Introduction:
If you're like me, you've probably owned a rooted device before getting your shiny new Priv. Being on rooted devices almost always, I've gotten used to installing Titanium Backup as the first app on any new device I get, after rooting it of course. To restore everything. With the exception of the Priv. Since there's no root for it (yet), and god knows when it'll be available, I needed to restore my TiBu somehow without root. I couldn't use Helium because it doesn't backup certain apps (including WhatsApp) because of the developer's restrictions. I couldn't install WhatsApp and start fresh not only because I'd lose my chats (unless I copy the folder), but also because I'd have to reactivate it; I don't have access to the simcard I used to register for WhatsApp, and I'm not ready to change numbers just yet.
Requirements:
1- Your old device, rooted, with Titanium Backup on it.
2- WhatsApp apk version 2.11.295. (Google it)
3- Your Priv
Instructions:
Albeit simple, it's not very obvious:
1- Backup WhatsApp (app+data) on your old device using TiBu.
2- Uninstall WhatsApp, and install version 2.11.295 on both devices (old and Priv).
3- On your old device, using TiBu, restore WhatsApp's data ONLY without the apk.
---Now you have all your WhatsApp data, on a backup-able version!---
4- Use ADB or Helium to create a backup of WhatsApp from your old device.
5- Restore the backup using ADB/Helium onto your Priv.
6- Using the Play Store, update your WhatsApp to the latest version.
7- ????
8- Profit!
Notes:
* If after restoring on your Priv you can't see WhatsApp, this is likely due to not having the APK installed on your Priv. If you do have it, check your logcat as it will tell you what's wrong.
* This guide, hypothetically, should work with any app that doesn't allow backups. Just look for the app's APK before it started disabling backups. (You might have to try installing a few apks before the app shows on Helium as "Can be backed up". To give you a hint, the feature was added to ADB tools for ICS 4.0)
* Click here for more information about ADB backup.
* I know this is not the most appropriate place for a guide this broad, I'll move it where it belongs as soon as I know where that is.
If you use whatsapp beta you can backup to your google drive account and restore
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danilos2k said:
If you use whatsapp beta you can backup to your google drive account and restore
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Does it make a full backup? I.e. after restoring, would I need to reactivate by using a phone number? If yes, then it's not a full backup and unfortunately wouldn't have helped me earlier
Yes it make a full backup, just backup and restor 2 weekend ago from a oneplus two to a note 5, today I will try form the note 5 to the Priv and I will let you know
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I can confirm that it works alson from note5 to priv
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danilos2k said:
If you use whatsapp beta you can backup to your google drive account and restore
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backup form google drive work flawlessly, here is the link for those who are interested.
https://www.whatsapp.com/android/
danilos2k said:
I can confirm that it works alson from note5 to priv
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YiZK said:
backup form google drive work flawlessly, here is the link for those who are interested.
https://www.whatsapp.com/android/
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And no need to re-activate via sms? I never knew that, thanks.
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Hi All
I have a little problem. I purchased Minecraft PE for my son using my username and credit card. Unfortunately, my Google username has been hacked and someone else has purchased a few items on my credit card. I have since had the card replaced so it cannot be used again but I am not comfortable using my old username. I have used MyBackup Pro to backup all my apps which I will restore on my new username. However, I cannot seem to be able to make a backup of the Minecraft PE .apk. Without my ability to backup this app, I cannot transfer it to my new username. It would be nice if Google would allow us to do it but unfortunately they don't.
So, can someone please tell me how to backup Minecraft PE from an Unrooted Asus Nexus 7 Tablet ? So far, I have tried File Expert and MyBackup Pro. I also own Titanium Backup * Root but am not too sure if I can use this app on an Unrooted tablet or whether it will perform the backup as I want to.
Why the Nexus 7 forum ? Because that is the device it is installed on.
Why haven't I tried contacting Mojang ? I have tried but simply cannot find their email address on their website.
Any help would be most appreciated.
To the wonderful XDA Mods, apologies if this is in the wrong forum.
Thanking everyone in advance.
Try the Titanium restore and see what happens (what have you got to loose) or perhaps just try a Google search for the apk ?
Or keep your old gmail and turn on double authentician
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a big thank you to Mallikanth & BrianDigital. I rooted my N7 this evening. I was able to backup Minecraft PE using Titanium Backup Pro * Root. I was then able to login to the N7 with my new username and restore it via Titanium.
@ moderators. I am unsure on how to close a thread as I would like to close this off for comments and leave it for reference only. Help please ?
Cheers
You could also have used adb backup/restore from a command prompt and USB cable. Doesn't do ass well as Titanium Backup Pro but it's useful.
There is officially no way to transfer purchased apps to another account AFAIK.
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Try Es file explorer it works or you could download a minecraft pe apk from the Internet.
Can I back up the app data on a Galaxy Nexus with Titanium Backup and then restore the data to those same apps on my Nexus 10?
xda6969 said:
Can I back up the app data on a Galaxy Nexus with Titanium Backup and then restore the data to those same apps on my Nexus 10?
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Yes but I suggest to just restore apps not app/data. Since it came from a different device N10 may not like the data stored in those apps and you'll more then likely run into problems.
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jjdevega said:
Yes but I suggest to just restore apps not app/data. Since it came from a different device N10 may not like the data stored in those apps and you'll more then likely run into problems.
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The apps are easy, I don't need those restored. It's the data that's important. That's what I need restored..all my settings, game progress, etc.
Yes I'm wondering the same thing. I'd like to be able to get game saves from my galaxy nexus. It would be even more awesome if the saves could sync.
No problem for me to restore app + data from my Galaxy Note under JB...
Of course I haven't done this with system app
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Restoring game data or downloaded app settings data is fine with Titanium Backup from one device to another.
You do not want to restore any system app data/settings. I've done it for years moving from old phone to new phone or old tablet to new tablet.
User apps = OK
System apps = BAD
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tcrews said:
Restoring game data or downloaded app settings data is fine with Titanium Backup from one device to another.
You do not want to restore any system app data/settings. I've done it for years moving from old phone to new phone or old tablet to new tablet.
User apps = OK
System apps = BAD
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Thank you.
How can I do this? I moved the two backup files onto my new device but I'm not sure how to get them to restore in TBU so I can restore them. I tried importing them but that fails. I can now see the app in my list of downloads (with a line through it) but when I try to restore it doesn't work. It appears as if it works but the app is not on my device.
Do I need to first install the app from Play and then restore over that? I'm missing a step here.
tcrews said:
Restoring game data or downloaded app settings data is fine with Titanium Backup from one device to another.
You do not want to restore any system app data/settings. I've done it for years moving from old phone to new phone or old tablet to new tablet.
User apps = OK
System apps = BAD
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Daethian said:
How can I do this? I moved the two backup files onto my new device but I'm not sure how to get them to restore in TBU so I can restore them. I tried importing them but that fails. I can now see the app in my list of downloads (with a line through it) but when I try to restore it doesn't work. It appears as if it works but the app is not on my device.
Do I need to first install the app from Play and then restore over that? I'm missing a step here.
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I've not tried doing any of this yet, but one problem would be the device I. D. has changed between the new device & old one. I would think that the app (especially a paid one) would first have to be installed via Play Store to the new device. Then maybe "data only" restored? When I change roms, my device ID always changes also, and before any paid apps can be re-installed I have to allow TiBu to restore the old ID first.
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hi there
I wonder if someone could help. I was using my note 3 this evening and added a picture to my scrapbook from Google image search. It seemed to add OK. Now when going to scrapbook I get a blank screen for a few second and then it quits and I get a failed to load error.
I've tried force quitting the app as clearing the cache and data but same happens.
Does anyone know where the scrapbook files are kept so I can go in and manually delete them?
My device isn't rooted but if I need to to save resetting the whole device I will do
Thank you!
Dave
I also have this problem, Scrapbook is behaving exactly as you described... Data and cache wouldn't fix anything.
Also looking for its save folder to manually delete my scraps and hope it'll repair it.
My guess is that I used a strange character on a collection save name...
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Hey everyone!
I'm currently using Paranoid Android 4.4.2 beta 12/15 and I was wondering, which app do you use to backup SMS & MMS messages? I used to use MyBackup Pro but the only bad thing is when the app backs up the messages they all get their dates reset to the date that you backed up. I tried backing up Hangouts with titanium and restored data after doing a fresh install and the messages appear and when I continue texting all the messages disappear. Go Backup doesn't seem to work either.
Should I just do a Nandroid backup, install the fresh updated beta and then restore my data? Or would that still be considered a 'dirty' flash and restore some of the old files from the previous build (like whatever was fixed in the new beta would be replaced with the files nandroid backup)?
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Hey everyone!
I'm currently using Paranoid Android 4.4.2 beta 12/15 and I was wondering, which app do you use to backup SMS & MMS messages? I used to use MyBackup Pro but the only bad thing is when the app backs up the messages they all get their dates reset to the date that you backed up. I tried backing up Hangouts with titanium and restored data after doing a fresh install and the messages appear and when I continue texting all the messages disappear. Go Backup doesn't seem to work either.
Should I just do a Nandroid backup, install the fresh updated beta and then restore my data? Or would that still be considered a 'dirty' flash and restore some of the old files from the previous build (like whatever was fixed in the new beta would be replaced with the files nandroid backup)?
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SMS Backup+
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zegoggles.smssync
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I backup my messages with Titanium Backup. Has worked great across every ROM I've ever used on any phone.
Hangouts archive... use to use that ^^
I used to use this: http://goo.gl/Kn4Vp but I've moved on to hangouts.
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I've tried a bunch and always comeback to Helium
Thanks for the suggestions, I tried Titanium and the messages restore but then with a reboot they disappear. Sometimes I don't have to reboot, If I text after the restore the messages just "disappear"
Try Sms backup & restore on play
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Thanks for the suggestions, I tried Titanium and the messages restore but then with a reboot they disappear. Sometimes I don't have to reboot, If I text after the restore the messages just "disappear"
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Which restore method are you using? XML or Snapshot?
Hi,
For a non-rooted device, which backup application should I use? I would like to have a backup of my applications and its their data.
I couldn't get Helium to work because of the desktop password error.
Anymore suggestions?
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Simone said:
Hi,
For a non-rooted device, which backup application should I use? I would like to have a backup of my applications and its their data.
I couldn't get Helium to work because of the desktop password error.
Anymore suggestions?
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If you decide to root your phone use Titanium Backup which is at the playstore..
If you don't want to root than use "My Backup" (free playstore app)
After using My Backup if you want the paid version you can get that at
the playstore too. Here is the link for the free version of My Backup:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rerware.android.MyBackup
Good luck,
Have a great day!
Misterjunky said:
If you decide to root your phone use Titanium Backup which is at the playstore..
If you don't want to root than use "My Backup" (free playstore app)
After using My Backup if you want the paid version you can get that at
the playstore too. Here is the link for the free version of My Backup:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rerware.android.MyBackup
Good luck,
Have a great day!
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Hi, My Backup needs root to backup data. I don't want to root my SGS7E just yet.
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The only app that can backup data from a non-rooted phone is Helium backup, IF you can get it to work. I haven't been able to get it to work reliably on the GS7 Edge. In fact, I only got it to work once, and have had no success at all, since.
You might find this thread useful:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-nexus/general/guide-phone-backup-unlock-root-t1420351
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Hi, My Backup needs root to backup data. I don't want to root my SGS7E just yet.
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Sorry, I thought you simply wanted to backup all your apps.
I really doubt there are any backup apps which backup data without root,
although I have been known to be wrong a couple times in the past. lol
Good luck,
Have a great day!
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Sorry, I thought you simply wanted to backup all your apps.
I really doubt there are any backup apps which backup data without root,
although I have been known to be wrong a couple times in the past. lol
Good luck,
Have a great day!
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There is one which is called Helium in Google Play Store but unfortunately, couldn't get it to work with my SGS7E.
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