How can I save a nova launcher prime back up then restore it? Do I need to use a laptop? I want to factory reset my phone. Thanks.
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Nova settings - > backup and import - > backup
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I know that much dude..
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Look where it backs up to, then copy it to the external sd card using a file manager
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So don't even need to use a computer?
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Ok I backed it up and saved it as Chad. Here's a screen shot of where it says it goes.
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Don't need computer. Just copy the backup to external sd and put it back when you reinstall nova prime
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CountParadox said:
Don't need computer. Just copy the backup to external sd and put it back when you reinstall nova prime
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So I need to download a file manager from the play store right now and find that backup somehow, move it to external sd card. Then when I factory reset I download Nova launcher and when I hit restore my backup will be there?
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Use es file manager from the play store. Because I know that suits what you need
Then copy the backup to external sd using especially file manager
When you wrote and are ready to restore, put the files back how that are now, install nova prior and then restore from inside nova
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Lol k I think I get it. I hope I don't mess it up cuz i really don't want to set the phone up again.
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Chadly said:
Lol k I think I get it. I hope I don't mess it up cuz i really don't want to set the phone up again.
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Good luck! Reminder: backing up nova launcher will only keep the layout, apps and widgets wont be copied. But you will get icons for them even if they arent installed so you remember where they go. Use Titanium backup or Helium to backup apps/data c:
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Oh wow I didn't know that all of the apps wouldn't be in their folders lol. I might just not back up then idk. You did help I appreciate it man.
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Chadly said:
Oh wow I didn't know that all of the apps wouldn't be in their folders lol. I might just not back up then idk. You did help I appreciate it man.
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They will still be in the folders, everything will LOOK the same, but you will have to reinstall the apps. The apps dont get backed up with nova.they will be in the right places though
Oh ok so it still makes it a lot faster
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CountParadox said:
They will still be in the folders, everything will LOOK the same, but you will have to reinstall the apps. The apps dont get backed up with nova.they will be in the right places though
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OK I think I get it but I need you help for another min. I went into file manager and searched for Chad and it found the backup. Now Idk where the move it.
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Chadly said:
OK I think I get it but I need you help for another min. I went into file manager and searched for Chad and it found the backup. Now Idk where the move it.
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Put is somewhere in /storage/exSDCard/
(I think thats it)
or maybe its /storage/emulated/SdCard1
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Put is somewhere in /storage/exSDCard/
(I think thats it)
or maybe its /storage/emulated/SdCard1
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When I click "move to" this widow pops up with these 2 and each one has a bunch of stuff In them.
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Chadly said:
When I click "move to" this widow pops up with these 2 and each one has a bunch of stuff In them.
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do you have an external sd in there?
A micro SD?
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Ok gotta question for all ya geniuses here...
Can I back up apps and data from my rooted samsung infuse through tibu and then take sd card out and stick in prime and restore through tibu to mirror what I have on the ole 4g?
Sorry if this makes no sense but seems logical to me.
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Yes you can but this is what I had to do to get it to work. I had to install tibu and then copy all the files and drop them in the newly created tibu folder that was installed after the app was installed. I haven't had any problems installing the ones that I have installed.
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Yes you can but this is what I had to do to get it to work. I had to install tibu and then copy all the files and drop them in the newly created tibu folder that was installed after the app was installed. I haven't had any problems installing the ones that I have installed.
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Ok great. Will try this when I get home. Maybe just plug both into my laptop simultaneously and transfer through win exp. No need to remove sd cards. Lol. Makes sense.
Thanks
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Fwiw...I did this and worked like a charm. Thanks.
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Hey I have SMS backups from the LTEvo and want to get them onto my S3. All of the SMS restore apps I'm finding in the play store keep telling me the backups aren't found because I'm guessing they aren't compatible. Is there either a way to change the file type to make these apps work or is there another app that read this? Thanks.
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xbmoyx said:
Hey I have SMS backups from the LTEvo and want to get them onto my S3. All of the SMS restore apps I'm finding in the play store keep telling me the backups aren't found because I'm guessing they aren't compatible. Is there either a way to change the file type to make these apps work or is there another app that read this? Thanks.
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Wrong forum hahaha
Have you tried MyBackUp Pro I don't remember if it backs up SMS though?
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Wrong forum hahaha
Have you tried MyBackUp Pro I don't remember if it backs up SMS though?
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Its telling me no backups were found in the specified location when I know 2 are on that folder. So I'm assuming these types of backups that are used in the stock Evo messaging app aren't compatible with MyBackup pro.
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Just use an SMS backup app from the play store. Download the same app on the S3, locate the backup file, profit...I did it for my wife from her Epic 4G to her S3.
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aarsyl said:
Just use an SMS backup app from the play store. Download the same app on the S3, locate the backup file, profit...I did it for my wife from her Epic 4G to her S3.
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Problem is I no longer have the Evo just the backups from it.
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Ok...well maybe you could try the different apps anyway...one *might* be able to read the file format.
I would try myself, but I forgot my phone at home today (conveniently).
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Ok...well maybe you could try the different apps anyway...one *might* be able to read the file format.
I would try myself, but I forgot my phone at home today (conveniently).
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I need to find out what type of odd file its making it maybe it will be easier to find the right app. I've already tried 3 or 4 different ones with the same result.
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If you had someone with an eltevo it could be done easily. Where are you? I would load the backup on mine and convert it to a go SMS or some apk that would allow you to bring them over.
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If you had someone with an eltevo it could be done easily. Where are you? I would load the backup on mine and convert it to a go SMS or some apk that would allow you to bring them over.
Jack
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Haha that would be nice but unfortunately I dont know anyone with a Evo. Washington DC.
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Is there an easy way to do this? I tried Kies but could not find the option to do this.
Please help.
Titanium Back Up and restore is the best way. Rooted though!
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Rom tool box pro is good too to back up your stuff if needed!
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Thanks for the replies. But the user doesn't want to root his device.
This is not mine. Any option to transfer it without rooting?
Edit: This is not mine as I will not make the same mistake ever again!
Take that Samdung?
Phew! I actually thought you had bought a Lagdung S4!
What a relief
Hey you could try to use Samsung Switch. I believe it's made for transferring data from and to Samsung devices. I think it's downloadable in Google Play.
Edit: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sec.android.easyMover
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try moborobo it's a pc program which backups messages , numbers , call , logs , apps ,data , songs , videos and no need for root
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...wsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5rb3VzaGlrZHV0dGEuYmFja3VwIl0.
This is the best way! And I am speaking from experience, works flawlessly and you can backup to external SD if you want to. Since you are not rooted, you need to use the PC app as well, after that, you can backup as if your phone was rooted.
With that Smart Switch app from Samsung you just have to download it on your S3 and new S4. Then let each others' backs touch, and everything will be transferred via wifi direct which is very fast.
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http://www.sammobile.com/2013/05/03/samsung-switch-handy-or-not/ Check it out
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Theshawty said:
Phew! I actually thought you had bought a Lagdung S4!
What a relief
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Hahaha!
Never again, my friend, never again!
daanismyname said:
Hey you could try to use Samsung Switch. I believe it's made for transferring data from and to Samsung devices. I think it's downloadable in Google Play.
Edit: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sec.android.easyMover
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Blackwolf10 said:
try moborobo it's a pc program which backups messages , numbers , call , logs , apps ,data , songs , videos and no need for root
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johan81 said:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...wsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5rb3VzaGlrZHV0dGEuYmFja3VwIl0.
This is the best way! And I am speaking from experience, works flawlessly and you can backup to external SD if you want to. Since you are not rooted, you need to use the PC app as well, after that, you can backup as if your phone was rooted.
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With that Smart Switch app from Samsung you just have to download it on your S3 and new S4. Then let each others' backs touch, and everything will be transferred via wifi direct which is very fast.
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zeelie said:
http://www.sammobile.com/2013/05/03/samsung-switch-handy-or-not/ Check it out
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Glebun said:
Wrong section. Don't post questions here
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Thanks guys for the recommendations. Here are my take on these:
Samsung Switch - tried this, useless as F!
Helium - could have taken that route were it not for the software I used
Sorry Glebun. Won't happen again.
As for the software I used, it's Wondershare MobileGo for Android. Did what it's supposed to do. Pretty much.
I just hate that there are multiple entries in the phone book. For example, he has a contact with multiple numbers, all of them are going to be on a separate entries. Strange.
Should've tried Helium.
johan81 said:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...wsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5rb3VzaGlrZHV0dGEuYmFja3VwIl0.
This is the best way! And I am speaking from experience, works flawlessly and you can backup to external SD if you want to. Since you are not rooted, you need to use the PC app as well, after that, you can backup as if your phone was rooted.
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simply the best! worth the $4.99 for pro version!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=syyuCb5D-Fc Take my word for it, this is the best/easiest method when it comes to transferring files from one Samsung device (NFC) to another...rooted or non-rooted, You're welcome.
Hey, for some reason when I go to download Verizon Cloud to restore some of my data it won't let me download it, it says "this item isn't available on your carrier" even though I have a Verizon phone.
Any help would be appreciated!
Also the ROM that I installed was Tron 2.2, runs super smoothly
diddykonga said:
Hey, for some reason when I go to download Verizon Cloud to restore some of my data it won't let me download it, it says "this item isn't available on your carrier" even though I have a Verizon phone.
Any help would be appreciated!
Also the ROM that I installed was Tron 2.2, runs super smoothly
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On Tron, and most other AOSP/AOKP ROMs, the phone no longer identifies itself as a "Verizon" phone, so Verizon specific apps don't work... Some of them you can side load and will work, others will not or will only work partially since most of them require other Verizon specific apps and services to be running on the phone and I don't know of any AOSP ROMs that have those services loaded. Check the various APK repositories and try to install, but to be honest it's only a 50/50 chance it will work.
This is the reason that we generally use Ultimate Backup (or Titanium Backup, My Backup, etc) and Nandroid images, and Google cloud based services and do not use Verizon services on custom ROMs.
Alright, fixed the issue, went into my build.prop and changed "ro.carrier" from "unkown" to "verizon" and aloud me to download it.
diddykonga said:
Alright, fixed the issue, went into my build.prop and changed "ro.carrier" from "unkown" to "verizon" and aloud me to download it.
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Cool... Hope it works for ya.
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Hey I know this was a while ago but could you show me how you did it? Where do I find build.pro?
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Hey I know this was a while ago but could you show me how you did it? Where do I find build.pro?
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Build.prop is in the /system directory of the phone... root access is required to make the change.
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I have root access where can I find it
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CHRIST STARZ said:
I have root access where can I find it
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Read please...
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Build.prop is in the /system directory of the phone... root access is required to make the change.
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I asking where is the system directory... Please understand....
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I gave you the exact path, it is /system/build.prop, the /system directory is directly off the root of device... If you use Root Explorer it should be simple to find.
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THANK YOU
acejavelin said:
i gave you the exact path, it is /system/build.prop, the /system directory is directly off the root of device... If you use root explorer it should be simple to find.
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thank you very much your awesome
Trying to make this work for me...
i changes the ro.unkonwn to "Verizon" ...saved. Restarted my phone and still doesnt recongize Verizon Cloud. Any help pls...
What intend to do with Verizon Cloud is to backup my text messages to my computer so i may print them out in a clean subsequent form. If this is the not the correct program for my needs then i need a 3rd party software...ive tried backing up to Dropbox but its messy and has computer jargon Ive tried GMAIL and yes it is legible but in chronological disarray. Does anyone know of a suitable 3rd party software like COOLMUSTER athough i dont want to pay for crap thank you very much for the help!
I downloaded this app in anticipation of moving data from my S III to my S4 when it arrives next week.
It looked like a really easy tool to use until I opened it & found that you must agree to sharing data regarding your existing apps, etc. That stopped me cold.
Other thoughts?
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Don't you already do this with accepting to Play Store EULA? Same with 1/2 the free apps in it.
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bigblue95z said:
Don't you already do this with accepting to Play Store EULA? Same with 1/2 the free apps in it.
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Yup, guess you nailed it. We'll see if it actually works.
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Okay, I now have my S4 & am ready to use Smart Switch.
However I have an important question that I don't see addressed in the documentation. I have a great deal of data on my micro SD card on the S III. Since there is no SD card in the S4, how does that data get transferred?
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randun said:
Okay, I now have my S4 & am ready to use Smart Switch.
However I have an important question that I don't see addressed in the documentation. I have a great deal of data on my micro SD card on the S III. Since there is no SD card in the S4, how does that data get transferred?
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I'm pretty sure all variants of the S4 have an SD card slot underneath the battery cover?
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I'm pretty sure all variants of the S4 have an SD card slot underneath the battery cover?
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Right, it does. However do I perform an initial transfer with the SD card in the S III then move it to the S4?
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randun said:
Right, it does. However do I perform an initial transfer with the SD card in the S III then move it to the S4?
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Depending on what version of android you have(I think it's 4.2.2) you can move apps right to the SD card. Well some can't however, you can find out through Application Manager in settings. As far as contacts, if you have your contacts synced to your Google account then when the S4 comes in and you do the initial setup and log in with your Google account it will sync your contacts to the new phone.
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Depending on what version of android you have(I think it's 4.2.2) you can move apps right to the SD card. Well some can't however, you can find out through Application Manager in settings. As far as contacts, if you have your contacts synced to your Google account then when the S4 comes in and you do the initial setup and log in with your Google account it will sync your contacts to the new phone.
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Sorry to sound like a clutz but I don't want to screw this up.
My S4 Is running 4.2.2. However I don't have an SD card for it. I'll be using the one currently in my S III.
I'll check what data is actually residing on my current card.
I don't sync contacts with Google.
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I use Helium. You do not have to be rooted to transfer data from one phone to another. It also is just as easy as backing up apps plus data then transfering the helium folder to new phone and restoring. Works with contacts and text messages too. U will need to connect to computer to enable the backup and restore if your not rooted every reboot.
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In our case all you need to do is backup to ext SD card of old phone then put SD in new phone aka s4. Install Helium enable and restore.