I need to exchange my phone (shutting down randomly).
I really don't want to have to set everything up again. Any suggestions on the best way to back up an unrooted phone before I return it? Id prefer to NOT have to root, backup then unroot.
[edit] So far, I've moved all apps to the SD card, what else can I do?
Thanks!
baaj said:
I need to exchange my phone (shutting down randomly).
I really don't want to have to set everything up again. Any suggestions on the best way to back up an unrooted phone before I return it? Id prefer to NOT have to root, backup then unroot.
Thanks!
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1544173
There really is not an easy way..there are a number of apps you can use like astro for app back up, sms back up and restore and bookmarks back up apps
Mybackup seems ok. I'm just a noob though.
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I use SUPER MANAGER which doesn't require root and it will back up all your apps and some settings (but move the apps jack to the device first). Then when you get the new device just restore all the apps. Some settings won't move across but at least he tedious reinstall will be easier.
Super Manager has many other great features BTW.
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MyBackUp Pro--does about all you can do without root--
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Hey
Got my Atrix few days ago and love it! First time on Android coming from iPhone 3G, speed is soo fast!!! I love every bit about my Atrix.
Im a geek and well I want to root because well...i really dont know. The cool GingerBlur turns me on But also to learn more about my futureproof phone.
My question is as I have it set up the way I like it is there a backup tool I can use to make a backup of my current settings/apps/music etc..?
It be annoying if everything gets wiped when I have to downgrade and root, but hey, we are geeks!
My next question is, should I just sit on what I have till Moto/AT&T rolls that April update out..?
-Be3
Best backup tool is titanium backup. Register for a dropbox account so it has a place to store everything for you (it's free) then you can set it to back up you apps and settings. But as far as mp3s those should be on an sd card as titanium backup can not back those up. Also if you're using the finger print reader when you back everything up them have issues with the fingerprint reader after restore here's a link for a fix to it http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=977600 and yes go ahead and root as titanium backup needs root access
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Unfortunately, I was one of the few that got left behind when VZW pulled the update. I really want to update, even with the VM bug and everything. I came across this guide on how to manually upgrade to GB but I noticed it said it completely wipes my phone. Now I know Backup Assistant saves my contacts, my music is on my SD card so I'm not too worried about that. I'm afraid I might lose app data suchas all the hours and HOURS I put into Angry Birds Rio to get 3 stars on every level. Can anyone help me find a way to fully save all of my app data before I manually upgrade? BTW I've never rooted and I'm on stock Froyo
Do you plan on rooting? If so use the Revolutionary method it works great and there are plenty of How To guides to step you through it. As far as backing up your Angry Birds, Titanium Backup works very well. However, you do need root access for that app to work. The free version will do what your looking for. The pro version adds a couple nice features if you are going to play around with some different ROMs.
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Do you plan on rooting? If so use the Revolutionary method it works great and there are plenty of How To guides to step you through it. As far as backing up your Angry Birds, Titanium Backup works very well. However, you do need root access for that app to work. The free version will do what your looking for. The pro version adds a couple nice features if you are going to play around with some different ROMs.
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I wasn't really planning on rooting. Would you just suggest waiting another eternity for VZW and HTC to push out the fixed version of GB?
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My backup pro will work
I'm still fairly new to the root world. I don't know or have not read of any way to back up your apps reliably without root access. Titanium backup, and Mybackup Pro are the 2 most common apps used to make back ups. There might be more? Titanium requires root, where Mybackup claims to have some functionality without root access.
From mybackup pro's website:
Key facts about MyBackup Pro:
Works on non-root phones, as well as root phones.
Root phones have the ability to backup APK+Data and Market Links.
Titanium has a free version that you can use that will back up your apps and all of their data. The Pro version adds a couple nice features that are handy for people that flash roms and like to change stuff around often.
Without root access Mybackup only does:
Application install files (If phone has root access, this includes APK+Data and Market Links)
Contacts
Call log
Browser bookmarks
SMS (text messages)
MMS (attachments in messages)
System Settings
Home screens (including HTC Sense UI)
Alarms
Dictionary
Calendar
Music playlists
Integrated third party applications
Not really what you want. Since you would lose your angry birds data and spend hours trying to gain 3 stars again on the levels! If you flashed the new Ruu.
It boils down to what you are comfortable doing I guess. Rooting is not for everyone. If you do not want to root you are pretty much stuck waiting on vzw and htc to get their OTA fixed and pushed back out.
Rooting is easy with Revolutionary, but you do void your warranty and open the door to being able to delete important system files. Once you root most likely you will find it hard to resist the urge to flash and try out new roms to!
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Unfortunately, I was one of the few that got left behind when VZW pulled the update. I really want to update, even with the VM bug and everything. I came across this guide on how to manually upgrade to GB but I noticed it said it completely wipes my phone. Now I know Backup Assistant saves my contacts, my music is on my SD card so I'm not too worried about that. I'm afraid I might lose app data suchas all the hours and HOURS I put into Angry Birds Rio to get 3 stars on every level. Can anyone help me find a way to fully save all of my app data before I manually upgrade? BTW I've never rooted and I'm on stock Froyo
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Could you link me to the guide you are referring to?
I think the easiest way is to just root it. Revolutionary method is pretty easy (I hear). I used the old school ADB method (which was nerve racking for me bc I am no Android guru). The Revolutionary method is a little harder to un-root though.
Are you opposed to rooting bc of the warranty issue? After you root than you can back up all your data. I don't know of a way to back up data wo root. Plus with root access you can flash some sweet roms.
If you will link me to the guide I will try to remember to get back to you with some more thoughts
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I'm still fairly new to the root world. I don't know or have not read of any way to back up your apps reliably without root access. Titanium backup, and Mybackup Pro are the 2 most common apps used to make back ups. There might be more? Titanium requires root, where Mybackup claims to have some functionality without root access.
From mybackup pro's website:
Key facts about MyBackup Pro:
Works on non-root phones, as well as root phones.
Root phones have the ability to backup APK+Data and Market Links.
Titanium has a free version that you can use that will back up your apps and all of their data. The Pro version adds a couple nice features that are handy for people that flash roms and like to change stuff around often.
Without root access Mybackup only does:
Application install files (If phone has root access, this includes APK+Data and Market Links)
Contacts
Call log
Browser bookmarks
SMS (text messages)
MMS (attachments in messages)
System Settings
Home screens (including HTC Sense UI)
Alarms
Dictionary
Calendar
Music playlists
Integrated third party applications
Not really what you want. Since you would lose your angry birds data and spend hours trying to gain 3 stars again on the levels! If you flashed the new Ruu.
It boils down to what you are comfortable doing I guess. Rooting is not for everyone. If you do not want to root you are pretty much stuck waiting on vzw and htc to get their OTA fixed and pushed back out.
Rooting is easy with Revolutionary, but you do void your warranty and open the door to being able to delete important system files. Once you root most likely you will find it hard to resist the urge to flash and try out new roms to!
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Yeah, I don't really wanna root. I might have to try that out. But when you say:
"Application install files (If phone has root access, this includes APK+Data and Market Links)"
^doesn't the "APK=data" part mean the saves within each app?
thepolishguy said:
Could you link me to the guide you are referring to?
I think the easiest way is to just root it. Revolutionary method is pretty easy (I hear). I used the old school ADB method (which was nerve racking for me bc I am no Android guru). The Revolutionary method is a little harder to un-root though.
Are you opposed to rooting bc of the warranty issue? After you root than you can back up all your data. I don't know of a way to back up data wo root. Plus with root access you can flash some sweet roms.
If you will link me to the guide I will try to remember to get back to you with some more thoughts
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http://www.androidpolice.com/2011/0...d-rom-radio-and-full-ruu-for-htc-thunderbolt/
Yeah, I dont really want to root bc of the warranty thing. ^There it is.
jumpman1229 said:
Yeah, I don't really wanna root. I might have to try that out. But when you say:
"Application install files (If phone has root access, this includes APK+Data and Market Links)"
^doesn't the "APK=data" part mean the saves within each app?
http://www.androidpolice.com/2011/0...d-rom-radio-and-full-ruu-for-htc-thunderbolt/
Yeah, I dont really want to root bc of the warranty thing. ^There it is.
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Oh yeah. that file will most certainly wipe you out and you'll have to start all over. I still haven't found a solution for backing up wo out root. Sorry.
I'm pretty sure backing up the .apk part isn't a big deal, worst case you can just redownload that. You want the DATA part backed up. The apk is just the file format android uses to install software. Like .exe in windows. (I'm pretty sure at least.)
The post from android police you linked will definitely wipe everything. If you don't make a root accessible back up you will lose all of your app data.
I totally understand the warranty concern. I held out for as long as I could. I received the OTA to GB and was very unimpressed. After hoping for months that the update would be more than what it is, I took the leap into freedom of root and made my phone what I wanted it to be.
Sounds like you should check out some new backgrounds to keep you interested in your current setup.
thepolishguy - Don't worry about it bro. Thanks for trying to help. Left you a thanks
Stratejaket - That's Exactly how I was feeling. If this GB update fix doesn't come soon, I will definitely look into rooting. Lol I was getting bored with this thing lol. Also left you a thanks for trying to help. *runs to zedge for a new background*
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*runs to zedge for a new background*
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HAHA Good Luck man.
Hey guys, sorry if this is a really noob question. Is there a way to back up your phone settings so if you flash a new ROM or do a wipe you don't have to set up everything again?
For example, settings like screen timeout, sound settings, wifi settings, haptic feedback settings, etc. Is there a way to do it?
Thanks!
WizeGuyDezignz said:
Hey guys, sorry if this is a really noob question. Is there a way to back up your phone settings so if you flash a new ROM or do a wipe you don't have to set up everything again?
For example, settings like screen timeout, sound settings, wifi settings, haptic feedback settings, etc. Is there a way to do it?
Thanks!
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I usually just set everything up again, but Titanium backup is probably the most popular software out there for doing this.
nm... I realized I didn't understand the original question at first. Now I do and have nothing to say.
What I have been doing for the last year or so which works awesome for me is to use the app "app monster pro" for backup.
You can tell that app to automatically save the APk from every app you install to a folder on your card as a "plain style backup"
Then, after flashing a new ROM you simply go to that folder and click on the APKs to give you a clean install of any apps you want installed with the new ROM.
THis works super, you don't have to DL anything from the market etc and you're never left scratching your head trying to remember where you got a certain app from..........
This is WAY better than using titanium to restore.
~John
I use Titanium Backup and it works great as long as you only backup the apps. With that being said, I have another question along this same line. I'm using one of the ICS ROMs and I want to know if there are any programs that will backup the folders that I've created?
Thanks,
Tim
Hey guys, sorry if this is a really noob question. Is there a way to back up your phone settings so if you flash a new ROM or do a wipe you don't have to set up everything again?
For example, settings like screen timeout, sound settings, wifi settings, haptic feedback settings, etc. Is there a way to do it?
Thanks!
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hey! I have something to say now!
MyBackup pro works great for that and it's easy on the eyes, really nice for the calls and SMS part. I also like Appmonster pro since it backs up an app a soon a you download it.
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Web501 said:
I use Titanium Backup and it works great as long as you only backup the apps. With that being said, I have another question along this same line. I'm using one of the ICS ROMs and I want to know if there are any programs that will backup the folders that I've created?
Thanks,
Tim
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Easiest way to backup your data is to copy it to a PC/Thumbdrive.
Well I finally decided that I'm going to unlock my phone sometime this week because of all these roms I'm missing out on, but i have 1 obstacle keeping me from doing that. From my understanding when u unlock u factory reset without a backup of anything. I was wondering if there is a form of temp root that still works after the ota so o can use titanium backup before a factory reset. I can care less about settings and all that carp, I just want to backup my apps and settings. If anyone has an idea feel free to respond please!
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evilstewie23 said:
Well I finally decided that I'm going to unlock my phone sometime this week because of all these roms I'm missing out on, but i have 1 obstacle keeping me from doing that. From my understanding when u unlock u factory reset without a backup of anything. I was wondering if there is a form of temp root that still works after the ota so o can use titanium backup before a factory reset. I can care less about settings and all that carp, I just want to backup my apps and settings. If anyone has an idea feel free to respond please!
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Use mybackup. No need for root.
tekhna said:
Use mybackup. No need for root.
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It won't backup my apps data though and that's all I care about really. Thanks for response though
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evilstewie23 said:
Well I finally decided that I'm going to unlock my phone sometime this week because of all these roms I'm missing out on, but i have 1 obstacle keeping me from doing that. From my understanding when u unlock u factory reset without a backup of anything. I was wondering if there is a form of temp root that still works after the ota so o can use titanium backup before a factory reset. I can care less about settings and all that carp, I just want to backup my apps and settings. If anyone has an idea feel free to respond please!
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I had some of the same concerns when I recently unlocked and rooted my Rez. I don't thnk there is any way to temp. root since the OTA, however, you might look at MyBackUp or App Backup. Both are backup programs that work without being rooted. After root, MyBackUp bought back in about 90% of my programs. There were several I had to go back to the Market to get. My settings were not saved but I think that is my fault. In MyBackUp you can choose to save both apps and/or data. I had just saved apps.
Goodluck! It is well worth doing.
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I had some of the same concerns when I recently unlocked and rooted my Rez. I don't thnk there is any way to temp. root since the OTA, however, you might look at MyBackUp or App Backup. Both are backup programs that work without being rooted. After root, MyBackUp bought back in about 90% of my programs. There were several I had to go back to the Market to get. My settings were not saved but I think that is my fault. In MyBackUp you can choose to save both apps and/or data. I had just saved apps.
Goodluck! It is well worth doing.
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Thanks. So there's a app data back up huh? I'll research it and check. Thanks for your guy's responses
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Confused, are you trying to temp root or perm root?
I think he means that he wants to perm root but since he has to do a factory reset nd doesn't wanna loose all his data from apps then perm root nd get his data back correct me if I'm wrong
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I tried using mybackup pro but none of the app data would restore =(
I am trying to transfer my game data from a defective rezound to a new one but both are OTA updated.
Did i miss something? Are we sure mybackup pro can backup/restore app data on the rezound?
evilstewie23 said:
It won't backup my apps data though and that's all I care about really. Thanks for response though
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I have MyBackup Pro and you can backup apps and data. I haven't used it for that before so I can't speak to how it restores but it did a great job of restoring my phone and home settings.
I'm running it on a rooted phone so I don't know if that changes the options or not.
I was in exactly the same boat and mybackup worked for some but not all apps. I looked all over, but if you already got the OTA installed then you don't have other options. Sorry man. There is no temp root after OTA due to fixes against zerg root exploit.
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If you have Root access it will backup all Data/Settings for All applications.
If you have no root access, it will backup integrated apps data/settings.
darn it, well thanks for the closure at least
Ya thanks guys but I guess I'll just wait a few months before unlocking. Might get s-off before u no . I'll for sure unlock after ics though
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I read on Google Play that Sony had disabled Helium. Anyone know why?
I am looking for a backup and restore app that covers everything without the need to root the XZT. There is a built-in app that seems to have covered it but does it? I have just had to re-build my device and used the restore from the PC companion and it was awful. I've spent another day re-downloading and configuring settings and apps.
Is there an app that backs up and restores everything including the folders and icons on the home pages?
Thanks
pdes said:
I read on Google Play that Sony had disabled Helium. Anyone know why?
I am looking for a backup and restore app that covers everything without the need to root the XZT. There is a built-in app that seems to have covered it but does it? I have just had to re-build my device and used the restore from the PC companion and it was awful. I've spent another day re-downloading and configuring settings and apps.
Is there an app that backs up and restores everything including the folders and icons on the home pages?
Thanks
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Is there a reason why you don't want to root it? Afaik you wont void your warranty unless you unlock your bootloader.
Titanium backup never failed me.
Jequan said:
Is there a reason why you don't want to root it? Afaik you wont void your warranty unless you unlock your bootloader.
Titanium backup never failed me.
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Yep, When I rooted before, I lost SkyGo and this is important to me. As much as I would love to be rooted, this is one facility I don't want to sacrifice.
Rgds
TB works perfectly
the only issue i got earlier with my droid razr was for apps which i move to sd card.
All i can say is wrong section
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