Is it possible to backup desktop shortcuts? I have several custom shortcuts I created with Anycut/Better Cut and would like to backup them before flashing a new ROM.
I use an App called "MyBackup Pro" (which is a paid version but there should be a free one on the Marketplace as well) to do just this very thing.
It allows you to choose what you want to backup as well. For example you can use the app JUST to backup your home layout, or SMS, MMS, Contacts, Call Log, etc. Now I'm not 100% sure that it will work for custom shortcuts with edited icons and what not but I don't see why it wouldn't.
Hope this helps.
MyBackup allows you to do this. As well as, Titanium Backup, which honestly backs up everything, and is any ROM flasher's ultimate tool.
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Is it an LG app or official google app? What does it back up? It says system settings, but is that app settings also?
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It's an LG app, Google's cloud backup is integrated (except in the stock LG ROM, they ripped it out) in the settings rather than something in the drawer.
So the LG backup is the same as Google backup, but in the drawer instead of in settings??
Nope, different thing.
So will it back up my entire phone, so I can do a complete Phone reset/erase, and then restore everything I had... including apps......and I don't have to deposit all my personal information onto a Google server?????
No idea, don't use a stock ROM. Have you thought about maybe trying it?
I would expect it not to be great though, generally you need root for that and stock apps don't tend to be made with that in mind.
LG's backup app does not restore apps, or any wi-fi passwords
just restores contacts and messages.
the LG Backup App seems to be (a modified?) Sprite Backup - can anybody confirm this?
Logo is the same, interface also seems to be almost the same and if you back up your data, it's stored in a "spritebackup" folder.
Also backing up the app itself with Titanium Backup creates files which are called ".com.spritemobile.backup.lg-........"
Has anyone tried freezing/disabling the O2x "backup" app? I disabled both packages:
com.spritemobile.system.backup
com.spritemobile.backup.lg
But the darn thing still starts up. Strangely "com.spritemobile.backup.lg" is listed as part of the dialer app.
Also, I've noticed that if I force stop the backup app, the phone will lose its cell connection briefly.
I've no idea why LG integrated backup with the dialer, but it's irritating!
I like to change, now and then, the ROM that my 2X is running on.
I back-up my data, my apps (with buck-up and restore) and anything else than I can thing of.
What I cant back-up is the layout of the home screens, including widgets, shortcuts etc.
Is there an easy way, possible an app, that can to this?
I Understand that some Launchers can do this internaly, but what about stock LG launcher?
Mybackup Pro can backup the homescreen buttons and maps
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I have Titanium back-up (bought Pro version). I am backing up all apps and data and will change the rom.
I hope all things to work out!
It will, Titanium Backup is a great tool.
I can do without rooting my phone, BUT, it seems there are NO good apps to backup your phone if you're NOT rooted!
For me, the most important thing, is to backup your APPs, APP data, call logs and SMS files. Other media files can EASILY be transferred to your SD card or PC. If you want to preserve the way you set up your icons on your different screens, you can even use NOVA launcher, which will restore your screens to the previous state! :good: There is an APP that can backup call logs and SMS Files, but I haven't found one that backs up APPs and the APP data. A lot of people boast about how great Helium is, but I don't see it! Every attempt I make at backing up the (allowed) apps, Helium freezes!! I even paid for the "premium" edition, and it's still ain't worth a crap!! Tried a number of fixes, but nothing!!
Has anyone found an alternative that will backup APPs and APP data, other than Helium, which doesn't require root???
I've got a Samsung Galaxy S6 (Verizon), which I really don't want to root, but if I don't, backup options seem to be non-existent!
Hi,
I'm kinda new to Android (around 6 months) and after updating my P10 several times with HWOTA, because I'm rooted, I would like to know, if there's a better backup solution.
HiSuite works well but not perfect. The albums aren't backed up (photos, videos and other albums). The system settings are also missing like some application settings.
Is there any easy and "perfect" way to backup (on PC) everything including albums, system and application settings, etc.?
So, when I install a new firmware and all my data is removed from phone, I want to restore ONE whole backup and everything is the same like before the update...this is what I imagine
Greetings,
Jannomag
Purchase Titanium Backup from the play store. It backs up all apps, including app data. And restores wonderfully.
For SMS, use SMS backup and restore.
Only LG has a full backup solution from what I know. Samsung is stepping up their game also. Don't know anything about Huawei.
Hi!
I switch from iOS where iCloud backup was best and easyist way to backup whole system. I tried Smart Switch but it doesn't restore everything (wallpapers, launcher, icons posiotion etc.)
What is Yours best solution?
Best!
That is the best solution unfortunately, you can opt for a third party launcher that backs up its settings so it'll remember your homescreen settings but that's about it. Android just doesn't have a proper backup solution, typical google...
Google backs up a lot of the app settings. When you restore a new phone there an option to restore from Google. Unfortunately it uses a lot of bandwidth to download all those apps when restoring them.
After setting up a bunch of phones you can figure which ones can be restored from smart switch and which from Google
Create a Samsung Account, and your phone will backup to your Samsung Account.
Additionally, if you create a Google account, then you hey backup there also.
Use the Nova Launcher instead of built-in launcher, and enjoy many more customizable option, including backup of launcher setting, vehicle scrolling in the app drawer, and home screen lock