[Q] Properly backing up MIUI sms'es to regular Android - Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

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.
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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.

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CM7 Messages Problem

Hi guys I need your help in here. I've tried CM7 and it is awesome. But I want to restore my messages from coderomv2xb so I used titanium Backup Pro. Then I backup-ed it and everytime I restore it in CM7 my messages are missing how can I restore my messages in CM7? Thank you in advance
Malekoo said:
Hi guys I need your help in here. I've tried CM7 and it is awesome. But I want to restore my messages from coderomv2xb so I used titanium Backup Pro. Then I backup-ed it and everytime I restore it in CM7 my messages are missing how can I restore my messages in CM7? Thank you in advance
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even i have been experiencing the same thing and ho do u multiselect contacts in message
apknocks said:
even i have been experiencing the same thing and ho do u multiselect contacts in message
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Its better to backup ur message using sms backup and restore app than to use titanium backup.....i restored my messages using this app
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[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
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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.

[Q]Titanium Backup Question

Hi guys,
I am considering flashing a ROM to my phone (something with I have not yet done) but obviously wouldn't like to lose my apps, SMS, etc.
Is it possible to download titanium backup on the S5830i, flash a new ROM and then restore everything to how it was on the stock ROM?
Many thanks.
Titanium backup is good and it works 2 but it quiet slow processs.... And for me it sks.... I use android commander and install all apps back to mobile via pc and use myphoneexplorer to backup messages and other stuff... U should try it... It wont back app data.. But for me it works take almost 7 minutes for all process
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This section is for android development. Don't ask questions here!
U cannot restore stock rom with titanium backup, for that install clockwork recovery mod and backup your current rom(a must step before flashing any custom rom)
U can install titanium backup on your phone, u can backup all your apps using it and then restore those apps once you are on custom rom.
I guess this is the wrong section.
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If you use titanium backup to backup your apps...when you flash your new rom, restore using the app+data option and it will re-install the app and restore it the the specific time when you backed it up. Ie: coin dozer lvl 10 (backup)..restore app (lvl 1)..restore app+data (lvl 10)
Or Dark Summoner..you can player migrate to another device / rom..but it takes a week before you can do it again. If you backup DS with titanium..amd restore it when running ypur new rom..you wont have to wait 5 days to transfer: )
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First, as someone mentioned, it is in wrong section, please refer to guides. It should be in S5830i General Section.
Now for the TB, you can use titanium backup to backup apps + data ( what u done in the app, like saving levels/stuff in games) and restore them in the new ROM, however you CAN'T backup SMS as far as I know.
If you want a nicer solution you can use CWM and do a NanDroid backup ( a backup of the whole Stock ROM with sms and apps and everything) Incase you fail installing the custom ROM so u can revert back to the one you had before
It is possible to backup sms and call logs. I use "sms backup & restore" and "call logs backup & restore" app in the market. Its free a d backup perfectly. Not a single info missing.
For contacts, I cant find an app that backup perfectly as it is at the first place. I use "backup contacts". But lost contact pictures and contact group.
*if there's someone here know any app that can put contacts back into groups after restore from backup, please tell me. Thanks! ^_^
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amifiq said:
It is possible to backup sms and call logs. I use "sms backup & restore" and "call logs backup & restore" app in the market. Its free a d backup perfectly. Not a single info missing.
For contacts, I cant find an app that backup perfectly as it is at the first place. I use "backup contacts". But lost contact pictures and contact group.
*if there's someone here know any app that can put contacts back into groups after restore from backup, please tell me. Thanks! ^_^
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use mobilego software for pc... u can backup contacts, msgs, logs and apps and restore them quite fastly from pc using an usb connection!
amifiq said:
It is possible to backup sms and call logs. I use "sms backup & restore" and "call logs backup & restore" app in the market. Its free a d backup perfectly. Not a single info missing.
For contacts, I cant find an app that backup perfectly as it is at the first place. I use "backup contacts". But lost contact pictures and contact group.
*if there's someone here know any app that can put contacts back into groups after restore from backup, please tell me. Thanks! ^_^
Sent from my EHNDROIX-i9003
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I guess kies also backsup contacts etc.....if you have kies installed....use it to backup contacts....i use it. Its quite effective.
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Androidnow said:
I guess kies also backsup contacts etc.....if you have kies installed....use it to backup contacts....i use it. Its quite effective.
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I know kies, but its a risk if you change firmware/rom. Kies won't recognize the device.
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move apps
feetsonfire said:
Titanium backup is good and it works 2 but it quiet slow processs.... And for me it sks.... I use android commander and install all apps back to mobile via pc and use myphoneexplorer to backup messages and other stuff... U should try it... It wont back app data.. But for me it works take almost 7 minutes for all process
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How can I move applications into the system without causing them to crash, I tried it with titanium and terminal emulator but only rootexplorer okay
amifiq said:
I know kies, but its a risk if you change firmware/rom. Kies won't recognize the device.
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Yes...the problem will only occur.with some custom roms. If you are using a stock rom. You wont face any such problems.
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I'm a little problem with titanium:in the list of app there isn't super users and so i can't do a back up of its updating....
Why is it for general section? Shouldn't it be on the Q&A section or this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2089279 ?
mathm2013 said:
Why is it for general section? Shouldn't it be on the Q&A section or this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2089279 ?
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Did you look at the date? It's a old thread. And there was no Q&A section at the date this thread was created.
Oh. Sorry, i didn't look at the date.

[Q] Restoring Messages

Hey guys, I am trying to restore text messages from my Galaxy S to Galaxy S3. I tried Super Backup, SMS backup and restore and Titanium Backup, but all of them mess up the timeline on my S3. It shows all the sent messages first and then all the received messages. Anyone knows any other app to restore messages?
all 3 works fine...
i suggest make a new backup with one of the methods you've mentioned and restore with the same app.
please notice that sms backup on TB work only with the pro version(which by my opinion is a must-have app that i also purchased).
Go Backup is best for message backup and restore.. i always restore and backup my 19000 msges with ease ..
and also done it from s to s3 with ease ..
loserrahul said:
Go Backup is best for message backup and restore.. i always restore and backup my 19000 msges with ease ..
and also done it from s to s3 with ease ..
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GoBackup Pro worked perfectly! Thanks!

[Q] Sony Xperia U SMS Backup

Hey.
I have one problem with backing up and restoring messages.
Yesterday I installed CM11 ([ROM][UB][4.4.4][W25-S3][XperiaSTE Team] CyanogenMod 11.0), before that I was using stock firware 6.1.1.B.1.100.
I backed up my messages using SMS Backup & Restore, installed CM11 and restored using that app. It does restore messages, although when I open message app it says 'Loading conversations'.
I waited for over 10 minutes and nothing. I have around 11k messages and when I did restore on stock it loaded with no problem within 1 minute.
What's the problem?
Next time use titanium backup or nandroid manager.
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hackerpower said:
Next time use titanium backup or nandroid manager.
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So that means that the problem is in the app? Or would it say 'Loading Conversations' anyway?
Edit: tried to restore around 5k messages and it loaded in a minute.
Surely the problem is in the CM rom...
BTW Titanium uses. xml and Nandroid restores directly from the nandroid backup.
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hackerpower said:
Surely the problem is in the CM rom...
BTW Titanium uses. xml and Nandroid restores directly from the nandroid backup.
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Thanks for the info
If anyone else is facing this problem - reduce your number of messages (worked for me - instead 11k I restored 6k) :good:
Neophytez said:
Thanks for the info
If anyone else is facing this problem - reduce your number of messages (worked for me - instead 11k I restored 6k) :good:
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It will take a while to load the messages (all 11k of them) but after that you are good to go.

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