Sprite Backup and ROM upgrade question

[wildpig]

If i use Sprite Backup to back up my TP and then install one of the custom rom to play around, will i be able to restore my TP completely to the state that it was before the rom upgrade with the sprite image? was thinking about test driving some custom rom but want to be safe.

[dodge_longhorn]

Originally Posted by wildpig

If i use Sprite Backup to back up my TP and then install one of the custom rom to play around, will i be able to restore my TP completely to the state that it was before the rom upgrade with the sprite image? was thinking about test driving some custom rom but want to be safe.

hmm i never used sprite back up but i was told sprite can back up all your settings but if you were coming from 6.1 then it sounds like you wont be able to keep your 6.1 settings on a 6.5 rom because well they are different but that is not a real answer just something i think might happen because i never used the program...but also heads people going to be like ur in the wrong thread blah blah blah so yea next time just post in gerneral but i mean hey people make mistakes right

[Little Abner]

I use Sprite Backup, it will accomplish what you want, it is good for going back to a ROM. Saves a lot of time! If you are going to test drive a couple of different ROMS, I would suggest Sashimi.

[puff]

Moved out of 'upgrades' forum

[HBOOT]

Bcking up one Rom on top of another is a receipe for probs usually. I wouldnt recommend that. Contacts is as far as I would go with it....

[fenixjn]

Originally Posted by HB

Bcking up one Rom on top of another is a receipe for probs usually. I wouldnt recommend that. Contacts is as far as I would go with it....

Yes, I have done this and it has been my personal experience that trying this brings some weird behavior on the phone: some applications work fully while others would just crash even on basic use.

[Biggzz]

Originally Posted by fenixjn

Yes, I have done this and it has been my personal experience that trying this brings some weird behavior on the phone: some applications work fully while others would just crash even on basic use.

The newest version of Sprite backup gives you the option to restore across same Rom versions. I use it with no problems that I know of. You can also just restore personal data by itself. Well worth the money to me.

[HBOOT]

yes both sprite and spb claim that capability to restore across different ROMS but it is just not 100% man from all that have tried it

[pyro254750]

sprite backup is excellent for making a complete backup to restore. I run it once a week to backup my entire phone (rom and all), so that if i end up with corrupt settings from tinkering with it (i play around alot, thanks PPCGEEKS!), I can just restore the most recent backup and be done. As for moving to a different rom, the best solution for a clean install is to backup contacts and calender and such through activesync to outlook, and the install the rom fresh. Also, just for easy access, i created and INSTALL folder on my SD card, which i put all the cabs i want installed each time i flash a rom (programs, tweaks, etc) that way all i have to do is flash the rom, open file explorer, access the sd card, go down the list and install all the cabs at once (i have never had a problem doing this, though some people say you should soft reset everytime you install something), and then soft reset once and start customizing (set background, enter owner information, etc). Using this method, i can migrate from one from to another, without losing anything, and with the same application setup, in less than an hour. Still time consuming, but its clean and effective.

[ChaosTheory]

I use MS MyPhone to back up texts, contacts, appts, and tasks. It will also backup video and pictures. For other customizations it is hard to carry those across ROMs but there are a number of threads and/or apps that can be used to create cabs that will quick install your favorite settings.