Hey Guys,
I recently flashed Dagr8's Hybridity rom based on AOKP and it is great. I had his Hybrid rom running before and loved it but I wanted to try jellybean and test out google now. Anyway the only problem I'm having with the rom is that I can't get all of my contacts to restore properly. I backed them up using super backup and all of the contacts show up in the file and will restore on ICS but not Jelly Bean. I am missing about 80 of them and they happen to be people I contact frequently. I have tried importing the contacts from the .vcf file directly with the built in contacts app and restoring with super backup but I can't seem to get all the contacts back. Anyone have any suggestions? I feel like a noob but I have tried everything I can think of and nothing gets them all back. If any of you have any suggestions I would be really happy.
Cheers...
Paul
pdamasco said:
Hey Guys,
I recently flashed Dagr8's Hybridity rom based on AOKP and it is great. I had his Hybrid rom running before and loved it but I wanted to try jellybean and test out google now. Anyway the only problem I'm having with the rom is that I can't get all of my contacts to restore properly. I backed them up using super backup and all of the contacts show up in the file and will restore on ICS but not Jelly Bean. I am missing about 80 of them and they happen to be people I contact frequently. I have tried importing the contacts from the .vcf file directly with the built in contacts app and restoring with super backup but I can't seem to get all the contacts back. Anyone have any suggestions? I feel like a noob but I have tried everything I can think of and nothing gets them all back. If any of you have any suggestions I would be really happy.
Cheers...
Paul
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Do you use TBU?
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dafoxs said:
Do you use TBU?
If by TBU you titanium backup utility. Than No I did not back it up with titanium backup but I did try using it to restore the .vcf file. Same result...Missing some contacts.
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pdamasco said:
dafoxs said:
Do you use TBU?
If by TBU you titanium backup utility. Than No I did not back it up with titanium backup but I did try using it to restore the .vcf file. Same result...Missing some contacts.
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I always use titanium, it also restores the pictures with high quality.
You can try wiping your contact cache and reboot . Also go into setting and see what accounts it has under "show"
I think that's what it says
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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
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madhouses said:
this guy need all old love messages :-D
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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
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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.
After ensuring I had a nice upto date back up I upgraded my GS3 to jellybean... only to find out that I cannot restore the back ups... I used Titainium backup... doh!
Ok so I have now (after hours of problems) reinstalled ICS... restored my stuff.... now what?
I am backing up using kies (as I type) however will I be able to restore?
Any suggestions? thank you
we're you using the .xml method of backup/restore in titanium?
slaphead20 said:
we're you using the .xml method of backup/restore in titanium?
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nope... xml! guess thats kinda universal... simple when you think of it.
Dizzee said:
nope... xml! guess thats kinda universal... simple when you think of it.
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Yup
have u chosen only backup amd restore user apps in titanium? don't backup & restore any system files!
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antonyyip said:
have u chosen only backup amd restore user apps in titanium? don't backup & restore any system files!
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no.. I do know not to back up files... always reinstall normally.. just standard titanium back doesn't restore from ICS to JB... I didn't realise it till after I installed JB... anyway now I have backed up in sooo many ways (including xml) one is bound to work (I hope:silly
use the contact app to export a. vcf file and import it later. worked for me when I switched from my htc vision to the i9300
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mputtr said:
use the contact app to export a. vcf file and import it later. worked for me when I switched from my htc vision to the i9300
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I'll try that.. thanks...
heads up, I backed up with kies, titanium standard and xml... non work... for reasons better known to titanium it won't recognise the xml files..
so reinstall ics and start again :s
(I've never exported to vcf.. is it a simple process?)
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also my sms/mms messages...
it's really simple.
you go to you contacts app, tap menu, export, choose location. done
to bring it back in, yoi do the same thing but use import.
Edit: as for text, I used titanium backup to export xml. not sure why it didn't work for you though. try again maybe?
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extracting the contacts to vcf is one sure way where why do you not sync them with your Google account? After the JB update you can sync back to your phone.
If you do not want Google to have your contacts I guess vcf export or xml would be the easiest way.
Dizzee said:
After ensuring I had a nice upto date back up I upgraded my GS3 to jellybean... only to find out that I cannot restore the back ups... I used Titainium backup... doh!
Ok so I have now (after hours of problems) reinstalled ICS... restored my stuff.... now what?
I am backing up using kies (as I type) however will I be able to restore?
Any suggestions? thank you
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To backup SMS/MMS, you can use SMS Backup/Restore app by Ritesh Sahu. Ensure you set external SDCard as the backup location.
I would suggest synchronizing your contacts with Google so that you can have your contacts intact even if you have to change phones.
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Try go to Contants in ICS and export to sdcard.
Transfer the sdcard to new phone (JB) and go contact and import from sdcard!!
All contact should migrate!! :highfive:
I wish I would have read this thread before my migration from ICS to JB. I somehow trusted that I would be sorted by using Titanium Backup but far from it. I am now restoring back to ICS in order to get my contact data back. I will use the advice given in this thread so a big thumbs up for everyone who contributed.
hey guys,
my GF want me to root and flash her SGSII-GT9100..
the thing is, she wants me to keep CONTACTS as they are, this means, their contacts have Adresses and emails included..
what I want to know is if I can make backup w/ KIES befor root the sgsII and after rooting and install Custom ROM I'll be able to restore everything as she wants?
regards m8s
Why not backup the numbers to her google account? Then you can restore them real easy.
Lennyz1988 said:
Why not backup the numbers to her google account? Then you can restore them real easy.
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that's also a solution!
but will sd card data be lost after root?!
No.
refedit said:
hey guys,
my GF want me to root and flash her SGSII-GT9100..
the thing is, she wants me to keep CONTACTS as they are, this means, their contacts have Adresses and emails included..
what I want to know is if I can make backup w/ KIES befor root the sgsII and after rooting and install Custom ROM I'll be able to restore everything as she wants?
regards m8s
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backu up with kies is enough...i've backed up all contacts via kies when the first time i root my sgs2
If you use a aosp, aokp or cm rom, then Kies will not work.
Lennyz1988 said:
If you use a aosp, aokp or cm rom, then Kies will not work.
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that´s the clue!
so I cannot use KIES to restore contacts after installing Custom ROM? but a BACKUP(export to sd) will after restore ot, right?
I want to onstall Resurrection Remix JB v3.1.3 [31/12][AOKP JB (4.2.1)](AROMA+OTA
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that´s the clue!
so I cannot use KIES to restore contacts after installing Custom ROM? but a BACKUP(export to sd) will after restore ot, right?
I want to onstall Resurrection Remix JB v3.1.3 [31/12][AOKP JB (4.2.1)](AROMA+OTA
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No you can't use Kies to restore anything.
Backing up your data with google or samsung is easiest way. Go through Settings>Accounts>Google/Samsung then sync all the stuff you wanna keep safe. You can restore it after you install(flash) your new ROM.
You can also export it to sd card.
You can install mobile backup II from market. It will backup sms & call log also along with contacts. Once you flash your new ROM you'll have to install this app again and you can restore all the data.
Don't forget to do a nandroid backup before you flash new ROM.
Best of luck.
Ummm....you got titanium back up pro and a couple of contacts and sms back up apps at play store....now, why don't you save all the .vcf to dropbox or wherever?
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gastonw said:
Ummm....you got titanium back up pro and a couple of contacts and sms back up apps at play store....now, why don't you save all the .vcf to dropbox or wherever?
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yes I have TITANIUM PRO, she don't :angel:
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yes I have TITANIUM PRO, she don't :angel:
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Use your google account to get it.
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I would suggest some other rom than RR 3.1.3 if your GF is not a dev or experienced android tweaker. From my opinion it's just not ready for daily use. I had to tweak quite a bit and I'm still not satisfied. Issues with memory, GPS, camera, flash, BT etc. It will be a great rom and I'm waiting for updates. I repeat, this is just my opinion and I'm not a dev, I may have done something wrong or misunderstood some part.
Hey guys i just upgraded my rom from xxmea2 to xxemc2, and i took a backup with titanium. But after i restore my contacts `the processa.core has stopped` error pops continiously and my phone gets stuck. I try to open tha contacts application but the app crushes too. What should i do?
Previous rom:Android revolution
Current rom:Wanam lite v6.4
canberkanar said:
Hey guys i just upgraded my rom from xxmea2 to xxemc2, and i took a backup with titanium. But after i restore my contacts `the processa.core has stopped` error pops continiously and my phone gets stuck. I try to open tha contacts application but the app crushes too. What should i do?
Previous rom:Android revolution
Current rom:Wanam lite v6.4
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Try this one: clear contacts data
Sync contacts to Google in future....so much easier imho
Do not back up or restore any system data with TIBU. This has always been known. Use Google to back them up.
Wayne Tech S-III
chrismast said:
Try this one: clear contacts data
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It didnt help, but thanks. Is there a way i can read the contacts from the backup cos i really need them?
canberkanar said:
It didnt help, but thanks. Is there a way i can read the contacts from the backup cos i really need them?
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You maybe able to export them to an XML and then save it as a text doc to re-add them manually
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You can actually use .xml method in titanium, I always use that for call log, messages and WiFi settings, very reliable on those, wether that option exists for contacts I'm not sure
slaphead20 said:
You can actually use .xml method in titanium, I always use that for call log, messages and WiFi settings, very reliable on those, wether that option exists for contacts I'm not sure
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That is not awailable for contacts. I managed to get my numbers to an excel file, but cant find the owner names of them.
One other possible suggestion is nandroid back or flash back to your old Rom, try and restore them, then Google synch them
slaphead20 said:
One other possible suggestion is nandroid back or flash back to your old Rom, try and restore them, then Google synch them
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I'll try it as soon as I have free time. Thanks?!
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later just sync it with google contacts on save it on sdcard .xml is way easy then nandroid backup
Guys ı tryed restorıng to the old rom but ıt just got stuck. I dont know what to do. I have found the numbers in the backup file but coud not find tha names of the contacts.
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Guys ı tryed restorıng to the old rom but ıt just got stuck. I dont know what to do. I have found the numbers in the backup file but coud not find tha names of the contacts.
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What do you mean got stuck? Did it restore Ok or has your nandroid failed? If it restored but doesn't boot try formatting system and data then restoring your backup. Failing that reflash a stock version of your old rom then restore your data, sync with Google then reflash new rom and let Google restore contacts.
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i recently installed liquid smooth on my gf's i9300 she prefers stock rom. my Q is can i simply go to TWRP and restore the 4.1.2 rooted back up i did. or will i have to flash stock through odin and also wat will i have to do wit gapps as her s3 is on liquid-jb-v2.7-oficial 4.2.2. as the title says id prefer to keep root but can root again if i have to. all answers appreciated
Wouldn't be much point taking a backup that can't be restored
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rootSU said:
Wouldn't be much point taking a backup that can't be restored
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and all the apps play store will be good aswell?????
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and all the apps play store will be good aswell?????
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The nandroid backup you had taken then, will restore the phone as an exact snapshot of how it was then. Any apps installed since (or SMS received for example) will be lost, but the phone will be exactly as it was when you took the backup.
If there are SMS that need to be backed up, I recommend SMS backup+, it will back up SMS to your Gmail account. You can even browse them as emails in gmail.
Any apps / data that you want to backup over and above what is in the nandroid backup, use Titanium. With this, ONLY backup and restore USER APPS. System data is incompatible.
Hope this helps. There are some guides in General, under "Roll-up Sticky thread". You should be able to get all teh info you need (including back ups) from tehre.