When freezing apps using Titanium Backup Pro, do I have to reboot for the freeze to take effect? (e.g. not be started anymore, even if applicaple Intent is fired off?) Does it depend on whether the app is a system one or not? If it matters, environment is Droid X (Stock 2.2 Froyo, rooted), latest Market version of TBPro. I tried checking on TB Wiki and found zero reference to rebooting or not as far as freezing functionality. -------------------- Here's a specific example: consider the following sequence: 1. "GPS location changed" intent fires off. 2. A mapping application "MyGMaps" which is registered for this intent is started to handle it 3. I kill that application's process(es) - all of them - via Advanced Task Killer 4. I freeze "MyGMaps" via Titanium Backup Pro 5. At this point, "MyGMaps" process is NOT running 6. "GPS location changed" intent fires off again 7. What happens here? Will "MyGMaps" be started again due to the intent in #6, despite the fact that it's "Frozen"? My understanding is that, once I reboot the phone after freezing, the app will no longer start at all. **But what happens in step #7, right after the freeze but without a reboot?**

I plan to install CyanogenMod on my Samsung Galaxy Express 2 (Sm-G3815). I have made a backup using Titanium Backup, by choosing the "Backup all user apps + system data" option. I am not clear on what exactly will be done to my phone, what will be deleted and what left alone. Presumably, the backup I made will allow me to restore installed applications. Assuming that the ROM works as expected (and yes, I am aware that it might not) and everything goes well, will I also be able to restore * my contacts? * existing conversations from chat apps like WhatsApp, Telegram and Viber? * phone call logs? * photos? * sms messages? Will anything still be there when I reboot into the new ROM or will I have to restore *everything* (except the data on the external card) from backup? I have quite a few of my apps on the external SD card (moved there by choosing the "Move to SD card" button on the application manager). As far as I can tell, this move means that some of their data is in the external card and some on the internal storage (as reported by the application manager). Will this cause any issues when I try to restore from backup?

I'm on ROM that is based on Android Nougat 7.1. Using Titanium Backup, I backed up apps + data to the SD card and saw they were still there. I flashed a new ROM. I installed TB again but am having trouble restoring the apps. It can’t find the backups. I went to Menu > Preferences > backup folder location > Storage provider > DocumentProvider storage > navigated to the correct location > pressed “Select”. Then the list populates with backups, but the “Use the current folder” is greyed out. I can only click cancel. However, if I make a new folder and navigate there, the “Use the current folder” is clickable. After clicking select the message quickly flashes “Access granted. Please create/choose a subdirectory for your backups” How do I restore backups located on the SD card? I named the folder myself so it’s not like the default.

As you know the most popular app in root users was originally titanium backup but as you know that titanium backup cannot backup split apks not work properly, as I found a new app and if you are a root user you might be familiar with Swift backup I seriously think this is a very good app. for backing up and app completely. but the problem comes in copying the folder of Swift backup. Sometimes you have to loose data because of improper copying of the folder Swift backup . Can you help me provide a solution for it

When running Titanium Backup, it fails with Sorry, I could not acquire root privileges [...]. The su it reports as using is /system/bin/su - it exists and works. My environment: Google Pixel 8 Pro running the latest version of the standard Husky rooted with Magisk. I have tried all the usual stuff: reboot; uninstall and reinstall TB; and a host of other useless methods. After the reinstall, Magisk asks whether to grant root privileges to TB. Subsequent starts of TB result in a Magisk toast saying that root has been granted to TB. So TB actually has root privileges but doesn't know about it. This is REALLY annoying as the P8 is new - replaces a P5 so I need to restore a few things.

Normally, Titanium Backup saves backups with its ownership. For example, u0_a252:

-rw------- 1 u0_a252  u0_a252   539 2021-11-07 09:52 com.application.zomato-20211107-095236.properties

However, it sometimes saves backups with media_rw ownership:

-rw------- 1 media_rw media_rw 963K 2021-11-07 09:00 net.bikerouteplanner-667db7c2a87ed259454c457130013a1a.apk.bz2

The backup directory is in /sdcard/, internal storage. These files can't be read by users or even by root. It prevents me from easily syncing the files to an external server or copying them off before doing a factory reset. I've tried chown in adb with su, but the ownership isn't changed. The solution I've found is to reboot to the bootloader, boot TWRP, and change it in an adb shell. I've found nothing in web searches other than to use TWRP. I found nothing going to the cause of the bad ownership other than perhaps android taking them as media files. I believe the problem started with Android 11. I am currently running Android 11 on a Pixel 5, rooted with Magisk.

How can I decrypt an encrypted "Titanium Backup" backup **using standard (Linux) tools**? ### Example: Wi-Fi serves as a practical example, many other uses may apply to the solution I'm looking for. If I quickly want to access backed-up Wi-Fi credentials from my Linux box, I know a fast way. With encrypted backups, I'm currently out of luck. That's my quick & dirty way on how to do it without encryption so far:

me@local:~$ adb shell  
root@android:/ # cd /sdcard/TitaniumBackup/  
root@android:/sdcard/TitaniumBackup # ls *W*46.*gz  
com.keramidas.virtual.WIFI_AP_LIST-20120622-105046.tar.gz  
root@android:/sdcard/TitaniumBackup # gunzip -c *W*46.*gz | grep -C1 MyAccessPoint      
network={  
  ssid="MyAccessPoint"  
  psk="supersecrecretpassphrase"

*Some* details on the company's site: https://www.titaniumtrack.com/kb/titanium-backup-kb/titanium-backup-cryptography.html

I understand I *should have* used a different app for backing up my messages, but I did not. I used Titanium Backup and made a full backup of apps and data. I was apparently also using Android Messenger and not Google Hangouts to store my SMS. This service was apparently deprecated in August. I go to Titanium to restore my messages, and for a moment, it looks good! I see all my messages. Then they rapidly delete themselves before my very eyes! I try again, I reload app + data, or data only, and the same thing happens---I see all my messages, then I watch it delete them one by one very quickly. What is happening in this process, and how can I prevent it? Where are they going? About adb backups, not Titanium Backup, is [this Reddit thread](https://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/3nrork/adb_backup_and_restore_not_all_its_cracked_up_to/) relevant (could I get my SMS back if I have an old ADB lying around?)?

It seems that Line *(a messaging app like WhatsApp)* is one that I cannot easily restore app data (messages) through Titanium Backup. There is a [whole thread on XDA](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2487955) , highlighting [one post](https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/guide-how-to-restore-import-line-chat-history.2487955/post-47583553) : > [...] > > 1. Restore Line with Titanium Backup (app+data) (DON'T OPEN THE LINE APP YET!) > > 2. Log into a root shell and delete the previous settings: > >

>    sqlite3 /data/data/jp.naver.line.android/databases/naver_line
>    delete from setting;
>    .quit
>

> 3. [...] It looks quite difficult and I am not even sure it's correct. Can anyone confirm before I try? Also, what is a root shell? Is that some form of an app?

I've purchased a new phone and have transferred most of the data from the old device to the new one using various means. There is one app, however, that does not have account login, so I cannot save cached data in the cloud. Meaning that I have no choice but to move/restore the app to the new device with the offline (cached) data. This app is quite important to me, and I need the offline data. I know of the following techniques to do this: - Backup and restore app + cached data using Helium: copy & replace the 'sdcard/carbon' folder from the old phone to the new phone. After doing this, *restore* the app with data on the new phone. - Root the device and use Titanium backup to do the same. - Backup apps using the 'Backup' feature in Google Drive. Helium just did not work (with a brand new phone with Android 8.0!). I cannot use Titanium as I cannot root my old phone at this point (before backup is complete). And **restoring** the app this way will in all likelihood require that I root my *new* phone as well, which is a deal-breaker. Does Google Drive Backup work with all third party apps? I did not see the app I want to save in the list of apps whose data was being saved by Google Drive. What should I do? Can anyone advise? **EDIT**: All of the techniques given on various sites for both partial and full backups (including nandroid backups) are *device specific*, i.e. you can restore to the *same* device only, not from one device to another. This includes both **Droid Explorer** and **Simple ADB Backup** too, apparently. Is there no general way of restoring an app with data to a new phone without root? Google Drive backup does this without root. If it can do that, why can't other apps? Also, various people suggested using **MyBackup Pro** / **Android Assistant** / **DrFone+**. All these tools give up before even trying: they *all* seem to require root.

My Android ID has changed since a factory reset. Now some apps/services don't work. Besides using Titanium Backup, how can I restore/change back to the previous Android ID? I already know what the ID is. Android 7 | Rooted

I have a Sony Xperia C2305 with Android version 4.2.2. I was trying to free up internal space using Titanium Backup Pro by moving applications over to the SD Card. I converted Chrome to a user application and then moved it tot he SD Card. When I run it i now get the following error: "Critical functionality required to run Chrome is missing; either your Chrome installation is incomplete or not compatible with this version of android". I attempted to do the following: - Moved back to Internal Memory and Converted to System Application - Same Error - Rebooted - Same Error - Converted to User Application & Uninstalled - Downloaded from Play Store - Same Error - Converted Downloaded & Installed Chrome to System Application - Same Error **How can i get a working version of chrome back on my phone?**

My Note 2 was stolen during a mugging recently and I'm using an HTC One VX (ATT) until I can afford to get a better phone; insurance wasn't much help. The problem I'm having is that I unlocked the bootloader and rooted it (even though it's a temporary phone, it's slow as heck and I wanted to remove all the AT&T bloatware. I've used Titanium and ROM Toolbox Lite to delete those apps, but they keep coming back after a reboot. What can I do short of installing a custom rom (I don't want a custom rom on here unless absolutely necessary)? Or is there a "checker" system app that checks for and reinstalls these apps that I should freeze or remove? I'm open to experimentation and wouldn't mind "too" much if I accidently bricked it, I feel like taking a brick to this phone anyway, lol. This phone has Android 4.0.4. TL;DR, rooted stock rom HTC One VX, trying to remove bloatware with Titanium and ROM Toolbox but bloatware comes back on reboot.

A few days ago, my phone ran an automatic update of Titanium backup, which used to work fine. Now when I launch it, I am stuck on its home screen. I've tried restarting my phone, nothing changed : There is no backup/restore tab, no schedule tab... What can I do to remedy this ? Will reinstalling TB be useful ? Will doing so delete its data (like the back uped apps) ? The phone : Asus Zenfone 2 Laser (ze500kl) rooted with SuperSU, using Android 5.0.2

Could somebody please help with the following problem on ArrowOS, Android 11? **Background** I use **TitaniumBackup** to create regular app backups. The TiBu folder is on **internal storage**. Then, after that, I use **Tasker/Termux** and the rsync command to sync the TiBu folder (among others) to my **external SD card**. **Problem** I got **error messages when rsyncing**: some files were not transferred - **permission denied**. I found out that the problem is **file ownership** - the files that can be transferred are owned by u0_211 which is the default storage app. however, those that cannot be transferred are owned by media_rw. I have no idea if this is some new TiBu behavior or whether I messed something up. As far as I know, media_rw is the **default user for stuff on external SD**. So something must be wrong here. At any rate, I cannot change ownership of these files even as the root user. **Question** Is there any way I could change ownership of these files? Or maybe some other solution/ workaround?

I recently backed up all of my stuff to my Galaxy S5's SD card using Titanium Backup. I decided to test the backup using factory reset (I'm using the stock ROM) and trying to restore the backup afterwards. However, every time I try to do this, I get an error message saying "There is a problem parsing the package." I've tried changing the backup location as explained here: https://seo-michael.co.uk/titanium-backup-problem-parsing-package-fix/ I've also tried updating SuperSU and changing the name space option as explained here: https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/139041/i-cant-restore-apps-with-titanium-back-up So far, nothing has worked. And I have to force stop TB to try and restore again (it stays stuck at 0% in the notification bar otherwise). Have I done something wrong? Am I screwed?

I have both rooted and a non-rooted phones, there are some apps in my rooted phone which I took a backup using 'Titanium Backup' can I restore it on my non-rooted phone using any method?

My phone isn't working so well, so I'd like to factory reset it. However, I use Google Authenticator for a number of different websites. How can I resume using it after I rest my phone? https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/29105/can-i-wipe-my-phone-even-if-i-use-it-for-2-step-verification Discusses editing 2-factor settings for Google, but I don't want to change the settings for all my different accounts on different sites. [How To Geek](http://www.howtogeek.com/130755/how-to-move-your-google-authenticator-credentials-to-a-new-android-phone-or-tablet/) has a post on using Titanium backup, but is there a simpler way?

On a tablet I have a situation where I have multiple users with multiple accounts, and I am trying to have the phone's state backed up in such a way that if I upgrade the operating system, every user's data is backed up. I would like to do this without imaging the phone, so that this backup can be applied to say, a newer version of the Android OS. I am ok with the backup being finicky, if there is some significant changes to the OS, so long as minor changes don't break it. I have tried Titanium Backup, and while it works perfectly for a single user, it does not work when multiple users are involved. Neither the user's, nor their data, is backed up. What application that can achieve this? Edit: To elaborate, backing up each user individually would work but it would be slow. We may be doing this on many devices, so this is primarily a way to save us time.

I am looking for a way to backup my private key for the Signal messenger application. Nothing has worked so far, and I am curious whether anyone can confirm or deny that Titanium backup will save and restore the private key of a Signal install.