saving your data or backing up of files before upgrading your device to another version by installing custom ROMs is very crucial. let's assume you want to install a unofficial, custom ROM, the very first thing is you need to backup all your files and data in the case where the ROM is incompatible with your mobile phone, you ll just need to reset your phone to factory settings and restore your files and data back. also when the upgrade / update the firmware, automatically you will lose all data and files on your mobile therefore returning your data and files in place is the most sensitive thing to do above all goes wrong.
there are several things to save before upgrading your device:
Like the telephone directory, music, movies, installed applications, text messages and so may others. there is no touch procedure to do this, and you need to follow the steps I will list below to be sure that you won't lose any of your data.
1) the first, is to backup your data first to the sd card in your phone. So many different applications are available in the Android market that are capable of backing up data s directory into your micro sd card in your mobile phone.
NOW LETS LOOK AT SOME OF THEM BELLOW
* to backup messages you must download and make use this application named 'SMS backup and restore app'.
* for the protection of your phonebook contacts use 'synchronization with Gmail app'
* for the protection of multimedia files as photos, music, videos and other audio files, just move all files to your sd card by changing the parameters of your mobile phone.
* to perform a backup your phone calls records use 'call log and restore app'
2) making the backup of the information directly to your PC
the first and foremost thing that should be carefully selected is the application that you will be using to save your data inside your PC from your Android device for future use. There are many applications that are available in the Android market for this purpose . one of the most used applications for this purpose is the Astro. You can use the software to synchronize your mobile PC with the help of USB cable. after the device synchronize fully with your PC and you can see all your information that has been in the sd card of your device, save data and unplug the device. now your device is ready for the firmware update. you can also use your phone software as Nokia PC suite for Nokia Samsung kies for Samsung and others, such as, for your device brand backup all your data in PC. note: check your administrator permission and software version and also the anti-virus or firewall except list. also disable all software on the PC that are present on the phone just to avoid interference during the firmware flashing.
3) backup with Google if you have account Google, Do you know you can also backup your files with Google? immediately you can connect your Android device with it if you have any google account but if you are not, create one here and then connect.
1. after the connection, click self-sync or just sync after the synchronization is made, all the information of your device is registered in the Google server in your profile domain. your work is done.
4) backup installed applications as firmware upgrade will delete all your pre-installed, purchased and free applications on your phone, a backup should always be done and before taking this backup, make sure that your phone is a 'rooted Android phone. "then use all available app search of the Android market. I recommend to use titanium backup app backup titanium backup of the application provides direct access to the system and makes it easier job for you to manage all your applications, media files and contacts together in a much more commonly way. it has two types: free and the premium version. I personally recommended the premium consideration of it as it includes some extravagant characteristics as versioned backup, backup encryption and unlimited backup planning.
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