So I'm actually somewhat of a noob to rooting and flashing roms. I had an HD2 that was rooted and what not but really didn't play with it too much. I picked up my G2 the other day and haven't put it down since. This thing is amazing. Now that I've said that.
I rooted it using the rage/ADB way with gfree. I dl'd Rom manager and Kernel manager. Currently running CM7 final with the CM rom. I wanted to try out a couple of the other builds but have already set my phone up for the most part. I was wondering if there is a way to keep settings and such while flashing between roms.
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carsenj said:
So I'm actually somewhat of a noob to rooting and flashing roms. I had an HD2 that was rooted and what not but really didn't play with it too much. I picked up my G2 the other day and haven't put it down since. This thing is amazing. Now that I've said that.
I rooted it using the rage/ADB way with gfree. I dl'd Rom manager and Kernel manager. Currently running CM7 final with the CM rom. I wanted to try out a couple of the other builds but have already set my phone up for the most part. I was wondering if there is a way to keep settings and such while flashing between roms.
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Make a back up in recovery, to keep all your data.
Or use titanium back up.
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carsenj said:
I rooted it using the rage/ADB way with gfree. I dl'd Rom manager and Kernel manager. Currently running CM7 final with the CM rom. I wanted to try out a couple of the other builds but have already set my phone up for the most part. I was wondering if there is a way to keep settings and such while flashing between roms.
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Just wanted to add my 2 cents.
Use NANDroid backup in CWM recovery to make a complete image of your current ROM and settings.
Use Titanium Backup (in android market) to make a backup of your settings, apps and etc..
Flash your new ROM and use Titanium to restore your apps. I would not recommend restoring your settings as some settings do not exist or are different on other ROMs.
Happy flashing!
Thanks for all the great replies. I have made a backup using Titanium and I have loaded nandroid onto my laptop. I'm going to make a full backup of the device state and commence with the tinkering. Damn I love playing with this kind of technology. Just being able to make changes and see the outcome.
carsenj said:
I had an HD2 that was rooted and what not but really didn't play with it too much.
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You talking about HardSPL on Windows Mobile phones? Really not the same thing as rooting and Android phone, so probably a good idea to keep the terminology separate.
redpoint73 said:
You talking about HardSPL on Windows Mobile phones? Really not the same thing as rooting and Android phone, so probably a good idea to keep the terminology separate.
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Sorry for the mix up. Yea the HD2 is HardSPL. Unlock bootloader so you can multi-boot.
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Any chance we will see the switchROM script work for the EVO? I absolutely loved the convenience on my G1 and this would be awesome for the EVO. Especially with number of Devs who are likely to make the jump to the EVO.
I believe it is Devsk who first put this together. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=541183
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Any chance we will see the switchROM script work for the EVO? I absolutely loved the convenience on my G1 and this would be awesome for the EVO. Especially with number of Devs who are likely to make the jump to the EVO.
I believe it is Devsk who first put this together. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=541183
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We use a app 'rom manager' here, i'm not a fan of it but everyone seems to love it.
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We use a app 'rom manager' here, i'm not a fan of it but everyone seems to love it.
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Clockwork? Does that essentially do the same thing as switchrom? I used it to backup OMJ, the first Rom I flashed, but hadn't tried to restore.
I'd be cool with using it if it will let me:
restore it like I had it
switch back and forth between complete rom setups like switchrom
switch seamlessly without wipe, nandroid, hassle
Do you know if that is the case?
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Clockwork? Does that essentially do the same thing as switchrom? I used it to backup OMJ, the first Rom I flashed, but hadn't tried to restore.
I'd be cool with using it if it will let me:
restore it like I had it
switch back and forth between complete rom setups like switchrom
switch seamlessly without wipe, nandroid, hassle
Do you know if that is the case?
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It gives you a gui interface for recovery, so you don't have to deal with the text menu
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It gives you a gui interface for recovery, so you don't have to deal with the text menu
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I guess I'm not sure if that is the same thing, but I'm going to give it a whirl and see how easy/fast it is.
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Clockwork? Does that essentially do the same thing as switchrom? I used it to backup OMJ, the first Rom I flashed, but hadn't tried to restore.
I'd be cool with using it if it will let me:
restore it like I had it
switch back and forth between complete rom setups like switchrom
switch seamlessly without wipe, nandroid, hassle
Do you know if that is the case?
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yes
yes and yes
i do it all the time..very easy!
So... lets say i download a rom from here or on the rom manager, i can then install it via the clockmod recovery and it will work?
super-6-1 said:
So... lets say i download a rom from here or on the rom manager, i can then install it via the clockmod recovery and it will work?
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Yes, that you can certainly do. Easiest is to install right from Rom Manager.
What I'm not 100% on yet is if a backup and restore on ROM Mgr is more like a nandroid backup or more like a switchrom backup. I loved switchrom because it basically put your entire rom back exactly as it was previously with every facet saved. Not sure how that is different from a nandroid, but it somehow felt more complete and identical than when I restored a nandroid backup.
Plus it was incredibly easy to switch back and forth between completely customized roms as easy as switching themes. I could run a different rom each hour if I was that neurotic
So far it looks like my ROM Mgr backup is just like a switchrom and even easier to flash, but I am still testing it out.
MrDSL said:
yes
yes and yes
i do it all the time..very easy!
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looks like you are right. So far so good
Just_s said:
Yes, that you can certainly do. Easiest is to install right from Rom Manager.
What I'm not 100% on yet is if a backup and restore on ROM Mgr is more like a nandroid backup or more like a switchrom backup. I loved switchrom because it basically put your entire rom back exactly as it was previously with every facet saved. Not sure how that is different from a nandroid, but it somehow felt more complete and identical than when I restored a nandroid backup.
Plus it was incredibly easy to switch back and forth between completely customized roms as easy as switching themes. I could run a different rom each hour if I was that neurotic
So far it looks like my ROM Mgr backup is just like a switchrom and even easier to flash, but I am still testing it out.
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Any ROM I restore with ROM Manager is EXACTLY like I backed it up with all my txt messages and everything. I mean I literally just load it and im DONE!!
This app is incredible!!
I am wanting to help my dad root and rom his DROID incredible. Is there a one click app to root his phone like I used for my phone or is unrovoked it? Also romming, are there any guides? One more thing, where do you get clockwork recovery and roms? Rom manager?
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To root get unrevoke is a one click process... Once rooted you can get recovery clockmod from rom manager after that you can install any rom from the dev forum just follow the instruction on the thread... if you want like skyrider or virtuous you can get those from rom manager or if you want like sense 3.0 you get those roms from the dev forum...
Hope it helps..
Unrevoked is a one click root and it installs clockwork recovery. For roms, check out the development section, the OP will have info on how to flash.
He also wants nfl mobile from vzw will he be able to have that?
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NFL mobile can be downloaded from the market, but a monthly fee is required for the live feed during games.
sjpritch25 said:
NFL mobile can be downloaded from the market, but a monthly fee is required for the live feed during games.
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Well he's had it free since he got the phone, about a year ago
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cvbcbcmv said:
OK well, yes, he can still have it. He can have any and all the apps he currently has. Use titanium backup pro, it costs money but it's such an amazing app
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I use that app. But will he still be able to watch games free?
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Also he was wondering if there would be an easy way to unroot and go back to stock. Is there an ruu or something?
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Root and Rom
Unrevoked is definitely the best way to go, it is sooo easy. Then after its rooted you are pretty much free to do whatever. I used Rom Manager (Premium version, its only a few bucks and a good way to thank the guys who made it) with that you can download and install any incredible roms you want. I recommend Warm z 2.2 , I am currently using their nightlies which are still works in progress but they are awesome. One thing to note when installing the roms is to have all your previous apps and settings backed up, then when you install wipe the cache, wipe the dalvic cache, and wipe the data for best results. Otherwise you may end up in a bootloop, which if that happens don't panic its not the end of the world. As for ways to unroot, they are out there, i just don't know them off the top of my head, nor do i see a reason to after experiencing freedom!
tycoon177 said:
Also he was wondering if there would be an easy way to unroot and go back to stock. Is there an ruu or something?
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There is an RUU.
www.dougpiston.com
Any way to keep the free nfl mobile?
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tycoon177 said:
Any way to keep the free nfl mobile?
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Back it up with TI backup, also if he purchased it then it'll stay in your market under 'my apps'. If it's a free app, then you should be able to just re-download it with no worries?
The market still shows all VZW content on rooted phones, I wouldn't see any reason why that should break.
Just make sure you fully back up your current stock ROM before rooting, you might find you forgot to back up your contacts or have a couple of apps that you forgot to backup and it's easy to restore that and go back to exactly what you had before so you don't miss anything important.
Also the app's don't root devices fully, unrevoked completely unlocks everything on the INC, you can load custom bootloaders and kernels. As far as I know there is no app available, but although unrevoked is a little more of a pain if you don't have the correct drivers at first, it's a better choice.
Hope you get to do everything you're wanting to do with the INC
Half way done! We rooted tonight and are gonna rom soon.
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One more question, can I get instructions to flash cm7 from stock? We haven't done anything to it except root and use a few root apps. I only can find guides to flash from cm6 not stock. Thank you for your patience and help
tycoon177 said:
One more question, can I get instructions to flash cm7 from stock? We haven't done anything to it except root and use a few root apps. I only can find guides to flash from cm6 not stock. Thank you for your patience and help
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Make a backup in CWM (reboot to it through ROM Manager) and then boot again, use MyBackup Root from the Market to back up all data (photos are not necessary to back up) and then reboot to CWM and wipe data and cache 3x each, then flash cm7 then gapps
Re: Multiple wipes
http://www.cvpcs.org/blog/2011-06-05/time_to_wipe_data/cache
So I don't need a new radio or anything? Nice! Could I just use rom manager to automate this?
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Anyone?
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No you don't need a different radio, I'm using the stock one (7.28) right now and its working great. And yes, you can use rom manager to automate the process but it seems more reliable to do your flashing manually in recovery.
k_nivesout said:
No you don't need a different radio, I'm using the stock one (7.28) right now and its working great. And yes, you can use rom manager to automate the process but it seems more reliable to do your flashing manually in recovery.
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Okay thanks!
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Alright, here we go...brace yourselves:
I have the stock ROM, rooted (duh), but running Launcher Pro, not Sense. Am I still restricted to the Sense-only kernels, or can I use the AOSP kernels now? I'm guessing that I can't, since the ROM is still Sense-based even if my launcher is not. Just want to make sure before I really eff things up
Sense only, man on a Sense ROM
Bah, I thought so. I've spent so much time tweaking the stock ROM to where I like it, I'd hate to start over again with CM or some other ROM. I'll give it a go one rainy Saturday, though.
Followup - Is there a download anywhere for the stock kernel? I did a nandroid backup before flashing my current kernel (ChopSuey) about a month ago, but lots have changed on my handset since then and I'd rather not lose those changes by reflashing the backup.
If you can wait a few hours, I have the stock kernel at home I can attach here fore you. It's the Wireless-N kernel, so your WiFi will work with it.
Titanium Backup is your friend if you're going to need to restore your customization and settings for LauncherPro. LP also has a built in backup/restore function.
Here's the link to that file
http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?hl3oe6e6cy614ae
Cares said:
Titanium Backup is your friend if you're going to need to restore your customization and settings for LauncherPro. LP also has a built in backup/restore function.
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I use titanium, but that's for apps, not the kernel...
HipKat said:
Here's the link to that file
http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?hl3oe6e6cy614ae
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SWEET..thanks
NP. ! Let me know if you need anything else. I keep a lot of this stuff around
Hey everyone. Whats up. I am wondering if a complete wipe is mandatory every time when upgrading to a the latest cyanogen mod version? (To Clarify I mean from an older cyanogen 10.1 rom version). If so is there simple instructions that you could give me to explain exactly how?
~Fellow rocker
Thanks in advance
rockingfreely said:
Hey everyone. Whats up. I am wondering if a complete wipe is mandatory every time when upgrading to a the latest cyanogen mod version? (To Clarify I mean from an older cyanogen 10.1 rom version). If so is there simple instructions that you could give me to explain exactly how?
~Fellow rocker
Thanks in advance
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If it doesn't say in the OP where the instructions are, you are normally safe. You can always use Titanium Backup to save all of your apps and settings and them restore them after installing the updated version. Never restore system settings to any ROM that is not what you backed them up from. Apps are fine to do so.
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If it doesn't say in the OP where the instructions are, you are normally safe. You can always use Titanium Backup to save all of your apps and settings and them restore them after installing the updated version. Never restore system settings to any ROM that is not what you backed them up from. Apps are fine to do so.
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Thanks Gray for your prompt reply, although to sum my question up more, I was really asking something different. You see I have an older version of cyanogen mod 10.1, using the same rom, I'd like to know how to upgrade to the newest version which is Feb 26 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2099881 without deleting my data. It kinda sucks to go through this process time and time again lol
~rockingfreely
The answer is in the OP install instructions of that ROM.
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the reason you always wipe is to avoid bugs and problems. Even though you can get away with dirty flashing sometimes, most of the time its going to cause problems and lag
Do yourself a favor, buy either titanium backup pro or rom toolbox pro, backup whats important with those, and clean flash. those are the best way to keep things while avoiding problems
I been searching the forum and having a hard time looking for the type of help I need. I have a Desire Z running Cyanogen Mod I think version 9. I want to back everything up and restore it to an HTC One. What is the best/easiest method? I want to keep ALL apps/data. Will Rom Manager or Titanium Backup do the Trick?
I would advise against it, not only are you going from one phone to another but different android versions. If it were me I would just install apps from market and then set up everything fresh, but feel free to try titanium, some of it could restore ok
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demkantor said:
I would advise against it, not only are you going from one phone to another but different android versions. If it were me I would just install apps from market and then set up everything fresh, but feel free to try titanium, some of it could restore ok2
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Ok, thats what I thought. Just a pain but I guess better safe than sorry. Thx