Related
So I finally got the chance to put AppBrain to the test. I flashed a new ROM, installed AppBrain and logged in. Instead of bringing my previously synced apps over to my phone it overwrote my sync list with just the currently installed apps on the new ROM.
I don't know how else to use this but I obviously did something out of order because the whole concept would be useless if this is how it worked hehe.
If anyone has an idea on what I did wrong I'd greatly appreciate the advice, I did email them but forum responses are faster .
06ms6 said:
So I finally got the chance to put AppBrain to the test. I flashed a new ROM, installed AppBrain and logged in. Instead of bringing my previously synced apps over to my phone it overwrote my sync list with just the currently installed apps on the new ROM.
I don't know how else to use this but I obviously did something out of order because the whole concept would be useless if this is how it worked hehe.
If anyone has an idea on what I did wrong I'd greatly appreciate the advice, I did email them but forum responses are faster .
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Download Titanium Back-up its free or there is a donate version, Its awesome. Nandroid back and try it again
Shadow591 said:
Download Titanium Back-up its free or there is a donate version, Its awesome. Nandroid back and try it again
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yeah I'm using the free version for SMS/MMS backup, I'll probably go for the donate since it has seamless app install (app reinstall on the free version is somewhat of a pain).
I actually bought MyBackupPro when I first got my Hero, but even with its root support it backs up SMS in a very inefficient way, instead of copying the database file like Titanium does, it converts all your messages into an xml file or something (I assume) and takes forever to backup/restore where Titanium takes a couple seconds.
I haven't done it yet, but it looks like you want to do as follows.
AppBrain website > My Apps
Select All > Add to List > Create New List
Give your list a name (I used "backup") and click Create List
Now you have your apps in a separate list that won't be overwritten when you connect up after a wipe.
jmglidden said:
I haven't done it yet, but it looks like you want to do as follows.
AppBrain website > My Apps
Select All > Add to List > Create New List
Give your list a name (I used "backup") and click Create List
Now you have your apps in a separate list that won't be overwritten when you connect up after a wipe.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yep, I can confirm that the steps work.
I used this workaround all the time while flashing my HTC Touch with various ROMS.
Basically, create a separate "back up" list.
Copy all of the apps you have in your main list to that back up list.
Then when you flash the next time.
It will erase the apps in your primary list.
Just copy the apps list from your "back up" list to your primary list and you will be good to go.
I do agree that this appears to be a problem.
Cool, didn't see (or look for) that option on the website.
Sounds easy enough. Thanks for the help!
06ms6 said:
So I finally got the chance to put AppBrain to the test. I flashed a new ROM, installed AppBrain and logged in. Instead of bringing my previously synced apps over to my phone it overwrote my sync list with just the currently installed apps on the new ROM.
I don't know how else to use this but I obviously did something out of order because the whole concept would be useless if this is how it worked hehe.
If anyone has an idea on what I did wrong I'd greatly appreciate the advice, I did email them but forum responses are faster .
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yeah you should have made a new list with your apps backed up there, i figured that was obvious
mrono said:
Yeah you should have made a new list with your apps backed up there, i figured that was obvious
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Why is that obvious? Show me one other sync service that overwrites my database with what's on my newly empty phone. My contacts don't disappear from Gmail when I resync my phone that's newly devoid of contacts, my calendar events don't get cleared, my emails don't vanish.
Sorry for the useless reply, but the way AppBrain works now is not intuitive; it's not difficult to overcome when you know how it works, but it's not the way a user would expect it to work.
06ms6 said:
Why is that obvious? Show me one other sync service that overwrites my database with what's on my newly empty phone. My contacts don't disappear from Gmail when I resync my phone that's newly devoid of contacts, my calendar events don't get cleared, my emails don't vanish.
Sorry for the useless reply, but the way AppBrain works now is not intuitive; it's not difficult to overcome when you know how it works, but it's not the way a user would expect it to work.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
06ms6,
I also agree that the App Brain sync process is counter-intuitive.
Other than that, it is a very good app.
Glad you got it squared away.
Hey everyone, I'm considering coming from a samsung Vibrant to this, because I like the screen size, camera flash, and Android seems to be stable (super ram froyo) but I have a couple of questions
Will I be able to restore my text, and call logs via mybackuppro, and retrieve my contacts via the google account? I was also wondering if it's worth coming from a vibrant to an hd2? Just need some help, or advice.
Also could I restore some apps on the hd2 from the vibrant using Titanium backup?
-Sorry if I posted in the wrong place.
Thanks everyone who helps!
I've used both and prefer the hd2 but you might need to experiment with the builds.
There are apps to back up your sms and google contacts will automatically transfer with your account.
Sent from my HTC HD2 Android
To backup apps just use titanium backup and select batch and then all user apps.
To backup SMS download SMS backup and restore from the market.
If you've got a Google account, try logging into your gmail account from a computer then go to people and check I'd your contacts are saved. if they are then they will auto sync with any other phone you use.
Hope this helped.
Okay I was just making sure, I always use T-backup for apps, and mybackup pro for sms.
Is everything the same such as putting things in folders, and the phone being able to read it? And another big factor is GPS, does that work?
Gps works, but takes a little bit longer to get a lock sometimes (still quite usable)
And T-Mobile backup works too, just like on any Android phone. As far as backin up n restoring with Titanium, just batch backup apps n data, then transfer the Titanium Backup folder from your current sd card to your HD2's sd card, get Titanium from market, n batch restore
I highly recommend the HD2, its like 2 yrs old, n still just about the baddest phone on the block
Sent from my... whatever
Awesome Thank you, I'll pm you if I have more questions if thats cool?
Ps: The hd2 i'm trading for has miui rom on it, have you tried it, is it stable? Or which build do you prefer?
I have been searching for a solution to get my phone to backup all contents of the phone and sd card to a specific folder on my pc. I just want to not worry about having to do everything manually all the time.
I want to come home, have my profile manager turn on the wifi, phone detects home wifi on which my pc is, starts to backup all new content ontto the specified folder immediately.
I am mostly concerned about images, videos etc. Looking for a similar solution that eye-fi as / wifi card provides.
Anyone got any ideas or recommend for any apps that do this?
Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk
No replies after 51 views?
Try Titanium Media Sync https://market.android.com/details?id=com.keramidas.MediaSync&feature=more_from_developer
Same author as Titanium Backup. Can sync to FTP, SFTP, FTPS servers and dropbox. I use it to automatically store data like fotos, videos on my home server.
Syncness Wifi Sync is another one that I heard about. I have not tried it, but it supports wifi profiles like you mentioned. Might be worth a look.
For a free alternative you might try FolderSync Lite or (if you are a Dropbox user) Dropsync .
Let us know what ends up working for you.
Safe Backup
alitech said:
I have been searching for a solution to get my phone to backup all contents of the phone and sd card to a specific folder on my pc. I just want to not worry about having to do everything manually all the time.
I want to come home, have my profile manager turn on the wifi, phone detects home wifi on which my pc is, starts to backup all new content ontto the specified folder immediately.
I am mostly concerned about images, videos etc. Looking for a similar solution that eye-fi as / wifi card provides.
Anyone got any ideas or recommend for any apps that do this?
This is the one that I have been looking at http://promwadmobile.com/portfolio/android-safe-backup.html
I did a quick trial and it easily found my network PCs over wifi and will auto backup on schedule. I don't think it will do the auo detect and backup though?
JACKO
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Have you tried "my sync center"? The dev's got a thread in the Android apps and themes section
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
try pcfilesync
I am also looking for same solution. Looks like Samsung has exact solution as per crave.cnet. co. uk /mobiles/samsung-galaxy-s-2-syncing-with-kies-2-0-kies-air-and-backup-50002764/ named as "Auto backup and sync" But cant find the app on on my S2
Beeng a new at the forum cant post url please remove all spaces from the above url
So I finally got the device where I wanted it yesterday. Today I notice that my available space is already down to 5gb without me putting much on the phone. After digging around, I found that there is a folder called documentsync that holds 2gb of my dropbox files and it seems to be putting more on there as I type. I think this is causing my phone to die a quick death as it was burning batteries on standby. Anyone have this problem?
Sent from my SPH-L720 using Tapatalk 2
I had the same problem. I can't believe that Samsung has this turned on by default. Go to settings > accounts > cloud and turn off Document Sync. This will then remove all the content from your device.
I never use Samsung 's implementation of Dropbox sync. It is poorly done and uses internal storage.
3rd party apps do a better job in folder to folder syncing with more controls over the directory location and sync schedules.
Sent from my GT-N7000 using Xparent Skyblue Tapatalk 2
MrBridger said:
I had the same problem. I can't believe that Samsung has this turned on by default. Go to settings > accounts > cloud and turn off Document Sync. This will then remove all the content from your device.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yup, my god. After installing my apps and configuring my phone, I saw that the disk space was down to around 3GB. It made no sense, and I started cursing the pre-installed S4 software like everyone else. I removed stuff with Titanium, and even directly using a root folder browser, and I pray I didn't break anything. The next day, I finally noticed that "DocumentSync" folder and had no idea what it was, except obviously its directory structure matched my Dropbox account. I still couldn't find any info, so I simply deleted it. Somehow, I think I'm lucky that I didn't delete all my Dropbox content. After reading this thread, I check the setting and it was already turned off, so I have no idea how that happened (perhaps when I deleted that folder). Really stupid of them to background sync several gigabytes of data on you by default with no warning.
In fact, the first day after getting my phone, I got a warning that my disk space had been filled up. It completely made no sense, so I unlinked and re-linked my cloud apps, and cursed the one that's in beta that I assumed was at fault and then got all paranoid about it. All those complaints about the S4 are pretty much over minor annoyances, but this default stealth auto-sync makes it look like your phone is completely messed up. I have to say it's the phone's biggest hiccup. But even though it's easily fixed, it caused quite a bit of chaos and worry on my part, and I hope I didn't damage anything while trying to fix it.
I want to delete the folder but is it supposed to delete the files in your Dropbox account? I don't want to risk losing the files.
Sent from my GT-N7100 using Tapatalk 2
skanj said:
I want to delete the folder but is it supposed to delete the files in your Dropbox account? I don't want to risk losing the files.
Sent from my GT-N7100 using Tapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I would make a backup before deleting just to be sure
Probably a good idea :thumbup:
Sent from my GT-N7100 using Tapatalk 2
Thanks. I didn't get back to reading this forum until. I simply disconnected the dropbox account, disable sync,then reconnect my account. That had to be the dumbest default setting ever.
Sent from my SPH-L720 using Tapatalk 2
Yesterday I just delete this documentsync folder. DON'T DO THIS!!!! It have delete all the documents files Inside my dropbox account. Turn this option off in setting before delete anything or you will lose them.
Fortunately, the dropbox site offer a restore file option (the trash icon on top) . Whitout this, I had loose so much valuables files.
Hi guys,
my queries are similar. I really want a way to sync files from my PC with my Note 3. My required files are all documents (docx, xlsx, pdf, txt etc) I’m not looking for music video syncs. I use many important docs and excels and I want them all 100% updated on my phone all time so that I can use them anywhere.
I’m not a dropbox fan and used it very less in past but after getting note 3 I realize there have less ways to sync and store files in external memory. I wanted them all to store in external card (32gb) as many files but I doesn’t. Still internal is fine. I started use Dropbox app and tried the stock file manager dropbox option. What happened, in the initial setup it downloaded all files in internal memory DocumentSync folder but then when I started changing those files, it did not updated those over dropbox. Make sure I was editing DocumentSync folders raw files by Polaris Office, not from dropbox application or either the file manager home screen dropbox icon shortcut as both of them downloading each files before editing. As these didn’t work, like you all I remove this and disable this option.
But as I always wanted all these dropbox files locally, even when offline/no network I can update/read those files. So can anyone tell me the purpose of DocumentSync folders local files? Also any way the Samsungs optional dropbox or dropbox app can store all in external memory card? I really don’t want this to way to download each files before reading/editing (due to slower internet).
Please advice, thanks in advance!
soumen.sam said:
Hi guys,
my queries are similar. I really want a way to sync files from my PC with my Note 3. My required files are all documents (docx, xlsx, pdf, txt etc) I’m not looking for music video syncs. I use many important docs and excels and I want them all 100% updated on my phone all time so that I can use them anywhere.
I’m not a dropbox fan and used it very less in past but after getting note 3 I realize there have less ways to sync and store files in external memory. I wanted them all to store in external card (32gb) as many files but I doesn’t. Still internal is fine. I started use Dropbox app and tried the stock file manager dropbox option. What happened, in the initial setup it downloaded all files in internal memory DocumentSync folder but then when I started changing those files, it did not updated those over dropbox. Make sure I was editing DocumentSync folders raw files by Polaris Office, not from dropbox application or either the file manager home screen dropbox icon shortcut as both of them downloading each files before editing. As these didn’t work, like you all I remove this and disable this option.
But as I always wanted all these dropbox files locally, even when offline/no network I can update/read those files. So can anyone tell me the purpose of DocumentSync folders local files? Also any way the Samsungs optional dropbox or dropbox app can store all in external memory card? I really don’t want this to way to download each files before reading/editing (due to slower internet).
Please advice, thanks in advance!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Would this app be of use to you? You can store the files locally, then set the file to sync with your dropbox account and it be set up as a two-way sync between phone and dropbox and desktop/tablet/laptop/etc and dropbox.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ttxapps.dropsync
gsmyth said:
Would this app be of use to you? You can store the files locally, then set the file to sync with your dropbox account and it be set up as a two-way sync between phone and dropbox and desktop/tablet/laptop/etc and dropbox.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ttxapps.dropsync
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I checked this apps and few similar like this before but none of them could store in external memory, so no help. But DropSync does, but problem is it stores files in external memory /Android/data/com.ttxapps.dropsync/files which is hard to navigate all time and then the free version only allows one folder to sync, no sub directories. And I’ve all documents set under separate directories. And I do not purchase apps . So didn’t found any other helpful app.
Update:
Yesterday again I linked to the My File Dropbox extinction, and play with it little bit and test few. Earlier I somehow saw it wasn’t correctly, not updating, not syncing properly etc so I removed it. But yesterday I only made Doc Sync, it downloaded all doc files and I did some test by file changes and it syncing instantly. I was changing in raw file in DocumentSync folder.
The only issue I found is if new files added and existing files deleted in dropbox its not immediately doing the same in that folder. Its taking time, and sometime long time. But if I disconnect and reconnect wifi, the changes appearing immediately, most probably this is due to as it set to sync over wifi only.
But its really great for me, as I can get all docs raw files even if no network and don’t have to download each time. But its not working very smoothly and its storing files internal memory but as my all docs are around 5mb no not a big issues. But I would love to get it in external memory. Overall this works great for me also no extra app require. But Samsung should make a way to sync all files locally.
Hey
I was looking for a simple way to import all my WhatsApp data from iPhone to the new oneplus 5 and just can't find something. Does anyone knows how I can do that ?
Thanks !
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
I am not an iPhone user, so what i say is only theory.
If you backup on icloud and the file/folder structure for the backup is the same as is on android, you could just paste the whatsapp directory into your root android folder and then install whatsapp.
Alternatively, if you have access to the whatsapp folder you could just copy that to your computer and then move it to the oneplus 5.
On Android phones , to migrate whatsapp i simply copy the whatsapp folder after making a current backup on the source phone,moving it to the destination phone and then install whatsapp. it is able to restore all data and media.
Good luck!
gingi007 said:
Hey
I was looking for a simple way to import all my WhatsApp data from iPhone to the new oneplus 5 and just can't find something. Does anyone knows how I can do that ?
Thanks !
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Did you try either of those options
chrismast said:
Did you try either of those options
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Have a look on the comments in there - it's a scam. They tell you to backup to iCloud then delete(!!!!) the app on iPhone (==removing all messages fro the phone) and then magically they say that the android phone will be able to get the backup from iCloud.
In reality they want you to buy the product because it is capable of restoring the messages somehow(which you just deleted them)
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
gingi007 said:
Have a look on the comments in there - it's a scam. They tell you to backup to iCloud then delete(!!!!) the app on iPhone (==removing all messages fro the phone) and then magically they say that the android phone will be able to get the backup from iCloud.
In reality they want you to buy the product because it is capable of restoring the messages somehow(which you just deleted them)
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
thanks, didn't read the comments.
the whole whatsapp iphone to android thing seems to be complicated in general as of reddit. The reddit post/comments show a few solutions though.
Use Wazzap Migrator. I used it like 4-5 years ago when I switched from iOS to Android. Works like a charm.
Code:
https://www.wazzapmigrator.com"
Used iBackup Viewer to extract the ChatStorage.sqlite file from an iPhone Backup I made and Wazzapmigrator to restore it on my phone, did cost me like 3 bucks but worked really well!
Updating that I used wazzzap migrator. I needed to create an iTunes backup then find a software which can extract data from the backup file (this the hard part) . The wazzzap worked like charm (very easy) though cost a few worth-the-money $ for chats and media as well.
gingi007 said:
Hey
I was looking for a simple way to import all my WhatsApp data from iPhone to the new oneplus 5 and just can't find something. Does anyone knows how I can do that ?
Thanks !
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
ANSWER:
1. Log in and back up your data to Google Drive
2. Download the file from the apple account.
3. Rename the file to match the backup on the google drive account and upload it and "Over Write" it.
4. Re-sync your whats app.
** Just my 2cents.
gingi007 said:
Hey
I was looking for a simple way to transfer WhatsApp data from iPhone to oneplus 5 and just can't find something. Does anyone knows how I can do that ?
Thanks !
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Dear, you just need a tool of whatsapp transfer like Doctor Telephone iPhone Data Recovery, it has a option which can help you to resolve this problem. Good luck
I've never tried to do this but can't you just set up the in-app backup and let it backup to Whatsapp servers? Then one you install WhatsApp on the new device it should ask you to restore all backup data.
in short, whatsapp is crap. Use telegram instead with smarter people
Yeah, transfer data between iOS and Android is usually difficult for us. Luckily this dr.fone can help to transfer WhatsApp chat history from iPhone to Andorid, including the OnePlus 5.
youtu.be/_e6bIxk3jM8
Hi, up to now it is impossible to transfer whatsapp between iphone and android unless you use some third party software such as wazzapmigrator, dr fone whatsapp for whatsapp, itransor for whatsapp,etc. These software applications can let you transfer whatsapp messages from iphone to android but they are paid software. If you want to know how to operate specifically, you can search a post via google by typing "techtiertips whatsapp from iphone to android"