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[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] derek4484:
Hello,

I've been running Perception 10.1 for quite a while now. There's really nothing wrong with it, I guess I'm just bored. I'm thinking about putting CM7 on my phone.

Everytime I've changed ROMs in the past I've tried to do a NAND backup with Rom Manager and everytime I install the new ROM on there and then I do a NAND restore, none of the apps come over with it and I usually have problems and crashes. So, to me, CWM is basically worthless. I have made tons of backups and not one single one of them restored without errors and crashes. Worst program ever.

So, now I have bought the Pro version of Titanium Backup. I'd like to do a full backup so that way when I finish the flashing process to get my new ROM on there, I can just use that to restore all my apps and settings. I'd hate to have to go and download all my apps all over again, I have over 100 on there now.

What type of backup should I do with Titanium Backup so that migrating to a new ROM and restoring is as seamless as possible?

Thanks!
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BWolf56:
Go on Backup & restore, open the menu and select batch.

Run: Backup all user apps + system data.

Once you restore although, don't restore system data as it will mess up with your new ROM.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] derek4484:
Ok, thanks. Let me ask you a question then... You say to run the batch backup all user apps + system data, but only run the restore user apps. Why? Is there a difference between doing it your way, and just running the batch backup user apps, then doing the batch restore user apps? What is the purpose of backing up system data, if its not going to be restored? Just curious why to backup the system data if not restoring it. I think I have read somewhere else to not restore the system data on the new ROM cause it'll cheese it up.

Titanium Backup seems like a powerful program, although I havent been able to find any user manual or really anywhere that details what all the options do.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TRusselo:
if going between different roms dont do all system data only the green ones and user apps. not all system data is compatible between different frameworks and options

create a label for "my sys data" and assign the green ones to it.

make sure to have tibu backup its settings as well in the settings menu.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BWolf56:
Simply cause you want a full backup if u ever wanna go back to a certain ROM. Also, doing a full backup is safer, the program won't miss anything and when you restore your apps, you can restore your apps's data (which I personnaly love).

You don't have to backup your system data, I simply suggest it as you never know if you'll change your mind ;)
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wonner:
I think backing up system data is just a precaution in case something goes wrong.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BWolf56:
Trusselo, you're being too helpful lol - everywhere I try to help some1, you're right there doing so too :p

Love to see ppl with experience still helping the newbie with patience ;)
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] qwertyaas:
Just back up user apps and data (also dialer storage for texts).

I never make full backups of my rom. Just Tibu backups for apps.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BWolf56:
@ OP - I believe it's up to you. Full backup is safer if something goes wrong but not necessary as mentionned by others. I do it cause I can ;)

The only thing to remember, if that's what you decide to do, is to not restore system data if you flash a different ROM.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] derek4484:
Ok, I got it. Thanks to you all.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pirateghost:
For future reference, a NAND backup in CWM is not worthless, you are just using it wrong.

It is not meant to restore apps/data it is a complete image of your phone as it was when you took the backup. it is designed so that you can jump between roms easily by just restoring nandroids of your setups. it is not and dont think it was ever designed to 'restore apps' but restore the entire system. your problems before with it were likely because you were trying to go between 2.1 and 2.2 roms? a nandroid does not backup the kernel or modem so it makes it a little difficult to bounce between 2.1/2.2 etc there are ways, but its just easier to start fresh and restore a Titanium backup batch job
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TRusselo:
regarding Tibu and nandroid.

Full system / everything backup is good for backing up your system AS IS if you are going to mess around with what you have or try a rom for a few hours but want to go back to exactly how it was.

thats why the green ones are green in tibu its the bare minimum that will work across all roms.

@Bwolf56 - ya im on here alot. just finishing coming off comp for nearly taking my thumb right off.

i try to help. but get into crap often... still try to help regardless!
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mrhaley30705:
Something I've learned from flashing you can NEVER have too many backups.

Sent from a place my wife doesn't know about (yet)
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] souliess:
Hey I was trying to do the Original Operators Firmwares to restore my phone and I follow the instructions but once the x10 is in flash mode and I continue it says 'Java' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file.

I have no idea what it means can anyone help?
[Xoom Themes and Apps] funnycreature:
This might seem like a really stupid question to some. When I was on my last trip I thought it would be nice to try out the GPS function while on the road or even on the plane. I would have loved to follow my movements on the Xoom!

So I downloaded some apps that looked promising (GPS Status, GPS Test, and Maverick). I thought I would get at least the coordinates and maybe an altitude and speed reading. But all three applications failed to acquire sufficient GPS satellites to determine my position. After the plane ride I decided it might have been that the GPS receiver is turned off during airplane mode. So I enabled all radios, made sure all location settings are correct, and tried it again. Still nothing. I see a few satellites in range but they are not sufficient for some reason.

I then tested the Google map app. I tried different settings (use wireless network etc.) and it seems that the GPS location is never really showing correctly.

Am I doing something wrong? Any help is appreciated!
[Xoom Themes and Apps] HuckFinn:
All of those programs you mentioned should have done the trick. Keep in mind that you were in a big metal tube and GPS signals are pretty weak. You would need to get the Xoom close to a window and even then it may not work very well due to poor coverage. I am in a building with a metal roof and no luck getting a GPS lock, but as soon as I step outside it works fine.
[Xoom Themes and Apps] funnycreature:
I thought I gave it a good chance but you are right; I should be fair and have the Xoom enjoy the nice weather outside with me once I get off work. :)
[Xoom Themes and Apps] MitchRapp:
getting a GPS signal while flying in the air at 600mph+ is kinda hard... I've tried without success except for 1 occasion (and finally got my Garmin app on my old Nokia to register a max speed of 569mph haha)
[Xoom Themes and Apps] laredo7mm:
I have a similar, but not the same issue, but the work around might be helpful.

I have found that if I turn off the GPS radio, and then turn it back on, it really does not turn back on. The work around is to turn on your GPS in the settings and then turn your Xoom off (long press the power button only), and then turn it back on. Now try your GPS and see if it works.
[Xoom Themes and Apps] MikeyMike01:
I opened the Maps app and it put me in the exact part of my house in 5 seconds. Literally.

Sent from my Xoom
[Xoom Themes and Apps] funnycreature:
Being outside did the trick. I guess I overestimated the power of GPS satellites indoors. I am thankful for all the suggestions!

[sent with Xooming Android technology]
[Xoom Themes and Apps] MitchRapp:
the xoom must have a super-GPS chip because it catches the signal and puts you instantly in the right spot on earth a lot faster than the nexus one on 3g/gps ... awesome.
[Xoom Themes and Apps] funnycreature:
Maybe that's because of the aGPS which takes advantage of the WiFi and wireless signals for positioning? I don't have 3G activated but the WiFi surely helps and is pretty accurate.
[Xoom Themes and Apps] MitchRapp:
just tried it with the WIFI off on my xoom and booya... quick lock and exactly in the right spot in the building I'm in

this thing is awesome.
[Xoom Themes and Apps] DesertEagle:
Yes, it's possible if fortune (and satellites) on your side :) But you will need to stick your phone to the window for a few minutes, also helps if get location just before boarding to a plane.

Tablets probably have a bigger GPS antennas, Asus Transformer and even NI Adam have a great signal reception.
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] ivcarlos:
Hi for all...

This is new "Battery History" BETA application for Gingerbread.

I will increment features and others over the time.

:D Like my work? Pay me a beer. :D

The interface is the same existing in older Android versions...

:cool:

Pay attention!

This is not final version, errors and bugs may occurs.

--- 20110413 ---

This little appl implements old style of "Battery History", that shows:

- Partial wakeup

- Network usage

- CPU usage

- Misc usage

- GPS usage

Spare Parts don't implement this menu in older versions... This is a shortcut to Settings -> "Battery History", but in GB this menu does not exists anymore.

I implementing more functions to release a new version...

--- 20110521 ---

Application still working in new versions of gb...

I working in a little changes in program.

--- 20110528 ---

* A little explain about two colors in a few items...

in a few itens, like "CPU usage", "Network usage", more than one time or data are collected. In this case, two bars are showed.

Eg.

in "CPU usage", the blue bar represents "user time" and red bar represents "system time".

in "Network usage", the blue bar represents received data and red bar represents sent data.

if time or data given collected is too small compared to total time selected, no any bars is shown.

* "Sensor usage" dont shown sensor name but package was using any sensors.

Eg. by my experience in my SGS, sensors related to the Android-system usually point to auto brightness.

---

in working changes:

1) little interface changes

2) show more items

3) solve the damn sorter

4) refresh when reopen, if this cached

5) some optimizations

6) according suggestion of "Marioaguado" add an About (with version) item on menu :D

---

bug reports are welcome..

requests are welcome too...
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] PAGOT:
Anyone tried this? Me afraid :) (bump)
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] jbdroid:
Could you please state the already included features and also the advantage of using it over the existing XXJVK battery usage history? In this way users will be encouraged to download and install your app. ;)
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] jackiechan8:
This is great, thank you. For you who don't know what this is, it's just the spare parts battery history that didn't work in xxjvk.

Maybe you could do a whole spare parts app with this mod implemented? That way we wouldn't need two apps :)
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] ziggy1001:
Thanks a lot for this stock battery info is pretty useless for fault finding high battery drain, but this is excellent, using it on Desire:D
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] oceangreen:
+1~~~:):):)
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] kenlperry:
Are there any updates to this program yet? I've noticed that the stats it's reporting aren't accurate(atleast on my Evo). For example, it will display 36s of total time for CPU usage and if I go back 5 hours later it still displays the same thing, whether I choose 'Since Last Unplugged' or 'Total since boot'. It always gives the same results, nothing changes.
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] zenosteam:
goood i saty tuned
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] ivcarlos:
Hi kenlperry...

It's a little bug. The program can't close when you close this.

If you open menu and set "refresh", all data will be updated.

sorry for a long gap between question and answer..
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] michi491:
FC

Hi,

I've got a force close on opening the app.

I'm runnning a gingerbread rom on a Desire HD. It works perfectly for other users having same config...

It happened after full wipe, a few restorations using titanium backup and a battery calibration using this app : http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1024867&highlight=battery+history

Any clue ?
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] michi491:
solved...I was using Battery History from the market and I thought it was yours...

Yours working perfectly !

Nice :)
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] Marioaguado:
Hello could you explain me what it means the colors Blue and Red in the stats please, this tools is great.

Thanks
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] no_johnr:
Is this normal sensor usage :o

(and does it drain battery?)
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] no_johnr:
Update: Seems like "Telefon" is no longer using the sensor after I disabled USB-debugging :)
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] dmitryu:
Excellent! Apparently exactly what I've been looking for since update to 2.3/gingerbread on desire hd. :) Would be happy to buy it.

Cannot understand why these statistics have been removed from the stock rom.

A question, for my better understanding -- what exactly this application does:

- just outputs the numbers already collected/present in the system

- modifies battery statistic-related code handling so these numbers are collected. Any overheads involved?

- I assume there are no modification to any standard system code (default usage statistics, any other power management related code)?

Thanks!

Dmitry.
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] no_johnr:
Is there some documentation for this app? For instance I'll like to know why the Android-system is using my sensors 24/7...which sensor? And is this expected/normal behavior?
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] ivcarlos:
some answers...

Hi for all...

dmitryu => answer for your questions...

- yes... data has been collected from the system.

- no any changes in the system battery statistics. Application uses a minimum cpu as possible, no drains related.

- no... application run standalone. no any system changes :D

no_johnr =>

no any documentation at this time. items displayed are collected from your system. by my experience, sensors related to the Android-system usually point to auto brightness, at least in my case.

see if total Android-System sensor time is the same of "Screen on". A little difference can exists, but comparing with "Display" in the new "Battery Use" item, its the same.
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] ivcarlos:
Hi Marioaguado...

a little explain about bars was added to the first post...
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] Marioaguado:
Thanks, one sugestion will be good if you can add a place to show which version of you application is installed, to have a better control to know when you release a new version. Thanks you app is super cool!!!!
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] no_johnr:
Yesterday it was on at all times, also with screen off. But today it seems to match screen on time. Not using autobrightness though...
[Atrix 4G General] bongd:
Just wondering if anyone who's flashing and rooting could please do a backup and upload it somewhere. Myself and a couple others have accidentally partitioned our internal SD incorrectly causing a catastrophic touch screen issue.

I'm hoping it'll have the properly partitioned SD storage because I'm having difficulty doing it manually. If someone could upload this it'd be hugely appreciated!!!
[Atrix 4G General] bongd:
BUMP!!!

Can anyone please provide me with a Nandroid backup using Tenfar's recovery??? I can throw some money once I get my Paypal sorted out. I'm desperate, fellas! :(
[Atrix 4G General] bongd:
Can someone please help? I'd like to try anything I can to get my phone working this weekend. It's been an entire week without my Atrix. :(
[Atrix 4G General] BBock9:
Im relatively new to android...is this backup you are speaking about a TB backup. Or what method of backup are you looking for?
[Atrix 4G General] bongd:
You actually need to be rooted and have Tenfar's custom Recovery menu. In there it has an option to do a Backup.

If you're new it may be too engaging but I appreciate the offer nonetheless. If you could help, it'd be great. If it's too much trouble, I thank you anyway!
[Atrix 4G General] s1mpd1ddy:
yeah what does the nandroid backup...back.. up? the apps?
[Atrix 4G General] bongd:
What I'm HOPING and PRAYING for is that it'll also copy something in the internal SD which was partitioned due to my stupidity. dev/block/mmcblk0p18 is what that is in particular.

I tried manually formatting and partitioning it but I'm unable to do so. Fastboot freezes and Early USB Enumeration goes by so quickly I can't run the commands that I need through ADB. And I don't even know if that'll work because I made a script that executes the commands and I get weird errors. I'm far from an expert and monkeyed around too deeply where I shouldn't have.

About 4-5 others are reporting the same problem. The ****ty thing is that I'm in Canada and it'd be a huge pain to send it to Motorola. They're giving me a lot of grief and I've had to put up a big fight. Waiting to see if they'll send an RMA because I may need to send it in. When I get it back I might sell it and buy a Bell Atrix because I live in Canada and if something bad happens, it'll be easier to send to Bell or Motorola Canada.
[Atrix 4G General] cordell507:
from what i understand you have to have an unlocked bootloader to backup or restore using a nandroid backub
[Atrix 4G General] bongd:
Maybe I'm using the wrong terminology then.. just need a backup from Tenfar's customer Recovery. I don't even know if it'll work but I'm out of ideas.

I'm at least thankful that the Xperia X10's bootloader was cracked. I forgot to send a replacement back to Rogers and I phoned them asking if I could use it for now. They thankfully said yes because they forgot to charge me for it lol... it's got some really great ROMs, but looking at this beautiful, mangled Atrix makes baby Jesus cry!
[Atrix 4G General] zen kun:
i can do that but im wondering why you dont try SBF file?? should work better than Backup
[Atrix 4G General] Ronaldo_9:
i was just wondering the same thing... it also be more stable as nandroid restore are not so good on some phones and im guessing especially on a locked bootloader one.

also a nandroid backup would also restore some else's settings and information on your device....
[Atrix 4G General] bongd:
I've already tried the SBF files but it doesn't do anything to the internal SD. I need an actual backup because the user settings are exactly what I'm looking for. Normally you'd want a fresh flash from stock but I hope you now understand why I'm asking this constantly.

Flashing to stock was naturally my first step. Unfortunately it had failed. About 5 others reporting the same problem.
[Atrix 4G General] Gutterball:
What maybe you could do is? go into tenfars cwm recovery go to mounts and storage and format the internal sdcard and system and boot and data. This is safe as far as I know and me and tenfar have both done this.I literally formatted every single thing in the option menu. just to see if I could do it. Which was stupid but I was curious and used to do that before I installed new roms on my old backflip all the time! Also might wanna do a factory reset through cwm and clear dalvik cahe as well for good measure. Now after you format all that. reboot system which will send you in a boot loop/wont boot past first screen. Pull the battery and unplug usb cable from charger. Then reboot and enter rsdlite mode by holding volume up and the power button. Now just flash your 4.1.26 sbf file through rsdlite 5.0

As long as you flash back to retail 4.1.26 afterwords using rsdlite 5.0 that should put everything right! As I have done this and my phone is working normal.

I better put one of them warnings here though anyway lol

Disclaimer: You are doing this at your own risk! I am not responsible for any damage you do to your phone.

(^Yeah I think that covers it) :D
[Atrix 4G General] bongd:
JUST got your PM as I was clicking this thread. Thanks, broski.

I've got nothing to lose. It's easy enough to recover from soft-brick. I'll give it a shot right now. Wish me luck!

*** UPDATE ***

Still no dice. Bummer.
[Atrix 4G General] zen kun:
mmm weird..

IMO if sbf dont help i really doubt a recovery will....

perhaps i highly recommend if someone do this, create a new account of gmail and flash a sbf file since the OP will have all sensitive data as email,contacts and so on as previous post say
[Atrix 4G General] bongd:
That won't work either. I have reasons for wanting a backup versus a new SBF flash as stated multiple times.
[Atrix 4G General] sgtmedeiros:
I have a nand if you still need one
[Atrix 4G General] knigitz:
Your motoblur account information is stored in plaintext and your google contact information is also in a nandroid backup. Be weary.
[Atrix 4G General] bongd:
I was not aware of this and was so focused on correcting the challenge that this was a complete oversight. On second thought, I don't want to compromise anyone's security.

I had in mind a fresh backup, preferably for AT&T's 1.2.6 SBF but it's a bit of trouble and a lot of space. I retract my request due to the amount of work involved and that I don't want to compromise anyone's security in case they don't clear their user details, etc.

Thanks for pointing that out, knigitz. I think ADB access in the Recovery is our best bet. Crossing my fingers.
[Atrix 4G General] RPK925:
Ill help you with your backup if you can help me root and flash the gladix rom on mine.
[Atrix 4G General] bongd:
I can help whether you reciprocate the courtesy or not. What's going on?

The Gladroot for mine worked great. Sometimes ADB commands can fail though so is it something like that? I've done it so many times on many different machines now.
[Atrix 4G General] KefkaticFanatic:
If you give me some quick instructions on how to remove personal data from the backup then I'll go right ahead and do it for you. Going to be working on my phone tonight anyway :P
[Atrix 4G General] bongd:
I don't know where it's stored but the best bet would be to do the backup right after rooting it and getting the Custom Recovery installed. I'd also suggest doing the no Motorblur setup, but now I'm a bit sketched about requesting this from people nonetheless.

I think ADB access in Recovery should suffice. I also have an Atrix with Bell now. Once I get this working I'll sell my AT&T Atrix because if I really do have to swap it, it'd be such a pain to do from Canada. Plus I need to cover my ETF with Rogers now. :)
[Atrix 4G General] BBock9:
I read in another thread that wiping the internal SD is possible. I'm not sure how but if someone wipes their internal SD and does a backup that should protect personal info right?
[Atrix 4G General] bongd:
From the native recovery menu it'll be fine, but in this context (custom recovery menu, partitioning internal SD option) it is not okay as it doesn't format and partition things correctly.
[Atrix 4G General] BBock9:
Sorry, I think you misunderstood me. You were worried about compromising personal information contained on the internal SD...I was refering to someone who was going to send you a backup could format the internal SD prior to a backup. I'd be willing to do this if you think it could work. Pm me as I would just need help performing the correct type of backup and pulling what you want off the phone.
[Atrix 4G General] bongd:
Oh okay. No worries, nonetheless. I'm going to wait until we get access to ADB through the recovery and see if I can do it that way.