I am an OG Evo owners and just getting back into flashing and trying out different roms. Back when I would flash custom roms, the tool of choice for backing up data+apps was Titanium backup. Has this changed?
I am on Blazer 1.7 right now and would like to update to 1.9 but I don't want to lose all of my data and apps. He says something in his OP about there being an update.zip, but I don't see it anywhere. Is this pretty common for devs to include a update.zip that lets you seamlessly upgrade from version to version of the same custom rom?
With the OG Evo, you couldn't back up data from a ASOP rom and then flash over to a sense ROM and restore your data or else it would crap out on you. Is there anything that I need to watch out for in that respect?
So I have two questions
1. How do I retain my apps and information going from the same custom rom to a updated version of that custom rom?
2. How do I retain my apps and information going form one custom rom to another custom rom?
Thanks!
Hi and welcome to this awesome phone! XD
I too came from an OG EVO, was sporting Warm twopointthree back then...
jhoffy22 said:
Back when I would flash custom roms, the tool of choice for backing up data+apps was Titanium backup. Has this changed?
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Nope, it is still the tool of choice and everything from the OG EVO applies. It's a universal tool and works the same across devices. Do a user app+data only back up from OG EVO and restore it on the SG3. Do not restore system apps from OG EVO to SG3, these are the apps that are red or yellow font in TB.
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I am on Blazer 1.7 right now and would like to update to 1.9 but I don't want to lose all of my data and apps. He says something in his OP about there being an update.zip, but I don't see it anywhere. Is this pretty common for devs to include a update.zip that lets you seamlessly upgrade from version to version of the same custom rom?
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I'm not on Blazer and haven't used it, maybe some one will come in and comment on this. You could try another ROM, like FreeGS3. It has a lot of positive reviews and is up-to-date with the latest OTA. The link is in my sig... You should have TWRP recovery for this ROM to install properly, the link is also in my sig.
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With the OG Evo, you couldn't back up data from a ASOP rom and then flash over to a sense ROM and restore your data or else it would crap out on you. Is there anything that I need to watch out for in that respect?
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The same applies with the SG3, this is because the system apps on the stock or TW SG3 are well Touch Wiz System.UI and framework and applying these to a AOSP ROM that has completly different System.UI and framwork will bring a lot of force closes and ultimatly an unresponsive device. You can restore user apps without issues.
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1. How do I retain my apps and information going from the same custom rom to a updated version of that custom rom?
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There are a few options for this, you can "dirty flash" the ROM and you'll have the same setup and data as before the flash. This is just flash the ROM and only wipe cache and dalvik, but you should only do this when it's an incremental update from the same ROM. Although some say it is best to do a complete wipe and then flash the ROM even if it's incremental update of the same... One thing reported from some doing a dirty flash is poor battery performance or randon force closes, only way to fix this is a clean flash. Also, the dev (usually) let's the user base know if there was a change to the System.UI or framework and needing a clean install of the incremental update. This was also the case back in the OG EVO. Try the different options and see what's best for you.
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2. How do I retain my apps and information going form one custom rom to another custom rom?
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Answered above, same applies.
Also, for clean install do the following, Wipe Factory Reset>Wipe System>Wipe Cache>Wipe Dalvik and then flash the new ROM.
dragon_rckr said:
Hi and welcome to this awesome phone! XD
I too came from an OG EVO, was sporting Warm twopointthree back then...
Nope, it is still the tool of choice and everything from the OG EVO applies. It's a universal tool and works the same across devices. Do a user app+data only back up from OG EVO and restore it on the SG3. Do not restore system apps from OG EVO to SG3, these are the apps that are red or yellow font in TB.
I'm not on Blazer and haven't used it, maybe some one will come in and comment on this. You could try another ROM, like FreeGS3. It has a lot of positive reviews and is up-to-date with the latest OTA. The link is in my sig... You should have TWRP recovery for this ROM to install properly, the link is also in my sig.
The same applies with the SG3, this is because the system apps on the stock or TW SG3 are well Touch Wiz System.UI and framework and applying these to a AOSP ROM that has completly different System.UI and framwork will bring a lot of force closes and ultimatly an unresponsive device. You can restore user apps without issues.
There are a few options for this, you can "dirty flash" the ROM and you'll have the same setup and data as before the flash. This is just flash the ROM and only wipe cache and dalvik, but you should only do this when it's an incremental update from the same ROM. Although some say it is best to do a complete wipe and then flash the ROM even if it's incremental update of the same... One thing reported from some doing a dirty flash is poor battery performance or randon force closes, only way to fix this is a clean flash. Also, the dev (usually) let's the user base know if there was a change to the System.UI or framework and needing a clean install of the incremental update. This was also the case back in the OG EVO. Try the different options and see what's best for you.
Answered above, same applies.
Also, for clean install do the following, Wipe Factory Reset>Wipe System>Wipe Cache>Wipe Dalvik and then flash the new ROM.
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Thank you for the awesome reply! Blazer 1.7 is awesome, smooth as butter and no problems with battery life whatsoever. I'm really enjoying it. The only reason I want to update is because of the pop up that I am getting about the new software update being available. I don't want to accidentally install the update and then brick my phone.
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Thank you for the awesome reply! Blazer 1.7 is awesome, smooth as butter and no problems with battery life whatsoever. I'm really enjoying it. The only reason I want to update is because of the pop up that I am getting about the new software update being available. I don't want to accidentally install the update and then brick my phone.
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Gotcha! No worries here, just hit apply update and it'll reboot and "try" to install but it will fail since you have a custom bootloader. It won't brick the phone at all, unlike ye ol EVO :/
The thing that has bricked many SG3 has been flashing a ROM the international version... stay away from those.
BTW if you think Blazer is smooth, try FreeGS3, you'll be blown away haha
There's also a JB leak from Sprint in the dev section, I'm trying that tonight.
dragon_rckr said:
Gotcha! No worries here, just hit apply update and it'll reboot and "try" to install but it will fail since you have a custom bootloader. It won't brick the phone at all, unlike ye ol EVO :/
The thing that has bricked many SG3 has been flashing a ROM the international version... stay away from those.
BTW if you think Blazer is smooth, try FreeGS3, you'll be blown away haha
There's also a JB leak from Sprint in the dev section, I'm trying that tonight.
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Haha I will be careful to avoid that then.
I have one more question. When doing a restore with Titanium backup coming from one rom to another (just switched from Blazer to FGS3), what restore option do I choose? I chose to "restore missing apps with data"
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Haha I will be careful to avoid that then.
I have one more question. When doing a restore with Titanium backup coming from one rom to another (just switched from Blazer to FGS3), what restore option do I choose? I chose to "restore missing apps with data"
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Yup, just that and select which user apps you want to restore and let go through the process.
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Yup, just that and select which user apps you want to restore and let go through the process.
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Sweet, thanks a lot!
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Sweet, thanks a lot!
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No prob
You can also restore some system apps, but be careful with which ones. I usually restore dialer storage, msg storage, wifi settings and account sync settings.
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Hey guys, long time lurker, first time poster.
I finally gave in and fully rooted my EVO and successfully flashed the newest damagecontrol rom. Afterwards, I took some time and set up my phone like how it used to be with the apps, settings, etc. Just a few questions from after this.
If I wanted to flash a different ROM, it is recommended to do a data wipe, correct? And also a NAND backup. Does this mean that my phone will be reset to factory settings again - using the new ROM as a base? In other words, would I have to rearrange my screens, settings, etc. if I wanted to try out a new ROM?
If not a different ROM, but an updated version of my current ROM, do I just flash that on top of what I have? (i.e. DC4.0 is released, do I have to wipe everything again before upgrading?)
If the answer is yes to both these questions, what are the easiest/quickest ways to get my phone looking/acting the way I like when getting a new ROM?
also, I followed toast's method step by step, and got the Amon Ra recovery on my phone as well. What is the function of this? Sorry for all the questions, I have everything working fine, but I'm just curious as to what and how things work on the phone. What is the difference between the amon ra recovery and following steps to use clockword for recovery?
Thanks a lot
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Hey guys, long time lurker, first time poster.
I finally gave in and fully rooted my EVO and successfully flashed the newest damagecontrol rom. Afterwards, I took some time and set up my phone like how it used to be with the apps, settings, etc. Just a few questions from after this.
1. If I wanted to flash a different ROM, it is recommended to do a data wipe, correct? And also a NAND backup. Does this mean that my phone will be reset to factory settings again - using the new ROM as a base? In other words, would I have to rearrange my screens, settings, etc. if I wanted to try out a new ROM?
2. If not a different ROM, but an updated version of my current ROM, do I just flash that on top of what I have? (i.e. DC4.0 is released, do I have to wipe everything again before upgrading?)
If the answer is yes to both these questions, what are the easiest/quickest ways to get my phone looking/acting the way I like when getting a new ROM?
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also, I followed toast's method step by step, and got the Amon Ra recovery on my phone as well. What is the function of this? Sorry for all the questions, I have everything working fine, but I'm just curious as to what and how things work on the phone. What is the difference between the amon ra recovery and following steps to use clockword for recovery?
Thanks a lot
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Hello there, iv done videos on this rom for youtube, if you want the links let me know but ill go as it follows.
Ok, if you want to test out new roms, just do a nand backup of the one you have now, after that. WIPE both Factory and Delvic cache. Then flash the new rom in your phone adn you will be fine.
Ok, i know DC does this, i dont know about the others yet, But if a new update comes out, just flash that DC update over yours and it will be fine. All user data will be there. YOU shouldn't have boot loop ether. If so, then you will have to wipe again. I didn't and im fine. ( I use fresh evo right now. loving it. )
As for the NAND backup. This saves EVERYTHING so once you are tired of a old rom and wanna try another, just restory the back up and your fine.
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Hello there, iv done videos on this rom for youtube, if you want the links let me know but ill go as it follows.
Ok, if you want to test out new roms, just do a nand backup of the one you have now, after that. WIPE both Factory and Delvic cache. Then flash the new rom in your phone adn you will be fine.
Ok, i know DC does this, i dont know about the others yet, But if a new update comes out, just flash that DC update over yours and it will be fine. All user data will be there. YOU shouldn't have boot loop ether. If so, then you will have to wipe again. I didn't and im fine. ( I use fresh evo right now. loving it. )
As for the NAND backup. This saves EVERYTHING so once you are tired of a old rom and wanna try another, just restory the back up and your fine.
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Wow, thanks for the quick reply! That cleared up a lot of things for me.
So if I have everything set up the way I want, it is recommended to do a NAND backup at this point?
Also, what are the pros/cons of using Rom Manager (marketplace)?
Thanks a lot
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Wow, thanks for the quick reply! That cleared up a lot of things for me.
So if I have everything set up the way I want, it is recommended to do a NAND backup at this point?
Also, what are the pros/cons of using Rom Manager (marketplace)?
Thanks a lot
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well if i was you, wait till you wanna flash something else THEN do a nand back up.
as far as rom manager goes, i dont use it. I just come on here and see whats new and what going on, you get a lot more from here then on rom manager, Plus, its free
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well if i was you, wait till you wanna flash something else THEN do a nand back up.
as far as rom manager goes, i dont use it. I just come on here and see whats new and what going on, you get a lot more from here then on rom manager, Plus, its free
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This is what I was thinking as well. Thanks
could you be kind enough to explain the different recovery files and their uses?
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This is what I was thinking as well. Thanks
could you be kind enough to explain the different recovery files and their uses?
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what do you mean? like the different kinds of recoverys? Really i just stay with toasts, his is more stable and as far as the clockmod one, It has issues with formatting the Factory cashe.
Honestly, for someone that is completely new to flashing roms, backing up etc., Rom Mgr. is the best thing for you. You may not have the absolute cutting edge of available roms, but it makes flashing/backing up extremely easy and straightforward. That is how I got started with my previous Droid until I felt comfortable enough to flash the old fashion way. I have literally flashed and backed up hundreds of times using clockwork mod (rom manager recovery) and have not had a single issue. Plus, the app is only a couple bucks if I remembe correctly. I would start there to gain some experience, then move on to flashing zips from here.
just my opinion.
Will rom manager work if I have Amon RA's Recovery?
I think it may replace your recovery
Yes i just rooted my epic 4g touch yesterday. Looking for where I should go from here. I did only root it so Im going to go home and do the option "c" on the automated script tool so i can flash it with EK02+CWM so I have the CWM to flash roms. My questions are: I am currently on android 2.3.6 on EK02 Kernel. Should I stay on that kernel or should I do something different? Something newer or better? Also Once I have the kernel with CWM installed, can someone give me proper EASY instructions how to flash a rom? or theme? Also is there any recommended combination of a kernel/ROM/Modem i should install? I don't want something that has several bugs. The least, the better! ;-) Please any information would help. I'm a Newbie lol
Any Rom you flash will have a kernel built in. For the sake of you being new to this, I would just use the kernel the Rom comes with right now and worry about playing with kernels later.
The Modem will not flash with the ROM and needs to be flashed separately. Again, you might want to just stay with what you have right now. Any combination of the ROM, Kernel, and Modem will work. There is no science to what combo works best and is all a matter of personal opinion and experiences.
Once you install CWM, you can flash a ROM. Just download the ROM and add put it on your internal SD Card that phone has. Then boot into CWM. An easy way to do this is to download quick boot from the market and you can boot into CWM.
When in there wipe all system data (will remove all you apps from your phone.), cache, and dalvik cache (in advnaced).
Then go to install file from sd card. Choose internal, then go to the zip file that is the ROM. Click on it and install. After it is done, reboot the phone from CWM and you will now have a custom ROM.
Most of the ROMs you would want to install are on the 1st page of the Dev section. I currently running UnNamed ROM as it is extremely stable and has been giving me good battery life. I am on EL29 Modem and running the kernel the ROM came with.
There are other ROMS that offer more theming if you would like but sometime do not offer the same stability as some other ROMS.
For themes, make sure they are compatible with whatever ROM you are running. To flash a theme, you would do it the same way as a ROM except no need to clear system data. Just wipe Cache and Dalvik so you do not lose your info and then flash the zip. Also, if the ROM you are using is updated you usually do not need to clear system data either but if you jump to a totally different ROM you will need to clear everything.
A good app to get is Titanium Backup. I totally recommend purchasing the Pro version but you can get away with the free one. You can backup the apps you have on your phone and then reload them on the new Rom. Make sure to only put back the apps you downloaded and not apps from the system. You can a batch save and restore instead of doing each one individually. Click the settings menu, then batch.
Hope this helps you get started. Sorry, if any of this is confusing as sometimes I just ramble on as I type...Any more questions just ask away...We have a good group of people here.
If you like the color blue you should install Strongsteve's odexed ROM. If you don't like the color blue you should still install his ROM. Not only is it a beautiful to look at set up, it's also very stable and fast. Constant improvements are always being made as well. And you will soon be a fan of all things blue
There are other ROMS on the developers page. Some are tweaked for long battery life, some are themed but all are worthy of a look. It just comes down to personal preference.
As for the modem you will need to flash that separately. Try a few different ones and see which gives you the best performance.
Ok cool. Thanks guys. So if i want to stay on this modem I am on now. I could basically just flash the rom I want and this modem will stay on my phone right? I don't need to re flash it?
Yes.....you are correct. Now that you're rooted let the fun begin!
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Ok cool. Thanks guys. So if i want to stay on this modem I am on now. I could basically just flash the rom I want and this modem will stay on my phone right? I don't need to re flash it?
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correct.
I don't think any ROMS flash with modems except for the EK02 sprint official Over-The-Air update.
Awesome. One last thing lol, sorry for all the questions. I am currently on EK02. I am going to flash Strongsteve's odexed ROM. After I flash that rom, will I need to then flash again the EK02 Modem or is flashing the ROM all I need to do?
My advice stay on EK02 at least for couple days so you can compare with other setup. EK02 and EL13 have good results for me, everything else gives me bad battery life.
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lol i would like to stay on it and that's fine. I'm just wondering if after i flash this rom, my modem will stay on there? Or do i need to re flash the EK02 modem?
Your modem will stay
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So I'm getting tired of waiting for Sprint to roll out the damn ICS OTA...and even when they do, the Touchwiz leaks I've seen don't look terribly interesting. So I'm considering going to CM9 Alpha 2, having already experienced it on my HP Touchpad and loved it.
My original thought process was: backup all apps and settings, use QBking's guide to install CWM, do an additional nandroid backup and move that onto my PC, and install CM9 A2.
My problem is that I'm currently on completely stock Gingerbread EL29. No root. So I can't use Titanium Backup in case I have to go back to GB. I guess theoretically then I could go: Stock -> Stock Root -> Titanium Backup -> CM9A2...but I'm aware that you install CWM as part of the CM9 installation, so trying to shove TB into the mix might be redundant.
My questions are the following:
1. Is a nandroid backup sufficient for this kind of move, or should I be looking to fit Titanium into the mix as well? My understanding is that Titanium would be more or less required to actually get those apps to cross the GB-ICS threshold, short of downloading them all again. But it seems like more work.
2. QBking has videos on how to go from stock GB to CM9A2. But what do I do if I want to go back to EL29 GB, on the offchance I decide to go for Sprint's OTA?
3. Assuming I do go back, can the nandroid backup I made before installing CM9 be used to restore my stock GB settings (after I reinstall the EL29 kernel), or will that brick my phone?
Thanks in advance.
Aganar said:
So I'm getting tired of waiting for Sprint to roll out the damn ICS OTA...and even when they do, the Touchwiz leaks I've seen don't look terribly interesting. So I'm considering going to CM9 Alpha 2, having already experienced it on my HP Touchpad and loved it.
My original thought process was: backup all apps and settings, use QBking's guide to install CWM, do an additional nandroid backup and move that onto my PC, and install CM9 A2.
My problem is that I'm currently on completely stock Gingerbread EL29. No root. So I can't use Titanium Backup in case I have to go back to GB. I guess theoretically then I could go: Stock -> Stock Root -> Titanium Backup -> CM9A2...but I'm aware that you install CWM as part of the CM9 installation, so trying to shove TB into the mix might be redundant.
My questions are the following:
1. Is a nandroid backup sufficient for this kind of move, or should I be looking to fit Titanium into the mix as well? My understanding is that Titanium would be more or less required to actually get those apps to cross the GB-ICS threshold, short of downloading them all again. But it seems like more work.
2. QBking has videos on how to go from stock GB to CM9A2. But what do I do if I want to go back to EL29 GB, on the offchance I decide to go for Sprint's OTA?
3. Assuming I do go back, can the nandroid backup I made before installing CM9 be used to restore my stock GB settings (after I reinstall the EL29 kernel), or will that brick my phone?
Thanks in advance.
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Hello! Welcome to the AOSP club.
1. Restoring data is usually a no-no for these ROMs because they might cause force closes and slow downs etc. Ultimately, your mileage will vary, but I wouldn't try because
AOSP roms automatically install all the apps you have installed from the market! It's an awesome feature. If some apps aren't automatically installed, then you can find them in data/app or system/app of your nandroid and push it through root explorer or manually install them
2. I would head over the dev section and look for sfhub's oneclick el 29 root. Whenever I want to flash an ICS rom and I'm on ICS, I first use sfhub's oneclick to go back to stock rooted gingerbread, then I go about and install stock el26 cwm and flash etc etc. I don't know if stock root can accept OTA, but I'm sure you'll find a way to back to stock stock in that thread, or in the sticky of dev section that says Auto Root package.
3. It will brick your phone. As a general rule of thumb, don't do anything in the recoveries provided by ICS Roms, as over the past month the E4GT community have seen a high rise in bricks due to them. It will hopefully be resolved once samsung released ICS Source for epic 4g touch, and we can get a real kernel to mess with.
Good luck and have fun! Remember, once you go AOSP, you can never go back.
Why cm9 rather than a leaked version of ics? Im not trying to be an ass or concince you otherwise just curious. From my viewpoint the leaks are stable and some are in odin so its baaically a 1 click install after rooted? Everything about an alpha version makes me nervous and cm9 doesnt seem ready to me so i wonder if im missing something.
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someguyatx said:
Why cm9 rather than a leaked version of ics? Im not trying to be an ass or concince you otherwise just curious. From my viewpoint the leaks are stable and some are in odin so its baaically a 1 click install after rooted? Everything about an alpha version makes me nervous and cm9 doesnt seem ready to me so i wonder if im missing something.
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u must not have used a2 because there is less wrong with it than any tw leak there has been ....
just because its a alpha doesnt mean anything its a daily for alot of people almost everything works ....even stuff you will never get on tw like naitive tether and blue tooth controllers like ps3 wii etc
Well I went ahead and did it. No issues to report just yet.
A few post-CM9 install questions though:
1. How do I set speed dials on my phone contacts? I've been searching around and can't quite find it.
2. After ODIN'ing the phone but before installing CM9, I was able to boot to CWM recovery by turning the phone off then holding vol-up + power. But now when I do that it boots into Android recovery. How do I boot to CWM recovery again?
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2. After ODIN'ing the phone but before installing CM9, I was able to boot to CWM recovery by turning the phone off then holding vol-up + power. But now when I do that it boots into Android recovery. How do I boot to CWM recovery again?
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This is my first Samsung. I have been on HTC until now. I have been wondering the same thing about recovery. I also tried to reinstall CWM from the included Rom Manager it just freezes. Also, I had a problem this morning where I had to use ODIN to put CWM back on and I wiped cache and dalvik and then it would no longer boot. I tried to restore my back up and the same thing. Just froze at boot screen. I had to start over. Luckily I had a pretty current Titanium backup to quickly put my programs back on it.
So, I have the same question as you about CWM and also wiping cache/delvik and restoring the backup.
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This is my first Samsung. I have been on HTC until now. I have been wondering the same thing about recovery. I also tried to reinstall CWM from the included Rom Manager it just freezes. Also, I had a problem this morning where I had to use ODIN to put CWM back on and I wiped cache and dalvik and then it would no longer boot. I tried to restore my back up and the same thing. Just froze at boot screen. I had to start over. Luckily I had a pretty current Titanium backup to quickly put my programs back on it.
So, I have the same question as you about CWM and also wiping cache/delvik and restoring the backup.
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Never touch rom manager for this phone as of now it is not compatible and could brick you. To answer both of your questions about recovery, I do not recommend flashing a different kernel with CM9 the dev did this for your own safety to prevent bricks, and they're really is no need for it on CM9 until you need to update it. Play safe and save your phone, try to save time and you'll brick it
O...k...
That poses problems for my next question. Namely, my signal seems to have taken a nose-dive since installing ICS. I don't know if the signal has actually degraded, since I'm no longer on a Touchwiz-based ROM, or if it only seems like it's degraded, because perhaps the ICS signal detector is more accurate than the GB one and my signal indicator was incorrect before. But I just had a few calls earlier today and there was more static than I'm used to.
So, how do I go about getting another PRL? The workaround I saw for that involved "flashing" a version of the stock kernel onto the SD card long enough to get another one. But if I can't get into CWM...
Can any one answer why I can't restore a CWM backup or even reboot after performing cache or dalvik wipe? I really like this phone, but it sure seems like rooting/recovery/roms work the same as it did on my HTC phone.
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So, how do I go about getting another PRL? The workaround I saw for that involved "flashing" a version of the stock kernel onto the SD card long enough to get another one. But if I can't get into CWM...
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caseyatbt said:
Can any one answer why I can't restore a CWM backup or even reboot after performing cache or dalvik wipe? I really like this phone, but it sure seems like rooting/recovery/roms work the same as it did on my HTC phone.
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Here's a link to an FC22 CWM Recovery. ODIN this guy into your phone - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1563547&highlight=fc22
@Aganar - The way I've been getting the whole PRL / Profile thing is ---- Get all setup in CM9 the way you like it, fast backup everything via your preferred user land method (titanium, smsbackup, call log backup, etc). Roll back to a Stock GB ROM (calkulin EL29). Update PRL / Profile. Immediately upgrade to ICS but dont wipe the cache. Restore apps & logs from backups. Havent had a single issue...
takes about 10 min round trip.
I guess my concern is, if the flash from GB to ICS is what caused the signal degradation in the first place, why would flashing back to GB in order to update the PRL have any benefit, if I have to flash back to ICS again?
You won't lose the PRL update after you reflash.
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Here's a link to an FC22 CWM Recovery. ODIN this guy into your phone - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1563547&highlight=fc22
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Are you sure? There are all sorts of warnings about that recovery and ICS.
I've flashed 3-4 ROMs on my Dinc2. (Magnolia, IC Tazz, Skyraider, ViperINC). I've done the wipe cache/davlik/format before each flash. After testing each ROM, I decided on Magnolia, and did a full superduperwipe via Chillybean's AntiVenom. With each ROM flash I've noticed things being different and outright missing. For example, YouTube may or may not be there after flash.
Is this normal? I've tried formatting with ext3 and ext4, noticing no speed or function different... but could this have something to do with it?
I'm still sorta new at this flashing thing. If there's something I'm missing or doing wrong, I'm open to ALL suggestions.
My phone is a Verizon Dinc2, radio is 320, and my recovery is 4EXT.
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I've flashed 3-4 ROMs on my Dinc2. (Magnolia, IC Tazz, Skyraider, ViperINC). I've done the wipe cache/davlik/format before each flash. After testing each ROM, I decided on Magnolia, and did a full superduperwipe via Chillybean's AntiVenom. With each ROM flash I've noticed things being different and outright missing. For example, YouTube may or may not be there after flash.
Is this normal? I've tried formatting with ext3 and ext4, noticing no speed or function different... but could this have something to do with it?
I'm still sorta new at this flashing thing. If there's something I'm missing or doing wrong, I'm open to ALL suggestions.
My phone is a Verizon Dinc2, radio is 320, and my recovery is 4EXT.
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Some Deva just won't put it in their Roms. Most the apps just need to be redowbliaded from the market.
Sent from a phone HTC forgot. Right now its running Chilly powered PAC n a lil NOS jus for fun.
Thanks but that's not what I'm saying. I'm saying I can load the same ROM from the same file and there be different apps or features each time I flash it.
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Thanks but that's not what I'm saying. I'm saying I can load the same ROM from the same file and there be different apps or features each time I flash it.
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Then you probably aren't doing a full wipe, assuming the rom isn't an aroma installed rom and you choose different features.
yes, they are Aroma installed, using EXT4 as my recovery. I'm talking about (specifically) Magnolia and ViperINC. I've noticed different apps being loaded with each flash. I use Chilly's AntiVenom wiper, then let the ROM do another wipe of it's own choosing. It's just weird, I thought I'd ask if anyone else ever had the same experience.
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*facepalm
Rumblur said:
I've flashed 3-4 ROMs on my Dinc2. (Magnolia, IC Tazz, Skyraider, ViperINC). I've done the wipe cache/davlik/format before each flash. After testing each ROM, I decided on Magnolia, and did a full superduperwipe via Chillybean's AntiVenom. With each ROM flash I've noticed things being different and outright missing. For example, YouTube may or may not be there after flash.
Is this normal? I've tried formatting with ext3 and ext4, noticing no speed or function different... but could this have something to do with it?
I'm still sorta new at this flashing thing. If there's something I'm missing or doing wrong, I'm open to ALL suggestions.
My phone is a Verizon Dinc2, radio is 320, and my recovery is 4EXT.
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Hi Friend,
Best way to overcome this is to install Titanium Backup from play store and take a full backup of your apps+data and you can restore the same after flashing new rom.
Regarding youtube you can flash GAPPS from this link goo.im/gapps (install according to your android version)
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Hi Friend,
Best way to overcome this is to install Titanium Backup from play store and take a full backup of your apps+data and you can restore the same after flashing new rom.
Regarding youtube you can flash GAPPS from this link goo.im/gapps (install according to your android version)
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Um, if you're flashing sense roms, don't flash gapps... Those are specifically for aosp, cm base and aokp roms.
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Hey guys,
Love reading and contributing to this forum.
Question, I am currently running stock ROMs for my tmo SGS3 T999. I was thinking about switching to another slimmer ROM so I can further get more performance and juice out of the thing. Right now I'm running the Root66 latest 4.3 ROM and it works well.
So, one I was considering was the SlimRom (Here). Knowing that there might be issues with my data not importing into this ROM, what is the best way to preserve this as well as maybe import from stock to another ROM? Is it as simple as taking a Titanium Backup and importing it? Or, should it just acquire the old data and use it? If I decide to go back to a stock ROM, will my old data be retained even after using a different ROM for some time or will it get overwritten?
As an example of why I'd like to save/import my data:
For instance, I have a game that I've been working on for months. I'd like to preserve this game state data on any ROM I decide to flash.
Lastly, what high performance and customizable ROM would you suggest and does it require a non-stock recovery (i.e. CWM or TWRP, etc.)?
Thanks guys and keep up the good work!
Thanks,
Johnathan
As an example of why I'd like to save/import my data:
For instance, I have a game that I've been working on for months. I'd like to preserve this game state data on any ROM I decide to flash.
If you intend to go back to Stock at some point then take a Nandroid before flashing SlimBean.
As to the Game Data etc, Titanium is your friend. Do note, if there is a System app that you wish to keep data then convert it to user app before taking Titanium Backup. Titanium won't be Able to restore the data for a System app. Particularly when the app was a System app on Touchwiz and SlimBean is AOSP.
Perseus71 said:
If you intend to go back to Stock at some point then take a Nandroid before flashing SlimBean.
As to the Game Data etc, Titanium is your friend. Do note, if there is a System app that you wish to keep data then convert it to user app before taking Titanium Backup. Titanium won't be Able to restore the data for a System app. Particularly when the app was a System app on Touchwiz and SlimBean is AOSP.
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Apologies for the noob response, but I suppose that Nandroid is a backup software? I also assume that SlimBean and SlimROM are the same.
Can things like Messages, call logs, email, etc be migrated from a Titanium Backup?
If I convert any system apps to user apps, would that include Messaging to keep txt's etc. as well as Phone for call logs?
Looks like I'll have to root my phone even though I've used Root66's ROM last so I can backup my phone... hmph.
Thanks,
Johnathan
Nandroid is not a Software. It is a Nand Backupyou create when booted into a Custom Recovery. You will have read here on forum or on Wiki if you need to know more.
SlimBean and Slim Rom are one and the same. To the best of my knowledge, Slim Bean is the Official Name.
Emails and messages can be migrated via Titanium. However best if you take a backup of these inside the respective apps. Typically they allow you to back on a PC. Do so for double effect. I do believe Kies has an ability to backup Call Log. But I personally have never backed up Call Log so am not sure. I don't think you'd have to convert Messaging and Phone apps since you are backing those details as above.
OK, thanks for that.
So, if I want to keep data from System Apps, they need to be converted to User Apps, does this include the Phone and Message apps so I can retain the logs and txt's?
Thanks again,
Johnathan
johnathanamber said:
OK, thanks for that.
So, if I want to keep data from System Apps, they need to be converted to User Apps, does this include the Phone and Message apps so I can retain the logs and txt's?
Thanks again,
Johnathan
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Think I answered that one in my last post.
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Think I answered that one in my last post.
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Got it. Thanks again.
BTW, any experience with the PAC-man ROM (Here) or AllianceROM (Here)?
Seemed like a decent one since it include features from multiple other ROMs.
Thanks,
Johnathan
I have tried PAC MAN Rom just because I wanted to see what the Unicorn (AOKP) is upto. Realized it hates my favorite Kernel so left it. Honestly never tried Alliance Rom. I like AOSP and have no love for the touchwiz framework. My Current Combo is SlimKat Rom and KT747 Kernel.
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I have tried PAC MAN Rom just because I wanted to see what the Unicorn (AOKP) is upto. Realized it hates my favorite Kernel so left it. Honestly never tried Alliance Rom. I like AOSP and have no love for the touchwiz framework. My Current Combo is SlimKat Rom and KT747 Kernel.
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I was looking at SlimKat.... they have the d2lte download that replaced the d2tmo. Would I need CWM or TWRP to implement this?
Also, that is the Kernel compared to the ROM?
Thanks for your help,
Johnathan
Yes you will need either CWM or TWRP or something similar such as Philz Touch.
I tend to replace the kernel of Slimkat with KT747. Nothing wrong with the Rom's kernel. Its just my preference.
Ok,so for any ROMs that are not stock-based, a different recovery is needed other than stock.
Why did you choose that Kernel over others? What does it offer that suits your fancy?
Using the XDA Developers app... OH YEAH!!!
Sounds about right. Do note, even for Alliance Rom, you'd need Custom Recovery such as CWM or TWRP. For terminology sake, any recovery that's not stock is called Custom Recovery.
I like KT747 because of the ease and flexibility it offers for profile based Overclocking or Undervolting. See the link in my signature for Undervolting just to give you an Idea.
Perseus71 said:
Sounds about right. Do note, even for Alliance Rom, you'd need Custom Recovery such as CWM or TWRP. For terminology sake, any recovery that's not stock is called Custom Recovery.
I like KT747 because of the ease and flexibility it offers for profile based Overclocking or Undervolting. See the link in my signature for Undervolting just to give you an Idea.
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That's cool, I'll check it out.
Apologies for all the questions... just thought that I'd get them all out.
One last one, I think... AllianceROM, I've seen several that have specific device models that it should work for... I can't find much about the t999 being supported with AllianceROM. I suppose I can't assume this would work with this model, correct?
Thanks again,
Johnathan
When it comes to Touchwiz based Roms (AKA Stock Based Roms), if it does not include your device, I wouldn't try it.