I've been thinking of rooting my boyfriend's Slide so he can get one flavor or another of Froyo on it. He's iffy on it, claiming that he's seen some guides suggesting that it'll wipe his data.
Is he merely confusing this with the "wipe all your data while installing a custom rom" part of a root-and-custom-rom guide, or will some methods of rooting a Slide actually lose data before you can back it up?
just rooting doesn't wipe data. however installing a custom ROM does wipe data, he would lose his call log, messages and any apps he has down loaded... but he won't have to re-input all his contacts as long as he has them backed up through his gmail.
edit: if he has any pay apps he won't have to pay again to download them
Yay! I was pretty sure he was misinformed but I wanted to double-check. So sometime this weekend I'll be rooting his phone, throwing Titanium Backup on to back everything up onto the SD card, backing all of that up on my computer, and surveying his choices for ROMs!
Thanks. n.n
Egypt Urnash said:
Yay! I was pretty sure he was misinformed but I wanted to double-check. So sometime this weekend I'll be rooting his phone, throwing Titanium Backup on to back everything up onto the SD card, backing all of that up on my computer, and surveying his choices for ROMs!
Thanks. n.n
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A word of caution, if going from a backup of a non-froyo rom to a froyo rom, you can only restore the app, not the data.
On a lighter note, it's great to see the ladies on the board. Most of the women I know look at me like I am a troll when I talk about the wholesome goodness of rooting.
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Hello, I havent posted much here but I have been a long time reader. I am running CM6 on my EVO and have been for a few months now. I normally do not care about 4G but I am going to Chicago this weekend and want to be able to use it so here is my dilemma. I want to flash a new ROM but save everything (I can use NAND normally but this re-flashes my ROM too obviously) but I want to save everything (emails, texts, screens, apps; everything) but use it all on a new ROM. I have a feeling there is a way to do this I just dont know how. Could someone please point me in the right directions? Thanks!
You can use Titanium for your apps and texts and home screen settings. You will have to use the same launcher when you flash the new ROM in order to backup the homescreen settings. You are going from AOSP to sense so you need to really limit the system data that you backup/restore to prevent problems from arising.
Personally, I would just do a nandroid before you go, then flash the new ROM and only the stuff you need to get you through your trip and then restore your nandroid when you get home.
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Hello, I havent posted much here but I have been a long time reader. I am running CM6 on my EVO and have been for a few months now. I normally do not care about 4G but I am going to Chicago this weekend and want to be able to use it so here is my dilemma. I want to flash a new ROM but save everything (I can use NAND normally but this re-flashes my ROM too obviously) but I want to save everything (emails, texts, screens, apps; everything) but use it all on a new ROM. I have a feeling there is a way to do this I just dont know how. Could someone please point me in the right directions? Thanks!
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Titanium Backup Pro, Backup all apps and data. Make a update zip flash your new ROM, then reboot into recovery and flash update zip, then run Titanium backup and do a restore, then reboot phone and you should be good to go.
there is a way to do it but you may run in to problems with the new rom you flash. By not wiping the data before a flash just wiping cache and dalvik you can keep all of that but flashing another rom over an old one without wiping can cause problems like broken apps and fc's at random times for no reason especially sense. If you want to keep your contacts export them to your sd card messeges i'm not sure but apps you can save with titanium back up just not the data for the apps (it tends to lock up the phone). You can try it out and see how well it goes for you but i wouldn't suggest it, then again there have been some people who do this and have nothing wrong its 50/50 all up to you if its worth the risk just make sure you nand backup before you do anything
Hey quick question about nandroid.
I'm sending my phone to a friend who is not savvy about custom roms, etc.
He does want to use cyanogen rom though because he saw it on my phone and liked it.
Now i know you cannot provision a phone with cyanogen, but i was hoping i could make it easier for him by including a nandroid of cyanogen with all the gps fixes, kernels, vmm, etc.
My question is, if i send the phone with a sense rom, and a nandroid backup of cyanogen, then he provisions it with sprint, will the nandroid restore back to cyanogen keep the provisioning in tact?
Yes, the provisions should still be in effect.
thanks, anything to avoid walking him through how to flash stuff step by step is appreciated, giving one set of instructions on how to restore is a lot easier.
dehelflix said:
thanks, anything to avoid walking him through how to flash stuff step by step is appreciated, giving one set of instructions on how to restore is a lot easier.
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Nothing really to avoid. Just if he ever has to restore apps from titanium backup, never restore system settings; quickest way to get problems.
Okay, this is a total Noob question and sorry for my own lack of knowledge.... Hope to just get what I need and then go for the gold.
I bought this HTC Evo 4G as a jailbroken and rooted unit and have been running it on the Boost Mobile network for over a year now. I'm having major problems with battery life, updates, etc, etc... And, want to Flash the ROM and wipe this sucker clean and start over with the latest and greatest version of Android OS.
I've picked a ROM off this site from a developer I want to try out. If I don't like it, I'll try another!
I have a hosted exchange service so can easily re-import all my contacts and numbers, and I've backed up my mission critical apps with Titanium backup. I know the data will get wiped, and I really want to wipe everything and start over. HOWEVER, I want to make sure the memory settings of my network plan with my phone number and provisions to use it on the Boost network remain.
I have a few friends who flash all the time, and so I'm guessing all these will remain, but I want to make sure and I'm also not sure how.
Any brief explanation or if someone can point me to where I can easily get this info, that would be great!!!
Somone on here mentioned an introductory video for first time ROM flash?? Any info helpful.
Everyone says it's a little scary the first time, which keeps most people from ever tweaking their ROM, but that once you get over the "fear factor" it's really not a big deal.
Hipkat has a pretty good guide that should answer most of your questions regarding ROM flashing. Find it in the link below. As far as your settings go, flashing a new ROM won't affect the settings you have for it to be flashed to a different carrier.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1386911
For videos, here you go.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLS6MYJ7p0g&feature=youtube_gdata_player
You should also make a backup in recovery prior to flashing just in case things go sideways and you need to revert to it. Make sure your battery is at least halfway charged, too.
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You should also make a backup in recovery prior to flashing just in case things go sideways and you need to revert to it. Make sure your battery is at least halfway charged, too.
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Thanks for posting... This was all very informative and watched a few other YouTube videos. Here's where I'm at... Still trying to figure out how to get Amon MOD Recovery. Could not find it in the Android Marketplace, so maybe I just have to download to my desktop and move it over to to the SD card manually. I'll do this later tonight.
I need to make a Nandroid backup of my current settings (which it looks like I can do in Amon Ra?)
And, is my MSL (Master Subsidy Lock code) necessary to have?? I tried obtaining it through Android Terminal command and the GetMyMSL app, and neither one worked! The code came back as 00000 when using GetMyMSL.
I bought this phone well over a year ago and it was jailbroken and rooted already by the Ebay seller for use on the Boost Mobile network as it was a Sprint exclusive phone, so maybe this has been bypassed?
Search for Smelkus recovery here on XDA. Follow the instructions listed to install it on your phone.
Your MSL isn't necessary for basic rooting & flashing purposes.
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Search for Smelkus recovery here on XDA. Follow the instructions listed to install it on your phone.
Your MSL isn't necessary for basic rooting & flashing purposes.
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Thanks for the info.
Okay, I downloaded Amon Recovery and put it on the SD card, followed the excellent instructions linked above and created a Nandroid backup. I just selected the top three options, (Boot, System and Data) and left cache, sd-ext, and recovery blank and created the backup file. I moved the file to my PC just in case it wiped it off my SD card as an extra measure of safety.
I really don't think I'll need it anymore, but again, just in case all hell brakes loose.
My main question is that I have the new ROM file on my computer desktop... Should I move it to the SD card prior to clearing it out?
One more question is what is the HBoot and is there a newer version I should be using?
I did already install AmonRa so not sure if this is really necessary if I have that.
Also, since this is the first time going to a custom Non-Sense ROM, It was explained that I should partition the SD card. I decided to back up everything to my laptop, so I can manually add it back on the SD card later, but I wonder if this complicates things.
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One more question is what is the HBoot and is there a newer version I should be using?
I did already install AmonRa so not sure if this is really necessary if I have that.
Also, since this is the first time going to a custom Non-Sense ROM, It was explained that I should partition the SD card. I decided to back up everything to my laptop, so I can manually add it back on the SD card later, but I wonder if this complicates things.
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The newest Hboot is 2.18. If your Hboot is older, there is no need to update. As far as partitioning your SD card, it can be done through recovery, but the process will wipe the card clean, which is why it's recommended to backup everything to your computer.
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The newest Hboot is 2.18. If your Hboot is older, there is no need to update. As far as partitioning your SD card, it can be done through recovery, but the process will wipe the card clean, which is why it's recommended to backup everything to your computer.
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Great! I just backed up EVERYTHING on the SD to my computer. I'm ready to partition and install the new ROM!
I am following this procedure, which is very thorough, but seems like it has lots of extra bits I'm not sure are necessary. My biggest concern at this point is will my GPS work??? I'm seeing a "fix" of some sort here, but seems to require an MSL code, which mine doesn't have. I'm hoping this won't be a problem!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1386911
Okay, so I've partitioned the SD card, but when I went to do this step....
"Once the process is complete, select Upgrade EXT 2 to EXT 3. Do not use EXT 4 On Sense ROMS. DEFINITELY use EXT4 on newer AOSP ROMS. Your SD Card is now partitioned and you’re ready to restore your backup and flash your custom ROM so back out, go to USB-MS Toggle, select it and copy everything from the EVO Backup folder on your computer, back to your SD Card."
It didn't work... This is the error message I get... "Oops... Something went wrong! Please check the recovery log."
Is this necessary once the SD card has been partitioned? Please advise.
I am using an AOSP ROM, so how to I upgrade to Ext 4?
It seems like once this is done, I am ready to carryover the backup files from my PC, wipe, and install the new ROM.
So, the first ROM I tried failed, so I tried another and it worked beautifully.
So... I'm having a few more questions as I go to get it set up.
1) I use a hosted exchange service for my work and I had trouble getting this set up using the ROM. I was hoping to see an ActiveSync option. Should I download some sort of ActiveSync app to do this??
2) I have a Gmail account that I use for everything, but it's so full of $h*&t that I don't use the email account anymore. Of course, Google being the online superpower, I'd love to get a hold of a human being there that could help me... I'd like to get a new Gmail account and then close my old one, but some how merge all my other bits (Picasaweb, Voice, and all of my Chrome settings to the new address.
I don't want to use the Gmail address with this one, as previously it was throwing all of these random Gmail contacts who I don't even know who they are into my contacts list. I don't want to use that address for Mail or Contacts on my phone!
Last, but not least....
3) I backed up all the apps I cared about with Titanium Backup and saved them to the SD card. So, how do I reload that application off the SD card and restore the apps I had previously backed up through that application???
And, is there an HTC Sense style Android Weather widget for AOSP ROM's??
I'd like to get something that is visually a lot better looking than this crappy Weather channel widget that came with my ROM. YuK!
I am not sure about your first two questions, but to get back data saved with Titanium Backup, just download it from Google Play, click the backup/restore tab and look for your app. The name should be crossed out ( unless you already reinstalled it). Click on it and click restore and then app+data.
Here is a weather widget:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1721809
I have two of these things. One for me and GF.
I'm a flash addict, shes flashed too but several builds old. Thinking of the easiest ways to get her "up to speed" with me. Obviously, we're on the same family plan and what not, so same carrier.
What would happen if I wiped out my user accounts, did a nandroid of that and restored just /system & /data?
Would she have a fully operational phone w/ all of my ROM settings and such, phone functioning with all services & ready to add her google/fb/whatever?
Or would I brick something in the process?
Obviously I wouldn't want to flash EFS or anything.
Thoughts?
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I have two of these things. One for me and GF.
I'm a flash addict, shes flashed too but several builds old. Thinking of the easiest ways to get her "up to speed" with me. Obviously, we're on the same family plan and what not, so same carrier.
What would happen if I wiped out my user accounts, did a nandroid of that and restored just /system & /data?
Would she have a fully operational phone w/ all of my ROM settings and such, phone functioning with all services & ready to add her google/fb/whatever?
Or would I brick something in the process?
Obviously I wouldn't want to flash EFS or anything.
Thoughts?
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I wouldn't... just seems dangerous. likely wouldn't brick it, but you would probably have to wipe and reinstall anyway, because that would probably act really wonky... you can try, but like i said i wouldn't lol
I need to unroot my phone. Since I've rooted, the vibration motor only works sproadically. I have had hardware repair people check it out and it isn't the part itself, so they suggested I take it back to the provider to see what the problem is. Obviously, the provider won't touch it if it's rooted.
There's all kinds of directions online about how to restore to factory. My problem is that this is a phone I also use for work and so contacts, app data, calendar, etc. etc. will all need to be restored. However, the conundrum is that there aren't any backup apps that can backup the app and the app data and/or restore same without root. So even though I have used Titanium Backup to backup my apps/data, I wont be able to restore after unrooting.
FYI my phone is AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II SGH-I317, rooted but no custom rom (still stock).
Any help would be greatly appreciated. Some have suggested I learn to live without the vibration, but there are many times I need my phone in silent mode but need to have the vibration on so I am alerted to incoming calls/appointments/texts/alerts.
Thanks,
Why do you say TiBu won't do the job? You can restore user apps and their data 100%; you can also restore phone and sms logs. Just don't restore system data.
Move your personal data to the external sd card.
Besides unrooting you have to restore the binary count to zero using triangle away app.
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Why do you say TiBu won't do the job? You can restore user apps and their data 100%; you can also restore phone and sms logs. Just don't restore system data.
Move your personal data to the external sd card.
Besides unrooting you have to restore the binary count to zero using triangle away app.
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My understanding is that TiBU cannot restore apps/data unless the phone is rooted. If there's a way to do it without the phone being rooted, please let me know.
How do I "move my personal data to the external sd card?' and do I do that before or after restoring the factory firmware?
I've restored the binary count using triangle away. Will I need to do this again after restoring the factory firmware?
Obviously I'm a less sophisticated user. TBH I only rooted to get rid of the bloatware, I never had any intention of making any other changes (nor do I really have the skill/knowledge to do so). If there's a way to get this accomplished, I'd really appreciate some instructions. All the threads I've read have a bunch of technical language that I really don't understand.
Thanks for your help...
You make a zip file of your apps and data, then you use the stock recovery to flash. You name it update.zip.
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You make a zip file of your apps and data, then you use the stock recovery to flash. You name it update.zip.
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Is there a thread I could read which would give me step by step directions to do this. Thank you so much for your help.
Question: can you make a nandroid backup, unroot, factory reset, triangle away, send phone for repair, when phone returns, root, restore the nandroid?
Im sure you dont want to send your phone with personal stuff on it.
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Question: can you make a nandroid backup, unroot, factory reset, triangle away, send phone for repair, when phone returns, root, restore the nandroid?
Im sure you dont want to send your phone with personal stuff on it.
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I'm sure that this would be an acceptable method. Is nandroid backup something that can be done via TiBu? If not, could you point me to a thread that would have instructions on how to do this.
As always, thank you for your help!
A nandroid backup is an image of your system. You mske it using recovery. So, did you install a custom recovery?
Thanks
I guess this is what I get for going on a developers' forum, and not being a developer myself. After trying to do nandroid backups and restores, I have successfully bricked my phone. Even the person who developed the toolkit won't answer my posts to his website. So I guess my best solution is to get a new phone and never come back to these forums, because I'm clearly in over my head, and no one here can answer the questions of a simpleton like me. Sorry I ever tried to do anything on my phone. Clearly the only thing I've accomplished is to waste my time, ruin my device, and bug people on this forum with my inane inability to comprehend the concepts you guys understand here. Arriva dirce!
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I guess this is what I get for going on a developers' forum, and not being a developer myself. After trying to do nandroid backups and restores, I have successfully bricked my phone. Even the person who developed the toolkit won't answer my posts to his website. So I guess my best solution is to get a new phone and never come back to these forums, because I'm clearly in over my head, and no one here can answer the questions of a simpleton like me. Sorry I ever tried to do anything on my phone. Clearly the only thing I've accomplished is to waste my time, ruin my device, and bug people on this forum with my inane inability to comprehend the concepts you guys understand here. Arriva dirce!
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Not sure what the heck I typed here. ..
Try sending a PM to myself or rangercaptain if you want to still try fixing your phone
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I wasn't bothered by your questions. I like helping other xda'ers solve their problems. Sorry someone somewhere else offended you.
If there is any activity at all when you press the power button you have a great chance of restoring your phone.