I was wondering how do multiple ROM users switch between roms so fast. It seems so slow for me to always reinstall apps, login and password, for each rom. Even using Titanium with just data is slow because you need to spend time to reload apps.
Are people just using nandroid backups to switch and taking a new nandroid when there is a ROM update?
Just wondering how you guys do it.
Thanks.
Do you have titanium pro? You can restore apps, all in a row without having to tap buttons in between each app
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Titanium Backup Pro is your answer my friend. Also a lot of apps allow you to save/restore your settings. For example, I use Nova Launcher and I can save my desktop configuration, so when I switch to a new ROM, I'll first reinstall Titanium Backup and use it restore my apps in one fell swoop, and then I restore my Nova settings which restores my home screens, widgets, shortcuts, app drawer options, etc. Finally in the Messages app, I can restore my text messages.
That and I'm a big OCD nerd who enjoys starting over from scratch, so even without all these shortcuts it wouldn't be the worst thing in the world to me. That's just me, though.
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I had read on some threads before that the best way is to save on data on Titanium and then reinstall your app from appstore then restore data only. Is this true cause that is what I would do but still took forever to restore apps from the Play Store.
Do people run roms from nandroid backups and just update the rom when needed?
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I had read on some threads before that the best way is to save on data on Titanium and then reinstall your app from appstore then restore data only. Is this true cause that is what I would do but still took forever to restore apps from the Play Store.
Do people run roms from nandroid backups and just update the rom when needed?
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I back up both the app and the app data and I restore the app and the app data together, all using Titanium Backup. I don't touch the Play Store at all unless I'm getting a brand new app, or if I've lost/corrupted one of my backups somehow.
If a restored app gives me trouble (very rarely), then I will uninstall the app, and then restore only the app without the data.
I don't know what you mean by "run ROMs from nandroid backups." A nandroid backup is like a system restore point on your computer. Like a snapshot in time of your ROM and never changes. So after you make or restore a nandroid backup and install even one app it will be different than your backup copy.
What you are using right now is your "system ROM" or "live" ROM if you will. Nandroid backups are just checkpoints you can activate again (restore) if your system ROM breaks or you made a change you want to undo.
Some people have more than one favorite ROM. So they will install a ROM, set it up to their liking, then make a nandroid of it. Then install a different ROM, set that one up, and make a nandroid of THAT. By doing this, one can quickly jump back and forth between multiple ROMs by simply restoring the appropriate nandroid. Having a bunch of nandroids can take up a lot of space, and if you don't rename or organize your nands it could get confusing!
Hopefully this answers your question?
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Is there any way to back up Google Apps data? I have 4 gmail accounts and it takes time to have to set them up each time.
System apps generally perform poorly from data restore and can actually affect the overall performance of rom. Gapps are considered system apps so I wouldn't count on restore. I've never actually tried it though
Only app I back up is my texts.... I do clean install each time.
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ssinn said:
Is there any way to back up Google Apps data? I have 4 gmail accounts and it takes time to have to set them up each time.
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Backup "Accounts" in Titanium Backup. It will save your accounts and passwords, then all you have to do is set up the apps again. I haven't had issues with TBP and backing up system apps yet, but I know it's not recommended.
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Do you have titanium pro? You can restore apps, all in a row without having to tap buttons in between each app
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I have titanium pro, but have not had to wipe data yet. Does the option to restore all apps and/or data come up? Been unable to find it in settings or preference. Little help would be appreciated.
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Only app I back up is my texts.... I do clean install each time.
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Same here, well with the exception of Gameloft Games, I will Titanium restore those. I hate editing the build.prop just to get them.
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Anthonicia said:
I have titanium pro, but have not had to wipe data yet. Does the option to restore all apps and/or data come up? Been unable to find it in settings or preference. Little help would be appreciated.
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Tap the check box on the top of the main screen.
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I've seen various issues with people using Titanium backup for settings, creating all types of issues with new roms. Anyone have any thoughts on that? I also want to be able to restore everything faster from ROM to ROM, but am hesitant to use Titanium.
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Settings and system apps are generally not good to restore across roms. I've been using titanium for about 3 years now for user app/data and hardly have any issues.
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I have titanium pro, but have not had to wipe data yet. Does the option to restore all apps and/or data come up? Been unable to find it in settings or preference. Little help would be appreciated.
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You can also select batch from the preferences menu in tb
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CLEAN!!!!!!!!!
i switch roms like crazy and im runing cm10 right now im running it on a clean install so far only thing ive restored is XDA so i dont have to login and subscribe to threads again but other than that i dont restore anything else
I use system tuner pro. It has an option to restore apps and widgets to where they were on your home screens so you don't have to set it all up again. You can also back up or restore everything all at once with a 'one-click' option.
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If you use similar roms you can just format the system without affecting the data. But still it is better to reinstall everything. Also use titatium backup for all your apps and my backup root for your personal stuff. I change roms allot. Doesn't take too long.
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Titanium pro backs up all your accounts so u don't have to sign in with them all again. It also backs up texts, call logs, and WiFi access points.
Only thing I haven't figured out is for it to backup your home screens like some of the other apps listed.
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If I switch to a new ROM wipe my cache/data yaadaa yaadaa, then when I'mon the new ROM can I go back into CWM and go into advanced restore can I restore just my data will I get back all my apps and data and everything will be good? As long as my backup and new ROM are both EB01?
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For just restoring Apps and the data when switching between roms, I recommend.....no, HIGHLY recommend Titanium Backup. Not only does this app backup apps and the data of the apps, it also backups the market cache, so on the market, the app would list as being installed. It's incredibly useful. It also allows you to uninstall system apps by the way.
I know that and that's not what I'm getting at, I don't want to get titainium backup pro and the regular titainium backup takes forever to restore because u have to hit install for every app and its very tidious sooooo, I came to the conclusion since its in my backup files why can't I just restore it from there because its just one click and no hassle... but I want to know if that works.
P.S. I have titainium... and mybackup root too...
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It is tedious, but in my case worth it. I have not used MyBackup Root in app backups, but you can try.
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rivaaaa253 said:
I know that and that's not what I'm getting at, I don't want to get titainium backup pro and the regular titainium backup takes forever to restore because u have to hit install for every app and its very tidious sooooo, I came to the conclusion since its in my backup files why can't I just restore it from there because its just one click and no hassle... but I want to know if that works.
P.S. I have titainium... and mybackup root too...
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It may have apps that are specific to the previous ROM. I've done it and it can work but if its a differnt ROM it can cause problems. try it and see.
Personally I'd save up the 6 bucks and buy Tibkup if you are going to flash ROMS Titanium Backup is going to be one (if not the one) most used application you will use. If you can't part with the 6 bucks get MyBackup Root I don't think it prompts you for restores but I could be wrong (I haven't' used it since I bought TB)
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I know that and that's not what I'm getting at, I don't want to get titainium backup pro and the regular titainium backup takes forever to restore because u have to hit install for every app and its very tidious sooooo, I came to the conclusion since its in my backup files why can't I just restore it from there because its just one click and no hassle... but I want to know if that works.
P.S. I have titainium... and mybackup root too...
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It doesn't always work. Titanium Pro is worth it if you're going to be flashing multiple ROMs. The time saved will equal much more than $6.
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did i miss something? Batch Restore your app people....in the full licensed version, pay the money...it deserves it...phenominal app....only must have app i have come across since I've owned my original Droid....worked even when I switched to the Inc, and copied the backup folder over...(Apps+Data only, obviously no system stuff)
is that what you're getting at on post#3...pay the money and forget about worrying...I always wipe everything between roms, even updates to the one i'm running...then TiBU after flashing new rom...takes a couple minutes and I'm back up and running...even with Go Launcher, homescreens are backed up minus widgets
This post has nothing to do with TiBU at all, and its not the purpose, I just want to know if I can take the data from a backup and install it with my new rom?
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rivaaaa253 said:
This post has nothing to do with TiBU at all, and its not the purpose, I just want to know if I can take the data from a backup and install it with my new rom?
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It does have something to do with tibkup if you want to restore your data. You've been told basically NO to your OP and to use tibk. If you don't want to listen why ask?
I already know about tibu, loomi.g for an even easyer way thoo...
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rivaaaa253 said:
I already know about tibu, loomi.g for an even easyer way thoo...
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Which would be to BUY titanium Backup Pro or MyBackup Root
Other than that you can take a chance and restore /data or if your on 2.2 or higher let Google restore all your apps from the cloud but a lot of ROMs don't seem to auto restore.
Stop being cheap. It's worth it.
Stop being a douchh I alreadyy did.
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Do you guys recommend restoring both the Apps + Data after flashing a new ROM (especially from GB to ICS) or is restoring only the Apps less likely to cause any problems?
I've been using MyBackup Root to restore apps (as the free version allows for full auto install). Moved from GB to ICS with Apps+Data then used the Google Play Store to update. Seemed to work pretty well!
For what its worth. Going from gb to ice has been fine for me also. There are issuew with a few apps. That's more down to a compatibility issue from gb to ice.
Play store updates work fine too.
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I have been using Astro file manager for app back up without issue. Granted I only backup 4ext, and netflix.
The only issue I've had is when I restore an incompatible app like a Noob. Be careful with GB or ics only apps that require root as they may change some file and cause fc.
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I also back up my apps through astro, take the lazy route and issue's will arise,If you have a gmail account you can also sync all contacts, calendar etc.
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Do you guys recommend restoring both the Apps + Data after flashing a new ROM (especially from GB to ICS) or is restoring only the Apps less likely to cause any problems?
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As long as they are not system apps, you are absolutely fine restoring apps+data. That's the whole point of Titanium. The only app I don't restore data for is Handcent SMS, I use SMS Backup and Restore for that, I find it works better when I'm restoring a thousand texts or so.
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As long as they are not system apps, you are absolutely fine restoring apps+data. That's the whole point of Titanium. The only app I don't restore data for is Handcent SMS, I use SMS Backup and Restore for that, I find it works better when I'm restoring a thousand texts or so.
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Not to push other apps, but I use Rom toolbox pro to restore apps, texts, settings, etc. It can do it all.
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coal686 said:
Not to push other apps, but I use Rom toolbox pro to restore apps, texts, settings, etc. It can do it all.
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Any advantage ROM Toolbox has over TiBU?
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Any advantage ROM Toolbox has over TiBU?
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I haven't looked at TB in a while, but Rom toolbox pro has (or at least had at the time) more features for the same price or a little cheaper. You can download and flash fonts, has ad blocker, root browser, CPU control, boot animation flasher, and more. There is a free version to try and a pro version with a few more features. It's really worth a look in my opinion.
EDIT: Mentioned it above, but the most useful feature: app backup and restore, settings backup and restore.
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Thanks...I'll check it out.
I recently got s-off and want to try a few roms but some say to do a factory restore first. I also want to keep my.stock Rom on a nandroid and other Roms on nandroid so I can switch whenever. If I nandroid what I have now, switch to a different Rom, and nandroid back, will I be back exactly how I am? Also if I switch roms will it keep what apps I have and where I have them in my homescreen? Thanks a ton.
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sk8bert12 said:
I recently got s-off and want to try a few roms but some say to do a factory restore first. I also want to keep my.stock Rom on a nandroid and other Roms on nandroid so I can switch whenever. If I nandroid what I have now, switch to a different Rom, and nandroid back, will I be back exactly how I am? Also if I switch roms will it keep what apps I have and where I have them in my homescreen? Thanks a ton.
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Yes, it is typically exact. Default settings on nandroids, at least in AmonRa as far as I know, are sufficient for just ROM swapping purposes.
The new ROM will *not* have the apps. They must be reinstalled either from the Play Store or from backups; Titanium Backup and similar apps can be used for the latter.
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I prefer gobackup its much simpler than titanium
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Squirrel1620 said:
I prefer gobackup its much simpler than titanium
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I prefer MyBackup Root, personally.
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I prefer MyBackup Root, personally.
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Each has their strengths and weaknesses. I use a combination of MyBackupPro (which is very good a restoring home, bookmarks and other settings which don't necessarily change between versions of the same ROM), and Titanium Backup (which can restore things like BT pairings and Wifi points of presence so you don't have to rekey in long codes while you're trying to setup the new ROM) as well as App2zip, which makes your user apps (or even system apps) flashable in recovery.
Finally, don't forget the facility to simply restore \data from a nandroid if you're only flashing between minor versions of ROMs, say 2.3 to 2.4, etc., and the developer doesn't warn you not to do a flashover.
Hey guys, I am using this awesome AOKP ROM that lately has had a lot of nightlies. I have found that going back into the play store and redownloading every app I wanted is kind of a chore and I figure there has to be a good way to back up my apps. Does anyone know one?
Also when I do reinstall my apps, all the app data (game progress user logins etc) are gone. How can I back that up?
And finally if I do back up the data from the apps, will that mess with my ROM at all?
I'm sure this is all pretty beginner stuff, but I suppose Im a beginner at android
Thanks in advanced!
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Hey you should use TITANIUM BACKUP fro google play for backuping ur apps and data...
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As priyesh103 said, you can use Titanium Backup.
Backing up and restoring app data should be safe in almost all cases but if you restore certain system settings you can mess things up if you change to another ROM or in some cases to another version of the same ROM. If you made a complete backup you can just try it. In the worst case you'd have to wipe or reflash, but since you have a backup that shouldn't be a big problem.
Titanium backup all the way! Buy pro if you have lots of apps. It also let's you backup and restore apps on any new phones you get, as long as its rooted.
Must have root app
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titanium backup for apps and data
sms and contacs backup apps are available in play store
you should also backup your apns via apn backup&restore from store
I want to ASK something. One thing bothers me is that whenever I have to test a ROM upgrade/downgrade all my data/installed apps are gone. Is there a way that I can backup my all apps and their data and restore them after installing new ROM. I have already testes some Play Store apps like App Backup and Restore but it didn't work.
I also always set option of backing up apps and data on google accounts but couldn't find any option to restore.
Thanks for your comments.
Titanium bk is one of the best. Highly recommend.
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Yes titanium backup is very good.
For my contacts i always use mcbackup in combi with dropbox. When you flash with cwm i always make a nandroid backup.
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