I have stock Android 16 with root. It's become buggy in various ways, like LSposed stopped working. I think the easiest way forward is to reflash the factory image from the manufacturer's website. What's the easiest way to do this while maintaining my data, like text messages? I would like root again. My phone doesn't have custom recoveries like TWRP. I guess I could backup everything using neo, flash the phone, root it, and restore from the backups. But this seems like a lot of work and may be error prone. Is there a better way?

Before *Android OS 16*'s last update (to build # BP3A.250905.014), it was possible to use programs such as *Google Messages* to send or receive **SMS** messages. But as of BP3A.250905.014, **SMS** messages sent to you (which are required to login to your government accounts, or to use social services, or bank apps such as *Well's Fargo*, or to login to your *Google* account if you are stuck with 2-factor-authentication) are not shown, and you can not send **SMS** messages:  . If you click "More ways to veridy", Google's 2-factor-authentication has an option to enter a code for account access, but [build BP3A.250905.014 breaks the input box (the text input which you enter the code into)](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/262261/after-system-update-to-bp3a-250905-014-you-cannot-use-bluetooth-keyboard-to) . If you can disable 2-factor-authentication, that is a possible solution, but do not know how to. How to restore **SMS**? - Do you have to undo the update (roll back to the old version) to restore this ("Alt + Tab" switches)? Have the stock *Android OS* (not [**AOSP**](https://source.android.com/) , which includes sudo); is it possible to go back to the old version on devices without sudo? - Do you have to purchase a new phone (and remember to disable all processes related to "updates" / "provisioning" (and *Google* still asks, refuse those))? - If you can not refuse those: use without the **SIM** card (so *Google* can not force those), or [switch to a new **OS** (such as *Ubuntu Phone*) which allows you to use your phone](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/57674/ubuntu-for-android) ?

After *Android OS*'s last system "update" (to build # BP3A.250905.014) you cannot use *Bluetooth* keyboards to enter 2-factor-authentication codes to access your Google accounts. If you focus the input box, all keypresses cause the input box to lose focus, so that you can not enter your code. How to restore *Google* access? - Do you have to undo the update (roll back to the old version) to restore this ("Alt + Tab" switches)? Have the stock *Android OS* (not [**AOSP**](https://source.android.com/) , which includes sudo); is it possible to go back to the old version on devices without sudo? - Do you have to purchase a new phone (and remember to disable all processes related to "updates" / "provisioning" (and *Google* still asks, refuse those))? - If you can not refuse those: use without the **SIM** card (so *Google* can not force those), or [switch to a new **OS** (such as *Ubuntu Phone*) which allows you to use your phone](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/57674/ubuntu-for-android) ? If you press "More ways to veridy", there is a option to use **SMS**, but build # BP3A.250905.014 also [breaks **SMS**](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/262245/build-bp3a-250905-014-prevents-you-from-sending-or-receiving-sms-messages-which) .

Before *Android OS 16*'s last update (to build # BP3A.250905.014), this menu (which you can still pull down with the mouse cursor) , can scroll (horizontal axis) through the numerous pages (if you long-press and drag with the mouse). But now, you can not scroll this menu unless you use the stylus (or your hand) to, which smudges the monitor, since this menu now does not move (when dragged with the mouse). How to restore mouse use on the *Quick Settings* menu? - Do you have to undo the update (roll back to the old version) to restore this ("Alt + Tab" switches)? Have the stock *Android OS* (not [**AOSP**](https://source.android.com/) , which includes sudo); is it possible to go back to the old version on devices without sudo? - Do you have to purchase a new phone (and remember to disable all processes related to "updates" / "provisioning" (and *Google* still asks, refuse those))? - If you can not refuse those: use without the **SIM** card, or [switch to a new **OS** (such as *Ubuntu Phone*)](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/57674/ubuntu-for-android) ?

Before *Android OS 16*'s last update (to build # BP3A.250905.014), Home settings had Allow home screen rotation (if enabled, this uses the accelerometer so that home is vertical if the phone is vertical, or horizontal if the phone is horizontal. - This was the sole option that allowed you to hide the *Google* search bar; if you disabled the *Google* app and enabled this option, then when your phone is horizontal, the *Google* search bar does not show.  But BP3A.250905.014 replaces this option with Landscape mode (which is a permanent on/off switch). - It is now not possible to hide the *Google* search bar unless you replace the stock launcher (such as with *Nova Launcher*, which is not recommended). With the new Landscape mode, even with the *Google* app disabled and the phone horizontal, the *Google* search bar shows.  How to restore the old home view? - Do you have to undo the update (roll back to the old version) to restore this ("Alt + Tab" switches)? Have the stock *Android OS* (not [**AOSP**](https://source.android.com/) , which includes sudo); is it possible to go back to the old version on devices without sudo? - Do you have to purchase a new phone (and remember to disable all processes related to "updates" / "provisioning" (and *Google* still asks, refuse those))? - If you can not refuse those: use without the **SIM** card (so *Google* can not force those), or [switch to a new **OS** (such as *Ubuntu Phone*) which allows you to use your phone](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/57674/ubuntu-for-android) ?

After the "update" (to build # BP3A.250905.014), + still shows the apps list, but does not switch to next (nor to previous) apps upon release&re-press of `` (which is what *Android OS* used to do, and all other *OS*s still do.) Before BP3A.250905.014, could use + (through *Bluetooth*) to show the apps list, then release ` and re-press ` to switch through all of the current apps. How to restore this? Do you have to undo the update (roll back to the old version) to restore + switches? Have the stock *Android OS* (not [**AOSP**](https://source.android.com/)) ; is it possible to go back to the old version, or do you have to return such defective devices and purchase new? Can not include photos of the current apps list since (as of BP3A.250905.014) the + combo is broken in the apps list (the combo just shows the volume tooltip unless you release ` (but releasing closes the current apps list)). A previous "update" broke the physical screenshot buttons on Bluetooth keyboards, which (as of BP3A.250905.014`) are still broken (still can not use).

I am currently using a Samsung S6. Today I backed up all of my data with the app "Titanum Backup". After backing up all of the data, I transferred the folder of Titanium Backup to my Google Drive. Afterwards, I restored my phone. Then I installed Titanium Backup. However, I don't know where I need to import the folder "Titanium Backup" for the app to restore the the data. I saw many YouTube videos, and their restore was in a SD Card. However, the S6 doesn't have an SD card. Can someone please help me?

I have an old local backup of WhatsApp stored in crypt12 format from 2018 which I would like to restore on a recent version of WhatsApp. I have access to the WhatsApp account and currently it's storing the backups in the newer crypt14 format. What I've tried without success: - When trying the regular way of putting the files into /sdcard/Android/media/com.whatsapp, WhatsApp does not start a restore. I suppose it's not supported on recent versions - Installing an old version throws a date error, even when using airplane mode trickery and changing the date, I cannot get it ot login. - I extracted my private key from the new WhatsApp installation with root access, but tools like whatsapp-viewer and wa-crypt-tools throw key/decryption errors. How can I get access to this old backup? I don't necessarily need to merge the old and new (crypt12 and crypt14) backups, access to the old one would suffice. It also does not have to be natively via WhatsApp on the phone, I'm even happy to just get a JSON dump or something.

I wanted to do a factory reset. I made a backup of my device using "Setting" → "Accounts and backup" → "Google drive" → "Back up data" → "Back up now" → under "Photos and videos" I checked "Backup photos and videos from this device to your Google Account" checkbox. After one hour the backup completed. I did factory reset, chose to restore from backup and selected the backup file. Now everything got restored except the Gallery photos. Those photos appear in Google Photos. I have around 950 photos. How do I download all of them *at once*, so that they become available in my Gallery app?

My tablet is not rooted. I made a backup of it through console (in recovery mode): 1. boot my tablet in recovery mode 1. go down to menu "backup user data" After that, in my sdcard, I have three files: - userdata_20160211_092627.backup - userdata_20160211_092627.backup1 - userdata_20160211_092627.backup2) Then I moved the sdcard to another tablet (which is the same model), and recovered this backup there through recovery mode (steps as above, just selecting "restore user data"), but after about 10 seconds I get this error: "Checksum compare fail". Does any body know how to fix this error or how to disable the checksum in the .backup file? (this works if i recovered on the same tablet that i have made a backup in) Thanks

I’m trying to restore a full WhatsApp Business backup (~30 GB on Google Drive) onto a new Xiaomi Android phone. Every time, the restore process hangs at exactly 69% and then gives the error: > “Couldn’t restore chats.” After that, WhatsApp opens with some empty groups, but all message history is missing. This backup is business-critical and includes my entire customer communication history. Here’s the situation in more detail: **Device & Setup**: - Both phones are Xiaomi (Android) devices. - Backup size: ~30 GB, including media. - I’m using WhatsApp Business, latest version. **Things I’ve already tried**: 1. Multiple restore attempts from Google Drive → Every time, it gets stuck at 69% and fails. → Even creating a new cloud backup from the old phone didn’t help. 2. Manual restore from local backup (msgstore.db.crypt14) → My USB-C port is broken, so I had to transfer the files over Wi-Fi using file manager tools. → The folder structure and filenames were 100% correct (/WhatsApp/Databases), but the new phone ignored the backup and started fresh. 3. Third-party tools (like WazzapMigrator & iCareFone) → Didn’t help or couldn’t access data properly. 4. Clearing cache, reinstalling, airplane mode tricks, changing SIM first, etc. → No change – still 69%. **What I’m considering**: I could live without the media files, if there’s any way to extract only the text/chat history from the backup. Is it possible to manually trim the backup size (e.g. remove media from the Drive backup)? Can the local .crypt14 be repaired or force-used? **Key question**: Is this a size issue (30 GB too large)? Or is the Google Drive backup possibly corrupted? I just need to access the text – the chat history is my entire business.

My Android HTC Magic was lost/stolen last night. I had an unlock swipe code, power-on SIM code and have called the phone company and had it blocked, so not too concerned about the phone itself being used by someone else. What I am thinking about is when I get a new phone, what data/info can I get back easily as I can't just copy it from the old phone now? Obviously GMail/Contacts/Calendar are all stored on the web, any purchased apps are linked to my Market login, and I'm not concerned about photos, music etc that were on the SD card. What I'm more concerned about are my preferences, settings, SMS texts, list of installed apps, prefs, data from those apps, etc. Are those all gone? Addendum: I was thinking of rooting the phone, so did take a standard Nandroid backup a week ago that I have a copy of on my PC, if I get an identical model of phone and restore that, will my data come back? Also what happens if I try to restore that onto a different model of phone (I'm assuming bad things would happen)?

I have lost my phone and got a new one. Unfortunately, I did not back up my WhatsApp. There is a chat session held between me and someone else who is very dear to me. I have this person's phone. I wonder if I can restore this chat on my phone through that other person's phone.

I set up my phone to automatically back up WhatsApp media to Google Photos. Now I want to print one of my conversations as a book using a service like Zapptales . The problem is, that all media, that has already been backed up, is no longer available: > Sorry, this media file doesn't exist on your SD card. However, the photos and videos are all still available on Google Photos. Is there a way to restore certain or all WhatsApp media from there back to my device?

I launched the Cupcake malware application from https://github.com/dmitrijkotov634/Cupcake that changed my settings, not only the visual part, but also the more systemic one. I restarted the phone and couldn't enter the password because the font was large and couldn't fit on the screen, the keyboard wouldn't open. Next, I set myself a TWRP custom and deleted the file responsible for the password from there. I logged in to the desktop without a password, changed the font to S in the settings, but then, unfortunately, the applications did not start at all, it wrote "Before opening applications, wait for the phone to complete a full reboot." I also want to note other points - many functions do not work in the settings, for example, the battery section does not open and others go deeper, I turned on ADB in the developer section, but the "USB installation" item does not turn on, activation for the developer crashes. |||| |-|-|-| |Click on any application and it displays this message|The settings menu "About the application" has been changed|The settings menu "About the application" has been changed 2| The application could not interfere directly with the phone's root system, because I installed it and just launched it, I did not provide any root access. I believe that it somehow interacted with the existing system config available for user modification. But this is just my current opinion, I do not know how it could have happened any other way. Can you please help me get my phone back to working condition, and return the standard values? What are the hidden system settings that can be changed by the user?

Is there any way to backup/restore SMS and MMS messages using ADB, when the device is not rooted? * adb pull won't work here, as the corresponding database (/data/data/com.android.providers.telephony/databases/mmssms.db) cannot be read by ADB if it's not running in insecure (root) mode * adb shell "cat /data/data/com.android.providers.telephony/databases/mmssms.db > /sdcard/mmssms.db doesn't work either without root access * adb backup for some reason doesn't cover this database on the device I've checked with (empty backup – just the 41 bytes of the backup header in the resulting file) I especially wonder why adb backup doesn't cover this. If it's for "privacy reasons", then the same should apply to the contacts database – which clearly is backed up. **References:** * [Can adb be used to recover SMS messages while in permanent “Safe Mode”?](https://android.stackexchange.com/q/37492/16575) covers the same topic – but other than there, I'm not restricted to [tag:safe-mode] * [backup full sms/mms contents via adb](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/12266374/backup-full-sms-mms-contents-via-adb) (on our developers sister-site) is for a "rooted solution" (and, apart from that, a bit of age: question and answers are more than 3 years old) So: Any solution on a non-rooted device? Note that I'm ***NOT*** asking for an app-based solution. I'm fully aware there are [several apps available for this](http://android.izzysoft.de/applists/category/named/file_backup#group_133) . I specifically want a "shell based solution", to be used via ADB.

I am using android jelly bean 4.1.2. I took the backup of color note notes then i have formatted my mobile. Now when I try to restore what I already took a backup I couldn't find the backed up notes in color note restore option. The problem is that I couldn't find the backup data inside the color note application to restore it though I have it in my memory card.

I have got an old Samsung mobile that exports all the SMS messages in .vmg format. How can I restore those messages on my Android? Is there any tool to convert .vmg messages to .xml so I could restore using SMS Backup & Restore? Or is there any app to restore from .vmg files directly like the one, SDBackup, unfortunately, which didn't work for me?

I'm about to flash my kernel for the purposes of overclocking, and I want to start by backing up my LG G7 ThinQ partition by partition in QFIL so I can restore them later with LGUP's partition DL option. This is the safest recovery option for me, since post-root I can no longer access fastboot and it takes me 8 seconds to enter EDL mode. TWRP does not work on my model. If my firmware was corrupted to the point that the phone crashes in seconds then I might find I can't access EDL mode anymore, but I can easily reach the firmware update screen as long as my bootloader is intact, and from there I can connect to LGUP. There is just one problem with my plan: LGUP demands IMG partition files but the files generated with QFIL are BIN, and I suspect simply renaming the extension might result in a full brick. What to do? I might need to ask the creator of Magisk if nobody here can help, he would have to know how.

I permanently deleted an app on my Android phone and my question is can I recover it if I root the phone or is there any other way to recover the app?