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Need SMSBAckup for WM6

I had Fariah's old WM6 and it was causing me some problems.
I upgraded to the new one, but before I did, I backed up my SMS with SMSBackup, and the new firmware doesn't have it.
I tried looking on the ZedSoft website, but it's been taken down.
I just want my text messages back.... any ideas?
Thanks,
Rafster

search for jeyo smsbackup

Hmmm... googled for like 15-20min, can't find a copy...
Help....?
Rafster

Did you look here??

Yes, it tells me I need to get a new version... I'm running the newest Fariah WM6...
It says "Warning! Check Next Version at http://www.zedsoft.net"
Rafster

Have you tried PPC PIMBackup? I'm using it on WM6 and it works like a charm.

That was actually one of the first ones that I tried...
The problem is that for some reason, it can't find the file that I backed up using SMS Backup with the older Faria WM6...
Any ideas?
Rafster

Attached is the version i have. Dont use it anymore, so i don't know if its up to date or not

That worked!!!
THANKS!!!
Thanks everyone for trying to help!!
Rafster

rafster said:
That was actually one of the first ones that I tried...
The problem is that for some reason, it can't find the file that I backed up using SMS Backup with the older Faria WM6...
Any ideas?
Rafster
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Hmmm. . . Not sure on that one.
I use both the Spb Backup strictly for a "system only" backup and use PPC PIMBackup for everything else. Takes all of 7 minutes to restore everything (right down to the assigned Contacts' ringtones) after reflashing.

Have you seen this app? smsBackup by ZEDSOFT
Have you seen this app? http://www.zedsoft.net

backing up data prior to flash

just read the new flashing FAQ (and rather good it is too )
so having been prompted to back up my text messages i downloaded the pimbackup software (dotfred) to find that it wont work with vista
can anyone suggest another app to do a backup of my device.
many thanks

PIMBackup is for use on PPC, not on your desktop-computer....

arse, talking about looking like an idiot
i assumed that you ran the exe and then it installed on your phone.
RTFM for me

How to load all programs after hard reset?

Hello!
I will receive my Polaris in a couple of days And I will probably load some new programs into it.
My question is: after a hard reset it will be back to factory settings right?
How do you load the new programs again?
Do you load them one by one, or is there a kind of backupprogram that will load all the programs for you?
Thank you.
And this is a excellent forum

jacob12 said:
Hello!
I will receive my Polaris in a couple of days And I will probably load some new programs into it.
My question is: after a hard reset it will be back to factory settings right?
How do you load the new programs again?
Do you load them one by one, or is there a kind of backupprogram that will load all the programs for you?
Thank you.
And this is a excellent forum
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Of course you can use a backup program. The best are SPB Backup & Sprite Backup.

There are some backup programs, but they only store the contact/mail/calendar data... I'm not sure if there is any that backups the programs... the best way is to install everything on the memory card, and backup the shortcut files on the memory card. After the HR you only have to copy those back in the StartMenu folder
Som program dont work whithout registry entries or other installed components, so these won't work whith the method above.
The Activesync, and the Device Center has a list of installed/installable apps that will install those on user request (mass install), but that will still intall them 1 by 1....

jacob12 said:
Hello!
I will receive my Polaris in a couple of days And I will probably load some new programs into it.
My question is: after a hard reset it will be back to factory settings right?
How do you load the new programs again?
Do you load them one by one, or is there a kind of backupprogram that will load all the programs for you?
Thank you.
And this is a excellent forum
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If you're getting a sim free polaris, then, it comes with a free HTC back up software and a complimentary Sprite Back up software. You can use either of them. Install either one of them on the main memory but make sure you put your back up on your storage card.
Side note: Load APPLICATION software one at a time and observed the behaviour of your device for a day or so. If it's working according to your expectations then make a back up and install another one.

Thanks guys
And my Polaris comes sim free so hopefully the software I need is included in the package.

jacob12 said:
Thanks guys
And my Polaris comes sim free so hopefully the software I need is included in the package.
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There have been complaints about the (old) version of Sprite Backup that is included in the CD of Polaris. I would suggest to install the latest version of Sprite Backup or SPB Backup.

The HTC backup tool is Sprite Backup 5.10 (P3650_BackupTool_5.1.0.b1450_HTC_WWE_20071102.exe)
And the included 'SpriteBackupEnglishPersonalSetup.exe' is the same as the HTC one, but it installs a PC suite aswell.

How to Restore encryption file???

Hi Guys...Please help me
I have Very2 Trouble....
Im using Tomal ROM for My Uni....But Im Set encryption File in Setting/system/Encryption
My Uni ReUpgrade With EF 2.40 Last night.....Before Reupgrade, I Backup System using spb Backup, i save to storage card. After Reupgrade,file Backup Can't Acces/open...
How to Unencryption this file???? Because All file in program file,backup file can't Open...

I'm sorry but as far as I know there is no way you can restore an encrypted file. When you reflash ROM your Uni has different encryption - as if it were a different Uni. Obviously, the point of encrypted files is only the originator can read it. I don't think even reflashing with the original ROM will allow, as the encryption code will be changed again.
You would have had to copy your SD card to your PC using ActiveSync before flashing ROM.

Today I reflash Again using TOmal ROM...
But No Can Find Solution....
SO Sad...

Sorry ajie,
I have had a further investigation, and it looks like Microsoft are putting a stronger message when ticking the 'encryption' box. However OEM don't seem to be passing this on. (Perhaps a small note for all cookers?)
Please see my post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=2718217#post2718217 which will not be any more help.

JonMorgan said:
Sorry ajie,
I have had a further investigation, and it looks like Microsoft are putting a stronger message when ticking the 'encryption' box. However OEM don't seem to be passing this on. (Perhaps a small note for all cookers?)
Please see my post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=2718217#post2718217 which will not be any more help.
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Thanks For your Respon Jon....

Sprite backup question-please help

Here is my situation:
I had a HTC Touch Pro T7272. A few days ago I lost this phone but ordered a new one.
I ordered the same phone, but it may have a different ROM/Radio version
For the phone I lost, I have a full backup, from 3 weeks ago. I also have the updated synced files from the day before I lost this phone. I had done a lot of tweaks and added many programs, so it would be best to restore the full backup to the new phone.
1. When the new TP arrives, should I load the Sprite backup (an .exe file) onto the new phone and run that?
2. Then sync to my desktop to get the latest file updates?
3. Do I have to load sprite backup onto the Touch Pro first? Or can I just load the backup file and double clip it to execute Restore?
4. I have .net 3.5 loaded on my desktop. Do I need to load this onto the TP BEFORE I do the Restore?
Any advice here would be greatly appreciated.

Joe_PDA said:
Here is my situation:
I had a HTC Touch Pro T7272. A few days ago I lost this phone but ordered a new one.
I ordered the same phone, but it may have a different ROM/Radio version
For the phone I lost, I have a full backup, from 3 weeks ago. I also have the updated synced files from the day before I lost this phone. I had done a lot of tweaks and added many programs, so it would be best to restore the full backup to the new phone.
1. When the new TP arrives, should I load the Sprite backup (an .exe file) onto the new phone and run that?
2. Then sync to my desktop to get the latest file updates?
3. Do I have to load sprite backup onto the Touch Pro first? Or can I just load the backup file and double clip it to execute Restore?
4. I have .net 3.5 loaded on my desktop. Do I need to load this onto the TP BEFORE I do the Restore?
Any advice here would be greatly appreciated.
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1- You can - although it's not necessary if the backup file you created is self-restoring.
2- Yes after you've run your backup.
3- No, see my #1
4- No, unless the last backup you have doesn't include it.

Thanks for your advise C. My head is still spinning from losing my phone.

If the restore somehow messes with the phone (let's say it's got a new ROM and slightly different registry), you can always then backup your PIM data with PIM backup 2.8, then do a hard reset and restore the PIM data. If you want to get fancier, you can look through your registry and find the settings that you'd like to keep, and export those reg keys to your sd card, then import them back after a hard reset.

Since the backup file is an .exe file, can I run it from the micro sd card in the phone, or does it have to be run from the desktop?

I am sorry to tell you but, after updating to the new ROM, I tried to restore a backup taken with the old ROM and I had major problems, one of them being that the screen would not rotate when sliding out the keyboard, so I ended up hard-resetting and reinstalling all applications one by one....

Wouldn't you be better off restoring using the same ROM (as used in the backup), THEN upgrading ROMs?
This reminds me though, I don't know which ROM I had in my lost phone. Therefore I might have to reload eveerything one by one...ERRRR

Hi,
I recently did that after upgrading the ROM. I can say it works, but I'm not sure, if there are any files from the new ROM that have been replaced by old versions. You'd probably be better off just restoring your PIM data only...
CU,
Cactus World

Now I am all messed up. Please help.
1. I just received my replacement TP phone. I loaded the backup .exe file onto it but it would not execute. Error message says missing a component.
How to I get sprite backup working again? It is on my desktop.
2. I need to load .net 3.5 onto this device. I can't remember where I got it from or how I loaded it. Can someone remind me. It is actuially already loaded on my desktop.
3. I need to reload the latest version of Google Maps. Does anyone have the link?
Thanks for the help. My head is about to explode trying to get this new phone back to the previous state.

Okay, I figured out 1 & 2.
Does anyone have a link to the newest Google maps?
Does anyone know the registry setting to remove an icon on the email tabs? After doing the restore, I have 2 icons that were linked to email accounts, that no longer work. How can I get rid of them?
My last phone had "Programs" in the bottom right hand corner of Today screen. This one has "Contacts" I prefer "Programs" Does anyone know how to fix this?
I apologize if I suck at describing some of these issues. I am still beating myself up for losing the phone.

http://www.google.com/gmm/GoogleMaps.CAB
And try this for fixing those orphaned accounts - worked for me:
http://nicolasmauri.blogspot.com/2007/01/wm5-utility-recover-your-lost-mail.html

hyachts, thanks for the help. this software from Nicolas Mauri might work, but I couldn't tell from his blog. You see I have 1 or 2 extra email icons that were left from a restore. Will this program get rid of those email icons? Also, it is in .rar format so I can't use on my comouters here. I have to try my office. Is there a .cab file in the .rar file?

One more request. Does anyone know how to add the "programs" choice instead of "contacts" on the home screen (lower right hand corner)