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    Help Rooted and flashed LG G8 how do I backup the current firmware, flash a stock one and relock the bootloader

    I want to flash stock LG firmware on LG G8 (LM-G820UM). I would first like to backup what is currently on the phone, just in case I want to play around with it in the future. I also want to lock the bootloader again. Could someone please point me in the right direction? How do I backup the...
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    [APP][5.0+] Essential Backup

    Hello everyone, this is my new application and I hope you will try it :) Essential backup allows you to Backup and restore Contacts, SMS, Call log and Calendar found on your Android phone. Backup to Phone storage or Google Drive. Get it on Google Play: Essential Backup - Apps on Google Play...
    • AlmD
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    • android backup essential restore
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Apps & Games
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    Is Smart Switch backup to Windows encrypted?

    I have performed my first backup of my Samsung S23 Ultra Android Smartphone using Smart Switch on Windows. The backup process didn't request a backup encryption password. Are the contents of the backup directory encrypted or could they easily be restored to another phone by anyone who was able...
    • Matty72
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    • backup pc smart switch switch windows
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Smartphones
  4. Alex Ethridge

    Help How can I back up phone's block list?

    Samsung Galaxy Note 8, Model N950U. Concerning the phone's default internal block list, is there a way to export it to a file that can be saved on a computer?
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    How can I backup email messages on a Samsung S22 ?

    I use Samsung email on my Galaxy S22. How can I backup ALL of my email .... settings AND ALL emails from all folders ? Samsung backup does not appear to do this.
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    Can I choose which data or apps to restore from the Google Drive backup onto my Samsung Galaxy?

    Can I choose which data or apps to restore from the Google Drive backup onto my Samsung Galaxy?
    • stanley001
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    • apps backup data drive galaxy google google drive restore samsung samsung galaxy
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Ask a question
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    Backup Xiaomi and recovery files

    Hello, Sorry, I'm using google translate. I would like to try to recover some lost information from my phone. I read that it's best to make an image of the phone, and then throw this image into some recovery program. My question is whether it is possible to make such an image without root, and...
    • Pitek
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    • backup files recovery xiaomi
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Smartphones
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    Issues with Google deleting contacts and their recovery [Xiaomi Mi A2] [Android 10]

    Ok so on aforementioned Xiaomi Mi A2 (meaning "clean" Android, as in the same thing that's in Pixels) I have ran into an issue: In an attempt to backup contacts and transfer them over to new phone, I have done 2 things: Exported contact list as .vcf file Created new google account However...
    • flaga
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    • android 10 android one backup contact not showing
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Ask a question
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    Help Android 13 - app data recovery from Google One backup

    Hello, I'm wondering if it's possible to copy app data (save game etc.) from Google One backup of my previous phone to the new one. Both devices are running on Android 13 and I'm talking about copying one application data only, not the whole backup. Specifically I would like to copy all old data...
    • Member2169883
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    • android 13 backup
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Ask a question
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    Help Whatsapp: Can't restore backup on new phone

    Hello. URGENT. I have a new Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and I can't get Whatsapp to transfer my chats from the old phone: Samsung Galaxy S20fe. I've tried everything. I've tried backing up the old phone, and it doesn't do a complete backup: only 828MB when it should be about 1.4GB. I then install...
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    Help Using OTG for SD Card backup

    Hello All, Question: I wish to (image) backup Samsung S10e internal 128G SD card onto a fresh same size SD Card in OTG adapter. I might have exported some apps to the SD card. Is there an app to do this task from the phone? Otherwise : Is it clean to unmount and remove the SD card stick into...
  12. JustMe84

    Auto Text Backup?

    Are text messages automatically backed up by Google on my Android phone or do I need to manually do something in my settings first? I've read contradicting posts about this and would just like to know the right answer! (I'm not using messages app but one I downloaded called Pulse - not sure if...
  13. TheOneGuy

    Help Cannot Restore WhatsApp from Local Backup

    Hello. I am migrating Whatsapp to a new phone with Android 11 from an old phone with Android 8. Followed steps outlined here: https://www.techbout.com/restore-whatsapp-from-local-backup-android-phone-55696/ Long story short: - Online backup is messed up - Didn't backup app's data folder in...
    • TheOneGuy
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    • backup migration of data issue restore whatsapp
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Apps & Games
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    Restoring chats from a phone backup made by TWRP

    This procedure can be used when Whatsapp is installed on a new phone or when an old phone had been reset and no new chats had been created since the backup used. The phone Huawei must be rooted. Restoring chats from SD card failed. Copy the backup made by TWRP (Team Win Recovery Project) on SD...
  15. kumaranil13k

    In TWRP recovery how to fix unable to mount data internal/external/otg USB storage 0mb in twrp

    I have a mobile lyf water 8 ls 5015 with Android 6.1 marshmellow vendor updated I want to take NAND backup before rooting through loading twrp recovery in fast boot mode (fastboot recovery twrp.img) . I tried with 3 twrp recovery Images listed below one twrp 2.8.4 recovery image original...
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    Help Partition Problem

    Hey all im new to the site. I can partition a HDD, SSD or SD Card 12 ways to Monday on a windows platform with my eyes closed while asleep. But dont have access to a windows computer or a windows device. I have an SM-T860 running Android 11-R armarch-64bit Qualcom octi core, 6GB and 128 GB...
    • Deleted User
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    • android backup format introduction linux mount partition sd card storage
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Smartphones
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    WeChat chat migration fail. Can't connect when scan QR code.

    Hi I'm trying to migrate my WeChat chat history from old mobile Galaxy S10 to new mobile Galaxy S21. Tried to do backup from mobile to mobile but it fails when scanning QR code on old phone from new phone, says can't connect to the link. Tried to backup old phone onto mobile to PC wechat app...
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    [APP][FREE] Export contacts for WhatsApp

    Export Contacts for WhatsApp Export all your WhatsApp or phone contacts thanks to Export contacts for WhatsApp. With this tool you can then use those contacts for massive SMS on WhatsApp, advertising, promotion and marketing. It also has the utility of making a backup of your contacts and...
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