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[APP-suggestion] Titanium Backup (must have!)

of all the apps that i use on my android phones the most (CoPilot aside) is Titanium Backup Full/Pro/Donate whatever you want to call it.
Just make sure you unlock it to get the DropBox feature.
in the Nexus S with the lack of the extra external storage, it's almost a must have to be able to back/restore all your apps & settings online, and on the go, so that if crap happens, you can easily just restore them all back.
it also facilitates a lot when we are constantly trying out new ROMs
with the 1 click restore feature

How do you do it mate? I backed up to phone then synced with dropbox? Is that it? Would be awesome if someone made a drop box music player lol
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I highly recommend Titanium Backup. The donate version is a must for anyone who flashes ROMs.
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can anyone point me in the direction for a write up or comparison of the different Backup/Restore options for Android. Specifically Nandroid vs MyBackup Pro vs Titanium Backup? Just trying to see what each does and doesnt do...thanks in advance

jblade1000 said:
can anyone point me in the direction for a write up or comparison of the different Backup/Restore options for Android. Specifically Nandroid vs MyBackup Pro vs Titanium Backup? Just trying to see what each does and doesnt do...thanks in advance
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Just google it: "Nandroid vs MyBackup Pro vs Titanium Backup." You'll gain all the information you need. It's been talked a lot.
Nandroid = Every nook and cranny.
Titanium Backup = Basically everything app related and system settings. Doesn't touch the OS itself. Pro version has that auto install feature when you restore apps.
MyBackup Pro = Dunno if it changed much, but it backs up everything app related. No system settings. Also backs up app data if you have root. Restore app one by one.
I might have forgotten something because the last time I used MyBackup was about year or two ago.

DKYang said:
Just google it: "Nandroid vs MyBackup Pro vs Titanium Backup." You'll gain all the information you need. It's been talked a lot.
Nandroid = Every nook and cranny.
Titanium Backup = Basically everything app related and system settings. Doesn't touch the OS itself. Pro version has that auto install feature when you restore apps.
MyBackup Pro = Dunno if it changed much, but it backs up everything app related. No system settings. Also backs up app data if you have root. Restore app one by one.
I might have forgotten something because the last time I used MyBackup was about year or two ago.
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cool thanks, i appreciate it!

>MyBackup Pro = Dunno if it changed much, but it backs up everything app related. No system settings. Also backs up app data if you have root. Restore app one by one.
Actually, MyBackup Pro does back up system settings. Also backs up SMS and MMS and photos. Also batch restores the apps.
What I did not have a good experience is backing up contacts as it conflicts with google's contact sync and I ended up with double contacts..this was almost a year ago though..

Another recommendation here though only for the pro version. The regular version is just a pain to back up and restore all your apps.

tominater12 said:
Another recommendation here though only for the pro version. The regular version is just a pain to back up and restore all your apps.
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it's true about the pain to restore
but the FREE version you still have the 1 button backup everything option

Best apps for the samsung fascinate List

I really like nitsuj17 lists that he has made for roms, kernels, and themes and thought I would start my own.
To begin with I have gone through several of the first pages of this forum to look for good apps to start the list off with. Some of these are apps that I personally have found to work very well and better than the stock apps.
Please post any apps that have to do with rooting, replacing stock apps i.e. (chomp sms, launcher pro, or live home), or flashing. Please do not post games and entertainment apps. I will probably start a new thread for those kinds of apps later.
Launchers
Launcher Pro https://market.android.com/details?id=com.fede.launcher&feature=search_result
Live Home https://market.android.com/details?id=com.mo.android.livehome&feature=search_result
Go Launcher https://market.android.com/details?id=com.gau.go.launcherex&feature=search_result
Experia arc launcher http://dl.dropbox.com/u/18199645/SGSX_Launcher.apk
ADWLauncher EX https://market.android.com/details?id=org.adwfreak.launcher&feature=search_result
ADW.Launcher (Free Version of the one above but in this case it is worth it to pay for it) https://market.android.com/details?id=org.adw.launcher&feature=search_result
Text messaging
Chomp sms https://market.android.com/details?id=com.p1.chompsms&feature=search_result
Go sms https://market.android.com/details?id=com.jb.mms&feature=search_result
Handcent https://market.android.com/details?id=com.handcent.nextsms&feature=search_result
Apps that use Root Permissions
Absolute system https://market.android.com/details?id=com.canvs2321.absolute.system&feature=search_result
Tegrak Overclock https://market.android.com/details?id=com.tegrak.overclock&feature=search_result
Sgs Kernel Flasher https://market.android.com/details?id=neldar.sgs.kernel.flasher&feature=search_result
Galaxy Tuner https://market.android.com/details?id=com.dowkim.GalaxyTuner&feature=search_result
Root Explorer https://market.android.com/details?id=com.speedsoftware.rootexplorer&feature=search_result
Super manager is a good free alternative to Root Explorer https://market.android.com/details?id=gpc.myweb.hinet.net.TaskManager&feature=search_result
BLN (must have compatible kernel) https://market.android.com/details?id=neldar.bln.control.free&feature=search_result
Set Cpu https://market.android.com/details?id=com.mhuang.overclocking&feature=search_result
Voodoo control (must have Voodoo Kernel) https://market.android.com/details?id=org.projectvoodoo.controlapp&feature=search_result
Rom Manager https://market.android.com/details?id=com.koushikdutta.rommanager&feature=search_result
Titanium Backup https://market.android.com/details?id=com.keramidas.TitaniumBackup&feature=search_result
Misc
Fast Reboot https://market.android.com/details?id=com.greatbytes.fastreboot&feature=search_result
Mute https://market.android.com/details?id=muter.muter&feature=search_result
Juice Defender https://market.android.com/details?id=com.latedroid.juicedefender&feature=search_result
App Installer https://market.android.com/details?id=com.funtrigger.appinstaller&feature=search_result
Tasker https://market.android.com/details?id=net.dinglisch.android.taskerm&feature=search_result
Tasker Free Trial www.tasker.dinglisch.net/dl
XDA Premium https://market.android.com/details?id=com.quoord.tapatalkxdapre.activity&feature=search_result
Photography
Quickpic https://market.android.com/details?id=com.alensw.PicFolder&feature=search_result
Apps that also have pro versions
BLN Pro https://market.android.com/details?id=neldar.bln.control.pro&feature=search_result
Rom Manager Premium key https://market.android.com/details?id=com.koushikdutta.rommanager.license&feature=search_result
Titanium Backup Pro key https://market.android.com/details?id=com.keramidas.TitaniumBackup&feature=search_result
Fast reboot Pro https://market.android.com/details?id=com.greatbytes.fastrebootpro&feature=search_result
Ultimiate Juice Key (aka Juice defender Pro) https://market.android.com/details?id=com.latedroid.ultimatejuice&feature=search_result

Set cpu should be there
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Updated thanks

Voodoo Control should be added for those with voodoo

Tasker?

313n703 said:
Tasker?
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Definitely Tasker.
Also: BLN (Pro), Desktop Visualizer, QuickPic, TiBackup.

Titanium Backup
ROM Manager

I personally do not think that desktop visualizer is that useful but that might just be me. Tell me wether or not y'all think I should include it in the list.

ADW Ex should be listed under launchers.

jbrannon972 said:
I personally do not think that desktop visualizer is that useful but that might just be me. Tell me wether or not y'all think I should include it in the list.
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I think it's indispensable for custom themes. Personal preference I guess.
You could also add xda premium app
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The_Bastard said:
Titanium Backup
ROM Manager
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ha rom manager is such a fail

I would agree except for the fact that it makes it easy to flash themes, roms, and kernels without having to go into clockwork mod. If it did not have that I would regard it as useless.

jbrannon972 said:
I would agree except for the fact that it makes it easy to flash themes, roms, and kernels without having to go into clockwork mod. If it did not have that I would regard it as useless.
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since all of our themes and roms and kernels are in amend scripts anyway...theres virtually nothing current in rm for cwr 3.0
other phones it has its uses...i dont even have it installed on mine

My name is Sneakysolidbake and I approve of this thread. I use damn near every app listed.
One I would add though is Tapatalk.

nitsuj17 said:
ha rom manager is such a fail
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qft
10chars

Dude what about dropbox? couldn't live without it

[Q] [stock rom] uninstalling softwares

which software/process did you uninstalled from your stock rom?
which is safe to uninstall?
did it made your phone better?

I uninstalled f-secure.. I can't say there is any differents.
Sent from my LG-P990 using XDA App

SNS, email, car home, weather and clock, preloaded apps. For me battery life has increased. Now always get 30+ hours from it without worry
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yoavtabakman said:
which software/process did you uninstalled from your stock rom?
which is safe to uninstall?
did it made your phone better?
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Uninstalled:
o F-Secure
o Car Home
o LG Email (installed stock android e-mail instead, it actually works with Exchange.)
o PC Suite
o On Screen Phone and related services
o LG Launcher (don't do this unless you're sure you'll not need to factory reset.)
o SNS (Twitter/Facebook, official apps are better.)
o All LG-widgets except for Messages and Calendar.
o Voice Search
If you're unsure if uninstalling an app will mess up your phone, just freeze it instead. (If you're using Titanium Backup, which you should, you can get it to remove it from the Market and app-screen as well, making it appear completely uninstalled. If your phone doesn't do anything strange for a week then it's probably safe to uninstall it for real.)
::Trym

thanks TrymHansen...
i do have Titanium backup pro. i'm a veteran of the galaxy i7500, so i did alot of freezing and uninstalling.
i opened this thread to compile a list of safe prof uninstalling so everyone will benefit
from it.
your reply is great contribution in that cause.

How you uninstalled all these apps?

Optimus2XPrime -
1. you need to have root (read how to in the Development sector).
2. you need to install any uninstalling tool from the market (Titanium backup for example).
3. you need to be very careful with what you uninstall so the phone will still be usable.
4. advice - uninstall stuff thet you read others have and reported it's fine...

yoavtabakman said:
Optimus2XPrime -
1. you need to have root (read how to in the Development sector).
2. you need to install any uninstalling tool from the market (Titanium backup for example).
3. you need to be very careful with what you uninstall so the phone will still be usable.
4. advice - uninstall stuff thet you read others have and reported it's fine...
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1) done
2) downloaded
3-4) will be done
P.S some minutes after my post I found the answer

what does freeze do ?

removes selected app from app drawer and cannot be started by user and/or system. like they are uninstalled, but still there, occupying few megabytes. can easily be un-freezed from Titanuim

Isnt there any free software ? titanium is paid one
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Netuser said:
Isnt there any free software ? titanium is paid one
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There is the free version (https://market.android.com/details?id=com.keramidas.TitaniumBackup&feature=search_result)
and the pro one which costs, try the free one

But in description it says only pro can freeze app. Not true ? anyway going to install to test
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Ok i took Pro version as this app seem neccessary.
I freezed some of app, SNC, Car home, F secure, I would like to Freeze Facebook for Lg as I already have official app which is better i think and updated. But when go in Batch Freeze i only see 1 Facebook app, which one is this ? :S
Also why I have 2 Music app ? Music 1.0 Music 2.2.2 what is this ?
thanks

Netuser said:
Ok i took Pro version as this app seem neccessary.
I freezed some of app, SNC, Car home, F secure, I would like to Freeze Facebook for Lg as I already have official app which is better i think and updated. But when go in Batch Freeze i only see 1 Facebook app, which one is this ? :S
Also why I have 2 Music app ? Music 1.0 Music 2.2.2 what is this ?
thanks
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to Freeze LG Facebook, Freeze "SNS".
Music 1.0 vs 2.2.2 - One is the music widget, one is the player.
::Trym

Thanks
phone seems faster and less lag after freezing sns, car home, fsecure and voice search. Dont know if it is placebo lol
Any other usless app i can block ?
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I froze all of this
alarm/clock 1.0
weather/klok 2.2.2
lg home 2.2.2
todays information 2.2.2
sns 1.0
backup 2.0.0.205
email 1.0
f-secure
lg keyboard
music (flash nomusic in stat bar)
fireworks live
christmas live wall
polaris
smartshare
app advisor
news and weahter
analog clock
remotecall
fm radio + widget
speach recorder
calendar + widgets
carkit
memo + widget
yahoo news
bookmarks + widget
clock widgets
message widget
music widget
mirror
start screen tips
todays planning

Mjuksel said:
I froze all of this
alarm/clock 1.0
weather/klok 2.2.2
lg home 2.2.2
todays information 2.2.2
sns 1.0
backup 2.0.0.205
email 1.0
f-secure
lg keyboard
music (flash nomusic in stat bar)
fireworks live
christmas live wall
polaris
smartshare
app advisor
news and weahter
analog clock
remotecall
fm radio + widget
speach recorder
calendar + widgets
carkit
memo + widget
yahoo news
bookmarks + widget
clock widgets
message widget
music widget
mirror
start screen tips
todays planning
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I actually uninstalled all of that. I also uninstalled:
Remote input service
Remote screen service
Remote uinput service
LG PC Suite
LG on screen phone
user dictionary <-- this is for use with the LG keyboard
(Except the mirror. I like the mirror. )

wao thats a long list
Can you tell me what is widget or app that do that weather animation in backgroud when we unlock or update the weather ? as i like it alot i dont want to freeze it
Can i freeze the SMS app without any problem ? i am using handscent as default sms app
thanks

Netuser said:
wao thats a long list
Can you tell me what is widget or app that do that weather animation in backgroud when we unlock or update the weather ? as i like it alot i dont want to freeze it
Can i freeze the SMS app without any problem ? i am using handscent as default sms app
thanks
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its not SMS, its S N S Facebook/Twitter/Myspace app
if you want to freeze the SMS app, you need to freeze MMS.apk

Remove lg apps from stock rom

I just flashed the stock o version, and tried uninstalling the lg sns app, as i thought it is the one that contains Facebook and twitter. After the uninstall my home screen would no longer load and i had to reflash again. How can i remove those apps?
Also on the stock home screen bar how can i change the default messaging link?
Thanks a lot
Ps. I tried searching for these, as i thought these should be common questions, but my searching skills are just horrible.
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Is it even possible to uninstall the LG sns apps from stock rom? Are you rooted? For what I know, it is a system app and cannot be uninstalled like ordinary user apps.
Anyway, if you phone's rooted, you can just download titanium backup and either freeze it or uninstall it from there, should be no problem, I do that too, I don't like the sns apps and some other LG bloatware. I don't know about deleting it manually using apps like root explorer or es explorer will have any negative side effects, but it usually don't.
Cheers!

Yes i am rooted and I tried to remove sns and also F-Secure using Titanium Backup, but thereafter i could not get to my homescreen anymore. I will try it again. Maybe it was something else i did, and not the removal of sns that caused the problem.

While rooted, uninstalling them with Titanium Backup works fine for me.

About the default messaging app on the home screen, if you mean by the 4 icons that is always there.. I don't think you can change it,atleast not easily anyway, there is no options for that.

Actually it's very easy to change the bottom icons in the LG Launcher. Enter the apps-drawer, click menu/edit, then just drag the apps you want down to the bottom icons.

Thanks. That was exactly what i wanted. I tried just dragging without the edit part but that did not work. I was also able to remove sns without problems.
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TrymHansen said:
Actually it's very easy to change the bottom icons in the LG Launcher. Enter the apps-drawer, click menu/edit, then just drag the apps you want down to the bottom icons.
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It works! I though I tried it before when the first time using stock rom 8months ago and it did'nt work! So I thought it will never work for stock rom! Thanks!

Best apps for rooted ns

So what do you guys think the best apps are for a rooted nexus s?

Titanium and rom manager top the list.
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Both them apps are great, any more? I also like SetCPU, really easy
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Titanium Backup, ROM Manager, ZD Box, Nova Launcher (Nemus Launcher), Ghost Commander, ROM Toolbox, XDA........

Set DNS, Nstools, Adfree, Rom toolbox.

Titanium, rom manager, Ns tools, root explorer, xda. Thats it for me!
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Rom Manager, Ad free, OH and Wifikill.

Titanium Backup and NSTools

nexusphone said:
Titanium Backup and NSTools
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Same for me
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NStool, SetCPU, AdFree, DroidSheep, BLN Control PRo, Chainfire 3D, Titanium Backup

Titanium, rom manager, rom toolbox, nstools. Cwm, battery monitor widget pro. Better terminal, script kitty and root explorer.

ROM manager
Titanium backup
Adfree
droidwall
root explorer
sms backup+
sms popup
apps organizer
nstools
smart keyboard pro
touchpal dialer
multicon

Common, no one else uses Set DNS? It's awesome.

NSTools
RootExplorer
RomManager
AdFree
TitaniumBackup
Chainfire3D

Rom Toolbox for sure. The paid version is totally worth it. Its got an ad blocker, app backup/restore, boot animation changer, build.prop tweaks, root browser, and more than I care to mention XD
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Titanium Backup
Voodoo Sound
NSTools
AdFree Android
ES File Explorer or File Expert

Busy box!
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NStools, System Tuner Pro, Battery Monitor Widget, Ad Away, Root Explorer, Flash Image GUI, Chainfire3D driver, and Voodoo Display Filter.
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Here are mine!
pretty much all mentioned by other people though, so nothing special, except for maybe volume+ and the gpsfix which locks my gps a lot faster.
and I know speedtest isn't root needed, just like to keep it in this folder