Hi,
I am new to flashing and rooting and have some basic doubts. Does mods survive new flashing? Say if I installed some apps via recovery, do they go away when a new ROM is flashed? Also is there a way to remove them without flashing a new ROM?
For mods yes you have to flash them again when installing a different ROM. If it's a new version of the same ROM, you can choose to either perform a full wipe (recommended) or just install over the old ROM.
ArmedandDangerous said:
For mods yes you have to flash them again when installing a different ROM. If it's a new version of the same ROM, you can choose to either perform a full wipe (recommended) or just install over the old ROM.
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If its a new version of the same ROM, can I selectively decide which all mods to preserve? I recently installed a font mod. Is there a way to selective remove it alone when flashing.
Is it enough if I manually go and delete the files which was there in the mod or is there a better way?
For fonts you can just delete the font file. Also there are many apps on the market that automate the process of installing/uninstalling fonts
ametarasu said:
Hi,
I am new to flashing and rooting and have some basic doubts. Does mods survive new flashing? Say if I installed some apps via recovery, do they go away when a new ROM is flashed? Also is there a way to remove them without flashing a new ROM?
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if you don't perform full wipe and install same ROM, they may survive though it is recommended to perform full wipe if ur ROM has new kernel
& if you are flashing different ROM, mods will not be there
few mods are system wide like Zero's Sound Enhancer... you can't uninstall or delete such mods
So if my understanding is correct, all system contents (mods and anything I put to system memory but not the memory card accessible to us) are removed when a wipe happens. And it also removes existing apps. But if I upgrade an existing rom without a wipe my existing mods and apps will remain as it is.
I am trying to figure out a proper strategy for removing existing mods and upgrading roms. Kindly bear with my noob questions.
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ametarasu said:
So if my understanding is correct, all system contents (mods and anything I put to system memory but not the memory card accessible to us) are removed when a wipe happens. And it also removes existing apps. But if I upgrade an existing rom without a wipe my existing mods and apps will remain as it is.
I am trying to figure out a proper strategy for removing existing mods and upgrading roms. Kindly bear with my noob questions.
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What I do is a do a Titanium Backup of all apps, do a full wipe then restore the apps. Mods aren't listed as apps so they do not appear in Titanium so whatever mods you installed will be gone. I'm assuming this is what you want to do.
ametarasu said:
So if my understanding is correct, all system contents (mods and anything I put to system memory but not the memory card accessible to us) are removed when a wipe happens. And it also removes existing apps. But if I upgrade an existing rom without a wipe my existing mods and apps will remain as it is.
I am trying to figure out a proper strategy for removing existing mods and upgrading roms. Kindly bear with my noob questions.
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As ArmedandDangerous said use Titanium backup for backing all your apps and data, u can select which apps to backup and which not its up to you
And never forget to make a Nandroid backup before flashing a new ROM or upgrading one...
its very much required...
If you want to know how to use Titanium backup, check Cursed4eva channel on youtube and check his video on Titanium backup, its very good
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What is the best procedure for switching between ROMs and still retain all of your data (contacts, call history, txt history, app data, etc)?
I have Titanium Backup Pro, which I assume would be best to use.
WhiteZero said:
What is the best procedure for switching between ROMs and still retain all of your data (contacts, app data, etc)?
I have Titanium Backup Pro, which I assume would be best to use.
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Contacts are synced with your Google account. Assuming its from one android version to the same you can usually do a batch backup of your data apps in titanium or create a filter for apps you specifically want to backup and restore on each rom and use that.
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Contacts are synced with your Google account. Assuming its from one android version to the same you can usually do a batch backup of your data apps in titanium or create a filter for apps you specifically want to backup and restore on each rom and use that.
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What about going from GB to ICS?
WhiteZero said:
What about going from GB to ICS?
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Going upward would be easy.
For your first question - the easiest way to moving around different Roms.
Rule of Thumb (to keep the data)
1. Don't do the factory reset.
2. Don't format the data
What you can do -
Format cache/dalvik.
In here, let me just focus on the moving the roms between the same version (stay on same GB or ICS, or moving upward). Downgrading Roms from ICS to GB is little different story and need lots of cautions because it could break your phone.
The easiest way would be using sfhub's No-data version one click odin. If you use this method, you can keep almost everything after the rom changed and the efforts to recover the original configuration would the minimum. You need to verify the each applications whether it works or not. Based on my experience, some few applications does not work after the rom change. If the app does not work, you can try to restore the app using TB. Sometimes TB works in here but other times it's not. But it's a good habit to make the whole system + app data backup thru TB. Many times for the apps not working after the rom change, you need to uninstall and reinstall it. It resolves the issue always.
The second easiest way would be using Calk's zip file. Sometime his rom comes with no-data version but the other times, it's not. So, try no-data version first if it's there. But if not, just use normal version without wiping anything (don't do the factory reset manually). His package will automatically format the system data, cache, dalvik, battery stat but user app & data. So, after applying his non no-data version rom, you need a little more effort. For example, if you are using different launcher, the system will move back to default tw launcher. So, you need to clean the tw launcher's data and make your launcher as default. The good thing is, your launcher configuration data is still there. Again, after changing the rom, some application may not work on the new rom. In that case, just follow the steps that I mentioned above.
For any other roms, it would be little more complicated because depending on the rom, it's totally customized. So, you need to follow the op's instruction carefully. For example, I had some problems on moving around the roms because I installed the Rom having some inverted apps (which is replacing the default system and user apps). If you try to install stock rom over those kind of roms, then there are high chances that overlapped apps are not going to work on the new rom. In that case, you need to find out the stock apps instead of inverted apps to uninstall the current app and reinstall the stock app.
So the new update for AOKP http://aokp.co/index.php/releases/_/jb-build-2-r29 has pretty neat features. I am going to flash it to maximize my GNex's potential.
Just a noob question, I understand that flashing new ROMs will wipe my data. Can i restore all apps, apps settings, files on virtual SD like camera roll and downloads folder, as well as system settings simply by using Titanium Backup?
Would not want to risk all my data. Thanks.
jellymelly said:
So the new update for AOKP http://aokp.co/index.php/releases/_/jb-build-2-r29 has pretty neat features. I am going to flash it to maximize my GNex's potential.
Just a noob question, I understand that flashing new ROMs will wipe my data. Can i restore all apps, apps settings, files on virtual SD like camera roll and downloads folder, as well as system settings simply by using Titanium Backup?
Would not want to risk all my data. Thanks.
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If your bootloader is unlocked: yes, you can root (if you haven't done it already) and use TiB to backup apps + app data. Installing a ROM will not wipe your /sdcard. It's always a good idea to back it up though before a flash. Use TiB to restore apps + appdata to your new AOKP ROM. Be careful with system apps and settings, restoring such data can lead to issues.
If your bootloader is locked and you don't have root: not easily. Unlocking it will wipe your /sdcard, you need it unlocked to gain root, and you need root to use TiB. Your best bet in that case is this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1420351. Follow the guide to gain root and restore the ADB backup. Then proceed with TiB and new ROM flash.
Petrovski80 said:
If your bootloader is unlocked: yes, you can root (if you haven't done it already) and use TiB to backup apps + app data. Installing a ROM will not wipe your /sdcard. It's always a good idea to back it up though before a flash. Use TiB to restore apps + appdata to your new AOKP ROM. Be careful with system apps and settings, restoring such data can lead to issues.
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Thanks for the info. I forgot to mention that I am rooted and has an unlocked bootloader already.
Just one more question: people say to wipe data before switching to a new ROM (stock -> AOKP in my case).
- Will it be OK if I don't wipe? I don't really want to set all my system settings up again
- And will wiping data/factory reset erase everything in SD card?
jellymelly said:
Thanks for the info. I forgot to mention that I am rooted and has an unlocked bootloader already.
Just one more question: people say to wipe data before switching to a new ROM (stock -> AOKP in my case).
- Will it be OK if I don't wipe? I don't really want to set all my system settings up again
- And will wiping data/factory reset erase everything in SD card?
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You have to wipe or it simply won't work.
If you were going from an older version of AOKP to a newer version you wouldn't have to wipe; however, since you're coming from stock (a completely different ROM) data won't be compatible and you will have to wipe.
Note: not wiping will cause a bootloop.
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Factory reset in a custom recovery will not touch your virtual sdcard.
Post two of the guide linked in my SIG.
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Post two of the guide linked in my SIG.
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haha should have posted earlier. I am literally pressing the the button to install apps manually... TiB Pro could have saved me 60 presses already... Your post should be stickied!
It is stickied =]
But yeah, the pro key is definitely worth it.
This is my first custom flash off stock. I have actually had some experience flashing due to accidently flashing from LH9 to LG1, which doesn't work. So I had to install TWRP, do a factory reset, root it, and install LH9 from there.
But I plan on trying out CM10 and I have a few question.
A) Can I just flash CM10 in ROM Manager since it is built in?
B) How can I keep my apps, app data, account data, folders,settings...etc? I have both CWM Pro and Titanium Backup Pro installed.
C) Is there anything that is worse in CM10 than Touchwiz?
D) If I don't like CM10, I can go into CWM ROM Manager and just restore my Backup, correct?
To be honest you need to flash it and give a shot and see what you think, everybody loves something different.
Download from the cm10 build from the link in the xda thread and also get the 10/12 gapps.
Boot to recovery and make a NANDROID BACKUP!
When you install, you will need to do a full wipe.(Wipe Data/Wipe Cache/Wipe Dalvik/Format System in that order to be safe
Flash the cm10 rom and the flash the 10/12 gapps.
Then Reboot!
And enjoy the goodness!
I love CM10 or AOKP much better than TW, just my opinion.
Hope this helps!:cyclops:
GilaMonster1 said:
This is my first custom flash off stock. I have actually had some experience flashing due to accidently flashing from LH9 to LG1, which doesn't work. So I had to install TWRP, do a factory reset, root it, and install LH9 from there.
But I plan on trying out CM10 and I have a few question.
A) Can I just flash CM10 in ROM Manager since it is built in?
B) How can I keep my apps, app data, account data, folders,settings...etc? I have both CWM Pro and Titanium Backup Pro installed.
C) Is there anything that is worse in CM10 than Touchwiz?
D) If I don't like CM10, I can go into CWM ROM Manager and just restore my Backup, correct?
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QnA bud. Good to see you're starting to flash tho.
I've tried many, many ROMs on my S3 but I keep going back to CM10. Even though it's not a stable release for my model it's still awesome
Couldn't I just use ROM Manager since CM10 in on there and wipe data and cache?
Isn't the CWM ROM Manager backup a Nandroid?
How could I keep my apps and most my data...etc?
I appreciate your help, but I was knew how to do it in that way
Use Titanium to backup all your apps & data, boot to CWM recovery take a backup and install CM10 then restore your apps from Titanium, should be that easy!
Yeah, perhaps you guys don't use it, but my question remains. I've backed up using ROM Manager and transferred that image to my PC for an external copy. Couldn't I just install CM10 using ROM Manger as it is supported? Isn't that backup a NANdroid?
Or is it just not preferable?
Thanks for any help guys/
Can someone please answer my questions?
rom manager simply boots into recovery for you and makes the backup itself, etc. however, if you want to do more (wipe /system, etc) you need to go into recovery manually and do it.
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cehf said:
rom manager simply boots into recovery for you and makes the backup itself, etc. however, if you want to do more (wipe /system, etc) you need to go into recovery manually and do it.
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So basically I should can ROM Manager to upgrade CM10 or restore, but not flash new ROMS?
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So basically I should can ROM Manager to upgrade CM10 or restore, but not flash new ROMS?
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i'm confused by your wording, sorry. rom manager would be suitable to your needs. it can install a rom for you, but it will only wipe data/factory reset. it will not wipe /system or dalvik cache like so many installation instructions say to do. rom manager can backup your rom and restore your backup.
so yes, you can use it if you choose to, but learning to use cwm would probably be easier in the long run than needing to rely on an app.
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How would I keep photo or music that are on my phone's memory? Aren't they in a SD parition?
GilaMonster1 said:
How would I keep photo or music that are on my phone's memory? Aren't they in a SD parition?
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they are either on the internal sd card or one that you inserted into your phone. you won't lose any data on those.
GilaMonster1 said:
Can someone please answer my questions?
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You should really do some reading over in the development section. They're full of information that can answer all these questions you have.
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Hi Everyone,
I've just successfully rooted and flashed a customer ROM (ARHD 16.0)
Just want to check the difference between have a custom ROM a stock ROM. Currently I'm still using the phone like it was before. So a few questions from a noob
1. Would the apps and data be wiped out again if I would try another ROM?
2. Is there a way to backup App Data and Settings if ever I would try another ROM or back to stock?
3. What are the things that I can do with a custom ROM/rooted HOX than with a stock one?
Hoping you guys can help me out with maximizing/understanding the things that I can do with my HOX
Thank you!
1.it depends if the next Rom you are going to install needs a full wipe 2. you can backup the apps ...also you can backup the settings using apps ....also I'd you wanna backup the apps make a nandroid backup for the Rom you are using then restore only data ...it it won't work from sense to jelly bean
3.every Rom has its own features and amazing stuff ...and when you root your are able to do awesome things with your phone ..like installing a Rom ....oc uc..change kernels ...install apps that cab do amazing things ...and LOTS if other things
The bottom if line, a phone not rooted is useless
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1.it depends if the next Rom you are going to install needs a full wipe 2. you can backup the apps ...also you can backup the settings using apps ....also I'd you wanna backup the apps make a nandroid backup for the Rom you are using then restore only data ...it it won't work from sense to jelly bean
3.every Rom has its own features and amazing stuff ...and when you root your are able to do awesome things with your phone ..like installing a Rom ....oc uc..change kernels ...install apps that cab do amazing things ...and LOTS if other things
The bottom if line, a phone not rooted is useless
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Thanks for the info.
Is there any specific software/apps that I need to use for the backup of the apps and app data? Does Titanium backup do the trick?
Any other helpful apps that might help? Thanks!
Titanium Backup FTW
jabr0ni said:
Thanks for the info.
Is there any specific software/apps that I need to use for the backup of the apps and app data? Does Titanium backup do the trick?
Any other helpful apps that might help? Thanks!
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U Just answered ur question
So I'm updating to the latest version of the @Danvdh AOSP GPE ROM, and I want to know / make sure this is the right / best way.
got the latest version of the ROM and flashing w TWRP,
so I made a Nandroid backup, and I backed up all my apps w TiBU (Titanium Backup),
Next I would do a full wipe (system & delvic), flash the new rom, then restore all my apps with TiBU right?
What about the system settings? is there a way to back them up so that I can just "restore" them.
If I make a full backup with TiBU and restore it would it attempt to restore the previous version of the ROM, or would because they are diff versions would it just fail? Or is it something I just have to reset everything. And obviously I have to redo my screens and stuff,
Is there any way to save my settings for gravity box and xposed framework?
and feel free to inform me of anything else I want to make sure to do, no matter how obvious it may seem.
This is my only device so I need to make sure I get it right the first time and as quickly as possible.
Thanks.
MoodSwinger
BTW I posted this in "general" on purpose hoping it would be useful for anyone else updating or clean flashing betw ROMs
For titanium backup, if your mods are in xposed and gravity box, backing up with titanium backup will retain all the settings in those apps, so once you restore them, everything will be back the way you want it. Same thing for the home screens, just back up the launcher app. I personally don't like restoring data on system apps since they tend to go awry, that's why I use a different launcher.
After you do a full wipe and clean install, you can also go back to TWRP and restore only the data from the Nandroid backup. I don't do that because, again, it might cuz unwanted bugs and more annoyance.
I dirty flashed 4.4.3 on top of my 4.4.2 rom since I was too lazy to set everything up again, and so far I haven't seen any bug. You might wanna consider that route.
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Exactly the info I was looking for thanks so much.
And just to be clear, when you say "dirty" flash, you mean just thru TWRP like you would an update.zip, or Xposed or Gravity Box, correct? just put on SD and flash and go.
Yes. Basically flash it on top of the existing software. It's usually not recommended as data may be corrupted having been overridden, but 4.4.3 is just a small update over 4.4.2 so I guess it's okay.
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