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So I'm regretting not rooting my phone sooner. HTC Evo, about 5 weeks old.
When I got it it came w/ 2.2 and was in the period when there was no root for 2.2.
I played around and got dependent on my phone but now I see that without root I don't have any real reliable [thorough] backup of my phone.
Or do I?
What options are there that will backup AND restore most if not all of my data to my phone if/when the sh!t hits the fan (or I decide to root one of these days).
I'd like a 1 step type solution - for those of you familiar w/ the Palm think Resco Backup. Full backup (w/ incrementals!) to SD card based on my defined schedule. I'm shocked and amazed (not to mention disgusted) that this doesn't exist on Android. I've searched the market ad-naseum (and here and Google) so either I've overlooked it or it's absent. If you know the way please share the wealth.
If I have to piecemeal solutions together then these are my specific concerns:
Calendar and Contacts - I think I'm OK here - using HTC Sync to Outlook on desktop. I should be ok with that right? else, what do you suggest?
SMS - I REALLY have to be able to restore this. I'm using Handcent if that helps any (dont' think so but..). This is a must.
Call Logs - Like SMS, absolutely must be able to backup and restore this.
Pictures, etc. taken with the phone
K9 mail and setings - I'm using IMAP so the mail is safe but I'd rather not reconfig 7 email accounts again. Actually cant something backup the prefs/settings for all my apps at once?
Apps - when I put my gmail user into [e.g] a new phone, does it just go to the market and redownload whatever apps I had? Not sure how this works so maybe it's not necessary to backup my apps themselves.
Any other personal/important data I'm not thinking about?
In the end I'd really like an absolute restore function that gets me back to how I was the moment the backup was taken. If I can't have that, what the closest I can get?
Thanks much for reading and any input you have.
It's much appreciated.
J.
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Please, any help or direction would be appreciated.
Thanks much all.
Mybackup pro on the market handles most of that without root. Sms, mms, bookmarks, system settings. After root it will back up apps and the market link too.
Swyped with my Evo 4g running Fresh Evo 3.3.0.1
With the excitement taking place in the Official Huawei Ascend thread regarding the successful nandroid backup process. I felt it might be a good idea to start a thread regarding what apps/bloatware can be SAFELY removed from both the Cricket version and Metro PCS. Which should start us on the path of custom roms/themes, better performance etc. I think this phone is going to be way more capable than what we thought, at least I hope that turns out to be the case.
This way the "Official" thread can stay on topic with the progress of nandroid, clockwork, and Amon-ra procedures. I am willing to make edits to my original post to reflect the removals that can safely be done for each phone.
Tools Needed:
To root this phone I used Z4Root which can be found here:
Z4Root Link
Another method is Unrevoked but I did not try it, not sure why you would need to with this phone since Z4Root worked fine for me at least but here is link to get you there:
Unrevoked Link
A backup tool that is free in the market is Titanium Backup. I highly suggest using this as Wharmaster said it can "Freeze" the apps, essentially disabling the bloatware apps, but not removing them entirely so in the event something goes wrong you can just "defrost" them and put them back. As an original Droid user, I have been using Titanium Backup for a very long time, and this tool is highly valuable, as when you do a backup it not only backs up the app, but the data associated with it as well. Comes in handy when you restore Angry Birds and don't like the thought of loosing all your progress, not that Angry Birds plays well on the Ascend unfortunately, but as a Droid user I was very happy about having my data restored along with the application.
I know some of this may sound redundant to you seasoned veteran Android users, but some people coming here for the first time are entry level Android users and have picked up this economical Huawei Ascend phone. Knowing things like this is important until we get a final working nandroid backup process via Clockwork (Rom Manager) or Amon-Ra. So until we get a custom Rom that can hopefully be customized for the Huawei Ascend and a kernel that we can use to overclock it, anything we do to help speed up this little phone will make your experience that much better.
Wharmaster has also suggested a browser alternative in Miren, I have never used Miren myself but I am going to check it out and see if my son likes it.
Another browser I would suggest is Dophin Mini HD, it is free and has a smaller footprint than the full blown Dolphin HD browser, it seemed pretty snappy on the Ascend for the amount of time I tried it.
Cricket Section:
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Bowling
Uno
***Download another launcher to replace Canvas launcher, I put Launcherpro (can be found in Market, there is a free version) on my sons phone, once new launcher was put on I did the following "Freezes" with Titanium Backup rather than uninstall. Thanks to Wharmaster for the tip***
Documents to go
Mobile Web 3
Mybackup
Poynt
Storefront
Swype
Metro PCS Section:
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my extras
uno
virtual card
mobile banking
boingo wifi
moco space
free games
easy wifi
pocket express
Also bigjoe25ss posted the following, so if you dont use them I guess it is safe to remove them. In his case he uses the following programs so he kept them:
bigjoe25ss said:
you can also remove mail at metro and metro nav and metro back up but i use those so i left them
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A special Thank You to those who have worked long and hard thus far on the Ascend! As a OG Droid owner, I am hoping to give my son a better experience on his phone.
Bowling and Uno can safely be removed from a Cricket phone.
If you replace Canvas with another launcher than it's safe to remove
Photobucket
Documents to go
Mobile Web 3
Mybackup
Poynt
Storefront
Swype(although i like swype)
For Cricket Phones
I suggest using Titanium Backup to freeze the apps you don't need or want....very easy to simply defrost them if something goes haywire.
Launcherpro makes a great replacement for canvas, IMO. Very fast, and smooth.
Might want to check out the gingerbread keyboard that has been ported over to 2.1 ....you can find it on this forum.
And so far the fastest browser that I have found is Miren....might want to turn marquee mode off in the options though.
Sent from my M860 using XDA App
Wharmaster said:
I suggest using Titanium Backup to freeze the apps you don't need or want....very easy to simply defrost them if something goes haywire.
Launcherpro makes a great replacement for canvas, IMO. Very fast, and smooth.
Might want to check out the gingerbread keyboard that has been ported over to 2.1 ....you can find it on this forum.
And so far the fastest browser that I have found is Miren....might want to turn marquee mode off in the options though.
Sent from my M860 using XDA App
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Thanks for the tip Wharmaster, I actually did this last night before I read your post. I was too afraid of removing something that might break the Ascend and then I wouldn't have a way to put it back.
I really hope those guys working on this phone dont give up and we get something really cool in the weeks to come!
If anyone else has any suggestions please feel free to drop a line here. There are quite a few Huawei Ascend users, and at the price point this phone is at I can only think the number of users is going to grow.
I know my kid likes his phone.
Personally his phone frustrates me, and I can't wait for something custom to make it a bit faster.
If any Metro users could post their bloatware or metro specific stuff that would be much appreciated.
The more info we have the better. It might help the devs with streamlining the ROM.
i have safley removed these from my metro ascend
Documents to go
my extras
uno
virtual card
mobile banking
boingo wifi
moco space
free games
easy wifi
pocket express
you can also remove mail at metro and metro nav and metro back up but i use those so i left them
Actually unlike I first stated it is not safe to remove poynt for Cricket, if you do so you'll loose your data connection... Sorry about that!
I removed it and i don't have any data problems i know of.
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selfinflicted1 said:
I removed it and i don't have any data problems i know of.
S.I.™ ©®77
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Yeah i deleted also and I've been playing Xbox live for hours, from Barnacle.
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I froze poynt on my sons Huawei and he has had no issues so far.
I wonder what this means?
Umm....I removed poynt weeks ago with no issues.
Sent from my M860 using XDA App
joenathane said:
If you replace Canvas with another launcher than it's safe to remove
Photobucket
Documents to go
Mobile Web 3
Mybackup
Poynt
Storefront
Swype(although i like swype)
For Cricket Phones
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Can you please tell me how to remove the canvas?
jadden said:
Can you please tell me how to remove the canvas?
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Make nandroid back up then:
1.First make sure you have another launcher program
2.Make sure canvas is NOT the default
3.Use titanium back up to freeze or uninstall the canvas app.
4. Enjoy
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papawiskas said:
I froze poynt on my sons Huawei and he has had no issues so far.
I wonder what this means?
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Strange, I froze poynt and my data connection went away, reset the phone still gone, unfronze poynt and it came back immediately...
But what else have you uninstalled or froze? You might want to restore them all and freeze just poynt...then test. Then unfreeze poynt and repeat that sequence with each app.
I would be interested to know those results.
As I have had no data issues.
I removed Poynt with Root Explorer and have had no issues since. It's been about 2 weeks ago.
Are you sure it wasnt gtalk? I know that one causes problems if you remove iy
AAARG! Deleted canvas now what?
Ok so i didnt pay for the freezing and defrost option. So i deleted canvas so I could use a better browser. NOW MY PHONE WONT GET PAST THE CRICKET SCREEN TO FIX. Any suggestions anyone? I did back it up btw before i did anything....
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Ok so i didnt pay for the freezing and defrost option. So i deleted canvas so I could use a better browser. NOW MY PHONE WONT GET PAST THE CRICKET SCREEN TO FIX. Any suggestions anyone? I did back it up btw before i did anything....
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Did you install Launcher Pro before deleting Canvas?
After installing the N8000XXALGA_N8000OXXALG5_PHE_RootGalaxyNote.com via Odin, the message "Unfortunately, S Note has stopped working" pops up every 5-9 seconds.
How do I resolve this situation?
Losing S-Note is not to be considered a preferable option.
The tablet is currently not really usable, as S-Note appears to be relaunching and crashing, so I can get one click, touch, or gesture between notices.
I wanted root access to avail myself of the market enabler, so I downloaded the pre-rooted ROM that's supposed to be reliable and stable, and it's supposed to keeps things stock, except for the fact that the tablet would then be rooted.
But now, I get an error message every 5 seconds telling me that S Note stopped working.
I can now get one click in, in between notices. What's worse, I can't temporarily stop S Note, to at least disable the warning, and let me try to do something.
I can't use my tablet, at all. And I haven't any other ROMs handy (except for the Jelly Bean leak).
But all I wanted was STOCK rooted... Not headache.
All I want is to use market enabler so I can download geometriq. Is that too much to ask for?!?!?
In my despair, I went into recovery mode and hit the factory reset button. I restarted my tablet as if brand new, all my files gone, my settings rearranged to default, everything... I would have backed up, but without root, I couldn't get Titanium Backup installed, previously. Now, even the demo stuff that comes with SNote is missing. Although, everything seems to be working, now.
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All I want is to use market enabler so I can download geometriq. Is that too much to ask for?!?!?
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You don't need root for that. Isn't market enabler an app for devices which don't have install unknown sources in settings? I had that app on my old phone. Note has the option built in. Note 10.1 settings, in security, has option to check unknown sources. Which allows you to install apps from other sources and not just marketplace. Works well for me as ive installed tons of apps that way and wasn't from marketplace.
If that's not what you mean then my bust
demandarin said:
You don't need root for that. Isn't market enabler an app for devices which don't have install unknown sources in settings? I had that app on my old phone. Note has the option built in. Note 10.1 settings, in security, has option to check unknown sources. Which allows you to install apps from other sources and not just marketplace. Works well for me as ive installed tons of apps that way and wasn't from marketplace.
If that's not what you mean then my bust
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What you're referring to I think is the allowing of unknown sources. That's a little different from what I'm trying to do.
On a slightly different but still relevant note -no pun intended... Can I re-install S Note; if so, how?
Re-install your stock rom using ODIN... This will give back all stock apps...
Then go here - http://rootgalaxynote.com/galaxy-no...t-galaxy-note-10-1-easiest-methodcwmmethod-2/ and follow the instructions... This will give root access to your stock rom (n8000) and you don't have another countries CSC...
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Re-install your stock rom using ODIN... This will give back all stock apps...
Then go here - http://rootgalaxynote.com/galaxy-no...t-galaxy-note-10-1-easiest-methodcwmmethod-2/ and follow the instructions... This will give root access to your stock rom (n8000) and you don't have another countries CSC...
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Thanks for the reply.
But, that's exactly what I had done.
However, you know that initial collection of notes that are included, in a stock ROM?
My S Note is still missing that.
When I launch my S Note, it's barren
-not a single solitary note.
That's why I wasn't sure if reinstalling the ROM installed a brand new S Note, or what.
And that's why I was asking about reinstalling S Note itself.
As soon as you start a new note (+ key) it will give you the option of what note template you want to use...
And if you have installed an OTA to the latest you will now have a landscape template...
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As soon as you start a new note (+ key) it will give you the option of what note template you want to use...
And if you have installed an OTA to the latest you will now have a landscape template...
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Thanks again for the reply. And thanks for bringing the landscape template to my attention; my S Note includes this template...But I'm not referring to the templates... I'm referring to the initial four Books, I think it was, that are included.
I'm not really sure what all I'm missing out on,
due to the absence of these included readings, that are missing from my Note 10.1
(I think one of these notes or a couple of the notes, are manuals).
But, beyond that, I really really want the ability to have a note/memo [like S Memo's widget allows].
On my S3 I have a whole pane dedicated to an instance of the widget.
I keep a list of things I need to do, on it; and it's always staring at me, without me having to do anything at all -I don't need to launch an application, I don't need to click any shortcuts, or go to any folder -it's just there..
And when I need to edit it or add something to it, I just simply double tap the screen, without having to launch any apps or go to application folders, or anything.
S Note has the mini app -but the mini app is REALLY always there, as in you can't get away from it, unless you close it.
And more importantly, for as long as it's there, it's editable, so it's prone to accidental smears.
S Note is an alright piece but it's just shy of gimmicky.
This S Memo feature, which enables users to take the S Pen and write a note -and keep it indefinitely handy is slightly harder to find. I've found other memo apps and note taking apps that are close -but never quite right. Some don't allow you to hand write (you have to keyboard your info in); and others don't offer this ever so wonderful widget...
This has become a tangential rant, hasn't it?
Sorry...
I just want S Memo for my note 10.1
I think I also had this issue after installing the pre-rooted European ROM on a US N8103.
I managed to find a solution - too late for you now though
1) Installing Titanium Backup Root + Pro Key via the Play Market in Windows
2) In TB Freezing S-Note and then wiping the cache (Swipe Left on the Apps Backup Properties to get to the Special Properties) I also tried wiping the Apps Data but that didn't make any difference.
You could do the same thing in Application Manager but I think it would take about 20 minutes scrolling down to maybe get to S Note whilst the message popped up. Alternately you could add a short cut to the home screen and try long pressing and dropping on to App Info - which you could maybe just about do between pop-ups.
I guess you could stick a recovery on it and just wipe the cache full stop?
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BTW how did you get on with the OTA didn't work out so well for me
manhattan212 said:
Thanks again for the reply. And thanks for bringing the landscape template to my attention; my S Note includes this template...But I'm not referring to the templates... I'm referring to the initial four Books, I think it was, that are included.
I'm not really sure what all I'm missing out on,
due to the absence of these included readings, that are missing from my Note 10.1
(I think one of these notes or a couple of the notes, are manuals).
But, beyond that, I really really want the ability to have a note/memo [like S Memo's widget allows].
On my S3 I have a whole pane dedicated to an instance of the widget.
I keep a list of things I need to do, on it; and it's always staring at me, without me having to do anything at all -I don't need to launch an application, I don't need to click any shortcuts, or go to any folder -it's just there..
And when I need to edit it or add something to it, I just simply double tap the screen, without having to launch any apps or go to application folders, or anything.
S Note has the mini app -but the mini app is REALLY always there, as in you can't get away from it, unless you close it.
And more importantly, for as long as it's there, it's editable, so it's prone to accidental smears.
S Note is an alright piece but it's just shy of gimmicky.
This S Memo feature, which enables users to take the S Pen and write a note -and keep it indefinitely handy is slightly harder to find. I've found other memo apps and note taking apps that are close -but never quite right. Some don't allow you to hand write (you have to keyboard your info in); and others don't offer this ever so wonderful widget...
This has become a tangential rant, hasn't it?
Sorry...
I just want S Memo for my note 10.1
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manhattan212 said:
After installing the N8000XXALGA_N8000OXXALG5_PHE_RootGalaxyNote.com via Odin, the message "Unfortunately, S Note has stopped working" pops up every 5-9 seconds.
How do I resolve this situation?
Losing S-Note is not to be considered a preferable option.
The tablet is currently not really usable, as S-Note appears to be relaunching and crashing, so I can get one click, touch, or gesture between notices.
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I had the same issue after flashing the root injected stock ICS through ODIN. I was going from a rooted JB Rom (that did not work, and was not JB.. AA not the best site.)
Anyways the only way I was able to fix it was to painfully go through the Settings>Applications>All>S-Note Clear Cache/Data, and Force Stop.
It's tedious as hell, but it works. Your lucky yours is popping up every 5 minutes mine was about every 30 seconds took awhile to get through those menus! Hope this solves your issue!
I just update to the PROBAM rom (v 1.2.4) for Note 2 GT-N7100. I had made a complete backup via titanium backup but somehow its not restoring.
Is it possible to restore from the NANDROID backup? I had done a ROM backup (via CWM recovery) before flashing the PROBAM.
gauravahluwalia said:
I just update to the PROBAM rom (v 1.2.4) for Note 2 GT-N7100. I had made a complete backup via titanium backup but somehow its not restoring.
Is it possible to restore from the NANDROID backup? I had done a ROM backup (via CWM recovery) before flashing the PROBAM.
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If I remember correctly using the Pro version of Titanium backup will allow you to pull individual parts of CWM backups if you have it. Don't quote me on that though.
Also if you had contacts sync on shouldn't you be able to retrieve them through the same google account?
flametai1 said:
If I remember correctly using the Pro version of Titanium backup will allow you to pull individual parts of CWM backups if you have it. Don't quote me on that though.
Also if you had contacts sync on shouldn't you be able to retrieve them through the same google account?
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The issue is with the ROM I guess. I am restoring apps + DATA using TB (I guess restoring data is a bad idea) and this is making the contacts app itself to FC. The ROM is one of the best I have seen.
Anyways I got a workaround for it. Restored it back to previous ROM, backed up the vall logs, messages and contacts both using the contacts app and the super backup up. This should work now hopefully.
One question: This ROM is AOSP. I will lose the s-pen. I hardly use the hover or smart stay or whatever. However the one thing i want to keep is the ability to scribble on screenshots. Is there any workaround at all for this? I know few apps like screenshot ultimate pro etc. lets you do this, but i have seen mixed reviews about it
gauravahluwalia said:
The issue is with the ROM I guess. I am restoring apps + DATA using TB (I guess restoring data is a bad idea) and this is making the contacts app itself to FC. The ROM is one of the best I have seen.
Anyways I got a workaround for it. Restored it back to previous ROM, backed up the vall logs, messages and contacts both using the contacts app and the super backup up. This should work now hopefully.
One question: This ROM is AOSP. I will lose the s-pen. I hardly use the hover or smart stay or whatever. However the one thing i want to keep is the ability to scribble on screenshots. Is there any workaround at all for this? I know few apps like screenshot ultimate pro etc. lets you do this, but i have seen mixed reviews about it
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Unfortunately I have no idea... I do know that GMD Pen control (I believe it's called that) should be able to add back in gestures with it such as < going back and ^ triggering menu and allows you to make custom ones and more. I bought the pro version because I like it that much! I would try the free version first before buying it though as I don't know whether it will add the gesture capability back in or not.
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Unfortunately I have no idea... I do know that GMD Pen control (I believe it's called that) should be able to add back in gestures with it such as < going back and ^ triggering menu and allows you to make custom ones and more. I bought the pro version because I like it that much! I would try the free version first before buying it though as I don't know whether it will add the gesture capability back in or not.
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Downloaded screenshot ultimate pro. I find it much better. It detects when a screenshot is taken and then asks you if you want to edit (including drawing) it or share etc. The only negative is that the app saves the screenshot as well. So basically you have double pictures and you also get the screenshot notification twice.
Thanks for your help
I have read quite a bit, on Reddit and other forums/sites, on how people back up and restore their android devices when getting a new phone and it seems everyone just does something different or choose from multiple ways to approach this kind of situation. I have done it in the past and was able to back up and restore everything without losing anything but I don't remember if I used Smart Switch or some other software. I also wanna do it only if it's necessary.
What I wanna do is root the Note 7. I have never rooted a phone before but have wanted to for removing bloatware and making the phone faster but what other reasons are there to root? I mean really good reasons. I was wondering if it's possible to root a phone and still restore everything but then I looked at all my apps and realized I don't need too. Some apps save everything online and will restore once I install the app and sign in to my account like the notes app I use. I wanna back up app data for certain apps like Shazam, voice recording apps plus my text messages, call logs and contacts, pics and vids. Is there a way to just transfer certain apps?
So, is it possible to root and then restore or vice versa? How do I go about this?
Thanks
Nobody? Did I post in the wrong place?