Is there an app that restores everything (apps, data, system settings) you had on your phone prior to installing a new ROM? So when you wipe your data and flash a new ROM, all you have to do is restore from the app and you're set
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That would be titanium backup. I'd suggest getting the paid version though as it makes restoring much easier as you can do a batch restore vs one by one. If you are moving from say froyo to gingerbread, which have diff file structures, then you'll only be able to pretty much restore the app without data if I'm correct.
syed239 said:
Is there an app that restores everything (apps, data, system settings) you had on your phone prior to installing a new ROM? So when you wipe your data and flash a new ROM, all you have to do is restore from the app and you're set
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You can use Nandroid bundled in the recovery software (at least Clockwork and 4EXT work for me), just backup before installing a new ROM, it restores almost everything: kernel, system, data, cache, etc.
i prefer two apps
TITANIUM BACKUP PRO AND MYBACKPRO.....DEY BOTH ARE AWESUM
I used Titanium after flashing and it worked great! Thanks
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This video may help you figure out Titanium Backup
(not my vid)
syed239 said:
Is there an app that restores everything (apps, data, system settings) you had on your phone prior to installing a new ROM? So when you wipe your data and flash a new ROM, all you have to do is restore from the app and you're set
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Titanium Backup is an excellant App when used correctly. I would suggest the Pro version. Although I would caution against restoring System Data, it can cause issues down the line. App data for Games and such, usually isn't an issue though.
can it be used to backup sms,call log n contacts?
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I'm on the newest com rom and otb kernel at stock voltage settings but I'm still getting reboots randomly. I have even wiped and started over. Any ideas?
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do you use titanium backup to restore apps? I know if you try to restore 'system' apps and data it will result in FC city
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anoninja118 said:
do you use titanium backup to restore apps? I know if you try to restore 'system' apps and data it will result in FC city
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How else would I backup and restore?
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Use titanium, but do NOT restore system apps. if you ever use titanium to auto backup it will backup system apps but you never wanna carry these over to a different rom. Restore your games and downloaded apps, just not system apps or anything you don't recognize.
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Dalamar1320 said:
Use titanium, but do NOT restore system apps. if you ever use titanium to auto backup it will backup system apps but you never wanna carry these over to a different rom. Restore your games and downloaded apps, just not system apps or anything you don't recognize.
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Sounds like a lot of work to go through all my apps and pick out the system ones. I restored apps + system data so that I would have my passwords
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exzacklyright said:
Sounds like a lot of work to go through all my apps and pick out the system ones. I restored apps + system data so that I would have my passwords
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I believe it has options to restore 'user' and 'system' apps, only do USER apps and data... these are your games and widgets and market apps
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anoninja118 said:
do you use titanium backup to restore apps? I know if you try to restore 'system' apps and data it will result in FC city
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my problem is that though like i turn on my phone... and everything freezes.. then I know my phone's going to reboot. it's not really a force close.
exzacklyright said:
my problem is that though like i turn on my phone... and everything freezes.. then I know my phone's going to reboot. it's not really a force close.
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if you wanna back everything up it couldn't hurt to do a complete wipe and reflash of the rom, that usually fixes most problems
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anoninja118 said:
if you wanna back everything up it couldn't hurt to do a complete wipe and reflash of the rom, that usually fixes most problems
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I've done a complete wipe and re-flash twice and still getting random reboots. Not really force closes anymore
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I've done a complete wipe and re-flash twice and still getting random reboots. Not really force closes anymore
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Well that's good no more force closes.. as for the random reboots, it seems to happen with ComRom I don't know why, a bug perhaps. I've heard a few people say they have them, including myself
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Well, it doesn't seem very popular, but here is what I do:
Essentially, I make a full (cache and Dalvik wiped) Nandroid backup, but only restore the user data from the backup. I have other backup apps, such as TB, etc, but I don't use them.
This has worked for db/do stock, Com, EF, and MIUIWiz ROMS, back and forth.
TouchWiz ROMs only (all the above) (There is a different formatter for MTD ROMS)
I use Nandroid backup/Advanced Restore (Data only) (in CWM)
I always wipe cache and Dalvik before I backup, so the Restore is clean
After making the backup, or right before a flash, I run the Ext4 formatter to wipe everything
(this can solve a lot of issues)
Flash the ROM
Reboot fully
Back to Recovery
Run Nandroid Advanced Restore (Restore Data)
Good to go.
If problems occur after that, (very rare for me) you could reflash the ROM. Alternately, you could wipe c and D, and flash again.
I have not tried this with MTD ROMs yet.
How to Restore Apps after installing new Firmware ?
Will Restoring CWM Data do it ?
Hi, before you flash a ROM, you should install titanium backup and backup apps through there. Flash rom, clear data, dalvik, boot normally, set apn etc if needed then reinstall titanium backup and batch restore.
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russ18uk said:
Hi, before you flash a ROM, you should install titanium backup and backup apps through there. Flash rom, clear data, dalvik, boot normally, set apn etc if needed then reinstall titanium backup and batch restore.
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Thanks. Titanium Free will let me do that ?
lkhz said:
Thanks. Titanium Free will let me do that ?
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Yes out will. Choose batch from menu and pick whether to back up apps, or apps and data. Data will be stored on sd card. Apply new rom, clear data and dalvik, reinstall titanium backup. Select batch and pick restore apps or apps and data. Cwm backup can be done before flashing new rom, also; however, as you can restore your old rom, data, everything, including sms and call logs as if you never flashed the new rom.
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I know it's possible do restore apps and such using Titanium backup but I'm wondering if it's possible to restore using the TWRP backup?
I'm not sure what the different things do that TWRP backs up. System, cache, recovery, boot, data, (and something else). If it's possible to restore apps and such restoring from some of those, which ones?
Thanks
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I know it's possible do restore apps and such using Titanium backup but I'm wondering if it's possible to restore using the TWRP backup?
I'm not sure what the different things do that TWRP backs up. System, cache, recovery, boot, data, (and something else). If it's possible to restore apps and such restoring from some of those, which ones?
Thanks
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Make sure you do a nand backup then after you flash a rom go to your nand backup and restore only the data,
This has worked for me
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ItsTommyGun said:
I know it's possible do restore apps and such using Titanium backup but I'm wondering if it's possible to restore using the TWRP backup?
I'm not sure what the different things do that TWRP backs up. System, cache, recovery, boot, data, (and something else). If it's possible to restore apps and such restoring from some of those, which ones?
Thanks
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josh030181 said:
Make sure you do a nand backup then after you flash a rom go to your nand backup and restore only the data,
This has worked for me
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Yes, restoring only the data partition will restore both the application .apk files themselves as well as the application's data files (settings, etc). The issue is when restoring data from a different ROM, the uid/gid could mismatch and cause a boot loop. This is one of the main reasons people suggest to wipe the data before loading a new ROM. Sometimes this issue can be fixed using the script, fix_permissions, in the custom recovery.
I think using Titanium Backup might work around this permissions uid/gid issue and might be one of the reasons people chose this over a nandroid restore of just the data partition.
In regards to your other question of what the different partitions "do" which TWRP backs up, here is a rough list off the top of my head:
system (holds all the Android OS files and stock apps)
data (holds all settings and 3rd party apps)
cache (temp partition usually used to store downloaded OTAs before they are loaded)
recovery (stores the custom recovery)
boot (stores the kernel)
Hope that helps fill in some of the missing details!
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In regards to your other question of what the different partitions "do" which TWRP backs up, here is a rough list off the top of my head:
system (holds all the Android OS files and stock apps)
data (holds all settings and 3rd party apps)
cache (temp partition usually used to store downloaded OTAs before they are loaded)
recovery (stores the custom recovery)
boot (stores the kernel)
Hope that helps fill in some of the missing details!
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That does help. Thanks!
How do I do a FULL backup of my phone with TWRP?
What do you mean by full? Kernel, rom, all that as well as contacts, apps, settings etc?
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How do I do a FULL backup of my phone with TWRP?
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goto backup and select all the options there.. :good: This is called the Nandroid Backup.
It will backup all the settings,data and evrything you had on you mobile except your data files(images,songs)
If you only want to backup apps, go for Titanium Backup. :good:
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What do you mean by full? Kernel, rom, all that as well as contacts, apps, settings etc?
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Yes, everything so if I mess up while installing a new Rom, I can full revert back.
how would i backup data files as well?
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Bammeh said:
how would i backup data files as well?
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If you use PhilZ Touch instead you have the choice via custom backup to back up everything including even external sd if you wish and even efs, radio/baseband, etc.
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lalec said:
If you use PhilZ Touch instead you have the choice via custom backup to back up everything including even external sd if you wish and even efs, radio/baseband, etc.
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I would need to remove twrp, then install CWM, then philz touch?
Can I manually backup everything? Or use titanium?
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Bammeh said:
I would need to remove twrp, then install CWM, then philz touch?
Can I manually backup everything? Or use titanium?
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PhilZ Touch already includes a specific version of CWM and will install that for you. You don't have to first remove TWRP; when you install a new recovery it overwrites it. As for whether to use Titanium Backup, that is a very good app (especially the Pro version) and it all depends on what you need to back up. Your original post indicated that you are wanting to back up everything and that you were not just talking about user apps and data. I personally use both nandroids and Titanium Backups. Nandroids are awesome for reverting back to a previous state if you mess something up while trying a new ROM (or just didn't like the new ROM). Titanium Backup Pro lets you install/migrate all of your user apps and settings to the new ROM (Pro version lets you do it in a batch action that only takes a couple minutes). Good luck!
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PhilZ Touch already includes a specific version of CWM and will install that for you. You don't have to first remove TWRP; when you install a new recovery it overwrites it. As for whether to use Titanium Backup, that is a very good app (especially the Pro version) and it all depends on what you need to back up. Your original post indicated that you are wanting to back up everything and that you were not just talking about user apps and data. I personally use both nandroids and Titanium Backups. Nandroids are awesome for reverting back to a previous state if you mess something up while trying a new ROM (or just didn't like the new ROM). Titanium Backup Pro lets you install/migrate all of your user apps and settings to the new ROM (Pro version lets you do it in a batch action that only takes a couple minutes). Good luck!
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I just want to backup all my settings and files just incase I break something. Or if I like the new Rom, I just want to transfer my apps and files over.
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Hi everyone,
I had upgraded my Galaxy Gio from stock rom to custom rom (CM 7.2 based), and now I want to restore just a few apps + data (for e.g. Memo) and Contacts (from stock rom) from my Nandroid backup, so I want it should be on the current custom rom.
How far I tried to do so, I could'nt get it done. I tried with NANDROID MANAGER, I installed it and tried to restore some apps + their data, (the apps was in previous rom in System/Apps so Nandroid Manager automatically wanted to install it in system/apps), ok, the program showed as it's installed with no broblems, BUT after reboot as it required, NOTHING HAPPENED, so I looked in system/apps and data/data with root explorer, those apps & data were there, but it was not installed.....
I also tried to restore the Contacts from Nandroid (Contacts Storage), and I ended up with erasing all contacts I had currently on the phone (anyway that wasn't a problem, cause i had an regular backup of it).
So I would like to understand what the problem is, and how is it possible to have my previous memos and contacts restored to my current rom?!
CAN SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME WITH THIS ISSUE?!
Thanks in advance.
If this were me I would make a nandroid of current ROM, wipe clean, restore nandroid of old ROM, use titanium backup (preferred but there are others) to backup apps and data (I use a different app for contacts and SMS/call log but I believe titanium can do this too) then I would wipe clean, restore nandroid, restore what is needed from titanium
May sound like a lot but should be finished in less than a half hour with all
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If this were me I would make a nandroid of current ROM, wipe clean, restore nandroid of old ROM, use titanium backup (preferred but there are others) to backup apps and data (I use a different app for contacts and SMS/call log but I believe titanium can do this too) then I would wipe clean, restore nandroid, restore what is needed from titanium
May sound like a lot but should be finished in less than a half hour with all
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Thank you for replying.
But I had read some posts that if the current rom is EXT4 based and stock rom is RFS based, then CWM wouldn't restore the backup normally (because the sd card has to be rfs format - something like this if I understood). So i'm a little bit afraid to do that cause I don't want to get stuck on boot....
Any sugestion for that??
Thanks in advance.
Well sd-card is always formatted as fat/ntfs irrespective of the rom....
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Like in the post above you will never have an SD formatted in rfs, but there are some recoveries that have issues restoring backups depending on the format the backup was made in but this doesn't appear to be your case (like if a backup was made in yaffs2 but recovery uses tar) so I really don't think this should be an issue for you. Having said that I have never used your phone before and if you're very concerned you should find another who has to ask. But I'm still 99% sure you're safe to do this
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