was this an accident or a feature lol i know on my og evo i always had to spend 30 mins restoring my apps after a flash but with my 3d all my old apps were there after the new rom flashed
Perhaps the rom doesn't wipe the partitions first. Some developers do so in order to prevent issues
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I've noticed that sometimes Google will backup my apps and restore them after flashing a new ROM, and sometimes it doesn't. I have no idea why Google doesn't restore them every time though.
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I always check off (turn-on) every Google Feature, Location, Backup, Search Cache, Voice Cache etc.
When I first got the EVO 3D, everything from my Backed up EVO 4G Restored (WIFI, settings, Previous Navigation destinations, Apps). I canceled a few apps as it was downloading them.
It was perfect.
When I setup my new Rooted ROM (Clean ROM 1.1) I got same old thing I used to get on Rooted EVO 4G. Which was a list of Paid apps and nothing else.
I don't think it's related to this specific ROM.
I think it has something to do with Rooting or Something I'm doing Wrong.
Google Backup and Restore is Enabled and was Enabled on on my Stock ROM before Rooting.
Does anyone know the ins and outs of this thing.
Yes, I knwo all about Titanium Back up. I want the Google Backup thing.
This same sort of thing happened on EVO 4G.
Perhaps the Revolution had to wipe some information during the root process.
My phone was one of the Error 16 ones.
Any ides. Perhaps it's working now if I wiped data?
Is there any place to look to know what it thinks should sync?
Other than this, everything is running good.
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I always check off (turn-on) every Google Feature, Location, Backup, Search Cache, Voice Cache etc.
When I first got the EVO 3D, everything from my Backed up EVO 4G Restored (WIFI, settings, Previous Navigation destinations, Apps). I canceled a few apps as it was downloading them.
It was perfect.
When I setup my new Rooted ROM (Clean ROM 1.1) I got same old thing I used to get on Rooted EVO 4G. Which was a list of Paid apps and nothing else.
I don't think it's related to this specific ROM.
I think it has something to do with Rooting or Something I'm doing Wrong.
Google Backup and Restore is Enabled and was Enabled on on my Stock ROM before Rooting.
Does anyone know the ins and outs of this thing.
Yes, I knwo all about Titanium Back up. I want the Google Backup thing.
This same sort of thing happened on EVO 4G.
Perhaps the Revolution had to wipe some information during the root process.
My phone was one of the Error 16 ones.
Any ides. Perhaps it's working now if I wiped data?
Is there any place to look to know what it thinks should sync?
Other than this, everything is running good.
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it is an oddity. no real explanation for how it works. used to have this problem on the og and now with 3vo. best fix but doesn't always work is go to settings...privacy....then first uncheck automatic restore then back up settings. no guaranty it will work.....its got a mind of its own. the developers have to set it to be off by default when building the rom.
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it is an oddity. no real explanation for how it works. used to have this problem on the og and now with 3vo. best fix but doesn't always work is go to settings...privacy....then first uncheck automatic restore then back up settings. no guaranty it will work.....its got a mind of its own. the developers have to set it to be off by default when building the rom.
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Thanks. I don't follow your *possible* work around though.
Coming from the Evo 4g most of the Roms "required" a restore of App ONLY from TB to prevent errors and odd battery drains due to the Sense versions not being native to the phone. Is this also the case with the 3D if I were to move to a 3.5 Rom or even stay native 3.0?
Also, we had to create an EXT3 partition for apps ect... for the new Sense releases to run efficiently, is this the case for the 3D? or is it basically plug and play? I do not use a ton of apps outside of what comes with the phone, some random widgets, small games ect... 25 user installed apps at best. 2nd part, some of the games install data to sdcard, I have tb'ed them back WITH data and 1st opwen I have to reinstall data. is there something I am doing wrong?
Lastly, my work email is a basic pop3 account that I sometimes don't install to the phone because it's tedious to type in the custom smtp ect... yes it's laziness haha. How do I back up the mail account so on a new rom I can just load it back in without issues? the without issues part is where I would need it. If I have to do the steps every time to properly get notifications I will because if I assume and don't then it's pointless.
Thank you
and can I get 4G on any of the 3.5 Roms????
hahaha j/k on this one, I just had to throw it in there. I rarely even use 4G.
For some of your questions I have no idea about, such as the email, but I can tell you that most ROMs do not delete your data. I have flashed about 5 different ROMs and none of them have deleted apps or my saved accounts and email.
Its been as simple as move the ROM to the SD, and flash using CWM, and no lost data what so ever. Also I usually stick to 3.0 ROMs due to the instability of 3.5 ROMs. Also I guess I've answered your email question to.
I think you missed where I was going with this.
My concern is with Titanium Back up and the batch restore function. On the 4G it was suggested to NOT tap the app+data and only install the app back due to glitching and battery drain caused by the reinstall not being 100% in sync with the different Roms.
Example: I couldn't install Facebook on the RunnyBliss hybrid with my data from the backup I made on the Sensation ported Rom. Both Roms had a different base and 3.0/3.5 not being native to the 4G it would cause excessive drain or force closes. At least a higher % chance of it.
With 3.0 being native here my question is if Titanium Backup still needs to be treated the same way.
Also, and this one I think I figured out, the 4G required a special partition set up due to the lack of Ram but i was curious if the 3.0/3.5 Roms also required this if I do not use apps2sd. I think I resolved this with some reading though.
The email one I tinkered around and found my answer, so basically I just need the 1st one still haha. And the bottom one lmao!
So here is a question...
I have been updating roms on my devices (TP, Samsung Galaxy S devices, etc)for the last year or so.
My question is why do some of my devices (TP to be exact) take advantage of the Google Backup/Restore feature where as my other devices (Galaxy S - Captivate & Galaxy S Wifi 5.0) do not. I mean, I check the boxes during initial setup to allow Google to backup/restore my settings but why do some work and some don't?
When I flash new roms on my TP (CM9) I notice that as soon as I setup my Google account, it starts downloading all my apps that are associated with my tablet. Not 100% but close enough where I have to hunt for only a handful manually. Of course all the sideloaded apps and Amazon App store apps don't load automatically but that's ok. I would then use TIBU to restore data on some of these apps to get the TP back to operational state.
Now, on the other hand, my Captivate (ICS 4.0.3 - ICSSGS RC4.2) and my Galaxy S WiFi 5.0s (GB - Stock rooted and GB - 2.3.6 Custom) do not start the auto restore after the account setup.
Why is this different between devices? Is it rom dependant?
Anyone know?
I noticed this too on my EVO when I used specific roms. For one of my roms, the developer eventually fixed the issue a few releases down the road. That's all I know of that though.
Generally, most rom developers prefer you to use something other than Googs backup. Titanium is a good example. Works well w/ backups, and restore. Alot of apps that are generally for rooting are not in market. Just my opinion...
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JohnnyEpic said:
Generally, most rom developers prefer you to use something other than Googs backup. Titanium is a good example. Works well w/ backups, and restore. Alot of apps that are generally for rooting are not in market. Just my opinion...
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I get that... that was my understanding and my experience so far... I just always wondered about the purpose of the Google Backup/Restore during initial setup since it never did anything... until the last few rom updates on my TP. The first time I noticed was with XRON GB rom... it was downloading apps (not all) even though I had deleted them all... odd I thought... and then I saw it with CM9 A.5 and A.6... and now with A2... and I am starting to like it... I use my tablet with apps loaded. I don't keep it for just testing...
I do use TIBU but I find it more assuring to install apps fresh from the Market after each update. This consumes a lot of time.
With the latest release, I was able to get my setup with all the apps, desktop configuration, widgets, etc... in 30 mins... fresh to operational in 30 mins instead of 3-4 hours that used to take for me to recreate my settings... I am a bit anal about how things need to look so I would take the time... now it seems I don't have to as much.
I always do a cwm backup before flashing a new rom. After flashing, I do a restore data. This gets all my apps back. It's worked fine so far.
Hi guys what is the best Rom out there
king cobra 3d ICS or
Mwakious 3d rom
and which Rom have less bugs
Thanx
Try virtuous Shooter by mdeejay.. Less bugs and great battery life so far..
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i find Mwakious 3d rom v4 the best but that could change
Mwakious, known hd2 dev, awesome, 4 updates in 5 days. Sticking round till something better.
Google + pertinent info = results
Mwakious rom is so blazing fast and great battery life specially on V4
I posted this in another thread but I just noticed that you guys are discussing mwakious new Rom, so I thought I'd ask my question here:
I really want to try out this Rom. But I'm not sure what to use to Backup and Restore my contacts, apps, texts, etc. if NOT Titanium (which the instruction says not to use). I would post this in that thread but since I'm new I can 't post there until I reach my 10 posts
Anyways, and tips or suggestions would be much appreciated.
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I posted this in another thread but I just noticed that you guys are discussing mwakious new Rom, so I thought I'd ask my question here:
I really want to try out this Rom. But I'm not sure what to use to Backup and Restore my contacts, apps, texts, etc. if NOT Titanium (which the instruction says not to use). I would post this in that thread but since I'm new I can 't post there until I reach my 10 posts
Anyways, and tips or suggestions would be much appreciated.
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Contacts should sync to google if when added you choose your email instead of phone location.
To transfer phones contacts, under contacts view, press menu, then move, from phone to gmail account.
Always choose gmail and it syncs your contacts, saving them automatically.
Sms backup and restore on play store for texts. I use google voice, so my texts are saved to google.
Run a backup in recovery and titanium will get your apps and data, or just the apps. Using extract from nandroid backup command in titanium.
Shouldnt have a problem restoring data apps, just do not restore system apps.
Just make a backup in recovery, that way if you cannot get something you needed, you can restore, or extract the data from your backup. Plus you can go back to exactly how your phone was if you don't like the new Rom in only minutes.
Google + pertinent info = results
I've been using virtuous 3.0.2 themed with phikal v8 and bass nod 9.8 (no theme no tweaks) and I hqvent had any bugs at all. All I can say is its been a great experience for me.
Only thing I've noticed is after any reboot into recovery another normal reboot is required after in order to prevent second core from staying on all the time.
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Thanks for advise on how to back up my the contents of my phone. Everything worked great. I managed to flash the ROM. The ROM is super fast and smooth.....BUT, I have issues with Bluetooth:
I could hear key presses on my bluetooth headset but not the dialing or the other persons voice. I did a search on mwakious thread and no one else has had this same issue.
Any idea what's causing this issue or how to fix it?
BTW I use the blueant q2 headset (if that matters)
Thanks again!
Mwakious (all I have to say)
mwakious ROM is the best so far as to me
Better battery life.
Good Signal,
Good sound,
There are some few bugs like call drops, and 2D camera not working at some points. These can be fixed easily.
I'm considering switching from rooted stock to a custom rom, but hate the thought of having to reinstall everything / reconfigure settings, etcetera.
Even with Titanium Backup, it still seems like a huge hassle. (I use Tasker/Zoom for custom widgets)
For those running custom ROMs, how often do you update/upgrade your ROM, and how long does it take you to get your apps and settings back the way you like it?
After a full complete wipe to avoid errors and force closes. I sign into Google, sync everything and it downloads all the previous apps that I've been using. Sign into all my favorite apps. Setup my launcher and theme. Place widgets. Wallpaper. Sounds. Settings adjustments. For me 30 minutes to an hour. I'm not a Tibu master yet. I'd rather wipe everything and start new. Unless I'm using a Cyanogenmod nightly then I'll just wipe if it starts acting goofy. Check out Black star and Novena if you get a chance ..Nice Roms.
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Titanium back-up pro one touch batch restores, (NEVER ANY SYSTEM SETTING IN RED) if you backup your launcher data all you'll have to do is add widgets again. And since I'm a minimalist and have 1 home screen with 0 widgets, I just set it down till it vibrates the notification that the restore is done.
Then change any system settings to my liking.
Depending on how customizable the rom itself is takes me from 10 to 15 minutes and I'm done.
What ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^Said....g
like what darkchyld said... and try out blackstar and novena. Both roms are very nice, but i prefer novena just because it has the sg3 ripple effect lockscreen. If blackstar had the ripple effect lockscreen i would definitely go with blackstar. "wink wink".. Bigfau.. next update add the sg3 ripple effect lockscreen please. =-p
How often you flash depends on you. I like to try the updates but lots of users are on rooted stock.
rangercaptain said:
How often you flash depends on you. I like to try the updates but lots of users are on rooted stock.
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I have 11 rom backups, all from the offering here..
And I'll use 5-6 different roms per week....
I'm a "TRUE" flashing addict......g
I used to flash a lot. I started with the sgs1 and I flashed almost everyday. Now I have the note and am still on aokps supported device list. I tried alot of other ROMs but I've always found I come back to aokp.
So to answer now I flash whenever aokp has an official release. So every few weeks and it takes me around 45 min yo restore all my settings and inverted apps and what not. Longer if I use titanium but I usually don't.
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Maybe every month or so... Depends on whether there is an update to the ROM worth having or the device seems to freak out more often.
I have a titanium backup of the core apps that I use (Enhanced Email, ROM Manager, Tasker, Juice Defender, Swype, QuickPic, SMS Database, etc...) That I have set for automatic backup 2x weekly (Wednesday and Sunday nights)
When I flash a ROM, I just chain in the JB apps, Titanium backup, and my core apps backup... I can usually be back in business within 15-20 minutes of the first boot.
Every day or two
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I do mine quite often about every other day. It only takes about an hour to restore everything back for me.
I also create my own mods to install certain apps with the rom and delete apps i dont want by flashing when i clean install rom. With my own themes too
cheshyre said:
I'm considering switching from rooted stock to a custom rom, but hate the thought of having to reinstall everything / reconfigure settings, etcetera.
Even with Titanium Backup, it still seems like a huge hassle. (I use Tasker/Zoom for custom widgets)
For those running custom ROMs, how often do you update/upgrade your ROM, and how long does it take you to get your apps and settings back the way you like it?
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I update the second I see there is an update, always dirty flash and 99% of the time no issue. If there is I wipe everything clean flash and restore with titanium back up. Root and flash away grass hopper.