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Lost all my data!

13 replies · 2,653 views · Started 12 September 2007

slippyr4 12 Sep 2007, 12:36

Hi All,

I just downloaded the latest pc suite, used content copier to backup everything.

Then I updated to the v12 firmware, which went ok

However when i use pc suite to restore my data, although it appears to work ok, (the log says success etc), the phone restarts and no data is updated. My phonebook is empty, messages are empty etc.

The only thing i'm really bothered about is my phonebook. Any idea how i can restore this?

I downloaded nokisms and that allowed me to get vcf files for all my contacts out of the nbu files, but how can i reload them in bulk?

any help appreciated

Thanks

slip

pa49 12 Sep 2007, 14:32

slippyr4 wrote:Hi All,

I just downloaded the latest pc suite, used content copier to backup everything.

Then I updated to the v12 firmware, which went ok

However when i use pc suite to restore my data, although it appears to work ok, (the log says success etc), the phone restarts and no data is updated. My phonebook is empty, messages are empty etc.

The only thing i'm really bothered about is my phonebook. Any idea how i can restore this?

I downloaded nokisms and that allowed me to get vcf files for all my contacts out of the nbu files, but how can i reload them in bulk?

any help appreciated

Thanks

slip

How many times does this crop up?
Don't use backup/restore or content copier across a debrand/update.
Just do a PC suite sync, update and then reinstall your apps only to the phone mem.
If you did a sync before then resync back.
If not???????????????

dez_borders 12 Sep 2007, 17:00

pa49 wrote:How many times does this crop up?
Don't use backup/restore or content copier across a debrand/update.
Just do a PC suite sync, update and then reinstall your apps only to the phone mem.
If you did a sync before then resync back.
If not???????????????

I don't think it will sink in... unless...

[SIZE="6"]Don't use backup/restore or content copier across a debrand/update.[/SIZE]

pa49 12 Sep 2007, 17:19

dez_borders wrote:I don't think it will sink in... unless...

[SIZE="6"]Don't use backup/restore or content copier across a debrand/update.[/SIZE]

😊 😊 😊 😊 😊 😊 😊 😊

slippyr4 12 Sep 2007, 17:54

superswede wrote:There is a solution to your problem: "Nokia Contact Transfer".
It can read backup files on your computer, extract the contacts and transfer them to your phone.

Thanks superswede, that worked perfectly!

Nice to have a constructive answer on these forums for a change.

randomfan 12 Sep 2007, 22:09

pa49 wrote:How many times does this crop up?
Don't use backup/restore or content copier across a debrand/update.
Just do a PC suite sync, update and then reinstall your apps only to the phone mem.
If you did a sync before then resync back.
If not???????????????

And how many times do I have to keep replying to your posts and say that PC Suite Backup (Content Copier) isn't a problem across debrand/update; and that not everyone has a PIM they can use the sync with? 😛

ratza 13 Sep 2007, 05:18

You should copy all the contacts on the memory card. Both PC Suite and the built in backup application are useless in S60 v3.

pa49 13 Sep 2007, 09:25

randomfan wrote:And how many times do I have to keep replying to your posts and say that PC Suite Backup (Content Copier) isn't a problem across debrand/update; and that not everyone has a PIM they can use the sync with? 😛

You can do it as many times as you like!
Your 'post' was aimed at me my post was aimed at the subject in general.
Stay objective not personal!
BTW, I just checked your posts and can't find any time that you have said 'And how many times do I have to keep replying to your posts and say that PC Suite Backup (Content Copier) isn't a problem across debrand/update; and that not everyone has a PIM they can use the sync with?'

very111 16 Sep 2007, 19:54

Hi everybody , it looks like I am not alone....really didn't know that I should use PC sync instead of backup..anyway....already did it.I solved with the contacts problem thanks to program hint above but I still have one big unsolved , the recovery of my SMS and Calendar notes....I really have a lot of important things in this god damn nbu file......
Any ideeas how to recover them in bulk ?
Many thanks in advance fellows ,
Very

al_lea 21 Sep 2007, 20:38

slippyr4 wrote:Hi All,

I downloaded nokisms and that allowed me to get vcf files for all my contacts out of the nbu files, but how can i reload them in bulk?

slip

.vcf (vCard) files can be copied bulkly to the phone via pc suite's contacts manager.

superswede 22 Sep 2007, 20:16

...or you can copy all *.vcf to you memory card (under root\Contacts\) and then from within Adress/contacts book on N95 select 'Option'\'Copy'\From memory...