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I recently updated from DamageControl 1 to 2. Before updating, I did a Nandroid backup of my Sprint Hero.
I tried to flash the new ROM over the existing one (so as to retain my apps, settings, etc). That didn't work, as the phone would hang at the HTC "Simply Brilliant" screen when booting up.
I then did a wipe via the recovery menu, and re-flashed the latest DC ROM. This worked fine, but obviously I'm without all my apps and settings.
I know if I do a Nandroid restore, I could get everything back, but I would obviously lose my upgraded ROM.
So what I'm trying to do is find a way to extract my apps from the Nandroid backup and manually install them on the Hero.
Most apps I can simply redownload, and while it might take a little bit, it's not a huge deal. One paid app in particular, though -- Smart Keyboard Pro -- won't show up, while other previously-purchased apps do.
So my ultimate goal is to restore my apps from the Nandroid backup. Is there a way to extract the backup images and manually install the APKs or something like that?
I've tried searching XDA, but I couldn't come up with anything other than the full restore that Nandroid does. Again, that would work, but I would then be downgrading my ROM.
Thanks in advance!
You can try Titanium Backup or AppMonster (formerly AppManager) to backup your apps. Titanium backs up user data too
Wufei said:
You can try Titanium Backup or AppMonster (formerly AppManager) to backup your apps. Titanium backs up user data too
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I have been using AppManager but I heard Titamium Backup will do alot more .
With DC1 a2sd was enabled (Ithink) therefore all apps were saved on the sdcard in Android/data
I would strongly suggest using one of the apps above to save everything. Also everytime I install a ROM I go and download backup app I used and restore.
I'd restore the old ROM, backup apps with Titanium Backup (choose Batch from the menu, then (All User & System Apps and Data). Then put the new ROM back, and restore your apps and settings one at a time from Titanium Backup. I'd be lost without Titanium Backup.
you do realize that this thread is over a year old right?
A year old is ok, you never know if someone else has this same thought. You know if the roms have the same framework you could just move the data.img file to a new folder where the backup folder is at and edit the nandroid.md5 file by removing all the lines for the other img files excluding the data.img file. Then boot to recovery and choose the new folder from the restore backup menu. Works for me.
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File Expert will back up apps, too. It also has a setting to automatically back up an .apk for every app you install and/or uninstall. File Expert just backs up the .apk files into a folder called "Backup Apps". It does not back up app data.
Also, Titanium Backup will extract apps from a nandroid backup. I am not sure whether it will restore an app with its data from a nandroid backup, but it will let you extract an app.
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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"
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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"
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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...
Sorry if this has been asked before, but I searched and could'nt find anything. Couple questions;
1. After I do a backup with Titanium Backup, and I plan to use another ROM, do I delete what Titanium Backup has already created? I ask because I didn't know if it overwrites files or just adds to them. I don't want my memory filled with Backup files if I decide to change my ROM ever so often.
2. Does Titanium Backup, backup SMS and call logs? I downloaded My Backup from the Market cause I wasn't sure. So whenever I switch ROM's, I just run Titanium and My Backup. Is it necessary to have both?
Thanks for any responses...
EDIT....I sort of found the answer to question 2....about it backing up SMS/MMS...but what about the call log?
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Sorry if this has been asked before, but I searched and could'nt find anything. Couple questions;
1. After I do a backup with Titanium Backup, and I plan to use another ROM, do I delete what Titanium Backup has already created? I ask because I didn't know if it overwrites files or just adds to them. I don't want my memory filled with Backup files if I decide to change my ROM ever so often.
2. Does Titanium Backup, backup SMS and call logs? I downloaded My Backup from the Market cause I wasn't sure. So whenever I switch ROM's, I just run Titanium and My Backup. Is it necessary to have both?
Thanks for any responses...
EDIT....I sort of found the answer to question 2....about it backing up SMS/MMS...but what about the call log?
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1. Backup User apps only. Keep them, when you update your ROM.. batch restore it. Just make sure you didnt backup system because it could cause FCs.
2. No it doesn't, there are alternatives on the market that does backup your SMS. I don't know any since i use Google Voice and all my SMS are sync'd on cloud.
And no it isn't.. if you're using Titanium Backup, I suggest you have the Pro version otherwise it'll be a huge hassle.
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1. Backup User apps only. Keep them, when you update your ROM.. batch restore it. Just make sure you didnt backup system because it could cause FCs.
2. No it doesn't, there are alternatives on the market that does backup your SMS. I don't know any since i use Google Voice and all my SMS are sync'd on cloud.
And no it isn't.. if you're using Titanium Backup, I suggest you have the Pro version otherwise it'll be a huge hassle.
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Ok, so you're saying that if I already have a Titanium Backup of user apps....when I back up again, it'll just overwrite the current ones?
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Ok, so you're saying that if I already have a Titanium Backup of user apps....when I back up again, it'll just overwrite the current ones?
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Yes. And if you want to load the backups, you restore the apps.
Hi
Is it possible to use Titanium backup to do a total full backup?
So I can wipe it all, experiment with other roms, then if I decide to go back to the current one (Android Revolution HD), I just run super wipe, run the rom, then the no-sense, then run the backup with titanium backup, and will it be as it is now? All my apps still installed, all my apps arranged into folders in the app drawer and all my messages and all that?
Thanks.
willhub said:
Hi
Is it possible to use Titanium backup to do a total full backup?
So I can wipe it all, experiment with other roms, then if I decide to go back to the current one (Android Revolution HD), I just run super wipe, run the rom, then the no-sense, then run the backup with titanium backup, and will it be as it is now? All my apps still installed, all my apps arranged into folders in the app drawer and all my messages and all that?
Thanks.
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its easier with cwm because you would`nt have to flash the rom again and install titanium backup again cwm will put everything back the way it was
Sounds like a nandroid backup is what you really want to do. You can do that in recovery under backup/restore. It will take an entire image of your current ROM. Then you can experiment with other ROMs and go back to the backup you made and everything will be exactly as you left it. Backing up and restoring system data in Titanium Backup is not really a good idea between ROMs. Use it mainly for backing up user apps/data.
I booted into CM7 and did a backup there, the backup is like 871mb, does that include apps and everything I want backing up?
What about backing up text messages and home screen configs? I have ran restores on titanium before and seem to only sometimes get this restored. I flashed a rom 2 days ago and just today randomly, my text messages came back... weird...
Titanium backup is ****ty. Used it once to back up and restore my apps, but during restore it screwed up app data and half my restored apps were force closing when I tried to run them. I would find something else if I were you
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I booted into CM7 and did a backup there, the backup is like 871mb, does that include apps and everything I want backing up?
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not CM7 - its CWM
Anyway, a nandroid is what you are referring to and as it seems what you have done.
My last nandroid was over 1.2 GB
Experiment all you like now with various ROMs.You have your security net of a known working backup..(if the **** hits the fan)
Is there a backup software that can do these simple backup function
1. backup sms automagically every day and delete previous backup that is more than x days old.
2. Backup contact automagically every day and delete old backup that is more than x days old.
3. backup downloaded apps same way as above.
this kind of software will be particularly usefull for testing rom regularly and no need to remember to backup everytime before flash new rom.
Last time I had PIMBackup in my HTC touch polaris with these function.
2+3 made by google sync
1+3 by titaiumbackup\my backup pro.
1- check market for sms backup, there are many options.
Titanium and my backup work only for rooted phones.
Any backup solution for non-rooted?
Tik_Tak said:
2+3 made by google sync
1+3 by titaiumbackup\my backup pro.
1- check market for sms backup, there are many options.
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backing up apps with google take lots of download time. and also it will take almost a whole day to download all my apps from internet after install rom.
Titanium looks complicated.
I use es file explorer to backup apps in sd card. this reduce the download time.