I am not able to get all of my Google calendars to come down. Posts here and elsewhere, not getting it resolved. Looks like I need to harrd reset
I have not yet rooted my phone. I haven't found a thread that definitively indicates rooting on Captivate can be done yet, or specific instructions on doing it.
What would be the best app under these circumstances to back up everything, do a hard reset, then restore? I've read mixed reviews on various apps. I'm thinking I want Titanium Backup, but on the Market, it says it requires root.
My main concern about what I want backed up is:
Apps
Launcher
Configs on the various things, especially the launcher
I expect that a new synch to Google will cover me for all my Google stuff
Another question: if I do a hard reset, do a new synch, and all calendars synch this time, will a restore possibly screw up my calendar synch and leave right where I am now?
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I am just amazed. IF this has been available to samsung users or if it's a ICS function, I'm still blown away but it.
If you are having problems, and want to do the Windows thing of restarting from scratch, take advantage of the included Outstanding Backup and Restore.
I had been suggested doing the backup and restore by Samsung for my wifi connect/reconnect issue with "N" (no, it doesn't seem to have resolved it) but I was hesitant to go through the PAIN of reinstallation of all my apps (about70).
I decided to bite the bullet and reset the phone. I rooted too so I expected the worse. Well, let me say, that as I am writing this, the phone is automatically reinstalling my apps after signing in to Google and my wifi network. This restored my entire set of apps in only a few minutes (I have 50 mb internet and 5Ghz N, so the phone does my full bandwidth).
It's still rooted. A new Android ID was issued (TI offered to restore the old one). The About Phone/Status page still says Modified at the bottom.
Data from apps like my FlightTracker have no information so that will have to be re-entered. Passwords for apps and sync (or specific sync settings like NOT syncing GDrive or Gmail,) are not restated.
If for whatever reason you decide to do this, don't hesitate.
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it's not an ICS specific function but more of a google play (formerly google market) function.
Google play knows which apps you have installed from them and on which device.
When you reset your device and input your google credentials, it will propose you to put back the previously installed apps.
Just surf to
play . google . com
log on and it will reflect what you already have installed, it also knows what you have paid for (you can install a paid app on multiple devices and only have to pay once) and at the bottom in "my orders and settings" you can see the devices you own and give them a name.
you can also review and install applications remotely from there. Click on install and your device will start downloading and installing it.
Well coming from a GB device I never saw/realized that the market can install all the apps automatically.
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Since I rooted my phone I wiped and installed it countless times with roms (cyanogen mostly) from android 2.2 to the current 4.0.4
I always check that automatic backup is enabled in the relevant setting but I never seen it working.. I thought it was supposed to restore apps, wifi passwords and so on when, after a wipe, I configure my Google account, but no luck, it never worked for me.
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I have cracked the screen of my One X and will be receiving replacement from insurance soon. My phone is not rooted or modded in any way. I would like to back up all my settings, apps, pics etc so that i can restore all the info on the replacement phone. What is the best way to do that. I would like to try to avoid if possible redownloading/installing all apps from various app stores, as well as needing to reset all my settings?
schnirf said:
I have cracked the screen of my One X and will be receiving replacement from insurance soon. My phone is not rooted or modded in any way. I would like to back up all my settings, apps, pics etc so that i can restore all the info on the replacement phone. What is the best way to do that. I would like to try to avoid if possible redownloading/installing all apps from various app stores, as well as needing to reset all my settings?
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What's your software version?
And are you prepared to root/unlock the device to restore these apps and settings if required?
And depending on your provider not being able to root/unlock your new device so the above might be for nothing...
Software version 2.20
I was trying to not have to root, I have done it before on previous android phones, so i am no stranger to the process, but i am pleased with everything about this phone. I did not want to have to tinker with it. Why should i have to do all that anyways? iPhones have itunes to backup/restore. Samsung has Keis. What does HTC have? I thought that Sence had services for back up, and even location services when when i log into htcsence.com there is nothing there. I dont see any options to do anything. Why is it even there? What am i missing?
You can just transfer pics and other files (music, video, etc.) to a laptop/desktop computer by connecting your phone via USB and copying them.
As long as you have your phone set to backup to your Google account, some of your settings will stick (although not all of them), and your apps from the Play Store should be loaded to your new phone when you get it and login.
App data, such as game progress are tougher. I don't think there is an easy or comprehensive way to do it without root.
You can backup your SMS to Gmail using the app SMS Backup+. Make sure contacts and calendar are backed up to Google, and it will just automatically sync to your new phone when you login to it.
Aside from app save data (like games) and things that are not replaceable (like personal photos), its really not that tough to just redo the settings and other basic setup (homescreen, etc.) from scratch when you get your new phone. You would probably spend way more time finding out how to backup those settings, than it would take you to just do it from scratch.
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schnirf said:
Software version 2.20
I was trying to not have to root, I have done it before on previous android phones, so i am no stranger to the process, but i am pleased with everything about this phone. I did not want to have to tinker with it. Why should i have to do all that anyways? iPhones have itunes to backup/restore. Samsung has Keis. What does HTC have? I thought that Sence had services for back up, and even location services when when i log into htcsence.com there is nothing there. I dont see any options to do anything. Why is it even there? What am i missing?
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If you bought your phone with 2.20, or updated the firmware without unlocking the bootloader or achieving SuperCID, there is no way to root your phone anyway.
As for HTCSense, it says right on the home page why the services are no longer there:
Why are some of the HTCSense.com services no longer available?
HTCSense.com is undergoing a renovation to improve the services and value we deliver to customers like you. Until the new services are ready, features previously available on HTCSense.com will no longer be available. If you would like phone location or backup services for your device, please visit Google Play (formerly called Android Market) and download an application the best meets your needs.
HTCSense.com has pretty much been down since I think April. They are supposed to be coming out with some new revamped version, but it seems to be MIA at this point.
So, I have a huge problem and hope that someone can help me.
With Lollipop comes a great feature, where you can wipe your device or buy a new one, start it for them first time, open your Gmail account and choose a latest device to restore this settings and apps to your new or wiped device.
At first it is a great feature. I used it very often with my latest Lollipop devices.
I restore the settings, let the apps install and wait to make the app settings or use titanium backup for the data.
But it doesn't work anymore. After the first start and logging into my gmail account, it shows ten Lollipop backups. But all of them are old. Totally outdated.
Could it be, that Google only provides ten slots for backup and after that, we crackflashers are lost?
Has anybody some information?
Seems to be a common problem, @FormelLMS
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3000094
Coming from turbo and none of my play store apps downloaded...is this normal?
honestly its probably a good thing. i have found my devices to work much better when i chose to fresh install everything versus restoring from backup from Google. with root products like Titanium i would restore but not with Play.
if you really want it you could try a factory reset then restore.
fletch33 said:
honestly its probably a good thing. i have found my devices to work much better when i chose to fresh install everything versus restoring from backup from Google. with root products like Titanium i would restore but not with Play.
if you really want it you could try a factory reset then restore.
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When you restore apps with Google, it just re-downloads the apps. Titanium Backup is what you need to be cautious of when restoring apps, as some apps have different versions depending on the OS you are on.
geoff5093 said:
When you restore apps with Google, it just re-downloads the apps. Titanium Backup is what you need to be cautious of when restoring apps, as some apps have different versions depending on the OS you are on.
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well i have had it happen to me once and several people i know have had it happen where there are issues with the Play store when restoring from Play and a factory reset is the only thing that fixes it. i have never had that issue with titanium. in the end fresh is always best to me
i just setup my s6 edge from scratch
fletch33 said:
well i have had it happen to me once and several people i know have had it happen where there are issues with the Play store when restoring from Play and a factory reset is the only thing that fixes it. i have never had that issue with titanium. in the end fresh is always best to me
i just setup my s6 edge from scratch
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I normally do the same as well, I cancel the auto restore and just search for the apps I want and re-download them. Many of the apps it tries to restore are ones I've since deleted anyways.
learn something new everyday...if you click the "all" tab under my apps, it lists ALL of the apps you've ever owned. can multi-select them and install all at one time. Easy peazy. Some of those I had forgotten about
sincerity said:
Coming from turbo and none of my play store apps downloaded...is this normal?
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My wife and I each got an S6. My phone never asked me to sign in to Google while setting it up and the apps had to be manually reinstalled. Her phone asked for the Google account on startup and synced just fine. There are definitely some subtle differenced in the phones. Her phone had apps grouped into folders in her app drawer. Mine did not. She has a white 32gb and I have the black 32gb.
On my 5 III, Google Play services has become corrupted somehow and crashes repeatedly. I have to disable it for basic functions to work (phone, keyboard, most apps), but this prevents the Backup options, Play Store, and other things from working at all. I've tried all of the usual easy fixes, several phone shops, and believe a factory reset is probably the only way to resolve it at this point.
I do not want to lose my messages and call logs that haven’t been backed up. I can transfer file and everything else manually if necessary. Is there a legit application (preferably simple, free) that can extract this data to (Windows 10) PC, like Xperia Companion used to do? Or an app (on the phone) that is SAFE to install from an apk? I don’t have another phone available otherwise I could direct transfer everything to phone2, then reset and restore the data. Is that the better option, even if I have to possibly buy/return a phone to do it? I’m stuck, wasted way too much time, can’t find any answers and just need to get it working.
Really appreciate any advice!
Any suggestions would be much appreciated - fix Play services?
Xperia Companion replacement?
How to know if apps from sites like APKpure are safe? (for example: Super Backup by MobileIdea Studio)
I realize this isn't necessarily device specific - but figured Sony's custom Android might be relevant- eg I think Samsung Smart Switch will backup from, but not to Xperia. I didn't find a related thread but please lmk if I missed something
first get auro store than get there SMS Backup & Restore
Thanks so much. I'm a little unsure about installing these apps (I'm just not familiar with) but at least this one has sufficient reviews.
As long as reset fixes my issue that's all I need