OK, long story short, I rooted last night, put on a custom ROM, decided to go back to stock, so I restored from my backup in rom manager, it went back to my stock rom and then I deleted the ROM in my SD, and then went into SuperSU, and hit settings. From there, I hit "Full unroot" and It removed SuperSU, and then I deleted the super.zip from my SD. Am I completely on stock and root free? Or is there some hidden files in the background tampering with my system? I'm a noob at this. First time rooting!
AND if I wipe date/factory reset, and go back into ROM manager, will I be able to restore from my backup?
Your doing this the hard way. Just dl and flash the stock ROM, found in the Android Development stickies. One Odin flash, and your stock. But don't forget to run triangle away before flashing stock (if returning for warranty).
mrhaley30705 said:
Your doing this the hard way. Just dl and flash the stock ROM, found in the Android Development stickies. One Odin flash, and your stock. But don't forget to run triangle away before flashing stock (if returning for warranty).
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But what about unrooting after that?
iAndropple said:
But what about unrooting after that?
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The Odin package has the stock unrooted rom so you will be good to go.
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rizzo269 said:
The Odin package has the stock unrooted rom so you will be good to go.
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When I flash the stock rom, Will all my data be saved? like my app layouts and data? Or would I have to install them one by one or use titanium backup?
iAndropple said:
When I flash the stock rom, Will all my data be saved? like my app layouts and data? Or would I have to install them one by one or use titanium backup?
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The Odin version will wipe the internal SD so the phone would be the same as when it was new. Unfortunately it you use TiBu you will need to root to restore the backups.
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rizzo269 said:
The Odin version will wipe the internal SD so the phone would be the same as when it was new. Unfortunately it you use TiBu you will need to root to restore the backups.
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Thats my concern. You see, I was on a rom, and I made a nandroid backup in rom manager. While on the rom, I wanted to go to stock, so I went to rom manager, restored my nandroid backup, and I was back on my stock rom with everything in place. I deleted my other rom, went into SuperSU, and clicked the "FULL UNROOT" button. It deleted SuperSU, and the root directories. Am I good to go?
I even ran root checker, and It says I am NOT rooted. I'm just wondering if you think there are extra files in the background? I dont know.. I wipe the cache and everything, even the partition cache, and deleted any excess rootfiles from my SD.
You're making this harder than it needs to be (as mrhaley already said above). Just Odin the stock (non root-injected) samsung ROM and you'll be unrooted. Then do a factory reset from settings and format the extSD card too if you want to wipe everything else (for resale).
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You're making this harder than it needs to be (as mrhaley already said above). Just Odin the stock (non root-injected) samsung ROM and you'll be unrooted. Then do a factory reset from settings and format the extSD card too if you want to wipe everything else (for resale).
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but when I go back to a stock rom unrooted, is there any way at ALL to restore my data back? as in my apps and layout?
iAndropple said:
but when I go back to a stock rom unrooted, is there any way at ALL to restore my data back? as in my apps and layout?
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No - you need root for TitianiumBackup. The only appdata that can be restored once you've gone back to unrooted stock is stuff that GoogleBackup can restore from the cloud, if the app supports it.
But why unroot if you're not going to sell it or return it? No point.
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How can I back it up before installing a new ROM? I want to install juggernaut, but I don't want to erase all my data! Help! Please?
Go into recovery and run a backup
That will back up entire stock rom
I suggest doing this
If u want to back up ur personal data n apps use titanium backup or MyBack up pro
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just back up your data with titanium backup
install new rom
restore data with titanium.
...you shouldn't be posting questions on this thread
! only for devs !
AJ26T said:
Go into recovery and run a backup
That will back up entire stock rom
I suggest doing this
If u want to back up ur personal data n apps use titanium backup or MyBack up pro
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But won't factory reset erase everything in it?
HeavyweightCR said:
But won't factory reset erase everything in it?
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You are in the wrong forum buddy, this belongs in general. To answer you're question. You need to boot into recovery, under backup and restore you are going to select backup and this will create an image of your current rom or stock os. It's like taking a picture that you can restore if you don't like what ever rom you flash. It even copies text msgs and apps.
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CWM saves to the SD card - which isn't touched in a factory reset
I rooted my SGH-T999 to do the clockwork mod and save some battery while in standby. Now that there's an update, I'd like to install it, but it seems that I can't do so while rooted.
I've read the Unroot guide, but it only mentions unrooting phones that have a custom ROM installed. I only rooted using CWM.
Is there a simple way to unroot my phone without wiping the data? Does wiping data also wipe contacts?
Thanks.
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I rooted my SGH-T999 to do the clockwork mod and save some battery while in standby. Now that there's an update, I'd like to install it, but it seems that I can't do so while rooted.
I've read the Unroot guide, but it only mentions unrooting phones that have a custom ROM installed. I only rooted using CWM.
Is there a simple way to unroot my phone without wiping the data? Does wiping data also wipe contacts?
Thanks.
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Why don't you just flash this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1838101 that's the update, and don't you have your contacts sync with your Google account? If so you won't lose em.
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Good question,
Same thing here stock ROM, rooted recovery, can we switch back to stock recovery for update.
JB will be coming to International version of S3 next week and we should have it I would think in ~2 weeks or so. Would rather not wipe with a new ROM.
There has got to be a way to go back to original recovery...
When I delete files from system/App after rooting, why don't they come back after I wipe data and cache and flash stock rooted rom found here (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1743923)?
It even didn't work when I went into settings and did a hard reset
The only way I got them back was to do what is listed here (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1904099) and start all over from a non rooted state
Any idea why?
Thanks
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Did you format system too?
Hard reset or factory reset just will wipe data. If the system files was removed those won't be restored.
Just most be sure of format system.
In CWM is in advance and in TWRP is in Wipe. The second option in the right.
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csmasn said:
Did you format system too?
Hard reset or factory reset just will wipe data. If the system files was removed those won't be restored.
Just most be sure of format system.
In CWM is in advance and in TWRP is in Wipe. The second option in the right.
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Hmmm, i don't see this option in advanced. I have cwm
eyecon82 said:
Hmmm, i don't see this option in advanced. I have cwm
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Try on mount and storage. Sorry long time without using CWM.
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Only way would be if freeza's rom didnt have them. which it would. What file did u flash from his page? Are you sure you didnt download just the firmware? His file wouldve been around the same size as mine. 700-800mb. Unless you were flashing his deodexed version. mine is odexed which without a system wipe may have caused them to not show
billard412 said:
Only way would be if freeza's rom didnt have them. which it would. What file did u flash from his page? Are you sure you didnt download just the firmware? His file wouldve been around the same size as mine. 700-800mb. Unless you were flashing his deodexed version. mine is odexed which without a system wipe may have caused them to not show
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I install this one http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1743923)?
The odex one
eyecon82 said:
I install this one http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1743923)?
The odex one
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then ya u got me. Try above suggestion. Wipe all including system before reflashing
billard412 said:
then ya u got me. Try above suggestion. Wipe all including system before reflashing
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The first clickable link it was about 780 megabytes
need to format
eyecon82 said:
When I delete files from system/App after rooting, why don't they come back after I wipe data and cache and flash stock rooted rom found here (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1743923)?
It even didn't work when I went into settings and did a hard reset
The only way I got them back was to do what is listed here (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1904099) and start all over from a non rooted state
Any idea why?
Thanks
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If you use TWP recover you can full wipe system format and you should be good I had same problem when I took gmail 4.1 out and put 4.2 in on GS3.............................................
HoustonKid29 said:
If you use TWP recover you can full wipe system format and you should be good I had same problem when I took gmail 4.1 out and put 4.2 in on GS3.............................................
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oh ok, i dont even see that option in CWM. I have run out of thanks fot today and will get you guys back tomorrow
Quick question
I have the rooted STOCK ROM and I edited some system files. Should I revert back to a nandroid back up with the system files in tact, or should I be ok to flash the new official rooted JB ROM with some system files missing and/or renamed? thanks
eyecon82 said:
oh ok, i dont even see that option in CWM. I have run out of thanks fot today and will get you guys back tomorrow
Quick question
I have the rooted STOCK ROM and I edited some system files. Should I revert back to a nandroid back up with the system files in tact, or should I be ok to flash the new official rooted JB ROM with some system files missing and/or renamed? thanks
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It doesn't matter as your system will get wiped out and reflashed anyway
billard412 said:
It doesn't matter as your system will get wiped out and reflashed anyway
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Oh ok.
I only ask because my system apps I deleted didn't show up after flashing stock rom
I was only able to get it back after going back to UNrooted state and starting over with your file
Used PmR to download Bravia Engine to try, used mobile odin to flash it, in the process checking ever root and SU options, clearing Dalvik cavhe and wiping data, now my phone is unable to connect to WiFi and data. This does not bode well..
Link to PmR:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1908269
would appreciate any help on how to recover my use of data
Have you checked your apn and WiFi settings?
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Cnmservad said:
Have you checked your apn and WiFi settings?
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yea set back to the old settings but not working. Currently flashing an original version of the old firmware with odin to try and rescue what's left of my phone
iamwozy said:
Used PmR to download Bravia Engine to try, used mobile odin to flash it, in the process checking ever root and SU options, clearing Dalvik cavhe and wiping data, now my phone is unable to connect to WiFi and data. This does not bode well..
Link to PmR:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1908269
would appreciate any help on how to recover my use of data
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Why you flashed manually with Mobile Odin? The recommended method is to let PmR use the Custom Recovery to flash the MOD. Which recovery do you have installed on your phone? CWM, TWRP?
opgoth said:
Why you flashed manually with Mobile Odin? The recommended method is to let PmR use the Custom Recovery to flash the MOD. Which recovery do you have installed on your phone? CWM, TWRP?
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had CWM, after flashing with odin can't access anything cos of the wipe.
Stupid, stupid me
Stuck at the Samsung logo for quite some time now, what does that mean?
Should i wipe and factory reset or is there an alternative way out?
If you had cwm already then no meaning to use mob odin, anyway if factory reset doesn't work then have to Reflash rom.
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dr.ketan said:
If you had cwm already then no meaning to use mob odin, anyway if factory reset doesn't work then have to Reflash rom.
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had to factory reset, now I have a brand new spanking phone with all my data gone!
Well, at least the wifi and data are both working now, whew
You have a nandroid backup, of course? Try the tools on dr.ketan's signature.
As a last resort, you can try Kies to return to official, unrooted, stock Sammy-blessed state. :cyclops:
And start flashing again, afterwards! :angel:
opgoth said:
You have a nandroid backup, of course? Try the tools on dr.ketan's signature.
As a last resort, you can try Kies to return to official, unrooted, stock Sammy-blessed state. :cyclops:
And start flashing again, afterwards! :angel:
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I actually forgot to create a nand backup before messing with the flashing. UGH.
I guess being spoonfed as a previous iOS user has it's drawbacks.
Time to play with everything now that I have such a clean UI
Glad to know that your phone returned to life.:good:
Remember to make nandroid backups regularly.
Good Luck!
I recommend titanium backup or same other compare to nandroid.
Nandroid push you back to original state while you want to test mods and roms, titanium will be much helpful to restore data on cross roms.
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dr.ketan said:
I recommend titanium backup or same other compare to nandroid.
Nandroid push you back to original state while you want to test mods and roms, titanium will be much helpful to restore data on cross roms.
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was using titanium before, now i can't restore due to my data not being on cloud/sd card.
wouldn't a "snapshot" of my phone now be a better choice for a situation like this?
opgoth said:
Glad to know that your phone returned to life.:good:
Remember to make nandroid backups regularly.
Good Luck!
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which app to use for nandriod backups? so far I've seen only CWM/TWRP.
I prefer titanium on ext sd card, bcoz note2 wipes internal sd card too.
Yes cwm/TWRP needs for nandroid.
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dr.ketan said:
I prefer titanium on ext sd card, bcoz note2 wipes internal sd card too.
Yes cwm/TWRP needs for nandroid.
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I use both TB and Nand, for peace of mind, and to have all bases covered.
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I use both TB and Nand, for peace of mind, and to have all bases covered.
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TWRP seems to be working pretty well, but do i have to extract the folder and back it up on my desktop in case of another full wipe?
TWRP restores everything including desktop but remember it will be same as on day you have created nandroid. Subsequently changes won't have in it.
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Oh that's cool! So it really just screenshot the entire phone and restores back to when it was made?
Side note, each backup is almost a GB big, won't it eat up a lot of memory on your phone? As such, which options are best to select when using twrp? (eg efs, data, system)
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Efs is just 20mb, needs when you have messed up imei, it is must in my point of view even if you don't want nandroid backup
data is backup of installed applications
System is ROM, which needs to recover device when you have got something wrong.
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Hello,
I just have the note 2, and i rooted it with the rootkit i found on xda.
Now i've made a backup with TeamWin, and selected to backup everything.
Now my question is, is this my stockrom now that i back-upped?
And i noticed the counter went up to 2.
And for most of all, can i load custom rom's now?
And if i load a custom rom, will it effect my personal data? If so, how can i back this up and load it back?
Kind regards,
Hoolz14
if you installed TWRP or CWM recovery yes, you can flash roms. to clean the flash counter use triangle away and while you having a custom recovery check the option reset on every boot.
you should also check that
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2093599
it is known that some phones have that issue and maybe yours so be aware of that
hope i helped, bests
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Hoolz14 said:
Hello,
I just have the note 2, and i rooted it with the rootkit i found on xda.
Now i've made a backup with TeamWin, and selected to backup everything.
Now my question is, is this my stockrom now that i back-upped?
And i noticed the counter went up to 2.
And for most of all, can i load custom rom's now?
And if i load a custom rom, will it effect my personal data? If so, how can i back this up and load it back?
Kind regards,
Hoolz14
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you can restore ur backup using recovery..... flash counter went two i think 1 for the root and 1 for the custom recovery.,.,
Make sure you do a separate backup of EFS and you can flash any rom on your device
Triangle away will help you in resetting the flash counter
Awesome
Used titanium backup for backing up my user apps.
Can i restore these on another custom rom?
Thanks everyone for the quick reply's, very appriciated!
Hoolz14 said:
Awesome
Used titanium backup for backing up my user apps.
Can i restore these on another custom rom?
Thanks everyone for the quick reply's, very appriciated!
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Yes, you can restore your app and the data as well. But for some reason, it would not recommend to restore too many data on another rom. But app is ok, just restore as many as you like.
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Awesome, thanks
Downloading a ROM now.
When installing i have to:
Wipe data / factory reset
Wipe cache partition
Restore the new ROM
Right?
Hoolz14 said:
Awesome, thanks
Downloading a ROM now.
When installing i have to:
Wipe data / factory reset
Wipe cache partition
Restore the new ROM
Right?
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restore the new rom ?? what u mean?? u should install the new rom after those steps.. restore can be done if u have backup before... happy flashing.. hope u took a efs backup earlier
Hoolz14 said:
Awesome, thanks
Downloading a ROM now.
When installing i have to:
Wipe data / factory reset
Wipe cache partition
Restore the new ROM
Right?
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I dont want to make you confuse, just follow the step of installation stated at the op the rom you downloading. It should enough for you.
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tornado92 said:
restore the new rom ?? what u mean?? u should install the new rom after those steps.. restore can be done if u have backup before... happy flashing.. hope u took a efs backup earlier
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Thanks,
I made an efs backup, and a backup of everything that could be crossed.
Flashing worked
So Wat rom did u flash
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Hoolz14 said:
Thanks,
I made an efs backup, and a backup of everything that could be crossed.
Flashing worked
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nice work friend... congrats..:highfive::highfive::highfive: