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[Q] Backup save games and settings

Hey,
I play a lot of games on my phone (Galaxy S) and I was looking for a back up tool to back up my save games of the few games I play (MiniSquadrion,........)
Thanks.

Titanium backup should do the job. Otherwise you could do a nandroid backup once in a while.

What the OP is asking is a method to 'specifically' backup saved games not the entire phone or Apps, etc.
I don't know of a backup tool that targets saved games.
If you know the folder where the saved game is stored you could copy this to either your MicroSD card or PC.

Does Titanum back up the games and the savegames?

leoon said:
Does Titanum back up the games and the savegames?
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It backups app and data, you can choose to only backup Data though.
That would include Saves and Settings and stuff like that.

leoon said:
Does Titanum back up the games and the savegames?
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No, as stated it backs up parts of your data but does not target saved games.
Also, Titanium requires root.
I personally use My Backup Pro which allows you to backup either all your Apps or data such as contacts, SMS, photos, etc.

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Look in the game's installation folder. I know that Tower defense (for instance) creates a save file which you can back up and copy over at anytime.

Beards said:
No, as stated it backs up parts of your data but does not target saved games.
Also, Titanium requires root.
I personally use My Backup Pro which allows you to backup either all your Apps or data such as contacts, SMS, photos, etc.
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So my backup pro does back up the save games with the games them self right?

leoon said:
So my backup pro does back up the save games with the games them self right?
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Technically yes but like Titanium, My Backup Pro can not be told to backup a specific game save folder.
To do that it's much simpler to copy the contents of a folder containing your saved game data and paste it on either your MicroSD card or onto a PC.
If however you wish to backup an Application be that a game with all it's contents then yes, both Titanium and My Backup Pro will do that.
Just remember Titanium requires Root access.
Another backup tool is Sprite Mobile for Android which is more commonly found on windows mobile but has now broken grounds into Android.
Both Sprite & My Backup Pro are paid Apps.

Ok thanks for the suggestions:
1. MyBackup Pro - when I click BACKUP I have 2 options: 1.Applications 2.Data .. So which one of them should I choose in order to backup the game and the save games (data etc.)
2. Titanum - which option from the Batch I have to choose in order to back up a game with their save game?
Thanks

leoon said:
Ok thanks for the suggestions:
1. MyBackup Pro - when I click BACKUP I have 2 options: 1.Applications 2.Data .. So which one of them should I choose in order to backup the game and the save games (data etc.)
2. Titanum - which option from the Batch I have to choose in order to back up a game with their save game?
Thanks
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In the spirit of ensuring the facts are accurate I contacted the developer to ascertain the level of backup and am glad I did.
I have been informed MyBackup Pro does backup applications along with saved game data BUT ONLY on those that have integrated with Reware to allow their applications along with all data to be backed up.
For other applications due to the security in Android it is not possible to backup application data.
This is news to me as I was led to believe it backed up all application and data for all the Apps.
I'm asking for further clarification because when you opt to select to backup your Apps it lists all Apps.
In the meantime it would appear Titanium is the only possible method BUT this requires Root access.
I've had a look at what Titanium backs up and it lists as follows:-
* All the applications you have installed, included protected ones,
* All the data and settings of these applications,
* Most (or all) of your phone's settings and data.
* NOTE: It will not backup the system applications from your ROM. Only their settings will be backed up.
My apologies for the confusion and to members shoemeistah & ante0 who recommended Titanium or gave guidance.
I was led to believe not only would you require Root (which I am still correct in saying) but you could not target specific save data (which I'm still unsure of).
You may also like to have a read of this which shows the level you have to go to achieve a backup.

Wow Beards impressive help there, Thanks a lot for all those detailed replies.
Well I'll go with Titanum even if it requires root..
Thanks again Beards.
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Beards said:
In the spirit of ensuring the facts are accurate I contacted the developer to ascertain the level of backup and am glad I did.
I have been informed MyBackup Pro does backup applications along with saved game data BUT ONLY on those that have integrated with Reware to allow their applications along with all data to be backed up.
For other applications due to the security in Android it is not possible to backup application data.
This is news to me as I was led to believe it backed up all application and data for all the Apps.
I'm asking for further clarification because when you opt to select to backup your Apps it lists all Apps.
In the meantime it would appear Titanium is the only possible method BUT this requires Root access.
I've had a look at what Titanium backs up and it lists as follows:-
* All the applications you have installed, included protected ones,
* All the data and settings of these applications,
* Most (or all) of your phone's settings and data.
* NOTE: It will not backup the system applications from your ROM. Only their settings will be backed up.
My apologies for the confusion and to members shoemeistah & ante0 who recommended Titanium or gave guidance.
I was led to believe not only would you require Root (which I am still correct in saying) but you could not target specific save data (which I'm still unsure of).
You may also like to have a read of this which shows the level you have to go to achieve a backup.
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can a nandroid backup saves games and game-saves? i remember something like this happened when i had the Nexus S (now i have GS3) 1 year ago! but maybe i'm confusing :S
So, can a nandorid backup do this or not? (i only have internal memory, not an external one)

[Q] Backup Setting

whats the best way to backup apps setting and Saved games ? for example angry birds how to back the save game up ? ...thanks

I was going to start my own topic but its pretty much just a more detailed version of this question so I'll try here first
I've heard of a number of backup utilities but last time I used a backup(couldn't use titanium at the time because I wasn't rooted) it simply saved the app info then linked me to market to redownload after I wiped my phone
This presents two problems the first being that user data isn't saved and second what happens for apps that are no longer available on the market?
My question is what the best way to save user data and apps, and people rarely mention the actual restore process, which method(if any) will store the data on my phone/sd card so i can simply restore them even if not on the market
And at very least when you back up a rom before wiping if the app you used to save your data doesn't work, does that rom backup save all settings, meaning it would be like I never wiped?
I've tried researching but thought i understood before I wiped and rooted last time and realized my user data wasn't saved and had to hunt down apks that were no longer on the market(i am rooted now)
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anyone ?....

[Q] Switch to Skyrocket from GS2?

Now that people have had the device for a few days, I was hoping their to headstart could help potential switchers and as the SR doesn't have it's own forum yet so I'm asking here.
Newbie alert!!!!
I am wondering how easy it will be to move from the Gs2 to the skyrocket? Basically any recommended ways of moving my apps, texts, pictures, etc to the SdCARD and back from the SdCard to the new phone? Contacts are synced with Google Contacts so no problems there, my main concern is with paid apps, I'd rather not pay for them again.
Can I back up apps via TiBU and restore them on the Skyrocket? Or can I just reinstall them on the new phone?
End of Newbie question!!!!

Paid apps are in your google account as well, you will be able to reinstall all your paid apps through the market (without repaying) by just signing in to your same google account.
The only thing you need to backup is your pictures/music.

Here's what I did to migrate to my Skyrocket from my Captivate:
*Duh Alert* Have your original phone rooted and Titanium Pro installed.
Original Phone
1. Backup APK & Data with Titanium.
2. Locate where backup directory is on your phone. Mine was \sdcard\TitaniumBackup
3. Mount original phone and copy backup directory to your computer.
New Hotness
1. Root that bad boy. Search the site, its here.
2. Install Titanium Pro from market.
3. Back up 1 app, pick something silly. That will create the backup directory.
4. Mount the new hotness and copy your saved directory from your computer to the Skyrocket.
5. Restore apps. I did one at a time cuz I didn't want everything installed on the new phone.
95% of the apps and data restored properly.
Simplistic, yes....but it works. Go forth and multiply.

If you want the smoothest experience on your Skyrocket, do NOT use a backup tool to bring over apps, just reinstall them from the Market.
Copying apps and app date with a tool like Titanium does and WILL cause some issues.

crawlgsx said:
If you want the smoothest experience on your Skyrocket, do NOT use a backup tool to bring over apps, just reinstall them from the Market.
Copying apps and app date with a tool like Titanium does and WILL cause some issues.
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To partially agree with you I tried using MyBackUp Pro and almost everything failed. That's what I deserve for buying that one first back in the day. BUT....Titanium worked great. All of my paid apps were as good as gold.
Plus, if you want your saved data, wouldn't you have to use a backup tool?

gheck911 said:
To partially agree with you I tried using MyBackUp Pro and almost everything failed. That's what I deserve for buying that one first back in the day. BUT....Titanium worked great. All of my paid apps were as good as gold.
Plus, if you want your saved data, wouldn't you have to use a backup tool?
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If your just trying to backup like game saves then sometimes. A lot of times that data can be backed up by just mounting your sdcard to your computer and copying the files. Some games do save the data in funny locations so you do need (easier) to use something like Titanium, but you are always better off starting from as scratch as possible to avoid issues later.
Moving an app to save you from entering your login info for example, is just a bad idea. Most apps have no real data to backup, simple 2 second settings etc....

crawlgsx said:
If you want the smoothest experience on your Skyrocket, do NOT use a backup tool to bring over apps, just reinstall them from the Market.
Copying apps and app date with a tool like Titanium does and WILL cause some issues.
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i have found that most issues with TiBu are do to you trying to restore System Information......i used tibu to restore my apps on the Skyrockert. i just picked APPS only with out system data.
worked fine i have not seen a hickup on any device or install after a flash of new Rom.

the2rrell said:
i have found that most issues with TiBu are do to you trying to restore System Information......i used tibu to restore my apps on the Skyrockert. i just picked APPS only with out system data.
worked fine i have not seen a hickup on any device or install after a flash of new Rom.
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+1
TiBu works great, usually, for restoring NON-System apps and their data.
Avoid restoring system apps/data.
Also, if you do happen to run into a problem with a particular restored app, all you need to do is uninstall/reinstall it and then use TiBu to restore the "data only" for that app.
This has always worked for me.

y?
Its basically the same phone, screen tiny bit bigger and it edges r round, and the. 3 faster CPU is not noticeable, and if u don't live in the handful of citys that have lte network what's the point by the time LTE gets fully activated skyrocket will be old phone something way better out, now if u didn't have the gs2 already if say hell ya but since u do wasted money IMO

Where Does Titanium Backup Backup To??

On my TMobile G2x I backed up all my downloaded apps (21 of them). The backup was successful. But in the Batch>Restore I see nowhere where there are 21 apps to restore.. Were the heck does Titanium Backup back these up to? I want them together so I can restore all at once if I do a Factory Data Reset.
James

It normally backs things up to a folder in your sd card called "titaniumbackup".... I think..
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terris98 said:
It normally backs things up to a folder in your sd card called "titaniumbackup".... I think..
Sent from my LG-E730 using xda app-developers app
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Internal SD Card?
I do see a folder called titaniumbackup.
I'm want to remove them and back up my 20 downloaded apps.

JamesJoey said:
On my TMobile G2x I backed up all my downloaded apps (21 of them). The backup was successful. But in the Batch>Restore I see nowhere where there are 21 apps to restore.. Were the heck does Titanium Backup back these up to? I want them together so I can restore all at once if I do a Factory Data Reset.
James
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U can't restore from its location (they have it backed up as some files that can be read by titanium backup only)
Just install titanium backup from play store after you do the data reset. Then go to the app and restore
Ps - the folder must be on external SD card. As wiping data is gonna wipe internal memory too and u ll lose the backup.

Titaniumbackup folder in internal sd folder or you choose it from settings. You cant restore them manually because as somebody said above they are archived in someway only titanium backup reads them.

I'm not trying to restore them manually.
My goal is to be able to go into Titanium and be able to see my backed up downloaded apps, and only my backed up downloaded apps. I did back them up, there are 20 of them. But, when I go into Batch>Restore I see no area where there are only 20 apps. When I tap run I'm faced with all the other system apps, that I backed up, and I need to uncheck the ones I don't want to.
I find this aspect of Titanium Backup very confusing.
It's like trying to shoot pool with a rope.
James

You need to set filter on Backup/Restore tab to show only User applications. Tap on "Click to edit filters" label.

Have no idea what's wrong with Titanium, now. When I go into Batch it showing 0 for every category. Seems Titanium has no idea I have any apps?? If I filter for all I get the list of my apps but there's a triangle icon with an exclamation on it on every app, system and user.
I don't get it.

Triangle means that there are no backups yet for selected apps

Something was wrong with Titanium Backup.
I uninstalled it and reinstalled it now it's and no it's finding the backups that I had already made. Including my 21 downloaded apps that I backed up. They show in the restore, now, in the User aps.
All is well,
James

Remember you will always have them in google play store (my apps section) assuming they were downloaded from google play store.
I always/frequently send my backups to cloud storage.. for any unforeseen circumstances I lose my apps, then I can at anytime grab them from my cloud..
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I spoke too soon.
I did a factory data reset and installed Titanium Backup. Can't find any of my backups I did just prior to don't the reset.
Is there any other backup out there that works???

Roots said:
Remember you will always have them in google play store (my apps section) assuming they were downloaded from google play store.
I always/frequently send my backups to cloud storage.. for any unforeseen circumstances I lose my apps, then I can at anytime grab them from my cloud..
This is what I'm trying to avoid. I'm trying to restore these apps without having to depend upon Google or Cloud. I have turned off syncing with Google. I guess I'm a bit paranoid.
Any way. I uninstalled and reinstalled Titanium Backup and got my apps restored. Problem is it restored some apps I no longer use but must have backed them up in the past.
Will these User backups be in the TitaniumBackup folder? If so, and I delete all the backups there and do another users app backup this eill remove the apps I don't I\use and hence they wont be restored??
These might seem like dumb questions but I'm new to this stuff.
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I still don't get it!
In the Backup section of Batch... one item is "Backup all user apps" (17 user apps)
I then ran it successfully.
Now, shouldn't there be an item in the Restore section "Restore all user apps" with a total of 17 apps??
There is none.
Now, I realize I'm new to this stuff but Can anyone suggest another backup app. 'cause I believe Titanium Backup sucks.
And apparently one here has any solutions.

You're correct in stating that user apps should also show in the restore section..
In the main overview screen do all user apps show.? And do they have yellow icon next to them showing they have been backed up..
If you have pro version with unlock key, email dev/support with your problem..
To be honest with you and most xda users will agree that TB is one there most stable, reliable & one of the most needed root app..
Try using (ROM Toolbox pro/free) as good as if not better, you'll love the user interface ..
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All my user apps show up. 2 of them have a yellow smiley face next to them. All the other have green and yellow icon with what I believe to be a face. I have backed up all my user apps at least twice today hoping to see these in the restore area. I checked again and now they're there! The user apps are now showing up ion the Restore. Why they weren't there all day and all of a sudden pop up I don't know. It's not that I needed a reboot 'cause I did that right after backing up.
Maybe I should scan my phone for a virus.
I'm sorry 'bout putting the product down, it's just very frustrating. It's not the product it's me. Some of this stuff is over my head.
I'll check out your suggestion for the backup app.
I did, however find a couple of apps that seem pretty good:
App Backup and Restore
App Quarantine to freeze apps.
I have no desire to flash a new rom (if that' the proper term)
I simply want it easy to backup and restore my user apps and the freeze some apps I don't use.

Freezing can be done very easily with TB..
But once you get to good with this app, trust me it will be yet most valuable need app for you
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Roots said:
Freezing can be done very easily with TB..
But once you get to good with this app, trust me it will be yet most valuable need app for you
Yes I believe your right.
I need to work with it more.
James
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I am kinda having this problem
I have a similiar problem. But with mine is I changed the ext back up folder to a specific one, but for whatever reason titanium saves back ups to the default folder where i have other back ups.
but when i look at my apps itll say 0 bakups because the new folder i chose is empty. even though it saved them in the old folder for whatever reason.
When i switch it back to the default folder then itll recognize that i have the new backups. even though i didnt tell it to save them there.

This is what I wanted to know:
Internal storage\storage\emulated\legacy\TitaniumBackup
Is where app backups are saved.

[Q] Best way to migrate to a new tablet.

I am currently using the tegra note 7 and I shall be switching over to the shield tablet soon. I have quute a few games on it. What is the best app to use to save my game apps and their savestate data/ progress ? I have used titanium backup before but maybe I was doing something wrong cos the game app I restored never used to have the progress saved... It was frustrating to have to do it all over again. I made sure that I checked the backup app+data option so it should have worked...
Also is there issues if apps backed up on a device using KitKat are restored on a device using lollipop?

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I am currently using the tegra note 7 and I shall be switching over to the shield tablet soon. I have quute a few games on it. What is the best app to use to save my game apps and their savestate data/ progress ? I have used titanium backup before but maybe I was doing something wrong cos the game app I restored never used to have the progress saved... It was frustrating to have to do it all over again. I made sure that I checked the backup app+data option so it should have worked...
Also is there issues if apps backed up on a device using KitKat are restored on a device using lollipop?
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Alot of games now you can backup your progress using services such as Google Play to make sure your save games are in the cloud.
For those that wont let you back up to the cloud use Helium https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.koushikdutta.backup or if you're rooted Titanium backup to move your app files and saves across.

The adb backup is not complete, Titanium backup is much better regarding backups. There are some games that store the savegames in Google Saved Games so you don't have to worry about losing your current game state.
[INFO] List of games that do and don't support Google Saved Games