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[Desire Themes and Apps] LaRocky:
I must be missing something and I can't find any information online. How do you restore System Settings (display, sound, Input, Developer options, etc)? I can get everything else back (apps with data, sms/mms, call logs, etc), but it seems that I have to manually set up all the System Settings after installing a new Rom.

Thanks.
[Desire Themes and Apps] angusc:
It's supposed to be an android feature under "settings/backup & restore". But it seems a bit hit n miss in my experience.

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[Desire Themes and Apps] vkv.5991:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1840645
[Desire Themes and Apps] EVObastard:
Great thread, thanks for starting it.
[Desire Themes and Apps] EVObastard:
Anyone else notice a huge battery draw after install? 24 minutes and I'm down to 88%
[Desire Themes and Apps] angusc:
Not from titanium.....unless you spent a long time setting it up with the screen on.... I never had any issues with titanium and battery. If you just installed a new Rom then you will have to let it settle in for a few days to get optimum battery life.

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[Desire Themes and Apps] EVObastard:
Ok thanks I will, day 3 now, I've been having connection problems also though. I've been off charger now for 10 minutes and its down to 90% already.

"Negative ghost rider the pattern is full"
[Desire Themes and Apps] angusc:
Try another custom Rom?

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[Desire Themes and Apps] EVObastard:
Yeah, battery usage is better now.

I keep getting a failure when trying to sync with dropbox, can't figure this one out. I emailed the developer so we will see what they say.
[Desire Themes and Apps] chaosp:
I think it's somethig else, not Titanium Backup.
[Desire Themes and Apps] kpoverdorf:
Hey guys, thanks for this guide it's helpful. I have been in the android scene for a while but I am fairly new to the root and ROM scene. I went from bone stock, wiped, rooted and applied a ROM and immediately bought Titanium Pro to sync my backups to Box. I did a dirty ROM update a little bit ago and didn't really have any issue but I know it's really not good to do that.

I have a new ROM update that I want to apply but I would like to do a full wipe this time. I get really paranoid that I am going to lose a bunch of stuff. I set up schedules as you can see from the attachment but I was hoping someone could give me some reassurance that I will be able to restore my apps and or settings with no issues.

So the basic steps are: Full wipe, apply ROM, install gapps, clear cache/dalvik, log into google play, install Titanium, install box and log in, restore apps using (Menu > General > Batch actions... > Restore Missing Apps with data), maybe restore system data?

The full wipe should not touch my user data like pics and stuff... Does this mean the local Titanium backups are safe and the Box account is not required until the schedules start running again?

Sometimes I just need that extra push from someone who has the experience. Sorry for my noobishness. :o:angel:
[Desire Themes and Apps] angusc:
Hi mate,

Steps are as you detailed for new ROM installation, don't forget to make a new NANDROID backup in recovery first, just uses you don't like the new ROM.

Do NOT restore system settings other than it outlines in the op unless you want to try out the results yourself. Only restore any system data as detailed to be sure of not upsetting the new ROM with old ROM data.

Your internal or sdcard content should be safe when updating / flashing ROM but it is always good practice to make a full sdcard copy on your pc now and again as a backup.

Remember that doing the system data backup of all system stuff is not really necessary unless you plan to rehash a clean installation of the SAME ROM again on your phone, otherwise a NANDROID backup is much more efficient method to achieve the same thing. Always do a NANDROID backup before flashing new mods so you can always go back to your previous "working" version if things go wrong our you don't like the mod.

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[Desire Themes and Apps] kpoverdorf:
Thanks! :) put my mind at ease.

Gnex/tapatalk2
[Desire Themes and Apps] mykimouse:
My device is samsung galaxy mini.

On the stock gingerbread ROM I installed a game and played some levels and then took backup through titanium.

Then I installed a custom ginger bread ROM, restored the backup and played some more levels and then took a backup.

then installed cm10.1 (4.2.1) and restored the game backup then played some more levels then again took backup.

Then installed cm10.1(4.2.2) and restored the game backup, then again played some more levels and again took backup.

Finally rolled back to stock ginger bread ROM 2.3.6 and now I cannot see the backups from cm10.1 (4.2.2) but can see backups till cm10.1(4.2.1)

Even the titanium backup folder shows all the backup files till cm10.1(4.2.2)

Please guide me how do i restore the last backup.
[Desire Themes and Apps] angusc:
I think that would be a question for the app creator! Maybe he would know any possible reasons and solutions for your problem.

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[Desire Themes and Apps] mykimouse:
Will it work if I just change the text from "4.2.2" to "4.2.1" in the property file for backup ?
[Desire Themes and Apps] angusc:
Sorry, I really do not know. try checking out the WIKI link and the FAQ links in the first post as these will take you to the developers site and maybe someone there might know.
[Desire Themes and Apps] bronsonbayside:
would it be wiser to just do separate backup of app data and system data. Is the option for both more for convenience purposes?
[Desire Themes and Apps] angusc:
I guess that depends if you require to restore system data..... ? I find doing a NANDROID back up to be more effective. When I flash new roms I only need to restore user apps and data......restoring any former system data might cause issues in the new ROM.

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[Desire Themes and Apps] bronsonbayside:
Yeh i read about that potential screw up, so if the "restore app data +system data" option is selected then i could still go into TB and restore one or the other separately anyway ?

My question is more related to how the backup files are stored and if i must restore both at the same time if i backup both at the same time.

My guess is that I can select to restore both individually even though both sys backup files and app backup files live in the same folder.

I don't like guessing when it comes to these situations though :)

Edit* sorry for posting q+a noob posts in here. Not sure if its taboo to do so but it is solely TB related.
[Desire Themes and Apps] angusc:
If you purchase the titanium pro version then you get "batch" menu options which allows multiple restore or back up operations. See attached screen shot for the restore section.

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[Desire Themes and Apps] dewaski:
Why shouldn't we restore voicemail, text messages, and settings(sound settings, ringtones, all the customized settings that are annoying to go through all over again)?

What would I backup if I just wanted all of my apps, and settings for those apps, as well as settings for ringtones, notifications, sounds, and all of that personalized stuff?
[Desire Themes and Apps] angusc:
Please do try and report back, I'm sure that you can back up these items with titanium. It just that I never have any need to backup and restore those things so I have never tried them out.

The system settings restore would be great if it works across ROM versions.

Please report back with what works and what doesn't then I will add your instructions to the first thread.

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[Desire Themes and Apps] T.I.T.O:
First of all thank you for the awesome thread. I had TB since I rooted my phone and never thought about using it except for same games to make them work :D

There is one option in TB that nobody could make it clear enough and I hope you can help me. "Integrate sys Dalvik into ROM..." . What does it actually do? and how can it help me? (Note that TB home showing I have System ROM: 419 MB( 31.7 MB free)) and I don't even know what is filling it although I'm using Link2SD to link all my application to SD and nothing on Internal memory.

Thank you in advance ^^

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ROM: Viper Xperia V4

Kernel: Stock (Locked BL)
[Desire Themes and Apps] angusc:
I don't know the answer but I might hazard a guess that by selecting this option you generate a ROM.ZIP file that has the delvik cache included. I think that would mean that is you wiped your phone and then flashed this Rom.ZIP file that the delvik cash would also be installed and therefore your phone would bout up earlier with all your apps already installed........ As I said I don't know but that is my guess.

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[Desire Themes and Apps] aznam:
Nice guide! thank you
[Desire Themes and Apps] s4scha:
so far i didnt use titanium. this guide will make it much easier. tyvm.
[Desire Themes and Apps] andronikal659:
backup TB settings

how do you backup titanium backup settings and profiles?
[Desire Themes and Apps] angusc:
Look under the menu/preferences and see the setting at the very top.

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[Desire Themes and Apps] andronikal659:
Thank you

Thanks man! I'm so blind man. I saw it before but wasn't sure what it does. Then when I need it, I couldn't find it. lol

"you only see what you want to see." :P
[Desire Themes and Apps] angusc:
Yeah like that elusive "thanx" button! Never can find it when I need it :p

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[Desire Themes and Apps] buchholz:
converting a systemapp to userapp not work for me:( titanium backup tell me only "cant convert this app to userapp"

can anyone help please?

thanks
[Desire Themes and Apps] EVObastard:
Is this excessive?

Rooted Sprint GS3
[Desire Themes and Apps] angusc:
Not if you are installing and un installing apps on a daily basis.

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[Desire Themes and Apps] .LEONARDO.:
Backup obb files

Hello, I have Titanium Backup PRO and I usually back up entire applications including all external data, especially big games, so if I need to restore, would not need to download a lot of data again.

However, I have had problems with some games like Asphalt 7 and Modern Combat 3. Even if the first has 1.16 GB of data and the second 1.35 GB installed, when I backup them the size of it is less than 100mb. TB is already configured to backup all external data and no size limitation. I noticed that unlike the other games, these that are not doing the full backup saves their large package of data as a Obb file.

Therefore, If possible, I would like to know how to do a full backup of these games including all external data (especially Obb ) with Titanium Backup...

Thanks!
[Desire Themes and Apps] EVObastard:
I'm no expert by any means but how are you setting the external to "no size limitation"? on mine you have to type in the limit number in MB, there is no option for unlimited.
[Desire Themes and Apps] EVObastard:
On another note, My wife's E4GT won't restore apps, it stalls, usually right at the beginning and eventually quits out. Any ideas? Thanks.
[Desire Themes and Apps] neerajkumar:
Thanks. Just what i was looking for.:good:
[Desire Themes and Apps] .LEONARDO.:
At the option about external data backup, you can select the first option" always" instead of "yes, if below the especified size".
[Desire Themes and Apps] IMAGI0:
Thanks!!! good job!
[Desire Themes and Apps] harshadura:
awesome thanks
[Desire Themes and Apps] EVObastard:
I see how to do that now thanks.

Rooted GS3 rockin' the Wicked
[Desire Themes and Apps] tangoman99:
I have the same problem, but the External Data settings seem to be correct.

The app has an obb file under sdcard/android/obb/gamename.com/....etc

If in Titanium Backup I look at the System Details - click on the app, 2nd tab, "Open System Details", it spends some time computing and then shows USB storage app size consistent with the obb data. The Total shown clearly includes this value at 88.86Mb

I have External Data set to "By label" by default, and this game is labelled correctly, but even if I switch to "all", and then take a backup, the backup size is 4Mb.

If I uninstall the app through Titanium Backup, it removes the obb data. Obviously a restore does not restore it, since the 4Mb file is clearly lacking the data.

Any thoughts?

Are there certain types of external data that TB cannot backup?

Samsung Galaxy SIII I9300 with Chaos ROM, TB premium
[Desire Themes and Apps] ycon:
I need to change the language in the this app.

My phone is in english, but the original rom was in German. Now Titanium Backup is in German and I can't figure out how to change it. Can someone please help?

Cheers
[Desire Themes and Apps] angusc:
Go to MENU/Preferences/GUI Preferences/Application Language
[Desire Themes and Apps] angusc:
I don't know if Titanium Back-up can or can not do what you want, but you could always use Dropbox account + DropSync and then set up DropSync to back up specific games folders from your device to your Dropbox account,

DropSync is a great app that works for me in backing up individual folders in two-way sync mode.
[Desire Themes and Apps] ycon:
Thanks for that!

Another question- is there a fast way to install all the app's? Or do I have to manually click "Install" and "Done" each time?
[Desire Themes and Apps] angusc:
Buy the pro version and you can do a batch operation where all selected apps are installed in one go..If you already have the PRO version then press the icon at the top that looks like a page with a tick mark on it.......that's all the Batch options.

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[Desire Themes and Apps] abaaaabbbb63:
Menu>Preferences>GUI Preferences>Application Language

Now translate that to German :D
[Desire Themes and Apps] tangoman99:
Thanks, but I have a better(for me) solution using the rather excellent FolderMount app.

I simply take any folders that I want backed up, and create a symbolic link using FolderMount to a backup folder on my extSdCard.

I regularly back this up to my Pc, so the process works a treat.
[Desire Themes and Apps] angusc:
Thanx for the tip, but I couldn't find it on the Playstore, is that it's actual name?

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[Desire Themes and Apps] CJ0206:
I only have a few apps and I highly recommend the paid version :cyclops: The extra features are worth it and you help out the dev ;)
[Desire Themes and Apps] LuigiBull23:
Thanks a lot for this guide. I will link to it in my sig for noobs.
[Desire Themes and Apps] Davis4ever:
TB APK backup

I must be half asleep today, because I can not figure out how to "make a copy of my installed version of Titanium Backup" . When I look at /data/ the folder is empty. I confirmed root access in all my file manager apps too, so I don't know if I should be checking another folder, or using some other method here.

and do I not need to backup the Pro License too? It is my intention to wipe, and restore before ever entering the Play Store.

Or am I making this too complicated? Just make an update.zip and flash it after my ROM ? (That way it includes App + Pro Key?)
[Desire Themes and Apps] angusc:
If you have root access then you should be able to see files in the /data/app folder.......what file program are you using......and you must do it from the device and not the PC.

Making an update.zip would certainly cover all bases, just remember to delete any old apps from your Titanium "Backup/Restore" tab before making the update.zip otherwise they will all get re installed on flashing the zip.
[Desire Themes and Apps] Davis4ever:
I am using ES File Explorer 3. I finally figured it out, as the developer moved "Root Explorer" to a different menu in the app. I have found the /data/app folder now!
[Desire Themes and Apps] afrizal87:
helpp please

please im totally neww...i backup app my apps+data and install custom rom,when i restored some apps the icon is blank just blank even if i hit that the apps working..pleasee helpp how to make some apps icon appear in app drawer
[Desire Themes and Apps] angusc:
Have you restarted the phone after using Titanium to restore the apps?

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[Desire Themes and Apps] ricorico94:
Hi,

Thanks for the tutorial. I however have a few questions which I could not solve..

I used Titanium standard version (not pro yet) to make backup of all apps and data and of some system data. I tried to make some restore before enabling the google account as advised in tutorial.

When I tried to restore (data only) Wifi access points, it did work, but for bluetooth pairings (data only), it apparently not recovered my pairings.. (I'm using android 4.2.1 ).

Also, I tried to restore (app+data) File Manager HD and (data+app) Box, but I lost all favorites defined in File Manager HD and Box apparently lost my login... Is it normal ?

When doing the backup, I had taken care of backuping "app+data". I had also make a manual copy of files in my internal sdcard, but I guess that should not be useful to restore app/data using Titanium ? Or should I also copy back to internal all those files before using the titanium restore tool ?

br,

ricorico94
[Desire Themes and Apps] Smantanasiceapa:
Is it possible restoring apps with data from 4.3 to 4.1.2 ? If it is, how? What should I "tick"?
[Desire Themes and Apps] angusc:
[MENTION=4759871]ricorico94[/MENTION] you need to have the titanium folder chores bank to your sdcard in order to restore from titanium. Also select the last backup version of the apps that you want to restore, maybe Titanium is restoring the older backup and not the last one that you made....

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[Desire Themes and Apps] angusc:
Yes it's possible, just don't restore the system apps as advised in the OP.

You just need to make a batch backup of your user apps and then after upgrading your room and installing Titanium, select batch restore of user apps. If you follow the OP it guides you to which apps and settings you can restore.

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[Desire Themes and Apps] nitin.chobhe:
Can I delete the backups whose history length >1? Will it cause any problem?
[Desire Themes and Apps] angusc:
No shouldn't cause any problems use titanium delete backups menu to delete what you want.

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[Desire Themes and Apps] nitin.chobhe:
Thanks for your reply. If I delete those, it will not create any issues while restoring that app + data for that particular app. Right?
[Desire Themes and Apps] angusc:
Well you won't be able to restore something that you have deleted ;)

That's why I said use the titanium menu option to delete backups so the app deletes app data for the corresponding backup that you choose to delete.

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[Desire Themes and Apps] nitin.chobhe:
Yes that is right but I'm deleting the backup whose history length is greater than 1. So I hope titanium will be keeping the latest backup of all the apps...
[Desire Themes and Apps] chong67:
I dont have this phone but I do have this app.

Have you done backup on the stock Email? Do you backup the app and the data?
[Desire Themes and Apps] angusc:
Hi, yes I only have one corporate email account set up and titanium successfully banks up and restores ok. Only restore data! Not app+ data......

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[Desire Themes and Apps] mykimouse:
Can tb create one single flashable zip with all latest back up apps +data?

If yes steps or link to the steps please.

If no how can this be done from some other apps?
[Desire Themes and Apps] chong67:
What is the email name (app) called that you back up?
[Desire Themes and Apps] MaxieboyNL:
Thanx

Thanx for this guide.
[Desire Themes and Apps] firestonebeer:
So question, I am a little confused. If i want to restore my wallpaper, and text messages, and widgets (basically back up the way my phone is set up on screen) I do need to have those backed up right. Like I need to back up application widgets, call log, contacts storage, messages (SMS & MMS (which is in yellow)) and wallpaper? All the green are non system apps right, so are those okay to backup?
[Desire Themes and Apps] angusc:
I use TouchDown HD for my hotmail account. My corporate account is using the stock mail app and is Microsoft exchange your account.

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[Desire Themes and Apps] angusc:
F yes in theory all the green or yellow ones should be ok to restore across ROMs.

There is one system one called (desktop) which backs up the home screens and app shortcuts, you can try backing up this and restoring on to another ROM, but this could break some things on the new ROM. But you can restore all your apps and settings such as sms and mail accounts then make a NANDROID and then lastly try restoring the desktop so if it breaks anything you can go back and then manually recreate the home pages.

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[Desire Themes and Apps] chong67:
The only thing I back up are heavily configuration app.

I really like to backup Bluetooth pairing. Did you use the one by TB?

I like to backup the stock email setting. But I am afraid it might get in sync and will get problems. Has anyone been successful?
[Desire Themes and Apps] firestonebeer:
thanks!
[Desire Themes and Apps] mykimouse:
Bump
[Desire Themes and Apps] angusc:
Yes it can. Just open titanium then go menu and scroll down to the bottom "special features" then select create "update.zip" but remember that this will zip up all latest TB backup apps, even the ones not currently installed, so you might want to delete or cleanup any old backups that you no longer require from TB.

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[Desire Themes and Apps] mykimouse:
Thanks angusc. Now i am looking for the easiest way to delete or cleanup old backups that are not currently installed.
[Desire Themes and Apps] angusc:
Just use the batch mode if you have the pro version of TB. Or you can just open TB and then select Backup/Restore then scroll to the bottom of all apps to find your backups that are not installed, then open each one and delete all backups contained writing each one. One you close and repent TB they will all be gone just leaving your current installed apps.

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[Desire Themes and Apps] nitin.chobhe:
Go to menu-> batch actions-> at the bottom under 'delete backups' you can see an option to felt backups of uninstalled apps :p
[Desire Themes and Apps] wcoaster:
TiBU HELP ME! how restore cloud backup of apps/data from one phone to another etc etc

Driving me crazy..yea I cried out for help in the subject line

I'm moving from Samsung Galaxy Nexus JB 4.1.2 to Samsung Galaxy S4 JB 4.2.2

Had TB Pro for over a year now and all I ever did was schedule backups 3 times a week, with sync to dropbox once a week.

OK so now I want to get my moneys worth and restore all those lovingly synched apps and data to my newly rooted phone.

Installed TB Pro from the market, and now I cant figger out how to restore all this synced crappola from dropbox in one easy step.

I'm old, smart, consider myself a geek, and now I'm flustered.

thx for your help.
[Desire Themes and Apps] angusc:
Just coy your other devices titanium folder from sdcard to your new device then reboot it abd ask your old backups will be available on your new device. Obviously only restore user apps and nothing from system of old device!

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[Desire Themes and Apps] nitin.chobhe:
How can I restore SMSes? Tried becoming then up and restore didn't restored anything.

I have donate version and I'm using the latest version on KitKat.
[Desire Themes and Apps] angusc:
Well on 4.3 I just used the xml sms backup and it restored my old messages all ok. If that's not working for you then maybe a KitKat issue.......?

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