On my 5 III, Google Play services has become corrupted somehow and crashes repeatedly. I have to disable it for basic functions to work (phone, keyboard, most apps), but this prevents the Backup options, Play Store, and other things from working at all. I've tried all of the usual easy fixes, several phone shops, and believe a factory reset is probably the only way to resolve it at this point.
I do not want to lose my messages and call logs that haven’t been backed up. I can transfer file and everything else manually if necessary. Is there a legit application (preferably simple, free) that can extract this data to (Windows 10) PC, like Xperia Companion used to do? Or an app (on the phone) that is SAFE to install from an apk? I don’t have another phone available otherwise I could direct transfer everything to phone2, then reset and restore the data. Is that the better option, even if I have to possibly buy/return a phone to do it? I’m stuck, wasted way too much time, can’t find any answers and just need to get it working.
Really appreciate any advice!
Any suggestions would be much appreciated - fix Play services?
Xperia Companion replacement?
How to know if apps from sites like APKpure are safe? (for example: Super Backup by MobileIdea Studio)
I realize this isn't necessarily device specific - but figured Sony's custom Android might be relevant- eg I think Samsung Smart Switch will backup from, but not to Xperia. I didn't find a related thread but please lmk if I missed something
first get auro store than get there SMS Backup & Restore
Thanks so much. I'm a little unsure about installing these apps (I'm just not familiar with) but at least this one has sufficient reviews.
As long as reset fixes my issue that's all I need
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I am not able to get all of my Google calendars to come down. Posts here and elsewhere, not getting it resolved. Looks like I need to harrd reset
I have not yet rooted my phone. I haven't found a thread that definitively indicates rooting on Captivate can be done yet, or specific instructions on doing it.
What would be the best app under these circumstances to back up everything, do a hard reset, then restore? I've read mixed reviews on various apps. I'm thinking I want Titanium Backup, but on the Market, it says it requires root.
My main concern about what I want backed up is:
Apps
Launcher
Configs on the various things, especially the launcher
I expect that a new synch to Google will cover me for all my Google stuff
Another question: if I do a hard reset, do a new synch, and all calendars synch this time, will a restore possibly screw up my calendar synch and leave right where I am now?
I am just amazed. IF this has been available to samsung users or if it's a ICS function, I'm still blown away but it.
If you are having problems, and want to do the Windows thing of restarting from scratch, take advantage of the included Outstanding Backup and Restore.
I had been suggested doing the backup and restore by Samsung for my wifi connect/reconnect issue with "N" (no, it doesn't seem to have resolved it) but I was hesitant to go through the PAIN of reinstallation of all my apps (about70).
I decided to bite the bullet and reset the phone. I rooted too so I expected the worse. Well, let me say, that as I am writing this, the phone is automatically reinstalling my apps after signing in to Google and my wifi network. This restored my entire set of apps in only a few minutes (I have 50 mb internet and 5Ghz N, so the phone does my full bandwidth).
It's still rooted. A new Android ID was issued (TI offered to restore the old one). The About Phone/Status page still says Modified at the bottom.
Data from apps like my FlightTracker have no information so that will have to be re-entered. Passwords for apps and sync (or specific sync settings like NOT syncing GDrive or Gmail,) are not restated.
If for whatever reason you decide to do this, don't hesitate.
google
it's not an ICS specific function but more of a google play (formerly google market) function.
Google play knows which apps you have installed from them and on which device.
When you reset your device and input your google credentials, it will propose you to put back the previously installed apps.
Just surf to
play . google . com
log on and it will reflect what you already have installed, it also knows what you have paid for (you can install a paid app on multiple devices and only have to pay once) and at the bottom in "my orders and settings" you can see the devices you own and give them a name.
you can also review and install applications remotely from there. Click on install and your device will start downloading and installing it.
Well coming from a GB device I never saw/realized that the market can install all the apps automatically.
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Since I rooted my phone I wiped and installed it countless times with roms (cyanogen mostly) from android 2.2 to the current 4.0.4
I always check that automatic backup is enabled in the relevant setting but I never seen it working.. I thought it was supposed to restore apps, wifi passwords and so on when, after a wipe, I configure my Google account, but no luck, it never worked for me.
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I have cracked the screen of my One X and will be receiving replacement from insurance soon. My phone is not rooted or modded in any way. I would like to back up all my settings, apps, pics etc so that i can restore all the info on the replacement phone. What is the best way to do that. I would like to try to avoid if possible redownloading/installing all apps from various app stores, as well as needing to reset all my settings?
schnirf said:
I have cracked the screen of my One X and will be receiving replacement from insurance soon. My phone is not rooted or modded in any way. I would like to back up all my settings, apps, pics etc so that i can restore all the info on the replacement phone. What is the best way to do that. I would like to try to avoid if possible redownloading/installing all apps from various app stores, as well as needing to reset all my settings?
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What's your software version?
And are you prepared to root/unlock the device to restore these apps and settings if required?
And depending on your provider not being able to root/unlock your new device so the above might be for nothing...
Software version 2.20
I was trying to not have to root, I have done it before on previous android phones, so i am no stranger to the process, but i am pleased with everything about this phone. I did not want to have to tinker with it. Why should i have to do all that anyways? iPhones have itunes to backup/restore. Samsung has Keis. What does HTC have? I thought that Sence had services for back up, and even location services when when i log into htcsence.com there is nothing there. I dont see any options to do anything. Why is it even there? What am i missing?
You can just transfer pics and other files (music, video, etc.) to a laptop/desktop computer by connecting your phone via USB and copying them.
As long as you have your phone set to backup to your Google account, some of your settings will stick (although not all of them), and your apps from the Play Store should be loaded to your new phone when you get it and login.
App data, such as game progress are tougher. I don't think there is an easy or comprehensive way to do it without root.
You can backup your SMS to Gmail using the app SMS Backup+. Make sure contacts and calendar are backed up to Google, and it will just automatically sync to your new phone when you login to it.
Aside from app save data (like games) and things that are not replaceable (like personal photos), its really not that tough to just redo the settings and other basic setup (homescreen, etc.) from scratch when you get your new phone. You would probably spend way more time finding out how to backup those settings, than it would take you to just do it from scratch.
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schnirf said:
Software version 2.20
I was trying to not have to root, I have done it before on previous android phones, so i am no stranger to the process, but i am pleased with everything about this phone. I did not want to have to tinker with it. Why should i have to do all that anyways? iPhones have itunes to backup/restore. Samsung has Keis. What does HTC have? I thought that Sence had services for back up, and even location services when when i log into htcsence.com there is nothing there. I dont see any options to do anything. Why is it even there? What am i missing?
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If you bought your phone with 2.20, or updated the firmware without unlocking the bootloader or achieving SuperCID, there is no way to root your phone anyway.
As for HTCSense, it says right on the home page why the services are no longer there:
Why are some of the HTCSense.com services no longer available?
HTCSense.com is undergoing a renovation to improve the services and value we deliver to customers like you. Until the new services are ready, features previously available on HTCSense.com will no longer be available. If you would like phone location or backup services for your device, please visit Google Play (formerly called Android Market) and download an application the best meets your needs.
HTCSense.com has pretty much been down since I think April. They are supposed to be coming out with some new revamped version, but it seems to be MIA at this point.
I have searched this forum and the web, still surprised about the poor integration of multiple devices in Google Play.
Can anybody tell me if there is any easy and fast way to transfer most of your app's to a new device?
I am amazed the lack of usability in this matter? Why is there not a column based page with all your registered devises from left to right and all the app's downwards, then a box to "tick" on each device to install or delete multiple app's in one go??? How hard can it be???
I know you can use Titanium but you need to be rooted and still go by each app individual or take all in one go, this do not make any sense since a newer device might not need all the app's.
On Google Play I can see all my app's and then install them one by one with a confirmation box for every one? long and boring task.
A column based set-up where you choose which app's to be installed on what device you have registered seems like a "no-brainer" to me but I have not been able to find anything that resembles that??
Does it exist and am I a knob or is this a major oversight by Google???
All suggestions are welcome.
Robert
The key here is you need to tell Google to restore your phone once you install an OS. If you did this, the Play Store automatically downloads all your previously installed apps.
Also, in Titanium you have the checkboxes on the side as you're asking for, you just deselect the checkboxes besides the red apps pretty much...
Over at Random Blame's Sero 7 Pro Jellytime thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2474673&page=20 there was a brief discussion about creating a locked down kid-safe rom for kids with known internet-misuse issues. My basic idea was to turn the Sero into a glorified media player, with no access at all to communication capabilities, including browser, facebook and such, but still permitting youtube and some other niceties.
There are "apps for that" in the store, but at least the free apps have security holes in them bigger than the Titanic, post-iceberg. The largest hole is the easy workaround of accessing the play store through an ad, then simply uninstalling the PC software. If the kid remembers to put it back later, you might never know it was done.
Here's what I came up with, rolling with several of the ideas proposed in that thread. I'm no dev, and no ability to create a rom, all I did was butcher an existing one In theory, you could do this with any custom rom for any rooted device. It's a one-way trip, so make sure you save the original image someplace in case you want to return to full functionality.
As always, proceed at your own risk.
So for my Sero 7 Pro I did as follows:
1. Root and install XboxeXpert's custom rom, from post 3 here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2297246
2. Install any apps you want on the device from Google Play. Do NOT install from Amazon, they won't work without the Amazon App store installed, which defeats the entire purpose. Trust me, I blew hours on this.
3. Install titanium backup and save everything thus far. Move the save files to a secure laptop so you can reinstall and update later, as needed.
4. Use an app manager like App Master and start stripping out everything related to communications. I blew away Messenger, Browser, Email services, and a number of others. Use your imagination.
5. Lastly, in direct opposition to almost everything XDA stands for, remove Play Store.
* App Master has a backup function, and you may be tempted to use this to preserve Play Store in case you want to install something else later. I found it does not restore correctly and Play Store was unusable, and had to re-flash and start all over again. You may have better luck with Titanium, but I did not try it.
Without a browser, the kid cannot get on any inappropriate sites. Without an app store, they cannot replace the stock browser / messenger or add Facebook / Snapchat to the tablet, even by clicking on an add. The free game apps I installed worked fine, but the ads went nowhere.
This is pretty efficient, about the only thing the kid can do at this point is install a new rom fresh, for which they would need access to a computer, which you would also control in your own house. Can it be beaten? Sure, some of these kids give the NSA night-sweats, but unless your kid is an aspiring dev, it's about as secure as you can hope for.
Best of Luck,
TM