Backing up my Nexus 5

.nox · Sep 9, 2014, 12:14 PM

I broke my touchscreen. I'm getting a replacement in a couple of days. What's the best app to use to backup everything ( including installed apps ) and just restore it on my replacement phone ?

Thanks

ViN86 · Sep 9, 2014, 12:38 PM

If you're rooted, Titanium Backup is the best in my opinion. All backups are stored in a folder. Then just copy the folder to the new phone, install Titanium Backup from the Play Store, and restore all missing apps/settings. It backs up app settings too.

You can also backup to cloud storage and restore from that if you don't want to transfer files.

Zero · Sep 9, 2014, 12:42 PM

How does he work TB without a touchscreen?

.nox · Sep 9, 2014, 01:25 PM

I should've mentioned. Only the upper 25% of the screen does not work, the rest is fine. So I can manage to navigate if I rotate the phone when needed.

My phone is not rooted.

I've looked at cloud storage, but I haven't found anything that'll accommodate a 16gb backup for free.

I'm a real noob at this.

Zero · Sep 9, 2014, 01:43 PM

You can try Helium if you aren't rooted. If you're backing up to the cloud, I think you have to get the paid version. (alternative solution, make your backups on your phone then manually transfer them to cloud storage)

Local, physical backups are a bitch on unrooted Nexus devices because OTG often doesn't work and they don't have uSD slots. Maybe someone with more experience on N5 can chime in.

ViN86 · Sep 9, 2014, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zero

How does he work TB without a touchscreen?

I wasn't sure if the screen was just cracked or if it was broken (as in non-responsive).

Without a screen, Nexus Root Toolkit can backup/restore apps: http://www.wugfresh.com/nrt/

.nox · Sep 10, 2014, 05:08 PM

Alright, I ended up using Helium Premium and used the cloud.

Thanks again guys.

... I also bought this

Zero · Sep 10, 2014, 05:13 PM

Oh be aware that there a few apps Helium can't back up. Notably, the default messaging app in 4.4.x tends to block backups for some reason. I use SMS Backup and Restore to grab my texts before doing a wipe. Look on Helium's app backup list, at the bottom it'll show what other apps it won't grab. You'll have to find workarounds to preserve the data for those if you need them.

Sazar · Sep 10, 2014, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by .nox

Alright, I ended up using Helium Premium and used the cloud.

Thanks again guys.

... I also bought this

I run my phone naked. Have 3 cases, don't use em because of my wireless charger in the car. The cases make the phone slide off the magnets when cornering

Austin has some curves, I might be taking them a bit faster than I used to.

.nox · Sep 11, 2014, 02:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zero

Oh be aware that there a few apps Helium can't back up. Notably, the default messaging app in 4.4.x tends to block backups for some reason. I use SMS Backup and Restore to grab my texts before doing a wipe. Look on Helium's app backup list, at the bottom it'll show what other apps it won't grab. You'll have to find workarounds to preserve the data for those if you need them.

That's the only thing that's been causing me problems actually. I restored my messages and they still wouldn't show up.

Thanks man, I'll look into SMS Backup.

.nox · Sep 11, 2014, 10:19 AM

SMS Backup worked like a charm. Cheers.

Zero · Sep 11, 2014, 03:23 PM

Glad you got it sorted out

eNforcer · Sep 12, 2014, 08:10 PM

Just curious, did you use the new 'one free' replacement from Google?

.nox · Sep 14, 2014, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eNforcer

Just curious, did you use the new 'one free' replacement from Google?

I saw something about a free replacement and called Google up and they told me there was no such thing.

Can you link me ?

dreamwalker · Sep 14, 2014, 06:41 PM

http://www.techtimes.com/articles/14...e-criteria.htm

US only. I'm out.

ElBerryKM13 · Sep 14, 2014, 07:38 PM

wait a sec. So there is no official way to backup an android phone? Just paid apps?

Zero · Sep 14, 2014, 07:49 PM

You can set it to backup and restore to your google account but 3rd party tools give you more control.

ViN86 · Sep 16, 2014, 05:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ElBerryKM13

wait a sec. So there is no official way to backup an android phone? Just paid apps?

You can do it via adb. The second tool I linked is just a convenient GUI for it.

Also, both methods I linked are free. Although the Pro version of Titanium Backup has better features.

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Sep 9, 2014, 01:25 PM	#4
.nox Meh Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Montreal , Canada Posts: 6,546	I should've mentioned. Only the upper 25% of the screen does not work, the rest is fine. So I can manage to navigate if I rotate the phone when needed. My phone is not rooted. I've looked at cloud storage, but I haven't found anything that'll accommodate a 16gb backup for free. I'm a real noob at this. __________________ Use a condom. You never know how many Jay-Z's have been in there.. :bleh: -KickAssCop I would tongue *** that ass so much, she wouldn't need to wipe it for a week.* -Megaman

Sep 9, 2014, 01:43 PM	#5
Zero Sass hole Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Toronto Posts: 38,815	You can try Helium if you aren't rooted. If you're backing up to the cloud, I think you have to get the paid version. (alternative solution, make your backups on your phone then manually transfer them to cloud storage) Local, physical backups are a bitch on unrooted Nexus devices because OTG often doesn't work and they don't have uSD slots. Maybe someone with more experience on N5 can chime in. __________________ "Hi, please refrain from telling other forum members to "Go eat a buffet of dicks." in the future. Thank you. Regards, mad"

Sep 10, 2014, 05:08 PM	#7
.nox Meh Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Montreal , Canada Posts: 6,546	Alright, I ended up using Helium Premium and used the cloud. Thanks again guys. ... I also bought this __________________ Use a condom. You never know how many Jay-Z's have been in there.. :bleh: -KickAssCop I would tongue *** that ass so much, she wouldn't need to wipe it for a week.* -Megaman

Sep 10, 2014, 05:13 PM	#8
Zero Sass hole Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Toronto Posts: 38,815	Oh be aware that there a few apps Helium can't back up. Notably, the default messaging app in 4.4.x tends to block backups for some reason. I use SMS Backup and Restore to grab my texts before doing a wipe. Look on Helium's app backup list, at the bottom it'll show what other apps it won't grab. You'll have to find workarounds to preserve the data for those if you need them. __________________ "Hi, please refrain from telling other forum members to "Go eat a buffet of dicks." in the future. Thank you. Regards, mad"

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Sep 11, 2014, 10:19 AM	#11
.nox Meh Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Montreal , Canada Posts: 6,546	SMS Backup worked like a charm. Cheers. __________________ Use a condom. You never know how many Jay-Z's have been in there.. :bleh: -KickAssCop I would tongue *** that ass so much, she wouldn't need to wipe it for a week.* -Megaman

Sep 11, 2014, 03:23 PM	#12
Zero Sass hole Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Toronto Posts: 38,815	Glad you got it sorted out __________________ "Hi, please refrain from telling other forum members to "Go eat a buffet of dicks." in the future. Thank you. Regards, mad"

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eNforcer Radeon Northern Islands Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Alberta Posts: 2,473	Just curious, did you use the new 'one free' replacement from Google?

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Sep 14, 2014, 07:38 PM	#16
ElBerryKM13 Radeon Evergreen Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 1,813	wait a sec. So there is no official way to backup an android phone? Just paid apps? __________________ No sig....

Sep 14, 2014, 07:49 PM	#17
Zero Sass hole Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Toronto Posts: 38,815	You can set it to backup and restore to your google account but 3rd party tools give you more control. __________________ "Hi, please refrain from telling other forum members to "Go eat a buffet of dicks." in the future. Thank you. Regards, mad"

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