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(Q) Freeware SMS+MMS Export Tool for WM5?

Hi all!
I know this issue has been discussed more often than necessary, for sure. Unfortunately the only messages in this forum that i have found are too old, to help me right. :-(
I am looking for a freeware tool to export my sms and mms from the Pocket Outlook into a textfile.
I don't want to sync it, only export it.
The software should run under WM5!
Does anyone know any suitable tool?

Freeware nada, but Kai has a tool to export SMS into spreadsheet. No restore however. Dopod has a free tool to export AND restore SMS under WM5 (see attached).
http://www.pocketkai.net/asp/index.html?seitex=http://www.pocketkai.net/asp/details.aspx?263
Dopod SMS Backup (translated from Chinese, rename .zip to .cab, install from machine only)
PS: Willkommen im Forum!

Hey thanks a lot. That seems to be ok. Now I only need to build an import script for my database.
Danke auch für's "Willkommen"

You can use Jeyo software, they have 2 applications available:
- a standalone version
- an outlook plug-in
I tried to the outlook plug-in, but don't like it so much because the sms that I get can't be stored on a IMAP folder after it.
I should have a look at the standalone version when I have some free time.
For information, I have WM5 it works fine with it.

SMSbackup by Dopod
SMSbackup is a great tool. Only problem is that it looks like sms in folders created under root "text messages" (example : archive/perso, archive/admin, ...)
Apparently, only inbox and sent items are saved.
Anyone got a solution to backup all the folders?

Lucas0511 said:
Freeware nada, but Kai has a tool to export SMS into spreadsheet. No restore however. Dopod has a free tool to export AND restore SMS under WM5 (see attached).
http://www.pocketkai.net/asp/index.html?seitex=http://www.pocketkai.net/asp/details.aspx?263
Dopod SMS Backup (translated from Chinese, rename .zip to .cab, install from machine only)
PS: Willkommen im Forum!
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hi,
Yesterday I made a back-up of my SMS and tested the restore using DOPOD cab attached. It worked well. Though could not read anything on the pop-ups .
Today I updated my ROM on Imate Jamin operting on WM5. Now I am unable to restore the SMS Backup. Can anybody help please?
Thanks

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mdejean said:
SMSbackup is a great tool. Only problem is that it looks like sms in folders created under root "text messages" (example : archive/perso, archive/admin, ...)
Apparently, only inbox and sent items are saved.
Anyone got a solution to backup all the folders?
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I dont have that problem, i have Inbox and then under that i Have another sub folder but it backs up the sub-folder too!
Ya just did a test and went 4 deep before i gave up as a good job, backed up and restored back to
normal!!!
Check to make sure that in the option that you have all folders selected!

does anyone know how to get this to work with WM6??? it says it is not made for this.

hi all,
Am new to this and apologise for this silly question.
I just did a backup and the file is something like this 2007-1-24-22-21-9-0.sms.
So does it mean I will have to do a full restore to see all these backup sms on my dopod ?
Not sure how this works. Appreciate any advice
TIA!

funman said:
I dont have that problem, i have Inbox and then under that i Have another sub folder but it backs up the sub-folder too!
Ya just did a test and went 4 deep before i gave up as a good job, backed up and restored back to
normal!!!
Check to make sure that in the option that you have all folders selected!
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Where exactly is this option to select sub folders???
When I opn the program, there is only a MENU option associated with the LEFT softkey.
When I click on that... all I can see is
1) ABOUT
2) ACTION --- Backup, Restore and Delete
3) EXIT
When I click on Backup under the Actions menu, there are only 2 check boxes
1) STORAGE CARD
2) STORAGE (Not selectable for the Wizard)
That's... there are no other options. The soft keys at this point have OK and CANCEL respectively. Where do you see the option to backup sub-folders??

M question also!
leepriestenator said:
That's... there are no other options. The soft keys at this point have OK and CANCEL respectively. Where do you see the option to backup sub-folders??
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I have the same question!
I've used once... and I think it didn't got the sub-folder... and I didn't saw any option to select or to ask for the backup of the sub-folders.

BUMP... How do you backup Sub Folders with this?

I found it works well, I dont have sub folders. But it dosent do the MMS. Is there a product that will back up all of the messaging?

Just having problems with my MDA Vario and wondered about backing up my text messages however the .zip file which is avail to download appears to be corrupt! Anyone have another version of the file they could post?
Cheers
lostinthewood

Insinr8 said:
I found it works well, I dont have sub folders. But it dosent do the MMS. Is there a product that will back up all of the messaging?
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Why don't you lot try PIM Backup v1.5
It backs up sms, mms & more (contacts ect), the output files are xml
Heres a link to the thread (the download is on this page)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=299705&highlight=pim+backup
If anyone tries it post your opinion on how well it backed up texts/mms with attachments/in sub folders. Thanks.

Mister B said:
If anyone tries it post your opinion on how well it backed up texts/mms with attachments/in sub folders. Thanks.
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I tried it, SMS backup/restore was perfect... however my MMS seemed to lose their attachments (yes, I did tick the save attachments checkbox!)

freakygeek said:
I tried it, SMS backup/restore was perfect... however my MMS seemed to lose their attachments (yes, I did tick the save attachments checkbox!)
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Stop wasting time to discuss further, the best is already mentioned by "MISTER B" above.

Lucas0511 said:
Freeware nada, but Kai has a tool to export SMS into spreadsheet. No restore however. Dopod has a free tool to export AND restore SMS under WM5 (see attached).
http://www.pocketkai.net/asp/index.html?seitex=http://www.pocketkai.net/asp/details.aspx?263
Dopod SMS Backup (translated from Chinese, rename .zip to .cab, install from machine only)
PS: Willkommen im Forum!
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Hey folksthnx for attaching the Dopod SMS Backup.
Could someone check it out though. Think the zip might be damaged.
Take cäre - Holla

Hey Lucas,
Thanks for sharing the great software.
really appreciate if someone could guide me through.
Here are the steps i took to install the SMSBackupEN101.zip but it was unsuccessful.
1) Download and convert SMSBackupEN101.zip to SMSBackupEN101.cab on my PC.
2) Connect Phone to PC through active sync 4.5.
3) Move SMSBackupEN101.cab to Storage card by the following path:
My Computer >> Mobile Device >> My Windows Mobile based Device >> Storage Card
4) Use FILE MANAGER in my phone to open SMSBackupEN101.cab
I got this error message>> "Installation of SMSBackupEN101.cab was Unsuccessful The installation is not intended for this device"
I'm using Dopod Smartphone 577w. Running on Window Mobiles 5.0. does anyone know what went wrong?
=)
Best Regards,
Guorong

Restoring SMS from backup

Hi there
I was having some problems with my Tytn (MDA Vario 2) so did a full backup, hard reset, and reinstalled my software/contacts. I don't want to duplicate the problems I was having before so didn't want to restore from the backup.
However, the thing I would really like to replace from my back-up is my SMS history. I am using the Palm Messenger app, and I am sure that I just need to restore a specific file, but can't work out which one.
Can anyone help?
Richard

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=283360&highlight=.stg+extractor
you can view edit and extract from the stg file

Rudegar said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=283360&highlight=.stg+extractor
you can view edit and extract from the stg file
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Thank you for your response. My issues is not restoring the file, but I don't know which file restore....

How I can do to backup the ROM of my phone before I flashing a new ROM?

Hello @ll
finally i decide to flash my phone with the new expected BETA-ROM from Phil, but i would like to backup the existing ROM in case of any problem.
How I do this? could somebody help me?
Thanks in advance
Metanol
@Phil: Hi Phil, do you have the Beta version already done?
THX.

Dont worry you can flash your old rom using the offical rom from your manufacturer.

tejasphatak said:
Dont worry you can flash your old rom using the offical rom from your manufacturer.
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And where can i find it? THX..!!!

which brand?? imate?? qtek??? ???

Sorry, i have a QTEK-8310

Hi
But flashing the ROM loose all personnal data.
How can we do to dump all the phone, ROM + data (SMS, contact, file, etc....) ?
Thx

I found this on the forum:
This is the way i backup my phone
Your phone should be Registry and App unlocked..
Sync your phone, copy folders /Application Data - /Program Files - /Windows/Start Menu - /Windows/Start Up - to your Desktop (PC)
Install Registry Explorer with Resco Registry
Export HKCR,HKCU, HKLM then copy the .reg files on PC
Backup Contact, SMS, Call History with Jeyo Mobile Companion
--NOW DO YOUR HARD RESET OR REFLASHING THE SAME ROM--
Now, restoration...
App Unlock your device
Copy folders /Application Data - /Program Files - /Windows/Start Menu - /Windows/Start Up - to your Phone thru Active Sync. (Overwrite all)
Copy the .reg files from your PC to phone..
Install Resco Explorer with Resco Registry and Import the .reg files
Restore your Contacts thru Jeyo Mobile Companion
Restart device
there you go, you got now a clean setup of your device with all your apps and customizations. One thing, some apps wont work/launch with this procedure, you may need to reinstall them and if you try to, it will prompt that it couldn't be removed and if you wanna still continue installing, just hit Yes and install it on the same directory where it was on your previous setup.
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from User da_mayhem
But i just only want to backup the original ROM of my phone, without data (SMS, contact, file, etc....), i keep all that information on my Outlook and other programs

qtek_metanol said:
Sorry, i have a QTEK-8310
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download the latest qtek rom from xda:[email protected] and keep copy wid ya if ya need.

I believe that is enough simpler to make a backup with Sprite Backup before flash the ROM. If one becomes to the previous ROM (with which backup was made) it recovers the ready backup.
Although I have not proven it, I believe that also it would serve a copy done with ActiveSync.
Greetings

Sprite backup is the right choice! Just make a backup from your file system to the storage card, and if you want to downgrade your OS, just do that, and then run the backup file (it's an executable file). That's all!

tejasphatak said:
download the latest qtek rom from xda:[email protected] and keep copy wid ya if ya need.
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there is only the ROM for Qtek-8300 available, Exist another way to find the original ROM??
THX.

maybe this is good for you:
http://www.smartmobil.no/index.php?name=UpDownload&req=getit&lid=84

thx for your support, but I think this is the version for QTEK-8300

Or you can use XDA-Tools

Sprite backup shouldnt be used when going from WM5 to WM6, it will corrupt your PIM and mail databases...
As for the original ROM for the Qtek 8310:
http://www.modaco.com/Smartphone-ROM-Compatibil-t250510.html
Third post has all the tornado ROM links
Phil

Originally Posted by karhoe
Or you can use XDA-Tools
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THX karhoe, I got the right answer from Phil, i just was looking for the original ROM in case of a recovery of the phone to the original factory state.
@ Phil thanks a lot for the support. you're great

@ Phil thanks a lot for the support. you're great
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Your welcome
Phil

Restore Backup File From WM5 to WM6

Dear Friends
i'm just update my XDAiis from WM5 to WM6... i got a problem to restore my backup files *.dbk in WM6 because i didn't find any standards program can restore this file in my wm6. any solution to fix my problem. thanks.
Regards
hariyono

What program did you use to make the backups? Whatever you used to make the backups will be able to open them...
Does this help?
http://filext.com/file-extension/DBK

1st i'm using a standard program from wm5 call "backup" buat after i update my wm5 to wm6 the program backup didn't show in wm6.

where are saved the account settings ?

Sometimes i need to hard-rest my htc cruise and everytime i've to set again my 5 email accounts: do you know in which file are saved (in order to set them again quickly) ?
Excuse me for my poor english...

nobody knows it ?

cemail.vol
You can use PIMbackup to restore...
Olioaglio

Hello
I tried make a backup of the file with Spb Backup but with this soft I can't see the file, with Resco Explorer I see that it`s a hide file and I can't modify it.
Regards

I use Sprite Backup to do a main backup of all files and settings, incase of a hardreset. PIM backup is usefull for contacts and emails etc if you flash ur rom and cant use a full backup due to different os.