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ADB backup incomplete

In the aim of disabling encryption on my stock Nexus 5 I had to wipe the device. To not lose my data I researched backups and I came across the ADB method. I did several updates using different commands as I was never sure if the backup completed. The command did return however (i.e. the cursor appeared on CMD).
I ran the following:
Code:
adb backup -apk -shared -all -f C:\backup\backup.ab
Code:
adb backup -apk -shared -all -nosystem -f C:\backup\backup.ab
The end result is me having 4 backup files in the 2.8GB to 2.9GB range.
After trying ADB restore on two of them, most of my applications are not restored. I can live with that, but I would prefer if there is a way to restore my whatsapp data.
To try and diagnose the problem ibought Titanium Backup Pro to use their Extract from ADB backup option. That way I could tell what applications made it through. I unpacked then repacked the .ab file to remove the encryption by following this guide. Once I put the .ab on my phone, Titanium Backup said the backup file isn't supported.
Any thoughts ? I'm working on Windows 10 but I also dual boot with Ubuntu.

Hi
Try using the <packages...> tag
http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/general/guide-backup-data-root-t2824790

adb backup on a rooted lg g stylo?

if you were to use
Code:
adb backup -all -apk -system -shared
would it also backup super su and the root binary?
so that a adb restore would bring back root?
or would it not back up or restore that information?
never used anything but titanium backups or nandroid backups. which require rooting then restoring of data.
i tried searching for a thread that explained what all the adb backup method restored but found no mention of it restoring su binary files or not.

[Q] Complete Backup possible (Stock)?

Hello ,
I want to ask if it is possible to do a complete backup with stock OxygenOS of the OP6?
I don't want to unlock the BL before the backup because if something goes wrong I really want to go back to the current untouched state.
This is because I want a phone which passes the safetynet check

Engelm said:
Hello ,
I want to ask if it is possible to do a complete backup with stock OxygenOS of the OP6?
I don't want to unlock the BL before the backup because if something goes wrong I really want to go back to the current untouched state.
This is because I want a phone which passes the safetynet check
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It is possible yes, via ADB;
Code:
adb backup -apk -shared -all -f backup-file.adbl
You can then restore it via ADB again with
Code:
adb restore backup-file.adb
OR with Titatium backup!

Solution6996 said:
It is possible yes, via ADB;
Code:
adb backup -apk -shared -all -f backup-file.adbl
You can then restore it via ADB again with
Code:
adb restore backup-file.adb
OR with Titatium backup!
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Thanks, I will try this
But for titanium Backup I will need to root/to unlock before?

Engelm said:
Thanks, I will try this
But for titanium Backup I will need to root/to unlock before?
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You'd need root to make/restore it with titanium backup yeah, but ADB doesn't require that

The ADB backup method is by no means a "complete backup". It backs up apps and their settings (doesn't work for all apps) + optionally a few system settings. It's not like a Nandroid backup which is a complete system image.

adb backup issue

Hi, I'm trying to backup apps for a test prior to rooting.
I'm running Oxygen 10 on a OnePlus 6 and using an Ubuntu computer.
Using this :-
adb backup -f /home/richard/backup.adb -all -apk -nosystem
It runs ok, get phone screen to authorize backup which I do, backup finishes but backup file is empty.
Help much appreciated.

Temporary root without losing data for full backup using Swift Backup?

Hello.
I transitioned from my S7 to a newer one.
I want to do a full backup of apps but now possible without root. My newer one is rooted, my S7 not.
I tried very shady methods like Kingroot and Kingoroot, no success. I know they aren't recommended at all ,spyware and tons of crap.
I want to root my S7 without losing data. Is it possible?
After that, I will reflash and fix a bit my venerable S7 for nostalgic and secondary reasons. It's showing it's age but I like it.

You can backup your data without root with ADB. Download ADB tools and use these commands:
1. This will backup all your app data at the destination folder, i.e. the folder you're using to execute adb commands. adb backup -f all -all -apk -nosystem
2. This will backup all your apps at the destination folder,
Bash:
for APP in $(adb shell pm list packages -3 -f)do
adb pull $( echo ${APP} | sed "s/^package://" | sed "s/base.apk=/base.apk /").apk
done
To restore the backup open CMD in the backup folder and use these commands:
1. To install backed up apk, adb install application.apk
2. To install backed up data, adb restore application.backup

Thanks a lot!