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SPB Backup andWM6

today i was happy cooking my WM6 ROM and upgrading my device..before this i backed up my contacts using SPB Backup, but i fail to restore them on WM6
I searched and found that this is a compatability problem,, so what is the solution now??? did i loose my contacts info?
help pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeez

mohgdeisat said:
today i was happy cooking my WM6 ROM and upgrading my device..before this i backed up my contacts using SPB Backup, but i fail to restore them on WM6
I searched and found that this is a compatability problem,, so what is the solution now??? did i loose my contacts info?
help pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeez
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I had this problem with mine. The only way I was able to get mine back was to re-flash the phone back to the ROM I was using when I backed up my contacts originally, restore from the SPB backup file, then back up the contacts again using a different backup software, one that works with WM6. I used PIM Backup.

just let activesync backup your contacts (the phone ones, SIM contacts aren't touched by flashing anyway), and once you set up your partnership, with the same name as before, it will ask you regarding the conflicting files between your computer and phone... just choose to replace phone's files with those found on the computer.
Works for me every time, no matter what I'm upgrading from and to.

I agree, I just use spb backup for my programs, but leave the pim backup to either the PC or exchange
rgds

I think I will reflash to original rom, backup, and then reflash again.

spb backup
have ou considerd unzipping the backup on your desktop with the app that spb provides andgetting your files that way

How to make a full backup to restore

Ok, I just got my replacement Tilt and now I have to send it back because it has hardware issues. I was wanting to just save everything I have on there so that I don't have to set everything back up again when I get my new one. (I'm not using the default ROM)
Should I follow the Kaiser ROM Kitchen Tutorial or is there a quicker way to make a backup so that I can re-install it all. I couldn't find anything else, but I didn't think it would hurt to ask.
Thanks

i'm going to go ahead and not insult you, noob. Had you done a google search for "ppc backup" you might have found software such as sprite backup. I personally use it and i like it. I think it was included in some ROM or other.

brynwall said:
Ok, I just got my replacement Tilt and now I have to send it back because it has hardware issues. I was wanting to just save everything I have on there so that I don't have to set everything back up again when I get my new one. (I'm not using the default ROM)
Should I follow the Kaiser ROM Kitchen Tutorial or is there a quicker way to make a backup so that I can re-install it all. I couldn't find anything else, but I didn't think it would hurt to ask.
Thanks
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Just make sure you install the same ROM as your current Tilt on the new device. Use Sprite Backup as the previous poster suggested and do a backup to SD Card and then restore. Create an .exe of the backup so you don't have to install Sprite backup to restore.

I use Sprite Backup and it works well for me. Saves a lot of time and effort. Just remember to use the same ROM.

Thanks guys, one last question - does this also save the programs I've installed (IE HTC Home Customizer, w/ all of the downloaded info?)

Yes it does.

ecltech said:
Just make sure you install the same ROM as your current Tilt on the new device. Use Sprite Backup as the previous poster suggested and do a backup to SD Card and then restore. Create an .exe of the backup so you don't have to install Sprite backup to restore.
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Actually, I restored a WM6 backup in WM6.1 (upgrading because of the drivers) Sprite backup has a warning, etc. I just restored everything, except the Windows folder and I was fine. Sort of. Some things were broken, so I've been spending some time reinstalling cabs.

Question regarding backup

Hi to all,
A small question.
I'm using PPCPimBackup to backup my phone to the MicroSD card.
If I backup the whole phone (including all the files), will the restore option be enough for me to come back to my current status if I hard reset?
I'm talking mainly about all the registry tweaks I've done and all the small settings. Is the registry located in a file, like on WinXP?
Hope I've explained myself properly...
Cheers!

alonroz said:
Hi to all,
A small question.
I'm using PPCPimBackup to backup my phone to the MicroSD card.
If I backup the whole phone (including all the files), will the restore option be enough for me to come back to my current status if I hard reset?
I'm talking mainly about all the registry tweaks I've done and all the small settings. Is the registry located in a file, like on WinXP?
Hope I've explained myself properly...
Cheers!
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Nope. PPCPimBackup only backs up the categories of "personal information" you select. A few examples of programs to do a "full backup" are Sprite Backup, SPB Backup, and Resco Backup. None of these are free but all offer trial periods so you can decide which one you feel most comfortable with.
I've been using Sprite Backup for quite a few years now, first on a MotoQ and now on my Touch Pro.

HTC Data Backup
Today I saw at pocketnow.com that HTC has it's own Data Backup tool where you can do entire phone or only PIM database backup. Check this link.
http://pocketnow.com/index.php?a=portal_detail&t=news&id=6664
I have been using Sprite Backup. I downloaded this HTC data backup, but didn't test it. So I am now sure how this works when we restore after a hard reset.

SVT Driver said:
Nope. PPCPimBackup only backs up the categories of "personal information" you select.
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That's not tue, actually. There's a "Custom" category where you can choose files and folders for backup...
But my question wasn't if the software can backup the entire device. I'm asking if I restore ALL THE FILES from the device, do I get all my tweaks after a hard reset and a full restore.

kk0813 said:
Today I saw at pocketnow.com that HTC has it's own Data Backup tool where you can do entire phone or only PIM database backup. Check this link.
http://pocketnow.com/index.php?a=portal_detail&t=news&id=6664
I have been using Sprite Backup. I downloaded this HTC data backup, but didn't test it. So I am now sure how this works when we restore after a hard reset.
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Thanks for the link. I've just tested the HTC Backup. It's nice, but one feature is missing - compression of the backup. A full backup of the whole device through PPCPimBackup gave me a 57MB file, and the HTC Backup gives me 124MBs... big difference. Nice try HTC

SPB Backup

hello,
I asked in some other treaths also but no 1 could give me a ''good'' answer, I have a question about SPB Backup.
If you have made a backup from a cooked ROM for example Artemis 12.0 and you go to Artemis 14.0 can you use the backup from 12.0 also for 14.0?
or isnt that posible?
Already many thx

zeijlertje1 said:
hello,
I asked in some other treaths also but no 1 could give me a ''good'' answer, I have a question about SPB Backup.
If you have made a backup from a cooked ROM for example Artemis 12.0 and you go to Artemis 14.0 can you use the backup from 12.0 also for 14.0?
or isnt that posible?
Already many thx
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It is possible with spb backup to apply any backup to any new ROM, it has a feature called "ROM upgrade mode"..........
BUT..I wouldn't advise to apply a previous system backup to a new ROM, sometimes it will be ok but, with many ROMs containing Many updated packages and applications it mostly causes more problems than it is worth!
However! SPB also has a custom restore feature which will allow you to restore PIM data or emails or documents or System data and a combination of any of these.
I am just looking at the program now and it seems that you can customise the back-up of whatever files you want to include, In fact ive never noticed how much you can choose before now! you are able to basically tick or un tick any file or folder within the rom, and include the registry or not, but you can only back up and restore the entire registry not parts of it which is a shame.
My advice is to try it out, the program has a very good full program trial period of about 6 backup and restore operations without a time limit so you have plenty of time to try all its functions.
I hope this is helpful to you

realy much thx for your answer
I dotn have the trail but got also the key so i can use it as many as I want
I just will make a backup then before I go run it will tell later if it worked

zeijlertje1 said:
realy much thx for your answer
I dotn have the trail but got also the key so i can use it as many as I want
I just will make a backup then before I go run it will tell later if it worked
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I've been using SPB backup for a long time and learned that it's not a good idea to do a full restore. If you're upgrading from an old to new rom as you mentioned I recommend to do a "Customize" restore and restore everything EXCEPT for PIM data, Emails and System Data. If you restore PIM Data and Emails you'll end up with duplicate contacts and email once you sync with Windows Live. And if you restore System Data you may end up importing registry bugs that were fixed in the new rom. For importing PIM Data only I'd stick with PIM Backup as I use that soley for importing my calendar entries.

zeijlertje1 said:
hello,
I asked in some other treaths also but no 1 could give me a ''good'' answer, I have a question about SPB Backup.
If you have made a backup from a cooked ROM for example Artemis 12.0 and you go to Artemis 14.0 can you use the backup from 12.0 also for 14.0?
or isnt that posible?
Already many thx
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No, what will happen is that SPB backup will ask you if you want to go into force ROM upgrade mode, and it will try to downgrade the ROM to the same as your backup, which will cause errors and force you to have to do Task 29. Trust me I learned this the hard way.

Best HD2 Backup App?

What is the best app for backing up contacts, text messages, contacts, and, if possible, system settings? I've heard of PIMBackup but I didn't know if it would back up all the stuff on the HD2.
EDIT: I want an app that backs up to the storage card, NOT an online service.
EDIT2: Freeware
Thanks!

Microsoft MyPhone works pretty well for that

ryanleehammond said:
Microsoft MyPhone works pretty well for that
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I mean an app that backs up the data to a folder on the storage card.

Sprite backup is very good
I've been using it for a long time to backup to SD card. Can set schedules and create auto install backups so that you do not even need it on the phone if you want to recover the backup.

Indeed SpriteBackup is best backup app. Restored backups having all this what you select to backup. If you perform full backup and restore it after new ROM instalation, then you have exactly the same settings, files and other stuff like b4 ROM instalation.

Resco Back up
Been using this for ages.
Very robust and flexible. It has saved my butt countless times.
I have detailed the use and "how to" for a previous post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=5993369#post5993369
Have a look. It is a $$ item but you can always go for the trial first.
God Luck
DaveJ

FRANQ_23_PL said:
Indeed SpriteBackup is best backup app. Restored backups having all this what you select to backup. If you perform full backup and restore it after new ROM instalation, then you have exactly the same settings, files and other stuff like b4 ROM instalation.
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I'm quite sure that it won't be so. If you launch either SpriteBackup or Resco Backup getting a file and then you flash a new ROM, nobody makes sure that the system will work as well as expected. Newer ROM might have different settings or different driver versions and it will be necessary not to overwrite them in case the system gets stuck.
So, if you need to back up, make sure to save and restore all the items which don't affect either system settings or drivers.
I know retyping all the settings gets your goat, but there isn't another way out of it....... It's better off not to make mistakes and reinstall one application or patch at a time.
Cheers

Holly words. I forgot to tell about this. Performing full backup with tool like SpriteBackup is ok, but like you say, if new ROM was added, then when restoring should be selected only data like contacts, calendar, appointments etc., otherwise (when it's just refreshing system with HR, on the same ROM) performing full restore is best choice.

hi
what about spb backup is that any good?
thanks

Fame123 said:
hi
what about spb backup is that any good?
thanks
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SPB backup is good, i am using it currently
There are several options for you to choose .... "Full backup" / "Custom backup" / "Scheduled backup" / "Restore backup"

Chrisloy said:
SPB backup is good, i am using it currently
There are several options for you to choose .... "Full backup" / "Custom backup" / "Scheduled backup" / "Restore backup"
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thanks for reply will check it out.

The same options have SpriteBackup.

I am sure they all are good. I use Sprite Backup. Have backed up and restored many times. Also just upgraded my ROM and then did a restore where the phone was the same as before the ROM update.....except for the new ROM, of course.
Also, Sprite has an HTC deal for 19.95...
http://www.spritesoftware.com/products/sprite-backup-htc-special

I use Sprite and it works fine. I already owned it so
just ported it over from the old phone. Just remember to check your settings before you do a restore and back-up. They seem to change. It also forgets it is registered and I have to re-enter the user name and pass code after a hard reset to restore. The process complete message also is hard to check the box ok. They just need to make the target bigger.

thing to note, before playing with roms, download the latest stock rom update for phone, because you will have to flash it, then use your backup.. you need the rom you used to backup with so you do not mix roms, been there and had that problem, lucky I had my rom on sd card, so what ever your backup tool you need the rom it backed up. also the only thing they can backup is what is on phone, it does not backup the rom install

have used Resco for at least 3 years now, on 2 different phones and across 4/5 rom versions, very good product, I have even restored files on my HD2 that where backed up on my kaiser.
also restores across rom versions on my HD2 no problem (backed up under 1.66 restored under 1.72)

SPB Backup....

I tried Sprite for several months, tried restoring backups, there was always some problem or other, the most common being that after a restore the phone would randomly not switch on, requiribg a soft reset.
I've now tried SPB, and so far, it seems perfect. Also easier to use.
My 2p's worth.

resco backup works fine for me

I use SPB Backup.
- Allows you to do a full back-up including storage card to phone/storage card.
- Allows you to skip previous back-up files
- Can create a stand-alone file
- Can customize restore your full back-up like PIM, Text, Email, Documents, BUT leave out system files when doing a ROM upgrade.
The list goes on and on...