as i'm not so much into these flashing stuff, here's a very simple question...
i wanted to flash a new hboot because the small data partition is rly annoying me, even with a2sd++
so only problem that i have is now, can i flash a new hboot that simple or do i have to reflash ROM, do a full wipe or something like that?
my desire is s-off @leedroid HD port, rooted for sure...
thanks for any answers
Make a complete nandroid backup, flash new hboot via fastboot, go back to recovery, wipe everything and restore backup.
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so nandroid backup includes all app installations and settings, but not the partition table(hboot)? also, isnt it problematic to restore the backup into a new hboot, as the partition spaces have changed?
and another question: do i get problems if i have some apps moved to sd card with android system a2sd?
It will cause problems if your /system is bigger than /system on your new partition table. Which hboot you use now and which you plan on using?
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Ive got my Desire setup pretty good but want to try some new roms out.
it was rooted using revoked and running clockwork recovery v2.5.0.7.
Can i just do a Nandroid backup and restore it no problem if i dont like the new roms? or do i need my desire s-off?
Gamma Ray said:
Ive got my Desire setup pretty good but want to try some new roms out.
it was rooted using revoked and running clockwork recovery v2.5.0.7.
Can i just do a Nandroid backup and restore it no problem if i dont like the new roms? or do i need my desire s-off?
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YOU NEED S-OFF (AND ENG-OFF IF YOU WANT TO CHANGE BASEBAND RADIO)
wen you do a backup of your older rom you can restore it without problems and it restores user data, apps, system, dalvik cache...etc... all things that you was haved.
try and enjoy new roms after doing a nand backup!!!
EDIT: now is available a new version of Clockworkmod recovery:::: lastest:::: 3.0.2.6 and a new version of ROM MANAGER::::: 4.1.0.0
YOU can install it from android market...
don´t forget that if you use an older version of CWM for sd card partition you can brik your device... be careful!
byeee boooyyyy!!!
To be safe, if you partition it, mount sdcard in pc separately. For Windows, use Mini Tool Partition Wizard Home Edition. Then 0% chance of brick.
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A total noob question but that's because I'm a noob. Anyway I'm currently using CynogenMod7, but I want to try a diffrent ROM. What do I have to do?
All the info you need to do that is here
Okay but would I have to format my SD card or partition it?
How would I keep my old apps and app data?
Thanks
Tajio said:
Okay but would I have to format my SD card or partition it?
How would I keep my old apps and app data?
Thanks
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You dont need to format SD Card (some ROM's require EXT partition, if you dont have it then you might need to repartition it), to keep apps and app data use Titanium Backup.
Backup apps using Titanium Backup
Backup contacts
Boot into recovery
Perform Nandroid backup
Wipe/factory reset
Install new ROM from zip
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some basic things before flashing ROMs
Depends on what ROM you're trying to flash. Some ROMs don't require partitioning your SD card. However, ROMs that feature A2SD+, Data2SD, Data2Whatever or Data2Ext will require that you make 2 or 3 partitions. Those 4 scripts are for people who have tons of apps and cannot be served by the stock phone memory.
Safest way to enjoy flashing ROMs is to:
a) save all the stuff in your SD Card onto your computer or another storage device
b) sync all your contacts into a Google account. If you don't have one, make one. You'll find it very convenient to sync back all contacts everytime you flash a new ROM
c) use MyBackup Root or Titanium Backup; they can both save apps for later reinstatement, include settings and data, like your Angry Birds score. Personally, Titanium Backup is much better than MyBackup Root. Go buy the pro version, it works even better.
d) remember to make a Nandroid backup in recovery. Be aware, though, that when you make a Nandroid backup in ClockworkMod and in the future decide to flash Amon_Ra or another recovery, those cannot restore the nandroid backup that CWM did. Amon_Ra nandroid backup can only be restored by Amon_Ra recovery, likewise with other recoveries. So the first step to do after flashing a new recovery is to make another nandroid backup, in case of trouble.
e) remember the golden rule of safe flashing: always wear a condom. Ooops. I meant, wipe data, cache and Dalvik-cache. Many problems with hanging or bootloops can be traced to not doing the 3 wipes.
Alright thanks everyone!
Can somebody post a link how to root desire i have one and is running stock
want change it. Sorry for hijacking the thread as i dint wanted to start a new one for this.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1016084
There's a search feature also
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noob here too and this is exactly what I was looking for.
first root a few days ago and flashed GingerVillain 2.7 but was wondering how to go about flashing to a new rom (possibly cyanogen 7).
this answered my question.
thanks to all for the thread.
zedmarcus said:
noob here too and this is exactly what I was looking for.
first root a few days ago and flashed GingerVillain 2.7 but was wondering how to go about flashing to a new rom (possibly cyanogen 7).
this answered my question.
thanks to all for the thread.
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Go into recovery, full wipe/factory reset + dalvik cache wipe and flash new ROM.
When you flash CM7 dont forget to also flash google apps (look in first post)
Hi,
I have a stupid question about doing a backup within the recovery tool.
Will the partition table also be backuped? Cause when I flash a new ROM with another hboot (and maybe it sucks ) , and I wanna recover my old ROM, do I need to flash the old hboot version before?
THX
Yeah, nandroid doesn't backup partition table. If you try to restore under hboot which has smaller /system than that in backup, your phone will fail to boot.
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Great,
THX for the fast answer!
Hello,
I'm currently using Gingervillain 3.3 with root access but S-On.
Because I want to use the 4Ext Recovery i need S-Off but the revolutionary patcher tells me caroline had a segmentation fault when I am trying to use it.
Does anyone have a clue why it does not work with gingervillain?
Do i need to flash back to a stock rom?
Thanks in advance
Nico
i'm not sure if you need to s-off your device.
i use the clockwork mod recovery (with ICS), and it works fine with s-on.
--> 2GB ext3 + amarullz app2sd
you could try the same.
have you partitioned your SC card correctly? most people have reported that it works best if you partition 1GB of your SD as ext4 via your computer (not in recovery)
@BU7CH4
partitioning sd card has nothing to do with s-off...
@OP
- nandroid backup
- try bortak's troubleshooting guide, stickied to top of Q&A, number [3]
- (optional) change hboot to cm7r2 to gain more space, look for guides on how to do this, i recommend using fastboot
- nandroid restore
- install 4ext recovery, use app from 4ext.net is easiest
A nandroid Backup is something im gonna do, too, did a CWMR Backup yesterday.
Borkat Troubleshooting tells me i need Stock ROM to change S-on to S-Off.
So do i need to put a stock rom on there, change s-off and then reload my old Recovery image and restore it to get my current system with s-off?
Edit: I'm gonna oull a backup with CWMR - and then do a full wipe and install the stock rom. Gonna change s-off then full wipe again and restore my backup.
That should work, shouldnt it?
Hi all,
Please excuse the n00b questions, recent convert from iOS.. and apologies if this has been covered 1000 times, I could not find what I was looking for with the search function.
I currently own an HTC Desire (Bravo GSM) running 2.2.2 which I have set to Rooted/S-Off. I've been reading about Cyanogenmod and want to give 7.2 a go however I would like to have the option of being able to restore exactly what I've got currently i.e. retaining the Rooted/S-Off without having to go through Revolutionary again etc if at all possible.
There are plenty of guides detailing how to install Cyanogenmod which look straightforward, and I've seen mention of restoring to stock being easy, however there isn't much in the way of info regarding retaining my current Rooted/S-Off status and how to actually perform the restore. I've installed ClockworkMod/Nandroid and have copied the contents of the SD card to my PC as I understand the SD card is cleared during Cyanogenmod's install.
If anyone could give me an insight on whether my aims are possible and a quick guide to restoring (ie, which files I'd need to chuck back onto the SD card to restore), I'd be most grateful.
S-off, root, cwm recovery, SD card partition and the radio survive every time you install a new ROM. You don't/can't back them up. When you do a nandroid backup, it backs up all your data (apps, messages, etc).
Since you already took a nandroid backup, you're good to flash cyanogen mod. Just ensure you've partitioned your SD card correctly and full wipe is done before flashing.
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Dont forget, download gapps to flash after the rom.
Gentlemen, I can see why this forum is so highly regarded. Thank you.
Could anyone let me know if a guide exists to restore from the Nandroid backup?
I would also recommend 4ext recovery, its way better than CWM recovery.
And just so u know if uv made a nandroid backup using CWM recovery, u wont be able to restore it with 4ext recovery (if that makes sense)
So first thing, google 4ext recovery, download and install the "4ext recovery updater app" then open the app and flash 4ext recovery. Once thats done ul have to backup all important files etc + nandroid backup and save to PC coz ul need to partition ur sdcard and that will wipe everything.
Theres a guide in my sig for partitioning with 4ext.
After reading this some time ago, I wonder why everyone wants or needs S-Off.
https://plus.google.com/103583939320326217147/posts/P1i8qzLfkTm
mzrdisi said:
After reading this some time ago, I wonder why everyone wants or needs S-Off.
https://plus.google.com/103583939320326217147/posts/P1i8qzLfkTm
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U need s-off because the desire internal memory is piss poor and with s-off u can change ur hboot to maximize data/user memory. Also u can use fastboot commands, flash radio etc etc.
Desire internal memory partition is 250/40/147 (system, cache,data) so if u flash a custom rom that is only 80mb then ur wasting 170mb in system partition so by using a custom hboot u can maximize ur data partition. Like if u use a rom like mildwild and the rom is 80mb then u can use a hboot that i made where the partition layout is 90/5/342 so ur not wasting any mb
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U need s-off because the desire internal memory is piss poor and with s-off u can change ur hboot to maximize data/user memory. Also u can use fastboot commands, flash radio etc etc.
Desire internal memory partition is 250/40/147 (system, cache,data) so if u flash a custom rom that is only 80mb then ur wasting 170mb in system partition so by using a custom hboot u can maximize ur data partition. Like if u use a rom like mildwild and the rom is 80mb then u can use a hboot that i made where the partition layout is 90/5/342 so ur not wasting any mb
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That's a great point. And now I realize I posted my response in the completely wrong forum, somehow. Haha
mzrdisi said:
That's a great point. And now I realize I posted my response in the completely wrong forum, somehow. Haha
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Haha i was wondering coz u posted a link for the htc One. The htc desire, u really need s-off but for newer devices u dont (not sure if u can even s-off them anyway) coz they all have enough memory and an unlocked bootloader is enough in my opinion.