I am on the global stable right now, I am interested in trying MIUI 11, but I don't want to give up my last working Google Play Music device ID (and I can't delete any for some months). If I backup the encrypted data partition from this and flash my phone to the the Xiaomi.EU build, can I restore the data in a working fashion later? I haven't tried to restore a data partition since they started encrypting them back in the day.
When I was doing heavy ROM development on the Nexus 6 and LG G3/G4 I didn't have it encrypted so it always worked fine.
Has anyone tried this before?
Nevermind, it won't let me backup data, so I guess I have a serious choice to make.
Related
First, I apologize if this has been answered already.
I'm currently running DH GPE Lollipop 3/6/15 due to an update issue that forced me to downgrade.
Last week I updated TWRP to the latest version, then tried flashing the most current DH GPE Rom and ran into a boot loop. 20mins with nothing happening. Restarted and reflashed, still nothing. Flashed the version I had running before and same thing. I ran a TWRP backup month ago, so I just flashed that but lost all my SMS/MMS and current apps.
My question is, what is in your opinion the best way to backup SMS/MMS and Apps?
I hear a lot of things about Titanium, but I don't find it very easy to use and complicated. Would I be able to backup Apps and my text messages with TWRP and reflash them after I install a new update?
Thanks
cBreezy22 said:
First, I apologize if this has been answered already.
I'm currently running DH GPE Lollipop 3/6/15 due to an update issue that forced me to downgrade.
Last week I updated TWRP to the latest version, then tried flashing the most current DH GPE Rom and ran into a boot loop. 20mins with nothing happening. Restarted and reflashed, still nothing. Flashed the version I had running before and same thing. I ran a TWRP backup month ago, so I just flashed that but lost all my SMS/MMS and current apps.
My question is, what is in your opinion the best way to backup SMS/MMS and Apps?
I hear a lot of things about Titanium, but I don't find it very easy to use and complicated. Would I be able to backup Apps and my text messages with TWRP and reflash them after I install a new update?
Thanks
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
my best option is my backup pro.It is best for SMS/MMS/Apps/Contacts/Aps..
SMS/MMS I use this always.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.riteshsahu.SMSBackupRestore
They also have call log backup too if need. Works flawless like 3 clicks
cBreezy22 said:
First, I apologize if this has been answered already.
I'm currently running DH GPE Lollipop 3/6/15 due to an update issue that forced me to downgrade.
Last week I updated TWRP to the latest version, then tried flashing the most current DH GPE Rom and ran into a boot loop. 20mins with nothing happening. Restarted and reflashed, still nothing. Flashed the version I had running before and same thing. I ran a TWRP backup month ago, so I just flashed that but lost all my SMS/MMS and current apps.
My question is, what is in your opinion the best way to backup SMS/MMS and Apps?
I hear a lot of things about Titanium, but I don't find it very easy to use and complicated. Would I be able to backup Apps and my text messages with TWRP and reflash them after I install a new update?
Thanks
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
why do you say titanium is complicated?? Its quite easy. I've been using it since my Galaxy S days. Once you make your backup just move it your external sd card. I also never restore data, just user apps.
+1 om SMS Bacup and restore. I always back up to my google drive.
When I wipe my phone first app I download is Titanium, then I restore my apps, the restore my sms/mms with SMS back up and restore, takes about 20 minutes, maybe.
hi, i am new to the samsung phones, i rooted my device. is there any way to update the firmware without losing any data and apps ?? currently i am at G955FXXU1AQDG indian rom and a new update G955FXXU1AQE5 is available. i downloaded that rom from sam-mobile. can someone tell me how to do it
online22naveen said:
hi, i am new to the samsung phones, i rooted my device. is there any way to update the firmware without losing any data and apps ?? currently i am at G955FXXU1AQDG indian rom and a new update G955FXXU1AQE5 is available. i downloaded that rom from sam-mobile. can someone tell me how to do it
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
AFAIK you can't. A rooted phone can't accept the OTA. You would need to Odin the stock firmware, update and then root again.
ggrant3876 said:
AFAIK you can't. A rooted phone can't accept the OTA. You would need to Odin the stock firmware, update and then root again.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
its a long process:crying:
online22naveen said:
hi, i am new to the samsung phones, i rooted my device. is there any way to update the firmware without losing any data and apps ?? currently i am at G955FXXU1AQDG indian rom and a new update G955FXXU1AQE5 is available. i downloaded that rom from sam-mobile. can someone tell me how to do it
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If you want to stick with the rooted stock ROM, my suggestion would be to backup your phone to the Samsung Cloud, then Odin the new ROM, then restore from the Samsung Cloud. You will get most of your stuff back, including screen layouts, widgets and apps.
If you use one of the fine ROMs by one of the XDA developers - they eventually usually come up with new versions that include the lastest bases, and many times, not every time, you can dirty flash it over your existing ROM and not have to restore much if anything. Of course, your experience may be different so make a nanroid backup via TWRP first.
Flame Red said:
If you want to stick with the rooted stock ROM, my suggestion would be to backup your phone to the Samsung Cloud, then Odin the new ROM, then restore from the Samsung Cloud. You will get most of your stuff back, including screen layouts, widgets and apps.
If you use one of the fine ROMs by one of the XDA developers - they eventually usually come up with new versions that include the lastest bases, and many times, not every time, you can dirty flash it over your existing ROM and not have to restore much if anything. Of course, your experience may be different so make a nanroid backup via TWRP first.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
thanks for the help, i will stick to the stock rom and restore apps from titanium would be better i guess.
I updated my rooted S8+ by making a nandroid backup with TWRP first and then flashing the updated ROM (which will totally wipe your device and remove root).
After that I flashed the TWRP recovery again, formatted through TWRP, and then flashed no verity/Magisk etc. I booted into the system normally once just to be on the safe side and check that everything was looking good.
Lastly, I went back to TWRP and used my nandroid backup and the restore function to bring back just the Data partition and my phone was completely restored. All apps, settings, wallpapers, text messages etc etc where restored with 0 issues exactly how I left them.
Keep in mind that the data partition will not back up user data on the internal memory like pictures, videos and some downloads. You'll want to copy the contents of your internal memory to a PC or external memory and then copy them back and merge them with the new folders at the end. :good:
xeathpk said:
I updated my rooted S8+ by making a nandroid backup with TWRP first and then flashing the updated ROM (which will totally wipe your device and remove root).
After that I flashed the TWRP recovery again, formatted through TWRP, and then flashed no verity/Magisk etc. I booted into the system normally once just to be on the safe side and check that everything was looking good.
Lastly, I went back to TWRP and used my nandroid backup and the restore function to bring back just the Data partition and my phone was completely restored. All apps, settings, wallpapers, text messages etc etc where restored with 0 issues exactly how I left them.
Keep in mind that the data partition will not back up user data on the internal memory like pictures, videos and some downloads. You'll want to copy the contents of your internal memory to a PC or external memory and then copy them back and merge them with the new folders at the end. :good:
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
thanks for help...i will do the same.
Hi guys, here's my dilemma:
Samsung Galaxy S6 with Android 5.0.1 or 5.0.2 (I forget which)
Rooted & Full device encryption
Want to recover my information if possible; no factory reset
My questions:
Is there a way to fix a system to recover my data on a rooted & fully encrypted device?
Would flashing work, and how would I go about the recovery process?
Do I need to know the exact OS (cant remember if 5.0.1 or 5.0.2)
Is there a way to get the encrypted data copied and decrypted so I can read it again? (I heard something called adb can be used?)
Things I have tried: Powering down for a while, clearing cache partition, etc. This is the 4th time it has happened in 1.5 years, and I'm tired of it. Warranty/insurance affected by root status so would have to pay for $150 trade-in. Just want my data and ideally move to a new phone.
Do you not have a recovery backup you can restore ? What exactly are you concerned about loosing in terms of data.. are you worried about loosing pictures saved on your phone or say.. text messages ?
@fOmey - I'm not sure if I had a recovery backup. I did have TWRP(?) installed, though. I am worried about losing many pictures and also app data (to do lists, etc.) that aren't synced with a cloud service.
kzwin444 said:
@fOmey - I'm not sure if I had a recovery backup. I did have TWRP(?) installed, though. I am worried about losing many pictures and also app data (to do lists, etc.) that aren't synced with a cloud service.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Boot into TWRP and check if you have a backup, if you don't have a backup you can dirty flash your rom and with a bit of luck you'll boot into your OS.
Is there a way to perform a nandroid or similar complete backup without a custom recovery like TWRP (which there is none for Android 11 or the Oneplus 8T right now).
I know I could use DD to dump and restore all the partitions, but I am unsure if this would work for the data partition cause it is encrypted. Cause I think the encryption keys are stored in the trustzone and can't be backuped or restored?
Do anyone know of a solution? Would be nice to have a good working backup to fall back to in case I break something when I start modifying the device more.
Qnorsten said:
Is there a way to perform a nandroid or similar complete backup without a custom recovery like TWRP (which there is none for Android 11 or the Oneplus 8T right now).
I know I could use DD to dump and restore all the partitions, but I am unsure if this would work for the data partition cause it is encrypted. Cause I think the encryption keys are stored in the trustzone and can't be backuped or restored?
Do anyone know of a solution? Would be nice to have a good working backup to fall back to in case I break something when I start modifying the device more.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hello Qnorsten,
I´m new to OnePlus devices (using a 8T model) and searched also for a backup method just to be shure that I can restore my data after a soft brick throgh a bad magisk mod.
On OnePlus 6T forum I found the magisk module ´migrator´ which can be used for backup and restore data and system data. I will test it the next days if it works for me.
Do you know more about migrator? https://github.com/VR-25/migrator
Having weird issues with a Pixel 3 were it will stop making or receiving calls. I can clear the cache and reboot and that often works but I am unsure how many calls I may have missed. Text still works the entire time. I am on the latest Android 11 build with an unlocked bootloader and magisk installed just the restore data with Titanium Backup from previous phone. Not a fan of all the stupidness that got changed/added with Android 12. Willing to try custom roms if that is the right direction. Any thoughts?
toasterboy1 said:
Having weird issues with a Pixel 3 were it will stop making or receiving calls. I can clear the cache and reboot and that often works but I am unsure how many calls I may have missed. Text still works the entire time. I am on the latest Android 11 build with an unlocked bootloader and magisk installed just the restore data with Titanium Backup from previous phone. Not a fan of all the stupidness that got changed/added with Android 12. Willing to try custom roms if that is the right direction. Any thoughts?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If you restored data from Titanium Backup, that may be your problem. Titanium Backup has not been updated for two years, and does not work well with newer versions of Android. The restore part caused the most problems. TB has pretty much been abandoned.
dcarvil said:
If you restored data from Titanium Backup, that may be your problem. Titanium Backup has not been updated for two years, and does not work well with newer versions of Android. The restore part caused the most problems. TB has pretty much been abandoned.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks for the response. I noticed it had not been restoring apps for a while so I just resorted to restoring mostly game data with it. Wondering if I use Easy Backup & Restore to save my data then wipe and reinstall OS and apps then restore data if that would fix it.
toasterboy1 said:
Thanks for the response. I noticed it had not been restoring apps for a while so I just resorted to restoring mostly game data with it. Wondering if I use Easy Backup & Restore to save my data then wipe and reinstall OS and apps then restore data if that would fix it.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It is certainly worth trying. I don't know anything about Easy Backup - I use Swift Backup, and have successfully restored data from one phone to another using it. It might depend on what Android version was on your old phone, though. I recall reading somewhere that restoring data from different Android versions could cause problems.
dcarvil said:
It is certainly worth trying. I don't know anything about Easy Backup - I use Swift Backup, and have successfully restored data from one phone to another using it. It might depend on what Android version was on your old phone, though. I recall reading somewhere that restoring data from different Android versions could cause problems.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Finally got around to trying this after replacing the loud speaker on another Pixel 3. Seemed to work well. We will see if this solves the call problems.