Hi, I am coming from captivate to s3. I am not planning to root the device. So is there a way to transfer apps, sms, call logs from captivate?
cello_eisenhart said:
Hi, I am coming from captivate to s3. I am not planning to root the device. So is there a way to transfer apps, sms, call logs from captivate?
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TiBu for appdata.
SMS Backup+ to backup & restore SMS/MMS + Call Log to Gmail folders. (This should honestly be part of android)
'go backup' will do all of the above in a nice simple interface
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Hey Everyone,
Wanting to flash a new ROM but hate losing my call history and text msg logs. I know it has to be possible to save them to my computer and reload once the new ROM is updated.
So can you help tell me where they are saved in the phone so I can export them.
I am currently using xtrSENSE4.6.5 & using the basic msg program included in the ROM.
Thanks
mbrudolph said:
Hey Everyone,
Wanting to flash a new ROM but hate losing my call history and text msg logs. I know it has to be possible to save them to my computer and reload once the new ROM is updated.
So can you help tell me where they are saved in the phone so I can export them.
I am currently using xtrSENSE4.6.5 & using the basic msg program included in the ROM.
Thanks
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There are a couple of apps in the market - SMS Backup & Restore and Call Logs Backup & Restore - same developer - that will let you backup and restore texts and call logs across ROMs. The backups are saved to your SD card. The only issue is that the SMS app will not restore MMS messages, but if that's not an issue, this works well.
If it is an issue, there is another pseudo solution (which I actually like more.) SMS Backup+ will backup SMS and MMS messages to a label in your gmail account (by default it is a label called "SMS") and can also store call logs in a label as well (I believe that the label is "Call logs" by default). This can also restore from gmail to a new ROM. It also cannot restore MMS messages, but they will be stored in your Gmail account for reference if you need them. The cool thing about this app is that it runs a backup every time a message is received, or every hour for messages that you send (though if you send and then get a reply the reply will kick off a backup that will grab the one that you sent.) SMS Backup+ can also create a calendar entry in a calendar of your choice for calls (both made and received) if that is helpful.
Just don't make any major drug deals while running that app...lol
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the kid escobar said:
Just don't make any major drug deals while running that app...lol
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And you know this because your name is Escobar?
I'm getting ready to root my phone. However I have some very important text messages that I need to save them. Is there a way to do that?
get yourself a backup app or a SMS app that has backup features
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The stock app is capable of this.... Just go into the menu in messages and go to backup sms.
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Evo4gLI said:
The stock app is capable of this.... Just go into the menu in messages and go to backup sms.
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Thanks so much! I guess I should have looked just a little harder hahah!
I stopped using the SMS application, OR my actual phone number entirely. I use Google Voice for all phone calls and texts... and this way everything is stored on their servers and I never ever have to worry about losing a voicemail, text message, or call log again.
SMS Backup+ ... I think this may be a perfect app for exactly what you need. It backs up SMS and MMS to your Gmail account under an "SMS" label, and can restored your messages as well. Seamless, works in the background, you'll never notice it, it just works. Oh, and ... it has to be the version with the "+" on the end of the name, if you want to back up MMS.
My Backup Pro ... You can also use My Backup to easily backup and restore your messages. I still prefer SMS Backup+, though, because you never have to do anything manually ever after you install it.
^^^ Question in title. ROM is stock.
SMSbackup from the market
creepyncrawly said:
SMSbackup from the market
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This, never failed me.
Doesn't backup pictures though, its a little annoying if your convo is about a picture and you can't see it.
LiLChris06 said:
This, never failed me.
Doesn't backup pictures though, its a little annoying if your convo is about a picture and you can't see it.
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SMS Backup+
integrates with GMAIL...backs up MMS to GMAIL, and you can use Tasker with it....
i have tasker set to perform an automatic backup of the latest messages every time i exit the messaging app.....
its beautiful. all my SMS/MMS are filed away nice and neat in my GMAIL for use later.....
I use Handcent, which has an integrated backup.
I used to use SMSBackup+, until it became cumbersome to backup 2000+ text messages online via EDGE (unfortunately I don't have 3g/"4g" or wifi most of the time. Then I remembered that I once invested in MyBackup Pro (~$5, I think). It backs up apps, data, photos, texts, and just about everything else. It gives the option to backup online or on your SD card. It works pretty well in my experience.
But if you have good wifi/data connection, SMSBackup+ is a great option as well.
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SMS Backup+
integrates with GMAIL...backs up MMS to GMAIL, and you can use Tasker with it....
i have tasker set to perform an automatic backup of the latest messages every time i exit the messaging app.....
its beautiful. all my SMS/MMS are filed away nice and neat in my GMAIL for use later.....
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Yea I haven't got around doing it that way, but I would love a way to restore it back in the convo.
I have 2 main backups which still has it in case I ever find a way.
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I used to use SMSBackup+, until it became cumbersome to backup 2000+ text messages online via EDGE (unfortunately I don't have 3g/"4g" or wifi most of the time. Then I remembered that I once invested in MyBackup Pro (~$5, I think). It backs up apps, data, photos, texts, and just about everything else. It gives the option to backup online or on your SD card. It works pretty well in my experience.
But if you have good wifi/data connection, SMSBackup+ is a great option as well.
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I have 10k+ messages, cause I kept a couple thousand I brought from my old phone. So uploading all that is a little annoying, but I shall do it eventually.
I use both of Ritesh Sahu's backup apps (Call Logs and SMS) - they're great. Backup to gmail is nice, other than the time it takes.
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I use both of Ritesh Sahu's backup apps (Call Logs and SMS) - they're great. Backup to gmail is nice, other than the time it takes.
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If you do it as they come in or set it to run at night during off time on wifi it doesn't take long. Smsbackup+ will also backup call logs. I have mine putting them on my Google calendar to keep track of my customer calls.
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I use GoSMS Pro for my sms messaging and found that it has a pretty good backup and restore function in it. You can schedule a backup for every day if you like also.
I just use Titanium. Works fine, it's just difficult to tell which backup file specifically holds the SMS data -- just filter for SMS and do a restore.
hi XDA as I decided that I want to do some badass stuff with my SK17, I'm looking for an apps to make a backup of my stuff, namely SMS and MMS messages and the apps I installed. I don't have root yet, so I thought it might be a little tricky.
regarding messages: I've looked on several SMS backup apps from the Play Store, but I read in description that they don't support MMS messages yet. then I found Txtract, which does, but sadly I can't see an "import" option in it.
regarding apps: I've already found FileExpert which can make backups of .apk files, but is there an app to also save the data related to the game (downloaded SD stuff, game progress, settings etc.)?
najodleglejszy said:
hi XDA as I decided that I want to do some badass stuff with my SK17, I'm looking for an apps to make a backup of my stuff, namely SMS and MMS messages and the apps I installed. I don't have root yet, so I thought it might be a little tricky.
regarding messages: I've looked on several SMS backup apps from the Play Store, but I read in description that they don't support MMS messages yet. then I found Txtract, which does, but sadly I can't see an "import" option in it.
regarding apps: I've already found FileExpert which can make backups of .apk files, but is there an app to also save the data related to the game (downloaded SD stuff, game progress, settings etc.)?
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For apps titanium backup would be best, but without root, i dont know if it will save the data. Did you look into my backup pro, or even just for the msgs sms backup & restore?
Cheers,
Evil.
"Please note that this app does not support MMS (Picture/Audio/Video) messages." - SMS Backup & Restore.
I was reading on some forums that My Backup Pro doesn't export and import MMS messages, but I guess it was about some other version. thanks, I'll try it
najodleglejszy said:
"Please note that this app does not support MMS (Picture/Audio/Video) messages." - SMS Backup & Restore.
I was reading on some forums that My Backup Pro doesn't export and import MMS messages, but I guess it was about some other version. thanks, I'll try it
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Not too sure about my backup pro. i dont use it. I only ever backup sms. Sorry, hopefully you'll find something.
Cheers,
Evil.
huh, even the free version of MyBackup wants to connect to the internet. it's a pity that I can't do so atm :/
najodleglejszy said:
huh, even the free version of MyBackup wants to connect to the internet. it's a pity that I can't do so atm :/
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I think it is because it give you the option to backup to their servers, but you need to be connected to sign up for it haha a little stupid I agree but yeah thats my best guess.
Hello hello,
I updated my Note 3 on ATT via the OTA update to 4.4.2. I did the factory data reset. I restored my sms via the SMS backup and restore app. All the messages are here but the app seems to be working slow and laggy. The SMS Backup+ did not really work. What are my other options?
Thanks!
How many text messages did you restore? Did you test before and after you restored the messages? But seems like you have a couple choices, 1 - try it without restoring the messages. If you have 1000s, that could be why. 2 - try a 3rd party SMS app and see if the problem exists there or just stock.
Thanks for the response. SMS backup+ says I have 14000 items. The app works great before the backup.
I am a little disappointed with Android right now. iTunes was restoring everything to exactly where I left off. I surprised Android does not have a working sms restore function. Kies does not even offer it. How about manually copying the sms database file that I saved.
I guess I still have to try a 3rd party app but I prefer the stock one.
Cheers.
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How many text messages did you restore? Did you test before and after you restored the messages? But seems like you have a couple choices, 1 - try it without restoring the messages. If you have 1000s, that could be why. 2 - try a 3rd party SMS app and see if the problem exists there or just stock.
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panxpany said:
Thanks for the response. SMS backup+ says I have 14000 items. The app works great before the backup.
I am a little disappointed with Android right now. iTunes was restoring everything to exactly where I left off. I surprised Android does not have a working sms restore function. Kies does not even offer it. How about manually copying the sms database file that I saved.
I guess I still have to try a 3rd party app but I prefer the stock one.
Cheers.
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That amount of text messages will make many things lag (and take FOREVER to restore). But there are quite a few different ways to back up and restore texts so I guess Android doesn't think it's necessary to include it? I backup and restore texts all the time as I am a serial flasher and never have issues like that, but I also don't have any reason to keep 1000s of texts messages on my phone.