[Q] Android Manager for Windows - General Questions and Answers

Hi there guys.can someone tell me good android manager for windows??
Thanks

amirzubair said:
Hi there guys.can someone tell me good android manager for windows??
Thanks
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I'm not sure that you are asking for what I think you're asking for.

SimonTS said:
I'm not sure that you are asking for what I think you're asking for.
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I asked for a file manager for Windows like PC suite for android phone. To transfer files to mobile and to backup. Hope it is clear?

amirzubair said:
I asked for a file manager for Windows like PC suite for android phone. To transfer files to mobile and to backup. Hope it is clear?
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You don't need one. Just connect your phone in MTP mode (or whatever your device calls it) and use the standard Windows Explorer. To backup an Android device you need a custom Recovery installed so you can take a Nandroid backup.

SimonTS said:
You don't need one. Just connect your phone in MTP mode (or whatever your device calls it) and use the standard Windows Explorer. To backup an Android device you need a custom Recovery installed so you can take a Nandroid backup.
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Thanks.. What u meant by custom recovery installed?

amirzubair said:
Thanks.. What u meant by custom recovery installed?
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Search and read mate. You have a lot of learning to do if you don't know what that means, so you should start now.

I think his asking for something like Samsung Kies. I am also looking for a desktop application similar to KIES because once u flash a custom ROM you cannot use Kies anymore

SimonTS said:
Search and read mate. You have a lot of learning to do if you don't know what that means, so you should start now.
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Searching led me here

ShahzaadT said:
I think his asking for something like Samsung Kies. I am also looking for a desktop application similar to KIES because once u flash a custom ROM you cannot use Kies anymore
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Exactly I am asking for the application like kies. And the backup manager to backup my entire android system not just apps and settings without getting into rooting

Google "android commander." I think it needs root though.

Any other suggestion for the backup program that dont require root and create the system image of my android device??

amirzubair said:
Any other suggestion for the backup program that dont require root and create the system image of my android device??
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Seeing as you haven't even bothered to mention at any time what device you have, it would be fairly pointless for anyone to try suggesting that. Any application like you are looking for will be hardware specific.

You can't backup apps and app data if your phone is not rooted. Take a look at My Backup Pro from Play store to view the list of items that can be backup with root and without root. I recommend Titanium Backup if your phone is rooted.

hulkeye said:
You can't backup apps and app data if your phone is not rooted. Take a look at My Backup Pro from Play store to view the list of items that can be backup with root and without root. I recommend Titanium Backup if your phone is rooted.
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Incorrect. Samsung KIES does not require root access to carry out a backup. It's also possible to back up non-rooted with Helium, although I haven't used it so am not sure how simple it is.

SimonTS said:
Seeing as you haven't even bothered to mention at any time what device you have, it would be fairly pointless for anyone to try suggesting that. Any application like you are looking for will be hardware specific.
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Sorry, I have Note 3

Backup app
So no suggestion about the backup app??

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Best backup software?

Tried doing a search on this, but get a LOT of unrelated results.
Can someone recommend backup software for my Note 10.1 so I can back it up onto my PC? Thanks!
And no, I'm not interested in backing it up onto the "cloud" (otherwise known by non-marketing dweebs as the Internet).
wyckedjester said:
Tried doing a search on this, but get a LOT of unrelated results.
Can someone recommend backup software for my Note 10.1 so I can back it up onto my PC? Thanks!
And no, I'm not interested in backing it up onto the "cloud" (otherwise known by non-marketing dweebs as the Internet).
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The best one for me is Titanium Backup.
Titanium backup is probably the best backup tool. The free version is not very limited compared to other backup tools and it's always been reliable for me.
I would recommend using a recovery to backup your entire device in case if it gets soft bricked.
I use titanium backup too. I use also online nandroid backup to make a backup of the device
shev100 said:
I use titanium backup too. I use also online nandroid backup to make a backup of the device
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Titanium requires the device to be rooted. What's the best method of backing up my Note 10.1 TO MY PC without having it rooted? I need to back it up before rooting it.
So you can try helium.
Helium doesn't require root permission. I'm sorry but I can't post the link of the app
helium
wyckedjester said:
Tried doing a search on this, but get a LOT of unrelated results.
Can someone recommend backup software for my Note 10.1 so I can back it up onto my PC? Thanks!
And no, I'm not interested in backing it up onto the "cloud" (otherwise known by non-marketing dweebs as the Internet).
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hi yes helium backup is the best app you can download it this site
Mod edit don't post wares!!!
aliashell said:
hi yes helium backup is the best app you can download it this site
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I think it's better if you remove that link to warez site. Or you didn't read xda's rules?
Just a reminder to everyone. Posting links to, or asking for paid apps is against xda rules.

How To Backup *Everything*

Okay, I'm not a techie and I want to know how to backup everything on my phone before I attempt to root my OnePlus One using KingRoot.
At first I naively thought that copying all files and folders from my phone to my laptop would work, but 3 things seem to suggest it's not as easy as that:
I get an error message every time I try copying the files in the ColorNote folder
I saw a mention somehwere that to backup something called EFS you need to run a special app
I'm guessing that my contacts and SMS messages will not be backed up just by copying files and folders from my phone.
So my question is how do I backup *everything* (not just those things I have specifically refered to here) just in case something goes wrong when running KingRoot?
I would prefer not to have to upload my data to the cloud to back it up if at all possible.
Thanks fine people!
Reece Pondwell said:
Okay, I'm not a techie and I want to know how to backup everything on my phone before I attempt to root my OnePlus One using KingRoot.
At first I naively thought that copying all files and folders from my phone to my laptop would work, but 3 things seem to suggest it's not as easy as that:
I get an error message every time I try copying the files in the ColorNote folder
I saw a mention somehwere that to backup something called EFS you need to run a special app
I'm guessing that my contacts and SMS messages will not be backed up just by copying files and folders from my phone.
So my question is how do I backup *everything* (not just those things I have specifically refered to here) just in case something goes wrong when running KingRoot?
I would prefer not to have to upload my data to the cloud to back it up if at all possible.
Thanks fine people!
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Do you plan to unlock bootloader and flash custom recovery? If not and you just want root,you can safely skip all of this backup part as kingroot/kingoroot won't do any harm to your device.
Also if you don't like kinguser as default granting roots app,you can change it into SuperSu too.
Here's a great guide by @Nishidh
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ca...ck-switch-kingroot-to-supersu-easily-t3426965
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Do you plan to unlock bootloader and flash custom recovery? If not and you just want root,you can safely skip all of this backup part as kingroot/kingoroot won't do any harm to your device.
Also if you don't like kinguser as default granting roots app,you can change it into SuperSu too.
Here's a great guide by @Nishidh
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ca...ck-switch-kingroot-to-supersu-easily-t3426965
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Hi and thanks for your reply.
I don't plan to unlock the bootloader. I also wasn't planning on flashing a custom recovery (tbh I don't even know what "flashing" means), however I was thinking of using the KingRoot desktop version and their website states that "the desktop KingRoot version can only be flashed using recovery custom tools". I'm guessing that means that when I run KingRoot it will automatically flash a custom recovery.
BUT if doing that means that my data is wiped then I will stick to the android version even though at the moment I am trying to write an absolute minimum of data to my phone. (My reason for wanting to root is to have one last attempt to recover a load of data that I lost off my phone using a file recovery program that requires root access).
I know that if I run KingRoot just to root it is not supposed to delete any data, but I thought that it was generally thought to be good practice to backup your data before the process anyway just in case something untoward happens (in fact I *think* I read a reccommendation to do that on the official KingRoot website).
Thanks for the video link & tip and, of course, your advice!
Reece Pondwell said:
Hi and thanks for your reply.
I don't plan to unlock the bootloader. I also wasn't planning on flashing a custom recovery (tbh I don't even know what "flashing" means), however I was thinking of using the KingRoot desktop version and their website states that "the desktop KingRoot version can only be flashed using recovery custom tools". I'm guessing that means that when I run KingRoot it will automatically flash a custom recovery.
BUT if doing that means that my data is wiped then I will stick to the android version even though at the moment I am trying to write an absolute minimum of data to my phone. (My reason for wanting to root is to have one last attempt to recover a load of data that I lost off my phone using a file recovery program that requires root access).
I know that if I run KingRoot just to root it is not supposed to delete any data, but I thought that it was generally thought to be good practice to backup your data before the process anyway just in case something untoward happens (in fact I *think* I read a reccommendation to do that on the official KingRoot website).
Thanks for the video link & tip and, of course, your advice!
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No don't use the desktop version.Use the mobile version and make sure you've fast net connection.Kingroot doesn't install recovery.It just roots,though,ofc not as good as rooting from recovery but still enough for daily tasks.
Mr.Ak said:
No don't use the desktop version.Use the mobile version and make sure you've fast net connection.Kingroot doesn't install recovery.It just roots,though,ofc not as good as rooting from recovery but still enough for daily tasks.
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Thanks for that. I've tried running KingRoot app, but having some problems as reported here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-one/help/kingroot-app-t3573101
Reece Pondwell said:
Thanks for that. I've tried running KingRoot app, but having some problems as reported here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-one/help/kingroot-app-t3573101
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Yes,its totally safe to quit the app.
You can try Kingoroot too.
Mr.Ak said:
Yes,its totally safe to quit the app.
You can try Kingoroot too.
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Thanks Mr Ak!

[?] OOS environment backup

Hello
As I've set up many parameters into my running OxygenOS, such as application behavior, battery optimization, miscellanous settings, wallpapers...
How im supposed to backup all those settings regarding OxygenOS in order to avoid to reinstall it while tranfering my phone to another OOS phone ?
PS : my phone is rooted, and I use TitaniumBackup
I wish to get solution to backup problem,
all those settings preferences need to be backuped up but no solution yet found.
at least we still have "titanium backup".
solid.snake said:
Yes, but what should I backup in TitaniumBackup ?
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exactly, not much to backup aside of apps,
you can try to backup system "settings" in "titanium backup".
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solid.snake said:
Hello
As I've set up many parameters into my running OxygenOS, such as application behavior, battery optimization, miscellanous settings, wallpapers...
How im supposed to backup all those settings regarding OxygenOS in order to avoid to reinstall it while tranfering my phone to another OOS phone ?
PS : my phone is rooted, and I use TitaniumBackup
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Use oneplus switch app
x111 said:
I wish to get solution to backup problem,
all those settings preferences need to be backuped up but no solution yet found.
at least we still have "titanium backup".
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Yes, but what should I backup in TitaniumBackup ?
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Use oneplus switch app
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I mean, how to proceed if someone steal my phone, or of I Loose it...
BTW,
Does anyone know the purpose of the "OnePlus account"??
There is no way to choose what to backup, or sync....
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I mean, how to proceed if someone steal my phone, or of I Loose it...
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Copy the folder opbackup to flash drive or PC after backup. Just choose new backup and select what to back up. Make sure u give oneplus switch app permissions
twinnfamous said:
Copy the folder opbackup to flash drive or PC after backup. Just choose new backup and select what to back up. Make sure u give oneplus switch app permissions
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Is the opbackup folder is create by oneplus switch app ??
Because if yes, I Don't know how to proceed as the app only give a direct transfer capability
solid.snake said:
Is the opbackup folder is create by oneplus switch app ??
Because if yes, I Don't know how to proceed as the app only give a direct transfer capability
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Yes once you do backup
twinnfamous said:
Yes once you do backup
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Great, I have to select the bottom screen functionality and have at least 30% battery.
Thanks.
I'll try it and report back here has resolved.
Yours
Hi folks.
I did only backup the parameters as suggested by the app, but what a pitty....
The main file only weight 468 Bytes (attachement)
This method is clearly unrelialable. As it doesn't backup my whole parameters.
TitaniumBackup appears to be my last shot, but I still have to determine what to backup...
solid.snake said:
Hi folks.
I did only backup the parameters as suggested by the app, but what a pitty....
The main file only weight 468 Bytes (attachement)
This method is clearly unrelialable. As it doesn't backup my whole parameters.
TitaniumBackup appears to be my last shot, but I still have to determine what to backup...
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I find swiftbackup to be Superior to titanium
preference said:
I find swiftbackup to be Superior to titanium
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Hahahahahaha, really !
It really made me laugh as TitaniumBackup was my first paid application and indeed the most important app through years now.
But as I like some challenges, Im going to try it, not because I Doubt about TitaniumBackup supremacy, but by curiosity.
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Hahahahahaha, really !
It really made me laugh as TitaniumBackup was my first paid application and indeed the most important app through years now.
But as I like some challenges, Im going to try it, not because I Doubt about TitaniumBackup supremacy, but by curiosity.
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You won't be disappointed. I freeze apps with icebox. Swift backs up more than just apps.
Of course, it's individual choice but I rely on OP Switch as my backup solution. I was a big fan for TB during my rooted days. With excellent Oxygen OS and OP Switch, I have no desire to root the phone anymore.
I haven't used Swift Backup app, but it might be worth the try. It's available on play store.
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Of course, it's individual choice but I rely on OP Switch as my backup solution. I was a big fan for TB during my rooted days. With excellent Oxygen OS and OP Switch, I have no desire to root the phone anymore.
I haven't used Swift Backup app, but it might be worth the try. It's available on play store.
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It requires root so it's not something you would like. Stick with what works for you. I always have to root my phones lol
Gr8man001 said:
Of course, it's individual choice but I rely on OP Switch as my backup solution. I was a big fan for TB during my rooted days. With excellent Oxygen OS and OP Switch, I have no desire to root the phone anymore.
I haven't used Swift Backup app, but it might be worth the try. It's available on play store.
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I can't understand, how to dont have any root Desire in 2020.
Just, how do you handle bloatware or ads (web, app...)?
solid.snake said:
I can't understand, how to dont have any root Desire in 2020.
Just, how do you handle bloatware or ads (web, app...)?
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There aren't many apps on Oxygen OS that I consider bloatware. I use most of them. If I don't use a particular app, I simply disable it. If it still bothers me there are many guides online to debloat using adb commands.
I use paid version of AdGuard and have no issues with blocking ads. One license fee covers all 3 phones in my family.

decent backup method?

I've been using swift backup for the last 5 years or so and I'm damn tired of making the backup, coping it to my pc, do whatever I have to do on my phone, set up my gaccount back, install swift, login, copy the backup back and wait to restore it.
I just want a tool that allows me to connect my phone to my pc via USB, launch it and get my backup directly on my pc ready for restoring it in a second moment on my phone without waste of time or stupid accounts and stuff
I don't mind if it's via ADB, fastboot or whatever, I just want something simple that does just that and that is able to backup everything, all apps+ data
I know that ADB has a backup command, but that isn't able to backup all the apps and that's a big no for me
ps I'm a root user and I run Linux on my pc if those infos are helpful
am I asking too much maybe?
thank for your help!
Look inside here:
Backup android app, data included, no root needed, with adb
Backup android app, data included, no root needed, with adb - android-backup-apk-and-datas.md
gist.github.com
jwoegerbauer said:
Look inside here:
Backup android app, data included, no root needed, with adb
Backup android app, data included, no root needed, with adb - android-backup-apk-and-datas.md
gist.github.com
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I already expressed this is not a viable solution for me in my previous message.
tdjj said:
I know that ADB has a backup command, but that isn't able to backup all the apps and that's a big no for me
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most of the apps I use aren't compatible with ADB backup, I need something that's able to backup all the apps I want like I do on swift, but directly on my pc.
Your have root, why not use TWRP backup and restore.
tdjj said:
most of the apps I use aren't compatible with ADB backup
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Never have read or heard that.
sammiev said:
Your have root, why not use TWRP backup and restore.
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can I get a copy of it straight on my pc instead of my phone on twrp?
jwoegerbauer said:
Never have read or heard that.
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yeah, there is a flag for that in the androidmanifest.xml
you can check
AFAIK since Android 6 the flag allowBackup by default is always set to true, unless app's developer for whatever reason sets it to false.
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AFAIK since Android 6 the flag allowBackup by default is always set to true, unless app's developer for whatever reason sets it to false.
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that's why I said
tdjj said:
most of the apps I use aren't compatible with ADB backup, I need something that's able to backup all the apps.
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adb backup is not a viable solution in my case

Question Question-Help || Backup phone to pc for downgrade

Hello all!
Hope that's the right place to post that question
i want to downgrade my phone from android 12 to android 11 (Asus rog phone 5) because it's very unstable.
i read on the google site that the google auto-backup doesn't support downgrading, so i need a recommendation for software from someone who downgraded his/her phone to a lower version and managed to restore it later on.
Also is this process dangerous? I read the manuals on Asus official site which just talks about backup the phone, then downloading some file from the site restarting the phone and it should install it alone.
Thanks in advance for helping!
dokvader114 said:
Hello all!
Hope that's the right place to post that question
i want to downgrade my phone from android 12 to android 11 (Asus rog phone 5) because it's very unstable.
i read on the google site that the google auto-backup doesn't support downgrading, so i need a recommendation for software from someone who downgraded his/her phone to a lower version and managed to restore it later on.
Also is this process dangerous? I read the manuals on Asus official site which just talks about backup the phone, then downloading some file from the site restarting the phone and it should install it alone.
Thanks in advance for helping!
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As a thumb rule, it is always risky to restore a backup of settings between versions, especially when downgrading.
TNSMANI said:
As a thumb rule, it is always risky to restore a backup of settings between versions, especially when downgrading.
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Any tips or ideas you can share? I must downgrade because android 12 really did a number on my phone
dokvader114 said:
Any tips or ideas you can share? I must downgrade because android 12 really did a number on my phone
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If I were you, I would not backup anything and install everything manually and configure. Whatever you do, please do not back up Android 12's settings and restore them in Android 11.
Third party apps can be backed up using Titanium Backup or some similar backup tools. While restoring them, go by one app at a time so that you will know which app's backup caused issues and you can avoid restoring that app the next time.
dokvader114 said:
Any tips or ideas you can share? I must downgrade because android 12 really did a number on my phone
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Do a manual backup of all your personal stuff. Downgrade (A12 > A11 is really an 'upgrade' ). Then do a clean A11 setup and transfer your files over. Old school but the most solid way...
TNSMANI said:
If I were you, I would not backup anything and install everything manually and configure. Whatever you do, please do not back up Android 12's settings and restore them in Android 11.
Third party apps can be backed up using Titanium Backup or some similar backup tools. While restoring them, go by one app at a time so that you will know which app's backup caused issues and you can avoid restoring that app the next time.
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Andrologic said:
Do a manual backup of all your personal stuff. Downgrade (A12 > A11 is really an 'upgrade' ). Then do a clean A11 setup and transfer your files over. Old school but the most solid way...
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i guess i will make a combination to both
backup some apps with titanium backup (other will be downloaded normally after downgrade)
backup files from files manager through local backup connected to pc
will not backup any setting (maybe will screenshot to restore them manually)
will disconnect google from the phone
download the android 12 to android 11 from the asus site
and hope that anything that was ****ed will be normal again.
will let you know later how it went.
thanks guys.
TNSMANI said:
If I were you, I would not backup anything and install everything manually and configure. Whatever you do, please do not back up Android 12's settings and restore them in Android 11.
Third party apps can be backed up using Titanium Backup or some similar backup tools. While restoring them, go by one app at a time so that you will know which app's backup caused issues and you can avoid restoring that app the next time.
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Any recommendation for backup app for applications that doesn't require root?
If you mean that you are unrooted, then the options are limited. Certain backups require root. ADB backup & restore can also be used.
You can check up this thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/need-recommendation-for-a-backup-restore-app-no-root.4401711/ and search in Google.
TNSMANI said:
If you mean that you are unrooted, then the options are limited. Certain backups require root. ADB backup & restore can also be used.
You can check up this thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/need-recommendation-for-a-backup-restore-app-no-root.4401711/ and search in Google.
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Please explain what is adb backup? Is that an app or a method?
Can't find a correct reference to said name
Also, does that back up app data? Is this works for downgrading?
dokvader114 said:
Please explain what is adb backup? Is that an app or a method?
Can't find a correct reference to said name
Also, does that back up app data? Is this works for downgrading?
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It is a method to backup and restore using adb commands. It is partially explained in the link that I provided. You can also google adb commands to learn further.
Hi!
I just noticed that there is an official way to do this. Look for the 'Version Android 12 to Android 11' on the official asus page:
- https://www.asus.com/supportonly/ROG Phone 5 (ZS673KS)/HelpDesk_Download/
I found it while looking for an update. But also I look around here at xda to see if there is something relevant on the ROG 5.
Hope it helps
crisaegrim said:
Hi!
I just noticed that there is an official way to do this. Look for the 'Version Android 12 to Android 11' on the official asus page:
- https://www.asus.com/supportonly/ROG Phone 5 (ZS673KS)/HelpDesk_Download/
I found it while looking for an update. But also I look around here at xda to see if there is something relevant on the ROG 5.
Hope it helps
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But doing that will still require me to backup my apps which is my current problem

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