[Q] How to take complete backup? - Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hey
First of, let me apologize for making this thread, as im sure theres alot of them around. but i have not been able to find anything that helps me :/
Anyways, i am the happy owner of a HTC Desire.
And i have decided to try and root it, so i can get some costum roms on it (Been looking at CleanDHD and Oxygen Rom for starters
But before i do ANYTHING to my phone, i want to make a complete backup of it.
So that i can go back to the exact state that it was in before i tampered with it in any way.
What is the easiest (and best ) way to this ?
Thanks for your time

Without rooting you can't backup the ROM, so long as you can get the RUU for your phone you can always go back to stock. Post up your software version and we'll see if there's an RUU for it

Android Version 2.2
Basebandversion 32.49.00.32U_5.11.05.27
Coresystem (name loosely translated from danish ) 2.6.32.15-gf5a401c [email protected] #1
Version number 2.29.405.5 CL293415 Release Keys
Software number 2.29.405.5
So your saying, that to take a backup of my system, i have to root it?
What if i want to remove the root acces then? go all the way back to scratch?

apwdjarland said:
Android Version 2.2
Basebandversion 32.49.00.32U_5.11.05.27
Coresystem (name loosely translated from danish ) 2.6.32.15-gf5a401c [email protected] #1
Version number 2.29.405.5 CL293415 Release Keys
Software number 2.29.405.5
So your saying, that to take a backup of my system, i have to root it?
What if i want to remove the root acces then? go all the way back to scratch?
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you need root to perform a nandroid backup. 1st find your RUU file. this will allow you to return to stock no root in the future if u want too. then root your device. after your rooted, you can use clockwork recovery to make a nandroid backup. then u can go on your way trying custom roms. if u want stock again, use your nandroid and youll b at a rooted stock htc rom. if u want to remove your root, use the RUU file and it will wipe your phone completely and flash your stock rom without root

You should be able to find your carrier specific ruu here in case you ever need it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=695667
Myself, I rooted using unrevoked 3.2.1, installed rom manager and clockwork mod recovery, then took my nandroid backup via recovery - at this point being at a rooted stock rom.
Never looked back! And never used the backup either... ;0)

Thanks guys That made everything a lot clearer
Now the fun begins

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[Q] Quick Question about restoring Recovery on 1.39.00.05.31

Hi,
I am Currently running a Evo with software version 1.39.00.05.31 I didn't take the 1.47 update. I rooted/iinstall custom recovery using Unrevoked3. I want to take the OTA 1.47 so I can then apply Unrevoked 4 ever and then upgrade to 2.2 and maintain root. I downloaded the 1.47 update and created a pc36img.zip file (Used it on another evo) However when I try to flash it, it doesn't work and say something about wrong version. Wondering if anyone has the recovery.img and android.txt from 1.39.00.05.31.
Also if I can't get recovery back can I use Clockwork to apply the update that was downloaded? I would rather not restore to stock and restore all my apps and such.
Thanks
detcup4evr said:
Hi,
I am Currently running a Evo with software version 1.39.00.05.31 I didn't take the 1.47 update. I rooted/iinstall custom recovery using Unrevoked3. I want to take the OTA 1.47 so I can then apply Unrevoked 4 ever and then upgrade to 2.2 and maintain root. I downloaded the 1.47 update and created a pc36img.zip file (Used it on another evo) However when I try to flash it, it doesn't work and say something about wrong version. Wondering if anyone has the recovery.img and android.txt from 1.39.00.05.31.
Also if I can't get recovery back can I use Clockwork to apply the update that was downloaded? I would rather not restore to stock and restore all my apps and such.
Thanks
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Update the radio via recovery then install unrevokedforever. Or just install unrevokedforever lol
You know your on the very first release of software for the phone right? We are all on 2.2 froyo right now where have you been? I liked 2.1 myself but the fixes alone are worth the updates
detcup4evr said:
Hi,
I am Currently running a Evo with software version 1.39.00.05.31 I didn't take the 1.47 update. I rooted/iinstall custom recovery using Unrevoked3. I want to take the OTA 1.47 so I can then apply Unrevoked 4 ever and then upgrade to 2.2 and maintain root. I downloaded the 1.47 update and created a pc36img.zip file (Used it on another evo) However when I try to flash it, it doesn't work and say something about wrong version. Wondering if anyone has the recovery.img and android.txt from 1.39.00.05.31.
Also if I can't get recovery back can I use Clockwork to apply the update that was downloaded? I would rather not restore to stock and restore all my apps and such.
Thanks
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Well I'm not sure why you would want to do it that way but if your already rooted using unrevoked 3 (Not Full Root)
Then you can simply Download and apply Rooted 2.1 1.47.651.1 Rom to it or even the 2.2 3.26.651.6 (Most Recent)
But if I was you I'd use Titanium Backup to keep all your data so incase you can't use any recovery in the process at least you can restore it to any Rooted Rom or unrooted.
But to make this much simpler you need to use SimpleRoot that has Nand Unlock Option, also called 3 step Root.
This is in regards to your issue with Main Version Older Error when you tried using (PC36IMG) in bootloader.
If your gonna use SimpleRoot Make sure you have all the files included in your SD Card Otherwise PC36IMG by it self won't work.
Hope this Helps
Ace

[Q]How to restore Rooted/S-OFF/Custom Recovery

Hi guys,
(I've searched through the forums loads BTW - but may have missed something. So just point me in the right direction - thanks)
I recently got myself the Desire HD and Rooted with VISIONary, I then used the scripts at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=835746 to obtain S-OFF Successfully. At this point I installed ROM Manager and flashed ClockworkMod to the recovery, and then tried out a few of the chef's specials here. Everything was backed up after Root and S-OFF as I needed CWM in the recovery to perform the backup.
1) The question is how do I restore my DHD to factory state?
I know I can revert the root with VISIONary in-app, so my main concern is getting the original recovery image back on to the phone and applying S-ON.
I think I can flash using an RUU to restore the recovery image - but I don't want to choose the wrong one to invalidate any warranty and it's not clear if this restore S-ON. My operator is Orange UK, and I found some RUUs on a thread that linked to http://xdafil.es/?path=DesireHD
I downloaded: RUU_Ace_Orange_UK_1.40.61.2_Radio_12.28b.60.140e_26.03.02.26_M_release_157531_signed
Here are the necessaries:
Rom Manager 3.0.0.1
ClockWorkMod Recovery: 2.5.1.3
Baseband V.
12.28b.60.140eU_26.03.02.26_M
Kernel
2.6.32.21-gf3f553d
Build #
1.32.405.6 CL278359 release-keys
Software #
1.32.405.6
The RUU I downloaded seems to have the same radio, but higher build/software number, although mine says ...'eU' rather than just 'e.'
2) How is it possible that's a later build number when there were no updates available before I rooted/S-OFFd etc?
3) Will I still receive OTAs if I flash this?
Thanks in advance guys!
Rob
Go to the radio thread in my sig, do Radio S-OFF (yes, S-OFF), and then follow the instructions to go back to stock.

[Q] De-Branding and installing stock rom

Hello all
I've done a little researching, sorry if i've overlooked something.....
My question is, i want to de-brand my Orange DHD, to remove all the Orange crap that comes with it, and install a stock ROM, then maybe a custom ROM after.... so o i basically get the Radio S-Off then i'm good to go?
Would i need to follow this first?
(cant post outside links yet but here is the title: [TOOL][VIDEO] One click Radio S-OFF, SimUnlock (Easy Root & S-OFF Guide)
My handset info is:
Baseband: 12.28b.60.140eU_26.03.02.26_M
Kernel: 2.6.32.21-gf3f553d
Build: 1.40.61.2
Software: Same as above
Bootloader: 0.85.0007
Thanks for any help.
I'm not an expert by any means as I'm also figuring out how to do all the flashing stuff.
But this is what I "think" you need on top of the radio s-off.
The sequence I followed is as follows
1) install visionary
2) temproot
3) permroot
4) s-off through http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=855403
5) radio s-off using your posted thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=855403
6) install titanium backup through market and do a backup
7) install rom manager through market and backup current rom
something I did extra
8) install sms backup & restore through market and backup
I think from here, you should be ready to flash a new rom and radio
And the instruction for flashing should be on the individual thread the rom you are trying to flash.
Maybe you can update your own steps so that it can be a guide for newcomers including myself
Thanks for the reply, i am a little bit worried though as of the different kernel versions and software versions which you need to be on etc? or doesn't it matter?
AFAIK, the radio and custom rom should be compatible.
i.e.
You install a particular rom, the thread will specifically recommend which radio to install.
As for the kernel, it should be together with the rom.
So, you just need to flash the rom and radio, and you will get rom, kernel and radio unless you want specific kernel with different rom.
Then, you will just download just the kernel and flash it.
For me, the most impt this is first do a backup of your stock rom and data.
I've done it
I done the S-off and the rooting, put the 1.32 stock rom on my sd card and booted into the bootloader and installed it, running fine
Thanks guys, i might look into custom ROMS next, i do that via clockworkmod right?
I did back up the rom via cloclwork before i installed the stock ROM but i don't know if it backed up correctly, the file size is only 4meg :/

[Q] How to update a rooted DHD????

I did download the update (Android ver. 2.2 ; Software # 1.83.415.4)
but can't install it (my DHD is rooted)
it crashed when restating the phone (in visionary+ I did the "unroot now" option)
Please Help
Have you done a factory reset?
I believe you need to return your phone back to stock. Remove any modifications and restore any system apps that you may have removed. Reset S-Off back to default. You can use one of the HTC WWE updates to return the rom back to factory default but beware this will wipe all data. Have a search on the forum and you should find plenty of info on how to carry it out.
Im sure the update contents will be rolled into custom roms soon anyway so there really should not be the need to go through all this bother.
two days I'm trying to find a way to update
my software is 1.32.405.6
and for two days I'm trying to find a way to update still nothing
(this is my first android phone)
and this what I did:
I finished from Titanium Backup
then ROM Manager and CWM Recovery (it took me some time to figure what is CWM , DHD is my first Android phone)
then backing-up the system and transfer it to my hard-drive
then updating using ROM Manager
when trying to update using ROM Manager and CWM Recovery
it restarted the phone to CWM and when trying to install it got an error and aborted the installation
********
so dose that means the the only way is to reset back to factory?
and how is it done??
will it take my ENG S-on to ENG S-off?
EngAziz said:
my software is 1.32.405.6
and for two days I'm trying to find a way to update still nothing
(this is my first android phone)
and this what I did:
I finished from Titanium Backup
then ROM Manager and CWM Recovery (it took me some time to figure what is CWM , DHD is my first Android phone)
then backing-up the system and transfer it to my hard-drive
then updating using ROM Manager
when trying to update using ROM Manager and CWM Recovery
it restarted the phone to CWM and when trying to install it got an error and aborted the installation
********
so dose that means the the only way is to reset back to factory?
and how is it done??
will it take my ENG S-on to ENG S-off?
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There is a good guide here which talks through the process of rooting. It also discussed how to return to stock. You might find that you have problems with your backups if you return to stock. You need to be running as root to restore the backup with titanium. As far as I know there is no easy way to gain root with the latest update (Visionary no longer works). I had to go through the downgrade process to allow me root access.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=857537&highlight=stock
If you decide to keep root and wish to try a custom rom I would recomend that you follow through any bits on the above guide that you have not done yet and try Android Revolution. It has most of the HTC stuff included + some more improvements. It runs faster than stock also.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=840040
Good Luck
I use it also (revolutionHD) is has latest Android version.
Sent from my Desire HD using Tapatalk

Trying to unroot and need to know EXACTLY which stock ROM to download?

I am trying to go back to stock, I need some detailed steps, and most importantly need to know EXACTLY which stock ROM to download?
Here is all my info, please let me know if you need any more info!
About Phone
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PRL: 60680
Android Version: 2.3.4
Baseband Version: 2.15.00.11.19
Kernel Version: [email protected]#1
Mod Version: Cyanogenmod-7.1.0-RC1-Supersonic
Build Number: GRJ22
HBOOT - 2.10.0001
ROOT: Unrevoked 3.2.1
CLOCKWORKMOD RECOVERY v3.0.0.5
Thanks much!
First, I don't remember exactly what it's for, but I think you should remove that MIN number. I believe it has something to do with your account.
Now, are you trying to unroot the phone or install a rooted stock ROM? The thread title suggests the former, but the text suggests the latter.
studentjunk said:
First, I don't remember exactly what it's for, but I think you should remove that MIN number. I believe it has something to do with your account.
Now, are you trying to unroot the phone or install a rooted stock ROM? The thread title suggests the former, but the text suggests the latter.
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I am trying to UNROOT my phone, but I was under the impression that I needed a stock sprint ROM or something to roll back to?
No, you don't even need to unroot. Just run the RUU for your phone or look here for a stock ROM you can flash
http://evo4g.roms-db.com/
or http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=884060
Hey, i dont mean to jack this dudes thread but i have a question regarding this. If i ran the newest ruu, would that give me stock gingerbread? And would i then need to use revolutionary method to root again.
xcpefrmreality said:
Hey, i dont mean to jack this dudes thread but i have a question regarding this. If i ran the newest ruu, would that give me stock gingerbread? And would i then need to use revolutionary method to root again.
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Yes, but if you are already rooted, and want to stay rooted, just flash a stock rooted gingerbread rom.
HipKat said:
No, you don't even need to unroot. Just run the RUU for your phone or look here for a stock ROM you can flash
http://evo4g.roms-db.com/
or http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=884060
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I dont see anywhere under my ROM manager to recover to stock?
Step one: Uninstall ROM Manager
Step two: Search the dev section for Amon Ra and flash that by renaming the file there to PC36IMG.zip, put it on your SD Card, NO in any folders.
Make sure Fastboot is turned off, then power down.
Hold Vol Down - Power til the bootloader comes on, it'll scan ask you to update, hit yes, when it's done it'll reboot, do the scan again, this time, say no. Then click on Recovery
Are you wanting a stock ROM just for the appearance/functionality or so that you can RMA the phone without Sprint knowing it was rooted?
If you just want the stock appearance then you don't need to bother unrooting. Just find any stock ROM online. Although, you SHOULD have made a backup of your stock system before ever flashing a custom ROM in the first place. However, if you didn't then check out the following link.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=865204 (Scroll down to post #2)
If you are sending your phone to Sprint and don't want them to know that it was rooted then you'll want to check the link below.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=780141

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