Afternoon guys,
So i've just updated from ICS (XXDLI8) to JB (DLJ4), used the download from samfirmware and Odin, then factory reset in the phone so that my internal SD was completely fresh/new, all good so far, but afterwards, when I tried to restore the backup I had made in ICS of my SMS/MMS, instead of grouping all my messages together in a single thread per person, it had a separate thread for each individual reply... giving me over 4000 threads O_O
Has anyone else experienced this? If not, I guess there might be a glitch that occurred during flashing with Odin and i'll just re-do it in a bit
I did the same thing but mine worked perfectly. Just try again and good luck
Hmmmm
Ok, so i've just wiped and re-flashed the ROM with Odin, restored my messages and the exact same thing has happened, every message has it's own thread... I was hoping a re-flash would fix any glitch but it doesn't look like it!
Anyone have any ideas?
I had the same trouble with all JB Roms I tried, asked the same question and got no answer/fix. So for now I'm using CM10 based rom's and no trouble.
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It's a bit frustrating! But at least it's only SMS/MMS rather than something OS breaking haha. I guess i'll just have to live with it!
Wow, finally I have found this thread....... oh, and I guess im not the only one having this issue then.
Yep, same here. I flashed a rooted stock rom (DLJ4) too and same issue here. I restored all my messages but the conversation/threaded messages are no more.
I did reflash a few times but to no avail.
Can someone please advise me and the OP.....
Many thanks
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hboos said:
I did the same thing but mine worked perfectly. Just try again and good luck
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Same ROM?
Also, I have just recieved a few messages from someone and all three messages show up seperatley!!
Forgot to mention, the SMS app I am using is the AOSP (google)one.
As you guys have figured out, My Backup sucks sometimes for backing up and restoring SMS messages. I flash various different Sammy JB ROMS fairly frequently. I would suggest using a dedicated program. I've always used the free app called SMS Backup & Restore by Ritesh Sahu, and have never had any problems.
Use titanium and use the .xml restore methods in future
AOSP SMS on Samsung based ROMs has that issue. Happened to me on Dragon ROM when I chose AOSP messaging. Worked fine when I flashed again, this time with stock Samsung messaging app. Try reverting to Samsung stock messaging and check. Who knows, it might resolve the issue. Good luck.
Alternatively, you can use SMSBackup+ to backup your messages and call logs to your Gmail account. Works like a charm for me. You won't need to restore the messages as they are just a click away.
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Really appriciate the responses guys.
Just to clarfy a few things.
I have been using "SMS Backup & Restore Pro" (for a while) and it has always restored my messages without any issues (threaded messages restore properly). These were usually ICS Roms and "AOSP" JB Roms.
So I'm guessing its not the app itself. Having said that, I will try the app someone mentioned a few posts above- which links to Gmail. Sounds good.
Also, the person that mentioned about Titanium backup, I think you might have the answer.....I usually restore all apps and settings via Titanium. When it gives me the option for XML or Snapshot (I think), usually I choose XML but this time I chose Snapshot. So, I will reflash again and restore with Titanium but this time choosing XML. I will let you know if this works.
Finally, the person who mentioned about reverting to Stock Samsung messageing app, I have tried it but still get the same issue.
Thanks to all of you for responding and for your suggestions. :good:
I will get back here once I have reflashed. :fingers-crossed:
Thank you
ok guys.
I have flashed a few different Roms now and still have the same issue.....even with the samsung messaging app.
This is really frustrating me now!!
@ Slaphead20, can you advise me on how you did the .XML restore?
I tried but can not seem to find the option.
The option after I flash a ROM where it asks me whether I want to choose XML or snapshot doesnt seem to have appeared with the Roms I have been flashing. (Omega/sotmax & Haldric)
Hi, well tbh I just tap on the titanium loss for each one and restore, so I'm going to check in the preferences menu and see what I might of set up to get it working.....back in a bit!
slaphead20 said:
Hi, well tbh I just tap on the titanium loss for each one and restore, so I'm going to check in the preferences menu and see what I might of set up to get it working.....back in a bit!
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Thanks buddy :good:
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Thanks buddy :good:
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I can't find the exact setting, so it might be a case of having to delete the titanium app settings backup that it creates on ext sd and re configure the app, but in the menu there are two relevant entries but I'm not messing with them to experiment as all is working for me......and if it ain't broke........ ..
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Hey All,
I would like to ask anyone who knows how I can properly use Titanium Backup I would really appreciate it. The problem i've had before is that when ever I backup I never seem to know how to properly back up my apps so I can also back up the data like my saved games on angry birds, and my tags on sound hound. If I back up and thn restore I always mess something up and my roms end up all screwed. please some one guide me!!!!
I usually only backup user apps. Press the options button on the bottom left of the vibrant. Then choose batch, then choose backup all user apps.
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I usually only backup user apps. Press the options button on the bottom left of the vibrant. Then choose batch, then choose backup all user apps.
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Like I said though, doing that only backs up the apps but it doesn't back up the data i.e. shazam tags, etc.
ibuddha said:
Hey All,
I would like to ask anyone who knows how I can properly use Titanium Backup I would really appreciate it. The problem i've had before is that when ever I backup I never seem to know how to properly back up my apps so I can also back up the data like my saved games on angry birds, and my tags on sound hound. If I back up and thn restore I always mess something up and my roms end up all screwed. please some one guide me!!!!
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I always select Back up all APP + System data option and that should work
There is a thread on the proper use of Titanium and the best practices, its on my list to find and study today. When I find it I will post and edit.
Don
Edit: I found it in the captivate section. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=808255
In addition above is some good advice on Rom manager I use both.
Edit2: not much there sorry.... the search goes on.
12paq said:
There is a thread on the proper use of Titanium and the best practices, its on my list to find and study today. When I find it I will post and edit.
Don
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im interested in this too.
the pain of setting everything up again is actually the only thing keeping me from flashing a new rom. (flashed my mytouch so much that i only kept a few apps)
and can the free version do everything the paid version can do?
kboater said:
im interested in this too.
the pain of setting everything up again is actually the only thing keeping me from flashing a new rom. (flashed my mytouch so much that i only kept a few apps)
and can the free version do everything the paid version can do?
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I found the post its an edit link to my post above. It was in the captivate section but it still should be relevant. Good luck!
Edit: not much there sorry.... the search goes on.
12paq said:
I found the post its an edit link to my post above. It was in the captivate section but it still should be relevant. Good luck!
Edit: not much there sorry.... the search goes on.
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thanks alot. I'll look at it now. I hate flashing ROMS sometimes because I don't get my app data. It sucks having to start Angry Birds from leverl 1 every time I flash something!
I use mybackup pro n backup apps. ..gives option to backup apk + data. Has worked well for me. Don't have re -download apps or anything.
I know this doesn't necessarily answer the question but it gives a way to backup apps+data(bookmarks,texts,call log, settings, etc)
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I was wondering if anyone else has had the same problem- i back up and restore my sms using GOsms, and once it goes past 10,000 on the restore it totally messes up the modem on whatever rom im using. no data will work at all. i've tried many things to be sure that that is what's causing the problem and it seems to be. anyone else having that issue?
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I was wondering if anyone else has had the same problem- i back up and restore my sms using GOsms, and once it goes past 10,000 on the restore it totally messes up the modem on whatever rom im using. no data will work at all. i've tried many things to be sure that that is what's causing the problem and it seems to be. anyone else having that issue?
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Never used GOsms so I can't comment on that, but I use SMS Backup & Restore and I love it. I've got about 10k messages as well and it never gives me any problems. You can also schedule automatic zero click backups.
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Never used GOsms so I can't comment on that, but I use SMS Backup & Restore and I love it. I've got about 10k messages as well and it never gives me any problems. You can also schedule automatic zero click backups.
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Second that. Never had a problem over multiple roms
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10tonhammr said:
Never used GOsms so I can't comment on that, but I use SMS Backup & Restore and I love it. I've got about 10k messages as well and it never gives me any problems. You can also schedule automatic zero click backups.
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yes, use this you can backup your message
You guys message wayy to much
My question is, what the hell do you need to save your SMS's for anyway? Sure the conversations are great and nice.. But when you blow a new ROM on.. Why care about them?
People are just Weird! I had a friend want the new ICS on their Captivate so I put it on there and told him he will lose everything as I dont want to do the work to restore anything for him. And he was fine, did the upgrade for him and he was bummed he lost his SMS messages.. I laughed at him for his sadness..
WHY YOU NO DELETE YOUR SMS'S!!!!
Has anyone been having issues with Titanium backup "hanging" during batch restorations? There seem to be certain problem apps for me that pretty consistently cause the issue. Where's My Water is one of them.
Typically, what I see happen is that the batch process will hang on one app until I force kill TiBu. Then if I go back and run the batch restore again, and choose Restore Missing Apps, it will not include the app that appeared to cause the hang (the app did actually get restored). This seems to be happening more and more often for me, on multiple devices - not just the tab.
I have tried changing to the "indirect" method of restoring in the preferences, but it still hangs.
Does anyone else have issues like this?
Thanks
Same issue. For the problem app, I can restore the app only then data just fine. Can't do both at the same time.
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Margey said:
Same issue. For the problem app, I can restore the app only then data just fine. Can't do both at the same time.
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Thanks for the feedback...
So you do app only batch restores without issues? And then a batch restore of data only? Or are you doing this as a restore of a single app?
I will have to give that a try next time I flash a new ROM.
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Has anyone been having issues with Titanium backup "hanging" during batch restorations? There seem to be certain problem apps for me that pretty consistently cause the issue. Where's My Water is one of them.
Typically, what I see happen is that the batch process will hang on one app until I force kill TiBu. Then if I go back and run the batch restore again, and choose Restore Missing Apps, it will not include the app that appeared to cause the hang (the app did actually get restored). This seems to be happening more and more often for me, on multiple devices - not just the tab.
I have tried changing to the "indirect" method of restoring in the preferences, but it still hangs.
Does anyone else have issues like this?
Thanks
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I've had the issue on other devices before. You could try going to preferences in tibu, change 'processing mode' to 'indirect', and try again. See if that helps
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I've had the issue on other devices before. You could try going to preferences in tibu, change 'processing mode' to 'indirect', and try again. See if that helps
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Thanks, lollee76. I actually did try that and it didn't seem to help. I filed a help request with the developer to see if they have any ideas/suggestions.
Thanks
Jeff
Same issue here - clearly not limited to a certain device - I've got the same issue on my EVO 3D. It's always Where's My Water, Sam's Club, and NFL'12 that hang up like this. Maybe next time I'll try app only then data only in 2 separate steps. But would like to hear if any feedback from TiBu developers...
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Same issue here - clearly not limited to a certain device - I've got the same issue on my EVO 3D. It's always Where's My Water, Sam's Club, and NFL'12 that hang up like this. Maybe next time I'll try app only then data only in 2 separate steps. But would like to hear if any feedback from TiBu developers...
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I sent my support request in several days ago and haven't heard anything back yet. I am always amazed at how frequently the app gets updated yet the issue persists.
I have tried the app only restores combined with using the indirect method pogroms the preference settings and I still have the same issues...
A new version just came out.
This is my first attempt at using it. I only rooted my P7310 today and wanted to do a Ti backup after doing my nandroid.
All I get from TiBkup is an FC on start. Not sure if this is the same for others w/ the new release or whether I have a bad system. Given that the new release is dated today it may be that this is a new issue.
I'm using stock 3.2 w/ CWM. My next step was to add 'motley V2d' but now I'm a little hesitant due to TiBkup not running.
boscorama said:
A new version just came out.
This is my first attempt at using it. I only rooted my P7310 today and wanted to do a Ti backup after doing my nandroid.
All I get from TiBkup is an FC on start. Not sure if this is the same for others w/ the new release or whether I have a bad system. Given that the new release is dated today it may be that this is a new issue.
I'm using stock 3.2 w/ CWM. My next step was to add 'motley V2d' but now I'm a little hesitant due to TiBkup not running.
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I actually ran my first successful restore under cgmod last night. I did a restore with apps and data without a freeze. Granted, none of the offending apps I have had issues with in the past were included, but but this may be progress for me, at least...
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All I get from TiBkup is an FC on start.
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TiBU v5.2.0.1 fixed the FC issue. Not sure if it will fix yours, spiff. GL
Problem solved by latest update! (so far)
Hey all,
Just wanted to post an update to the issue. I got another update from the market today (5.3), and one entry in the changelog grabbed my attention:
Version 5.3.0 ============= - Fixed an old bug that caused app restores & Market Doctor to hang while processing an app that had apostrophes in its name.
It was the stinking apostrophes in the names! This explains where's my water, Sam's club, and NFL'12. Not sure about flight control for me, but I successfully restored that one today too.
So get the update and give it a shot next time u flash a new ROM!
Thanks
Jeff
Sorry if this is a real simple question and I'm sure it is, I just can't seem to find the answer. When I flash a rom I use app2zip to restore my apps. Everyone always says "don't restore data!", they seem to push this point. The problem is I can't figure out how not to restore data, every time I restore an app or a bunch of apps through TWRP my data is restored as well. All my email accounts come back, my memo pad notes etc and I think this is what is giving me buggy performance with my new rom.
If someone could give me some direction on this I would really appreciate it. Again I apologize, as I'm sure this is the wrong place to post this but I can't post in very many places due to my low post count.
Thanks
Anyone?
It seems like from what I read app2zip doesn't back up data, only the apps. But I reinstalled my rom the other day and when I restored my apps all my old data came back as well including email accounts and emails, not to mention numerous issues causing my phone to freeze. I ended up starting from scratch and reinstalling every app separately which can take a while.
I'm running jedi mind trick X2 on a samsung galaxy S2x
Any help would be great. Thanks.
PS: I can't post in the jedi mind trick forum because I don't have enough posts.
Use titanium backup...it gives you choices to restore app or app+data
Using XDA premium through A5
NOTE: I would have preferred to post this in the dev thread, but alas, I am new to the forums (as a poster, not a reader)
[EDIT: To be clear, I know this wasn't caused by the ROM. But it did happen after flashing a popular ROM, and I thought it was relevant to mention which one. I'm very happy with SWG 2.23.]
Just wanted to warn people who are flashing Stock w Goodies or other ROMs and attempt to restore their SMS. I tried to restore my SMS data via My Backup Pro after flashing Stock w Goodies 2.23. My SMS stopped working altogether. I spent a significant amount of time on with Sprint tech support to resolve this issue after doing the following myself:
Update PRL
Update Profile
Factory Reset (via TWRP)
I then searched the web for this problem and found this solution (search for "cant-send-an-sms-on-your-android-ics-custom-rom-read-this" among others that describe the same process. Basically, it says to dial *#*#4636#*#* into the dialer to access a test mode (Phone Info) that lets you see your SMSC number along with GPS, data, and packet info. Mine was blank, and displayed an error when I selected "Update" and "Refresh." In any case, this didn't solve the problem.
So, Sprint had me do a data reset (##72786#) and enter a password. Didn't fix it. Then they did a bunch of crap on their side that also didn't work.
The solution that eventually worked was for them to reassign my MSID# (##261514# to edit on your phone), which had previously been my phone number (but usually isn't according to the tech). I checked the SMSC number afterward to confirm that this fix didn't just replace it via another method. The SMSC was still blank, so no change.
I can't be certain which process I did that screwed this up, but I'm near certain it was my attempt to restore SMS data after flashing the ROM. Either way, one should avoid restoring SMS via a backup app.
ive always restored sms
never had a problem
You should remove the name of the Rom from the thread.... Since this is a popular Rom known to be stable you're just adding negative feedback that isn't deserved... As well, backing up sms with apps has usually been painless for me.. But I've never used that particular app so I guess I can't be sure
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I have never had an issue restoring sms messages when using any custom rom including flex's so you must have managed to screw something else up yourself.
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I've never had an issue restoring sms or mms via mybackup. Except that it takes a lot longer than the built in backup, but that is not Rom related.
I know you probably tried a lot of troubleshooting, but to conclude that it was Stock with Goodies and publicly warn people was premature. Did you try flashing radios or some other update that if interrupted could damage phone?
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You should remove the name of the Rom from the thread.... Since this is a popular Rom known to be stable you're just adding negative feedback that isn't deserved...
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Removed ROM mention to avoid undeserved and unintended negative association.
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I know you probably tried a lot of troubleshooting, but to conclude that it was Stock with Goodies and publicly warn people was premature. Did you try flashing radios or some other update that if interrupted could damage phone?
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I don't think that was my conclusion. But I edited the title and post to avoid confusion.
Since none of you have ever experienced this as a result of restoring SMS data, have you ever experienced an apparently spontaneous change in the MSID during a ROM flash or data restore? The thing I can't figure out is how it happened. Logic would suggest it was one of the operations I performed along with flashing the ROM. This is what I did:
Backup Data via My Backup Pro
Dirty Racun
Flash TWRP
Backup
Factory Reset
Flash Stock w Goodies
Wipe Dalvik and Cache
Reboot
Restore Data (I restored SMS, MMS, etc. separately rather than as a batch, just because I didn't want my phone busy for that long.)
SMS was the only thing that broke. Anyway, I'm glad to confirm it wasn't the ROM and to know that I should be able to restore SMS just fine in the future. I appreciate the responses and the feedback. I thought maybe I had a problem others would want to avoid, and couldn't find this problem anywhere in the forums.
You should just use sms backup pro, its a seperate app, but it never gave me any problems, and titanium backup is good too.
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I usually don't trust or like any of the root-enabled utilities to backup my text messages (TiBu, MyBackup, ROM Toolbox, etc). I've stuck with this since my first ever Android phone and it has never failed me. Ever.
I still have every single message from my original HTC Hero (not that I restore that backup, I don't want 50,000+ messages on my phone, I just keep it for backup purposes).
Stick with this: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.riteshsahu.SMSBackupRestore&hl=en
You can even set it on a schedule to make sure it backs up every x number of days/hours/minutes/whatever.
That's the one I'm talking about, its the best.
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I'm on Stock w/ Goodies and never once had an issue backing up and restoring SMS/MMS using Titanium.
You said you used dirty racun for S-off before flashing ROM. I suspect that's what broke your data and required reprovision. Most everybody that used lazy panda for S-off got broken data and had to call sprint to reprovision, myself included, both times.
And I agree with the others , SMSbackupRestore is the best for this function.
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Ive used both MyBackup Pro and Titanium to restore my SMS with SWG and never had any issues