Some users have reported problems with using Titanium Backup (TiBu) on this device. If these problems are device related, I can't help troubleshoot that (I don't own nor have access to this particular phone). What I can do is provide a basic guide for how to use TiBu. I previously posted a version of this guide here. I have updated it slightly due to the previous instructions being nearly a year old.
If anyone sees anything that need changed or anything that was left out...let me know and I'll update this.
If anyone sees anything that need changed or anything that was left out...let me know and I'll update this.
1) Get the paid version...it's worth it! I can't emphasis that enough...just donate and get the license...don't question it...just do it! IT WILL SAVE YOU A TON OF TIME! When I flash a new ROM, I can have it COMPLETELY set up in about 15 minutes...everything installed...homescreen set...etc. Clear enough?
2) Before you backup, go into preferences and change the number of backups that you will keep. Default is 1 backup but I keep the last 3 backups in case you get a bad backup.
3) When you back up...BACKUP all user apps + system data...I'll explain why...
It is better to back up every possible thing on your phone vs. just apps. You can pull pieces of your system data back (like the data from Clock 2.1 so you don't have to set your alarms up all over again). Make sense?
4) When you need to do a batch restore (when using a new ROM most likely)..."Restore missing apps with data" just to avoid conflicts. BE SELECTIVE with what you restore! Meaning, don't restore system apps that have been superseded by a new app from a new ROM. In cases of software version upgrades (Android 2.1 to 2.2), don't restore "Clock 2.1" for example, as it will show you have a backup of that app...but that is a 2.1 app that will not play nice with your 2.2 firmware. Once that is done, you can "restore newer versions of user apps" but that is not always needed. In fact, the only reason you would probably need this would be if the ROM you install was an older ROM.
5) Here's how you restore the NECESSARY system settings (Things like Clock, Email, Home (Stock Home app, ADW, ADW EX, Launcher Pro, etc):
NOTE: Any backups listed in GREEN are close to 100% safe to backup (and usually included things like call logs, BT settings, etc).colored apps are usually safe to restore (apps, games, and various other user installed items are listed in white). Any thing in RED is telling you NOT to restore it! It could cause you to not be able to boot your phone and you would have to restore you system.
***I have had occasions where I restored something listed as GREEN and caused me to FUBAR my system. I suppose that it could be attributed to a bad backup or to incompatible data being transfered between ROMs***
Note: If you back up the way I said...you will backup your home screens via whatever launcher you had installed. So if you were running Launcher Pro and you go to a new ROM and install Launcher Pro again, this will bring all your apps and widgets back...although your widgets will not work, you have to remove each widget's placeholder and add the actual widget back...but at least you don't have to try and remember which icons you put where (the widgets, while not functional when restored, act as place holders so you know where you had them). Sorry...I'm trying not to make this confusing
To restore your POP3 email settings (who wants to set that up manually again??? Not me!): Open Titanium: Go to the "Backup/Restore" tab at the top of the screen > scroll to and select Email 2.1-update1 > a pop up will appear, just hit "Restore" on the most recent backup > it will ask you what you want to restore (probably just "Data Only" for email but some apps will give you the option of Data + App as well...just do Data if the app is installed.
Now your email is set up...easy...quick...done! Do that for your "System" apps and settings (bookmarks, SMS, Call Log, etc). You can use titanium to save yourself a lot of time, you just have to know how to use it.