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[Q] Backup save games and settings

Hey,
I play a lot of games on my phone (Galaxy S) and I was looking for a back up tool to back up my save games of the few games I play (MiniSquadrion,........)
Thanks.

Titanium backup should do the job. Otherwise you could do a nandroid backup once in a while.

What the OP is asking is a method to 'specifically' backup saved games not the entire phone or Apps, etc.
I don't know of a backup tool that targets saved games.
If you know the folder where the saved game is stored you could copy this to either your MicroSD card or PC.

Does Titanum back up the games and the savegames?

leoon said:
Does Titanum back up the games and the savegames?
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It backups app and data, you can choose to only backup Data though.
That would include Saves and Settings and stuff like that.

leoon said:
Does Titanum back up the games and the savegames?
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No, as stated it backs up parts of your data but does not target saved games.
Also, Titanium requires root.
I personally use My Backup Pro which allows you to backup either all your Apps or data such as contacts, SMS, photos, etc.

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Look in the game's installation folder. I know that Tower defense (for instance) creates a save file which you can back up and copy over at anytime.

Beards said:
No, as stated it backs up parts of your data but does not target saved games.
Also, Titanium requires root.
I personally use My Backup Pro which allows you to backup either all your Apps or data such as contacts, SMS, photos, etc.
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So my backup pro does back up the save games with the games them self right?

leoon said:
So my backup pro does back up the save games with the games them self right?
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Technically yes but like Titanium, My Backup Pro can not be told to backup a specific game save folder.
To do that it's much simpler to copy the contents of a folder containing your saved game data and paste it on either your MicroSD card or onto a PC.
If however you wish to backup an Application be that a game with all it's contents then yes, both Titanium and My Backup Pro will do that.
Just remember Titanium requires Root access.
Another backup tool is Sprite Mobile for Android which is more commonly found on windows mobile but has now broken grounds into Android.
Both Sprite & My Backup Pro are paid Apps.

Ok thanks for the suggestions:
1. MyBackup Pro - when I click BACKUP I have 2 options: 1.Applications 2.Data .. So which one of them should I choose in order to backup the game and the save games (data etc.)
2. Titanum - which option from the Batch I have to choose in order to back up a game with their save game?
Thanks

leoon said:
Ok thanks for the suggestions:
1. MyBackup Pro - when I click BACKUP I have 2 options: 1.Applications 2.Data .. So which one of them should I choose in order to backup the game and the save games (data etc.)
2. Titanum - which option from the Batch I have to choose in order to back up a game with their save game?
Thanks
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In the spirit of ensuring the facts are accurate I contacted the developer to ascertain the level of backup and am glad I did.
I have been informed MyBackup Pro does backup applications along with saved game data BUT ONLY on those that have integrated with Reware to allow their applications along with all data to be backed up.
For other applications due to the security in Android it is not possible to backup application data.
This is news to me as I was led to believe it backed up all application and data for all the Apps.
I'm asking for further clarification because when you opt to select to backup your Apps it lists all Apps.
In the meantime it would appear Titanium is the only possible method BUT this requires Root access.
I've had a look at what Titanium backs up and it lists as follows:-
* All the applications you have installed, included protected ones,
* All the data and settings of these applications,
* Most (or all) of your phone's settings and data.
* NOTE: It will not backup the system applications from your ROM. Only their settings will be backed up.
My apologies for the confusion and to members shoemeistah & ante0 who recommended Titanium or gave guidance.
I was led to believe not only would you require Root (which I am still correct in saying) but you could not target specific save data (which I'm still unsure of).
You may also like to have a read of this which shows the level you have to go to achieve a backup.

Wow Beards impressive help there, Thanks a lot for all those detailed replies.
Well I'll go with Titanum even if it requires root..
Thanks again Beards.
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Beards said:
In the spirit of ensuring the facts are accurate I contacted the developer to ascertain the level of backup and am glad I did.
I have been informed MyBackup Pro does backup applications along with saved game data BUT ONLY on those that have integrated with Reware to allow their applications along with all data to be backed up.
For other applications due to the security in Android it is not possible to backup application data.
This is news to me as I was led to believe it backed up all application and data for all the Apps.
I'm asking for further clarification because when you opt to select to backup your Apps it lists all Apps.
In the meantime it would appear Titanium is the only possible method BUT this requires Root access.
I've had a look at what Titanium backs up and it lists as follows:-
* All the applications you have installed, included protected ones,
* All the data and settings of these applications,
* Most (or all) of your phone's settings and data.
* NOTE: It will not backup the system applications from your ROM. Only their settings will be backed up.
My apologies for the confusion and to members shoemeistah & ante0 who recommended Titanium or gave guidance.
I was led to believe not only would you require Root (which I am still correct in saying) but you could not target specific save data (which I'm still unsure of).
You may also like to have a read of this which shows the level you have to go to achieve a backup.
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can a nandroid backup saves games and game-saves? i remember something like this happened when i had the Nexus S (now i have GS3) 1 year ago! but maybe i'm confusing :S
So, can a nandorid backup do this or not? (i only have internal memory, not an external one)

[Q] Titanium Backup Question

I figured these questions would have been answered somewhere but my forum searches didn't turn up anything, so if it has been, feel free to direct me to the correct location. Here goes:
I have Titanium Backup Pro, and am getting ready to flash the Cognition ROM (I have a Samsung Captivate). I have in many places seen people recommend to only backup and then restore user apps and app data when switching from one ROM to another (or from stock to a ROM). However, when I look in the batch list (I have version 3.6.7 of TB) there is an option for user apps, system data, or user apps and system data but no option for user apps and app data. Is app data included in the batch file for apps?
Also, a wiki I read (can't post the link, too junior) claims that you can restore apps without restrictions across ROMS, which to me means that restoring system data shouldn't be a problem.
Essentially, I am worried that if I only back up user apps using the batch file, when I restore, the apps will be there, but their data (like my prized angry birds progress, heaven forbid I lose it) won't be. Is that the case or does the user apps backup include that kind of stuff?
Also, it seems like system data includes things like SMS history. Should I go through and backup specific parts of the system data like texts and contacts and restore those but just not use the batch file?
Thanks to anyone who can either answer these questions or direct me to the correct thread/website.

cdenney said:
I figured these questions would have been answered somewhere but my forum searches didn't turn up anything, so if it has been, feel free to direct me to the correct location. Here goes:
I have Titanium Backup Pro, and am getting ready to flash the Cognition ROM (I have a Samsung Captivate). I have in many places seen people recommend to only backup and then restore user apps and app data when switching from one ROM to another (or from stock to a ROM). However, when I look in the batch list (I have version 3.6.7 of TB) there is an option for user apps, system data, or user apps and system data but no option for user apps and app data. Is app data included in the batch file for apps?
Also, a wiki I read (can't post the link, too junior) claims that you can restore apps without restrictions across ROMS, which to me means that restoring system data shouldn't be a problem.
Essentially, I am worried that if I only back up user apps using the batch file, when I restore, the apps will be there, but their data (like my prized angry birds progress, heaven forbid I lose it) won't be. Is that the case or does the user apps backup include that kind of stuff?
Also, it seems like system data includes things like SMS history. Should I go through and backup specific parts of the system data like texts and contacts and restore those but just not use the batch file?
Thanks to anyone who can either answer these questions or direct me to the correct thread/website.
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I've always backed up user apps and data and system data. The trick is to uncheck anything you're not sure of when you go to restore.
The only system data I restore is my wifi access points. You should have your angry birds progress, but I've never had my sms restore.
Make a nandroid before you restore so that you can go back if it starts acting wonky on you.
I hope this helps!

you said you back up user apps, <i>data</i>, and system data. TB for me doesn't have an option of apps and data. It only has apps or apps and system data, which is why I'm worried.
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cdenney said:
you said you back up user apps, <i>data</i>, and system data. TB for me doesn't have an option of apps and data. It only has apps or apps and system data, which is why I'm worried.
Sent from my Samsung Captivate
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it automatically backs up the app and the data
you can restore apps accross roms but your asking for trouble if you try and restore data.
there should be an option in the batch to "restore missing apps with data" when you click "run" it will pop up with all the apps and at the top it will have a radio button to select app, app + data, or...um something else perhaps just data? (sorry flashing something else on my phone right now)
always select just app when flashing a different rom, else you might end up with a soft brick or atleast some FC.
hope this helps.
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What are the benefit of titanium backup

Hello to all, i am new android user and i have a good time with my device. I have one very very silly question.
What are the benefit of titanium backup?
Im very confuse to use it. It only has backup and restore function.
Some of my question in regarding to TB are....
1. Do this also backup whole gameloft games means apk info + sd data?
2. Why all write, must app for root phone?
3. Major advantages?
Please tell me ur experience
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One major advantage is to have your files backed up as if you wanted to change from rom to another without bricking or losing everything on your phone

It's an easier way of restoring apps and/or data if you change ROMs or the like. I've not had as much success with it as I would like. Since ROMs are often very different, restoring does not always play well with others. Give it a whirl, you may like what you find.

If i backup any gameloft game then it just make small backup file where game is very large in size. So how to backup gameloft gzmes?
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it also has the capability of freezing or uninstalling bloatware apps. not to mention that it backs up contacts, and text messages. it allows you to backup your entire system settings and apps and all the info for all the apps.
It is a verryyy useful app. especially if you are switching roms like the guy above said ^^
manrock111 said:
If i backup any gameloft game then it just make small backup file where game is very large in size. So how to backup gameloft gzmes?
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and as far as I know it backs up any and all apps. So I imagine it will backup "Gameloft Games" apps as well. It doesnt pick and choose which apps to backup and which ones not to backup(although you should do that manually) it automatically will backup all apps and data if you tell it to.

if you use MiUi rooms it`s prefer use MiUi backup it`s much better titanium back up <free mode> is abit complaining not marking back up and...

As far as I know it only backs up the apk and your settings/save data. For the bigger files which you download after such as a gameloft game you will probably have to redownload the file.

Backing up a Pixel 3a

What's the best way to backup a Pixel 3a?
I do NOT want to use google drive, google already has enough information about my device, they don't need my backups too.
I tried the adb backup way however it failed to restore correctly and was a mess. What's my other options?
Device is rooted fyi.

I always use Titanium Backup for apps. Worked well for me every time, even with different phones and android versions. Titanum is also able to sync the backups with google drive after encrypting them.
For full backup: TWRP
For Pictures and other folders: FolderSync Pro with private NAS

There is pretty much only Titanium as viable option when it comes to backing up apps. Other apps aren't as complete and don't come with compression.
If you just want to back up files just use any cloud storage or copy to your own server/computer

Poco x3 NFC how to back up all apps

I have searched, espicially on 'hardreset' but cant seem to find what I want.
I want to be able to back up using a program or to google/Xiaomi cloud that will save all the apps,
In the horrible event of a crash I don't want to download them all from app store and re-install, especially the ones containing personal data (banking etc)
Yes I use a VPN..just saying
So to finalise, ...is there a way i can make a full recoverable back to include all apps

Hmm. There's Google Backup, Xiaomi Backup under "About Phone"
And as far as apps concerned, there's Swift Backup from Play Store, and App Manager from GitHub/F-Droid. Both require Root to backup App Data.