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[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nikkitaw:
so i got the s3 two nights ago (eep!:highfive:)

and i want to transfer all my game data (ie, saves) over from my Desire Z.

contacts, sms, photos etc arent a problem.

its just the games! well, not just any games, the kairosoft ones. i dont want too lose all my hard work on those little things!!

anyone able to help?

neither device is rooted

Desire Z is running 2.3.3 (stock)

S3 is running 4.0.4

i tried using a program via pc called "wondershare mobilego for android" but it didnt transfer the saved games. same with "moborobo" (it has the option, but only for rooted devices!)

i also tried transferring via sd card, and that didnt work either D=

i was told mybackup pro would work - fail

i've seen many people suggest titanium backup in my searches - however i have heard that it will only back up game data if the device is rooted

i am happy to root the s3 if needed to install the data (providing i can find a simple guide XD - i like to think i am pretty tech savvy, but this is just something i havent done yet!)

i've searched for hours already and from my understanding, both (?) devices have to be rooted.

however, i have seen (unless i misunderstood) that if i root my Desire Z to do the backup, i will lose my data anyway (before i backup that is).

is this true? or am i understanding this wrong?

p.s sorry if i posted in the wrong forum. wasn't sure which one :/
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gagdude:
You have to root.

Root Desire, install TiBackup, backup any apps you need.

Root S3, install TiBackup, tranfer microSD from Desire to S3 (in which the backups are on) and restore through TiBackup.

Simplest way I know of, and you don't lose data from rooting.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] acero12:
Good Q

i need know the same thing!! but whit a G note and a s3 ;P
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nikkitaw:
according to (sorry cant post links yet)

wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/HTC_Desire_Z:_Rooting

and

wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/HTC_Vision:_CyanogenMod

i will lose my data

or am i missing something?

[sorry, new to the whole rooting/flashing etc so trying to figure it all out :(]
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vx117:
Titanium backup usually backups your apps to the external sd card. Anything on there is safe from rooting or fully wiping in recovery. Installing custom roms on it will not delete anything on it.

If you want to be extra safe, I would copy the titanium backup folder from your external sd card to your computer, so you have another copy of it in case something happens.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nikkitaw:
Thanks for clarifying

However it is my understanding that you need to root your phone in order for Titanium to be able to back up your game saves

So. My question is... does rooting cause you too lose data because that would defeat the purpose for me
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NIMBAH:
No rooting will not cause loss of data.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Michael_P:
All Rooting does is modify a few system files and if you didn't know it was Rooted you'd never notice the difference, and to put it simply everyone who's scared to Root can end up losing years worth of data when they get their new phone so you have to balance the tiny negatives with the huge positives.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nikkitaw:
ok, so to recap...

(sorry guys, just want to make sure i've got it straight in my head before i do anything!! i'm not ignorant, i swear :) )

i can root my desire z using this method: http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/HTC_Desire_Z:_Rooting

(can someone confirm if i need to downgrade my firmware? across various tuts i've read they all say something different - or nothing at all! currently running 2.3.3)

install Titanium Backup and backup all my game saves

THEN

root my S3 (still need to google an easy to understand method, but if you know a simple one let me know :D)

install Titanium and restore my game saves :fingers-crossed:

AND in this process, i won't lose my data?

NOTE: neither device has and ANY modification, both are completely stock at this point in time.

p.s i had someone mention to me that i need to unlock my bootloader to root the device, and unlocking the bootloader will cause data loss. is this true?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nikkitaw:
Anyone able to confirm above post???

Would really like to get my games transferred if it's possible
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] danyboy008:
Hello, I was wondering if is there any way to make the Menu key (The one placed at the right of the home key) to work as the musltitask key on the nexus phone, I had installed a mod that enables the menu panel on the screen as in the nexus, so my phisycal key is useless and I want to map it as the multitask key :), I hope you understand what I'm trying to say, if you don't please let me know :)

Thanks for your time!!!

Ps. My phone is a Xperia Mini Pro Sk17 with ICS
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] CoffeeCone:
First of all, what mod did you install? I want one too. Lol.

As for your menu key, if get any root file manager and go to /system/usr/keylayout/ and examine the .kl files there. As for me, mine is located at cyttsp_key.kl. You should see something like

# KEY_MENU, KEY_BACK, KEY_HOME
key 139 MENU VIRTUAL
key 158 BACK VIRTUAL
key 102 HOME VIRTUAL

Simply replace MENU with APP_SWITCH and you should be all set. I'm not sure if spacing is important but keep a backup of the original file first before modifying it just in case.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] danyboy008:
Thanks a lot man, I'll try and i will post results :D, the mod I used is from here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1732816
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] CoffeeCone:
Umm, how exactly do I install it? xD

EDIT:

And I'm also using the miniCMSandwich Lite rom lol
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] danyboy008:
Results: Working great ! :D Now my phone is more like a Nexus ;)

Well, just download the PACK 1 and flash it on the CWM, and well, I dont use the miniCMSandwich rom, just using the "Fixes" :D
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] CoffeeCone:
I don't like the galaxy-ish theme he put, I am just interested in the on-screen menu button, how does it look like? And can I flash with only the menu button on the mod? I mean I don't want the other changes, just the on-screen menu button. I've been trying to do the same thing you did for quite some time now too. :P
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] danyboy008:
Well, Actually I dont like the background and the "Dual Pane" either, but I dont know how to mod the Framework for make only the option key-on screen, I have already asked to iiandskater for only the menu button and other tweaks instead of all the pack, I hope that he at least teach me how to modify it by myself ;)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] CoffeeCone:
Can you post a scneenshot on how it looks like?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] danyboy008:
Okay, just wait a min.

Here you have a little video ;) (Sorry for the quality, recorded with my old C510, )

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktD58NQvObg&feature=youtu.be
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] CoffeeCone:
Thanks! Does it add the button only on google chrome and settings?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] danyboy008:
Is in every app I have on my phone (Tested them), Youtube, Calls, messages, quickpic, etc...

Btw, I'm editing my own framework res file only with these mods:

- On-Screen option (menu) button

- Action bar with text

- Fast Bluetooth turning On/Off

- Volume slider is moved to bottom (will make you easier to slide it with your finger)

- Notification toast is moved to top (everything's better if can be seen clearly )

So, if you want it I can share it ;) or if you want the framework res with only the On screeen option button, just tell me
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] CoffeeCone:
I just want the one with menu button. :) How are you editing it? mind adding me up on GTalk? o:

EDIT:

BTW, iiandskater already provided the on-screen button mod so you can skip my request. :P
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] danyboy008:
Oh, well I could teach you how to edit it if you want anyway ;). And I dont use Gtalk lol
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] CoffeeCone:
I'd like to learn too. :) BTW, why do you not use GTalk? It's like the epitome of messaging between Android phones.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] danyboy008:
I know, but my friends and family barely know what is an android phone, so I wouldn't have any friend :( haha
[Motorola Photon 4G] MikeyLee:
My girlfriend has her Photon stock rooted and locked but her OTA update continues to fail. Anyone know why?
[Motorola Photon 4G] .cruiser:
It's probably because it's rooted.
[Motorola Photon 4G] pkomarnicki:
Root shouldn't matter (at least it didn't used to). Has she deleted any system apps? The update looks for them, and if they're gone the update fails.
[Motorola Photon 4G] slimcane:
I had trouble with my Photon 4G and this latest update. I rooted mine using the One Click Root (OCR) method. I kept getting the "Software Update Failed" message for the 2.3.5 update. My wife's phone which is 100% factory updated just fine on the first try (go figure... :silly:).

As you always see on here, PERFORM THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK. I do NOT take responsibility for any issues caused by following this process. It is sad that this even has to be stated on a forum for developers.

Here's what I did to get mine to update properly:

1) Perform a full contacts, application, and system backup using Titanium Backup (or use whatever backup you want) Just in case.

2) Download the latest version of RSD Lite you can find. This was one of the hardest steps as copies of it can be difficult to locate. Ask Google and ye shall receive... I actually found it using Bing, though. I would love to just go to Motorola and say "here's my money" for this, like I did with flashing/modding software back in the Razr V3 days.

3) Download the appropriate Motorola USB drivers I was able to locate End User Driver Installation 5.9.0 for 64bit. This is another ask Google, Bing ...

4) Use RSD Lite to reflash the exact same SBF you are currently using. I got the SBF from this post. This did NOT delete or reset any contacts, however it does require reauthentification to the network.

5) After your phone resets after the SBF has flashed successfully, attempt the "Update Motorola Software" action under Settings--> About phone--> System updates.

6) If you want to re-root, use the Photon Torpedo method. This is EASY and I should have just done it this way to begin with instead of being lazy and using OCR. OCR is nice, but would not do it again based on my experience with it. The simplest way isn't always the best.

I hope this helps.
[Motorola Photon 4G] ScottieRotten:
I also heard the ota update doesn't like 198_7.

I am still waiting on updating, crossing fingers the devs break some serious ground.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] fabs109:
Is anyone else's battery take forever to charge and dies super fast? I plugged it in and watched two movies and when I came to look my phone was only at 36% that's crazy talk.

Also what is the best sprint jb rom? Thanks!
[Motorola Droid RAZR] IP IHI II IL:
Unfortunately I had to trade in my RAZR today... (by necessity not choice). I'm on the Atrix HD now, but I only chose it because of it's comparison to the RAZR. I'll miss it, it's the best phone I've had to date, but I'm hoping for big thangs on this phone... I'll be checking in, so be good kids! (lol)

I took the red pill... It's the mAtrix for me...

http://android-gz.com
[Motorola Droid RAZR] williamweaver:
Sweet. Have fun with your new phone dude.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] circleofomega:
Take care and be around...cheers!
[Motorola Droid RAZR] rockaholic112:
Be sure to visit once in a while :)

Sent from my portable telecommunication box
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] m0usju1c3:
Hey all,

Anyone else having issues with sharing options in stock Gallery app in SGS3? I tap on the share button at top of screen, list of options come up but I'm missing Messaging, Email, Gmail etc...Theres a list of other options but not the ones I'm after. Any way of changing this?

Also, I've come from an SGS1, what happened to the fancy 3d Gallery app ? -_- This stock one is very dull
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] a67543210:
When you click on share, there is a 'more options' at the bottom of that list. Clicking ink it expands all the existing options. Included amongst them are those you are looking for.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Baldilocks:
Like the poster above said -- expand the list.

As for the 3D Gallery. Why would anyone EVER want to go back to it? It was slow, cumbersome and gawdy looking at best. The new gallery performs 100x better.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] m0usju1c3:
I've tried expanding the list guys, still don't have the general sharing options...I have all these other options like Direct WiFi, Flipboard, Picasa etc.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] m0usju1c3:
Bump, still got this issue any help would be greatly appreciated.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] watsa:
did u click on "see all"? post a screenshot of expanded options
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] m0usju1c3:
I actually agree that the new Gallery is faster as well. Screen capture attached. So weird, on my fiance's S3 all typical options show up...
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] m0usju1c3:
Bumpity bump
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] m0usju1c3:
Help please
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] watsa:
which firmware are you on? Also have you tried scrolling? I can see all the options on LG8
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Baldilocks:
Take a screenshot.......
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] m0usju1c3:
How do I check version? I have tried scrolling no luck.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] m0usju1c3:
I'm on Android 4.0.4 and yes I have tried scrolling but no luck.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Baldilocks:
You still haven't given us a specific firmware.

Is your phone branded?

Download the newest firmware and flash it with ODIN -- see if that restores all functions.
[Android Apps and Games] ChrisJ951:
Quick Clock is what the Android Clock should have been. It adds in the much needed Timer and StopWatch functionality along with plenty of options to go with them.

For the timer the following options are available:

-Show a notification of how long is left in the notification bar

-Play a ringtone until the timer is cleared, or just once

-Vibrate until the timer is cleared, or for a set time

-Use custom ringtones

-Obey your phones silent mode

-Quickly set-up predefined times

-Quickly access recently used times

-See time left on the status bar, without even opening the notification drawer

-Set Alarm Volume

-LED Notifications with color picker

Stopwatch functions include:

-Ringing or vibrating after every minute (adjustable)

-Keeping track of laps

-Setting a timer equals to the length of the lap

-Setting a timer equal to the total time

Alarm Functionality includes:

-LED Notifications

-Snooze Functionality

-Standard Alarm Options

-Ability to slowly increase the volume when an alarm goes off (Either over time, or each time snooze is hit)

Planned features

-World Clock page (still trying to think of how to do this without an online database. I'll have to see if android provides timezone information).

Demo Limitations:

-Only 1 alarm is allowed

-Stopwatch/timer is limited to 15minutes

Demo Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/...GVtby5zaW1wbHkubWFkZS5zaW1wbGV0aW1lcmRlbW8iXQ..

Higher Resolution and extra photos are available in the playstore link
[Android Apps and Games] XlAfbk:
nice. I recently posted a request for an alarm clock with certain features: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1736987

only one of those is missing in this app, maybe you could have a look at that? would be really appreciated:

"- increasing ring after snooze (as in the first time the alarm goes of it starts at 10%. Then I snooze it and when it goes of the next time it starts at 30%, making me wake up faster. And so on for the next alarms after snoozing)"

of course standard features like increasing ring, set snooze time, .. need to be added as well
[Android Apps and Games] Utilizator2000:
Nice. Will try it
[Android Apps and Games] ChrisJ951:
I was planning something similar to this as an option but thanks for the idea, I'll look into adding it within the coming week. (Mine was over a minute or so to raise the volume from 1% to 100%)
[Android Apps and Games] XlAfbk:
what you describe is the "normal" increasing ring that increases every x seconds. it's pretty much a standard feature in every alarm app. what I'm requesting goes beyond that, hope you'll have a chance to do it :)
[Android Apps and Games] ChrisJ951:
Yeah I'll make it an option, it should be easy to implement. I'll probably update the app monday/tuesday and if it's not in that one it should be included by friday.
[Android Apps and Games] stylez:
Thread re-opened for OP to comply with rules.
[Android Apps and Games] ChrisJ951:
Thank you. Switched the link to a demo version.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, (US Carriers)] mike216:
It keeps telling me that it's incompatible on my device. On stock Rom with root and busy box.

Anyone know how to get around this?

Thanks
[Galaxy S III Q&A, (US Carriers)] mar5hal:
You need to use Google. Normally you just need the .apk and SD data.

the errantzebra legacy
[Galaxy S III Q&A, (US Carriers)] mike216:
Thanks no matter what I search I get incompatibility issues
[Asus Transformer TF700] NikAmi:
I've been testing out my new ATI and I noticed that when I stream video from a SMB share to the Infinity, every few minutes, the video will stop playing for a second or two and then start up again fine. Does this have something to do with the I/O performance? I don't think that it is the WiFi because the loading bar in the player fills up to the end and I still get the pauses. Thanks for your input in advance!
[Asus Transformer TF700] Jotokun:
What video player are you using? Others have mentioned that the stock player isnt great and have recommended BS Player.
[Asus Transformer TF700] lardo5150:
BS player? I am interested in this. What is the full name?
[Asus Transformer TF700] Einride:
...BS Player :p
[Asus Transformer TF700] NikAmi:
This behavior h happens in a few apps. I've seen it in MX player, XBMC and the bundled MyNet software.
[Asus Transformer TF700] 3panther:
BS Player

I had similar problems with MX and switched to the BS Player. It has better integration with the hardware acceleration on the Infinity. I don't have any jitter or pausing with 1080p video now.
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lilsk8ernick:
I am going to root my moms my touch 4g and was just wondering what from should I put on it. She just wants something fast and stable.
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ...Awesome...:
Try cyanogen rom its fast and stable don't flash no ICS or Jellybean rom they still have problems that I'm sure your mom will be bothered by.
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] estallings15:
This is spot on.

There is also Android Revolution HD. Just flash the doubleshot camera and all is right with the world.
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Olajuwanj:
I say dark unicorn this is far stable and customized I am proud user
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] estallings15:
In case you didn't notice, the dev who released Dark Unicorn recommended he stay away from ICS. This is for the OP's mother.
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DKMikey:
For any mother, I would recommend CM 7.2 on this device.

Or, since normal people seem to like sense more, give the Android Revolution HD port a try.
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rangerprops:
I agree

I agree CM 7.2 would be the best bet here is the link to the site

http://www.cyanogenmod.com/

or you can download it through rom manager as well.
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] md1008:
I agree cm7 is probably the best. There are also quite a few stable sense roms if she likes eye candy. Still the safe bet is cm7
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NatsuDragneell:
Virtuous Unity is a good choice to
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Benignoid:
I agree, for a good working and stable ROM, I would check out Virtuous Unity :thumbup:
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jsadler09:
I'm really liking the Energy ROM on my phone.
[HTC Sensation] MusicMan374:
Check out these pictures, whenever I press a letter in landscape mode, it auto-corrects to the letter to the right of it unless I press the letter unnaturally off to the left. Only in landscape, portrait works fine. Other keyboards work fine. Just the sense 4 one. It makes the keyboard useless in landscape though. Anyone else have this issue? Any ideas on how to fix it? I'm on the new viper rom. Wouldn't be a huge issue except for every time I try to type I in landscape mode it changes it to O.
[HTC Sensation] 9595jakob:
Try and reflash your Rom WITHOUT wipeing. So you don't loose everything. Should fix it. :) hope I helped

-Sent From My HTC Sensation Running Android Revolution HD /w Beats Audio
[HTC Sensation] MusicMan374:
No luck. Same problem. Also, whenever my battery is low, instead of a flashing red light, it's just solid. Why is that? It's happened to me before on sense roms.
[HTC Sensation] 9595jakob:
Hmmm....all phones are weird...lol my phone won't let me flash ViperS Rom...all I can say is, try SuperWipe...and maybe that might help. Or just try a different Rom? Hope I helped

-Sent From My HTC Sensation Running Android Revolution HD /w Beats Audio
[HTC Sensation] 1887:
Hey, I tested it and it happens when u select hide buttons in landscape.

U should use only hide in portrait , then it works perfectly :)

Hope I helped!

Regards
[HTC Sensation] ziddey:
Sounds like this might be it. When I chose to hide the arrows during the aroma install, it ended up only hiding them for portrait mode. I still have them in landscape mode, and while it'll take getting used to them being there, it doesn't take up any extra space.

Beyond that, maybe you could run the keyboard calibration where it makes you type all the characters.
[HTC Sensation] MusicMan374:
That did the trick! Thanks, it was driving me nuts. When you disable the arrows it doesn't readjust the touch calibration I guess for prediction. Portrait still works fine though so I'll keep them off there.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] jtguldner:
I have a Seagate 1 Tb external hard drive with NFTS file system. When I plug it into my Razr HD station, no files show up in the drive. I want to watch movies from the external hard drive on an HDTV through the HDMI port on the station. Do I have to reformat?
[Motorola Droid RAZR] kvarga:
Moto RAZR does not support NTFS. :(
[Motorola Droid RAZR] reaperzero:
all android systems running on stock usually does not support NTFS. only with custom kernels can you do this
[Motorola Droid RAZR] mrkdly:
All you need to do is format the Drive to fat32 and run through the Motorola HD dock with USB Ports been using my 1Tb portable for a couple months now with my RazR MaxX.. Is sick as hell...
[Motorola Droid RAZR] mewan:
Or u can use an app called "stickmount" by chainfire..its on the market.

it worked for me.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] lukas77:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...1bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5rd3VsbC5udGZzbW91bnRlciJd

Working for me.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] souljaboy:
me too, stock kernel rooted
[Motorola Droid RAZR] brandogg:
Nice...gonna try this with my 2TB external and my Xoom/RAZR.