So I just installed TweakStock and I would comment on how awesome it is but I'm more concerned about the fact that Titanium won't restore the data for my Go SMS Pro/PowerAmp(so i lost all my texts and my music playlists). The weird thing is, it restored data for most apps but theres a select few that just wont restore. It's become very problematic and I'm hoping it's not just me.
I'm not familiar with Go SMS Pro, but if it's like ChompSMS and some other replacement apps, it still uses the phone's built in SMS database, and not its own. If so, SMS data is not backed up with app data. Chomp has a backup function of its own. Go may have something similar.
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I'm not familiar with Go SMS Pro, but if it's like ChompSMS and some other replacement apps, it still uses the phone's built in SMS database, and not its own. If so, SMS data is not backed up with app data. Chomp has a backup function of its own. Go may have something similar.
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Still isnt explaining why PowerAmp wasnt backed up :/
Did you back up all before flashing?
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Yeh, I chose the option to back up all apps with modified data. If you check the date the last backup was made it says 12/25/11 so I'm sure everything was backed up correctly but it just doesn't want to restore the data :[
Try flashing a different rom and seeing if it does the same thing. If it does, it just didn't back up your data.
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ill try that...
So I tried flashing TweakStock in Odin this time(originally did it with CWM, coming from Infinity) and it didnt work, my messages/playlists still wouldnt restore... So I flashed back to the original ROM i was on, EXT4 non-TSM Infinity and alas, to no avail. I tried 3 different versions of Titanium Backup, all 3 with and without Pro just to be sure(there were problems with Pro on Infinity), i tried restoring it manually and i tried batch restoring and of course i can't get my messages back. That's the biggest loss, I had thousands of text messages that are apparently gone forever. Makes me want to throw this phone at a wall :/ oh well
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So I tried flashing TweakStock in Odin this time(originally did it with CWM, coming from Infinity) and it didnt work, my messages/playlists still wouldnt restore... So I flashed back to the original ROM i was on, EXT4 non-TSM Infinity and alas, to no avail. I tried 3 different versions of Titanium Backup, all 3 with and without Pro just to be sure(there were problems with Pro on Infinity), i tried restoring it manually and i tried batch restoring and of course i can't get my messages back. That's the biggest loss, I had thousands of text messages that are apparently gone forever. Makes me want to throw this phone at a wall :/ oh well
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Did you make a CWM backup before you flashed Tweakstock? I suspect it may be too late for the text messages. You may want to try to install Go SMS on a blank ROM, send some texts, manually create a backup with Titanium, flash a blank ROM, and try to manually restore the backup to see if it is even possible using Titanium. My standard procedure to to create a backup in CWM before change ROMs. I use version 4.0.1.4. I know there are several apps that can back up texts. I suggest trying to use one to see if it is capable of backing up texts from Go SMS if you find that Titanium is not capable of backing up the texts.
Sorry to hear about the restore issues. There have been one or two instances reported where titanium backup didnt play nice when restoring certain apps data. At this point it seems as if it's a TiBu issue - I've even had problems with restoring app data on stock ep4d. If there is app data I'm interested in keeping, I've found more success with doing a CWM backup prior to flashing and then using the advanced restore > data feature.
I have Titanium Backup pro and am unable to restore apps. It scrolls across but does not actually install any of my apps. I have had the issue across 2 different Charges and 3 different roms.
Not sure what causes it, but the only way I have been able to resolve is by going back to the old manual install option that makes you confirm each APK before installing.
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I have Titanium Backup pro and am unable to restore apps. It scrolls across but does not actually install any of my apps. I have had the issue across 2 different Charges and 3 different roms.
Not sure what causes it, but the only way I have been able to resolve is by going back to the old manual install option that makes you confirm each APK before installing.
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This ^^
When I first switched from froyo to gingerbread (I think I didn't switch until EP3H) thats what I had to do. The batch restore would sort of work on some apps, but it would often freeze up while doing so and require a restart to the process. I have become lazy since then and tend to cwm advanced restore data, especially if Im switching around on things using the same base build.
since when does TB back up text messages? I have never seen it
For whats it's worth I had no problems restoring all data with tweakstock and tb.
I've had no problems either. I had issues with EP3, and I had issues with Infinity, but not with stock EP4 or TweakStock
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since when does TB back up text messages? I have never seen it
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Not with the stock messaging app. It MAY back up if you use a 3rd party app if messages are saved as app data.
I had this problem several times (TiBu just breezing through the restore without actually restoring). Usually, I updated SU, then restarted my phone, then trying again. Maybe you could try flashing imoseyon's kernel, installing better busybox (Terminal -> su -> install_bb), etc and trying again. I always get it to work eventually.
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I don't use a 3rd party sms/mms and I always get mine back. I make sure to backup and restore [SMS/MMS/APN] Dialer Storage and [SMS/MMS PREFS]Messaging.
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I don't use a 3rd party sms/mms and I always get mine back. I make sure to backup and restore [SMS/MMS/APN] Dialer Storage and [SMS/MMS PREFS]Messaging.
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+1
I back up the Dialer Storage every time, and that takes care of my messages (both text and MMS). I haven't backed up (or noticed, for that matter) the Messaging item. I'll try backing that up as well and see what else it gets me.
One other thing I have used is a program called SMS Backup & Restore (from the market). This worked well, although it can't back up your MMS messages. If you're the kind that likes to see your call history as well, they also have a sister program that will back up your entire call log.
I would still prefer to have Titanium back up my messages, not just because of the added MMS backups, but because the backup and restore become part of your batch process.
Moving from an AT&T S7 Edge to an AT&T S8+, there seem to be transfer-software choices from AT&T, Google, and Samsung. With Samsung, data can be restored from the cloud, from a PC-stored backup, or directly from the old phone via a USB cable.
Which of these methods is most comprehensive? If combined, do they conflict or complement each other (and if the latter, in which order?)? Do any of them transfer the TouchWiz home screen layout? And is there any way to transfer SecureFolder content?
When I formatted my Note 4, I had everything set to auto backup in google. So when I rebooted the phone, I logged into my google acct, everything came back. I am hoping it works like this on my S8+ I ordered it yesterday.
I used Titanium when I had a rooted phone. Last time around I depended on Google for backup/restore and that worked satisfactorily also. This time I may try Smartswitch (http://www.samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/smart-switch). Smartswitch is supposed to transfer your settings as well.
I'm very prudent - I'll backup key files to my PC, backup my SMS using an app, and I create a list (also using an app tracker) of all the apps I am using on my phone. I always have 2 or more ways back to a working phone before I start wiping.....
Samsung SmartSwitch works
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I think it's boring to use the lazy way. So i just do it manually
Awesome, never heard of smart switch. Downloading now, does it also transfer Wifi passwords like titanium does?
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Awesome, never heard of smart switch. Downloading now, does it also transfer Wifi passwords like titanium does?
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I used it 2 times and it did...
One time from an S4 -> S7 and everything came over.
start fresh. Most times using this kind of stuff, smart switch etc, results in rogue apps that just demolish battery life.
All, what is the best way to backup and restore (Apps and Data for those Apps)? Smart switch doesn't seem to restore the actual data for the apps so you will have to reconfigure everything again. In the old days with root it was easy with Titanium Backup. I just don't want to have to setup everything from scratch. Thanks for taking the time to give any input.
Not much you can do without root.
Ive been through this with all tranfers. Nothing can get the app data. But most apps have internel backup to online so you dont lose much data if any.
With my stuff i only had to log in to my apps.
Everything else was auto backup to online or a data file on the phone and i just restore that in those apps
Which method work better in your opinion: Smart Switch vs Google Restore vs Samsung Restore. I just got so many settings and took me whole year to set this up.
Personally I use Helium to back up my apps and data that I need app data to transfer. It's almost as good as titanium for transferring app data.
I have never used the other restore options, I don't trust that they will transfer the apps AND data. I do use google to restore my contacts, etc, but not apps.
I'm looking more for transfer phone setting ie notification toggle, alarms, sound setup...
I started fresh, the switchover type things tend to cause rogue battery eating apps.
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I started fresh, the switchover type things tend to cause rogue battery eating apps.
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I couldn't agree more, its more or less a dirty flash to some degree.
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I started fresh, the switchover type things tend to cause rogue battery eating apps.
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Same with me. I like to always set up my new devices from scratch. I always have issues when restore shiee using a back up tool (duplicate contacts, battery draining apps, weird force closes, etc.)
Ok, so first post here, and I see from some others that I’m not alone with a few of the glitchy aspects of the software: like the moody wake-up wrist flick thing. After trying all resets etc., I backed up my Gear Sport, went and exchanged it for a new one, and now would like to restore that old backup to the new watch.
Yet, I get stuck on a frozen restore screen that simply tells me that it’s lookijg for backup data and that it may take awhile.... after quite the awhile, nada. Am I missing something? Can that old backup not port to a new watch? I mean it’s not the end of the world, as I cane reinstall the apps and such, but one would think that data would be portable and not tethered to a serial number or something .... right?
Right?
Thanks everyone.
Did you use the setting on the watch that asks if you are connecting to a new phone or did you just disconnect and try to pair? If the former it should find your back up in the cloud. I have found that if I force stop the gear app and clear cache the back up/restore feature would work for me