Backup Apps Before Resetting Android Devices & Manage Files

So, how many times you have updated your Android firmware after which you lost all your precious files along with the applications? Quite a few times, isn’t it? So, from now not anymore you will be losing all your precious applications and also files from your Android phone any time as with an application called the “Astro File Manager” you will be easily able to backup all your data. With just like any other file explorers this one too comes with a user interface which is breeze to use and also the best part of this is that this version of the Astro File Manager is free but will be the Ad version, if you want to use the Ad free version of the Astro File Manager then this will cost you 4$. This app can create the backup of SMB, Tar Files, Zipped files, thumbnails, images, songs etc.

If we look at the features of the Astro File Manager then it comes with the many of them, let’s check out the few which are important highlights of this application,

• Rename, Copy and Move files to your SD Card,
• Manage all files at just on a single screen,
• Manage current running apps,
• Application Backup facility,
• View thumbnails of the images,
• Create or flip through the Zip and Tar format files
• Send the files via Bluetooth or even by WiFi

How to use Astro File Manager:

• First up you will have to download the Astro File Manager from the Android Market Place which can be done by searching the application in the search box and then you can download and install the same by clicking on the “FREE” tab as shown below,

• As soon as the downloading of the application gets done, you will see in the home screen that the app has downloaded as shown below,

• After the downloading gets finished, you will have to just tap on the application which is downloaded which can be done by selecting the Astro application from the Applications as shown below,

• After selecting the application which is named as “Astro”, you will see that the files will be explored in a neat and simple interface as shown below but before that you will have to accept the terms and conditions as shown below by pressing on the “Accept” tab,

• After accepting the License agreement in the form of terms and conditions, you will see that all the files will be listed in the root format as shown in the below screen shot,

• Now, suppose you wish to choose the songs which you wish to backup for example or also you can choose any other files which you wish to send it as zip of even back them up or even share all the files by first zipping it and then send the same, as you can see that you first need to select the files, please note that you just need to tap on the files which you wish to send and after tapping on the files selected the files will turn blue in color as shown below,

• After selecting the files, just slide the top information bar of the screen and need to select the option called Zip files after which you will be prompted to enter the desired file name for the zip as you can see below that we have selected “androidadvices songs” and after which you just need to tap on the “Create” tab.

• After this the zip file is created and now if you wish to send these files then all you need to do is to just choose the medium which can be either the WiFi or the Bluetooth as shown in the below screen shot. ASTRO file manager basically makes it easy to backup and restore all the important applications and also to install and un-install them. This means you can backup and un-install less frequently used applications, then quickly re-install them when needed. Since Android does not allow applications to be run from the SD card, this s the best thing for the users whose phones come with the limit internal memory.

• You can also additionally change the preferences as per your likings etc. as you will find the host of options which can be customized as shown below in a simple interface. You can also send images to other applications like Messaging or Picasa, or any other application that has registered to receive files in the sharing options as shown and mentioned above.

That’s it you can now successfully use this application to backup just almost everything in a simple manner by following the above tutorial in detail. You can download this application from the Android Apps Labs or also alternatively you can also download this application be scanning the QR Code from below,

Download Astro File Manager Application:

Astro File Manager QR Code

AndroidAdvices.com App ratings – 4 / 5

How to Schedule Backup and Restore Apps in Android with Titanium Backup Application

Root your phone, but why is the biggest question which is always asked by many of the Android users. Though there are many advantages of rooting an Android phoneand which may not be possible to list and explain all of them in this article but we will see in the due course of this article see on how you can make use of TitaniumBackup Application which is almost talked on about by each and every single website out there. Only with the help of Rooting, it allows one to access the system level files which otherwise is not possible if the device is not rooted. In the normal phones which are non-rooted phones, the root access which is required by some of the advanced applications is not granted and hence these refuse to work on the phones.

Rooting basically grants the administrator access with which then you can access the system level files. The reason why the Titanium Backup application requires is to have an access to the system level files which is required to backup all your data for which it needs to do some system level changes which otherwise is not possible if the phone is not rooted.

Though the rooting instructions and methods vary from phone make and manufacturer which you can either find for the same on AndroidAdvices.com or can request the same here in the comments section. Please note that you need to be very careful while rooting the phone as the procedure for rooting differs even with the version of firmware your phone is on currently, so ensure that you ask for the same in the comments section if you need to root your phone.

Features and Salient Features of Titanium Backup Application:

The titanium application comes in two different variants that is in the free application as well as in the paid application which costs around $7. So, in the due course of the article we will see on how you can make use of this application for all your backup needs. This application of Titanium Backup Pro has been rated as the #1 application by many of the renowned forums.

First up you will have to visit the Android Market Place page of Titanium Backup Application after which you need to install the same by following the screen shots which are shown in the below images.

Now, please ensure that the phone in which you are downloading this application is rooted, the simplest possible method to know on whether the phone is rooted or not is to find for the “Superuser” application which is in the skull shaped icon. Just in case if you are unable to find this icon then that will mean that the phone is not rooted and the same needs to be rooted. In the comments section below, just let us know on what is the phone you are using and what is the current firmware version you are on so that it will be easier for us to directly point towards an article where the complete coverage on how you can root the phone is present.

Please note that as you can see in the above screen shots, as soon as you open the downloaded application of “Titanium Backup, you will now be prompted to allow the Superuser request which is prompted by the Superuser itself after which you will be presented with the warning about that the application Settings needs to be chosen to Unknown Sources which will be redirected if you haven’t selected manually as shown above.

Just to ensure that this application is allowed with the Superuser access, you need to ensure that you are ticking on the “Remember” option which you can see as shown in the above image. So, after allowing all this, you are now ready to proceed with the first backup which we will see on how you can perform the same on your Android.

Now, once you open the application, you will straightaway find the interface wherein at the top you will see the options like overview, Backup / Restore and Schedules. So, all you need to do is to just select the corresponding options and need to follow the onscreen instructions.

In the due course of this you need to click on the Backup/Restore tab. Click the Menu button on your phone. From the menu that pops up at the bottom of the screen select Batch. From the large Batch menu select [RUN] Backup all user apps + system data. You can opt to only backup user apps or system data by themselves automatically.

This tools is simply the best tool to backup all your applications as well as data like contacts etc. as with the arrival of firmware upgrades day by day, you need to first have the backup of all the data so that you can then proceed to try different ROMs without needing to bother about the backup of all the data which you used to do it earlier till this application arrived.

It all depends on the applications which you wish to create the backup and also the initial backup process as it takes time to backup depending on the amount of data which needs to be backed up. Instead of a bunch of caution triangles beside each application (the not-backed up indicator) you’ll see a variety of smiley faces and check marks. If you’re curious what each smiley face and other marks means, click the Menu button and then click Legend to get a run down. If you see all red/M, yellow/M smileys, and check marks, everything was backed up as intended.

Restore the backup:

After you create a backup of contents which you feel important, it’s now time to know on how you can restore the contents, you can restore the contents in the manner which is shown in the below screenshot. The best part is that it’s very simple to use and all you need to do is to just follow the on screen instructions.

That’s it you have now successfully learnt on how you can easily update your phone with a tool called the Titanium Backup application which helps you in backing up all the important  contents in your phone which will help you to update with the latest firmwares for your phone. Do let us know if there is anything which we can help in the comments section below as we will try our level best to solve all your issues as soon as possible.

Install custom ROM on Sony Ericsson WT19i Live with Walkman (0.62)

Hybrom V15 Custom ROM for WT19i Live with Walkman based on 0.62 Firmware

Earlier we saw how to root you WT19i Live with Walkman, now its time to see how we can install a feature rich custom ROM.Hybrom V15 is one of the popular Custom ROMs for WT19i. One of the senior members of XDA Forum has a contributing hand in this. This new version is truly rocking and the work seems to be quite amazing. This build is comparatively much better than the older ones. The credit for this goes to developerBbooff. This new program rocks mainly due to the stability that it displays along with quick work and better performance. You will also have root previlages with this ROM.

Note: If you are looking to ONLY Root your WT19i after 0.62 firmware update then you can do it with the help of this: Root WT19i on 0.62 firmware update.

Features of Hybrom custom ROM for WT19i Live with Walkman

• Root privileges
• 4.0.2.A.0.62 Firmware i.e. Android 2.3.4
• Go Launcher
• Busy Box
• Sony Sketch Font
• Reboot in fast mode and cwm
• Tweaks that include a good management of memory
• Tweaks for good scrolling
• ICS swipe notification
• ICS transition animation
• Cleaning script
• Touchscreen script
• SMS compression
• Most of the bugs are detected and fixed
• Many improvements added
• Updated apps
• And many more

Screenshot:

How to install custom ROM Hybrom on WT19i

Disclaimer: The procedure as given here may damage your handset if you do not follow the steps properly. We would appreciate that you should take this up only if you have technical knowledge and you know at least what you are doing. Kindly add Hybrom to WT19i at your own risk. We are not responsible for any damage caused to your device.

The first and the foremost thing you are required to do is, download HYBROMAN V15 fOR WT19i.  You can download it here : HYBROMAN V15 (WT19i)

it is important to note that you must unlock the bootloader of your WT19i officially before you take up any of the procedures given below. Along with this you need to install ClockworkMod recovery and custom kernel.

You can unlock the bootloader officially through the above link and here is how you can install ClockworkMod recovery for WT19i.

Install ClockworkMod recovery for WT19i

1. Download ClockworkMod from here: Download CWM
2. Install ADB drivers in not already installed. Download ADB drivers
3. Run install-cmw2.cmd (Do not run install-cmw1.cmd)
4. Enable USB Debugging on device. (Settings->Application->Development->check USB debugging)
5. Connect the phone to PC with the USB cable.
6. Now just follow the instructions on the screen.

Moving on to installation of custom Rom on WT19i

1. Copy the zip file which we downloaded initially to the SD card.
2. Now reboot the phone into ClockworkMod.
3. After that make a full data wipe-factory reset
4. Also wipe cache and Dalvik cache.
5. Now you can install zip from sd card
6. Just wait for sometime so that installation can get completed
7. Reboot now. ( Keep in mind that first reboot after installation might take a while and so you must have patience. Screen may get black)
8. Reboot again.

We are sure that people with a good technical knowledge won’t face any issues with the above procedure. But if you are a newbie then you should follow the instructions properly to get it done. Here are a few questions that might arise:

FAQ

1) Why we need to custom Kernel?

A. Changing Kernel will let you to overclock the CPU and you can run it at almost double the speed. Keep in mind the this speeds up the system, but drains the battery too fast.

2) Why do I need to unlock the bootloader and how to do it?

A. Hybrom do not have a boot image. When it is installed without unlocking the bootloader, the CWM recovery causes a few issues. This can be resolved only with an unlocked bootloader. The procedure to unlock Sony Ericsson bootloader officially is given earlier by us.

3) Where does we get the custom Kernel?

A. The ClockworkMod already comes with custom Kernel.

Do let us know your experience in installing custom ROM on your Sony Ericsson WT19i

Update: Hybrom Version v17 have come up and it has some superb features. Check herehttp://www.androidust.com/install-latest-version-of-hybrom-rom-for-sony-wt19i/

Also check: ICs MIUI ROM for WT19i right here in this link, http://www.androidust.com/ics-miui-rom-for-xperia-wt19i-live-with-walkman/

Root WT19i Live with Walkman on 4.0.2.A.0.62 latest firmware

Since rooting Sony Ericsson Live Walkman WT19i after 4.0.2.A.0.62 firmware update is reported to create issues with the normal rooting method which we discussed earlier last week. We did a little research to root the phone with the updated Android version 4.0.2.0.62. And we found that at present there is only one working method to root WT19i on 4.0.2.A.0.62 . We scanned through many XDA pages and found this method to do so with latest version. So if you are desperate to have root access on your phone then your are left with two options:

1) Install the new feature rich custom ROM for WT19i based on 4.0.2.A.0.62 firmware which we discussed on our last post. OR

2) Downgrade your 0.62 firmware to 0.58, root it and upgrade again to 0.62 maintaining the root access. This method also installs Clockworkmod without evenunlocking bootloader.

Both of the above are good alternatives and if you chose the second option then here is how you do it.

Extras: Read here how you can Over clock your WT19i Live with Walkman.

Rooting tool & packages:

Download all the packages given below

Flash Tool

Firmware WT19i_4.0.2.A.0.58

Doomlord rooting kit

CWM Recovery

Now, after you download all the above links, we move forward to the rooting procedure.

Disclaimer: Rooting WT19i 4.0.2.A.62 will help you free the android phone. But this has some risks and you must move ahead, keeping in mind such risks (like bricking the phone and loss of data). We recommend that only if you are ready to get exposed to such risks, root your phone. Kindly do it at your own risk. The information as produced in this site is produced with care, keeping in mind the requirements of the users. But it is important to note that rooting the phone makes the warranty of the phone void.

Rooting procedure:

1. First thing that you need to do is unzip the firmware that you have downloaded and put in Flashtool firmware.
2. Now, you can go to Flashtool. Power off your device and after that is done you need to press 3 keys simultaneously: volume down, home and power button. When you do this, the green LED should glow up. Flash the firmware with flashing tool.
3. Now start the phone and follow setups as you would do with a new phone.
4. Now, use the Doomlord kit for rooting the device. Rooting may make the phone’s warranty void and this is something you should keep in mind. Before rooting check out the USB debugging and make sure it is checked. You can do this by Settings->Application->Development->check USB debugging. The screen timeout should be set at around 30 minutes.
   Now run runme.bat. Your WT19i Live with Walkman is rooted now and super User app should be installed.
5. Its time to update the firmware again. For this go to Setting >> About >> Software update. Now download the same and also install it. Remember to update only through OTA (Over the Air) method for permanent root. Updating using PC companion will give temporary root and you will lose the root once restarted. So avoid using PC companion.
6. After you are done with updating you must unzip CWM install and run the second file script :wt19i.install-cmw2.cmd.Check USB debugging and also set the screen time out as 10 minutes.

This will give you newer version root firmware along with Clockworkmod and in the matter of time you are also not required to unlock bootloader.

Congrats! This will help you root Wt19i for .62 and above firmware. For any clarifications or doubts, you can comment below and we will be help you sort out the same.

Easily Upgrade Sony WT19i Live with Walkman with CM 10 Jelly Bean 4.1.1 ROM

Some days back Sony decided that it won’t provide official Jelly Bean update for a few phones like Sony WT19i. This might be a bit disappointing for SE LWW users. Well, they need not be sad because even though Sony did not officially release a Jelly Bean update for Sony Ericsson LWW, you can get this update unofficially via custom ROM. Yes, we are going to discuss about an amazing CM10 Jelly Bean custom ROM for Sony WT19i.

We are thankful to CyanogenMod team which has provided a Jelly Bean ROM for WT19i. But it would be better if you follow the pre-requisites as given below and also read the disclaimer thoroughly.

Pre-Requisites for Installing CM10 Jelly Bean on SE Live with Walkman:

1.   Keep your LWW handset charged and make sure that it is charged to the extent of at least 80 percent.
2.   This process might wipe off the data hence it is vital to take back up of the phone first.

Disclaimer: Installing any custom ROM on Android handset can be a bit risky because there might be data loss or phone bricking. If you are ready to take such small risks then you may move ahead and follow the procedure as given below wisely. You must move ahead at your risk. Androidust.com shall not be responsible for anything that may happen with your phone while installing CM10 ROM on Sony Live with Walkman.

 Procedure to Install CM10 Jelly Bean ROM on WT19i

1. First you must download CM10 ROM for Live with Walkman from here.
2. Also, download Google package apps from here . With this you can install Google apps like Google Search, Google Maps, Google Play etc. on the handset.
3. Install connection between SE Live with Walkman WT19i and the computer with the help of USB cable.
4. Copy and paste both files on internal SD card.
5. Turn off the phone.
6. Press Volume Down key repeatedly so that you can start the phone in the recovery mode.
7. Now, you must select install zip from sdcard and after that choose the ROM file.
8. You will see that installation is happening and it may take a few minutes.
9.  In the same way you must install the Google apps package.
10. Select Reboot System Now.
11. Your phone with restart.

That’s it! Now you can enjoy Jelly Bean on SE LWW. We hope, you liked the post and found it quite useful. Do let us know your feedback once you install CM10 Jelly Bean ROM on SE WT19i.

Relocking Bootloader for SE LWW WT19i

If you have unlocked WT19i Live with Walkman bootloader officially and now for some reason you want to relock the bootloader for WT19i then here is how you do it.

Disclaimer: This information on bootloader relocking WT19i bootloader has been produced with complete care for increasing the simplicity of the procedure. But in case if some issues occur with your device, the site should not be held responsible for this. If at all you face any issues, you can contact us and we will help you sort out the same.

Now, the information that is going to come is for all those who have unlocked the Bootloader on Sony Ericsson Live with Walkman i.e. WT19i and now they want to reverse their decision. It means, this information is for those who have unlocked the Bootloader and now they want to relock WT19i back to it’s original state. Once you have reversed the process, you can run the Sony Ericsson update service and repair your phone to its original state.

How to relock bootloader WT19i:

Before we start the procedure, you need to download and install a few files.

Install PC Companion from here: Sony Ericsson PC Companion

Install Sony Ericsson Update service: Sony Ericsson Update service

Download Flashtool from here: Download Flashtool

Download Sony Ericsson Relock bootloader file: Relock bootloader

Procedure:

Now, run FlashTool_0.2.9.1.exe.

Once your run it, it will start unzipping few files within itself and make a folder with all the files. Alternatively you can even unzip yourself with other unzipping softwares like 7Zip.

Copy “Xperia Relock bootloader.ftf” file to “firmwares” folder.

Run “X10FlashTool.exe” by double clicking on it.

You will see that some program will open. Just click on Flash button.

Now, moving ahead, you can connect PC and WT19i phone with USB data cable. At that time you must also hold the “Back” key of the Live phone. As soon as the phone gets connected — Flashtool will automatically start the flashing process. Once you are done with flashing process, disconnect the phone from the PC. Switch on the phone now.

This will complete the process. We hope that you have followed all the above steps correctly and with this you will be able to relock the bootloader for WT19i. The above procedure has been developed by Blagus, who is a reputed XDA member. We appreciate his work and development.

Root Sony WT19i on ICS Unlocked Bootloader

Rooting is something many people are not still clear of. People think what the need to root an Android Smart Phone is. Now, this is something very much subjective. For layman rooting is something complicated which may void warranties. For developers or techno geeks, rooting is a procedure that helps in getting into the system of the Smart phone and making deliberate changes as desired. For them, void warranties are just a small risk or a small sacrifice.

If you own Sony Live with Walkman WT19i then we are sure you must be having an amazing time with the phone. It is a bit old phone but is loaded with such amazing features that many people do not like to change the phone. Rather they update the phone with relevant software whenever needed. Many owners of WT19i might have rooted the phone. But we know that some exceptions are always there. Thus, this tutorial is for the few who have not yet rooted the phone, but have intentions to do so. Do you wish to root LWW WT19i on ICS 4.0.4? If yes, then here’s a simple tutorial for you to follow. But before that kindly look into the precautions that one should take while rooting the Android device and the disclaimer.

Words of Caution while Rooting 

It is recommended that before you actually begin rooting the android, you must charge your phone to the extent of 60-80 percent. If you can make the battery fully charged, then there is nothing better than that. This is specifically mentioned, because many of the rooting procedures on phones take time and also the battery consumption goes up. In that case, the physical hurdle like a battery getting discharged would be pathetic.

It is true that, as a techno geek you would love experimenting. But, if your purpose is getting solved merely with rooting then avoid the temptation to move ahead to other procedures like overclocking etc. Such operations would damage the hardware of the handset, if you make even a small mistake. It is therefore advised that keep away from greed!

Disclaimer: It is true that rooting an Android Smart Phone opens up many avenues for the owner of the phone, but still there are a few risks involved. These include risk of data loss, risk of phone bricking and risk of warranty getting void. Thus, we recommend that if you wish to root Sony Live with Walkman on ICS then do it at your risk.

Notes: This procedure is suitable for WT19i LWW with unlocked bootloaders. Also, this procedure is compatible only for Sony WT19i and no other Android Smart Phone.

We are sharing this method after doing research from XDA. XDA member tracer123 has developed this method and we are thankful to him for this. We have not tested this method personally.

We expect you to have enough technical knowledge before you take up the complicated procedure as given below. We expect that you know what you are doing and have enough idea about the risks and benefits.

Procedure to Root Live with Walkman with Unlocked Bootloader on ICS 4.0.4

1. You need to download polish blood project kernel and flash it http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?z26az3wlh4d144o
2. Go to CWM and flash this package http://www.mediafire.com/?69uuq3jep96xomb
3. Now you must switch off the phone.
4 Download this kernel and flash it via Flashtool: http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?9kivmlu7borsi9s
-Launch Flashtool
-click on bolt
-select Fastboot mode
-plug your phone into the computer
-click on Reboot into fastboot mode (via fastboot)
-click on Select kernel to Flash and select kernel.sin

This is the official thread for the topic. You can check the same for more details. Do let us know how you feel after rooting WT19i on ICS.

Sony Xperia S Bootloader Unlocking & Relocking and Rooting - ALL IN ONE POST

Quick tutorial for unlocking & relocking the bootloader of the Xperia S.

this is the official way to unlock bootloader

Warning!

This procedure will wipe the /data partition of your phone, so you will loose all ur stored data, settings. SDCARD will NOT BE WIPED!!!

DRM keys WILL be lost forever

[ before we begin unlocking bootloader ]

• get the IMEI code for ur device: type *#06# in phone dialer to find it out, note only the digits (no dashes)
• download the fastboot package with usb drivers
• make sure u have a windows PC with USB cable to connect the phone
• power down ur phone and keeping the Volume Up button pressed connect the USB cable to PC this will trigger FASTBOOT mode and windows will start driver installation, extract the above package and point the driver install to that location (usb_driver) folder
• once drivers are installed just disconnect cable and power on device

[ how to unlock ] (official way)

1. Go to: this wesite and read everything!
2. At the bottom click 'Start Unlocking the Bootloader'
   

   First, you should confirm that it is possible to unlock the boot loader of your phone by checking the service menu. In your phone, open the dialler and enter *#*#7378423#*#* to access the service menu.
   
   In your phone, tap Service info > Configuration > Rooting Status. If Bootloader unlock allowed says Yes, then you can continue with the next step. If it says No, or if the status is missing, your device cannot be unlocked.
3. after u have verified that u can unlock bootloader, scroll to the bottom of the page and click "Continue"
4. you will get "are u sure prompt" accept it by clicking "yes i am sure" (i assume that u have read an understood it)
5. then accept the "legal terms"
6. finally u will get a "Create Unlock request" page, enter your IMEI (sometimes the last digit needs to be removed for this to work), name and email address
7. You should now receive your unique unlock key, its displayed on screen, SAVE THIS KEY SAFELY
8. Extract fastboot_with_Android_USB_file.rar and open fastboot folder
9. Hold SHIFT and right click on the background of the folder
10. Select 'Open command window here'
11. Connect your phone in fastboot mode (turn phone off, hold Volume UP button and plug in USB Cable) [make sure drivers are installed as explained above)
12. In the cmd windows type in fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce getvar version
13. If a value is returned (it will return 0.5), it means the phone is correctly connected
14. Type in fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce oem unlock 0xKEY and replace KEY with the key which u received earlier.
15. You're device should now be bootloader unlocked

If this tutorial is too much for you then itskapil wrote a step-by-step guide (and recorded a video also):
-Instructions: http://www.theandroidsoul.com/how-to...-play-neo-pro/
-Video: youtube
(the above videos and some steps are for Xperia 2011 devices, but most the steps are same for Xperia S)





Root XPS (63 & 67 FW) [Update: 08.03.12]


For unlocked bootloaders only!

Download: (for 63 Firmware)
http://eddy.uni-duisburg.de/bin4ry/s...ooted_63fw.img
MD5: f291ebd36871356bd911fef4cbb1ba19 *system_xps_prerooted_63fw.img

Download: (for 67 Firmware)
http://eddy.uni-duisburg.de/bin4ry/s...ooted_67fw.img
MD5: 88a9045a82c5f9221fd8b7db3abd4686 system_xps_prerooted_67fw.img

Connect device in fastboot mode (blue LED). 
Open Command prompt and type:

fastboot flash system system_xps_prerooted_63fw.img

This will give you root immediatly after reboot! 

Note: I'm not responsible if u brick ur device


Source : xda developers , 100k thanks for them