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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Backup my Android without my Apps, Settings, Config's, etc.
As the title states,
Is there a way I can backup my phone, without including all the extras, that I would just prefer to pick and choose to install later.
feel free to read the whole thing, or just ...
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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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How does one copy all the data AND apps from one Asus tablet to another?
I have an Asus Transformer Prime TF-201, and am upgrading to an Asus Transformer Pad Infinity TF-701. Before I sell my old table, I want to backup all my data and apps, and somehow transfer them to ...
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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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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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Is Backing up my Android Device to the Cloud using Skydrive or Dropbox Equally as Effective As using dedicated Back Up Apps?
Is it equally effective to backup my apps, photos, contacts, SMS texts etc on my Android Smartphone (which is non rooted) using MS Skydrive or Dropbox compared with using a dedicated Backup App from ...
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Restore contacts from nandroid backup
I got a nandroid backup of a stock android froyo firmware. The device (GT-I9003, Galaxy SL) is now running cyanogenmod 9. how can i transfer the contacts (and sms/mms optionally) from the backup to ...
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How do I back up my phone? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How to backup an Android device?
I need to offload all my info from phone to laptop. I've enabled mass storage and plugged my phone in via USB to do this but it will ...
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Nexus One stuck in loading screen - How to save application data? (ROOTED)
I have my N1 rooted and after I installed BlackRose and change the partitions with password protection I wasn't able to start Android ever again. It show this screen:
I can access to the adb shell, ...
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what backup/sync app is recommended for android phones (without computer)?
good software to automatically sync and backup your files without having to connect it to a computer via USB
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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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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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SMS backup in Android [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How do I backup and restore SMS Messages?
How can I make a backup of SMS messages to the SD card in Android 2.2?
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Changing Text message limit
I want to change my text message limit to a smaller size (default 200 msgs per conversation) so that it will be easy to scroll and read messages. But I don't want to lose previous messages. Can I ...
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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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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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Backup and restore CM10 on broken razr
My problem is a little bit complicated, I have a Razr (XT910) motorola phone, the screen is cracked and unusable, the tech support of my carrier (in Mexico) is unable to get the display from ...
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BackupManager causing my phone to reboot
Every ~2 hours my phone reboots itself, it started doing this 2-3 days ago, I may have installed/uninstalled some apps around that time but I don't remember exactly.
I've gotten a screenshot of the ...
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How can I backup contacts on a SIM card to my computer?
My brother wants me to backup the data in his SIM card. How can I copy this to my computer without messing up my own contacts?
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What is the safest way to perform backups of my partitions?
The partitions on my phone are visible on /dev/mts/mtsX, and I'd like to copy the contents of those files onto my sd card for safe keeping. Is it safe to just say:
cat /dev/mtd/mtd0 > ...
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Create Defy Kernel Backup
I own a Motorola Defy and it is running 2.2.2.
I was wondering if i could create a backup of my kernel by any means!
Is there any software/application/method which can help me achieve this?
Thanks
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MyTouch 3G Slide screen went Blank?
I have contacted Tmobile and they are going to be resending me a replacement. But I am wondering what all is stored on my phone that I am losing access to? And is there potential for when I send it ...
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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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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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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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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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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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Got replacement note 2, and gmail did not back up my apps, contacts, nothing? Why not?
Just like it says in the Title i got a new phone and added my existing gmail account that i know is backed up already because I have been there and done that 10 times already.(hence why I got a ...
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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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Resetting Nexus 4 with cracked and Locked Screen [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How do I backup data (sms/contacts) from a device with a broken screen?
My Nexus 4 fell and cracked its screen:
One of the caveats in its design is the glass on the ...
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How can I programmatically backup Android phone's settings?
I was wondering if I could programmatically backup my Android phone's settings. The "PHONE"'s settings and not application settings.
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Can adb be used to recover SMS messages while in permanent “Safe Mode”?
I have a non-rooted Droid X2 that is in permanent "Safe mode", but I want to recover SMS messages. SMS Backup and Restore will NOT work because safe mode only allows system apps to run.
adb shell ...
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How can I import / export contacts as VCF in Sony Xperia Tipo Dual
I'm using a Sony Xperia Tipo Dual with ICS. I need to backup my contacts with or without linked contacts.
Does anyone know the exact procedure to export contacts in VCF format; either directly to PC ...
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ClockworkMod Recovery makes corrupt backups
Four backups I made using ClockworkMod Recovery couldn't be restored because their MD5 hash values didn't match. Another one was successfully restored. What is the problem and is there a way to check ...
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I Need Help Getting Contacts from Broken Android!
My Huawei Mercury M886 fell out of my lap when getting out of the car and it got run over...
Its not rooted. The screen is completely shattered off and I cant use the touchscreen or buttons so I cant ...
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How to explore and edit a Samsung Galaxy Y's backup file without a connected phone (as, for example, by using NBU Explorer for Nokia Symbian files)
The limitations of Nokia's PC Suite were beautifully resolved by NBU Explorer. I have recently shifted to a Samsung Galaxy Y Duos. This is a double SIM set. Both Samsung's own suite (Kies) as well as ...
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Getting my data off of a G2 with a broken screen
I have a T-mobile G2 (aka HTC desire Z) with a broken screen. I have not rooted it or ever enabled debugging.
I would like to get the data off of this phone and onto my replacement. Is there any way ...
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Ext4 partition clockworkmod recovery backup
Successfully installed CM7 on ZTE Blade and simple2ext (S2E) made me excited.
I've partitioned my SD in CWM recovery and I guess it was Ext3 partition.
But one thing was mistake. I have checked in S2E ...
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Why does my Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc LT15a reboot itself and not even load the home screen?
I have Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc LT15a and suddenly the phone started to reboot itself. I'm assuming it's the memory is too low to load the OS main screen. Now, I have important data on the phone ...
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is there a way to backup my non-gmail emails from my Evo 2.3.5?
I want to delete an old email account from the stock email account that cannot be moved to the SD card. But I want to save the emails to the SD card or send the contacts to a gmail account. Is there ...
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update.zip that backs up my device? [closed]
Does anyone happen to have a (signed) update.zip package that when installed via recovery mode, copies the contents of SYSTEM:, DATA: etc to the SD card?
It looks like it would be pretty easy to make ...
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What happens with configurations and app data, practically, if I mod my device with custom firmware? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How to backup an Android device?
If I want to install a modified firmware like CyanogenMod, it seems like I should wipe the phone clean both before and after the ...
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How to backup all notes from the stock notes app in Froyo?
Is there an easy way to backup/export notes from the stock notes app in Froyo? Alternatively, I'd like to know where said data gets stored, so I can manually copy them over to my PC.
Edit: I'm pretty ...
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Can I backup my HTC Desire to my laptop without a USB cable?
I want to backup my HTC Desire, but I don't have the USB cable handy for a while. Any Ideas?
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Backup of my Droid X
How (What App) do I use in order to do backup? What is good backup apps out there? I primarily want to save calling logs & SMSs, as all of Applications I can just re-download from Market.
I use ...
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Save txt messages to PC? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How do I backup and restore SMS Messages?
Is it possible to move/backup txt/sms message from my phone to my PC? I have Android 2.2 If this could be done via a usb ...
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Is it possible to backup settings and apps for SGS with Samsung Kies?
I want to backup my phone (Samsung Galaxy S) before having the carrier upgrade the Android version. I don't want to root it because then the carrier won't upgrade it for me.
Is it possible to backup ...
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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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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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How can I download the backups ClockworkMod creates to my PC?
I do not see them in the /clockworkmod folder when I connect my device to my PC. I tried using adb pull but adb does not show any devices when the device is in recovery mode (only if it's booted).
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