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[Q] Lost my WP7 restore files. Please help

Hi,
I just had to format my hard drive and thus lost all my WP7 restore files.
Is there anyway to recover all those file so that I can perform a restore on my phone?
I've tried different data restore softwares, but the files are all messed up and I can't remember which folder to put the files in.
Please help me. Thank you.

That really sucks, but this does raise a pretty good question. Where do the phone restore files save to? And how can somebody make sure their backup is going to transfer to a new HDD?

On Win7, try this:
\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows Phone Update\XXX-XXX-XXX\Data
I found 5.8Gb of data in this directory following my upgrade to 7390. This helps explain why the update took nearly an hour to complete...
FWIW, i've moved the data off my pc to another drive and everything functions well. The Zune update page no longers shows the option to restore to the previous update, 7008. Other than that, it all looks normal.

aquanaut88 said:
On Win7, try this:
\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows Phone Update\XXX-XXX-XXX\Data
I found 5.8Gb of data in this directory following my upgrade to 7390. This helps explain why the update took nearly an hour to complete...
FWIW, i've moved the data off my pc to another drive and everything functions well. The Zune update page no longers shows the option to restore to the previous update, 7008. Other than that, it all looks normal.
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Thanks. Can you show me the files and folders contained in that backup?
I wanna try my luck again with this

yea, the other guys are right, I had the same issue but if you follow this you will guarantee that you will find your files

Thanks. But what I need to know is the folders to put my recovered files to

In my case it seems they're here:
C:\Users\your user name here\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows Phone Update\xxxxx - xxxxx - xxxxxx - xxxxx\RestorePoint\xxxx-xxxxx-xxxxxx-xxxxx\Data
I hope it helps

If you formatted your Hard Drive after you made your backup, you might be SOL unless you have a backup of your hard drive after you backed up your phone.
If you dont, The only real way is to find a rom for your phone.
The folder would be in...
%LocalAppData%\Microsoft\Windows Phone Update

Backup ROM

Is there a way to backup my Samsung Focus ROM? It's currently 7004 but would like to update to NoDo and it doesn't hurt to have a backup.

EnderPsp said:
Is there a way to backup my Samsung Focus ROM? It's currently 7004 but would like to update to NoDo and it doesn't hurt to have a backup.
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The Zune software automatically backs up your OS before updating. So no worries!

question, how do i restore the previous back up
thank you

After you've updated, connect to Zune, click Phone-> Settings -> Update. There you will have the option to restore
Sent from my {Samsung Focus} using XDA Windows Phone 7 App

Oscardog777 said:
After you've updated, connect to Zune, click Phone-> Settings -> Update. There you will have the option to restore
Sent from my {Samsung Focus} using XDA Windows Phone 7 App
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Has anyone actually tried this specifically on Samsung Focus? Did it work? And the bonus question, was the unlock working after that?
I'm asking, because I'm reading the Focus threads and there are some people there for which Zune restore didn't go well.
Is there a way to use WP7 ROM Tools to make a copy of MY Focus ROM for MY OWN use only?

alancamarena1994 said:
question, how do i restore the previous back up
thank you
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Use cmd to open C:\program files\zune\UpdateWP.exe
you will see the command-line interface options.
you will want to chose the option which specifies that you need to have cab.pkg files, as that is the format of the backup files. You can use this program to force updates, or force recovery of a backed up image.
NOW as an added note, if someone who has a working focus wouldnt mind creating a backup of their phone with the updateWP tool, and sharing it with the community, i think a workable rom may be made from such a backup.

sidicious said:
NOW as an added note, if someone who has a working focus wouldnt mind creating a backup of their phone with the updateWP tool, and sharing it with the community, i think a workable rom may be made from such a backup.
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That's the point I made earlier in the Focus UCKC3 rom thread and I'm sure we can find something

I can offer up my pre-nodo backup. What file, exactly, do you need?
Sent from my SGH-i917 using XDA Windows Phone 7 App

munkeyphyst said:
I can offer up my pre-nodo backup. What file, exactly, do you need?
Sent from my SGH-i917 using XDA Windows Phone 7 App
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Wow, I almost missed this. Can you please archive the content of (your call if w/o password):
"C:\Users\your_user\Local Settings\Microsoft\Windows Phone Update\"
and upload it somewhere (multiupload.com).
"your_user" is your logged on user.
Thanks!

The Backup files are posted here:
7008_Backup.zip
There is no Live account connected to the backup files and the device id's in the .XML files have been replaced with X's
The file is 515 MB
I have attempted to use My backup on my wife's phone and it failed. You can see my record of that attempt here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1077289

[Q] Cant Go to Theme Settings/ Registry Editor after registry editing.

FIRSTLY : ALso for all WP7 USERS to know, adding files to the REGISTRY EDITOR will cause your phone to have this problem.
PLEASE DO NOT ADD YOUR OWN REGISTRY FILES UNTIL PROVEN SAFE TO DO SO!
Dont be like meh... :'( and everything you do with the phone, ALWAYS DO A FULL BACKUP FIRST WITH ZUNE!(searchable in the xda forums"
Hi all.. I have this problem.
I recently added a DWORD key in HKLM\ControlPanel\themes\accentedcolours(not sure of the actual directory as i cant check with this problem... anyways where it shows 0 for something 1 for red.)
and i added another string somewhere in the Themes folder too. After I quit the reg editor, And tried to go into settings, It just crashes and goes back to the home screen. Same for going back to the reg editor.
I actually did this as I thought we could use the reg editor to add a custom colour instead of editing a already existing colour.
So is there anyway to revert this or something?
Is it doomed forever?
Really freaking meh out. Just got it Yesterday..
HELP PLEASE!!!!
IM SO SCREWED.
EDIT: ALL APPs DONT WORK! Only Some Settings and Preloaded WP7 apps. (Sideloaded Apps and Games DOnt work )
Help Meh!

Reset it, and if that doesn't work you can always flash a new ROM.

Thanks for the quick reply. Is there any other way I can solve this problem without Reflashing or Restoring?
And if I were to restore, how can I make sure my save files in games like NFS and all the games will still be there? sorry for asking another question
Im using NoDo 7392 unlocked.
I have a 7004 backup.

zaidyft said:
Thanks for the quick reply. Is there any other way I can solve this problem without Reflashing or Restoring?
And if I were to restore, how can I make sure my save files in games like NFS and all the games will still be there? sorry for asking another question
Im using NoDo 7392 unlocked.
I have a 7004 backup.
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Νo other way m8....Restore the 7004 backup and start over (unlock-update etc)
And when you finish setup make a full backup in case off next time want to play again with registry hacks
Backup app is here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103011

Thanks colossus and Avandor. Gues theres no choice then..
Last question
I restored my Omnia 7 and got back to 7004. Unlocked it, and updated to Official NoDo(7392).
(This Makes me able to Achieve Official Unlocked NoDo)
I then backedup my Unlocked NoDo 7392 with the same tool and the same computer, not knowing the previous OS v7004 will disappear/be overwrited. The Previous backup was gone
Does anyone know when I restore my phone at any point of time to the Official NoDo(OS 7392) unlocked will I still be unlocked?
If not I have to flash a 7008 firmware..

What will happen if I upgrade mango beta and missing my backup?

What will happen if I upgrade mango beta and missing my backup?
I upgrade to mango beta yesterday, I follow the instruction and the program tell me the backup progress is 100% done.
But today I went to Windows Phone Update directory and it just only list one directory "Properties" and Properties.xml.
My windows phone is HTC HD7, is that possible copy others backup and restore on my HD7?

You'll probably be able to find a NoDo ROM online, so come time for the official release you should be ok.
It will just be a slightly bigger hassle since you don't have quick access to your own is all.

Mowd said:
What will happen if I upgrade mango beta and missing my backup?
I upgrade to mango beta yesterday, I follow the instruction and the program tell me the backup progress is 100% done.
But today I went to Windows Phone Update directory and it just only list one directory "Properties" and Properties.xml.
My windows phone is HTC HD7, is that possible copy others backup and restore on my HD7?
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I was wondering this too, I did the mangoforall update, and the directory in the route drive was only 4.00kb, I also was like WTF.
To use the backup, you needed to install the Windows Phone support tools, remember ??? Check that folder, it comes out on mine to a little over 5gb, and I am pretty sure(95%) that is where the backup is stored.
If your that worried, try to do a restore, if it works you can go right back to Mango, it just will take some time....
I personally would of liked clearer directions, I was kind of freaked out too. I also would like to backup this backup to DVD or another computer, to make sure I have a copy to roll back later.
Edit: Found the details on it...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103011
hx4700 Killer said:
[BACKUP CREATION LOCATION:
Copy & paste the following in to the run dialog box:
%LOCALAPPDATA%\Microsoft\Windows Phone Update
You will have to manuall drill down from their because the sub folder structure is named from the Phones ID.
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Mowd said:
What will happen if I upgrade mango beta and missing my backup?
I upgrade to mango beta yesterday, I follow the instruction and the program tell me the backup progress is 100% done.
But today I went to Windows Phone Update directory and it just only list one directory "Properties" and Properties.xml.
My windows phone is HTC HD7, is that possible copy others backup and restore on my HD7?
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If you updated via the non dev unlocked way they will not be there they will be here "C:\\PreMangoState "

To use the backup, you needed to install the Windows Phone support tools, remember ??? Check that folder, it comes out on mine to a little over 5gb, and I am pretty sure(95%) that is where the backup is stored.
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Where's the location? %LOCALAPPDATA%\Microsoft\Windows Phone Update is the path I mention but I can't find backup.
Also, I can't find backup in C:\PreMangoState

I decided to screw all the update backup crap.
When Mango officially hits I'll reflash my phone with a ROM - that's it.
I have multiple phones - too much trouble trying to worry about this backup and that back-up.

the back up files are so huge.....
as i forget to delete my music and video and games, i got a back up file folder lager than 9G

Backup location
According to the Microsoft PDF, the backup location is:
C:\Users\username\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows Phone Update\
followed by the unique ID of the device (for example e64ab58e - 58d.....)
My folder is 2.2GB. To restore, you go to Zune and pick Settings/Phone/Update/Restore.
If you received a Microsoft Connnect invite, the agreement had like 5 places where it made you check "I swear on the blood of my ancestors that I will back up because backups are holy". The instructions, invites, everything say "backup, backup, backup, backup, backup, backup.... copy your backup to a USB stick and put it in a bank vault". And then kind of finishes with, "did we mention, you need to back up, or your phone will be stuck in pre-Mango?"
So... I would suggest... you back up
It took my phone only about 2-3 minutes to back up, using MangoB2-DevRetailUpdate.exe (much less than 531 seconds on their screenshot). Mind you, the next step (provisioning, where it says, "Installing Updates") took a lot longer than their 18 seconds (I think about 79 sec).
But like, 5 minutes is way better than "OMG MY STOOPID PHONE IS STUCK IN ****ING PRE MANGO" 2 months from now. Like, maybe they know something we don't and flashing back to NoDo is harder than it looks.
It was painless, really. Backing up took less time than reading about how important it was to back up

Actually I DO backup.
I just didn't check the backup location and re-check whether the backup is exist.
I just don't know why the upgrade tool says the backup progress is complete but it didn't save ANY backup on my computer.
That's all...

in worst case u would have to flash back a stock rom and have to reinstall everything...
i successfully downgraded from mango to 7004 and back up

webwalk® said:
in worst case u would have to flash back a stock rom and have to reinstall everything...
i successfully downgraded from mango to 7004 and back up
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Thanks, I'll try it if final version of mango is out.

Windows phone backup 1.9

Hello,
I'm having hard time to have this software working.
I changed a path yesterday, and now I'm still having this message:
The Specified executable is not a valid Win32 application.
This the message I have after clicking Windows phone 7 backup1.9.exe
There's a REG key somewhere i can remove or any config files? That's a pain! I can't have it running anymore.
Latest zune installed on 64bits windows7.
That's an other thing, I had message yesterday saying that I need zune installed... This apps is not working without zune?
Thanks.

Can you let me know which is this backup tool ?

why not post this in the thread of the same application?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103011
wpxbox, you wrote a great tutorial with video
http://www.wpxbox.com/how-to-restore-and-backup-windows-phone-homebrew/
this should not be in General anyway.
cheers

Heheh I need at least 10 post to be able to post in this thread.(http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1103011)
And yes, I follow the video, the tutorial and having the same result. There's an other way to do a full backup?
Thanks

Anikachiktou said:
Heheh I need at least 10 post to be able to post in this thread.(http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1103011)
And yes, I follow the video, the tutorial and having the same result. There's an other way to do a full backup?
Thanks
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you can try this one. It's based on the same MS files, but supposedly more bullet proof. Haven't tried that yet. My experience with hxkiller's backup tool is that v1.6 works best for me.

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derausgewanderte said:
you can try this one. It's based on the same MS files, but supposedly more bullet proof. Haven't tried that yet. My experience with hxkiller's backup tool is that v1.6 works best for me.
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Works!!!! Perfect! Just wondering if the "R" Restore working too or it's work only with zune. Anyway, got my backup and I'm happy!
Thanks!!

Anikachiktou said:
Works!!!! Perfect! Just wondering if the "R" Restore working too or it's work only with zune. Anyway, got my backup and I'm happy!
Thanks!!
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I haven't tried it. but with the other one you would need to copy the GUI folder for the backup into your
C:\Users\Hilmar\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows Phone Update\
folder so it looks like this (with your GUI though)
C:\Users\YourAccountName\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows Phone Update\f52e4344 - 19eO0604 - 7918db00 - d62273cf
When you open Zune it should find the new restore point with the data you created it. see image.
don't forget to hit the Thank you button.

This little software is just perfect. The backup was saved at the exact same path. And I have the available restore point in zune for november 25th