I currently have 4.1.57 but want to reflash back to 4.1.26 so that I can get root again. Before doing this, I'd like to backup my apps and data so that I don't lose some of my games, etc.
Are there any apps that will backup the data and applications without root? Normally I'd use Titanium Backup but this requires root so it won't work.
+1 I would like to do exactly the same thing! I have searched and tried but I can not find a process or app to backup "app+data" (game progress, app settings, text messages). I also have titanium backup pro but it obviously doesn't work without root. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks!
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try mybackup from the market. I don't think it can grab app data or system data, but could atleast backup call log, sms, contacts, ect.
Unfortunately app data is what I need to backup. I've spent hours playing Game Dev Story and don't want to lose my game progress.
I don't really care as much about call log, sms's, etc.
Maybe there's a way to backup manually? Find the save files, put in SD card, flash SBF, move files back?
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Is it possible to pull a copy of all the files on your system partition through ADB to your computer?
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Does anyone know the syntax or a script to make a copy of your system partition?
Thanks
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You can't without root.
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First off let me say if this is adressed in another thread or video, im sorry!
But my question is this: How does titanium backup work?
For example, if I run a full system recovery with TB and then flash the sbf file and then load gingerblur, can I then recover all of the settings and apps from titanium backup? If so, how might one go about doing that?
Another example would be, if I return my atrix for a new atrix for whatever reason, could I recover everything after that?
Thanks in advance for all your help guys!
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When you start tibu press menu then batch, then select "backup all user apps" (I think its first). Let it run. Then you can run SBC and Ginger blur then install tibu from the market, open it press menu, batch, then go about 1/2 down to "restore missing apps with data" and start it and when its done you have all apps with settings back.
A also highly recommend buying tibu premium as it makes most of this automated.
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Ok thanks for the reply! So titanium backup creates a recovery file on the phone that wont be erased and ill always be able to access it?
Also does it work if I get a new phone?
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Yes, that would be my question as that is where I am.
I have the directory on my sdcard-ext; I've copied it to the empty directory of the same name on the sdcard yet I can't seem to get at any of my old backups.
What did I miss in the process? Is there a way to make it LOOK at this saved data?
Well I don't know about not being erased; the program backs up the application and all of its data into a folder. You can do single applications or all of them.
If you are say, resetting the phone or doing a factory reset, this is essential if you want all of your applications back the way you had them.
I'm using two phones and when I got my second, I just installed TB on it and backed up the apps that I wanted transfered wwith data (mostly games and things that don't have cloud data) and copied them to the new phone to be restored.
I just bought the pro version that gives access to dropbox and other things but I haven't used any of the features yet.
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I believe TiBu's default location is in /sdcard/titaniumbackup (From root location). Now once you back up your apps all that information is stored in that "Titaniumbackup" folder. Now what you can do is copy that folder and where, even your computer and it's saved. You can even load that folder on a different phone and run TiBu on the phone and install the apps on that phone. Usually when you flash roms or even the SBF file it wont erase the internal SD card, at least I've never had an issue with my internal SD being erased in the last 2 years. Just take your titaniumbackup folder and put it on to you internal SD card and TiBu should recognize it no problem.
As far as how it saves it, I think it saves the .apk and it also saves another with the app settings.
Hope this helps clear some stuff up.
Ok cool, thank you very much for the help!
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Can I take one of my clockwork nandroid backups, put it on my computer take out everything except the apps/apks and push it on to my phone to gett my apps back? Just the apps? Because all and all the backup os corrupt, but I really want those apps.
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Hi All
I am just wondering if it is possible to Restore APPS and APP Settings from a DATA.img file using an update.zip.
I extracted the contents of a DATA.img file and used the DATA and APP directories to populate the update.zip. I removed all the android and google directories and APPS.
When I apply the update.zip some of the APPS work perfectly yet others Force Close all the time.
Am I missing something, do I need to restore some other files?
Any ideas?
Thanks
Just use titanium backup to backup ur apps, than restore ur backup easily with batch operation.
Only app or app with data, choose what you want.
And its safe.
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aimcr7 said:
Just use titanium backup to backup ur apps, than restore ur backup easily with batch operation.
Only app or app with data, choose what you want.
And its safe.
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Yeah, Titanium Backup is by far the best solution that i have come by.
I was curious if someone could or has a txt file they can post of all apps in system safe to freeze via titanium backup ..
Instead of deleting via root explorer.
This would be cool if we can get a detailed script
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Its not freezing, but gives a pretty decent explanation as to which apk's you can delete and/or consequences. Check it out:
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Barebones
URL update:
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Barebones
Hi,
I see in titanium backup you can select a batch backup or restore of user apps.
Can you restore using batch just user data obviously I do not want to do system data since that can cause problems.
Thanks,
Bryan
I know you select and restore user apps + data in batch and ignore system apps while restore.
Just user data not sure.
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vikraminside said:
I know you select and restore user apps + data in batch and ignore system apps while restore.
Just user data not sure.
Pressing THANKS easier than typing.
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True..
When I install a rom upon reboot it will automatically install apps from market which is ok so then instead of going to each app and restoring data only would be nice to batch it.
Thanks,
Bryan
The general consensus is that restoring data can introduce problems but there are people who do it.
Personally, if I can keep data in Google I have it in Google. Otherwise I try to pick apps that have their own backup/sync routine. Rather than doing a wholesale restore of data, I'd be selective and restore data where I really need to. If you have problems you can uninstall the app and then reinstall the app asking from TiBu without data, or just install a new copy from the store.
And of course have a nandroid backup.
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ezas said:
The general consensus is that restoring data can introduce problems but there are people who do it.
Personally, if I can keep data in Google I have it in Google. Otherwise I try to pick apps that have their own backup/sync routine. Rather than doing a wholesale restore of data, I'd be selective and restore data where I really need to. If you have problems you can uninstall the app and then reinstall the app asking from TiBu without data, or just install a new copy from the store.
And of course have a nandroid backup.
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Hi,
I always thought the problem was restoring system data but not user data? I am only looking to batch install user data picking the apps I want and having it saved for future batch restores.
Thanks,
Bryan
I have one suggestion /data/data is where user data is being stored. You can multi select those directories using es file explorer compress as single zip file and restore it back by extracting at /data/data
I tested with an app manually it worked. Even permissions were retained.
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