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How can i transfer my data/settings from i9000 to an i9000T

Hi there
I'm switching mobile providers
I currently have an i9000
the new provider will give me an i9000T
What steps do I need to take to backup my phone as completely as possible.
My contacts are only stored on my google account so thats done
But what about settings / config,
I have a 2GB sd card and my internal memory has only used about 200mb I believe
I have the "backup my phone" option enabled in the settings though I'm not sure what that does

fatjoez said:
Hi there
I'm switching mobile providers
I currently have an i9000
the new provider will give me an i9000T
What steps do I need to take to backup my phone as completely as possible.
My contacts are only stored on my google account so thats done
But what about settings / config,
I have a 2GB sd card and my internal memory has only used about 200mb I believe
I have the "backup my phone" option enabled in the settings though I'm not sure what that does
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personally I use two seperate methods both require root and one requires a modified bootloader clockwork mod.
so the 1st
requires a rooted phone with clockwork mod bootloader installed. simply reboot to recovery mode and in clockwork mod select back up this captures EVERYTHING.
second option I use titanium backup pro (from the market)
brilliant software I use it in conjunction with the titanium media sync to auto sync with my dropbox as well to retain a copy in the cloud I have it run nightly settings and new app batch jobs.
how these will fare across two different devices I have absolutely no idea but then I have no idea what the difference between the standard and T models you mention is?

hmm not sure if i wanna root the phone,
I have to return it to avoid paying a cancellation fee
Think I'll just skip the backup process then
But hey actually how can I backup my text messages

fatjoez said:
hmm not sure if i wanna root the phone,
I have to return it to avoid paying a cancellation fee
Think I'll just skip the backup process then
But hey actually how can I backup my text messages
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super oneclickroot (I use version 1.6.5) will allow you to root and unroot and will delete all traces titanium back up can be used without paying for it but will be massively slower.
if you dont want to root I am guessing you'd feel even more nervous about flashing but falshing a stock rom with an sd format will effectively factory rest your phone before sending it back

hmmm
well to reset the phone before sending it back I was just going to go to the Privacy setting and doing the factory reset
Or is that not enough?
Furthermore when I get the new phone and link my google account back, it'll automatically download all the contacts / other available data wont it

fatjoez said:
hmmm
well to reset the phone before sending it back I was just going to go to the Privacy setting and doing the factory reset
Or is that not enough?
Furthermore when I get the new phone and link my google account back, it'll automatically download all the contacts / other available data wont it
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if your contacts are linked to your gmail then yes it will, there are also free back up solutions that sync to your gmail for things like sms etc
if your phone isnt rooted now which it isnt all your apps will be redownloadable from the market. you would lose their settings things like game progress etc which would would not with titanium.

[Q] Best way to back up apps/contacts?

So what's the best way to back up apps/contacts for the Note?
Thanks in advance, guys.

May I add a question regarding backup issue,
How to backup game score & level as well?

For contacts I personally use google to sync and for apps I use Titanium Backup Pro but for that you have to be rooted.
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google for contacts
mybackup root for apps and data - but like titanium backup you need root, tehre are other options available for mybackup that dont need root in the market

Backup your contacts by going into your contacts app, click 'menu' and select export, then export to sd card. Backs up all your contacts
Sent from my Desire HD using xda premium

GallardosEggrollShop said:
For contacts I personally use google to sync and for apps I use Titanium Backup Pro but for that you have to be rooted.
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This is realy the best and fastest way and most save and how to root you can find it also here on XDA it's easy if you read carefully

Sync with google isnt fast.. Its instant.. You dont even have to think about it..

for the apps,i always use titanium backup!
in pro version you can also program a backup for new apps downloaded since the last backup and it's fully programmable (either days or hours of the day)

Magonza18 said:
for the apps,i always use titanium backup!
in pro version you can also program a backup for new apps downloaded since the last backup and it's fully programmable (either days or hours of the day)
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Hey!! a question, with titanium backup, the back up its saved in the SD Card right?? and can i copy wherever it backs up to a PC to have you now a Back up of a Back up ??
May be is a stupid question, i want havent buy it yet!! Thanks!!!

Short answer: Yes.

For backing ur apps u can use my phone explorer. It can backup everything on ur phone to pc includings messages, call logs, settings, apps, etc. For this to work u have to install my phone explorer in ur windows computer and my phone explorer phone client in ur phone available in android market. Then run both simultaneously and you can connect ur phone to pc either via bluetooth, wifi or usb. Also no need to root ur phone as well.
Sent from my GT-I5801 using XDA App

ankydu said:
For backing ur apps u can use my phone explorer. It can backup everything on ur phone to pc includings messages, call logs, settings, apps, etc. For this to work u have to install my phone explorer in ur windows computer and my phone explorer phone client in ur phone available in android market. Then run both simultaneously and you can connect ur phone to pc either via bluetooth, wifi or usb. Also no need to root ur phone as well.
Sent from my GT-I5801 using XDA App
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Is it able to backup game data like save, score, level which we played?

Simple way to backup apps & their settings?
Hi guys, so is there a simple, easy way to backup apps & all of their settings without having to root the phone? I've been able to backup every other phone I've owned, and I am baffled why it's so hard with the Note.

Tee3D said:
Is it able to backup game data like save, score, level which we played?
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Not sure about that but there are a lot of third party apps for backing up the games data. But its your safest option without rooting.

copy files to your computer

im finding all the information above very useful....
i have used this app before with my HTC desire and i absoultley love it....
i recently just got the S3 and wanting to transfer all my messages etc to the S3 from the Desire... i have done the back up from the HTC..
but im trying to connect the S3 via USB and having issues it tells me i need to set the S3 to "connect only" but for the USB modes im only finding two options neither one being "connect only"
how do i make the S3 connect via USB...
also im not as savy on some of this, but how do and whats is rooting the phone ???????
:laugh:
cheers for your help much appreciated

You may find a guide 'How to keep device data up to date' useful, find it from my signature.

whatsapp everything working except for broadcast!!!

anyone know how to fix this problem? i installed the program from website directly

I have whatsapp installed and all works perfect. Install it on a phone with a different sim to your usual one (as you can't run it on 2 devices with the same number) make a titanium backup of it and then copy the backup to the tab and run the back up.

tuktukscotty said:
I have whatsapp installed and all works perfect. Install it on a phone with a different sim to your usual one (as you can't run it on 2 devices with the same number) make a titanium backup of it and then copy the backup to the tab and run the back up.
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its my brother's tab and he said doesnt want to root his phone is there another way other than titanium backup?

Helium (formerly Carbon) - Backup/Restore

Hi folks,
I've done a fair bit of searching and although it has been briefly discussed before I can't see any recent mentions about Helium (aka Carbon) from clockworkmod (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.koushikdutta.backup&hl=en).
The Google Play store page for the app mentions that the app doesn't work on the Xperia S and Z due to some changes Sony made, however when I first got my Xperia Z (at launch in the UK), I was able to backup app data (and some apks) from my Galaxy S3 and restore them onto the Xperia Z without any issues.
Given there have been a few software updates from Sony since launch, does anyone have any recent experience with Helium, specifically whether it works correctly to backup and restore to the Xperia Z? I couldn't find a suitable thread or forum to try to ask the developer directly what the specific issues were with the Xperia S and Z that led to the warning on the app page.

I had a problem restoring Apps with this app after full factory reset. It always crashed. Tried to restore from SD card and CLOUD. on my galaxy s3 it works fine. The build in sony's backup and restore app is doing great.

neoxkid said:
I had a problem restoring Apps with this app after full factory reset. It always crashed. Tried to restore from SD card and CLOUD. on my galaxy s3 it works fine. The build in sony's backup and restore app is doing great.
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Thanks for the reply. What does the Sony app actually backup? Does it include some/all apks and the actual app data too (e.g game progress)?

Yes, it includ app+data, even clock alarms

Hi. Why doesn't work the program to NOT ROOT galaxy s2 with android 4.1.2?
It bring me that message
"An error occured while perfoming your app backup. A log of the error has been sent to ClockworkMod. Clock Backup to attempt to backup the remaining apps."
I have do ALL the steps you are describe but the program DOESN'T WORK..... Can you please suggest me something?

Helium kept telling me that I had a backup password which I had never set.

fits79 said:
Hi. Why doesn't work the program to NOT ROOT galaxy s2 with android 4.1.2?
It bring me that message
"An error occured while perfoming your app backup. A log of the error has been sent to ClockworkMod. Clock Backup to attempt to backup the remaining apps."
I have do ALL the steps you are describe but the program DOESN'T WORK..... Can you please suggest me something?
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Hi, the problem is your rom

No it ISN'T the my rom.
And that is because i try it into to galaxy s2.
01. With Oficial and NOT root 4.0.3 sales code eur
02. With oficial 4.1.2 nordic sales code nee
So........

I decided to unlock and root my phone. So I did some backups with mybackup pro and decided to give a try to helium (because I never managed to restore the data of the apps with mybackup pro, just with root). I did the backup, saved it on the internal storage, copied it on my computer, unlocked my phone, rooted it, installed helium, copied the backup to the internal storage and... when i try to restore the backup from the internal storage it doesn't find it... I am now trying to reinstall it, don't give it su and see if I see the backup... if I don't see it... well.. idk what to say... I do a backup and then I cannot restore it? nice (sarcastic)
Edit: no.. I cannot find the backup

dreamxp said:
Helium kept telling me that I had a backup password which I had never set.
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yes same problem here, it seems the devs of this app are idiots

I started using this for the first time last week. Now I'm making a new backup and it is asking me to connect my phone to the computer again. do I need this each time I create a backup to my external sd card?

Samribi said:
I decided to unlock and root my phone. So I did some backups with mybackup pro and decided to give a try to helium (because I never managed to restore the data of the apps with mybackup pro, just with root). I did the backup, saved it on the internal storage, copied it on my computer, unlocked my phone, rooted it, installed helium, copied the backup to the internal storage and... when i try to restore the backup from the internal storage it doesn't find it... I am now trying to reinstall it, don't give it su and see if I see the backup... if I don't see it... well.. idk what to say... I do a backup and then I cannot restore it? nice (sarcastic)
Edit: no.. I cannot find the backup
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I have the same problem... Hi%5... hope somebody will look into this matter ...
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If you're still interested.. (if u want the app data. i.e : savegames) I found a way.. Just keep those backup files in your computer. And then download the apps you want to restore.. Then make backups of them again.. Then they will have those backup up files in the "Carbon" folder. Then copy the folders inside without the "nomedia" file. It then the app will show the backup & viola... Apps restored...
Sent from my Xperia V using xda app-developers app

fits79 said:
Hi. Why doesn't work the program to NOT ROOT galaxy s2 with android 4.1.2?
It bring me that message
"An error occured while perfoming your app backup. A log of the error has been sent to ClockworkMod. Clock Backup to attempt to backup the remaining apps."
I have do ALL the steps you are describe but the program DOESN'T WORK..... Can you please suggest me something?
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Same issue for me

Helium works fine for me, only problem is that messages are stored 'the wrong way' in Sony stock-ROM's last time i tried one of those.

Urticant2 said:
Hi, the problem is your rom
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I had the same problem, just unplug your phone from the usb and it works

mljjlm said:
Helium works fine for me, only problem is that messages are stored 'the wrong way' in Sony stock-ROM's last time i tried one of those.
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Is there something weird about the way messages are stored in general? Everything else seemed to work - the one thing I can't seem to figure out is how to restore text messages (com.android.providers.telephony.ab) - I've tried to do it as a whole app using the PC interface, tried copying the folder as a replacement via Android File Transfer to the 'carbon' folder, etc.
When I try to restore via helium server, it quickly shows me everything as restored but I don't see the messages. When I try to do it manually (e.g. force copy), I don't see an option under "Restore and Sync" to actually select messaging.
Am I missing something stupid / obvious? The raw data seems to be there (for example, call logs were uploaded just fine, text messages seem to have an issue).
--Dan

bfettd said:
Is there something weird about the way messages are stored in general? Everything else seemed to work - the one thing I can't seem to figure out is how to restore text messages (com.android.providers.telephony.ab) - I've tried to do it as a whole app using the PC interface, tried copying the folder as a replacement via Android File Transfer to the 'carbon' folder, etc.
When I try to restore via helium server, it quickly shows me everything as restored but I don't see the messages. When I try to do it manually (e.g. force copy), I don't see an option under "Restore and Sync" to actually select messaging.
Am I missing something stupid / obvious? The raw data seems to be there (for example, call logs were uploaded just fine, text messages seem to have an issue).
--Dan
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Hmm.. I just used the SD-card backup, so I don't know about other stuff

mljjlm said:
Hmm.. I just used the SD-card backup, so I don't know about other stuff
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So I came up with a solution based on what works for others. Why this works when it didn't previously is beyond me, but hopefully someone else can use it if individual parts of their Helium backup don't work properly (in theory it should work for any app / SQL dataset). The whole point of Helium is that we're running non-rooted phones and so Titanium Backup or the like aren't applicable. For reference, I'm running an N4 to OSX 10.7.x
1. Use the Helium Server to create a full backup.
2. Wipe phone or whatever you need to do (I had to do a factory reset for Google since it's an N4 and my proximity sensor is dead).
3. Install the apps you had previously via Play Store (pain in the a**).
4. Run Helium server and upload the backup data.
5. Update apps as needed (should be auto but who knows for individual stuff).
6. Check app data in apps. Texts are obviously easy to see for me. Hopefully everything restored nicely for you here.
***Now for the bit for people who got corrupted restores.
7. Unzip the backup file on your computer, select the .ab files that correspond to the missing / corrupted restores and then zip those into a new file on your computer (for step 9). Keep these files handy in unzipped form as well for step 10.
8. Perform a new Helium backup of those sections onto the internal SD card (yes it will be blank, worry not).
9. (Optional step): Run Helium server and upload that new zip file (with the stuff that didn't make it) alone. Try restore. Unlikely to work but worth a shot.
10. Running Android File Transfer, find the SD card, find the folder 'carbon' and then find the corresponding sub-folders that have the modules that were corrupted. Replace the SD card backups of the broken modules with the good ones from your computer.
11. Run Helium restore again, but only for the sections you want (I swear, for me Messaging didn't show up the first few times but after step 10 it did).
12. Wait, hoepfully it works well. I would reboot after running the restore to a) kill Helium and b) confirm functionality.
FWIW, my telephony.ab was 1.8MB and took SIX hours to restore. Seriously. Yeah yeah, that's a lot of texts but six hours? I've since added "SMS Backup & Restore" to my phone and will probably just use that, map out my phone layout and functionality and just manually replace apps from now on since most data is in the cloud. You lose some stuff, but prima facie it's boat tons easier.
Hopefully that helps someone else who had the same issues.
--Dan

Somehow my phone got soft factory reset (lost all the apps but the files) when i tried to install the apps that I had before it throws a play store error while installing saying it couldnt be installed because of an unkown error "-24" plz helpp

Why are you mocking Koush? Yes the Koush. He made this app. He specifically said in the app description that:
Note: Helium is NOT available to Motorola devices. This is because Motorola phones have a bug that break Android's backup mechanism. Until this is fixed by Motorola, Helium will not work on those Androids. You can download Helium manually here:
http://download.clockworkmod.com/apks/Backup.apk
If you find that Helium *does* work on your Motorola Android, please notify me.
Note: Some Sony devices have issues with Helium. This includes the Xperia S and Xperia Z. Sony has *disabled* backup on these devices completely.
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Can't create a Google account

First of all, it's not my phone, it's not rooted and owner is not an experienced android user so he won't root it..
Problem:
When opening Google play, it closes immediately.. Same thing on Gmail app..
YouTube app opens, but when trying to sign in, it closes sing screen..
When trying to create account via settings, I click on 'create new' account and when I choose 'google' option, it goes back to account settings..
What should I do to solve this?
Already tried deleting all data from apps that need a Google account, such as Gmail, play store, YouTube, etc

NeriL said:
First of all, it's not my phone, it's not rooted and owner is not an experienced android user so he won't root it..
Problem:
When opening Google play, it closes immediately.. Same thing on Gmail app..
YouTube app opens, but when trying to sign in, it closes sing screen..
When trying to create account via settings, I click on 'create new' account and when I choose 'google' option, it goes back to account settings..
What should I do to solve this?
Already tried deleting all data from apps that need a Google account, such as Gmail, play store, YouTube, etc
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Wipe cache from recovery. If that do not help - do factory reset from recovery too. Other data and installed apps will be lost, ofcourse - so backup with Titanium Backup, some sms backup, contacts...

As I said in first post, no root.. So, no recovery, no titanium backup, no nothing..
But anyway, thanks for replying! =)

NeriL said:
As I said in first post, no root.. So, no recovery, no titanium backup, no nothing..
But anyway, thanks for replying! =)
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You can use recovery if you are not rooted. Volume Up + home + power.
SMS and contacts can be backed up without root too. So he only need to redownload apps from playstore.

I'm too used to Sony
Is it possible to make a backup of whole system with stock recovery?
If not, is there any app that make apps and data backups?

NeriL said:
I'm too used to Sony
Is it possible to make a backup of whole system with stock recovery?
If not, is there any app that make apps and data backups?
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1. No
2. Titanium backup

TB requires root.. Any other?
Device is running Android 4.1 or 4.2 (I don't remember which one)

NeriL said:
TB requires root.. Any other?
Device is running Android 4.1 or 4.2 (I don't remember which one)
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Just talk to your friend into rooting his device. For backup purposes. That is if he doesn't want to lose any apps/saved game data. Don't worry about pics/music as they are left untouched even if you reset the phone in recovery.
Sent from whatever the thing I use using whatever the app I have.

In order to backup your data / apps you need access to partition that stores said data - you need root to do it.
you can always do full unroot after whole story.
1. root
2. backup your stuff
3. factory reset as needed here
4. re-root if needed (forgot if it stays after factory reset - if not just go to next step)
5. restore backups
6. full unroot (option in supersu app - no need re-flash whole JB to unroot)

Talked to my friend about everything.. He said he has nothing important on his phone, so I can use MyBackup to save his apks, SMS and contacts..
In case I can't solve play store problem I'll be posting here again..
Thanks to all of you! =D

Problem solved! Thank you all!
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