Hi All
As I bought my TyTn II second hand and it came with out any backup software, could one of you kind people out there suggest what backup software is best. Free would be preferrable but not essential.
Thanks in anticipation.
Either SPB Backup or Sprite Backup.
I use SPB. Does a nice full backup of everything, including settings etc. Sprite does as well.
Mike
Thanks will give them a spin
be careful what you backup especially if you have problems since restoring a backup could reinstall the problem and you'll be back to where you started.it's advised to install everything u need,make all adjustments and set everything up then backup before tampering with things that could lead to problems
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anyone know a good app that would back up my contacts with pictures and all emails? i wanna backup my contacts with all information attached on regular basis.. any suggestions?
I don't know if you'll need something specific for syncing pics and contacts, but I use Sprite Backup and I've had nothing but positive results with it on both my old 6315 and my Qtek (WM5 & 6). It's a bit expensive, but I don't think HP uses Sprite as its OEM backup software for nothing.
JMHO
I use SPB Backup and it work fine. Almost like doing an image of your pocket pc. Once I had to hard reset and and everything was reformatted so I lost all my contacts and programs. Hit the exe file that spb backup made and after about 10 mins, everything was back to normal. Didn't have to resinstall anything
S-K-Tools is enough..
i like the suggestions.. i will be looking into it.. SPB Backup sounds interesting.
If you are on a WM6 ROM make sure you test things out. I haven't used it, but I've heard people say that Sprite Backup (while a really nice program) has issues with restores on WM6 (and on some roms, it just doesn't work).
I've been using SPB backup (will look at paying for it this week) with no problems on AKU3.3 and now WM6 MBE.
SPB
SPB backup works perfectly with WM6 (even differnt ROMs). I made a backup .exe with SPB while on Orwell and then flashed to MB. I did not think the old backup exe would work, but it did and restored most of my contacts, settings, calender and applications back. Some apps did not work but many did.
On the same ROM, I have had perfect results.
I've had no problems with Sprite switching contacts and documents from WM5 to Crossbow. The self-restoring backup files work like a charm and only miss one file when restoring WM6. The file is non-essential.
Hay guys,
Looking at hard resetting my kaiser again atm, however I now have some MMS I want backing up and I know PIM Backup doesnt do it yet.
Does anyone know if HTC Data Backup does it?
What about sprite backup? Works for me.
SPB Backup and Sprite Backup can do it for sure
i'm feeling like a cheap git and wud prefer something free lol
Jygar said:
i'm feeling like a cheap git and wud prefer something free lol
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What about Dopod SMS backup? (read here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=283080). Didnt't try it however.
Yeh from what I have read its winmo5
Here's HTC Data Backup 3.10 for those who want it.
It only says "Inbox" as an option and I don't have any MMSs to test this on so I can't help you out there.
Aye got it just not tested it, think I'll dig out my Hermes for a test.
http://www.freewarepocketpc.net/ppc-download-htc-data-backup.html
Yeh I have the file guys lol just wanted to know if the MMS from Arcsoft gets backed up too.
tested htc data backup and it didnt work...crashed on restore...
spb backup definately does mms restore though?
Answering my own question, restored on my hermes and it restored my mms.
Hi all,
I've googled a bit for this, but can't find a decent answer. What I'm looking for is a way to back up not just my contacts etc, but also settings, installed programs and the like, that will work across an OS upgrade to WM6.1
Basically I'm running an Orange WM6.0 ROM, and want to upgrade, but don't want to have to reinstall all my various programs, connection settings, SMSs etc etc.
Spb backup now claims that it works across ROM upgrades - does that stretch to OS upgrades? Any other way of doing it?
You need a program that will do a full system backup. I used to use Sprite and have recently switched to SPB and it really works wonders.
mmm... I looked in more detail and it looks like spb doesn't work when you upgrade the ROM... what it can actually do is a system restore. Any other ideas?
they're all really predicated on restoring things based on the same rom or saving you from a hard reset. nothing is going to plug back your installed programs, or else projects like the SASHIMI to sleuth's SDconfig would have no point.
there are programs like PIMbackup that will save contacts and the like, but nothing will bring force and upgraded rom to look and work exactly like a previously fully-installed-to-your-liking rom
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mmm... I looked in more detail and it looks like spb doesn't work when you upgrade the ROM... what it can actually do is a system restore. Any other ideas?
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Not true. It's not recommended but it doesn't mean that it can't be done. I just upgraded to another ROM and pulled a backup from a previous ROM and used the "ROM upgrade option" which worked great.
Fair point bravo; I was really wondering whether it was possible to (for example) save the connection settings to avoid me having to go through that palaver again. SMS's and outlook data are saved by most programs; and I can reinstall most other programs without too much difficulty.
Not to worry - thanks for the help
Hi all. I am about to install the official WM 6.1 upgrade on the Kaiser of my uncle. Since we don't want to lose contacts and messages, I was thinking of using Sprite Backup to restore them after the upgrade. The question is: will this work? I suppose it may not, since WM 6.1 may use a different format to store messages.
Please reply as fast as possible. Thanks!
EDIT: I have found PIM Backup in the FAQ, which should work. In any case can you confirm that?
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Hi all. I am about to install the official WM 6.1 upgrade on the Kaiser of my uncle. Since we don't want to lose contacts and messages, I was thinking of using Sprite Backup to restore them after the upgrade. The question is: will this work? I suppose it may not, since WM 6.1 may use a different format to store messages.
Please reply as fast as possible. Thanks!
EDIT: I have found PIM Backup in the FAQ, which should work. In any case can you confirm that?
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I found that sprite back up, backs up everything,including system settings and 6.0 settings which are not compatible with 6.1. I found myself jumping through hoops to pick and choose info out of sprite back up to restore.
If it is just contacts and messages , I found that PIM backup was a much easier route to work with. It works great with the Kaiser.
Ok, I'm going to try with PIM Backup. Thanks!
Make sure to have the latest Sprite Backup version and use "Upgrade Mode" in the Sprite Backup 'Restore' options (see help file).
anoano said:
Make sure to have the latest Sprite Backup version and use "Upgrade Mode" in the Sprite Backup 'Restore' options (see help file).
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I have found out that my uncle had all contacts stored on the SIM card (aaaargh!) and just something like 15 SMSs (and none of them really important), no appointments on the calendar, no activities, no documents, and just a few notes and photos stored in the memory card, so actually there was almost nothing to back up. PIM backup was more than enough.
In any case thank you too.
And before someone tells me, yes, I know that this is like owning a Ferrari or a Rolls Royce and then driving only in the 1st gear.
Black Antitoon said:
And before someone tells me, yes, I know that this is like owning a Ferrari or a Rolls Roice and then driving only in the 1st gear.
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Ha , I have had my Tilt for more than a year, it is sim/cid unlocked, running Hyperdragon III Raphael . I have games ,photos, videos, appointments , tasks , threaded sms and over 300 contacts, and I use PIM backup when I re flash because it is simply a good back up app. I have never lost anything.
I meant that owning a Kaiser and having no Outlook contacts, no documents, two 3rd party apps (TomTom - included - and Opera Mobile, installed by me) is like owning a Rolls Royce and driving in the 1st gear, not using PIM backup. For such an usage any 30 € LG phone is enough. Sorry for not being clear.
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I meant that owning a Kaiser and having no Outlook contacts, no documents, two 3rd party apps (TomTom - included - and Opera Mobile, installed by me) is like owning a Rolls Royce and driving in the 1st gear, not using PIM backup. For such an usage any 30 € LG phone is enough. Sorry for not being clear.
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LOL, Owning a Rolls Royce to drive back and forth to the grocery. just means you have class and good taste. ( and maybe too much money )
Well he's not super-rich but I assume he had enough money for getting it without planning it months or years before. That's probably because he's married but with no children... And yes, in any case he has good taste.
Hi there,
I just recently got my touch diamond 2, love it; no question about that...
However I was disappointed to not be able to find any backup software?
I used to have a HP pocketpc, which came with their proprietary backup software which is absolutely great... I then moved to a Dell Axim which has a more basic backup solution (seems to be the default Microsoft one).. and now, I have a Touch Diamond 2, and it doesn't come with any backup solution at all????
Here are my questions:
- what would you recommend as free backup solution?
- as non-free backup solution; I was tempted to get spb backup; has anybody tried it?
- has anyone tried to copy the executable from an existing pda to the diamond2?
- if the diamond2 ran out of battery; will the whole internal memory be erased (this was the case for my old PDAs)?
Thanks,
Kandjar
theres heaps out there..
PIM backup - freebie - backs up appts/sms/outlook/contacts
Sprite back up - $$ - images your pda
SPB backup - $$ - images your pda
my preference is using PIM backup because its quick and easy.
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Hi there,
I just recently got my touch diamond 2, love it; no question about that...
However I was disappointed to not be able to find any backup software?
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Hi there,
What do you want to backup? If it is just sms, email, photo's and documents you can also have a look at myphone from Microsoft.
What I'm looking for is to be able to full backup; so I can try some application without risking to deteriorate the OS/system.
If I don't like the app; I can restore a previous backup.
Furthermore; It's a nice way to guarantee that you won't loose your data.
I know in theory if you don't like an app, you should be able to just uninstall it... In reality it doesn't really work that way Most of these app leave garbage stuff in the registry making it less and less efficient overtime. Some other are really hard to uninstall...
Being able to backup and restore the system is a nice and easy secure way to be able to try app without endangering the OS
Sprite backup is now offered Free of charge for download on HTC's website - for TD2 owners.
jchoong said:
Sprite backup is now offered Free of charge for download on HTC's website - for TD2 owners.
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Any link you can provide? I can find it for the diamond and the Tytn II. But when I insert my serial it says the download isn't for my device.
Maybe he's thinking of this one:
http://www.htc.com/europe/SupportDownload.aspx?p_id=133&cat=3&dl_id=19
Seems to be only for the previous TD.
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Sprite backup is now offered Free of charge for download on HTC's website - for TD2 owners.
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Could you please paste a link, I can't find it.
Thanks.
Taiwan HTC Release New Sprite Backup for T5353
http://www.htc.com/tw/SupportDownload.aspx?p_id=249&cat=3&dl_id=559
Topaz_BackupTool_6.2.3.2334_CHT_20090507_signed.EXE
Works with US- or european-versions, too?
Which languages comes within the app?
My "asian" is very bad ...
Well, nice find, although it still doesn't accept my serial.
Doesn't work for me either
Sorry, it is on HTC Asia's site; so guess it only applies to Asian TD2. I have installed and ran a backup successfully.
for South East Asia Version HTC Touch Diamond2
I assumed South East Asia Version is excluding HK and Taiwan version
You can get Sprite Backup through HTC Support Website
http://www.htc.com/sea/SupportDownload.aspx?p_id=249&cat=3&dl_id=559
Serial Number is require for download.
Got this from HTC:
Dear Customer, Thank you for contacting our Customer Support Center. Unfortunately the Sprite Backup manufacture didn't renew a license for the HTC Touch Diamond2 and for this reason you won't find in the current operating system. Check with the software house if there's a compatible version with WM6.1 If you have further questions you can call our Call Center from a different handset. In http://www.htc.com/select_country.htm, select your country and then click on the Support tab. Thank you once again for your continued patronage. Best regards, Europe customer support team HTC Corp. Global Service Division
Hi,
spritesoftware is offering a 50% rebate for htc owners
http://www.spritesoftware.com/products/sprite-backup-htc-special
i bought their software with my kaiser to get the full features
including the desktop sprite backup manager
and for less than 20 $ you get also sprite terminator