yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Izzysoft:
Funny. I created several "ADB Backups" of apps and restored them to other devices without problems. Maybe this cannot be done for full backups -- but I don't see what should hinder it for single apps (including their data), if at least the Android version matches.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] HandyAndyXDA:
Just trying out Holo now.

One suggestion if its at all possible:

Have some sort of progress bar or way of knowing that it didn't stop responding.

On the Windows side it looks as if it stopped responding, but on the device side I can see file names changing until it says "Shared storage"

then it says that for a long time.

Thanks and keep up the good work.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] HandyAndyXDA:
I am still running Holo waiting for it to finish.......if it even does something to indicate that its finished, I am not sure.

Windows does show it as not responding still and device just shows "Shared storage".

It has been well over an hour now and I still left it alone to do it's thing.

Last time I tried it I couldnt wait anymore and closed it. Then Windows showed me a 6GB file so that pumped me up to try it again since it seems to be backing up a lot if not everything.

Even if it is slow.

---------- Post added at 04:01 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:20 PM ----------

UPDATE:

The Holo Backup screen just now went off of my device and I now see the home screen.

I would think that means its finished but Windows thinks otherwise.

The Holo Backup program on windows is still not responding and when i check the file saved it still shows 0bytes.

I'll leave it alone even still but its been running since 12:49pm and its now almost 4 lol
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] HandyAndyXDA:
Sorry, Got sidetracked.

To conclude:

I was left with a file about about 16GB which sounds about 5GB less than what I would expect if it did in fact back up everything.

Nevertheless, I tried to recover from it and it didn't seem to do anything sadly.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] omegavesko:
ADB doesn't give me any sort of progress indicator, so that's why I haven't made a progress bar. The fact that Windows thinks it's not responding is an issue though, I should try fixing that if I figure out how. I think putting the UI and backup operations into separate CPU thhreads might work.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] omegavesko:
I completely agree. This is just an alternative for when you don't have root - which can be a problem because rooting on many devices involves doing a factory reset.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] omegavesko:
Ah, that makes sense. I haven't tried restoring to other devices myself, I was just going off what other devs on XDA were saying.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Sebianoti:
I also have a problem with it hanging at 'Shared Storage' and Windows app saying 'Not Responding'
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] msti_oliveira:
i Have de same problem Windows app saying '"Not Responding'' and the file is too big
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] omegavesko:
Right, that's a known issue then. It shouldn't actually be a problem as far as the actual backup process goes, but I'm sure it confuses people into thinking it stopped working.

I'll definitely look into patching that when I have the time, though I'm rather busy with other things so that may take a while.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Sorraia3:
Hi. I just downloaded the file from the first post, unzipped it, and clicked HoloBackup.exe

I get a black command prompt screen with a blinking cursor and that's it, nothing else. It's been an hour, just sitting there blinking at me while I searched this thread. Can anyone tell me what I am doing wrong?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] LegendM:
Hello I'm small programmer and creating small application's

Check my application in my sign

I wanna use your source for copy applications from phone to pc. It will be very useful for my small application

Well can I use that?

I know it's open source but I wanna ask anyway

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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] WildfireDEV:
Thanks really good work.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] 4bettilt2:
Thanks,

Nice way to do a backup before being rooted, yep took a while once it hit 'shared storage' but just waited a few minutes and all good, now to start unlocking bootloader and rooting.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] timg11:
I ran the ADB Backup from the command line:

adb backup -apk -shared -all -f C:\data\Nexus_S\adb_backup_130706.ab

This took 1.5 hours, and the resulting file was 4.9GB.

I have not tried your HoloBackup application yet.

Question1: What is the expected speed for creating a backup, in terms of Mbytes per second? (I'm trying to understand if my first experience was typical, or if there is an issue with my configuration of ADB)

Question 2: why is backing up system apps unsafe?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] 911-Future_Maker:
Because I still didn't found someone to recommend doing that. ;) It's always better to have your system apps fresh installed when you flash your new rom instead of restoring them from previous rom. Also why you need to restore any kind of system app when if you're installing the same rom the new file would be probably the same as the one in your backup. FYI this is the only working case to restore a system apps, because for example you cannot backup your system apps from stock jb and restore em in CyanogenMod. :D There is a chance one or two to work out there, but I still believe no one needs a headache
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] HungLu:
omegavesko,

Did you try to check the backup file size and could use it as a gauge for tyhe progrss bar.

For me I check the backup file size time to time to know that is still working !.

It's starnge the file backup.ab is created in the holobackup.exe directory under folder Backup\backup.ab.

I did specify the Backup directory to be in a different folder.

Thank you.:victory:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Proxin:
Hi all,

I'm wondering if I can use this to simply restore my Chrono Trigger save file? I played it and got a wonderful game save going on my HTC G2, before upgrading to my Samsung Galaxy S3. I now would like to continue from that save file. I've backed it up from my G2 using ADB on PC, and I'd like to restore it using this tool to my S3. Is that possible?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Ertavarez:
Cant download anymore.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] plageran:
Github

Looks like Githib is still under maintenance....
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] WildfireDEV:
It just came back up.

**Press the thanks button if I have helped you.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Konstigt:
On Ubuntu 13.04:

omegavesko-SimpleADBBackup-0790701$ ./HoloBackupLinux

(HoloBackupLinux:15886): Gtk-WARNING **: GModule (/usr/lib/i386-linux-gnu/gtk-2.0/2.10.0/immodules/im-ibus.so) initialization check failed: GLib version too old (micro mismatch)

(HoloBackupLinux:15886): Gtk-WARNING **: Loading IM context type 'ibus' failed

(HoloBackupLinux:15886): Gtk-WARNING **: GModule (/usr/lib/i386-linux-gnu/gtk-2.0/2.10.0/immodules/im-ibus.so) initialization check failed: GLib version too old (micro mismatch)

(HoloBackupLinux:15886): Gtk-WARNING **: Loading IM context type 'ibus' failed

(HoloBackupLinux:15886): Gtk-WARNING **: GModule (/usr/lib/i386-linux-gnu/gtk-2.0/2.10.0/immodules/im-ibus.so) initialization check failed: GLib version too old (micro mismatch)

(HoloBackupLinux:15886): Gtk-WARNING **: Loading IM context type 'ibus' failed
Segmentation fault
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] eboIa:
Hi, sorry for the question if it was discussed but I didn't find in OT nor in the thread.

Could we backup and restore with it tree secondary user's data also or just the primary (owner).

If not, are there any possibility to backup without root secondary user's data?

I had always used root and newer used multiuser setup do at current situation I'm a little but lost. Before I set up my new Nexus with my family I need to know how I could backup and restore.

If this is working solution for it in the future I will skip rooting as I'm just needing that backup and Samba. This latest what I can skip also.

If it possible I will keep my devices in original state from now.

Thanks for your answers!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] sto1911:
I've got some questions to this backup solution:

- strictly looking at this from backup/restore point of view do you think this can make Titanium backup obsolete?

- what kind of data is backed up if the device is not rooted? (eg. is /data/data backed up?)

- what can be restored if a device is not rooted?

- can rooted backup be restored to a non-rooted fresh installation?

I hope these are not yet answered.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] eboIa:
In one sentence: ADB backup can backup program data as you can with Titanium Backup, just without root. You just need to allow the client computer to use for backup. With Helium (formerly named Carbon) you can backup the same application data what you can with Titanium, try that for free, and buy if you like it.

My only problem that Helium could not backup secondary user data. As I don't know the technically background of ADB backup at least I hope that Holo Backup can.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] fcastillousfq:
Any news on how to fix this? I've been trying to find some type of desktop backup system, but it seems this app doesn't like Ubuntu 13.04 :crying:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Ricky Divjakovski:
I dont think this backs up ghe partitions, im my tool (the android everything tool) AET. Adb backup only backs up the .apk files of the system partition...?

You could

adb reboot recovery

Adb wait-for-device

Adb remount

Adb shell tar -c /system/* >> /sdcard/backup.tar

Adb pull /sdcard/backup.tar

Adb reboot

Thats the only way I can think of without root
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] eBug:
Android SDK required?

It's not clear whether I need to install Android SDK in the first place before running holo backup
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] omegavesko:
You do not. It comes with all the binaries it needs to run the backup.

You may need to install specific drivers for your phone, though.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] ward0:
Running it on my CM10.1 ( 4.2 ) MINI2 and can report it as working.

Nice noobie friendly guide in the tool about the password.

Just 1 question .. if i flash a other rom and its not 'working' can i just restore my backup and everything is ok?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] omegavesko:
An ADB backup will save your apps and settings, but not the ROM itself. You have to flash your previous ROM first and then restore the backup.

I recommend you do a nandroid backup before flashing a new ROM, especially if you're not sure if it works.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] ward0:
Thanks , the problem is that my SD card is full .. I should buy another for the nandroid backup ..
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Indian03:
Question: I did an adb backup of my stock rom, pre- root. I have flashed a new rom, but plan on reverting back to stock 4.3. After flashing stock would restoring the adb backup break my root/unlocked bootloader?

Thanks
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Ricky Divjakovski:
its possible to backup the complete filsystem if you use

set /p name=Set Backup Name:

adb shell tar -c /system/. >> /sdcard/system.tar

adb shell tar -c /data/. >> /sdcard/data.tar

adb shell tar -c /cache/. >> /sdcard/cache.tar

mkdir %name%-backup

adb pull /sdcard/system.tar "%name%-backup/"

adb pull /sdcard/data.tar "%name%-backup/"

adb pull /sdcard/cache.tar "%name%-backup/"

also you could unpack with 7zip
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] foosion:
If I backup all without system apps and backup SMS, root, reinstall the factory image of the same Android version and restore the backups, will everything be the same (other than root, of course)?

In other words, will all my data, setup, icons, program versions, options, etc. be there?

Sorry if this is overly noob or duplicative.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] omegavesko:
In theory yes. Assuming the backup works, of course.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Pretorian187:
Hi,

Was thinking of giving ur prog a try, but there is no cwm or twrp for my device. Simply not supported. Do you know any alternative recovery programs? Don´t wanna flash a new rom without proper backup
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] foosion:
Last I looked, there was no way to test backups other than trying to restore. Would you know if that's changed?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] omegavesko:
Not that I know of, sorry. I'd honestly be surprised if Google even still remembers that ADB Backup exists.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] X-Jonte-X:
Nexus 5?

Has some check if this tool is working for the Nexus 5 with Android 4.4?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] pelo88:
You could use the Android Backup Extractor to see what's in the backup at least (as mentioned earlier in the thread):

http://sourceforge.net/projects/adbextractor/files/
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Nico074:
Can someone explain me what is the difference bitween the first and the third option button?

Have I make both or the first incule del third?

Thanks
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Splattymelt:
The first option backs up the .apk's for the programs - the third option is to pull the associated "data" files that go with those programs - the data is like the user settings/passwords/logins/game-states, etc.

Hope thats helpful.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Gone2Plaid:
Had the same problem and solved it by running command with sudo

user@user-UbuntuDesk:~/omegavesko-SimpleADBBackup-0790701$ sudo ./HoloBackupLinux

---------- Post added at 07:03 AM ---------- Previous post was at 06:44 AM ----------

Just successfully accomplished this on my Nexus 5.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Momotani-Hitoshi:
So backup option # 1 = 3 + 4 + 5?

Just a bit confused what "backup all" includes.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] redhonker:
Does this work on Moto X?

The folder I chose on my desktop does not contain any files.

Thanks
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Momotani-Hitoshi:
look in the Backups folder. When I tried using Halo it never put it in the folder/directory i selected. I ended up doing manual adb backup commands.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] redhonker:
Do you mean the Backups folder of the software? It does have a backup.ab file.

How can I tell what it's in it? Restore seems to restore everything. How can I choose what to restore?

Thanks
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Momotani-Hitoshi:
you can try titanium-backup to selectively restore things from backup.ab
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] redhonker:
TB won't work without root, right? If I have it, I would not have to look for a non-root method like Holo.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Momotani-Hitoshi:
try this http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2011811
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] redhonker:
Very useful information. It's pity that Android does not have a convenient backup system.

Regarding restore: does it actually erase anything? For example, if the backup does not contain data for Angry Bird and it's installed on the device, what will happen?

Another one: Desktop password. Is it still required for 4.4? It runs without the password. The question is whether the backup file is valid.

Thanks
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Momotani-Hitoshi:
ADB backup/restore command is basically android's way of backing up but isn't fully developed yet and buggy. Halo backup tool is basically just a GUI for it. More info here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1420351 I used a desktop password, that thread said without one set it operation might fail as a bug.

I've only backup/restore to unlock my bootloader, but I assume ADB restore won't erase anything just copy/overwrite what is there. For actual backups I'll prob stick to titanium/nandroid
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] CJSnet:
Did this ever get ported to Mac OSX?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Momotani-Hitoshi:
Don't think so, but you can still do the backup manually using command line by downloading the android SDK for OSX
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bassbox:
in the sheet linked in the first post i only read about failures with the Nexus 4...

For me it backuped (everything but system apps) without any strange behaviours.

Ofc i am not very eager to test if restore will work too.

Someone already did it with the Nexus 4?

Another question:

What ist included in the "Everything but system apps" backup?

All installed app with their data (like savegames and stuff) ?

Also which ringtones and especially different message tones are set?

My Alarms in the stock clock app?

Full sdcard0 ?

Widgets&Stuff on the Homescreen? If not, how can i save those? Stock Launcher of course. Everything 100% stock.

//Edit:

My replacement has just arrived. Gonna answer these questions soon.

//Edit2:

Restore via Holo Backup didnt worked at all. Nothing happened on my phone no matter what kind of backup i tried to restore.

Restore via adb from commandoline worked... well not the full backup!! it stucked at an app called "Tasks".

But backup only from app and system data worked fine! So i just let google restore all my apps.

Apps and Folders on the Homescreen were restored. eMail ringtone too (hangouts sms not).

alarms were also restored.

I just pulled and pushed my whole sdcard0 folder manually.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] jadler:
adb: unable to connect for backup (Note 3)

I tried for over a day to get this working, but always got the adb: unable to connect for backup message. By trial and horror, on both Windoze and Linux boxen, I found that I had to switch USB connection mode from media player to camera to make it work. This might be obvious for others, but not for me, and I found no immediate help searching the forums, so I share my findings anyway.

Also I had to google to find how to actually access the developer settings on my Note 3, but this was not hard to find (not able to post link yet).

Johan Adler

Stockholm, Sweden
[HTC One X] MrT69:
First of all, you need to have Software number 2.17 or above.

Go to Settings.

Select Display, gestures & buttons.

Click on Recent Apps button >>> Always open recent apps.

Change it to "Press for menu, press and hold for recent apps" or "Press for recent apps, press and hold for menu".

That’s all & enjoy
[HTC One X] Tomb_Raider_Legend:
This was something I really needed, thank you!
[HTC One X] MrT69:
Does someone know how to set this within the build.prop for set this value by default?
[HTC One X] TToivanen:
It was discussed in the viperx jb thread. I suggest you to search there.

Sent from my One X
[HTC One X] MrT69:
Thanks m8!
[HTC One X] samrat_castle:
Hmmm... Working nice for me.
[HTC One X] ZOHAIBAR:
took me quite a while until i found this, really after shifting to one x, and seen that there isnt options menu key by default i thought of changing it, but alas this trick saved me n my one x. ;)
[HTC One X] hookilah:
Thank you. This is what I need.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] martocapo:
Hi Folks,

My tablet (GT-P7510 16gb) starts working really weird two or three months ago, (flickering screen by moments) nowdays the tablet is impossible to use because i am not able to see anything, so i have tried a lot of firmwares putting the tablet in recovery mode by guessing when to press the up volume becuase the screen is not showing anything or elegible things but i am not having any luck.

The back of the tablet says made from korea but when check samsumg DB there is not korea's firmware to download.

I have tried the thread wheres explain how to remove the flickering issues, but none of the fixed.

Any ideas on how to know my stock firmware? because after trying too many firmware i can't remember what is the correct one to use and search for it.

Thanks in advance. :good:

Best Regards :laugh:
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ehgooksim:
hello everyone... im running cm 10.1 most recent nightly... and i have not been able to run the camera... everytime i run camera it says gallery has stopped... i did a full wipe and cache and installed gapps 12/12...i searched the forum and some say it works and some say it doesnt... im able to run other camera apps except for the stock cm 10.1 camera... any help would be very much appreciated... thanks in advance
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Skipjacks:
Go into the apps screen in the settings menu, go to the ALL tab, find the Gallery, and delete data. (This will not delete existing photos)

See if that helps. May require a reboot, but probably not.
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ehgooksim:
thanks for the quick response... just tried but same message... "unfortunately, gallery has stopped" any other ideas.?
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ehgooksim:
just in case anyone is having same problem as i am...i finally got camera to work on the latest build of cm 10.1....

what i did was flash cm10 then do a clean install of cm10.1..i finally got my stock camera to work...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] kingfisher1111:
Hi I purchsed a galaxy note from ebay and the screen is dead on it. The phone has warranty on it. I bought the device from the seller and he told he has purchased this device in June 2012. Since I purchased this device, can I call samsung service and say the screen is dead. No water damage or flash. It has stock ROM. I am thinking this is a mother board issue. Will I be able to say this device is owned by me and get a free replacement?Do I need to produce the bill or any other information?Will samsung ask any other information?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] rangercaptain:
Just call Samsung and tell them you are the second owner. The warranty is on the phone, not the owner.

Please don't post anything else on xda about this if you bought the phone with the goal of tricking Samsung (fraud).
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] kingfisher1111:
I don't want to do any fraud. But want to know if samsung asks for any sales receipt or comparable proof of sale showing the original date of purchase.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] rangercaptain:
I think you're pretty safe claiming the warranty, because this model isn't a year old yet. Just call Samsung repair center. You can google that. Several members have said it was quick and painless.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Agoattamer:
I don't see where rangercaptain called anybody a criminal. His post was helpful and polite with good advice, unlike your post.