Use this tag if you have issues with backups (of apps, settings, documents) on your Android device. As this is a quite generic tag, please use a more specific tag if applicable, for example 'nandroid', 'titanium-backup', 'clockwork-mod'. For restoring your backups, 'restore' is the more appropriate ...
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How can I quickly remove all of my data from my device and then get it back again?
Soon, I'll have to give my phone (a non-rooted LG Nexus 4) to another person for some time. As the phone contains very sensitive information, I do not want this person to be able to access any of it. ...
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How to open android backup file (with .backup extension) on PC?
I created user data backup (with .backup file extension) on Philips W732 (Android 4.0.3) through service menu.
I need to open it on PC and modify (I created this backup before hard reset due to ...
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How to back up my current android ID?
I want to flash a new rom, but it will change my android ID. Is there any way to just back up my current android ID WITHOUT make a whole-system-backup?
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Restoring APKs + data from 4.1 to 4.2.2
I migrated from Android 4.1 (Omega) to Android 4.2.2 (SuperNexus) on my Samsung Galaxy S3.
Before I did the migration I did a backup of apps with Super Backup. After this was done I moved all the ...
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Why is adb backup with system apps unsafe? (Holo backup)
In holo backup, adb backup with system apps is said to be unsafe. I was and am not sure why it is. But I tried it anyway, and slept then when I woke up in the morning, my computer crashed. So I am ...
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When I try to back up my Samsung Galaxy S3 it starts the back up but gets stuck at 0%
I need to back up the files on my Samsung Galaxy S3 because I need to restore it as I have been having issues with it. When I connect my phone to Kies and start the back up, it starts but it stays at ...
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Backup Link2sd ext4 partition, resize it and restore
I have messed the ext4 partition resizing it with Gparted, it still works but shows the old size and Link2sd doesn't seem to be able to link all the pieces.
I was wondering if I could backup the ...
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Titanium Backup from Nandroid using pc
I know you can create a Titanium Backup from a Nandroid Backup using the Titanium Backup PRO app.
But is there a possibility to create a Titanium Backup from a Nandroid without having a phone, i.e. ...
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adb backup that operates similar to dd
Do adb backup methods contain those that operate similar to how dd backups data? So I want to know if adb backup method that hard-copies every bit of disk exists.
If it does not exist, is there any ...
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Google+ Auto Backup failed
When looking at my photos in the Google+ app, at the bottom is a footer that says "Backup failed" with a retry button. The backup still fails when I click Retry.
Is there a way to find out why Auto ...
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Backup Android 2.3.6 app data before rooting [duplicate]
I want to create a backup of application data (game highscores etc.) for Android version 2.3.6, before I try to root. How to do it?
Helium (Carbon) and Z4Root aren't compatible with my OS version / ...
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How to debug the “data” restore procedure (from a backup) in CWM-based recovery?
I'm using the ClockworkMod-based recovery.img for Galaxy S (GT-I9000) from http://redmine.replicant.us/projects/replicant/wiki/ReplicantImages (the last one, from 2013-04-06), on two such devices.
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What backup option shall I chose in the Nexus 7 toolkit to backup everything on my Nexus 7?
The options are:
BACKUP OPTIONS [ALL OPTIONS REQUIRE ADB MODE]
Backup ALL installed apps [-all]
Backup Individual Packages [a single app] ONLY
Backup your Internal Storage [virtual SD Card]
CWM ...
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Backup Notification Led (Pulse Light) Configuration
I recently switched from CyanogenMod to Paranoid Android on my nexus. I knew I would loose most of my settings, but I felt rather stupid when I realised I had lost all of my carefully defined Pulse ...
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Backup Wifi SSID and password on SGSII
I updated my sgs2 [I9100] to JB, I want it to format or wipe that clean and stable install. I can backup everything except wifi keys. I guess kies seems have it, but it was not work before.
How can I ...
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Best way for a COMPLETE backup? [Rooted Nexus 4 with stock ROM]
I did a huge amount of googling but the information out there is overwhelming and I either have to get a 1:1 reply on this or try and test different options - which would suck if I fail.
Basically I ...
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Backup app data without root and no micro USB port
How can I backup an app's data (i.e. Angry Birds scores and achievements) on my Nexus 7, running Android 4.2.2? My tablet is not rooted and my micro USB port is damaged, disallowing me to connect to ...
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How to backup Viber chat message to Gmail automatically?
I see that Viber app has the feature of backing up message and send email.
I want to do that automatically so as all my Viber messages are safely backuped.
How can I do that with Viber app?
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backing up system image before rooting: please help
I have a Samsung Galaxy S III i9300. On Windows 7 there is something called a
recovery partition which contains a full compressed image of the operating system
from which Windows 7 can be installed. ...
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IMEI mismatch error on restoring nandroid backup from another device(same model)
I use a Micromax A52 ...
I have Gingerbread Custom Rom on it...
what i want to do is backup my rom and restore it on another Micromax A52...
so the models are same...vesrsions are same too...
but ...
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Carbon backup discovery issues with Nexus 7
I have made a backup of my Nexus 7 before its bootloader was unlocked with Carbon and the companion Windows app; I then took the Carbon folder from internal storage to my computer disk.
An unlock, ...
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Difference between “nandroid” and “nandroid + ext”
I own a CM9 Motorola Backflip MB300. I'm planning downgrading it and reapplying the stock ROM. To prevent rendering it unusable, I'm going to perform a nandroid backup, but I get two options: "backup" ...
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Disable Backup Service in Android Emulator
I'm trying to replace sms and contacts database on Android emulator with some other (extracted from other phone).
I've already succesfully pushed files into emulator (using adb push), but I have to ...
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Cloning an application with its full data store between devices
Given a generic application I would like to transfer it, full with its own data, to another device or to the emulator.
After restoring the application and its /data/data/com.app directory it should ...
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How can I get backup the files from my semi-broken android before shipping it in?
I broke my Samsung Galaxy SIII (Red) last week, got a replacement in the mail, and I'm trying to back up my files (contacts, photos, etc.) onto my computer before I send the broken one in. The only ...
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Flashing ROMs: Am I “Doing it Wrong?”
I'm a software developer and systems administrator, so my technological knowledge is moderately high. I'll just leave that here as a preface.
I've ran custom Android mods since my very first Android ...
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Backup and restore MMS
Is it possible to backup AND restore MMS messages? It seems all the apps I've found on the app store that backup SMS and/or MMS cannot actually restore MMS messages (and similar comments on answers to ...
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Back up files on a pattern locked phone
A friend of mine tried to guess my pattern so my phone got locked, asking for gmail account and password. The thing is that i used to use a program for keyboard symbols cause one of the symbols there ...
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How to backup original firmware and personal data before firmware change?
Before I try a custom-built firmware, I would like to backup the original one from my 2.1 SE Xperia phone. I know some original firmwares are out there to download but I would trust my own one better. ...
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What does TRWP backup include?
If I would take a backup via TRWP, does it include all my apps, app data, messages, contacts or it would just take backup of the ROM only, so I could get a fresh ROM with factory restored when I ...
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Titanium Backup batch options
Does "Backup all user apps" also include app data too and does "Backup all system data" include backup of messages and contacts ?
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Non-root backup with multiple users (non-owner or secondary users)
I really did spend some time researching this and was surprised to not find any answers (this great thread doesn't address this problem at all.... I'm trying to recover from my unfortunate situation: ...
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Clockwork Mod Can't find backups
Yesterday I performed a Nandroid Backup on my phone, because right after I knew I was going to wipe the phone and cache and remount Cyanogenmod on my Galaxy Nexus to hopefully solve another issue I ...
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how to acces to apk using backup?
I want to use adb backup restore, but I'd like to know if possible to know the contents back up file if yes so how. is it possible to have access only to apk. to install on other devices. i don't want ...
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Is it possible to use adb backup in order to make a clone of a tablet? [duplicate]
Is it possible to use adb backup in order to make a copy of tablet? In fact I want to recover the contents of a tablet using adb backup and then install it on the tablet that have the same type with ...
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Will a nandroid backup save me from a bad upgrade?
I have a Rezound on 4.03, and verizon has pushed an update to it today. I have delayed the install because there's little information about it. What little I have found claim it make the phone ...
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I need remote access to my MyTouch 3G Slide using a web interface with no access to the phone
I have a MyTouch 3G slide that is currently in Missouri and I am in North Carolina. I have my Google Play account information and access to a PC. The phone is not password locked but it is plugged ...
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How to fix Cyanogenmod 7 hanging on boot animation after NO firmware changes
I've been using my Google Nexus S with Cyanogenmod 7 for about a year now. Sometimes it rebooted out of the sudden or locked up but all in all worked well.
Today I rebootet the phone und since then ...
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How to download all my apps in google play when I have flashed a new ROM?
When I have flashed a new ROM, I have to download all the apps I need in google play one by one, which is very inconvenient absolutely. Some of you may recommend "Titanium Backup", but it will lead to ...
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Is it enough to restore /data with ClockworkMod? (Maybe changing systems as well
I definitely don't want to restore cache files. Why would I want to restore system files as well? If I understood Izzy's answer here, as a normal user (not a system developer) all I need is to restore ...
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Google Backup: Multiple devices using the same account - what happens on Restore?
It is nothing new that one can use multiple Android devices with a single Google account. Switching on a new device for the first time asks whether one wants to store one's data with Google, which ...
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How do I backup my Nexus 7 and then do a hard reset [duplicate]
I'm really new to using Android, and I was wondering if I could back it up, reset it to see if it fixes a problem, and then restore from my backup if it doesn't work.
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Restoring to stock not working
Recently I flashed Cyanogenmod on my HTC Inc after making a backup in ClockWork Mod. I really prefer HTC Sense over Cyanogenmod's and Android 2.3's vanilla UIs, so I was going to restore back to my ...
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Can not receive some mails sent by SMS Backup+ Android app when using Gmail mail delegate feature
I currently backup my Android phone data using SMS Backup+. Data entries are written to Gmail: e.g. each phone call is logged as one message labeled with the call log tag and automatically archived.
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Backup using ADB without root or usb debugging
I have a Nexus S (on android 4, not rooted) device who's not able to boot. It opens and get stucks to the X screen. I can only access the recovery mode.
I tried to backup data via ADB, but the phone ...
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Backing up Viber chat logs
I have a rooted Samsung Galaxy S2 with GB Samsung firmware, I have updated Viber through Google Play and now it won't even start. It gives me a crash error dialog and closes without even starting the ...
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WhatsApp re-registration after backup
I want to flash a custom rom on my S3. I was wondering if I take a Titanium Backup of all the applications and data on my phone, would I need to re-register (sim verification) for applications like ...
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My Android phone screen is un-usable, how do I transfer all my data to a new phone?
My current phone (Samsung Galaxy POP) running Andoid 2.2 has all its data including contacts and messages stored in the SD card + SIM card. However the touch screen of that phone has been damaged and ...
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Samsung Kies restore a backup from another PC
I recently did a backup as I had to send my S3 to samsung to fix a broken screen. I took my backup on my work pc and copied the whole backup folder to an external drive. I now have my phone back and ...
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Backing up Android device on Windows via wireless
I need a way to back up my whole Android device on my PC, which is running Windows 7.
I don't have USB cable for my phone, but I have wireless router, so my best option is using Wireless connection.
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