Hi all. I'm considering getting a Desire HD in the new year. But before I make the final decision I'd like to find out what would be involved in migrating my apps & data etc from my current Desire.
Thanks in advance.
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I suppose it all depends on if the HD has been rooted by then and if you could use Titanium Backup?
You could maybe use Appbrain to make a list of your apps installed on your Desire and then login to Appbrain on the HD and install the apps from there?
Your phone numbers and email addresses should be saved in your Gmail account, and will be imported when you set up the device.
No plans to root any of my phones at present
StuMcBill said:
I suppose it all depends on if the HD has been rooted by then and if you could use Titanium Backup?
You could maybe use Appbrain to make a list of your apps installed on your Desire and then login to Appbrain on the HD and install the apps from there?
Your phone numbers and email addresses should be saved in your Gmail account, and will be imported when you set up the device.
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Thanks StuMcBill perhaps I should have added I don't intend to root any phone that I have or intend to purchase in the near future.
I was under the impression that my app purchases/installs were stored somewhere linked to my Google account. With this in mind if I had another phone with the same Google account, when I logged in to the Marketplace my phone would display my apps albeit not installed yet.
I can see why that might not work though.
Do I really need to root one or both phones and then buy/install and use a 3rd party app to migrate to a new phone...?
Your app purchases are recorded so once you log in on the HD it will download them but it doesn't know your download history. As said contacts will be dragged on if u use Google contacts (best way of doing it if you ask me). Things like SMS/MMS can't be backed up/migrated without rooting AFAIK
SpartanGrey said:
Hi all. I'm considering getting a Desire HD in the new year. But before I make the final decision I'd like to find out what would be involved in migrating my apps & data etc from my current Desire.
Thanks in advance.
Sent from my HTC Desire
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I'd say wait for Q1 2011... and Tegra 2 porcessors from Nvidia.
The HTc desire HD is still in the same playground than the n1 ..htc desire and others...
Desire vs Desire HD
To add to the conversation: Desire HD is a Desire, but with a bigger screen. That's obvious, but the equation is purely between:
*bigger screen
*less quality screen
From what I've seen, it's not worth switching in terms of price and screen quality vs bigger screen.
Indeed, I'll await new candy with serious power (as if the Desire doesn't have power enough). And yes, bigger screens with superb quality
It's not *only* the screen difference.
HD has much larger internal memory
HD has (much probably) better CPU/GPU
etc.
http://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone1=3468&idPhone2=3077
Dolby Mobile and SRS sound enhancement on the Desire HD
EddyOS said:
Your app purchases are recorded so once you log in on the HD it will download them but it doesn't know your download history. As said contacts will be dragged on if u use Google contacts (best way of doing it if you ask me). Things like SMS/MMS can't be backed up/migrated without rooting AFAIK
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Thx EddyOS. I think that caps it. With regards to download history are you referring to browser or app marketplace?
I store my contacts in a couple of places but not primarily on Google - so that's less of an issue. BTW I back up my texts using an app called SMS Backup. Sends everything to a folder on gmail.
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I delete SMSs as soon as they're read, and archive emails as soon as they're read...don't like clutter
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Acording to engadget today Nexus One is getting the 2.3.3 update today (or maybe in the next weeks...) ! Anytime soon we're getting a good stable rom i hope.
Any thoughts on that ?
Source
I have yet to have found a perfectly stable Gingerbread ROM, hopefully things will change in the following weeks..
With sense after a while too. Shazam.
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mayad79 said:
With sense after a while too. Shazam.
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Meh. The only thing I miss from Sense is the interface for selecting windows in the browser.
And maybe the little magnification window that appears when you're selecting text.
All the other features are pretty easily replaced. And my phone is faster now than it ever was on Sense roms.
tuatha said:
Meh. The only thing I miss from Sense is the interface for selecting windows in the browser.
And maybe the little magnification window that appears when you're selecting text.
All the other features are pretty easily replaced. And my phone is faster now than it ever was on Sense roms.
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I haven't found a replacement for the contact linking feature (linking gmail contact with facebook data too)
Anyone know of anything for this? It's basically the only reason i stay with sense
was on Twitter too:
googlenexus Google Nexus
Gingerbread (Android 2.3.3) update now rolling out to Nexus S and Nexus One. Be patient, may take a few weeks for OTA to complete
millab said:
I haven't found a replacement for the contact linking feature (linking gmail contact with facebook data too)
Anyone know of anything for this? It's basically the only reason i stay with sense
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Well from what I read, the facebook linking is gone with the new version. I also used the htc sense just for that but gave it up because sense is a battery hog.
celestialspring said:
Well from what I read, the facebook linking is gone with the new version. I also used the htc sense just for that but gave it up because sense is a battery hog.
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http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/22/google-disables-contact-sync-in-facebook-for-android-only-nexus/
there was an update to the engadget article about the facebook thing (see link above)
We believe it is very important that users are able to control their data. So in the over-the-air update for Nexus S, we have a small change to how Facebook contacts appear on the device. For Nexus S users who downloaded the Facebook app from Android Market, Facebook contacts will no longer appear to be integrated with the Android Contacts app. Since Facebook contacts cannot be exported from the device, the appearance of integration created a false sense of data portability. Facebook contact data will continue to appear within the Facebook app. Like all developers on Android, Facebook is free to use the Android contacts API to truly integrate contacts on the device, which would allow users to have more control over their data. We are removing the special-case handling of Facebook contacts on Nexus S and future lead devices. We continue to believe that reciprocity (the expectation that if information can be imported into a service it should be able to be exported) is an important step toward creating a world of true data liberation -- and encourage other websites and app developers to allow users to export their contacts as well.
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I currently have an HTC Desire, and am SERIOUSLY considering getting a Motorola Xoom (WiFi Only) when they become available in the UK, and I just wondered:
I only have one Gmail account which I use on a regular basis, and this would be the one I would like to use on the Xoom (as well as still syncing with the Desire). Is this possible?
If I log in to another device with the same email address, am I able to re-download purchased apps again and run them on the Xoom?
For example, I have Beautiful Widgets running on my Desire, would I be able to download it for free on the Xoom?
I know this is not strictly a Desire question (nor is is a Xoom), but due to a lack of an "Android General" section, I thought I would ask in here - feel free to move if needed mods!
Stew
Hi,
Normally you can have any info tied to your google account synced with any device using android.
What you won't get in the xoom market app is a list of the currently installed apps that you have on the desire, but, as far as i know, you will be abel to download the apps you purchased with your desire.
You'll also be able to sync the contacts, calendar and mail(as long as you don't use pop3) on both devices.
You can have multiple devices on one account and everything will sync like normal.
with google authenticator you can have as many accounts as you want !!.. on what ever devices as you want !!
market.android.com seems to have support for multiple devices anyway
Yes, you can have multiple device for your Google account.
Here is my setup for me (Nexus S) and my wife (HTC Desire).
One Google account for buying apps ([email protected])
Two separate Gmail accounts for contacts ([email protected] and [email protected])
Works
StuMcBill said:
I currently have an HTC Desire, and am SERIOUSLY considering getting a Motorola Xoom (WiFi Only) when they become available in the UK, and I just wondered:
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I am thinking the same - but can't decide if it is going to be worth getting a Xoom or a Flyer...
Either way I want a wifi only one
I have a desire and a tab. Both using same google acct, great part is pay for app on one and you get it on other one too, no extra fee
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I took the opposite line and registered separate gmail accounts for my Desire and a 7" tablet. Slightly different set of apps on the two devices and wasn't sure if the big G could tell that there were two. However, key apps like Touchdown seem to work fine with two syncs going on.
I had to pay for a couple of apps all over again but frankly the developers of the really good ones deserve the small amount it cost me.
Lothaen said:
I am thinking the same - but can't decide if it is going to be worth getting a Xoom or a Flyer...
Either way I want a wifi only one
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Well I am now between the Xoom, LG Optimus Pad and Samsung 8.9" Galaxy Tab.
That Xoom Wifi for £450 is capturing my interest at the moment
So I have had a HTC Desire for two years, and have just ordered a new HTC One X
How do I easily move all my data over? I'm worried about contacts, photos or videos. What I am worried about is the application data. For example, I have all three stars in every level of angry birds, and don't want to lose that
Try titanium backup and contacts backup
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The one has an app.to help you move data from.your old phone via bluetooth I haven't tried it though.
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treebill said:
The one has an app.to help you move data from.your old phone via bluetooth I haven't tried it though.
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I did, and it doesn't backup app data.
Only thing that I got were contacts, not even my old messages or call logs.
If you want to keep your progress with Angry Birds, I recommend a Titanium backup or so.
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I did, and it doesn't backup app data.
Only thing that I got were contacts, not even my old messages or call logs.
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I used the built-in app too and with the same result. Contacts only. They weren't brought across cleanly either with a fair few duplicated.
Titanium is about your only reliable option for bringing over your data from the Desire and you need root to use it.
Doesn't Titanium require root?
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I am afraid that backing up your angry birds requires root permission (titanium backup)
Photos and videos might be quite abit easier. You could already make a dropbox account and put all files there.
For calls and sms I use Sms backup + which backs up calls and sms to a label in your gmail account. which i find very useful (it can also restore them)
As far as contacts go, i assume they are integrated in your gmail account or exchange server?
If not you can import them to your gmail contacts. I did this when i first got my desire and now i keep all my contacts on there. It is probably the moest useful phone related thing i have ever done.
jagdipa said:
So I have had a HTC Desire for two years, and have just ordered a new HTC One X
How do I easily move all my data over? I'm worried about contacts, photos or videos. What I am worried about is the application data. For example, I have all three stars in every level of angry birds, and don't want to lose that
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Suprised by some of the responses. Don't you people have your contacts backed up to your Google account automatically?
Contacts - Google account so no need to do anything.
Photos/videos - Just copy them over via PC
Game data - Titanium backup
PS. I upgraded from a Desire and believe me you will not regret the decision to get a One X. It's hard to believe these two phones are only 2 years apart in terms of release date. The One X design is so sexy in comparison, it's also lighter, slimmer and the screen is unbelievably better.
As has been said
Contacts - Done via Google
Email - Done via Google
Photos/Music - SD Card backups
App Date - Rooting + Titanium
SMS - SMS Backup & Restore
I have just rooted my OneX fairly easily and everything has moved over apart from Temple Run
There is an app in the store which will be able to backup your angry birds saves without root. Just search for angry birds backup in the store
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I tried "Backup Everything" which is pre-installed on the Runnymede Desire ROM. Seemed to work from user customised standard to new ROM fairly well.
Thanks guys. This phone is awesome.
Here's what I did (as per the replies above):
- Contacts via Google
- Email via Goolge
- SMS using SMS Backup and Restore from Google Play
- Angry birds using Angry Birds Backup from Google Play
I didnt want to root my new HTC One X and invalidate the warranty, hence not using Titanium.
I am actually disappointed with Google for not making something that can easily do this. I mean, its just a case of installing the .apk files and then transferring the data.
Guys, just created an account at htcsense.com. Have anyone of you done this? What exactly are it usage? Any contact/settings backup are there in it?
It used to be an online backup type site, plus you could do some sort of remote lock / unlock / locate. but - I think HTC are killing it off sometime soon.
joll200x said:
It used to be an online backup type site, plus you could do some sort of remote lock / unlock / locate. but - I think HTC are killing it off sometime soon.
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YES, it was there during Desire HD time... but what is the use now? i dont see anything at all in the website
Now I think it's just waiting to die Seems kinda pointless when you can use google to backup your contacts to. The remote lock and location feature was quite cool - but you can use Prey Project for that now.
I created a Sense account when I got my Dhd.
The option to locate your phone, make it ring, backup contacts etc. seemed nice, but it never really worked though.
A few weeks ago I recieved a mail from Htc warning me to backup the data stored in my account because the Sense system is getting a major update.
Nothing special on that account, for me at least.
But if you're using it, save your data.
We'll just have to wait and see what Htc makes of it.
The service is indeed suspended until further notice : hardwarezone dot com dot sg/tech-news-htcsensecom-cloud-sync-services-shutting-down
If you created an account in the last days/weeks you'll have to wait for the website to resurrect (if it ever does...) to use the services. Until then I think much of the syncing services it offered are available through Google or Dropbox with you HTC One X.
The original sites was very buggy and unreliable. I suspect it will return but it will be rebuilt from scratch with content to purchase.
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Hi all
I recently rooted my Wildfire and installed the wonderful link2sd. My Wildfire was on T-Mobile and I froze the following system apps - Does anyone know if I can safety uninstall them as freezing dosnt appear to have created any problems? I assume that uninstall will create more internal memory?
Facebook
Facebook for HTC Sense
FM Radio
Gmail
HTC Hub
HTC Likes
Mobile TV
Peep
Stocks
Talk
Tell HTC
Tetris Demo
Tips for home
Top Apps
Is there any others I can ditch too?
Thanks ppl
Basically if you have frozen an app and it has caused no problems for a few days/couple of re-boots, then it is safe to delete. The ones in your list should be safe to delete anyway.
As for any others you can delete, it's hard to tell without knowing what apps you have on your phone. Generally anything that doesn't seem to be connected with the way the phone runs should be OK to delete.
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Hi all
I recently rooted my Wildfire and installed the wonderful link2sd. My Wildfire was on T-Mobile and I froze the following system apps - Does anyone know if I can safety uninstall them as freezing dosnt appear to have created any problems? I assume that uninstall will create more internal memory?
Facebook
Facebook for HTC Sense
FM Radio
Gmail
HTC Hub
HTC Likes
Mobile TV
Peep
Stocks
Talk
Tell HTC
Tetris Demo
Tips for home
Top Apps
Is there any others I can ditch too?
Thanks ppl
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You can remove all apps mentioned here ecept Tell HTC (Im not so sure about it). But yeah their integration will be limited,
You should be able to delete all the HTC widgets and mail and gmail and just redownload and link them.
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