Hi experts. I am desperately seeking some guidance from an experienced user. I have been struggling with my new Jamin for 2 weeks and I have had to do more hard resets in those two weeks than I did on my old Palm PDA's in 5 years. So I realise I need some backup software that saves the whole of my memory, so that I can do a simple & relatively quick restore. What utilities do you recommend I consider?
Sprite Backup.
I recommend SpB Backup
thank you very much for your recommendations. I will try the spb backup and see how that goes.
It's Sprite for me. I've heard of some issues with Spb but who knows. I'd investigate why so many hard resets. I've had my device for 4 months and haven't done one - and yes, I do mess with it and instal loads of software all the time. Perhaps it's because I've got Sprite !!! On my previous device I had one hard reset and Sprite re-installed EVERYTHING to precisely as it was.
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I use also sprite back up, I back my device on the sd card and also at my desktop.
SPB Backup
I use SPB and have done full recoveries and restores in a totally perfect fashion from it.
1 hard reset, 5 minutes later, device restored, resync for data since last backup and done.
perfect.
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Does anyone know or recommend a backup tool ?
I was really more concerned with restoring options at this point, not necessarily programs. Say the Quick contacts and stuff like that. Have to set those up is a pain again and again ever time you Flash the device.
Cheers!
I'm using PIMbackup 2.8 it's very easy to use and it's free
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=299705
fllysurfer said:
Does anyone know or recommend a backup tool ?
I was really more concerned with restoring options at this point, not necessarily programs. Say the Quick contacts and stuff like that. Have to set those up is a pain again and again ever time you Flash the device.
Cheers!
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But why don't u use the sprite backup that comes freely with the phone in one of the cds ??!?
I have used SPB Backup on my TP and previous PPC's. The technology of SPB-Backup is clever. I choose it over Sprite years back after comparing the their respective methods.
This debate has been had many times on the forums.
PPCPimbackup is great but it will only do your SMSs/ emails/ contacts and call logs.
Sprite Backup is great for doing a full backup but you really should not use it to restore options / settings etc after flashing a new ROM, particularly one which has a different build of windows or different reg tweaks applied.
You can use UC or Sashimi to restore progs etc after a flash.
apd said:
This debate has been had many times on the forums.
SPBBackup is great but it will only do your SMSs/ emails/ contacts and call logs.
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Hi, i'm sorry but i have to correct you, this is not true (anymore). SPB backup does make full backups and does so VERY well.
I think you must've not looked at spb backup for quite a while.
My tp has scheduled backups with the newest spb backup and every night makes a full backup to my sd-card, reboots and voila, working phone when i wake up.
Mark
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Hi, i'm sorry but i have to correct you, this is not true (anymore). SPB backup does make full backups and does so VERY well.
I think you must've not looked at spb backup for quite a while.
My tp has scheduled backups with the newest spb backup and every night makes a full backup to my sd-card, reboots and voila, working phone when i wake up.
Mark
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Sorry - my mistake - I meant to say PPCPimbackup (will edit this). SPBBackup suffers the same problem as sprite when flashing a new ROM - namely you use it at your own risk given the potential differences in file structure / reg entries
Hi all,
Sorry for seems like a noob question, I was wondering is there a utility that I can get a complete backup of my WM (i780) where I can restore it later if I wanted.
I was hoping to save "everything", including calls/contacts/apps/data, kind of like an image backup of the PC Harddisk (in this case, the phone's storage).
I'm a bit confused about the structure of the phone's storage as it seems flashing the ROM does modify some part of the storage (or is it all part?)
Thanks a lot.
Clive
Well, when i used to flash phones a lot, I used to use spb backup to save my phone in a usable state.
The only thing is, is that it wont save the rom itself, so you will need to flash back to the same rom as you started with, then restore the backup.
You cant put a backup from one rom version over another, at least not one made by a program that backs up the registry, or you will end up with unstable results.
You should use either SPB Backup or SPB Clone to backup the system and PIMBackup2.8 to backup the contacts/messages/....
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You should use either SPB Backup or SPB Clone to backup the system and PIMBackup2.8 to backup the contacts/messages/....
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so true!!! i had to do a hard reset the other day (too much tinkering again) and the back up i did just before the tinkering started (using sprite backup) was corrupt and didnt restore, much to my horror. Thankfully i had done another backup 2 days before hand, so i didnt loose too much.
Using PIM backup too meant i at least had upto date contacts and messages moral of the story?.... 2 backups is better than 1 haha.
The latest version of SPB Backup is supposed to work even after ROM upgrades, never tried it myslef so can't pass comment.
ALWAYS backup. ALWAYS. i backup about once a week. it's no trouble... you don't have to work for it.. just clicking a few buttons and you won't lose anything unless you lose your device
And how true that is, very nearly lost my mail server this week at home, had to power it down for the electrician and then it failed to come back up.
Matter was made worse by the fact it runs headless in a cupboard, so it was either run a long VGA cable to my main PC or physically move the box. I went for the latter, as it turned out it was a failing disc and a scandisk wiped the boot sector, that fixed and so far all is good to go. Guess I need to get a new HDD for it this week.
I just bought 2 500GB HDDs 2 weeks ago after making 2 other 250GB ones in RAID to backup all the important stuff like pictures documents and music (which i worked for 12 years to collect).
Btw, whoever is using commercial software.. i'd suggest SPB Clone. it's only good for companies because they demand like 300$ for it.. so i got myself a copy from work
it's magnificent.
Thanks a lot, I will try SPB backup (Clone, if I can snatch one from friends)
Clive
Hello all,
Just a quicky:
What is the best way to backup (and restore) your WM phone?
Imagine that you do an hard reset, and you want to make all the programs, files, etc return to your mobile. Even the same wallpaper
Is this possible?
Cheers and thanks
Luis
Many (Spb Backup etc.. google it) but I prefer save only PIM data because:
1- Make HR to solve SW problems: if I restore all the problems could come back
2- Make HR because changing ROM: some settings couldn't be right for new ROM
D'rath
+1 on Spb Backup.
I used the trial version and then purchased the software.
Everything is backed up on my pc ready to restore if need be.
Really nice software. Easy to use.
I also backed up my files to my internal storage on my Diamond which is all ready to restore if need be.
The need came up the other day when my Diamond did a surprise hard reset after removing a program.
I did a restore from internal storage and everything came back except 6 speed dials which took a couple of minutes to input.
Just to thank you both.
I did tried it and it works great.
Glad to hear it is working for you
Im a newcomer but i know a bit. Do try SPB Clone. I have used the demo version, but the problem in demo version is that you get a pop-up every half an hour reminding you to buy a full version. But otherwise its a great software. Specially for your needs where you even want the same wallpaper.
After two weeks... and several soft resents and only two hard resets... I now have everything set up and working well and smooth on my TP2 (Sprint). All my email, preferences and setting are exactly what I want themn to be.
My question is. What is the best way to back ALL of this up. Is there a programs that can save this 'state' and created a sort of restore point; so that is everything goes kablooey, I can get the device back to this exact state easily? Freeware preferable, but not a must.
I know I am noob, but I am trying to learn so thanks. It was a long time coming and WinMo 6.1 is a so different to me that the Palm system I was using until now.
Please let me know... It is greatly appreciated.
Matt
As far as I know, you have 5 options
1) PIM Backup - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=299705
FREE
Really good at backing up ALL your text messages, contacts, appointments, etc. It can run automatically if desired. I've had issues when trying to restore emails and email accounts to my phone, but those aren't that hard to setup without it.
2)Microsoft MyPhone - http://sn1-p3.myphone.microsoft.com/mkweb/Start.po
FREE
Service works well. It backs up your info (Text, contacts, appointments, email) to the "cloud". It will even backup your files too, like photos and songs. You can also have this run on a schedule as well. Also has tools to locate your phone if you lose it (GPS location, make your phone rings even if it's on silent) but you gotta pay for them.
3) Flexilis Mobile - https://beta.flexilis.com/
FREE
Same as Microsoft MyPhone, but it's all free. They're still working on the GPS location function for the TP2, however their "scream" function is pretty cool, even works of the phone is set to silent too.
EDIT: forgot to mention, I wouldn't advise setting up the firewall on this program, I've had issues when trying to connect to ANY wifi spot (even my home's) when the firewall is on.
4)SPB Backup - http://www.spbsoftwarehouse.com/products/backup/?en
$24.95
Haven't actually tried this one but from the looks of it, it can backup "System Data" which I think means system preferences.
5) Resco Backup - http://www.resco.net/pocketpc/backup/
$19.99
Looks like it will backup EVERYTHING, the new version will also upload your backup to the FTP server of your choice. Haven't tried this one yet either
Also I know there is a program floating around the Rhodium forums that will re-installed ALL your programs. I forgot the link though.
I use MS MyPhone and SPB Backup... SPB is pretty easy to use, but so is MyPhone, but with MyPhone there have been some glitches in the past (which I experianced, like the contact restore issue) but those seem to be resolved now at least ( I know I havent had the issue again since getting the new version). SPB costs money, MyPhone does not. Both are simple, and easy to use. I would suggest trying them all, find the one you like best and stick with it.
I use SunnySoft BackupManager 4.x.
This software will restore you to whatever point in time it was when you did the backup. This software can be customized to backup the whole device or just parts of it.
I tried SPB on previous winmo phones and did not like it.
I also have had no issues with getting the software from 1 phone to the other. All it took was an email with my new phones key sent to them to get a new code for the new phone.
+1 for SPB its worth the money backs up and saves everything.
Sprite Backup isn't bad. Used it a lot on my MotoQ9c with no issues.
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Sprite Backup isn't bad. Used it a lot on my MotoQ9c with no issues.
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Yeah, just make sure you use the same version for restore as you did while backing up. Tried to restore my roommates palm treo (a couple years ago) and the program didn't want to because it said that the version I backed up with was to old.
+1 on SPB Backup. And when they say it backs up everything, they mean everything. Data, apps, the works. Great program and well worth the money IMHO.
I've tried Sprite Backup but it gave me problems. I tried doing a backup, reflashed my ROM, and when I tried to restore the file wouldn't work. All my data was gone. So -10 for Sprite Backup.
Sprite works for me
I've used Sprite on my Wizard and on my Fuze/Raphael.
This is the copy I'm using now, copied from my Fuze, and it is working fine:
http://www.mediafire.com/?jnxk4wzojh3
One thing you might find is that it usually works best to restore to a device that is factory fresh, i.e. hard reset to factory specs, or to your base ROM whatever that is. If you have a stock ROM you may get an error when you try to run the restore file directly.
I keep a copy of the Sprite Backup.CAB on my storage card, and load it after the hard reset, then use it to open the backup file.
If you have a cooked ROM you probably can just run the exe backup file.
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If you have a cooked ROM you probably can just run the exe backup file.
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I am think about this... but I have not the first clue on how to flash a new ROM, where to find one that is right... is there a faq on this whole process.
I just want a nice stable system...
My vote is with SPB backup.
It makes backups on schedule, I do one every day, then automatically copies the backups to my desktop when I connect it by activesync.
Smooth, reliable, I've restored 1/2 a dozen times without a problem.
Worth the money.
After speaking with a friend about a biweekly hard reset "schedule," I've decided to research the eversopopular application from SPB Software, which is their backup application, SPB Backup.
I've heard many good things about it, in terms of reliability, consistency, and the easy to use interface.
Now, having said all of that... are there programs that allow for a COMPLETE SYSTEM BACKUP & RESTORE? As in... all of the modifications, applications, registry, etc. I have now are SAVED, BACKED UP, and capable of being restored onto my device without consequence.
Is SPB Backup the ideal program for this? Please, feel free to offer your suggestions below... thank you in advance.
in one word:YES!
i am using it for a few years now and i can confirm that after a HD the SPB is capable of restoring my device COMPLETELY, 100% as it was as at the moment of the last back-up.
imho SPB is the best back-up utility. as a matter of fact is so good i bought it!