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Which backup

Which backup software/utility are you using and why :?: I've tried xbackup and am not impressed. Any suggestions?
Thanks,
philg

Sunnysoft Backup Manager.
Does what it needs to do.
I use it for FULL backups to be able to revert quickly to previous setup or recover fast from hard reset.
It is able to create self-executable backup files.

Sprite Back-up. Install it and forget it.
Restores superbly from executable back-up file.
Has saved me a few times and I wouldn't be without it.

hey guys any backup software which actually saves ur backup on the desktop pc and then restore it from the desktop pc itself ??

sprite backup (Y) AWESOME !! thats the one i was loookin for (Y)
thanks mindracing

Can Sprite backup SMS?

it didnt restore sms' messages wen i performed a hard reset... :s

How affective is using activesync for backups?

i used to use the activesync backup option but then had a few data curruptions
i now backup to my sd card using the xbackup program that came with the device.
it seems to restore my sms files aswell :wink:

xbackup restore
I did a xbackup on my device and then I went for the upgrade to the official final version UK O2 1.72.81 with Blackberry. Everything went smoothly but after the restore backup (it even restored sms, mms and e-mails, in short, the lot!) now my device is back in the original configuration although I now have Rom version 1.72.00WWE instead of the old 1.60.00WWE.
Is there an other way to restore a backup? I don't care about SMS MMS and stuff, I only want to keep settings as BT GPS, Internet GPRS settings, tt3 Navigator settings and so on. Contacts and Agenda are stored on the PC anyway. And I wanna use the Blackberry which was on it after the upgrade but is gone after the restore.
Or should I simply re flash the ROM and reenter all data for settings manually?
Thanks for helping
Cu

Sprite Backup - I am correct?

I've just installed TomTom Nav5 on my MDAIII, and will be going on holiday driving through France and Spain. I've had TomTom Nav3 do a hard reset on me before, when I took a call. So I need a backup system just in case it happens (god forbid) while we are away.
Am I right in thinking Sprite Backup will do a 'complete' backup of my device (everything), so if the thing hard resets I can just restore it without the need of a PC, and it will be as it was, programs, files, emails, sms etc?
If so, how do I restore from a backup from the SD card, if the device is back to factory settings, ie without Sprite Backup installed?
Thanks for your help
Rich

you put the spirite backup cab files in the extented rom so they auto install after a hardreset

Thanks for the reply!!
I don't 'play' with my MDAIII. How do I put it in the extended rom? iis that the 'storage' folder?

http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=BA_RomKitchen

I don't think Extended ROM has enough space to store the backup file.. Anyway, u can still restore without Sprite Backup installed (handy after hard reset of course).. Just check 'Create self-restoring backup files' in General Backup Options..

i dont think he want to backup into the extented rom i think he want to backup on a SD card but his spritite backup is not installed after a hardreset so he want it to autoinstall so he can restore from the sdcard

You can create self installing .exe backup files with Sprite Backup, no need to add anything in the Ext rom.
Open Sprite Backup -> Options -> Backup Options -> General Backup Options -> Create self restoring backup files, tick this options.
Now you make a backup to your SD/MMC card

i would like to add the sprite backup cap to my extended rom, but i only have the software to install from a PC not a sprite cab file,
i also have a ipaq 4700 and this after a hard rest installs sprite, so should i try and get into the extended rom on the ipaq 4700 and copy the sprite cab from there
Thanks
john

SPB Restore on HTCMAG_ROM_WWE_O3

I backup my device WM 2003 using SPB BACKUP
and i restore it to HTCMAG_ROM_WWE_O3 and only notice it does not work.
All i need now is PIM and SMS how to extract out ?.
OK i roll back to 2003 and restore the sms.. how to backup the sms to restore in WM6.1 ?

use PIM Backup program.
ALSO I CLEAR SAY THAT YOU SHOULD NOT RESTORE ANY BACKUPS ON NEW ROMS!

Restored using pim backup.
all the sent item corrupted.
Well nevermind atleast the contact working

Activesync and backup

I maybe mistaken but isnt there a backup option somewhere in active sync to back up your whole phone and if so where is it located

huh? backup where.. on your PPC?

backup a copy of your ppc to your computer

is it safe to hard reset after SPB backup?

My PC windos xp crashed and lost my backed up contacts,schedules ect.. The problem now is that my XV6800 will not connect to my PC or any PC at all. So I ran SPB backup to back up the entire content of my phone.
my question: Is this safe to hard reset at this point and retrieve all my contacts?

Spb backup automatically softresets everytime u backup PIM, emails, or even system data. I ever tried to full backup my device, and it needed very long long time to finish, then i canceled it

What if I re-flash? Its been a while since Ive done that and I dont remember if I lose my contacts, schedules..ect.

ripsurfer08 said:
My PC windos xp crashed and lost my backed up contacts,schedules ect.. The problem now is that my XV6800 will not connect to my PC or any PC at all. So I ran SPB backup to back up the entire content of my phone.
my question: Is this safe to hard reset at this point and retrieve all my contacts?
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I don't really see why you need to hard reset; your pc is screwed up, so you want hard reset to retrieve contents from a backup? It makes no sense to me, I'm afraid.
You probably just need to delete your active sync partnership and then re-connect with your phone. Backing up then hard resetting then restoring is going to just get you right back where you are now.

If you reflash you´ll loose all your info, but if you have a back up on your sd card no problem (of course reflash with SD card out!)

aha, i've just got your point Try to backup system data, my documents, PIM, and emails. Then u dont need to worry to lose those files (including all apps u installed).
But backing up those files, it doesnt mean u can restore photos or maybe files installer in your SD card. U will need another tool if u delete your photos and files from SD card accidentaly. I forget the name for this tool but u can check it here
HTH

Farmer Ted said:
I don't really see why you need to hard reset; your pc is screwed up, so you want hard reset to retrieve contents from a backup? It makes no sense to me, I'm afraid.
You probably just need to delete your active sync partnership and then re-connect with your phone. Backing up then hard resetting then restoring is going to just get you right back where you are now.
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I got a totaly new PC Harddrive.. and its not just my PC. It doesnt matter what PC I use. my phone just wont be recognized even as a mass storage on any PC ..so its the Phone.

well I did a hard reset and re-flashed with the same ROM and was able to restore my file using SBP backup... however windos xp still will not recognize my phone .. any other sugestions out there?