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Any one know what options to use when restoring SMS, Call History and Contacts using Titanium Backup?

mrjonnyrock said:
Any one know what options to use when restoring SMS, Call History and Contacts using Titanium Backup?
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You will have to do it manually,open titanium backup from top click "Backup/Restore" and then find what ever app or system app or contacts you want to restore,click it and restore ONLY data! And youre good to go

mrjonnyrock said:
Any one know what options to use when restoring SMS, Call History and Contacts using Titanium Backup?
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Hello,
these items are displayed in green in "Backup/Restore" list (Titanium Backup), all beginning with "[". Or, you can restore all the green items (data only).
A reboot is needed after the restore (data only)

Call history restore doesnt work on ICS.
The rest - just restore app data for mms and contacts app.

victorator said:
Call history restore doesnt work on ICS.
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Ah, didn't tried on ICS yet.
I found problems restoring SMS from GB to ICS with TB (Force close of SMS application).. Either with [--vk--] and Resurrection roms, solved using MyBackup Root (but I don't like it..)

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Backup from 2.1 to 2.3

I am currently using stock firmware 2.1
and i heard from se blog that backup&update is removed from 2.3.3 due to incompatibility.
So i was wondering if there a way to backup SMS, MMS and Call Logs on my current 2.1 and restore it in the new 2.3
(I know there are alot of backup apps in market but all seem not working well)
I am planing to use http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1192988 instead of stock rom >..<
Thanks,
johnlth93
best thing to do is to root and install titanium backup (for apps) and if u want to backup settings, mms, sms, and other data, use mybackup root. thats all i did
tejash.shiva said:
best thing to do is to root and install titanium backup (for apps) and if u want to backup settings, mms, sms, and other data, use mybackup root. thats all i did
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all i wanted to backup is mms, sms and call logs
so it work well from backup 2.1 to 2.3 right?
Thanks i will try
tejash.shiva said:
best thing to do is to root and install titanium backup (for apps) and if u want to backup settings, mms, sms, and other data, use mybackup root. thats all i did
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yo bro
thanks that work well
just that contact wasn't able to restore but it's okay -.- i can readd anyway
thanks
tejash.shiva said:
best thing to do is to root and install titanium backup (for apps) and if u want to backup settings, mms, sms, and other data, use mybackup root. thats all i did
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Yeap mybackup pro or root will save all your sms, call logs , mms in a zip and you can restore it again The applicaiton kick ass very useful !
Cheers
Vatis

[Q] noob question. how to backup contacts and messages from gb to ics

how to backup all my contacts and messages from gb, then after i update to ics i restore it back?
i have use this app a million times https://play.google.com/store/apps/...xLDEsImNvbS5pZGVhLmJhY2t1cC5zbXNjb250YWN0cyJd
to backup my my contacts and messages from gb to gb roms.
but im not sure if i can backup from gb, then restore it when i was on ics.
Izzy Stinson said:
how to backup all my contacts and messages from gb, then after i update to ics i restore it back?
i have use this app a million times https://play.google.com/store/apps/...xLDEsImNvbS5pZGVhLmJhY2t1cC5zbXNjb250YWN0cyJd
to backup my my contacts and messages from gb to gb roms.
but im not sure if i can backup from gb, then restore it when i was on ics.
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When updating do not do a factory reset. So you'll have all your existing data even after the update. Now check if this app works in ICS and backup using it. Then do a factory reset(If u need one) and restore it again
usually backup/restore app save everything in a simple txt file, so i think there's no problem to backup in GB and restore in ICS
isn't google automatically update it? why do you need another app?
MSTHETERROR said:
When updating do not do a factory reset. So you'll have all your existing data even after the update. Now check if this app works in ICS and backup using it. Then do a factory reset(If u need one) and restore it again
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will try that
I thing google backup works only for contacts and this guy need all old love messages :-D
Sent from my ST15i using XDA
madhouses said:
this guy need all old love messages :-D
Sent from my ST15i using XDA
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yup. you knew it
i used the same app to backup and restore when i moved to icslite. it works but i havent tested on official ics.
lolhalol said:
i used the same app to backup and restore when i moved to icslite. it works but i havent tested on official ics.
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i wish someone can test it though before me
madhouses said:
need all old love messages :-D
Sent from my ST15i using XDA
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For messages i usually use 'Backup to Gmail' app from Market.
I had no problems with restoring on ICS messages exported from GB.
To backup contacts
tap options key->backup contacts->memorycard(backup to) it will generate a xxx.vcf
To backup sms
download this
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...wsMSwxLDEsIm1vYmkuaW5mb2xpZmUuc21zYmFja3VwIl0.
just click backup to backup the messages and copy the folder called "SMSbackup"
now place the xxx.vcf and folder "SMSbackup" and saved it in your pc or in your gmail
account as a draft
after updating to ICS
just install the app again and replace the folder back and click restore your messages
will be restored automatically (tested and it is working)
to restore contact
go to contacts tap option key importan contact and choose the vcf file
Mobile Backup 2
I use this
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsIm1vYmlsZWhvbWUuYmFja3VwIl0.
A simple App to backup and restore your phone data via SD card anytime anywhere.
This App easily backup and restore your mobile data (Calendar, Contacts, SMS and Call Log) in SD card. The backup data is stored in the root directory of SD card.
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Works on GB as well as ICS
I can recommend 'Backup to Gmail' app from Market - works like a charm...
SMSBackup! No doubt, I'm using that one and no problem.

[Q] Properly backing up MIUI sms'es to regular Android

Hi. Thing is that I've been using MIUI for a long time now but I wanna use regular Android now and I've like 7K SMS'es that I wanna bring with me. I've tried a whole bunch of SMS backup tools but they all seems to import the messages in a wrong order even though the dates are right. Extracting the messages from a Nandroid doesn't work because MIUI uses a different sms database format or something.
So I'm just wondering if anybody can help me with this or have any experience.
Thanks
How about using thirdparty sms backup app from market to backup the sms on miui rom that u use, then after u flash another rom just use the same app to restore the sms. Its not that hard to figure that out.
Anyway "sms backup and restore" by ritesh sahu never failed me, on stock, miui, or cm.
Kocayine said:
Hi. Thing is that I've been using MIUI for a long time now but I wanna use regular Android now and I've like 7K SMS'es that I wanna bring with me. I've tried a whole bunch of SMS backup tools but they all seems to import the messages in a wrong order even though the dates are right. Extracting the messages from a Nandroid doesn't work because MIUI uses a different sms database format or something.
So I'm just wondering if anybody can help me with this or have any experience.
Thanks
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Titanium backup has an option to backup and restore messages in XML format. Give that a try. I usually use SMS backup and restore by Ritesh Sahu.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2
an0nym0us_ said:
How about using thirdparty sms backup app from market to backup the sms on miui rom that u use, then after u flash another rom just use the same app to restore the sms. Its not that hard to figure that out.
Anyway "sms backup and restore" by ritesh sahu never failed me, on stock, miui, or cm.
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Sorry if I wasn't clear enough but that's exactly what I've been trying. SMS Backup & Restore, MyBackup+ and other apps I forgot the names of.
akash3656 said:
Titanium backup has an option to backup and restore messages in XML format. Give that a try. I usually use SMS backup and restore by Ritesh Sahu.
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Ah, Titanium Backup... I've yet to give that a go, thanks.

Backup messages and call logs

Hello everyone. I am on donuthd 2.3 right now and i wanna try zetra x gaming rom. But i cant afford to loose my messages and my call logs. Please tell me a way i can backup them
Bigkiler5 said:
Hello everyone. I am on donuthd 2.3 right now and i wanna try zetra x gaming rom. But i cant afford to loose my messages and my call logs. Please tell me a way i can backup them
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I've used Titanium Backup to backup and restore call log and messages many times without trouble.
Enriqe said:
I've used Titanium Backup to backup and restore call log and messages many times without trouble.
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But once i swichted from jb to gb and i backed up contacts but when i restored them, the whole contacts app gave fc
Bigkiler5 said:
But once i swichted from jb to gb and i backed up contacts but when i restored them, the whole contacts app gave fc
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I prefer SMS Backup and Restore from market. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.riteshsahu.SMSBackupRestore&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5yaXRlc2hzYWh1LlNNU0JhY2t1cFJlc3RvcmUiXQ..
Contacts I have sync. with google on gmail account so when you add new contact and you turn sync on if youre on wifi or even mobile data. all your phone contacts are sync. When you reinstall phone all you have to do is add your google account and turn on sync for contacts in phone settings.
Or maybe you can try this https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.idea.backup.smscontacts&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5pZGVhLmJhY2t1cC5zbXNjb250YWN0cyJd .
If you dont want to install it over and over again from market try this for exporting installed apps without userdata to .apk file on your sd card. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mobi.infolife.appbackup&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsIm1vYmkuaW5mb2xpZmUuYXBwYmFja3VwIl0.
Bigkiler5 said:
But once i swichted from jb to gb and i backed up contacts but when i restored them, the whole contacts app gave fc
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TB has binary and xml backup/restore for some system data. I did it from GB to ICS for call log and messages using xml.
For the contacts I always have used sync with Google as Harviak said.

[Q] MyBackup Pro sms backup not working in kitkat?

I use MyBackup Pro to backup my sms ..and some not so important apps that I rather restore than install them again. But I noticed that I can not restore SMS when I backing up SMS from CM10.2 and then flashing CM11 rom or any other kitkat roms. The hangout app or if I install the aosp stock sms app remains empty with no restored text messages
I can not make a backup with a kitkat rom and get it to restore. The app says successfull but the texting app remains empty..
Hmm how do I solve this? I have never gotten Titanium to work to restore text messages either but that was way back with my HTC Desire..
Any alternative apps that works if MyBackup Pro does not do the trick?
SÜPERUSER said:
I use MyBackup Pro to backup my sms ..and some not so important apps that I rather restore than install them again. But I noticed that I can not restore SMS when I backing up SMS from CM10.2 and then flashing CM11 rom or any other kitkat roms. The hangout app or if I install the aosp stock sms app remains empty with no restored text messages
I can not make a backup with a kitkat rom and get it to restore. The app says successfull but the texting app remains empty..
Hmm how do I solve this? I have never gotten Titanium to work to restore text messages either but that was way back with my HTC Desire..
Any alternative apps that works if MyBackup Pro does not do the trick?
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I'm having the same problem. Any solutions?
swhang77 said:
I'm having the same problem. Any solutions?
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dude ...this was a long time ago before developers added kitkat support. Just download the latest version :good:
They might not have updated it to support KK yet (edit: they just updated the app yesterday to v4.0.9 for better KK support - try to update the app and retry). The system needs to switch to the restore app as the main Messaging app during restore and then switch back. Titanium Backup does support this. I've used it dozens of times for this purpose on stock and CM11 based roms.

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