Would my text messages be deleted if I update the ROM for my OMNIA 7?
Yep yep. It happened to me.
If you update via Zune, your text messages are preserved
An official update will preserve your data, however, flashing a new ROM will wipe it.
I was trying to extract store.vol and folders where all the messages are stored, but I figured out that on non-HTC you still can't extract files from the phone ???
Is that correct ?
andycted said:
I was trying to extract store.vol and folders where all the messages are stored, but I figured out that on non-HTC you still can't extract files from the phone ???
Is that correct ?
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You can explore your Omnia 7 with TouchXplorer... I tried to find where the messages are stored, but I haven't found anything
Casey_boy said:
An official update will preserve your data, however, flashing a new ROM will wipe it.
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+1
all true
The Link in the OP seems to be down.
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This is the same file that was modified by Mammon88, all I did was make it an update.zip and I can confirm it works on my phone running DK28
EDIT: Updated zip file to include the new APK mammon just provided.
If you already flashed and its working for you I don't see any reason to change to this zip...
NYYFan325 said:
This is the same file that was modified by Mammon88, all I did was make it an update.zip and I can confirm it works on my phone running DK28
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Thanks.. I hate zippin file. Some reason I always get it wrong.. Here is the modded apk file pulled from dk28(Not sure if sprint changed anything but just in case). And thanks again!!
No problem... I enjoy being the guinea pig sometimes
Updated original posts update.zip w/ DK28 APK
So do we flash the zip off the OP or do we extract it and install the apk located inside of it?
Thanks guys!
Doesnt work for me; I still get the sms messages in the call log. I flashed the zip via Clockwork, any suggestions?
Worked great for me. Thank you sooo much. I was really tired of seeing my call logs filled with text messages.
thehustleman said:
Doesnt work for me; I still get the sms messages in the call log. I flashed the zip via Clockwork, any suggestions?
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Its easier and quicker to move it to system/app via adb. Just copy LogsProvider.apk from the downloaded zip into your tools directory of your SDK folder. Then type in hitting Enter after each line:
adb push LogsProvider.apk sdcard/
adb shell
su
remount rw
cat sdcard/LogsProvider.apk > system/app/LogsProvider.apk
thehustleman said:
Doesnt work for me; I still get the sms messages in the call log. I flashed the zip via Clockwork, any suggestions?
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I forgot to mention that I'm using EE 2.0.03.
The old one work as well. Running it now as we speak
anyway you can repost the old file you had up? the new one doesnt work for me
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I forgot to mention that I'm using EE 2.0.03.
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Didn't work for me either. What is EE 2.0.03?
If that's your CWM version mine is 2.5.1
The apk and odex files are in the sys\apps folder so the install worked. I'm just still seeing sms msgs in the log.
worked perfect for me. Thank you very much! That log was driving me nuts.
-Kenny
Just a FYI people, I think that this stops future messages from showing in the call log, but it doesn't remove previous messages that are in there. I just flashed this and i see messages in log but i just text'd myself and it didnt show up in there.
Bopchie is correct. If the sms still show in the call log you need to delete them and no future sms will show.
Sent from my Epic with Syndicated Frozen Yogurt
summer**** said:
Bopchie is correct. If the sms still show in the call log you need to delete them and no future sms will show.
Sent from my Epic with Syndicated Frozen Yogurt
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Wish that were true. Unfortunately, new received texts still show up in the log. Even worse is when you select all the texts individually, it also checks the all logs box and when you click on delete, everything is gone.
odd, working fine here.. no new texts are showing up, just ones from before flashing it.
BopChie said:
odd, working fine here.. no new texts are showing up, just ones from before flashing it.
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What's really odd is that now all my logs are back to where they were before I deleted all those texts in an effort to get them to stop showing up. Lets see what happens after I just deleted them all again.
so... im still lost. i get that i have to use the .apk or the zip... do i just copy the apk to that folder? or do have to run and install it? or can i just flash the zip as an update in clockwork?? totally lost.. but i definitely need this fix.
I have done factory reset and deleted all the files. before doing that, I did copied ALL the whatsapp folder from SGS1 to my computer.
my question is:
how can I restore all the conversations I had? what 2 do?
(I have in my computer "whatsapp Databases" folder.. and more of course.. this is the chats?)
TNX
Doing that right now!
darixtorento said:
I have done factory reset and deleted all the files. before doing that, I did copied ALL the whatsapp folder from SGS1 to my computer.
my question is:
how can I restore all the conversations I had? what 2 do?
(I have in my computer "whatsapp Databases" folder.. and more of course.. this is the chats?)
TNX
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Hi! I just now finished doing this same thing...
Its pretty simple:
Just copy all the whatsapp folder to the internal SDcard and re install the app.
After you put your phone number and name, it will say it found backup file and ask you if you will like to restore all that.
Just press yes
And you got everything back to normal
pintun said:
Hi! I just now finished doing this same thing...
Its pretty simple:
Just copy all the whatsapp folder to the internal SDcard and re install the app.
After you put your phone number and name, it will say it found backup file and ask you if you will like to restore all that.
Just press yes
And you got everything back to normal
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hey!
I put all the old conversations in whatsapp folder (in watsapp->datebases folder), then I deleted and re installed it, and it said nothing about backup..didnt work :/
?????????
someone????plz help ppl :/
hey,
yesterday, I typed 1 message only for a friend just 2 see if it works.
so I have done all the steps, copied all the needed files, and it restores me only this 1 message.
and somehow it does not recognize the other backup files..
hooo hate whatsapp for now it sucks what its problem ..
?????
Contact them
strange...
but dude if you still have the files on the side should be no worries
Send them an email to the "costumer service" of whatsapp they answer really fast and kind of know the app from inside!
Good luck!
pintun said:
strange...
but dude if you still have the files on the side should be no worries
Send them an email to the "costumer service" of whatsapp they answer really fast and kind of know the app from inside!
Good luck!
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ok I'll try writing them a message..
waiting for more ppl (if u have any idea how to restore those conversations)
solution?
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solution?
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could not find any solution neither
I think the way told by #6 must have worked. It works for me, at least.
Well, put the backup files in the same position of SD card and the app will ask if you want to restore the history on your phone.
But, next time, try the normal way to backup and recover your whatsapp messages on the SGS1. Actually, WhatsApp has the options in Settings. You can even back them up via email.
anyone know how to retrieve backup from dropbox? every time i try to open my backup a message says please download a app that can open this file...
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anyone know how to retrieve backup from dropbox? every time i try to open my backup a message says please download a app that can open this file...
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I'm guessing you will be able to restore the backup on your HTC phone.
i've tried that nothing is working i can see the back up just cant open the file :crying:
smarty2322 said:
i've tried that nothing is working i can see the back up just cant open the file :crying:
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Have you tried using 'Reset Phone' option from the Backub & reset menu?
Once reset the phone should download and restore the latest backup once you sign in to HTC & Dropbox accounts.
Could please someone post an .apk file for the latest HTC Backup (as per Play - 2.4.2315241567.599838.599838). I am having few issues and would like to try installing it manually.
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Could please someone post an .apk file for the latest HTC Backup (as per Play - 2.4.2315241567.599838.599838). I am having few issues and would like to try installing it manually.
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+1 on this, I am on latest One X ROM and it says it is not compatible (however it is preinstalled and working OK)
Hey.
I know this issue was posted several times, believe me i made a search and tried everything.
I have tried to install the apps back taken from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2200628
here are the results:
calculator - unfortunately, pdf viewer has stopped.
flashlight - works
PDF Viewer - unfortunately, pdf viewer has stopped.
ringtone trimmer+ voice recorder - won't even let me install it
efi2222 said:
Hey.
I know this issue was posted several times, believe me i made a search and tried everything.
I have tried to install the apps back taken from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2200628
here are the results:
calculator - unfortunately, pdf viewer has stopped.
flashlight - works
PDF Viewer - unfortunately, pdf viewer has stopped.
ringtone trimmer+ voice recorder - won't even let me install it
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Try these out of the DevEd 6.07.1540.1.
Thank you. Checked it out.
It contain calc + flashlight.
the calculator works.
still missing voice recorder and ringtone trimmer and pdf viewer
efi2222 said:
Thank you. Checked it out.
It contain calc + flashlight.
the calculator works.
still missing voice recorder and ringtone trimmer and pdf viewer
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what is your software version? You can't just use preloaded apps from random versions, If you are on 1.28.401.7 then use the preloaded apps from a 1.28.401.7 dump only.
Apps must be pushed to /data/preload and you must set apps permission to 0644 (rw-r--r--) and /preload folder to 0711 (rwxrwx--x)
you can find your preloaded apps from a ruu, a nandroid backup or a reset rom that match your version.
my software number is 6.09.401.10
android version 4.4.3
build 6.09.401.10 CL366813 release-keys
why i can't install them as a normal apk like i did with the calculator and the flashlight?
thanks
efi2222 said:
my software number is 6.09.401.10
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So you have to find all the content of /data/preload from a 6.09.401.10 dump and push it to /data/preload and set permission both to files and folder like described above. If you want to be able to install the next ota when available, you can follow these instructions, otherwise say goodbye to ota updates .
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So you have to find all the content of /data/preload from a 6.09.401.10 dump and push it to /data/preload and set permission both to files and folder like described above. If you want to be able to install the next ota when available, you can follow these instructions, otherwise say goodbye to ota updates .
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I see. where can i find a dump and a guide on how to do it?
If i have uninstalled the apps that i tried to install, i will still not get OTA updates? do i have to reset my phone right now?
thanks
efi2222 said:
I see. where can i find a dump and a guide on how to do it?
If i have uninstalled the apps that i tried to install, i will still not get OTA updates? do i have to reset my phone right now?
thanks
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Here is the system dump, you can browse around it looking for the preload apps. Follow alray's instructions on how to move to your phone.
majmoz said:
Here is the system dump, you can browse around it looking for the preload apps. Follow alray's instructions on how to move to your phone.
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Thank you but it's not the same version number.
about the OTA, do i need now to reset my phone? (i have installed some htc apps apk and uninstalled them)
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I see. where can i find a dump and a guide on how to do it?
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How to do it? Just do what I said above and you should be fine. You can push the files using adb or using a file manager. Permissions can also be changed using a file explorer like root browser or any other similar explorer.
If i have uninstalled the apps that i tried to install, i will still not get OTA updates? do i have to reset my phone right now?
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What you need to understand is that most apps in /data/preload folder are patched via ota updates. If they are missing or if they are not as expected (corrupted or wrong version for example), the ota installation will fail. The ota updater script looks for these apps and also check their MD5 value, if the value doesn't match or if the file is missing, the script will abort the ota installation. Thats why you need to have 100% stock /data/preload folder and its content if you want to be able to install future ota.
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Thank you but it's not the same version number.
about the OTA, do i need now to reset my phone? (i have installed some htc apps apk and uninstalled them)
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You may not find your exact version, this one is the one just prior to your version. The .10 update was very small with a good likely hood that it did not touch the preload files. However, you can download the update from here and check to see if they were included. You can still take the preload files out of it and it might be the same. Move the apps to your phone and set the permissions like alray stated in his post. When there is an OTA available, you will need the stock recovery and stock rom to successfully run it .
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However, you can download the update from here and check to see if they were included.
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Will take a look at this for him, im downloading it.
majmoz said:
Here is the system dump, you can browse around it looking for the preload apps. Follow alray's instructions on how to move to your phone.
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majmoz said:
You may not find your exact version, this one is the one just prior to your version. The .10 update was very small with a good likely hood that it did not touch the preload files. However, you can download the update from here and check to see if they were included. You can still take the preload files out of it and it might be the same. Move the apps to your phone and set the permissions like alray stated in his post. When there is an OTA available, you will need the stock recovery and stock rom to successfully run it .
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How to do it? Just do what I said above and you should be fine. You can push the files using adb or using a file manager. Permissions can also be changed using a file explorer like root browser or any other similar explorer.
What you need to understand is that most apps in /data/preload folder are patched via ota updates. If they are missing or if they are not as expected (corrupted or wrong version for example), the ota installation will fail. The ota updater script looks for these apps and also check their MD5 value, if the value doesn't match or if the file is missing, the script will abort the ota installation. Thats why you need to have 100% stock /data/preload folder and its content if you want to be able to install future ota.
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I understand. So if i am using the stock rom and push the files corrected apps i will get the OTA updates (altough i need to flash recovery to stock)
the thing is that i'm still not sure about if it's fine that i have uninstalled the apps that i have installed.... if any traces will be left even when i push them are you said so i will be able to get OTA.
thanks
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I understand. So if i am using the stock rom and push the files corrected apps i will get the OTA updates (altough i need to flash recovery to stock)
the thing is that i'm still not sure about if it's fine that i have uninstalled the apps that i have installed.... if any traces will be left even when i push them are you said so i will be able to get OTA.
thanks
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it should be fine, in the worse case, when you will attempt to install the future ota, it will fail and you'll be able to see what file is missing/corrupted.
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alray said:
Will take a look at this for him, im downloading it.
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There is some stuff of /data/preload in the ota update 6.09.401.10 (dont know if all the content is there. Good new is that there is no file patched from 6.09.401.5 to 6.09.401.10 in /data/preload. only complete files that replace older ones.
So what you could try to do is to copy the /data/preload folder of 6.09.401.5 on a folder on your pc and then copy the files from /data/preload of the 6.09.401.10 ota in that folder. Make sure you overwrite the .5 files with the .10 ones when (if) there is conflict between some files.
Then push that folder to your phone and set permission to files and folder.
so in the 6.09.401.10 ota there is:
calculator.apk
flashlight.apk
HTC_News.apk
mocanaKeyVpnF.apk
mocanaKeyVpnServiceF.apk
PowerToGive.apk
SevenDigital.apk
.xml files for every .401 compatible CID
A bunch of .png image files
A bunch of .mp4 weather animation
another alternative would be to ask someone on 6.09.401.10 to upload their complete /data/preload folder, would be easier
After the update last night, all my folders with data files (files I created, documents, shortcuts, etc.) are gone. My program files are OK. I have searched and cannot find a way to get them back. I believe I have backed them up somewhere like Google cloud or the Samsung option. But I can find no way to restore them. So, I am lost...
did you update via Odin or OTA ?
3mel said:
did you update via Odin or OTA ?
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Sorry, I'm not sure what those mean. The update happens overnight oh, so if OTA means over-the-air it would be that way
3mel said:
did you update via Odin or OTA ?
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I'm getting the feeling that night ended up in a developers forum. Maybe this was not the right place.
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I'm getting the feeling that night ended up in a developers forum. Maybe this was not the right place.
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this is the exact right place to ask.
if you have backups made the check the settings menu or use the search to look for backup restore
Thanks for the replies. I think I know the problem. I found one of the back-ups on OneDrive. It restored all programs and settings. It did not restore data files. I believe that is because they were not backed up, my bad. I can't seem to find a back-up on Google, so I must not have done that. At least I didn't lose anything critical, just a lot of shortcuts and websites I bookmarked.
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Thanks for the replies. I think I know the problem. I found one of the back-ups on OneDrive. It restored all programs and settings. It did not restore data files. I believe that is because they were not backed up, my bad. I can't seem to find a back-up on Google, so I must not have done that. At least I didn't lose anything critical, just a lot of shortcuts and websites I bookmarked.
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oh right, I understand you more clearly now. I don't think you can backup app data in such a way. the only method that can do this without root is by ADB which has to be done one app at a time. some apps can be backed up by copying there folders from /storage/emulated/0/Android/data or /Android/media but even then that might not be everything you need for a full backup.
any folders apps create outside of the Android folder can be copied to external memory and copied back later. I have to do this to guarantee that my messaging apps will have all the media I've previously downloaded.
I downloaded a program called GoodLock which saves the items on your home screen and supposedly back them up. I don't know if that just means the icons or it backs up the data. I hope I never have to find out