Helium backup

[TheArtiszan]

Well getting my device tomorrow. Hopefully helium backup will work on it when I get it. Currently don't work with nexus 6 though. Helium backup is a great app for migrating app data to new devices. Test it out if you haven't yet.

 

[Semantics]

Don't you need root?

 

[jnadke]

Don't you need root?

Helium piggybacks on ADB.

 

[Martinjv71]

Don't you need root?

In other words....no you do not.

 

[TheArtiszan]

Nope. No root needed. Fantastic for changing devices or when you are a flashoholic.
Just need a computer to enable it when you use it.
Tested it with my s7e,and it works perfectly.

 

[mcwoods]

I have used helium in the past and loved it. It allows you to back up saved data as well which sets it apart from the improved Android re-install.

I will use it again when mine comes back. In fact it was on my todo list to back it up today in preperation. I am not sure when my Verizon edge 7 will be here..... but I ordered in the first 10 minutes so hopefully I will be in first batch shipped and get my middle of this week...... Fingers crossed!

 

[tiskewlio]

Nope. No root needed. Fantastic for changing devices or when you are a flashoholic.
Just need a computer to enable it when you use it.
Tested it with my s7e,and it works perfectly.

Yep, I love the way helium deals with backups and whatnot. I flash my devices atleast once a week and it's been fine. Glad to hear that the s7 is no different, though it's not really a surprise since it runs M and firmware wise isn't much different from the current ones.

 

[mocsab]

Helium piggybacks on ADB.

is there a tutorial on that process or can you walk us thru it?

 

[Rakesh_chandra]

Nope. No root needed. Fantastic for changing devices or when you are a flashoholic.
Just need a computer to enable it when you use it.
Tested it with my s7e,and it works perfectly.

Really true..! It works great..! One of my favourite app

 

[MattyDip]

On my Galaxy S6 wit Marshmallow Helium Backup is working. Hopefully it will be the same on the S7 Edge. Let us know.:good:

 

[ahrion]

How do I make helium work on the S7 with a Mac??

 

[TheArtiszan]

I'm pretty sure there is a mac version of the computer program on the website.

 

[MrWicked1]

Don't forget about Samsung Smart Switch if your transferring apps etc if you don't get Hellium working

Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk

 

[Michael_P]

I've got it working and connected to S5 but for some reason my S7 won't connect to the Helium desktop even after enabling USB debugging and trying in both MTP and PTP modes.
All I can guess is driver issues but the ADB drivers from CWM say they're for all Samsung models.

 

[kevinbakon]

Don't forget about Samsung Smart Switch if your transferring apps etc if you don't get Hellium working

Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk

Glad you brought this up... I'm finally getting my S7E tomorrow... I am torn between Helium and Samsung Smart Switch.
I've used Helium in the past for other phones and the only down side is that it doesn't backup 100% of the apps (not all apps work)

Can anyone speak to the Samsung Smart Switch software and process?? Does it work as easily as one would hope? Does it generally backup 100% of apps and their associated data?

Any chance someone has used both and has any feedback on which method is best, fastest, all inclusive and streamlined?

Thanks much!

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After doing a little research, it looks like SSS doesn't backup app data (there might be a cloud option via Dropbox/Drive/Box).
So it looks like either Helium or via SDK (below)
http://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-create-a-full-backup-of-your-android-device-without-root/

Any thoughts?

 

[talhamid]

Good news: Helium works almost perfectly. Samsung have done a lot of good past year for the PC side of things - SmartSwich and SideSync are very good. I had no difficulty in attaching the S7 via USB debugging and enabling Helium on Windows 10. Worked the first time. There are limitations - some apps don't allow Helium to back them up, they still remain.

Also, Samsung's own USB-to-USB restore is also nice, but it doesn't copy app data, though arguably it is the fastest way for other stuff. It even picked up the wallpaper from Lines icon pack I had from my S6 Edge + and had it applied - impressive. It didn't change the default launcher to Nova though and also didn't restore any settings or configurations.

ALERT: There will be errors. It is best advised to uncheck the apps causing the error. Also, some apps will APPEAR to restore but won't have their data. A second attempt will bring back the data.

Samsung Smart Switch is nice, but I found that while it backs up apps, it doesn't restore them. However it is a very good solution for non-app data such as Pics.

Also, AVOID restoring Kobo and Zinio, they just hang. Best to install afresh.

My advice: First restore through USB-to-USB restore - all the apps and stuff. On the second run through restore data through Helium.

 

[JasonMason]

I'm pretty sure there is a mac version of the computer program on the website.

Windows, Mac and Linux Versions.

 

[xmind2006]

worked for me to create a new backup on my new phone, then copy over all the backup folders from my old device's carbon folder, then finally a full restore with Helium. Took the phone a little time, but pretty easy and not much time requirement from me to do.

 

[matthieup]

any one knows how to restore app by app with Helium? I can only restore in 1 block at the moment

 

[t12icky0]

Can't you just use the supplied otg to hook up the other phone and migrate data?