Best Backup Software
 

Im ready to load the latest ROM and want to backup my phone first. What is the best program (free or $$$) that will backup as much data and settings as possible? I assume activesync is pretty low on the list?

such as call history, contacts, appointments, settings?, programs?, emails, text messages, etc.

Re: Best Backup Software
 

The best IMO is microsoft my phone! It will sync PIM data [texts contacts tasks etc] store important files, allows you to view all of this online, and is included in every 6.5 rom, Plus you can set it to automatically backup every day! You can get it HERE!

Re: Best Backup Software
 

I can't say which is best because I haven't tried but one. I can say that SPB Backup is quite thorough and has saved my bacon more than once. It creates a self extracting executable that you can run and completely rebuild your device without having to reinstall the software. It also allows selection of one or more files from that executable for a partial restore. There is a PC component that allows you to extract files on your desktop/laptop and then move them with ActiveSync over to your device. You can set up scheduled backups and manage the number of copies you keep. It costs $25 and is worth it IMO.

Re: Best Backup Software
 

I flash constantly and I use My Phone. I don't want it to save settings just because of registry issues with some of the flavors of rom out there, but My Phone works very well and it's free.

Re: Best Backup Software
 

3 posts 3 different answers...lets make it 4 posts 4 different answers

i like pimbackup

Re: Best Backup Software
 

IMO the best backup is a combination of things. Definitely use either My Phone or PIM backup.

To restore anything else use Sashimi. While not really a back up program it can restore all of your custom registry setting, install all of your software, register it, set up your email and exchange accounts and more. There is a bit of a learning curve but but its worth it. Sprite is a great program if you want a traditional backup program but I no longer use it.

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oh another way is just to take the pim.vol file and just back that up on your storage card. when you hard reset just put that back of the root of your device

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Lets make it 5 now: Resco Backup!! Granted its not free but it will also give you what you want. I actually have it and PIM installed on my phone but Im only using the Resco right now. :)

Re: Best Backup Software
 

I've tried SPB Backup, SKTools, Resco and Sprite. I've had a lot of success with Sprite which is the one I personally use.

Re: Best Backup Software
 

spb backup it completely backs up everything.