I have synched my Titanium Backup to my Dropbox account, and have the files on my desktop. There were older files in there, however, from previous backups. My question is should I only zip up the files dated from the most recent backup (1/1/11), or should I zip all the files and move them to the card? My instincts say use just yesterday's, as it was a full backup, but there's a niggle in the back of my mind - any insight would be appreciated!
I have a real headache going on here...
I have a backup in Dropbox made with Ti Backup dated Feb 13, which I'm trying desperately to restore after my Samsung Epic had to be reflashed. But no matter what I do, a backup from Jan 17 keeps showing on the restore list in Ti.
I deleted the Ti folder on my SD card and replaced it with the downloaded folder from Dropbox, but Jan 17 still comes up in the program. I then tried deleting the folder in the SD card, then ran a "Sync with Dropbox." Same result. I even uninstalled and reinstalled Ti but that Jan 17 backup keeps coming up.
I won't be doing any backups until I get this restoration done. Can anyone suggest what to do here?
Thanks!
toonvox said:
I have a real headache going on here...
I have a backup in Dropbox made with Ti Backup dated Feb 13, which I'm trying desperately to restore after my Samsung Epic had to be reflashed. But no matter what I do, a backup from Jan 17 keeps showing on the restore list in Ti.
I deleted the Ti folder on my SD card and replaced it with the downloaded folder from Dropbox, but Jan 17 still comes up in the program. I then tried deleting the folder in the SD card, then ran a "Sync with Dropbox." Same result. I even uninstalled and reinstalled Ti but that Jan 17 backup keeps coming up.
I won't be doing any backups until I get this restoration done. Can anyone suggest what to do here?
Thanks!
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There's another place on the main memory that TB can store a backup, have you gone all through your file structure and killed all other possibilities? I had to do that myself once, it wasn't fun - also, make sure in TB preferences you're pointing to the correct directory in Preferences/Backup Folder Name.
reinbeau said:
There's another place on the main memory that TB can store a backup, have you gone all through your file structure and killed all other possibilities? I had to do that myself once, it wasn't fun - also, make sure in TB preferences you're pointing to the correct directory in Preferences/Backup Folder Name.
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Thanks for the response!
a) How do I find out what the directory is in Preferences/Backup Folder Name? It just shows a folder name...not a place to put it.
b) If there's something in the phone memory, it's gone since I wiped the phone clean when I re-flashed it.
toonvox said:
Thanks for the response!
a) How do I find out what the directory is in Preferences/Backup Folder Name? It just shows a folder name...not a place to put it.
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You have to go and look st it. Start up TB, hit the menu button, then preferences, and then choose backup folder. Tell me what that says and we'll go from there.
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A pop-up window which simply says:
Backup folder name:
TitaniumBackup
OK Cancel
toonvox said:
A pop-up window which simply says:
Backup folder name:
TitaniumBackup
OK Cancel
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Ok, so what ROM version are you on? Are you on 2.2 or 2.2.1? If you are, you need to change that path to read external_sd/TitaniumBackup. Put the backup in there, and TB should pick it up from there. If you're on 2.1 someone else is going to have to give you the proper path, I've fogotten what it is.
It's 2.2.1. I'll make that change to prevent future problems. Thanks for the info! Really appreciated!
toonvox said:
It's 2.2.1. I'll make that change to prevent future problems. Thanks for the info! Really appreciated!
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There's a button for that
Seriously, I hope your restore goes well.
Hoping to get some help... My Sd card fried on me today. Erased everything. Good thing I backed up everything on my Laptop... Re-downloaded titanium backup on my phone and am trying to get the TB files from my laptop back on to the app on my phone. I put the TB file i have saved into the TB folder on my SD card but when I open the app it still shows nothing saved... Can you tell me what I am doing wrong?
Samsung Fascinate MIUI 1.8.19
Android OS 2.3.5 GB
EDit: Nevermind, got it!
So as far as I can see, first I pay for the Dropbox restore ability (which indeed saved me though) and then I can't even automatically restore from Dropbox, but only manually copy the files to SD and then restore? Disappointing.
I tried this now (after copying the files into the "TitaniumBackup" folder), but it doesn't work, it simply doesn't draw the files. I rebooted, to no result.
What do I do wrong?
PS: This is on CM9 RC0.
knowledgeworker said:
So as far as I can see, first I pay for the Dropbox restore ability (which indeed saved me though) and then I can't even automatically restore from Dropbox, but only manually copy the files to SD and then restore? Disappointing.
I tried this now (after copying the files into the "TitaniumBackup" folder), but it doesn't work, it simply doesn't draw the files. I rebooted, to no result.
What do I do wrong?
PS: This is on CM9 RC0.
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Not true. I have restored via Dropbox multiple times on multiple devices. Follow the below steps:
1.) On a recently wiped device, Setup Dropbox via Titanium Backup. *Make sure you are pointing to the correct folder on your Dropbox account.*
2.) Click on "Schedules"
3.) Click "Run" on the Sync to Dropbox option.
4.) If all the above was done correctly you should see files from Dropbox being downloaded to your device. This may take a while depending on how many applications you have.
5.) Once the download completes, Figure out where the files were restored. By default they should be in the TitaniumBackup folder on the root of your SD card.
6.) Go into Preferences in Titanium once the download from Dropbox is complete.
7.) Scroll down to "Backup folder location"
8.) Click on "DETECT"
9.) Select "SD Card". It should show you all directories with Titanium backup files.
10.) Select the folder that has the files you downloaded from Dropbox.
11.) Select "Use the current folder"
12.) Exit Titanium and go back in. You should now see all your applications from Dropbox when you select "Restore missing apps with data"
13.) Restore and enjoy.
Thank you Mike02z it help me
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Not true. I have restored via Dropbox multiple times on multiple devices. Follow the below steps:
1.) On a recently wiped device, Setup Dropbox via Titanium Backup. *Make sure you are pointing to the correct folder on your Dropbox account.*
2.) Click on "Schedules"
3.) Click "Run" on the Sync to Dropbox option.
4.) If all the above was done correctly you should see files from Dropbox being downloaded to your device. This may take a while depending on how many applications you have.
5.) Once the download completes, Figure out where the files were restored. By default they should be in the TitaniumBackup folder on the root of your SD card.
6.) Go into Preferences in Titanium once the download from Dropbox is complete.
7.) Scroll down to "Backup folder location"
8.) Click on "DETECT"
9.) Select "SD Card". It should show you all directories with Titanium backup files.
10.) Select the folder that has the files you downloaded from Dropbox.
11.) Select "Use the current folder"
12.) Exit Titanium and go back in. You should now see all your applications from Dropbox when you select "Restore missing apps with data"
13.) Restore and enjoy.
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I just had trouble with this and figured out the key is to delete your titaniumbackup folder on your sd card and then go and restore and wala it downloads from your dropbox folder.
I have some backup roms on my sd card and now I want to delete some of them.
How is the best way to delete them ?
There are Three ways, the backups will be individually stored within date and time named directories on the sd card simply delete each one
1) download file manager app like Astro from market, then navigate to /sdcard/clockworkmod/backups and you should find date names directory, delete
2) download ROM manager app from market, use the manage and restore backups option then delete
3) plug your phone into PC, mount sd card as disc and then navigate to directory as named in 1) and delete
Swyped from HTC Desire S using XDA Premium
I keep 2-3 backups on my PC, (one is STOCK rom, other two are most recent ones) and delete the files from the backup folders in /sdcard/clockworkmod/backups I do not delete the folder itself. I only keep one backup in phone for emergencies.
PS: Please post future questions in the general section.
I wanted to start this thread because I am having trouble, (and I assume other noobs are as well), understanding what's on my SD Card and how to navigate through it.
I've attached what I see when I open my device and check the internal storage.
My main reasoning for trying to understand all that's on my SD Card is because it's important! And because I'm trying to figure out where all my apps are stored. I recently installed the venom custom ROM, and since then have lost the knowledge of where my .apk files are stored. That's really what I'm after trying to find those files. I've searched every folder but still no dice. I used Titanium Pro to backup all my files but there is nothing located in the Titanium folder.
Can anybody help me identify where my .apk files are located?
I also have a few .apk files I wish to install on my phone. From what I've gathered the way to do this is to add them to where the other .apk files are located and then Fix Permissions. If I cannot locate my .apk files is there another file path I could save it to?
Lastly I have these two files I have not recognized before, BUGSENSE and .profig
What are these files?
So if you're downloading the apks off a website they'll be in the downloads folder if you downloaded then through Google play..they won't be on your sd unless you manually backed up them up through titanium
a box of kittens said:
So if you're downloading the apks off a website they'll be in the downloads folder if you downloaded then through Google play..they won't be on your sd unless you manually backed up them up through titanium
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Right okay, so if I choose to back them up onto the SD card then my .apk file paths should appear? Because as you can see now I have no app folders on my phone (sd card) currently.
I've backed up my phone via titanium still nothing in there is an .apk file.
I'm also interested in keeping my phone clean of useless things (another reason for this thread).
As file explorer. Settings allow up to root allow root. Go up from sd card. System/data folder
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Boom. That's what I was searching for. Thanks.
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dmcin23 said:
I've backed up my phone via titanium still nothing in there is an .apk file.
I'm also interested in keeping my phone clean of useless things (another reason for this thread).
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If you go to titanium backup location on sd card and open it you will find what you looking for. Its pretty easy to restore backup in titanium app itself.....also a true backup should be done in twrp recovery as it backs up everything (file partitions,kernel,radio,apps) it will save a copy (known as a nandriod backup) on your sd card that you can recover if your rom won't boot or you just need to restore .
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Make sure you enable writing to the root folder as well. System apps are in system/app.
First of all, Im using a nexus 4 and this issue occurs when i install Titanium no matter what rom i am using.
When i install TB, the app works and everything but it doesn't create the Backup folder in /sdcard where all other stuff is like (the music folder, where you put your movies, roms etc etc)
Here is a screenshot of where it creates the backup folder --------> http://imgur.com/Vybd6sY <------ Also i might add, if i delete that folder, it wipes my sd card.
Here is where it creates the backup folder inside "storage" (which doesn't exist until i install TB) http://i.imgur.com/kawfvWb.png inside that folder is http://i.imgur.com/pALplDk.jpg and inside that is http://i.imgur.com/HbvTLc5.jpg
Or am i stupid and this is supposed to happen?
Depending in the Rom this is normal. Different roms set up the built in storage differently. Some do storage some do legacy/storage. This is so you can still use the device while connected to a pc
I'm coming.
First off, sorry if this is not the right place to post this.
I've googled around and can find lots of answers to 'where does ROM manager store backups' but that doesn't help me with this.
In the past I've backed up a ROM then moved it (using something like Root Explorer) to my external card and also because I want a backup on my computer - I just copied the file across.
But now the files (and folders) are invisible to my PC.
I tried moving it, renaming the folder, creating a new folder and moving the contents out of the original folder into the new one... but to no avail. The PC simply cannot see what ever folder contains the backup.
But If I look in the same location using Root Explorer, the backup is sitting there clear as day.
I pretty much always have 'show hidden files' turned on on my PC anyway - why can't I see/transfer the backup to my computer?