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[HTC One X] tombriden:
Not possible i'm afraid, which is why I went with this method! :)

Do you have HTC Sync? You need to run through its installer past getting the drivers installed. Then, you can cancel out and adb should work

I think they'll be backed up but without root permissions they probably won't restore. (The data should if the app is already installed though).

Yep, all user data will get restored. The apk option just makes sure the apks are included, as the default is to just backup data.
[HTC One X] wintermute000:
THis works for me on my home PC but not on work laptop.

I have HTC sync installed and android usb driver from google sdk

adb works (well adb devices returns the ID) and the backup kicks off, i get to put in a password etc. but on clicking ok it just hangs at the first apk

anyone seen this?
[HTC One X] omar302:
Try without a password?
[HTC One X] wintermute000:
Yes I didn't set one
[HTC One X] omar302:
Is there enaugh space on your Laptop on the drive where the backup file is supposed to go?
[HTC One X] Magus92:
Does the backup even get tweaks like bravia, sd speed hack etc?
[HTC One X] karoodee:
When coming from another ICS Phone does this method restore Wifi settings?
[HTC One X] casca:
I've used this method and I'm not entirely sure but I think I had to use titanium backup to restore the wifi access points.

In resume, 99% sure it doesn't.
[HTC One X] Silver-Hawk:
Cant Restore!!

Hi

I'm having problem with restoring a backup i created on my "unrooted phone with bootloader locked", so i could get all my apps plus data back once Unlocking bootloader caused them to be wiped.

All went well initially, I created the Backup (using "adb backup -apk -all -f c:\backup.ab"). Point to note is, even though i did specify Encryption password asked on my phone while initiating the backup, i didn't have any "Desktop Encryption Password" set from Developer Options at that time..

Then i unlocked my bootloader, and Rooted my phone (with CWM touch Recovery and Superuser installed)..

Now when i'm trying to Restore that backup using "adb restore c:\backup.ab" it is asking for passwords in two separate fields: one for Device encryption Password and other for Data encryption password set at the time of backup. I only read about Device encryption password afterwards, so i went and created one at this point and it kind of works too..

I mean Restore Begins successfully, with Phone showing folders like "Android", "something..Contacts"..etc.

But it gets Stuck at "com.android.sharedstoragebackup" step and eventually quits the Backup Manager, only to return me with a device which has its Settings, Contacts, Messages restored, but still none of the Apps or any App Data!

Also, though not consistently, I'm getting this "com.htc.bgp has stopped working. Please Report it to HTC." prompt after a few seconds of starting the restore.. restore continues successfully after that message though..

Can somebody please direct me to what i'm doing wrong? Is it that the backup is corrupt coz Device Encryption Password was not set at that time? or Does this Restore require the same "Recovery" or something? I could try unrooting again, restoring, and then rerooting with CWM recovery, if it helps..

One more idea I have is, can i unmount the sd card before i try to Restore, so that when it comes to SharedStorage part it doesnt find it, and just skip ahead?I dont need the sd card backup anyways, just the Apps please.. I just dont know if it might cause something worse.

Thanking you in advance for any feedback.

ps: Also, by default shouldn't the backup exclude the shared storeage?? but i guess its a known bug as i read someplace else too, adb doesnt seem to listen to Shared/noshared part of command, and just includes shared storage by default..
[HTC One X] maverick1103:
Question

Can i use this method to back up my device Non-root and then restore to a custom Rom like ARHD??

Thanks!
[HTC One X] angusc:
No, I think the idea is that you would use this method to back up your un rooted phone, then you would Unlock the bootloader via HTC Developers, then Install a custom RECOVERY, then you would RESTORE this backup.ab. then you would make a NANDROID back up of your "Stock ROM".

Finally you would then use TITANIUM BACKUP to make a full apps and App data back up.

Now you can install ARHD following the OP post instructions, then you can use TITANIUM BACKUP to RESTORE apps and data settings BUT NOT any system files as these will be from your STOCK ROM.

P.S. Do not forget to copy both the Super wipe and the 7.0.0 ARHD ROM zip files to your memory card before you do the Super wipe!
[HTC One X] ferreinf:
HI all,

Will this metod preserve the original CID?

I read that unlocking the bootloader, will change your CID, allowing HTC to know you have unlock it, so my question is, locking the bootloader and restoring the previous backup, will it prevent htc to know i´ve unlocked the bootloader?

thanks
[HTC One X] maverick1103:
Oh dam I was hoping I could use this method to back up all my data so I wouldn't have to mess around after once I have a new ROM. The data isn't really an issue it was the app data, game saves etc!!

Oh well thanks for the reply and instructions tho!! :)
[HTC One X] lombers:
Just wanted to say a huge thanks, this worked perfectly!

Great guide, very useful and handy to know. Will be using this trick quite a bit!
[HTC One X] angusc:
Well before you totally give up, I may be wrong..... see the individual APK backup instructions on this post which is also a guide to use the ADB Backup commands: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1420351 maybe it is possible if you also select the "-nosystem" command with the individual apps that you want the data to be restored.....?

P.S. I purchased 'My Backup Pro' from the market and am hoping that between this method and my backup pro i can re install all my 100+ apps and data in to my custom rom probably will be ARHD....
[HTC One X] maverick1103:
Hmmm....I will have a look and see if it's possible! Cheers for your help tho! :)
[HTC One X] ferreinf:
Works fine,

at least backup works, haven´t tried restoring it....

Thanks
[HTC One X] UKseagull:
Thanks for this, just backed up my XE. :good:
[HTC One X] sabret00the:
Thanks, gotta send off my phone for repairs so this helps a lot.
[HTC One X] Actura:
this thread is rocks :D

i include the backup command in .bat script and it's good :fingers-crossed:
[HTC One X] dragonithe:
I can't get this to work on my htc one x

I've set the backup password and debugging.

But I keep getting the same problem:

ADB: unable to open file C:\backup.ab
[HTC One X] Roybenz:
I try to take full backup on my One x. It allows me to enter password and starts backup, but after 5-10 seconds it says its done and i get no errors. Please help. It cant possibly take full backup in that short time? What can i do? Thanks
[HTC One X] :
I used the very same command but it only produces a 41 bytes backup file, without any errors. Can anybody help me on this?

OS: Windows 7 64-bit
[HTC One X] eSouL:
Does this backup contacts too?

Sent from my HTC One X
[HTC One X] exocetdj:
Mine's only 1.51 mb is that normal? my apps are alot bigger than that lol
[HTC One X] eD1s0n:
This.

I think the restore has to be to Stock ROM after inital rooting followed by a titanium backup BEFORE flashing any custom ROMs.

I tried to directly restore a full backup made before unlocking into a freshly flashed ARHD. Only some of the applications were restored. Some apps like Google Authenticator was not restored. And all my wallpapers/ringtones settings were gone :crying:

---------- Post added at 11:34 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:27 PM ----------

Aren't contacts synced to gmail?

From my experience today, phone contacts were not restored when backup/restore between locked stock and custom ROM.
[HTC One X] exocetdj:
how big was ur backup.ab file? mine seems a bit too small at 1.5 mb
[HTC One X] :
Still bigger than mine lol, but obviously it's not normal, even one word file is bigger than that.

The command simply doesn't work now, it works like a charm for me in the past, for quite a few times. Every generated backup.an has at least 200MB... But now? A ridiculous size of 41 bytes.
[HTC One X] ViDtje:
Maybe it will work if we delete the -nosystem out of the command? Mine was 17.6 with the the -nosystem.
[HTC One X] sabret00the:
So I done this and while it saved me a lot of hassle with apps. It sadly never backed up my settings and wifi accounts etc.
[HTC One X] adamsweeting:
The backup file that I produce using this method is 3.6Mb - but I have loads of games etc.

Seems way too small..... Hmmmnn
[HTC One X] sabret00the:
Mine was like 500mb if it helps.
[HTC One X] Habarug:
Works great on my One S! MyBackup actually started refusing restoring data on Jelly Bean, so this is great, everything just works :D
[HTC One X] unclehooi:
Should have seen this post before I factory reset my phone and sent it for repair... twice! painful process to restore everything while still losing all my apps data. Will try it next time when I need to send my phone for repair (hopefully not). Thanks!
[HTC One X] Olafur:
This sounds very good but can I use this method to backup my TF-101 with ICS to FT700T with JB?

Thanks,

Ólafur
[HTC One X] BenPope:
Titanium backup can now this file to restore settings, apparently.
[HTC One X] modmatt:
Did anyone ever find a solution for the case, when the backup command works completly flawlessly but finishes after 2 seconds without ever creating a backup file?

Got the latest ADB, have the CMD-console runnning as admin, and backup passwords are configured both in the developers-menu and during backup process.

I try to backup without /system-apps. If I backup /system-Apps as well, it works for the /system-apps, but not for the /data ones.

Thank you very much in advance,

modmatt
[HTC One X] palash96_rox:
Will this also back up ALL the settings?

I REALLY want to root. But I don't wanna lose anything. I have had to give my phone for repair twice and had to set up my phone again. So, is this method fool proof?
[HTC One X] Kukubski:
My backup took about half minute and only saved some of the apps (17mb of data backed up in total).

Something probably went wrong.

Modmatt I had a similar problem and just removed the backup file location from the syntax, then it backed up in the location from which the adb.exe tool was executed from.
[HTC One X] bradmax57:
Hi

trying to do this myself on my stock 4.0.4 hox but when I enter the cmd it brings up the screen on phone for full backup but the two options at the bottom are greyed out? It will let me type a password but that's it cant do anything else?
[HTC One X] dj_jokke:
I'm getting a Nexus 4 for christmas and I really want to back up my game data, the rest I don't care for. Do you guys know if its possible to restore the backup from the One X on the Nexus 4?

Thanks and happy holidays!

Skickat från min HTC One X via Tapatalk 2
[HTC One X] leecavturbo:
how do you back up the rom with adb and no root?

what would - system back up?
[HTC One X] palash96_rox:
I used "adb -apk -all -system -shared -f C:\backup.ab"

It backed up 4.16GB of data and took around half an hour. I haven't really checked what is backed up. However, according to Google developer's site, it should have backed up all the apks, app data, system apps and files and shared storage.

Will check on the emulator and let you know.
[HTC One X] Rhonin82:
fantastic tip, tnx a million! :good:
[HTC One X] dmestriner:
I think you guys might want to take a look at this, it is in beta and root is now needed, but it says the final version is not going to require root: http://lifehacker.com/5976406/carbon-backs-up-your-android-apps-and-syncs-them-with-other-phones
[HTC One X] knoxploration:
If this genuinely ends up working without root, I'll be thrilled. (And I mean properly working, not working just for a handful of apps like current root-free options do.)
[HTC One X] palash96_rox:
Okay. So I sent my phone for repair and received it yesterday. When I restored my backup, it restored EVERYTHING. It installed all the apps and also logged me into various accounts (like Memedroid, XDA, etc.). However it didnt restore my home screen and the cusromizations I had done to it and also some of my app data. But that was probably because the restore had encountered some problems.

All in all, this is an awesome trick. There are some things you should keep in mind though:

1. While backing up or restoring, do NOT fiddle with the phone or the computer. So, it's preferable to leave the phone overnight.

2. It would be better if you read the google notes on adb (See link below)

http://developer.android.com/tools/help/adb.html

This is the best trick for backing up non rooted devices. :D

Best of luck. :)
[HTC One X] tyuio211:
hi all,

i'm thinking of upgrading from the one x to the htc one. can i use this method to transfer/migrate my apps + data to the one?

thanks.
[HTC One X] omar302:
Yes.

But you can also use G Cloud Backup. It basically does the same kind of backup but with a friendly user interface.
[HTC One X] tyuio211:
does it backup app save data as well?
[HTC One X] omar302:
Yes.
[HTC One X] tyuio211:
thanks for the info. but unfortunately it only provides 1gb of free cloud space, which i don't think is enough to backup all my apps and data :p
[HTC One X] andrewstas:
adb.exe freezing

Hello everybody.

I was unfortunate to have the LCD of my HTC One S cracked.

I had it in my back pocket, sat in the car's front seat and that was it. It was not the first time I did that but finally after 6 months it proved to be a bad idea. I had a case for protection from accidental drops but nothing could protect the LCD from my weight :rolleyes:

Strangely, only the LCD was damaged but not the glass.

Anyway, now the mobile turns on but the screen is totally black.

I was able to backup my photos and videos using a USB cable.

Now, the further step I want to do before sending it for service, is to backup all the apps.

The phone is not rooted so I have to try to do this task by using the adb.

However, the adb.exe does not seem to run properly to my laptop (OS: Windows 7 x64) and I cannot figure what to do to solve this problem.

When I run the adb.exe, then all the commands/parameters appear, as in a help menu. However, this is as far as I can get.

If I try to use adb.exe with one of these parameters, nothing happens.

For example, I run the command:

adb devices

and the result is:

* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *
* daemon started successfully *
_

and that's it!

After these two lines, I have a blinking cursor at the third line and nothing happens even if I wait for hours. Of course, I can interrupt by pressing Ctrl+C, but repeating this command results the same.

Same happens with all other commands and in conclusion I cannot use the command

adb backup -apk -all -nosystem -f c:\backup.ab

for backup.

Is there a solution for this?

Please help.

Alternatively, is there any other way to backup the apps?

I have not found another way that does not use the adb.exe

I would appreciate any help/opinion/reply.

Thank you in advance.

Andreas
[HTC Sensation] pifa_k1:
Was wondering if it is at all possible to remove or delete recorded audio on the HTC Notes app? I've tried looking at all the settings and options, perhaps it's right in front of me, but I cannot seem to find it anywhere. Your help is much appreciated. Thanks!And I am bit confused about using timemark recording and how can i time stamp note manually ?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] e_Seka:
I downloaded NFS Shift version 1.0.4

And after i installed it .. i tried to open it, it shows the first screen "EA screen" and then close!!!

I don't know what's the problem .. plz, help!
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zambara:
You can't...

That game wasn't made for SGN's resolution.

I had it (the game) working on a HTC Desire but not on SGS 2 or SGN
[HTC One S] nativestranger:
[YOUTUBE]xTcJFN0OSKA[/YOUTUBE]

The One X thoroughly destroys the One S in benchmarks but curiously always slower in general operations like opening apps and rendering a webpage.
[HTC One S] Komadyret:
Thanks for this. It was really helpful to see those two devices side by side and handled. Still partial to the One S. :)
[HTC One S] nedevg:
When you say "One X destroys One S in benchmarks" did you see the video? In fact you can see (rather hear) that One S is better in most benchmarks. Well, it has lower resolution screen, but you can't really say that One X is better. The only thing that made me a lil bit regret that I ordered the One S is the whites that are either pinkish or blueish depending on the situation.
[HTC One S] nativestranger:
The One S is mainly better in graphical benchmarks but they are not comparable due to different resolutions. I say One X is benchmarking higher because guys over at the One X thread are saying Vellamo is not a valid test as it doesnt make use of quadcore. The One X always wins in Antutu and Quadrant cpu test that properly supports quad core. But benchmarks are meaningless without real world user experience backing it up. That is where the One S seems to do better so far.
[HTC One S] zerozoneice:
i've seen them both today and the one S is faster in normal operations.

just scroll the worldclock around on both phones...

unlocking is faster, opening appdrawer is faster, scrolling is faster

what did you say the One X is faster in?
[HTC One S] StarMenace:
In the video the quadrant score for the One X is 4792 while the One S is 4808. I don't see how that means the One X "destroys" the One S...
[HTC One S] nativestranger:
I have already said that quadrant overall score is not comparable because it factors in graphics test where one x has to render almost twice as much pixels. Compare quadrant cpu and antutu. Thats where the one x wipes the floor with one s. Right now it looks like one s is slightly snappier in basic operations but this will totally turn around when apps are updated to support 4 cores on the one x.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] deviantmonkey02:
So, over the weekend, Prestigio released an ICS 4.0.3 for the PMP5080B. Since then, Christian Troy @ Androidiani / Slatedroid has been making modifications to the release, and I've been using his work as a base for my own modifications...

Discussions about the release are over at Slatedroid.com -> Rockchip 2918 -> Unlisted RK2918 -> New!! Nextbook 8 repackaged ROM (Next8P)

(This also links back to the Italian Androidiani forums where it's even more actively discussed...)

My mod is at Slatedroid.com -> Rockchip 2918 -> Unlisted RK2918 -> Next8P "ICS Light" Release

Sorry for the lack of links... I'm still short a few posts.

deviantmonkey02 a.k.a devmonkey
[Miscellaneous Android Development] TiltMasta:
Hey DevMonkey! Great to see you here on XDA I'm usuallyin Herr more than SlateDroid. Can't wait totry out this new release! Still enjoying your 3-24 build, but a stable ICS ROM on my NP8 would be awesome! Thanks for your work again and welcome to XDA!
[Miscellaneous Android Development] nolimitzz:
i bought the Premium 8se which comes with ICS 4.0.3 preloaded. would that be of any help? how to backup the image so i can share it?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] tech_girl:
I have flashed the rom. I have a couple of questions:

1. I have installed DroidSail Super. Its a APP2SD tool that force move apps to SD (those apps that are marked for internal). It forced close. I was able to use it when on Samdroid v1.13. Would you be able to determine the cause?

2. Is there any way to maximize the res?

Thanks!
[Miscellaneous Android Development] he6rt6gr6m:
I'd presume that going into Recovery, then backing up, then uploading it will work. Just make sure there's no personal info in there like. ;)

Thinking about buying a Prestigio Multipad PMP3084B after seeing this. Just need to know it'll work for streaming football games and films, which would be my main use.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Xandegar:
will download and give it a try for my partners new Next8P
[HTC Vivid, Raider, Velocity] aaronv89:
Does anyone else have this issue? It's very annoying, I would be trying to listen to a song and all of a sudden the track will skip around a little bit. I know it isn't the file because it plays perfectly on my PC. I have this problem with any music player too not just the stock one.
[HTC Vivid, Raider, Velocity] chall80:
i'd first try copying everything of value off of the SD, and formatting. I would then copy your music back on...not the ones that were already on there...a fresh copy. need to tighten up that SD
[HTC Vivid, Raider, Velocity] aaronv89:
I'm using the internal SD for music. Do you still recommend formatting?

Btw thanks for the response.
[HTC Vivid, Raider, Velocity] cougmeister:
I actually experience this on Pandora too.
[HTC Vivid, Raider, Velocity] DeamonFish:
Are you using headphones? The headphone jack can sometimes be a pain to get a pair of headphone into. (If it moves while not in all the way it can sometimes pause). Does it have the same problem with the speaker on the phone?
[HTC Vivid, Raider, Velocity] aaronv89:
I haven't really tried to listening to music with the speaks but i will give this a shot and let you know if i notice a difference. at the moment it's only when i'm using headphones.
[HTC Vivid, Raider, Velocity] cougmeister:
Same for me, haven't tried with just the speaker. And its not the headphones pulling out, cause it cuts in and out some, then stops. All I have to do is hit play again.
[HTC Vivid, Raider, Velocity] DeamonFish:
Yeah, that can happen if the headphones aren't in as far as they can be.
[HTC Vivid, Raider, Velocity] brucegil:
This issue of the headphone jacks was discussed in an early thread last fall. I, and others, found that the jack may not go all the way in. As a result, I was getting only one channel. A little extra push seated the jack properly for full sound. Different people reported different experiences, depending on the headphone or earbud brands they had.

Edit: I ran the HTC music player, a streaming music app, and the FM radio for several songs each, and I had no cutting out or loss of music. My Vivid is ICS, stock, no unlock or root.
[HTC Vivid, Raider, Velocity] CasualStarlord:
Mine does this when using A2DP bluetooth in my car, and when using headphones, its very anoying and didn't happen under GB, I'm running the stock Telstra ROM rooted on a Telstra velocity
[HTC Vivid, Raider, Velocity] slimslim:
I don't have any issues either... might be some app in the background? I listen music (from sd card and Internet radio) every day in my car for about 50 minutes a day...
[HTC Vivid, Raider, Velocity] twatts723:
on every ROM

Every ROM I've flashed, since root, has done this. I have to go back to my music player, force close it, re open, and it plays fine for about another hour. Pandora, Slacker, rocket player, Google play, and tune-in. Same results. Now on Miui v5, same results.....???
[HTC Vivid, Raider, Velocity] kkruglov:
miui v5??

about music stops, yep, i have this problem on every 4.1.x rom
[HTC Vivid, Raider, Velocity] ipagan10:
Actually in 4.1.X roms, its where the music is, I moved my music to my internal sd card and I dont have that problem anymore. For some reason, even the file managers, like astro file managers or the stock cm one, mix the two.
[HTC Vivid, Raider, Velocity] TemporaryTester:
I have this problem too, it just freezes, then starts about a second later. Using Google Play Music.
[HTC Vivid, Raider, Velocity] Spazmogen:
I also have no issues.

I am on the stock Bell Canada ICS ROM and use WinAmp. My music & video is on the external SD card.
[General Questions and Answers] shaggyskunk:
The gmail app is good, but I can't find a way to select emails & file them in a separate folder? The "native" android email app allows you to do this, but I couldn't find a way to do this with Gmail??? Since the Gmail app is the one that I want to use... It's ticking me off.

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[General Questions and Answers] shaggyskunk:
NVM?? :banghead:

I'M an Idiot.... found it, Duh.

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