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 keep a folder backed up online with continuous syncing?
I've found that the dropbox support for Titanium Backup never works for me amd I've also tried using ubuntuone and idrivesync but neither of these support setting a directory to keep in sync.
Does ...
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Is it safe and stable to use titanium backup and restore at two different android versions?
I want to upgrade an android phone from 2.2 to 2.3.
If I backup apps with titanium backup, will they be restored at 2.3, or will they be conflict because of different android version between backup ...
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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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How to backup Angry Birds saves/data?
I need to reinstall my Android ROM but before I would like to backup my Angry Birds savegame/data/scores.
Do you have any idea how can I do it?
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Flash Rom and Recover Later
I Want to put Android 2.3 on My Phone, its an ZTE Racer with Android 2.1 and the Manufacturer hasnt released the new version i have found a Rom, But im afraid to do it and lose my phone, can anybody ...
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Save default installed sounds on Original Droid
I have an original Motorola Droid. Is there a way I can save all the original pre-installed sounds/ringtones?
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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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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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Cannot backup app via Astro - (private) app?
I was just about to backup an Android application via Astro app, when I saw that there is no checkbox in the right side, but just a title saying (private).
What does it mean? How can someone ...
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Backup contacts, photos, apps, remove google account, and replace with dummy account
I want to unlink my main Google account from my phone and use a dummy account instead. I don't really use any of Google's services on my phone like gmail, voice, etc. For security, loss reasons and to ...
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What to do before root and flash my phone?
Right now I have in my phone the stock rom and I haven't rooted it. I want to root it and change the rom.
What should I do first, root or flash the rom?
I don't want to lose all the configuration, ...
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Backing up Android without needing Internet?
All the Android Backup apps I have checked out (MyBackup, Lookout) require an internet connection.
I don't want my data to ever be stored in the cloud. These apps may have legitimate reasons to ...
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Is it possible to backup a ROM before installing a custom one?
Can I backup my current ROM (Samsung modifications plus a few telco specific applications installed) before installing a custom ROM?
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Transfer applications and settings from my old Android phone to my new one [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How to backup an Android device?
I recently purchased a new Android device and I would like to be able to back up all of my settings/installed applications/app settings ...
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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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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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Locale app & export settings
Is there any solution to backup Locale settings? I've defined couple of rules and I don't want to lose them while I reinstall some custom ROM.
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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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Backup link between gmail, facebook, twitter contacts
I have contacts from my GMail, Facebook and Twitter account. In my GMail accounts, I've saved my contacts with their first names or nicknames, so I end up having to manually link most of my Facebook ...
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Where is “Back up my data” stored? Can it be edited?
Anybody know how to get to it? It's not on the Google Dashboard, or linked to from the developer docs. I've even dug through the code, but it's confusing. Anybody know a way to download it, and better ...
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What should I backup before installing a new ROM?
What do I need to backup (using Titanium Backup) if I want to have the 'same system' after applying new version of a ROM?
Is it better to set up everything from scratch or restore my data from the ...
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G1 Create Image of Current State
Is it possible to create an image of my phone (G1, cupcake) so that I may revert back to it at a later date?
I'm not scared of using the Android SDK, I only needs the steps to create the file.
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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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What is the right way to backup my whole phone?
I did a factory reset last night, and I'd like to try to mod my G1 but I want to make sure I have a good, complete recovery image. Preferably one that will restore things like my K9 mail settings, in ...
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Can I backup my APN settings?
Where are my Access Point Names stored in the file system? Can I back them up via adb shell?
My phone is unlocked (AT&T Contract. Le sigh.) and I'm inching towards modding it but I want to be ...
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What does Settings->Privacy Settings->Back up my data do?
I'm Running 2.3 Gingerbread.
There is a setting
Settings->Privacy Settings->Back up my data
If checked, what data does this back up?
Where is it backed up?
How do I restore it?
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Export Google Calendar App Data
Is there a way to export all the data from the google calender app? For whatever reason, my google account has been suspended, and while I desperately try and sort this out I'm seeing what my phone ...
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How does “Angry birds backup” app work?
"Angry Birds Backup" seems to be a third party app that modifies other application's data.
This should not be possible from security point of view, as it enables you to create malicious software.
So ...
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Why does my phone keep getting stuck when performing a backup?
I have rooted my phone and currently have an older version of Cyanogen mod on my Sprint HTC Hero. When I try to perform a backup using Rom Manager, the phone tries to reboot, but it never finishes ...
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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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How do I back up my Motorola Droid? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How to backup an Android device?
Hi,
I have a Motorola Droid that I need to send in for repair. How can I back up everything to my PC easily?
The Moto Phone Portal ...
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Merging multiple SMS databases
I have a lot of problems with my phone, and so I have a number of nandroid backups with different sets of overlapping SMS messages saved in them. I've also made a few copies of the data folder when ...
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Backup/Restore Android [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How do I perform a full pre-rooting backup of an Android phone?
I am considering rooting my Motorola Droid, and I am wondering if it is possible to revert back to the ...
