Hey I was wondering the best way to back up the apps from my phone to maybe my computer or SD card and keep my saves
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Titanium Backup. Buy the premium version.
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My phone is not rooted, should have mentioned that in the first post sorry
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They have a non-rooted version, unless that's changed, but I'm not sure if it still has the same functionality/ability that the rooted version does.
skaroger867 said:
My phone is not rooted, should have mentioned that in the first post sorry
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Your not going to be able to backup any user-specific data associated with any given app unless your rooted, or the app itself has a mechanism for backing up/exporting your custom data. There may be some way of doing something via adb, but I'm not sure, and it would seem that biting the bullet and rooting, and then being able to backup thoroughly from that point forward, would be less hassle in the long run.
The apps themselves, or at least a list of them is backed-up to Google if you have that option set. So if you get a new phone or reset, the first time you setup the phone, Google retrieves those apps automatically.
I do believe that mybackup pro, and perhaps even titanium, will backup the apps themselves (the .apks) ONLY, even if you aren't rooted, but that really isnt very useful, especially if you have the Google backup mechanism enabled.
These apps need root in order to gain access to the location on the phone where apps store any of the data you have created with those apps.
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This is just a friendly tip that you should follow even if you don't plan of rooting or flashing any ROMs. I have personally tried several different Roms and after rooting the phone, I can say it's a major pain to have to rebuild. Every time you modify your device backup the Data and possibly your apps if you don't feel like re-downloading them. Hopefully this helps people who are new to the area of rooting and ROMs like I was a short while ago.
Titanium backup and nandroid are your friend.
My Backup Pro also gets the job done.
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I was wondering about this. So titanium/my backup pro will back up app data on a non-rooted phone, so it can be restored post-rooting?
Even though the app is installed on the SD, the user data is still actually stored on the phone regardless, I take it.
I just want to keep my angry birds progress that exists now on my currently non-rooted phone, and get it back after root.
Any clarification on this would be appreciated.
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I am pretty sure that titanium backup cannot back up app data unless the phone is already rooted - not sure about MyBackupPro.
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It's a good question and I'm not sure only because I was rooted before I backed up when I rooted I forgot to backup and started again.
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I am pretty sure that titanium backup cannot back up app data unless the phone is already rooted - not sure about MyBackupPro.
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Indeed titanium does require root for its primary functionality, but I'm not sure if that extends to simply reading user data, and then copying it to an additional location (ie backing up).
As far as freezing/uninstalling software or *reinstalling* previously backed-up user data, root certainly is required.
I don't see how it wouldn't be feasible to at least read user data of an app, unless the Android system, by design, limits the access of an apps user data to the app itself.
I just did a my backup pro backup, but I can't really tell if it actually got the user data for sure, (though it indicated that's what it was doing).
Hope I can get this issue squared away, as I'm itching to get this thing rooted.
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When I open backup pro it asks if I want to enable backup of root files. I think it just allows extra files to be backed up if you're rooted.
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I'm gonna have to do a little more in-depth research later-on when I get to my computer, and see how these apps handle backing-up user/app data on an unrooted phone.
I was never in this situation on my previous phone, a captivate, because it was my first Android, and I rooted early-on...it was a lot more straightforward.
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Does anyone know of an App killer that will not allow certain apps to start up and run in the background, IE; bloatware?
Thanks for the help.
Freeze them with tibu
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lrs421 said:
Freeze them with tibu
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Sorry, I should have mentioned I am not rooted. Going to try Auto Task Killer
I use Task Manager, very similar to Auto Task Killer
Task managers are counter productive on Android.
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crupp said:
Does anyone know of an App killer that will not allow certain apps to start up and run in the background, IE; bloatware?
Thanks for the help.
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Why not just root the phone? That seems like a great solution for removing the bloatware.
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dooyoo222 said:
Why not just root the phone? That seems like a great solution for removing the bloatware.
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I am not real comfortable with any of the process's yet. I tried one click and was never able to move off of the Desire (no sound) ROM, so I returned the phone and go another one. I come from a Captivate that I Rooted hundreds of times, with no incident. So hopefuly a more automated version will come out to Root the Inspire
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I am not real comfortable with any of the process's yet. I tried one click and was never able to move off of the Desire (no sound) ROM, so I returned the phone and go another one. I come from a Captivate that I Rooted hundreds of times, with no incident. So hopefuly a more automated version will come out to Root the Inspire
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Don't mean to derail but I wouldnt bet on any easier methods. The
rom must be downgraded to root.
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crupp said:
I am not real comfortable with any of the process's yet. I tried one click and was never able to move off of the Desire (no sound) ROM, so I returned the phone and go another one. I come from a Captivate that I Rooted hundreds of times, with no incident. So hopefuly a more automated version will come out to Root the Inspire
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If you're holding out for a root method for the Inspire that is as true "one-click" as the captivate, you'll be waiting indefinitely.
There are fundamental differences between the two phones in terms of root-ability.
Seriously, the inspire is completely rootable. Your inspire is no less rootable than mine was or any others who have had success.
If the root process fails for you, it is because you overlooked something. Bubbys tool, along with Zonderion's video, produced a rooted phone, with fully functioning sound, for me, and many others.
Having TiBU functioning and able to remove bloat was the primary reason I wanted to root. You will never truly and completely be free of the bloat unless you root.
A properly-made gold card is CRITICAL (format FAT32, allocation size = 32KB).
Having JUST the drivers, without HTCSync installed, "safely removing hardware" (unmounting) the card before switching the USB mode, and basically giving it the chance to do its work, even if it seems like its taking too long, are all things (among others) that need to happen in order for the process to properly complete.
Zonderion's video, if you replicate the actions you see him doing EXACTLY, even down to the way he formats the SD card, will work for you, assuming you starting from a fresh phone.
The only thing I did different than him was use a 4gb card instead of an 8gb card.
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Task Killers are bad for android.
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Id like to play around with new roms but its a pain that we always have to clear data after install, why is this? Its a pain to always have to set My phone back up.
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I think you can get titanium back up and it save everything data and apps then you can reinstall everything. It has to be the paid app the free only supports one app. I could be wrong but someone else can confirm what im saying.
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Id like to play around with new roms but its a pain that we always have to clear data after install, why is this? Its a pain to always have to set My phone back up.
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It only applies if there are framework mods or if the base firmware version is different. System app data is usually incompatible and in some cases user app data will cause issues.
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I think you can get titanium back up and it save everything data and apps then you can reinstall everything. It has to be the paid app the free only supports one app. I could be wrong but someone else can confirm what im saying.
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TiBu supports all apps backup, both paid and free.
Paid one does additional tasks like batch restore without prompting for each app and data.
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Id like to play around with new roms but its a pain that we always have to clear data after install, why is this? Its a pain to always have to set My phone back up.
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Well your JUST TRYING out a Rom, why even set your phone all the way back up......just load up the essentials and go at it, how fast is the email, how good is the network, browser speed, sound, bugs or whatever....then move on to the next Rom.
i guess some would see that as a lot of work, but if your not willing to do it.....then you will never really see what good and bad with the Rom.
Make Nandroids and Flash away. at the current moment i can swap between, Miui, Cm7, Infused 2.2.3, and even Hellraiser combos in a matter of minutes WITH ALL MY APPS AND DATA by just grabing my nandroid and flashing ( Of course you will want to know that you cant just go flashing any nandroin on top of another nandroids all willy nilly....so make your sure your current Kernel matches up with the nandroid you plan on restoring.
Hey guys about ready to finally break down and unlock this thing, but I've been using it since august and I would really like to save some app data, any suggestions?
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Hey guys about ready to finally break down and unlock this thing, but I've been using it since august and I would really like to save some app data, any suggestions?
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there is a free market app called My Backup that has a non-root version, it will backup your data and apps separately. it works pretty well, and will backup your app data. it can sometimes be flakey restoring all your apps, but it mainly works. i've found it flawless for data such as sms/mms, bookmarks, call log, etc
edit: just make sure to save your backup in a safe place, like a physical sdcard if you have one in your device, or your computer, since the unlock wipes your device. if i remember correctly, the app will store your backup in a folder called rerware/MyBackup..... something like that
If your not rooted it doesn't do app data. For not being rooted it does have a lot of nice options for sms, mms and such that a lot of apps mess up so its still a nice find.
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Hello,
I hope I am posting this is the right forum. When I got my nexus 7 I started buying lots of apps and games. It is now to the point where my play store purchases are almost worth as much as the nexus itself. I don't want to root but I already have many games deleted due to space. The main worry I have is if I don't root and backup and the app/game gets taken down I don't want to lose everything I have paid for. I have my backup pro however it never backed up even more then a fraction of what I own. I thought it would as it seemed to backup for non rooted devices too.
My other question is if a dev stops working on a app/game and it needs internet to verify purchase will I lose that program for good? I never have been into buying digital programs until this android device only physical copies. Thank you very much for and advice you can give me.
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Hello,
I hope I am posting this is the right forum. When I got my nexus 7 I started buying lots of apps and games. It is now to the point where my play store purchases are almost worth as much as the nexus itself. I don't want to root but I already have many games deleted due to space. The main worry I have is if I don't root and backup and the app/game gets taken down I don't want to lose everything I have paid for. I have my backup pro however it never backed up even more then a fraction of what I own. I thought it would as it seemed to backup for non rooted devices too.
My other question is if a dev stops working on a app/game and it needs internet to verify purchase will I lose that program for good? I never have been into buying digital programs until this android device only physical copies. Thank you very much for and advice you can give me.
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Tbh, i rooted my phone just to get rid all those ads. Yeah Titanium backup (the best yet) required root to backup and restore you apps.
Thanks I guess I may just do that then.
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MyBackup
There is a version of MyBackup that doesn't require root. Though, it may not be able to backup all your apps due the lack of root access.
Use andro zip file manager to backup ur applications and it does not require root..
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Definitely worth rooting to back up your apps/data. And sync to dropbox or something. You never know when you might need it :cyclops:
Go backup pro is a good one
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Yeah I have my backup pro that I bought sadly it needed root for a lot of the data. Go backup pro seems to not work with my device. I will give andro zip a try. With all these amazing sales they are having for Christmas I will have to root if that program will not work with a dropbox. Its amazing how fairly most developers price there games on android vs psn,xbox live or the eshop. I really am loving android I have more games on this then every game system I own combined.
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Use andro zip file manager to backup ur applications and it does not require root..
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Does it backup data as well?
@bluedevil90 no it does not backuo ur data..if
u want to backup ur data then try titanium backup..
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App backup and restore is nice also
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