possible to save app through factory reset

[idiggplants]

i have a craigslist notification app that no longer is on the marketplace. im wondering if i can do my factory data reset and not loose it forever. not sure if there is an installer package i can copy off of my phone or anything.

its the best app ive ever had on my phone, and it kills me to loose it.

 

[OverByter]

You can always use a backup app that doesn't require root such as App Monster or My backup. Good luck.
OB

 

[idiggplants]

thanks!

i actually have root. not sure what or how to backup. however i just found the apk for this app on xda. i think that will work for me.

 

[Hadron]

If you have root Titanium Backup is your friend.

 

[FrankieJ]

thanks!

i actually have root. not sure what or how to backup. however i just found the apk for this app on xda. i think that will work for me.

Aren't .apk files device specific?
If they are you will want one that you know is going to work for you: how about your own?
You can create .apk files of your own apps with a couple of apps. I use the Supermanager app because it is free and doesn't require root.

 

[OverByter]

User app apk's aren't device specific, system apps sometimes are though.
OB

 

[idiggplants]

If you have root Titanium Backup is your friend.

i have it, but i havent really discovered its true capabilities. im always under the assumption that if doing a reset, you dont want to reinstall any settings and such that might have been the issue to begin with.

can titanium get me access to my apk files?