Hello All, some quick help required, have done a couple of resets and used My Backup and Titanium backup to back up my apps/data and system info but everytime I restore I have to reenter my google email information, is their not an app. reg export/file I can use to restore this info. or am I doing something wrong in these programs.
Yes I am rooted and both programs were given permission
Hey,
yesterday i reset (factory reset) my android but forgot to make a backup of my sms database. feel like an idiot... long story short: is it possible to recover my sms database or is it lost? my thoughts were to root the device, access the root directory via my pc and check with a file recovery programm via windows for files which are deleted.
is it possible?
Its lost. Next time use sms backup and restore and make schedule so you wont forget.
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okay, i'll give it up then.
but there is one good thing: my android is running more smoother now. thanks for your help anyway!
Hello.
I'd like to ask if there is a way to preserve android keystore between wipes/ROM changes/etc?
I did a nandroid backup before flashing CM10.1 on my device. Now I need to restore certificates/keys/etc to gain access to corporate wifi that is protected with EAP authentication. What files should I restore from backup?
In fact I've already tried to restore /data/misc/key{store,chain} directory manually and wifi access points from titanium backup. But to no avail.
Connection to access point always fails.
When I'm doing `keystore_cli saw ""' from command line it displays list of certificates but `keystore_cli get <cert_name>' always return `8 Value corrupted'.
Any advice will be greatly appreciated.
I need help,
Some pictures and videos got deleted from my phone recently and I know there is a way to recover them without root. I tried Recuva but it did not detect my phone. I later tried Android Data Recovery Pro. But it didn't work once I tried using it through WiFi. There was an error message.
So I'm wondering, if I root my phone and then I try for example DiskDigger. Will it still be able to recover my files after I root?
And does anyone know of any other ways I could try recovering the files?
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Hey guys, I have tried backing up my S9+ with smart switch with the encrypted option but it does not encrypt the backup on my computer. It asks for the PIN at start and the backup completes 100% but when I go to the folder on my computer the backup isn't encrypted and everything that was backed up is visible. I remember when I had a iPhone when you choose the option to encrypt the backup you couldn't open the backup without the password. What I am trying to do is backup my phone and have the backup be encrypted so that if my computer is compromised no one can get into the backup and see all my personal stuff. Also note I do not want anything to do with the cloud, I dont want any files going to some data storage place out of my control, so I dont want to use cloud or Samsung backup.
So whats the deal? anyone else have this issue?
Please help!
bigrk said:
Hey guys, I have tried backing up my S9+ with smart switch with the encrypted option but it does not encrypt the backup on my computer. It asks for the PIN at start and the backup completes 100% but when I go to the folder on my computer the backup isn't encrypted and everything that was backed up is visible. I remember when I had a iPhone when you choose the option to encrypt the backup you couldn't open the backup without the password. What I am trying to do is backup my phone and have the backup be encrypted so that if my computer is compromised no one can get into the backup and see all my personal stuff. Also note I do not want anything to do with the cloud, I dont want any files going to some data storage place out of my control, so I dont want to use cloud or Samsung backup.
So whats the deal? anyone else have this issue?
Please help!
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The most recent Smart Switch Update - 4.2.18052.28
You can only access backup data on your computer when your device is connected to it. You can also password protect your data. Open Smart Switch on your device before connecting to your computer, top right press the 3 dots, select Settings.
The following settings are available:
Enchance transfer security: Protect your content with security code authentication during transfer.
Password-protect files: Require a password to restore backup files from SD cards and USB storage devices.
You'll see a PIN, enter this PIN into your phone to connect manually.
Unfortunately that does not work, I am using Smart Switch Update - 4.2.18052.28 selected every option to encrypt the backup on the PC app and phone app but I can still access the folder and view everything, with or without the phone connected. Samsung switch saves to c:\users\yourusername\documents\samsung there I can see the entire backup file, photos docs, etc.
bigrk said:
Unfortunately that does not work, I am using Smart Switch Update - 4.2.18052.28 selected every option to encrypt the backup on the PC app and phone app but I can still access the folder and view everything, with or without the phone connected. Samsung switch saves to c:\users\yourusername\documents\samsung there I can see the entire backup file, photos docs, etc.
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Other options are password protection for your PC at boot up and/or make the folder invisible. This can be done in Control Panel/Folders.
varcor said:
Other options are password protection for your PC at boot up and/or make the folder invisible. This can be done in Control Panel/Folders.
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I have done that but its not very secure, most advance techies can break through it. I have also used windows bitlocker but that too seems not be very secure. I just dont understand why it doesnt work. This is one area that Apple has it figured out, which sucks because I hate apple LOL.
BitLocker isn't secure?
There is no evidence that it can be easily broken. No evidence.
Also, if you're worried about your computer getting compromised, focus on closing that hole first.
Alternatively, just encrypt your backups after they're made. Plenty of software around to help you do just that.
Encryption will lock you out sooner or latter.
Maybe a loved one after your death.
Damage hdds, flash memory and files can be difficult to recover even without encryption.
Just remember once you encrypt it, it may became a secret the everyone including you.