Ive got a couple of questions about Sprite Backup.
Does it backup sms? What is included in the Personal Databases backup?
Also, with the bundled cd I got with my phone I get Sprite Backup Tool 5.1 and Sprite Backup Tool 5.1 Personal Setup.
What is the difference?
I currently use PIM Backup. Which do you guys think is better?
Many Thanks
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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
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
Device: My PocketPC is a HTC Touch Blackstone with a WM6.5 custom ROM.
Problem: I've made some SMS Backups with SPB Backup.
1. Not every Backup File contains all SMS from the backup before.
2. Some Backups are including messages from the backup before.
3. Starting the backup software overwrites all the existing SMS.
Is there a possibility to sort out the right SMS out of the old backups and fit them together to one complete backup?
Cupra TDI said:
Device: My PocketPC is a HTC Touch Blackstone with a WM6.5 custom ROM.
Problem: I've made some SMS Backups with SPB Backup.
1. Not every Backup File contains all SMS from the backup before.
2. Some Backups are including messages from the backup before.
3. Starting the backup software overwrites all the existing SMS.
Is there a possibility to sort out the right SMS out of the old backups and fit them together to one complete backup?
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about this, i advice to to use PIM back-up, it works smoothly with all devices, i also got the problem as you did, but PIM satisfies all
Can someone please advise if there is such WM backup app similar to the Titanium Backup used in Android. Today I am using SPB Backup which backups everything, program apps as well as ROM system, however it would be nice if we can just backup the program apps without the OS, in this way we can conveniently install those favorite program apps to new or updated ROM's. Many thanks.
Hi guys... i have donned backup with spb backup. When i flashed new ROM and tried to restore files, SPB crushed my toshiba... then i did Pin recovery method to flash new Rom. How to restore my files from backup safely? Thanks...
Takovac said:
Hi guys... i have donned backup with spb backup. When i flashed new ROM and tried to restore files, SPB crushed my toshiba... then i did Pin recovery method to flash new Rom. How to restore my files from backup safely? Thanks...
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had the same problem back on my tg01.. DO NOT use SPB backup! it corrupts your ROM. use PIM backup!
Takovac said:
Hi guys... i have donned backup with spb backup. When i flashed new ROM and tried to restore files, SPB crushed my toshiba... then i did Pin recovery method to flash new Rom. How to restore my files from backup safely? Thanks...
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Yes i cannot recommend SPB Backup, either the backup file is corrupt and will not run so i cannot restore my backup, or somehow the restore has not worked and something is strange with the rom after restore, like functions not working properly, and finally failed backups.
(InsertNameHere) said:
Yes i cannot recommend SPB Backup, either the backup file is corrupt and will not run so i cannot restore my backup, or somehow the restore has not worked and something is strange with the rom after restore, like functions not working properly, and finally failed backups.
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You can't use SPB backup to restore files from a ROM to other, just with the SAME ROM, but that's not SPB fault, it's an universal rule.....
To transfer PIM dates from one ROM to other the best is :
Pimbackup
or Myphone
or Microsoft Exchange
To recover your backup, try to come back to the original ROM.
Best Regards
Pere said:
You can't use SPB backup to restore files from a ROM to other, just with the SAME ROM, but that's not SPB fault, it's an universal rule.....
To transfer PIM dates from one ROM to other the best is :
Pimbackup
or Myphone
or Microsoft Exchange
To recover your backup, try to come back to the original ROM.
Best Regards
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I was actually talking about restoring to the same rom, i would never bother trying to restore to a different rom! Of coarse its possible the OP was trying to do that.
Pere said:
You can't use SPB backup to restore files from a ROM to other, just with the SAME ROM, but that's not SPB fault, it's an universal rule.....
To transfer PIM dates from one ROM to other the best is :
Pimbackup
or Myphone
or Microsoft Exchange
To recover your backup, try to come back to the original ROM.
Best Regards
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i'm using my phone but i don't upload everything on server most of my files that i need are now trapped in SPB backup file! Original Rom was "orange rom" there is no way to find same again... How to extract them? Is there any method to get my files back??? Thanks to everyone for helping me
Takovac said:
i'm using my phone but i don't upload everything on server most of my files that i need are now trapped in SPB backup file! Original Rom was "orange rom" there is no way to find same again... How to extract them? Is there any method to get my files back??? Thanks to everyone for helping me
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flash back to orange rom. restore from spb backup. backup with pim backup. flash desired rom. restore with pim backup.
olyloh6696 said:
flash back to orange rom. restore from spb backup. backup with pim backup. flash desired rom. restore with pim backup.
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Thanks for this...