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Backup and Restore for Arc

an2ny79 — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 17:53:33 GMT

I have done an experimentation..

I installed SE's Backup and Restore package in my Arc and it works ok.. Why did SE abandon this app? If I knew that I could use this to restore my data from x10, I won't go a long way to use third party application to export and import SMS and contacts.

However, I just restored the Contact and SMS... I don't restore System Settings as I know this would mess up my phone. So use it with care.

Re: Backup and Restore for Arc

Uliwooly — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 20:00:23 GMT

how about apps?

Re: Backup and Restore for Arc

an2ny79 — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 10:26:05 GMT

I haven't tried it as I already have the applications installed... But this app seems working fine.. except maybe if you restore system settings, this may create problem..

Anyway, if you want to have the package, here's the link.. xtracted from my "ex" x10 (v2.1)

http://www.filefactory.com/file/cbbd3d3/n/Backup_and_restore_v010935.zip

Re: Backup and Restore for Arc

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 11:54:52 GMT

how do i install this backup and restore on the arc..??

Re: Backup and Restore for Arc

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 12:32:41 GMT

1. If you've a new Arc then you need to install a file manager application like Adao, from the Andriod Market for example.

2. On your computer unzip the Backup and restore zip and you'll see a file called:

Backup and restore v010935.apk

3. Connect your phone to a computer using the USB cable

4. Mount your SD card by dragging down the bar from the top of the screen on your phone and choosing connect

5. Transfer the APK file from your computer to a folder on the SD card in your phone.

6. Unmount your SD card on the phone. [Same as step 4.]

7. Use the file manager previously installed to navigate to the directory on the SD card you dropped the APK file to.

8. Tap the file name: Backup and restore v010935.apk and it should install.

[You may get a message about needing to allow applications to run that haven't been downloaded from the Andriod Market, as you've manually added the SonyEricsson Backup and Restore application directly to the phone.]

9. As long as you're confident that this is a genuine SE application and not malicious, then you can grant permission by going to Settings -> Applications and check the box for Unknown Sources.

10. Remeber to uncheck this box once you've installed.

I've used this backup and restore to move my contacts across from my Xperia X10 to my Arc and it worked brilliantly.

Re: Backup and Restore for Arc

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 12:57:58 GMT

thnx.. i have already sorted out my contacts etc( the long way). i only want to use for future backup and restore. . will that work ??? before i install

Re: Backup and Restore for Arc

an2ny79 — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 18:19:36 GMT

I only suggest to use this app to backup and restore:

Bookmark

Call Log

Contacts

Market Application (not tested yet)

multimedia Messages

Text messages

I just don't recommend restoring SYSTEM SETTINGS.. Actually it's my practice not to restore System settings from previous version whenever I do an update or reflashing as this might cause some unforseen conflicts.

Re: Backup and Restore for Arc

an2ny79 — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 18:27:21 GMT

As what GabeD suggest...

Anyway, I guarantee that this package is "malicious script" free. I just did some experimentation and extract it from x10 system. I had a hard time migrating my data from x10 to Arc before, so i thought, why would everyone have to go through that way? So here's a short cut for all "ex" x10 users.

Anyway, you can use this to backup and restore all data but SYSTEM SETTINGS. Don't restore SYSTEM SETTING using this app.. it might work.. but do it at your risk.

Re: Backup and Restore for Arc

an2ny79 — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 18:42:35 GMT

Reason why you can't use this to backup and restore SYSTEM SETTINGS:

- This application was based on x10 setting structures

- Arc has more settings than x10

- Some settings in x10 are omitted in Arc

- Some settings in x10 could create conflict with Arc setting structures

You could still use this feature and it might work (high possibility), but you have been warned.

Restore System Setting at your own risk. Sorry, I can't test this specific feature for now as Im using my Arc on daily basis...

Re: Backup and Restore for Arc

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 13:26:36 GMT

sweet! thanks a million!

Re: Backup and Restore for Arc

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 21:21:06 GMT

hi, my arc in not workng, i press the power buton, i see the text "sony ericsson" and that's all... it's not launching...

hard reset is not working..

how can i reistall the frameware?

Re: Backup and Restore for Arc

an2ny79 — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 02:14:47 GMT

Answer to most system software error... Download and install this to your PC http://www.sonyericsson.com/cws/support/softwaredownloads/detailed/updateservice/xperiaarc?cc=ph&lc=en Follow instruction. Make sure you have at least 50% of battery load, i recommend higher. Wait for your phone to finish installation.

Re: Backup and Restore for Arc

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 09:35:38 GMT

thanks

Re: Backup and Restore for Arc

Uliwooly — Sun, 03 Jul 2011 23:03:22 GMT

your file is no longer working

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=I5CJUPJV

Re: Backup and Restore for Arc

an2ny79 — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 05:07:30 GMT

I tried and it's still active and downloadable. The download button is just under all advertisements of the site 😄

Re: Backup and Restore for Arc

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 20:47:12 GMT

I have lost my Satio 1 week after my last backup. Therefore I bought a new phone, an Xperia Arc. I want to restore especialy the photo's I took on our last vacation, because I had not yet copied them to my PC. So my question is: Can I restore a backup from a Sony Ericsson Satio to my new Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc? If so, how do I do that? .

Re: Backup and Restore for Arc

Uliwooly — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 20:52:10 GMT

yes just mount your satio to your computer transfer the files/pictures then mount your Arc and transfer your pictures to the DCMI folder on your Arc's SD card or on any other folder

Re: Backup and Restore for Arc

Uliwooly — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 20:52:55 GMT

Make sure you also install the backup & restore app on your Arc and the other apps I suggest on this thread just in case your phone acts up

http://talk.sonyericsson.com/message/92735#92735

Re: Backup and Restore for Arc

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 02:59:22 GMT

This forum saved me weeks of hastle getting everyone's contacts again. I also thought I had lost video and pictures that were important to me.

I found the easiest was from scratch was to

1) Do the update

2)Download this to your computer http://www.mediafire.com/?1n07llajeaoo03y (this is the 2.3.3 backup and restore)

3) Transfer the douwnloaded file to your SD card

4) Download the Astro File manager from the Market (hopefully the market works. I just repaired the update 2 times until I got it to work for me)

5) Find the 2.3.3 Backup and install and then OPEN it and RESTORE your data.

I believe this is what most posts said but some were spread out over a few and some links were incorrect.

Thanks everyone who helped out in this forum and I wish everyone the best who needs this later on

Re: Backup and Restore for Arc

Sun, 06 Nov 2011 03:21:42 GMT

thank you for that mate - you just saved me!!