I know that there is some "ways" to backup apks data on unrooted devices, but none of them work on Xperias (I have Z1). I just got my Z3 a week ago, but The programs that backup apks data doesn't work on current Xperia Phones. Helium, and holo backup.
Is there another way to do this?. I can't believe that I cannot use my brand new Xperia Z3 because it's still non rootable.
Thanks.
caqo71 said:
I know that there is some "ways" to backup apks data on unrooted devices, but none of them work on Xperias (I have Z1). I just got my Z3 a week ago, but The programs that backup apks data doesn't work on current Xperia Phones. Helium, and holo backup.
Is there another way to do this?. I can't believe that I cannot use my brand new Xperia Z3 because it's still non rootable.
Thanks.
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Helium works perfectly on Z3 without root. I used it successfully to migrate my appdata!
Bäcker said:
Helium works perfectly on Z3 without root. I used it successfully to migrate my appdata!
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This, transferred whatsapp for example to my Z3 (from the Z1). No extensive experiences here but seems to work pretty fine for most apps...
Well, I've just today moved all of my apps and data from my HTC Droid DNA to my brand new Z3 using helium, worked like a charm (use the helium server option, that's the easiest in my opinion).
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I have all drivers installed, but the phone doesn't recognise helium on pc, but helium pc tells that there is a device connected. I cannot switch the phone to tpt mode, it marks the check, but after asecond it uncheck the option.
Bäcker said:
Helium works perfectly on Z3 without root. I used it successfully to migrate my appdata!
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dagrim1 said:
This, transferred whatsapp for example to my Z3 (from the Z1). No extensive experiences here but seems to work pretty fine for most apps...
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desheh said:
Well, I've just today moved all of my apps and data from my HTC Droid DNA to my brand new Z3 using helium, worked like a charm (use the helium server option, that's the easiest in my opinion).
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Could you please explain the procedure?, I cannot get helium phone to recognize helium desktop.
did you do the backup on rooted phone without desktop helium?.
Are you using free version of helium.
Sorry for so many questions.
caqo71 said:
Could you please explain the procedure?, I cannot get helium phone to recognize helium desktop.
did you do the backup on rooted phone without desktop helium?.
Are you using free version of helium.
Sorry for so many questions.
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Hi there,
Yes, I made the backup on a rooted phone without a computer, and restored on the Z3 after connecting to my computer with the desktop software installed on it.
And yeah, I'm using the free version
Yeah, i forgot to install z3 drivers, so now i restored app data.
Thank guys.
great it worked on the end
if I had to setup all my apps again this would have been a huge pita, thus I was very happy that helium worked smoothly
Hope that root comes quickly, I miss Titanium backup
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Feel free to assume that the N4 is already running on 4.4 as I only ordered 3hours ago and wont be shipped in less than 2 wekks probably.
What can I save ? Applications settings? Like progresses in games and stuff.
bassbox said:
Feel free to assume that the N4 is already running on 4.4 as I only ordered 3hours ago and wont be shipped in less than 2 wekks probably.
What can I save ? Applications settings? Like progresses in games and stuff.
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You can save all user apps and data with Titanium Backup or Helium and also messages and all other personal files except off course all N4 system files.
Just use Helium, you don't need root, but you have to enable "usb debugging" in developer mode in your phone and install adb driver (http://developer.android.com/sdk/win-usb.html) while connecting the phone to your pc, then install the Helium app on your PC: http://www.clockworkmod.com/carbon
Or you can install root to use Titanium Backup. SuperBackup is a good choice if you have root as well, which has an easier interface.
Helium all the way. TiBu is a pain-in-the-ass, but it is tried-and-true. Helium gets everything in one swoop, and restoration is so much simpler with Helium than it is TiBu.
lukas_s said:
Helium all the way. TiBu is a pain-in-the-ass, but it is tried-and-true. Helium gets everything in one swoop, and restoration is so much simpler with Helium than it is TiBu.
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Wasn't active in the scene for a while, ofc I knew about titanium..
but Helium is new to me! Thanks for pointing it out. Gonna try it !
How to backup stuff like e.g. Alarm Clocks ?
Is there any specific folder i could adb pull&push ?
I'm actually having issues restoring with the N5 from my Galaxy S4. It just will not see the backup files no matter how I try to do it, google drive, internal storage or pc download. Anyone else running into this? Maybe it's a 4.4 issue?
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.
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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.
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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.
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Seems it can backup locally.
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Yes MyPhonexplorer makes a Backup on PC.
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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.
Hello all on xda forums. I am new here and need some help restoring my phone. I was rooted on 4.2 Kitkat and decided to upgrade to 5.0 lolipop on my Galaxy S4 Active (GT-I9295). I made the mistake of using helium to backup my apps and now can not restore my apps. When I look in the app folders on my PC there are no files in the folders which makes it impossible to use the server client. I backed up the full app on helium so I would assume that there would be some files there. I've heard some people say that you have to re-install all of your apps and then restore the data. I have really slow internet and would like to avoid this method if possible. Let me know if you need more information. (Cant upload images since I'm new here sorry about that)
themrgrinch said:
Hello all on xda forums. I am new here and need some help restoring my phone. I was rooted on 4.2 Kitkat and decided to upgrade to 5.0 lolipop on my Galaxy S4 Active (GT-I9295). I made the mistake of using helium to backup my apps and now can not restore my apps. When I look in the app folders on my PC there are no files in the folders which makes it impossible to use the server client. I backed up the full app on helium so I would assume that there would be some files there. I've heard some people say that you have to re-install all of your apps and then restore the data. I have really slow internet and would like to avoid this method if possible. Let me know if you need more information. (Cant upload images since I'm new here sorry about that)
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Something just happened and I can see my app files........I'm never using helium again. Apparently you need to download an app in order for all the data to show up? (If you cant tell, I have no clue what is going on)
themrgrinch said:
Something just happened and I can see my app files........I'm never using helium again. Apparently you need to download an app in order for all the data to show up? (If you cant tell, I have no clue what is going on)
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I GOT IT! So apparently you need to download an app that you used to have and back up the fresh download in order for your old app data to show up. I had my old carbon folder stored on my SD card (Make sure you also back it up to your PC) when I downloaded the app onto my phone. So glad it works!
Hello!
I just received my new Samsung S7 (930F) and I would like to get as many app as possible restored on my new phone, with minimal amount of effort
I am used to titanium backup, but this app requires root. XZ is rooted, S7 is not. S7 is my work phone, provided by my company,so ... not sure if I can have it rooted. I understood that this cannot be really reverted (knox, ...) which could be an issue sooner or later.
I tried Helium, but I was not able to get it working with XZ with the desktop app, not recognized. I will do another try with backup & restore.... But if you have any advice, if I am wrong with root, etc... feel free to give me any information which could be useful to help me on this question !
Thanks for your help !
For rooted phone don't need the desktop app for Helium. Just backup your apps to SD card move it into S7 and restore your apps after activated Helium on S7.
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Thanks. I will try
None of my app data was restored via Google Backup. Is there a way to force Xperia Transfer to work with this phone?
Or maybe root, use Titanium Backup and then unroot it?:good:
hotplainrice said:
None of my app data was restored via Google Backup. Is there a way to force Xperia Transfer to work with this phone?
Or maybe root, use Titanium Backup and then unroot it?:good:
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Hi
Today I switched to my Xperia 5 from Xz3,I downloaded Xperia transfer apk from Internet and it worked for me,not was sync wi-fi networks and now all fine.The Last version is v2.3.A.0.36.Cheers and sorry for my english.
hotplainrice said:
None of my app data was restored via Google Backup. Is there a way to force Xperia Transfer to work with this phone?
Or maybe root, use Titanium Backup and then unroot it?:good:
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Yes,everything work fine with Xperia Transfer