My son has a Nexus 7 and twice I have had to replace it (due to lack of power charging problems) and twice he has lost his 'game progress'. The apps and games can be redownloaded but he loses all of his game progress. If I can't solve this problem, after this Nexus 7 goes (it's now having power charging problems and it is only 5 months old) he refuses to ever use a Nexus again and wants to go the iPad.
How can I backup games and their progress? I downloaded titanium but then realized there is no slot for a SD card or usb port to connect to my PC to backup. And I don't know how to use the cloud for this.
Suggestions?
Thanks
The Dad
You can connect your nexus 7 to your computer and view backup files / game files with 2 simple steps:
1) Configure MTP Connection by going to Settings -> Storage -> Menu button in upper-right side -> command USB Computer Connection -> MTP
2) Set USB debug mode- go to Settings-> About tablet -> tap the Build Number line for several times until
you get the 'you are now a developer!' message. go back -> Developer options -> Make sure that its on and you check 'USB debugging' box.
Thats it. when you use Titanium Backup, you should be able to see a folder named 'Titanium Backup" with all your backed up files when plugging the device to your pc. Note- If your game is pretty heavy, I suggest to backup the game's folder in Android->data->name of the game.
If it doesn't help- try to download USB drivers for your pc from Asus website: http://www.asus.com/Tablets_Mobile/Nexus_7/#support
Other alternative:
use BS file explorer to get to your need-to-backup folder- then by long pressing the folder you can choose to send it via your local shared network (wich can be configured by BS explorer) or, to zip it and then share it to a cloud service such as Google Drive or Dropbox.
Good luck!
Nexus 7 Backup games progress
REPLY........You say...."when plugging the device to your PC". I don't have a USB outlet (or any outlet other than power adapter) on my Nexus 7. So how can I plug the Nexus 7 into my PC ?
(Weird, I thought that Nexus 7 power adapter and cable are separated units...)
Any standard micro usb cable will do: https://www.modmypi.com/image/cache/data/raspberry-pi-accessories/microUSB-800x800.jpg
most electronic devices come with this kind of cable. just plug it into your nexus and pc.
(If you don't have any- it only costs about 1$)
amirTor said:
(Weird, I thought that Nexus 7 power adapter and cable are separated units...)
My Nexus 7 only has a power adapter (a hole) for connecting the power cord. There is NO other hole on the Nexus to plug in anything else. That's the issue. Thanks
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Is your nexus 7 power adapter hole looks like this? http://cdn.arstechnica.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/nexus-7-bottom-sticker.jpg
than its multi-functional connection that operates as power adapter and a data port.
you just need to plug the cable shown at my previous post.
Maybe this will make things clearer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YiFmkMULuA
The charging cable is a micro usb to usb cable. Plug the micro usb into the charging port on your tablet and the other end, instead of plugging it into the wall plug, plug it into a usb port on your computer.
The tablet should install drivers onto the computer and then you should be able to see the internal storage on the tablet (photos, music, videos etc).
This will however not help you in backing up the games and their data.
Look in the Playstore for Backup apps, specifically ones that DO NOT need root, there are a couple. They should be able to help.
Nexus7Question said:
My son has a Nexus 7 and twice I have had to replace it (due to lack of power charging problems) and twice he has lost his 'game progress'. The apps and games can be redownloaded but he loses all of his game progress. If I can't solve this problem, after this Nexus 7 goes (it's now having power charging problems and it is only 5 months old) he refuses to ever use a Nexus again and wants to go the iPad.
How can I backup games and their progress? I downloaded titanium but then realized there is no slot for a SD card or usb port to connect to my PC to backup. And I don't know how to use the cloud for this.
Suggestions?
Thanks
The Dad
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I guess the first question I have is; is the device rooted? If so, this makes backing up a bit simpler. You already have Titanium Backup, so just tap the button that looks like a square with a check mark. Then push the 'run' button that's in the "Backup all user apps + system data" (Third item in the backup section). Let this run. Once complete, you can upload the whole folder that TB put the files in (found by tapping 'menu' > Preferences > Backup folder laction) and upload it to a cloud service like Dropbox.
If you're not rooted (works with rooted devices too), we will need a Windows computer. This process can take a bit to explain, so sorry for the long post.
First, you’ll need to install Oracle’s Java Development Kit, which the Android SDK requires. Download and install the 32-bit version. The Android SDK wants the 32-bit version, even if you’re using a 64-bit version of Windows.
Next, download the Android SDK from Google. Extract the .zip folder to a location of your choosing, but remember where you put it. If you have the option to open extracted contents in a new window, do so.
Okay, now open the Android SDK Manager (you may have to open a subfolder or two) with administrative rights. You do this by right clicking on the .exe and choosing the option "Run as administror". A window will pop up, click yes, and after a small wait, the SDK Manager will open.
Now within the SDK Manger, under the tools section, check the box for Android SDK Platform-tools and click Install. This can take some time depending on your Internet connection. Once installed, go back to the open window where you cliked the SDK Manager .exe and navigate to the folder named "Platform Tools". If you're unsure where this is, the SDK Manager has the path of install located near the top.
Now let's get the tablet ready. If you can, charge your device to its fullest. Now go into the settings, scroll down to 'development options'. Near the top of this menu, make sure the toggle switch is in the 'on' position. Now scroll down to USB debugging, and tick the box. Tap "OK" when the message shows up. Now plug the smaller end of the USB cable (preferably the one that came with your Nexus) into the bottom of the tablet and the other into an open USB port of your computer. It's best to use a 2.0 USB port (no blue end) and if on a desktop, a port located in the rear.
If your computer starts installing any drivers, let it do this. Once that's finished, go to the window with the Platform Tools folder open. You should see a few files, two named "ADB" and another "Fastboot". Now hold your Shift key, right click in an open area, and choose the option "Open command window here". You may release the shift key at this time.
We're almost done. To make sure your tablet is seen by the computer type:
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adb devices
One device should be listed. If you see no devices, adb can’t communicate with your device because its driver isn’t installed properly. In this case, go back to the SDK Manager and download the USB drivers. You may also need to restart your computer.
Assuming you're up and working, type:
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adb backup -apk -shared -all -f C:\backup.ab
This backs up all the installed apps (APK files) and shared storage (SD card) data to the C:\backup.ab file on your computer.
After running this command, you’ll have to agree to the backup on the device. You can also encrypt the backup with a password here, if you like (leave it blank if you don't want encryption). Depending on how much data there is to back up, this can take some time. The device will letyou know when it's done.
Now for the restoration process:
On the new device, make sure USB debugging is enabled. On the computer, follow the same steps for opening the adb command window. Ensure adb can see the device, then type:
Code:
adb restore C:\backup.ab
On the device, you will need to confirm you want to do a full restore. If you encrypted the backup, enter in the password, then hit "Restore my data". If you didn't add encryption, then leave that area blank. Once the restoration is done, you're good to go.
Hopes this helps you (^^) Oh and if you need further explanation or screenshots, just let me know.
Thanks for the detailed response!! if my Nexus is not rooted, and before I go down this rather complex path I want to mention that I just read that "Helium" can be used instead of Titanium if the Nexus is not rooted. Would that be a simpler approach?
Also when I plug in the Nexus to PC cord my PC does not recognize the Nexus with a drive letter. I gave it 5 minutes. Any suggestions on that?
Thanks
Mark
Yes Helium is a good app. Are you using Windows 8? It doesn't like unsigned drivers being installed.
There is a guide here about installing drivers on your pc for nexus devices.
http://www.theandroidsoul.com/nexus-7-2013-drivers-installation-guide/
killall said:
Yes Helium is a good app. Are you using Windows 8? It doesn't like unsigned drivers being installed.
I'm using Windows 7.
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OK try the link I just posted.
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When I plug in the gtablet to USB on PC I can't see sdcard only the internal memory. I notice that when I first connect gtablet to PC it tried to install some Nvidia Harmony driver but it fails. Any ideas why I can't access the sdcard? It is mounted in settings. I also tried formatting it again but no luck.
The Harmony Driver failing is more than likely just the ADB Driver, the super thread talks about setting ADB up, but that won't fix the SD card thing. Someone said something about a wireless FTP app that will access both, it's in one of the other can't access SD threads but I'm not sure which, just saw it last night.
precy76,
Usually when I use USB, I set the G-Tablet on a little stand where I can see and use (touch) the screen. Then I plug the miniUSB plug into the tablet.
Next I plug the standard USB plug into a working USB port on my PC. When that happens I get a message on the tablet to "Turn On" the USB. I touch to OK that on the tablet and it usually repeats a confirming message and I touch to OK that again.
Usually there is a delay on the PC. I keep the main screen clear because after several seconds it will pop up a message asking whether I want to open a Window in Explorer to look at the files. I click on the PC to do that and it opens up a Windows Explorer window showing the usual PC drives, network, etc. on the left and there is an entry for the G-Tablet listing the sdcard drives and folders in it.
When I want to install an .apk, I put it in the "Download" folder (an then later us the stock ES File Explorer program on the tablet to go to and open/install it).
If you can access the sdcard as above, you actually can load the "Recovery Folder" and "Update.zip" files from your PC to the tablet sdcard directory. Then if you do the Power Button/Volume + startup, it will find and load the update.
Or if you edit the "Command" file in the "Recover Folder" to change the address from the sdcard to sdcard2 (while it still is on your PC using NotePad or the like) you can put the modified files on sdcard and when you re-boot it will load the files from the microSD chip in the sdcard2 slot.
Hope this helps.
Rev
P. S. -- When you finish working on the G-Tablet, you need to go to the USB icon on the PC Taskbar (lower right hand corner of the screen) and tell it to close and eject the tablet USB drive. It will show up there as "Harmony."
When it is ejected, then you unplug everything and go back to the G-Tablet.
Hi folks, please excuse my ignorance as I am not a regular user of my phone for anything other than calling home and asking my wife if I need to pic up anything from the store before I come home from work ect...
I have some pictures on my phone that I would like to put on my computer so I can print them out. I am using a Samsung Captivate. I am so unfamiliar with most of the terms used here I am not even sure what to look for under a search. Would someone mind helping me please? Thank you in advance and if you happen to have a problem with your air conditioner I can be of help with that in return.
Hi knownot,
you can connect your phone via USB cable to your Computer.
Fortunately, Android devices are considered (by computer) as external hard disks so you can easily browse folders and copy your pictures to your PC.
I apologise for my bad english
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Hi knownot,
you can connect your phone via USB cable to your Computer.
Fortunately, Android devices are considered (by computer) as external hard disks so you can easily browse folders and copy your pictures to your PC.
I apologise for my bad english
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It views as an HDD? mine shows up as a camera
normally if you connect your phone to your computer there should be something in the statusbar of your phone like USB-connection. click on that and now you can choose to connect as hdd.
Once you have the phone connected as a drive, on my phone the pictures are in the dcim/camera folder. Find that and copy and paste to your computer.
Detected as camera probably fine too, it should offer an import option.
Alternatively there are apps like dropbox, that if you use them on your phone and on your computer, it will automaticly upload the pictures to your computer whenever your phone connects to your homes wifi.
Or just mail them to yourself, the access the mails from your computer.
You also might type into youtube "samsung captivate usb mount" and You will find a video tutorial.
Or you can use Samsung Kies. It's a program for Windows or Mac to sync your data.
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Once you have the phone connected as a drive, on my phone the pictures are in the dcim/camera folder. Find that and copy and paste to your computer.
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First, use your USB cable to plug your phone into your computer. If you're not sure what the USB cable is, it's the black cord that came with your phone. It's probably plugged into your phone charger; unplug the cord from the charger and use that to plug the phone into the computer.
Then, on your phone, open the notifications menu at the top of the screen by swiping down. Click the button that says "USB connected" (or something similar) and choose the option that says "USB storage" (or something similar). Then your computer should say "Installing driver software" and then "Your device is ready to use."
An "Autoplay" window will probably pop up. You can choose "open folder to view files." Double click on the "DCIM" folder, double click on a folder inside there (it will probably be "Camera" or something), and you should see all of your pictures.
Google can be your friend, well for atleast the first 15 mins..
Often you have to select USB storage or something like that in order to enable your phone as a hd. that will mess with your apps when it is connected because it mounts the SD card etc on your PC, so it is usually not enabled by default.
Pull down the notifications bar, click on the USB connected link, select the appropriate action.
Enjoy.
Thanks for the tips folks. I am sure with your help I will finally figure this out. I had already tried sending my self an e-mail but I never got it. Tried connecting to computer with the cord and the notifications bar will not pull down. It just shows the connection thingy on the screen but I cant do anything with the phone while it is connected. Thanks again for your help. Its very much appreciated.
if it's not too many photos I usually just email them to myself and open it up on my computer
I did a google search and found this post showing step by step what to do as I don't have a captivate and each phone can differ.
forums.att.com/t5/Samsung/Samsung-Captivate-transferring-videos-and-photos-to-PC/td-p/2683255
Dave
Sent from my LG P920 using Tapatalk
Thanks for the input. Have tried your suggestions and have come to the conclusion there is something out of whack with the phone. Going by AT&T tomorrow to see about it. Thanks again!
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an alternative method is;
be sure that your photos are stored in SD card.
remove your SD card and connect it to your laptop's SD card reader (you should have a micro SD - SD adaptor).
copy them to your laptop.
I hope it helps.
I'm at a loss. Although my experience with android is somewhat limited in the role of a daily driver, I've never had this much trouble trying to figure out how to transfer files to and from pc.
When I connect my phone, it shows up in file explorer in two separate entries, GM1917 and Oneplus Drivers.
I can "open" the GM1917 node but there is nothing in there, and I can't transfer anything to it either. I can open the drivers node and I did install the drivers, but in the past on other devices this has not been necessary.
Turning on OTG Storage in System doesn't seem to make any difference either.
What am I doing wrong? ?
I really don't want to do a pc to cloud to phone shuffle.
Try a different cord or USB port
Try the following.
When connected to your PC, swipe down on notifications and tap on Android System. Now in SETTINGS/USB PREFERENCES, tap on File Transfer. You'll here a sound on your PC and will then be able to access/transfer files. Just drag and drop which works in both directions, no command line needed
I've included a couple on screenshots that I hope will come through
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Different cord and different PC. Same results.
I'm still waiting for my 7 Pro to get shipped so I can't say specifically for this phone, but I've been using ADB exclusively to copy files to/from my previous phones for years. If you're comfortable with command line stuff (I do most of my professional work from the CLI so I'm used to that), it's a pretty good way to do it.
These instructions will help you get your phone and your computer setup:
https://www.xda-developers.com/install-adb-windows-macos-linux/
Then to transfer files use
adb push <path to file on computer> <path on device>
and
adb pull <path to file on device>
For example, to copy a file from my local computer I would open cmd (Windows) or Terminal (Mac/Linux), change to the directory where the file is and enter a command like this:
adb push IMG_20190505_89345.jpg /sdcard/Pictures
To copy a file from the phone to the computer, use a command like this to copy the file to the current directory:
adb pull /sdcard/Download/some_useful_pdf.pdf
Did you enable USB debugging?
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Different cord and different PC. Same results.
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You followed the instructions from whouston.jr and you still can't see your phones folders on the PC?
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Try the following.
When connected to your PC, swipe down on notifications and tap on Android System. Now in SETTINGS/USB PREFERENCES, tap on File Transfer. You'll here a sound on your PC and will then be able to access/transfer files. Just drag and drop which works in both directions, no command line needed
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I think when I made my last reply, I had the tab open before I saw this response because I was at work multitasking Thanks, this is what I was looking for. On my last device, I think it would always ask me, I didn't know about this setting.
AirMore
You might want to try using a third party app that you can use conveniently anytime that will offer you to wirelessly transfer files from phone to PC. Try using AirMore. Had almost the same problem but most of them are from the USB chord issues and found this app on the internet. You should try it. Its easy to use.
Or go to Settings > About Phone > tap on Build number 7 times (it willl show you : You are a Developer).
Go back Settings > System > Developer Options. Scroll down to Default Usb configuration. Set it to File Transfer.
It will stay that way.
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Try the following.
When connected to your PC, swipe down on notifications and tap on Android System. Now in SETTINGS/USB PREFERENCES, tap on File Transfer. You'll here a sound on your PC and will then be able to access/transfer files. Just drag and drop which works in both directions, no command line needed
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This is the answer.
I can plug my OnePlus One into my PC USB port and transfer files without issue.
However, my OnePlus 7 Pro acts as Read-Only when I plug it in.
I noticed there is a folder in the OnePlus 7 Pro that has a Driver executable, but I've never needed to run those in the past for other devices.
Does anyone know exactly what steps need to be performed to Read-Write when plugged into a PC?
You should be able to freely copy files over as long as you've unlocked your device (i.e. entered your pin/pattern)
Are you sure you're not just seeing the partition that gets mounted with the device drivers? There should be 2 drives shown for the phone, one will be labelled with the device/model number, the other will show the OnePlus logo with "OnePlus Drivers".
When you plug it in, check the "Android system" row in the notification tray and change it so it says "File Transfer", then you'll probably see your phone appear correctly.
Unlike other phones, OnePlus devices automatically give you a drive with device drivers to install, that's probably what you're seeing, that mounted drive is not writable.
When connected to your PC, swipe down on notifications and tap on Android System. Now in SETTINGS/USB PREFERENCES, tap on File Transfer. You'll here a sound on your PC and will then be able to access/transfer files. Just drag and drop which works in both directions, no command line needed
Hi,
Basically I have a Samsung S7 Edge (SM-G935F) which the screen is completely smashed on (no display no touch). When I connect it to the PC it detects the phone but it doesn't show the folders inside (can only assume its got a prompt to accept PC or USB debugging isn't enabled).
After a lot of testing with OTG cables keyboards/mouse etc the furthest I got was putting the phone into Recovery Mode (PWR, VOL UP & HOME) then selected APPLY UPDATE ADB.
When I run the ADB in Powershell and run "adb devices" it finds the device ID and says "sideload".
Is there any command I can run to pull the files off my internal DCIM folder (thats all I really need)?
I did read up the only way this could be possible is to install a custom rom (TWP with ODIN?) and then pull files off.
Is this possible and would installing a custom rom delete my internal files as that would render this pointless.
Sorry im new to a lot of this so all my knowledge is just what ive read recently.
Thanks
1. To pull user data USB-debugging must got enabled. May be this method works for you to enable it:
2. To flash TWRP it's required device's bootloader got unlocked - what requires OEM unlock must got enabled . Note: Unlocking bootloader erases all user data.
jwoegerbauer said:
1. To pull user data USB-debugging must got enabled. May be this method works for you to enable it:
2. Once you unlock device's bootloader - what is required to flash TWRP - all user data get lost.
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Thanks for the reply,
Ok so my only option is the "blind" method.
I have the app installed via Google Play Store on my PC to the device however when I hold down the home button to ask google I hear no reply from her, is there any hotkey to use for this device to ask google or any alternative methods to open this app?
I can see the S7 Edge is connected to my WIFI as it shows on the Sky Hub and IPScanner.
Also is there a way to tell what android interface version I have so I can follow someone on Youtube going into Settings or Apps etc to open the app.
I feel like I am so close to getting these photos off the phone but its just a blind guess at the moment.
I managed to get a hold of a friends S7 Edge, using this I mapped out some keyboard functions to turn on developers options then usb debuggings.
What I have noticed is now when I connect the phone via USB to the PC and run ADB DEVICES it shows up the ID then unauthorised as the status, so I can only assume this means I have USB DEBUGGING ENABLED.
Is this correct?
If so why when I open the Samsung Galaxy in Windows does it still not show the folders, is there another setting I need to turn on/off?
Rowan88 said:
I managed to get a hold of a friends S7 Edge, using this I mapped out some keyboard functions to turn on developers options then usb debuggings.
What I have noticed is now when I connect the phone via USB to the PC and run ADB DEVICES it shows up the ID then unauthorised as the status, so I can only assume this means I have USB DEBUGGING ENABLED.
Is this correct?
If so why when I open the Samsung Galaxy in Windows does it still not show the folders, is there another setting I need to turn on/off?
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you are confuse you want to view phone content and sd card? you need to change from charging to MTP connection from drop-down notification bar of your device
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you are confuse you want to view phone content and sd card? you need to change from charging to MTP connection from drop-down notification bar of your device
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I want the internal storage contents of DCIM on the phone.
I followed the steps on my "donor" phone to go into Developer Options > USB Configuration > MTP but all that happens is the phone detects on Windows but wont show me the contents of it.
I also tried changing to PTP but same issue.
I know there is a pop-up that shows on the phone asking to ALLOW THE PC TO ACCESS FILES but I cannot have the USB DATA CABLE and OTG/KEYBOARD plugged in at the same time (and I also tried two OTG adapters both came up MOISTURE DETECTED when using).
So unless anyone knows of a OTG SPLITTER that 100% works with S7 EDGE then I need to find a way to either bypass the ALLOW MESSAGE or manually add my PC to its allow list.
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I want the internal storage contents of DCIM on the phone.
I followed the steps on my "donor" phone to go into Developer Options > USB Configuration > MTP but all that happens is the phone detects on Windows but wont show me the contents of it.
I also tried changing to PTP but same issue.
I know there is a pop-up that shows on the phone asking to ALLOW THE PC TO ACCESS FILES but I cannot have the USB DATA CABLE and OTG/KEYBOARD plugged in at the same time (and I also tried two OTG adapters both came up MOISTURE DETECTED when using).
So unless anyone knows of a OTG SPLITTER that 100% works with S7 EDGE then I need to find a way to either bypass the ALLOW MESSAGE or manually add my PC to its allow list.
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Followed steps again and changed to PTP and FILES ARE NOW SHOWING!!
Happy man!
Thanks for all the help
Rowan88 said:
I want the internal storage contents of DCIM on the phone.
I followed the steps on my "donor" phone to go into Developer Options > USB Configuration > MTP but all that happens is the phone detects on Windows but wont show me the contents of it.
I also tried changing to PTP but same issue.
I know there is a pop-up that shows on the phone asking to ALLOW THE PC TO ACCESS FILES but I cannot have the USB DATA CABLE and OTG/KEYBOARD plugged in at the same time (and I also tried two OTG adapters both came up MOISTURE DETECTED when using).
So unless anyone knows of a OTG SPLITTER that 100% works with S7 EDGE then I need to find a way to either bypass the ALLOW MESSAGE or manually add my PC to its allow list.
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fully charge your phone and hopefully the heat generated from charging process remove the moisture detected warning or you can also use hair blower to heat your charging port area
also don't put your device on microwave oven unless you want to see some fireworks