I'm using PIM backup since my Touch HD.
Now I have updated my ROM to 1.72.832.1 (HK CHT), I can't backup with PIM anymore. Somebody who knows this problem and how to solve it?
It will load and do the regular things. But when the backup procedure has been ended, the new backup file will not appear.
pls help me. thanx
apps I've installed recently:
cookie's home tab
google maps
jcm development CHTEditor
are there any other free and good software to make backups?
especially for sms
i made backup with "Microsoft my phone", but don't know how to put the data back to my phone
Just login with My Phone again and the data will be restored.
As soon as the PDA displays the second frame, where the name of the storage folder is said, please check if this name matches the name you can find flicking through File Explorer. The name must be the same, or else the file saving won't perform.
I don't know how I solve it, but it's been solved
Thanx anyway for ya help!
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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
So when I'm in the satellite tab i see the sattelites but than it says "Mode 2: Fix not available". I have been struggling with getting my GPS to work and maybe there is a thing I could make the fix available?
bump......
Hiya,
Try this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=427888
Everyone has problems with GPS and I wish that HTC would fix this. However i used the Elite RC3 ROM last week and they seemed to fix it on mine so it might be worth trying custom Roms.
I tried that but it still doesn't get a fix. Also when I put a new rom on my phone and use SPB backup to restore my contacts and programs, will the programs work? It would be too much installing for me after I flash the new rom.
What i do is this. I have an 8GB expasion card in mine so i install all the programs/games i need to that. i also use PIM backup to backup all my contacts.
All i do is run PIM backup to backup messages, contacts etc and copy all my shortcuts from the programs menu. When you hard reset or flash all you will need to do is restore the PIM backup, restore you shortcuts and you're sorted.
However if some programs require serials, you will need to enter them back in again as this is saved in the registry on the device it self. Any personal settings for those programs should be saved too providing it saves them to the storage card.
hi, i need some help here.
I have flashed the new ROM recently from the HTC official website and restored all files using Sprite backup. Then, my 'remove programs' list went empty and i couldnt remove any programs installed. I actually wanna delete the analog clock i installed earlier on but i couldnt. Any suggestion?
Same problem But I don't used Sprite backup
benleong2008 said:
hi, i need some help here.
I have flashed the new ROM recently from the HTC official website and restored all files using Sprite backup. Then, my 'remove programs' list went empty and i couldnt remove any programs installed. I actually wanna delete the analog clock i installed earlier on but i couldnt. Any suggestion?
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did you use sprite backup or sprite clone??
nir36 said:
did you use sprite backup or sprite clone??
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i used Sprite Backup. Any ways that i can remove installed programs manually or restored the 'remove programs' list?
unforunately, if you used sprite backup, you can't. sprite backup backs up files as a bunch rather than as a structure. if you used sprite clone you could actually get to save an image of your system and after restoration (since it should be completely rom independent) you'd be able to see the list.
unless there's something i don't know.. this is the case, sorry.
aww
alright thanks , i'll try it soon. Appreciate that.
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...
Hi to everyone.
I am Tommaso, from Tokyo and I need help BIG time.
I backed up all my contacts on my SD card and deleted them from my phone.
When I restored them some "fields" were missing, amongst them "organization" which is vital for sorting: Now I get a long list of numbers (*) and then the remaining contacts sorted by name (correctly). (*) In these contacts the "organization", "Job Position" and others are missing while others as "notes" and numbers are still there.
When I try to send an email, and I try to look up an email address, instead of giving me a list of names, it opens File Expert, with a file address: fe://home and nothing else.
To back up I used Go Contacts (the stock app is disinstalled): export to SD card.
In theory, besides this original backup, I should also have a second back up with Titanium because it is set to backup & syncs with dropbox everything, every night. However, this happened last night and I forgot to freeze the image so I am afraid that tonight's back up might have replaced the correct version.
hTC Desire HD.
GB 2.3.5
Sense 3.5
CoreDroid 9.2 GB 2.3.5
I would really appreciate someone's help. You can imagine how dramatic it is, so TIA for any help.
Tommaso
Idea
Why not first use the back up to restore your phone first then
Go ahead and check the things inside the back up
Sorry if i am wrong it sounds like you are actually checking the contacts on the back up itself rather than letting the phone restore the back up and then viewing the contents
if i am wrong sorry for the speculation
I would like to ask also try using other Apps to restore Back up and restore
I would ask also what is the file output that you have ?
for your back up ?
Thank you for your post!
I did as you suggest: I physically restored the contacts to the phone.
Ok, I will try to install another app but it is unlikely anything will change: I backed up using Go Contacts so restoring with Go Contacts should have worked.
Go Contacts backup file is "vcf"
Titanium backup file I don't know what it's called or where to find it.
Tommaso
Titanium Backup
ascanio1 said:
Titanium backup file I don't know what it's called or where to find it.
Tommaso
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Did you say that your Titanium Backup for the contacts was already overwritten?
If you have set up Titanium to backup your apps/data automatically on a schedule, you should preferably set the backup history to more than 1. This is in case there is an error in one of your apps, and the automatic backup saves the erroneous version, you can restore an older backup from the history. Otherwise, your last backup will also be corrupted.
If your think your Titanium Backup for Contacts is fine, you don't need to look for the contacts file separately. Just go into titanium backup -> clcik on the back/up restore tab on the top -> look for Contacts -> Click once -> Click on Restore.
Repeat the above for Contacts Storage.
Not sure if I addressed your problem.
Thanks for your help!
I tried to restore from titanium back but I could only find GoContatcs. I cannot find "contacts storage". As I said, I have no idea if AND where GoContacts stores the contacts separately so i don't know which file to look for to restore.
I restored GoContacts (app+Data) but 0 contacts were restored.
Thanks for the tip. I am now setting Titanium BU to 2 backups. But I still need help!
Restore ROM Manager Backup
If I restore a previously backed up ROM, will this include contacts?
To restore a previously backed up ROM, do I need to FIRST factory reset the device? Or does the restore simply overwrite my present ROM? Do I need any other precaution/procedure to restore a previous ROM?
Tommaso