Hi all.
I'm new to Android after a few years break. I was wondering what is the best back up method and application please?
In terms on contacts, calendar etc. I use exchange so I don't need to worry about that.
Is there an app that will backup my applications, launcher set up (apus), and general look and feel of my current set up?
Please also confirm if I need root access to use the app. I've no idea how to get root that would have to be my next question..
Thanks all.
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uktivo said:
Hi all.
I'm new to Android after a few years break. I was wondering what is the best back up method and application please?
In terms on contacts, calendar etc. I use exchange so I don't need to worry about that.
Is there an app that will backup my applications, launcher set up (apus), and general look and feel of my current set up?
Please also confirm if I need root access to use the app. I've no idea how to get root that would have to be my next question..
Thanks all.
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Mybackup pro is good for that don't need root but does help if you are
Titanium is good if you have root. Some apps have a backup option (ie nova launcher) so I save my backup files to Dropbox or Drive just in case.
Ok. Could anyone point me to where I find out about rooting please? Pros and cons. And a how to do for numpties would be useful. Thanks all
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Am I right in that in order to make the most complete backup you need root but in order to get root your device is flashed and you loose all your data?
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Mybackup pro is good for that don't need root but does help if you are
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Thanks for the info Unfortunately it seems the only two options to store the backup is to either fire it to an external SD card of which the s6 doesn't have or backup to their own servers. When I try this option is says the free space has ran out and I need to purchase more at a minimum monthly sub of 2usd.
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uktivo said:
Thanks for the info Unfortunately it seems the only two options to store the backup is to either fire it to an external SD card of which the s6 doesn't have or backup to their own servers. When I try this option is says the free space has ran out and I need to purchase more at a minimum monthly sub of 2usd.
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Ignore me. Doh.. found the Dropbox backup option. Sorry.. thanks for the info again.
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uktivo said:
Thanks for the info Unfortunately it seems the only two options to store the backup is to either fire it to an external SD card of which the s6 doesn't have or backup to their own servers. When I try this option is says the free space has ran out and I need to purchase more at a minimum monthly sub of 2usd.
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You can backup to drive or keep on phone not sure if that's on the free one
jaythenut said:
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Wonder if you could assist? When I carry out a backup it obviously takes quite some time to complete. It seems my phone is switching off the wifi connection when the screen turns off as the backup process never finishes. Is there a setting that I've missed somewhere to allow this app to continue to use the wifi once the phone screen turns off?
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uktivo said:
Wonder if you could assist? When I carry out a backup it obviously takes quite some time to complete. It seems my phone is switching off the wifi connection when the screen turns off as the backup process never finishes. Is there a setting that I've missed somewhere to allow this app to continue to use the wifi once the phone screen turns off?
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Don't know about that think WiFi stay on far as I know when I use it out takes about 10 mins to do I have about 50 apps
uktivo said:
Wonder if you could assist? When I carry out a backup it obviously takes quite some time to complete. It seems my phone is switching off the wifi connection when the screen turns off as the backup process never finishes. Is there a setting that I've missed somewhere to allow this app to continue to use the wifi once the phone screen turns off?
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Go into your wifi options, select more, select advanced, look for a option to keep wifi on during sleep, tap it and select always.
krabman said:
Go into your wifi options, select more, select advanced, look for a option to keep wifi on during sleep, tap it and select always.
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Thanks. I do have this set already but still the backup fails once the phone screen turns off.
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uktivo said:
Thanks. I do have this set already but still the backup fails once the phone screen turns off.
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Just download the new SMART SWITCH from Samsung, it's light it's fast, and very easy. Never a fan of KIES and stuff but Smart Switch it's easy. Samsung is already listening to community they are removing bloatware, Touch Wiz is much better now KIES is obsolete with SmartSwitch coming up.
Try it.
G Cloud Backup aims to be an all-in-one backup solution for your Android device.:good:
I use Helium. No root required, but allows backing up of application data, which to me is most important.
MyBackup Pro can backup to Dropbox or G Drive
You can setup MyBackup with Pro features to backup to either Dropbox, or your G Drive account.
Run the app and go into Menu->Option, click the "Online backup location" option and select either Dropbox or G Drive!
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I just spent a long time tweaking my current system,
TPR 2.21
CC_V2
Apps installed etc...
I'm about to do the whole process for my wifes phone, & I was curious if I could restore MY nandroid backup on her phone, and then just change the account info stuff...
Or is it so much hastle that way that it's better just to install fresh?
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I do it for my GF's phone with all 3 of her replacements. Has to be Epic to Epic of course.
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kennyglass123 said:
I do it for my GF's phone with all 3 of her replacements. Has to be Epic to Epic of course.
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I just tried, and it looked great, but the only way I could unlink my google account was to [privacy->clear all data] but that messed it up... is there a was just to unlink and relink to another account?
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EDIT - i did a triple wipe data in CMW and now it looks good... curious though about unlinking an account if it's possible
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oxsolid said:
I just tried, and it looked great, but the only way I could unlink my google account was to [privacy->clear all data] but that messed it up... is there a was just to unlink and relink to another account?
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EDIT - i did a triple wipe data in CMW and now it looks good... curious though about unlinking an account if it's possible
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i found this below on another site and i'm going to check it out
http://androidforums.com/ally-all-t...ount-android-without-doing-factory-reset.html
Remove main Google account from Android without doing a factory reset.
This worked on my ally running 2.2 Froyo with Cricket flash---Its good for those of you needing to change your primary Google account and dont want to lose any flashing or apps---I only lost the emails and contacts from the primary account so I suggest you back them up if you want to keep them.
You can do this if your phone is rooted:
All you have to do is use Root Explorer and go to /data/system/ find accounts.db and rename it to accounts.db.bak so I could just name it back if I had a problem instead of doing a restore. I also did a Nandroid backup.. Reboot your phone and goto settings>accounts and sync>add account and your good to go!!!!
*You can use AntTek Explorer instead of Root Explorer--its free
**I would do a NANDROID backup before, just in case you delete the wrong file accidentally.
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oxsolid said:
i found this below on another site and i'm going to check it out
http://androidforums.com/ally-all-t...ount-android-without-doing-factory-reset.html
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IT WORKED!!! but then i got the Google talk authentication failed error like below
Ok as fortune would have it I had to use this trick recently with my wifes phone recently.
So I did it worked great.
The only problem is now it is occasionally asking on both my phone and hers
Google talk authentication failed.
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So then i found this:
How to fix google talk authentication failed
I just thought id post this information so everyone wouldn't have to search for it. Go to settings-applications-manage applications and scroll down to market and clear data then scroll down to google services framework and clear data then reboot you're phone and that's it enjoy. Remember it will take about 10 minutes to be able to use the market again.
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I had to use titanium backup to to the wipe data, but it did the trick
{i only did this on the *NEW PHONE*}
to validate, i did a google talk -> google talk chat session between the phones.
Previously undoable
Now i'm going to make a nandorid of my wifes phone so i don't have to do this again!!
oxsolid said:
I just tried, and it looked great, but the only way I could unlink my google account was to [privacy->clear all data] but that messed it up... is there a was just to unlink and relink to another account?
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EDIT - i did a triple wipe data in CMW and now it looks good... curious though about unlinking an account if it's possible
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I think you have to add the second account then delete the first in syncs. Could be wrong though.
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I searched the forum but didn't' see anything.
What is the best single app to use for a whole backup solution? Not as in backing up the ROM itself. But for backing up call logs, text messages, apps & cache, desktop configuration with widget shortcuts, etc. etc. I know there are various apps to do various types of backups. But I want a single app that does it all. Am willing to pay for it.
Something that after flashing a new ROM, will go through and restore EVERYTHING.
Any suggestions?
Titanium backup, lookup the faq and wiki online
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Titanium backup, lookup the faq and wiki online
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AFAIK, Titanium does not back up call logs and SMS, as requested in my OP.
Edit, it can backup all system data. But this is never a reliable restore in my experience. Which is why I forgot about it because I stopped using it a looong time ago.
CZ Eddie said:
AFAIK, Titanium does not back up call logs and SMS, as requested in my OP.
Edit, it can backup all system data. But this is never a reliable restore in my experience. Which is why I forgot about it because I stopped using it a looong time ago.
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Tb is more than capable of backing up sms. Google is your friend.
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Mr Woolf said:
Tb is more than capable of backing up sms. Google is your friend.
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And Callogs + a bunch of other settings..
IF somehow(highly unlikely) the backup is corrupted,u can extract your nandroid backup and restore it from there and u can add an server account eg dropbox/box and upload your most important backup..
Nothing compares to titanium b. Just read on how to use is properly
Well, I appreciate the TB suggestions. But let me re-prioritize my request.
The app needs to be newbie friendly since it'll be used by non-Android geeks like ourselves. I intend for it to be used by some of my friends to do on their own from time to time, in preparation of me re-flashing new ROM's, etc. for them.
I don't want to wait forever to back up stuff before I flash. I want it to already be done by the time I get there to help with the flashing.
use titanium, setup a schedule for them and let it do it's thing. mine backups new and modified data every morning at 4am.
would take all of 2 minutes for you to write down the steps for them
tita backup is the way to go:good:
you could try my backup root/pro - however I find its not quite as reliable as titanium
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I own both TB and MyBackup Pro and MBP is much easier to use and backs up call logs and SMS more easily.
can anyone provide some steps to backup SMS and call logs in TB?
I've had a look but can't get it working
winwiz said:
can anyone provide some steps to backup SMS and call logs in TB?
I've had a look but can't get it working
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press menu button then scroll down to "backup to XML... "
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Here is an interesting one for advanced users. It looks too complicated for newbies like my friends, but I'm kinda digging it for myself.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...sMSwxLDEwOSwiY29tLmpydW1teS5hcHAubWFuYWdlciJd
The My Backup looks very simple to use. Could be exactly what I'm looking for. Thanks.
Anyone have any complaints about it?
CZ Eddie said:
Here is an interesting one for advanced users. It looks too complicated for newbies like my friends, but I'm kinda digging it for myself.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...sMSwxLDEwOSwiY29tLmpydW1teS5hcHAubWFuYWdlciJd
The My Backup looks very simple to use. Could be exactly what I'm looking for. Thanks.
Anyone have any complaints about it?
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Just FYI: That ultimate backup pro is part of Rom Toolbox Pro (has a lot of different apps combined in to one - backup included)
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beaver2233 said:
Just FYI: That ultimate backup pro is part of Rom Toolbox Pro (has a lot of different apps combined in to one - backup included)
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Seriously?? I've had Rom Toolbox Pro forever and never even realized it had the backup functions. I just reinstalled it. I'd forgotten it had so many cool utilities all wrapped into one package.
Still not something I'd give my newbie friends though.
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press menu button then scroll down to "backup to XML... "
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SUPERSTAR!
I've been flashing ROMs for a while but have not been able to figure out how to back up my Google music so o don't lose it on a clean flash.
I'm thinking if I go to /data/data/com.Google.music/files and move it to my SD card that I could flash and move it back afterwards. Can someone confirm this for me?
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As far as I can tell; anything you manually chose to save offline should get restored* when restoring app with data through Titanium. As for the regularly cached after playing, haven't seen a way.
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*Automatically re downloads for offline use. Not quite "restored."
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Yeah, I went 10gb over my 5gb plan because of re-download and not monitoring it close enough.
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Yeah, wish there was a way to set it to download only on WiFi but also force it over mobile if one chose to. At least one option exists, even if it is a pain to manually switch when needed. Here's hoping for such a setting in a future update..
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Whats the difference between clicking a Force mobile sync and Changing the Setting to sync on both anyway ?
Oh come on!
There's a thread about this on Q&A; didn't anybody notice that this thread is in the wrong section?
Also check this thread.
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Oh come on!
There's a thread about this on Q&A; didn't anybody notice that this thread is in the wrong section?
Also check this thread.
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This guy
madd0g said:
Whats the difference between clicking a Force mobile sync and Changing the Setting to sync on both anyway ?
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I meant that you have the ability to have it only download over WiFi so mobile data doesn't get used unexpectedly. Some apps have similar settings but include the ability to "force" the download on mobile. Presently, you can switch the settings on the fly to accomplish this, but it's not ideal. That's all I meant.
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Here, I as well. Have a nice day, sir.
What is everyone using to back up and restore apps and app data? Ive used Titanium in the past but always had some type of issue when restoring data so I stopped restoring altogether and I have been reinstalling all my apps through the Playstore. I also have Rom Tool Box installed but have not tried it to restore yet.
Is there an app out there that works great restoring apps and data and if so which one. Thanks
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sshafranko said:
What is everyone using to back up and restore apps and app data? Ive used Titanium in the past but always had some type of issue when restoring data so I stopped restoring altogether and I have been reinstalling all my apps through the Playstore. I also have Rom Tool Box installed but have not tried it to restore yet.
Is there an app out there that works great restoring apps and data and if so which one. Thanks
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Use mybackup pro from play store. Always the best.
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Have you used it more than once? Also did you restore data without any problems?
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Titanium, one of the 1st apps I bought when I got my evo 4G/1st smartphone. I use the scheduled backup function everyday at 4.
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Titanium, one of the 1st apps I bought when I got my evo 4G/1st smartphone. I use the scheduled backup function everyday at 4.
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Ever since I bought N3, TiB never worked for me, at least scheduled backup didn't. It takes less then 10 seconds for it finish backing up apps with new data, and when I sort by new backups, I see most apps where not backed up at all.
I've sent several emails to developers, but it's like sending it to a black hole, no responses.
It's a shame really, as TiB used to be the best.
Hellium is a good alternative too, especially if you are planning not doing root for a while, but it fails to backup/restore a lot too.
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What is everyone using to back up and restore apps and app data? Ive used Titanium in the past but always had some type of issue when restoring data so I stopped restoring altogether and I have been reinstalling all my apps through the Playstore. I also have Rom Tool Box installed but have not tried it to restore yet.
Is there an app out there that works great restoring apps and data and if so which one. Thanks
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My back up pro. Works great. Best if use the donate version
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Thanks guys gonna try MBUP tonight and see how it does. I never had any luck restoring data.
Has anyone restored their app and data from 4.3 to KK yet? If so was it ok or did you have to do anything different?
Reason I ask is because going from 4.1.2 to 4.3 I and many or all others I should say had an issue woth TIBU and the TIBU restore app was created.
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For the guys using My Backup is there any integration with Dropbox like Titanium? Im about to dish out the 5 bucks but jist curious about dropbox. Thnks
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My back up pro. Works great. Best if use the donate version
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Randy no issues restoring data? Im scared from Titanium.
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Randy no issues restoring data? Im scared from Titanium.
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None bro. I hit you up on hangouts
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Fyi....I purchased and used MBUP and it worked flawlessly. Havent found any issues at all restoring data yet, and very simple app to use. Thanks guys
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What is everyone using to back up and restore apps and app data? Ive used Titanium in the past but always had some type of issue when restoring data so I stopped restoring altogether and I have been reinstalling all my apps through the Playstore. I also have Rom Tool Box installed but have not tried it to restore yet.
Is there an app out there that works great restoring apps and data and if so which one. Thanks
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The playstore doesn't list "My Apps" anymore, how do you restore the apps now if you don't remember them?
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Fyi....I purchased and used MBUP and it worked flawlessly. Havent found any issues at all restoring data yet, and very simple app to use. Thanks guys
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Oh I also restored when I updated without any issues. Been using this app over 4 years now.
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The playstore doesn't list "My Apps" anymore, how do you restore the apps now if you don't remember them?
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Did you back them up with anything? Also why isnt the playstore showing your apps thats strange unless yoir not signed in to your Google account. It has to be that. Check in playstore if your signed in. When your there slide your finger from left of screen to right and you'll see the menu. On top it should have your email sign in.
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Did you back them up with anything? Also why isnt the playstore showing your apps thats strange unless yoir not signed in to your Google account. It has to be that. Check in playstore if your signed in. When your there slide your finger from left of screen to right and you'll see the menu. On top it should have your email sign in.
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Google had brain fart today. Still is. Keep trying
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Did you back them up with anything? Also why isnt the playstore showing your apps thats strange unless yoir not signed in to your Google account. It has to be that. Check in playstore if your signed in. When your there slide your finger from left of screen to right and you'll see the menu. On top it should have your email sign in.
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I did not know that's where they hid that!
It used to be on the menu button.
I've wiped multiple times in twrp 2.6.3.3 and done it three four times before flashing a ROM through Odin again. I even went as far as doing an advanced wipe and wiped everything including the system. Buy my problem I'm having is I'm a little confused as to why when I flash a ROM with Odin, I keep getting the same wallpaper I had with that firmware. I didn't even have that wallpaper before I started this from stock. Its the p600ztubnb1_p600zztbnb1_home.tar.md5 file. Its like my tablet just remembers what wallpaper I had with that firmware. Even though I wiped everything. I even took my SD card out before wiping. Any ideas? Or am I a worry wart?
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Google Backup/Restore....
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Google Backup/Restore....
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That says a lot... Thanks for the detailed reply lol. Are you trying to say Google backup/restore is saving my wallpaper? Never had that happen before.
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Just trying to be to the point. yeah maybe Google is backing up and restoring it every time you reset I don't know just an option. Unless the recovery is not really resetting the tablet
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Just trying to be to the point. yeah maybe Google is backing up and restoring it every time you reset I don't know just an option. Unless the recovery is not really resetting the tablet
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Is the OP using Samsung backup/restore services? That one saves the wallpaper for sure, I have been teaching myself to the point of softbricking the device how to recover, to bring it back to the same state I like it etc. So yes, sometimes online services might be giving you options that drive you betty. You can call me Al.
Are you using a Samsung account? That will backup and restore your wallpaper automatically
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aelaan said:
Is the OP using Samsung backup/restore services? That one saves the wallpaper for sure, I have been teaching myself to the point of softbricking the device how to recover, to bring it back to the same state I like it etc. So yes, sometimes online services might be giving you options that drive you betty. You can call me Al.
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I do but, not the restore part. And the last few times I've been skipping the Samsung login.
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Itchiee said:
Just trying to be to the point. yeah maybe Google is backing up and restoring it every time you reset I don't know just an option. Unless the recovery is not really resetting the tablet
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I understand. Just wanted an explanation cause I don't get it. Maybe twrp isn't actually wiping I don't know
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Are you using a Samsung account? That will backup and restore your wallpaper automatically
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Yes but the last few times I've flashed the firmware I've skipped the Samsung login part.
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I know Google has the backup and restore setting and you'll see it checked when setting up your ROM on first run. A quick look on the net some people think it also backs up wallpaper. I've never had that happen but then I don't flash much anymore...
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Itchiee said:
I know Google has the backup and restore setting and you'll see it checked when setting up your ROM on first run. A quick look on the net some people think it also backs up wallpaper. I've never had that happen but then I don't flash much anymore...
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Yea I'm wondering if that's what it is... I'll have to test that theory
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It's definitely Google.
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