backup before / restore after rom upgrade

[berdt]

Hi guys,

I am considering to upgrade to the latest rom. Before I start with the procedure I have just one question:
Is it possible to backup te device before upgrading with ActiveSync or sprite backup and restore after the rom upgrade?

[calvin4000]

I did it with Sprite Backup, no problem....

soft reset/backup/update ROM/reinstall sprite backup/restore

[pietrucci]

Many people think it's not a good idea to restore after a ROM-upgrade. The ROM-upgrade upgrades several (system)files, and with a restore you overwrite them with the original files!? That's the theory I think, I don't know if this is true...

[calvin4000]

That's true, but Sprite backup has a special feature called 'Device upgrade mode' to Safely restore across ROM upgrades or to different models of device

http://www.spritesoftware.com/en/personal/products/windows_mobile/pocket_pc.htm

I used it on my S100 and everything works fine.... :) for the moment...

[vijay555]

you could also do a selective restore and choose not to restore windows folder, but do restore everything else?
V

[berdt]

After getting a license for 30 dollar I used Sprite backup to use a full backup and a full restore using the option "Enable Device Upgrade mode".
Worked perfect for me!

Another nice thing about Sprite backup is the scheduled backup function.

[calvin4000]

Happy 4 you, then :D