Ok I've been searching for a while now and can't find a full solution. I want to flash the updated Leedroid rom to my Inspire but I don't want to lose ANYTHING. My goal is to flash the new rom and have my phone be exactly the same as before the flash, just updated. I need like a 100% guarantee. I don't want to backup anything to google contacts because it degrades the photos, and I don't want to lose any accounts or app data.
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Tommy
Focustom said:
Ok I've been searching for a while now and can't find a full solution. I want to flash the updated Leedroid rom to my Inspire but I don't want to lose ANYTHING. My goal is to flash the new rom and have my phone be exactly the same as before the flash, just updated. I need like a 100% guarantee. I don't want to backup anything to google contacts because it degrades the photos, and I don't want to lose any accounts or app data.
Thank
Tommy
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try titanium backup pro from the market
Well that's what I'm talking about, I've read about Titanium and MyBackup Pro but I don't know if they backup everything in the system. Like I said I want it 100% like it was before flashing the updated rom. I appreciate the help but I need detailed help. I've very new to the Android dev. I switched from an iPhone so I'm really lost here lol
Focustom said:
Well that's what I'm talking about, I've read about Titanium and MyBackup Pro but I don't know if they backup everything in the system. Like I said I want it 100% like it was before flashing the updated rom. I appreciate the help but I need detailed help. I've very new to the Android dev. I switched from an iPhone so I'm really lost here lol
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Yes, Titanium Backup will backup everything, even system data. However, if you are switching between ROMs, you do not want to restore system data (eg. going from Sense to CM7) you will have a ton of issues.
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Yes, Titanium Backup will backup everything, even system data. However, if you are switching between ROMs, you do not want to restore system data (eg. going from Sense to CM7) you will have a ton of issues.
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Ok so I won't lose texts, call logs, favorites, settings, accounts, app data...EVERYTHING? I'm staying with Sense just simply updating to the new Leedroid from the previous version.
Titanium backup does not back up call logs, text messages etc. It can back up apps, app data and configurations, and system data. As said above, you do not want to back up system data when u are going from one rom to another. Even if its the same rom but different version. The only right way I know of to do what your asking is if the developer of the rom u are using offers incremental rom updates. That way, no data or configurations is deleted. You may be new to android...so I offer this warning to you....don't try and cut corners or invent ways of trying to accomplish something...you will either find yourself having lots of problems with your phone or end up bricking it. If it could be done, there would already be a process to do it, made by the developers on this forum.
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Titanium backup does not back up call logs, text messages etc. It can back up apps, app data and configurations, and system data. As said above, you do not want to back up system data when u are going from one rom to another. Even if its the same rom but different version. The only right way I know of to do what your asking is if the developer of the rom u are using offers incremental rom updates. That way, no data or configurations is deleted. You may be new to android...so I offer this warning to you....don't try and cut corners or invent ways of trying to accomplish something...you will either find yourself having lots of problems with your phone or end up bricking it. If it could be done, there would already be a process to do it, made by the developers on this forum.
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I'm not trying to cut corners at all that's why I posted this. I keep being told what not to do but I'm still not getting the answer I need. What am I going to lose? What can I save? Using what? What is the best app/apps to get the most I can in a backup. I'm not trying to be ungrateful for the help it's just rather frustrating after searching for hours and can't get a solid answer. I hate when people are just like "no that won't work" lol offer the most info you can to help someone out. That's why these forums are here. Again I'm just annoyed a can't get a full answer lol
I need an explanation of things I cannot and things I can backup, in detail. Please.
Focustom said:
I need an explanation of things I cannot and things I can backup, in detail. Please.
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Not to be rude dude, but atleast look up Titanium Backup in the Market and read up a little bit. Do some searching and you will figure things out.
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Not to be rude dude, but atleast look up Titanium Backup in the Market and read up a little bit. Do some searching and you will figure things out.
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See that's exactly what I'm talking about lol I have looked it up this is exactly what the description says:
"The ONLY tool that can backup, restore, freeze (with Pro) your apps + data + Market links! Even protected apps! 0-click Batch/scheduled backups! PRO version has 0-click batch restores, Dropbox sync, Dalvik cleaner & MORE!"
That does explain anything at all. It's simple man if you know the info share it. If you don't have the time to write something helpful on here, I get that. But don't write something just to write a reply. I obviously need help so I don't mess things up. I'm trying to get helpful info not just someone saying "go look it up". I've tried. I keep coming up on MyBackup Pro and Titanium Backup Pro, but they don't tell me what I can't restore when I'm flashing a new rom and what I can't backup. Simply stating that it backups "data" and "settings" doesn't help me if I don't know what exactly that means. Just making a backup isn't what I'm trying to achieve.
The best app to backup IMO is titanium backup. But again, when going from one rom to the next, this backs up apps only. There is no effective way that I know of to back up your text messages, call logs etc. So the implied message is, you will loose everything that is not an app backed up by titanium backup. The main purpose of titanium backup is to back up your apps so u don't have to redownload everything. Other than that, the only other recommended backup method is nandroid backup through clockwork mod recovery. This backup is a full system image backup. So restoring through this method will put u right back to the same rom and version you were at. So in short, do a titanium backup, wipe, install your new rom, titanium backup to restore your apps, and start reconfiguring away like the rest of us do.
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cavsoldier19d said:
The best app to backup IMO is titanium backup. But again, when going from one rom to the next, this backs up apps only. There is no effective way that I know of to back up your text messages, call logs etc.
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Not correct. TiBu will back up texts and call logs. It's probable you don't know that because you don't restore system data. I've never had a problem doing that, but I guess everyone has a different experience.
cavsoldier19d said:
The best app to backup IMO is titanium backup. But again, when going from one rom to the next, this backs up apps only. There is no effective way that I know of to back up your text messages, call logs etc. So the implied message is, you will loose everything that is not an app backed up by titanium backup. The main purpose of titanium backup is to back up your apps so u don't have to redownload everything. Other than that, the only other recommended backup method is nandroid backup through clockwork mod recovery. This backup is a full system image backup. So restoring through this method will put u right back to the same rom and version you were at. So in short, do a titanium backup, wipe, install your new rom, titanium backup to restore your apps, and start reconfiguring away like the rest of us do.
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Thank you. So those apps that say they backup texts and what not don't work? Man I hate having to start over. What should I do about my contacts? I don't have them linked to Google because of my photos. This was a crappy part of jailbreaking the iPhone see I knew the ins and outs of the jailbreaking world but rooting now that's a whole new beast.
BillTheCat said:
Not correct. TiBu will back up texts and call logs. It's probable you don't know that because you don't restore system data. I've never had a problem doing that, but I guess everyone has a different experience.
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Wait so you haven't had problems switching roms and restoring system data? What rom to what rom?
I understand that not finding the answer you seek in its entirety can be a bit troubling. But in my humble opinion, trial and error is part of this never ending adventure we call Android OS.
As stated above, Titanium Backup will probably be your best bet to get "most" of the backup you seek.
The help given here at XDA is a privilege, not a right. Let us remember that.
EdIT: sorry, I quit smoking yesterday .. can you tell?! Lol
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Exactly. Android is a completely different animal than iPhone. Android is built on Linux. So its going to be completely different. Not sure about the apps that claim to backup texts...never heard anybody use that before and I've had no need for it. I had the same issue with contacts but I just found it easier to go ahead and sync Google contacts. Because when you enter the world of flashing, that's one less thing you have to worry about backing up and restoring...because its stored online. And as soon as you install your new rom, and then sign in to your Google account, it will automatically download your contacts to your new rom. And whenever you edit contacts, it automatically syncs in real-time.
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ThE SkEpTiK said:
I understand that not finding the answer you seek in its entirety can be a bit troubling. But in my humble opinion, trial and error is part of this never ending adventure we call Android OS.
As stated above, Titanium Backup will probably be your best bet to get "most" of the backup you seek.
The help given here at XDA is a privilege, not a right. Let us remember that.
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Dude really? This is a forum that is dedicated to helping people. And I just read your edit, tough crap! Don't be a jerk
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Exactly. Android is a completely different animal than iPhone. Android is built on Linux. So its going to be completely different. Not sure about the apps that claim to backup texts...never heard anybody use that before and I've had no need for it. I had the same issue with contacts but I just found it easier to go ahead and sync Google contacts. Because when you enter the world of flashing, that's one less thing you have to worry about backing up and restoring...because its stored online. And as soon as you install your new rom, and then sign in to your Google account, it will automatically download your contacts to your new rom. And whenever you edit contacts, it automatically syncs in real-time.
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Grr you suck lol I want nice looking photos. That's something else we need to figure out. Or is it impossible because Google just sucks with that right now? lol
That's a valid point. It frustrates me too. But ultimately, when you start flashing, you want to find a way to streamline the process to what works best for you. And like said earlier, the android experience is trial and error. But again, that doesn't include doing things that's likely going to eff up your phone...unless you simply don't care about turning your phone into a really expensive paper weight. Then you will be that Guy that's posting on the forum....help! I messed up my phone.
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That's a valid point. It frustrates me too. But ultimately, when you start flashing, you want to find a way to streamline the process to what works best for you. And like said earlier, the android experience is trial and error. But again, that doesn't include doing things that's likely going to eff up your phone...unless you simply don't care about turning your phone into a really expensive paper weight. Then you will be that Guy that's posting on the forum....help! I messed up my phone.
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Lol exactly I'd rather ask for help and seem like a newb, which I am, then be the one crying after I messed things up and it's too late. So ANYTHING I've downloaded including the amazon app store, which was a PITA to get on the phone, will be saved using Tbackup right? And that's it. Photos and all that good stuff are saved to the SD card and what not I just need to flash the new rom and then put my email accounts and I'm good to go right?
Good Morning.
Does Titanium Backup save your text history? Will I loose it if I install a custom ROM?
Thanks.....
I believe there is an app on the market that you can download that will pack up all your sms history...
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You have to wipe data before you install a custom rom. So yes you will loose the texts. I don't use titanium for that. I use My Backup Root to backup my sms mms and call log. It works great for me. https://market.android.com/details?id=com.rerware.android.MyBackupRoot
Titanium can backup text/mms messages. I forget what it is stored under when you look at it to restore, but I have restored mine several times.
I *think* it's "[SMS/MMS/APN] Dialer Storage 2.3.6". I'm not 100% positive, but it's definitely one of the green ones.
I have MyBackup Root, but I've never been able to make it work right. Even restoring only apps always causes a crapton of FC's for me. I personally think the interface blows as well...not nearly as granular as Titanium.
Stop sexting.
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I use SMS backup and restore from the market. Has worked perfectly for me every time. It backs up every night and keeps the file on my SD card. Never know if my phone is going to screw up so I always have it running.
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.riteshsahu.SMSBackupRestore&hl=en
shrike1978 said:
I *think* it's "[SMS/MMS/APN] Dialer Storage 2.3.6". I'm not 100% positive, but it's definitely one of the green ones.
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That's the right one. Restore data for it and then reboot.
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That's the right one. Restore data for it and then reboot.
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Does that save/restore MMS as well and is there one for the call log? Thanks in advance!
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Thanks...
Thanks to everyone who replied to my message.
Your knowledge really helped me out.
At some point, I think I installed an app which creates shortcuts on my homescreen and sends notifications to my, well, notification bar, from time to time (maybe once a week or so). I don't think it's opening any security backdoors or anything because it got through Lookout.
Any idea how I can identify the app? It also seems to happen while I'm asleep! So I can't see it happen.
davyu said:
At some point, I think I installed an app which creates shortcuts on my homescreen and sends notifications to my, well, notification bar, from time to time (maybe once a week or so). I don't think it's opening any security backdoors or anything because it got through Lookout.
Any idea how I can identify the app? It also seems to happen while I'm asleep! So I can't see it happen.
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Just do a full wipe and reinstall the "needed" apps. Then start to add and keep track.
jayjay3333 said:
Just do a full wipe and reinstall the "needed" apps. Then start to add and keep track.
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Yea I don't get how people keep wiping their phones, I like to keep my stuff. Reinstating is a pain, I've done my fair share of it.
Anything I can do by using stuff like logcat?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.denper.addonsdetector
I've used that before, works pretty good
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davyu said:
Yea I don't get how people keep wiping their phones, I like to keep my stuff. Reinstating is a pain, I've done my fair share of it.
Anything I can do by using stuff like logcat?
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This is the best option. The phone will probably run faster and all that extra will be wiped. If you flash full wipe is second nature. I even wipe my SD every once and a while just to speed things up. App may of may not work but in the end your just adding more to your phone. Fresh start.
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davyu said:
Yea I don't get how people keep wiping their phones, I like to keep my stuff. Reinstating is a pain, I've done my fair share of it.
Anything I can do by using stuff like logcat?
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That's why you need an app like Titanium backup or app2zip to automate the re-install process and backup your data.
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That's why you need an app like Titanium backup or app2zip to automate the re-install process and backup your data.
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This is what I don't understand. I used to use titanium backup as you suggested, maybe I was back in the old days, but I remember I still had to restore each app manually. Also, if I do somehow automate it, doesn't the 'bad stuff' come back as well?
I'm still new to the ROM scene, but my biggest headache so far when switching between roms is having to start all over each time.
I know how to restore apps and text messages, but is there an app that will restore caller id pictuers, personal ringtones, phone call history... these types of settings?
If there is an app, can I run it on my stock rom that is setup how I like it, flash to a new rom and restore the settings on that rom. I'm just wondering if restoring personal settings on different roms is an issue?
I searched this issue and found lots on restoring sms and apps, but not much on the personal settings. If I've missed the answer, please just point me in the right direction, don't take the time to sculd me for asking for help, it's not like I didn't search.
Thanks!
You can save system settings in titanium backup as well but it's usually not recommended.
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PaulG1488 said:
You can save system settings in titanium backup as well but it's usually not recommended.
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Why is it not recommended?
vetteguy112233 said:
Why is it not recommended?
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Restoring system settings between different rom bases has been know to cause problems for years. My Backup Pro will restore most of the things you want including call logs, sms, play lists ect.
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Restoring system settings between different rom bases has been know to cause problems for years. My Backup Pro will restore most of the things you want including call logs, sms, play lists ect.
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I figured restoring from one rom to another might cause issues, but when people have 200+ contacts and each one has it's own picture and possible ringtone, I figured someone had to have a way of making this process easier.
I'll look into Titanium and My backup pro, trying can't hurt anything, if it doesn't work, I'll just flash back to stock.
Thanks
vetteguy112233 said:
I figured restoring from one rom to another might cause issues, but when people have 200+ contacts and each one has it's own picture and possible ringtone, I figured someone had to have a way of making this process easier.
I'll look into Titanium and My backup pro, trying can't hurt anything, if it doesn't work, I'll just flash back to stock.
Thanks
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If your contacts are synced with Google the pictures assigned to then should stay between ROMs. I just flashed one last night and my pictures are still with each contact.
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kintwofan said:
If your contacts are synced with Google the pictures assigned to then should stay between ROMs. I just flashed one last night and my pictures are still with each contact.
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Good to know, I did not know that.
In titanium, you can select any system data parts that are in green writing. Titanium makes a determination on what is safe to restore. Usually sms, wifi passwords, call logs can be done.
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