I'm on LOS 15.1 on my OP5T, extremely happy so far.
Thinking about upgrading to LOS 16, while keeping all my existing data, contacts, apps etc.
Is it possible to do without using any cloud or Google service?
Many thanks in advance.
titanium backup pro
Is there a way to use it without rooting the device?
Also I see a lot of complains on crashes lately in the Pro version.
Comments?
Seems like any complete backup solution will require a root after all.
What about 'Migrate'? is it any better than Titanium?
What about backing up from TWRP?
Which partitions should I backup to keep contacts, apps and files?
Will I be able to restore it after upgrading to LOS 16?
Do I need to move the backup file to my PC and restore using ADB after flashing LOS16?
Is it even necessary, or should I simply flash the ROM and nothing will be missing?
Would really appreciate some guidance here
Related
Does TB back settings up so extensively that a clean wipe + TB restore will restore the previous problems? (I'm having issues with the Android Wifi Tether 3rd party app)
What is the advantage of doing a clean wipe + TB restore versus just installing a rom upgrade over the present data, without a wipe?
Just got the Donate version of Titanium and trying to understand how it works in the circumstance of a clean wipe.
Basically does it backup all the good stuff (settings) without backing up anything corrupted that might cause problems? (Assuming a stupid setting isn't the problem since that would be backed up)
Thanks!
Titanium just backs up the apk's unless you also back up app settings, user settings, etc. If there is a problem with corruption, it will probably stay with the backup. You could reinstall the apps you suspect. I would think your problem is corruption in the system itself, so maybe a reflash would help.
But don't flash without wiping, that's just a bad idea anyway. It's not like you're just saving personal settings, you're just painting over the old data. Do a full backup of all apps, data, and user settings, then wipe everything, reflash, and restore things bit by but until you either have the same problems or have everything back.
Just my conservative opinion. Bottom line, I've never seen anybody recommend flashing without wiping.
SilverZero said:
Titanium just backs up the apk's unless you also back up app settings, user settings, etc. If there is a problem with corruption, it will probably stay with the backup. You could reinstall the apps you suspect. I would think your problem is corruption in the system itself, so maybe a reflash would help.
But don't flash without wiping, that's just a bad idea anyway. It's not like you're just saving personal settings, you're just painting over the old data. Do a full backup of all apps, data, and user settings, then wipe everything, reflash, and restore things bit by but until you either have the same problems or have everything back.
Just my conservative opinion. Bottom line, I've never seen anybody recommend flashing without wiping.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Well I'm not talking about flashing new roms, just nightly updates of the Cyanogenmod 6 nightlies... I've been flashing them without a problem. I just have this one strange problem.
So basically you're saying that yes, the backup will likely backup the bad corrupted file? Excuse me for sounding ignorant, but if bad files are backed up, then why do people backup their system files at all? Furthermore if Froyo includes application backup/restore why does anyone back anything up at all? Besides for bandwidth consumption.
berardi said:
Well I'm not talking about flashing new roms, just nightly updates of the Cyanogenmod 6 nightlies... I've been flashing them without a problem. I just have this one strange problem.
So basically you're saying that yes, the backup will likely backup the bad corrupted file? Excuse me for sounding ignorant, but if bad files are backed up, then why do people backup their system files at all? Furthermore if Froyo includes application backup/restore why does anyone back anything up at all? Besides for bandwidth consumption.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Ah, yes, sorry, you can flash nightlies without wiping. Backing up is either a restore point before flashing a new ROM (so you can go back if you don't like the new ROM) or as a preventive measure against problems in the future. And not all of us are using Froyo.
I have a GSM Nexus 4.1.1 rooted using my Mac and it's running the XenonHD rom. I rooted a while ago and do not really remember the nuances of it.
I would like to flash a new rom that includes the enhancements of 4.2 but obviously want to keep all my texts, music, programs, settings, etc. I have read around but need some definitive answers on steps to take to flash a new rom but keep my phone entirely intact. I also remember having problems with the google apps when I first rooted and flashed, and would love to avoid that.
Any advice would be appreciated, and my apologies if this appears to be redundant. I am just not very good with technology and would prefer to have all the facts pertinent to my situation beforehand. Thanks!
First of all - make a nandroid backup through your recovery menu. That way, if things go bad, you can flash your backup.
To backup messages, application data, programs etc, I'd recommend using Titanium Backup Pro. Its a few bucks but if you flash often, its money well spent for sure.
Remember though, that when you flash a new ROM, restoring all your apps and settings from a previous ROM can cause problems. I would recommend backing up messages and non-system application data only. You can restore apps through the play store and then use titanium backup to restore the data for the app.
Depending on the ROM you install - you may have to install the gapps separately. See the ROM thread for details on that.
Lastly, if going to a 4.2 ROM, make sure you have updated your recovery as there can be some SD card issues otherwise.
Question is in the thread title.
In the past, when I had a Samsung Infuse 4G, MyBackupPro worked wonderfully for backing up apps and data before flashing a new ROM, and painlessly restoring apps and data after flashing a new ROM (by painlessly I mean all at once, as opposed to having to go through and click "restore" for each app and data). However, for whatever reason, MyBackupPro is not playing nicely with my Note 2. I can backup and all that, but restoration never occurs. In fact, most times it won't find the backup to even restore!
So, what is everybody's favorite/easiest way to backup before flashing a new ROM, and restoring after flashing a new ROM? Preferably a free option.
When I was working with the Infuse, I seem to remember lots of developers saying to NEVER restore data after flashing a new ROM. I don't understand why that is. I know people aren't starting their games and stuff over from scratch when they flash a new ROM, especially since many people change ROMs every couple of days.
Thanks in advance! :highfive:
I use titanium backup. Works great with the note 2.
When they are saying don't restore data they are talking about system data. If you backup everything including system apps and data and restore from that it can wreck havoc.
Just backing up user apps and data is fine to restore, at least I've never had a problem. I would just be wary going between touch wiz and aosp ROMs that could get a little dicey, but between the same type of ROMs(ice cm10.1 to aokp or pacman or aospa) should be fine.
Sent from my GT-N7105 using Tapatalk 2
i used Helium (used to be Carbon) by Koush, the creator of CWM and ROM Manager) recently when i switched ROMs. i have always used Titanium Backup, but thought i would try Helium. the process is super easy and went very smoothly.
lukas_s said:
Question is in the thread title.
In the past, when I had a Samsung Infuse 4G, MyBackupPro worked wonderfully for backing up apps and data before flashing a new ROM, and painlessly restoring apps and data after flashing a new ROM (by painlessly I mean all at once, as opposed to having to go through and click "restore" for each app and data). However, for whatever reason, MyBackupPro is not playing nicely with my Note 2. I can backup and all that, but restoration never occurs. In fact, most times it won't find the backup to even restore!
So, what is everybody's favorite/easiest way to backup before flashing a new ROM, and restoring after flashing a new ROM? Preferably a free option.
When I was working with the Infuse, I seem to remember lots of developers saying to NEVER restore data after flashing a new ROM. I don't understand why that is. I know people aren't starting their games and stuff over from scratch when they flash a new ROM, especially since many people change ROMs every couple of days.
Thanks in advance! :highfive:
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I believe when it comes to backing up/moving apps + data, time, convenience or money saving should simply stay out of the decision making process. BUY the best there is, spend time to learn how to properly use the tool and that will give you the quickest, most convenient and money saving solution. In other words, this is where you shouldn't be cutting any corners. I would recommend either Titanium Backup Pro or ROM Toolbox Pro.
I bought Helium Premium and it worked beautifully. Now I have no reason not to try every ROM available for this phone. Thanks guys!
My backup pro + root will do the job nice. If you're not seeing your backups try going into settings and check that your backups are going to EXTENT sd.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I317 using xda app-developers app
lukas_s said:
Question is in the thread title.
In the past, when I had a Samsung Infuse 4G, MyBackupPro worked wonderfully for backing up apps and data before flashing a new ROM, and painlessly restoring apps and data after flashing a new ROM (by painlessly I mean all at once, as opposed to having to go through and click "restore" for each app and data). However, for whatever reason, MyBackupPro is not playing nicely with my Note 2. I can backup and all that, but restoration never occurs. In fact, most times it won't find the backup to even restore!
So, what is everybody's favorite/easiest way to backup before flashing a new ROM, and restoring after flashing a new ROM? Preferably a free option.
When I was working with the Infuse, I seem to remember lots of developers saying to NEVER restore data after flashing a new ROM. I don't understand why that is. I know people aren't starting their games and stuff over from scratch when they flash a new ROM, especially since many people change ROMs every couple of days.
Thanks in advance! :highfive:
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Dude I want the premium version of this app...Can you please provide me
I've been using titanium backup pro. It works pretty well, and it's pretty fast. Sometimes there are problems accessing my backup folder after a new flash, but restarting and fixing permissions will usually fix it.
yhzh said:
I've been using titanium backup pro. It works pretty well, and it's pretty fast. Sometimes there are problems accessing my backup folder after a new flash, but restarting and fixing permissions will usually fix it.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
did you set the backup location under settings when you redownloaded the app to point to the location of your backup folder?
+1 titanium backup..when restoring after a rom install..make sure to restore only apps never restore apos wirh chemicals system data...you'll have conflicts then.
Titanium backup is the best in my opinion. .you can backup bookmarks, message sms, call logs and even send them to dropbox and restore them just as easy...
I agree that Ti Backup is a good option. I wont say its the best period, but it is the best that I have used.
Ishan16 said:
Dude I want the premium version of this app...Can you please provide me
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Enjoy
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rerware.android.MyBackupPro&hl=en
hey folks, the biggest advantage of having a good android phone is this community support and access to tons of tuning. But also the biggest downside to having to many options is flashing it and re installing all of our apps and configuring them again .
I just wanted to ask fellow members what is the best and easiest way to restore apps and data after a fresh install .
I have tried titanium backup and is a must have tool for me when ever i flash , but are there better stuff out there ?
I used to use Titanium, but now I don't rely on it anymore. I only use "SMS backup and restore" for sms and call logs, and that's all, I only rely on Google Backup, and i log in all the apps that need it. I rarely lose something, except some game progress that do not matter.
A complete clean flash takes me about two hours, from nandroid backup, to google synchronisation and setting all the parameters in the rom and apps.
There really is no better option than Titanium. It does pretty much everything itself, you just have to wait a bit.
Sent from my OnePlus 3 using Tapatalk
After doing it over 100 times in the past years, it really becomes a habit to just backup, make a full wipe, then restore.
Personally after years of trying out (a TON of) ROMs, I now rarely make the switch. Because of that, I actually don't make a lot of backups, just the ones that are necessary like SMS and maybe WiFi passwords. For the apps, I just restore them from the PlayStore.
Dears, I have nothing but 24 hours to backup my beloved OP3 before the carrier comes to bring it in RMA (burn in problems on display).
Some files have been directly taken from the device (e.g., videos and photos), some others have been backupped by means of OP Switch... but the latter won't save application files and that's it, I need urgently to entirely backup & restore (as they were) some application such as Google Authenticator .
I heard Titanium Backup could do the magic but unfortunately I'm not rooted, and doing this might result in a lose warranty (which is not the case to risk, due to the fact the phone might be repaired in warranty).
Any tip? Tried with adb pull to get the Google Authenticator DB as read in several web pages, but got no luck ( I think it's a permission issue ).
Thanks, your help is highly appreciated.
OnePlus supports device customization so unlocked bootloader and root shouldn't be an issue, so I'd go with Titanium.
That said, there's a Helium app (and desktop program) that's supposed to be able to backup app data without root. Sounds like you'll have to install apps fresh, but then you can restore their data. Never tried it myself though. Here's a link with a quick guide: https://www.androidpit.com/how-to-backup-and-restore-app-data-with-or-without-root
Sent from my OnePlus 3 using Tapatalk
THanks,
unfortunately, unlocking the bootloader results in a complete wipe of the device, so that's not an option.... Tried the Helium app, didn't understood that well how it works but when it comes to a backup of 84 apps' data, in the restore phase i can see only 16. That said, probably it's a matter of proper authorization performing the backup (that is to say, root is not necessary, but without root you can backup only 1/10 of your apps data).