[APP][2.3+][20/11] FlashBackup - create AROMA flashable ZIP backups of apps - Android Apps and Games

I would like to share with you a first test version of my new app:
FlashBackup
Features:
presents you a list to choose from your installed user apps / system apps
backup the APKs
create an AROMA-powered flashable ZIP in order to restore your apps
install Superuser or SuperSU (according to your preference) during restore
lets you chose the apps to be restored in AROMA installer
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Description:
This is a first test release and not yet feature-complete, only the things described above will work. It will be updated regularly.
This app is targeted at advanced users who regularly wipe and re-flash their phone and therefore need to restore their apps. As this process takes a long time using eg. TitaniumBackup, I wanted to create a flashable ZIP file of the currently installed apps, which can later be flashed using the amazing AROMA installer by Amarullz.
Please note that with this first version, it is not yet possible to backup and restore the app data, only the APKs. You can however use TitaniumBackup to restore only data (which is much faster than restoring apks too).
Currently, it is only tested with a HTC Sensation running the latest version of Bruce2728's CM10 (JellyBean). I would appreciate to get feedback about bugs etc. on other devices in order to fix them.
How-To
select your apps to be included in the backup
press 'Backup' and wait for the process to be finished (if it's the first time using the app, you need to grant root permissions)
find your ZIP ready to be flashed under /FlashBackup/flashbackup.zip on your sdcard
Current known issues:
restore / install process may fail due to incompatible updater-binary for some devices
Probably not compatible with Android 4.2 (not tested yet...)
Planned for future updates (subject to change):
include app data in backup/restore
include device-specific updater-binaries for ZIP file (will increase compatibility with specific devices)
backup apps in .android-secure too (if possible)
allow the destination of each app to be selected during install process (=> convert system to user and vice-versa)
... ?
[*] done: add compatibility for Android versions < 3.0
Devices confirmed working (by user feedback):
HTC Sensation (CM10)
HTC EVO 3D
HTC Desire HD (ICS)
HTC HD2
Samsung Galaxy Nexus
Samsung Galaxy SII
LG e400
Samsung i897 Captivate (MIUI 4.x, Android 4.1.2)
Credits:
Amarullz for his amazing work with the AROMA installer
App2Zip devs for the idea of flashable app backups
Screenshots:
=> see thumbnails!
Downloads:
=> see attachments!

Version history:
0.4 - 20/11/2012
added compatibility with Android 2.3+ Gingerbread
new option: install superuser apps as system or user app
0.32 - 19/11/2012
updated SuperSU to 0.98
0.31 - 30/10/2012
hotfix for bug with tech stuff install
0.3 - 30/10/2012
new option: install Superuser or SuperSU
updated SuperSU to 0.97
code cleanups
0.2 - 25/10/2012
fix bug with SuperSU install
0.1 - 24/10/2012
initial public release

Reserved II

Will this backup Android-secure apps (JB+ apps that do not store their apk file in /data/apps)?
Love the idea. Can't wait to try it out!
Edit: Willing to test it out for ya on a Toro (VZW GalNex) running JB. Willing to flash multiple ROMs (well, not "willing", per-se, more like, "addicted"..."crackflasher" doesn't quite cover it in my case.)

I am willing to give this a try on my myTouch 4G.
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PhoenixPath said:
Will this backup Android-secure apps (JB+ apps that do not store their apk file in /data/apps)?
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Not yet, I did not figure out yet how to do this. Will put it on the todo list
@ all:
testing version is coming soon, just found a last-minute bug and doing the last tests now...

flash5000 said:
Not yet, I did not figure out yet how to do this. Will put it on the todo list
@ all:
testing version is coming soon, just found a last-minute bug and doing the last tests now...
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Looking forward to it.

cool
cool information

I'm sorry guys, it will take me another day I suppose - just found another bug.
But I will do my best to get it working asap

aaaand...
ladies & gentlemen, start your engines for a test drive of the first public release!
=> see attachments of the first post
Looking forward to your feedback!

I've currently been using App2Zip, so I'm gonna give this a try, as soon as I re-flash a Rom.

jayk32 said:
I've currently been using App2Zip, so I'm gonna give this a try, as soon as I re-flash a Rom.
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Looking forward to your feedback!
Please keep in mind that your app's data is not yet backed up, so restore it with Titanium afterwards! (just a hint in order not to be blamed afterwards for making you loose your data... )

Had been one of the initial proponents and user of App2Zip and had used it regularly until about 2 months ago. It was then that I came across Go Backup that did almost everything I wanted.
I would really start using your app but would wait for a while since I do not use TB and hence would struggle without the data restore. Once that is in place, it would equal GO Backup. The advantage with Go Backup is that t backs up calls log, sms, mms and wifi connections in addition. GO Backup however misses out on restoring system apps and data.
Looking forward

Paparasee said:
Had been one of the initial proponents and user of App2Zip and had used it regularly until about 2 months ago. It was then that I came across Go Backup that did almost everything I wanted.
I would really start using your app but would wait for a while since I do not use TB and hence would struggle without the data restore. Once that is in place, it would equal GO Backup. The advantage with Go Backup is that t backs up calls log, sms, mms and wifi connections in addition. GO Backup however misses out on restoring system apps and data.
Looking forward
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I will try to implement data backup & restore as one of the next things, but it will need some testing as it's not always very easy to do it right...

flash5000 said:
I will try to implement data backup & restore as one of the next things, but it will need some testing as it's not always very easy to do it right...
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There are 2 directions to consider, in my opinion:
1. Leave the idea like it is (backup user apps, no data, nothing additional) keep it simple and somehow small (I have more than 120 apps in total, so I don't really want to think on the size)
2. Try to get data backup AND system apps backup AND calls, sms, settings, etc -
My main problem are the system apps: if I am making an upgrade of Android, why should I get old system apps?!
And this option MUST allow choosing the apps to install (100% Aroma)
The idea sounds good, I will test it as soon as I will need to reinstall one of the devices.

okty2k said:
There are 2 directions to consider, in my opinion:
1. Leave the idea like it is (backup user apps, no data, nothing additional) keep it simple and somehow small (I have more than 120 apps in total, so I don't really want to think on the size)
2. Try to get data backup AND system apps backup AND calls, sms, settings, etc -
My main problem are the system apps: if I am making an upgrade of Android, why should I get old system apps?!
And this option MUST allow choosing the apps to install (100% Aroma)
The idea sounds good, I will test it as soon as I will need to reinstall one of the devices.
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Thanks for your feedback!
At the moment, it allows to backup the APKs of user apps and system apps as well, but only the APKs.
The idea behind backing up system apk's is that I personally have some apps installed as a system app (for example Theft Aware by Avast, or SuperSU) which are not included with my ROM and therefore get lost with every update. The possibility to include them in the ZIP file and later restore them while flashing the update solves my personal problem of remembering to restore these system apps manually
Concerning the size:
I too have about 130 user apps, and the resulting ZIP is about 340MB in size, so about double the size of the ROM ZIP file , but the restore process is much faster when done by flashing in recovery compared to restoring with TitaniumBackup.
The big advantage is that coming Android phones will get a speed boost in the future (with all the quad-core monsters being unveiled by the manufacturers) and therefore ZIP creation time will decrease significantly I guess...
Any other feedback? What's working, what is not?

flash5000 said:
I will try to implement data backup & restore as one of the next things, but it will need some testing as it's not always very easy to do it right...
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flash5000 said:
Thanks for your feedback!
At the moment, it allows to backup the APKs of user apps and system apps as well, but only the APKs.
The idea behind backing up system apk's is that I personally have some apps installed as a system app (for example Theft Aware by Avast, or SuperSU) which are not included with my ROM and therefore get lost with every update. The possibility to include them in the ZIP file and later restore them while flashing the update solves my personal problem of remembering to restore these system apps manually
Concerning the size:
I too have about 130 user apps, and the resulting ZIP is about 340MB in size, so about double the size of the ROM ZIP file , but the restore process is much faster when done by flashing in recovery compared to restoring with TitaniumBackup.
The big advantage is that coming Android phones will get a speed boost in the future (with all the quad-core monsters being unveiled by the manufacturers) and therefore ZIP creation time will decrease significantly I guess...
Any other feedback? What's working, what is not?
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No other feedback for the moment. Once I test it, I will let you know.
But I must say I agree with your approach. By the way, as you use AROMA, I assume you can choose what to install and what not, right?

okty2k said:
No other feedback for the moment. Once I test it, I will let you know.
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I will be pleased to hear from your experiences
okty2k said:
But I must say I agree with your approach. By the way, as you use AROMA, I assume you can choose what to install and what not, right?
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To quote a famous person: Yes we can!
That was the main goal to achieve in the first place and the reason why I started to develop my own app instead of just using App2Zip...

UPDATE:
v0.2
fix bug with SuperSU install

First off I like using Aroma Installer. I've used the app three times, and the first time no problems, but the last two it didn't restore all my apps. Anyway looking forward to the updates.
Cheers mate.

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[ROM] Fission Vanilla FRF91 Version 1.1 Test 4

Fission 1.1 Test 4 - D2 http://tinyurl.com/2fzwmkc - DX http://tinyurl.com/2alusr3
You guys and girls know the deal...dont have time for a big post.
Radio issue fixed with some other improvements
Can you be a bit more precise in the exact changes?
Is there going to be an easy way to upgrade I hopes? :s
I'm running 1.0 now and absolutely LOVE it. The Dialer issue is a bit obnoxious, but workable. I just hope I don't have to completely re-flash and start over... again.
@librarat - Agreed. I was literally about to flash 1.0 and saw this was available. I'd hate to have to set up everything all over again. A simpler upgrade would be much appreciated.
is this a wipe or non wipe?
Feedback
Has anyone installed yet and tested? Feedback and thoughts? Just trying to get a feel before I put it on the D2. Thanks
According to the X forums, its a flashover, not a full reeflash. A dev response would be appreciated, though.
I just 1.0 werkin' and don't want to start all over again.
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I flashed over 1.0 without any issues. I don't notice much of a difference.
wsfanatic said:
I flashed over 1.0 without any issues. I don't notice much of a difference.
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yeah its the same really dialer is better though....... calibrate compass bug no fix yet......
Is 1.1 a full ROM, that can be installed standalone, or do we need to start with 1.0 and then go up to 1.1? Just a sanity check
My guess would be, that it is a full ROM. But, alas, I will wait for some more information on this ROM before I flash over 1.0.
Can anyone explain how to perform a flas
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BACKUP your phone using Bootstrap before installing any ROMs so you can go back to your current setup if anything fails. Notice I said that TWICE!!!
1. Download and place ROM on SD Card
2. Open Bootstrap and tap Bootstrap Recovery
3. Reboot into Recovery
4. Create Backup
5. Mount System
6. Wipe Cache -You may choose not to wipe but MAY have problems
7. Wipe Data - You may choose not to wipe but MAY have problems
8. Mount System and Data - Yes double check that both are MOUNTED (Reads UNMOUNT when MOUNTED)
9. Install Zip from SD Card
10. Choose Zip from SD Card
11. Select your ROM
12. Yes - Install
13. Wipe Cache Again - You may choose not to wipe but MAY have problems
14. Wipe Data Again - You may choose not to wipe but MAY have problems
15. Perform a Factory Reset through Android - Settings > Privacy > Factory Data Reset. Wiping Cache and Data from recovery is not enough.
16. Reboot
17. Enjoy!
Taken from: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=811210
MikeD80 said:
Can anyone explain how to perform a flas
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You also have to be rooted and have installed Koush's recovery bootstraper, which can be had either in the market for a donation or from here http://www.koushikdutta.com/2010/08/droid-x-recovery.html. For root instructions, see the stickied threads about rooting
bladearronwey said:
You also have to be rooted and have installed Koush's recovery bootstraper, which can be had either in the market for a donation or from here http://www.koushikdutta.com/2010/08/droid-x-recovery.html. For root instructions, see the stickied threads about rooting
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+1. Thanks for the assistance post with this. Mike, I would recommend searching the forums for topics such as these as there are multiple topics that are already available with detailed explanations.
I know how to do a full install, i'm running fission 1.0. I thought there might be a way to "flash" the update without having start over. I just dont feel like doing a full wipe again.
When I installed 1.0 and went to my downloads in the market there were only a handful in the list. I had to try to remember all the apps I had downloaded and manually find them and download them. I have just today gotten things back to normal.
I don't want to have to go thru this every couple days after some minor updates. I'm really liking fission 1.0
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MikeD80 said:
I know how to do a full install, i'm running fission 1.0. I thought there might be a way to "flash" the update without having start over. I just dont feel like doing a full wipe again.
When I installed 1.0 and went to my downloads in the market there were only a handful in the list. I had to try to remember all the apps I had downloaded and manually find them and download them. I have just today gotten things back to normal.
I don't want to have to go thru this every couple days after some minor updates. I'm really liking fission 1.0
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These are full flashes from what I can see and you will have to do it this way each time. If you download the app through the market, the market will restore your apps after you sign into your gmail.
theecho said:
These are full flashes from what I can see and you will have to do it this way each time. If you download the app through the market, the market will restore your apps after you sign into your gmail.
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I understand where he was coming from. It happened to me when I flashed 1.1 coming from what I had. The market only restored about 65% of the apps I had installed. What people need to download is Titanium Backup. Its probably the main app any rooted phone should have installed. You can set a schedule to backup apps and their data daily (or however often you want); when you restore Titanium Backup after flashing a new ROM all you have to do is a "batch" and tell it what you want it to restore and it will restore everything for you. For example; I have HandcentSMS, with custom settings and it restores the app and all its settings.
Its a very helpful app to have
kwheel596 said:
I understand where he was coming from. It happened to me when I flashed 1.1 coming from what I had. The market only restored about 65% of the apps I had installed. What people need to download is Titanium Backup. Its probably the main app any rooted phone should have installed. You can set a schedule to backup apps and their data daily (or however often you want); when you restore Titanium Backup after flashing a new ROM all you have to do is a "batch" and tell it what you want it to restore and it will restore everything for you. For example; I have HandcentSMS, with custom settings and it restores the app and all its settings.
Its a very helpful app to have
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I'm pretty sure on either the Alpha, Beta, or RC1 posts for Fission they said not to use Titanium (or any other backup program) when going from any other ROM to Fission. Would imagine though that going from 1.0 to 1.1 titanium would work just fine though.
kwheel596 said:
I understand where he was coming from. It happened to me when I flashed 1.1 coming from what I had. The market only restored about 65% of the apps I had installed. What people need to download is Titanium Backup. Its probably the main app any rooted phone should have installed. You can set a schedule to backup apps and their data daily (or however often you want); when you restore Titanium Backup after flashing a new ROM all you have to do is a "batch" and tell it what you want it to restore and it will restore everything for you. For example; I have HandcentSMS, with custom settings and it restores the app and all its settings.
Its a very helpful app to have
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Good point. +1 for now.

[APP] App2zip [Make a flashable zip of all your apps and their data!]

Greetings!​
**Standard Disclaimer applies here: If you screw up your device trying to follow the steps in this thread, it's not my fault. The second you unlocked your bootloader, you took full responsibility for what happens to your device.**
First, I want to thank SCDevs and xdaid for putting this app out and for continuing development and support. The original thread can be found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1561729
The app can also be downloaded for free in the Play Store here: http://goo.gl/Zmzmh
May I suggest that you support development of this app by buying the Donate version here: http://goo.gl/SVtyl
What does this app do? This app will make a flashable update.zip of all your apps and their data, /including system apps if you so choose, for you to flash after you complete a full wipe and flash a new rom.
While it is understood that Titanium backup can restore all your apps and data and take a relatively short amount of time to do its job, this app makes it a bit more convenient by allowing you to just flash a zip and be done with it.
Enjoy the app.
I found a bug with the restoration of 2 apps.
Chrome browser
Quickpic
Both apps had to be uninstalled and.reinstalled for them to function. Just a heads up.
>>DARKSIDE<<
Can I do a backup from stock message app and restore to a sense 4.0 text message app?
abcdavidefg said:
Can I do a backup from stock message app and restore to a sense 4.0 text message app?
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The stock sense mms.apk? Idk I haven't tried that. Haven't used a pure stock sensation Rom since last July. I'm guessing no since stock is gb and sense 4.0 is ics. You can try it tho. If you want to save your messages just use.sms backup and restore in the Play Store. It's a free app and has always worked for me.
On a side note, I know the stock ics mms.apk DOES work on sense 4.0. I'm using it on OrDroid right now.
Hope that helped. Lmk if I didn't answer your question.
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Wait a second... I get it. You can do the backup and restore from one messaging app to another, you just have to use sms backup and restore or a similar app.
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I get an error(0) Installation aborted, when flashing the update.zip.
Any thoughts?
Edit: Now i am getting error(7) Something like looking for four found three
arifqur said:
I get an error(0) Installation aborted, when flashing the update.zip.
Any thoughts?
Edit: Now i am getting error(7) Something like looking for four found three
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Weird. Ok so the way around that is to grab the update-binary from a rom that doesn't use aroma installer (I used aokp when I tested this) and overwrite the one found in data/data/scdev-app2zip/files then make your backup zip. I know that will work.
>>DARKSIDE<<

Which backup tool to choose?

Hi there! I've been reading (a lot) around here the last months and that's been really helpfull. Went from stock GB on my locked XPS through just about all ROM's available for XPS to CM10 now. Thanks XDA, thanks all!
Still a real lot to learn. One of the things that really keeps me wondering is which method (besides a Nandroid) I shld use for backing up. Google takes care of my contacts and settings automatically. But what is the best tool to backup and restore my apps (question 1)? I've used Astro, Go Backup and several others I can't even remember. And if I use one, do I still need Gapps all the time or is that doing a double job (question 2)?
My last question: I understand doing an upgrade of your custom rom you don't need to swipe, so your data stays. But if you do need to, when can you do a data restore after installing a new ROM (question 3)?
1. For backing up and restoring apps, I use Titanium Backup and I think most people would swear by it ( it's worth the donate for the extra features ). For sms though, GoSMS's backup feature is the best working one for me.
2. I'm pretty sure you still need to flash Gapps, but I'm not sure. Been off Cyan for a while. Besides, I think flashing Gapps is faster than restoring through most backup apps.
3. It depends on the rom and you should read the ROM's thread, but I always wipe between updates just in case ( I have an SGSII ). If you mean restore data by Titanium or another app, I think after letting the phone sit for 10 minutes on initial new ROM boot, you can start restoring apps. If you mean selectively restoring just data through nandroid though, I'm not sure if that should even be done, or how exactly to minimize issues.
Hope that helps.
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1. For backing up and restoring apps, I use Titanium Backup and I think most people would swear by it ( it's worth the donate for the extra features ). For sms though, GoSMS's backup feature is the best working one for me.
2. I'm pretty sure you still need to flash Gapps, but I'm not sure. Been off Cyan for a while. Besides, I think flashing Gapps is faster than restoring through most backup apps.
3. It depends on the rom and you should read the ROM's thread, but I always wipe between updates just in case ( I have an SGSII ). If you mean restore data by Titanium or another app, I think after letting the phone sit for 10 minutes on initial new ROM boot, you can start restoring apps. If you mean selectively restoring just data through nandroid though, I'm not sure if that should even be done, or how exactly to minimize issues.
Hope that helps.
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tx DIMENSIONAL!
Late night yesterday I ran into this app here on fxp: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1859261 Maybe that might become (be) handy? Not for me yet, due to problems with XPS for this app at the moment
2. Gapps.... Gapps is faster for sure. But not off course not exactly the things you want.... But there's something out to make your own zip.file with all your apps and/or other data and system files in it I think. Stopped reading when it got to complicated for me to try without much feedback at that moment. Sorry I forgot to mark the thread. Lost it for now.
3. I did this data restore thing once after reading a tip in a thread for a particular ROM here somewhere.
VincentKnife said:
tx DIMENSIONAL!
Late night yesterday I ran into this app here on fxp: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1859261 Maybe that might become (be) handy? Not for me yet, due to problems with XPS for this app at the moment
2. Gapps.... Gapps is faster for sure. But not off course not exactly the things you want.... But there's something out to make your own zip.file with all your apps and/or other data and system files in it I think. Stopped reading when it got to complicated for me to try without much feedback at that moment. Sorry I forgot to mark the thread. Lost it for now.
3. I did this data restore thing once after reading a tip in a thread for a particular ROM here somewhere.
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edit: installed titanium backup; needs a lot of reading agai,n but looks great! tx again!
Another vote for titanium & the pro key here. I prefer"appextractor“ from the play store for my sms/mms restore & I also use the contact restore feature, since it also takes care of my call log (both of these features use data from nandroid), since I have given up on using titanium to restore sms & get the time accurate.
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[APP][ROOT][3.0+] Backup2Tar v0.1 Flashable App+Data Backup using Tar.

Backup2Tar is a Free backup tool that I created to help restore my apps after flashing a new rom.
How it works :
Select which apps to backup from the UI
The app generates a tar file on your sdcard (update.tar.gz) with the package files and data.
Finally, the app will generate restore_tar.zip which contains busybox and a small shell script to find update.tar.gz and extract it.
As of right now it's a very simple app, there are no options at all and I made it for personal use and to (re-)learn Java.
FAQ :
Why tar?
because it's the standard archive format on Linux, preserves permissions and user information.
But all the cool kids use zip files.
Yes, sure you can hack a nice updater-script to fix permissions on all files, but it's bound to screw up permissions some way or the other, specially with apps that have executable files in their /data/data/.
Your icons suck
Feel free to create new icons for the app and I will gladly use them.
Is there anyway to help?
Provide me with ideas, ways to improve it, better artwork and feel free to donate!
TODO :
Toggle saving apps' data and/or cache.
Store other important settings (wifi, gps, etc).
Clean up the source code and publish it.
Tested Devices :
N7000 (running 4.1.2 / Phillz Kernel).
Rooted 3.0.0, 4.0.3, 4.2.2 Android emulators (tested using update-binary, not from recovery).
All comments / suggestions are welcome.
Changelog :
v0.1
Initial alpha release.
Sounds useful, downloading now. Thanks!
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Will this backup my paid apps or only non "protected" apps?
famewolf said:
Will this backup my paid apps or only non "protected" apps?
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I'm not sure, I don't have any protected apps at the moment to try with.
If you can test and report back it would be great.
The app copies /data/app/xxx.apk and /data/data/xxx, so if the protected files aren't in /data/data they won't be copied.
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I'm not sure, I don't have any protected apps at the moment to try with.
If you can test and report back it would be great.
The app copies /data/app/xxx.apk and /data/data/xxx, so if the protected files aren't in /data/data they won't be copied.
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I'll see if I can get some time to install and try it.
Have you considered adding /system/app and it's associated data to the list? An app might be included in one rom and not in another so I'd still want the ability to back it up even if it has to back it up to /data
Also I didn't see it in the screenshots but if not there a single checkbox to backup ALL apps in list would be highly useful rather than having to click all of them.
You can backup system apps as well.
I found a bug in restoring, some apps won't restore right without "reinstalling" using the package manager, gonna try to figure out how to call the package manager from recovery.
Workaround to fix the apps that aren't working after restoring is to use adb shell.
PHP:
$ adb shell
$ su
# tar tzf /sdcard/update.tar.gz | grep data/app/ | while read APK; do pm install -r "/$APK"; done
This basicly will use the package manager to "properly" install all the apk.
I will release a fixed version later today.
I will add check-all option as well, I'm still getting the hang of action bars and such.
does this script preserve "move to sd" location? i mean, i used a lot "move to sd" standard android function, to move many big apps to sdcard/.android_secure folder... of course, none of the those that use widgets...
i found that restoring with titanium backup does not preserve this: if i batch restore my apps, it fills up my internal memory (samsung note n7000), and i've to move a bunch of them to sd before redoing restore of the remaining ones... very boring...
is there a way to restore apps EXACTLY in the same location where they were when backupped? thanks
Is it possible to backup the whole ext partition as well? As Im using Link2Sd and to restore it quite tedious. My apps + games are out of the internal space.. So, I extend using ext partition.
Can we flash the backup to stock unrooted rom ,from the stock recovery??
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no answers in days from the developer to a fresh project... then no development at all? hope not...
mrshark said:
no answers in days from the developer to a fresh project... then no development at all? hope not...
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You posted your original question late on the 28th and this most recent complaint early on the 30th at least by my timezone....perhaps you have an unreasonable expectation as to how soon he needs to respond to you.
famewolf said:
You posted your original question late on the 28th and this most recent complaint early on the 30th at least by my timezone....perhaps you have an unreasonable expectation as to how soon he needs to respond to you.
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3 weeks is enough?

Is a (ClockWorkMod) Backup any good after upgrading (to cyanogenmod)?

I'm about to do an upgrade from an stock ROM to Cyanogenmod on a phone I have a lot of apps and settings on.
I know the guides always say "back up before upgrading in case it fails, then upgrade, you'll lose all your previous data". And I know that's the normal way it goes.
I'm a noob to the android OS structure, but is it possible to manually take any parts of the pre-upgrade backup data and paste it in the new OS?
For example how you can copy a lot of programs and AppData (profiles, settings etc) from one installation/version of windows to another.
In my case it would take a lot of extra configuration work even after I use the play store to re-download all the apps. Not to mention some apps are from for ex fdroid or github. And then there's the xposed modules.
Cheers!
I guess I'll upgrade and then try to overwrite app data folders and see how that goes.
I know a lot of you here upgrade your ROMs like every week. Do you spend like 3 days customizing your phone back after each flash?
[EDIT] Found an answer. No thanks to you friendly community (why did someone rate my thread down without saying anything?).
- I found out that Titanium Backup can batch-store all your apps and app data - I wonder if it stores stuff like my Catapult Launcher screen layout and folders.
- Also if all you're doing is an OTA upgrade, you can do it without loosing root: http://www.howtogeek.com/192402/why-androids-ota-updates-remove-root-and-how-to-keep-it/
So flash the new ROM, Root, restore from Titanium (since CWM does a system(-based) image afaik).

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