So I'm looking to switch roms for the first time since I did my initial root and flash, but I'd like to not have to redownload all my apps and redo my customizations. How, specifically, can I accomplish this?
Thanks
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Use a wonderful app called Titanium Backup
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.keramidas.TitaniumBackup
To some extent, there's no way around this. You're installing a new rom that requires wiping the phone first, at least, if you don't want buggy issues popping up later.
+1 for Titanium Backup. (Generally not a good idea to backup your system settings across roms, asking for compatibility trouble.)
MyBackup Root will backup your SMS, MMS, contacts, call logs, etc.
Your launcher probably has a backup/restore function to save your settings to the external SD. Some of your widgets might have a similar function.
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With the number of awesome third party ROM's out there I'm finding myself wanting to try each and every one that comes out to see if it's better than the one I'm currently using - you know, Flashing Addict!
I've got Titanium Pro and have no uses restoring my apps but whats the best way to save and restore the icons on the desktop? Having to rebuild them each time I flash is curbing my enthusiasm to try out new ROM's...
TIA!
LauncherPro (free version) offers a features in it's preferences area to backup / restore homescreens. However, it warns of the inability to completely restore all widgets and their settings. Why? The dev blames Android system limitations. Hopefully this will not be the case for ever.
Also, using a program like MyBackup to backup the Launcher app (you're currently using) and it's data (APK+DATA) cuts down on this time but also may not restore everything 100%.
I am not aware of any program that can restore home screens 100% perfectly for all launchers across roms / android OS versions. However, the above methods are better than nothing.
Thanks. I'll see if I can identify the data part of the launcher app in the titanium backup... At least if I'm going from one version of a ROM to another which uses the same launcher maybe I'll be able to get most of the icons back in place. Am far less worried about widgets as at the moment they've not grown on me so I don't have many installed.
Whats the difference between ROM manager and Titanium backup? I have ROM manager back up everything on my phone on a daily basis. I just flashed Das BAMF and it came with Titanium Backup and noticed the Backup\restore tab. I personally think ROM manager back up is great, but have been reading that most of you love Titanium. What, if any, are the advantages of Titanium?
Thanks
Titanium backs up apps and settings, and Rom manager or clockwork backs up your whole phone if that makes sense.
Using a backup from clockwork you can roll back to what you had before. Using titanium you can restore your apps and settings to a new version of a Rom.
Be careful restoring stuff especially settings with titanium when going to a new build sometimes that will screw things up.
Personally I don't use titanium all that much, I like to stick with the same Rom. but its nice to have.
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ROM manager let's you download roms and most importantly, back them up.
ROM manager backs up the entire phone pretty much. Settings, apps, cache, all that stuff.
Titanium backup let's you backup[and restore] all the apps and app settings on your phone.
It's good for when changing roms where you have to start on a clean slate. (Wiping the phone)
Certainly beats downloading all the apps from the market again, while also losing your app data.
Any more questions?
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I'm getting quite a few apps now (maybe need a cull), and generally full wipe before before installing any new ROM or changing Android bases. I know it can be long winded method, but have the procedure 'down pat", but I prefer this way as I have nearly no issues ever, and probably saved much more time than wasting it on troubleshooting problems.
[Q] Is there a method to restore the ONLY app drawer folders together with the restored apps that were in each folder at time of backup?
I realise that this is a system app and could possible cause problems,
but just for future reference, do I use TWLauncher 2.3.6 restore data only, or is there some other way or setting to do it. If this is the way, I also assume this will retore home pages shortcuts and widgets etc. I don't really need that.
Edit : For trouble free restoration, I've normally not restored system apps or system data (red in TB).
Cheers
UpInTheAir said:
I'm getting quite a few apps now (maybe need a cull), and generally full wipe before before installing any new ROM or changing Android bases. I know it can be long winded method, but have the procedure 'down pat", but I prefer this way as I have nearly no issues ever, and probably saved much more time than wasting it on troubleshooting problems.
[Q] Is there a method to restore the ONLY app drawer folders together with the restored apps that were in each folder at time of backup?
I realise that this is a system app and could possible cause problems,
but just for future reference, do I use TWLauncher 2.3.6 restore data only, or is there some other way or setting to do it. If this is the way, I also assume this will retore home pages shortcuts and widgets etc. I don't really need that.
Edit : For trouble free restoration, I've normally not restored system apps or system data (red in TB).
Cheers
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Yes, I think restoring data only will do the trick. You are risking FC's though, but it's impossible to tell without trying.
Another solution could be to use a different launcher and backup that launcher. This way you can restore without problems. It's not the solution your want, but maybe you haven't thought about it.
Thanks, might give or a go next time I flash, could be a while tough as this current CheckROM and DK kernel are pretty smooth.
Of course will nan-backup immediately prior, just in case of any FC's.
Never tried any other launcher for SGS2, other than TW, when i'm in the experimenting mood, might definitely give it a go.
Cheers
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Hey there XDA X2 Community, you are lovely today! Aside from that I have another question for you Masters of the X2! I have gotten the flashing bug; I want to try all of these awesome ROMS at least once. I have only tried CM7.2 BETA(Current) and MIUI 4 BETA. In the few flashes I have done I have had to wipe my data, and this isn't an issue, but it is annoying having to go and redownload the apps I once had. I would think to fix this would be to move all of my apps to the External SD. Is this right? If so, what's a good way of doing it quickly? Thank you all!
And how do I set my signature?!
Hello! Restoring your apps and data through an app like Titanium Backup can often cause issues. Things might not work correctly. You can sometimes get away with just restoring the market apps without the data, but it's generally not a good idea. The best idea (IMHO) would be to have a clean install of the apps on a new ROM. Try app list backup (free app). That should help with the process, and alleviate some of the annoyance.
In regards to your signature, use the drop down menu at the top of the screen labeled Quick Links. Under User Control Panel, you should see Edit Signature. If you don't see it, that just means you haven't hit the amount of posts needed to apply a signature.
I use the paid version of Titanium Backup and do not have any problems. I have went from Eclipse to CM7 and back to Eclipse using the same backups.
When using the free version I had TB freeze up on CM7 when selecting multiple apps to restore. I had to do them one at a time. But even with that, I didn't have problems with the apps or data.
Thank you both! I will definitely try TiBu but in the mean time I guess I'll be okay loosing everything lol. It's all good in the hood!
And I found my signature!
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Hey there XDA X2 Community, you are lovely today! Aside from that I have another question for you Masters of the X2! I have gotten the flashing bug; I want to try all of these awesome ROMS at least once. I have only tried CM7.2 BETA(Current) and MIUI 4 BETA. In the few flashes I have done I have had to wipe my data, and this isn't an issue, but it is annoying having to go and redownload the apps I once had. I would think to fix this would be to move all of my apps to the External SD. Is this right? If so, what's a good way of doing it quickly? Thank you all!
And how do I set my signature?!
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Titanium backup in cm7 sometimes dies not load BUT if you stop the app via Manage Apps it will. I use the paid version also, and really trust in it. I always get it to work. They also have great tutorials and support.
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Checking out new ROMS is cool and all....But a pain in the ass....especially with the time it takes to set up your phone how you normally like it.
So my question is: how do yall get this out of the way as fast as possible?
Im sure some of yall crackflashers have this down to a science.
I generally use stock apps like gmail etc. so I try not to have too many apps to install. As a result, most of my data is in the cloud. If my game saves get wiped then I have the fun of replaying the games. Lately I've been using launcher 7 so not a great deal to setup with that.
Probably takes my less than 20 mins to get setup depending on what the base is. Ics settings tend to all be in the same place across rom types (cm, stock etc).
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I use SMS backup & Restore for backup of SMS..
Contacts are stored in Google server ofcourse..
I am using GameOn (paid app that needs ROOT also) to save game progress..
I usually take backup (settings) of GO-SMS and Dialer-One using the app itself...
So ROM flashing and switching is always a breeze...
Titanium Backup PRO
You can do pretty much everything with it! In 10 minutes it restores apps, data and everything you want. You can also freeze apps and integrate updates in the internal memory, move apps, delete caches and lots more!
supermario3 said:
Titanium Backup PRO
You can do pretty much everything with it! In 10 minutes it restores apps, data and everything you want. You can also freeze apps and integrate updates in the internal memory, move apps, delete caches and lots more!
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+1 on Titanium Backup..
Eases a lot on the Backup and Restore part.
There are alternatives such as MyBackup Pro.. Which done pretty much the same thing..
Albeit, Titanium Backup is a more popular solution
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Yea but one thing you gotta watch with Tibu is that you cant restore system data (only apps) when switching ROMs. It will totally freeze up the system since the systems settings tend to conflict with the builds of the new ones. Ran into that prob last nite.
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Yea but one thing you gotta watch with Tibu is that you cant restore system data (only apps) when switching ROMs. It will totally freeze up the system since the systems settings tend to conflict with the builds of the new ones. Ran into that prob last nite.
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I have come across this on at least 3 other devices. Its most defective when changing to another android version. 2.3 - 4 for example.
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