Hi everybody.
I upgraded from a wm5 rom to a wm6 one, I have made a full backup with spb backup and then, when upgraded, restored everyting in the wm6 rom.
Everything goes well, but when I try to open contacts and sms windows, I can see nothing... Nobody can help me?
Thanks so much...
um.. u cant do that from 5 to 6.. u should of used pimbackup 1.9 to backup ur txts and PIM info..
mayone said:
Hi everybody.
I upgraded from a wm5 rom to a wm6 one, I have made a full backup with spb backup and then, when upgraded, restored everyting in the wm6 rom.
Everything goes well, but when I try to open contacts and sms windows, I can see nothing... Nobody can help me?
Thanks so much...
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You can't restore a full backup from spb backup type utilities from one rom to a different rom (and especially from WM5 to WM6 sinc the PIM is completely different between WM5 and WM6).
Here's my suggestion to you, Go back to WM5 (same rom you had before) and then restore your spb backup to put you back to where you started. Then get a copy of PIM Backup and install it (its just an exe that you run so put it on you SD card so you always have it between rom flashes). Use that to backup your contacts, SMS, MMS, call logs, etc. Now flash to WM6 and then install and restore your PIM backup file you just took. You will then need to reinstall all of your apps and such that you want to run on WM6, but your call logs, sms, etc will all be over on WM6 and working.
So remember, SPB backup (and the like) are only good for backing up and restoring on THE SAME ROM (so don't even try using it between two different WM6 roms or two different WM5 roms as that won't work and will cause you all sorts of grief).
I also tried with pim backup, but I can't see sms too... Is there differents way to export or just one way?
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
I have gone from wm5 to various wm6 roms over the last week and whenever i use a touchflow based rom i cannot add contacts to the people page.
If I use spb mobile shell adding the contacts are fine however.
today i tried to backup the contacts using pim backup 2.8 and it says
"invalid contacts backup file type"
is there anything i can do to repair the file please?
thanks
I do not know what it should be. But i think it as a compatibility issue. As i understand you backed up your contacts in WM5 and trying to restore it in WM6? If that is true, try to flash back to some WM5 ROM (best ROM should be the one that you made a backup on) and try restore contacts there from your SPB backup file, it should work corectly. Then download the PIMbackup and backup it again, also if you have outlook try to backup contacts using it, it is better because of compatibility issue Then flash the WM6.1 ROM you want and try to restore contacts using PIMbackup or outlook. The problem is that the SPBBackup backup the database pim.vol file from WM5 and it has, in my opinion, a bit different structure of storing contacts. So that is why it seemed corupted for WM6.1 Let me know if it works
worked a treat, thanks
i am glad it worked spbbackup simply backup the pim.vol file and replace it in new ROM. PIMbackup works another way, also outlook uses own method by storing contacts in vcf format
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
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...