I'm not at all Tech savvy.
When I go to my Calendar, how do I change the keyboard to numerical and back?
Also, can I change the keypad from Qwerty to a traditional keyboard?
I watched a video that claimed "Quick Charging" is detrimental to battery life.
Is that true? That's the only charger that came with my unit.
Rick
So is that like granting you 3 wishes?
What is the device in question?
rickybobb said:
I'm not at all Tech savvy.
When I go to my Calendar, how do I change the keyboard to numerical and back?
Also, can I change the keypad from Qwerty to a traditional keyboard?
I watched a video that claimed "Quick Charging" is detrimental to battery life.
Is that true? That's the only charger that came with my unit.
Rick
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blackhawk said:
So is that like granting you 3 wishes?
What is the device in question?
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My apologies, Galaxy A42 5G
Btw, if you're granting me 3 wishes, I actually have 4.
But that's a discussion for another time.
Yes, well... be careful what you wish for
Your Android is only as good as you organize and configure it to be. Always keep in my mind what do you would need to fully restore the phone if it crashed right this second. That way you will learn to do this almost effortlessly in time. Ask yourself the hard questions, like what would I do if I lost all my contacts? Answer, create multiple backup files that are stored on the PC and data hdds. Do this with all critical data that can't be replaced.
Fast charging is more stressful on the battery. Not sure about that Samsung but if it has the app Device Care you can disable fast charging there.
As for the rest use the gear icon on the keyboard to access settings.
Play with it, that's how you learn. It's almost impossible to crash* a stock Android so explore it.
Do Google searches and learn from others by reading.
Eventually it will become intuitive how to fix issues even when you see behavior you never saw before. The Android platform is many times much easier to use and troubleshoot than the Windows platform.
Play with it... Android wuv attention
* always backup all critical data on the phone redundantly to at least 2 hdds that are physically and electronically isolated from each other and the PC. Otherwise you will lose data, sooner or latter.
If you have a SD card slot, get a V30 rated card and use it as a data drive. All critical data and backups go here. Then backup the SD card regularly. Only the apps, the temporary download folder and the DCIM folder go on the internal memory.
Backup the contents on the DCIM folder to the SD card regularly however Do Not name that DCIM, name it something like Photos 2021.
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Yes, well... be careful what you wish for
Your Android is only as good as you organize and configure it to be. Always keep in my mind what do you would need to fully restore the phone if it crashed right this second. That way you will learn to do this almost effortlessly in time. Ask yourself the hard questions, like what would I do if I lost all my contacts? Answer, create multiple backup files that are stored on the PC and data hdds. Do this with all critical data that can't be replaced.
Fast charging is more stressful on the battery. Not sure about that Samsung but if it has the app Device Care you can disable fast charging there.
As for the rest use the gear icon on the keyboard to access settings.
Play with it, that's how you learn. It's almost impossible to crash* a stock Android so explore it.
Do Google searches and learn from others by reading.
Eventually it will become intuitive how to fix issues even when you see behavior you never saw before. The Android platform is many times much easier to use and troubleshoot than the Windows platform.
Play with it... Android wuv attention
* always backup all critical data on the phone redundantly to at least 2 hdds that are physically and electronically isolated from each other and the PC. Otherwise you will lose data, sooner or latter.
If you have a SD card slot, get a V30 rated card and use it as a data drive. All critical data and backups go here. Then backup the SD card regularly. Only the apps, the temporary download folder and the DCIM folder go on the internal memory.
Backup the contents on the DCIM folder to the SD card regularly however Do Not name that DCIM, name it something like Photos 2021.
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Thank you very much!
I'll take your advice.
rickybobb said:
Thank you very much!
I'll take your advice.
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You're welcome.
Lots to do. It takes time but make backing up your data and the ability to fully restore the apps and data after a crash a priority.
One data is lost, it is gone for ever.
Any apps that allow you to backup their settings, do so. Don't forget backing up important passwords.
NEVER encrypt data drives!!! Do not rely on Samsung SmartSwitch as a stand alone data backup!
You can use Apk Export to make installable copies of all your loaded apps even updates so you can reload them without Playstore. All my apps are backed up like this. Even if Playstore discontinues them... I have a copy.
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Has anyone tried moving apps and data to a Charge with Titanium Backup? I have migrated between numerous devices in the past with very little trouble, but in going from the Tbolt to the Charge, app data does not appear to be transferring. For example I have a database of 1600 CD's in Memento that does not transfer. It has always come across fine in the past. Note that this is not something stored on the SD card; it is part of the app's data. Similarly notes in Kote, saved searches in Craigsnotifica, etc. The apps restore fine but data is missing.
No problems here on my end. Everything has gone from a fascinate>thunderbolt>atrix>charge and no issues. All app data and apps work just fine.
Thanks for that data point. Maybe it's something unique to the ROM I have on the Thunderbolt (das BAMF). Or just bad luck! Titanium support people are looking into it but based on prior experience I don't have a lot of faith. It's great software when it works but when there are problems, they haven't been great at getting to a resolution.
Have you tried updating busybox from inside titanium? Thats seems to help me anytime I have a problem with the app.
Yeah, pretty sure it was up to date. I just refreshed it again and it downloaded the same version I already had. The biggest remaining issue is my CD database and it seems to go beyond Titanium Backup because I also did a backup in the database program itself (Memento) and restored it on the Charge. It said the restore was successful, but the data still does not show up. Pretty odd.
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Yeah, pretty sure it was up to date. I just refreshed it again and it downloaded the same version I already had. The biggest remaining issue is my CD database and it seems to go beyond Titanium Backup because I also did a backup in the database program itself (Memento) and restored it on the Charge. It said the restore was successful, but the data still does not show up. Pretty odd.
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Just a thought as I don't have a Charge or use Memento, but have you checked to see if the Charge refers to its internal storage by a different name?
The reason I ask/suggest, is because I had difficulties when I installed/migrated CoPilot Live v.8 to an Atrix and an Inspire. It turned out that the CoPilot program would not recognize the name by which the internal storage memory was mounted; when I moved the maps to the external SD card, all was well. In my case until ALK (programmers of CoPilot) changed the way internal mounted storage could be referenced in the program there was nothing I could do to keep the data on the internal storage memory!
HTH
Thanks, I'll send that to the Memento developer and see if it might apply in this situation.
I've always had Android phones with SD cards and was mostly able to always keep files other than Apps (and a few things like Titanium BU license) on the SD so when changing phones, or ROMs or having the need to reset I never was at risk of losing music, books, pictures, etc.
Do any of you have a good strategy for doing something similar on a phone with no SD? I absolutely love this 7 Pro (especially being back to rooting after being with Verizon for 4 years and their phones being unable to be rooted).
Other than the difficult and dangerous ordeal of going the A/B overhaul (sounded really scary when I read about it)... What say any of you?
Thanks in advance for your advice.
Just transfer files out to computer before you touch the storage, or use cloud storage, also type c to USB adapter also works...you can have a USB SD reader attached that way
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I've always had Android phones with SD cards and was mostly able to always keep files other than Apps (and a few things like Titanium BU license) on the SD so when changing phones, or ROMs or having the need to reset I never was at risk of losing music, books, pictures, etc.
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People who used a black and white TV every day
were shocked by the transition to a color TV.
The physical limitations of the SD card have long been
exceeded by the speed of internet traffic and cloud storage.
P.S.
A Google Account takes care of your contacts.
Keep everything important on Google Drive, Dropbox and so on.
Opera browser has long been synchronizing your tabs and more.
Nova Launcher backup & import settings in one file, etc.
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I've always had Android phones with SD cards and was mostly able to always keep files other than Apps (and a few things like Titanium BU license) on the SD so when changing phones, or ROMs or having the need to reset I never was at risk of losing music, books, pictures, etc.
Do any of you have a good strategy for doing something similar on a phone with no SD?
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If you want something that's not cloud-based, but, convenient, I use this solution from MEENOVA:
http://www.meenova.com/st/p/dash_g3c.html
After reading about the problem people have with video playback the latest OTA versions"IN: 11.0.6.7.KB05DA ; EU: 11.0.6.8.KB05BA ; NA: 11.0.6.7.KB05AA "
I want to ask what is the best way to backup as much data as possible before updating in case I need to wipe and downgrade later. On my older phones when I was rooted I would just fire up TWRP and take a nandroid backup before updating. If any problems I would just restore that.
What is the best alternative without root? Adb backup? and manual sync/copy of photos and stuff to the cloud/my computer. I read about adb backup that not working properly for some people and possible being deprecated in the future.
One of the reasons I got the 10+ was for the SD card slot. I use the SD card like a data drive. The internal memory is for the OS, programs and to temporarily store downloads (to check for malware).
Samsung's also have Smart Switch to back up settings data, apps, etc. That backup copy is also on the SD card (haven't tested it yet).
Right now I can do a complete reload with little or no internet connection and be good to go in about 2 hours.
You can use external memory instead though. Cloud crap takes too long, same with Playstore.
Use ApkExport to copy all your apps and updates then load directly from those copies.
Save all critical data on the external hd. Make sure your bookmarks are recoverable. Any app that allows you to backup their settings, do so and add those as well.
Make sure you copy your contacts and text messages.
I keep master folders on my phone for documents, music, vids, dcim by year, etc that match to those stored in my laptop which serves as a secondary backup to my SD card. Keep at least two backup copies and store in separate locations. Ideally one should be completely off line and stored in a earth grounded metal box.
Hdds are preferable to flash memory.
Workout a plan within the limitations of your device and software before you need it.
So I just got a Note20 Ultra and had a Note 9. I used smart switch and samsung cloud to transfer everything. The apps transferred fine, but none of the app data did.
I was able transfer everything to my Tab S7+ just fine, and it even syncs with my apps. Like if I make it to another level of a game on the Note 9 it will carry over to the tab. Why isn't it doing that with the Note20?
May not work well with different devices and especially OS's.
Never use it to store critical data.
Apparently it does not save secure folder data.
If it doesn't work right you may need to do a factory reset and hand load.
I use it to save homepage settings, contacts and not much more. I load app from saved copies. A clean load can last a year or longer, a bad load won't.
blackhawk said:
May not work well with different devices and especially OS's.
Never use it to store critical data.
Apparently it does not save secure folder data.
If it doesn't work right you may need to do a factory reset and hand load.
I use it to save homepage settings, contacts and not much more. I load app from saved copies. A clean load can last a year or longer, a bad load won't.
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It's the same OS though, on all devices. It's just not syncing the app data correctly, and helium is outdated now
link1227 said:
It's the same OS though, on all devices. It's just not syncing the app data correctly, and helium is outdated now
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Apps that allow backup like Poweramp, ColorNote, Digi Clock are hard or impossible to recreate. Fortunately they allow for complete backup. The lesser apps I don't worry about.
Homepage settings however are a pain and can't be completely backed up. I keep a image of my favorite icon pack from Galaxy store so I can easily search for it. Shortcuts need to be recreated. SmartSwitch will partially recreate homepage but loses the icon pack, icon/folder position and so on.
Use your SD card as a data drive; all critical data and backups go here. Redundantly back this up to at least 2 hdds that are physically and electronically isolated from each other and the PC. Use ApkExport to make installable copies of all your apps and app updates; no Playstore needed for a reload. Do not encrypt data drives, ever... or you will lose data eventually.
Only loaded apps, the DCIM and download folder go on internal memory. Regularly backup the DCIM folder to the data drive. Do Not name it DCIM folder there as it will cause issues.
If your OS crash and burns, all your data and backups are on the data drive... everything you need for a full reload.
No perfect but you can easily backup a stock Samsung like this and carry everything you need to do a full rebuild in the phone.
So I was able to transfer it from the tab s7 but not the note 9, so whatever
Between Swift backup and nova prime- can one not get everything backed up completely including app data?
dj24 said:
Between Swift backup and nova prime- can one not get everything backed up completely including app data?
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¯\_(ツ)_/¯
I've never heard of those, but I will try. Thank you!
link1227 said:
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I've never heard of those, but I will try. Thank you!
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The reason you do a factory reset most times is to give the OS a clean slate.
Migrating app data can also migrate problem(s). If the degradation is subtle you may never pick it up.
A fast running, stable, glitch free platform is worth a little more set up time.
Your can only backup/recovery full data on a rooted device.
If you use the SD card as a data drive, backup the apps that allow there. Take some screen shots of the homescreen layout/icon pack apk used, use SmartSwitch to save homescreen, backup contacts and use ApkExport to save installable copies for quick reload. Backup all passwords.
I use ColorNote to save all bookmarks and many of my notes because it backups to the SD card.
Hyperlinks can open directly from it.
Takes about 2 hours to get it back to 99%. If you organize it, it's not that bad. I keep a master backup folder that has that kit in it.
♤Preplanning is the key, otherwise it's a data gauntlet.
The first load is the hardest. After 2 back to back boot loops I stopped screwing around with reloads and got very efficient at it
A couple weeks ago I brought my second N10+ online. I simply swapped the older N10+'s SD and sim card to it. It didn't take long to set it up.
So i lost my device first, thought i wouldn't get it back, so out of frustration i used find my device and locked first, then erased the data.
Now i have the device with me, and i am too nervous for giving it access to wifi. What should i do? i don't have energy to backup photos, progress of the read books/watched movies. etc..
Is there a way to reverse or cancel this? i have tried to remove the google account from the device and sign out, but still nervous to start wifi and see what will happen
please help ?
What were you thinking? No data backup?
When you lock or encrypt a device you are the one most likely to be locked out!!!
Try taking it to a Samsung Experience center at Best Buy or a data recovery specialist.
i have access to the tablet, i just don't know how to do the best backup with less steps, i will look into it, but for now, i don't want to lose any data, is there a way? i have access to the tablet as long as i am not using internet/wifi
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i have access to the tablet, i just don't know how to do the best backup with less steps, i will look into it, but for now, i don't want to lose any data, is there a way? i have access to the tablet as long as i am not using internet/wifi
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App settings are lost unless they provide the ability to create a exportable backup copy like Poweramp does. Copy all critical data, folder by folder by copy/paste to the PC. Verify the data size and that files are readable.
Make sure you know the Google account password and any other critical ones. Backup contacts and messages. Bookmarks.
Make at least 2 copies of this data to 2 hdds that are physically and electronically isolated from each other and the PC. You can never have too much backup... time staggered backups to multiple hdds are a good strategy. Keep backup hdds isolated from each other and the PC so one event can't take them all out. Store in separate locations preferably in an earth grounded metal box or safe. Keep clear on all magnets.
NEVER trust SmartSwitch to backup critical data.
Develope a plan now... put some thought into it.
If the device has a SD card slot use the SD card as your data drive. All critical data goes here. Then simply backup the SD card regularly. Do Not encrypt the SD card or any backup hdds!!! On the internal memory only apps, and the download and dcim folders go on it. Manually backup the two latter folders regularly to the SD card. There can only be one folder with the name "dcim" in it on the device! Rename backup folders something else ie Pic Master, etc.