I plan to flash my ROM, what files should I backup to transfer after flashing?

[RonaldReagan]

I plan to flash my ROM, what files should I backup to transfer after flashing?

I really just want to keep my text message threads, is there a file that contains this info that I can backup and restore to have this show up after flashing? Are there anytoher files that poeple are backing up besides for MyDocuments?

Thanks.

[Success100]

if im correct i believe the pim.vol file in the my device view of file explorer keeps your text messages, copy that to your storage card or something and after you flash copy it back to your phone. Id wait to see if someone else can confirm this, im not 100% sure

[rstoyguy]

I abandonded backup programs when the rom craze hit.
Instead I keep two zip files on my storage card.

1. Windows.zip - All sounds in \windows dir, and some misc exe files like pacman, mspacman and their links
2. MyDocuments.zip - My ringer files, documents, and excell files from the \my documents folder.
3. I use pimbackupv2.7 to save my messages.
4. All my cab files are in a dir called \storage card\reload for easy re-install

After I flash, I re-connect to activesync to get your contacts.
Unzip the two files contents to their directorys
Set up your e-mail accounts.
Then I restore my pimbackupv2.7 data to get my text messages back.
I then goto work on my .cab files and other user customizations.

I've had lots of practice and do a complete re-flash.....back_to_normal in about an 45 minutes

Note: If you restore the pimbackup then sync, all your contacts will be on your phone twice.

[FastRX8]

Definitely do what rstoyguy suggested.

Pim.vol did not work on my Sprint Touch.
I copied it over to the storage card, and after a re-flash, copied it back to the device.
I reset, and then was unable to get a radio signal.
Strange problem, but that's what happened. I even tried reseting about 4 times.
Then, I deleted the pim.vol file, reset, and radio was back.
The device re-creates a pim.vol file for you.

I just did this as a test, because it would be quicker than using PimBackUp.exe.
It didn't work, so I'm sticking to the PimBackup program.

It's free to use and available here.
http://www.dotfred.net/PIM/PPCPimBackupV2.8_wm2005.zip
It's up to version 2.8.
Best part, there's no installation needed for Pimbackup.
It's an exe file that you can run from your storage card.
I keep a copy in the \storage card\Program Files folder.
When I need to make a back up, I just go to that folder and run the exe.

[bedoig]

Originally Posted by FastRX8

Pim.vol did not work on my Sprint Touch.
I copied it over to the storage card, and after a re-flash, copied it back to the device.
I reset, and then was unable to get a radio signal.
Strange problem, but that's what happened. I even tried reseting about 4 times.
Then, I deleted the pim.vol file, reset, and radio was back.
The device re-creates a pim.vol file for you.

That's really weird. I've restored a couple times by replacing pim.vol with a backup and never had any issues. I've even done it across phones before (Mogul to Touch) without any problem. Pim.vol does not contain text/email messages though. If you need those backed up you will definetly want to look at other methods.