yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] paccer:
Wizwin, great script! :good:

I would like to request that the script gives a warning, or even the choice to make multiple backups when backing up for a second time

i did it twice in a row to test, and it just overwrote the first backup without warning - this could result in very unfortunate things for some people

Also, handling of multiple backups would be neat :)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] wizwin:
Thank you. Sure I will add that as an enhancement in the next release. I was waiting for requirements to come up.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] yann2:
Just tried it out, works well - thank you. :)

On a Le Pan TC970 tablet, running CM7 Beta 6.1 Gingerbread.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] paccer:
Please note: This apparently currently breaks android market links

I used titanium backup pro to restore them

Without, i guess there's no updates etc. for the restored applications (someone confirm?)

"recover android market links" would be a nice feature :)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] acultr:
hy!how can I use in windows 7 32 bit??
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] treyweez11:
im sort of a newbie when it comes o scripts like this. I am running OSX Lion 10.7,5 and i have adb setup. Can i use this? Shiiiid how do i use this??

NVM: Too much work
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] wizwin:
I have seen/used this feature in TB, let me check if something needs to be done to provide this feature.

Yes! you can run it on any Desktop OS with Perl installed.

Open a Terminal on Mac, change the directory to the path where you placed the 'AndSync.pl' script and type in 'perl AndSync.pl'. I have executed it on a Mac but not tested it completely but I guess it would work fine if you have setup Perl and adb.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] paccer:
Everything you need to know is in this post:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=31868738&postcount=12

install perl - http://www.perl.org/get.html#win32 - i dont care which version you use, pick one!

install adb - http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile/what-is-adb-and-how-to-install-it-android

follow the guide

?????

PROFIT!!!!

If you cannot follow these instructions, then this utility is probably not the best choice for you
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] wizwin:
Thank you paccer. I have added these links to the first post to make life easier for many.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] wizwin:
Please try this:

perl -MCPAN -e shell

cpan[1]> install version

...

[This command will install Version]

...

cpan[2]> exit

Then try again.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] paccer:
It looks like there is something wrong with your Perl installation.

Apparently, Version has been a core module since Perl v5.9.0

also, for long pastes, consider using http://pastebin.com/ or some other paste service (also avoids smileys etc;))
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] n0j0e:
Doesn't work on HTC One S v2.31 Stock Rom like this script here:

[TOOL][Win+Mac] Ultimate Backup Tool v1.2.2 - Full backup without root

It stops with a *.ab backup with filesize of 31MB only.

Doesn't matter with or without backup password.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] wizwin:
Try setting 'Settings'->Backup system apps to 'Yes'. If it does not work I will check.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Matze5800:
Thanks, i tried to install the version module, it got compiled and installed correctly and i double checked running install version again...

cpan[2]> install version

version is up to date (0.9901).

but for some reason i still get the same error and version is still not part of @INC.

This is the default perl package which comes preinstalled with kubuntu(and all other ubuntu derivates).
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] paccer:
Matze5800,

If loading a module fails, i'm pretty sure the path can be included manually, like:

BEGIN {
push(@INC, '/absolute_path_name/');
};

So maybe just try adding it above "use Version;" in the andsync.pl script?

I'd still say that your Perl installation is probably broken if it cant find version.pm, since it has been a part of Perl for a long time

if this doesnt work for you, please post the output of:

find / | grep -i version.pm
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] wizwin:
Updated to AndSync v1.3 (with self updater)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] badtazm:
Had the same problem and i changed ( use Version; ) with use version; and it worked..LInux mint 13
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Matze5800:
Now it works :)

Who thougt it would be that simple :D

thanks a lot :)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] n0j0e:
So it works. 7.4Gb backup file now.

But this is not my intention.

I will root with htcdev unlock (no other method at this time possible) but this procedure delete all.

I need app backup with data and not system apps and/or system data!

Mhh, just a moment. I can now unlock with htcdev, restore my backup from this script, root this stock rom, install titanium backup and backup apps + data, install custom rom and restore with tb my apps+data. Strange! I will try it.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] paccer:
I was wondering weather selective backup/restore would be possible?

Would be a killer feature

"Hmm.. let me see... i want to restore this, this and this - but i don't want this one" :silly:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] scandiun:
Did anyone have issues when restoring a backup containing ezPDF Reader PDF Annotate Form? I've experienced it freezes.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Adonis K.:
Ubuntu/Debian users will most probably need this package:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] jrland:
AndSync script returns error

Looks like a great tool. I followed the instructions, and got so far as to be able to enter the command perl AndSync.pl. Unfortunately, I received the following response:

Bareword found where operator expected at AndSync.pl line 9, near "<title>AndSync"

<Missing operator before AndSync?>

syntax error at AndSync.pl line 5, near "html>"

Unrecognized character \xC2; marked by <-- HERE after at master <-- HERE near column 45 at AndSync.pl line 9.

Hopefully there is an easy fix.

For reference: Motorola Droid Razr running ICS - Verizon Wireless. ThinkPad T410 running Windows 7 64bit

Also, I was able to backup to the ThinkPad using the vanilla backup command available from the ADT.

Thank you.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] estregan:
I encountered the exact same error as him. May we request for a fix?

Thanks.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Medhavi:
The issue of DATA ...

(1) Your description of the capabilities of AndSync are unfortunately pretty unclear and ambiguous. I had to install Perl etc just to determine that it won't fulfill my needs. If the requirements are different for ICS and above vs. below ICS, and for rooted and unrooted phones, you need to specify more clearly what are the capabilities in each case. Your description "only for ICS and above" is far too vague - the scope of this restriction is undefined.

(2) Backup and restore of apps only is to my mind pretty trivial, in the sense that there are apps available which can do that even for unrooted phones below ICS. The critical need in my view is for backup DATA from unrooted phones, especially before ICS - so far I have not been able to find any way of doing that. Can this script be further developed to allow that possibility, or is it fundamentally impossible?

(3) There is a pressing need for backup from one device and restore of the same material (especially DATA) to a second device. Doing a backup of a device has pretty limited use if the backup cannot be restored when the device is faulty or stolen. To what extent can your software achieve this and does the folder name of the backup on the PC have to be changed? (a) Same model, different serial number; (b) unrooted or rooted; (c) different software level and/or flavour; (d) different make or model.

Potentially there are many compatibility issues concerning the restoration of application data when the ROM is changed, software is upgraded, or make/model are changed. These issues need to be discussed, and clarification needs to be made of what is possible and what is not - both potentially and using a specific program - and what conflicts might arise.

I would particularly like to see the following:

(1) Backup of contact data, calendar events, SMS's and recent calls in a device/software independent form, which can later be imported into another device to synchronise with the data on that device (without deleting the original data on the second device). My experience is that Outlook can badly screw up the data when it is used for synchronising, so a general format that can be opened and edited in a spreadsheet could be used to reformat the data where necessary.

(2) Backup of other data including configuration settings, especially where the hardware and software are equivalent or closely related - eg when replacing a lost or damaged phone or when upgrading the software.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] uva_crazy:
AndSync Error

Hi Senior Member - OP,

I was glad to see the info provided to back up my android phone, I followed the steps clearly, everything went fine, but while I was trying to run the script I got the error as other latest users

Bareword found where operator expected at AndSync.pl line 9, near "<title>AndSync"

<Missing operator before AndSync?>

syntax error at AndSync.pl line 5, near "html>"

Unrecognized character \xC2; marked by <-- HERE after at master <-- HERE near column 45 at AndSync.pl line 9.

This I rectified by replacing the "." with "*".

After doing this I am getting numerous errors which I have attached in a file please go through and assist me.

Thanks in advance.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] uva_crazy:
AndSync Error Cleared

Hi Everybody, (jrland and estregan)

I am sorry for telling it was not working, it is working fine and I have done the backup of my android phone and restored the apps.

All you need to do is

1. Install Perl, Install ADB as guided in the beginning of this post.

2. Download AndSync-master.zip from the link provided to download the AndSync.pl or the same is attached below.

3. Extract the zip file into your pc or laptop "Example: E:\AndSync-master"

4. Open command prompt Start-->run-->cmd

5. Go to the path in the command prompt where you extracted the zip file. "Example: E:\AndSync-master>".

6. Type run and "Click Enter", now proceed with the steps shown there.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] claudi82:
thanks for this
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] numanair:
Is there any way to check that it created a good backup? On the first run something went wrong (it seemed to get stuck on google sheets, which then force closed) and it created a 45 MB backup. On the second run it created a 3 GB backup.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] wizwin:
With the current version there is no way to check if the backup is good. I'll keep that in my TODO list for now :)
[T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide] CZECHer:
hey guys,

i got a serious problem with the internal speaker of my mytouch 4g slide, it suddenly stopped working. i can't remember whether i installed a special software or updated the rom because it happened some time ago.

at the first time i was pretty shure the internal speaker is just broken and replaced the flexcable with the speaker with a new one from china and tested it before i replaced it - it definetly works. after booting all worked fine except for the internal speaker while phoning :(

did you ever have this problem befor or do you know a way to test the internal speaker to exclude a software problem?

ty in advice
[T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide] Coug76:
Pull a nandroid and flash a known good ROM like Bulletproof. If the speaker works or not you will have your answer.

Hastily spouted for your befuddlement
[T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide] CZECHer:
this made my day, yeah!!

https://play.google.com/store/apps/...W5kcm9pZC53aXJlZGhlYWRwaG9uZXJvdXRpbmdmaXgiXQ..

can be closed :)
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] vincentnyc:
ppl said that the built-in gps for the 8.9 is great...is not true.

currently i don't have any data plan with att on my 8.9. just using the 8.9 via wifi. well google maps recently allowed the download of maps for offline use. well i download offline map for nyc and was testing outside today. it was bright sunny day. i tested outside in midtown of manhattan for about 10 minutes and then downtown for another 20 minutes.

here is the result i got:

1. i loaded google maps and it wasn't able to find me when i was in midtown. the device was turn on for about 10 minutes. as soon i was near bryant park which have free wifi and connected to it, google map was able to find me right away.

2. then i travel downtown and was outside for about 20 minutes and it was searching for satellites and can't find me where i'm located. i was not near any free wifi. so i gave up.

so i think either google map either require data to work properly or the built in gps for the 8.9 is not that great or doesn't work at all.

i heard another offline gps map program called locust. i will do testing with that app later this week and will let you guys know the result.

any1 here also have the same result as me, please post your opinions here also. thx.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] de3pkeeper:
Nope.

However, I am using the P7300 non-LTE, non-US flavor.

Tablets have room for big-ass antennae, especially for GPS and they will usually get a steady lock without aid. It still is A-GPS, though (as in Assisted-GPS, meaning it uses all available data to get a lock - network cell towers, wi-fi networks in range, sensors and satellite data).

Mine gets a lock even inside an apartment building. Maybe you should have it looked at, if your warranty applies.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] vincentnyc:
Which offline mapping apps are you using?
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] Jiggity Janx:
I'm not sure it's only the wifi availability that's the differentiator here. You went from within a city that has extremely high buildings (where you got no gps sats) to an open park with open sky (where you suddenly locked on to sats) and then back into the city with the high buildings again..... See where I'm going with this.

Maybe I'm off on my assumption but you can't blame me for thinking it.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] vincentnyc:
The park has high buildings around it too. When I was walking to the park and was near the park, it still couldn't find any satellites until I use the park free wifi.

For the ppl that got the gps working w/o wifi or any data plan? Can you confirm what map apps are u using? Can you elaborate how u got ur 8.9 gps working w/o wifi or any data plan?

Maybe let's all here do an experiment, go outside, turn off ur wifi and 4g and see if ur google map are able to find where u r with ur gps on only w/ offline map for google map? Please report back ur result. Thx.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] Jiggity Janx:
I can use only the internal gps without wifi and find my location indoors using Maps app.

Sats aren't always directly overhead in the sky so it could have everything to do with time of day and where they are located in the sky. Hence my buildings and open park comment.

*Haven't had to do this on this tab but maybe your location files are messed up from something you installed or maybe you have a tab with foreign location information here in the states. Maybe try the info at the link:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=17081413&postcount=1
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] vincentnyc:
you said you can use your internal gps w/o wifi using maps app...is that google maps? were you on wifi and then you turn off your wifi? if you did, i think maps aka google map will remember your last location even w/o wifi. can you try again when you are outside w/o any wifi and report back your result? thx.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] vincentnyc:
Btw i dont physically have any 4g sim card in my device...dunno if that has anything to do with it?
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] vincentnyc:
hmmmm...found an interesting specs:

http://mobilesyrup.com/2011/12/15/bell-samsung-galaxy-tab-8-9-lte-review/

- WiFi (b/g/n), Bluetooth 3.0, A-GPS

noticed it said a-gps. a stands for assisted. that means the 8.9 doesn't really have a physical gps chip and will need data in order to get gps to work properly.

any1 has who has a 8.9. can you try this for me and report back the result? can you go into settings > locality> gps and check only gps and UNCHECK assisted gps for mobile network use by google etc.. so just check the middle for gps and uncheck all the rest, which i below is the first and third related to A-GPS or anything with google.

now go into google map and see if your gps still work and find where you are?
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] Jiggity Janx:
Quick search found this thread. Unfortunately he doesn't state how he found the tablet has internal GPS and there are no follow on comments to confirm/deny. But seems that someone would have caught and corrected.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1271350

Also I always have assisted gps turned off because I don't particularly like Google knowing everywhere I am, anonymous or not.

Could be my brief experiences with it are a fluke as I just have started playing with this tab and have been more concerned with other stuff working. But nonetheless that's what I've experienced.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] vincentnyc:
hmmmm...u have 8.9 and have assisted off? which version of 8.9 do you have, wifi only or lte version? can you state your os and can do a screen shot with your gps working with google map? how does it takes your 8.9 to lock to a satellites?
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] Jiggity Janx:
i957 LTE version running... in between right now. About to install CM10 fresh again and reload all my data.

Hmmm... Not sure when this became about me showing my tab. Again, was just stating my experience. I'll look at it again when I load CM10 from scratch. I usually poke around on here when I'm not at home doing more worthwhile stuff. I may have time in the next couple of days.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] vincentnyc:
hmmm...i maybe interested in loading cm10 and if i can get my gps to work properly. what os is cm10? is that still honeycomb version? what is the pros and cons of cm10? is the con cm10 that the camera and usb charging doesn't work?
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] fred_be9300:
Use app like "Gps status & toolbox". It tells you how many satellites are locked

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.eclipsim.gpsstatus2&hl=en

I know my 7300 has real gps, but I can't speak for your LTE model
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] vincentnyc:
Thx...installed this app....see attached screenshot.

Here are my settings:

Wifi turn on

Inside my apt

Use of wifi or mobile network aka agps are turn off

Gps turn on

Only able to lock to 1 satellite. But google map still not able to locate me.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] boscorama:
It takes at least 3 sats to locate you (spherical intersections and all that). So I'm not surprised you are not located in this instance.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] fred_be9300:
Dude... Inside you can't use gps... It needs a line of sight with satellites in the sky... Jeez, please lookup gps on Wikipedia...
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] vincentnyc:
Well one poster here were able to work inside his house. Go look up in previous post. Anyway I will test this out outside today, beautiful clear day today. But I don't expect any gps to work properly. Will report back result later.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] fred_be9300:
Inside a building, gps might work near windows, or under a glass roof or so. Surrounded by concrete, it is impossible. But a device might position you based on cell towers or a database of locations for WiFi routers, as Google has built up.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] vincentnyc:
was walking to work today. here are my settings and results:

wifi - turn off

agps - turn off

gps - turn on

clear sunny day, outside for about 5 minutes. got 3 satellite to locked from that app i installed last night.

google map and locus still UNABLE to locate me. see attachments for my results.

well at least i was right that gps won't work for me...lol
[Xoom Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] buttwad:
Bit of a bizarre one here. My old woman, bless her, plays on a certain android game, Pocket Empires (personally I don't see the appeal)

Anyway she has 2 accounts and wants to run the other account on my xoom, problem is it is a wifi only xoom with no imei. The game links to the imei apparently.

The question is, does anyone know of a way of getting her (crappy) game to work on the wifi only xoom?

Cheers peeps.
[Xoom Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mjamocha:
It works on wifi only xoom. I went to google play and installed the online version to test playability, no problems.
[LG Optimus 2x] Cylx:
Hello all;

I dont know why, but i can not connect my phone to pc. I tried all but it is not working. So i wonder if i can install stock rom without a pc. Or you can help me to fix the connection issue.

Thx in advance
[LG Optimus 2x] The-Hulk:
Please don't post question in the general section.

Moving to Q&A
[LG Optimus 2x] JasonBourne.Qc:
First, what is your current Rom/Firmware? :confused:

Second, make sure that you have the latest LG Driver...to download it, go on lg website via support page.

Third, if you're on CM7/CM9, it's a kernel issue...just flash another one that support USB mass with PC.

Finally, if you still not able to connect it to your PC, you can download and flash via CWM a rebuild of Stock firmware like this one:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1617458

Hope that help :good:
[LG Optimus 2x] grimmyrippy:
in android development section the stock v20q is flashable download it and flash then match the bb and ril
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KF4MS:
I loved Cyanogen mod on my HTC EVO. A few months ago I bought Galaxy Note N7000 XXLPY. Need advice on safe, stable Rom for my rooted Note. Thanks
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] msedek:
cm9 its stable and safe... Just be sure you are on safe kernel before flashing it

Tapatalking on my N7000
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] OnceAMatrixMan:
All of a sudden Wifi turns itself on. Ironically it just turned on. Happens like 2-3 times a day. Even at night. WTF?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] BWFBezerk:
Settings - More settings under wireless and networks - mobile networks - last option. It's this checked?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] OnceAMatrixMan:
Sorry I should have said that I'm on Verizon, which doesn't have that setting.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] fearjego:
Verizon has the same thing. It's in a different place. Go to settings, Wi-Fi, and click advanced. You will see auto connect as the first option.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] techgov8:
Im having the same problem. Im on verizon as well and i never use wifi cause I have the unlimited plan but it still turns on randomly. I dont have anything checked for wifi to automatically turn on. I even user anycut and made the shortcut for that sprint optimizer and it wasnt checked. I have a friend that has the same problem on Verizon too

Tap'n
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] ngocdao:
You dont have this?

we don't see things as they are; we see things as we are.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] OnceAMatrixMan:
Yes Ok same option basically I guess, different location. But it's not checked. I have checked that let it run for a bit then unchecked and still wifi starts randomly.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] BWFBezerk:
No, my fault. I forgot I'm in the Verizon forum, you shouldn't have to specify lol.

I come here because there's more action on these forums.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] ngocdao:
Do u have verizon wifi auto on APP?

The one that sets it by location

we don't see things as they are; we see things as we are.