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[Q] How can I backup (and restore) my personal dictionary?

Hi everyone,
I have been wondering if there's a way to backup my personal dictionary from the stock Android keyboard which I always have to populate every time I flash a new ROM or an update that needs a full wipe. (Android doesn't have a Filipino dictionary yet.)
I'm thinking maybe one of you guys know if there's a file I can pull from the system folders of the ROM using root explorer, and then restore later on whenever I clean flash a new ROM in order to preserve my personal dictionary.
I've tried backing up the keyboard app before, then restoring app data only using titanium backup, but that didn't work.
Hope you guys know how a work-around for this. Thanks in advanced!
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My Backup or the Pro. Has option under backup and choose dictionary.
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Titanium backup:
User dictionary
Vs Nexus S 4G

vidaljs said:
Titanium backup:
User dictionary
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I didn't know I can do this. where exactly in titanium?
EDIT: Never mind, found it. Thanks! Hope this works!
Sent by a Pacifist from a Nexus S

did it end up working? I've used mybackuppro to do it, and that works. I've had issues with titanium being able to do it before.

xfeejayx said:
did it end up working? I've used mybackuppro to do it, and that works. I've had issues with titanium being able to do it before.
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Haven't really been able to test it yet since I haven't changed ROMs yet. Maybe when AOSP JB ROMs start popping up, I might try other ROMs, but for now, I'll stay with what I have.

I couldn't find how to backup User defined dict with TiBackup.
Tips please

-V-O-Y-A-G-E-R- said:
I couldn't find how to backup User defined dict with TiBackup.
Tips please
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The list under the "Backup/Restore" tab in Titanium Backup shows an entry "User Dictionary" as a system app, if this is what's being referred to. I reckon if you backup everything, it should be listed there.

I use GO backup
It does the dictionary too and also has the easy UI i.e very easily understandable as compared to others

Is there some solution??
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User dictionary backup in play store

For me user dictionary backup and titanium ... both wont work,
It just learns from facebook and gmail.
If anyone have solution to this ... kindly message me,
Samsung Note 2 N7100

Is there a way to "unpack" it from whole backup rom using win7, instead of manually reinstalling it on device and extracting it? I think I used cwm for backup.

apatal said:
I didn't know I can do this. where exactly in titanium?
EDIT: Never mind, found it. Thanks! Hope this works!
Sent by a Pacifist from a Nexus S
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just go to titanium app>> in backup/restore section search for USER DITIONARY and backup it

apatal said:
Hi everyone,
I have been wondering if there's a way to backup my personal dictionary from the stock Android keyboard which I always have to populate every time I flash a new ROM or an update that needs a full wipe. (Android doesn't have a Filipino dictionary yet.)
I'm thinking maybe one of you guys know if there's a file I can pull from the system folders of the ROM using root explorer, and then restore later on whenever I clean flash a new ROM in order to preserve my personal dictionary.
I've tried backing up the keyboard app before, then restoring app data only using titanium backup, but that didn't work.
Hope you guys know how a work-around for this. Thanks in advanced!
Sent from my Nexus S
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Hi There,
You can use Go Backup, Titanium Backup Pro
OR
download MOBOROBO and connect your device to your pc and take backup.

[Q] Android Manager for Windows

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??

[Q] Backup before bootloader unlock?

I am going to unlock my bootloader sometime next week (and root after that ofc).
I already used my phone for several weeks thought, I got it fully configured to my taste.
1. What exactly gets deleted when I unlock my bootloader?
All apps + usersettings + smses etc? Also everything in /sdcard ?
2. What is the best way to backup all data?
I can backup /sdcard alright, but is there a non-root app for backing up all apps + settings?

Helium is a non-root app backup option. You have to pair it with the pc program, but it leaves the backups on the phone. I don't know about what gets wiped, though, I've not unlocked my bootloader.

Quark^2 said:
I am going to unlock my bootloader sometime next week (and root after that ofc).
I already used my phone for several weeks thought, I got it fully configured to my taste.
1. What exactly gets deleted when I unlock my bootloader?
All apps + usersettings + smses etc? Also everything in /sdcard ?
2. What is the best way to backup all data?
I can backup /sdcard alright, but is there a non-root app for backing up all apps + settings?
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In my case everything was erased when unlocked bootloader.

is there a software for makeng complete backup and then restoring automacic? possible to do this folder by folder? name of software that do this? thanks

myabc said:
is there a software for makeng complete backup and then restoring automacic? possible to do this folder by folder? name of software that do this? thanks
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SnapPea can backup your texts, images, etc. Get the app from store & download the pc programme. You can also backup to the cloud (I think) Good luck!
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There is a guide using ADB backup:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-nexus/general/guide-phone-backup-unlock-root-t1420351
Contrary to the guide, I didn't need an encryption password for it to work. I did however have to try it a few times before it would work (it stopped several times--failed), but got a backup eventually. It does reportedly work for the Moto G.
I haven't restored it yet though. I'm in the same boat as you are at the moment and I am preparing to unlock and root once I have all the help and supporting files for the process.

eastdata said:
There is a guide using ADB backup:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-nexus/general/guide-phone-backup-unlock-root-t1420351
Contrary to the guide, I didn't need an encryption password for it to work. I did however have to try it a few times before it would work (it stopped several times--failed), but got a backup eventually. It does reportedly work for the Moto G.
I haven't restored it yet though. I'm in the same boat as you are at the moment and I am preparing to unlock and root once I have all the help and supporting files for the process.
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For anyone that is interested, the Helium backup app mentioned in a previous post utilizes this same ADB backup protocol cited in the link above in order to accomplish the backup. Helium just automates the process and slaps on a nicer UI.

Marty said:
For anyone that is interested, the Helium backup app mentioned in a previous post utilizes this same ADB backup protocol cited in the link above in order to accomplish the backup. Helium just automates the process and slaps on a nicer UI.
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That's good to know, cheers.
Apparently SMS messages aren't backed up with ADB. I've looked around and found this free app MyPhoneExplorer that can handle that part amongst other features. Seems it can backup locally.

eastdata said:
Seems it can backup locally.
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Yes MyPhonexplorer makes a Backup on PC.
lightningdude said:
Helium is a non-root app backup option. You have to pair it with the pc program, but it leaves the backups on the phone.
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The Helium Backup is made on the phones storage. But sure you can copy that to your PC and copy it back afterwards.
Both apps are working nice without any problems.

mokkami said:
Yes MyPhonexplorer makes a Backup on PC.
The Helium Backup is made on the phones storage. Butsure you can copy that to your PC and copy it back afterwards.
Both apps are working nice without any problems.
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Excellent. Now to the tricky parts...
On a side note, with ADB I was able to write the backup straight to PC, but I think writing to the phones storage would be more reliable, then copying it off.

I did not encouter any problems while just simply copying files to storage.

[Q] Titanium Backup question

Greetings all!! I came here from the T-mobile Galaxy S2 forums. I have a question I am needing help with. I have searched all over with no luck.
So I have TB pro, and I used it to make a update.zip of some user apps and data from my S2. Mostly just some games and oddball apps. Absolutely no system apps or anything like that. My question is can I flash that update zip to my new Oneplus one. Yes i have a custom recovery and I am rooted. Thanks in advance!!

As long as there's no system data it should be ok. But, I've seen at least one person have issues after flashing an update zip like that. It might be better just to restore your apps the normal way (through Titanium itself).
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Ok. Thanks for the heads up on that. Can you explain what is the normal way to get app data from one phone to another using TB pro? I am kinda confused on doing it. Thanks!

Just navigate to /sdcard/TitaniumBackup, copy all the files from that folder to the new phone in the same location.
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Im sorry if I seem like an idiot. But, do I copy the files to my PC first then transfer them to the Oneplus one??

That's how I do it.
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GreggoryD502 said:
Im sorry if I seem like an idiot. But, do I copy the files to my PC first then transfer them to the Oneplus one??
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depending on how much you have backed up, it might be easier to just sync between the two phones with Dropbox. Just make sure you export to /sdcard/TitaniumBackup folder on the OPO.

f231f said:
depending on how much you have backed up, it might be easier to just sync between the two phones with Dropbox. Just make sure you export to /sdcard/TitaniumBackup folder on the OPO.
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That'd take a while for me, my Titanium folder is 2.26gb.
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I usually do a TiBu backup and the drag that folder to the new device and then restore the apps.

NaterTots said:
I usually do a TiBu backup and the drag that folder to the new device and then restore the apps.
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Same here. The only system I back up are my text messages.
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lil program called app2zip that I use for this function or I usually back my stuff up to dropbox and just download the specific files I need information for. I kinda prefer to have clean starts on all new phones and I dont play games so never had to worry about that.

GreggoryD502 said:
Greetings all!! I came here from the T-mobile Galaxy S2 forums. I have a question I am needing help with. I have searched all over with no luck.
So I have TB pro, and I used it to make a update.zip of some user apps and data from my S2. Mostly just some games and oddball apps. Absolutely no system apps or anything like that. My question is can I flash that update zip to my new Oneplus one. Yes i have a custom recovery and I am rooted. Thanks in advance!!
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I used TB coming from a Nexus 5 and I don't have any issues.
I just synced with the Dropbox.

Thanks to all that responed!! I ended up flashing the update zip and so far so good. I guess im just kinda dumb about using TB to transfer from phone to phone. Thanks again!!

I recommend a lot Go Backup over titanium. It has Dropbox and Google Drive sync for "cloud backup" in addition to typical local backup. It also has batch restore and with that you will never need to restore app by app.
Sorry for my English, I am a Spaniard.
Enviado desde mi Lenovo A820

Aex12 said:
I recommend a lot Go Backup over titanium. It has Dropbox and Google Drive sync for "cloud backup" in addition to typical local backup. It also has batch restore and with that you will never need to restore app by app.
Sorry for my English, I am a Spaniard.
Enviado desde mi Lenovo A820
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All the features that you listed has been in Titanium Backup for awhile. It has cloud backup, local backup, batch restore/backup.
Some of these features are in the Pro version but the money is definitely worth it. When a new Android version comes out, the developer updates it quite fast to have it working.

Ww thats so noob from me.
I have TB Pro from a while (since my old Gnex) and i never tought about using the backups to restore my apps on my new devices because i tought that i could have had compatibility issues (even if i dont never ever backup system data).
You never stop to learn lol.

DuckMcQUack said:
Ww thats so noob from me.
I have TB Pro from a while (since my old Gnex) and i never tought about using the backups to restore my apps on my new devices because i tought that i could have had compatibility issues (even if i dont never ever backup system data).
You never stop to learn lol.
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I just copy my TitaniumBackup folder from my old phone, copy paste it onto my new phone internal storage and then batch restore including my text messages. So easy to setup my phone
And while titanium backup is restoring all my apps, i go into settings and set up each menu to how it was before. Multi tasking on the fly

zephiK said:
All the features that you listed has been in Titanium Backup for awhile. It has cloud backup, local backup, batch restore/backup.
Some of these features are in the Pro version but the money is definitely worth it. When a new Android version comes out, the developer updates it quite fast to have it working.
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I didnt find batch restore in TB, and a small but useful feature that Go Backup has but TB not is to backup only the data and not the apk. It is very useful when you want to backup the game data but the APK and OBB are very heavy.
Enviado desde mi Lenovo A820

Aex12 said:
I didnt find batch restore in TB, and a small but useful feature that Go Backup has but TB not is to backup only the data and not the apk. It is very useful when you want to backup the game data but the APK and OBB are very heavy.
Enviado desde mi Lenovo A820
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Its a feature in Titanium Backup Pro which is paid. Its been there ever since the beginning. If you use the free version, batch restore is not available.

How to back S Note and Action memo

Hello, I need to send my device to Samsung for checking about those problems I have posted. As far as I recall, Keis does not back up things that I wrote in Action Memo and S Note. Is there a way to do it? My device is not rooted.
Few months ago, some users mentioned that I need to root my device in order to be able to use software that would allow a full backup and recovery. Does it still hold true?
Thanks.

petercohen said:
Hello, I need to send my device to Samsung for checking about those problems I have posted. As far as I recall, Keis does not back up things that I wrote in Action Memo and S Note. Is there a way to do it? My device is not rooted.
Few months ago, some users mentioned that I need to root my device in order to be able to use software that would allow a full backup and recovery. Does it still hold true?
Thanks.
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For full A-to-Z backup of everything yes root and an nandroid backup using TWRP is the only way. Supplement that with Titanium Backup and you're covered with a full device image (the nandroid backup) and individual app/data backups for partial restores.
To answer your question about notes, sync them with Evernote. Then log into Evernote on a computer to verify they are there.
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muzzy996 said:
For full A-to-Z backup of everything yes root and an nandroid backup using TWRP is the only way. Supplement that with Titanium Backup and you're covered with a full device image (the nandroid backup) and individual app/data backups for partial restores.
To answer your question about notes, sync them with Evernote. Then log into Evernote on a computer to verify they are there.
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i use evernote, works great, i know it doesnt get back what u lost, but going forward....