So, I busted the digitizer on my old S3 so I decided to get a nice shiny Nexus 5, along with the daunting task of transferring all of my data from my old phone to the new phone.
So, the biggest question I have right now is how the hell do I get all of my SMS/MMS messages over? I mean, the S3 uses the old messaging app, but the Nexus uses hangouts for its messaging goodness. Is it actually possible to somehow transfer all my old messages to hangouts? If not, would it be possible to put the old messaging app on there and move everything over as an archive? Finally if neither of those are viable options is there a win32/64 program that can just read the messaging database?
Anyway, since I'm here, any recommendations for a better launcher? It seems as though the launcher that comes with it is a bit too well, barebones for my taste, not to mention completely unconfigurable (from what I've gathered). Also, any ROMs worth their salt? I mean other than the launcher, I'm pretty impressed with the stock ROM. It's ridiculously snappy/responsive, but I'm totally open to suggestions.
Just use Google. It'll back up your apps and accounts
If the old phone is still somewhat usable..
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zegoggles.smssync&hl=en
SMS Backup + works very well for backing up and restoring SMS.
Or you can install Handcent on the old phone, back the messages up and restore them on the new phone.
Everything else Google should handle (contacts, apps email etc)
You can also use titanium backup to backup and restore SMS and MMS. Works perfectly.
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nightfishing said:
If the old phone is still somewhat usable..
SMS Backup + works very well for backing up and restoring SMS.
Or you can install Handcent on the old phone, back the messages up and restore them on the new phone.
Everything else Google should handle (contacts, apps email etc)
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Handcent looks like something that will work. Thanks.
Okay, so there's also a picross game that I want to transfer the save data over. Would it be easier to grab the data file and plop it into the Nexus/ I just need to know where to find said file.
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Handcent looks like something that will work. Thanks.
Okay, so there's also a picross game that I want to transfer the save data over. Would it be easier to grab the data file and plop it into the Nexus/ I just need to know where to find said file.
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If the game doesn't offer an export/import then your only shot is to poke around and look for the data file.
I use dropsync to back up any settings files to dropbox automatically whenever they are updated. Then if I swap devices I can resync them with the new phone. Handy for apps that don't natively support export/import.
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Handcent looks like something that will work. Thanks.
Okay, so there's also a picross game that I want to transfer the save data over. Would it be easier to grab the data file and plop it into the Nexus/ I just need to know where to find said file.
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Back up the game with tibu then stuck it in box or drop box or whatever download it and restore data only with tibu on your nexus. Worked for me with modern war.
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Would you guys want a simple pack that would replace your default g1 apps automatically with better versions?
There are enough now where it would be a good idea.
Apps to be replaced:
Messaging replaced by ChompSMS.
Browser replaced by Steel.
Contacts replaced by Phonebook.
Alarmclock replaced by Klaxon.
Camera replaced by SnapPhoto.
I've talked to the developers and made sure that these apps are all standalone. Phonebook syncs on its own with your google contacts. Chomp receives texts independent of messaging.
It would be relatively noob friendly. If you were able to push your caches to the sd card, this would work fine.
If ChompSMS could handle MMS messages it might be a good idea, but as it stands I just removed it because it kept crashing on me anytime I even so much as looked at it wrong.
Hm. Good point with chomp. But I don't actually do mms messages. That's what email is for.
I was just thinking about this a few minutes ago. Mainly to replace the camera app with snapPhoto, and messaging with Chomp (never had any probs with chomp).
That's what I was forgetting. Snapphoto. That's now on the list as well.
You see, that would be nice if any of those apps worked decently...
The only halfway decent one you mentioned was chomp. The only stable thing you mentioned was SnapPhoto.
Phonebook is very slow and way too unresponsive to replace the contacts app, not to mention it has no option to set individual ringtones yet.
Steel is nice and all, but lacking BASIC functionality. For example on the stock browser when you go to a youtube page it gives you an option of playing through the youtube app. Steel does not, so it just leaves you not being able to watch shows.
Klaxon is extremely buggy. For example when in keyboard mode half of the klaxon screen is chopped off. Also when hitting snooze it usually takes a couple tries to put it to sleep.
Its a good try, but not quite ready yet.
I would definitely appreciate this. I'd never heard of steel before you mentioned it.
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You see, that would be nice if any of those apps worked decently...
The only halfway decent one you mentioned was chomp. The only stable thing you mentioned was SnapPhoto.
Phonebook is very slow and way too unresponsive to replace the contacts app, not to mention it has no option to set individual ringtones yet.
Steel is nice and all, but lacking BASIC functionality. For example on the stock browser when you go to a youtube page it gives you an option of playing through the youtube app. Steel does not, so it just leaves you not being able to watch shows.
Klaxon is extremely buggy. For example when in keyboard mode half of the klaxon screen is chopped off. Also when hitting snooze it usually takes a couple tries to put it to sleep.
Its a good try, but not quite ready yet.
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everything is entirely functional. steel gives you the option of opening it up in the viewer. phonebook is extremely quick and klaxon rapes the basic alarmclock.
As you can see from the responses, the problem is going to be that most people like and regularly use some but not all of those programs(for me it's steel and snap-photo, cause I like the normal contact manager and messaging, etc), so 1 package that replaces all of them won't be worth it for 90% of people. Would separate packages replacing 1 system app each be possible? Then people could pick and choose which ones they want.
This is a great idea once these apps mature a little more.
Like other have said, MMS support is needed in ChompSMS before it's a viable replacement for the built in messaging app.
I have problems every morning with Klaxon hitting the Off button. It rarely responds on the first hit.
I'm still having trouble seeing where Phonebook fits in as a replacement for the default phone app. It doesn't feel like a complete app yet. Exact Call Log is far better in my opinion, and faster. I know it doesn't have an integrated dialer, but for the logging portion, it's superior.
SnapPhoto is a decently solid app. I would have no qualms about replacing Camera.apk with SnapPhoto.
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As you can see from the responses, the problem is going to be that most people like and regularly use some but not all of those programs(for me it's steel and snap-photo, cause I like the normal contact manager and messaging, etc), so 1 package that replaces all of them won't be worth it for 90% of people. Would separate packages replacing 1 system app each be possible? Then people could pick and choose which ones they want.
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it might take me a couple days, but i could throw together a program that shows u a checklist and you select what replacements you want and what you dont.
thanks for the decent criticism.
Steel is a great browser. It also lets me download whatever file type I want, unlike the default chrome lite.
so it's decided.
I'll put up a little prog that allows you to choose which apps youd want defaulted from that list and it'l be installed automatically.
expect it within the next couple days.
I'm pretty sure snapphoto isn't standalone. When I replaced the stock app with it. I got force close errors in the area where you'd normally share/save. Also you lose the stock picture viewer, which not essential since you can use a file viewer, though it is a lot easier to use thumbnails then reading file names. But I know bratag updates it frequently so perhaps something has changed since I tried it. In fact I hope you can do it, I'll be following closely to see if its possible.
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I'm pretty sure snapphoto isn't standalone. When I replaced the stock app with it. I got force close errors in the area where you'd normally share/save. Also you lose the stock picture viewer, which not essential since you can use a file viewer, though it is a lot easier to use thumbnails then reading file names. But I know bratag updates it frequently so perhaps something has changed since I tried it. In fact I hope you can do it, I'll be following closely to see if its possible.
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Yeah. If you delete Camera.apk then SnapPhoto starts acting up. If you delete Email.apk then Gmail no longer appears in the "Recent Apps" list when you hold the Home button.
Deleting Alarm.apk and the Amazon MP3 app doesn't seem to have any negetive effects, though.
For the snapphoto issue, I removed camera.apk. named snapphoto.apk camera.apk and pushed it into the system apps folder. That's what I am going to be doing with all the other apps itself. The core is designed to run with the default apps in mind, but it doesn't care what the app is. It just cares that its where its supposed to be.
You won't be seeing your apps named steel and everything.
Steel will be called browser, chomp = messaging and so on and so forth.
Removing the defaults entirely and not replacing them causes instability.
a little update. just threw together all the vb coding to set up the exe that would create and run the batch file specifically for what apps you want replaced.
the OP has all the options that are listed. expect it tomorrow.
btw. chomp just got autorotate.
a little update. just threw together all the vb coding to set up the exe that would create and run the batch file specifically for what apps you want replaced.
the OP has all the options that are listed. expect it tomorrow.
btw. chomp just got autorotate.
Question...how would we get the updates for these apps? Like, say, if chomp decided to support MMS in the future.
Either one of two ways. You can replace the .apk in the folder I give you with the new version and simply run the .bat file again, or you can just wait till I reupload it with the updated versions.
Currently on a HD7 with TMo. and going to switch to ATT's HD7s. Since both are practically the same. Is there anyway to backup/transfer the data from my current to the new one. Have alot of game progress and don't want to lose it all. Music, pics, video and basic apps can be redownloaded with no issue. Hell what if I wanted to go to Sprint's HTC Arrive?
I want to upgrade to samsung omnia w too.. but i read somewhere backups are device specific which dosent make any sense.. i dont want to loose my texts, pics..
Unfortunately there currently isn't any way to make a portable backup, or to transfer data and/or settings between devices. But that would make an excellent suggestion for Microsoft's new suggestion box page.
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I want to upgrade to samsung omnia w too.. but i read somewhere backups are device specific which dosent make any sense.. i dont want to loose my texts, pics..
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Pictures and videos are transferred to your PC when you sync with Zune.
Unfortunately data like SMS messages, game saves and settings aren't backed up; all will be lost. Also you'll have to manually re-install all of your apps.
That sucks.
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Okay, guys... GoSMS is starting to become a BOTHER. It was great, but since its "cloud" features, and constant bombardment of "buy this, do that" I am fed up with it. I just did a backup before I wiped and flashed, and it is NOT reading that my backups are there (local, not in the cloud... apparently Cloud is not working?).
So, I am off to find a newer, better app.
I would like Backup features (especially if it can restore from Go's backups), themeing support, and general customization, and possibly facebook contact picture support (i know with the recent updates, facebook has made this nearly impossible).
What are you guys using? Does stock "do" it for you? I am running CM9 on a Nexus S 4G (Crespo4G).
Thanks, everyone!
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Okay, guys... GoSMS is starting to become a BOTHER. It was great, but since its "cloud" features, and constant bombardment of "buy this, do that" I am fed up with it. I just did a backup before I wiped and flashed, and it is NOT reading that my backups are there (local, not in the cloud... apparently Cloud is not working?).
So, I am off to find a newer, better app.
I would like Backup features (especially if it can restore from Go's backups), themeing support, and general customization, and possibly facebook contact picture support (i know with the recent updates, facebook has made this nearly impossible).
What are you guys using? Does stock "do" it for you? I am running CM9 on a Nexus S 4G (Crespo4G).
Thanks, everyone!
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Hi!
Have you ever tryed Handcent SMS ?!
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Have you ever tryed Handcent SMS ?!
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Actually, yes. Waaaay back when I got my first Android (Epic 4G). Might have to give it a go again.
hmm, i haven't received any spam or cross sell proposals through go sms, maybe it's because i use adfree?
Also not sure what you mean by the cloud being a bother. I don't see that option.
The customization of go sms is awesome, i don't know if any other sms app that even comes close.
~Samsung Galaxy SIII (SPH-L710) - Blazer ROM v1.6 - TWRP~
I haven't used GO or Handcent in awhile, but I really did like Handcent. It was pretty nice and not much lag.
-K
For SMS I'm more than happy with the AOSP SMS app. Runs just fine but to be honest I'd rather that everyone I text was a whatsapp user instead as the delivery status is really useful. A less iPhoney theme would be nice for whatsapp too.
Just an FYI, there are messaging-app-independent...apps (lol) for backing up and restoring text messages on the market. Like SMS Backup Pro and a ton of others.
I tried numerous Messaging apps, but in the end, I went on using only "SMS Enhancer" app, which is essentially just a nicely stylized popup widget. Any other application just slowed down my already slow Wildfire.
Now, I'm on Windows Phone, and I don't have to worry about such things. Though, would like at least SOME customization of default messaging app...
Default ICS
Personally, I like the default messaging app in Ice Cream Sand which. (Or at least the one in CM9)
I mean, It has Emoticons native support (for those people who use it or people who's friend's beg them to use it) and a whole other bunch of useful settings.
I don't know why you haven't tried handcent yet. Its the best in my opinion.
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Handcent, hands down!
I have the nexus s 4g on sprint (still love it =D).
My favorite features:
Handcent Backup
Popup Window
Split Message Options (split by word & add counter, awesome for cdma carriers like sprint)
Customization
Plugins (Emoji especially)
Thanks for the responses, guys! Once the thread got moved, it seemed to really do good.
I have used Handcent in the past. And I found GoSMS and was completely happy with it, until all their "sign up, and login" crap. I liked being able to backup locally before updating.
The rom I am running now (a JB variant) has SMS issues, and I am a HEAVY texter, so I was looking for other options. Right now, I am still using stock, so I will look into the standalone backup option. Thanks again!
I had the original Google Pixel XL running Android 10. I upgraded a few days ago to a Samsung Galaxy Note 10 + because the battery on the Pixel was dying. I was going to fix it myself but a lot of posts I read regarding replacing the battery I saw people mentioning how it took them around 3 hours, and how a lot of them broke the screen. A new screen costs around $125 on eBay or more last I looked. The battery was only $15 or so. But I didn't want to risk breaking the screen, plus I kind of already wanted something different anyways.
The Note 10 + is running Android 9 where the Pixel is on 10.
Neither are rooted.
I was wondering if someone could recommend some apps so I can copy my apps + data (if possible) to the Note.
I have my apps and stuff backed up on the Google account...
So should I factory reset the note and sign into my Google account?
Like will that bring the data back.. or just the apps themselves without the data?
Because I want things to be as close as to where I left off as possible.
I don't want to have to re-login to everything, or re-setup the preferences / settings for each app.
Moving my pictures and music and all that isn't a problem.
I just need help moving apps, but not sure if I can move the data as well since neither phone is rooted.
Thanks in advance for those that take the time to help, happy holidays!
any ideas please?
All I can tell you is moving from am Essential PH-1 to a Pixel 3XL, letting Google to the setup as designed worked pretty well. You still have to transfer files/photos yourself.
But unless both devices are rooted and you can use something like TiBu to restore user apps data (never system), you may not be able to avoid having to log back into accounts.
I logged back into all accounts but now the issue is I have a few browser tabs with firefox that I'd like to have sent to my new phone.. and I don't want to do it one by one. If I just sign into firefox account on new drvice would that copy them to both... because I would hate to factory reset my old phone and lose my open tabs.
Because since they were created/opened on my old phone I'm not sure how to send those tabs to the new phone?
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I logged back into all accounts but now the issue is I have a few browser tabs with firefox that I'd like to have sent to my new phone.. and I don't want to do it one by one. If I just sign into firefox account on new drvice would that copy them to both... because I would hate to factory reset my old phone and lose my open tabs.
Because since they were created/opened on my old phone I'm not sure how to send those tabs to the new phone?
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Firefox has a bookmarks service. Create a folder for all of the current tabs then bookmark them. Then log into the service on both devices.
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Firefox has a bookmarks service. Create a folder for all of the current tabs then bookmark them. Then log into the service on both devices.
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All I can say is.. thank. you. so. much! This took minimal effort and was exactly what I wanted! Out of all the shortcuts I know I was unaware you could select multiple tabs and do things with them lol
Hello! I have a question about Whatsapp data files, I could really use your help.
I believe this is entirely my fault but I still want to ask, maybe there is a way to fix it?
So here’s my situation, I have a Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 pro. The phone includes an option to do a deep clean and there is also a Whatsapp cleaner. It recommended me to delete the data files and I read online that there wouldn’t be an issue if I did that, so I did it.
I noticed my conversations were intact, but every image or audio file I sent were not available anymore. Inside any chat conversation I’d have to individually download images or voice notes sent to me and they were there. I was like, okay at least they still exist.
This is the weird part, I didn't want to download each file individually and while deciding what to do, my phone created a new backup at 2am, then I decided to Uninstall and Re-Install Whatsapp, based on what I read online. The problem it’s even worst now because I can’t even download previous voice notes or images from my contacts, like I was able to just a few hours ago. It says something like Sorry can’t download this right now, please try again later.
Is there a way I can get these back? I have very important voice notes that were sent to me that I don’t want to loose, also family pictures. I know it's a long shot, but there HAS to be a way, pleeeeeeeeeease. Give me at least 1% of hope!!
Thanks so much for your help!