So I didn't realize that rooting the phone would wipe all of my data before I started using it. I only had a transformer tablet before, and assumed all rooting was that easy. Lesson learned.
So my question is, since I don't have root, what are my options for backing up all of my application data before I do a fastboot oem-unlock?
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this has been asked plenty of time
you simply can not, get ready to lose it all
you only lose it once anyways
rooting doesn't wipe the data, unlocking the bootloader does
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I used titanium backup to bring my old apps + app data over from my old phone.
To restore I just put them on my nexus and restored only the necessary apps. This kept all my game saves and stuff.
Everything else was either synced with my google account or some other login.
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Hello everyone! I'm a first-time Android owner, and so obviously this is my first time rooting and first time installing a ROM. That said, I am reasonably tech savvy and read and reread instructions backwards and forwards before doing anything that could possibly brick my phone, so I was able to get as far as installing EaglesBlood without a hitch.
I ran a Nandroid backup and backed up all my apps and system data using Titanium Backup before installing. My question is this: I'm getting ready to restore all my stuff from TB... Do I restore missing apps + system data, or just the apps?
Apologies if this has been covered elsewhere... I swear I looked and didn't find a concrete answer for this particular ROM and this particular phone.
Just apps
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Just apps
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You should also restore app data and I'd you start to get fcs uninstall the offending app and reinstall it without data
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So after enjoying the phone for a few days it's time to root it.. from what I've read it seems there is no way to root it without having to wipe data.. this would suck to have to wipe before being able to use TB and get a backup of my apps...
So am I reading this right or is there another way?
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Use another backup app Mybackup, Ultimate backup...probably more...they don't need root as TB does
Powell730 said:
So after enjoying the phone for a few days it's time to root it.. from what I've read it seems there is no way to root it without having to wipe data.. this would suck to have to wipe before being able to use TB and get a backup of my apps...
So am I reading this right or is there another way?
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Rooting your phone does not wipe anything.
But you have to unlock the bootloader first before you can root, and that wipes everything on your phone, including anything you have saved on your "SD card". That's why I believe it's best, if you eventually intend to root, to at least unlock the bootloader as soon as you get home with your new Gnex. Before you waste any time setting it up.
Thanks for the info! I just assumed all backup programs needed root.. thanks again!
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Rooting your phone does not wipe anything.
But you have to unlock the bootloader first before you can root, and that wipes everything on your phone, including anything you have saved on your "SD card". That's why I believe it's best, if you eventually intend to root, to at least unlock the bootloader as soon as you get home with your new Gnex. Before you waste any time setting it up.
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Yes exactly, I made that mistake as well not knowing unlocking the boot loader wipes everything.
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I am in the same boat, how do you save your apps then?
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Thanks for the info! I just assumed all backup programs needed root.. thanks again!
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you are right
I'm looking to completely back up as much of the data on my GalNex as I can before I root it and jump into trying ROMs again.
I don't mind re-downloading all the apps I have now again, but I do mind losing all the data associated with them. I know that Titanium Backup is capable of doing this, but as I am not rooted yet using it is out of the question unless I'm grossly misinformed.
What can I do to back up everything before I take the plunge?
Just root it and do the backup. Where's the problem with that?
you can use Galaxy Nexus ToolKit and Titanium Backup.
These two tools can backup your date.
If you have the SDK or ADB setup you can do the non root required ICS backup method.
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segphault said:
I'm looking to completely back up as much of the data on my GalNex as I can before I root it and jump into trying ROMs again.
I don't mind re-downloading all the apps I have now again, but I do mind losing all the data associated with them. I know that Titanium Backup is capable of doing this, but as I am not rooted yet using it is out of the question unless I'm grossly misinformed.
What can I do to back up everything before I take the plunge?
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As a previous user has said you can use the Galaxy Nexus ToolKit to backup all installed apps and associated userdata. You can also use the ToolKit to backup your virtual sd card and restore easily after unlocking. The only thing it cant back up is your system settings and HomeScreen placement.
Mark.
Or you can root without unlocking your bootloader, use Titanium to back up everything, and then take the plunge.
I know this is sort of a noob question, but I just got the Nexus and I want to be sure before I lose all my stuff again.
1. When i signed into my account on the nexus, it started restoring all my apps from my Incredible.
2. I got my Verizon Nexus tonight, set up everything how I liked it... then I decided to root.
What should I have done before I unlocked the bootloader and rooted it to save all of my apps and settings?
After rooting I returned to the phone and found that everything had been wiped, and nothing restored... Why?
If i wait until the Jellybean OTA update, and apply it, will I lose everything again?
This is frustrating as hell, and I want to know how to keep everthing between flashes.
I know you can nandroid.. but thats of no use to me cause I want to keep the new rom...
Do i really have to use Titanium backup?
Titanium backup is a secure and simple way to backup, imo.
I dont wanna buy the pro version.... any other ways?
I use mybackup pro it works perfectly.
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ok, so there are some options out there. got it.
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ok, so there are some options out there. got it.
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I use system tuner.
Combines many tools in one app.
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Starting off I have experience with rooting, flashing Roms etc. I use to own the Nook Tablet running Cm10.1.
I recently bought the Nexus 7 FHD and was wondering what the most simplistic way of rooting is there for the device. I am happy with my device's UI, I just want root privilege, more specifically so I can use certain apps and connected a PS3 controller to play games.
In summary, I need root privilege without flashing CM or recovery programs.
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enter bootloader
fastboot oem unlock
allow the unit to wipe data/cache and reboot
enter bootloader again
fastboot boot twrp.img
In TWRP choose install and select UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.51.zip
TWRP the only way to root? I'd also much rather not wipe my data and cache. Not sure why I would have to for root.
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datallboy said:
TWRP the only way to root? I'd also much rather not wipe my data and cache. Not sure why I would have to for root.
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When you unlock the bootloader, the tablet forces you to wipe data and cache as a security measure, otherwise anyone can just bypass your unlock method. You have no choice in the matter.
If you don't unlock the bootloader, /system is write-protected and you can't install root permanently.
You don't need to "install" TWRP. You just run it temporarily to install the root files. The command I gave you just loads twrp into memory to run it. It doesn't flash over the stock recovery.
You probably want to just look at one of the guides. I know you said you had experience with rooting, but probably not familiar with nuances on nexus.
Ahh okay, thank you. Before, recovery programs would flash over stock and I had to use an image file to flash stock back. Annoying.
My other question being what do you suggest me to do about backing up then restoring data and cache? Any apps work good with this PR should I manually back up my data and cache partitions?
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CWM Helium work? I know Titanium is only root.
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Not sure about non-root backup. The first thing I do is to unlock bootloader so I don't have to redo my efforts, so I usually just use Titanium.
I want to save all my data and cache files including pictures etc. just like it is now. Whatever is best for that. I'm not all that crazy about rooting my new tablet (although the factory image is now released) but I like rooted privileges.
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datallboy said:
I want to save all my data and cache files including pictures etc. just like it is now. Whatever is best for that. I'm not all that crazy about rooting my new tablet (although the factory image is now released) but I like rooted privileges.
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I'm sure there are backup programs that work without root, I just never looked into them. For the images, you should be able to just drag and drop them off the MTP device that shows up when you plug in the nexus to the PC (MTP is the replacement for USB mass storage)
I've found a few guides for rooting. Thanks for the help!
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Copy/paste what you can off the devices storage partition, then unlock.
Nexus devices don't require a "hack" to root like other devices. Eventually there will be a non-unlocked method for rooting, but because it is so easy out the box, not much effort goes into finding a workaround.
This is why unlocking is always best to do immediately, even of you don't root or do anything.
Backup apps should work fine without root since it will have read only rights by default. Restoring a backup would require root to write. And Be cautious though because I used titanium backup while being rooted before I switched to a custom rom. When I tried to restore I got errors and the programs got really stupid. I uninstalled a few and they wouldn't let me reinstall at all without error messages. I had to find alternatives. Might be a better way but I didn't spend much time on it. Lost my Riptide 2 save though
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I used the Nexus Root Toolkit to backup all my data and cache, and it restored without problem. Helpful application. Thanks to everyone!