Backup Apps?

[Exmix]

So, I have the S5(Obviously) and I like to play around with which of the ROMS I like best, but my only problem is having to redownload all my Apps. I can backup my contacts and messages easily and restore them, but when I try to backup/restoring my apps, i'm at a loss.
I've tried titanium backup but when I do I move the backups to my External SD Card so they don't get wiped when I flash it with a new ROM, but when I move them back or anything, it just shows nothing. So basically is there something i'm missing or is there another way to backup my apps+appdata so i'm not spending forever trying to redownload some of my apps?
Veru much appreciated and thanks in advance.

 

[metalfan78]

Why are you moving your backups? Why not just back them up to your external card?

 

[keithross39]

You are half way there by using titanium backup........
TiBu can make a zip of your backup that can be restored through CWM.......
Done it myself many times.....

http://i.imgur.com/rVnFwJM.jpg

 

[keithross39]

BUT.......If you choose to include app data in the backup zip, make sure the version of Android you are restoring it to, is the same as the version that was on your device when you made the backup.....
App data is *usually* OS version SPECIFIC......so it could be the case that the restored data won't 'play nice' with your new ROM if it's based on a different OS version......

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[Exmix]

BUT.......If you choose to include app data in the backup zip, make sure the version of Android you are restoring it to, is the same as the version that was on your device when you made the backup.....
App data is *usually* OS version SPECIFIC......so it could be the case that the restored data won't 'play nice' with your new ROM if it's based on a different OS version......

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This could work for me, but I don't have the donate version at the moment unfortunately. So is there another way to achieve this?

I didn't know this about android version but that's nice to know. i plan on sticking with Lolipop but i'll be sure to keep this in mind.

 

[keithross39]

Sorry fella......
TiBu is the only app like this I've ever used....it's all I know.....
It was the first root level access app I purchased after rooting my first ever smartphone somewhere way back in the frozen past.....lol
For what it costs it is *the* single most useful app you'll ever buy......

http://i.imgur.com/rVnFwJM.jpg

 

[metalfan78]

Agreed, I bought it like 6 years ago, invaluable.

 

[keithross39]

Check this Web page. .....
http://m.alternativeto.net/software/titanium-backup/
Might be something worth trying......

http://i.imgur.com/rVnFwJM.jpg

 

[Exmix]

Sorry fella......
TiBu is the only app like this I've ever used....it's all I know.....
It was the first root level access app I purchased after rooting my first ever smartphone somewhere way back in the frozen past.....lol
For what it costs it is *the* single most useful app you'll ever buy......

http://i.imgur.com/rVnFwJM.jpg

I don't doubt that, and I can probably buy it here next week or so after I gain some funds. SInce it the holidays I kinda went a little overboard on getting gifts. Haha
Ill probably do that though. Thanks for the help.

Just to make sure I got this right, so basically just open TiBu, backup al my aps and such, then run the "Create "update.zip", move it to me external SD card, flash the ROM, and afterwards just re-dl TiBu, and recover it usng the update.zip, correct?

EDIT: Thanks, i'll check out the site.

 

[keithross39]

You don't use TiBu to 'flash' the zip......you use a custom recovery....
I've always used one version or another of CWM, I should think that you can use TWRP instead, but having not used that recovery, I can't say for certain.

http://i.imgur.com/rVnFwJM.jpg

 

[Exmix]

You don't use TiBu to 'flash' the zip......you use a custom recovery....
I've always used one version or another of CWM, I should think that you can use TWRP instead, but having not used that recovery, I can't say for certain.

http://i.imgur.com/rVnFwJM.jpg

Oh no, sorry I knew that you didn't use TiBu to flash the zip. xD Sorry, I use FlashFire for that. Shoulda used more detail or explain better last time.
1. Create the Backup
2. Create the Update.zip
3. Backup whatever else I feel I need to on my phone
4. Move it all to my external SD Card
5. Flash the ROM with FlashFire
6. After new ROM is installed and etc, re-download TiBu
7. Then under one of the recovery options, get all the apps from the Update.zip
8. Restore whatever else I backedup onto my External SD card.
9. ??
10. Profit
(9 and 10, couldn't help myself. xD)

 

[keithross39]

Lol.....
In essence, correct......
Point 7 though......
You don't touch the zip.....no extracting or anything like that necessary.....
Simply boot into (custom CWM or TWRP) recovery (this won't work with stock recovery.....or even CM recovery), locate the update zip and flash like you would a ROM zip......nothing else needed......

Edit.....TiBu will be included in the update zip....

http://i.imgur.com/rVnFwJM.jpg

 

[Exmix]

Lol.....
In essence, correct......
Point 7 though......
You don't touch the zip.....no extracting or anything like that necessary.....
Simply boot into (custom CWM or TWRP) recovery (this won't work with stock recovery.....or even CM recovery), locate the update zip and flash like you would a ROM zip......nothing else needed......

Edit.....TiBu will be included in the update zip....

http://i.imgur.com/rVnFwJM.jpg

Ooh ok, perfect, makes sense then. Thank you so much for the help.

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[Rakuu]

Ooh ok, perfect, makes sense then. Thank you so much for the help.

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In my experience the update.zip hasn't worked for me in flashfire, might be better to just back up your apps to external, and then when you reflash it'll all still be there eon your external so long as you don't wipe it, then you boot and restore them in TiBu, that's what I do on my G900A since there's no recovery...

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[Exmix]

In my experience the update.zip hasn't worked for me in flashfire, might be better to just back up your apps to external, and then when you reflash it'll all still be there eon your external so long as you don't wipe it, then you boot and restore them in TiBu, that's what I do on my G900A since there's no recovery...

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At the moment FlashFire is my only option since I don't have a recovery either(Atleast I don't think so? If someone could tell me how to check to see if I do or not would be great)
But i'm gonna try on FlashFire at somepoint when I can get the Pro version of TiBu

 

[keithross39]

At the moment FlashFire is my only option since I don't have a recovery either(Atleast I don't think so? If someone could tell me how to check to see if I do or not would be great)
But i'm gonna try on FlashFire at somepoint when I can get the Pro version of TiBu

If you are currently running a custom ROM, then at the very least you have CM custom recovery....it is relatively easy to flash CWM or TWRP over the top of this, then you can use the newly installed recovery to flash the update zip......no need for Flashfire at all......

http://i.imgur.com/rVnFwJM.jpg

---------- Post added at 03:21 AM ---------- Previous post was at 03:12 AM ----------

To check which recovery you have, simply power the device off, then press and hold power, volume up and home buttons simultaneously until the phone begins to boot. Release all the keys and you'll be in recovery......
The text at the top of the screen will tell you which recovery you have.....

http://i.imgur.com/rVnFwJM.jpg

 

[Exmix]

If you are currently running a custom ROM, then at the very least you have CM custom recovery....it is relatively easy to flash CWM or TWRP over the top of this, then you can use the newly installed recovery to flash the update zip......no need for Flashfire at all......

http://i.imgur.com/rVnFwJM.jpg

---------- Post added at 03:21 AM ---------- Previous post was at 03:12 AM ----------

To check which recovery you have, simply power the device off, then press and hold power, volume up and home buttons simultaneously until the phone begins to boot. Release all the keys and you'll be in recovery......
The text at the top of the screen will tell you which recovery you have.....

http://i.imgur.com/rVnFwJM.jpg

Ah ok. I only ever had to do this on my Nexus 7 tablet and that was Power+Vol Down and when I tried it on this it didn't work and I never really had to need to check, so when I do this I get this:

Android system recovery <3e>
LRX2IT.G900VVRU2BOG5

Volume up/down to move highlight;
power button to select
reboot system now
apply update from ADP
apply update from external storage
apply update from cache
wipe data/factory reset
wipe cache partition
reboot to bootloader
power down
view recovery logs





# MANUAL MODE #
-- Applying Multi-CSC...
Applied the CDC-code : VZW
Successfully applied multi-CSC.

So I should be able to apply the update.zip from this menu from what im understanding, but which option would I choose? :X I assume the "Apply update from external storage".

Also, thank you again so much for the help, you've made this a tremendous learning experience.

 

[keithross39]

Ah ok. I only ever had to do this on my Nexus 7 tablet and that was Power+Vol Down and when I tried it on this it didn't work and I never really had to need to check, so when I do this I get this:

Android system recovery <3e>
LRX2IT.G900VVRU2BOG5

Volume up/down to move highlight;
power button to select
reboot system now
apply update from ADP
apply update from external storage
apply update from cache
wipe data/factory reset
wipe cache partition
reboot to bootloader
power down
view recovery logs





# MANUAL MODE #
-- Applying Multi-CSC...
Applied the CDC-code : VZW
Successfully applied multi-CSC.

So I should be able to apply the update.zip from this menu from what im understanding, but which option would I choose? :X I assume the "Apply update from external storage".

Also, thank you again so much for the help, you've made this a tremendous learning experience.

Hey no problem fella......
The text at the top says 3e which means stock recovery.....i'm guessing you are currently running a Samsung firmware....
Unfortunately you cannot flash the update zip from stock recovery.....
It *has* to be a custom recovery which would normally come as part of a custom rom......
Although, a standalone custom recovery can also be flashed on top of a stock firmware......just got to make sure the recovery you flash is compatible with the firmware.....

http://i.imgur.com/rVnFwJM.jpg

 

[Exmix]

Hey no problem fella......
The text at the top says 3e which means stock recovery.....i'm guessing you are currently running a Samsung firmware....
Unfortunately you cannot flash the update zip from stock recovery.....
It *has* to be a custom recovery which would normally come as part of a custom rom......
Although, a standalone custom recovery can also be flashed on top of a stock firmware......just got to make sure the recovery you flash is compatible with the firmware.....

http://i.imgur.com/rVnFwJM.jpg

Well i'm running the Phoenix ROM. So do you have any links or Tips on how to get a custom recovery onto mine so I can make this possible?
Like I had mentioned I really enjoy trying out new ROMs and wanna try more I just hate having to re-install all my APPs and such. =\

EDIT: I found this link here and it this seems liek it may work since i'm on the G900V version, but I just want a little confirmation on if this can work before I just jump right in. =P

 

[keithross39]

I have a variant of the device that doesn't have a locked bootloader.....so (fortunately for me) I don't have to jump through the same loops as you do in order to modify my device.....
as a result, I'm not familiar with the processes needed for locked bootloader devices, I also cannot state what will or will not work with any certainty......
Having said that, I've been a member on here for some time, and whenever I've seen mention of Safe strap, it's generally been a positive comment.....speaking as someone who hasn't had to work around a locked bootloader, it would seem to be a good option, but if it were me, I'd be looking for some informed confirmation before I used it.......
Sorry I can't be any more help than that, but I really don't want to hand out advice that bricks somebody else's device.......

http://i.imgur.com/rVnFwJM.jpg