Backup of bluetooth settings

allanak · #1 (**permalink**) 08-09-2007, 12:05 AM

This isn't specifically Apache-related, but figure this forum gets the most visibility than the others. Tell me to search and DIAF!

I already did.

Anyone know if it's possible to backup bluetooth pairing to a cab file or something that can be restored? I must not be the only person who this bothers. There's nothing more annoying than having to repair all my devices after flashing a ROM again, espescially if you have a lot of things to pair (two computers, multiple earpieces and in-car). Not to mention the car deletes all of my voice tags when I repair to the phone.

CNs: How can I backup my bluetooth pairings to a cab file?

**luv2chill** · #2 (**permalink**) 08-09-2007, 12:27 AM

Can't be done, at least as far as the research I did several months ago (spent about 10 hours trying). I even tried exporting/importing the entire registry hive (where the pairings are stored).

The only way that I could get to be successful was doing a complete backup of the device with SPB Backup. Restoring that backup will preserve the pairings. I assume that is due to it backing up one or more of the databases (.vol) files in addition to the registry hives, but that's just a hunch.

Karmashock · #3 (**permalink**) 08-09-2007, 08:27 AM

my guess is that the pairing is based upon a random id signature that each device gets when it boots for the first time. So the pairing becomes invalid is that signature changes.

allanak · #4 (**permalink**) 08-10-2007, 12:34 AM

Well this is sure disappointing. I'd be willing to pay for such an app. I don't know about anybody else...just like the bounty that was created over the threaded sms app over on one of the other forums.

**itouch24** · #5 (**permalink**) 07-07-2008, 04:05 PM

grrr.. dam i was looking for the same thing.. looking to restore my bluetooth settings from spb backup so i wouldnt have to repair all my devices again...

maybe should write spb

**weedahoe** · #6 (**permalink**) 07-08-2008, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by itouch24

grrr.. dam i was looking for the same thing.. looking to restore my bluetooth settings from spb backup so i wouldnt have to repair all my devices again...

maybe should write spb

Instead of Backup why not try Clone and use it as a 'backup'. I know that works because I have had to restore mine a time or two after playing with somethings I shouldnt have and could still use my BT w/o re-pairing.