Backup TA v9.11 (2014-06-15) ============================== New Features, Improvements -------------------------- - Renamed 'Convert v4' to 'Convert TA.img' - Renamed 'Checking for root...' to 'Checking for SU binary' - When backup was made from an unknown device block, the tool will first check for the existence of '/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/TA' as the destination for the restore before using '/dev/block/mmcblk0p1' as the destination. 3 Fixed Bugs -------------------------- - Execute all Windows executables with extension to prevent command not found issues on some systems. - SU binary check failure does not prevent the request for root permissions anymore, in case the SU binary is at an unknown location but indeed callable. - Changed the order in which the different CHOICE programs are tried in order to hopefully workaround issues on some systems. Backup TA v9.10 (2013-12-28) ============================== New Features, Improvements -------------------------- - Fixed search/replace mistake alternative choice program. Backup TA v9.9 (2013-12-07) ============================== New Features, Improvements -------------------------- - Changed the way to determine which choice program to use and added alternative 32bits choice program. Should fix an OS compatibility issue some users were having. Backup TA v9.8 (2013-09-28) ============================== New Features, Improvements -------------------------- - Added extra safeguard which checks whether the backup and TA partition have the same size before doing the actual restore. - Added superuser root access check. To make sure ADB is granted root access. - Initialization description which tells the user what is required for it to be successful. - More verbose output. Backup TA v9.7 (2013-08-18) ============================== New Features, Improvements -------------------------- - Added better partition inspection which should be more generic and compatible with Sony Xperia devices. - Added better serial check by not relying on a serial in the TA partition but store it inside the backup package. - Added timestamp and version number inside the backup package for later usage. - Added restart option after a successful backup. Backup TA v9.6 (2013-07-27) ============================== New Features, Improvements -------------------------- - Replaced the convert v4 backup step-by-step guide with an automated process. - Enhanced the Windows 64-bits check. Thanks to the feedback of zoomsk@XDA Backup TA v9.5 (2013-07-07) ============================== New Features, Improvements -------------------------- - Replaced all grep with awk commands for searching through lists. Backup TA v9.4 (2013-07-06) ============================== Fixed Bugs -------------------------- - Fixed the hang issue some users were having. - Changed the sort order of backup list in restore from ascending to descending. Backup TA v9.3 (2013-07-03) ============================== Fixed Bugs -------------------------- - Fixed menu bug Backup TA v9.2 (2013-07-02) ============================== Fixed Bugs -------------------------- - Fix typo Backup TA v9.1 (2013-07-02) ============================== New Features, Improvements -------------------------- - Changed the restore backup file confirmation dialog in that it now includes the filename chosen. Fixed Bugs -------------------------- - Fix bug which caused the tool not to find the TA by name the second time you run the backup process within the same session. Backup TA v9.0 (2013-06-30) ============================== New Features, Improvements -------------------------- - Merged device compatibility check into backup. Removed 'device compatibility check' from menu. - Backup does an extensive search for the TA when it can not be found by name, which makes Backup TA compatible with almost if not all Sony Xperia devices. - A brief description is displayed of what is going to happen when you choose for a backup or restore as menu option. A dialog will ask you to proceed to not. - After a restore a restart message is displayed which tells the user to restart the device for it to take effect. Fixed Bugs ---------- - Fixed bug in datetime stamp creation for backup filename. - Fixed sorting bug when choosing a backup to restore. Backup TA v8.9 (2013-06-18) ============================== New Features, Improvements -------------------------- - Enhanced device compatibility check. - Restore confirmation dialog now after backup choice menu. Backup TA v8.8 (2013-06-16) ============================== New Features, Improvements -------------------------- - Added a device compatibility check. Backup TA v8.7 (2013-06-16) ============================== Fixed Bugs ---------- - Bundled Windows find command. - Replaced 32bits choice.exe from Windows 7 to a prior Windows XP version. Backup TA v8.6 (2013-05-26) ============================== Fixed Bugs ---------- - Fixed bug in IMEI/Serial check. Was always executing the code as if the device was invalid. Backup TA v8.5 (2013-05-25) ============================== New Features, Improvements -------------------------- - Added device serial check when performing a restore. - Added ADB device 'wake-up' before a backup or restore. Fixed Bugs ---------- - Fixed compatibility bug with 64bits Windows version. Thanks to wawyed@xda for advice in the solution. - Added choice32.exe and choice64.exe as part of the tool instead of relying on Windows. Backup TA v8.4 (2013-05-23) ============================== Fixed Bugs ---------- - Fixed bug in IMEI input. - Added choice.com as part of the tool instead of relying on Windows. Backup TA v8.3 (2013-05-21) ============================== New Features, Improvements -------------------------- - Added backup selector when restoring. - Backups are now saved with datetime suffix. Fixed Bugs ---------- - Fixed bug in IMEI check. Backup TA v8.2 (2013-05-21) ============================== Fixed Bugs ---------- - Added backwards compatibility for backups made with versions before v8.0. - Fixed bug which caused the tool to not use busybox. Backup TA v8.1 (2013-05-20) ============================== New Features, Improvements -------------------------- - Added menu option to 'dry run' the restore, so a restore can be tested without writing. - Added IMEI length check when restoring. - Added extra safeguard to make sure a restore is fully written from memory to disk when restore ends. Fixed Bugs ---------- - Fixed bug which caused the tool to think a restore was unsuccesful while it was not. Backup TA v8.0 (2013-05-18) ============================== New Features, Improvements -------------------------- - Complete rewrite of the code to make it easier to maintain. - Added extra safeguards to decrease the risk of a hard-brick. - Added backup confirmation when backup package already present. - No need for pre-installed busybox. The tool will temporarily add and remove it without the need of adbd-insecure app. - Release the code under MIT license at GitHub: https://github.com/DevShaft/Backup TA. - Better output to console. - Better disposal of used data. Backup TA v7.3 - v7.7 (2013-05-16) ============================== New Features, Improvements -------------------------- - Kill ADB Daemon on quit. Fixed Bugs ---------- - Fixed minor issues. Backup TA v7.2 (2013-05-13) ============================== Fixed Bugs ---------- - The 'tmpbak' folder wasnt always created. Backup TA v7.1 (2013-05-12) ============================== Fixed Bugs ---------- - Fixed bug which caused the tool to hang after checking busybox. Backup TA v7.0 (2013-05-11) ============================== New Features, Improvements -------------------------- - Compatible busybox check. - More output for better support when needed. - Overall better checks. - Instructions how to convert v4 backup to v6+. Fixed Bugs ---------- - Check Compatibility bug fix. Backup TA v6.1 (2013-04-17) ============================== New Features, Improvements -------------------------- - (Backup) Extra MD5 checksum check before pulling the backup image from sdcard. - (Restore) Extra MD5 checksum check after pushing the backup package to sdcard. - Compatibility check to see if the device (other Xperia models) are compatibile with this tool (no guarantees!). Backup TA v6.0 (2013-04-16) ============================== New Features, Improvements -------------------------- - Removed unneeded ADB Insecure App - Removed unneeded fastboot - Removed unneeded busybox - Now you can extract this tool to any directory of your choosing. - Added clear progression status while backing up and restoring - Added restore confirmation - Backup and restore will be always be unsuccessful when the MD5 checksums do not match. - It now creates a backup package in ZIP format. In this you'll find the backup image and MD5 file. This package will also be used for restoring.