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Back Up Your Android Device With These Apps
With all of these updates coming up from Google nowadays, ICS 4.0, 4.03, 4.0.4, developers and Android enthusiasts have their work cut out for them. Flashing and re-flashing ROMs and custom ROMs take their toll on your Android smartphone, and that is why you need to keep a backup of your files, apps and settings for later installing them on your phone without the loss of your files.....
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Back Up Your Android Device With These Apps
With all of these updates coming up from Google nowadays, ICS 4.0, 4.03, 4.0.4, developers and Android enthusiasts have their work cut out for them. Flashing and re-flashing ROMs and custom ROMs take their toll on your Android smartphone, and that is why you need to keep a backup of your files, apps and settings for later installing them on your phone without the loss of your files.
Top 7 Android Apps to Back-up Your Data
Of course, Android being the best phone platform (in my humble opinion), offers a host of apps and services to backup your personal files. Not all of them are good though, but fear not, if you want to make a backup, there are great options to chose from.
7. ROM Manager
ROM Manager is a well known name for those who use custom Mods and flash lots of ROMs. And they know what this app can do, and the fact that it can make a great backup for your Android device. Apart from the fact that it can search for custom ROMs and many more, the backup process is very good, it makes your backup fairly good and it also restores it quite quick. I do recommend to buy the premium app, it has much more features for developers and those who flash frequently.
6. Antivirus & Security
Ok, maybe the name does not suggest an Android backup app, but think of the advantages: you get a great phone antivirus, app scanner and a backup app that can keep your contacts and other personal information on the apps “TrustedCloud”. I used this app for the past 2 months and I couldn’t be happier with the app. I recommend it anyone who wants a complete security app + a good backup service.
5. Contacts Backup Pro
With this $1 app you can a great deal of work. Copy your contacts to and from your SIM card, backup to csv, export Google and outlook csv style and much more. A complete Android backup solution for your entire list of contacts to keep them safe and use them between phones or restore them after a complete wipe. The app is incredibly simple to use and also fast. It copies your contacts in a matter of seconds.
4. SMS Backup & Restore
Just like App Backup & Restore, this app offers great support if you want to backup your SMS collection for purposes of flashing or factory reset. Also, the app allows you to clear your SMS history after backing up. Its simple interface makes it very easy to use and with only a few touches you are all done. The process of restoring your SMS collection is also just as simple. A very handy tool for any Android ROM enthusiast or developer.
3. App Backup & Restore
Batch backup your Android app collection and store them on your SD card with no hustle and in just a few moments. This simple to use app can help you store your apps on the safety of the SD card and restore them after you flashed a new rom or any other reason. Although App Backup & Restore can only backup apps and not personal information, it still is a great Android backup app worth taking the time to use.
2. MyBackup Pro
One of the best tools for making a complete backup of your Android device. Its main feature is its simple and intuitive user interface. With only a few touches you are done with your backup and can save it on your SD card or online. The app can cover all the information you need to backup, from user data, game data, apps and many more. Anything you need for a fresh Android SDK but with no loss of information. One of my favorite Android Backup apps and it’s well worth the $4 it costs. The peace of mind it gives you is priceless.
1. Titanium Backup
I cannot even begin to describe how awesome this app is! Titanium backup is without a doubt the most powerful tool you can get for backup. Although it requires a rooted Android phone, the features it has are great. To name just a few:
- Dropbox sync (manual or scheduled)
- Dalvik cache cleaner
- Send backup by e-mail
- Protect backup against deletion
And these are just a few. For the PRO version, you can get even more great features. I highly recommend this tool to anyone who wants a good, thorough backup of their data. If there was ever an app on Google Play worth buying, that is Titanium Backup.
After doing these backups, remember to keep the update on your computer when reflashing, because of the different wipes you have to do on your phone (cache, dalvik and data). We’ve also got a cool list for antivirus solutions for your Android device, if that’s what’s you’re looking for. Keep in mind that you must have a rooted Android phone for these apps to work.
How to Dual Boot Windows 8 and OS X Yosemite on Mac
One of the greatest things about owning a Macbook is that you’ll get the best of all worlds. You will not only be able to use the Mac OS X, but also install Windows 8 on another partition. This way, you will be able to switch between operating systems depending on your needs at the moment.....
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How to Dual Boot Windows 8 and OS X Yosemite on Mac
\OOne of the greatest things about owning a Macbook is that you’ll get the best of all worlds. You will not only be able to use the Mac OS X, but also install Windows 8 on another partition. This way, you will be able to switch between operating systems depending on your needs at the moment.
I often find myself in situations where certain apps won’t work on Linux as well as they do on Windows or the other way around. Sometimes they do, but they simply don’t work that well. This is why I decided to install both of them and simply choose which one is best for the tasks I have to do at that given time.
You can do the same with your Mac just by using the instructions below. The central idea in both cases has to do with creating a new partition and installing the other OS on that specific partition. However, the steps you need to follow are a little bit different depending on whether you want to install Windows 8 or OS X Yosemite. For this reason, we’re going to start with the first one, and then move on to the necessary steps for the other.
Dual booting Windows 8 on your Mac
Windows is very easy to run on Mac because it requires one important feature – Bootcamp – and this one is built into the OS X operating system. The first thing to do before you get started is to buy a Windows license, and then follow the steps indicated below.
Step 1: Download the Windows 8 and Save it on a USB Drive
Before you install the necessary program, you will need to have the Windows 8 kit. You can easily download Windows 8 ISO from the internet and make sure that you purchase a license, so you don’t get in trouble later on.
Step 2: Open BootCamp
Another important aspect is BootCamp. You will need to go to the Applications folder on your desktop, and then click on Utilities. Once you’re in there, you should be able to find an icon corresponding to BootCamp – double click on that to launch the assistant.
Step 3: Create a new Partition
The reason why you need to use BootCamp is to create a new partition. The only way for you to boot Windows on this computer is by installing this operating system on the partition that we were talking about. Therefore, you will need to set the size at 16 GB so that you have enough space for the OS and click on the button saying Partition. The Mac will then restart.
Step 4: Install Windows 8
When the computer begins restarting, you have to insert the USB stick or DVD where you downloaded the executable. By running the installation process for Windows 8, you will have the option of choosing which partition you want it to be installed on – choose the BootCamp one.
Step 5: Use the Partition
Once you choose your partition, you will need to click on Drive Options and select Format. This will prompt the installation, and your computer will let you know when it’s done. You will then have to remove the USB drive and start using the partition that has Windows 8 installed on it.
Any time you turn the Mac on from now on, you will have the option of booting into Windows. You simply need to hold down the Option key, and then select your prefer operating system. This is the easiest ways to dual boot Windows on a Macbook, and it can be done in less than an hour.
MOST BEAUTIFUL TRAIN STATIONS YOU WON’T BELIEVE ARE REAL
Most of the time, we are either racing to make the train that is about to leave the station or it’s just a plain old station with nothing exciting to look at. That seems to be the norm, until now with 12 of the most beautiful train stations you won’t believe are real. These train stations are works of art, with something to look at all around. If I were in these cities, I would probably just go into these stations just to take pictures of them. Add these cities to your travel list, because these 12 beautiful train ....
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