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Minus Account Setup Link

So I've started using a new file sharing service called Minus. It is a little cumbersome, but works much the same as dropbox. It has a webapp, android app, and desktop client. It's nice because you get 10Gb for free and a 2gb file size limit. If you want to sign up, please use my link http://min.us/rOAhhxc and we can both get extra space

[Tip] How to Restore Apps/Data after Flashing or Resetting your device!

I've noticed there's not alot of information out there available for this topic.
Here are a couple ways to restore your Apps and some data after flashing, hard resetting or changing/upgrading the SD card on your HD7.
1. To restore all of your OEM applications: Download and install "Reinstaller" from the marketplace or from the link below. Open and run the application, you will have to log into your windows live account and then it will bring up a list of all the apps that you have installed onto your device, free and purchased, and yes you can reinstall purchased apps with out having to re buy them. It will give you an option to choose the apps that you would like to reinstall. Select the apps that you want and click the download/reinstall button. It will start the download process and bring up each app individually, click on install app and it will take you to the marketplace, click install and then it will take you to the phones app screen and show the app being installed with a progress bar. To speed up the process arrow back twice - through the market and back to the Reinstaller app and it will bring up the next queued app to be installed, just repeat the steps.
http://www.windowsphone.com/en-US/apps/b9d1115b-2c0d-4e5d-afc6-fa6dcd84dda4
2. Pictures: First you must back them up. Download and install SkyDrive from the marketplace or from the link below. Open the app and login using your windows live ID. Click the add button and it will take you to your pics menu, select the pic you want and it will upload it to SkyDrive. To move mass amounts of pics its easiest to connect your device to your P/C and sync with Zune, save all pics to a separate new/folder in documents. Open SkyDrive in another tab and choose the upload option, it will open a secondary window and browse for your folder. Open the folder containing your pics and right click, scroll and highlight all of the pictures, right click again, and select the contents ( you can't move the whole file folder to SkyDrive ) it will then upload all the pics. To restore them to your device, open the SkyDrive app and log in... It will automatically sync the pics and you can find them in the picture menu under albums.
http://www.windowsphone.com/en-US/apps/ad543082-80ec-45bb-aa02-ffe7f4182ba8
3. SMS: Download and install SMS backup, (by shinichi_wtn) from the link below or from Bazzar marketplace. You can save all your SMS to an isolated storage such as your P/C or upload them to SkyDrive. Very simple and easy to use. Choose the method of export you want. Export your SMS and then choose the backup option.
For SkyDrive it's saved in a folder named "SMS folder", it's a private folder for "Just Me". You can also find the backed up SMS in your Microsoft Office app in OneNote. Here's the link from the author and with more details/instructions:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1448197
4. Contacts: If your device isn't on Tango 8779 build and doesn't have the option to export contacts to SIM. There is an app WlanSIM ( by pdaimarejam ) on Bazaar marketplace or in the link below. This will allow export and import of contacts to SIM and save them there. After flashing or doing a hard reset on your device, on initial setup it will give you the option to restore/import your contacts from SIM back to your device. Make sure your contacts are saved to SIM before doing any operation that will remove them. You can do so by editing the contact and it will then give you the option to save that contact to Sim. As of right now you have to manually edit the registry value and insert this one and then restart your device. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Contacts\Sim]
"EnableSIMAddressBookAndExport
This app also allows you to set a static IP for WIFI
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1637690
5. Internet Favorites: IE Fav Backup app (by Shadow) Backup and restore your internet explorer favorites web sites URLs. App is available for download on Bazaar marketplace or from the link below. Simple and easy to use, choose backup and IE favorites are saved. As of right now the backup is saved at \Applications\Data\ADACC359-7D86-4DD2-B01B-A783B613C06C\Data\!SavedFavorites\
(SkyDrive integration coming soon)
To restore IE favorites, just select the restore option and they are restored to your internet explorer favorites list.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=25328312&postcount=1
Hope this helps some of you guys out and feel free to add your own tips it the comments!

I just recently was successful at flashing a custom rom on my hd7 (thanks to all the great people here on XDA!) and that sucked loosing all my data! This will definitely come in very handy the next time I have to flash it again or hard reset.

Just as kind of a side note to help speed up the process. On the Reinstaller app when you open it up, it will generate a list of all the apps that have been installed and there maybe 2 or 3 of the same apps in the list, (like connection setup) just un-check the box next to the extra ones or it will just try and update that app 2 or 3 times. If you know which ones are cooked into your rom, you can un-select those too. Like the Nokia apps, if you try and reinstall those it will give you an error message saying there not compatible with your device and any that you have downloaded by changing your OEM/Carrier marketplace. You'll just have to re-download those ones later.

Thanks for the Tutorial
Just wanted to say Thank you xdrc45, I just flashed the new Deepshining rom v 7.77 and I used your extremely helpful and detailed tutorial too back up my data and reinstall my apps. It worked perfectly and the whole process was easy and took about 30 mins.
(Mods) This should be added to a Sticky, so that others can find it easily, plus I think this would work on all unlocked WP7 devices too right?

I am getting message "Sorry, you can't get apps in this region. Please check the Store in your region"- anyone else had same error?
I am in Germany btw.

emil_bg said:
I am getting message "Sorry, you can't get apps in this region. Please check the Store in your region"- anyone else had same error?
I am in Germany btw.
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Yes there seems to be a limitation with region access on MS side of things and as of recent they have been updating/changing the Marketplace and everyone is having problems with their app purchase history, either through the Reinstaller app or the MS online Marketplace. When I go to the online Marketplace it's only showing the last few apps (like 15 apps) that I have purchased in the past 6 months, where before I could see and re-download all the apps that I've ever downloaded or purchased somewhere around 200 apps. Is a real pain in the @$$

It would be useful to have an app that backs up the custom dictionary

Cloud Storage Opinions

Do you keep yours online or no?
I do for this reason
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PG101 said:
Pics or it didn't happen!
PM me when you are ready to upload pics and I will reopen the thread.
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I use it but I still think it's a botnet.

Amazon MP3 cloud storage. $20/yr UNLIMITED music storage.

Cloud storage is too new for me to invest too much into it (mobile data just isn't fast/reliable enough to rely on it for much) but Google Music made it possible for me to bring my whole collection on the go (for when I don't have my zune hd on hand).

I have minus for hosting most of my files from now on, as well as Dropbox and Cubby for easy access from my phone. The main thing that I don't like is not being able to batch download multiple files at once.

Is this a typical amount of usable memory?

With around 22gb of memory tied up in system/miscellaneous files (which I assume I have no control over without a root, i can only delete a few mb of the miscellaneous files ), is 10gb the typical amount of free memory available on this phone? Hopefully this is a memory leak thing, but I haven't seen any positive results since the new firmware upgrade.

thahue said:
With around 22gb of memory tied up in system/miscellaneous files (which I assume I have no control over without a root, i can only delete a few mb of the miscellaneous files ), is 10gb the typical amount of free memory available on this phone? Hopefully this is a memory leak thing, but I haven't seen any positive results since the new firmware upgrade.
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10gb seems to low for free space

That's abnormal unless you've got loads of games or media.. Check to verify that you have no archived backup from recovery. Those take up gb's worth of space.

So I've scoured the settings and backup definitely isn't enabled

thahue said:
So I've scoured the settings and backup definitely isn't enabled
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Backups made in recovery will NOT show up in folders.. Try wiping backup archives in recovery.

Go to my files, device storage, click more and click show hidden files. Check to see which folders are using a huge amount of storage

The easiest way to see what's taking so much memory is with the free program DiskUsage. You can download it from the Google Play store - it's small and very easy to use. Just start it and it'll show you what's what
LINK
thahue said:
So I've scoured the settings and backup definitely isn't enabled
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lirex said:
The easiest way to see what's taking so much memory is with the free program DiskUsage. You can download it from the Google Play store - it's small and very easy to use. Just start it and it'll show you what's what
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Ballin, yea so a while back I attempted to run a GameCube emulator and downloaded like 3 games for it..thought I cleared everything but I guess quite a few gigs were still hidden in unknown territories...
Miscellaneous files down to 711mb, thanks guy(s)

screen recorder S20 FE 5G

Hello guys
I want record my screen with samsung native application..
But all my vidéos are saved in my internal storage.
how to change folder of screen recordings from internel storage to sd card to save all my recordings there.. in s20 fe 5g ..one ui 3.1 ...pls
Thx in advance

I don't think there is a way, it doesn't seem to have been intended as a possibility. there's no screen recording or screenshot folders in the DCIM folder on the memory card.

3mel said:
I don't think there is a way, it doesn't seem to have been intended as a possibility. there's no screen recording or screenshot folders in the DCIM folder on the memory card.
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Hi thx for reply... There is a folder of screen recording in DCIM of internal storage.. All my screen recordings are saving there.... I want use native samsung app to save in my external storage... .. I have screenshot of that folder

3mel said:
I don't think there is a way, it doesn't seem to have been intended as a possibility. there's no screen recording or screenshot folders in the DCIM folder on the memory card.
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I have same folder in my samsung evo sd card 256 gb.. But i cant Save vidéos here

have switched your camera to save to external memory ? I have only the things I've put there myself in DCIM on external memory.

3mel said:
have switched your camera to save to external memory ? I have only the things I've put there myself in DCIM on external memory.
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yes all my photos and videos from camera app are there ....but only screen recorder application save in my DCIM internal storage ...i dont know how to change in external storage ..i have only 128 gb internal storage and a lot of apps

I don't think the data partition for app storage is dynamic. you'll just have to transfer your screen recording manually or look for an app that'll do it for you.

ok bro thx for ur help .

splendid31 said:
ok bro thx for ur help .
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Try this app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=cz.bukacek.filestosdcard&hl=en

_jis_ said:
Try this app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=cz.bukacek.filestosdcard&hl=en
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thx bro.. Yes it's good app.. I install it now

splendid31 said:
thx bro.. Yes it's good app.. I install it now
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Why would you use some random 3rd party app with spyware ads when you can use builtin file manager to do the same?

mxxcon said:
Why would you use some random 3rd party app with spyware ads when you can use builtin file manager to do the same?
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Why?
The same result can be achieved with other file managers, but with more work, more thinking, and more clicks.
In contrast, in this application you simply select files or directories and click on the big button and that's it. Everything quickly and easily. In addition, the app is positively received and praised by users.
Ads?
If advertising is a problem, use AdGuard.
PS: It's sad how much work users have to do to overcome the various built-in limitations and differences of Samsung One UI. Another example:
Samsung and Xiaomi can't ruin your Google Photos backups in Android 12
Say bye to compulsory screenshot and screen recording backups
www.androidpolice.com

3mel said:
I don't think there is a way, it doesn't seem to have been intended as a possibility. there's no screen recording or screenshot folders in the DCIM folder on the memory card.
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+1

@_jis_ not familiar with that google cloud bug but maybe something as simple as making a .nomedia file in screenshots and screenrecordings folders and wiping gallery data would solve it.

3mel said:
@_jis_ not familiar with that google cloud bug but maybe something as simple as making a .nomedia file in screenshots and screenrecordings folders and wiping gallery data would solve it.
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It's not Google Photos backup's fault.
The backup service is set up to automatically upload all files in the DCIM folder which is supposed to be reserved for "Digital Camera IMages" by name.
But some Android individualistic manufacturers (Samsung, Xiaomi, Oppo, and Realme) had chosen to store even screenshots inside it, that caused all of them to be backed up along with camera shots.
Using a .nomedia file is like using Beelzebub to cast out the Devil, because then, of course, the built-in gallery won't have access to those files too.

_jis_ said:
It's not Google Photos backup's fault.
The backup service is set up to automatically upload all files in the DCIM folder which is supposed to be reserved for "Digital Camera IMages" by name.
But some Android individualistic manufacturers (Samsung, Xiaomi, Oppo, and Realme) had chosen to store even screenshots inside it, that caused all of them to be backed up along with camera shots.
Using a .nomedia file is like using Beelzebub to cast out the Devil, because then, of course, the built-in gallery won't have access to those files too.
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the built in gallery will be fine, I did say to put .nomedia in the screenshot and screenrecordings folders. that won't effect any other folders inside the parent or DCIM itself.
EDIT: oh you mean people wanting them in their gallery but not in their cloud storage. yeah in that case no easy fix. I don't use my phone like that so it's not something I've ever tackled. I don't use a gallery app or cloud storage.

_jis_ said:
Why?
The same result can be achieved with other file managers, but with more work, more thinking, and more clicks.
In contrast, in this application you simply select files or directories and click on the big button and that's it. Everything quickly and easily.
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Um, i don't think you ever used builtin file manager. It's exactly the same process.
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In addition, the app is positively received and praised by users.
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Becuase buying fake 5* reviews is not a thing.
_jis_ said:
Ads?
If advertising is a problem, use AdGuard.
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Why would I want to install yet another app just to block ads of an extra app when I can use existing app or even google's file manager.
I'll trust those over some random 3rd party one.
_jis_ said:
PS: It's sad how much work users have to do to overcome the various built-in limitations and differences of Samsung One UI. Another example:
Samsung and Xiaomi can't ruin your Google Photos backups in Android 12
Say bye to compulsory screenshot and screen recording backups
www.androidpolice.com
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0 work for me. I actually prefer for Google Photos to back up all my screenshots too. Makes it so much easier to work with them on my computer without have to explicitly transfer them.

that app does have some bad reviews from the slightly more tech savvy play store users.

I just pointed out an app that does my friends a good service.
I wish everyone would make their own opinion of the app based on their own experience.
https://www.appbrain.com/dev/Michal+Bukáček/
Michal Bukáček is an Android developer that has been active since 2011. The current app portfolio contains 11 apps. Overall, we estimate that Michal Bukáček's apps have collected about 20 million installs, 200 thousand of them in the last 30 days. An especially popular app is Files To SD Card, which is one of the most popular apps in Google Play with over 10 million installs.