Restoring SMS - Verizon HTC One (M8)

Is it bad to restore sms when changing roms? Just wondering because some rom instructions prohibit this.
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I Use titanium backup and restore Dialer Storage, I haven't had an issue yet (key work)

Sometimes restoring system apps ( such as sms) or even just their data can cause weird issues. It doesn't always happen but they just tell you not to do people don't come in to the thread complaining about some random issue that nobody can duplicate.
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Morocotopo0301 said:
Is it bad to restore sms when changing roms? Just wondering because some rom instructions prohibit this.
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Restoring sms has absolutely zero impact on your system. Sms is far from a "system app" since many people use a 3rd party app anyway.
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Morocotopo0301 said:
Is it bad to restore sms when changing roms? Just wondering because some rom instructions prohibit this.
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To be clear, are you referring to messages, or the sms or hangouts apps? For messages, I do it all the time. For the apps...well, what the other guys said.

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[Q] Backup EVERYTHING to flash new rom

Ok I've been searching for a while now and can't find a full solution. I want to flash the updated Leedroid rom to my Inspire but I don't want to lose ANYTHING. My goal is to flash the new rom and have my phone be exactly the same as before the flash, just updated. I need like a 100% guarantee. I don't want to backup anything to google contacts because it degrades the photos, and I don't want to lose any accounts or app data.
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Focustom said:
Ok I've been searching for a while now and can't find a full solution. I want to flash the updated Leedroid rom to my Inspire but I don't want to lose ANYTHING. My goal is to flash the new rom and have my phone be exactly the same as before the flash, just updated. I need like a 100% guarantee. I don't want to backup anything to google contacts because it degrades the photos, and I don't want to lose any accounts or app data.
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Tommy
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try titanium backup pro from the market
Well that's what I'm talking about, I've read about Titanium and MyBackup Pro but I don't know if they backup everything in the system. Like I said I want it 100% like it was before flashing the updated rom. I appreciate the help but I need detailed help. I've very new to the Android dev. I switched from an iPhone so I'm really lost here lol
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Well that's what I'm talking about, I've read about Titanium and MyBackup Pro but I don't know if they backup everything in the system. Like I said I want it 100% like it was before flashing the updated rom. I appreciate the help but I need detailed help. I've very new to the Android dev. I switched from an iPhone so I'm really lost here lol
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Yes, Titanium Backup will backup everything, even system data. However, if you are switching between ROMs, you do not want to restore system data (eg. going from Sense to CM7) you will have a ton of issues.
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Yes, Titanium Backup will backup everything, even system data. However, if you are switching between ROMs, you do not want to restore system data (eg. going from Sense to CM7) you will have a ton of issues.
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Ok so I won't lose texts, call logs, favorites, settings, accounts, app data...EVERYTHING? I'm staying with Sense just simply updating to the new Leedroid from the previous version.
Titanium backup does not back up call logs, text messages etc. It can back up apps, app data and configurations, and system data. As said above, you do not want to back up system data when u are going from one rom to another. Even if its the same rom but different version. The only right way I know of to do what your asking is if the developer of the rom u are using offers incremental rom updates. That way, no data or configurations is deleted. You may be new to android...so I offer this warning to you....don't try and cut corners or invent ways of trying to accomplish something...you will either find yourself having lots of problems with your phone or end up bricking it. If it could be done, there would already be a process to do it, made by the developers on this forum.
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Titanium backup does not back up call logs, text messages etc. It can back up apps, app data and configurations, and system data. As said above, you do not want to back up system data when u are going from one rom to another. Even if its the same rom but different version. The only right way I know of to do what your asking is if the developer of the rom u are using offers incremental rom updates. That way, no data or configurations is deleted. You may be new to android...so I offer this warning to you....don't try and cut corners or invent ways of trying to accomplish something...you will either find yourself having lots of problems with your phone or end up bricking it. If it could be done, there would already be a process to do it, made by the developers on this forum.
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I'm not trying to cut corners at all that's why I posted this. I keep being told what not to do but I'm still not getting the answer I need. What am I going to lose? What can I save? Using what? What is the best app/apps to get the most I can in a backup. I'm not trying to be ungrateful for the help it's just rather frustrating after searching for hours and can't get a solid answer. I hate when people are just like "no that won't work" lol offer the most info you can to help someone out. That's why these forums are here. Again I'm just annoyed a can't get a full answer lol
I need an explanation of things I cannot and things I can backup, in detail. Please.
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I need an explanation of things I cannot and things I can backup, in detail. Please.
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Not to be rude dude, but atleast look up Titanium Backup in the Market and read up a little bit. Do some searching and you will figure things out.
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Not to be rude dude, but atleast look up Titanium Backup in the Market and read up a little bit. Do some searching and you will figure things out.
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See that's exactly what I'm talking about lol I have looked it up this is exactly what the description says:
"The ONLY tool that can backup, restore, freeze (with Pro) your apps + data + Market links! Even protected apps! 0-click Batch/scheduled backups! PRO version has 0-click batch restores, Dropbox sync, Dalvik cleaner & MORE!"
That does explain anything at all. It's simple man if you know the info share it. If you don't have the time to write something helpful on here, I get that. But don't write something just to write a reply. I obviously need help so I don't mess things up. I'm trying to get helpful info not just someone saying "go look it up". I've tried. I keep coming up on MyBackup Pro and Titanium Backup Pro, but they don't tell me what I can't restore when I'm flashing a new rom and what I can't backup. Simply stating that it backups "data" and "settings" doesn't help me if I don't know what exactly that means. Just making a backup isn't what I'm trying to achieve.
The best app to backup IMO is titanium backup. But again, when going from one rom to the next, this backs up apps only. There is no effective way that I know of to back up your text messages, call logs etc. So the implied message is, you will loose everything that is not an app backed up by titanium backup. The main purpose of titanium backup is to back up your apps so u don't have to redownload everything. Other than that, the only other recommended backup method is nandroid backup through clockwork mod recovery. This backup is a full system image backup. So restoring through this method will put u right back to the same rom and version you were at. So in short, do a titanium backup, wipe, install your new rom, titanium backup to restore your apps, and start reconfiguring away like the rest of us do.
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The best app to backup IMO is titanium backup. But again, when going from one rom to the next, this backs up apps only. There is no effective way that I know of to back up your text messages, call logs etc.
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Not correct. TiBu will back up texts and call logs. It's probable you don't know that because you don't restore system data. I've never had a problem doing that, but I guess everyone has a different experience.
cavsoldier19d said:
The best app to backup IMO is titanium backup. But again, when going from one rom to the next, this backs up apps only. There is no effective way that I know of to back up your text messages, call logs etc. So the implied message is, you will loose everything that is not an app backed up by titanium backup. The main purpose of titanium backup is to back up your apps so u don't have to redownload everything. Other than that, the only other recommended backup method is nandroid backup through clockwork mod recovery. This backup is a full system image backup. So restoring through this method will put u right back to the same rom and version you were at. So in short, do a titanium backup, wipe, install your new rom, titanium backup to restore your apps, and start reconfiguring away like the rest of us do.
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Thank you. So those apps that say they backup texts and what not don't work? Man I hate having to start over. What should I do about my contacts? I don't have them linked to Google because of my photos. This was a crappy part of jailbreaking the iPhone see I knew the ins and outs of the jailbreaking world but rooting now that's a whole new beast.
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Not correct. TiBu will back up texts and call logs. It's probable you don't know that because you don't restore system data. I've never had a problem doing that, but I guess everyone has a different experience.
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Wait so you haven't had problems switching roms and restoring system data? What rom to what rom?
I understand that not finding the answer you seek in its entirety can be a bit troubling. But in my humble opinion, trial and error is part of this never ending adventure we call Android OS.
As stated above, Titanium Backup will probably be your best bet to get "most" of the backup you seek.
The help given here at XDA is a privilege, not a right. Let us remember that.
EdIT: sorry, I quit smoking yesterday .. can you tell?! Lol
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Exactly. Android is a completely different animal than iPhone. Android is built on Linux. So its going to be completely different. Not sure about the apps that claim to backup texts...never heard anybody use that before and I've had no need for it. I had the same issue with contacts but I just found it easier to go ahead and sync Google contacts. Because when you enter the world of flashing, that's one less thing you have to worry about backing up and restoring...because its stored online. And as soon as you install your new rom, and then sign in to your Google account, it will automatically download your contacts to your new rom. And whenever you edit contacts, it automatically syncs in real-time.
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ThE SkEpTiK said:
I understand that not finding the answer you seek in its entirety can be a bit troubling. But in my humble opinion, trial and error is part of this never ending adventure we call Android OS.
As stated above, Titanium Backup will probably be your best bet to get "most" of the backup you seek.
The help given here at XDA is a privilege, not a right. Let us remember that.
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Dude really? This is a forum that is dedicated to helping people. And I just read your edit, tough crap! Don't be a jerk
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Exactly. Android is a completely different animal than iPhone. Android is built on Linux. So its going to be completely different. Not sure about the apps that claim to backup texts...never heard anybody use that before and I've had no need for it. I had the same issue with contacts but I just found it easier to go ahead and sync Google contacts. Because when you enter the world of flashing, that's one less thing you have to worry about backing up and restoring...because its stored online. And as soon as you install your new rom, and then sign in to your Google account, it will automatically download your contacts to your new rom. And whenever you edit contacts, it automatically syncs in real-time.
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Grr you suck lol I want nice looking photos. That's something else we need to figure out. Or is it impossible because Google just sucks with that right now? lol
That's a valid point. It frustrates me too. But ultimately, when you start flashing, you want to find a way to streamline the process to what works best for you. And like said earlier, the android experience is trial and error. But again, that doesn't include doing things that's likely going to eff up your phone...unless you simply don't care about turning your phone into a really expensive paper weight. Then you will be that Guy that's posting on the forum....help! I messed up my phone.
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That's a valid point. It frustrates me too. But ultimately, when you start flashing, you want to find a way to streamline the process to what works best for you. And like said earlier, the android experience is trial and error. But again, that doesn't include doing things that's likely going to eff up your phone...unless you simply don't care about turning your phone into a really expensive paper weight. Then you will be that Guy that's posting on the forum....help! I messed up my phone.
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Lol exactly I'd rather ask for help and seem like a newb, which I am, then be the one crying after I messed things up and it's too late. So ANYTHING I've downloaded including the amazon app store, which was a PITA to get on the phone, will be saved using Tbackup right? And that's it. Photos and all that good stuff are saved to the SD card and what not I just need to flash the new rom and then put my email accounts and I'm good to go right?

[Q] Will I lose my text message history if I install a custom ROM?

Good Morning.
Does Titanium Backup save your text history? Will I loose it if I install a custom ROM?
Thanks.....
I believe there is an app on the market that you can download that will pack up all your sms history...
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You have to wipe data before you install a custom rom. So yes you will loose the texts. I don't use titanium for that. I use My Backup Root to backup my sms mms and call log. It works great for me. https://market.android.com/details?id=com.rerware.android.MyBackupRoot
Titanium can backup text/mms messages. I forget what it is stored under when you look at it to restore, but I have restored mine several times.
I *think* it's "[SMS/MMS/APN] Dialer Storage 2.3.6". I'm not 100% positive, but it's definitely one of the green ones.
I have MyBackup Root, but I've never been able to make it work right. Even restoring only apps always causes a crapton of FC's for me. I personally think the interface blows as well...not nearly as granular as Titanium.
Stop sexting.
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I use SMS backup and restore from the market. Has worked perfectly for me every time. It backs up every night and keeps the file on my SD card. Never know if my phone is going to screw up so I always have it running.
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.riteshsahu.SMSBackupRestore&hl=en
shrike1978 said:
I *think* it's "[SMS/MMS/APN] Dialer Storage 2.3.6". I'm not 100% positive, but it's definitely one of the green ones.
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That's the right one. Restore data for it and then reboot.
charlie_c said:
That's the right one. Restore data for it and then reboot.
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Does that save/restore MMS as well and is there one for the call log? Thanks in advance!
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Thanks...
Thanks to everyone who replied to my message.
Your knowledge really helped me out.

[Q] JB mms app issue

Hey everyone,
I was wondering if you all could help me out. I have installed the 7/22 build of jellybean and I send quite a bit of text messages. The problem is, I send a lot at one time and in JB, it stops me after I've send about 4 messages within a minute or two to the same person, asking me to allow this to happen. If I don't say allow, the text message will not send. By text message, I do mean sms to be specific. I searched through settings and found nothing to stop this message from popping up. I love the stock messaging app and I don't want to have to give it up unless there is no way around this. Does this happen to you and if so does anyone know a way around it? Thanks
hey i am running the 7-22 and gapps 7-19
i just sent 5-6 texts to my fb status update system and they all went through with no errors and they were sms messages
also i am having no problems receiving mms
jerryeight said:
hey i am running the 7-22 and gapps 7-19
i just sent 5-6 texts to my fb status update system and they all went through with no errors and they were sms messages
also i am having no problems receiving mms
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Hmm thanks for your reply. I don't know what would cause this at all
It asks you to allow what to happen?
AJerman said:
It asks you to allow what to happen?
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I'm currently trying to recreate the issue. It's happened several times with normal text messaging to my girlfriend. It basically tells me that I've sent a lot of sms messages in a short period of time. A prompt comes up telling me that after I hit send. In order for the message to send I have to say "allow" in the prompt. The other option is, of course, "deny". This is an android OS prompt, not a superuser prompt. I can't seem to recreate it at the moment with google voice as my contact, but I'm sure it will happen again tomorrow when I'm texting my girlfriend and I will screen capture it, unless anyone knows what this is and how to disable it of course.
Is this the SMS to mms conversion count?
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boothcr79 said:
Is this the SMS to mms conversion count?
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After some very specific searching, I found one topic in the GNex forums about the issue. It seems to be security for SMS bombing apps. Kind of a bummer for me. I hope this is disabled in the future or toggled somewhere. http://forum.xda-developers.com/archive/index.php/t-1742226.html
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After some very specific searching, I found one topic in the GNex forums about the issue. It seems to be security for SMS bombing apps. Kind of a bummer for me. I hope this is disabled in the future or toggled somewhere. http://forum.xda-developers.com/archive/index.php/t-1742226.html
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And here's a picture from the same forum of the exact message I get if you don't want to read down. http://img256.imageshack.us/img256/521/ddf8dd88394d472eb82a42c.png
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And here's a picture from the same forum of the exact message I get if you don't want to read down. http://img256.imageshack.us/img256/521/ddf8dd88394d472eb82a42c.png
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Oh, weird, I've never gotten that or even heard that function existed. I bet someone could pretty easily hack the messaging app to remove that limitation. It seems like a valid security feature though to prevent any app from mass texting. Maybe you should just write longer messages, haha.
AJerman said:
Oh, weird, I've never gotten that or even heard that function existed. I bet someone could pretty easily hack the messaging app to remove that limitation. It seems like a valid security feature though to prevent any app from mass texting. Maybe you should just write longer messages, haha.
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Hahaha if only i wasn't in a long distance relationship. :/ If anyone knows a thing or two about hacking the app please feel free to hack away. I will provide the beers!
AJerman said:
Maybe you should just write longer messages, haha.
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Sorry...not even running JB but sounds practical
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Re: [Q&A][JellyBean][4.1.1]Unofficial CM10
Update: seeing it on 7/29 as well
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Same error, possible temp fix?
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Update: seeing it on 7/29 as well
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Yeah, I am having the same problem on my HTC Inspire 4G running unofficial CM10 called JellyTime by randomblame ported to my phone. The easiest way to avoid this would be to get a second texting app and bounce back and fourth between the 2 apps. I was running Go SMS Pro and got the same prompt. So that's the best way I can think of to avoid the prompt for the time being.
Ever get one of those "You just won a $1,000 shopping spree at Best Buy" messages?
That's what this is supposed to prevent from happening to you, so your phone doesn't text random people who aren't even in your contact list.
I would say... put up with it. Eventually the mass SMS spammers will get the hint and they'll stop, at which point someone at Google will lift the limit, unless an app dev fixes the apk itself, at which point you'll have to manually monitor outgoing messages.
Edit: I wonder if someone has tried taking the messaging apk from gapps 4/29 and put it in the gapps 7/26 package? Would be a sensible attempt at avoiding the security block, but not sure if it would negate the security feature itself...
Actually, there is an app for rooted users that I found while using the search feature, called BAMF SMS fix. Check it out. Unfortunately I no longer have the link to the file, but I still have the file itself. PM me if you need the file. It is a flashable .zip
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TekGadgt said:
Actually, there is an app for rooted users that I found while using the search feature, called BAMF SMS fix. Check it out. Unfortunately I no longer have the link to the file, but I still have the file itself. PM me if you need the file. It is a flashable .zip
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So what, we flash the zip and the message never appears no matter how much we text?
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Any way to retain settings when switching roms?

I'm still new to the ROM scene, but my biggest headache so far when switching between roms is having to start all over each time.
I know how to restore apps and text messages, but is there an app that will restore caller id pictuers, personal ringtones, phone call history... these types of settings?
If there is an app, can I run it on my stock rom that is setup how I like it, flash to a new rom and restore the settings on that rom. I'm just wondering if restoring personal settings on different roms is an issue?
I searched this issue and found lots on restoring sms and apps, but not much on the personal settings. If I've missed the answer, please just point me in the right direction, don't take the time to sculd me for asking for help, it's not like I didn't search.
Thanks!
You can save system settings in titanium backup as well but it's usually not recommended.
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PaulG1488 said:
You can save system settings in titanium backup as well but it's usually not recommended.
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Why is it not recommended?
vetteguy112233 said:
Why is it not recommended?
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Restoring system settings between different rom bases has been know to cause problems for years. My Backup Pro will restore most of the things you want including call logs, sms, play lists ect.
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Restoring system settings between different rom bases has been know to cause problems for years. My Backup Pro will restore most of the things you want including call logs, sms, play lists ect.
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I figured restoring from one rom to another might cause issues, but when people have 200+ contacts and each one has it's own picture and possible ringtone, I figured someone had to have a way of making this process easier.
I'll look into Titanium and My backup pro, trying can't hurt anything, if it doesn't work, I'll just flash back to stock.
Thanks
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I figured restoring from one rom to another might cause issues, but when people have 200+ contacts and each one has it's own picture and possible ringtone, I figured someone had to have a way of making this process easier.
I'll look into Titanium and My backup pro, trying can't hurt anything, if it doesn't work, I'll just flash back to stock.
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If your contacts are synced with Google the pictures assigned to then should stay between ROMs. I just flashed one last night and my pictures are still with each contact.
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If your contacts are synced with Google the pictures assigned to then should stay between ROMs. I just flashed one last night and my pictures are still with each contact.
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Good to know, I did not know that.
In titanium, you can select any system data parts that are in green writing. Titanium makes a determination on what is safe to restore. Usually sms, wifi passwords, call logs can be done.
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What should I do to maintain my S3?

Could someone provide a guide or maybe tips on things I should be doing to keep my S3 optimized? I purchased All-In-One Toolbox and deleted all of my old SMS text and call history and it really sped things up. I was wondering what else I could or should be doing to keep it running well.
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Could someone provide a guide or maybe tips on things I should be doing to keep my S3 optimized? I purchased All-In-One Toolbox and deleted all of my old SMS text and call history and it really sped things up. I was wondering what else I could or should be doing to keep it running well.
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With the text thing just set a limit of 2-500 to keep things a bit tidy. Made the mistake when I first got my s3 to set it to unlimited. After 20k+ of buildup I wasnt able to delete messages anymore, had to let a program run for 5-6 hrs to delete them all. Also like any computer an occasional wipe can do wonders for performance (after backing everything up), whenever my s3 starts acting up I do a clean reflash of my rom and its back to 100%
Get rid of Touchwiz asap.
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If you're rooted, and not on 4.3, get the Lagfix app.
It runs the fstrim commands on your flash storage partitions which help quite a bit if performance seems to be sluggish while loading apps.
Remove all unnecessary bloatware, install some custom rom (if you want better performance than touchwiz one+more available RAM), clean your cache using cache cleaner apps, don't use task killers 'cause they are unnecessary and eats RAM.
I found using Greenify on apps like Facebook really helps preventing slowdown and improves batterylife as well. However, it needs root.
I should have mentioned that i'm not rooted and would prefer not to do that as I'm completely new to it.
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With the text thing just set a limit of 2-500 to keep things a bit tidy. Made the mistake when I first got my s3 to set it to unlimited. After 20k+ of buildup I wasnt able to delete messages anymore, had to let a program run for 5-6 hrs to delete them all. Also like any computer an occasional wipe can do wonders for performance (after backing everything up), whenever my s3 starts acting up I do a clean reflash of my rom and its back to 100%
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This sounds like the only suggestion that doesn't require rooting, correct? Any other non-rooted suggestions?
How do you set the limit on text messages? Is there any app that will allow me to delete messages that are older than a certain date? The ones I've found so far will only do all or by sender.
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I should have mentioned that i'm not rooted and would prefer not to do that as I'm completely new to it.
This sounds like the only suggestion that doesn't require rooting, correct? Any other non-rooted suggestions?
How do you set the limit on text messages? Is there any app that will allow me to delete messages that are older than a certain date? The ones I've found so far will only do all or by sender.
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Try go sms pro txt app i know that has txt limit setting nver did like the stock mms haven't ben on stock in a long time cant help u much ... U can always do a factory reset from time to time.. Not have many apps around if u notice u dnt use an app often then just delete it .. Not much u can since stock has a lot of bloatware
Root your phone and flash a new ROM, kernel, and modem (If you're not on the latest one)!
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Try go sms pro txt app i know that has txt limit setting nver did like the stock mms haven't ben on stock in a long time cant help u much ... U can always do a factory reset from time to time.. Not have many apps around if u notice u dnt use an app often then just delete it .. Not much u can since stock has a lot of bloatware
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Okay I will give that app a shot.
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Root your phone and flash a new ROM, kernel, and modem (If you're not on the latest one)!
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I really don't know what any of that means as I'm completely unfamiliar to rooting. Won't that void my warranty?
How can there not be anything I can do unless I root? My phone was plenty fast when I first got it and there was bloatware on it then too. There must be other ways to speed things up like cleaning out my cache and the like.
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twistedillutions said:
Try go sms pro txt app i know that has txt limit setting nver did like the stock mms haven't ben on stock in a long time cant help u much ... U can always do a factory reset from time to time.. Not have many apps around if u notice u dnt use an app often then just delete it .. Not much u can since stock has a lot of bloatware
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I downloaded go sms pro but I can't figure out how to set the text message limit. Could you assist?
blunt_eastwood said:
I downloaded go sms pro but I can't figure out how to set the text message limit. Could you assist?
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Menu > Settings > Advanced tab > Application Settings > Scroll to the bottom, and check "Auto delete old messages" then set your Text and MMS limits just below that.
I have mine set to 500 SMS, and 20 MMS
Thanks I figured it out.
Ultimately I ended up uninstalling the app though because it was too slow and I didn't like the ads.
I've been using All-in-one Toolbox and just periodically deleting messages.
So does anyone else have any advise on speeding up my device?
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Just throwing it out there, but if you don't have root, you will never REALLY be able to optimize much. You're stuck with what Verizon and Sammy gave you... Rooting and installing cyanogenmod brought the lag next to nothing.
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The stock messaging app allows you to set how many messages it keeps. You set x number of text messages and x number of mms messages. Open the message app and the click the settings button and there are the settings.
XdrummerXboy said:
Just throwing it out there, but if you don't have root, you will never REALLY be able to optimize much. You're stuck with what Verizon and Sammy gave you... Rooting and installing cyanogenmod brought the lag next to nothing.
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When I cleaned out my old SMS messages it did make a difference though. Why is rooting the only way to restore my phone to it's initial performance?
blackwolf77 said:
The stock messaging app allows you to set how many messages it keeps. You set x number of text messages and x number of mms messages. Open the message app and the click the settings button and there are the settings.
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Thanks for the tip.
blunt_eastwood said:
When I cleaned out my old SMS messages it did make a difference though. Why is rooting the only way to restore my phone to it's initial performance?
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You can always restore it to its initial performance by factory resetting, independent of what ROM you are on. I just don't think touchwiz is as responsive out of the box as cyanogenmod. And I think cyanogenmod holds up to lots more apps and data being on the phone better compared to touchwiz.
People will argue that as always, its just my personal opinion
blunt_eastwood said:
When I cleaned out my old SMS messages it did make a difference though. Why is rooting the only way to restore my phone to it's initial performance?
Thanks for the tip.
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For pure stock rom 4.3:
1) Disable unused apps (bloatware)
2) limit SMS, MMS - no more than 500 (mine set to 200).
3) install cache cleaner app and schedule to clean cache weekly
4) Reboot your phone once a week or once every 2 weeks.(I do it before I hit the bed)
You phone should performance well.
XdrummerXboy said:
You can always restore it to its initial performance by factory resetting, independent of what ROM you are on. I just don't think touchwiz is as responsive out of the box as cyanogenmod. And I think cyanogenmod holds up to lots more apps and data being on the phone better compared to touchwiz.
People will argue that as always, its just my personal opinion
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I guess resetting the factory settings would give me the ideal result, but it's not very practical.
buhohitr said:
For pure stock rom 4.3:
1) Disable unused apps (bloatware)
2) limit SMS, MMS - no more than 500 (mine set to 200).
3) install cache cleaner app and schedule to clean cache weekly
4) Reboot your phone once a week or once every 2 weeks.(I do it before I hit the bed)
You phone should performance well.
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Thanks. Could you tell me how to disable unused apps? And also do you have a recommendation for a cache cleaner app?
blunt_eastwood said:
I guess resetting the factory settings would give me the ideal result, but it's not very practical.
Thanks. Could you tell me how to disable unused apps? And also do you have a recommendation for a cache cleaner app?
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1) For user download apps, just uninstall them. For system apps go into settings-> application-> tab on the all, this dispaly all the apps, if you selected a system app, open it and select disable, to the right you also see a tab for all the apps that you disabled and to re activate just open it up and tab on enable. Note: Not all system apps can be disable. If you don't see the option to disable then it can't.
2) You need a cache cleaner with a scheduler like:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mobi.infolife.cache or
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bazinga.cacheclean

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