Hi all,
In preparation for the upcoming ICS upgrade i was planning on doing a hard reset afterwards to start afresh but was wondering what is the best way to back up the following:
Contacts
Apps
Settings
The rest i can deal with sorting out its just those 3. Do the apps stay in the memory of google play once i log in again? Also do contacts automatically sync to my gmail account? Or do i need an app for these
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contacts you go to contacts press menu key then choose import/export to external storage then it will back it up when you flash a rom grab a file explorer from market find the .vcf file in your root of sdcard or sometimes located in system
For the rest i use titanium backup from market its free but it worth being bought..
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Contacts: Google should sync those automatically assuming you added them under your Google account.
Apps: If you have Google Backup and Restore enabled it'll re-download your apps automatically but use Titanium Backup as mentioned above.
Settings: Titanium does this too.
cheers guys, i'm downloading titanium free for the moment hten will buy the proper one when i get paid
Correct that im not rooted so cant use titanium anyone have any other ideas?
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Anyone tell me help? Thx a lot
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I mean how.. sorry
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Titanium Backup.
One method is to just download them again from the market, or use a backup program to save and then restore them.
titanium backup works really well. I dont know how good it works while switching between roms. Its definitely the best though
But I have to setup all the homepage settings again, is there any chance to save that setting as a file?
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Use titanium backup. Before rom flashing.
1. Backup all USER apps.
2. Backup [desktop] htc sense. This is for your desktop configuration or home pages if using sense.
Flash new rom. I usually wipe data, factory reset since I have back ups. This way I always get clean installs of new rom.
After flashing, download titanium backup from market. In titanium backup
1. Restore missing USER apps + data. Note only user apps.
2. Restore DATA ONLY for [desktop] htc sense. Note data only.
You are now all set .... enjoy your new rom
Also using titanium backup pro version is easier since you don't have to manually say install for each app.
Thx! It works!
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I use a combination of titanium backup and mybackup pro because they both have their pros and cons.
MyBackup Pro allows you to backup sms, mms, call log, calender data, homescreen apps and settings, and many more..
Titanium backup is more about apps and less of sms,mms, homescreen and call log backup. ( I probably don't know how to do it)
I went to "backup/restore" tab in titanium backup pro...now how do I backup all of my apps? lol
Also, does backing up/restoring apps mess up anything when getting a new rom?
Or you can download mybackup pro. I use that and titanium backup just to be safe
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brian85 said:
Also, does backing up/restoring apps mess up anything when getting a new rom?
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Some widgets may not load correctly the first time but all you have to do is erase them and put them backup on the homescreen...most people fix permissions after doing a restore and everything runs perfect
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Everytime I install a new rom and reboot, apps start automatically installing. This is without me even installing titanium backup first.
The reason this is a problem is because I still have to go back and reinstall every single app to get it to show in my installed apps area in the market, so I won't get update notifications unless I reinstall the app first anyways.
Its obviously not titanium backup doing this because it starts doing it even before I install titanium from the market. What is doing this? Its freaking annoying.
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brian85 said:
Everytime I install a new rom and reboot, apps start automatically installing. This is without me even installing titanium backup first.
The reason this is a problem is because I still have to go back and reinstall every single app to get it to show in my installed apps area in the market, so I won't get update notifications unless I reinstall the app first anyways.
Its obviously not titanium backup doing this because it starts doing it even before I install titanium from the market. What is doing this? Its freaking annoying.
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Just skip the google set up and do not sync any data yet upon initial boot up when flashing a new ROM. If needed you can manually input your wifi info if you need that to connect. Normally I skip all that stuff and then just use titanium backup to restore app+data ONLY and do not restore system data. This may corrupt your phone in a way that you'll need to restore your nandroid backup.
Like kpjimmy said, just skip the google log in from the first set up page that you see when installing a new ROM, then go to Menu>Settings>Privacy and place a check mark in the 'Back up my data' box and remove the check mark from 'Automatic restore'. Now you can log in on your google account from 'Accounts & sync' and your done.
Thanks guys.
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Hello
Just got my new Google Nexus S : )
I wanted to know if It would be better to wait till google releases the new ICS 4.0 Andriod and get it updated and then go with New Roms
or
Should i install a new ROM now for better speed and stability ?
If yes, which ROM should i start off with as i am a total beginner with Rooting/Flashing etc.
I dont mind waiting till 4.0 Android is released...
Any suggestions ?
Putting ROMs on it now doesn't exclude you from putting ICS on it later. Go have fun with it and try out different ROMS. When ICS comes out, you can put that on it too. No restrictions !!
But wouldnt rooting the device bar me from updating to ICS officially from Google ?
Yes but there will be ICS ROMs released here that you can install
Stock Android is actually pretty good and very stable. But if you want to toy around, just go ahead and have fun with the great ROMs we have available now.
Greetz
U can also flash back to stock when ics comes out and update officially and reroot and your good
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Heck I had my phone rooted and trying new roms the day I got it and I just got mine Monday when I seen that best buy had them free.
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Is this a good tutorial on rooting Nexus S ?
www(dot)youtube(dot)com/watch?v=EA6DlAqYUeo
Can i follow it to root my phone or should i follow some other guide ?
That is the one I used...how ever I would suggest getting a 5.0.2.0 recovery image as the one in the file that goes with that video is an older version...it will still work though.
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djwyman said:
That is the one I used...how ever I would suggest getting a 5.0.2.0 recovery image as the one in the file that goes with that video is an older version...it will still work though.
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Where will i get the 5.0.2.0 recovery image from ?
djwyman said:
That is the one I used...how ever I would suggest getting a 5.0.2.0 recovery image as the one in the file that goes with that video is an older version...it will still work though.
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Which ROM or Kernel did you try out ?
How about using Rom Manager by ClockworkMod?
Which program to use for backing up Data (contacts, messages etc) before Rooting the device ?
off topic, but since you asked about backing up contacts im sure this could help. Go to your contacts, and choose the option to back them all up to SD card. After that, choose to delete all your contacts from your phone, then restore the backup from SD, but choose to restore them as gmail contacts instead of to your phone. This way when you sync your gmail account your contacts will just repopulate. Very handy when flashing new roms ect
fromthestars said:
off topic, but since you asked about backing up contacts im sure this could help. Go to your contacts, and choose the option to back them all up to SD card. After that, choose to delete all your contacts from your phone, then restore the backup from SD, but choose to restore them as gmail contacts instead of to your phone. This way when you sync your gmail account your contacts will just repopulate. Very handy when flashing new roms ect
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i backed up my contacts, but i dont see any option for deleting all my contacts.
Menu
Settings
Applications
Manager Applications
Contacts
Clear Data
This will clear all contacts.
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Menu
Settings
Applications
Manager Applications
Contacts
Clear Data
This will clear all contacts.
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When i import "IMport from USB Storage", it does not ask me to import as Gmail Contacts.
How do i do that ?
For me,
I will import my contacts in gmail (via browser in pc) so i can manage easily,edit,create group, etc..
and finally sync it all to phone.
That was i done when i use android for the first time.
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How about use Titanium Backup root program for backing up ?
Ibn Saeed said:
How about use Titanium Backup root program for backing up ?
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You need root to using Titanium backup and ussually its use to backup apps. I never use it to backup contacts.
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I think for my 1st ever ROM, ill go with Bugless Beast.
Still have to find a program to backup all my contacts, messages etc. for Stock Nexus S.
Can anyone suggest any ?
My backup pro can back all that stuff up.
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I know this is a noob question, but how does everyone reinstall there settings and apps after superwipes? Do you guys use titanium? Cause I thought titanium restores like that made crashes. I'm going from HD 3.6.11 to 6.0.1..
honda1991 said:
I know this is a noob question, but how does everyone reinstall there settings and apps after superwipes? Do you guys use titanium? Cause I thought titanium restores like that made crashes. I'm going from HD 3.6.11 to 6.0.1..
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Yes titanium is the way most here restore and back up apps. The trick is to restore apps with data only and NOT system data. Restoring system data from another rom to a new different rom will conflict and cause force closes. Kinda self explanatory if you think about it a bit. But bottom line titanium is the way to go when traveling from rom to rom. Titanium is good, but nandroid backups is THE way to back up your set up prior to flashing new stuff. Happy flashing.
But you don't need to restore your system settings other than bt profiles and wifi access points.
When I was using my Desire I used to use mybackup pro. It is a great app. Try it. It will restore your apk's as well as data.
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Download titanium backup. Click on the backup/restore tab. Then tap your menu button on your phone. Hit batch. Backup user apps. That will put a folder in your sdcard called TitaniumBackup with your backups in it. After flashing a new rom, download titanium backup again and go to batch. And hit restore user apps with data
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+1 for titianium.
as far as contacts go, you have these backed up automatically to your gmail account when you set it up, or do a manual export to your sd card from within the 'people' app.
how about the green system info
My question is similar and having learnt the hard way when installing the system apps and data causing new ROM to FC often.
However, other than the "missing app and data" do you restore anything else? which is safe to do? I assume the account info, access point, MMS is ok? How about the desktop? Is there a way to restore how the apps were organized (i.e. the folders they are placed)?
Also, when you reinstall titanium backup after a new ROM, will it automatically know you can download the pro version if it's bought in market place? Or else, how can one avoid having to pay again to reinstall?
Thx.
You can restore SMS & MMS with the stock Messaging-Program.
Thats the way I do it: Save Apps with Titanium, Store Messages & Contacts to SD-Card and make Screenshots from my desktop´s.
When you change the OS, you can´t restore Systemsettings. Like the Desktop as well.
The Titanium Pro can be activated on a different OS Version. Just download the free one and activate it by the given Key from the paied Version.
Use Titanium Backup its the best one out for android os
So take a screen shots of the folders the apps r in and just reorganized it all over? There's no way to do it automatically then?
Thx
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There is a system setting for allowing you to backup the Sense desktop. I forget exactly whatever its called in titanium but it does work after you flash a new Rom and need to restore.
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+ ti backup
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Titanium backup for apps
My backup for sms etc
Nandroid for safety
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Titanium pawns all but nandroid backup is more usefull when you change into same baseband rom
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Titanium pro is the best tool with daily schedules of Redo backsups for modified data and new apps.
Who knows how to back your apps,contacts,videos,pictures etc. on the computer?? I want to root my phone and don't want all my stuff to be gone.
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Bryannrx said:
Who knows how to back your apps,contacts,videos,pictures etc. on the computer?? I want to root my phone and don't want all my stuff to be gone.
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Just plug it in and transfer files bro. When you plug it in choose to mount as disk drive when your phone prompts you too. You can then transfer all your pics and notes etc like that. Then to be double sure, use super backup for your contacts, then transfer that file to your computer. But also be aware, rooting will not erase sdcard, UNLOCKING the bootloader will usually reset you. Hope this helps.. root it and boot it
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Google tons of info on this...
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Backup your contacts to Gmail. Copy and paste pics and videos to your computer as mentioned above. If you want, you can backup SMS using apps like SMS Backup+. Unfortunately, there is no easy way to backup app data without root, which of course doesn't help in your case.
redpoint73 said:
Backup your contacts to Gmail. Copy and paste pics and videos to your computer as mentioned above. If you want, you can backup SMS using apps like SMS Backup+. Unfortunately, there is no easy way to backup app data without root, which of course doesn't help in your case.
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I use "My Backup Pro" to backup my apps etc...(no root necessary). It will backup the apps but without the app settings info. So, if you restore the apps, you have to input your info again. It will backup everything.. sms, contacts etc... I use this app when I need to do a fresh restore. Make sure to copy the backup folder into your pc or Dropbox before restoring "fresh" your phone.
Hope this helps.
robjbw said:
I use "My Backup Pro" to backup my apps etc...(no root necessary). It will backup the apps but without the app settings info. So, if you restore the apps, you have to input your info again.
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So it doesn't save app data, like game saves (unless rooted), right?
It looks like it does save MMS, which might be useful for me. SMS Backup+ doesn't do that (will backup your MMS pics to Gmail, but not restore them back to your phone).
No, won't backup saved data. If rooted, I would have used titanium backup. Would save apps+data.
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Wrong section. Please keep all question/help related threads in the Q&A section only. Thank You.
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Mussorre said:
I just saw this topic and hope share my experience, worried about the fact that HTC One doesn't Sync both ways like other ccounts (Blackberry iPhone etc). Contacts outdated on PC's Outlook now and most new contacts are put on the phone, bit concerned about no back up should the phone fail - can Dropbox be used for this or any other suggestions re how to protect all info in the People section?
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The default on Android is to backup all contact info to Gmail. You can verify by simply logging into Gmail on a PC and see if all your contacts are there. If not go into Contacts settings on the phone and merge contacts.
BTW, you realize this is the forum section for the HTC One X/XL, not the HTC One? They are completely different phones. Your post history is all over the place, so I can't even tell what device you own.
Also, you are responding to a thread over a year old.