[GUIDE] Google Backup - Waiting to backup

[haoquan]

I have got Mi 8 running lineage OS 17.1, got transport error too. This is how I resolve the problem:

1. Make sure your phone screen is on and unlocked.
2. You can do this either in root or non root mode.
3. run "adb shell" to get a cli prompt, or a terminal or ssh to it if you have Termux set up.
4. run "bmgr run" to begin the process.
5. run "bmgr list transports" to identify your current transport. In my case, it is "com.google.android.gms/.backup.BackupTransportService"
   For example: -
   dipper:/ # bmgr list transports
   com.android.localtransport/.LocalTransport
   com.stevesoltys.seedvault.transport.ConfigurableBackupTransport
   com.google.android.gms/.backup.migrate.service.D2dTransport
   * com.google.android.gms/.backup.BackupTransportService
6. If the transport is not "com.google.android.gms/.backup.BackupTransportService", you can set it by running "bmgr transport -c com.google.android.gms/.backup.BackupTransportService" and run "bmgr list transports" again to confirm. The selected transport is with * prefix.
7. run "bmgr init com.google.android.gms/.backup.BackupTransportService" to re-initialise the transport.
8. Run "bmgr backupnow --all", and good luck.

 

[sheva7]

I finally got to make it work without that many manipulation, I had to install all standard apps from Google like Message and Phone that wasn't installed on my Xiaomi.

 

[Soupifier]

This worked for me, had the same problem even tried with Google one, ADB and all that stuff.

Never tried to remove my lockscreen since too lazy fixing again.

Install Google dialer, Google messages and Google contacts, make them standard.

Try to backup now, turn off wifi. Works for me.

I can't believe this worked but it did. I tried Google One but it kept saying couldn't back up. Tried adding multiple google accounts but that didn't work. Removing screen lock PIN does work but only if I keep it off and it also deletes all my fingerprints which of course is very annoying to redo everytime. Couldn't be bothered to try ADB.

Strange thing is I already had all three apps installed but Google Dialer is now called Phone by Google. Before I realized this I searched for Google Dialer and it showed me Phone by Google and I saw there was an update for it even though in my Play Apps it says I have no updates. I updated it and checked the other two apps to make sure they were updated. I also went into Contacts, settings, and noticed under Edit Contacts - "Default account for new contacts" was blank. I clicked it and my gmail address was already stored as an option so I used that. Then I checked Backup settings and now the blue button is back. Did a backup, verified it on Google Drive. I restarted my phone to make sure the blue button was still available. Yep looks like it's fixed.

I didn't need to turn off wifi. Backup worked fine with it on. I don't know why this worked but it did. Maybe it was the unlisted Phone by Google update or the Contacts option. Anyways thx for the solution!

 

[crmcc]

Try setting your Screen Lock (under Settings --> Security & Location) to "None".

Go back to Google --> Backup, and see if the blue button isn't lit up for you.

After backing up, you can go back and re-institute your security setting.

Quick and easy on a Experia. Thanks

 

[Zalext]

Hello, time to time, many users are facing problem with greyed Backup now button in Google Backup. So here's the solution.


ADB solution

What you need

1. Device specific drivers
2. ADB
3. USB Debugging turned on

Procedure

1. Connect the phone to the PC
2. Open Command prompt - CMD
3. Type in console

   adb shell
   bmgr run
   bmgr backupnow --all

Thank you



It works on a RedMi Note 7 Pro | CN Version | EU Rom



Thank you!

 

[blackpager]

Turned out that it was the Universal SafetyNet Fix magisk module for me. I just left it de-activated for now...

 

[Zalext]

Try setting your Screen Lock (under Settings --> Security & Location) to "None".

Go back to Google --> Backup, and see if the blue button isn't lit up for you.

After backing up, you can go back and re-institute your security setting.

Quick and easy on a Experia. Thanks

Thanks both!

Forgot about that and just that worked on a ATv HK1



Thanks all

 

[puterboy]

With "bmgr backupnow --all" I am getting "Transport rejected package because it wasn't able to process it at the time" for almost all packages.
Also tried Google One, the backup button is enabled, but it fails every time with "failed to backup - try again later" error.

When disabling the screen lock PIN, the backup works, but re-enabling the PIN and fingerprint brings back the problem.

Any ideas? I am on Xiaomi Mi A1 with latest Lineage 17.1.

I am having the same exact problem on my (rooted) pixel 5a.
Any solutions?

 

[Anduril97]

Hello, time to time, many users are facing problem with greyed Backup now button in Google Backup. So here's the solution.

How it looks

ADB solution

What you need

1. Device specific drivers
2. ADB
3. USB Debugging turned on

Procedure

1. Connect the phone to the PC
2. Open Command prompt - CMD
3. Type in console

   adb shell
   bmgr run
   bmgr backupnow --all

4. If error "Backup finished with result: Backup Cancelled" pops up, type in console

   bmgr backupnow appdata

   and then

   bmgr backupnow --all

5. When it's finished reboot your phone, Backup now button should be blue and functional

Terminal Emulator solution

What you need

1. Root
2. Terminal Emulator

Procedure

1. Open Terminal Emulator
2. Type

   su
   bmgr backupnow --all

3. Reboot phone

Backup doesn't work after deleting data/data/com.google.android.gms

There's a new problem after deleting mentioned folder to get GPay working. Unfortunately this breaks Backup. I captured the issue, backup transport path is disabled, you need to reenable it.

Procedure is same but this time, type in console

bmgr transport com.google.android.gms/.backup.BackupTransportService

Now repeat previous steps.

If I helped, consider buying me a coffee or just hit Thanks button. I appreciate any kind of feedback.

Years later, they changed it to Google One backup and this fix still somehow worked for me, thanks!

 

[Vitiok70]

Sprint LG V50 does not work, entering codes in CMD does not recognize them

 

[saifssj6]

I have got Mi 8 running lineage OS 17.1, got transport error too. This is how I resolve the problem:

1. Make sure your phone screen is on and unlocked.
2. You can do this either in root or non root mode.
3. run "adb shell" to get a cli prompt, or a terminal or ssh to it if you have Termux set up.
4. run "bmgr run" to begin the process.
5. run "bmgr list transports" to identify your current transport. In my case, it is "com.google.android.gms/.backup.BackupTransportService"
   For example: -
   dipper:/ # bmgr list transports
   com.android.localtransport/.LocalTransport
   com.stevesoltys.seedvault.transport.ConfigurableBackupTransport
   com.google.android.gms/.backup.migrate.service.D2dTransport
   * com.google.android.gms/.backup.BackupTransportService
6. If the transport is not "com.google.android.gms/.backup.BackupTransportService", you can set it by running "bmgr transport -c com.google.android.gms/.backup.BackupTransportService" and run "bmgr list transports" again to confirm. The selected transport is with * prefix.
7. run "bmgr init com.google.android.gms/.backup.BackupTransportService" to re-initialise the transport.
8. Run "bmgr backupnow --all", and good luck.

Hi I hope someone can help me with this, on step 7, I am getting "Initialization result: -1000", can someone help me how to proceed from here?

 

[david6893]

Hi I hope someone can help me with this, on step 7, I am getting "Initialization result: -1000", can someone help me how to proceed from here?

Same problem. Please help me too!

 

[greenyellow]

Same problem with a Moto G6 (android 9). The problem was in the SDcard system file. It was preventing GServices to backup. 1-Removed SDcard safely; 2-Cleaned Gdrive, Gplaystore, Gplayservices and GOne data. 3-Restarted Android. Then backup was possible using GOne. The backup button was still gray in the Configuration menu, but it was possible to backup using GOne. Removing the security settings (PIN and fingerprints) also made the Backup button in the Config section active (blue). After that, tried the initial commands using ADB and they finally worked.

 

[jonny68]

I'm having the same issue with the Xiaomi 12 Pro , don't particularly want to try the ADB method and i tried the rest and not working, any other ideas?

 

[jows]

I'm having the same issue with the Xiaomi 12 Pro , don't particularly want to try the ADB method and i tried the rest and not working, any other ideas?

This worked on my Xiaomi 11T Pro. Credit goes to a previous message somewhere in this post

Try setting your Screen Lock (under Settings --> Security) to "None".

Go back to Settings --> Google --> Backup

After backing up, you can go back and re-institute your security setting.