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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!

Best way to restore apps and data from MIUI on DHD?

From my understanding using Titanium Backup on MIUI can cause problems (has done in the past) I was just wondering what you guys would recommend in getting my stuff across?

Titanium backup will be fine, but if you're worried you can always use ADB backup instead.

I would be more worried about if your backups are from an older version of android.

Rusty! said:
Titanium backup will be fine, but if you're worried you can always use ADB backup instead.
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Could you expand on that please?
TB in the past has caused problems such as force close etc coming from MIUI which makes sense as it's a different framework.
estallings15 said:
I would be more worried about if your backups are from an older version of android.
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Which they are.

DarkShadowAy said:
Could you expand on that please?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1420351

[Q] AOKP Settings Backup

How can i backup my AOKP Build3‘s System Settings and restore it in build5??

You can flash 5 over existing installs. You have one of the first builds 1-4 installed?

scottx . said:
You can flash 5 over existing installs. You have one of the first builds 1-4 installed?
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yes,but if I flash build5 directly, the user interface will keep crashing and the phone is impossible to use.

Theres an app on the market by romanb aokp backup or something. It cost money but its well worth it. Either that or restore data(not app) from titanium

DnickDominic said:
Theres an app on the market by romanb aokp backup or something. It cost money but its well worth it. Either that or restore data(not app) from titanium
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Yeah,I know that app, but the last time I check it it only support build 3,which build do it support now？

MrJer said:
Yeah,I know that app, but the last time I check it it only support build 3,which build do it support now？
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Have you tried a nandroid before and then an advanced restore just restoring data? Alternatively you will have to use titanium to preserve settings

[Q] Revert back to stock?

I have been rooted for a while, and have always had a custom ROM but I wanna try going stock using xposed. How would I flash the stock image? Do I just treat it exactly like a new ROM? Or do I have to do something special or different? I normally use Titanium, but I will make both a titanium backup and a nandroid backup if I do this. Thank you for any help.

egasseMneddiH said:
I have been rooted for a while, and have always had a custom ROM but I wanna try going stock using xposed. How would I flash the stock image? Do I just treat it exactly like a new ROM? Or do I have to do something special or different? I normally use Titanium, but I will make both a titanium backup and a nandroid backup if I do this. Thank you for any help.
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download skipsoft android toolkit , install it and run the program as admin , after that follow the on screen instructions its really easy http://forum.xda-developers.com/nex...olkit-skipsoft-android-toolkit-nexus-t1995688 :highfive:

fahadsul3man said:
download skipsoft android toolkit , install it and run the program as admin , after that follow the on screen instructions its really easy http://forum.xda-developers.com/nex...olkit-skipsoft-android-toolkit-nexus-t1995688 :highfive:
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Will a Titanium backup be fine? It doesn't wipe system?

egasseMneddiH said:
Will a Titanium backup be fine? It doesn't wipe system?
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a complete system wipe is needed so just make complete app +data backups and save them on pc

fahadsul3man said:
a complete system wipe is needed so just make complete app +data backups and save them on pc
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So, make a titanium backup of system and data, copy that file on to my PC, and then once I am at stock, download titanium, put it in whatever folder it was in, and i'm good?

egasseMneddiH said:
So, make a titanium backup of system and data, copy that file on to my PC, and then once I am at stock, download titanium, put it in whatever folder it was in, and i'm good?
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its going to be lot of files , and restoring system on stock rom or any different rom than your present one, will cause issues with force closes and odd actions by your phone , as for non system apps yeah youre good

fahadsul3man said:
its going to be lot of files , and restoring system on stock rom or any different rom than your present one, will cause issues with force closes and odd actions by your phone , as for non system apps yeah youre good
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As long as I keep all my downloads, pictures, apps and data i'm fine. Just like every time I do a bakup I do all user apps only. I meant to say internal storage not system BTW. I don't care if I keep system.

egasseMneddiH said:
As long as I keep all my downloads, pictures, apps and data i'm fine. Just like every time I do a bakup I do all user apps only.
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yes

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yes
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Allright, I was also talking to someone on reddit and I think I know the best way to do this now. I'll get back to you and let you know what happens. Thank you!

You can use nexus root kit

4ringsa6 said:
You can use nexus root kit
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You can use fastboot, don't kill a kitten
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Full backup phone

Hey! I was asking if you guys know a good way to fully backup a phone (like cloning it).
I would try some ROM like PA and some other but I also want to be able to good back to the state I'm right now (fully configured, with all apps I need, and when restoring this backup I would like to have exact same app data, configuration, account, everything in fact).
I don't even know if it's possible x)
In all case, thanks for your answer

https://www.technipages.com/how-to-backup-your-entire-android-device
You shouldn't need to install ADB tools though, they come included on the additional partition OnePlus adds with drivers, just copy those files over to your PC

Adb already installed
Thanks for it mate. I'll do this tonight and cross my finger hoping it would work as I think

TWRP. If you are installing ROMs TWRP would already be there and all you would have to do is create a backup.

Orion116 said:
TWRP. If you are installing ROMs TWRP would already be there and all you would have to do is create a backup.
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This will not backup app data, but thanks anyway.

ShiiroSan said:
This will not backup app data, but thanks anyway.
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A nandroid backup through TWRP will backup everything mate.
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/what-is-a-nandroid-backup-and-how-exactly-does-it-work/

danjamand said:
A nandroid backup through TWRP will backup everything mate.
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/what-is-a-nandroid-backup-and-how-exactly-does-it-work/
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... Everything EXCEPT internal storage if using TWRP. I make a zip archive of all storage files and folders and copy it to my computer.

ShiiroSan said:
This will not backup app data, but thanks anyway.
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Yes. It does.

lollyjay said:
... Everything EXCEPT internal storage if using TWRP. I make a zip archive of all storage files and folders and copy it to my computer.
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Oh, ok thanks!
Orion116 said:
Yes. It does.
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My bad so, I was thinking app data was included in Internal Storage :x

ShiiroSan said:
Oh, ok thanks!
My bad so, I was thinking app data was included in Internal Storage :x
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App data IS backed up by TWRP but anything you see in internal storage is NOT backed up by TWRP.

The way I do it is:
Titanium Backup for all user apps
An app called pairs for Bluetooth and WiFi backup and restore
Create a Nova backup for my home screen setup
Transfer any media (such as photos and music) to my PC
And then I go about flashing a new ROM/clean flashing my current ROM.
I do end up having to go through my ROM settings over again, as well as setting up system apps again, but it's not a huge deal to me.
This feels like the "cleanest" way to backup and restore, so it's a small price to pay! (For me at least lol)

Can you confirm that even chrome app data is being saved and restored? Eg: cookies
Thanks!