sprite back up

xmovingx · #1 (**permalink**) 12-23-2008, 02:36 PM

Ok.. i have a question. is there a way to just back up contacts and emails only with sprite backup? i am trying to start over and sprite backup copys the whole phone..
it was my falt i didnt back up my phone before playing around with the software, but now when i reinstall my back up files it loads all the BS back on..

let me know.

**InvincibleLiving** · #2 (**permalink**) 12-23-2008, 02:40 PM

not that i know of ... take a look at pimbackup to do this... it's free and i live and die by it.

http://www.freewareppc.com/database/pimbackup.shtml

**hooover** · #3 (**permalink**) 12-23-2008, 02:46 PM

It appears when you choose backup you uncheck eveything except what you asked, I'm looking at it right now... But +1 PIM for sure!!!

**stevedog1** · #4 (**permalink**) 12-24-2008, 10:42 AM

+1 for PIMBackup

Here it is for others that are looking:

**stevedog1** · #5 (**permalink**) 12-24-2008, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hooover

It appears when you choose backup you uncheck eveything except what you asked

You have to make sure you are in advanced mode (for the earlier versions of Sprite Back up) otherwise, in basic mode (default mode), it doesn't give you the option to select different folders. This is what the OP is probably seeing.

dtndvm · #6 (**permalink**) 12-24-2008, 10:52 AM

I use Sprite Backup for all my full backups...and PIM to backup contacts, messages, etc. You can use the Custom Backup feature of Sprite Backup to select only the items you want to backup, including contacts, messages, etc. On the main screen once Sprite Backup opens, you should see 5 icons. The center one (third from left) is for custom backup. Just select it and follow the on-screen instructions. Select only the items you want to back up.

PIM is really great, however, for contacts, and messages. I have mine set to automatically back up to my storage card every night at 2 AM. That way, never a loss in case of a problem.

Touch_Pete · #7 (**permalink**) 12-24-2008, 12:51 PM

You can also use sprite explorer to get any file from a sprite backup so if you have a complete backup you can go in and get the files you need. I cannot recall the name of the file you are looking for but I am sure one of the wizards here can help with that.

xmovingx · #8 (**permalink**) 12-25-2008, 07:08 PM

thank you all for the in put..

Touch Pete.. i have looked inthere and there is a lot of folders/files/ext...
but thank you...