Hi I have installed in my htc pure spb mobile shell, after that I installed "Espresso Theme" (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=5455081&postcount=1782). Now I want to change my rom but I want to back up my personal configuration en "Espresso Theme", so my question is...
Did somebody knows what folder did I have to back up to after ROM, reinstalled spb, espresso theme, restore?
Thanks for your help.
Although I doubt it will work, just try a backup software like sprite backup. Or you can try cooking your own rom with all of that stuff all ready to go
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Im using the Xplore ROM and have reinstalled all of the apps i used in Faria's WM6 the real thing. But now after I restore all of my info using Spb backup, I cannot get any service with T-Mobile (I live in Florida, if that helps). Is there some file in the backup that could have messed up my service?
b.mann said:
Im using the Xplore ROM and have reinstalled all of the apps i used in Faria's WM6 the real thing. But now after I restore all of my info using Spb backup, I cannot get any service with T-Mobile (I live in Florida, if that helps). Is there some file in the backup that could have messed up my service?
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App Backup doesn't work from one rom to another. May not work well even on same rom.
umm, so should i just leave it how it is and half-way start from scratch, cuz all i really need is my emails, and i can get those back easy, or can I use another backup tool?
b.mann said:
umm, so should i just leave it how it is and half-way start from scratch, cuz all i really need is my emails, and i can get those back easy, or can I use another backup tool?
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In don't encourage any other backup than PIM Backup...only for stuff like contacts..appointments,tasks and messages
You're not about to reflash the rom every day. Take your time and install the programs you need.
Thanks
I'll just try PIM backup
and where exactly is it hidden in Faria's WM6 the real thing ROM? I could never find it on there...
ohh and i do end up flashing it at least more than twice every other day
b.mann said:
umm, so should i just leave it how it is and half-way start from scratch, cuz all i really need is my emails, and i can get those back easy, or can I use another backup tool?
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Start from scratch!
Anichillus is right, you can't go from Rom to Rom. SPB backup is good for restoring the same Rom.
Going from Rom to Rom is like trying to restore a Win98 pc with an XP backup disc. Sprite backup is supposed to work for what you want to do but I haven't seen or heard anyone confirm this.
ok i will, it just means another few hours up late instead of working on all of the work I should be doing
Haven't seen this mentioned anywhere else, so...
With new version of spb backup it will recommend rom restore mode on detection of changed rom... if this causes no service, you can try a normal full restore and see if there are no problems with your phone.
No Service after Spb Backup restore
b.mann said:
Im using the Xplore ROM and have reinstalled all of the apps i used in Faria's WM6 the real thing. But now after I restore all of my info using Spb backup, I cannot get any service with T-Mobile (I live in Florida, if that helps). Is there some file in the backup that could have messed up my service?
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Using H3r7 beta 1 after a back-up restore no service (same rom after hard reset) i checked if drivers are loaded and they are, also no change in connection type. i think that the registry restore has a bug, will compare before and after registry and come back whit an answer.
Haven't fount the cause but after doing a custom restore now it works.
What you need to do is restore using the "Rom Upgrade Mod"
select "Customize Restore" next,next, click options, Check "Force Rom Upgrade Mode", done,next, Chose "Rom Upgrade Mode" from the drop-down menu, check "Overwrite existing files check-box, next, next and you're done.
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?
I'm running a pretty stable version of WM6 (Crossbow 1.7.1 Final). I'm pleased with it and have installed Wisbar advance desktop and some other programs got my skins done and everything is setup the way I want. Is there anyway to make an image of it that way I can reload it with shell tool just incase something happens. That way I can retain all of my custom settings? Thanks in advance
Just use something like SPB backup (or one of the other many backup utilities) that backs up the registry and all. Then if something happens, you can hardreset and then just restore the backup and you should be back up to running with your apps and settings (or thats the concept).
The other option is to use like aWizard, but its a lot more advanced (not a bad thing, but could be if you aren't careful)
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
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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
what does it mean when i read "install theme on a CLEAN mobile shell"
can anyone let me know what that means excatley?
thank you!
It means install SPB then install your theme. A clean install would mean that you have SPB loaded with no other themes or tweaks added to it.
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It means install SPB then install your theme. A clean install would mean that you have SPB loaded with no other themes or tweaks added to it.
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oh ok...so the best thing to do before switching themes, is uninstall everything then reinstall?
If you haven't installed any tweaks I don't see why you couldn't just load the new theme over the old one. I'm not a SPB user so I couldn't really say. I was just telling you what clean install would be.
In future please post any questions you might have in the thread you are talking about it will get dealt with alot quicker by people who can answer your question properly.
To answer your question it means you should not install the new theme if you already modded or installed another theme on your Spb Mobile Shell. Uninstall any mods or themes first, then reinstall Spb Mobile Shell before installing the theme. If you havent modified your installation in any way then its safe to go ahead and install the theme.
Mark.