[Q] Backing Up Data - Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I couldn't find any statement that answers my question. My friend is interested in rooting his phone to backup his apps with TB. His phone is currently stock (4.5.141). Is there a root method where the phone is not reset to factory? It would defeat the point of rooting if he looses all his data.
Thanks for taking the time to read my question.

Zabalba said:
I couldn't find any statement that answers my question. My friend is interested in rooting his phone to backup his apps with TB. His phone is currently stock (4.5.141). Is there a root method where the phone is not reset to factory? It would defeat the point of rooting if he looses all his data.
Thanks for taking the time to read my question.
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If he backs it up through titanium he can use a root browser and copy the file to ext-sdcard, factory reset doesn't erase that. You could also put the backup on a computer via USB if he doesn't have an ext-sdcard. Be sure to put the file back in the proper directory after wiping.
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Sass86 said:
If he backs it up through titanium he can use a root browser and copy the file to ext-sdcard, factory reset doesn't erase that. You could also put the backup on a computer via USB if he doesn't have an ext-sdcard. Be sure to put the file back in the proper directory after wiping.
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It was my understanding TB would not be able to backup anything unless it had root access in the first place..

Zabalba said:
It was my understanding TB would not be able to backup anything unless it had root access in the first place..
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Oh sorry I misread your OP. Yes titanium needs root to perform backups. If you try the USB method you can pull files from the phone and sdcard and store them on your computer.
Edit- also just rooting shouldn't reset data, unless your unlocking the bootloader as well
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Sass86 said:
Oh sorry I misread your OP. Yes titanium needs root to perform backups. If you try the USB method you can pull files from the phone and sdcard and store them on your computer.
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I'm sorry can you point me to the thread that has this USB method? Also do you know of any method that roots without deleting his data?

Zabalba said:
I'm sorry can you point me to the thread that has this USB method? Also do you know of any method that roots without deleting his data?
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http://www.android-advice.com/2012/root-the-motorola-atrix-4g-running-4-5-141/
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Sass86 said:
http://www.android-advice.com/2012/root-the-motorola-atrix-4g-running-4-5-141/
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This won't restore the phone to factory correct?

Zabalba said:
This won't restore the phone to factory correct?
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No. Its just sideloading su.
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What should I do?

So basically let me try to make this clear:
I bought a HTC thunderbolt already running bolted0.35.
I returned to stock and rooted(made a backup of bolted), installed cwm, s-offed. I'm on 1.12.605.6
Can I restore that backup? I'm pretty sure that backup was on 1.12.605.9
If not, what should I do? I'm fully rooted and everything as mentioned
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royolpunk said:
So basically let me try to make this clear:
I bought a HTC thunderbolt already running bolted0.35.
I returned to stock and rooted(made a backup of bolted), installed cwm, s-offed. I'm on 1.12.605.6
Can I restore that backup? I'm pretty sure that backup was on 1.12.605.9
If not, what should I do? I'm fully rooted and everything as mentioned
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Restoring a backup will replace everything in that backup, no need to clear cache or anything, a mirror image you can say.
magneticzero said:
Restoring a backup will replace everything in that backup, no need to clear cache or anything, a mirror image you can say.
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so can I restore it?
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royolpunk said:
so can I restore it?
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yes, make a backup of what you are running now, then restore, without any problems
magneticzero said:
yes, make a backup of what you are running now, then restore, without any problems
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Thanks so much! My system version didn't change or whatever but I'm running flawlessly so whatever
))
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have a heart, help me

Guys i need help.my little brother was playing with my phone and he somehow deleted the contact and phone apk. I checked on settings>applications>all to see if they were still there but they're not. I would really appreciate if someone can upload the stock ics dxlp7 phone and contact apk. I can't make a call or check contacts since it's gone.or if you could tell me how i can restore them
Have you tried downloading the rom and flashing it over?
Why don't you extract them from the system/app from the "yourromsname".zip and use root explorer and place them in system/app fix the permissions to match the others and reboot
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NORCALkID said:
Why don't you extract them from the system/app from the "yourromsname".zip and use root explorer and place them in system/app fix the permissions to match the others and reboot
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I'm not rooted. I'm on stock dxlp7
Is a factory reset not an option for you?
ctomgee said:
Is a factory reset not an option for you?
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But that would wipe my phone? I'd rather not do it unless it's the ONLY option
abbadipod said:
But that would wipe my phone? I'd rather not do it unless it's the ONLY option
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It's not the only option. It's just AN option. You should be able to re-flash a non-wipe package of DXLP7, and you shouldn't lose anything other than root. But you're not rooted anyways.
EDIT to add: question though. If you're not rooted, how did he delete system files?
EDIT 2: I should also note that any other solution for you will probably require root.
ctomgee said:
It's not the only option. It's just AN option. You should be able to re-flash a non-wipe package of DXLP7, and you shouldn't lose anything other than root. But you're not rooted anyways.
EDIT to add: question though. If you're not rooted, how did he delete system files?
EDIT 2: I should also note that any other solution for you will probably require root.
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This is my exact question ^
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Guess I'll have to download the ROM and.reflash it...
I think factory reset will only wipe user apps but won't recover system apps.
Here it goes, stock phone and contact apks from LP7
root needed
Even if he has the apks ... he's not rooted so how are you going to push to system?
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NORCALkID said:
This is my exact question ^
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+3
OP, how did this happen on a non-rooted phone ?
ctomgee said:
It's not the only option. It's just AN option. You should be able to re-flash a non-wipe package of DXLP7, and you shouldn't lose anything other than root. But you're not rooted anyways.
EDIT to add: question though. If you're not rooted, how did he delete system files?
EDIT 2: I should also note that any other solution for you will probably require root.
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I have no idea how he deleted them. He can't even remember what he did. Can't really blame him since he's just a kid
abbadipod said:
Guys i need help.my little brother was playing with my phone and he somehow deleted the contact and phone apk. I checked on settings>applications>all to see if they were still there but they're not. I would really appreciate if someone can upload the stock ics dxlp7 phone and contact apk. I can't make a call or check contacts since it's gone.or if you could tell me how i can restore them
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lol, seriously expect us to believe it was your "brother"?
Also, as stated how was these files deleted if your not rooted??
Just backup needed data and flash a rom.
Hilarious. The things you see/read on here sometimes
Poor lil brothers ears must be ringing by now and its not even him who did it
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abbadipod said:
I have no idea how he deleted them. He can't even remember what he did. Can't really blame him since he's just a kid
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None rooted phone with no way of exploring the system folders . Not possible to delete the APK only to delete the shortcut .
Factory reset will recover system apps as they are in the flashed saved firmware cache but it will delete data but that can be backed up .
jje
I have esfile explore even though I'm not rooted. Maybe he somehow deleted stuff while messing around with esfile?
Maybe he is smarter than you?
He Rooted,deleted,unrooted
As for solution reflash rom as stated before
sahibunlimited said:
Maybe he is smarter than you?
He Rooted,deleted,unrooted
As for solution reflash rom as stated before
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His little bro is genius! He found a security vulnerability.

[Q] Xperia S Back up

hey Devs
is there a way to only backup apps akp and install after flashing of new rom in single step?
thank you
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Data will be in Internal storage of xperia S so data no need
and i have too all single apk by file manager and install one by one after flashing..
Aptoide backup
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You ask all the time it seems... And yes! There is the built in backup app and there is titanium backup.
And dont flash your phone to much... You will get bad sectors... Or brick it.
Read a little in the forum before asking about everything
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Haha yes trying to learn bro is that wrong
And thank you very much
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fak521 said:
hey Devs
is there a way to only backup apps akp and install after flashing of new rom in single step?
thank you
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Data will be in Internal storage of xperia S so data no need
and i have too all single apk by file manager and install one by one after flashing..
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Yup. Already told by others... You can use my backup products, any root backup app, cwm restore/advanced restore...
DenmarkRootN00b said:
And dont flash your phone to much... You will get bad sectors... Or brick it.
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Flashing a device never creates bad sectors nor bricks a phone mate.
fak521 said:
Haha yes trying to learn bro is that wrong
And thank you very much
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No nothing wrong in that... But Google is thy friend... If you try the different ones and is in doubt then ask
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Yes and thank you
Really will not do anything like he says huh so can flash many times then huh
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fak521 said:
Yes and thank you
Really will not do anything like he says huh so can flash many times then huh
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Yes, but it's a good practice to keep a cwm backup always before flashing.
Cwm backup means..
What n all does it backups
Sorry for noon question
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sony back up - default restore and back up program of sony (included in the firmware)
titanium - back up system and data same like sony restore and back up apps, but with more options. (with free and paid app from google play), can be used to restore single file.
clockworkmod (cwm) backup - back up of system, boot and data ( these are done in recovery), can be used to restore system only or data only or boot only.
1. cwm (if you are flashing roms) - really need this back up in case of error or not booting
2. titanium if you are restoring single file or freezing apps or converting apps to system apps.
fak521 said:
Cwm backup means..
What n all does it backups
Sorry for noon question
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No question is Noob brother!
Cwm is short for ClockWorkMod Recovery by Koush.
After installing a custom kernel you get this recovery. When the phone boots (if you have ulbl) you get a vibe+blue led+white glowing illumination strip all at once... Hit volume up rocker once.
You'll enter cwm.
If you choose backup option from there... It backs up your system, boot, cache, data.
In case of any mistakes or something in future you can always enter cwm and choose restore to bring your phone back to the previous state.
You can go to advanced restore and choose either system/boot/cache/data or all.
Thank... if helpful...
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Device Status: Modified

Hi guys, need a bit of help.
I have rooted my phone previously but did not like it so I flashed the stock rom with Odin. This left my device status as modified. Since it is modified I cannot get software updates.
Recently, I had to flash jellybean for my phone as it would not update ota or through kies. Now when pressing check for update in settings, it sais "Your device has been modified. Software updates are not available".
Is there anyway to change the device status back to normal without wiping data? If not, how can I backup all my data so it can be restored? Samsung kies crashes when trying to backup apps and I'm not sure if mobile go backs up app data.
I am using the international version of the Samsung Galaxy S3, if that helps.
Thanks in advance
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Root again, and run triangle away, then flash stock again via Odin and wipe data from recovery.
This removes all evidence of root and you will be completely stock with a binary counter of 0.
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Thanks for the quick reply.
I did run triangle away before when my phone was rooted.
How do I wipe data from recovery?
Will it wipe all my user data?
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blackhand64 said:
Thanks for the quick reply.
I did run triangle away before when my phone was rooted.
How do I wipe data from recovery?
>>>>> boot to recovery factory reset .
Will it wipe all my user data?
>>> yes
Far simpler to join xda users and flash a stock rom via CHECKFUS .
jje
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The problem is that I have no proper way to backup my data so I can restore it after I wipe data (mainly app data as other data backs up in kies)
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XDA Developers way .
root phone then backup via recovery .
Backup EFS folder
Purchase Titanium backup pro from the market and backup apps .
Also backup your contacts and any MP3 /Video can be copied to PC .
Download and save original firmware via Checkfus .
Update by flashing any stock rom or custom rom .
jje
Can you still use cf root 6.4 to root jellybean or is there a new one?
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blackhand64 said:
Can you still use cf root 6.4 to root jellybean
YES
or is there a new one?
no
jje
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What are the steps for restoring my data after the backup and wipe?
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Anyone?
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BASICS
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1927113
jje
Thanks for that, looks really helpful.
Just a quick question I didn't find an answer to there. When restoring data with titanium backup, do I still need to be rooted? I understand that backing up requires root though.
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blackhand64 said:
What are the steps for restoring my data after the backup and wipe?
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Use Titanium Backup to backup apps to ur sd card man..its the easiest way.. backup all the apps +data associated with it through titanium backup, copy the backup from tb folder to ur pc..then wipe the data, do the flashing blah blah and then reinstall Titanium Backup, put the bbackup form ur pc into ur sd card and restore using the TB..baym all apps back with data
Would using android sdk to back up and restore be a good option?
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blackhand64 said:
Would using android sdk to back up and restore be a good option?
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Dude, i dont know if sdk is a good/easy option. But try Nandroid Backup on play store.
But the problem is that all these apps from the play store that backup your device require root and I want my phone unrooted after restoring it. Those apps do require root to restore data right? If not then I am willing to use them.
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blackhand64 said:
Anyone?
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i've used very simple method.
1) connect usb to pc - then select internal memory copy to sd card.
2) for some data will not show any items if connect via usb.But you still can move via file manager such as "solid explorer".Just select file and copy to sd card.It might take a little bit longer.
..i'm already done more than 20 times chg status modified to normal.Just ensure you use proper step as adviced by Xda senior..
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i've used very simple method.
1) connect usb to pc - then select internal memory copy to sd card.
2) for some data will not show any items if connect via usb.But you still can move via file manager such as "solid explorer".Just select file and copy to sd card.It might take a little bit longer.
..i'm already done more than 20 times chg status modified to normal.Just ensure you use proper step as adviced by Xda senior..
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So when restoring data do you just copy it back onto the phone?
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Hi guys, I've left this topic off for a while but I'm back with new questions.
I have now found Holo Backup (Simple ADB Backup) to backup my phone without any rooting or complicated stuff. I wanna know that if I backup my device with its device status modified, will it still show modified when I restore it?
Also has anyone with an S3 successfully backed up and restored their phone using holo backup and if so what was the size of backup file. When I tried mine it came up with a file slightly over 1gb which doesn't seem right seeing as I have about 10gb internal data and 10gb of data on my micro sd.
Thanks in advance
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Use Framaroot to root your phone (!!with SuperSU!!) after reflasing, use Titanium Backup to restore the apps and systemapp-data....
After you did it, go to SuperSU, go to settings and tap on Unroot.... Your device state will be NORMAL after that!

[Q] Transfer app data from Android to another Android, using windows

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1599801
in this thread they talk about how u can backup your app data and transfer it to another android phone.
is there any way i can do this on windows withouth titaniumbackup or something.
my screen from my old phone broke, and i want to get the appdata from that phone to my new phone.
with Wondershare MobileTrans i could copy all the apps and stuff, but not the data from the apps.
MyBackup
lolie145 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1599801
in this thread they talk about how u can backup your app data and transfer it to another android phone.
is there any way i can do this on windows withouth titaniumbackup or something.
my screen from my old phone broke, and i want to get the appdata from that phone to my new phone.
with Wondershare MobileTrans i could copy all the apps and stuff, but not the data from the apps.
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If u can use MyBackup app available on the playstore
urhacked said:
If u can use MyBackup app available on the playstore
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my screen is broken on the phone i want the data from, so i cant install apps on it
lolie145 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1599801
in this thread they talk about how u can backup your app data and transfer it to another android phone.
is there any way i can do this on windows withouth titaniumbackup or something.
my screen from my old phone broke, and i want to get the appdata from that phone to my new phone.
with Wondershare MobileTrans i could copy all the apps and stuff, but not the data from the apps.
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both are same phones??
adb pull /data/data /folder/on/pc
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Why don't you consider using Helium Backup? Very easy to use compared to Titanium ( which is great too ).
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prantoroy said:
both are same phones??
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My XT910 has the broken screen. And the new phone is an XT907
demkantor said:
adb pull /data/data /folder/on/pc
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Does the phone need to be rooted..?
I doubt it for that, never had a non rooted android but pulling app data should be allowed, if its stored in mtn/asec you may need to be rooted
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lolie145 said:
Does the phone need to be rooted..?
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no while pullin its without root , cause its read only mode.
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but to push to new device u need write accsess means root.
Pretty sure you can push to data partition without root
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no while pullin its without root , cause its read only mode.
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but to push to new device u need write accsess means root.
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Pull device is non rooted
Push device is rooted
Gonna try it
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Pretty sure you can push to data partition without root
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don't knw
in my device it needs root!

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