Backup phone data - General Questions and Answers

Hi, I am a newbie in this area.
I need to backup phone data to my pc running Windows XP. I am interested in viewing the MMS files.
Can I backup and store phone data as a .dat file? Can I convert the file into a readable format to viewed on pc?
IF so, can someone suggest software I can use or options I may have?
Also, how can MMS files be identified? Is there a specific name or extenstion?
Thanks
Eure

peachestrevillian said:
Hi, I am a newbie in this area.
I need to backup phone data to my pc running Windows XP. I am interested in viewing the MMS files.
Can I backup and store phone data as a .dat file? Can I convert the file into a readable format to viewed on pc?
IF so, can someone suggest software I can use or options I may have?
Also, how can MMS files be identified? Is there a specific name or extenstion?
Thanks
Eure
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Your best bet will be to goto the this forum and re-ask your question.

hm.. you can save the pictures/videos/audios/texts from your mms and copy them over to your PC.
Just open the MMS, click on Contents and select what you want to save now you can copy it to your pc and archive them

peachestrevillian said:
Hi, I am a newbie in this area.
I need to backup phone data to my pc running Windows XP. I am interested in viewing the MMS files.
Can I backup and store phone data as a .dat file? Can I convert the file into a readable format to viewed on pc?
IF so, can someone suggest software I can use or options I may have?
Also, how can MMS files be identified? Is there a specific name or extenstion?
Thanks
Eure
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You can try WM5torage v1.8 get it from http://freewareppc.com/communication/wm5torage.shtml
it truns your pda into a USB Drive that can help you thats what I use

Related

Internet calling

I need the following file voipphonecanvas.ddll.(Internet calling app)
It is found inside \Windows.
Thanks for the help.
IRREAL said:
I need the following file voipphonecanvas.ddll.(Internet calling app)
It is found inside \Windows.
Thanks for the help.
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its a dll (belongs to another program or the system). try skype for PPC.
http://www.skype.com/download/skype/mobile/
Skype??!!
No..this dll it is found under windows in all the rom crossbow..attach it..
since dll files are hidden files you got to tick on search all files in your window directory to locate it.
I don't possess at all this file..please upload.
IRREAL said:
I don't possess at all this file..please upload.
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Sorry I am not able to copy this file as i get access denied. Perhaps one of senior people in here would be able to help.
Ok.It tries with Resco Explorer:copy the dll and put it in the external memory.
Then you connect the device to the pc and you have resolved.
Attach on this thread!
IRREAL said:
Ok.It tries with Resco Explorer:copy the dll and put it in the external memory.
Then you connect the device to the pc and you have resolved.
Attach on this thread!
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Sorry my friend i tried using resco explorer.It doesnot allow the file to be copied and says wrong parameter.
perhaps you can address your problem here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=290786
I attend if someone succeeds in the enterprise..!
here you go, what do you intend to do with it?
I really would like to have the VoIP SIP working in crossbow, are you trying?
You are the best!I have cancelled for error this file...
It is only a component of a internet calling plugin..
Thanks.
if you are on helmis rom the plugin is all you will get. the other components of the voip functionality are still missing from the rom.
let me know if you get the crossbow sip application working!

[Q] spb backup problem

my phone has been destroyed .
how can I return my contact from spb backyp file to windows pc.
Use the SPB PC app to open & view backup file contents & then go to PIM section open contacts & save them to a CSV file that can be used to import them across various softwares & platforms.
You can also load pim from the backup into Windows Mobile device emulator to view PIM & save it via varying PPC softwares you prefer for future restore to PC/PPC or other platform mobiles.
Mister B said:
Use the SPB PC app to open & view backup file contents & then go to PIM section open contacts & save them to a CSV file that can be used to import them across various softwares & platforms.
You can also load pim from the backup into Windows Mobile device emulator to view PIM & save it via varying PC softwares you prefer for future restore to PC/PPC or other platform mobiles.
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thanks a lot
My file didn't worked, since it's only an address book file....
I don't know what to do now.... OMG
i've the same problem .. someone can help us ?
thanks in advance
leodido22 said:
i've the same problem .. someone can help us ?
thanks in advance
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PM me the file & I will convert it to a CSV contact file you can easily use on PC, PPC, most mobiles ect.
Although if backup file is from SPB you should be able to view & export contacts with PC software in link in previous post.
Hi.. I have the same problem.. My Galaxy s phone is broken and replaced by the store and they offered me an LG optimus x2 instead.
The problem is that all my contacts is locked inside kies in .spb files and i haven't been able to transfer or convert to my new phone..
Do anyone have any idea how to solve this.
I would be very grateful if anyone has a solution to this..
Hi.. I have the same problem.. My Galaxy s phone is broken and replaced by the store and they offered me an LG optimus x2 instead.
The problem is that all my contacts is locked inside kies in .spb files and i haven't been able to transfer or convert to my new phone..
Do anyone have any idea how to solve this.
I would be very grateful if anyone has a solution to this..

[Q] where is the SMS data file stored ?

excuse my noob idea
i need the exact location of SMS data file
does anyone know ?
if we can use "Advanced Explorer" tool to browse/export/import WP7 files
then why we can't export SMS file and import it to other devices or same device (after hard reset) ?
i managed to export
.\Applications\Install\1A0EE8C2-xxxxxxxxx\Install\
from my hd7 to my pc and i found all htc app's files and dll's
then i thought maybe i can backup SMS file in the same way
i tried to export all the files to my pc so i can search all the files from my pc
but there is some issue with advanced explorer i can only export small files
maybe it is more complicated than i think
does anyone have any idea ?
all what i need is :
-export sms folder to my pc
-flash my hd7
-import sns folder without modifying any file
does it work like that or not ?
sorry for my long post and thanks in advance

SMS database file

Hi all,
Wondering where the SMS DB file is stored and how to access it.
Rooted phone.
Thanks
nnila said:
Hi all,
Wondering where the SMS DB file is stored and how to access it.
Rooted phone.
Thanks
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Try Backing up all SMS with any sms backup software, and then check its backup..
Not sure about where it is stored in ROM
/data/data/com.android.providers.telephony/databases/mmssms.db
Any particular way to access it?
Most my tools are showing the data folder as empty?
nnila said:
Any particular way to access it?
Most my tools are showing the data folder as empty?
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You need to use a root file manager such as Root Explorer or Super Manager. I've never tried looking inside the SMS file but presume the database is stored in SQLite3 format.
When you got the file you can read it with this program:
http://sourceforge.net/projects/sqlitebrowser/

Possible to download files on device?

Is it possible to download files (RAR) on the device using internet and transfer it later to the PC? I don't think its possible in stock ROM but perhaps an App or something.
My device is Dev+Interop unlocked.
if you find where ie9 stores temporary downloaded file, like pdf, mp4 ecc ecc, i can tell you how to complete the download, and, once completed, tranfer the file to the pc...
It's very possible (download any file that fits to handset's isolated storage file from your homebrew app, and transfer that file to PC using ISETool.exe) but why not use cloud file storage such as SkyDrive, DropBox etc.? If you have no experience with DropBox, click on link in my signature; it's very simple and useful
davide136 said:
if you find where ie9 stores temporary downloaded file, like pdf, mp4 ecc ecc, i can tell you how to complete the download, and, once completed, tranfer the file to the pc...
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I think I can find it. Will I be able to save files like RAR too?
It's very possible (download any file that fits to handset's isolated storage file from your homebrew app, and transfer that file to PC using ISETool.exe) but why not use cloud file storage such as SkyDrive, DropBox etc.? If you have no experience with DropBox, click on link in my signature; it's very simple and useful
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I think I would then have to transfer twice.
lamborg said:
Is it possible to download files (RAR) on the device using internet and transfer it later to the PC? I don't think its possible in stock ROM but perhaps an App or something.
My device is Dev+Interop unlocked.
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Yes it is possible to download files. I do it with ultrashot's Opera Mobile port which allows you to select the location of the downloaded files and transfer it using Gooddaytodie's Webserver
Opera Mobile requires full-unlock, so that's not an option for the OP.
Downloaded files typically go to \Application Data\Volatile\<SUBFOLDER> where <SUBFOLDER> depends on where and how they were downloaded (IE, email attachment, etc.).
If you look at the source for my XapHandler app, you'll see how an app can register a filetype. You'd need to do this, or the phone will simply refuse to download extensions that it doesn't recognize (hmm... I wonder if a .* handler would work?)
GoodDayToDie said:
Opera Mobile requires full-unlock, so that's not an option for the OP.
Downloaded files typically go to \Application Data\Volatile\<SUBFOLDER> where <SUBFOLDER> depends on where and how they were downloaded (IE, email attachment, etc.).
If you look at the source for my XapHandler app, you'll see how an app can register a filetype. You'd need to do this, or the phone will simply refuse to download extensions that it doesn't recognize (hmm... I wonder if a .* handler would work?)
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If Opera Mobile can do, then perhaps some other browser can do that too? Metro internet explorer doesn't work
All the browsers that are based on the IE engine will be unable to do it until the necessary registry keys in HKCR are created. An app can manually download from a URI and save the resulting file, but in the WebBrowserControl if the user clicks a link to a file the handling for what to do with the file is the same as on IE.
GoodDayToDie said:
All the browsers that are based on the IE engine will be unable to do it until the necessary registry keys in HKCR are created. An app can manually download from a URI and save the resulting file, but in the WebBrowserControl if the user clicks a link to a file the handling for what to do with the file is the same as on IE.
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yes I can see why it doesn't work. So, does an app like that exists in the MP?
lamborg said:
yes I can see why it doesn't work. So, does an app like that exists in the MP?
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No. And nobody here not even meant marketplace. Interop-unlock + homebrew only.
BTW, could you share with us your scenario: why do you need to download rar archive to the phone and transfer to the PC? I still can't achieve why do you need things like this.
sensboston said:
No. And nobody here not even meant marketplace. Interop-unlock + homebrew only.
BTW, could you share with us your scenario: why do you need to download rar archive to the phone and transfer to the PC? I still can't achieve why do you need things like this.
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well the thing is, sometimes I need to download files which may take a while to download completely. So, I can download on the go with the cellular data and then transfer to PC when home. Sometimes the file download is completed in the time same as reaching from work to home.
ok, i'll solve the mistere the only thing u need to do is to add a reg key in hkcr , it will be called .rar for rar files etc...then insisde it u create a string that names Default, the value is rarfile
u go back to hkcr, and create a key that is called rarfile, inside it u will create a dword named EditFlags and with the value of 65536
that's all, now you need to know where ie9 stores data...
davide136 said:
ok, i'll solve the mistere the only thing u need to do is to add a reg key in hkcr , it will be called .rar for rar files etc...then insisde it u create a string that names Default, the value is rarfile
u go back to hkcr, and create a key that is called rarfile, inside it u will create a dword named EditFlags and with the value of 65536
that's all, now you need to know where ie9 stores data...
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I don't know if it'll work or not but can you guide the how-to. I can edit the reg-edit using MFG. It has following options:
Root Path
Sub Path
Input key and type
Input data
Just confirming as incorrect reg edit can render unstable.
lamborg said:
So, I can download on the go with the cellular data and then transfer to PC when home.
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Oh, I see... Seems like India still have a "last mile" problem and your cell connection is more reliable and faster than home internet. For countries with fast broadband home internet connection this "feature" just have no sense.
lamborg said:
I don't know if it'll work or not but can you guide the how-to. I can edit the reg-edit using MFG. It has following options:
Root Path
Sub Path
Input key and type
Input data
Just confirming as incorrect reg edit can render unstable.
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ok, this is what you have to do:
-open mfg, engineer menu, other settings, edit registry
root path: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT
input sub path: .rar
input key: default (string)
input data: rarfile
SET
-without closing
root path: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT
input sub path: rarfile
input key: EditFlags (dword)
input data: 65536
SET
pay attention at the caps...sry for bad eng...

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