Hi all,
Is there a way to backup the Sense Launcher Icons/Folder/Widgets besides using another launcher like Go, Nova, or Apex?
I found a post somewhere that says to backup "launcher.db" in /Data/Data/com.android.launcher/databases but I could not find com.android.launcher/databases on the ROM i've installed.
I hate having to redo my icons/folders/widgets when installing a ROM and having to do a full wipe.
I have Titanium Backup but I've read from some posts that suggests not using it for this purpose.
Thanks for any suggestion..
I can't confirm if backing up the data base will work but I know that e.s. file explorer will get you there. Install it give it root permissions and go back it up.
No. Unless you do a full NANDROID backup, everything will reset. Hornet, if you use any launcher other than sense, you will retain everything.
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tntsjp said:
Hi all,
Is there a way to backup the Sense Launcher Icons/Folder/Widgets besides using another launcher like Go, Nova, or Apex?
I found a post somewhere that says to backup "launcher.db" in /Data/Data/com.android.launcher/databases but I could not find com.android.launcher/databases on the ROM i've installed.
I hate having to redo my icons/folders/widgets when installing a ROM and having to do a full wipe.
I have Titanium Backup but I've read from some posts that suggests not using it for this purpose.
Thanks for any suggestion..
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When i switch roms I restore all my apps then i go into tb there is a green high lighted backup that says HTC Sence desktop hit restore data on that and all my folders and icons and most widgets restore back to where they were, the only widgets that don't never restore for me is power control and power amp for some reason.
Don't forget to go in tb and back it up before you wipe all your data.
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I used to use titanium then switched to my backup pro and have great results obviously as long as I am using the same ROM or base to backup the screens etc. I switched to nova and that backup restore works great again for using on the same ROM or base.
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What Josh said. I've always done it that way.
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Thank you.. that's going to save a lot of time...
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Does anyone know if there is a way to save touchwiz settings like home screen configurations? This will be helpful when flashing different rom's, i can just restore the apps from titanium backup and restore touchwiz settings and im all set.
I'm new to touchwiz and was using ADW launcher ex before where i could save the adw settings and easily restore. I know i can use ADW ex, but wanted to use Touchwiz for sometime since i'm not finding anything wrong with it
I apologize if this has been asked and answered already, i couldn't find it in search.
Titanium Backup should take care of that, but you must have a rooted phone to use it.
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Titanium Backup should take care of that, but you must have a rooted phone to use it.
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Ok thanks...so just restoring the twlauncher 2.3.3 app will do?
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kirdroid said:
Ok thanks...so just restoring the twlauncher 2.3.3 app will do?
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App + data will do it.
I use GO-LAUNCHER EX > and every thing is cool....The best there is!
but every time I change a Rom > after I Restore screen configuration >> the widgets are Not included , and I have to reinstall them one by one
Is there a way to backup/Restore the screen widgets???
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No, it's an android limitation that widgets and locations can't be backed up and restored, that we hope will be fixed with ics
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No, it's an android limitation that widgets and locations can't be backed up and restored, that we hope will be fixed with ics
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THX M8
Not possible to Restore after flashing a new ROM but with Desk Migrate you can copy widgets from this launcher to that.
What about using Titanium backup and back up both the app and the data? It might work
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bruflot said:
What about using Titanium backup and back up both the app and the data? It might work
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Titanium backup restores the settings but you only get an error loading widget where the widget used to be.
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Go Backup & Restore claims to have the feature, but it's buggy and doesn't always work half the time ya get the same "Problem Loading Widget Error" I've tried everything from copying my existing Go Launcher folder to my sd card and restoring it upon new rom install and it only worked one time then never worked again.
And you necroed a 2yr+ old thread to say that, eh (which everybody worked out around the time that thread was created) ?
I'm just getting the hang of flashing ROMs and want to try CM7.
I'm on UnNamed now so I'm assuming all I have to do is:
1. go into CWM and complete a backup (done today)
2. go into CWM and do a wipe/factory reset
3. flash the CM7 and google apps from CWM
4. restore from the backup to get all my apps/settings back
Thanks for the support.
Of you do APPS AND DATA only without touching thru system data then yes.
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Of you do APPS AND DATA only without touching thru system data then yes.
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Not sure what you mean by "apps and data" only. I just clicked backup in CWM and figured this back up everything. Are the steps I listed above incorrect?
When you select 'backup' in CWM it creates an entire copy of your system- your ROM, kernel,
Modem, and your Apps and settings. You got the right idea of how to go from ROM to ROM but if you hit restore in recovery you'll just end up flashing back to CM7. nyamoV2 was referring to titanium backup which is used for backing up Apps and settings. I don't use it but from what I gather you never want to restore system data with it. But can be used to back up Apps. Although upon signing into Google market your Apps start downloading again anyway. Its good to make backups in recovery in case something goes wrong flashing a new ROM or theme or whatever.
Accidentally hit 'thanks' trying to modify my post LOL oops
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When you select 'backup' in CWM it creates an entire copy of your system- your ROM, kernel,
Modem, and your Apps and settings. You got the right idea of how to go from ROM to ROM but if you hit restore in recovery you'll just end up flashing back to CM7. nyamoV2 was referring to titanium backup which is used for backing up Apps and settings. I don't use it but from what I gather you never want to restore system data with it. But can be used to back up Apps. Although upon signing into Google market your Apps start downloading again anyway. Its good to make backups in recovery in case something goes wrong flashing a new ROM or theme or whatever.
Accidentally hit 'thanks' trying to modify my post LOL oops
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I just figured this out lol....flashed CM7 then hit restore and it brought back UnNamed..
Looks like ill be trying again.
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this what I previous poster said back up only apps and data not system data.. using titanium backup after you do that fire up cm and Install once your all booted up.. restore your apps using titanium again
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Gary86 said:
I just figured this out lol....flashed CM7 then hit restore and it brought back UnNamed..
Looks like ill be trying again.
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Yeah, i meant UnNamed.
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How do I backup all apps and setting in TB? Only see how to do them one at a time
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You gotta get the pro version.. It lets you run a batch of ALL your apps instead of doing it 1 by 1
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You gotta get the pro version.. It lets you run a batch of ALL your apps instead of doing it 1 by 1
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roger...just did it. Also I just came from UnNamed...how do I get more toggles from pull down
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Oh...OK so I backup the apps in TB...once I flash CM7 I assume I have to reinstall TB then go into CWM then restore from there?
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Gary86 said:
Oh...OK so I backup the apps in TB...once I flash CM7 I assume I have to reinstall TB then go into CWM then restore from there?
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½ way there.. backup Apps in TB, flash CM7, restore Apps in TB.
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roger...just did it. Also I just came from UnNamed...how do I get more toggles from pull down
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Play around with the settings. CM SETTINGS> Notification power widget> widget buttons.
..I think . I'm actually running UnNamed right now so I forget exactly where the setting is.
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I think I might go back...I'm getting super slow data speeds now...like crazy slow
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I'm back on UnNamed...no data issues now. I know everyone says to flash twice and I did
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Gary86 said:
I'm back on UnNamed...no data issues now. I know everyone says to flash twice and I did
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God I keep hitting the wrong button
Anyway, that's odd. I'm usually running CM7 as my daily driver and never had any data speed issues. Some users have changed their APN's and that seems to help. I did at one point but reverted back. Oh well
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God I keep hitting the wrong button
Anyway, that's odd. I'm usually running CM7 as my daily driver and never had any data speed issues. Some users have changed their APN's and that seems to help. I did at one point but reverted back. Oh well
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hmm. I shouldn't have to change them if they were fine prior. What other good ROMs are out there for i777? I'm flash happy.
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hmm. I shouldn't have to change them if they were fine prior. What other good ROMs are out there for i777? I'm flash happy.
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Lol.. try task's ROM, or jivy's ICScrewed from. Lots if happy users
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I always do a backup with nandroid if I'm looking to save the rom I'm currently running. Then after that I do a wipe/factory reset then also a format /system. Then install the new rom. Always has worked perfectly.
CM7
is this rom better then unnamed of MiUI?
I am running Foxhound 1.1 right now. I am already using Titanium Backup to restore all the user app data when flashing to a newer version of Foxhound. However I still lose certain system settings such as power savings and setting all notifications to vibrate and other miscellaneous stuff under the settings menu. My biggest gripe is having to manually move selected apps back to the home screen. Is there anyway to restore these settings quickly after updating to a new ROM?
I have heard that it's not advisable to restore system data using Titanium Backup so I've only stuck to restoring user app data for now. I also keep my phone backed up to and restore from my Google account so contacts and other stuff are ported over fine. I'd just really like a way to keep all my system settings and not have to manually tweak everything again. Thanks!
Are you using touchwiz as your default launcher? If you use an alternative launcher like Apex or Nova you can make a backup of your desktop configuration
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Are you using touchwiz as your default launcher? If you use an alternative launcher like Apex or Nova you can make a backup of your desktop configuration
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No I am using Apex! Really? Let me go check that out.. Thanks for the tip. I hadn't seen that option yet.. Whoops.
Ok I backed up my Apex settings and Desktop to the SD card! :fingers-crossed: How about keeping system settings? It would be nice if I didn't have to manually turn off haptic feedback and the other stuff every time.
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Ok I backed up my Apex settings and Desktop to the SD card! :fingers-crossed: How about keeping system settings? It would be nice if I didn't have to manually turn off haptic feedback and the other stuff every time.
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U can always restore them the way u want
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Ok I backed up my Apex settings and Desktop to the SD card! :fingers-crossed: How about keeping system settings? It would be nice if I didn't have to manually turn off haptic feedback and the other stuff every time.
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I'm not sure smaller system settings like that can be backed up and restored :/
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I'm not sure smaller system settings like that can be backed up and restored :/
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Ah that's alright then. The most pressing issue was to restore the placement of homescreen icons. Thanks for the tip man.
Either use titanium for your apps and then alter the layout to your liking or, perform an advanced back up of data from Cwm, do a full wipe, then cache and dalvic. Flash the rom. Allow it to boot then, go back to recovery and advanced restore data. Should work fine although the cleanest way is to do a full wipe and allow the apps to restore themselves, you'll lose application data that way though.
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Little ashamed to admit it hut I have never actually backed up any phone I have owned. Atrix, vivid, s2 but I want to do right by this phone and downloaded titu. And online nandroid. From this point on I am a little lost as to how to back up my files. I am rooted but still haven't unlocked the bootloader the reason is I want to install the camera mod and have a backup incase anything goes wrong. When I downloaded online nandroid I could not get it to update and would not let me back up my phone do I need to be unlocked as well? Also is this any different from using titanium backup and or which one is better than the other
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Well I got nandroid to update seems I didn't let busybox Install completely but still is this a better back up than Titu provides?
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Well I got nandroid to update seems I didn't let busybox Install completely but still is this a better back up than Titu provides?
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Nandroid backs up your current ROM configuration. So, however you have it set up, all apps, settings, etc, it remembers and will restore you to that same "image". TiBu is more for backing up and restoring apps, en masse. It also allows you to restore text messages, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi settings and a few other things. It gives you the ability to uninstall system apps with root or freeze them if you choose which its often safer until you figure out whether or not remove a system app will negatively affect stability. Hope this helps.
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Actually very informative nandroid backs up the Rom and titu your apps and settings thanks for the heads up
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