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Hey all,
I've been searching everywhere in google as well as in XDA with no success. I am trying to do a full Nandroid backup (just like people are advising you to do when changing roms).
I currently have Clockwork 3.0.0 and am Rooted on stock. When I go into recovery, the only thing I have in regards to backup is just "backup" and no "Nandroid Backup" like people are saying all over the forums. Do I have to install something specific? I am puzzled! Is nandroid a method of backing up or the name of a program?
Also, when I backed up using Clockword >> Backup I found its only around 300mb so I assume it doesnt backup your SD content (i.e. pictures and videos + programs) as well? Is there a way to do a FULL image with literally everything?
Any help will be appreciated!
Hi...well backup sounds about right. Don't worry about whether it says nandroid or not. Mind doesn't. Just go ahead and do the backup.
And as for the SD card...well no need to worry there either because the SD contents do not get wiped out anyway, so there's no need for it to be backed up in the sameway.
Hope that helps.
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When I'm looking at the development section, it says that it will "WIPE ALL YOUR DATA". Doesn't this suggest I should also backup my pictures + videos?
Thanks for the help!
The only thing that wipes all your data and sdcard is a fastboot oem unlock, and it sounds like you're already past there. Flashing new roms and choosing "wipe data" in clockwork recovery does not touch your sdcard at all.
It's always a good idea to backup your photos and videos just in case. It only takes a few minutes and better to waste a few minutes than lose a precious irreplaceable video of the kid's first steps.
Nothing should wipe your sdcard other than the fastboot oem unlock, but that doesn't mean it can't be wiped by mistake. I just responded in another thread where the guy accidentally formatted his sdcard. Everything gone.
Better safe than sorry, in my opinion.
haha i agree, will Titanium Pro backup my photos/videos aswell (as you've commented on the other thread) or it just backs up apps ?
co0kie said:
haha i agree, will Titanium Pro backup my photos/videos aswell (as you've commented on the other thread) or it just backs up apps ?
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It will only backup apps/data on the internal rom space, not on the sdcard; so no, it won't take care of your photos/videos.
Mount the phone via USB, select mount USB storage, then drag and drop the folders with your photos/videos to your computer harddrive.
Camera photos and vids are kept in the /dcim folder if you use stock. Some 3rd party camera apps may put them someplace else.
I usually just make a full copy of the sdcard at one point, then use rsync periodically to keep it current.
distortedloop said:
It will only backup apps/data on the internal rom space, not on the sdcard; so no, it won't take care of your photos/videos.
Mount the phone via USB, select mount USB storage, then drag and drop the folders with your photos/videos to your computer harddrive.
Camera photos and vids are kept in the /dcim folder if you use stock. Some 3rd party camera apps may put them someplace else.
I usually just make a full copy of the sdcard at one point, then use rsync periodically to keep it current.
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So I guess this is one adv. of keeping apps on internal rom space.
Making a copy of the sdcard and resyncing it periodically sounds like a good idea IMO, what programe do you use to resync the sdcard?
thanks,
co0kie said:
So I guess this is one adv. of keeping apps on internal rom space.
Making a copy of the sdcard and resyncing it periodically sounds like a good idea IMO, what programe do you use to resync the sdcard?
thanks,
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Titanium will backup apps and data that are on the sdcard if you put them there with the apps2sd feature. It's smart that way. I'm talking about the apps that store settings and stuff (like Titanium itself, Launcher Pro, ADW, the gym log apps I've used, lots of games, etc) that put user data on the sdcard outside of the protected or apps2sd storage area on the sdcard.
I don't use an app for rsync, I just use the rsync command from the terminal on my Mac.
There's a couple of rsync apps on the Market. Someone mentioned using an app to rsync in one of the threads on here not too long ago. Here's an appbrain link to a search on the term rsync, it only shows two apps.
What if I move the app using Gingerbread feature to "move to sd", will it still know to back them up?
/is that what u meant in the beginning by feature of apps2sd? not sure cause there is an actuall program that does this
co0kie said:
What if I move the app using Gingerbread feature to "move to sd", will it still know to back them up?
/is that what u meant in the beginning by feature of apps2sd? not sure cause there is an actuall program that does this
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Yes, that's what I meant. It also covers just about all of the various apps to the sdcard hacks that various rom makers have implemented over the last year or two; certainly the popular ones like cyanogen and darktremor's versions.
If you get Titanium Pro, pay for the license. It will enable batch restore where all your apps can be restored at once without user intervention, otherwise I believe you have to okay each one individually.
I just bought it and performed a batch back up thank you!
Now, assuming i have already perfomed a backup and now if i move the app2sd, will it know to update it next time?
Then, when i jump to the next ROM, all i have to do is batch restore?
co0kie said:
I just bought it and performed a batch back up thank you!
Now, assuming i have already perfomed a backup and now if i move the app2sd, will it know to update it next time?
Then, when i jump to the next ROM, all i have to do is batch restore?
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If you move the app to the sd, the restore will put the app back in its location where it was during the backup. Just run a batch backup of all changed applications after moving anything around.
After you flash a new rom, just run a batch restore: apps and data only, usually not a good idea to restore system settings across different roms.
Hello,
So as the title says, I used TGA_Gunnman's steps in order to Root from 2.3.3,
and would like to test out a better ROM. I'm thinking about trying a ROM
that's not as buggy.
Is it possible to backup all my installed apps before proceeding
assuming I can even install a new ROM in the state my phone is in?
Thx in advance...
TTT...pls help..ty.
psukid said:
Hello,
So as the title says, I used TGA_Gunnman's steps in order to Root from 2.3.3,
and would like to test out a better ROM. I'm thinking about trying a ROM
that's not as buggy.
Is it possible to backup all my installed apps before proceeding
assuming I can even install a new ROM in the state my phone is in?
Thx in advance...
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Yes. That's what Nandroid backup is for.
psukid said:
TTT...pls help..ty.
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I use Titanium Backup Free from the market. Under preferences change the default backup location to your external SD card. Go to batch and chose "backup all user apps". To be extra safe, copy the backup created by TI to your computer for safe keeping.
Created Back up...
Here's what I've done...
*I entered ClockworkMod Recovery (via pwr button +down volume) and
created back up there.
Where are the back ups stored so I can delete old one?
*Can I still restore to backup I created after factory reset?
Thank you.
psukid said:
Here's what I've done...
*I entered ClockworkMod Recovery (via pwr button +down volume) and
created back up there.
Where are the back ups stored so I can delete old one?
*Can I still restore to backup I created after factory reset?
Thank you.
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Use a file explorer and look on your external SD card for the file called Clockworkmod/backup/the date of the backup.
I mentioned Titanium Backup because it has been full proof for me restoring my user apps from Rom to Rom.
Yes, you should be able to retore after a factory reset or trying another Rom.
So when I factory reset via clockworkmod, then I can re-enter recovery
there and restore to last backup? So this means all the stock apps I
removed will be there right?
jcbofkc said:
Use a file explorer and look on your external SD card for the file called Clockworkmod/backup/the date of the backup.
I mentioned Titanium Backup because it has been full proof for me restoring my user apps from Rom to Rom.
Yes, you should be able to retore after a factory reset or trying another Rom.
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Ok, so I factory reset via cwm, restored to back up, and
Now phone is back to the way it was before i reset to factory
Settings.
My sounds only for unlock/lock and camera not workin
Is driving me bonkers.
Think i'm ready to try new rom once I.can figure
Out how to install the new rom and apply it.
As long as I have backup in CWM, I can restore to back up
After install of new rom right?
Thx
You are correct. I love weapon 3.O
Did you try titanium backup for your user apps? Games, etc.?
Feel so ignorant....i'm still grying to figure out how to
flash (install) weopon..heck any rom for that matter.
psukid said:
Feel so ignorant....i'm still grying to figure out how to
flash (install) weopon..heck any rom for that matter.
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Keep in mind not backing up your Apps, you will loose them putting on another rom. Use the above mention for the App backup.
Don't I already have the back up that I created within Clockworkmod
or do I need to use another program like TI to back up?
GTWalling said:
Keep in mind not backing up your Apps, you will loose them putting on another rom. Use the above mention for the App backup.
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FINALLY able to install new roms, tried weopon...but when I re-install
TI to restore back up, I don't get most of everything back
(pics, apps, contacts, etc)...
perhaps I backed up incorrectly...will try and repeat steps.
In the meantime, I had to restore to my saved image
via clockwork.
psukid said:
Don't I already have the back up that I created within Clockworkmod
or do I need to use another program like TI to back up?
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psukid said:
FINALLY able to install new roms, tried weopon...but when I re-install
TI to restore back up, I don't get most of everything back
(pics, apps, contacts, etc)...
perhaps I backed up incorrectly...will try and repeat steps.
In the meantime, I had to restore to my saved image
via clockwork.
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Pictures and contacts shouldn't be changing around as you should have contacts backed up through gmail, and your pictures should be saved on your sdcard. Application and data like ringtones and phone setup should be restored if done properly through titanium backup or something similar.
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psukid said:
Feel so ignorant....i'm still grying to figure out how to
flash (install) weopon..heck any rom for that matter.
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I would suggest restoring the original backup you made. Then use TI to back up all your user apps as I described above.
Next step - install your new rom, then restore your apps from TI. Again, be sure to change the default save location of TI to your external SD card before you make the backup of your apps.
There is a ton of info on these topics. So much so that it can be a little confusing. Let me know if you have more questions.
Feel free to hit the thanks if anyone's advise helps you.
So i'm finally good on flashing ROMS but TI is a bit touchy for me.
When I restore the backup I made in the "Batch File" area,
do I restore do I run...when I tried the one that says restore all
apps and user data, I had to individullay install each one...
perhaps this is due to me using the free version???
Will TI backup all my contacts too and the contents of my SD card?
jcbofkc said:
I would suggest restoring the original backup you made. Then use TI to back up all your user apps as I described above.
Next step - install your new rom, then restore your apps from TI. Again, be sure to change the default save location of TI to your external SD card before you make the backup of your apps.
There is a ton of info on these topics. So much so that it can be a little confusing. Let me know if you have more questions.
Feel free to hit the thanks if anyone's advise helps you.
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Sorry the title doesn't really explain it to well. I'm looking for an app that I can use to backup my applications with their data, that i can then restore after flashing CM10 to. I've tried Titanium and one other whose name escapes me. They'll backup/restore from ICS to ICS, but not to JB (backups do not show listed). Any suggestion would be appreciated.
Dyerseve3160 said:
Sorry the title doesn't really explain it to well. I'm looking for an app that I can use to backup my applications with their data, that i can then restore after flashing CM10 to. I've tried Titanium and one other whose name escapes me. They'll backup/restore from ICS to ICS, but not to JB (backups do not show listed). Any suggestion would be appreciated.
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Titanium Backup has worked perfectly fine for me. Are you sure you're not doing something wrong?
aaronfuhrer said:
Titanium Backup has worked perfectly fine for me. Are you sure you're not doing something wrong?
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Not really sure what I could be doing wrong. I've run it as a batch job backing up all user apps, tried it with all user apps + system data. I've also made its own folder on my SD card and point backups to go there.
The bigger issue is the apps themselves get backed up, but none of the stored data with the apps do.. not sure if there's an option I need for that (guess it'd be cache?)
Dyerseve3160 said:
Not really sure what I could be doing wrong. I've run it as a batch job backing up all user apps, tried it with all user apps + system data. I've also made its own folder on my SD card and point backups to go there.
The bigger issue is the apps themselves get backed up, but none of the stored data with the apps do.. not sure if there's an option I need for that (guess it'd be cache?)
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Check out this guide if you haven't got it to work out yet.
If that doesn't work either, just say something and hopefully we'll figure out what's going on!
I use Ultimate Backup by Jrummy
I use mybackup pro
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Dyerseve3160 said:
Sorry the title doesn't really explain it to well. I'm looking for an app that I can use to backup my applications with their data, that i can then restore after flashing CM10 to. I've tried Titanium and one other whose name escapes me. They'll backup/restore from ICS to ICS, but not to JB (backups do not show listed). Any suggestion would be appreciated.
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Someone yesterday in another thread said that Titanium backups are saved to the sd card for touchwiz roms and for AOSP roms Titanium Backups need to be saved to the internal sd card. Could that be the problem?
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I've used Titanium pro from ICS to JB with no issues. I don't do batch restores though, I'd prefer to re-download the app from google play then just restore the data. That way you have a clean install. I've had issues on other devices doing a batch restore. It's a little slower this way, but worth it to avoid FCs.
You have to remember that if you set the backup to the extSD then switch from ICS to JB the name of the extSD changes and you have to go into preferences and choose the backup location. That may solve the issue for you
I think the issue here is not fully understanding how titanium backup works. Whenever a full wipe is done/new rom installed and you reinstall titanium through the play store, it will show only the apps and data that are currently installed on that particular rom. Push the batch button, let it calculate scenarios, and your backed up apps and data will then appear along with the new rom's goodies. Hope that helps.
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mcp2009 said:
You have to remember that if you set the backup to the extSD then switch from ICS to JB the name of the extSD changes and you have to go into preferences and choose the backup location. That may solve the issue for you
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This.
I had the same problem as OP till I searched my phone for my titanium backup folder.
Sent from a strange blue box hurtling through time and space.
aaronfuhrer said:
Check out this guide if you haven't got it to work out yet.
If that doesn't work either, just say something and hopefully we'll figure out what's going on!
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This worked perfectly. Thanks for the link to the guide.
Thanks everyone else for the suggestions.
So, i'm debating between two ROM's right now, i've played with one for about a month and a half and i'm starting to test the other one. i'm curious, once i decide which ROM i want to use, how can i permanently delete all the apps on the old rom? i want to make sure that i have enough storage on my internalSD card so that i dont run out of space. Is there a way to make sure all the data/files from the old rom get deleted?
Thank you in advance for any help
troysyx said:
So, i'm debating between two ROM's right now, i've played with one for about a month and a half and i'm starting to test the other one. i'm curious, once i decide which ROM i want to use, how can i permanently delete all the apps on the old rom? i want to make sure that i have enough storage on my internalSD card so that i dont run out of space. Is there a way to make sure all the data/files from the old rom get deleted?
Thank you in advance for any help
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Just wipe data in recovery and it'll delete those apps.
Neverendingxsin said:
Just wipe data in recovery and it'll delete those apps.
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In case I ever wanted to go back, does the nandroid backup keep those apps?
troysyx said:
In case I ever wanted to go back, does the nandroid backup keep those apps?
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Yes. You can restore to go back to exactly where you were.
Perfect! Ill keep my backups on my externalSD cars and my computer and just do a factory reset to delete everything. Thank you both so much. You rock!!!!:victory:
I have 200 apps on mine and only uses 3 GB.
prdog1 said:
I have 200 apps on mine and only uses 3 GB.
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ha-ha i know i probably shouldn't worry about my storage so much, but i do wish they would bring back the apps2SD feature. I've heard though that its just Samsung because of the way they format it.
troysyx said:
ha-ha i know i probably shouldn't worry about my storage so much, but i do wish they would bring back the apps2SD feature. I've heard though that its just Samsung because of the way they format it.
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It's anything with ICS up.
I may be posting in the wrong thread so if that is the case plz let me know.
So, I want to install another rom in my phone and as we all know I guess, that means that I will lose my apps. Although I can use titanium backup to restore them afterwards, this time, the problem is that I dont have enough space to do the backup as usual... And I already own an 8gb sd card so dont tell me to buy a bigger one(if I do I will download even more games to play xD)... So, could I somehow make a backup of my apps into my pc, since it is the only place where I have enough space? Oh and I want also to have the data of each app( I am on a limited data plan for a couple of months)
Any solution will be greatly appreciated
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Mokiwipeout said:
I may be posting in the wrong thread so if that is the case plz let me know.
So, I want to install another rom in my phone and as we all know I guess, that means that I will lose my apps. Although I can use titanium backup to restore them afterwards, this time, the problem is that I dont have enough space to do the backup as usual... And I already own an 8gb sd card so dont tell me to buy a bigger one(if I do I will download even more games to play xD)... So, could I somehow make a backup of my apps into my pc, since it is the only place where I have enough space? Oh and I want also to have the data of each app( I am on a limited data plan for a couple of months)
Any solution will be greatly appreciated
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Remove some items from your sd card n make dwm backup then later u can place the cwm backup on ur pc
n can restore later
I've got two easy solutions to your problem:
- try out Carbon and find if it's able to back everything (app+data) durectly on your PC (personally I prefer TitaniumBackPRO and I've never used Carbon, but a friend of mine told me that he uses it to backup+restore stuff)
- try to create not just one single big and heavy backup with Titanium BackUp but...just more than one!
I mean, you can select to backup half of the apps+data you've got in your phone in one backup, upload it to Dropbox/Drive/Box...and then do the other half-backup of apps+data of your phone.
Maybe it's not that fast but it's easy...and you don't have to use any other apps than the one you've already on your smartphone.
Cheers!
Mokiwipeout said:
I may be posting in the wrong thread so if that is the case plz let me know.
So, I want to install another rom in my phone and as we all know I guess, that means that I will lose my apps. Although I can use titanium backup to restore them afterwards, this time, the problem is that I dont have enough space to do the backup as usual... And I already own an 8gb sd card so dont tell me to buy a bigger one(if I do I will download even more games to play xD)... So, could I somehow make a backup of my apps into my pc, since it is the only place where I have enough space? Oh and I want also to have the data of each app( I am on a limited data plan for a couple of months)
Any solution will be greatly appreciated
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Have you looked into the cloud solutions TitaniumBackupPRO has? I've used it with Google Drive and it worked very well.
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JaronRH said:
Have you looked into the cloud solutions TitaniumBackupPRO has? I've used it with Google Drive and it worked very well.
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This is what I would suggest... if you don't mind spending a little money.
Mokiwipeout said:
I may be posting in the wrong thread so if that is the case plz let me know.
So, I want to install another rom in my phone and as we all know I guess, that means that I will lose my apps. Although I can use titanium backup to restore them afterwards, this time, the problem is that I dont have enough space to do the backup as usual... And I already own an 8gb sd card so dont tell me to buy a bigger one(if I do I will download even more games to play xD)... So, could I somehow make a backup of my apps into my pc, since it is the only place where I have enough space? Oh and I want also to have the data of each app( I am on a limited data plan for a couple of months)
Any solution will be greatly appreciated
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Helium app should dao it for you. Afaik you will be able to back up your app apk as well as the app data. Search for it on google play. You will have to download Helium app for your PC as well. That will enable you to backup stuff to PC.
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Why not just get another SD card lol. I would delete my old backups if you don't need them and transfer the files I have on the SD card now to the PC. Then I'd use titanium backup and save then transfer that contents to my PC.
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You could try Titanium Backup its gr8 but you need a pro version.