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[Q] Best way to back up?

I flash a lot. I'm getting sick of manually reinstalling apps. I used mybackup pro but it seems like it would forget apps. Right now I'm using AppBrain. Is there any way to back up all apps then reinstall them from the back up and have them run like nothing ever happened?

android should install them automatically once you link your phone with your google account. Other then that not that I know of, unless you move all apps to sdcard.

I think it only does that on the stock rom.

nope, did it for CM6 and Enomthers rom (sorry i cant remember how to spell it)

Titanium backup does its job...never failed on me

ctbear said:
Titanium backup does its job...never failed on me
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I 2nd titanium and if u get the donate version it is a one click reinstall of all apps with market links and data
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Good tip. Free version was confusing.
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glwinkler said:
Good tip. Free version was confusing.
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It takes some getting use to play around with it for a bit u won't be disappointed
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Installing apps after flashing new rom

Hi ppl
Is there any way to have all apps installed the way it was before switching to a new rom ? I mean when I try out new roms I have to install all apps again. I've tried my backup pro and titanium but they only restore all apps. Anyone has a faster way of doing this??
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I'm using MyBackup root therefor. Here you can restore all apps with the data in batch mode. But I think MyBackup pro should also do it.

Did u backup your apps along with all their data? There is an option in Titanium Backup to do so in the batch option. I still have my high scores of Temple Run

MyBackup Pro seems to be the best bet considering Titanium does create issues for some folks.
But do remember restoring apps can produce errors in the working of the ROM which otherwise wouldn't exist.
Safest best is to clean instal your apps again.

Tx guys but I cannot get all apps installed . It only restores them with their respective data. I don't wanna install all apps again one by one after flashing a new rom
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FCArsenal said:
Tx guys but I cannot get all apps installed . It only restores them with their respective data. I don't wanna install all apps again one by one after flashing a new rom
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Titanium backup has a batch restore mode where you can restore more than one app at a time. If this is not what you mean, I don't have a clue what you're talking about.

I haven't used titanium but I'll check it out. Just to make sure do the apps get installed or just restored? I mean do I have to hit the install button for every app?
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FCArsenal said:
I've tried my backup pro and titanium
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FCArsenal said:
I haven't used titanium but I'll check it out. Just to make sure do the apps get installed or just restored? I mean do I have to hit the install button for every app?
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Don't waste everyone's time posting bull**** RTFM!!

Whattt. Who the f*** ru to tell me that. If you can't or do not want to answer forget it but don't tell me what i should or shouldn't post
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FCArsenal said:
Whattt. Who the f*** ru to tell me that. If you can't or do not want to answer forget it but don't tell me what i should or shouldn't post
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Listen buddy, this is a community here. Respect others to get respect for yourself.
Your posts are quite inconsistent.
In the same thread, at the start of the post you mentioned you have used Titanium & a couple of posts later you state you HAVE NOT yet used titanium.
with incorrect/incomplete info no one would be able to assist you correctly & your frustration levels are going to rise.

@letmedanz I didn't mean to disrespect anyone but the way nonverbose responded wasn't cool.
Anyway what I meant when I said I used titanium was that I installed it and removed it within minutes. But I'm not here to prove anything so am gonna forget it and apologize to whoever I offended.
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That's cool buddy..
Anyhow, a couple of options are available...
at most times when you install a fresh rom, android automatically installs the apps you had on earlier.
This happens when you run the new rom for the first time, in the initial setup.
Provided you have synced your phone with your gmail account.
once you provide your wifi and/or apn details android will automatically download and instal all the apps.
your second option is as you mentioned, third party apps like titanium & mybackup pro.
personally, i prefer MBP cos titanium has given me more than one problem.
MBP is a neat app, you can either backup/restore all apps or just select a few.
howevre , i still believe it is best to reinstall all apps after a new rom instal, cos restored apps may force close or have other issues specially if you are changing between GB & ICS etc

+1 for Titanium backup !!!
You can backup personnal applications, but their settings and your system settings too !!!
The retore process is quicker than google process because you haven't to download applications from network.

Settings...Image?
JamesPatageule said:
+1 for Titanium backup !!!
You can backup personnal applications, but their settings and your system settings too !!!
The retore process is quicker than google process because you haven't to download applications from network.
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I have titanium backup pro and have not figured out how to restore all the settings. Maybe I'm confused, but I have to spend hours setting all the preferences, screens widgets etc each time I flash a new ROM. I've heard you can "Image" backup. Does Titanium do that?

Go backup and go backup pro is best..It don't prompt to install each and every app every time..batch restore with data..easy than titanium backup..
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grk007 said:
Go backup and go backup pro is best..It don't prompt to install each and every app every time..batch restore with data..easy than titanium backup..
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Make sure you know what you're talking about before you post. Titanium backup pro HAS batch restore mode in which you don't have to INDIVIDUALLY install every app.
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InsertDumbNick said:
Make sure you know what you're talking about before you post. Titanium backup pro HAS batch restore mode in which you don't have to INDIVIDUALLY install every app.
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Yea but its annoying that it isnt on free version..
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You can always do a dirty flash but you run the risk of it failing.

What Is The Best Method For Backing App + App Data Without Root

So my charger is kind of wonky and I have to exchange my One since they can't just replace the charger due to company policies. What is the best method for backing up everything for a non-rooted device? I am mostly concerned about my save data from games and app configurations as well as the stuff that the apps installed onto my storage.
Thanks.

xGary said:
So my charger is kind of wonky and I have to exchange my One since they can't just replace the charger due to company policies. What is the best method for backing up everything for a non-rooted device? I am mostly concerned about my save data from games and app configurations as well as the stuff that the apps installed onto my storage.
Thanks.
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You could try Carbon Backup App from the play store. That works for non rooted phones, but you'll have to connect to PC to set it up properly.
Play Store link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.koushikdutta.backup&hl=en
More info here and PC download: http://www.clockworkmod.com/carbon

Agree with the post above, Carbon is the best for non root, it backs up to your sd card but you can choose to back it up to the cloud and it's easy to restore it as well

kash20 said:
Agree with the post above, Carbon is the best for non root, it backs up to your sd card but you can choose to back it up to the cloud and it's easy to restore it as well
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Does carbon export to apk? and does it take the app data with it?

dnydny said:
Does carbon export to apk? and does it take the app data with it?
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Both APK's and App data, or just app data. You can choose

But what will happen if I backup from a rooted device and restored the apps + data to HTC one that is unrooted, will it work?
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But what will happen if I backup from a rooted device and restored the apps + data to HTC one that is unrooted, will it work?
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It will work, if you use it to backup your data on rooted phone, and restore to the unrooted device .

Best method is to use the HTC Backup app. It comes on the international and unlocked variants and is also in the Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.htc.backup&hl=en
Come on guys... I expected better.

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gtg465x said:
Best method is to use the HTC Backup app. It comes on the international and unlocked variants and is also in the Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.htc.backup&hl=en
Come on guys... I expected better.
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Good to know this! It didn't come preloaded on my AT&T phone
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What app data does it backup? I just tried it, and the size of the folder on Dropbox is only 6.9 mb. It cannot be for all my app data!

omar302 said:
What app data does it backup? I just tried it, and the size of the folder on Dropbox is only 6.9 mb. It cannot be for all my app data!
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Hmm, wonder if it only backs up app data for HTC apps. From the description, it sounds like it backs up all of your apps and data though. That would be pretty misleading if it doesn't.

gtg465x said:
Best method is to use the HTC Backup app. It comes on the international and unlocked variants and is also in the Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.htc.backup&hl=en
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Well HTC Backup doesn't backup all your app data, just the apps that HTC have preloaded, TV, Mail etc

How about
adb backup -apk -all
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Adb backup *.apk
This is the right command
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Carbon backup is the best.
It does the same thing as wifi adb, but turn it into graphical UI and easy to use.
I moved my apps and data as well as sms in i9000, which is an old smart phone, to my new HTC ONE within 30 minutes.
YOU SHOULD REALLY TRY IT!!
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How to save game progress ?

Hey guys, :thumbup:
I want to know how can i save my game progress ? Like i played nfs mw till #2 for the 3rd time. And now flashed cm10 and after restoring app using ultimate backup, the game progress was LOST! :crying:
Now i have to play the whole game again

I never lost any progress with Titanium Backup. Try it.
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Yeah..have you tried titanium backup? Just restore the data and you will have your saved game progress.
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I tried titanium backup once.
Sorry, but it was so complicated that i didnt use it ever after. Will try now again

One thing.
Im on cm10. And i have my old rom cwm backup.
So if i take a backup of cm, restore old rom, take backup of nfs, restore nand backup of cm, i get my game progress ?
Well thats need hell lot of patience! But anything for nfs. I love it

Try TITANIUM BACKUP !!! Super easy, go to the App you wanna backup. Select Backup, select App (only apk) App + Data (all includes game save)
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szzlgupta said:
One thing.
Im on cm10. And i have my old rom cwm backup.
So if i take a backup of cm, restore old rom, take backup of nfs, restore nand backup of cm, i get my game progress ?
Well thats need hell lot of patience! But anything for nfs. I love it
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Yeah, you can. Restore apk+data then.
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Guys use nandroid manager and choose a nandroid backup, restore apps+data and voila progress saved
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KINGbabasula said:
Guys use nandroid manager and choose a nandroid backup, restore apps+data and voila progress saved
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I used a nandroid manager. But when i went to backup of user apps, nfs mw was NOT there

try titanium backup...its free in google :good play store:good::laugh:

dhrumilshah49 said:
try titanium backup...its free in google :good play store:good::laugh:
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But for that i ll have to go back to my old rom, take backup using titanium, come back to cm. :/

i tried to restore cwm backup, but it says md5 mismatch.
what to do now ?

I think you can't restore stock based rom from cm because of the diff kernel. Not sure though.

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I think you can't restore stock based rom from cm because of the diff kernel. Not sure though.
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oh yeah. just remembered that as you told. and that is true..
now, to restore, i will have to flash stock from odin>root>kernel>restore>backup>cm>restore!
I'll play the game again :|

MD5 fail is a bug. Go to your SD Card --> CWM folder ----> backup folder -----> delete the old md5 file and create a md5 file. ---> now should restore
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szzlgupta said:
oh yeah. just remembered that as you told. and that is true..
now, to restore, i will have to flash stock from odin>root>kernel>restore>backup>cm>restore!
I'll play the game again :|
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Haha that's a lot of work. But you'll be able to get your saved game back.

arffrhn said:
Haha that's a lot of work. But you'll be able to get your saved game back.
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my laziness is above my work (in this case and many more cases )

crocksz said:
Which game ??
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If you could just read the OP carefully before replying,
that would be great
Btw, Need For Speed: Most Wanted

Action Memo APK

Does any have a working link to the action memo? I need to stay out of TB when im drunk.
Here the whole package, push it to system and change the permissions
http://fs1.androidfilesharing.com/9a136641c80e1295

These?
App- http://fs1.androidfilesharing.com/3598d52cf24c8c4f
Widget- http://fs1.androidfilesharing.com/62b5f30ffab0d488
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These are the quick memo ,do you happen to have the action memo ? I accidentally deleted my apk for action memo. Any help would be greatly appreciated,thanks
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Thats what im looking for i pushed it to device/system/app and changed the permissions to rw rw r and it wouldnt install, the widget installs but not the app. when i removed it there was 3 files.?
Edit when i click the widget it fc's touchwiz

I had trouble restoring some MI9 system backups to MJ5. When I tried to restore them via TB, the process would just hang or say "The app is from a different ROM version..." or something like that. Maybe the problem you are having is because the apk is from a different build then the one you are running.

a good point was made i need the ones from the MJ5

frome901 said:
a good point was made i need the ones from the MJ5
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I would if I could, but I'm back on MI9 (warrantied my first N3 and they shipped me one with MI9).
If your rooted, maybe you can flash an MJ5 Rom (that hasn't been debloated) w/SS and backup the apk from it. Flash back to your stock nandroid and install the backup apk.

im thinking i need the Odex file for both

frome901 said:
im thinking i need the Odex file for both
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OP have you solved the issue yet?
I am having the same problem