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sqlpro

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#119564 5-Jun-2013 21:02

Hi guys
Can you give me a hand on how to backup phone (os, apps and data)?
Before I do anything adventurous I want to backup my phone just in case.
Btw I use galaxy s3 with stock 4.1.2, rooted

I found this app is this right approach?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.h3r3t1c.onnandbup

Thanks for the advice

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#831335 5-Jun-2013 21:59

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.keramidas.TitaniumBackup&hl=en

or do a nandroid with the S3 toolkit http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1703488

Will require you to root first...

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sqlpro

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#831366 5-Jun-2013 22:57

Thank you, am already rooted.I already have titanium installed so will give that a try

sqlpro

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#831412 6-Jun-2013 06:15

mentalinc: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.keramidas.TitaniumBackup&hl=en

or do a nandroid with the S3 toolkit http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1703488

Will require you to root first...

Hi mate, quick question, what model do i choose ? is this international version?

BTW i bought my phone locally (noel leemings). Thanks

sqlpro

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#831414 6-Jun-2013 06:34

another question, when i run toolkit it gives list of options for I9300, which one i select.
there is only one option for 4.1.2 (JZ054k ELLA) but phone says jz054k.i9300xxemc2

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#831418 6-Jun-2013 07:03

Select the number with the closest firmware to yours.
For me it was option 04.

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#831422 6-Jun-2013 07:40

Just go into recovery select backup and restore and back it up.

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#831431 6-Jun-2013 08:03

kiwitrc: Just go into recovery select backup and restore and back it up.

yep thats about it

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#831451 6-Jun-2013 09:21

Sounds simple how do I go into recovery? Thanks.

Once backed up where does it store? Just want to transfer it to my computer later to save space on phone.

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#831475 6-Jun-2013 10:00

sqlpro: Sounds simple how do I go into recovery? Thanks.

Once backed up where does it store? Just want to transfer it to my computer later to save space on phone.

Turn the phone on holding Vol up, menu and power, let go of power button once it boots into recovery.

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#831512 6-Jun-2013 11:10

kiwitrc: Just go into recovery select backup and restore and back it up.

This is fine (Nandroid backup) if you want to recover everything if it goes horribly wrong. However, if you want to flash a new ROM and just recover all your apps, Titanium Backup is the way to go.

sqlpro

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#831544 6-Jun-2013 12:29

Thanks doggnz,
First I wanted to create stock backup before attempting any custom Rom.

Yes I will also backup my apps as well.

Can someone confirm backup from this method can be used to restore even if am using a custom Rom? Thanks

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#831575 6-Jun-2013 13:11

use Nandroid backup (CWM recovery) to fully backup your current before flashing custom.

Go to recovery (vol up, on/off, home buttons together)
once in recovery go to backup/restore
the rest is self explainatory.

This is assuming you have installed custom recovery.

If you flash a custom rom and you don't like it you just go to recovery and restore and you will be back exactly to where you were.

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#831587 6-Jun-2013 13:25

Do both

Recovery Backup - if you f00k up your phone
Titanium Backup - Getting your stuff back after changing to a new rom

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#831632 6-Jun-2013 14:44

Hi Jeff
MAY be silly question but I don't know so have to ask..
I used following to root my phone does it mean that I have custom recovery installed?

http://www.androidnz.net/2012/06/at-your-own-risk-how-to-root-your.html

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#831733 6-Jun-2013 17:20

sqlpro: Hi Jeff
MAY be silly question but I don't know so have to ask..
I used following to root my phone does it mean that I have custom recovery installed?

http://www.androidnz.net/2012/06/at-your-own-risk-how-to-root-your.html

Didn't read the whole guide, but saw that it mentioned clockword mod
^ boot into recovery (vol up + pwr + home) and if it says clockwork mod, then yes, you have a custom clockwork mod recovery.

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