i did many searches and came through few answers, such as:
1. https://9to5google.com/2017/11/04/how-to-backup-restore-android-device-data-android-basics/
2. https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/help/how-to-backup-restore-installing-custom-t3833153
3. https://www.coolmuster.com/android-assistant.html
4. https://www.mobikin.com/assistant-for-android/
but the first one does not backup sms, contacts, and call logs; and the last three desires a paid version.
i wonder, what is the best way to transfer call logs, sms and contacts from phone to phone offline (not using google cloud)?
i read this and finally used backup your mobile
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Hello,
I've done some digging both through XDA Developers and the Internet in General.
I can't seem to find a decent program (or combination) that may effectively backup up only my sms and call history--the only 2 things I keep losing every time I flash. I went on a blitz last week and tried about 4 apps, but non really worked when I tested. Once again, I only care about sms and call history. I pull everything else back in with activesync.
JTG
JerrytheGreat said:
Hello,
I've done some digging both through XDA Developers and the Internet in General.
I can't seem to find a decent program (or combination) that may effectively backup up only my sms and call history--the only 2 things I keep losing every time I flash. I went on a blitz last week and tried about 4 apps, but non really worked when I tested. Once again, I only care about sms and call history. I pull everything else back in with activesync.
JTG
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Have you tried PPCPimBackup? It works great, and you can specify what you want backed up.
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Have it and love it!
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It's the only program I use for backing up and restoring my stuff when flashing.
http://handheld.softpedia.com/progDownload/PIM-Backup-Download-35107.html
I've been using Dashwire.com. I am not saying that it is better than other PIM backup software. I just like the fact that I can access my info from work and from home. I haven't tried it yet but I am hoping that I am able to restore info from one phone to another.
It backs up contacts, pictures, videos, calls, history, contacts, messages, sms, speed dials, ringtones, bookmarks, and voicemail. And is user configurable to backup only the items that you want.
It is in beta right now and it looks like it may want to be a social networking site. It let's you update your status to Twitter and Facebook simultaneously. I'm not into that so much. But the backup and restore process was painless.
After upgrading my ROM, it was a simple download and install of the Dashwire cab, log into my account, and it was as if my phone was never wiped clean. So far that's the program that I am using. I also backed up using SPBbackup and activesync to Outlook. But those were just to cover my bases.
p.s. did I mention free?
Boomstick's right on the money. Using Dashwire you can currently transfer from phone to phone your contacts, web favorites, and speed dials (with plans to include much more). All of your photos, videos, calls, and text messages remain backed up and available in your secure web-based account. If you switch phones, all of your content continues to sync and is backed-up (as long as Dashwire is installed). We make it really easy to search through all of your content too.
Check it out: www.dashwire.com
i use PPCPIMBackup just for my sms and call history, and have gone thru several DCD rom updates with my call and sms history intact.
JerrytheGreat said:
I went on a blitz last week and tried about 4 apps, but non really worked when I tested.
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You should tell us which crappy ones you already tried.
Thanks all--that PIM Backup is PERFECT!!!
And sorry, I don't even remember all the apps I tried--I blew up my PC last week, and had to restore the HD to 3 months ago, so I don't have it.
jtg
I used PIM Backup to backp my text messages, but it is ridiculously outdated at this point and development seems to have stopped forever ago... and appears to have a major flaw, it doesn't save threaded messages.
Whenever I do a restore, not only does my pone remain unresponsive for practically a day after the restore finishes as it gets it's bearings.... but the messages only show my side of the conversation, even though it appears to have restored both sides (I think their responses come before the very first reply of mine).
So first of all before I even find a better backup tool, I first need a way to re-organize and re-thread my messages. Is there any way to do this?
And of course, what (preferably free) backup tool would you recommend? Since I am experimenting with different roms, I just want my contacts, call logs, text logs, etc to be backed up, not my settings or apps or anything like that.
resco backup, but it's not free
use Microsoft Myphone. It's free, it's easy, it's auto-scheduled, viewable from the internet using any web browser, works on any wm phone and works great even if you're using a ROM.
Well, first of all I want to know if there is any way to fix this unthreaded messages issue.
And doesn't MyPhone just sync contacts and e-mails? I want all my of call and text logs saved too.
myphone syncs text messages.
can also backup mydocument folder and others as well.
I have been using it since it came out.
Works great. My syncs every morning at 4am.
Hey Everyone,
Wanting to flash a new ROM but hate losing my call history and text msg logs. I know it has to be possible to save them to my computer and reload once the new ROM is updated.
So can you help tell me where they are saved in the phone so I can export them.
I am currently using xtrSENSE4.6.5 & using the basic msg program included in the ROM.
Thanks
mbrudolph said:
Hey Everyone,
Wanting to flash a new ROM but hate losing my call history and text msg logs. I know it has to be possible to save them to my computer and reload once the new ROM is updated.
So can you help tell me where they are saved in the phone so I can export them.
I am currently using xtrSENSE4.6.5 & using the basic msg program included in the ROM.
Thanks
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There are a couple of apps in the market - SMS Backup & Restore and Call Logs Backup & Restore - same developer - that will let you backup and restore texts and call logs across ROMs. The backups are saved to your SD card. The only issue is that the SMS app will not restore MMS messages, but if that's not an issue, this works well.
If it is an issue, there is another pseudo solution (which I actually like more.) SMS Backup+ will backup SMS and MMS messages to a label in your gmail account (by default it is a label called "SMS") and can also store call logs in a label as well (I believe that the label is "Call logs" by default). This can also restore from gmail to a new ROM. It also cannot restore MMS messages, but they will be stored in your Gmail account for reference if you need them. The cool thing about this app is that it runs a backup every time a message is received, or every hour for messages that you send (though if you send and then get a reply the reply will kick off a backup that will grab the one that you sent.) SMS Backup+ can also create a calendar entry in a calendar of your choice for calls (both made and received) if that is helpful.
Just don't make any major drug deals while running that app...lol
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the kid escobar said:
Just don't make any major drug deals while running that app...lol
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And you know this because your name is Escobar?
So, noticed that when I only "Backup all user apps" in TiBu, my text messages don't get saved. Understandable, as this is likely system data. I looked around in TiBu and found "Phone/Messaging Storage 4.0.4-91f513f88d (SMS/MMS/APN)." Am I correct to assume that this is my text message data? If so, is it cool to restore this, even if I flash a 4.2 ROM (I'm asking because the data has 4.0.4 in the title).
Thanks.
I would just use the Messages one in TiBu. It backs it up to an XML format which I think may be safer to restore than restoring system data for the phone/messaging storage .
I should also mention, I have never tested that option out though.
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Thanks! I didn't even know that option existed before you mentioned it. It took me a second to find, but I got it. Good stuff.
I would highly recommend using another program, such as SMS Backup and Restore by Ritesh Sahu to make an extra backup as I have had timestamp issues with TiBu with large numbers of texts, it restores the conversations correctly but timestamps them as of the time of restore, not when message was sent or received so it looks like all conversations had their last message sent/received at the same time.
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I would highly recommend using another program, such as SMS Backup and Restore by Ritesh Sahu to make an extra backup as I have had timestamp issues with TiBu with large numbers of texts, it restores the conversations correctly but timestamps them as of the time of restore, not when message was sent or received so it looks like all conversations had their last message sent/received at the same time.
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Thanks for the heads up. I'll check that out.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...mNvbS5yZXJ3YXJlLmFuZHJvaWQuTXlCYWNrdXBQcm8iXQ..
MyBackup Pro is the easiest backup for Android. Supporting the most content, and the most Android devices.
Backup (with schedule option) to our online secure servers(Cloud backup), or SD card, your Applications, Photos, Music, Videos, Contacts, Call log, Browser Bookmarks, SMS (text messages), MMS (message attachments), Calendar, System Settings, Home Screens (including shortcut positions), Alarms, Dictionary, Music Playlists, APNs, and more...
Hello,
I'd like to know if there is an app or a way to instantly backup incoming/sent SMS and CALLS to a repertory or a cloud service.
I'm actually using SMS BACKUP + but looks like it sync minimum only every 1 minutes.
Thanks
Is it a same way u want like a private box? if yes, u can manage incoming messages to put right away into ur privacy box rather than ur general sms income message. Then u can manage the content of the privacy box there include make a backup for it.
Super Backup is awesome in this case. It can backup SMS, calls, contacts, calendar storage, etc and it has an option to upload it on daily basis
Thanks for your answers but as i explained, i'm looking for something that save SMS and CALLS directly after receiving or sending not even with a delay. It can be on SD card or a Cloud service i don't care.