What backup app is available that will backup all of my text messages w/out rooting my phone? My device suffers from lag and I'm thinking of doing a hard reset to see if this helps. However, I would like to be able to restore all of my text messages afterwards.
ycats said:
What backup app is available that will backup all of my text messages w/out rooting my phone? My device suffers from lag and I'm thinking of doing a hard reset to see if this helps. However, I would like to be able to restore all of my text messages afterwards.
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If you just need to backup messages......even call logs and phone setting, wallpaper etc....you dont need app. The phone come with backup features which all you need to do is just log in/create a Samsung account.
ycats said:
What backup app is available that will backup all of my text messages w/out rooting my phone? My device suffers from lag and I'm thinking of doing a hard reset to see if this helps. However, I would like to be able to restore all of my text messages afterwards.
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Helium is a great option; doesn't require root, backs up pretty much everything. The only potential drawback is it requires the device be plugged into a computer which uses a program since it works through ADB.
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Hi,
My proximity sensor broke and now I have to send my dhd away for repair. Before I do this I'd like to do a full factory reset. After my phone gets fixed, I'd like to restore it to how my dhd is now. My phone is not rooted.
Question: How can I backup most of my DHD without rooting it, and what will I definitely lose after a system restore?
Thanks in advance!
No, but you can backup Contacts, messages and apps are tied to your google account so when you login to the market they'll all automatically download
Are you sure that all of my text messages will be restored to my phone? I thought that you needed htcsence.com for that (which has never worked for me..)
Why don't you temp root your DHD using visionary, do nandroid and disable the temp root for your warranty. You will remain unrooted after you reboot.
When you get back your phone, just restore accordingly.
Try titanium backup, it is meant for rooted phones but there are features you can use without root such as text messaging!! And contacts, sorry but that is all you can realy do wthout root. If you go into settings and then privacy check backup my data and automatic restore as well then when you reset your phone and login with your new phone your apps should be put back onto your phone. Then install titanium backup and press restore and point the app to the backup on your sd card.
Glad I could help, stevepork
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I've thought about that, but I installed every ota right away and I read some time ago that isnt possible anymore to temp root my phone.
There are methods now to downgrade your build number to 1.32. You can refer to this thread by jkoljo. After your downgrade following the steps, you should be able to do temp root
edit - I just read through the FAQ of the procedure. Apparently you will lose your setting and application, so it doesn't serve the purpose.
Theres an app called Backup to Gmail on the market which I use. It can back up all your texts to your gmail account and when you get the phone back you just login, hit the restore button and they will all come back. It works flawlessly and I am pretty sure it is free too.
idool said:
Are you sure that all of my text messages will be restored to my phone? I thought that you needed htcsence.com for that (which has never worked for me..)
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I use "SMS Backup & Restore" off the market for backing up all my messages
Sorry, but that worked for me rverytime
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Let me preface this by saying a few things:
I've updated my phone to Lollipop. The battery life went downhill since, but I've heard wiping the phone will solve the problem. Therefore, I intend to wipe.
Backing up call logs and SMS messages is not a problem. I have two different apps for that which work flawlessly.
That said, without the ability to use root and Titanium Backup, how can I back up other things, such as CloudMagic (an E-mail client) and my Kik messages? I have All-in-One Toolbox, which I've seen has a backup feature. Would this work, or does it require root as well? Any other suggestions would be welcomed.
JOSHSKORN said:
Let me preface this by saying a few things:
I've updated my phone to Lollipop. The battery life went downhill since, but I've heard wiping the phone will solve the problem. Therefore, I intend to wipe.
Backing up call logs and SMS messages is not a problem. I have two different apps for that which work flawlessly.
That said, without the ability to use root and Titanium Backup, how can I back up other things, such as CloudMagic (an E-mail client) and my Kik messages? I have All-in-One Toolbox, which I've seen has a backup feature. Would this work, or does it require root as well? Any other suggestions would be welcomed.
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Use Helium. It's like TB but no root required. The procedure is more complicated though, you have to use a PC.
Hi
my phone has become unusable as my Contacts Storage app data keeps filling up internal memory. As soon as I try and uninstall an app to free some memory the CS app fills it up. I have checked with Diskusage app and it's now at 3.5GB+. Tried to backup contacts to perform reset but Contacts app as well as many other apps do not open due to lack of available memory as it is all filled up by Contacts Storage. I would not like to clear data from the Contacts Storage app and lose all contacts... but what to do? Is there any viable alternative?
Thanks
Marco
Hi there!
It sounds like you have a buggy app. Is Contacts storage part of the Operating system or is it a Play Store app?
boydee said:
Hi there!
It sounds like you have a buggy app. Is Contacts storage part of the Operating system or is it a Play Store app?
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Hi, I agree, this might be a problem with the app which is a Samsung app. From the net it seems some other people had the same problem on Note II, S5
marcoa108 said:
Hi, I agree, this might be a problem with the app which is a Samsung app. From the net it seems some other people had the same problem on Note II, S5
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If your N3N is rooted already, check this link out. You could make a manual backup of your contacts first using that method and then factory reset or flash STOCK back to it.
If you're not rooted, consider trying it out?[you should know beforehand that this will DEFINITELY trip your KNOX counter] :angel::angel::angel:
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If your N3N is rooted already, check this link out. You could make a manual backup of your contacts first using that method and then factory reset or flash STOCK back to it.
If you're not rooted, consider trying it out?[you should know beforehand that this will DEFINITELY trip your KNOX counter] :angel::angel::angel:
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Thanks for the advice. It's not rooted unfortunately. I will try that. Does routing erase the contact data on the phone?
I was hoping to find a way to fix the buggy app, whatever it is, but I'm afraid I have no other option.
marcoa108 said:
Thanks for the advice. It's not rooted unfortunately. I will try that. Does routing erase the contact data on the phone?
I was hoping to find a way to fix the buggy app, whatever it is, but I'm afraid I have no other option.
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Does routing erase the contact data on the phone?
Oh no, it does no such thing. Rooting only allows you permission to write to your system partition. See here and here for more information about rooting an android device.
Don't rush for a quick fix. Take your time to ensure your data is backed up safely before attempting any repairs or *risky* operations on your phone. Be safe, and enjoy :highfive:
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Hi, I deleted 2GB of apps... and the problem disappeared. The Contacts storage space went back to 40MB.
I backed up the contacts with Super backup and then rooted the phone anyway.
Is there any way to see (using some root enabled app) which app is causing the issue of bloated contacts storage, after I reinstall the basic/main apps like FB, Google+ etc?
I have found some logging apps on play store but not sure which one might help
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Hi, I deleted 2GB of apps... and the problem disappeared. The Contacts storage space went back to 40MB.
I backed up the contacts with Super backup and then rooted the phone anyway.
Is there any way to see (using some root enabled app) which app is causing the issue of bloated contacts storage, after I reinstall the basic/main apps like FB, Google+ etc?
I have found some logging apps on play store but not sure which one might help
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That's weird!
I'm glad you got it fixed either way. I don't think that that is normal behaviour for a system app, especially if you're SURE it's the one behaving like that. It seems the entire OS might be buggy.
Best bet is to backup data, make Nandroid backup, and flash back to STOCK or a custom TW custom ROM... Start afresh - so to speak
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Can anyone give me contacts storage apk i accidentally uninstalled it now my contract isn't loading PS help!
I'm trying to get my head around titanium backup and the correct way to restore data when switching ROMs. Some people say you have to restore your device ID. I've always had issues with notifications after restoring app data. I'm interested what is the correct procedure and What I'm doing wrong?
minilandl said:
I'm trying to get my head around titanium backup and the correct way to restore data when switching ROMs. Some people say you have to restore your device ID. I've always had issues with notifications after restoring app data. I'm interested what is the correct procedure and What I'm doing wrong?
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For me... I only backup user apps I dont backup system data. When restoring I don't restore WhatsApp and twitter( I noticed delayed notification if I restore with titanium ) So u download WhatsApp and twitter from play store and do ur normal setup. That's what works for me with delayed notification
Also never did any device id restore
( I noticed delayed notification if I restore with titanium ) So u download WhatsApp and twitter from play store and do ur normal setup. That's what works for me with delayed notification
Also never did any device id restore[/QUOTE]
That's what I've been told however done people say it works fine. Someone with a 6t said they were able to keep everything across different devices
minilandl said:
I'm trying to get my head around titanium backup and the correct way to restore data when switching ROMs. Some people say you have to restore your device ID. I've always had issues with notifications after restoring app data. I'm interested what is the correct procedure and What I'm doing wrong?
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i usually just restore everything. except all apps that needs GCM or CCM for notifications. restoring apps like whats app breaks notifications so those apps just install from playstore.
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apps like whats app breaks notifications so those apps just install from playstore.
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Is there any way to restore these types of apps I saw people on Reddit saying they could restore everything give
minilandl said:
Is there any way to restore these types of apps I saw people on Reddit saying they could restore everything give
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whats app well. dont delete whats app folder when you reinstall app it can restore settings and messages.
on telegram no need.
On MIUI I sometimes had that problem with WhatsApp and delayed notifications but with AOSP never happend. You could also try Migrate.
For some reason I'm unable to find restore backup, where do I look for this? You would think it would be beside backup but no, and can we not back up all our apps?
There is no separate restore. It will (should) offer to restore during the initial setup after a wipe. Supposedly, it will also restore when you sign into your Google account. More info here.
And, Google incorrectly calls it a backup - it isn't. It stores info on what apps were installed, and re-installs them from the Play Store. If you sideloaded any, you have to do it again. You also have to re-login to most apps. Finally, it will only reflect the state at the last "backup." If you want to go back to what you had a month ago instead, you can't. If you had older versions of some apps, because the newer were broken or whatever, you're SOL. It will restore some settings, like wallpaper, the position of app icons, SMS messages and call logs. But overall, you will still have a lot of work to do to get your phone back to the same as it was.
If backup is "really" important, would you recommend and give a "thumbs up" to the Swift Backup application ? Recently, I woke up and discovered my old backup ( Titanium ) was now failing in its job and transitioned to Swift.
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For some reason I'm unable to find restore backup, where do I look for this? You would think it would be beside backup but no, and can we not back up all our apps?
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During the initial setup of the phone, at the point the phone offers to have you physically connect your phone to your "old phone" via USB-C, there's an option to click telling it you don't have the old phone available. Once you choose that, it takes you down the path of restoring from the cloud backup instead.
Naturally, you have to have it connected to Wi-Fi or mobile data before that point, preferably Wi-Fi but should work either way.