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I am new to rooting the Epic 4g, but not new to rooting in general. I had an HTC Hero (cdma) and am now on the Evo 4g. I understand all the terminology associated with rooting/flashing, etc, however, the Epic is a little different. I just rooted my wife's ECO5 Epic using the most recent One-Click method and everything worked great. The first thing I did was make a backup. I would like to flash Syndicate Frozen 1.2 but am a little confused on this whole files system jargon as it isn't existent or an option on the EVO. My questions are as follows: If I flash Syndicate Rom 1.2 and the Genocide kernel, I understand that it will convert my files system to Ext4 automatically, but if for some reason I don't like it, can I simply recover my backup in CWM and go back to stock? Or do I need to ODIN back to stock and reset up my whole system as I had it prior? I see that the One-Click 3.1.0.1 method I used has dual file system support. What does that all impact? Just new roms or my current ROM. I have done a bunch of research but haven't been comfortable in my findings enough to start flashing. Can someone please clarify this for me?
I believe there are scripts available to convert between the two file systems, in both directions.
That said, EXT4 is the way to go imo. Don't be shy about it. Sfr 1.2 is top rom in my book. Do take the time to go get the other goodies as well. Hotspot hack, and the supercharger script. It's all amazing when it comes together.
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Clockworkmod 3.1.0.1 does not restore filesystem type (ext4, rfs). You can either odin back to rfs or flash a .zip in Clockworkmod. Also, if you have access to odin, there is NO WAY you can brick your phone. It will ALWAYS be recoverable.
(unless you intentionally brick it, there are ways)
So just to clarify, I must ODIN back to stock and thenin recover my backup, which is just stock? Or, can my stock backup run on Ext4?
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legasus233 said:
So just to clarify, I must ODIN back to stock and thenin recover my backup, which is just stock? Or, can my stock backup run on Ext4?
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Best to restore first and do the conversion, but there is no reason you can't restore after. Although I usually do advanced restore data between file systems myself.
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Will the completely stock rooted rom run on ext4? Or is my backup useless unless I convert back to rfs file system?
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legasus233 said:
Will the completely stock rooted rom run on ext4? Or is my backup useless unless I convert back to rfs file system?
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If I remember right, stock runs on ext4. As long as you have a different kernel. Stock kernel does NOT run on ext4.
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Will the completely stock rooted rom run on ext4? Or is my backup useless unless I convert back to rfs file system?
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That is 2 different questions. One no stock kernel is RFS. Two, restore as I mentioned before, advanced restore data only and you will be fine. You may have to set up your accounts but that is about it.
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I think i need to ask the question differently. Right now, all that I have done since getting her the phone is complete the One-click root 3.1.0.1. I then made a backup. I haven't done anything else or made any changes. If I now flash Syndicate 1.2 frozen but want to return to my backup, are you suggesting I don't need to ODIN back to stock, but simply advance restore in recovery? Sorry for being an idiot about this guys, but like I said, I am an Evo flashaholic and its taking me some getting used to speaking Epic language! Plus, I would hate to flub something up since its my wife's phone!
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I think what I am looking for is step by step what is the shortest easiest way to "undo" a new rom flash and go back to exactly the way it was before. On the Evo, a nandroid backup is gold and does just this, but I am finding that on the Epic this isn't as simple
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I would not start with SRF 1.2. Because you also need to flash a kernel. Start by flashing a ROM that comes with a kernel. If it is for someone else keep it simple like ReRFS ROM. I would not even do EXT4 unless you are sure you have journaling enabled. The first freeze, drop or battery pull will cause Force Closes galore. Unless you are planning on supporting that phone constantly, keep it simple. And yes most times restore works fine without goling back to Odin.
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legasus233 said:
I think what I am looking for is step by step what is the shortest easiest way to "undo" a new rom flash and go back to exactly the way it was before. On the Evo, a nandroid backup is gold and does just this, but I am finding that on the Epic this isn't as simple
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90% of the time it will restore just fine.
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Yes, I agree, but "if" I flash an ext4 rom/kernel and then try to recover my stock rooted backup from cwm, will it work since stock is rfs?
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legasus233 said:
Yes, I agree, but "if" I flash an ext4 rom/kernel and then try to recover my stock rooted backup from cwm, will it work since stock is rfs?
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Nand doesn't care what the file system is so yes. The issue you may run into is incompatibilties between ROMs and data. So go ahead. I run both nands and Titanium backup just in case of an incompatibility so I can go between froyo and GB.
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Nand doesn't care what the file system is so yes. The issue you may run into is incompatibilties between ROMs and data. So go ahead. I run both nands and Titanium backup just in case of an incompatibility so I can go between froyo and GB.
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The answer is no. Complete stock kernel doesn't support ext4. He would have to flash genocide or twilight kernel.
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ugothakd said:
The answer is no. Complete stock kernel doesn't support ext4. He would have to flash genocide or twilight kernel.
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Doesn't matter if he did an advanced data restore. It does not restore the kernel.
Also I am not sure it restores the kernel on a full nand restore. Did one recently and none of the kernel mods restored. Had to reflash my kernel. I thought 3.1.0.1 was supposed to backup and restore the kernel.
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Doesn't matter if he did an advanced data restore. It does not restore the kernel.
Also I am not sure it restores the kernel on a full nand restore. Did one recently and none of the kernel mods restored. Had to reflash my kernel. I thought 3.1.0.1 was supposed to backup and restore the kernel.
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That doesn't make sense, if it didn't restore kernel, then how can some people nandroid between cm7 and eh17 every so often? And yeah, but I think he was talking about restoring the ROM, not his data. I could be wrong.
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That doesn't make sense, if it didn't restore kernel, then how can some people nandroid between cm7 and eh17 every so often? And yeah, but I think he was talking about restoring the ROM, not his data. I could be wrong.
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I am confused as to what the OP wants then. I thought he wanted to flash a ROM and if he didn't like it restore back.
As for CM7 to EH17 and back, simply flash and advance restore data or use Titanium Backup. I backed up Hurricane after flashing a new kernel and adding some mods. Upon restore later the first thing I noticed was the mods missing. This is with 3.1.0.1 Odin'd in. Had Bonsai recovery which does back up kernel image as well but would not flash other EH17 Roms for some reason.
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I am confused as to what the OP wants then. I thought he wanted to flash a ROM and if he didn't like it restore back.
As for CM7 to EH17 and back, simply flash and advance restore data or use Titanium Backup. I backed up Hurricane after flashing a new kernel and adding some mods. Upon restore later the first thing I noticed was the mods missing. This is with 3.1.0.1 Odin'd in. Had Bonsai recovery which does back up kernel image as well but would not flash other EH17 Roms for some reason.
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I'm confused. The op wanted his phone to be " if for some reason I don't like it, can I simply recover my backup in CWM and go back to stock" which I assume is complete stock, which means the ROM and not his data.
ugothakd said:
I'm confused. The op wanted his phone to be " if for some reason I don't like it, can I simply recover my backup in CWM and go back to stock" which I assume is complete stock, which means the ROM and not his data.
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He further confused me later on but going by the OP, then you are right and the best bet at that point is to Odin a prerooted stock ROM like EC05plus to save a step and then restore everything if he didn't like SRF 1.2 and Genocide.
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I flashed lostkernal with root and cwm i am not happy with it i lost my wifi i want to go back to stock unrooted what do i do? Just update to get back my ek02 and lose root or something else. Please advise
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Search is your friend.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1268548
Im not able to post in the dev side yet, still working on my first 10 posts. So.. a tiny history, I am comming from 2+ yrs experience with WebOS and pre- & pre2. I am very familiar with customizing with preware, using all the patches & OC kernels.
So, what I have noticed, although webOS & Droid are both Linux based, it seems that they are fairly different when it comes to customizing.
This is my issue, I have a galaxy S2 epic 4g touch (sprint). When I got it, it was on EG30 (2.3.4). I was able to root and flash LOS and didnt have any issues. When the 2.3.6 update was pushed out, I didnt have a chance to unroot, so I ended up having to wipe/restore back to 2.3.4, then I tried to reroot, I got the no wifi and bootloop. I wiped and resotred again, all was ok, and I tried to root manually with the e4gtauto method, that I found for the EK02 stock system. Well, all was perfect, until just ran a backup with titanium, not restore, but just a back up. Is that my problem? Having titanium installed when rooted? I have been trying to follow QBKing77's processes, but need to just have a confirmation on the best process to root EK02 SPH-D710 on 2.3.6
Thanks,
sj
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Titanium and root is not going to cause the issue you describe.
For some reason going from los to stock sometimes has wifi issues. I suggest you backup, then odin the eg30 factory restore in my sig
When that is done, do a ##786# reset from dialer and let the hamds free activation take place.
Verify wbether wifi works. If it does apply the ek02 ota update.
Then start restoring your data backup.
Thanks for the response. I have been able to get my phone updated to ek02 with out any issues. As of right now, it is a fresh install with the ota update ran to get to 2.3.6, I have all my apps/data restored. The only thing I want to do is root, install latest cwm, SU, and busybox. When I tried to manually root, it worked perfect, so it seemes, I didnt have any problems until the next morning. I was wondering too, do I need to be rooted already to do a nandroid backup?
sj
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You need cwm to do a nandroid backup. Technically you do not need "root" to have cwm, but practically if you have cwm you'll probably have added root as well.
I guess I don't understand what "problem" you are seeing 1-day later. You said you got by the wifi problem. Any chance your problem is related to the restore? Are you restoring only user elements or system elements as well?
The wifi issue the ive seen I thought was a common problem with the latest update, but ive found that it is not connected to the bootloop problem. The wifi issue that ive seen is that it stops functioning until you restore back to stock. That is what I have done, reinstalled the stock ROM from sprint, updated to 2.3.6, then rooted. (currently not rooted) but every time ive tried, it seems to be unstable and I end up in a bootloop..
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What I want to do is root as stable as possible. I dont have to, but from my experience, the devices are much better when rooted with the added functionality that you have access to.
Question about nandroid backups, does that type of back up take a snapshot of how your device is at the time of backup? Does restoring a nandroid backup put your phone back to the exact state it was when backed up? Root and all with apps and settings?
I want to be able to create a backup where I dont need to manually fix all my apps & settings, or is that even possible too?
Thanks for the help..
sj
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sjsharksfan420 said:
That is what I have done, reinstalled the stock ROM from sprint, updated to 2.3.6, then rooted. (currently not rooted) but every time ive tried, it seems to be unstable and I end up in a bootloop..
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If you've rooted using the Auto Root package, there is no chance that is causing your bootloop (nor your wifi problems). Other root methods which involve a new kernel might cause something like that, but not for the general case or many people would be complaining.
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What I want to do is root as stable as possible. I dont have to, but from my experience, the devices are much better when rooted with the added functionality that you have access to.
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I didn't re-read the whole thread to see what root method you used, but that is one of the reasons the Auto Root package exists. A minimalist approach to rooting that uses your existing stock kernel/rom.
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Question about nandroid backups, does that type of back up take a snapshot of how your device is at the time of backup? Does restoring a nandroid backup put your phone back to the exact state it was when backed up? Root and all with apps and settings?
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It dumps the images of your system/data/cache/kernel partitions. It will restore everything to just like it was, except for the modem, which isn't backed up.
Thanks again for the responses. So, if I am rooting with the autoroot tool, what can be causing my no wifi & bootloop issues? I have tried with a fresh restore (to stock 2.3.4) and then root, and I have also tried a rooted EK02 ROM, both become unstable after resetting..
Im kinda bummed that I cant figure this out.
After it being super simple to root/oc 2.3.4, im frustrated that it is so different now.. :/
sj
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Different kernels and OC are potential culprits. With the bootloop, I would think my first suspect would be OC/undervolt/etc. Not all CPUs can OC to the same speed and be stable.
So you factory restore to EG30 then wifi is working and no bootloop? Let it sit like that for 2 days. Then install root using auto root. Again let it sit for 2 days. Then finally start adding your other stuff one by one until wifi and instability gets introduced.
I can guarantee you 100% that rooting using Auto Root is not causing your wifi and bootloop issues. I'm saying this because of analysis of the changes Auto Root makes. It is just adding 3 files, which are mostly DORMANT unless you use them.
Concentrating on root as the cause of your issues is a waste of time. You need to look at the other changes.
Awsome, thanks for the response again. Should I install acs recovery or cwm to do a nandroid backup? I want to make sure I can restore easier than having to redo everything everytime, or is that expected to need to do everytime I "play" with this type of customizing.
sj
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Both are fine. Nandroid should get you back to where you started as long as you aren't doing modem changes.
does that mean as long as I back up stock EK02 2.3.6 before root, or does that mean I should nandroid backup at EG30 2.3.4 before root?
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Assuming you want to end up at EK02, I would make the cwm/nandroid backup immediately after applying the EK02 OTA update on top of EG30, before adding your own items back.
Run it completely stock for a day or two (however long it too in the past for the wifi/bootloop problem to crop up) If it doesn't show up, then start adding your stuff back in a few at a time. Once it shows up, you'll be able to isolate which most recent change caused the issue.
Awesome, thats what I figured, but I just wanted to be sure, I'll chime back in after I start if I run into problems.
Just to clarify, I cannot back up when I have it all set up with my apps/settings to where if I get a bootloop or something I can just restore with apps/settings restored? or is installing apps manually the only way to get the device back to how you like it for day2day usage?
sj
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Awesome, thats what I figured, but I just wanted to be sure, I'll chime back in after I start if I run into problems.
Just to clarify, I cannot back up when I have it all set up with my apps/settings to where if I get a bootloop or something I can just restore with apps/settings restored? or is installing apps manually the only way to get the device back to how you like it for day2day usage?
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You can make multiple backups, one at each stage, and restore to that point. The only thing you can't restore is the modem (you can flash the modem by hand, just not from a nandroid backup), but assuming you can get a stock EK02 which doesn't have any issues, then it doesn't matter as you won't care to go back to EG30, so your nandroid backups of EK02 should serve you fine to figure out what is causing your issue.
right on, thanks sf, moving from webOS to android will be a breeze with all of the great devs and such to ask questions. i was fairly impressed on how the development community for webOS was so open and friendly, i am glad to see that it is the very same way over here too!
sj
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Hi SF, i wanted to clarify my steps before i run through them. So i am currently running stock EK02, unrooted with plenty of apps currently installed. (do i need to be rooted to install cwm and then run nandroid backup?)
I was thinking my process is as follows:
1 - Backup my app list (I've found Ultimate Backup Pro is very nice)
2 - Remove external SD card and flash back to stock (outta the box) EG30/2.3.4
3 - Update to EK02/2.3.6
4 - Remount SD card, install CWM5, run nandroid backup. Is ACS recovery better?
5 - Root, wait 1 day
6 - Install SuperUser & BusyBox
7 - Start restoring apps a few at a time
? Does it help to reboot after each install for any reason. Also, are apps that require root access the usual reason that cause the wifi/bootloop issues, or can any app free or paid cause the same problems?
Again, i totally appreciate the info you have explained already! oh, btw, Merry Christmas!
see ya
sj
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1 - Backup my app list (I've found Ultimate Backup Pro is very nice)
2 - Remove external SD card and flash back to stock (outta the box) EG30/2.3.4
3 - Update to EK02/2.3.6
4 - Remount SD card, install CWM5, run nandroid backup. Is ACS recovery better?
5 - Root, wait 1 day
6 - Install SuperUser & BusyBox
7 - Start restoring apps a few at a time
? Does it help to reboot after each install for any reason. Also, are apps that require root access the usual reason that cause the wifi/bootloop issues, or can any app free or paid cause the same problems?
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Here is what I would suggest
1 - Backup my app list (I've found Ultimate Backup Pro is very nice)
2 - Remove external SD card
3 - ODIN Flash EK02 Factory Restore
4 - Remount SD card
5 - Use Auto Root package - Choose Option A to Root (ie install su, busybox)
6 - Use Auto Root package - Choose Option C, then EK02+CWM
7 - Boot into CWM recovery, make nandroid backup
8 - Run it stock for .5-1 day to make sure everything works
9 - Restore a few apps at a time (making note of what you restored), reboot and run for a little while to verify wifi works and it doesn't get stuck on boot
10 - run like that for a little bit, then repeat 9&10 until all apps restored or culprit found
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I've moved my VZWGnex, like the rest of the herd, to JB and flashed a few kernels for fun. Personally, I had no issues at all. Now, about 24 hrs in, I'm kinda missing all of the customization of Liquid 1.5 (ICS).
Since there are so many threads that have been peppered with issues involving Nandroid/CWM/Alt Recoveries/TBU, I thought I'd start a thread to centralize the experiences.
The central question of the thread is...
Which are the reliable methods for moving from JB to ICS on the Gnex?
Obviously, there will be variations on the theme, based on individual history and preferences, but I've not seen the answer to this question clearly defined in any way other than via fastboot. That may be the only way, but I'm tempted to believe that a nandroid backup can work. Did it work for you?
I have TeamWin Recovery. I simply back up (nandroid) the ICS and then install JB. To go back, I simply restore the backup.
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I've moved my VZWGnex, like the rest of the herd, to JB and flashed a few kernels for fun. Personally, I had no issues at all. Now, about 24 hrs in, I'm kinda missing all of the customization of Liquid 1.5 (ICS).
Since there are so many threads that have been peppered with issues involving Nandroid/CWM/Alt Recoveries/TBU, I thought I'd start a thread to centralize the experiences.
The central question of the thread is...
Which are the reliable methods for moving from JB to ICS on the Gnex?
Obviously, there will be variations on the theme, based on individual history and preferences, but I've not seen the answer to this question clearly defined in any way other than via fastboot. That may be the only way, but I'm tempted to believe that a nandroid backup can work. Did it work for you?
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Yep. Just restored my ics backup a little while ago with no issues.
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tkirton said:
I have TeamWin Recovery. I simply back up (nandroid) the ICS and then install JB. To go back, I simply restore the backup.
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And you're already done this, right? This isn't just theory.
To which ICS rom did you restore? And from which JB rom?
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1Thess523 said:
And you're already done this, right? This isn't just theory.
To which ICS rom did you restore? And from which JB rom?
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I have cwm. Flashed bigxies (check spelling) jb rom last night and flashed back my backup of rascream/trinity combo a little bit ago
Did not wipe just flashed backup.
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In an effort to bolster others' confidence, maybe those of you who have restored ICS roms from nandroid backups could give some extra details, like:
Your daily driver that you backed up before going to JB.
Your preferred recovery.
Your version of JB.
The exact steps you took to restore the nandroid backup.
(Ex: All I did was restore my backup in CWM. Did not wipe.)
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Update:
Came from Liquid 1.5 and CWM 5.5.0.4 (it's not the touch version)
Flashed the Vicious JBv2 without issue. Tried several kernels - stock, stock linaro, Franco, etc.
Without wiping, flashed the Liquid 1.5 nandroid in CWM.
NO ERRORS
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so you can apparently restore to 4.0.4 cwm backup from 4.1 directly without any issues. is that right? and just a question. can i, after restoring to 4.0.4, restore back 4.1 again? that is without flashing the bigxie's jb rom , simply by restoring cwm backup, would it come back to 4.1?
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Incase you are wondering why would anyone want to do that, its just that iv experienced some wifi issues since jb update. and iv seen the verizon wifi fix. iv flashed it, only to make the signal more worse. i bot my nexus from the google play store. so i think i may have messed up the wifi files. by going back to 4.0.4 i want to copy the files in wifi directory from the etc folder. just hoping to get back to the normal wifi conectivity as on 4.0.4. is there anything im overlooking or any simpler solution?
thanks a lot in advance.
Yes. A nandroid restore formats everything beforehand so you will have no issue restoring between 4.0.4 and 4.1.
A friend created a nandroid and Titanium backup for me, and my phone is rooted. I'm currently on ICS and I want to go back to GB, Do I have to Restore Epic 4G Touch With Pre-Rooted Stock Gingerbread Firmware — EL29? or can I just use nandroid recovery since it's like a full system image right?
So confused. Want to go back to old GB without losing apps or settings. Please help?
You can restore the nandroid from a safe recovery like EL26.
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Are you on stock FF18? What kernel/recovery are you using?
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Are you on stock FF18? What kernel/recovery are you using?
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N00B here, seriously. I was a WEBOS fan and I rooted there but it's difficult for me to understand the terms for Android and the fragmentation doesn't help
Model: SPH-D710
Android: 4.04
Baseband:S710.10.S.FF18
Kernel:3.0.15-SPH-D710.FF18-CL663858 [email protected] #3
Build: IMM76I.FF18
Does that help?
Thanks guys for your patience!
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N00B here, seriously. I was a WEBOS fan and I rooted there but it's difficult for me to understand the terms for Android and the fragmentation doesn't help
Model: SPH-D710
Android: 4.04
Baseband:S710.10.S.FF18
Kernel:3.0.15-SPH-D710.FF18-CL663858 [email protected] #3
Build: IMM76I.FF18
Does that help?
Thanks guys for your patience!
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Yes that helps. If you don't like ICS (FF18) ODIN back to EL29 (Gingerbread). thats the safest way or to keep what you had under your backup; ODIN Direct boot kernel here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1662295 its under the GB touchwiz based kernels. Flash that kernel, it will only boot to CWM and then restore your backup. But to let you know, there are better custom ICS ROMs that are very smooth and stable. Just make sure you use the safe kernel/recovery like this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1767421 Then you can safely wipe and flash any ICS ROMs you choose.
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You can restore the nandroid from a safe recovery like EL26.
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I downloaded this: SPH-D710.EL29_CL852097_ROOTED-oc-sfx
but will it delete my apps, settings, msgs, etc?
It seems like it will factory restore and wipe everything>
Is there a way to just use the backup and reset it to then? If so can you please dumb down instructions and what it will do? I really really appreciate any help. I'm sure that once I go through it, it will make more sense but at this time, I'm overwhelmed by all the different setups and instructions from different places.
All I want is to restore a backup I have with GB. What is the easiest way to do that without losing info?
odajennys said:
I downloaded this: SPH-D710.EL29_CL852097_ROOTED-oc-sfx
but will it delete my apps, settings, msgs, etc?
It seems like it will factory restore and wipe everything>
Is there a way to just use the backup and reset it to then? If so can you please dumb down instructions and what it will do? I really really appreciate any help. I'm sure that once I go through it, it will make more sense but at this time, I'm overwhelmed by all the different setups and instructions from different places.
All I want is to restore a backup I have with GB. What is the easiest way to do that without losing info?
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Ok get titanium back or a backup app. Then back up all your apps, just apps not system settings. then with titanium back up you can make a flashable zip. odin back to EL29 + CWM. let it boot up. Then power off, reboot into recovery. Flash Titanium backup Zip. Reboot. the titanium backup app will be on your phone. then restore apps only, not apps with data as ICS is very different. All done
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Ok get titanium back or a backup app. Then back up all your apps, just apps not system settings. then with titanium back up you can make a flashable zip. odin back to EL29 + CWM. let it boot up. Then power off, reboot into recovery. Flash Titanium backup Zip. Reboot. the titanium backup app will be on your phone. then restore apps only, not apps with data as ICS is very different. All done
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Ok will try, thanks! What's this nandroid thing all about then?
Nandroids are used to restore backups. They are backups. If you backed up a GB rom. You can restore all your settings as long as you are on a GB rom.
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Yes that helps. If you don't like ICS (FF18) ODIN back to EL29 (Gingerbread). thats the safest way or to keep what you had under your backup; ODIN Direct boot kernel here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1662295 its under the GB touchwiz based kernels. Flash that kernel, it will only boot to CWM and then restore your backup. But to let you know, there are better custom ICS ROMs that are very smooth and stable. Just make sure you use the safe kernel/recovery like this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1767421 Then you can safely wipe and flash any ICS ROMs you choose.
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I would love to LOVE ICS but the only thing I want my SGII to do without apps or widgets that I have to turn on and off to use:
Control orientation: I sometimes read in bed and it irks me that I have to use an app called Autorotate Switch to stop it from switching views, it does work but sometimes cuts off the top of a chapter. I can also hear it "fighting" with the system to prevent it from rotating based on the angle I'm holding it.
Control Brightness: The lowest setting isn't dim enough and I have to use a screen filter. Now with ICS it autoadjusts the lighting even when the toggle is off the setting to adjust brightness automatically! I hate this new feature.
Social Hub: I actually like this since it integrates msg and email and fb together. The new ICS lets me easily delete without confirmation, something that's good, but it broke update syncing contacts and the emails are huge and it's a big mess with scrolling and spacing.
Camera: All I want is to assign a shutter button to a camera
Phone: I want to call out in speaker automatically. I had set this up in WebOs and it was awesome especially for driving.
I seriously would consider trying out other ROMs if they can help me do this...
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Nandroids are used to restore backups. They are backups. If you backed up a GB rom. You can restore all your settings as long as you are on a GB rom.
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How would I do this? My friend made an nandroid in GB BEFORE I upgraded to ICS. Please and thank you in advance!
That is the GB direct boot kernel that I linked it the previous reply. Flash that kernel/recovery in ODIN or mobile ODIN. Then restore back up in backup/restore option in CWM recovery.
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That is the GB direct boot kernel that I linked it the previous reply. Flash that kernel/recovery in ODIN or mobile ODIN. Then restore back up in backup/restore option in CWM recovery.
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Finally figured things out. Back to good old GB. Thanks!
Your welcome. Sorry at work couldn't reply right away. Glad to see its all good.
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Okay so my sister updated her epic a few days ago, and has been having nonstop problems with the ICS build FF18 there are just so many bugs in this and wondering if there is anything she can do without wiping her data on the phone.
She has two options. After ROOTING and flashing a custom recovery, she can either:
1. Backup all the data she wants: apps, sms, system settings, home screen layout and call log.She can use ROM Toolbox, My Backup Root or Titanium Backup. Those are the best. I personally recommend ROM Toolbox, but My Backup Root can backup sms and call logs.
After that she can flash any ROM she wants and then restore the data of all the apps.
2. She can try to format system only and then flash any ROM she wants. This is the easiest way but it is very risky to do it.
The first method is the most recommended. It is always recommended to flash a clean install.
Hope this helps. You can find all the links you want for Rooting and Flashing in the Android Development section.
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She has two options. After ROOTING and flashing a custom recovery, she can either:
1. Backup all the data she wants: apps, sms, system settings, home screen layout and call log.She can use ROM Toolbox, My Backup Root or Titanium Backup. Those are the best. I personally recommend ROM Toolbox, but My Backup Root can backup sms and call logs.
After that she can flash any ROM she wants and then restore the data of all the apps.
2. She can try to format system only and then flash any ROM she wants. This is the easiest way but it is very risky to do it.
The first method is the most recommended. It is always recommended to flash a clean install.
Hope this helps. You can find all the links you want for Rooting and Flashing in the Android Development section.
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No I mean she Didnt root at all or anything she doesn't do that stuff to her phone she hates ICS on her phone its all buggy and the battery life sucks from what she told me she wants to downgrade back to gingerbread because of all the issues shes having but I'm trying to help her before we do something like that so that's why I asked on here hoping anyone knows how to fix it or deal with the bugs without rooting and wiping all data unless he has to wipe it clean
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No I mean she Didnt root at all or anything she doesn't do that stuff to her phone she hates ICS on her phone its all buggy and the battery life sucks from what she told me she wants to downgrade back to gingerbread because of all the issues shes having but I'm trying to help her before we do something like that so that's why I asked on here hoping anyone knows how to fix it or deal with the bugs without rooting and wiping all data unless he has to wipe it clean
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About the only option you would have then is using Kies to backup, wipe the phone with a factory reset and restore through Kies.
If you have been reading through the threads, then you should know that the brick bug is still a major concern with the latest ota.
But you really don't have any other option if you're not going to root.
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If shes on ff18 and wanna downgrade back to gingerbread u can just root the phone and then unroot with gingerbread el29 its easy i did it
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About the only option you would have then is using Kies to backup, wipe the phone with a factory reset and restore through Kies.
If you have been reading through the threads, then you should know that the brick bug is still a major concern with the latest ota.
But you really don't have any other option if you're not going to root.
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Yeah I told her that and she doesn't want to do that either she just hates the phone all together now after the update
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Yeah I told her that and she doesn't want to do that either she just hates the phone all together now after the update
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I don't blame her. It's no longer a great or even good phone for the majority of people. Even with custom roms and customizations I get about half the performance. They should have never released this update to the masses.
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it's the first Ics update of course there gonna be bugs that's a must for any update all the kinks haven't been worked out yet and if she hates the phone so much now then why not save yourself another 200 and root downgrade unroot it and stop being stubborn and difficult it's not going to kill her
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It is the apps that are on there. She has to start from a clean slate. Get Go BackUp, backup just contacts, sms, mms, and call log. Factory Reset. Then reinstall the the apps she wants from the Play Store. This worked for me.
you need update the device to stock FH13.. maybe fixed your issue about battery drain...
Running FH13 with 2 hours on screen time and 60% battery left. I started at about 90% after flashing the update patch from FF18 to FH13.
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I saw huge battery improvements flashing fh13. that is if you flashed the kernel and everything.
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I dont understand what the issue is..
Solution seems clear...
Download EL26 one-click,
Apply EL26 one-click,
Disable OTA,
Unroot.
Never ever have ICS again,
Done.