Anybody help me, please!
After I tried to use i-mate ROM 1.72, I realised it had some big bugz that causes when U use/install some kinda' applications it freezes totally and when you want reset your device the XDA2 doesn't boot the system, and you just see the bootimage and booting stops. It happens accidentally not depends on you at first sight.
Ok, I thought, I restore the system after a hard reset from my SDCard with XBackup. But after restore (XBackup said: "restore is complete") that freezing happend again. Just the bootimage, not more.
That's why I downgraded the ROM to O2_1.60 and tried to restore my backup file on SDcard created by XBackup. It worked, but it has another problem: after restore process xda2 can't see the 'Storage' and 'Extended_ROM' folders although after hard reset it seemed.
In the registry (\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\Storage Manager\Profiles\TRUEFFS_DOC & TRUEFFS_DOC2) everything is normal and values the same than before the hard reset.
So, anybody has an idea what's happend and how can I get to visible this two folders ('Storage' and 'Extended_ROM')?
ROM 1.66
aNOTHER THING:
Has anybody the ROM1.66 in english language?
Can you put it here or give me a link or an ftp site where I can download it? I've been searching for it for 3 days and I can't find it anywhere on the net
THX
Welcome to the club... I have the same problem and NO ONE knows whats wrong... I used Sprite Backup...
I gave up and trying to live without that freacking 16 MB Storage
My current rom is Qtek 1.72
And rom 1.60 won't help it...
:lol:
I have the same problem. After upgrading to 1.66 my "Storage" disappeared. How do I get it back?
Hi,
I spend hours on searching a solution for this in the registry... The only solution is to perform a new hard-reset en re-install everything manually...
Sam
Me fixed mine flash that rome which you had during backup, mine was "T-Mobile 1.6.06 rom" and then restore your data.. everything back to normal :wink:
I have read many threads about this and try almost everything I have read. So I am sharing what I know works easier, and since the new TF3D2.1 has some issues with PimBackup you may want to easily backup all your information and restore it before flashing your new cool ROM with TF3D2.1
First of, I use Sashimi for backing up my preferences, ringtones, etc... However, even with the previous version of Manila Sashimi cannot restore the pim file, so I always ended up forcing a copy to restore my PIM.vol. Not relevant now since this is a simpler procedure, and automatic.
Regardless of what you use, Sashimi, UC, or nothing. This small SDConfig.txt below and procedure will do the trick.
FIRST: Backing up all your calendar, call history, contacts, and favorites, is as simple as creating a copying of your PIM.VOL file in the root (\) directory of your device and copy the file to a directory in your SD card. For example: \Storage Card\PIM\pim.vol. Once you have that. If you use UC incorporate the following lines of the SDConfig.txt below into your own SDConfig. If you don't all you need is create a simple SDConfig.txt in the root directory of your Storage Card with the following (Assuming you used the same directory structure. Change to where you put yours):
LOCK:Enabled
CPY1: \Storage Card\PIM\pim.vol
CPY2: \pim.vol
LOCK: Disabled
RST: Reset
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So the procedure is as follows:
Before you flash your new ROM with TF3D2.1 disableTF3D in the Today screen, and make a copy of the PIM.VOL in your storage (It will allow you to do so without sharing violation errors). I personally use ActiveSync - Explore..., instead of using the File Explorer on the device
Remove your SD card and flash your new ROM as usual
Once the installation is completed. Do a hard reset as recommended. (Read here , if you're unsure)
Once the hard reset procedure completes and you get the prompt to press the "Volume up key to boot". Insert your SD Card into the device and boot
The boot process will start and the ROM will start installing the default software, after that it will look for the SDConfig.txt file you just created. This will make it restore your PIM.VOL and it will soft reset your device once again
Your TF3D2.1 will come up with your favorites, calendar entries, call history, etc... and is all good and working well.
NOTE: This procedure works regardless of your ROM. As long as the ROM supports UC. The cool thing about using Sashimi is that I always have Sashimi make a copy of my PIM.VOL before I am going to flash a new ROM. So that way I make sure the PIM.VOL in my Storage Card\PIM\ is the latest
Enjoy!
I have heard of Sashimi but find it hard to understand how it works and setting up the app....
I use Pimbackup, will this work as well if i follow ur instructions?
And what is CU? I searched on Google and couldn't find anything relevant.
chaoscreater said:
I have heard of Sashimi but find it hard to understand how it works and setting up the app....
I use Pimbackup, will this work as well if i follow ur instructions?
And what is CU? I searched on Google and couldn't find anything relevant.
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You wont need PimBackup with this solution. And sorry, it was a typo. It is UC, not CU. I fixed that on the first post. Problem is PimBackup wont work well when you try to restore if you're using TF3D2.1 which could be a major show stopper for many. With this solution you backup everything and restore everything by simply copying the PIM.VOL file. It has to be done this way because if you don't do it at the fresh ROM restore, you'll get a sharing violation error.
Have you had any issues if you then active sync with your computer's outlook? I know with PIMbackup i ended up with the strange situation where my PC thought the restored contacts from PIM were unique, and ended up with doubles. (I even had the computer set as the master to clear everything on the device).
xternal said:
Have you had any issues if you then active sync with your computer's outlook? I know with PIMbackup i ended up with the strange situation where my PC thought the restored contacts from PIM were unique, and ended up with doubles. (I even had the computer set as the master to clear everything on the device).
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I haven't. It shouldn't at all. Since it is the same PIM.VOL you used before, so synchronization data should be intact if you are faithful to the steps I provided. If your pre-TF3D2.1 was working well, then if you use this procedure you shouldn't have any problems.
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You wont need PimBackup with this solution. And sorry, it was a typo. It is UC, not CU. I fixed that on the first post. Problem is PimBackup wont work well when you try to restore if you're using TF3D2.1 which could be a major show stopper for many. With this solution you backup everything and restore everything by simply copying the PIM.VOL file. It has to be done this way because if you don't do it at the fresh ROM restore, you'll get a sharing violation error.
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just to be sure, PIM.VOL is the output that Pimbackup makes right?
And what is UC?
Also, i named my memory card to 8GB instead of the default "storage card", which means that all my information are stored on a different memory card name.....so if i follow ur method, i.e aftering the hard reset and insert my SD card and boot, it will look for the SDConfig.txt, but the problem is the name of the memory card is different......and even if i edit the SDConfig.txt, i still have to change my memory card name first before i apply ur trick, so what i don't understand is will this only work during the part when the phone installs the default software? Because u said that we have to insert our memory card after the hard reset procedure is complete. And we can only start to install our own softwares after step 5, which means that even if i edit the memory card name to 8GB in the SDConfig.txt, it won't work since the default memory card name is "Storage Card" and hasn't been changed yet.......
And since i can only start to gain control of my fone after step 5, that means i can't install any registry editors straight after the hard reset and therefore can't edit the memory card name........i hope that made sense...
drake2007 said:
I haven't. It shouldn't at all. Since it is the same PIM.VOL you used before, so synchronization data should be intact if you are faithful to the steps I provided. If your pre-TF3D2.1 was working well, then if you use this procedure you shouldn't have any problems.
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This is a great tip - thanks!
Can anyone assure me that this works with contacts and calendars synced using exchange and google? I really don't want my google contacts and calendar duplicating everything!
chaoscreater said:
just to be sure, PIM.VOL is the output that Pimbackup makes right?
And what is UC?
Also, i named my memory card to 8GB instead of the default "storage card", which means that all my information are stored on a different memory card name.....so if i follow ur method, i.e aftering the hard reset and insert my SD card and boot, it will look for the SDConfig.txt, but the problem is the name of the memory card is different......and even if i edit the SDConfig.txt, i still have to change my memory card name first before i apply ur trick, so what i don't understand is will this only work during the part when the phone installs the default software? Because u said that we have to insert our memory card after the hard reset procedure is complete. And we can only start to install our own softwares after step 5, which means that even if i edit the memory card name to 8GB in the SDConfig.txt, it won't work since the default memory card name is "Storage Card" and hasn't been changed yet.......
And since i can only start to gain control of my fone after step 5, that means i can't install any registry editors straight after the hard reset and therefore can't edit the memory card name........i hope that made sense...
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I would think that you need to use the same name you used for your card. Test it, I have not done so changing the name of the SC. I've never done it so I cannot tell you if the name doesn't remain with different ROMS. I would think that if it doesn't then you still have to use \Storage Card\ regardless because that's the default name. But you'll have to test and try, then share what you found
UC is User Customization. See the link in my first post.
monkeyfishing said:
This is a great tip - thanks!
Can anyone assure me that this works with contacts and calendars synced using exchange and google? I really don't want my google contacts and calendar duplicating everything!
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Monkey, like every one here will tell you. I cannot assure you anything, we give advise based on things we personally test with our device. Its all in good faith, you need to do your own testing. You read, then you test. If you're not completely sure, then make a full backup of your device, try this, didn't work, go back. I've done this several times and it works. I don't see why you will have issues since the format of the PIM.VOL doesn't change regardless of what you sync with.
I've never played with Sashimi before...dabbled a bit with sdconfig...
Is this just for contacts or does it also backup TF3D2 favs, stocks, weather etc...
man I sure love my cheap (mail2web) exchange solution...definitely worth the $5/month! Add in MyPhone for free and I don't think it gets much better...IMO.
It took me a while to figure out its beauty, but it sure beats messing with all this!
Asphyx said:
I've never played with Sashimi before...dabbled a bit with sdconfig...
Is this just for contacts or does it also backup TF3D2 favs, stocks, weather etc...
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Like I said, it backs up everything including your favorites. No stock and weather.
peeps said:
man I sure love my cheap (mail2web) exchange solution...definitely worth the $5/month! Add in MyPhone for free and I don't think it gets much better...IMO.
It took me a while to figure out its beauty, but it sure beats messing with all this!
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Glad it worked for you. But, "messing with all this"? This is simple and automatic, only have to do it once. Everytime you flash a new ROM there is no-install. What can I say? whatever works for you, works for you!
drake2007 said:
Glad it worked for you. But, "messing with all this"? This is simple and automatic, only have to do it once. Everytime you flash a new ROM there is no-install. What can I say? whatever works for you, works for you!
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isn't automatic if you have to spontaneous hard reset, is it? You are stuck with a backup that is how old? yup...the last time you backed it up. How many contacts/appts/tasks, etc did you just lose?
With MyPhone (as the worst case for full backup), you are left with just a 1 day loss...and with my setup using Exchange for mail/appts/tasks on continuous sync, that only includes SMS as a 1 day loss risk. Even if they (mail2web/myphone) have a server failure, I will take that slim chance that it falls on the same day I have to hard reset both my devices that sync that content...
Man I suck...
I'm having trouble with step #1, heh.
How do you disable TF3D?
Shinare said:
I'm having trouble with step #1, heh.
How do you disable TF3D?
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Start - Settings - Today - Items: Uncheck the TF3D
peeps said:
isn't automatic if you have to spontaneous hard reset, is it? You are stuck with a backup that is how old? yup...the last time you backed it up. How many contacts/appts/tasks, etc did you just lose?
With MyPhone (as the worst case for full backup), you are left with just a 1 day loss...and with my setup using Exchange for mail/appts/tasks on continuous sync, that only includes SMS as a 1 day loss risk. Even if they (mail2web/myphone) have a server failure, I will take that slim chance that it falls on the same day I have to hard reset both my devices that sync that content...
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Dude! you can use whatever you like for backups. I posted this workaround for people who will flash another ROM with the TF3D2.1 version. And this is a workaround for the PimBackup issue. You're here debating what solution or not is better for backup/restore. If you apply this workaround then one can use whatever backup/restore solution fits best after the fact.
I am not presenting this as a backup/restore solution strategy. Which means you obviously didn't do your work of reading through the forums and don't know what this is about, so came here to talk nonsense. You're free to do whatever you like, but to come to the forum to argue and criticize about other people's free help is quite un-productive. So save your time and ours.
These are not debate forums about technology. There are plenty of places out there where you can go pretend you are a guru and know a lot about stuff.
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Dude! you can use whatever you like for backups. I posted this workaround for people who will flash another ROM with the TF3D2.1 version. And this is a workaround for the PimBackup issue. You're here debating what solution or not is better for backup/restore. If you apply this workaround then one can use whatever backup/restore solution fits best after the fact.
I am not presenting this as a backup/restore solution strategy. Which means you obviously didn't do your work of reading through the forums and don't know what this is about, so came here to talk nonsense. You're free to do whatever you like, but to come to the forum to argue and criticize about other people's free help is quite un-productive. So save your time and ours.
These are not debate forums about technology. There are plenty of places out there where you can go pretend you are a guru and know a lot about stuff.
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ok thanks...try not to get butt hurt so easy...its the internet for pete's sake...
'ok thanks...try not to get butt hurt so easy...its the internet for pete's sake...'
Get hurt? You came into the thread he created and brang it completely off topic. We know there are other backup solutions, but this was a thread made for those that use PIMbackup and want to use Manila 2.1. As great as apps like myphone are they still have to be setup upon every hard reset which quite frankly, is very annoying. I would rather backup my contacts as normal and have it part of the flashing process. This makes far more sense if you use your own kitchen, as you usually end up flashing more than once. I don't want to have to configure myPhone everytime to make sure contacts are working.
well you know what, my PIM data is a bit more important to me than to use some "hack" just to use TF3D or any other UI. I have gone through all sorts of issues in the past on other devices from creating duplicates of all PIM data to completely wiping it out from following "solutions" posted on forums. I don't need to waste time screwing with or screwing up my PIM data...as it is the heart of my PDA. Without it, I may as well use a Razr. Others may feel the same way and have similar experiences.
Off topic? Harldy...read the title of the thread.
"Backup & Restore of TF3D2.1 appointments, contacts, and favorites"
He offered a solution inline with the topic, so did I...
And what about the people coming from wm6.1 to wm6.5 that are reading these forums? Has the OP confirmed that this method works across the 2 OS's without screwing up the reader's PIM data? We already know there are differences in the calendar areas across 6.1 and 6.5...what about others?
Me? I prefer not to risk my precious PIM data in this way...just as you prefer not to enter configurations for proper sync and backup...To-may-to, to-mah-to, I suppose...
lets say one forgot to shut off TF3D before copying the pim.vol file to there storage card. Is that a huge issue?
After an compulsary hard reset, how can I recover the 60+ apps. laying in my memory card and bringing them to the normal use in Programs??
Last time I had an hard reset I went to the WEB and downloaded again one by one.
I'm sure there will be an easier way, as they are all "smiling" to me at the card and calling me stupid!!!
Help, please.
jcamposlisgolfe said:
After an compulsary hard reset, how can I recover the 60+ apps. laying in my memory card and bringing them to the normal use in Programs??
Last time I had an hard reset I went to the WEB and downloaded again one by one.
I'm sure there will be an easier way, as they are all "smiling" to me at the card and calling me stupid!!!
Help, please.
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use AppBrain for Android...
Use shortcutcreator http://www.bolognini.it/swpc/index.aspx won't work for all your apps
Best way to do it:
Get SKTools and SPB-Backup
BEFORE hard reset: do a thorough cleaning of temp files (SK-Tools Autoclean) and then a registry optimization (SK-Tools)m then backup Your device with SPB Tools (full backup)
THEN hard reset and restore with SPB-Backup.
Many thanks to all of you for prompt help, but (why there is always an but?):
-Spyderman33 : AppBrain is only for Android and my HD2 have WM 6.5
-Westwood01 : only transfered 3 apps. and after blocked
-Troed : Your receipt is for programmed hard reset-Before... etc,etc.
Anyway, tks again and I'm going to redownload all the apps.
if they are installed to your sd card then you just need to make a shortcut to the actual program (.exe) theres no need to reinstall.
won't work for all but will work for most.....
Can anyone help with an infuriating text problem? When I start to type in any notepad app, although the cursor moves (sometimes to the right, often down a line or two or three first and then to the right) no text appears on screen. However, when I then exit the keyboard, the text miraculously appears. This only happens in notepad apps. My notepad of choice is "Note Everything", but I've now duplicated the problem in two other notepad apps. Im using Galaxy Note. Can anyone please offer any suggestions as to what might be going on here? Many thanks.
AidanBell said:
Can anyone help with an infuriating text problem? When I start to type in any notepad app, although the cursor moves (sometimes to the right, often down a line or two or three first and then to the right) no text appears on screen. However, when I then exit the keyboard, the text miraculously appears. This only happens in notepad apps. My notepad of choice is "Note Everything", but I've now duplicated the problem in two other notepad apps. Im using Galaxy Note. Can anyone please offer any suggestions as to what might be going on here? Many thanks.
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first try a soft reset (rebooting your phone)
then if that doesn't work backup using titanium backup and do a hard reset (wipe data)
have you tried using your hands instead of the stylus?
Jack Jake said:
first try a soft reset (rebooting your phone)
then if that doesn't work backup using titanium backup and do a hard reset (wipe data)
have you tried using your hands instead of the stylus?
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Many thanks.
Soft reset: Check.
Hard reset: That's drastic, especially as I only recentlty went though one. Hard resetting is never as straightforward as it's made out to be, I really would prefer to try other fixes first.
Stylus: I never use the stylus. Ever!
AidanBell said:
Many thanks.
Soft reset: Check.
Hard reset: That's drastic, especially as I only recentlty went though one. Hard resetting is never as straightforward as it's made out to be, I really would prefer to try other fixes first.
Stylus: I never use the stylus. Ever!
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did the soft reset work?
if not you will have to do the hard reset. don't worry you can backup with titanium backup
after you backup with titanium just go to recovery and wipe data/ factory reset, then reboot, install titanium backup and restore all your apps.s easy as that
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did the soft reset work?
if not you will have to do the hard reset. don't worry you can backup with titanium backup
after you backup with titanium just go to recovery and wipe data/ factory reset, then reboot, install titanium backup and restore all your apps.s easy as that
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Soft reset has not worked, no.
And with all respect, I don't believe that a hard reset is the only remaining option. There's ab bug at work here and what I want to do is to track down and eliminate it. If I did a complete clone backup/restore that would just restore the bug as well, so an incremental restore would be necessary, and Tuitanium can't restore all the desktop widgets that are not able to be backed up, nor settings in various other programmes such as "Ringo Pro". There's still a lot of manual fiddling to be done following a hard reset. I'll hang on for a bit longer first for an alternative solution.
I sussed it! The notepad file was too long. Cutting down the length of the file completely solved the issue.