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Backup SMS messages

Hi All,
I am considering upgrade from 1.6.7.1 to 2.16.9.101. The only think that still hold me is backup of my sms messages.
My question is - Is there are way to back up sms messages without any backup SW (e.g. spbBack etc.)?
I know from Outlook that it holds all its mails in single file, which I can just copy to DVD and after fresh install import. I suspect that it should be the case with Pocket Outlook as well. And as long as SMS are part of Pockect Outlook, they should be kept in the same file. Where is that file and can I replace it after new ROM installation?
Thanks in advance

helo there, brother.. am here with a solution for ur problem and yet, another question aswel..
u can use jeyo mobile companion 1.1 to backup all ur sms's.. i use this to backup my sms if i hardreset my fone or reflash my rom.. really useful software.. hope this helps..
now heres my question, jeyo mobile companion doesnt allow me to back up sms's in folders, ie, i have a specific folder in my inbox for the sms my girlfriend sends me.. but wen i do the backup with jeyo mobile companion, it does not backup the msgs in the folder.. i'l hav to move the msgs to the inbox folder b4 i backup and after i restore them, i hav to move them bak to folders.. so i wud like to kno an application that would backup sms and folders as well.. thanx in advance

Well,
Your proposal is solution, however not exactly into the direction I am looking for... jeyo usage means that I have to use third party SW to backup my SMS messages and restore them afterwards.
So let me repeat what I want to do:
1. Take from my PPC file where all my SMS are stored (using file explorer and Active Sync);
2. Save this file to my laptop;
3. Flash ROM;
4. Replace new, empty file created by fresh Pocket Outlook on PPC with mine.
If somebody can tell me how to perform that sequence it will be really appreciated,
Thanks in advance

I guess they are in the root of the mobile device.. one of those .vol files maybe? You could try these files. (After you've secured your sms-messages with a third-party program of course - as a temporary solution)

Yes, I thought the same. Unfortunately I am not able to copy any of those files (cemail for instance). I have got the message "Cannot copy "cemail". There has been sharing violation. The source or destination file may be in use."
I suspect that this file is already locked by some system applications running. Any ideas are welcomed,
Regards

angel1st said:
Yes, I thought the same. Unfortunately I am not able to copy any of those files (cemail for instance). I have got the message "Cannot copy "cemail". There has been sharing violation. The source or destination file may be in use."
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I have the same problem. angel1st, how did you manage to get around this problem?
regards...

angel1st said:
Hi All,
I am considering upgrade from 1.6.7.1 to 2.16.9.101. The only think that still hold me is backup of my sms messages.
My question is - Is there are way to back up sms messages without any backup SW (e.g. spbBack etc.)?
I know from Outlook that it holds all its mails in single file, which I can just copy to DVD and after fresh install import. I suspect that it should be the case with Pocket Outlook as well. And as long as SMS are part of Pockect Outlook, they should be kept in the same file. Where is that file and can I replace it after new ROM installation?
Thanks in advance
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With spb backup you can backup only your contacts, E-mail and SMS messages if you want to, works great. I have mine backing these up every night in case of crash.

I found if you use the file explorer in the mda to copy everything to a mini sd card you overcome the "sharing violation" error.

for the guys that flash frequently, how2setup ur stuf fastr?

I want to try summiters new 2.3 rom, however, i have been flashin my cingular 8125 about 3 times a week, and im sick of setting it up from scratch each time. is there something out there or can you tell me what files i need to back-up to maintain settings for:
-what speed dials are assigned
-voice dials i have saved
-my tcpmp settings
-my browser cookies so i dont have to relog in to all my porn sites
-my settings for what alert tones to use and when to use them
is it possible to back any of that crap up and restore it after a new flash? thanks pimps!

Bah, no responses. I was hoping that there was a "backup my settings" app

WELL if you are using the same rom version each time which idont think you are. then spb backup is the way to go
i mean it costs a little and you can backup your sys data as well as your settings txt msgs and **** like that. Now if you upgrade to a different rom version everytime then its not likely that you will want to back up system data as it could screw up your wm5 and then you have to reflash again.
theres also sprite too but never tried it

tried spb and it doesnt work that great. it almost works perfectly but it doesnt hmm i might retry it tho cuz i think you can specify what **** to backup

http://www.spritesoftware.com/

I've got SPB too, but I've never reflashed. Under the Custom Backup you can choose 4 things-PIM, Tasks, Email & System Data. Does anybody know if it can use everything but the "System Data" setting to restore the PIM, tasks & email after a ROM upgrade? Would it save the registry changes too? Thanks.

twisted_trees said:
I've got SPB too, but I've never reflashed. Under the Custom Backup you can choose 4 things-PIM, Tasks, Email & System Data. Does anybody know if it can use everything but the "System Data" setting to restore the PIM, tasks & email after a ROM upgrade? Would it save the registry changes too? Thanks.
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yes u can restore the 3 things but not the registry because it is saved on the "System Data" portion of the backup.
and gizm0luvsu is correct if you restore from a full backup it will revert the rom [os] to the one u made de backup regardless of the rom you have currently.

You can backup your voice tag database between hard resets by copying the file CommandModel1.bin found under the windows folder to your pc or to the memory card. After rom upgrade copy it back to your windows folder and all your voice tags are back!
Create backup of windows\start menu - most programs that are on the storage card dont need a reinstall.
Create copy of pim.vol in the root directory of the device - contains contact and appt information. After flash change the new pim.vol to pim.vo and copy and paste old pim.vol (use total commander or gsfinder file explorers for this) and soft reset and you will have info back.
Create backup of windows\favorites - for all your internet favorites.
That will make restore a bit quicker than otherwise.

thanks meschle, thats what i was looking for!

Is it possible to create a *.reg file like you would in windows that can just be executed on your device importing all you registry changes. I'm not talking about a full backup...only a file that says change this value, change that value, add this dword, etc.
Possible?

Yes you can use the export function of phm reg editor (or others) of the keys you wanted to save and restore them later.

Sorry if this is a stupid question, but I've searched the forums and google for an answer, and haven't found one:
I've gone to the PHM website: http://www.phm.lu/products/PocketPC/RegEdit/
Went to download, but I don't see a version for the OMAP processor and/or Windows Mobile 5 (WM5).
I tried using their MSI windows installer version, but when it launched ActiveSync's Add / Remove programs, PHM wasn't listed as an available application to install.
Which version do I download for use on the 8125?
Thanks, Mike

this one:

Thanks Dark, works like a champ, or rather like a registry editor champ

Touch Diamon PC Suite?

Hey guys,
Have decided to give my Diamond another whirl after falling out with my LG Renoir but am using a new laptop as the one with the active sync etc......... broke........ and I cant find the "get started" cd with everything on!!!
Anyone know if I can download the active sync etc from somewhere?

Its free from Microsoft

Dont suppose you have a link?
Sorry for being a pain in the backside.

Ohh found it. Thanks.
Is the back up program etc included in active sync?

matt44 said:
Ohh found it. Thanks.
Is the back up program etc included in active sync?
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No, since ActiveSync 4.0 there's no backup feature in ActiveSync! If youÄ're looking for Sprite Backup, it must be on a separate CD by HTC! But you could find it on HTC's website in the e-Club section, I think!

animelover said:
No, since ActiveSync 4.0 there's no backup feature in ActiveSync! If youÄ're looking for Sprite Backup, it must be on a separate CD by HTC! But you could find it on HTC's website in the e-Club section, I think!
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I had a look on the HTC site and when I put my serial number in it said my device is not suitable for this download!!???

Then you haven't an original HTC Touch Diamond!
Make a search through the whole Diamond section and you will find a proper serial number!

Ahh ok, will have look, Thanks!
I have downloaded PIMBackup but thats on the phone itself, do I have to backup the info to my PC if I want to do a ROM update??

matt44 said:
Ahh ok, will have look, Thanks!
I have downloaded PIMBackup but thats on the phone itself, do I have to backup the info to my PC if I want to do a ROM update??
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If you don't sync with ActiveSync, it's better to do that for not to lose your PIM data (SMS, Mails, Contacts, Calendar, Tasks)!

I have downloaded Activesync and have it running and syncing ok.
Have also downloaded a trail version of Sprite Backup.
Would this be ok to do a ROM update? (or flash, whatever its called! lol)

If you only want to backup your contacts, messages, calendar and tasks, I think that PIM Backup 2.8 is all you really need for this job!
Back up them onto your Internal Storage, flash the desired ROM and import your data with PIM Backup again!

animelover said:
If you only want to backup your contacts, messages, calendar and tasks, I think that PIM Backup 2.8 is all you really need for this job!
Back up them onto your Internal Storage, flash the desired ROM and import your data with PIM Backup again!
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great, thanks for your help!
Now I've got to find a ROM.............. lolol

animelover said:
No, since ActiveSync 4.0 there's no backup feature in ActiveSync! If youÄ're looking for Sprite Backup, it must be on a separate CD by HTC! But you could find it on HTC's website in the e-Club section, I think!
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On htc's site e-club, they don't allow to download sprite backup, cause i tried, and site shows me message "you can't download this app" or something similarly, but originally rom i can download, maybe now sprite backup isn't free from their site...
If somebody need sprit backup 6.5 version, can pm me, and i'll send you...
Greetz

Need help with file locaton on tilt for my contacts

I just upgraded my OS to wm6.5. Before I did this I did backup my phone with Sprite Backup. I have the file and now that I I need to restore my data it will not let me due to a new OS being installed. I have gotten most of my files that I need back on my New OS but I am having trouble getting my contacts back. I was thinking that I could get my file from my old backup and over write the new one.
So, I need to know where/or name of the file that has my contacts on it (wm6.1) . Thanks guys.

biloxigirl27 said:
I just upgraded my OS to wm6.5. Before I did this I did backup my phone with Sprite Backup. I have the file and now that I I need to restore my data it will not let me due to a new OS being installed. I have gotten most of my files that I need back on my New OS but I am having trouble getting my contacts back. I was thinking that I could get my file from my old backup and over write the new one.
So, I need to know where/or name of the file that has my contacts on it (wm6.1) . Thanks guys.
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The file is " pim " file explorer/my device/ pim. But you can't restore from the pim file itself and since sprite backup is not compatible with 6.5, you may have to go back to 6.1 backup your contacts with PPC Pim Backup and then reflash 6.5 and then restore your contacts using Pim Backup restore.

Thanks
Thanks for your help.

i will trade my Tytn2 for a HD2 today
Can i just copy the PIM-file from my Tytn and put it into my HD2 later then my contacts will be transfered?.
would be very thankful for a quick answer.
Thanks

[Q] recover lost phone sms after rom upgrade

Pls help me people,
Ok I successfully upgraded my htc wizard 200's rom to a windows mobile 6.5 rom.
Unfortunately for me, i forgot to backup my phone sms messages before doing the upgrade and now they are lost.
The only messages i see are the ones saved on my sim card. which is roughly 20kb altogether.
However, i used file explorer to locate my cemail.vol file and it is almost 300kb in size.
I am assuming this cemail.vol file contains all the text messages I had before doing the rom upgrade.
and, I know the cemail.vol file holds sms hisory etc.
My question is:
How do i recover my lost sms messages from my cemail.vol file?
Pls. help and thank you in advance.