how do you guys backup your PPC before flasing? - Page 3

lexluthor · #1 (**permalink**) 01-23-2009, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by jmorton10

It usually comes up in that mode by default after you swap roms

~John

So the backup is just a full backup, but when you try to do a restore, that's where ROM restore mode is activated?

I vaguely remember some sort of error at that point saying it couldn't do a ROM upgrade because it thought my device was different. I don't recall exactly what happened there though.

BigDiesel07 · #2 (**permalink**) 01-23-2009, 03:25 PM

I think there are more advanced options than bitpim... I don't think they support WM...

psiphi · #3 (**permalink**) 01-27-2009, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by BigDiesel07

I think there are more advanced options than bitpim... I don't think they support WM...

You just need a usb driver... Mostly useful for moving data from a non-WM phone to WM... Also useful if you don't use activesync and/or outlook...

I personally like it for hacking the phone if it is unlocked... Plus it's open source, so functionality can be added if needed as long as someone is willing to program...

May not be the best prog, but its free and I like it...

SyXbiT · #4 (**permalink**) 01-23-2009, 03:41 PM

I was talking about specific backup of stuff, not a full SPB,
the main reason I need to backup/restore is cause they keep releasing Touch Pro ROMs...

BigDiesel07 · #5 (**permalink**) 01-23-2009, 03:44 PM

If you just want to back up the basics (contacts, appointments, etc.), just use Active Sync... It's easy and free... If you want a more complete back up, use what has been listed...

rizo · #6 (**permalink**) 01-23-2009, 03:51 PM

i use activesync as its synced to my gmail account. tried other methods to save my text messages but i end up get duplicate contacts with activesync. anyone know of a solution to this?

Matt · #7 (**permalink**) 01-23-2009, 04:51 PM

So is it a general beleif that SPB Backup is the best backup solution? Better than Sprite?

BigDiesel07 · #8 (**permalink**) 01-23-2009, 04:57 PM

Seems like it Matt..

jasonsf · #9 (**permalink**) 01-23-2009, 07:24 PM

Has anyone used RescoBackup? I used it on my Palm Treo 650 so when I switched to the Touch Pro I just naturally got the WM version, not knowing what the "standard" WM backup programs are.

Jason

Shohan · #10 (**permalink**) 01-24-2009, 04:27 PM

I usually just reinstall all my apps and what not when I flash. I don't have a whole lot added so it's not been a problem in the past. I use PIM Backup 2.8 to backup my contacts, etc, but it doesn't back up Sprint PictureMail as I understand it. How do I back up that stuff or at least move it to the storage card?