how to backup cydia, winterboard and apps

[tonyvr4]

I have not had time to keep up with all the updated for my iPhone 4 and am still on iOS 4.2 and would like to upgrade to 4.3.3

Is there an easy way to backup my cydia apps, sources and winterboard themes so that I can restore them once an unteathered jailbreak is released?

Thanks

[Simon]

pkgbackup in cydia


Also redsnow 0.9.6rc15 as well as the latest version of snowbreeze and pwnage tool are all untethered jailbreaks for 4.3.3.

[i.Annie]

Be sure to back up your contacts in iTunes when using pkgbackup. It saves as a contact that's why. Info tab in iTunes, select your backup option, sync, and you're good.

[tonyvr4]

I am glad you reminded me about my contacts, I forgot. I had setup itunes to sync with google contacts because that was the only way I could get the contacts off my old windows mobile phone.

I checked out pkgbackup and $7.99 is a lot for an app

[bondkt]

it is worth it bc it saves you hours after each restore.

you also bought a 300$ device and cant pay 8$?

[tonyvr4]

Now you know why I don't have extra money to spare, especially on a college students budget

[i.Annie]

There is a free alternative called aptbackup. It does the same thing however it is known to be a tad unreliable. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't. BUT it will only work if you restore from backup. Usually restoring from backup is fine but if you are upgrading/restoring for the sole purpose to fix an existing problem, restoring from backup isn't recommended. If you don't currently have a pre-existing problem then restoring from backup should be ok and using aptbackup will be fine (assuming it doesn't bug out).

[bondkt]

I know how you feel...but it is worth those 8$ and is better enjoyed (and actually useable) UN pirated.