Hello...
Maybe this is a silly question, but please do bear with me - I'm a newbie with Android, just managed to downgrade, root and install the Revolution HD ROM.
I was wondering - I've read about Nandroid, but the only specific thread I've found here is for the G1 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=459830). Will this do for the DHD? Or is the Backup/Restore function of the ClockworkMod Recovery 2.5.1.3 the same?
Thanks in advance!
PS Android is so much more difficult to hack than WinMo... but so much more exciting
In theory you should be able to just boot into rcovery (power+volume down ) then in clockwork gobto backup and restore and and choose backup. This is how I would do it on my incredible so I assume it would be the same on another htc phone
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Hmmm... thanks for your reply - actually I'm doing a Recovery backup as I'm typing this.
But if it's the same, then how come that so many procedures in here state "do a Nandroid backup" since the very same procedures also say you should have a recovery mode?
Thanks again
You can't afaik do a backup without a custom recovery.
"Nandroid" is the most common and is also used as a generic term. So do a "nandroid backup" or "recovery backup" are the same thing. They are just making a reference to the fact that you are making the backup using the recovery console (CWM e.g.) rather than through an App.
Or have I mis-understood your question?
Mr_JMM said:
You can't afaik do a backup without a custom recovery.
"Nandroid" is the most common and is also used as a generic term. So do a "nandroid backup" or "recovery backup" are the same thing. They are just making a reference to the fact that you are making the backup using the recovery console (CWM e.g.) rather than through an App.
Or have I mis-understood your question?
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No, mate, that was exactly my question. Thanks for a complete and concise reply
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Hey all, hopefully a simple question...
I finally sacked up and used the test version of Unrevoked on my Stock 2.2 Incredible. Booted up with the "superuser" icon. Finally got it to go back to Clockworkmod recovery screen to do a nandroid backup. Only problem is...it never said "nandroid" specifically, as I read in all the tutorials. It did have "recovery" and all the stuff I thought I'd see in the backup process. I ran the backup, and looked on the SD card in the Clockworkmod folder and there are all the backup files.
So basically am I seeing and using Nandroid, but it's not calling it Nandroid for some reason? If not, what should I be doing.
Thanks for the support...
-Ian
Clockwork changed the menu options in one of the latest updates so it no longer says nandroid. But if you go to the backup and restore menu and select backup (as it looks like you did) you have your backup or "nandroid."
PS. Post this in the general section next time.
Thanks for the quick reply...and sorry about leaving the question here...
Ok, so I'm a noob at all this Rooting, Rom'ing, flashing and whatnot. Infact I'm a noob at Smartphones in general. The G2 is my first..
When I did the Clockwork flash of baconbits it asked me to backup, so I did. Is that the same thing as a nandroid backup that everyone talks about with such importance?
Or will I need to get a backup from somewhere? Would someone elses backup even work with my phone?
Yes.
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lol. Sorry, my title and post are a bit jumbled. What were you saying yes to?
Do I even need a "nandroid" backup? Or is the clockwork backup I made the same thing?
FrenicX said:
lol. Sorry, my title and post are a bit jumbled. What were you saying yes to?
Do I even need a "nandroid" backup? Or is the clockwork backup I made the same thing?
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I believe from what you said in the first post, yes it performed a nandroid backup, then flashed the kernal. If you want check in your clockwork folder on sd card and see if theres the backup you made earlier. I recommend putting that onto your pc in a safe place....just in case sd card gets error or somethtnig.
FrenicX said:
Ok, so I'm a noob at all this Rooting, Rom'ing, flashing and whatnot. Infact I'm a noob at Smartphones in general. The G2 is my first..
When I did the Clockwork flash of baconbits it asked me to backup, so I did. Is that the same thing as a nandroid backup that everyone talks about with such importance?
Or will I need to get a backup from somewhere? Would someone elses backup even work with my phone?
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Yes, a backup in cm recovery is same as nandroid backup only it does it through the cm recovery as opposed to stock recovery.
There are stock roms with root and some other features provided in the development forum that you can flash using rom manager.
Thanks guys. Now that I've figured that out with your help, I have been having a blast trying all these roms. Next up is Villains stuff.
Hi Guys,
I Rooted my HTC Desire using Unrevoked Here
http://androidforums.com/desire-all...nrevoked-windows-updated-20th-may-2011-a.html
after that I saw AR-Recovery (via recovery-RA-desire-v2.0.1.img) and there I created a Nandroid Backup. After creating a backup I saw Nandroid folder made in my SD card with backup inside.
Last night I S-OFF my HTC desire using AphaRev 1.08 and when it asked to isntall CWM Recovery during process, I replied YES..
Now I have CWM Recovery, when I go to it to restore my ROM, it cant locate and use my Previouis backups created with AR-Recovery.
Any Way I can restore those backups since I had lots of applications and settings done with that and I cant go through the whole process from Zero again....
And If I restore the backups when I created before S-OFF, will that turn my Phone S-ON again?
Well, you can flash AmonRa via Fastboot Commander.
Or with unrevoked V3.21
Pipusz said:
Well, you can flash AmonRa via Fastboot Commander.
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I dont know why ppl are mad about CWM Recovery?
I would love to flash AmonRA Recovery.. its just amazing... creates and restores backup so quick.. CWM takes so much time... But still I will install CWM recovery because it ahs become universal recovery
Is there any way I can one time Restore my backup restored with AmonRA recov ery without flashing it? Like some Fastboot stuff..?
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I dont know why ppl are mad about CWM Recovery?
I would love to flash AmonRA Recovery.. its just amazing... creates and restores backup so quick.. CWM takes so much time... But still I will install CWM recovery because it ahs become universal recovery
Is there any way I can one time Restore my backup restored with AmonRA recov ery without flashing it? Like some Fastboot stuff..?
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This issue is intimately tied to the inner workings of the recoveries which are obviously different. I don't believe that it's a good idea to restore backups made with a different recovery.
If you restore an amonra backup with clockworkmod or reverse, you will get an usb brick.
Swyped from my HTC Desire using XDA App
ok I might just flash AmonRa recovery.. can anyone give me a link on how to do that?
EDIT: Found it on youtube.. Thanks all..
Here it is... very good and simple instructions using only Terminal Emulator..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4dHVdAtG1Ew
jjdoctor said:
ok I might just flash AmonRa recovery.. can anyone give me a link on how to do that?
EDIT: Found it on youtube.. Thanks all..
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You should have posted the youtube link for others.
Swyped from Oxygen
Here it is... very good and simple instructions using only Terminal Emulator..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4dHVdAtG1Ew
I' m lost. Is it OK ?
Hello all,
I'm sorry if my question was answered in this forum, but I wasn't able to find the answer to be 100% sure.
I used Rezo609's all in one utility, so I unlocked the bootloader, rooted the phone and when doing this, the software made a backup of my phone (it's saved on the SD card).
I use Android 2.3.5. and now I'd like to try Android 4.0 on my WFS.
My question is, when it will not work for me (or I don't like it), can I restore the phone from that backup? I mean my 2.3.5, my apps, contacts, emails etc?
Thank you so much, and again I'm sorry if it was posted somewhere here :angel:
Pribina said:
Hello all,
I'm sorry if my question was answered in this forum, but I wasn't able to find the answer to be 100% sure.
I used Rezo609's all in one utility, so I unlocked the bootloader, rooted the phone and when doing this, the software made a backup of my phone (it's saved on the SD card).
I use Android 2.3.5. and now I'd like to try Android 4.0 on my WFS.
My question is, when it will not work for me (or I don't like it), can I restore the phone from that backup? I mean my 2.3.5, my apps, contacts, emails etc?
Thank you so much, and again I'm sorry if it was posted somewhere here :angel:
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I don't know what backup it made coz i haven't used that utility ever.
But here's another way of being sure.
I suppose you have clockwork Recovery installed already, If you don't, download rom manager from market and do.
Boot into recovery.
>go to backup and restore and backup.
>It will take some time.
> Now in sd card, you'll see a folder named clockwork, save that folder somewhere in your pc cozz that is a lifesaver for you.
> Install whatever rom u want now.
> If you want to restore, just go to clockwork and restore.
Hope i helped.
Best way....... Download rom manager from the play store... Then select "Backup current rom" If backs up your rom.....
Thank you both guys!
The clockwork recovery is part of the utility so I have the backup done, that was the backup I was writing in my first post.
So right now I have to find the best 4.0 ROM
Pribina said:
Thank you both guys!
The clockwork recovery is part of the utility so I have the backup done, that was the backup I was writing in my first post.
So right now I have to find the best 4.0 ROM
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Cm9 Alpha 3.
sukhjit321 said:
Cm9 Alpha 3.
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will try today, thanks for the tip!
I can't seem to find the official link release anywhere I am looking (not really sure where to look either)..
Edit: Also, can I use this with CWM, or do I need TWRP? EditLooks like the available version isn't compatible with my DINC for TWRP.. Not sure what to do about that..)
Re-edit: I found the images for a version 2.6.x for my "inc" as the directory says, but I'm a little intimidated by the prospect of replacing CWM at this point, as it appears I have to install it with HBOOT.
What nandroid? Nandroid refers to a backup typically. Backups aren't typically posted.
tiny4579 said:
What nandroid? Nandroid refers to a backup typically. Backups aren't typically posted.
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I'm looking for the software that is used to create the backups.. It is looking more and more like it is a part of TWRP, and not available separately, but that conclusion is merely my best guess at this point.
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I'm looking for the software that is used to create the backups.. It is looking more and more like it is a part of TWRP, and not available separately, but that conclusion is merely my best guess at this point.
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Nandroid backup and restore functionality is built in recovery for both TWRP and CWM.
Ooooh... ok.. so that is actually what cwm is already using when it does the backups.. Alright, thanks.