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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]Pre-ROM flash checklist

There's so much info in here it can be hard to take it all in. Many posters make it sound like flashing a ROM is such an easy thing to do, but I keep seeing posts from those who run into one problem or another after the process. Could someone please provide a list of anything and everything that should be done BEFORE flashing to prevent any issues with the phone? Things like writing down Market IDs and where to find it, removing any apps that might conflict, changing any setting that might cause a problem, writing down any settings that get erased by flashing...anything that needs to be considered before flashing a ROM. Thanks.

The most important thing is backups (contacts, apps, etc...) Titanium Backup is the best at it, and really worth buying the pro version.
From what I've read market IDs are arbitrary and dont really do much.
Just make sure you watch videos of what you want to do at least 2 times before starting anything.

Well main thing with issues is try stock and reflash. If you prefer not to...... in recovery do a wipe cache/factory reset. Then wipe cache partition. Then wipe delvic cache. Should be golden if not reflash

Android id changer you get android id
Backup all user apps only with titanium
Export contacts to external sd or sim
Make sure toy can get into recovery and dl mode
Know your build number,.located under battery, something like 1008

Backup (Nandroid) --> Make sure you have enough battery --> Flashback to JF6 for 2e recovery --> Flash new rom --> Restore backup

LOL. you guys are just going to confuse him more, because everyone has a different 'check list'
his head might explode after reading everything here

Bread
Eggs
Milk
Nandroid
Alcohol, large quantities
Seriously I have seen you around. You will be fine, flash away, read all suggestions, ask questions as they pop up

My actual list of everything:
Phone: Write down Android ID and IMEI #'s (just in case)
Phone: download SGS Tools and run script to back up efs directory
Phone: Backup all apps with Titanium backup
Laptop and Phone: Copy full directory structure of internal and external cards to the D: drive (second partition on my computer)
Laptop: Create the Rom, adding modem.bin (modem) and zImage (kernel) of choice
Laptop: Add Apps that won't be restored by Titanium to the Rom
Phone: Remove external sd card
Skip: Start Odin
Phone: Get in download mode
Skip and Phone: Reload stock, with wipe
Laptop and Phone: One-click root
Laptop and Phone: load cwm update.zip to /sdcard
Phone: Reboot into recovery (green text)
Phone: Flash the update (install zip on sdcard)
Phone: Transfer TIBU backups to phone
Phone: Restore apps in TIBU (not system data), then GoLauncherEX
Phone: Add mods of choice (circle battery, for example)
Phone: Update with any JPY theme (for me - Serendipity)
Phone: Check to make sure I have the unthemed Swype, Black Gmail
(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=911093), original email
Phone: Recreate look and feel
Phone: Go through settings, including advanced WIFI menu, ensuring I have them set as I want

My checklist
My Pre-Rom flash Backups checklist:
I do these activities in the late night, mostly on weekends as the phone goes off coverage in a few of those long running steps.
These can take long depending on your phone/laptop's horsepower.
My phone is already rooted. Some steps will not apply to not yet rooted phone. So one will need to first root it.
1. 2 separate full Nandroid BKPs; I use TWRP; Keep them both in Laptop and external HD.
2. Firefox tabs sync to Firefox on Laptop (Do something similar to other browsers.)
3. Contacts, Swype etc syncs, Whatsapp photos etc. Google contacts sync issues can be first fixed using 'Contacts sync fix' app.
Move 2-step verification code generator to a new device or have a copy of the backup codes ready for restoring into the new ROM.
4. ROM Tool Box 'backup phone data'
5. TIBU XML backup basic phone data like Call logs, SMS, contacts, settings. Same as RTB above.
6. TIBU full app backups (user app+data, System apps)
7. RTB full app backups (user app+data, System apps)
8. creating update.zip using RTB ZipMe or similar app
9. Finally, Internal/External card backups. Make sure they contain any/all of the above backups if done there.
(I do this with a few folders at a time, instead of bulk, all or none approach that mostly fails especially with the internal card which tends to be slowly copied from)
I sometimes send some of the smaller backups like XMLs to the cloud for ease of use later.
10. Everything above properly in place, I go ahead with the data wipes.

[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.

Backing up S-Memo

Whats the easiest way to backup the S-Memo data. Using it for meetings and with the new ROM's I would like to backup the data. Where is the data held?
Thanks

Sync with google or evernote. I never tried it but there is an option for it
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Sync wic google docs
Its gud
Nd if u delete some doc frm ur fone..stil it wil remain on gdocs wich u cn use later
Deletd docs wont b syncd bak to ur fone
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Google sync does not work properly. If there are no memos on the phone and you try to sync back from google docs then it inserts the notes as pictures within notes. After a couple of such syncs the original note becomes a picture in a picture in a note. Needless to say the loss in resolution makes it impossible to read them.
A friend has the same problem so it is not just me. Does anyone know of a solution? The best would have been a folder that could simply be on the sdcard. I love using the S Memo application and just wish they had given some thought to the storage issue.
Thanks,

damn another unsolved thread!

for me syncing with "evernote" works fine, it also gives me the option to edit notes on the pc and sync it back to my phone, it is quite nice as my secretary shares a folder with me and she can send me in real time notes.
Unlike to Google evernote is really syncing, but this means if you delete a not or Snote then it is going to be deleted on the phone as well.

dusty_nz said:
backup the S-Memo data
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I have found a method of backing up the drawings / text from S-Memo exactly as they are (as in you are still able to draw and erase on them) but the backup process isn't exactly "easy".
NB: Now I am just going to assume that users who are reading this have never heard of Titanium Backup or are not familiar with the program.
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To backup S-Memo data:
1. Go into your app drawer and open the file explorer program My files (or any other file management program you have like Astro or ES etc).
2. Navigate to your external SD storage (/sdcard/External_SD) and create a folder there called Titanium (or any other name you desire). Once that's done you can exit.
3. Then you need to download the app Titanium Backup Free or Pro (Free version from Google Play here), Install.
4. Open Titanium Backup > click your phone's menu button > Preferences.
5. Select Backup folder location. Now, using your phone's back button to (suprise!) go back, navigate to the folder you created in step 1 of this guide (if you followed the guide it will be in /sdcard/External_SD/Titanium. After you are inside the folder you created, select Use the current folder. Now hit your phone's back button.
6. Still in Titanium Backup app, select the Backup / Restore tab from the top.
7. Scroll down and find the S-Memo app (screenshot 1 attached below). Single-tap it, then press the Backup ! button (screenshot 2).
8. Done!
p.s. Just a quick explanation of what we did, essentially we created a folder for Titanium Backup to store its backup files in a place that is not on the internal SD. Therefore if we decide to do a full system wipe which included the internal SD (whether deliberately or accidentally) our backup data would not be wiped with it (I think the default Titanium Backup location is /sdcard/TitaniumBackup i.e. on the internal SD for our phone).
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To restore S-Memo data:
1. Install Titanium Backup again (remember we wiped our phones, so the app is gone?).
2. Same process as steps 4 and 5 from above: Open Titanium Backup > phone's menu button > Preferences > Backup folder location > navigate to /sdcard/External_SD/Titanium (or wherever you saved it) > Use the current folder.
3. Now hit your phone's back button > then press the Backup / Restore tab.
4. Find the S-Memo app > select it > press Restore (screenshot 3). When you're done you can exit Titanium Backup.
Now here is where it gets interesting...
5. Open S-Memo... and you may notice the drawings / text you have created have been restored, but have one of the following problems:
- Image missing from the note preview.
- Only part of the image is visible in the note preview.
- The image preview is displaying something random.
This is what has happened: The drawings / text you have created from before have been restored, but the preview of the drawing / text has not been updated on your new system (I have no idea where S-Memo stores that). So if you select the drawing / text, it is an exact copy of the original, but you just can't see it in the S-Memo preview.
6. To get that preview back, do the following:
For drawings: Open the drawing > draw something (like a dot) > then you can erase it during the same drawing session > click Save.
For text: Open the text > type a letter or something > delete it during the same drawing session > click Save.
7. Now the preview of the note should accurately reflect the contents of the note!
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I'm not sure if there is another easier method than this, but I have been using this method successfully through multiple wipes (I should really stop messing around with system files ) to restore my S-Memos perfectly. A very long, but (I'm pretty sure!) a garuanteed method to work. If anyone else has another method do let us know.
Enjoy your restored notes

Retrieve original sketches which came with the Note
I seem to have lost the original sketches which came with my SNote. Does anyone know how I can retrieve them? I didn't back them up....

Anyone? Could anyone help me here?

dilipc said:
Anyone? Could anyone help me here?
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You could try to search on the file system for the folder where the files are stored by the app.
Then use a file restore program to try and undelete the files.
ANd oh yeah, make BACKUPS! then you would not be in this situation (yes it is stating the obvious).
I have some additional info for users who update there Note app to the newer version.
You can use the same procedure as above to restore data + app.
Just rename the Smemo.apk, do a restore of app+data, remove the restored app, rename the newer Snote app to it's normal name and start it.
You will see some conversion, then it works (at least it did for me).

To restore the preview images, back up the /Sd Card/S-memo folder before you flash, then overwrite with your backup afterwards. The thumbnails / Previews are stored as ordinary JPGs.
Now if only I can manage to extract that folder from my nandroid backup... :silly:

why not use Titanium backup pro's cloud sync option - you can password protect all files too.
Even if my phone dropped to the bottom of the sea, i will always have my contacts, cal, apps and selected folders backed up and password protected online.
I have not tried restoring S memo data, but im sure TB pro will restore it fine.

LazPL said:
Now if only I can manage to extract that folder from my nandroid backup... :silly:
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Try AppExtractor
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.handyandy.appextractor

Thanks a lot. :good:
Almost gives an heart attack.
:laugh:

jeriz said:
Sync with google or evernote. I never tried it but there is an option for it
Sent from my GT-N7000 using xda premium
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For my i can't syncing with google docs

OpenMinded said:
You could try to search on the file system for the folder where the files are stored by the app.
Then use a file restore program to try and undelete the files.
ANd oh yeah, make BACKUPS! then you would not be in this situation (yes it is stating the obvious).
I have some additional info for users who update there Note app to the newer version.
You can use the same procedure as above to restore data + app.
Just rename the Smemo.apk, do a restore of app+data, remove the restored app, rename the newer Snote app to it's normal name and start it.
You will see some conversion, then it works (at least it did for me).
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That worked for me. Thanks !

This solution required device to be rooted first!
Or else nothing will work!

[Q] Recommended Backup prog before updating firmware

I have a stock (not rooted) Note running KK2.
I will be updating this recently posted LB2 and hopefully improve my battery life amoung other things.
Question:
What good backup program (free or pay) should I use to backup my Note prior to updating to the (non-wipe) LB2?
Things important to me in considering which backup prog to use:
Important:
Network stuff (i.e. wireless networks, APNs)
Contacts
programs that came installed with my device (Video Maker, love this)
Personal media (pictures, videos, ringtones)
Not (as) imporatant:
Apps I've added since I had the device (I think I've added 2 or 3 apps from Android Market which I don't think would be very hard to to re-install)
Any advice appreciated.
Thanks

jeffs99 said:
I have a stock (not rooted) Note running KK2.
I will be updating this recently posted LB2 and hopefully improve my battery life amoung other things.
Question:
What good backup program (free or pay) should I use to backup my Note prior to updating to the (non-wipe) LB2?
Things important to me in considering which backup prog to use:
Important:
Network stuff (i.e. wireless networks, APNs)
Contacts
programs that came installed with my device (Video Maker, love this)
Personal media (pictures, videos, ringtones)
Not (as) imporatant:
Apps I've added since I had the device (I think I've added 2 or 3 apps from Android Market which I don't think would be very hard to to re-install)
Any advice appreciated.
Thanks
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Since you say you are in stock-non rooted,There is no app i know which is upto the mark and since you say you dont need apps downloaded from market,I'll tell you some tips.
1.Its better to jot down your apn,network settings.It must not be a great problem.
2.If you are going to upgrate from stock to stock you can use kies to backup your contact,videos,musics etc...
3.The apps which came installed when you bought the device are standard and will be included in every stock rom released by samsung/network provider.But your app data will be deleted when flashing roms which you cant backup unless you root your device.
4.Your personal data like photos,musics,videos,files on your memory card should be intact but it is adviced that you back it up by connecting your phone to pc in mass storage mode and copy the content of your sd card to your computer.
Now you are good to go and enjoy flashing.Be sure to read the instructions for flashing the rom.Finally hit thanks button if I have helped you

vijai2011 said:
Since you say you are in stock-non rooted,There is no app i know which is upto the mark and since you say you dont need apps downloaded from market,I'll tell you some tips.
1.Its better to jot down your apn,network settings.It must not be a great problem.
2.If you are going to upgrate from stock to stock you can use kies to backup your contact,videos,musics etc...
3.The apps which came installed when you bought the device are standard and will be included in every stock rom released by samsung/network provider.But your app data will be deleted when flashing roms which you cant backup unless you root your device.
4.Your personal data like photos,musics,videos,files on your memory card should be intact but it is adviced that you back it up by connecting your phone to pc in mass storage mode and copy the content of your sd card to your computer.
Now you are good to go and enjoy flashing.Be sure to read the instructions for flashing the rom.
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Thanks for the useful info..
vijai2011 said:
Finally hit thanks button if I have helped you
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Deserved and done.

jeffs99 said:
Thanks for the useful info..
Deserved and done.
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Its my pleasure to help.Since you pressed like you get 1 in return

Hey you can use ultimate backup which is free from the makret to backupp al apps that you want ...it wors for non rooted fone
also backup using kies

sitanshu91 said:
Hey you can use ultimate backup which is free from the makret to backupp al apps that you want ...it wors for non rooted fone
also backup using kies
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But you cant backup app data.So if you restore your back up your app will respond like newly downloaded one.Since he said he has 2-3 apps only its better to install from market itself

jeffs99 said:
What good backup program (free or pay) should I use to backup my Note prior to updating to the (non-wipe) LB2?
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Network stuff (i.e. wireless networks, APNs)
Contacts
programs that came installed with my device (Video Maker, love this)
Personal media (pictures, videos, ringtones)
Apps I've added since I had the device (I think I've added 2 or 3 apps from Android Market which I don't think would be very hard to to re-install)
Thanks
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If you flashing non wipe, you are likely no need to worry, as it won't erase anything, But i advised to have backup, if anything goes wrong
- There is my backup for non rooted device to backup installed app(no data will b saved, e.g. level of games, as u r non rooted)
- APN usually you will get automatically, but still you can write on paper, setting-wireless n network-mobile networks-access point name- open your APN n simply write on paper.That you have to add back if needed.
- contact - option - import/export - export to SD
- Media won't be erase, even you flash wipe ROM, it remains saved in Int memory/SD card depend on you selected(but remains intact in either case)
- preinstalled stuff will remain as it according new ROM (usually not changing major at least video maker will remain in any ROM)

dr.ketan said:
If you flashing non wipe, you are likely no need to worry, as it won't erase anything, But i advised to have backup, if anything goes wrong
- There is my backup for non rooted device to backup installed app(no data will b saved, e.g. level of games, as u r non rooted)
- APN usually you will get automatically, but still you can write on paper, setting-wireless n network-mobile networks-access point name- open your APN n simply write on paper.That you have to add back if needed.
- contact - option - import/export - export to SD
- Media won't be erase, even you flash wipe ROM, it remains saved in Int memory/SD card depend on you selected(but remains intact in either case)
- preinstalled stuff will remain as it according new ROM (usually not changing major at least video maker will remain in any ROM)
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I think you had mentioned in one your earlier posts regarding this new LB2 f/w that whether needed or not, you do a full wipe before all upgrades to ensure optimum performance.
Would you recommend that I do that in this situaton, even thiough this is a non wipe f/w?
Thanks!

jeffs99 said:
I think you had mentioned in one your earlier posts regarding this new LB2 f/w that whether needed or not, you do a full wipe before all upgrades to ensure optimum performance.
Would you recommend that I do that in this situaton, even thiough this is a non wipe f/w?
Thanks!
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I'd always recommend a full wipe, unless specified otherwise by the custom rom developer. That way you get a proper fresh base with no leftover debris from the old rom.

jeffs99 said:
I think you had mentioned in one your earlier posts regarding this new LB2 f/w that whether needed or not, you do a full wipe before all upgrades to ensure optimum performance.
Would you recommend that I do that in this situaton, even thiough this is a non wipe f/w?
Thanks!
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Yes, I always prefer clean update. You are non rooted, then it is more painful, but this is the one important reason, i do prefer to have root.

Any good Free Software
to Back & Restore Full Phone ?
Thanks

any app to export Text/Multimedia messages? Am rooted LB2 firmware with LB1 Cf kernel..also i have recently purchased titanium backup pro appln, how do i back up it that if i want to do factory reset or flashing any custom rom?

lingamkrishnan said:
any app to export Text/Multimedia messages?
titanium backup pro appln, how do i back up it that if i want to do factory reset or flashing any custom rom?
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SMS backup & Restore
backup All user app + system data in TB for full backup
when want to restore SMS, contact, bookmarks, look for green colored text.
avoid restoring red colored (system junks)
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ilordvader said:
to Back & Restore Full Phone ?
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dr.ketan said:
SMS backup & Restore
backup All user app + system data in TB for full backup
when want to restore SMS, contact, bookmarks, look for green colored text.
avoid restoring red colored (system junks)
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thnx Dr..i have taken backup using titanium backup pro, exported contacts in ext sd card and will backup msgs using sms backup ad restore..i want to do factory reset cos i mite be installing any custom roms...once i installed custom rom, whch option i use in TB pro? also how to backup the TB pro?

To backup - as i said earlier - Batch - backup all user app+sys data
To restore
batch - restore user app
if you have taken contact n SMS with other methos, restore it from there
otherwise you can find green colored text for contact storage, contacts in TB, you can restore it from there too.

Backup your whole efs folder with rootexplorer and copy to computer Cwm and titanium backup dont do this. Learned the hard way
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Check out My Backup (free trial) and My Backup Pro (paid version) by Rerware, available on the market. Backs up apps and data on non-rooted phones. It may or may not do what you need, but it's worth a look.

chasmodo said:
I'd always recommend a full wipe, unless specified otherwise by the custom rom developer. That way you get a proper fresh base with no leftover debris from the old rom.
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dr.ketan said:
Yes, I always prefer clean update. You are non rooted, then it is more painful, but this is the one important reason, i do prefer to have root.
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So how do I do this full wipe on a non-rooted stock phone? Is it the same as doing the factory data reset under settings?

yes it is same

How to backup sygic appln? I downloaded sygic maps fr around 500mb..nw i want t flash custom roms ad want t do full wipe!!! Backup sygic app in tb also backup de downloaded maps(app data)..also hw t backup contacts, messages ad othr settings???
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