Advanced users might already know this, but this is for newbies. This method will help you to move almost all the apps you install to SD card and you needn't have any partition on sd or any a2sd script. You cannot move system pre-installed apps and also few manually installed apps to sd card like tasker, etc., but this method should give you a few more space than you'd normally get on internal storage. Let's get started !
Pre-requisites : Root, Terminal emulator, A pair of sharp eyes, hands to type and a useful brain
Steps :
1) Go to play store and download the terminal emulator app, it's free.
2) ENABLE USB DEBUGGING MODE.
3) Open terminal emulator app. Type,
su
Now hit enter on your keyboard. Grant super user permissions to terminal emulator. Then type,
pm set-install-location 2
Hit enter. Then type,
pm get-install-location
4) Exit terminal emulator. You can even uninstall terminal emulator if you want !
5) Go to manage apps and move the apps you want to sd card
Note : I highly recommend typing in the terminal emulator exactly as I've showed above with hyphens at appropriate places. Else it will not work you.
Enjoy !!
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Just a simple app2sd?
but app data still at /data
Re: [How to] Move apps to sd without any script.
KelvinCheong said:
Just a simple app2sd?
but app data still at /data
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Yea, data can't be moved. Stays on internal storage. This method helped me on my card that started having problems after partitioning. Better than nothing at least...
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Re: [How to] Move apps to sd without any script.
They say swipe partition kills your sd. The advantage of using this method is that you get just enough space for your apps and no partition is needed !
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Thanks for this method, I saw this otherwise I was going for LinktoSD method, Thanks Again
cennation4apprentice said:
Thanks for this method, I saw this otherwise I was going for LinktoSD method, Thanks Again
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If the above commands show error on terminal emulator for gingerbread Roms ( dunno why...! ), try these commands;
su
pm setInstallLocation 2
pm getInstallLocation
Done...!
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i'm so happy i found out this post <3
nsource said:
i'm so happy i found out this post <3
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If you have any questions, feel free to ask.
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The method suggested in op works perfectly for cm10.1. For gingerbread, you may have to try the commands I gave above.
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This is awesomeeee man.......i Could move all apps even Whatssap n facebook n maps
Hats off
Edit: Sorry didnt work for me...I could move the apps but then they werent responding properly...so i rebooted and its coming systemUI has stopped unfortunately...
REflashing rom now
m_harsh said:
This is awesomeeee man.......i Could move all apps even Whatssap n facebook n maps
Hats off
Edit: Sorry didnt work for me...I could move the apps but then they werent responding properly...so i rebooted and its coming systemUI has stopped unfortunately...
REflashing rom now
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This can't be the fault of the method. Probably you have done something else wrong that has triggered all of this. Remember, try to keep vital apps meant to be on phone, on phone. That should do fine. I use this method along with the int2ext+ on my Rom here and I haven't had a problem ! How come you did ? And besides, what does a set install location had to do with system ui.apk ? Try again with safety measures...
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Venomous Viper 119 said:
This can't be the fault of the method. Probably you have done something else wrong that has triggered all of this. Remember, try to keep vital apps meant to be on phone, on phone. That should do fine. I use this method along with the int2ext+ on my Rom here and I haven't had a problem ! How come you did ? And besides, what does a set install location had to do with system ui.apk ? Try again with safety measures...
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Great ,thanks!!
Nebudroid said:
Great ,thanks!!
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Remember, don't say, hit thanks
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I followed the tut but is not working
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richarddabest said:
I followed the tut but is not working
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What problem are you facing ? Elaborate briefly, I'll help.
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So it doesn't seem to want to work for me either (phone says no space to install apps even though there is over 1 gb free). How do l reverse the step taken in OP?
Nevermind I figured it out:
pm set-install-location 1
meagain121 said:
So it doesn't seem to want to work for me either (phone says no space to install apps even though there is over 1 gb free). How do l reverse the step taken in OP?
Nevermind I figured it out:
pm set-install-location 1
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I had quoted either of the commands that should work fine, one in op and the other, a few posts below. Anyways, glad you got it working
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And all widgets are working with this method ?
Will try...hope this solve low memory problem...
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If you try, I want to know if all the widgets works because it was my problem when i switch my apps to sdcard without a script or an app... And some app lose their data.
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Hey there guys I came across this useful tool today when I was poking around the ARC section it lets you make a nandroid without having to boot into recovery. This isnt my work Im simply passing it on so I hope he doesnt care too much about me posting this here.
***ALL crdeit goes to ameer1234567890***
Nandroid backups are usually performed in recovery mode. This means you would have to turn off your phone and reboot in recovery mode, which wastes a whole lot of time rebooting and a lot more time offline. For me, this has been a killer as I do regular nandroid backups. Having to reboot in recovery and finding missed calls, sms from my wife and friends is totally not accepatable for me. So, I set to develop an online nandroid backup tool which can do nandroid backups without switching off my phone.
Today, I am releasing it to public, as it may serve good for some others too. This tool is specifically for Xperia phones, but should work with any model of android phones.
This tool backups /system , /data , /cache & .android_secure partiotions to /sdcard/clockworkmod/backup directory. The date format used for folder name is the same used by CWM itself and nandroid backups created with this tool can safely be restored using CWM. If you would want to have a custom name for backup folder, pass an argument with the name to the script and it will use the name.
Feedback (especially ideas to improve) are most welcome.
Requirements
1. Rooted android phone
2. A terminal emulator installed on phone
3. Busybox
4. A working CWM based recovery installed
5. Some patience
Installation
1. Download and copy zip file to SD card
2. Reboot into recovery
3. Choose install zip from SD card, select zip and flash .
4. Reboot!
Usage
1. Open terminal emulator
2. Type su to obtain root
3. Type onandroid
4. Wait and watch
Original thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1620255
As usual Im not responsible if your phone explodes, catches fire, etc, etc so please read everything and try not to post stupid questions like " does this really work?" cause it wont be answered. I wouldnt of bothered posting this here if it didnt work. Have fun guys!!
Well let me the 1st....does it work? :banghead:Sorry I'm just playing friend.lol. I'm going to try this right now.
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thanks for this gonna try rite now!!! i myself do regular backups as well.
edit: working working as i type! this is sick
hey you should post a link to the dev`s original thread so we could thank him and if possible donate for this amazing work.
My backup completed in 4 min 43 sec. And it seems to have worked fine. Thanks.
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cyrusalmighty said:
Well let me the 1st....does it work? :banghead:Sorry I'm just playing friend.lol. I'm going to try this right now.
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Ha ha ha! I knew it was bound to happen. Its pretty straight forward and really low risk I doubt anything could be messed up even if you tried but yea have fun! Hopefully it is useful to some out there
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solomon4400 said:
thanks for this gonna try rite now!!! i myself do regular backups as well.
edit: working working as i type! this is sick
hey you should post a link to the dev`s original thread so we could thank him and if possible donate for this amazing work.
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Will do give me a few minutes..... link to original thread in OP throw some thanks his way when you get a chance.
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Thanks for sharing!
When I tried to run this, it says "Checking for required tools" followed by "mkyaffs2image not found in path"
I tried uninstalling/reinstalling busybox and installing it to /system/bin and not xbin. This time it sort of ran but I got a bunch of errors and no backup.
Any suggestion on how to fix this?
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Isn't this inherently flawed since files on the rom are still being used and written while the backup is taking place? Neat idea though, don't get me wrong
netizenmt said:
When I tried to run this, it says "Checking for required tools" followed by "mkyaffs2image not found in path"
I tried uninstalling/reinstalling busybox and installing it to /system/bin and not xbin. This time it sort of ran but I got a bunch of errors and no backup.
Any suggestion on how to fix this?
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No idea never seen that error its been working perfectly on my other play and bro's arc, I'd check the original thread and see if anyone else has the same issue
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thatsupnow said:
No idea never seen that error its been working perfectly on my other play and bro's arc, I'd check the original thread and see if anyone else has the same issue
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Yeah, I thought of that right after I posted here. There are plenty of people posting the same error, so we'll see what happens.
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jacklebott said:
Isn't this inherently flawed since files on the rom are still being used and written while the backup is taking place? Neat idea though, don't get me wrong
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I have been asked the same question. Have a look at here for the answer.
ameer1234567890 said:
I have been asked the same question. Have a look at here for the answer.
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Fair enough. Hopefully people follow the advice of not doing anything during the backup, so they aren't disappointed when the changes don't get backed up
Should be fine I've taken a call and sent a few text messages while backing up. No problems for me at all
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I tried to do a restore from the online nandroid backup I made and even though it said "restore complete" my SD-ext(4) partition would not load its shortcuts and widgets. The funny part is link2sd didn't even detect any SD-ext as if it wasn't backed up. I thought it said that it backed up SD-ext during online backup, but not sure. I'm wondering if it might help to factory restore before restoring backup. I may try that to see and I'll report back if noone reports similar problem.
Edit**During backup I was not doing anything else with phone other then watching the amazing online backup screen. Also I tried to "re-create mount scripts" but never got option from link2sd even after reboot.
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cyrusalmighty said:
I tried to do a restore from the online nandroid backup I made and even though it said "restore complete" my SD-ext(4) partition would not load its shortcuts and widgets. The funny part is link2sd didn't even detect any SD-ext as if it wasn't backed up. I thought it said that it backed up SD-ext during online backup, but not sure. I'm wondering if it might help to factory restore before restoring backup. I may try that to see and I'll report back if noone reports similar problem.
Edit**During backup I was not doing anything else with phone other then watching the amazing online backup screen. Also I tried to "re-create mount scripts" but never got option from link2sd even after reboot.
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This tool (prior to v3) does not backup sd-ext partition. In the first post, you can see what the tool backups.
PS: If you can send me a previous backup of your sd-ext, I can work on adding sd-ext backup support to the script.
I still can't get this to work.
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netizenmt said:
I still can't get this to work.
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Can you post the error?
ameer1234567890 said:
Can you post the error?
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Here it is, the same error as before. This is with the latest 2.0 version. I'm running stock 2.3.4 rooted. Busybox is1.94 full.
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wow.. that would be great backing up online... i'm gonna try now..
Y this coming ? How to slove it ? Internal memory 9.88 gb free then y it showing ?
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I see the same error msg when i try to install latest Navigon App
what u done then?
I also had about 8G space and titanium backup wouldnt install because of this message.
Easy fix- go to data/apps and delete the odex file related to the app you tried to download....tell me if it works..it did for me
No file is det @android/data
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hisee said:
No file is der @android/data
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hisee said:
No file is det @android/data
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No apps??..i did this via root explorer..any other file manager should do.. just went to android/data/apps and deleted titanium odex file there and then installed titanium again.. and it didnt show the out of space message..should work..have done this on my note too
No file for that game
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The reply is the same delete the file in root directory I had this problem 2 times n corrected it. Search the file with root explorer and delete all the traces.
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Hi all,
Hope your well.
Im having the same issue too when trying to install apps. Exactly the same message. just over 6GB available in storage.
Im trying to install friendcaster no luck.
Tried to install you tube too, no luck. I have checked data/apps and I have no Odex files in there. Also, I have not installed friendcaster before on this phone therefore there will not likely to be any odex files for that app.
I am on Omega Rom, which is deodexed.
Btw, where is internal storage gone? only see SD storage and ExSd storage.
Any help would be appriciated.
Thanks guys
rumz82 said:
Hi all,
Hope your well.
Im having the same issue too when trying to install apps. Exactly the same message. just over 6GB available in storage.
Im trying to install friendcaster no luck.
Tried to install you tube too, no luck. I have checked data/apps and I have no Odex files in there. Also, I have not installed friendcaster before on this phone therefore there will not likely to be any odex files for that app.
I am on Omega Rom, which is deodexed.
Btw, where is internal storage gone? only see SD storage and ExSd storage.
Any help would be appriciated.
Thanks guys
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Having odex files is the issue that comes to mind but if you have checked it and there isn't any related to friendcaster then u should try wiping cache n dalvik to see if that works.
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aneeqkhan said:
Having odex files is the issue that comes to mind but if you have checked it and there isn't any related to friendcaster then u should try wiping cache n dalvik to see if that works.
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Salaam bro.
Thanks for your response.
This may sound silly but I was trying to think back a few days ago if I had made any system like changes to my phone. I then remembered that in one of the settings menu in Rom Toolbox, there is an option to choose where to install apps. Auto,internal or SD card. I changed it from Auto to SD,thinking (logically) it would save internal storage. It turns out (so far)that this was the issue. I changed it back to auto and then I was able to install the app. Wierd I know. Im confused. I hant tried to install anymore apps yet so not sure if this is sorted for good but will keep an eye out.
Once again thank you for taking time out to respond.
Btw, all the best for Ramadhan!! (next month!!)
rumz82 said:
Salaam bro.
Thanks for your response.
This may sound silly but I was trying to think back a few days ago if I had made any system like changes to my phone. I then remembered that in one of the settings menu in Rom Toolbox, there is an option to choose where to install apps. Auto,internal or SD card. I changed it from Auto to SD,thinking (logically) it would save internal storage. It turns out (so far)that this was the issue. I changed it back to auto and then I was able to install the app. Wierd I know. Im confused. I hant tried to install anymore apps yet so not sure if this is sorted for good but will keep an eye out.
Once again thank you for taking time out to respond.
Btw, all the best for Ramadhan!! (next month!!)
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Wasalam bro
U shouldn't need to install apps to external as u have a lot of memory this time around n u can also use a lot of software to move game data to external sd and run them from there by Binding the directories. Anyways best of luck to you to buddy for Ramadan. Do remember me in your prayers. Tc. Fe Aman Allah
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If you use that naughty luckypatcher program it can cause the out of space message as well when you try to install some programs.
How to fix it is below.
http://www.techzilo.com/fix-titaniu...alled-free-up-some-space-and-try-again-error/
Regards.
Chillz88 said:
Easy fix- go to data/apps and delete the odex file related to the app you tried to download....tell me if it works..it did for me
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works for me
Chillz88 said:
Easy fix- go to data/apps and delete the odex file related to the app you tried to download....tell me if it works..it did for me
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this work for me,, this error makes me format my device onces before i found this fix.
thanks!
working fix
hisee said:
Y this coming ? How to slove it ? Internal memory 9.88 gb free then y it showing ?
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this works on rooted phones and is 100 percent effective. install lucky patcher.apk (Google it) and open it . give it superuser permissions. go to troubleshooting and select remove fixes and backups. reboot phone. this works for me all the time.
if i helped give thnx
Very special noob said:
this works on rooted phones and is 100 percent effective. install lucky patcher.apk (Google it) and open it . give it superuser permissions. go to troubleshooting and select remove fixes and backups. reboot phone. this works for me all the time.
if i helped give thnx
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This worked quickly and effectively or me.
Thanks
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camspy said:
I see the same error msg when i try to install latest Navigon App
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Thank you, worked for me on my LG O2X!
br.
Mike
So basically I can't install apk files on my phone. It's a recent issue since I switched over to the newest fj stock mod rom. I download an .apk, I put it on my phone but when I click on it to install it, the option to install it won't respond. I can click cancel. but I can't click install... I can't seem to figure out why it won't do it, and I'm sure it's something stupid that I'm not getting...
This exact thing happened to me.. The ONlY way to fix it is to flash new roms sorry
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That is not the only way to fix it. You can put the apk in the data/app folder and reboot and it should install. You do have unknown sources checked right?
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Yeah, I have that option checked. I'll try moving them there and see if that works.
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Tried doing that and it didn't work... I guess you could try and see if you have any luck.
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It didn't work when I put them in that folder and rebooted. What did work was turning off JuiceDefender and then trying to install them. Not sure why but turning it off made things install. Whatever... lol
Hello sorry to bring back old thread but what is juice defender... Problem has raised for me again.... :/
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OPGT said:
Hello sorry to bring back old thread but what is juice defender... Problem has raised for me again.... :/
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assuming you flash roms as a solution, would you have a few backups?
juice defender:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.latedroid.juicedefender&hl=en
As rquiett mentioned.....put the app into the data/app folder via any good root explorer app, then reboot.
The apk can also be placed into the system/app folder for the same outcome. the major difference here, is the device now sees the apk as a system app, and will not be removable via traditional methods like a user app. It would need removal by the root explorer app that placed it there.
Flashing "the same" build to get an app, is generally not needed, however, I have used this method many times over the years after I removed a system app I needed back.
You can simply flash the "same" rom over the top of the existing rom, and the pre-loaded rom apps are back.
Note: you must wipe the caches after using this method, or data corruption could occur. "cache and dalvik cache"
Long story short:
Root explorer app to place into data/app......or system/app
and if you are feeling adventurous....then flash the "same" base build over the top of your current build, then wipe caches and reboot.
Standard disclaimers apply....g
I think my title enough that you can understand :laugh:
Root and copy the apk.
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just move it FIRST to internal memory, and if you are rooted, just copy it (the app should be in data/app)
XperienceD said:
Root and copy the apk.
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My father phone doesnt root yet and doesnt want to root Have any other method ?
blakstar said:
just move it FIRST to internal memory, and if you are rooted, just copy it (the app should be in data/app)
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after moved what should i do ???
sufi1998 said:
after moved what should i do ???
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If you are not rooted, then you should root.
If you are rooted, then using a root browser (you can use es file explorer) go to data/app an you will find your app there. Now copy it to your sd card or somewhere so you can use it
Simply Use myappsharer from market
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sufi1998 said:
My father phone doesnt root yet and doesnt want to root Have any other method ?
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On the root of the phone (in root explorer) go into mnt, and then asec. Then find the folder, open it and the apk is there. If not, move the app to the SD card in settings then try.
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I dont think he should be rooted to copy anything FROM internal memory. Root is only required to copy TO internal memory.
False.
If you just want to look at your internal memory with all the system folders, you need root. Without root you can't even view that folder
Yes you are correct. My mistake
Use "App backup and restore" app to backup the required app and then share it....
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blakstar said:
False.
If you just want to look at your internal memory with all the system folders, you need root. Without root you can't even view that folder
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You can because I have a non rooted Sony Tablet S and I can still do it
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Don't know if it will work or even if it is acceptable,
Add an account in google play, (your dads account)
Now u may get the privilage to download it as its already paid.
Delete the accpunt
Don't forget to hit thanks
Install an app named "Clean Master"
Its free from play store
Just install it and start taking backups of your favourite apps from your father's phone....
Enjoy...
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You guys... I don't think its allowed to discuss about transferring paid apks (warez) on xda. :sly:
Correct me if I am wrong.
Simply buy it. Warez is not tolerated on XDA and shouldn't be discussed.
Thread closed.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1599801
in this thread they talk about how u can backup your app data and transfer it to another android phone.
is there any way i can do this on windows withouth titaniumbackup or something.
my screen from my old phone broke, and i want to get the appdata from that phone to my new phone.
with Wondershare MobileTrans i could copy all the apps and stuff, but not the data from the apps.
MyBackup
lolie145 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1599801
in this thread they talk about how u can backup your app data and transfer it to another android phone.
is there any way i can do this on windows withouth titaniumbackup or something.
my screen from my old phone broke, and i want to get the appdata from that phone to my new phone.
with Wondershare MobileTrans i could copy all the apps and stuff, but not the data from the apps.
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If u can use MyBackup app available on the playstore
urhacked said:
If u can use MyBackup app available on the playstore
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my screen is broken on the phone i want the data from, so i cant install apps on it
lolie145 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1599801
in this thread they talk about how u can backup your app data and transfer it to another android phone.
is there any way i can do this on windows withouth titaniumbackup or something.
my screen from my old phone broke, and i want to get the appdata from that phone to my new phone.
with Wondershare MobileTrans i could copy all the apps and stuff, but not the data from the apps.
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both are same phones??
adb pull /data/data /folder/on/pc
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Why don't you consider using Helium Backup? Very easy to use compared to Titanium ( which is great too ).
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prantoroy said:
both are same phones??
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My XT910 has the broken screen. And the new phone is an XT907
demkantor said:
adb pull /data/data /folder/on/pc
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Does the phone need to be rooted..?
I doubt it for that, never had a non rooted android but pulling app data should be allowed, if its stored in mtn/asec you may need to be rooted
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lolie145 said:
Does the phone need to be rooted..?
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no while pullin its without root , cause its read only mode.
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but to push to new device u need write accsess means root.
Pretty sure you can push to data partition without root
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prantoroy said:
no while pullin its without root , cause its read only mode.
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but to push to new device u need write accsess means root.
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Pull device is non rooted
Push device is rooted
Gonna try it
demkantor said:
Pretty sure you can push to data partition without root
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don't knw
in my device it needs root!