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using titanium back up and rom manager

hi all, I am rooted with the first nightly build of cm6 and am afraid to upgrade because everything works! and because the rooting process was difficult for me. If I update my cm6, I'm assuming all my apps will disappear and that when updated, I download a new instance of titanium and run it and it will install my backed - up apps on the sd card?

You don't need to wipe to flash a new nightly build. Titanium backup can restore all your apps if you do decide to wipe though. Also, you don't need to worry about having to redo the root process unless you run an RUU or do an OTA update.

[Q] Backup Apps and settings before root?

I have a HTC DHD and have decided that I want a custom ROM. Is there a way to backup my apps and app settings before I do so? So that I can restore them once the custom ROM is installed?
Also, is here a way to backup my branded ROM before I change it?
Thanks

CuBz90 said:
I have a HTC DHD and have decided that I want a custom ROM. Is there a way to backup my apps and app settings before I do so? So that I can restore them once the custom ROM is installed?
Also, is here a way to backup my branded ROM before I change it?
Thanks
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Yes. I have been through this before :
1. Follow guides to permanently root and radio s-off first. Install Clockworkmod.
2. Back up app: Install backup program. I use Titanium Backup and backed up all installed apps and settings. They are saved for later restoration.
Check up http://matrixrewriter.com/wiki/tiki-index.php?page=TB+-+HOWTOs for official steps.
3. Now get into your CWM Recovery. Make a back up of your stock rom. I still do keep an back up copy of my official stock ROM.
4. Flash the rom of your choice. Flash the radio if necessary.
5. Boot into new rom. Install Titanium Backup if there isn't. Restore your system settings and user apps like in the above link.
6. Become a flash mania. Start your life of flashing tons of different roms...
These are rough steps. You may experience some hiccups during the last step. Usually can be solved by reinstalling from the Market (instead of restoring from backup) and restoring settings only. That's the fun side of this whole stuff.
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Updated Questions

I was running Android Revolution HD 6.1.5, updated to 6.3.1
without wiping any cache, just download 6.3.1 and
flash it into my phone, just asking is it a correct method?
And, how do i flash mod into desire hd?
Like the same as flashing rom?
Help is appreciated.
Thanks.

With ARHD (and most other ROMs), it's a good idea to wipe before flashing a major new version of the ROM.
For ARHD, this means when either of the first two digits in the version number changes. So from 6.1.x to 6.3.x, you should wipe, or from 6.x.x to 7.x.x (when it's released). Use the superwipe script provided in the ARHD first post. But from 6.3.1 to 6.3.2 you won't need to wipe anything.
The reason for this is that a change in either of the first two digits in the ARHD version number means a new version of Android or a new base firmware from HTC. Some of the key system files will be different, and you're much more likely to have problems if you just upgrade without wiping in between.
Wiping does mean you have to set up your apps again, or you can use Titanium Backup to restore them (user apps or data only, don't restore system apps or data). But wiping is worth it to avoid having any problems later on.
Most mods are in flashable zips and you can flash them in Recovery the same way as the ROM. It's always a good idea to take a backup in Recovery first, just in case something doesn't work or you decide you don't like the mod. The mods overwrite system files, so you can't uninstall them - you have to restore a backup.
Hope that helps, and happy flashing.

preacher65 said:
With ARHD (and most other ROMs), it's a good idea to wipe before flashing a major new version of the ROM.
For ARHD, this means when either of the first two digits in the version number changes. So from 6.1.x to 6.3.x, you should wipe, or from 6.x.x to 7.x.x (when it's released). Use the superwipe script provided in the ARHD first post. But from 6.3.1 to 6.3.2 you won't need to wipe anything.
The reason for this is that a change in either of the first two digits in the ARHD version number means a new version of Android or a new base firmware from HTC. Some of the key system files will be different, and you're much more likely to have problems if you just upgrade without wiping in between.
Wiping does mean you have to set up your apps again, or you can use Titanium Backup to restore them (user apps or data only, don't restore system apps or data). But wiping is worth it to avoid having any problems later on.
Most mods are in flashable zips and you can flash them in Recovery the same way as the ROM. It's always a good idea to take a backup in Recovery first, just in case something doesn't work or you decide you don't like the mod. The mods overwrite system files, so you can't uninstall them - you have to restore a backup.
Hope that helps, and happy flashing.
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Thanks alot, Just wondering. do i do a advance or a normal backup for the Recovery backup nanodroid

VinFinalist said:
Thanks alot, Just wondering. how do i back up my mods from the Revovery
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Power down the phone and then hold volume down while you press power on to get into recovery. When you're in recovery there should be a backup/restore menu that has everything you need.
When you backup it basically takes a snapshot of your phone and saves it with a filename that has the date & time (and for 4EXT recovery, it also has the ROM name). When you restore that backup, your phone goes back to the exact state it was when the backup was made.

So for titanium backup is to restore apps and etc
While the Recovery nanodroid is to restore back to everything + rom
i did super wipe and install 6.3.1 and install some custom mod
CRT and BlueHD, Thanks alot !

VinFinalist said:
So for titanium backup is to restore apps and etc
While the Recovery nanodroid is to restore back to everything + rom
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Exactly right.

Hmm, if i reformat my sd card, will the nanodroid backup
wipe out together?

Yes, but you can copy the folder to your PC and then copy it back afterwards. It's the clockworkmod/backup folder on your card.

preacher65 said:
Yes, but you can copy the folder to your PC and then copy it back afterwards. It's the clockworkmod/backup folder on your card.
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Oh i see, Thanks a lot, Seriouesly without your help,
My phone won't get to so far. Right now
The Theme BLUEHD is so awesome, Super smooth,
And my Battery life seems to Increased!

No problem, glad you're enjoying the ROM and theme.

[Q] Anyone using Cyanogenmod ? How do you update ?

I am running CM10 STABLE 4.1.2
I want to update to the latest nightly 4.2.2
Question. Do I just put the nightly on my SD and boot into recovery and flash it ? Is that it ?
will I lose all my apps and stuff ? pics / music ?

Funkadelick said:
I am running CM10 STABLE 4.1.2
I want to update to the latest nightly 4.2.2
Question. Do I just put the nightly on my SD and boot into recovery and flash it ? Is that it ?
will I lose all my apps and stuff ? pics / music ?
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If you're transitioning versions of android you need to do a full wipe...so yes, you will be starting over again. You'll need to make the appropriate backups and download the 4.2 gapps
If you're unfamiliar or rusty on the backup and proper flash techniques, check out steps 5 and 6 on this link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2179330

Funkadelick said:
I am running CM10 STABLE 4.1.2
I want to update to the latest nightly 4.2.2
Question. Do I just put the nightly on my SD and boot into recovery and flash it ? Is that it ?
will I lose all my apps and stuff ? pics / music ?
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First thing i would tell you not to update to latest nightly because of new 3.4 kernal not working good. if you flash top of your cm10 rom you will not lose any thing but it always good idea to install fresh. when you install fresh make app backup and Nandroid backup. your pics/music will be fine because they are in your sd card but make backup to be safe.

monda420 said:
if you flash top of your cm10 rom you will not lose any thing but it always good idea to install fresh.
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he is not coming from the current 4.2 cyanogenmod. he is coming from 4.1. that is a completely separate release and requires a full wipe to function properly.

Funkadelick said:
will I lose all my apps and stuff ? pics / music ?
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There are a few ways to avoid losing data. Pics and music are moved easily to /mnt/extsdcard with a file explorer or if they're on internal sd just wipe system and factory reset, that will wipe data without wiping int/ext sd. Second thing is to make a nandroid of current rom before wiping and flashing, then if you are moving from one aosp rom to another (same with moving from touchwiz to touchwiz) you can do a restore after flashing new Rom and make sure only data is checked for the restore. Then all your apps and stuff should be brought back. There are also apps like sms backup+restore or titanium, but be careful with titanium and system apps, quite often they don't play well with other roms.
Please don't forget to thank me if I've been helpful.

get.cm -> d2att->download latest->put on phone(or download using phone)->reboot to recovery->wipe->flash rom->flash gapps->reboot.
have google restore contacts and apps, TiB to restore app datas.
done.

CM10.2.0-RC1 question

so, I loaded CM 10.2.0-RC1 on top of CM10.1.3 and I tried it with a dirty flash and that didn't go so well. I did load GAPPS 4.3 as well and every Google app just crashed and when I connected to Play Store it would error every time I tried to download updates.
So then I tried it with a wipe of data and cache and no more app crashes and the Store worked fine but none of my previously installed apps restored to the phone. Is that a common experience or did I miss a step?

Forgot to use titanium backup to save them. Or it could be that you went ot fast when you installed and forgot to check the restore applicaiton setting first time you booted. AFAIK you're screwed.

So, after a clean flash, there are 2 ways of getting back the apps you had before...
1) Flash CM AND gapps before you boot for the first time. Make sure you use the right gapps. There is a chart here. The right one for CM 10.2 is gapps 20130813. Once booted, check to restore apps and settings right after you enter your google account info. This will start the lengthy process to install your apps. This will not restore your app data, only your apps.
2) better way IMHO: Do above, but uncheck restore apps and data. Use Titanium backup to restore your apps and data.
TIP: If you don't already have a Titanium backup of all your apps, flash back to your original ROM, install Titanium Backup Pro, and do a backup to your SD card. It is also advised to update all your apps via the market before doing the titanium backup on your original ROM. Hope this helps.
I just went from 10.0.0 to 10.2. I found that the 11/27 nightly worked better for me than RC1. PM me if you have any more questions.