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[Q] Backing up apps

Hi,
i'm slightly confused about the different backup applications available and i hope you guys could aid me =)
1. ClockworkMod Recovery: if we follow the steps in the ClockworkMod Recovery for Galaxy S i9000 post, will it back up the entire FW along with its custom roms, apps, contacts, sms etc?
so would that mean that i could reflash this backed up copy if the newer FW is not to my liking? alternatively is the apps and settings within transferable to new firmware?
2. Are there any apps that solely backups the sms, contacts, apps etc so that we can apply to the newly flashed FW? (so that we wont need to reinstall the entire applications etc, and also lose all the sms and settings). Eg titanium, or backup pro?
3. Lastly, alternatively is there anyway i could transfer these settings out from the phone prior to flashing? and subsequently reintroduce them back once flashing is complete.
Thanks for helping!

I would also like to know answers to these questions because I want to backup my ENTIRE phone (firmware+apps+sms+contacts+settings+...) if my phone ever gets broken so I could collect my warranty.
And if I flash to newest firmware I will not lose all my apps+sms+contacts+settings+... cause it would be a pain to reinstall all the apps and update all my contacts & settings.

currently i use mybackup pro
it backup my apps, contacts and SMS
but it doesn't restore my settings
i search a tool to restore the phone (without the firmware itself)
so when i flash a new firmware i only need to install that tool or run that tool (if it is a script for example) and it will restore all apps/settings/contacts/sms/images....

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same.. just like u guys... i was also looking for answers and help when i created this post.. hoping that someone could point us in the right direction =)

there are programs that can backup solely the SMS or call log, just search SMS backup or Call log backup and you will find it
for contacts, i use Kies; for app, i use Astro.... that's the programs i used when i flash my SGS from the original one to JP3
if you want full restore, go for Titanium, but hat requires root
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CWM restores back your backup to its original settings, because it takes an image of your phone os. It is just like your disk image backup of your pc or notebook. Hence, this is useful when you don't like the custom roms you have just flashed.
Titanium Backup backups all your apps and settings, but the shortcoming of it is you will have to spend a little more time to relayout your homescreen and also tweak a little of your settings. For example, I used the Missed Call 0.9.2 and I did the backup cum settings. But I still need to tweak back the actual ringtones for those settings manually.
Most will say that CWM is better, but that is not necessary. Titanium Backup will be most useful when you have flashed a rom and found that you want to keep the new rom. Now, having TB to do your backup will be very much easier in this case.
The others like Mybackup Pro, backup sms, mms, those are found in the market. Kies is good if you want to keep your contacts in the phone (not SIM or Google)
Hope this explanation helps you guys.

[Q] Incomplete TiBu Restore With Cog 3.04

OK,
I am having trouble restoring a backup I have made with another ROM onto Cognition 3.04. While in my previous ROM, I force redo of all of my apps+data (No system data) and restore with TiBu after loading Cog. While all of my applications restore, only a few have their data and if they do, it is incomplete.
So far the only ROM I have been able to recreate this with is Cog 3.04 coming from Serendipity, Firefly, Perception, and Paragon. I can restore ALL data on other ROMs without any problem. Is there a different folder structure in Cog 3.04 and TiBu is restoring to the wrong folder for system data?
Thanks in advance!!!
cdamccann

It can be difficult moving from rom to rom. When certain system apps expect to have certain resources available, they may not work as intended.
You should look at your phone as a phone with the ability to flash extra features. Sometimes those extra features are not available. You can always get them in other ways. Titanium backup will not always work properly with system apps.
You can obtain copies of the system apps from the zip used to install your old rom then titanium restore the information.

AdamOutler said:
It can be difficult moving from rom to rom. When certain system apps expect to have certain resources available, they may not work as intended.
You should look at your phone as a phone with the ability to flash extra features. Sometimes those extra features are not available. You can always get them in other ways. Titanium backup will not always work properly with system apps.
You can obtain copies of the system apps from the zip used to install your old rom then titanium restore the information.
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Let me rephrase. I am restoring backups of application data, not system data.
Ex:
• Launcher Pro
Most icons show up, but are broken links
Original count of home screens (7) is now 3
Launcher Pro widgets (Not System Widgets) are missing
• Where’s My Droid?
Attention words are not restored
• Kindle, AT&T Mobile, Ebay, DropBox
User Credentials are not restored
• GPS Status
Preferences not restored
All of my applications are like this

[Q] Updating, Wiping, Restoring and Titanium...

Dear community,
today as a first step I have successfully rooted my Phone (Froyo 2.2.1) with CF-Root Kernel and Odin, yay! Thanks to all the Developers, Guides and Refs on this page!!
In order to fix my ongoing battery issues,next thing I want to try is to flash a new ROM; I think for stability and for practice the latest Froyo Build JS8! I have downloaded Titanium Backup and have successfully backed up all my system and user apps and settings.
Now when I flash the new ROM, the phone will be wiped, or at least the Wipe-method is recommended (hard-reset AFTER the flashing?).
Can I restore at least some settings and apps with my Titanium Backup Files (I read restoring system apps/settings is not recommended)?
How would I do that (where does Titanium save the backup files?)
How do you guys usually perform the steps to a new ROM without losing all system settings, apps, app-settings etc...?
Thanks for all recommendations!

I would recomend you, restore user apps only. It will restore your apps and their settings. You could do it in batch mode.
Also is recomended to copy your TitaniumBackup folder to PC
Last but not least, do not forget copy your EFS folder too.
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jellygoos said:
Can I restore at least some settings and apps with my Titanium Backup Files (I read restoring system apps/settings is not recommended)?
How would I do that (where does Titanium save the backup files?)
How do you guys usually perform the steps to a new ROM without losing all system settings, apps, app-settings etc...?
Thanks for all recommendations!
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1) Get titanium backup PRO.
2) Batch backup your whole system (while you're at it, create a schedule so your phone automatically gets backed up at least once/week). The files will go on your sd card in a TitaniumBackup folder (actually you can specify where they go).
3) Go and nuke your phone with whatever.
4) Re-install Titanium backup, then batch restore your USER apps & settings. Leave the system settings alone for now.
5) Okay for system settings, be a bit more selective:
6) Go to Backup/Restore tab, select menu, then filters, then apply a Filter by Type: System.
7) Anything in GREEN is system settings (red=system applications).
8) I typically restore the following: Contacts/Call-logs; SMS/MMS/APN; Bookmarks; SMS/MMS Preferences; Wifi Access Points; Calendar Storage (think that includes your alarm clock settings).
Note that you may need to reboot before you see the restore take effect - e.g. you can't see your restored sms till after reboot.
Also it's safest to grab a copy of your titanium backup folder and put it on your computer. Lookup how to get a copy of your /efs too.

Thanks for the swift answers and useful guides! Will buy the Titanium Pro for sure.
In the Pro Version it says it can convert System Apps into User Apps and vice versa. Couldn't I just convert all the System Apps into User Apps and then restore everything, once on new ROM?
About the freezing feature of the Pro Version: Does it freeze complete Apps, or can you tell them to freeze specific tasks? I noticed that for example some Google Maps or Latitude tasks run in the background (and start again by themselves if i close them manually) and I would like them to get out of the phone memory while I don't have the program running. Yet I want the apps to function properly once I need them.
P.S.: Before I proceed flashing a new ROM I will also look into backing up my /efs folder so thanks for pointing me at this!

Okay, I figured out how to backup the /efs folder via ADB shell.
Questions remain though concerning Titanium Backup Pro. Can someone that uss Titanium Pro help me with these questions?
In the Pro Version it says it can convert System Apps into User Apps and vice versa. Couldn't I just convert all the System Apps into User Apps and then restore everything, once on new ROM?
About the freezing feature of the Pro Version: Does it freeze complete Apps, or can you tell them to freeze specific tasks? I noticed that for example some Google Maps or Latitude tasks run in the background (and start again by themselves if i close them manually) and I would like them to get out of the phone memory while I don't have the program running. Yet I want the apps to function properly once I need them.
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jellygoos said:
In the Pro Version it says it can convert System Apps into User Apps and vice versa. Couldn't I just convert all the System Apps into User Apps and then restore everything, once on new ROM?
About the freezing feature of the Pro Version: Does it freeze complete Apps, or can you tell them to freeze specific tasks? I noticed that for example some Google Maps or Latitude tasks run in the background (and start again by themselves if i close them manually) and I would like them to get out of the phone memory while I don't have the program running. Yet I want the apps to function properly once I need them.
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You could convert it technically. But generally it's not advised as it may mess up settings or so on a different ROM. I backed up my system stuff but I doubt I'll restore it on any ROM, the hassle isn't worth it if any issue shows up and you have to check everything out to fix it. Maybe some individual system thingies can be restored safely but keep in mind lots of system stuff changes on each ROM and could be incompatible.
Just like others did here, I also recommend the PRO version as you have to click every single restoration on a batch restoration otherwise (and it's probably slower anyway).
Freezing means just that, it freezes the app. It "deactivates it", so it's not there/usable but it's not uninstalled. Can't think of a scenario right now where this would be useful except for testing purposes, maybe if an app causes an issue and you want it to be gone temporarily or so.
If you don't want an app to continue running simply use the task manager to kill it which comes along with the SGS (Samsung app afaik, usually pre installed).
Btw Titanium has a nice wiki website which is really helpful but can't link it as a new user here. Google Titanium Backup wiki and the first link should be the correct one.

Correct me if I'm wrong but if you do a app+data restore the app doesnt show up in the market under installed which means that any updates to the app wont get rolled out.
What I did was install each of my apps from the market then did only a data restore. This worked for most of my apps BUT last night I noticed a few of my apps missing, in fact launching my angry birds from simi folder caused a FC. BUT I know that angry birds was working earlier in the day.
So I simply went back to the market and reinstalled and all seems well again.
So now I'm wondering what is the best method to restore, my method or maybe do a app+data restore then go to the market and install the app again.

Afaik, normally Titanium also backs up the links for the markets so the entries won't get lost and should be restored as well. There was an issue mentioned which can happen if that data gets corrupted. The Titanium wiki lists it.
Generally, installing the app from the market and then restoring it should work just fine.

[Q] Best way to backup/restore apps/sms/contacts/homescreen/etc when wiping/flashing?

Since the topics exist for other phones and are a bit dated - I figured I'd ask you guys - what's the best/easiest way to backup user data before wiping and flashing a new kernel-base ROM? For example, not only would I like my game progress saved/moved, but my SMS, Call log, contacts (including the 'merged' data if possible), homescreen widgets, preferences?
I have TWRP, root, and Titanium Backup Pro - but I always seem to forget something and end up either starting over, losing the data, or trying to pull it out of a backup file.

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Since the topics exist for other phones and are a bit dated - I figured I'd ask you guys - what's the best/easiest way to backup user data before wiping and flashing a new kernel-base ROM? For example, not only would I like my game progress saved/moved, but my SMS, Call log, contacts (including the 'merged' data if possible), homescreen widgets, preferences?
I have TWRP, root, and Titanium Backup Pro - but I always seem to forget something and end up either starting over, losing the data, or trying to pull it out of a backup file.
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I use to use Mybackup Pro from play store. It is a paid app but it does a good job. I can't use its full capabilities at the moment because it requires root access.

exavion said:
Since the topics exist for other phones and are a bit dated - I figured I'd ask you guys - what's the best/easiest way to backup user data before wiping and flashing a new kernel-base ROM? For example, not only would I like my game progress saved/moved, but my SMS, Call log, contacts (including the 'merged' data if possible), homescreen widgets, preferences?
I have TWRP, root, and Titanium Backup Pro - but I always seem to forget something and end up either starting over, losing the data, or trying to pull it out of a backup file.
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For homescreen widgets, preferences etc, you need make a nandroid backup and do a restore DATA after the flash of rom, but you can have issue
For sms i use the backup of sms app and the same for the contacs or google

Saving ROM info before trying new ROM?

I am wanting to try/flash new Rom's, however, tired of recompiling all my apps/data. whats the best way to save as much info from the old Rom in case I want to go back to one I had earlier?? Thanks for any input.

TWRP->BACKUP that's all.

The prior comment did not read the OP's question body. I'll explain the most effortless way to switch between roms & even phones.
There's a few programs I use:
Titanium backup pro
SMS backup
What I do before switching roms is using the bought version of Titanium backup to save all of the appdata/settings. There are alternatives, but each have their strengths and not all are of equal reliability.
Then I use SMS backup to save all txt messages, Titanum backup failed at this in the past - so I use a thid party program.
When you wipe, don't wipe internal storage or SD card if you have one.
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Upon the reinstall process, only install Tiranum backup + pro license, and SMS backup.
Restore the apps you want.
Press home afterwards to select your launcher while maintaining your app shortcuts.
Overall this process is much quicker than reinstalling any desktop OS. A lot of us switch roms weekly of not near daily.