Before flashing a new rom I make sure I backup my bookmarks, sms and call register with Sprite backup.
However I'm using Opera Mini more and more now, and each time I flash a rom I have to set up the start page from scratch every time (Sprite backup only backs up the HTC browser bookmarks). It's pretty time consuming, and just when I've sorted it..... another must-flash rom is released!!
Soooo, does anyone know how to back up the settings of Opera (bookmarks and start page links)?? I've searched here and on the opera forums, but no joy
Try titanium backup you can backup the app data
Daaamn.... that was too obvious, thanks, will try
Haven't used Titanium in way too long- forgot all about it
But rather than use Titanium for just the one app, is there a file anywhere containing this data? I'm not sure where to look as Opera runs in Java, I can't find anything through root exporer either
I'm not sure about what i'm going to say but if you haven't app2sd installed try to look in /data/dara/com. Mini opéra etc there is database but i'm not sure if it will work..
You can also sync your bookmarks through an Opera account.
Cheers
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Just go to Settings then click and set up Opera Link. It will sync (and backup) bookmarks, speed dial and customized search engines if u use them. Also you can sync it with your desktop Opera via OMenu - Synchronization on your PC.
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Hi there,
I'm interested in upgrading my MDAIII to WM5005 but the idea of re-installing all my apps isn't very appealing.
The blurb on the Sprite Backup page claims the latest version will allow restores across ROM or device upgrades.
Is this the case, has anyone tried it and is it worth spending $30 for it?
Cheers,
Q.
Yes I am also interested in the same question. Maybe someone has a full or cracked version of sprite we can all experiment with?
Regards,
Simon
You guys might want to try (SPB Backup) instead
I had both and only use SPB backup now. Sprite is a big PITA compared to SPB.
Just my thoughts.
Personally, I'd never use an upgrade tool on a phone or a PC. When you import things, you import old stuff you might not want. Irrelevant config settings, incorrect registry keys and so on. I prefer to start afresh, nice & clean. With the phone, it's best (IMHO) to use ActiveSync to get your PIM data and simply enable file-sync to make a copy of My Documents on your desktop. Just drag over the old sync folder to the new once it's been upgraded and you have all your stuff across with little effort.
I'm prefering cabs these days for apps as they can be kept on the storage card and reinstalled in seconds if required.
You actualy HAVE to hard reset your device when updating to WM5; that means erasing all. You cannot restore some old settings or programs as this will be death for your PPC.
On the other hand, both SPB and Sprite can be used to restore Contacts, E-mails or PIMs (if you have a WM5 version).
How do you uninstall Opera 9.5? It doesn't appear on remove programs. Also it is now my default browser and there's no way to turn that off.
I'll see what I can find. In the meantime, should you ever want to install Opera 9.5 Beta in the future (after you flash a ROM for example), you should use Chanifire .cab here. As this allows you to uninstall it via "remove programs"
File Chanifire.cab not found, I have the same problem. There is someone that have unistall Opera Mobile 9.5 beta?
there was 2 versions
one where you cannot uninstall
one where you can
-both in the same opera 9.5 thread in develpment and hacking
but all u have to do is delete the opera files in windows folder(2) and go to appdata and delete that. There may be a few reg entries changed but nothing to worry about :]
I removed it by searching for opera after synchronization with the computer in the PDA windows - 4 files were found - these were deleted
How do you get into Setup on Opera9
Does anyone know how to get into the setup for Opera 9 - I somehow did it one time and now cannot figure out how.
I so far like this browser - way better than the mini! What is needed is for someone to tweak the chooser script and substitute mini for this one and that way we can choose between ie and O9 when a link is clicked.
There a a ton of files & registry entries you must delete manually.
I kinda like opera, (it's really 9.33 btw) but I hate how it hijacks html, htm, xml, etc...
What I did was use my latest sprite back up & did a partial restore. What you do is launch sprite, select restore, select the most recent backup file, uncheck everything *except the one check box for system settings located in the system data tab. Then restore only that infomation.
This will reset your recent registry & file association setting only. It will leave your programs & other data intact.
Then if you want to uninstall you only have to delete the 2 opera file in \Windows & the \Application Data\Opera9 files.
If you just delete these files you will have problems with file associations & that is a bit more difficult to fix unless you know the correct Executable & image files to point to.
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Does anyone know how to get into the setup for Opera 9 - I somehow did it one time and now cannot figure out how.
I so far like this browser - way better than the mini! What is needed is for someone to tweak the chooser script and substitute mini for this one and that way we can choose between ie and O9 when a link is clicked.
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This would only require a modification of the Mortscript file used for Opera mini.
alsarrag said:
I removed it by searching for opera after synchronization with the computer in the PDA windows - 4 files were found - these were deleted
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Okay, & now go open an xml or html file
I know that the mortscript needs to be changed.
My main question is how do you get into the setup for Opera 9 - does anyone know the way?
What do you mean by "setup"???
Are you talking about the direction as to where files & registry changes are made? Then Try Below:
If you're talking about regular Settings then you touch the lower right part of the screen, Press the arrow that pops up then scroll to settings.
ALSO: you can open up any of the .ini files located in \Application Data\Opera9\xxxx (xxx= any of the folders beyond) using notepad or with Resco's internal viewer. They can also be modified using your desktop notepad.
I figured it out, thanks - the problem is that on my Tilt, in Portrait mode the icon for setup is missing due to the large size of the icons on the bottom.
I was in landscape mode when I got it to work .
For now, I am using netfront 3.5 - not as nice looking but works better overall.
I am on the waiting list to try skyfire.
I feel like I should just go on vacation for a couple months (or sleep) and when I wakeup all these problems (drivers etc, better iphone like interface) will be solved!!
Does anyone know where we can make a formal complaint to opera about its hijacking our file associations? I refuse to use this software anymore until I know this will not happen. It has made for a long night of reg edits that didn't really get me anywhere. After manually configuring pie to be my default browser I still couldn't open .htm files by clickin' on the in my file browser, had to backup to yesterdays settings and I change many things on a daily basis, Well restoring settings is finished I have allot of work to redo...
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Does anyone know where we can make a formal complaint to opera about its hijacking our file associations? I refuse to use this software anymore until I know this will not happen. It has made for a long night of reg edits that didn't really get me anywhere. After manually configuring pie to be my default browser I still couldn't open .htm files by clickin' on the in my file browser, had to backup to yesterdays settings and I change many things on a daily basis, Well restoring settings is finished I have allot of work to redo...
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It's a leaked version. They even warned you.
This is not 9.5 beta please change the title.
Has anyone figured out how to restore file associations after installing this FUC... ****?
Thanks
How can be removed this version. I manage now to use version 8.65 but how can I regain those 8mb without hardreset?
BTW, I found that not too many people know or remember this, but you can type "Opera:Config" into the address bar to get into the advanced setup features for Opera.
How to Uninstall and remove opera
Just intall an uninstallable version, then remove it. I just did it and it worked fine.
zkush said:
Just intall an uninstallable version, then remove it. I just did it and it worked fine.
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Hi,
Where can I find uninstallable version?
BR
Asaf
So just deleting the files will do it? If I don't fix the registry will it ruin it? Which cabs are uninstallable?
Anybody found a way to save the People list in TF3D so I do not need to re-add everytime I hard reset.
excellent question. I've wonder for quite some time for that same answer. Perhaps if you do a backup with Sprite back up might do. Since I left the tilt (kaiser) for the fuze (rafael) haven't ever used sprite back up. I know every back up used to take somewhat like 30-40 Mb... now the question is to locate a cab for it and test it if it backs up those contacts.
Forever022 said:
excellent question. I've wonder for quite some time for that same answer. Perhaps if you do a backup with Sprite back up might do. Since I left the tilt (kaiser) for the fuze (rafael) haven't ever used sprite back up. I know every back up used to take somewhat like 30-40 Mb... now the question is to locate a cab for it and test it if it backs up those contacts.
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I don't use backup apps.. I would need a scheduled full backup everyday to have the latest restore, coz I wouldn't know when a app would hang my WM.
Besdes, backups are not effective against firmware upgrades. In fact, its not advisable.
I use Sashimi for applications and settings restore. I would like to know if there is a file to backup for that portion. I know I can't find it in registry.
PIM.vol holds your contact info as well as TF3D faves. Copy it to storage card and copy back after flash. This DOES NOT contain messages. So you would still need to backup messages with pim backup(or similar app) unless you can somehow copy cemail.vol. I havent been able to do it on Fuze, but there is a script arpound here that will help copy it(since it is in use by system from boot).
+1 on the PIM vol comment.
Furthermore give SPB Backup a shot (it's NOT free). I use SPB Backup since my Tilt/Kaiser times and even under the latest TF3D2 after a restore all contacts under the people tab including the assigned images were flawless restored.
And it is possible to restore backup on phone where you cange your ROM?
I think that you have got old ROM so you make a backup and then you change ROM in phone and restore backup.
Is any problem with this?
would overwriting the pim.vol create duplicates following a rom upgrade and then syncing with contacts on an exchange server?
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And it is possible to restore backup on phone where you cange your ROM?
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DON'T do it even the most sophisticated backup / restore software WILL overwrite settings tweaks and worst case features of the new ROM, especially the little tweaks and tricks the chefs put into them.
Use PIM backup and start reading about UC or Sashimi and what other tricks can be performed to recover quickly after a ROM flash.
@JPHCCFC
would overwriting the pim.vol create duplicates following a rom upgrade and then syncing with contacts on an exchange server?
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Can happen and may not happen. If you have everything synced with Outlook make a PIM backup just for security reasongs (in case the new ROM may not sync). Flash, install all your apps and tweaks sync with outlook (in that particular order). This WILL take care of contacts, not more not less. OTHER email programs you may use (google, hotmail) will NOT come back with this method.
I'm migrating from the 6.5 roms to an android rom (Eclair Dark Theme) and wanted to ask if there was an app that can decode the PIM backup files so I can extract my contacts and messages, etc. Anything out there?
Moved as not ROM Development..
Oh ok sorry. either way hope someone can help ^_^
Actually I'm afraid you won't be moving to an Android ROM, you get to keep your present ROM and run Android off SD card, since we're not able to install Android in ROM yet.
Not sure if you can migrate your PIM data to android, but since you won't actually be losing them when you run android, I don't think it will be a big problem.
I'm sure there will be a way of doing it, just never really had that much data I'd be willing to trust to Android ports yet
i'm not sure if android reads pim backup files...but lets rephrase the question. i believe the intent is to get one's contacts and messages imported on to android?
if so, i THINK you can synch your windows mobile with google synch...and then boot into android and synch android with google synch to pull the contacts onto your android installation. maybe google synch can work for messages as well? i haven't tried any of this but i would imagine it should be possible, because android and google synch are both google products...
good solution
so i had the same problerm that i had to move all my contacts amd text messages and whatever from windows mobile to android...
i searched google for alsmost 3 hours to find out how to move pim contacvts and backups to android but u cant...
but a good solution for that is sprite mobile
then go to migrate and then there are three steps to migrate contacts texts and everything from windows mobile to android...
u just need a pc and thats it...xD
good luck with that...
whenn u have any questions pm me!
nick
there's migration tool from Windows Mobile to Android, check Sprite Migrate! well it covers 3 data areas yet.. and unfortunately there's no way to recover the contacts groups(
Well, just found this:
How to move a backup made with PIMbackup > to Android phone.
hxxp://homebrew.binaervarianz.de/index.php?/archives/13-How-to-move-Contacts-and-SMS-from-WindowsMobile-to-Android.html
sox said:
Well, just found this:
How to move a backup made with PIMbackup > to Android phone.
hxxp://homebrew.binaervarianz.de/index.php?/archives/13-How-to-move-Contacts-and-SMS-from-WindowsMobile-to-Android.html
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Hi sox
Thanks for the link, can someone help me here. As I'm unsure on how to overcome this, also want to move over sms and call logs if possbile. I'm new to Android may be a step by step.
Thanks in advance.
well, as long as you have contacts on your sim, you should be able to have them and copy when you boot android. Depending on the sim crd you have you can save X amount of sms on it.
papabear said:
well, as long as you have contacts on your sim, you should be able to have them and copy when you boot android. Depending on the sim crd you have you can save X amount of sms on it.
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Hi
I never had any contacts on sim card, they were on the phone?
In this case what can be done?
Thanks,
Damn it some one should transfer pim to android already
I've developed an APP for SMS....
Still in developing for MMS/e-mail/contacts...
Stay tuned.
Link at XDA: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1023510
Xperia Xi Rom version Xperileo WVE, Manila version 2.5.20121225.0.CFC windows mobile 5.5
how to save, not to back-up, just save all my people contacts from my All people in, say Micro card?
and, how to put an icon, under the Home menu, for the VOLUME of the phone, having not acces with the physical button?
thanks for any help
Xperrier said:
Xperia Xi Rom version Xperileo WVE, Manila version 2.5.20121225.0.CFC windows mobile 5.5
how to save, not to back-up, just save all my people contacts from my All people in, say Micro card?
and, how to put an icon, under the Home menu, for the VOLUME of the phone, having not acces with the physical button?
thanks for any help
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AFAIK no way to store contacts on SD Card.
doministry said:
AFAIK no way to store contacts on SD Card.
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thanks for your reply, then, they are no way, to truly export and import again, all ours contacts, and each time we do have to enter all the informations of all our people contact...
Sorry for a Sony Eriksson, I mean a phone upper quality or upper price, and a so basic real need to truly save info, and not to back-up....
USe microsofts MYPHONE service, it backs up all your contants online and you can set it up to sync automatically or when you want to, you can do it over activesync or wifi or data network, i've been using it for ages and its perfect!
install it from marketplace and make an use your windows live / hotmail account to use it.
you can also sync your contacts with outlook onto your pc i think so you'd have a copy of contacts there too?
Xperrier said:
thanks for your reply, then, they are no way, to truly export and import again, all ours contacts, and each time we do have to enter all the informations of all our people contact...
Sorry for a Sony Eriksson, I mean a phone upper quality or upper price, and a so basic real need to truly save info, and not to back-up....
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No!
Use MyPhone - server backup by Microsoft.
Or SE Sync.
Thanks both of you for the suggestion, I never tough of it, going to give it a try..
Then? if I use also gmail and not too much hotmail, that would be trouble maker or not ?
thanks I do Not use Outlook, personnaly
use a software like sk tools to export your contacts in a xml file. or use a backup software like spb backup.
altae said:
use a software like sk tools to export your contacts in a xml file. or use a backup software like spb backup.
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Lol, is that .xml executable on any other WM phone?
As for backup software - I think it can restore data only on THE SAME device?!
sk tools lets you export and import contacts using a .xml file. It works with every WM device. And a backup file made with spb backup is definitely restorable on another WM device, at least the part that contains your contacts data. You can choose what data you want to restore.
Uh, PPCPimBackup ?
Always used that to backup my stuff to SD before flashing..
Yeah, this one should also do the trick. I don't know it but it seems ok to me.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=299705
There are countless ways to backup the contacts data of your WM phone. Actually I don't think there is any other platform out there that has got more options to do this: SPB Backup, Resco Backup, SK Tools, several freeware solutions, outlook vià active synch, Microsoft My Phone...
You see, you can choose the solution that suits you best