sms/etc.. But, for example if you restore a backup that had your gmail but your new ROM doesn't have gmail. The restore will just skip it.
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Will give it a shot though, it could save me hours.
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You won't regret it.
For restoring data Titanium OR similar application is better than Nandroid
Another advantage of Titanium is schedular backup
Above said method you need to backup just before flashing ROM, while if you schedule titanium you will ready to go anytime.
As well titanium data restore is quite clear then data restore from nandroid.
Nandroid is best for return to point where you were in case you messup things while testing something.
dr.ketan said:
For restoring data Titanium OR similar application is better than Nandroid
Another advantage of Titanium is schedular backup
Above said method you need to backup just before flashing ROM, while if you schedule titanium you will ready to go anytime.
As well titanium data restore is quite clear then data restore from nandroid.
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For restoring data Titanium OR similar application is better than Nandroid
Another advantage of Titanium is schedular backup
Above said method you need to backup just before flashing ROM, while if you schedule titanium you will ready to go anytime.
As well titanium data restore is quite clear then data restore from nandroid.
Nandroid is best for return to point where you were in case you messup things while testing something.
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I think they both have their advantages. Titanium will only restore apps but the method above will restore Apps/contacts/sms/gmail acounts/etc...
Titanium can restore contacts, bookmarks call logs as well sms too
And sms call logs are store in xml which is more clean when you restore trans OS./device
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The reason I only use titanium for restoring: I heard it is the cleanest, and as mentioned above nandroid restoring restores some weird **** from old roms
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I have transfered my sms contacts from galaxy S - S2 - note1 and now on note2 (froyo to JB)
I still have some sms. 3yr old and titanium never failed to restore
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klect said:
The reason I only use titanium for restoring: I heard it is the cleanest, and as mentioned above nandroid restoring restores some weird **** from old roms
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Exactly, titanium restore only what you want. And it's totally under your control, you can mess only if you don't know how to use it.
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dr.ketan said:
I have transfered my sms contacts from galaxy S - S2 - note1 and now on note2 (froyo to JB)
I still have some sms. 3yr old and titanium never failed to restore
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Exactly, titanium restore only what you want. And it's totally under your control, you can mess only if you don't know how to use it.
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Yes when restoring between devices or versions(ICS to JB etc..) The OP method is not the best. But if you flash a lot of ROMs all the same version this method is very quick and trouble free.
Yes, this method is quick, but I wouldn't use it for everyday ROM, maybe for testing etc. With Titanium you can backup/restore only USER apps. I think it is bad idea to restore system apps' data. So still the "cleanest" way is to back up everything with Titanium, flash ROM and then install Titanium and restore selected user apps+data.
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this method is very quick and trouble free.
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Not convincing,
See for nandroid you have to make recent backup if you want to have backup of latest stuff like SMS, call logs, newly installed App, contacts
AFAIK nandroid takes nearly 20 min to backup (depends on data it may take more)
Now again restoring as per you said takes 15 min for data.
For titanium if you have schedule, need not to make backup before flashing, even you want to make just run backup of modified data and it will finish in 1-2 min.
For me titanium takes just 15 min to restore
- >115 user app
- Contacts, SMS,Settings,Launcher home (desktop),Bookmarks
so it is more faster then nandroid ultimately
Nandroid is the choice as i said earlier,
If your device is working perfect just make nandroid, Try you want to test anything and if you are not happy with testing just restore Nandroid (full) you have made just before test and you are back.
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dalanik said:
Yes, this method is quick, but I wouldn't use it for everyday ROM, maybe for testing etc. With Titanium you can backup/restore only USER apps. I think it is bad idea to restore system apps' data. So still the "cleanest" way is to back up everything with Titanium, flash ROM and then install Titanium and restore selected user apps+data.
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But we never need to restore system application
Best scenario in titanium is restore 'Missing application with data', this will by default excludes any system application (from previous OS and absent in new ROM) still you will have choice to uncheck any application you don't want.
Contacts,settings - you can restore just data (green colored) and won't replace system files
while call log, SMS, browser (yellow color) are just xml format and best to restore without any issue
Just you need system data is only TW launche(stock), but we needs just data only not system.
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But we never need to restore system application
Best scenario in titanium is restore 'Missing application with data', this will by default excludes any system application (from previous OS and absent in new ROM) still you will have choice to uncheck any application you don't want.
Contacts,settings - you can restore just data (green colored) and won't replace system files
while call log, SMS, browser (yellow color) are just xml format and best to restore without any issue
Just you need system data is only TW launche(stock), but we needs just data only not system.
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No, not application, but data of system applications. That would be able to cause problems.
Yes that I said usually we need not to restore data of system application in normal way. Except for tw launcher home (desktop)
Usually people do restore everything and facing issue later by messing system junks.
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Advance restore data will not restore system apps. It will only restore user apps. Like I said this method is quick and simple and I never had any problem. Can save you a lot of time. 20 minutes for a backup must be a very old phone. I have 108 apps on mine and it takes only 5 minutes to backup
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Here thing is totally different, what I know about your recovery guide is no one gave you discredit. When you publish any guide on public forum, sure someone will put their ideas and only that way discussion goes on. Basically public forum is meant for such things. I have wrote many guides having million viewership, thousand thanks, still people suggest me when something better they found, and I love to exchange idea, but it's ultimately you have to decide which one is better. We should have to remain open to discuss on topic we have created.
As far as my comments have concerned, I have discussed point to point why I found other thing is better, if you targeting that then better if you show some nice point to make me convince on your point of view rather complaining to other post. If you targeting else I am sorry.
Does you feel anyone have troll on your post?
I don't think so.
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Ah ok, I was not targeting you at all, I was refering to my other (same)guide on SGS3. I was discredit because I didn't have enough THANKS.
Posted by someone who really has not helped the novice user
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I know the difference between trolling and discussing. Like you said people can make their choice and I beleive Titanium is good and my(it's not really mine I just transfered the information) way is also good. It just depends on the situation.
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Ah ok, I was not targeting you at all, I was refering to my other (same)guide on SGS3. I was discredit because I didn't have enough THANKS.
I know the difference between trolling and discussing. Like you said people can make their choice and I beleive Titanium is good and my(it's not really mine I just transfered the information) way is also good. It just depends on the situation.
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I misunderstood and sorry again.
Yes I never said nandroid is not good, it's definitely best in certain situations. I mean to say overall titanium is cleaner way to restore data particularly when restoring trans rom/device.
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I'm currently running CM10.1.3 (Android 4.2.2) and I'm having problems transferring messages when flashing any 4.4 ROMs. I tried numerous apps like SMS Backup, Titanium, My Backup Pro but none are restoring my SMS messages (not too bothered about MMS). I've tried ROMs with both Hangouts and other message apps and clearing said caches after restoring but still nothing.
Any help is greatly appreciated.
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michael_duvalle said:
I'm currently running CM10.1.3 (Android 4.2.2) and I'm having problems transferring messages when flashing any 4.4 ROMs. I tried numerous apps like SMS Backup, Titanium, My Backup Pro but none are restoring my SMS messages (not too bothered about MMS). I've tried ROMs with both Hangouts and other message apps and clearing said caches after restoring but still nothing.
Any help is greatly appreciated.
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I'm lead to believe that Titanium Backup would backup and restore sms messages. I've never tried tho.
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Have always been using Super Backup from store to backup and restore sms, contacts and call logs among different android devices and never let me down.
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Are you sure about Titanium Backup? I always use it to restore message!
Try XML backup with it.
Open Titanium Backup, go to MENU on the top right corner, then scroll down to Backup data to XML, then choose Message (SMS & MMS).
Then when you want to restore them use the Restore data from XML.
It works flawlessly countless time, at least for me.
silv3rfox said:
Are you sure about Titanium Backup? I always use it to restore message!
Try XML backup with it.
Open Titanium Backup, go to MENU on the top right corner, then scroll down to Backup data to XML, then choose Message (SMS & MMS).
Then when you want to restore them use the Restore data from XML.
It works flawlessly countless time, at least for me.
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Brilliant. Worked a treat.
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silv3rfox said:
Are you sure about Titanium Backup? I always use it to restore message!
Try XML backup with it.
Open Titanium Backup, go to MENU on the top right corner, then scroll down to Backup data to XML, then choose Message (SMS & MMS).
Then when you want to restore them use the Restore data from XML.
It works flawlessly countless time, at least for me.
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Does this mean I can uninstall Super Backup? ?
RASTAVIPER said:
Have always been using Super Backup from store to backup and restore sms, contacts and call logs among different android devices and never let me down.
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Installed it, but haven't tried it out yet.
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Berrydroidcafe said:
Does this mean I can uninstall Super Backup? ?
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Titanium Backup is one of the most useful apps in the play store, my first paid app I actually bought, after using the cracked version for a while. And as a flashaholic, you'd imagine how much I need to use it
So yeah, it's your ultimate backup tool.
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Titanium Backup is one of the most useful apps in the play store, my first paid app I actually bought, after using the cracked version for a while. And as a flashaholic, you'd imagine how much I need to use it
So yeah, it's your ultimate backup tool.
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Thanks. I was being a little facetious!
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silv3rfox said:
Are you sure about Titanium Backup? I always use it to restore message!
Try XML backup with it.
Open Titanium Backup, go to MENU on the top right corner, then scroll down to Backup data to XML, then choose Message (SMS & MMS).
Then when you want to restore them use the Restore data from XML.
It works flawlessly countless time, at least for me.
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One question, since you used it to restore sms's in kitkat. Did you need to set titanium backup as default SMS app?
App which I used "SMS Backup&Restore" needed to be set as default SMS app before restoring.
Madfysh said:
One question, since you used it to restore sms's in kitkat. Did you need to set titanium backup as default SMS app?
App which I used "SMS Backup&Restore" needed to be set as default SMS app before restoring.
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Nope. Titanium handled the restoring process independently.
michael_duvalle said:
I'm currently running CM10.1.3 (Android 4.2.2) and I'm having problems transferring messages when flashing any 4.4 ROMs. I tried numerous apps like SMS Backup, Titanium, My Backup Pro but none are restoring my SMS messages (not too bothered about MMS). I've tried ROMs with both Hangouts and other message apps and clearing said caches after restoring but still nothing.
Any help is greatly appreciated.
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Try "SMS backup and restore "... Latest version works well for Kitkat...
So i mada nandroid backup but unchecked "data" (its was about 6 gb?!) So i only backed up "system" and some other important stuff,so i wonder,why is "data" so big? Is it neccessary to backup? Or is it just the photos,apps and its data etc?
It includes everything; app data, texts, call logs, log in info, EVERYTHING. System only backs up the actual operating system (ROM)
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A nandroid is kinda useless without the data portion.
metalfan78 said:
It includes everything; app data, texts, call logs, log in info, EVERYTHING. System only backs up the actual operating system (ROM)
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A nandroid is kinda useless without the data portion.
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No it isn't, if you have a TiBu its fine, either restore the backup then flash update.zip from TiBu or go in and restore.
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If you want to restore your rom to the state it was before a flash or a wipe, then 'data' is needed, so I consider a nandroid useless without it.
metalfan78 said:
If you want to restore your rom to the state it was before a flash or a wipe, then 'data' is needed, so I consider a nandroid useless without it.
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Maybe I'd you are using strictly nandroid, but using a nandroid of system+TiBu is certainly not useless.
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Rakuu said:
Maybe I'd you are using strictly nandroid, but using a nandroid of system+TiBu is certainly not useless.
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Yeah i already have a backup of my apps with TiBu
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So i mada nandroid backup but unchecked "data" (its was about 6 gb?!) So i only backed up "system" and some other important stuff,so i wonder,why is "data" so big? Is it neccessary to backup? Or is it just the photos,apps and its data etc?
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Data contains all the user apps and its settings. And it also contains all the system settings and customizations. With TiBu you only can backup the user apps and its settings. System + TiBu kind of works, but system + data is much better.
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Data contains all the user apps and its settings. And it also contains all the system settings and customizations. With TiBu you only can backup the user apps and its settings. System + TiBu kind of works, but system + data is much better.
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You can backup contacts, call logs, data usage, calendar storage, messages, system settings, and some others I forgot, I'd say doing a full TiBu backup is a decent alternative to a /data backup
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Rakuu said:
You can backup contacts, call logs, data usage, calendar storage, messages, system settings, and some others I forgot, I'd say doing a full TiBu backup is a decent alternative to a /data backup
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Yeah that's right, but I think that a backup of the data partition contains just everything and is "easily" done. With TiBu, you have to backup every little detail and app manually.
Danstroem said:
Yeah that's right, but I think that a backup of the data partition contains just everything and is "easily" done. With TiBu, you have to backup every little detail and app manually.
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There's a batch actions option... Also I have mine automatically going every couple days.
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There's a batch actions option... Also I have mine automatically going every couple days.
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At least with TiBu, he would learn, which app is eating the most of the 6 GB I never managed to backup/restore account data with TiBu (phone book, calendar). I'm not using Google. I only use it to transport my favourite apps to different ROMS. Nandroid is my safe harbour, because it heals all problems. Maybe a matter of taste
TiBu and nandroid are very different animals........
Nandroid will, as everybody knows, restore a fully working OS to a device (including apps, data & settings).
TiBu will allow you to restore apps and data onto a new ROM......but this capability has to be used with caution.....
Restoring apps on their own usually works without issue......but if you try to restore app data as well......especially onto a different android version, you *could* end up with system instability and apps force closing etc.......
Some of the data created/used by some (but not all) apps is OS version specific *and* in some cases framework specific.
Each option is there to make a specific type of backup which is used in a specific set of circumstances.....
Nandroid is the 'cure all, emergency recovery' option.
TiBu is the 'make things quicker/easier for normal rom flash' option......
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