Hi, i exported text in 1.6 to my SD card before i upgrade. is there a way to import the text back into 2.1 or just have it on my computer so i can read it later? Thanks
I assume you mean SMS/MMS when you say text, I have not found a way to import my old SMS's from 1.6 to 2.1.
They seem to have removed the import function for messages..
Sorry.
that sucks!.. can I flash it back to 1.6 and import sms back and then do a whole backup of the entire phone? and then flash it back to 2.1 and restore fone? would the text be restored?
That should do it, yes.
in the 1.6 version did you have the backup/restore app (it arrived on mine in one of the 1.6 incremental upgrades).
If you do then that can back up your texts and you can reimport using the 2.1 version of the backup/restore app (at least thats how I did it).
(Just make sure you don't restore backed up system settings from 1.6!)
thanks!.. awesome have something to work around this
Backup using the FREE "SMS Backup & Restore" app by Ritesh Sahu in the Market. It exports into XML format onto the SD card.
Then upgrade to 2.1, install "SMS Backup & Restore" and restore your SMS.
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Before I updated to 2.1 I saved all my sms messages to the sd card using the option in messaging. In 2.1 there doesn't seem to be any way of restoring them
Uh oh. I never used the built in backup.
It's a little too late for you, but for others, before upgrading, download "SMS Backup & Restore (by Ritesh Sahu)" on the Market (free) and backup.
It creates an XML (text) file that is easily read/edited/restored.
It saves onto your SD card at /sdcard/SMSBackupRestore/yyymmddhhmmss.xml
Upgrade to 2.1, then reinstall SMS Backup & Restore and restore that XML file.
a.r.k. said:
Before I updated to 2.1 I saved all my sms messages to the sd card using the option in messaging. In 2.1 there doesn't seem to be any way of restoring them
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Same here so what should we do now? Any manual method to restore?
same problem but with contacts !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ysun86 said:
Same here so what should we do now? Any manual method to restore?
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same problem here, i was thinking that there might be a way to port mms from 1.6 to 2.1 and recover my sms that way. eather that or if any one knows of an app that does it for u with the file u already have saved.
plz help
Would you be interested in knowing how to merge an old sms database with a new one?
What happened to me is that I was running 2.1 and wanted to upgrade to FreeX10 beta4 (2.2).
So, I backed everything up with xRecovery and Titanium, then upgraded.
However, before I could restore the texts with Titanium, I received a lot of texts.
Then when I tried restoring the old texts, I lost my most recent texts.
Which led me to figure out if it was possible to merge old texts with new ones.
I've now figured out how to merge the old texts with the new and have them properly dated and in order.
The only thing I'm missing is the attachments. Which is looking impossible right now.
Use SMS restore and backup it will merge the two automatically without losing any messages. What i mean by merging is first restoring the new backup using titanium and then making a backup using SMS restore and backup in Archive mode, do the same for the old backup too. And you will have a single file containing all the backup
i have personally tried it.
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evolutionizer said:
Use SMS restore and backup it will merge the two automatically without losing any messages. What i mean by merging is first restoring the new backup using titanium and then making a backup using SMS restore and backup in Archive mode, do the same for the old backup too. And you will have a single file containing all the backup
i have personally tried it.
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After all of that hard work...
I haven't tried your way but I'll take your word for it.
Hello,
I used to run MoDaCo's custom ROM for 2.1 and I've just upgraded to Elelinux which runs so much faster. However, since I ran a nandroid backup and a wipe to install this upgrade, I'd like to extract the SMS messages I had and maybe import them to my phone.
I've installed an SQLite database viewer on my PC and used the unyaff utility to extract the data.img file from the nandroid backup but I'm stumped as to where the SMS files are kept or how to get them out to put back on my phone or import into gmail.
Best,
John
The best way is probably to Nandroid Ele's ROM and wipe again and restore the Modaco 2.1.
Then download SMS Backup + from the Market and it'll backup your SMS's to GMail and then you can restore them all when you wipe again and restore Ele's ROM.
I know it's long but it's the cleanest way and I've done so before takes around 25 minutes probably.
Now that we have a few good GB ROM's available and all us X10 users have something new to flash again, here's how you can successfully backup your apps and data from 2.1 and then restore to your new 2.3.3.
Backup and Restore is working with 2.3.3
Those who made a backup, can restore all their data by installing the SE backup and restore app. [apk attached below]
Those who made a backup from My Backup, please refer to the instrucions below:
Messages and Call Log using My Backup Root: If My Backup doesnt restore your data, copy the backup data from sdcard/rerware/MyBackup/AllBackups to your computer or another folder in sd card. Delete rerware folder from sdcard, uninstall the app and install new My Backup Root from Market and copy the backup to the new directory(sdcard/rerware/MyBackup/AllBackups). Then restore.
Even though the tool backs up your contacts, it may restore them to 2.3.3 somehow.
Use export contacts (in phonebook options)to make a vcf file and then restore using a third party app like Import Contacts.
APPS: We all know the magic of Titanium Backup. Use this tool to backup all your apps and I hereby confirm that most apps can be restored in 2.3.3. For others, reinstalling from the Market would do the trick, depending upon the app of course.
And those switching between different versions of 2.3.3, can use SE Backup and Restore or XRecovery for an advanced restore to restore only the data.
Wishing you a successful Restoration
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Finally SE released 2.3.3 and our hard working XDA developers sprang into action.
So now that we have a few good GB ROM's available and all us X10 users have something new to flash again, here's how you can successfully backup your apps and data from 2.1 and then restore to your new 2.3.3.
Please note: SE Backup and Restore is not meant to work in 2.3.3 Even though most members already know these apps, still useful for those who don't.
Contacts: I strongly suggest backing up your contacts in a vcf file using the SE backup service. There are options of import and export along with it. You can save the backup on ur SD card. Once you are on 2.3.3, you can import your contacts using a third party app like Import Contacts by edam. The ROM only gives you the option to import contacts from SIM card. But with this app, you can get all ur contacts back.
APPS: We all know the magic of Titanium Backup. Use this tool to backup all your apps and I hereby confirm that most apps can be restored in 2.3.3. For others, reinstalling from the Market would do the trick, depending upon the app of course.
Messages and Call Log: Use My Backup Rootto backup your call log and messages. Even though the tool backs up your contacts, it wont restore to 2.3.3 somehow. This is still being investigated.
Wishing you a successful Restoration
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I have tried restoring data from Wolf's ROM. All apps with data restored Force Closed on the update. So please don;t try restoring data because something potentially for the worse may happen.
I would suggest you try the methods I have suggested. I have been able to restore all my data without any hassle. Sharing this with all you guys for the same reason. Of course all the backups must be made before flashing 2.3.3
baba_baba said:
I would suggest you try the methods I have suggested. I have been able to restore all my data without any hassle. Sharing this with all you guys for the same reason. Of course all the backups must be made before flashing 2.3.3
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I used MyBackup root, and data didn;t work for me. How did it work for you?
Backed up the data with My Backup Root while on 2.1. Copied the backup (sdcard/rerware/MyBackup/AllBackups ) to a computer(or a new folder in sd card). Flashed WB 2.3.3 and installed the new My backup root from Market. Copied the backup data to sdcard/rerware/MyBackup/AllBackups Then restored and voila!
It is very easy...check my post...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1196908
Never trust SE again. They said Backup and Restore wont work. And it actually works flawlessly. Shd have tested before going by SE's words.
Thanks a lot mate.
Those who only made a backup using My Backup Root/Pro, please follow the instructions in the first post to restore ur data.
I do not understand, why they didn't warn us or something about this.
And I do not understand why, they did not add the app in this update.
It's just silly
ukon said:
I do not understand, why they didn't warn us or something about this.
And I do not understand why, they did not add the app in this update.
It's just silly
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Silly is the right word.
Hi fellas...
previously i was on ics and backed up my contact storage using titanium backup. it was pretty simple and restored all contact info and pic in one click...but after i flashed jb on my phone, restoring the contact storage via TB doesnt work anymore....is there any other way besides downgrading?
first export contacts to sdcard ...i.e vcard pretty easy later import it