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[Q] Possible to flash a ROM without losing data?

I have 4.2.2 HK localised version installed on my XZ.
Is it possible to flash the European version without losing any data/installed programs?

naujoks said:
I have 4.2.2 HK localised version installed on my XZ.
Is it possible to flash the European version without losing any data/installed programs?
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When you flash it with Flashtool, unselect wipe DATA, anyway you can backup your phone with your google profile, that will auto redownload all your apps.

QualQuek said:
When you flash it with Flashtool, unselect wipe DATA, anyway you can backup your phone with your google profile, that will auto redownload all your apps.
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Thanks for that.
I thought Google only backs up app data, but not the apps themselves? And the order of apps on my launcher would also get lost. I have yet to find a backup solution that really backs up everything, just like iTunes does....

naujoks said:
Thanks for that.
I thought Google only backs up app data, but not the apps themselves? And the order of apps on my launcher would also get lost. I have yet to find a backup solution that really backs up everything, just like iTunes does....
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I'm not sure that anything can do that, have you tried Titanium backup?

naujoks said:
I have 4.2.2 HK localised version installed on my XZ.
Is it possible to flash the European version without losing any data/installed programs?
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u won't loss any data by flashing stock rom
anyway for backup u can use carbon(helium) backup

naujoks said:
Thanks for that.
I thought Google only backs up app data, but not the apps themselves? And the order of apps on my launcher would also get lost. I have yet to find a backup solution that really backs up everything, just like iTunes does....
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it can back up the apps aswell as the data and can restore them upon a fresh install of the os

Use this as handguide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2342120
This for a backup
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=31249187&postcount=534

forget the backup tools from sony.
use titanium backup - best method to restore apps (+ data).

jamz2005 said:
forget the backup tools from sony.
use titanium backup - best method to restore apps (+ data).
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Wrong, also using Titanium means you have rooted your phone.

[Q] a problem in downgrading from 4.3 on c5502

i have xperia zr c5502 running on stock android 4.3 mea .after flashing either 4.1 or 4.2.2 using flashtool my phone continuosly reboots while it is in the boot animation but when i reflash a 4.3 rom it works again..i want to downgrade to 4.1 or 4.2.2 to regain root is there any way you can help me??
i want to downgrade according to Sijav method http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2590174

for downgrading you have to erase the entire system. it's not like just updating. wiping datas is probably required too
Made in ZR

Ilko said:
for downgrading you have to erase the entire system. it's not like just updating. wiping datas is probably required too
Made in ZR
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do i need to wipe my data or cache or both and is there any way to preserve my data??

yeah, wiping cache may avoid conflicts. there are several ways to save datas, the most popular is titanium backup
Made in ZR

Ilko said:
yeah, wiping cache may avoid conflicts. there are several ways to save datas, the most popular is titanium backup
Made in ZR
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Titanium Backup needs root, right ? Maybe with Sony PC Companion, depending on the data you want to save.

Ilko said:
yeah, wiping cache may avoid conflicts. there are several ways to save datas, the most popular is titanium backup
Made in ZR
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but i dont have root access right now does titanium backup work for me???

yes pc companion is a good way, but I'm not sure if newest datas will be retro compatible. what do you need to save exactly?
Made in ZR

Ilko said:
yes pc companion is a good way, but I'm not sure if newest datas will be retro compatible. what do you need to save exactly?
Made in ZR
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my apps and there datas because i dont want to reinstall all my apps again from zero point.

If your phone is backup with your google account, all the apps will be automatically installed after flashing. But you still need to backup the data of your apps if needed...

in settings > backup and reset you have the option to export datas to google servers. apps will downloaded again, as well as your contacts. be sure they are synchronised in settings > accounts > google, just in case...
I've never used pcc for saving so I can't help for this.
Made in ZR

BobLC said:
Titanium Backup needs root, right ? Maybe with Sony PC Companion, depending on the data you want to save.
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hmm I neither used titanium backup ever, but the root access is mainly needed for system apps
Made in ZR

Ilko said:
hmm I neither used titanium backup ever, but the root access is mainly needed for system apps
Made in ZR
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thanks llko i downgraded my phone successfully .the issue was i wasnt wiping my app data and cache and now i am on 4.3 and rooted yeeee..

[Q] portable wi-fi hotspot error

After updating to 4.4 its not longer possible to enable portable Wi-Fi hotspot.
It shows Error next to the check box and WiFi stops working, a reboot is needed
to get the WiFi working again
I have tried to clear the cache and deleted the /data/misc/wifi directory
but the problem persists.
i used rom from @[NUT] http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2687443
same problem http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=51311235&postcount=440 but no one replay
sorry for bad eng

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Factory Reset?

eclyptos said:
Factory Reset?
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I try but same problem

sayedjalal said:
I try but same problem
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Probably if you Repair via PC Companion you will lose Root so I think there is a problem with the Rom. Try instal it again and wipe everything.

eclyptos said:
Probably if you Repair via PC Companion you will lose Root so I think there is a problem with the Rom. Try instal it again and wipe everything.
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I want fix problem without wipe

sayedjalal said:
I want fix problem without wipe
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It will be close to impossible as the issue can be an App that causes the problem or can be the System corrupted. Also you are using a Pre-Rooted Rom so repair with PCC can complicate the situation. I don't see at the moment any other solution. Maybe someone who had this problem know how to fix it, if so.

eclyptos said:
It will be close to impossible as the issue can be an App that causes the problem or can be the System corrupted. Also you are using a Pre-Rooted Rom so repair with PCC can complicate the situation. I don't see at the moment any other solution. Maybe someone who had this problem know how to fix it, if so.
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sorry for that but tired everyday format my phone and setting him restore program redownload games data make folders
any app can do that ?
titanium restore old system app not only setting and not backup full games data

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I had the sam problem
I clear all App data related to WIFI Hotspot - DONT WORK
Factory Reset - DONT WORK
Restore OLD 4.3 Backup - ALL WAS FINE
** this work for me
Download Again ROM ZIP and striped.ftf
Factory Reset
Flash ROM and ftf
Boot and test - WIFI TETHER WORKS
Restore Only Data Backup
ALL IS FINE NOW
maybe was corruption of the zip or ftf
sorry for my English!

restoring a back-up will lose root?

hi,
When i make a back-up using Sony Bridge and then root my phone. Will i lose root restoring the back-up from sony bridge?
thanks in advance

does someone have an answer to my noob question?

did you have root when you made the backup?
Yes you did
So if you restore back to that point, guess what...You will have root.

gregbradley said:
did you have root when you made the backup?
Yes you did
So if you restore back to that point, guess what...You will have root.
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The back-up that i have is one without root. So when i root my device after the back-up, and restore my back-up. I will loose root. Correct?

ikkeeuu said:
The back-up that i have is one without root.
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Are you sure, then how did you do the backup? What kind of backup is it?
So when i root my device after the back-up, and restore my back-up. I will loose root. Correct?
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Again, you cannot do a backup without root, you must mean you have backed up some app data. That will not get rid of root either as it is not a full system backup, you need root in order to do that.

gregbradley said:
Are you sure, then how did you do the backup? What kind of backup is it?Again, you cannot do a backup without root, you must mean you have backed up some app data. That will not get rid of root either as it is not a full system backup, you need root in order to do that.
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I used sony bridge to back-up my contacts, messages and pictures and such. I don't care that much about app data.

ikkeeuu said:
I used sony bridge to back-up my contacts, messages and pictures and such. I don't care that much about app data.
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OK, That's not a "Backup" of your system, its just some files, it will not replace your system files, hence will not touch root.
It will just replace your contacts, messages, pictures and such

gregbradley said:
OK, That's not a "Backup" of your system, its just some files, it will not replace your system files, hence will not touch root.
It will just replace your contacts, messages, pictures and such
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Ok, thanks for your help! I am going to root my device using the methode you said 100 times to people but i just wanted to make a 'back-up' before i do it so i don't lose anything after i rooted.
Maybe a last question if you dont't mind? am i using the best methode so i won't lose anything?

Your contacts are auto backed upto your google account anyway
Then I would just copy and paste all my pictures onto my PC
You can use smartSMS bacup to backup your messages to your google account as well.
That's all I ever do.

Trying to restore apps and dat from Titanium BackUp but wont go past 0%?

Just flashed Dr Ketan Q06 rom and trying to restore my device but it will not work? Has this happened to anyone else? Can't get any of my data back so any help woulld be appreciated!

Nellions said:
Just flashed Dr Ketan Q06 rom and trying to restore my device but it will not work? Has this happened to anyone else? Can't get any of my data back so any help woulld be appreciated!
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Go to Developer Option, untick the Verify Apps Over USB.
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martin132014 said:
Go to Developer Option, untick the Verify Apps Over USB.
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I tried that and it hasn't worked? Am I maybe being too impatient? Got about 470 things to reinstall but waited half an hour and didn't go past the first app?

Nellions said:
I tried that and it hasn't worked? Am I maybe being too impatient? Got about 470 things to reinstall but waited half an hour and didn't go past the first app?
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It work for me regardless the apps. Try restored 10 apps at a time. Some of the apps can't be restored normally.
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martin132014 said:
It work for me regardless the apps. Try restored 10 apps at a time. Some of the apps can't be restored normally.
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How do I make it only do 10 at a time? Sorry unfamiliar with Titanium

Nellions said:
How do I make it only do 10 at a time? Sorry unfamiliar with Titanium
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If you using the full version of Titanium Backup, select the batch option then Click the Run button with Restore all apps with data. Click the deselect all apps. Then you tick the one you want to restore.
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Nellions said:
Just flashed Dr Ketan Q06 rom and trying to restore my device but it will not work? Has this happened to anyone else? Can't get any of my data back so any help woulld be appreciated!
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Go back to old rom and back up with swift. See if swift can do it although I don't see the reason why titanium backup can't