I just tried a Nan restore. I had LauncherPro set as default before I ran the backup. After the restore my system booted into LP a lot was missing. I launched Sense and it also was messed up and gave the tip screen you get on initial out of the box startup.
I tried another backup with the same result. I finally used a third backup that was done before I installed LauncherPro and everthing was fine.
Can anyone explain this. Is there anyway to get my later backups back now?
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I just tried a Nan restore. I had LauncherPro set as default before I ran the backup. After the restore my system booted into LP a lot was missing. I launched Sense and it also was messed up and gave the tip screen you get on initial out of the box startup.
I tried another backup with the same result. I finally used a third backup that was done before I installed LauncherPro and everthing was fine.
Can anyone explain this. Is there anyway to get my later backups back now?
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Can you elaborate on what rom, kernel, and what was missing?
Also you should be able to do a backup which will create backup with the current date and time. This is so you can later restore to that point to fix potential errors.
I backed up my stock rom with LP running as default over Sense.
I flashed to Virtuous 3.0.1 with adrynalyne kernel 2.6.32.15
I was missing my custom wallpaper and most home screen icons in LP. When I launched Sense same thing plus it acted like an initial out of the box install by showing me the pinch screen tip, etc.
I'm guessing but it seems that booting into LP on a sense rom caused the problem. As I said I went back to the previous backup, at which time I was also using LP and had the exact same result. When I went back to an even earlier backup, before installin LP, everything went fine.
I mentioned this on another post but then posted it as a new thread since it was off topic there and my post problem was resolved. I am told by another member that what I did is done commonly by others and the problem cannot be with the Nan backups. Can't think of another explanation though. Unlikely to get 2 corrupt nandroid backups, especially considering CW checks the md5.
When others restore to LP default has it been with Sense ROMs?
Just glad I had a lot of backups.
marcmarshall said:
I backed up my stock rom with LP running as default over Sense.
I flashed to Virtuous 3.0.1 with adrynalyne kernel 2.6.32.15
I was missing my custom wallpaper and most home screen icons in LP. When I launched Sense same thing plus it acted like an initial out of the box install by showing me the pinch screen tip, etc.
I'm guessing but it seems that booting into LP on a sense rom caused the problem. As I said I went back to the previous backup, at which time I was also using LP and had the exact same result. When I went back to an even earlier backup, before installin LP, everything went fine.
I mentioned this on another post but then posted it as a new thread since it was off topic there and my post problem was resolved. I am told by another member that what I did is done commonly by others and the problem cannot be with the Nan backups. Can't think of another explanation though. Unlikely to get 2 corrupt nandroid backups, especially considering CW checks the md5.
When others restore to LP default has it been with Sense ROMs?
Just glad I had a lot of backups.
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Wow this sounds like dejavu lol exact same thing happened to me too with virtuous rom and launcher pro, I had 2 back-ups that were totally borked with the exact same problems you described, I thought it was only me seeing I was the only one that seemed to have this problem so I didn't report it. I saw my sd card was almost full and just assumed that was it.
Wow this sounds like dejavu
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Well that's good to know. I'm still thinking it is flashing a Sense ROM and then not booting and loading Sense on initial startup. I don't know enough to know if this is reasonable, I'm just looking at the behavior. I can't think of another explanation.
I wonder if there is any way to get my later backups restored. Maybe something can be manually changed before boot up to put Sense back as default.
I've been using titanium backup for awhile without any problems. Recently I flashed Serendipity. Since then, I have tried flashing perception 9.5 and cog3. When batch install "all missing apps with data" with either of those roms, Only half the apps completely install, some have errors on launch and some don't have any of their data copied over. I tried redoing it with "migrate app data" check too. It still didn't work. I can restore back in a fresh serendipity install without any problems. I dont know what's going on. I have also tried going back to serendipity, restoring apps and then backing up with mybackup root. When I reinstall cog3, I get the exact same problem trying to restore with mybackup root.
Has anyone else come across this? Is there a fix
Have you tried clearing the cache of TiBU? Also do you have allow install of non market apps checked?
I'll have to try that next time. Isn't third party apps enabled by default on dg's roms. And wouldn't titanium backup not restore any of the apps if that was the problem?
I'm back on serendipity now because I need a working phone. I'll give it another shot tomorrow though.
Does anyone else have any suggestions?
k2snowboards88 said:
I'll have to try that next time. Isn't third party apps enabled by default on dg's roms. And wouldn't titanium backup not restore any of the apps if that was the problem?
I'm back on serendipity now because I need a working phone. I'll give it another shot tomorrow though.
Does anyone else have any suggestions?
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Make sure usb debugging is enabled?
Make sure busy box installed?
Make sure no market apps are enabled?
I tried again and nothing I tried worked. I am not able restore my apps in cog 2b8 either. I have restored to that rom successfully many times in the past.
I am able to restore my apps in perception 10.1 however. It seems that restoring apps in 2.2.1 roms are not a problem, but 2.2 roms it won't work at all. This is a real problem for me since the modem on my phone only works properly on captivate roms.
Rooted last night with Buddy's and so for everything seems to be working. I am assuming it was a success. I installed Titanium Backup and it allows me to remove the ATT bloatware etc...Is there anything I need to check to verify I am rooted and if so, correctly? I went through all my apps that I restored from ""MyBackup" app and everything is working.
I guess the next step is to learn how to use the installed ROM Manager and Superuser. Not sure what it is all involved but willing to learn. I am using Buddy's stock ROM that came with the program. Any negatives using this ROM? Before trying others, I have to figure out how to flash a ROM. I will be looking for a ROM without bloatware and sense. I use launcher pro and will stick with it. I prefer a smooth fast and solid performance.
I think my first mod would be to change my battery indicator in my notification bar and customize this area a bit. Any suggestions were to get started?
Thanks
If you want fast and stable w/ being senseless, di11i's Gingerbeast is as good as it gets. If you want fast, stable w/ a lil more tweaking capabilities, CM7 is for you.
I use both on a regular basis and each has their pros.
Tx
There are guides on every rom thread for flashing roms. If you don't do well with reading instructions and are more hands on I found this video and it helped me the first time.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9yrg9W6X9U
Great guys thanks!
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Rooted last night with Buddy's and so for everything seems to be working. I am assuming it was a success. I installed Titanium Backup and it allows me to remove the ATT bloatware etc...Is there anything I need to check to verify I am rooted and if so, correctly? I went through all my apps that I restored from ""MyBackup" app and everything is working.
I guess the next step is to learn how to use the installed ROM Manager and Superuser. Not sure what it is all involved but willing to learn. I am using Buddy's stock ROM that came with the program. Any negatives using this ROM? Before trying others, I have to figure out how to flash a ROM. I will be looking for a ROM without bloatware and sense. I use launcher pro and will stick with it. I prefer a smooth fast and solid performance.
I think my first mod would be to change my battery indicator in my notification bar and customize this area a bit. Any suggestions were to get started?
Thanks
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Good job mayne. I used ATTN's method and the WiFi did not work with the ROM in that kit. I posted here asking about it right about the point where you are, waited 1/2 hour, said eff it, and flashed one of the custom roms from the Dev section, which fixed the issue.
I noticed my data speeds were not as good as stock, and I live in a backhauled area and was getting >7Mbps down stock. I noticed I didn't have the latest ATT OTA radio, so I read some more in the radio thread, and flashed the latest ATT radio and RIL's, and the data speeds I was accustomed to returned.
The ROM I flashed is really really nice. IT is Sense based, like the stock AT&T. Some of the ROM's people will suggest are basic Android UI, while others are Sense based. I don't mind the Sense. It is technically a memory hog, and I only use one of the Scenes provided, but I like it. There are many ROM's to chose from that are basically stable. I never got stock GPS to perform to my expectations. However, the first ROM I flashed combined with the latest OTA radio amazing fixed the effin GPS!! Wow it's really responsive now.
My first ROM had/has a couple bugs. One was taken care of with re-flashing the ROM I chose again. The ROM I have now has one really small minor bug. I am living with it, as stock also had more major issues (GPS). The bug is associated with the kernel. This is another thing one can flash and change. I tried another kernel out vs. the ROM, but decided t had other variables with the performance I was experiencing, while other posters here love the optional kernel. Choices choices...
Be careful with Titanium back up. In general, do NOT use it to back up system data as part of the ROM flashing process. Usually flashing different ROM's from different dev's require full system wipe, like you did with the rooting process. It looks tempting to use, but multiple issues are discerned by reading the thread if this selection is used in TB. I suggest just using it for App backup, and if a problem with the flashing, revert to your Nandroid backup of your last functional ROM. Learn about that too....
Anyway good luck. I doubt youare going to stay with whatever ROM is in Bubby's kit...so just trying to give you a few pointers...since you asked , and because I like this sentence in your OP", "Not sure what it is all involved but willing to learn." yes you will...the radio thread, the one stickied page of this forum, are invaluable places to start and bookmark...
swatcop1 said:
Rooted last night with Buddy's and so for everything seems to be working. I am assuming it was a success. I installed Titanium Backup and it allows me to remove the ATT bloatware etc...Is there anything I need to check to verify I am rooted and if so, correctly? I went through all my apps that I restored from ""MyBackup" app and everything is working.
I guess the next step is to learn how to use the installed ROM Manager and Superuser. Not sure what it is all involved but willing to learn. I am using Buddy's stock ROM that came with the program. Any negatives using this ROM? Before trying others, I have to figure out how to flash a ROM. I will be looking for a ROM without bloatware and sense. I use launcher pro and will stick with it. I prefer a smooth fast and solid performance.
I think my first mod would be to change my battery indicator in my notification bar and customize this area a bit. Any suggestions were to get started?
Thanks
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A few things that will make your flashing easier, because once you flash one custom ROM, you will end up flashing 10...
Create a Nandroid backup before flashing a new ROM. To create a Nandroid backup, follow these steps:
1. Get into Clockwork recovery. You can do this one of two ways: Go into ROM Manager and select boot into recovery. The other way is to boot the device while holding down the volume key. After the device boots, you'll see an option for Recovery. Select that. Also, some ROMs allow you to go into recovery by holding down the power button then selecting recovery.
2.Once in Clockwork recovery, select backup and restore, then backup.
The backup will be stored on your SD card in the \clockwork\backup directory.
This type of backup has EVERYTHING in it (except the radio). If you restore from this backup, and boot your device, it will be exactly as it was when you backed up--all apps, data, settings, etc.
I recommend backing up the backup directory to your PC. The backups are pretty big.
You'll end up with a whole collection of backups (I have about 10.), one for each ROM you've flashed. If you decide one day (or hour ) that you want to use a different ROM, all you have to do is copy the backup from your PC to your SD card and then restore from within recovery (wipe data/cache/dalvik first ).
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Do not restore data using Titanium Backup if the backup was performed on a different ROM. It can really screw things up.
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A lot of people ask about backing up and restoring SMS and MMS. The BEST way I have found is via Handcent sms. This is a great free replacement for the stock messaging app. It has an option to backup and restore both SMS and MMS messages. It work really, really well. The backup and restore does have a cost though. I think 3.99 a year.
To me, it's completely worth it. Using this with a Nandroid restore, and I can be up on a new ROM in 5 minutes, with all data up to date.
swatcop1 said:
Rooted last night with Buddy's and so for everything seems to be working. I am assuming it was a success. I installed Titanium Backup and it allows me to remove the ATT bloatware etc...Is there anything I need to check to verify I am rooted and if so, correctly? I went through all my apps that I restored from ""MyBackup" app and everything is working.
Thanks
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If titanium backup is working, then root is working. root either works or it doesnt
Four-Fifty-X said:
A lot of people ask about backing up and restoring SMS and MMS. The BEST way I have found is via Handcent sms. This is a great free replacement for the stock messaging app. It has an option to backup and restore both SMS and MMS messages. It work really, really well. The backup and restore does have a cost though. I think 3.99 a year.
To me, it's completely worth it. Using this with a Nandroid restore, and I can be up on a new ROM in 5 minutes, with all data up to date.
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or you could just use GO SMS Pro (its free) to do the sms/mms backup restore....or an app called SMS backup+ (free) and it sends a copy of everything to your gmail so you dont have to restore all that stuff, its all in your gmail, mms and all
GO SMS PRO also gives the ability to back up messages and restore all messages... it's free app.
Sent from my Inspire 4G using XDA Premium App
Nickovtyme said:
GO SMS PRO also gives the ability to back up messages and restore all messages... it's free app.
Sent from my Inspire 4G using XDA Premium App
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Trying it now... Thanks.
Pirateghost said:
If titanium backup is working, then root is working. root either works or it doesnt
or you could just use GO SMS Pro (its free) to do the sms/mms backup restore....or an app called SMS backup+ (free) and it sends a copy of everything to your gmail so you dont have to restore all that stuff, its all in your gmail, mms and all
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Correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't think SMS backup+ does SMS. I'll try and find out...
Four-Fifty-X said:
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't think SMS backup+ does SMS. I'll try and find out...
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it sure does
early on in the apps development it did not, but it does just about everything now.
Thanks, I am glad yall said something about the TB not backing up data. I was getting ready to pull the trigger on flashing. Doing a Nandroid backup right now. So for I did a ROM backup using ROM manager, A apps backup using TB and now doing a Nandroid backup as described above. I should be cover and ready to go. Already have the zip file loaded in my phone.
PS; Been using GO SMS Pro, its the beast IMO
swatcop1 said:
Rooted last night with Buddy's and so for everything seems to be working. I am assuming it was a success. I installed Titanium Backup and it allows me to remove the ATT bloatware etc...Is there anything I need to check to verify I am rooted and if so, correctly? I went through all my apps that I restored from ""MyBackup" app and everything is working.
I guess the next step is to learn how to use the installed ROM Manager and Superuser. Not sure what it is all involved but willing to learn. I am using Buddy's stock ROM that came with the program. Any negatives using this ROM? Before trying others, I have to figure out how to flash a ROM. I will be looking for a ROM without bloatware and sense. I use launcher pro and will stick with it. I prefer a smooth fast and solid performance.
I think my first mod would be to change my battery indicator in my notification bar and customize this area a bit. Any suggestions were to get started?
Thanks
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Hey isn't the ROM in buddy's kit froyo? If you want gingerbread you're gonna have to flash a custom ROM...
I am sending this thread with the WiFi hotspot teathering to my PC, that I opted not to enable stock because I have an unlimited data plan and I think paying 20 or whatever they want is stupid. My home internet is dropping in and out this morning for some reason..wah lah! I got tethering to phone's network and internet access! Woo hoo! And jsut as fast as my home WiFi. This is exactly one of the things I had in mind when rooting this phone. This is awesome!!!! Oh but back to the OP...
Oh yeah!!!! If you flash a new ROM, or even notice with bubby's kit ROM now, that data speed is not what you expect, or doesn't work at all, check the APN settings under Settings>Wireless Networks>Mobile Networks>Access Point Names. The ROMs as flashed may not have all the settings correct. There are posts and threads about setting the proper APN's for proper AT&T network access and it's easy schmeezee. Just one little thing that took me a few minutes to figure out initially while I was getting data speed of 200kbps down vs. the 7Mbps I'm used to...
Hey regarding the mods you are considering, check out the status bar of the screenshot of my current set up by clicking the below thumbnail..is this something like you are talking about? Hee hee I am just getting into the theming thing after getting comfortable with all the other more technical stuff.
Pirateghost said:
it sure does
early on in the apps development it did not, but it does just about everything now.
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Has anyone tried to restore MMS? I'm asking because the market entry says it backs up MMS to gmail, but is says "MMS not supported yet" for restore.
swatcop1 said:
Thanks, I am glad yall said something about the TB not backing up data. I was getting ready to pull the trigger on flashing. Doing a Nandroid backup right now. So for I did a ROM backup using ROM manager, A apps backup using TB and now doing a Nandroid backup as described above. I should be cover and ready to go. Already have the zip file loaded in my phone.
PS; Been using GO SMS Pro, its the beast IMO
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hee hee you didn't have to learn the hard way. Cool!
Ok just flashed my first ROM (Ginerbeast). Now how do I reinstall the nandroid backup I did prior? I just went the market and loader rom manager and TB again. Not sure were to go from here???
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Ok just flashed my first ROM (Ginerbeast). Now how do I reinstall the nandroid backup I did prior? I just went the market and loader rom manager and TB again. Not sure were to go from here???
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No. Do not restore the Nandroid back up. That is for if you have problems with your new ROM, and need to get to a known good restore point. It is there if you need it....start checking out your new ROM .
ok think I might have it
Rom manger
reboot in recovery
backup and restore
advanced restore
pick my download
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Then it ask, resore boot or restore system or restore data or restore casche or restore sd-ext
I am thinking I need to pick "restore sd-ext" correct???????? to download my nabdriod backup???
Ok then backing up and re grouping
The new rom is installed, it looks nice. Now I want to reload my apps and system settings?
Using TB to restore my apps at this time. It loading.....
From past 15-20 days I'm facing hanging problem. This happens when I switch on the data on or connects to wifi. As soon as I connects to wifi or data mobile starts hanging due to notifications of apps for eg. Whatsapp Gmail. Sometimes Mobile gets hang when you switch in between multiple apps. It doesn't really matter which rom I'm using. I tried 8-9 different roms since last 15-20 days. well let me give you some extra info about my moto G3. My current recovery is TWRP 3.0.2-r1 current rom is ported Stock nougat 7.1.1 by althafvly. Every time I flash new rom I restore backup from titanium backup app which is taken on previous rom. I take batch backup of almost 45-50 apps and restore them. Is this problem due to my backup process? It's been 1.5 years using this device. Flashing custom roms since 1 year. If anyone is facing same issue or you know the reason behind this, let me know in reply. Thanks for reading and sorry for my bad English.
Uh, if you are using TBP to restore stuff across different ROMs, you must have quite a confused build. At the very least, if you must use TBP across builds, restore the apps but NOT the data.
KrisM22 said:
Uh, if you are using TBP to restore stuff across different ROMs, you must have quite a confused build. At the very least, if you must use TBP across builds, restore the apps but NOT the data.
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Basically restore only apk and not apk+data.
Ok !! I got it. Is there any another way to restore apps + data without using TBP which creates such a confusing build?
scorpionk189 said:
Basically restore only apk and not apk+data.
Ok !! I got it. Is there any another way to restore apps + data without using TBP which creates such a confusing build?
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There are lots of ways to restore apk+data, but that is the problem - the app data has stuff in it that (now) refers to many different roms. Unfortunately:
a) when you jump ROMs, or
b) when you are having a problem
You need to restore w/o data and restart the apps. You could try going to apps and clicking storage and clearing cache and data for each one, since maybe you have an idea as to a few that might be causing it. Trial and guess...
You could also nandroid what you have and then wipe and flash a new basic rom with no modifications and test there to see if prob goes away. No one that I have heard of is having the problem.
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There are lots of ways to restore apk+data, but that is the problem - the app data has stuff in it that (now) refers to many different roms. Unfortunately:
a) when you jump ROMs, or
b) when you are having a problem
You need to restore w/o data and restart the apps. You could try going to apps and clicking storage and clearing cache and data for each one, since maybe you have an idea as to a few that might be causing it. Trial and guess...
You could also nandroid what you have and then wipe and flash a new basic rom with no modifications and test there to see if prob goes away. No one that I have heard of is having the problem.
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Ok. Thank you very much for answer. Now i got the clear picture of impact of restoring app+data on new rom. I will try few different methods. And will let you know soon.
Having weird issues with a Pixel 3 were it will stop making or receiving calls. I can clear the cache and reboot and that often works but I am unsure how many calls I may have missed. Text still works the entire time. I am on the latest Android 11 build with an unlocked bootloader and magisk installed just the restore data with Titanium Backup from previous phone. Not a fan of all the stupidness that got changed/added with Android 12. Willing to try custom roms if that is the right direction. Any thoughts?
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Having weird issues with a Pixel 3 were it will stop making or receiving calls. I can clear the cache and reboot and that often works but I am unsure how many calls I may have missed. Text still works the entire time. I am on the latest Android 11 build with an unlocked bootloader and magisk installed just the restore data with Titanium Backup from previous phone. Not a fan of all the stupidness that got changed/added with Android 12. Willing to try custom roms if that is the right direction. Any thoughts?
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If you restored data from Titanium Backup, that may be your problem. Titanium Backup has not been updated for two years, and does not work well with newer versions of Android. The restore part caused the most problems. TB has pretty much been abandoned.
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If you restored data from Titanium Backup, that may be your problem. Titanium Backup has not been updated for two years, and does not work well with newer versions of Android. The restore part caused the most problems. TB has pretty much been abandoned.
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Thanks for the response. I noticed it had not been restoring apps for a while so I just resorted to restoring mostly game data with it. Wondering if I use Easy Backup & Restore to save my data then wipe and reinstall OS and apps then restore data if that would fix it.
toasterboy1 said:
Thanks for the response. I noticed it had not been restoring apps for a while so I just resorted to restoring mostly game data with it. Wondering if I use Easy Backup & Restore to save my data then wipe and reinstall OS and apps then restore data if that would fix it.
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It is certainly worth trying. I don't know anything about Easy Backup - I use Swift Backup, and have successfully restored data from one phone to another using it. It might depend on what Android version was on your old phone, though. I recall reading somewhere that restoring data from different Android versions could cause problems.
dcarvil said:
It is certainly worth trying. I don't know anything about Easy Backup - I use Swift Backup, and have successfully restored data from one phone to another using it. It might depend on what Android version was on your old phone, though. I recall reading somewhere that restoring data from different Android versions could cause problems.
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Finally got around to trying this after replacing the loud speaker on another Pixel 3. Seemed to work well. We will see if this solves the call problems.