Hi I was thinking of buying titanium backup pro but I was thinking.. don't you lose it once you flash a new rom?
Also when I want to flash a new rom can I just flashover the other one with clockwork ? Im new
No you just download it again from the market after you log into gmail
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Thanks but how exactly? Because I flashed yesterday, logged back into my gmail. And no apparently were in downloads
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Search for Titanium, and redownload. You can always redownload purchased apps after flashing or even uninstalling them, as long as you're signed in with the same Google account. You can also make an update.zip file within Titanium that will let you flash it back in to make restores quicker when you flash a new ROM.
Or you can do what i do which is anything that I purchase, make sure you save the .apk file not only on your phone but back it up to your desktop. That way you can reinstall Titanium immediately after flashing your new rom.
Okay thanks guys, but im kinda a noon soon how might I make the update.zip or save the apk to.my desktop if titanium the app itself is saved to the phone not the sd card?
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steelefriese said:
Okay thanks guys, but im kinda a noon soon how might I make the update.zip or save the apk to.my desktop if titanium the app itself is saved to the phone not the sd card?
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If you have a rom saved to your desktop that already has Titanium then all you have to do is unzip and find the apk in there. I think its usually under /system/apps and /data/apps. Or...
You can use ADB. If you know the name of your app, this is the command:
adb pull system/app/titanium.apk c:\dir
Or to get a list of apps installed to phone:
adb remount
adb shell
cd system/app
ls
list the apps installed to the sd card:
adb remount
adb shell
su
cd data/app
ls
Titanium is different than any other paid app (at least this is how it used to work when I bought it.)
When I bought it, the author provided a text file that you placed in the root of you SD card that unlocked the pro version. That way, I just have to make sure that file's in my root dir and I can just download the free one from the Market (or install the APK) whenever I change ROMs. I don't have to worry about the potential that the Pro version doesn't show in the Market.
Does it not work like that anymore?
That version still exists, but you can also now buy it in the market.
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That version still exists, but you can also now buy it in the market.
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That's good. I'd encourage anyone to use that method of purchase, if still possible.
That way, you're automatically upgraded to the Pro version, even if a dev provides the free one in a ROM, by installing from a backup APK, or just downloading the free one from the Market.
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is there a way to backup or save my apps then be able to flash a new rom then restore them without losing data or atleast not have to re download them
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titanium ---- you can find it in the market.....it costs but it restores apps and data.....
if you just want apps ...... eclips3 scripts...they work
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=6142643
Did you not see the post I made which is about ten posts below this one? Or you can click the link in my sig about the backup and reinstalling of apps script that I wrote.
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ok cool thanks man ill try it
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mkdir /sdcard/backupapp/
cp /data/app/* /sdcard/backupapp/
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cp /sdcard/backupapp/* /data/app/
mkdir /sdcard/backupapp/
cp /data/app/* /sdcard/backupapp/
cp /sdcard/backupapp/* /data/app/
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Thais exactly what's in my script except for the mkdir which I was looking for to update my script.
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so how do you reinstall, sorry, i'm using a mac
*edit* never mind figured it out
There is an amazing feature in Amon Ra's recovery called "Fix Permissions".
DO NOT WIPE DATA
Click other ->Fix permissions after flashing a new rom.
All your apps will still be installed
As a note - still do a dalvik wipe. ALWAYS.
Thanks
Will either of these methods restore market links so updates will be avail?
Dude, IMO Astro file manager is just plain simple to use for app backup. I mean seriously just install it, run it, go to app/ backup manager and either check all or some apps to backup up. Voila. Don't get no easier than that my friend.
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Dude, IMO Astro file manager is just plain simple to use for app backup. I mean seriously just install it, run it, go to app/ backup manager and either check all or some apps to backup up. Voila. Don't get no easier than that my friend.
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Yes but your apps are not listed in the market after an update to a new ROM. You have to hit next, done like a million times. If your apps arent in the market, you wont get notice about updates. With the donated version of Titanium, it does it all for you automatically. Very simple and full of features. You can get the free version to see what it offers and then pay the 2.99 for the full future one. The dev responds very quickly too.
I am totally new to smart phones but i am pretty savy on a computer. I rooted my thunderbloat using a one click root i found on this site but still cant remove the software I want. Anyone else have the same issue?
Are you using titanium backup to uninstall the bloat?
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ddgarcia05 said:
Are you using titanium backup to uninstall the bloat?
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I use Titanium Backup Pro and Freeze the apps for now...
If you have root, you can download Root Explorer from the app store. Use it to browse to the app directory and just delete the apps you don't want. Another option is to rename the unwanted apps. For example, change APPNAME.apk to APPNAME.apk.bk ... then it will be "hidden" from the system. Restore it at anytime by removing the ".bk" extension.
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If you have root, you can download Root Explorer from the app store. Use it to browse to the app directory and just delete the apps you don't want. Another option is to rename the unwanted apps. For example, change APPNAME.apk to APPNAME.apk.bk ... then it will be "hidden" from the system. Restore it at anytime by removing the ".bk" extension.
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Is there a free version of root explorer? Or a free way to rename these files? I don't really feel like paying $4 to remove bloatware.
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Is there a free version of root explorer? Or a free way to rename these files? I don't really feel like paying $4 to remove bloatware.
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there is always the option of adb and manually removing stuff if you are familair with linux commands
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there is always the option of adb and manually removing stuff if you are familair with linux commands
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Anytime I connect via my computer, it says permission denied for su. I know I have root, so I am a little confused. I can uninstall with Titanium Backup, but I was planning on keeping a copy of the apk, just in case. Is there any reason I would need this bloatware? Such as for Warranty or insurance? Other wise I'll just go and remove the worst of the bloat with Titanium backup. Thanks.
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Anytime I connect via my computer, it says permission denied for su. I know I have root, so I am a little confused. I can uninstall with Titanium Backup, but I was planning on keeping a copy of the apk, just in case. Is there any reason I would need this bloatware? Such as for Warranty or insurance? Other wise I'll just go and remove the worst of the bloat with Titanium backup. Thanks.
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there is RUU downloads in the Dev forum that will get you back to where you need to be in case you want to warranty your phone and make it 100% stock again. Best thing to do before removing stuff is boot into clockwork recovery or use rom manager(from the market) and backup everything...then delete. if you come across a problem with deleting something jsut restore from a backup.
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there is RUU downloads in the Dev forum that will get you back to where you need to be in case you want to warranty your phone and make it 100% stock again. Best thing to do before removing stuff is boot into clockwork recovery or use rom manager(from the market) and backup everything...then delete. if you come across a problem with deleting something jsut restore from a backup.
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Oh I didn't about the backup. I'll have to do that. Does the backup copy apks and everything too? Thanks.
How might I get the ipk files for apps I download from the Market, to back them up on my computer? I know how to install an ipk with Astro File Manager and would like to retain current versions of my apps in case I update an app and do not like the update.
I am interested in all methods. Can I extract the ipks from my phone somehow? Download from websites (if there are good websites collecting ipks). I would consider using a pirate website (if I have to resort to that), as I am not a pirate if I get the apps in the Market first.
Thanks
tk_xda said:
How might I get the ipk files for apps I download from the Market, to back them up on my computer? I know how to install an ipk with Astro File Manager and would like to retain current versions of my apps in case I update an app and do not like the update.
I am interested in all methods. Can I extract the ipks from my phone somehow? Download from websites (if there are good websites collecting ipks). I would consider using a pirate website (if I have to resort to that), as I am not a pirate if I get the apps in the Market first.
Thanks
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Why not just copy the apks from your system/app folder (needs root) to your SD card and then copy them to your PC
zelendel said:
Why not just copy the apks from your system/app folder (needs root) to your SD card and then copy them to your PC
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I have not yet rooted, but plan to do so. However, I viewed this directory with Astro File Manager and do not see the apks for the items I got from the market. I see a bunch of standard apps that came with the phone.
Hey use "File Expert", it has an option of backing up apks...you can backup any app installed on your phone.... No root needed friend.... There are other file managers that do this, but I prefer this cuz this is free n ad free too.
Happy backing up...
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I use Linda file manager its free and it makes backups of your apk files and then use WiFi file transfer pro its like $1.50 but it's so worth it. It can transfer files from your phone to cpu or vise versa. Check them both out they are great!
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acdindia said:
Hey use "File Expert", it has an option of backing up apks...you can backup any app installed on your phone.... No root needed friend....
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phoneman09 said:
I use Linda file manager its free and it makes backups of your apk files
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I found Astro File Manager will back up applications as .apk. But it's help says it will only do apps marked as public, not private and that most paid apps are private. Will File Expert and Linda backup private apps?
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I found Astro File Manager will back up applications as .apk. But it's help says it will only do apps marked as public, not private and that most paid apps are private. Will File Expert and Linda backup private apps?
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File Expert was able to backup all apps I asked it too... It even backs up the pre installed apps.... At least for me its working flawlessly... Give it a try, costs nothing....
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File Expert was able to backup all apps I asked it too... It even backs up the pre installed apps.... At least for me its working flawlessly... Give it a try, costs nothing....
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Does it work on apps you paid money for, versus just free apps?
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Does it work on apps you paid money for, versus just free apps?
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Erm.... ya, i guess so, cuz I have "Modern Combat 2: Black Pegasus" paid version backed up....
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You can only backup protected apps if you are rooted. Those apps are in data/app-private, and only root file explorers or root backup apps can access them. That being said, not all paid apps are protected. I've paid for plenty of apps and downloaded them from the market and almost all of them install to data/app. In Astro when you go to backup your apps, it will tell you which ones are protected and you cannot back them up.
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You can only backup protected apps if you are rooted. Those apps are in data/app-private, and only root file explorers or root backup apps can access them. That being said, not all paid apps are protected. I've paid for plenty of apps and downloaded them from the market and almost all of them install to data/app. In Astro when you go to backup your apps, it will tell you which ones are protected and you cannot back them up.
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Thanks for the explanation. My phone is rooted. Which file explorers will look into /data/app-private for purposes of backing up? (Also, I guess I can always do a NANDROID backup and extract them from the .tar files on my computer, but I would like to be able to do any apps (protected or not) one at a time.)
As long as you're rooted any of the file managers listed above will do the job. Personally I use total commander which is not yet availble on market. Look through the market and find the one you like.
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As long as you're rooted any of the file managers listed above will do the job. Personally I use total commander which is not yet availble on market. Look through the market and find the one you like.
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One of the best available is total commander. Been using it sense prebeta myself.
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One of the best available is total commander. Been using it sense prebeta myself.
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Absolutely agree. I hope it's released to the market soon so it gets more exposure.
Could anyone tell me how I can take an app from my old MT4G and put it on my Amaze?
Apparently the app is no longer available on the Market and I don't like any of the other options.
Thanks for any help.
Can you not back up your app using Titanium Backup, move your backup to your Amaze and use titanium to restore that one app? I'm new to Android but seems like an idea..
Or you can use root explorer, browse to your system/data partition and look for the app_name.apk file if you downloaded it or system/apps if the app came with the phone and look for the same file and copy that file to your memory card and install it on your new device normally or by placing it in the same folder you took it it out from on the old phone, though you'll need root privileges to do that on the new device.
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Can you not back up your app using Titanium Backup, move your backup to your Amaze and use titanium to restore that one app? I'm new to Android but seems like an idea..
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I don't see why that wouldn't work. I should have thought of that before.
Thanks. I'll give it a try now. Lol. I actually paid for TB I might as well use it.
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Or you can use root explorer, browse to your system/data partition and look for the app_name.apk file if you downloaded it or system/apps if the app came with the phone and look for the same file and copy that file to your memory card and install it on your new device normally or by placing it in the same folder you took it it out from on the old phone, though you'll need root privileges to do that on the new device.
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I will try both ways. Would TB need root access on the new phone?
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I will try both ways. Would TB need root access on the new phone?
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Depending if you're backing up the app+data or just the app, if it's just the app you won't need root access, but app+data will require root.
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Depending if you're backing up the app+data or just the app, if it's just the app you won't need root access, but app+data will require root.
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It's just the app, which if anyone is wondering is "Craigslist Notification".
One of the best free CL apps out there.
And I would know because I downloaded 6 different ones on the Amaze and didn't like ANY of them.
The ones with pictures had no prices, the one with prices had no pictures.
The ones that had both, had no "save" feature...so on and so forth.
So I still have the app on my old MT4G and just wanted to pull it off there and install it on the Amaze.
For some reason the app is no longer on the Market.
Thanks for all the help guys. I'm about to attempt to move the app now.
Will report back.
or if you have adb setup you can use:
Code:
adb pull /system/app/[I][COLOR="Red"]nameofapp[/COLOR][/I].apk
\
then you will find it in your computers user directory
nguyendqh said:
Could anyone tell me how I can take an app from my old MT4G and put it on my Amaze?
Apparently the app is no longer available on the Market and I don't like any of the other options.
Thanks for any help.
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get the original rom then use winrar and do this
1st .. click on rom then open using winrar
2nd.. go to system >> app waaala there's your apk ^_^
3rd.. use good old drag and drop to your desktop
4th.. stick that ho in your sd card hahaha
5th.. using root explorer make sure it say mount R/W and not mount R/O in root explorer
6th.. now find apk move to system >> app
7th... click and fix permission don't know how look at any other apk and see there permissions
all done Reboot that Amaze
that's all fam
if i helped
HIT THANKS
It's not part of a ROM or system files guys, it's actually an app that was once available on the market, I used to use it at one point in time, so can you post the apk file when you pull it please OP.
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It's not part of a ROM or system files guys, it's actually an app that was once available on the market, I used to use it at one point in time, so can you post the apk file when you pull it please OP.
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So I'm back from the beach and burnt to a crisp BUT I got the app on my Amaze now!!! WOOT!!!!
Used Root Browser Lite on the MT4G to copy the apk from /data/app to /sdcard.
Then moved that apk on to my desktop.
Plugged in the Amaze and dropped it on the phone then used Astro File Manager to browse to the apk and install it.
Everything is working fine now and I have a copy of the apk on my computer if anything should ever happen.
Thanks a lot for all the help guys. I really really appreciate.
I can't live without this app. I LOVE getting deals on Craigslist.
And Dark, am I allowed to post the apk up?
I have the free version, so it's not a paid app.
Once it's a free app, there's nothing preventing you from posting it bro.
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Once it's a free app, there's nothing preventing you from posting it bro.
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Well then here you go. Hope you "re-enjoy" like I've enjoyed it.
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Well then here you go. Hope you "re-enjoy" like I've enjoyed it.
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Lol no doubt, thanks dude.
I was wondering if there is a way to point to a directory containing nothing but APK files and have each one installed on the device in question.
See I found myself needing to wipe my SGS3, I went ahead and backed up every USER installed app (from /data/app dir) and copied all the apks to my external SD card. After I install a fresh OS on the phone I would like to be able to have an app or some kind of batch file to point to where all the apks are and have them auto install.
EDIT: I just found THIS <APK batch installer>, would this work on our device?
I don't know about that but
I used titanium backup to backup my apps on My old phone and used it to batch restore
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Titanium back up (for rooted phones) free version will restore all the apps, but you have to hit "install" on each one as they come up.
I believe the Pro version does it automatically.
MontyPyFly said:
Titanium back up (for rooted phones) free version will restore all the apps, but you have to hit "install" on each one as they come up.
I believe the Pro version does it automatically.
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Titanium Backup (Pro version) does what you want. Once you have the Pro version, click on the checkmark in the top right corner to see the batch operations.
And you do want the Pro because it works better than anything else I've tried. Go Backup and MyBackup have both failed for me before.
Titanium Backup Pro is what you want.
But if you're cheap, and you don't care about app data, you can batch adb install all your apps with a simple batch or shell script like:
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$ for app in *.apk; do echo "Installing $app ..." ; adb install $app; done
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I'm not sure if I am okay with you using the bear as a profile picture.
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Its ok, I am
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Its ok, I am
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Bwahaha
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