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Sorry if this has been asked a lot, but i cant find it anywhere.
I am trying to figure out if there is an easy way to update the phone (settings, app arrangement etc..) after flashing a new rom. I flashed cognitions rom the other day, and had to manually arrange everything and i lost all my text messages and settings.
before flashing i did a nandroid backup of my old rom, and i made a backup of my apps using Titanium Backup, so that was easy to get my apps back on my phone, but i had to re arrange everything, and setup my phone basically like it was new.
So is there anything that i could use to basically import all my settings from my old rom, or everytime you flash you have to redo everything?
anyone... maybe even just a link to somewhere i can find some info?!
Sorry man, no help from me but a bump.
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I know it is safe to backup just your application and app data. The restore put all the apps back where they were before.
But I have read too much bad mojo from users trying to restore everything. Too many things going bad after doing as full restore.
Personally I would stick with just the apps and app data, it isn't tojo much if a hassle to get set back after they are back in after a flash.
But other people might say other wise.....
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It wasn't too bad... just wanted to see if there was an easier way to do it. Thanks for your help!
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Hey guys, I just had this great idea while waiting system the bus stop, and I think it could be a great help for people like me that flash a lot
I don't.know if this already exist, and if it does.please point me in the right direction, but I would like an app the backs up all of your apps into a flashable .zip, mainly to make things easier so you don't have to go through all the hassel with titanium backup. Thanks guys.
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google nandroid.
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BugsBunny891 said:
google nandroid.
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Um.. No...
He's asking if there's a way to backup select apps, then compile them into a flashable zip, so when you flash a new rom, you can restore your apps very quickly, without needing to go through the titanium restore process. Far different than restoring a whole rom.
I think it's an excellent idea and would certainly benefit many people, or at least speed things up for them.
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I think you must take some data with apk one by one which want to backup from system. make flashable zip and build new updater-script with some script to restore and setperm for some data and apk. it's too hard and need more time for making that package.
i like the idea. I'm gonna see if i can make it happen. It seems all we need to do is make an update.zip with a script that adds apks to the data folder. and all you would have to do is manually add the apks to the zip. like ...open the premade zip in winrar and drag the apks to it.
I would love this.
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I would pay for this, and I'm sire.many would. But everything's better when ItS free(;
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just curious about something - I know you said you wanted to avoid going through TiBu but does this really save that much time? Just install TiBu and restore all apps. Voila! done.
almost done
if you have a ton of apps,modded system apps,etc it be a pain to create such a package. I personally rather use TB since I have a few apps I restore with data once I do a batch install. easier to be selective and safe with TB but I do see it's purpose for a zip if you only have a handful of apps
nyydynasty said:
just curious about something - I know you said you wanted to avoid going through TiBu but does this really save that much time? Just install TiBu and restore all apps. Voila! done.
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Call me lazy, but look at it like this.
Flash rom trough recovery
Flash apps trough recovery
Boot phone
You're done
Profit
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ok here goes ...back up your apps using astro.....copy them to a directory on your desktop ...take the attached zip and open it (not extract) with winrar ....insert apks from backup directory into /data/app and close the zip. now you have a flashable zip. confirm works on samsung epic 4g...let me know if it works on yours.View attachment backups.zip
xlinth said:
ok here goes ...back up your apps using astro.....copy them to a directory on your desktop ...take the attached zip and open it (not extract) with winrar ....insert apks from backup directory into /data/app and close the zip. now you have a flashable zip. confirm works on samsung epic 4g...let me know if it works on yours.View attachment 815904
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Actually it does not look like a genuine backup since all the applications' data will be lost. Some apps will be like they were installed for the first time, other apps (those that use lib files) just will not work.
Other than the apks you should copy into the zip the apps' data (take a look at the /data/data folder).
Let's take a realistic approach toward this idea.
First let me say I think it is a decent idea. The idea of Wipe > Flash ROM > Flash apps actually sounds pretty cool. How does this idea compare to Titanium Backup?
This idea:
- Backup desired apps with or without data (per app)
- The app creates suitable updater script and zip package
- Wipe > flash ROM > flash apps > done.
Titanium Backup:
- Backup desired apps with or without data (per app)
- Wipe > flash ROM.
- Boot, run Titanium, restore desired apps.
That is how the app backup/restore process goes BASICALLY. Now, in order for someone to take the time to write an app for something like this, the app would need to be a decent competitor to Titanium. That means either the idea of selecting a bunch of apps and making a restore zip is sufficient or the app will have to have a lot of functionality that Titanium Backup has along with the zip restore function. I'm sure even someone who is not a developer could figure Titanium took a LONG time to write. This app would take a lot of time to write as well. Is it worth it?
matt_stang said:
Let's take a realistic approach toward this idea.
First let me say I think it is a decent idea. The idea of Wipe > Flash ROM > Flash apps actually sounds pretty cool. How does this idea compare to Titanium Backup?
This idea:
- Backup desired apps with or without data (per app)
- The app creates suitable updater script and zip package
- Wipe > flash ROM > flash apps > done.
Titanium Backup:
- Backup desired apps with or without data (per app)
- Wipe > flash ROM.
- Boot, run Titanium, restore desired apps.
That is how the app backup/restore process goes BASICALLY. Now, in order for someone to take the time to write an app for something like this, the app would need to be a decent competitor to Titanium. That means either the idea of selecting a bunch of apps and making a restore zip is sufficient or the app will have to have a lot of functionality that Titanium Backup has along with the zip restore function. I'm sure even someone who is not a developer could figure Titanium took a LONG time to write. This app would take a lot of time to write as well. Is it worth it?
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A ad on to titanium that makes zips would me awesome.
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hey i tried...lol
septix said:
A ad on to titanium that makes zips would me awesome.
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I think that hits the nail right on the head. This is a great idea for an add-on feature to a backup app such as Titanium Backup, not a standalone app.
With that said, I do think it would be interesting to see an app with very basic functionality, unlike Titanium Backup, where you do a one-time backup for each backup and create a zip. I could write this and it would not be too painful but it does require a good chunk of time and unfortunately I don't think it would be quite worth the time.
Ill test out the backup.zip tomorrow after school, I have to study for finals for now. And, if anybody would have the.email of the developer St titanium backup, it would be much appreciated so that I could suggest the ad on
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Ok then, i am writing some code, i hope to find enough time to achieve it... let's see what happens.
Hey,
I'm new to all this ROM flashing stuff. I did a couple and they worked overall pretty well (I didn't expect flawless), but each time I've had to reconfigure the device all over again, reinstall all apps, etc. Any easy way to avoid doing this? It ends up leading to a lot of wasted time I could be spending finding other ways to mess with my phone...hehe.
John
Sync up all your contacts and use titanium backup for restoring and backing up apps.
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vintshave said:
Hey,
I'm new to all this ROM flashing stuff. I did a couple and they worked overall pretty well (I didn't expect flawless), but each time I've had to reconfigure the device all over again, reinstall all apps, etc. Any easy way to avoid doing this? It ends up leading to a lot of wasted time I could be spending finding other ways to mess with my phone...hehe.
John
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i bought titanium backup exactly for this reason. the paid version installs everything very fast and automatically, the free version is still helpful but you have to manually press install and ok on every app.
Also along with TB try to remember to make a "Safe" NAND backup for your phone when it is set up and working great. This is a life saver when you flash an awesome "insert something here" and it eff's up your phone you then have a clean working backup to return to with little fuss. Rom manager does it along with a few others. Welcome to the fun. Remember to READ the forum carefully their have been a lot of Hard bricks lately because people tried to install a non compatible ROM.
Titanium backup is the way to go. I want to make an android application that restores all your data from a nandroid backup after you flash a new ROM...
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Thanks for asking this!
Thanks for asking this! I've flashed custom ROMs on my old phone, but started over from square one each time. I assumed everyone did this. I've heard of Titanium Backup many times, but I guess I always assumed people just wanted a safety net. I didn't realize you could use it to "re-install" apps into a newly flashed ROM.
M0D1441 said:
Titanium backup is the way to go. I want to make an android application that restores all your data from a nandroid backup after you flash a new ROM...
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Oh do it mod!
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M0D1441 said:
Titanium backup is the way to go. I want to make an android application that restores all your data from a nandroid backup after you flash a new ROM...
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You mean like app extractor?
Its in the market
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00mred00 said:
You mean like app extractor?
Its in the market
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who makes this?
Go to the market and buy titanium back up its, the best out there after flashing rom go to titanium back up again and Pico the apps you want back on you device or reinstall them all
I use SMS backup and restore too when I wipe all my phone data, which I found in the market. It backups your text messages to sd card before you wipe and you can restore after. I find it quite helpful.
Make sure you restore apps only withTB don't restore data it can cause problems. I only restore data on a small hand full of apps individually.
If you use a custom launcher they can usually back up seeing and home screen use that.
I would suggest making a nand backup of a fresh stock rom before you install apps as to keep its size small
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Also important to mention that if you go between different versions of Android then never restore system data as it will usually cause force closes
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sk8erwitskil said:
i bought titanium backup exactly for this reason. the paid version installs everything very fast and automatically, the free version is still helpful but you have to manually press install and ok on every app.
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Yeah, I download Titanium and its da bomb, however, I was a bit concerned about overwriting system apps. If you do a complete restore, won't you bugger up your newly flashed device completely? I also noticed that when, for example, I restored Amazon WITH data, it made me enter my id and pw all over again.
Fortunately, I haven't bricked mine yet. I'm eager to avoid doing that as it would cost me $$$$ to replace it. Is it a problem returning a bricked device under warranty by essentially playing "dumb" user?
I only back up user apps.
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What about when your just updating a rom? Do you still need to wipe and restore with TB or can you just flash the update?
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Advanced restore in cwm, make a nandroid before you flash, then choose advanced restore and restore data, good to go, no app needed
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I always use Titanium backup for restoring the apps... There are a few in the market but most of them did not work well for me (although they have quite good rating). I have a Titanium free so I have to select the apps I want to re-install and do it one at a time if you are willing to spend money I will say that you get the paid version where it is much easier to re-install
N'joy
luigic81 said:
Advanced restore in cwm, make a nandroid before you flash, then choose advanced restore and restore data, good to go, no app needed
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Thank God I'm not the only one who knows this.
luigic81 said:
Advanced restore in cwm, make a nandroid before you flash, then choose advanced restore and restore data, good to go, no app needed
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To be honest, I didn't know about this. And so this works when going from any ROM to any ROM?? It's as simple as that? No special considerations for certain situations?
When I wipe my phone to flash a new rom, It takes a while to download all my apps again.
How can I get them back quicker/easier?.
Thanks
Most people use Titanium Back up. It's fairly painless
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So backup apps + data? Apps only?
Thanks man
Ps. When I click on backup all user apps, apparently I only have 3 apps? I clearly have a ton more than that. What gives?
I use Titanium to restore data on a few important apps like games and such, but I always download my apps fresh from the market every time. I use an app called App List Backup to keep track of what apps I had installed.
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Which system/google apps are safe to remove? Cant find the thread were they were listed that were safe to remove
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Actually it's a matter of personal choice, first you have to figure out what you need and what you don't. but you have gain root first before doing this. you can use titanium backup or if you're on Gingerbread you can use this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1385187 to remove some, if not most of un essential apps that are pre installed,
but you have to be careful of doing this. i think it works only on gingerbread..
I am rooted, running aokp, not sure what system apps i dont need, as everytime i delete system apps after a reboot it starts coming up with a gaps error, and reflashing gaps last time didnt fix the issue
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will for me i don't really delete it after flashing gaps instead i just freeze it with titanium backup so that i can use it again when i need it..
try to wipe cache/fix permission..
And safe to remove varies based on the ROM you're using, which applications it has built in, which applications you've installed since, which features you want to use...
If you get errors or crashing, that means you removed too much for your unique phone's build. Check your logcats to see which program it's asking for. E/ Means error... search for those.