Hi guys,
I am considering to upgrade to the latest rom. Before I start with the procedure I have just one question:
Is it possible to backup te device before upgrading with ActiveSync or sprite backup and restore after the rom upgrade?
I did it with Sprite Backup, no problem....
soft reset/backup/update ROM/reinstall sprite backup/restore
Many people think it's not a good idea to restore after a ROM-upgrade. The ROM-upgrade upgrades several (system)files, and with a restore you overwrite them with the original files!? That's the theory I think, I don't know if this is true...
That's true, but Sprite backup has a special feature called 'Device upgrade mode' to
Safely restore across ROM upgrades or to different models of device
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http://www.spritesoftware.com/en/personal/products/windows_mobile/pocket_pc.htm
I used it on my S100 and everything works fine.... for the moment...
you could also do a selective restore and choose not to restore windows folder, but do restore everything else?
V
After getting a license for 30 dollar I used Sprite backup to use a full backup and a full restore using the option "Enable Device Upgrade mode".
Worked perfect for me!
Another nice thing about Sprite backup is the scheduled backup function.
Happy 4 you, then
Pls i lost this installer while flasing my rom. i need it to restore my SMS.
could someone please help me out... i cant find Sprite backup on my device ...anyone knows how to use it ... i am given to believe that Sprite Backup comes with the device ... i even tried installing it and it says that a version of the software is installed so i need to uninstall it and then i can install the older version.
thank u
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Hi
I'm having a big problem restoring backup data on my Touch Cruise after installing the Windows Mobile 6.1 upgrade.
I took a backup before the 6.1 upgrade with the Sprite Backup Software that was with the phone when I bought it, but when I try to restore the data, the phone just freeze - and it seems that it is because the original Sprite Backup software doesn't work with 6.1.
I have then tried to buy the newest Sprite Backup Software (version 6.5.2), because it was supposed to have a feature to backup acros different ROM types. But when I find the backup file from the original Sprite Software tool, I get the message "The selected backup file was created using a different version of the Sprite Backup (1%) and is incompatible with your current version (6,5,2, build 102).
So in other words, I can't use the original provide backup tool to restore my data from windows mobil 6.0 to 6.1, and I can't use the new software either.
What can I do to restore that data? There have been no warning on the HTC website when downloading the ROM upgrade that you couldn't restore the backup data - and I'm using the backup tool that was on the CD, when I bought the phone.
I surely hope that there is some way to restore that backup data, because it contains important information about contacts and settings. If there isn't a fix then I would like to know how to restore Windows Mobile 6 on the phone, because this seems to be the only version that allows me to use the Sprite Backup tool to restore my backup data. But I don't know if that is possible (and if there is a danish version of the old WM6?).
Any help restoring the data or getting back to WM6 is VERY appreciated. THANK!
PS: I'm not very technical, so please "spell it out for me" what to do
Download the original WM6 rom, then run PPC Pimbackup to back up your PIM information, then install the WM6.1 rom, then restore the data using Pimbackup. (Free)
Nick
DOnt Panic is correct in what he says, but for your future info, you cannot restore backups from one rom to another, that is 6.0 to 6.1 or whatever. It is not the fault of sprite backup so get your money back
Downsoad official 6.0 rom from HTC (or the rom u had before). Restore your backup (this will now work with ur original rom).
Once you have all your info back, download PIM Backup from here. Backup your contacts, emails files etc but NOT system settings.
FLash your new rom and restore backup using PIM backup and happy days
PIM backup is good for this. Make sure you keep ur sprite backup u did safe, it is a good way of getting back to a good working place.
WHen you have your new rom clean, with contacts, do another backup using Sprite and keep it, clean backups done just after a flash (once contacts are on etc) are a handy tool to keep on sd card, saves doing a hardrest!
timmymarsh said:
DOnt Panic is correct in what he says, but for your future info, you cannot restore backups from one rom to another, that is 6.0 to 6.1 or whatever. It is not the fault of sprite backup so get your money back.....
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timmymarsh... Just to point out that SPB Backup has a very clever backup process between ROMS. I used it between WM6 and WM6.1 (OK so it's not the best) but between std wm6.1 and custom it worked a dream...
Nev
Neville.Holland said:
timmymarsh... Just to point out that SPB Backup has a very clever backup process between ROMS. I used it between WM6 and WM6.1 (OK so it's not the best) but between std wm6.1 and custom it worked a dream...
Nev
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Fair play, u learn something new every day although personally if i had to rely on it (100% relyability), id do it my way, but the info is appreciated
Guys,
I use Inbuilt application Backup & Restore app for
BACK UP and RESTORE was there, I used it and while
the taking backup the application asked for the
PASSWORD.. Guess what, i've forgot that password
and i want that back up back there were some office
files, numbers, photos almost very detail of phone..
please give another way to restore them or how to
break the password.
Thank You..