Hi, I was reading the forums, and read that even if I change my rom with a new OS version, Spirt backup will still restore my setting and program, with the new OS with the upgrade function? .....I'm wondering if that is true, and can spb backup do the same?
I heard spirit backup is better but somehow I run into lots of problems when I try to backup with spirit, but I found spb run much more user friendly and less problems except with the scheduled backup.
g0dblissyou said:
Hi, I was reading the forums, and read that even if I change my rom with a new OS version, Spirt backup will still restore my setting and program, with the new OS with the upgrade function? .....I'm wondering if that is true
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In general (theoretically), yes. I, however, had probs with the Device Upgrade mode in the 2.3 -> 3.2 transfer. Could easily fix by NOT letting Sprite restore PIM stuff. (Read the Backup Bible ( http://www.pocketpcmag.com/blogs/index.php?blog=3&p=1270&more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1 ) for more info.)
g0dblissyou said:
and can spb backup do the same?
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Nope. See the direct comparison in the Backup Bible.
g0dblissyou said:
I heard spirit backup is better but somehow I run into lots of problems when I try to backup with spirit
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What problems? Could you elaborate a bit so that I can check them too?
First time experience with spirit backup
After installing spirit without any error I try the backup function, somehow it kepts giving this error unable to backup. Also I found it very slow in refresh or moving about in the problem compare to spb backup. Everything is fine with spb backup except the scheduled backup, never work for me when I set the day and time. Always get a error log, unable to do backup at that time, but when I just do manual backup everything works fine and restoring too. So I'll stick with spb backup, for now.
Hi all,
Ok, ive looked around and have found not much on this to help me, so if this is a repeat problem in anyway please let me know, I will happily read something to work it out myself.
But, essentially I have two backup questions. I need/want to re-flash my Wizard (o2 XDA MiniS) which is currently on the RUU_Prodigy_2170702_21707102_20710_QTEK_WWE_Ship.exe rom. Since going to this ROM I am unable to send/receive MMS messages of any kind. I am informed there is one for me to download, but when I try it fails. o2 have given me the instructions to add their server into my MMS configuration but it doesnt work. So as im not sure what the problem is, I thought id re-flash the rom with a newer one and worry about it after then. (If anyone knows a fix for this, let me know pls!!!) Anway I still would like to know how...
1) I have lots of text messages I do not want to lose. Is there a way I can back them up so when I flash with another rom, I can put them back on my device? I do have a storage card if that helps.
2) Can I use a backup program such as...
- Pocket Backup Plus 2.1.2
- Sprite Backup Premium v3.1.4.2419
- Sunnysoft.Backup.Manager.v3.3.Build.03141
That I could use to take a snapshot image of my phone, so I can restore the "image" if using a new rom messes things up?
Thanks for any replies!!!
D.
dlthorpe said:
Hi all,
1) I have lots of text messages I do not want to lose. Is there a way I can back them up so when I flash with another rom, I can put them back on my device? I do have a storage card if that helps.
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Please DO FOLLOW my articles - I've answered this question a LOT of times. See for example http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=287766
dlthorpe said:
2) Can I use a backup program such as...
- Pocket Backup Plus 2.1.2
- Sprite Backup Premium v3.1.4.2419
- Sunnysoft.Backup.Manager.v3.3.Build.03141
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Sprite Backup 3.1.4 is NOT WM5-compilant. Don't have the time to check the exact build number of the other two. Read my Backup Bible here at XDA-Dev, it'll answer your q's (and I, again, recommend that you follow my articles as this article can also be found in the local forum): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=278037
Cheers dude thats awesome. Nice one!
You need Sprite Backup 5.1 for PPC, before you upgrade your ROM read the FAQ first,
https://spritesoftware.crmdesk.com/...earch=Search&area=0&criteria=0&sort=0&start=0
then follow it step by step to restore to your new ROM
I will admit although I am a seasoned mac user and program specialist im totally lost with my fairly new Touch Diamond,Sprint, I have don many hacks and mods and i really like the phone. I would like to try different roms but i will only do so if i can totally back up the phone, I mean so i can just restore to the exact same way it is now Is this possible? Sorry for the possibly lame question. Thanks,
Mike
NOw that almost 40 of you have viewed this can i get some kind of answer
Hi
I use SPB backup.U can download CAB file from spb website.
But i never restored what i backedup.(exept contacts)
My backup file 30 mb and it does not contain any pictures,videos,music.
U can try do backup then uninstall some programs and try to restore.
That looks great.....but im on osx, so its a no go =/
mjb94 said:
That looks great.....but im on osx, so its a no go =/
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U DONT need computer to do a back up or restore,unless you format internal storage on device.
Install the program and do the backup.
The back up is stored on internal storage,you can keep the .cab file of the backup program there to.
So when somthing wrong-(wipe device) and after fresh install of windows install spbbackup .cab and then restore what ever you backed up.
Somthing like this
and forgive my english
ah very nice. thank u muchh
Is there a way to "image" the phone, so EVERY thing is backed up? Like installed programs, settings, contacts, colours... everything?
mjb94 said:
I will admit although I am a seasoned mac user and program specialist im totally lost with my fairly new Touch Diamond,Sprint, I have don many hacks and mods and i really like the phone. I would like to try different roms but i will only do so if i can totally back up the phone, I mean so i can just restore to the exact same way it is now Is this possible? Sorry for the possibly lame question. Thanks,
Mike
NOw that almost 40 of you have viewed this can i get some kind of answer
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There are many backup options available. You can use an app like Sprite Backup or Sashimi to backup anything you want to keep including the registry. Microsoft has the MyPhone service as an option.
You can always flash back to the shipped rom to get your device back to factory state. If you don't flash your device and you do some tweaks/hacks that screw it up you can always hard reset and start fresh. Good Luck!
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There are many backup options available. You can use an app like Sprite Backup or Sashimi to backup anything you want to keep including the registry. Microsoft has the MyPhone service as an option.
You can always flash back to the shipped rom to get your device back to factory state. If you don't flash your device and you do some tweaks/hacks that screw it up you can always hard reset and start fresh. Good Luck!
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Most backup options won't do a "complete" backup - like an "image" of the phone that can be put back on so that there is absolutely EVERYTHING on the phone back on it.
I'm talking like putting a ROM on, but it being my entire phone - settings, documents, call log, pictures, installed programs, etc.
The reason being is that I already had to hard reset earlier this week, and it's a pain to have to do EVERYTHING over again.
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Most backup options won't do a "complete" backup - like an "image" of the phone that can be put back on so that there is absolutely EVERYTHING on the phone back on it.
I'm talking like putting a ROM on, but it being my entire phone - settings, documents, call log, pictures, installed programs, etc.
The reason being is that I already had to hard reset earlier this week, and it's a pain to have to do EVERYTHING over again.
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I don't know if there is anything like what you want yet. I was trying to help the OP.
I think the closest thing you can get right now is Sashimi but I seem to remember that someone was working on something similar for frequent rom flashers.
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I don't know if there is anything like what you want yet. I was trying to help the OP.
I think the closest thing you can get right now is Sashimi but I seem to remember that someone was working on something similar for frequent rom flashers.
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I'm going to try Sprite Backup. Sounds like it might work.
Guys please can some one tell me if google sync. sync personal data becuase am facing problem with my TX after updating the phone to 41.2 i made rest factory and delete all personal data after 2 days the wallpaper change back to one of my personal image which has been deleted.
i did rest factory again deleting all personal data many time and again few days later am my wallpaper change back to one of my personal images which i have delete am litlte scared here can some one advice
am sure every one is happy with TX update to jelly bean but has any one notice that while playing games there is lag while pressing on the screan i did not notice that until i was playing Angry Gran run.
No they dont.
It probably reverted back to an image that is stuck deep inthe framework-res.apk as the default wallpaper.
Can you tellus what the image was?
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No they dont.
It probably reverted back to an image that is stuck deep inthe framework-res.apk as the default wallpaper.
Can you tellus what the image was?
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thx for your reply
the image is personal i ment i just took an image and post it into my wallpaper even if i change it comes back wierd
medonalo said:
thx for your reply
the image is personal i ment i just took an image and post it into my wallpaper even if i change it comes back wierd
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You will have saved it somewhere in your device.
I suggest backing up personal data and do a factory reset
gregbradley said:
You will have saved it somewhere in your device.
I suggest backing up personal data and do a factory reset
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man thx but i did not several time the factory rest but again the same wallpaper thats why i was afrad if google sync personal data
but anyway thx man
medonalo said:
man thx but i did not several time the factory rest but again the same wallpaper thats why i was afrad if google sync personal data
but anyway thx man
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i dont htink they do unless you have said so.
Backup your personal stuff and do a repair in pccompanion...that will wipe everything.
or, if you are rooted, goto recovery and format every partition you can, then flash a stock ftf, then repair in pccompanion
lol but any clue how to do that...... man do not be disturbed to answer any more because am not that smart in doing such thing unless there is any guidance how to do that step by step
medonalo said:
lol but any clue how to do that...... man do not be disturbed to answer any more because am not that smart in doing such thing unless there is any guidance how to do that step by step
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connect your phone to your pc, backup your personal cntents by dragging and dropping them into your "my documents"
Then run pccompanions, click on software update, (The left hand option) and choose repair.
follow the instructions
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connect your phone to your pc, backup your personal cntents by dragging and dropping them into your "my documents"
Then run pccompanions, click on software update, (The left hand option) and choose repair.
follow the instructions
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thx man now its clear :good: i will try that one and inform you if solved or not thx aloooooooooooooot
Google does backup your wallpaper if you said Google should keep a backup of the device at first install.
It's in:
Settings> backup and reset> keep settings on Google servers
(or something like that in your own language, I translated it from dutch to English so it could be other words are used)
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I have the LG 4x for some time now and i am wondering how to go about with it. I have certain questions, maybe knowledgeable people can answer them.
-I bought the phone with the German 10c firmware. I am now thinking of applying the European 10h one. When i click "software update" from the phone, it says no update available. When i click it from the LG pc suite, it says, the 10h is available, but does not give more information on which 10h it is. I also have downloaded the firmware from the internet, so i am wondering which is the safest, easiest, most certain procedure, to apply the updated firmware. I still have not rooted my phone. And what i have not figured out yet, is, DOES UPDATING THE FIRMWARE MEAN FACTORY RESET? Or is it more like a software update, where it just updates things needed to be updated, not touching anything else?
-Is it possible, if i root the phone, to unroot it, using a reverse procedure? You know, if the need for using the warranty arises.
-It really bothers me, the new type of file system with this android version. I ve been using the 2.3 before i got the phone, which requires, just a backup with clockworkmod and a copy of the external sd and you re done. Now, i don't know which is the best method to backup my phone. ALL apps, except for a couply of offline maps apps, install in the INTERNAL memory of the phone, all game data, etc, which has nearly filled half my phones internal memory so far. I understand that the only solutions to this, are root, and Directory Bind, and one other app i don't recall the name now. So, thats two reasons to root the phone, moving apps to sd, and using Titanium Backup with root, for backup. So the question is, what other option do i have for backup, WITHOUT root?
Everything else works great, good hardware on this phone!
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I have the LG 4x for some time now and i am wondering how to go about with it. I have certain questions, maybe knowledgeable people can answer them.
-I bought the phone with the German 10c firmware. I am now thinking of applying the European 10h one. When i click "software update" from the phone, it says no update available. When i click it from the LG pc suite, it says, the 10h is available, but does not give more information on which 10h it is. I also have downloaded the firmware from the internet, so i am wondering which is the safest, easiest, most certain procedure, to apply the updated firmware. I still have not rooted my phone. And what i have not figured out yet, is, DOES UPDATING THE FIRMWARE MEAN FACTORY RESET? Or is it more like a software update, where it just updates things needed to be updated, not touching anything else?
-Is it possible, if i root the phone, to unroot it, using a reverse procedure? You know, if the need for using the warranty arises.
-It really bothers me, the new type of file system with this android version. I ve been using the 2.3 before i got the phone, which requires, just a backup with clockworkmod and a copy of the external sd and you re done. Now, i don't know which is the best method to backup my phone. ALL apps, except for a couply of offline maps apps, install in the INTERNAL memory of the phone, all game data, etc, which has bearly filled half my phones internal memory so far. I understand that the only solutions to this, are root, and Directory Bind, and one other app i don't recall the name now. So, thats two reasons to root the phone, moving apps to sd, and using Titanium Backup with root, for backup. So the question is, what other option do i have for backup, WITHOUT root?
Everything else works great, good hardware on this phone!
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All of your question was answered. don't be lazy
L2Deliver said:
All of your question was answered. don't be lazy
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Maybe they have been answered at some post in some thread, but i have no way of finding the exact post!
Why dont you help a fellow smartphoner and answer me here, if you know the answer?
1 - if you update via official SW it maybe leave data untouched and only update system
2- to unroot just reflash SW (via lgflashtool for example)
3- LGs backup app...
Maybe they have been answered at some post in some thread, but i have no way of finding the exact post!
Why dont you help a fellow smartphoner and answer me here, if you know the answer?
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You have a search feature in the forum, which you can use.
And the reason some of us don't answer questions that have been repeatedly asked and answered is that, if we do, we say that it's OK to open a thread to ask a question that's easilly answered.
But I'll do you a bit of a favor: I'll tell you WHERE you can find the information, and I'll even answer one of the questions (the last) since, regardless of having seen it asked and answered a few times before, I'm not able to direct you to the right place where this sort of question has been asked and answered.
ZTEBlade0 said:
I have the LG 4x for some time now and i am wondering how to go about with it. I have certain questions, maybe knowledgeable people can answer them.
-I bought the phone with the German 10c firmware. I am now thinking of applying the European 10h one. When i click "software update" from the phone, it says no update available. When i click it from the LG pc suite, it says, the 10h is available, but does not give more information on which 10h it is. I also have downloaded the firmware from the internet, so i am wondering which is the safest, easiest, most certain procedure, to apply the updated firmware. I still have not rooted my phone. And what i have not figured out yet, is, DOES UPDATING THE FIRMWARE MEAN FACTORY RESET? Or is it more like a software update, where it just updates things needed to be updated, not touching anything else?
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If you want to update it through flashing the .kdz, you should find that information in the respective thread, as it not only refers the correct method, but also the consequences.
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-Is it possible, if i root the phone, to unroot it, using a reverse procedure? You know, if the need for using the warranty arises.
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This information can be found, as it turns out, in the two possible threads for rooting the LG 4X (one for ICS and one for JB). I'll give you a bit more help, as the threads aren't in the same sub-forum - the one for JB is in the General Forum, the one for ICS is in the Development Forum.
ZTEBlade0 said:
-It really bothers me, the new type of file system with this android version. I ve been using the 2.3 before i got the phone, which requires, just a backup with clockworkmod and a copy of the external sd and you re done. Now, i don't know which is the best method to backup my phone. ALL apps, except for a couply of offline maps apps, install in the INTERNAL memory of the phone, all game data, etc, which has nearly filled half my phones internal memory so far. I understand that the only solutions to this, are root, and Directory Bind, and one other app i don't recall the name now. So, thats two reasons to root the phone, moving apps to sd, and using Titanium Backup with root, for backup. So the question is, what other option do i have for backup, WITHOUT root?
Everything else works great, good hardware on this phone!
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Most backup programs don't care where you've installed your apps. That said, if you don't want to root your mobile, the only option you have is the LG Backup app. I'm not sure if it saves and recovers every bit of data (meaning the saves of your games and other information you may have configured into your apps), but it's your best bet for a root-less 4X.
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1 - if you update via official SW it maybe leave data untouched and only update system
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It "MAY" leave data untouched??? In computers, this word is not supposed to be used, either it WILL, or it will NOT. So you re telling me it will be an unstable procedure if i update via the official Software?
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Most backup programs don't care where you've installed your apps. That said, if you don't want to root your mobile, the only option you have is the LG Backup app. I'm not sure if it saves and recovers every bit of data (meaning the saves of your games and other information you may have configured into your apps), but it's your best bet for a root-less 4X.
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Great. So you re saying too, that the only backup option a non rooted user has is not even to be trusted. If it will not save apps data, its useless then. What am i supposed to do, play all games over again?
No, i used maybe , because i only flashing via LG flash tool and it erase all data ... but i THINK official update MAY leave data ( like on xperias phones)
its hard to root it, make complete backup and then flash it ? if answer is yes, dont go to upgrade...
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No, i used maybe , because i only flashing via LG flash tool and it erase all data ... but i THINK official update MAY leave data ( like on xperias phones)
its hard to root it, make complete backup and then flash it ? if answer is yes, dont go to upgrade...
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No, if there is a procedure, i ll follow it and root it, i am just thinking, that i read that 4.1 will have a DIFFERENT rooting procedure, so i was thinking to wait, upgrade to 4.1 and THEN root it.
I am now backing up for the first time from within the phone app, see how it goes.
ZTEBlade0 said:
I am now backing up for the first time from within the phone app, see how it goes.
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Well, the backup is over, just about 1.3gb. Strange, the internal memory is full up to about 6.5gb. I don't understand WHAT exactly it backed up! It said it will back up "app data", along with other stuff (contacts, call log, etc.). I have no idea what it backed up from the Apps. Left more confused than before!
maybe that backup is justl ike you backup via CWM - backup system and data, and this lg backup tool make data backup... so you backup all of your internal storage to PC (before that make backup of contants and messages) try update , and after that run restore ...
or you can root, backup, flash, root again, restore...
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It "MAY" leave data untouched??? In computers, this word is not supposed to be used, either it WILL, or it will NOT. So you re telling me it will be an unstable procedure if i update via the official Software?
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Official method leaves stuff untouched. It warns you it will erase the data, but from what I've heard, it doesn't. Although, everyone is advising for you to do a factory format after you update it, as it solves a lot of slowdowns and other possible incompatibility problems.
Great. So you re saying too, that the only backup option a non rooted user has is not even to be trusted. If it will not save apps data, its useless then. What am i supposed to do, play all games over again?
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Please stop putting words into other people's mouths. I said I'm not sure. I myself haven't used the app. Other users have been mentioned having used it (but then again you'd know that if you went to the trouble of looking around a bit), so I think it would be a viable alternative, but I won't vouch for it and/or its abilities because I have no experience with it.
Point is, if you don't want to use root, you lose the ability of writing into the /data folders (and some times even correctly reading from it). If LG, by some bending of those rules, made it so you can, count yourself lucky. If they didn't, you can't really blame them - it's Google's OS (who IMO should have come up with a decent Backup solution a long time ago).
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maybe that backup is justl ike you backup via CWM - backup system and data, and this lg backup tool make data backup... so you backup all of your internal storage to PC (before that make backup of contants and messages) try update , and after that run restore ...
or you can root, backup, flash, root again, restore...
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I did a backup using the LG app. So it said it backs up "application data, contacts, etc". Ok. The size is just 1.8gb. The used space in internal memory is 9gb. So i don't understand WHAT exactly it backed up from the applications. Everything EXCEPT for the "sd data" of games?
So i would do a firmware update, then a factory reset, to have the new firmware installed, CLEAN, then restore my backup. Right? So after the factory reset, it will have wiped ALL applications, deleted them from the internal memory? Is that correct? So i would use the 1.8gb restore, and what will it give me from my 9+gb applications (games, etc) that i have now?
Or, do i have to COPY all "sd data" files from the internal memory to PC, and restore the 1.8gb backup AND re-copy the "sd data" files of games and applications, back to internal memory?