Hello @all,
I made a nandroid of 2.3.6 value rom to move to CM10 stable.
On cm10 I noticed that many of my contacts werent synced with google so I had to go back to 2.3.6.
I tried to restore via nandroid and boot the rom, but after boot I just got a black wallpaper with my icons on the homescreen and then after 2-4 seconds the phone reboots.
If I hit contacts I can see all my contacts but I dont have enough time to back them up.
Is it possible to restore the contacts from the data.img from the nandroid backup?
I've tried to find the database in dataimg\data\com.android.providers.telephony but there is no databases folder.
Please help me.
AW: [Q] Restore contacts from nandroid
I dont know how it is with gb, but i have an app called contactsprovider.apk locsted under /system/app. It looks like this is the storage of the contacts.
sent from a slim bean with max memory
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So i finally flashed my first custom ROM, yeah!
BUT i pulled a bonehead move and forgot to copy contacts to the sd card I did do a full apps & data backup in TiBu before flashing. Now obviously the new rom has apps already loaded so i can't just drop the backup folder on the sd or it will overwrite the existing one, can i rename the one i backed today and restore from that one? OR can i just restore contacts somehow from the backup?
Razzman said:
So i finally flashed my first custom ROM, yeah!
BUT i pulled a bonehead move and forgot to copy contacts to the sd card I did do a full apps & data backup in TiBu before flashing. Now obviously the new rom has apps already loaded so i can't just drop the backup folder on the sd or it will overwrite the existing one, can i rename the one i backed today and restore from that one? OR can i just restore contacts somehow from the backup?
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If you made a nandroid backup, you can restore it and try again.
You have an android phone, are your contacts synced with gmail? If not, you should start saving your contacts to gmail. I never backup contacts, I use gmail and Facebook to store my contacts.
If you didn't make a backup before you flashed your phone, and you didn't sync them with gmail ... how did you transfer them to your captivate originally? Do you still have that data?
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If you did the full apps and data backup.. i believe your contacts "should" still be there. Go into tibu and to the backup/restore tab.. scroll down and it will be one of them that is in Green. I think says something along the lines of contacts. If you click that and then hit data only.. It "Should" restore your contacts. After you do that, you need to reboot your phone before you will see the contacts.
Now, however, it also depends on what Rom you put on. I have done this twice. The first time was when i installed Cog 3.04. I found out how to do that and i did it and my contacts went back on to my phone no problem.. Now, i have installed Andromeda 2.0 and when i tried to do that, swype bugs out like crazy . some bug with their new Rom that wont let you do it. I am guessing it has something to do with the app versions or something. Luckily for me, most of my contacts were saved through google.. so i got the most of them back. only missing a few ..
So, give this a try.. and see if that works for you..
Zug
Hi all,
I am currently using Webstar's Ultimate ROM v7.2 but have decided to switch to Darky's latest.
I plan to do a full wipe during the installation.
I have downloaded titanium backup from the Market, and paid for the full version. But I don’t know how to use it!
I’ve just told it to do a batch backup of all user apps and data.
When I install the wipe ROM I will of course be wanting to restore EVERYTHING.
Will titanium be able to do this? Will it restore all my apps/ games/ games scores [angry birds/ grave defence Etc]?
Will it restore all my SMS/ Emails?
Will it restore my desktop wallpaper/ widgets/ launcher pro settings?
Finally when I come to do the restore, do I select the RUN – restore missing apps + all system data?
Thank you all in advance
Matt
Sometimes i have noticed that if you backup system data and restore it on another rom it can cause some issues (FC's Unresponsiveness, Apps not working) so its always best to do a wipe version... you can backup Apps + App data but i never backup system data if im moving ROM. but thats upto you...
and as for your sms/ wallpapers/ homescreen arrangement it will not save them.. but some launchers have the option to backup the homescreen so check that first... anything on your internal sd card. back up to your PC.
azzledazzle said:
Sometimes i have noticed that if you backup system data and restore it on another rom it can cause some issues (FC's Unresponsiveness, Apps not working) so its always best to do a wipe version... you can backup Apps + App data but i never backup system data if im moving ROM. but thats upto you...
and as for your sms/ wallpapers/ homescreen arrangement it will not save them.. but some launchers have the option to backup the homescreen so check that first... anything on your internal sd card. back up to your PC.
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so if i just back up apps + app data will i have to re-set up all my e-mails, contacts, wifi...basically all phone settings?
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so if i just back up apps + app data will i have to re-set up all my e-mails, contacts, wifi...basically all phone settings?
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I agree with azzledazzle.
Use titanium backup to restore your apps and save data but i would use it for much else than that.
When you wipe your phone it will ask you to input your email account anyway on the first boot up So all your email will be back,
You will lose your sms though...
If you use gmail sync all your contact to your gmail account so they will all be put back on your phone autimatically on the first boot.
Hope that helps a bit.
zolah said:
I agree with azzledazzle.
Use titanium backup to restore your apps and save data but i would use it for much else than that.
When you wipe your phone it will ask you to input your email account anyway on the first boot up So all your email will be back,
You will lose your sms though...
If you use gmail sync all your contact to your gmail account so they will all be put back on your phone autimatically on the first boot.
Hope that helps a bit.
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+1 this is the best method. your emails will stay intact, as for a few sms there not worth keeping (unless they are dirty sms from a dirty woman) lol
Hi Guys,
I have flashed my Note for the first time, I've gone for Rocket Rom V21.
all is working fine, however I had to do a wipe for the rom to work, so I'm missing all the text messages, app/settings, and calendar dates.
I do have a backup from yesterday done with CWM.
My question is, how can I apply or retain all of the above on my newly flashed rom?
Thanks
I think that the backup you made is localised to your ROM. So you may be unable to use the backed up data in the new ROM. Or you might have to modify/move somethings. Best of luck
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I think that the backup you made is localised to your ROM. So you may be unable to use the backed up data in the new ROM. Or you might have to modify/move somethings. Best of luck
Sent from my GT-N7000 using XDA App
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Well I have restored my backup sucessfully just to check it, because people always reccomend having a backup of your working system if you are going to flash new roms.
The backup is functioning perfectly with all my texts and calendar dates in tact.
So I have an opportunity to back up these items, so what would you reccomend to do this?
Should I be using Titanium backup?
Titanium Backup will backup all Apps and Settings. I believe the newer versions of titanium Backup can extract backed up files from nandroid (CWM) backups.
if you wipe then it wipes the internal memory (dont confuse this with the 11gb storage space) you need to back up the messages with an app that will allow you to do this
if you have root then i use mybackup root if you dont have root then there are plenty of apps onthe market that will backup and restore your messages
I suggest you restore the previous ROM; install Titanium Backup and execute a backup of "all user apps + system data"; flash again your favorite ROM, then restore the apps + data you want.
Sent from my Desire HD - CM 7.1.0 - using XDA app
Hi
I just upgraded my Note GT N7000 from RocketICS ROM to [ROM][GT-N7000][JB][4.1.1] CyanogenMod 10 - Official Preview [#4].
I backed up all my data using Titanium Backup 5.5.1 including contacts and other user data.
Although everything else seems to work fine..I am not able to restore my contacts data using the titanium backup. The restore is successful but I am not able to see the contacts.
I also tried to sync my contacts through my google account but only half of them got restored.
Thanks
Ankush
I think by using titanium backup,you cant restore contacts
contacts app and the app data like contact preferences get restored
Andtry to sync again,you will be getting all your contacts back
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Hi
I just upgraded my Note GT N7000 from RocketICS ROM to [ROM][GT-N7000][JB][4.1.1] CyanogenMod 10 - Official Preview [#4].
I backed up all my data using Titanium Backup 5.5.1 including contacts and other user data.
Although everything else seems to work fine..I am not able to restore my contacts data using the titanium backup. The restore is successful but I am not able to see the contacts.
I also tried to sync my contacts through my google account but only half of them got restored.
Thanks
Ankush
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Titanium Backup uses both internal and external sd data......be sure u dont format or delete under titanium backup file....
Google Sync Up Each n every contacts from ur cell, yes try sync again...
All d Best...!!!
Basically each time I'd update to the latest version of a rom. I'd have to wipe my phone, so I'd have a titanium backup of the arrangement of my apps in folders etc. So each time i'd simply restore the backup and my newly installed apps would each be in the appropriate folder and each of my widgets on my homescreens in the right positions.
My question is, i've just upgraded from i9300 to i9305 and Ive just installed my usual apps. Could I simply restore my touchwiz backup from my i9300 which I still have saved to my memory card or will this create issues?
it is a great chance to brick your phone............................
On the contrary. OP is talking about app backups made with Titanium Backup, not full I9300 ROMs...
I sent backups from my I9100 to my I9305 with no dramas.
I think start with app only restore and see how it goes.
Just do a CWM backup first in case
Yes Titanium backup will work