[APP][8.0+] [OPEN SOURCE] [ROOT] Neo Backup - Apps and data backup tool for Android. - Android Apps and Games

Neo Backup (formerly OAndBackupX) is a fork of the famous OAndBackup with the aim to bring OAndBackup to 202X and part of Neo Applications suite. For now the app is already fully rewritten, coming up would be making it robust and adding some lengthily planned features which could ease the backup/restore workflow with any device. Therefore all types of contribution are always welcome.
Now on functionality of our App:
It requires root and allows you to backup individual apps and their data.
Both backup and restore of individual programs one at a time and batch backup and restore of multiple programs are supported.
Restoring system apps should be possible without requiring a reboot afterwards.
Backups can be scheduled with no limit on the number of individual schedules and there is the possibility of creating custom lists from the list of installed apps.
And here's the project's FAQ.
Recommendation
A combination with your favourite sync solution (e.g. Syncthing, Nextcloud...) keeping an encrypted copy of your apps and their data on your server or "stable" device could bring a lot of benefits and save you a lot of work while changing ROMs or just cleaning your mobile device.
Community
There's a new room on Matrix and a group on Telegram to discuss the development of the App and test new versions:
Matrix
Telegram
Our Code Of Conduct applies to the communication in the community same as for all contributers.
Encryption
If enabled the data backup will be encrypted with AES 256 based on a password you can set in the settings, which you'll have to use when you want to restore the data. This way you can store your backups more securely, worrying less about their readability.
If you have some kotlin and android knowledge and like to contribute to the project, see our Taiga.io project here to see what is still needed to be done, where a help could be needed or if you'd like to fix one of the issues. Each contribution and communication in the project community should follow our Code Of Conduct
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Izzyondroid
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Source Code
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Developer @Machiav3lli (Antonios Hazim)
(I am merely creating this thread and in no way the developer or contributor to the app itself, all credit goes to him and others who have contributed )
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Release 5.0.0
NEW MAJOR VERSION: incompatible with the old releases.
MIGRATED TO KOTLIN
SCHEDULED ACTIONS CAN ONLY LAST 10 MINUTES (SYSTEM CONSTRAINT): so partition your group of apps
Added: Individual modes for apps in batch action dialog
Updated: Choosing a backup directory doesn't create a child folder anymore
Updated: Far less unneeded refreshing
Fixed: APK/data not found error
Fixed: Persistent storage permission
Fixed: A11 support
Far too many other improvements, fixes and cleanups (in the full changelog)

was looking this for longtime wish could backup in otg
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thanks dev really appreciate it

Have used oandbackup. Good to see this back

I heard about oAndbackup but never used it. Excited to try this

Walden0 said:
Release 3.2.0:...
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the apk obtained just now from Github and Izzyondroid have the same md5, whereas the one from F-droid seems to be newer ('added on 2020-10-02') and has a different size & md5. is that normal? which is the link recommended to follow for regular official updates?

m0han said:
the apk obtained just now from Github and Izzyondroid have the same md5, whereas the one from F-droid seems to be newer ('added on 2020-10-02') and has a different size & md5. is that normal? which is the link recommended to follow for regular official updates?
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All are exactly the same.
The fdroid one is newer and different in size and md5 because fdroid builds from the sources directly itself. Look for the versions they will be same.

Please be careful with the 3.2.0 release. There is an upcoming release 4.x that breaks compatibility with the existing backup archives in favor of Storage Access Framework and a new backup directory structure.
Test versions are posted in the Telegram group. Some common backup related issues such as issues with symlinks and pipes are not present anymore in the 4.x release.

Okay, I'm lost, and I'm not easily lost
Really wanted to try this, but we'll....
Trying this for the first time, but cannot fathom it's confusing way of doing things
All I want to do is backup user apps and their data....but no way can I figure how to do it
1st try, set the filter options to display user apps....doesn't do anything ...system apps still shown
Switch to backup tab (once I figured out which one it was) still listing system apps etc
Try selecting all and then changing filter...nope, system apps still shown
Go around in circles for 15 minutes, and then post here
I've used every backup app on Android since the beginning of time, never needed to post asking for help...
What am I missing?
You all could use some documentation at very least
Better labelling or explanation of GUI items needed too
Cheers in advance

@73sydney Labeling the icons was a topic on the chat already… and an issue on github, I think. The UI has been updated, but is still evolving. That's why it's hard to write good documentation without having it outdated after 1 or 2 months again.
Regarding your issues:
You might have missed to confirm the filter with the green button on the bottom (you might have to scroll down in the fragment a bit).
If you want to backup something, just tap on the app and select backup on the bottom of the "AppSheet" that appears then. Or you can do a batch backup if you change the mode to it with the icons that come up when you scroll up a bit (hint: keep pressing a button to get a hint what the button does). I think, there is a high chance, that some of you apps fail to be backed up because of symlinks. Version 4 should be more reliable.
Just give it a try, don't be sad, if it doesn't work perfectly. The development is still very active (removing/replacing legacy stuff, making sure the data is consistent, optimizing the performance etc). Some people tried the new version 4 and reported new bugs and it's known that the UI has some issues because a central structure was replaced and it seems that there are still some combinations of the settings that cause issues.
Maybe it's the right time, to invite some Android experts. Currently the data consistency is a hot topic. To close an app or not to close an app, how is it restarted at the end and how to keep it from restarting during backup? If anyone wants to join, just join via Matrix or Telegram.

Pizze said:
@73sydney Labeling the icons was a topic on the chat already… and an issue on github, I think. The UI has been updated, but is still evolving. That's why it's hard to write good documentation without having it outdated after 1 or 2 months again.
Regarding your issues:
You might have missed to confirm the filter with the green button on the bottom (you might have to scroll down in the fragment a bit).
If you want to backup something, just tap on the app and select backup on the bottom of the "AppSheet" that appears then. Or you can do a batch backup if you change the mode to it with the icons that come up when you scroll up a bit (hint: keep pressing a button to get a hint what the button does). I think, there is a high chance, that some of you apps fail to be backed up because of symlinks. Version 4 should be more reliable.
Just give it a try, don't be sad, if it doesn't work perfectly. The development is still very active (removing/replacing legacy stuff, making sure the data is consistent, optimizing the performance etc). Some people tried the new version 4 and reported new bugs and it's known that the UI has some issues because a central structure was replaced and it seems that there are still some combinations of the settings that cause issues.
Maybe it's the right time, to invite some Android experts. Currently the data consistency is a hot topic. To close an app or not to close an app, how is it restarted at the end and how to keep it from restarting during backup? If anyone wants to join, just join via Matrix or Telegram.
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Hi, i will never see the chat because i dont believe in installing 3rd party apps just for support for apps listed on XDA
I'll check out github issues though in future
I did tap the confirm button, it seems to do something but then comes back with no apps lin lis resetting to default (paraphrasing as away from device at the moment)
Literally nothing i tried got me all my user apps ticked ready for backup, if youre saying that i have to tick then one by one, then we're going to have an issue friend
So as yet, havent even tried a backup bacause i cant (short of ticking every app, skipping over the systenm and other special items ive asked the filter to hide but it doesnt) select the apps i want to backup...kinda catch22
Look im willing for anyone to piont out where im going wrong and even me made to feel like a numpty, but im a relatively smart guy, i have my full frontal lobe intact and ive managed to figure out every app in Android history until now
I get that youre also in the deep end currently with updating to a v4, so perhaps ill monitor and check back in when the dust settles a bit!
Cheers for the reply

73sydney said:
I get that youre also in the deep end currently with updating to a v4, so perhaps ill monitor and check back in when the dust settles a bit!
Cheers for the reply
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That's a good choice. I like the style how Titanium Backup did the job and I agree, that the current mechanism for filtering is okay'ish.
The Telegram channel has a massive growth at the moment and I'm feeling uncomfortable with the current situation. It was nice that OABX has been featured on the homepage, but I'm personally saying, that the app is just not ready yet and won't meet the expectation. It's more an early access beta than a stable production ready app right now.
See ya later. Thanks for giving it a try!

73sydney said:
Okay, I'm lost, and I'm not easily lost
Really wanted to try this, but we'll....
Trying this for the first time, but cannot fathom it's confusing way of doing things
All I want to do is backup user apps and their data....but no way can I figure how to do it
1st try, set the filter options to display user apps....doesn't do anything ...system apps still shown
Switch to backup tab (once I figured out which one it was) still listing system apps etc
Try selecting all and then changing filter...nope, system apps still shown
Go around in circles for 15 minutes, and then post here
I've used every backup app on Android since the beginning of time, never needed to post asking for help...
What am I missing?
You all could use some documentation at very least
Better labelling or explanation of GUI items needed too
Cheers in advance
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Hope this helps.

Walden0 said:
Hope this helps.
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Hi, appreciate the screenshots
I did try that several times yesterday, to no avail...
Just for you i removed, and reinstalled it just now and tried again, and success, i got just user apps selected and backup running!
Dont ask me to explain why it failed on 1st install, at times like these i like to play the "im just an end user" card
But thanks for taking the time to take the screenshots, it encouraged me to reinstall and give it another go, and if i hadnt i would never
have known the sweet taste of backup victory
edit/update:
Okay got too cocky
It got as far as VLC or 114/124 apps and has been stuck there crashed for 5 minutes
Hehe i got close though
Time to force close and try again...
edit/update #2:
after 4 force closes i got a backup done
on one occassion is atarted to do a backup , then went back to the app list window, with no apps displayed
ill test the restore in a couple of days when i have time

73sydney said:
Hi, appreciate the screenshots
I did try that several times yesterday, to no avail...
Just for you i removed, and reinstalled it just now and tried again, and success, i got just user apps selected and backup running!
Dont ask me to explain why it failed on 1st install, at times like these i like to play the "im just an end user" card
But thanks for taking the time to take the screenshots, it encouraged me to reinstall and give it another go, and if i hadnt i would never
have known the sweet taste of backup victory
edit/update:
Okay got too cocky
It got as far as VLC or 114/124 apps and has been stuck there crashed for 5 minutes
Hehe i got close though
Time to force close and try again...
edit/update #2:
after 4 force closes i got a backup done
on one occassion is atarted to do a backup , then went back to the app list window, with no apps displayed
ill test the restore in a couple of days when i have time
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Thanks for not giving up.
Make sure you keep updating the app from github/izzyondroid for faster access to updates.

Walden0 said:
Thanks for not giving up.
Make sure you keep updating the app from github/izzyondroid for faster access to updates.
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Currently testing restore - had to flash a ROM to test something for someone, may as well take the opportunity to try restore
Update:
Restore stalls at 14 packages left, force close time.....
Nope...3 attempts later same issue, althoug at different stage, different package
I suspect that even with battery optimization disabled for app (confirmed), the minute the screen goes out, it kills the restore process.
Im sadly not able to sit rigth now keeping the screen awake while 119 apps restore
I will keep my eye on the project

OAndBackup also system apps + settings?
Is it possible to backup and restore also system apps and their settings, e.g. the "system settings" (with screen resolution, installed screen widgets, app arrangements etc.)?
Titanium can't do it for example...

monicaONxda said:
Is it possible to backup and restore also system apps and their settings, e.g. the "system settings" (with screen resolution, installed screen widgets, app arrangements etc.)?
Titanium can't do it for example...
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You can backup system apps but not the specific settings im afraid.

Walden0 said:
You can backup system apps but not the specific settings im afraid.
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OK, I see, so I can only backup the system apks without data!?
Can I backup data of third party apps?

monicaONxda said:
OK, I see, so I can only backup the system apks without data!?
Can I backup data of third party apps?
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Hi, you can backup system apps and their data as well as third party apps. Just keep in mind, what I wrote about version 3.2 before.
The settings for your Android system are stored in a database of the system app com.android.providers.settings. If you backup and restore the data followed by a reboot, you might be able to overwrite the current settings database. I don't know, what happens, if you replace the underlying database file on a running system. Not mentioning the catastrophic damage you could do if the database isn't as expected by the provider.
I successfully tested the restore of SMS and call history on the same phone and same ROM. There could be issues, if you mix things up.
What you more likely want is something, that exports all entries and imports them later on restore and this kind of functionality isn't implemented (yet).
Be careful, when you test something out. Bad sytem can break your system. Also be careful, that you only restore the data. Mixing versions of different ROMs/Android versions may have a bad ending.

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[ROM] Fission AOSP FRF91 Version 1.0

FRF91 Droid2 AOSP Final
A True Vanilla Froyo Expiernce For Your Droid2
By AngDroid, Matt4542 & Drod2169​
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Thank you to all who tested. Now start getting your phones ready for the final build.
Themers:
Check Post #2 for a package of app & framework files. A good majority of the apps are from FRF91 Vanilla Android build so if you have packages that already work with that build then most should work here. Please make sure all packages are compatible. Please use the framework-res.apk provided since it is unique to this ROM. It is much different than the OEM Drodi2 packages.
ROM Developers:
Feel free to use this as a base for your own ROM. Please just respect us and give Matt, Drod and myself the proper credit and a link back to the threads.
History:
Being bored one day and sick of Blur with all the extra services I started to rip the ROM apart. Finally getting it as clean as I can and being forced to have a bit of blur I began a search on how to get rid of it all. I ended up on the MotoDev website to see what I can find when I bumped into the D2 SDK. Shockingly it was a plain vanilla build of Android. I thought why not and tried to boot it up. Ii did ( see first video here[/URL] ) with lots of bugs. The screen res as all off and we had no radio or many other hardware functions. On top of that it ran like a turtle stuck in some molasses. I sent a message of my my buddy Matt4542 and our journey began. From there Drod and I hooked up and now we have this. It has been a long rough week getting this sucker to where it is now. It was fun, frustrating and we nearly killed each other a few times but all ended well since we have a great finished project.
We kind of built AOSP ROM by hand. Some may say it is not a true AOSP ROM but it is. There is no difference between this build and a true AOSP ROM besides any tweaks that the developer may add when creating a ROM from source. We had no choice to do it this way since Moto locked us out of the bootloader (for now and next project). Many of the apps are built from source. About 90% of the app folder is built from source. We added some packages from the D2 that are a bit better and required for hardware reasons. There is NO Blur left in the ROM but for a moto-res.apk file that is required by the framework.
What will this ROM do?
It will give you a true Android Vanilla experience much in the same way the Original Droid (OD) did. It is not loaded with bloatware and everything functions as it should. Facebook will sync with your contacts and you will not have all of your memory being used by wasteful stuff on top of much more. Your phone will run more smoothly and feel a lot faster.
What can you do to help?
The most important thing is to provide feedback. When reporting bugs please be clear and with detailed explanation. Do not say this does not work and leave it that. The more feedback you provide will make it easier and quicker for us to kill any bugs. You may also give us a small donation to help with our continuing development of ROM and *POSSIBLY* get this bootlader cracked. It cannot be done with one device. I have a couple of friends who have experience with low level programming of chips and with their help maybe it can get done. They are Blackberry guys and not going to buy a device just for this. This is nothing more than a promise that it will be tried. I cannot say when and IF it can be done so please keep the questions to a minimum about it. If the project takes off then I will have updates. You can donate to the project by clicking HERE.
Install Instructions: - YOU MUST FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS!!!
BACKUP your phone using Bootstrap before installing any ROMs so you can go back to your current setup if anything fails.
Pre-Installation Tasks:
Before you install this ROM or any ROM you will need to have root and have Bootstrap on your phone. You can find out how to do all that HERE.
BACKUP your phone using Bootstrap before installing any ROMs so you can go back to your current setup if anything fails. Notice I said that TWICE!!!
Download and place ROM on SD Card
Open Bootstrap and tap Bootstrap Recovery
Reboot into Recovery
Create Backup
Mount System
Wipe Cache -You may choose not to wipe but MAY have problems
Wipe Data - You may choose not to wipe but MAY have problems
Mount System and Data - Yes double check that both are MOUNTED (Reads UNMOUNT when MOUNTED)
Install Zip from SD Card
Choose Zip from SD Card
Select your ROM
Yes - Install
Wipe Cache Again - You may choose not to wipe but MAY have problems
Wipe Data Again - You may choose not to wipe but MAY have problems
Perform a Factory Reset through Android - Settings > Privacy > Factory Data Reset. Wiping Cache and Data from recovery is not enough.
Reboot
Enjoy!
Download HERE
Themes:
Themers:
App & Framework Files - Please only use these files to create your themes. This ROM is unique to the combo of files.
Black (HTC) Status Bar
Droid 2 Theme
Add-Ons: - Install - Do not wipe anything. Just mount system, select your zip file and install.
On Screen Keyboard
Droid 2 Multi -Touch Keyboard
Android Keyboard - Default with ROM
Gallery
Droid 2 Gallery
Android Gallery - Default with ROM
Bugs:
Compass Calibrate FC in settings. - No Fix yet.
HotFix:
AOSP Dialer working now
Download HERE
Please donate to project so I can get this ROM up 100% on both devices
holding for later so sgrg
You have no idea how anxious I am to try this. Soon as I get home its going on. Thanks!
Sent from my DROID2 using XDA App
I'll be the first to ask - do we need to do all of the wipes if we are upgrading from RC1?
is this the final build?? cause its version 1.0 and are you guys going to provide ota updates?? other than that rom looks AWESOME
Appreciate the hard work guys!
Works great! So much better than the stock D2 ROM.
Cell standby is still an issue
So far so good.
Only two minor things. There is no easy to get to end-call button, which you already know about, and it seems like there is not speech to text support. Not that I really use speech to text, but it could come in handy.
Edit: Nevermind. Might just need to enable it in settings.
Contact Ringtones still don't work
Otherwise, it's gRRRRRRRRReat!
Seems like some bad blood brewing over this ROM on the droidforums page for it. AngDroid/MotoBoy, we all greatly appreciate your work (you too Matt4542! (and anyone else who doesn't get as much time in the lime light!)). As long as you are satisfied with the outcome of the ROM we all appreciate you sharing it with us. Just ignore the lamers that expect you to jump at their every beck and call. It's the first AOSP type ROM for the Droid 2, very first of it's kind for a very locked down phone, which in and of itself is a great accomplishment. If you ever fix anything in Fission, great, if not, I'll continue to look forward to what you develop in the future.
I'm still also curious about your twitter post from the other day, talking about your new Fusion ROM series. Interested to see how that one differs from both stock and Fission.
I am getting the USB problem like I was getting in Beta II. It would connect fine when I first loaded the rom up, and then half the day would pass by and then I can't connect the phone to the computer. Kind of weird. Pretty sure that I can charge from the wall. Just not sure why the USB isn't working.
darkonion said:
I am getting the USB problem like I was getting in Beta II. It would connect fine when I first loaded the rom up, and then half the day would pass by and then I can't connect the phone to the computer. Kind of weird. Pretty sure that I can charge from the wall. Just not sure why the USB isn't working.
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I wonder if it's something underlying with your phone that's causing that issue. You'd think if it were a common bug you'd see other users complaining about it (as this thread on droid forums is about 8 pages long at this point). Given that it's you, who wrote the tutorials for some of the early D2 stuff, I have no doubt you followed all the steps for installing the ROM. Did you happen to SBF and start stock before going to Fission? I wonder if it could have resulted from flashing over another ROM. Very strange issue though, when I get a good chance to roll my phone up to Fission 1.0 I'll see if I experience the same thing (Thursday is probably a good day to flash, too many phone calls I can't miss between then and now).
bladearronwey said:
I wonder if it's something underlying with your phone that's causing that issue. You'd think if it were a common bug you'd see other users complaining about it (as this thread on droid forums is about 8 pages long at this point). Given that it's you, who wrote the tutorials for some of the early D2 stuff, I have no doubt you followed all the steps for installing the ROM. Did you happen to SBF and start stock before going to Fission? I wonder if it could have resulted from flashing over another ROM. Very strange issue though, when I get a good chance to roll my phone up to Fission 1.0 I'll see if I experience the same thing (Thursday is probably a good day to flash, too many phone calls I can't miss between then and now).
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Before concluding the phone I would ask if it were happening before this rom. Have you tried any other usb mode to see if it recognizes it? I'm sure you have because you are darkonion...
wsfanatic said:
Works great! So much better than the stock D2 ROM.
Cell standby is still an issue
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How is it an issue? If your phone is on for 10 hours and you use cell for 1 hour of course it is going to eat the greatest percentage of battery use. The issue is the time is off now and then.
one. said:
Contact Ringtones still don't work
Otherwise, it's gRRRRRRRRReat!
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We tested this on IRC and it is working for everyone who tested.
if ud like a phone apk like this hit me up with a pm and ill send it to u
Does this ROM contain the ability to link contacts?
The reason I ask is because there are a few facebook contacts of mine that do not list their numbers on their profile but I have their numbers in my phone book. And when I installed Fission RC1, Facebook will list them as a contact but will not show them with the profile and with phone numbers I have in my phone. I recall being able to have that ability to link contacts in the stock D2 rom. Is this feature part of the Blur crap?
It really wouldn't even be an issue if the Facebook contacts were not read-only. I'd just add the numbers to their contact information on the phone then... But I can't. Go Facebook.
Go to the contact u want. Hit menu>edit then hit menu>join then u can pick the facebook contact u want to link it to
Sent from my DROID2
whezzel said:
if ud like a phone apk like this hit me up with a pm and ill send it to u
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Do the sliders work on incoming call? If so can you pm me a link to it please. Does the call log work?
whezzel said:
Go to the contact u want. Hit menu>edit then hit menu>join then u can pick the facebook contact u want to link it to
Sent from my DROID2
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And I spent hours looking for this option and it was right in front of my face.. Figures.
Ya learn something new everyday.... Thanks!

[APP] BackMyTones - VER 1.31 Hotfix bugfixes.

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*UPDATE 1.3*
- Premium version features are now free: backup and restore your phone ringtone as well as contact ringtones, clear all ringtones with one click.
- Various bug/crash fixes.
*UPDATE 1.2*
- Improved restore and backup method yet again, now 100% accurate.
- Note that if you change a contact's name after you make a backup, you will have to make the backup again, or else that contact will not be restored.
- Please make new backups with this version. Old backups will use older restoration methods and are not guaranteed to work properly under certain circumstances.
- Please re-backup your data after installing the update for the changes to take effect.
*UPDATE 1.1*
- Now using a better restore and backup method (through file names) to ensure compatibility when replacing ROMs that re-assign media URIs.
- Smaller file by 600KB!
- Please re-backup your data after installing the update for the changes to take effect.
Did you ever update your ROM or made a hard reset, but then realized all of your custom contact ringtone settings were lost? Well not anymore!
Back My Tones offers a comprehensive and easy to use tool to create and manage backups of your custom ringtone settings and restore them with a click of a button!
The process is easy and takes no more than a few seconds to backup your settings and save you serious headaches.
If you liked this app, look for a premium version in the coming days which will feature backing up and restoring the default phone ringtone as well, among other features (75 cents).
Details:
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Your ringtone settings for all of your contacts are saved on your SD card and can be retrieved even after you remove the application or replace your ROM.
*NOTE this application does NOT create backups of the ringtone files themselves. If a ringtone's file was deleted from the phone will the file itself will NOT be restored through usage of this app.
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Fixed the max SDK to support android 2.3.3... if you couldn't see the app before try again now.
Now, this is a great idea
Great thanks for this app very usefull !
nice! this has been a definite problem. thanks
Does this, by any chance, back up custom notification settings for apps as well, or just ringtones?
(If no apps, well, yeah. Future suggestion. ;+) )
Good concept. But, in cases like my intended use it falls short. My system had to do a rebuild of the media db, which caused the id's to change, the tones did not change names, but 36 was no longer 36. I knew your app wasn't goingto work when I looked at the file it created and saw the id's instead of proper filenames. Now, I am pretty sure in my situation there isn't a whole lot that could be done, so I ended up fixing all my tones myself. Just wanted to post this for anyone else who may have a similar desire from it. Unfortunately, one of the recent changes in CM caused the UID for the mediascanner to change thus revuilding the media db and screweing all my tones up.
Nice app though, for people sticking to the same ROM version (or without significant changes to the mediascanner) this should work nicely.
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Good concept. But, in cases like my intended use it falls short. My system had to do a rebuild of the media db, which caused the id's to change, the tones did not change names, but 36 was no longer 36. I knew your app wasn't goingto work when I looked at the file it created and saw the id's instead of proper filenames. Now, I am pretty sure in my situation there isn't a whole lot that could be done, so I ended up fixing all my tones myself. Just wanted to post this for anyone else who may have a similar desire from it. Unfortunately, one of the recent changes in CM caused the UID for the mediascanner to change thus revuilding the media db and screweing all my tones up.
Nice app though, for people sticking to the same ROM version (or without significant changes to the mediascanner) this should work nicely.
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I could use filenames instead of URIs to ensure compatibility...
As for notification settings, I plan to enable support of this in the coming days.
daveid said:
Good concept. But, in cases like my intended use it falls short. My system had to do a rebuild of the media db, which caused the id's to change, the tones did not change names, but 36 was no longer 36. I knew your app wasn't goingto work when I looked at the file it created and saw the id's instead of proper filenames. Now, I am pretty sure in my situation there isn't a whole lot that could be done, so I ended up fixing all my tones myself. Just wanted to post this for anyone else who may have a similar desire from it. Unfortunately, one of the recent changes in CM caused the UID for the mediascanner to change thus revuilding the media db and screweing all my tones up.
Nice app though, for people sticking to the same ROM version (or without significant changes to the mediascanner) this should work nicely.
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Hey man, try the app with the new update, I think your problem should be solved.
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Hey man, try the app with the new update, I think your problem should be solved.
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Too late for me, already redid all my set tones manually. But, if this can help other people, I'm glad to have pointed this method out.
oh well, sorry you had to re set your tones lol... I hope no more people will have to do this ever again
and thanks for pointing this out, while developing the app this possible complication did pop up at some point but after testing it and seeing it working I assumed the URIs were a constant thing.
Thanks for app, very useful!
Doesn't work on Nexus S - CM7.0.3. Backup creation failed. Any clue?
Anyway I actually use WhoIsIt to solve this, but I don't really like it, because it has an own, separate database of custom ringtones. It would be much easier to backup the settings of the original contact list. So, I NEED this app, please, help me to fix this!
The ultimate solution would be to include ringtone settings to google/exchange sync data (as pictures included), but I understand that it can not be solved by a third party app.
Updated to 1.1. Same problem!
Updated to 1.2. WORKS!!!
Question: can this app select a folder where i save custom ringtones so i can back these up? What about mp3s? Would be nice if this app could backup music.
Rico ANDROID said:
Question: can this app select a folder where i save custom ringtones so i can back these up? What about mp3s? Would be nice if this app could backup music.
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This is not really the purpose of this app.. It is meant to restore contact settings.
BTW guys update 1.2 is up (quite a while now lol). It changes the backup/restore method - now reliant on contact names instead of contact id's, this allows full compatibility across different ROMs, so if you had problems using this before, please try again with this version (like the guy 2 posts above, lol).
I get a backup creation failed .. null pointer exception.
I have uninstalled and reinstalled it and still get the same error?
Any ideas??
On SE Xperia X10i running Wolfbreaks CM6 ROM
indesisiv said:
I get a backup creation failed .. null pointer exception.
I have uninstalled and reinstalled it and still get the same error?
Any ideas??
On SE Xperia X10i running Wolfbreaks CM6 ROM
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Are you using gingerbread by any chance?
This app was tested on 2.2 and i have had some issues with 2.3 and up...
I'm gonna look into this and keep you posted if I find anything.
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Are you using gingerbread by any chance?
This app was tested on 2.2 and i have had some issues with 2.3 and up...
I'm gonna look into this and keep you posted if I find anything.
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This is on CM6 Froyo.
indesisiv said:
This is on CM6 Froyo.
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OK then, I'll check it out, thanks a lot for the feedback and sorry for the inconvenience.
indesisiv said:
This is on CM6 Froyo.
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Check out the new version, i hope your problem is solved.
BTW guys all planned premium features are now in the free version, enjoy!
This includes being able to backup and restore your phone ringtone settings as well.

[MOD][GUIDE]How To Enable The Hidden Alternate SystemUI In Note5

Not sure how many of you are aware, but there is a completely different user interface built into the Note5 that's hidden. I thought maybe some of you might like to check it out just for fun. It allows you to place widgets and apps on the lockscreen and has a bunch of cool lockscreen effects. Also, the "notifications panel" and the "recents" page are totally different, as well as many other interesting features. I added some screenshots for you guys to check out in this post.
Here are the steps to activating it:
1) First, anytime you're playing around with the SystemUI, even if it's a built in feature, it's a good idea to do a full system backup in TWRP. Not necessary, but recommended.
2) Next, you will need to have the Galaxy Apps store installed on your device. If you happened to have deleted it like I did, then I've attached the APK to this post for anyone that needs to reinstall it.
3) Open the Galaxy Apps store and update it if/when it prompts you.
4) Once the store has loaded, search for the words "Good Lock". Click on the app and click "Update", then "Install" and reboot the device when it prompts you.
(This is the hidden SystemUI that you already have on your device, but it needs the current update to work.)
5) Once rebooted into the new SystemUI, it will begin walking you through all of your new customization options. You can change any of these anytime you want by opening the "Good Lock" app in your applications list.
NOTE: If you decide that you want to deactivate the alternate SystemUI at any point, then you can just open up the "Good Lock" app and click on "Uninstall" too. You can also uninstall the Galaxy Apps store at any time and features like the new "Recents" page, if you don't like it, can be toggled off in the app as well.
Anyhow, I hope you guys have some fun with this. I'm trying it out for awhile just for kicks. Be sure to let everyone know what you thought of the new SystemUI in the comments too!
Just installed this running N5 Express ROM with no issues yet. Really like being able to have Tasker widget shortcuts on the lockscreen.
catchjeff said:
Just installed this running N5 Express ROM with no issues yet. Really like being able to have Tasker widget shortcuts on the lockscreen.
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That's a really good idea. Been trying to think of a more useful widget to use on the lock screen. So far I've only added a fancy clock/weather widget. [emoji14] Maybe I'll give it a try.
Cool cant wait to try it out!
Sent from my SM-N920T using Tapatalk
For this you dont need a root or twrp its official from samsung
mirketos said:
For this you dont need a root or twrp its official from samsung
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TWRP is mentioned for backing up your current configuration of TouchWiz(and your device in general) if you can before using Good Lock in case anything goes wrong. Obviously backing up your device is never required, but definitely always recommended when altering the system in any way, regardless of where it comes from. It's important to understand that Good Lock isn't just some Samsung app in the app store or just another launcher that changes the home screen, apps page, etc. It tweaks the system ui itself, including the look and function of the notifications panel, lock screen capabilities and more. It's true that you can just revert back to TW whenever you want pretty easily from within Good Lock, but the process isn't perfect. In fact, I myself applied it and reverted back only 2 times and the second time something went terribly wrong during the reversion and the system halted and it would no longer boot after that, so I had to restore a previous backup which I was glad to have had. All the data that I hadn't recently backed up though was of course lost, so yes...a TWRP backup is recommended when using Good Lock.
Also worth mentioning is the fact that if you're not running a compatible version of the stock firmware or at least a compatible TouchWiz rom, it will try to prevent you from installing it by not showing it in an app store search or by blocking access to the app's page(if you're following a link) in the Galaxy Apps store. For instance, it was there when I was on stock Marshmallow, but does not allow me to access it on stock Nougat. Instead I get error messages saying the app is not supported on my device when trying to load the Good Lock page.
Here is the link btw in case anyone can't find Good Lock in a search and wants to check if it can be used on their device. If it shows it, then it's compatible, if it doesn't then it's likely not. Just open the link in a mobile browser and click "OK" if prompted.
https://apps.samsung.com/jupiter/appquery/appDetail.as?appId=com.android.systemui
bogarty said:
TWRP is mentioned for backing up your current configuration of TouchWiz(and your device in general) if you can before using Good Lock in case anything goes wrong. Obviously backing up your device is never required, but definitely always recommended when altering the system in any way, regardless of where it comes from. It's important to understand that Good Lock isn't just some Samsung app in the app store or just another launcher that changes the home screen, apps page, etc. It tweaks the system ui itself, including the look and function of the notifications panel, lock screen capabilities and more. It's true that you can just revert back to TW whenever you want pretty easily from within Good Lock, but the process isn't perfect. In fact, I myself applied it and reverted back only 2 times and the second time something went terribly wrong during the reversion and the system halted and it would no longer boot after that, so I had to restore a previous backup which I was glad to have had. All the data that I hadn't recently backed up though was of course lost, so yes...a TWRP backup is recommended when using Good Lock.
Also worth mentioning is the fact that if you're not running a compatible version of the stock firmware or at least a compatible TouchWiz rom, it will try to prevent you from installing it by not showing it in an app store search or by blocking access to the app's page(if you're following a link) in the Galaxy Apps store. For instance, it was there when I was on stock Marshmallow, but does not allow me to access it on stock Nougat. Instead I get error messages saying the app is not supported on my device when trying to load the Good Lock page.
Here is the link btw in case anyone can't find Good Lock in a search and wants to check if it can be used on their device. If it shows it, then it's compatible, if it doesn't then it's likely not. Just open the link in a mobile browser and click "OK" if prompted.
https://apps.samsung.com/jupiter/appquery/appDetail.as?appId=com.android.systemui
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Ok! Haha!! You dont need a make backup or something IT'S OFFICIAL YOU FOOL MAN
mirketos said:
Ok! Haha!! You dont need a make backup or something IT'S OFFICIAL YOU FOOL MAN
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WTF dude? Seriously. Stop being an ass and actually read what I wrote. It's the least you can do after I typed all that out. You're not helping anyone by TROLLING this thread and repeatedly mentioning something so extremely redundant. If you don't want to backup then don't backup. I clearly said that it was obviously not required to do a backup and that I was only recommending to do it because I lost data and couldn't boot after selecting the option to revert back one time. Stop wasting people's time with your pointless comments. NOWHERE does it say in my post that making a backup is Required, so get over yourself. Either stop being a destructive ass or go and troll someone else! Your negative comments are not welcome here.

[AROMA] oZoP Mods- System Animations - 8 full w/5 add-ons [v1.1 - July 30]

oZoP Development Projects are on the way!!!
ONE ZIP ONE PLACE​
System Transition Animations mod
By flashing this zip you will be given a bunch of choices for different system animation style for screen/window transitions, keyboard/toast views and many others. You will get an additional option to tweak a little for unique styles!!
So I give you this, UNIVERSAL for MOST devices Aroma installer to give users the option for different choices!
This zip will work for MOST device running ANY Rom with ANY version Android 5.0+!
How to use the ozop-restore.zip to revert/recovery quickly without the need to restore or reinstall the whole Rom:
And just to be safe, I have included in my scripts and files a method that will create a flashable restore zip of your files before the mods does its thing!
The restore zip will be inside the new "ozop" folder that has been created and the zip is named "ozop-restore.zip"
If something doesn't play nice, just flash the zip and you'll be back to the way it was before you flashed the mod
NOTE: the script will delete any existing restore zips EVERY TIME you flash a new option, meaning that if you flash the mod again, your original system files will be replace with the file you flash previously!
If you want to have a permanent back up of the original file, you will need to rename the zip inside the ozop folder to whatever, just can't have the same name or it gets replaces everything you flash the mod
BUG REPORT:
Code:
MIUI choice causing boot issues for some users (works fine for me), so be prepared to you the restore.zip if needed. Will look into a fix for future releases
Report bug properly to get my support
Of course there are many way to properly report bugs and ALL of these ways have one thing in common, THEY ALL REQUIRE VERY DETAILED NOTES of the issue!
I'm moy goimg to go deep into how detailed you could get because lets face it, most people that report improperly are the ones who don't read and probably are going to read this! HaHaHa...
To get support from me I only ask for some simple things
1. What device, and rom you are running
2. What is the issue (no boot, fc everywhere, fc only certain app etc...)
3. Which option did you select
4. Did you get the install log
5. Did you use the restore.zip option to get back running
6. Do other choices share the same effect
That looks like a lot, but it really is the minimum amout of info need to troubleshoot!
Provide me that and I'll do my best to fix things and make this fun for everyone.
If you post things like
"Doesn't work", "bootloop" or anyone other similar post that have no value and help development is no way, actually these kinds of post only put development behind amd slow progress die the fact that anyone who cam help has to waste their time reading it!
If these kind of post ever come up, its best to ignore the lazy person and not clog the thread with flaming replies as that too slows development!
Anyway, I don't expect there to be many if any bugs! Been tested by myself and confirmed with users of this device!
Now grab the download and enjoy!
DOWNLOAD v1.1 HERE​
PREVIEWS:
Note: these are just very quick runs and don't cover all of the various transitions, but you kindof get the idea...
Stock
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"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Missing Link
Nexus 7
iOS
Note: the animation have unique motions and some may look better with some minor adjustments to animations speeds. Some are better set to quick speed, others set slow. You will have to decide as per your needs.
You can access these adjustments via developer options in settings (activate if not shown by clicking about device/software version/build number 7 times)
List of the current animation:
COMPLETE SYSTEM ANIMATIONS
"oZoP Custom Missing Link Animations",
"Nexus 7 Ported Animations",
"Blur Animations"
"iOS Animations",
"Flyne OS Animations",
"Stock Animations",
"Google Pixel Animations",
"MIUI Animations"​
ANIMATION ADJUSTMENT ADD-ON FOR POP-U AND DIALOG ANIMATIONS
"Bounce Style Dialog Animations",
"Drop In Style Dialog Animations",
"Flip in Flip mix Style Dialog Animations",
"Fold Style Dialog Animations",
"Slide Style Dialog Animations",​
DEVICE COMPATIBILITY
Confirmed compatible devices for this version:
Samsung S6/Edge, S7/Edge, S8/S8+, N4, N5
LG G5, G6, v10, v20
OnePlus3/3t​
Confirmed NOT compatible with the version:
???​
Credits:
spanna for the original vrtheme script
changelog:
v1.1
*added support for OnePlus and possibly more devices..
*cleaned up Aroma code
*added ext sdcard calculation to device info and mount info
v1a
*changed text style in Aroma UI
*fixed mounting
*fixed install log recording
v1
*initial release
XDA:DevDB Information
oZoP Development - System Animations, Theme for the Samsung Galaxy S8
Contributors
stangdriver44
Version Information
Status: Stable
Stable Release Date: 2017-07-29
Created 2017-08-01
Last Updated 2017-08-01
How to restore defult animation?
Brokerzhang said:
How to restore defult animation?
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System ui force close on s8 running minotourus rom v10
I'm running a custom rom by NoName Roms and the missing link choice is fantastic. Great work my friend!
Note 5 s8+
work note5 n7.0
I'm running my custom rom
and my friend htc n7.0 work
Great work my friend!
Checking these out now!!!
Assuming they work fine on stock room with new snapdragon root?
@stangdriver44 do you have any other work our?
parkerj7uc said:
@stangdriver44 do you have any other work our?
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Actually I do have a few things in the works, but my main efforts are being directed towards my initial release of my LG rom.
Once that's out of the way, you'll see some more stuff from me over here!
Anything in particular you are looking for?
I do nee to break away from my Rom stuff from time to time for a break and am always open to suggestions.
Thabks for your interest.
Have a good one bro!
stangdriver44 said:
Actually I do have a few things in the works, but my main efforts are being directed towards my initial release of my LG rom.
Once that's out of the way, you'll see some more stuff from me over here!
Anything in particular you are looking for?
I do nee to break away from my Rom stuff from time to time for a break and am always open to suggestions.
Thabks for your interest.
Have a good one bro!
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I know you were working on a theming apk, wonder how it is coming along. So you work on Samsung and LG? Nice! Thanks for this aroma, it spiced things up a bit.
wildermjs8 said:
Checking these out now!!!
Assuming they work fine on stock room with new snapdragon root?
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They working for you??
eqbirvin said:
They working for you??
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Sadly they did not. I got constant FC's and had to reflash
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Sadly they did not. I got constant FC's and had to reflash
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yeah and I can confirm I had the same issues :/
Tried on my Exynos Galaxy S8 stock rooted. Constant FC of several apps, including settings. Recovery zip does not fix it, neither does factory reset. Have to reflash and reroot. OP should update post.
It's good to provide video of these effects Thx for your work.
I met constant FC in several apps as well. Recovery zip doesn't help.
Hope OP can provide some solutions, thanks.
Exynos Galaxy S8+ stock based ROM rooted.
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Sadly they did not. I got constant FC's and had to reflash
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eqbirvin said:
yeah and I can confirm I had the same issues :/
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doctorbatman said:
Tried on my Exynos Galaxy S8 stock rooted. Constant FC of several apps, including settings. Recovery zip does not fix it, neither does factory reset. Have to reflash and reroot. OP should update post.
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DanteXDA said:
I met constant FC in several apps as well. Recovery zip doesn't help.
Hope OP can provide some solutions, thanks.
Exynos Galaxy S8+ stock based ROM rooted.
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Look guys, I am all about development progress and supporting my work to help everyone have a good experience and enjoyable time using my stuff.
But I am not about doing things blind or fixing things that I can not troublehoot via a log or ability to recreate myself!
Check the OP for my instructions to get my support for issue#
just today in a different thread (right here in the S8 community), a Mod had to step in and give you a reminder of what XDA is about and what kind of posts are useful for development!
Do any of you see ANY helpful or useful info that I can use from your posts to help fix or even begin to look at fixing anything?
NO! Why don't you try reading and following instructions before leaving worthless posts in the future!
If you want support, give me something I can work with!
This mod os posted in several communities for different devices, including the S8+, has nearly 3,000 downloads and with the exception of a few post about issues, that are know and documented in the OP, the mod works fine and people are very happy with their results!
If the people here are all running the same variant and device, that could be helpful. I wouldn't know because mot one of you post any details!
If the version of recovery is the same and causing issues, that would ne helpful! But i wouldn't know because I have NO details about Rom, device, model number, option selected from Aroma, other possible conflicting mods etc...,
Normally I don't even reply to posts about issue that don't have details for me to work with, but this thread is out of control and I need to set it straight for possible new users that are being scared away by the worthless posts here!
This mod works fine (with the exception of the MIUI option)
The mod only makes changes to 1 single file of which a backup is made of your current working one and placed in a folder on your phones storage for later use if you do run into problems! It only keeps 1 backup, which will be overridden everytime you make a change. If the system in working prior to making a change, then the restore zip will work perfectly to bring you back. If you have issues and decide to select another option without restoring your backup, then you will not be able to recover using the restore zip!
If that last part doesn't make sense to you, then I can not help you and you should maybe reconsider making any changes to your phones system! I fear that is you continue to do so it is only a matter of time until you do permanent damage to you device!
I would like to ensure there are ZERO issue for anyone and the help from you is essential to achieve this!
I do plan to continue this project with and to expand the options to include new backup/restore option, build your own animation with individual options with various choices for fine tuning and of course the quickpick one click options gor full system animations!
Here is a more complete, but very short preview of the animations.
SYSTEM ANIMATIONS PREVIEW PAGE:​
Good day to everyone!
stangdriver44 said:
Look guys, I am all about development progress and supporting my work to help everyone have a good experience and enjoyable time using my stuff.
But I am not about doing things blind or fixing things that I can not troublehoot via a log or ability to recreate myself!
Check the OP for my instructions to get my support for issue#
just today in a different thread (right here in the S8 community), a Mod had to step in and give you a reminder of what XDA is about and what kind of posts are useful for development!
Do any of you see ANY helpful or useful info that I can use from your posts to help fix or even begin to look at fixing anything?
NO! Why don't you try reading and following instructions before leaving worthless posts in the future!
If you want support, give me something I can work with!
This mod os posted in several communities for different devices, including the S8+, has nearly 3,000 downloads and with the exception of a few post about issues, that are know and documented in the OP, the mod works fine and people are very happy with their results!
If the people here are all running the same variant and device, that could be helpful. I wouldn't know because mot one of you post any details!
If the version of recovery is the same and causing issues, that would ne helpful! But i wouldn't know because I have NO details about Rom, device, model number, option selected from Aroma, other possible conflicting mods etc...,
Normally I don't even reply to posts about issue that don't have details for me to work with, but this thread is out of control and I need to set it straight for possible new users that are being scared away by the worthless posts here!
This mod works fine (with the exception of the MIUI option)
The mod only makes changes to 1 single file of which a backup is made of your current working one and placed in a folder on your phones storage for later use if you do run into problems! It only keeps 1 backup, which will be overridden everytime you make a change. If the system in working prior to making a change, then the restore zip will work perfectly to bring you back. If you have issues and decide to select another option without restoring your backup, then you will not be able to recover using the restore zip!
If that last part doesn't make sense to you, then I can not help you and you should maybe reconsider making any changes to your phones system! I fear that is you continue to do so it is only a matter of time until you do permanent damage to you device!
I would like to ensure there are ZERO issue for anyone and the help from you is essential to achieve this!
I do plan to continue this project with and to expand the options to include new backup/restore option, build your own animation with individual options with various choices for fine tuning and of course the quickpick one click options gor full system animations!
Here is a more complete, but very short preview of the animations.
SYSTEM ANIMATIONS PREVIEW PAGE:​
Good day to everyone!
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Are you high?
Go back and read the date and I made my inial comment. Go head I wait. Just in case ill use big words:
NEWS FLASH
THE OP WAS NOT WRITTEN LIKE IT IS NOW WHEN I POSTED
NO details or pics or anything but a bare boans thing actually more like simple Craigslist ad. The specific phones were not listed, and j remember a "you should be able to figure this out and it should work everywhre" vibe.
You did not make the op an actual useful read till much later
SECOND OF ALL
As if one wasn't enough!
I ASKED YOU IF YOU SUPPORTED SNAPDEAGON WITH SYSTEM ROOT. NO ANSWER
So now at this point I've a brand new system root,. Dev asleep at the wheel of his own. Post, and absolutely no guidance on whether I'm going to get chewed out for using it.
Guess WHAT?! I STILL WANTED TO USE IT, BUT DIDNT WORK.
I tried like 29 times if I remember right,no I don't remember what happened except it crashloop systemui. So I said to myself "oh well, it was worth a shot, if he asks because later for help with an s8 port maybe I could help."
So WITHOUT COMPLAINT, I went to home, and moved on IN Life. Didn't sit by the phone, but I was curious I admit
It was not for M O N T H S later thst I get a flippant "well did It?". OH SO YOU CARE NOW! Well it is a lite late for that to get actionable feedback from my last attempt.
SO TO SUMMARIZE
I adk If it works on
You ignore
Get abyaZy
Ask again Seven flippant non answers
Ignore
Try myself to do something,
Crashes, fcs, you name it it happens.
STILL NO WORD FRKM DEVS
Reinstall os
To be clear. I SAID NOT ONE WORD about the project, the fact that it did or did r work, I recommend it none nor streered jrbo Mee a
-- MONTHS LATER
Get asked about my experience, give honest report. Best I can remember since it was so long ago
GET *****ED OUT BY DEV WHO APPARENTLY PAY ATTENTIO. TO HIS OWN TINYTHREAD.
All you had to do was one iota of actual critical thinking, and you could have avoided all the foot-n-mouth-prickish bull****. Hell you could have just ASKED ME and maybe I would have reinstsalled it and tested again. Now that SamFail is out the door I I deal with a lot of repeat questions and "it don't wornk help" statements that can be frustrating, but you won't be seeing me treat users this way, much less than the ones who ACTUALLY DID THE RIGHT THIG
Wow!! really like this, and want to say thnx!! 2700 downloads, and only 10 thanks...
works perfect and as described on my s8. didn't try the miui option though. great job, thanks.

Question Full backup possible?

Greetings!
Just picked up a Pixel 6a, coming from an LG-V30. Have been out of the custom ROM game since switching from a Nexus5 to the LG which had minimal custom ROM options (stock was really quite good).
With the Nexus5 I was used to doing full backups (boot/system/data) with TWRP so I could try out a new ROM and reverting to my original ROM (completely set up with all my apps and data) with very little effort or down time.
I've spent some time reading the forum and it doesn't look like TWRP is really a thing for the Pixel 6a and I've found very little info about making a similar "full" backup.
Does such an option exist?
I'd like to test drive LineageOS (and maybe one or two others, I was a huge fan of CyanogenMod in the past), but having spent the last several days getting things "just right" in my stock/rooted setup I'm not thrilled at the idea of doing it again just to try something that might not work out.
Not really looking for "Google Backup" style options, I would like a solution I can do 100% local to try something out and then easily and quickly revert if needed.
Thanks!
TWRP style full backup isnt possible anymore, but you can use Swift backup to do a TiBu style app backup. Between Swift and Google a clean flash isnt horrible, but yeah.....I definitely also miss the full backup option.
Hi!
You can try this one: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/tool-root-adb-partition-backup-restore-tool-for-windows.4512231/
I could backup my Pixel 6a completely.
Sorry, but there is no such option. I have P6 and also miss TWRP or Clockwork kind of recovery solution. There is nothing similar (as far as I know) like what we had on previous phones... Now I use Swift backup for apps backup, but that's not what you looking for.
Thanks for the replies, even if they aren't what I was hoping for...
I have switched to Swift as well, too many issues with TiBU restoring data and ending up with force close problems.
Jan61 - Looks interesting, but I'm not sure it's ready for general use.
Typical Google, one step forward but two steps back for users who want to do more than just buy a phone.
Oh well, guess I will live with stock for a while and let Lineage get more stable (maybe even official).
Can you use Swift Backup to backup app data without being rooted?
baldybill said:
Can you use Swift Backup to backup app data without being rooted?
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As far as I know no, unfortunately.
"swift" is closed source software being distributed by somebody you can't hold accountable for any kind of security problems in the software. It has the capability of connecting to the internet even if you deny network permission (on an android distribution that has such option, obviously). I would HIGHLY recommend that you avoid this software.
Better backup software is *NEO Backup* (available on F-Droid), which is open source and quite auditable.
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"swift" is closed source software being distributed by somebody you can't hold accountable for any kind of security problems in the software. It has the capability of connecting to the internet even if you deny network permission (on an android distribution that has such option, obviously). I would HIGHLY recommend that you avoid this software.
Better backup software is *NEO Backup* (available on F-Droid), which is open source and quite auditable.
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You mean like a Microsoft system
or an apple system
Both are closed source
I don't vouch for swift backup, I tried it and most of my restored apps crashed repeatedly / didn't backup correctly. I am still looking for a good backup android solution that works similar to windows system image backups.
I've used it since day one
I've never had a problem with it
I've been using a Google phone since day one
The only backup problem I ever had was tibu
That was the biggest piece of **** there was
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You mean like a Microsoft system
or an apple system
Both are closed source
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Both are hideously untrustworthy, but at least you can hold them accountable for data theft.
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It has the capability of connecting to the internet even if you deny network permission (on an android distribution that has such option, obviously).
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Curious, does that include being blocked by a a rooted system level firewall (AFWall+/iptables)?
I've never trusted Google's "toggles" to turn things off properly.
And FWIW - You (as an individual user) are as likely to hold crApple/Micro$oft accountable as you would the author of Swift for any data theft.
EDIT - That said, I will give NEO a look, options are always good to have available.
NEO requires root
Maybe this helps someone.
I do full backup with:
- Plug phone into PC and copy each folder down. Sometimes you have to go one-by-one, or a few folders at once, or Windows just freezes up. Once all copied, great.
- Use Super Backup app from Play Store to make a backup of everything. Calendar, Call Logs, Contacts, etc.
Once all done:
Use the phone's built-in migration solution IF same brand; IF not, use Google app to transfer/migrate. This will copy most of your app settings and whatnot to your new device. (I skip pictures, etc.) To copy over pictures, I just use Windows and the previously made backup to copy over the DCIM folder for example.
And that's it, works flawless for me.
baldybill said:
NEO requires root
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Non-issue, I rooted the phone the day I got it.
I won't own a phone that can't be rooted.
h8Aramex said:
Maybe this helps someone.
I do full backup with:
- Plug phone into PC and copy each folder down. Sometimes you have to go one-by-one, or a few folders at once, or Windows just freezes up. Once all copied, great.
- Use Super Backup app from Play Store to make a backup of everything. Calendar, Call Logs, Contacts, etc.
Once all done:
Use the phone's built-in migration solution IF same brand; IF not, use Google app to transfer/migrate. This will copy most of your app settings and whatnot to your new device. (I skip pictures, etc.) To copy over pictures, I just use Windows and the previously made backup to copy over the DCIM folder for example.
And that's it, works flawless for me.
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I do something similar for migration, but I'm not looking for a one time migration. I want to be able to bounce around on a couple custom ROMs for a day or two and then settle on the one I like. Used to be easy with TWRP backup to image the entire phone in a single step, not so much any more.
mbellot said:
Curious, does that include being blocked by a a rooted system level firewall (AFWall+/iptables)?
I've never trusted Google's "toggles" to turn things off properly.
And FWIW - You (as an individual user) are as likely to hold crApple/Micro$oft accountable as you would the author of Swift for any data theft.
EDIT - That said, I will give NEO a look, options are always good to have available.
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Root can bypass *everything*. No exception. That includes either switching to a different user to work around firewall rules, or even adjusting the rules to suit. Selinux? "setenforce 0".
As far as holding the fruit company or vaxx pushers accountable, keep in mind that its not just YOU needing to hold them accountable, but EVERYBODY ELSE harmed by their software. So yes, it will come to something VERY substantial.
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As far as holding the fruit company or vaxx pushers accountable, keep in mind that its not just YOU needing to hold them accountable, but EVERYBODY ELSE harmed by their software. So yes, it will come to something VERY substantial.
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If it's more than just individuals (ie. class action lawsuit), the only ones who get anything "substantial" are the lawyers.
You'll get a coupon for 10% off your next i-Thing or Windoze "upgrade", the lawyers will get the cash.
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If it's more than just individuals (ie. class action lawsuit), the only ones who get anything "substantial" are the lawyers.
You'll get a coupon for 10% off your next i-Thing or Windoze "upgrade", the lawyers will get the cash.
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You assume that the objective is to get a payday, when the objective is actually to punish them for bad behavior.

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