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Desire New MicroSD card

I am using Android phone for first time, It's a HTC Desire (unrooted), I have a 4GB memory card installed in it with lots of apps and stuff on SD card. Now I want to root my device and bought a new 16GB card. I want to transfer all my data from this 4 GB card to new one, and also want to partition it for rooting. what is the easiest way to do transfer all my data / sms / contacts / everything else to my new card. and my contacts are mess, they were saved on phone not syncd with gmail. I saved them as cvs file and uploaded them on gmail but now every contact is double. alot of crap going on in my phone. anyways want to fix all of it and install my new card and root my device with lee droid rom. can anyone help ?
Guys Sorry if this question have been asked before, I tried to search but couldn't find the answer.

First root your device and install titanium backup and backup all your apps and data. After this copy all the contents of your card onto hard drive. ( take special care that you get the folder named TitaniumBackup, it has all your app and data for restoring)
Then partition your card according to your requirements by any of the methods recommended( i used amon ra recovery) and flash your rom and setup your accounts and all. After all this you can just copy back the contents from your old card onto new one and install titanium backup and restore all your apps and data with it.
As for the doubles in your contacts. log into google contacts and it lets you remove 'doubles' pretty easy.
hope this helps.

thanks man, so rooting doesn't remove my apps / data from device ? sorry i m noob in android world.
Edit. Did it .. thanks

[Q] Titanium Backup to Removable sd??

Has anyone been able to get Titanium backup to backup to the removable storage? It wont let me navigate to my ext sd and will only backup to the on device storage! Can copy and paste to ext whenever I want to clean install a rom but kind of a pain!

mike1984jr said:
Has anyone been able to get Titanium backup to backup to the removable storage? It wont let me navigate to my ext sd and will only backup to the on device storage! Can copy and paste to ext whenever I want to clean install a rom but kind of a pain!
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First create a new folder on your sd card then copy all the backups to your new folder on the sd card.
1. Open Tibu, tab on the 3 stacked little boxes(most top right of the screen),
2. Select "preferences" from the drop down, scroll down to "backup folder location", tab to open,
3. Then tab on "detect" button, then tab on "whole device" button and it will find your new folder location,
4. Then hit the back button to bring you back to previous screen, your new path displayed and you tab on "use the current folder". you done.

If you've never made a backup, then you need to do the following:
In TiBu, Settings --> Preferences --> Backup folder location. Use the back key to navigate to /, then go to /Removable/MicroSD and then you can create a folder in there and use it as your backup location.
Took me a bit of a while to find the location.

johnlgalt said:
If you've never made a backup, then you need to do the following:
In TiBu, Settings --> Preferences --> Backup folder location. Use the back key to navigate to /, then go to /Removable/MicroSD and then you can create a folder in there and use it as your backup location.
Took me a bit of a while to find the location.
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+1
This is how I got mine working.

johnlgalt said:
If you've never made a backup, then you need to do the following:
In TiBu, Settings --> Preferences --> Backup folder location. Use the back key to navigate to /, then go to /Removable/MicroSD and then you can create a folder in there and use it as your backup location.
Took me a bit of a while to find the location.
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this solved my Tibu to ext sd card problem .. also off topic appreciate all your work for Bionic.... John Galt.. . rooted ics .232

You're welcome, and thanks in return for the props. I do what I can

Sorry to hijack this thread but I have a weird issue with Titanium Backup - have the paid version...
I want to set my preferred backup location to be on the micro SD but when I navigate to it Titanium backup says it is not writable and that the folder is empty.
I can write files toitin other apps and it is most definitely not empty, I have the install files for the ROM I'm using stored on it.
The ROM is CROMi-Xenogenesis 4.7.0- 10.16.1.14.8/WW DEODEX
Kernel is 3.1.10-hundsbuah-v3.4.5-oc-gaa752e8-dirty
Any ideas?

dang

berndblb said:
dang
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I guess that means you're stumped on that one then

fatboyinlycra said:
I guess that means you're stumped on that one then
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No, I posted in the wrong thread
How's the card formatted?
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berndblb said:
No, I posted in the wrong thread
How's the card formatted?
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FAT32.
It's a 64Gig SANDisk but it also happens on a 4gig and a 1 gig card, both of which are made by Kingston. Oddly enough every other app that writes data can write to these cards. It's only Titanium (paid version too) that seems to think the card is not writeable

Just upgraded to Cromi 5.4, still using Hunds F2FS kernel, but the issue still remains - cannot configure Titanium Backup to write to any Micro SD.
Anyone got any ideas?
ES File Explorer, the simple file explorer and other apps can all write to this card but not Titanium

fatboyinlycra said:
Just upgraded to Cromi 5.4, still using Hunds F2FS kernel, but the issue still remains - cannot configure Titanium Backup to write to any Micro SD.
Anyone got any ideas?
ES File Explorer, the simple file explorer and other apps can all write to this card but not Titanium
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I have exact setup as your and tibu is working fine for me.

Android Data Backup (SUPER BACKUP)

Hello..
Rooted Or NON Rooted. This guide is usefull for all you
----------SUPER BACKUP----------
NEVER LOSE YOUR DATA AGAIN
This apps lets you to back up your contacts, SMS, bookmarks, Calendars, Call logs and also Apps.
Rooted Users get a ADVANTAGE here as the SUPER BACK UP APP allows them to back up the DATA also
NON - ROOTED Users can backup their APK FILES but not the DATA
If you intend to do a factory reset on the phone, please make sure default backup folder is in your external SD card before doing it. If not, please copy the entire backup folder ("SmsContactsBackup" by default)to your external SD card
Features:
-Backup apps to SD card
-Backup & restore app's data(need root)
-Batch restore apps from SD card (need root)
-Backup Contacts & SMS & Call logs & Bookmarks & Calendars to SD card
-Restore Contacts & SMS & Call logs & Bookmarks & Calendars from SD card
-Can select SMS conversations to backup
-Delete the backup data on SD card
-Schedule automatic backups
-Auto upload scheduled backup files to your Gmail
-Show last backup count & time
-User can change backup folder path in Settings
HERE YOU GO
LINK-- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.idea.backup.smscontacts&hl=en

same as Titanium backup,rjght?
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sanjaykumar.sanjay69 said:
same as Titanium backup,rjght?
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better than that bro! have a look at the features

try it and leave a feedback man :good:

I have been using this for my sms contacts and call logs backup for a long time. I love this app.

rkmiks said:
I have been using this for my sms contacts and call logs backup for a long time. I love this app.
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real good app... cheers mate :good:

Files
For me, Trubackup scores higher because it backsup to dropbox rather than my SD, plus it lets me select the files I want to store. It has a 30 Day Trial free on googleplay, give it a whirl. Go to google play & search for turbackup and start using

Restoring problem and root.
So when i was on my galaxy s duos my device was rooted, i made some backups to my sd card, when i upgraded to the galaxy grand duos, i couldnt seem to restore anything from that sd card so then i decided to root it, now im having a problem that when i open the app, first off it doesnt ask for su permission, AND i still cant restore anything back from my sd card to the grand, im regretting using this app so much.. please if someone has a solution to this, share it with me.

I think Android Manager will meet your need. It is a management tool that can transfer files between computer and Android phone. You just need to launch it in you computer, and then connect your phone to computer. It will export files from MAC to Android and import files from Android to MAC. Just have a try! It will solve your problem.

This same app thread is available on XDA since 2013
Check this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2084900&page=13

thank you

Maybe here someone can help me
i make a backup of calendar by superbackup app on my old phone honor 10
Now i buy POCO f5 where i don't have phone calendar, only google calendar
i'm trying restore calendar and it is fine, in google calendar i see account "phone" and my task events from honor
But when i close google calendar and turn on again "phone" account and tasks events from restore backup disappear- what is wrong ?

[Q] How to save apps from GooglePlay? In .apk format?

Is it possible somehow to select some installed applications from google play, and save them to the memory card?
For example, when I am at home, with wify I download and install
"TeslaLED" - Torch Led Flashlight
"OsomAnd" - Topografic Map & gps.
"ES File Explorer File Manager" - File Manager
Then, After the apps are installed, I go in the wild far away in the mountains, in the cottage / refuge. There I have a friend with an android phone but there is no wify or internet acces, so I can take my external memory out and put it into his phone to install the apps and copy the maps, or transfer them over bluetooth.
How can I make this possible?

doctortonic said:
Is it possible somehow to select some installed applications from google play, and save them to the memory card?
For example, when I am at home, with wify I download and install
"TeslaLED" - Torch Led Flashlight
"OsomAnd" - Topografic Map & gps.
"ES File Explorer File Manager" - File Manager
Then, After the apps are installed, I go in the wild far away in the mountains, in the cottage / refuge. There I have a friend with an android phone but there is no wify or internet acces, so I can take my external memory out and put it into his phone to install the apps and copy the maps, or transfer them over bluetooth.
How can I make this possible?
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you can downloads the app calld R.E Explorer,AND you must root your phone. then, you can explorer to /data/app/ and copy the app you want to the external memory card.

Is it possible somehow to select some installed applications from google play, and save them to the memory card?
For example, when I am at home, with wify I download and install
"TeslaLED" - Torch Led Flashlight
"OsomAnd" - Topografic Map & gps.
"ES File Explorer File Manager" - File Manager
Then, After the apps are installed, I go in the wild far away in the mountains, in the cottage / refuge. There I have a friend with an android phone but there is no wify or internet acces, so I can take my external memory out and put it into his phone to install the apps and copy the maps, or transfer them over bluetooth.
How can I make this possible?
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You can do this without rooting your phone there's an app called app backup and restore, can find on google play and install it .... Just open it and select the apps you want to save.... Click backup and the apk's will be stored on your sd card.....
Don't Forget to hit thanks...

As (N'ayam Amarsh'e) said try app backup &restore to save your downloaded app as .apk format to sd card:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/..._medium=organic&utm_term=apk+backup+&+restore
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PreSS ThanKs If i HelPeD YoU ?!?

My phone is not rooted and I don't intend to root him, at least for now.
For some strange reason backup and restore app did not worked, but
I managed to save the installed apps (.apk) from the Phone into the PC with MyPhoneExplorer. Then to the external memory card.
However, you have to be carefull at the install time of myphoneexplorer (the pc part) as it has some adware/pup (install also some reg cleaner if you hit yes).
Problem solved, Thx buttons pressed anyway.
androidrocks23 said:
As (N'ayam Amarsh'e) said try app backup &restore to save your downloaded app as .apk format to sd card:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/..._medium=organic&utm_term=apk+backup+&+restore
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PreSS ThanKs If i HelPeD YoU ?!?
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N'ayam Amarsh'e said:
You can do this without rooting your phone there's an app called app backup and restore, can find on google play and install it .... Just open it and select the apps you want to save.... Click backup and the apk's will be stored on your sd card.....
Don't Forget to hit thanks...
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qzsu0420 said:
you can downloads the app calld R.E Explorer,AND you must root your phone. then, you can explorer to /data/app/ and copy the app you want to the external memory card.
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doctortonic said:
My phone is not rooted and I don't intend to root him, at least for now.
For some strange reason backup and restore app did not worked, but
I managed to save the installed apps (.apk) from the Phone into the PC with MyPhoneExplorer. Then to the external memory card.
However, you have to be carefull at the install time of myphoneexplorer (the pc part) as it has some adware/pup (install also some reg cleaner if you hit yes).
Problem solved, Thx buttons pressed anyway.
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I think The Reason For not working of your app was The cHeckbox Unknown Resources Found in Security Setting.... Have you enabled it?

Workaround for Titanium Backup not accessing External SD on Marshmallow Roms

In Marshmallow, Titanium Backup can't access the External SD Card directly,
Here is a Fix for you guys who want to make the Backup/Restore Folder to be in the External SD Card
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GATqU1_xzqA

It worked! Thank you

Thanks, it worked!
However, one could also just write down the necessary steps instead of creating a 5 minute blown up Youtube video out of it.
Here's how:
1. Change storage folder in TB
2. Select DocumentProviderStorage
3. Open the menu on the right side, check "Show SD card"
4. Open the menu on the left side, select your external SD card
5. Select destination path as usual

michael_ch said:
Thanks, it worked!
However, one could also just write down the necessary steps instead of creating a 5 minute blown up Youtube video out of it.
Here's how:
1. Change storage folder in TB
2. Select DocumentProviderStorage
3. Open the menu on the right side, check "Show SD card"
4. Open the menu on the left side, select your external SD card
5. Select destination path as usual
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ya that's true, but this is for noob friendly users.

Really interesting Thank you for this Information!

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Hello,
for me this does not work or only partly..
I cannot restore apps via titanium backup from my external SD, allthough I did the workaround with menu - settings - backup folder location and set it to DocumentProvider storage.
When I do so I can backup my apps and data to external SD but NOT restore, what can I do?
I can only restore data but not the App itself..
Setting SElinux to permissive also does not work
I have a screenshot of the logcat in attachment, maybe someone could help me..
I have the problem on Resurrection Remix 5.6.4, BlissPop, AICP11... on CM12.1 it is working..
Thanks & regards

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j1gga84 said:
Hello,
for me this does not work or only partly..
I cannot restore apps via titanium backup from my external SD, allthough I did the workaround with menu - settings - backup folder location and set it to DocumentProvider storage.
When I do so I can backup my apps and data to external SD but NOT restore, what can I do?
I can only restore data but not the App itself..
Setting SElinux to permissive also does not work
I have a screenshot of the logcat in attachment, maybe someone could help me..
I have the problem on Resurrection Remix 5.6.4, BlissPop, AICP11... on CM12.1 it is working..
Thanks & regards
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Hi
The same thing happened to me
Did you find a fix?
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Yes, it works now.
You have to do the same steps mentioned above but you have to create a new folder inside the existing titanium backup folder, put all files inside this folder and then it should work.
Like this storage/external sd/titanium backup/titanium backup
There is also a video on YouTube somewhere but I can't find it anymore..
Regards
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j1gga84 said:
Yes, it works now.
You have to do the same steps mentioned above but you have to create a new folder inside the existing titanium backup folder, put all files inside this folder and then it should work.
Like this storage/external sd/titanium backup/titanium backup
There is also a video on YouTube somewhere but I can't find it anymore..
Regards
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Thanks very much. This method is the only one that truly worked!!!

Worked!