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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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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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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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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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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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Are apps backed up/restored with Titanium Backup just as “good” as through Google? [closed]
Is the backup/restore process of Titanium Backup just as good and functional as Google's native processes? In other words, will an app backed up and restored by Titanium Backup run and be just as ...
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Application backup/restore - for saving resources
I was thinking I could completely backup apps to the SD card, and then restore them when needed. This for saving system resources.
Is there some efficient way to do this?
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Import data from ColorNote app?
I have lost my Android phone but I have backup of my SD-card on which I have backup of my ColorNote app. How can I get all my notes from that backup?
NOTE: I am using iphone now so dont have a anroid ...
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System backup and restore with help of googles system backup feature doesn't seem to work
I have had my phone set up from the start to backup to google. I have done 3 resets now and none of my settings and apps or anything seem to come back. Is there a way to force this to happen? Perhaps, ...
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Retaining applications and settings when flashing custom ROMs
The one thing that's been keeping me from flashing a custom Jelly Bean ROM on my Verizon Galaxy S3 (SCH-I535) is the fact that, unlike OTA updates, when I update my phone with a custom ROM, I'll lose ...
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Examples of application, used Android Backup Services
Do you know any Android applications (with open source, if it's possible), which use Android Backup Service (http://developer.android.com/guide/topics/data/backup.html)
I need examples, how Backup ...
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How to open or fully import a previously made backup file of SMSes? [duplicate]
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How to read out the data in HTC Desire SMS backup file?
I made a backup of my SMSes before doing a reset on my phone HTC Desire S (Android 2.3.5; HTC sense 3.0) to my SD ...
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How do you extract an App's data from a full backup made through “adb backup”?
I have been backing up my Nexus 7 with adb backup to back up all files into an encrypted backup. I see that you can restore from a backup with adb restore, but that would wipe all my existing data on ...
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unable to restore package [closed]
I'm learning to use the Backup API to backup/restore app data.
Then I used bmgr tools to test it and met the following problem.
I typed these commands as below in cmd:
**adb shell bmgr backup ...
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Switch ROMs, still seamlessly use Apps and its data
I am presently using a rooted LG P500 running stock 2.3.3. I am very fond of trying various ROMs and recently got hooked to unofficial CM10 Android 4.1.1 (JellyBean).
Working with such unofficials or ...
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Can I manually download my wifi settings to my Android device from my Google account?
I just purchased my fourth ever Android device - An HSPA+ Samsung Galaxy Nexus phone.
When I purchased my second and third devices (Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 and an Asus Transformer Pad TF300T), I ...
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Partial adb restore
ICS devices support creating backups using adb backup, and restoring them using adb restore. Using adb backup, one can select that everything should be backed up, or only a certain package.
However, ...
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Is it possible to skip confirmation on app restores?
i'm using Titanium Backup to restore my data and apps,but clicking "install" and "done" is driving me crazy. Is there a setting for that?
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Droid x on Liberty 3 v 2: How can I restore contacts with titanium backup after flashing?
I just rooted my droid X and installed liberty 3v2. Awesome experience so far.
Before I flashed, I backed up most of my apps + system data with titanium backup. What app / data do I need restore from ...
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Samsung Galaxy - Import contacts from sbu file
I'd a Samsung Galaxy i551. I've done a backup using Kies and it saved a .sbu file. Now I don't have the phone any more and I'd like to export this information to some useful format or at least to view ...
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Android Backup and Restore
I have rooted android phone. I backed up a application, uninstalled the application from the phone and restored it back the way it was there in the phone(using backup including changes to ...
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How can I keep settings after flashing a ROM?
I am considering flashing my SGS to a custom ROM. I do not, however, relish the prospect of re-configuring everything. Most apps on my phone and most definitions should have no dependencies on the ...
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How to factory reset without data loss and undue pain?
I ran into a serious SMS bug, which knowledgeable users seem to be saying means the SMS message database is corrupt (source 1, source 2). This is consistent with my current experience. In my case I ...
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Restore a ROM Back-up
I am going to try out CyanogenMod tonight on my phone. Before I do that, however, I am curious about one thing. I performed a NANDROID backup, per instructions that I received on this site (thank you ...
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How to backup an Android device?
Can anyone recommend a good way to backup Android devices?
Ideally I would like to do this wirelessly and, not only backup my data, but also my user settings. Is it possible to backup an image of an ...
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Copying applications between phones?
Is it possible to easy copy applications between phones (eg. two HTCs via bluetooth) and get them running fine? Or apps just need to be downloaded from AM each time because of some installation ...
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Android phone lost, what data can I get onto new phone?
Sorry about the clumsy question.
My Android HTC Magic was lost/stolen last night. I had an unlock swipe code, power-on SIM code and have called the phone company and had it blocked, so not too ...
