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I'm an idiot....

Sooo I despite the many times I reminded myself to unlock booloader as soon as I got my phone...yup I forgot . .I was so excited when I got my phone that started messing around with it. Now two weeks later I come to realize that I forgot to unlock it....****. sooo now question being; how can I make the transition painless as far as back up, restore, home screen widgets...I am aware of the any options but I want to see what was easier from experience...thanx
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Accept the pain.
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Make a backup, unlock, restore backup.
Not seeing too many difficulties with that concept myself...

djmcnz said:
Make a backup, unlock, restore backup.
Not seeing too many difficulties with that concept myself...
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And what do u suggest I backup with? Google does that for me...I'm talking about my system data and app data.
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pr3cision said:
And what do u suggest I backup with? Google does that for me...I'm talking about my system data and app data.
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How about good old TitaniumBackup? It has been updated for ICS.

Petrovski80 said:
How about good old TitaniumBackup? It has been updated for ICS.
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Titanium backup needs root. You cannot make a nandroid backup without root/custom recovery either. Unless you found a way around the bootloader, you need to unlock it before you have root access. So, you're in a pickle.
Honestly, I'd say to just use the built in screenshot function to save what your screens look like. Rely on the Market auto-restore feature to make the restoration quicker, and set it up over again.
If you want to save your texts, use SMS Backup and Restore (free app). Save your images and vid to your computer to stick back on there after.
Good luck!

Wait a minute...
Couldn't you just flash clockwork mod through fastboot without root?
Or does fastboot only work once unlocked?
Sorry if I sound ignorant, I don't know the answer myself because I unlocked immediately. Therefore I don't know what would happen if you were to try and flash CWM via fastboot while locked.
Anyone know?

thanasisc4 said:
Wait a minute...
Couldn't you just flash clockwork mod through fastboot without root?
Or does fastboot only work once unlocked?
Sorry if I sound ignorant, I don't know the answer myself because I unlocked immediately. Therefore I don't know what would happen if you were to try and flash CWM via fastboot while locked.
Anyone know?
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You have to unlock the bootloader in order to make changes to recovery.
With the bootloader locked, it won't let you make any changes to system image files.
On other phones, there are exploits available to trick the phone into unlocking the bootloader. On Nexus devices, all you have to do is "fastboot oem unlock"
Nothing bad will happen if you try to flash it with the bootloader locked. It'll just simply deny you the access to override the existing recovery with the one you wish to flash.

Ta backup

My last post may have been a little long winded, so I'll keep this one short. Has anyone here successfully used the ta backup and restore function in flashtool? And is it similar to a nandroid? I've searched everywhere for info on this, but it's a fairly new feature.
Thanks

What about an adB restore. Does that work like a nandroid?

split2th said:
What about an adB restore. Does that work like a nandroid?
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Any specific reason, you don't want to use the Backup & Restore feature of CWM Recovery?

ganeshbiyer said:
Any specific reason, you don't want to use the Backup & Restore feature of CWM Recovery?
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My bootloader is not unlockable. Hopefully it will be soon.
Edit: Reading the cwm thread, doesn't say anything about needing an unlocked bootloader. However there are a ton of people saying it is not very stable. In the mean time I'd like to modify the remove bloatware script on here in case i need to restore from ftf.

split2th said:
My bootloader is not unlockable. Hopefully it will be soon.
Edit: Reading the cwm thread, doesn't say anything about needing an unlocked bootloader. However there are a ton of people saying it is not very stable. In the mean time I'd like to modify the remove bloatware script on here in case i need to restore from ftf.
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Right ... rooting and flashing cwm does not require unlocked boot loader.

split2th said:
My bootloader is not unlockable. Hopefully it will be soon.
Edit: Reading the cwm thread, doesn't say anything about needing an unlocked bootloader. However there are a ton of people saying it is not very stable. In the mean time I'd like to modify the remove bloatware script on here in case i need to restore from ftf.
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CWM v4 is stable. I use it often with no problems.

jeriku said:
CWM v4 is stable. I use it often with no problems.
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Will a pc companion or flash tool ftf remove it? Cause then I have no reason not to test it.

Flashing stock ftf does I'm sure repair in companion will
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split2th said:
Will a pc companion or flash tool ftf remove it? Cause then I have no reason not to test it.
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Yes, flashing with a full wipe will return it to factory, CWM, initd and root will be gone.

jeriku said:
Yes, flashing with a full wipe will return it to factory, CWM, initd and root will be gone.
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Cool. Does it matter what rooting method I used?

split2th said:
Cool. Does it matter what rooting method I used?
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No. You'll just have to start from scratch if you end up doing that.

jeriku said:
No. You'll just have to start from scratch if you end up doing that.
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Thanks. Will give it a go.

CWM flashed. No issues. Clear cache, dalvik, fix permisions, did nandroid. All seem to work.
Thanks again.

split2th said:
CWM flashed. No issues. Clear cache, dalvik, fix permisions, did nandroid. All seem to work.
Thanks again.
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Excellent.

Unlocked Bootloader for 10.3

Will there eventually be an app for unlocking the bootloader on the 10.3 firmware? I don't have the factory cable and it sounds like a lot of people have bricked their device doing the downgrade to 10.2.

I hope so. I am not gonna even try it... Lol instead rooted it and used Kindlefree app to install Nova and used titanium backup. So it's "like" Android but not quite lol....
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It worked for me even with the 10.3.1 bootloader. It seems that the exploit is not closed yet.
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I can confirm that the utilities still work fine with the latest version of the kindle software, so you shouldn't even need to downgrade.

flopower1996 said:
It worked for me even with the 10.3.1 bootloader. It seems that the exploit is not closed yet.
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But if I downgrade my bootloader I won't have to use the whole 2nd bootloader method and all that right? Won't I then just be able to use some utility to flash TWRP and then flash a ROM? This Kindle thing is probably a little more intimidating than anything else I've messed with. I have mine rooted and a bunch of other hacks but I want pure Android on. I don't want a brick though..
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jwort93 said:
I can confirm that the utilities still work fine with the latest version of the kindle software, so you shouldn't even need to downgrade.
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Which utility did you use and did you need a fastboot cable?
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You're going to need the second boot loader no matter what
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mindmajick said:
You're going to need the second boot loader no matter what
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Ok so if I use this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2216285 to downgrade my current bootloader then use this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2106463 to flash the freedom boot img and TWRP then I can just flash a ROM like normal through TWRP. Right?
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jcnbama said:
Ok so if I use this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2216285 to downgrade my current bootloader then use this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2106463 to flash the freedom boot img and TWRP then I can just flash a ROM like normal through TWRP. Right?
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No need to downgrade the bootloader. Install the apk from the dev. Thread and click install. Nothing else.
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flopower1996 said:
No need to downgrade the bootloader. Install the apk from the dev. Thread and click install. Nothing else.
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What about all that craziness I have been reading about locking up the bootloader due to the 10.3.1 bootloader? I can just forget about that and install that apk file and THEN I would be able to flash a ROM via TWRP? I thought that the thread said that this tool said it was for the old bootloader. This is great news! Can you confirm this? Are we on the same page?
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jcnbama said:
What about all that craziness I have been reading about locking up the bootloader due to the 10.3.1 bootloader? I can just forget about that and install that apk file and THEN I would be able to flash a ROM via TWRP? I thought that the thread said that this tool said it was for the old bootloader. This is great news! Can you confirm this? Are we on the same page?
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Yes the exploit stil exists. Tested by myself withe the 10.3.1 bootloader and confirmed by other people. Enjoy the freedom of flashing!
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flopower1996 said:
Yes the exploit stil exists. Tested by myself withe the 10.3.1 bootloader and confirmed by other people. Enjoy the freedom of flashing!
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Oh my goodness. This absolutely worked. WHY didn't I meet you like 3 days ago? LOL Any noob to Kindle should know about this. Root + Run a simple .apk WOW. Any thoughts on the best Rom going right now for KF2? Kernel?

jcnbama said:
Oh my goodness. This absolutely worked. WHY didn't I meet you like 3 days ago? LOL Any noob to Kindle should know about this. Root + Run a simple .apk WOW. Any thoughts on the best Rom going right now for KF2? Kernel?
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Well, i personally use the aosp Rom by hashcode. It`s simple, nice and clean. But what you are using is your own choice. Flash different Roms and make your own mind.
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flopower1996 said:
Well, i personally use the aosp Rom by hashcode. It`s simple, nice and clean. But what you are using is your own choice. Flash different Roms and make your own mind.
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So, it looks like I have screwed something up. This figures as my luck is terrible with this freegin Kindle. So I got TWRP recovery working fine. I DL Cyanogenmod 10.1 and Gapps accordingly. Went into TWRP of course made a backup, then went to flash. I wiped EVERYTHING and went to flash the ROM. I received the error <Could Not Open .zip> So now I have nothing on file except a bad .zip. I did re-download the ROM assuming it was bad and restored my TWRP backup. Now I am stuck in what appears to be a Kindle Bootloop. The Kindle Fire (Orange) logo comes up, a few seconds later it blinks back off again and recycles. Now what? I can't get the Kindle to boot so I can put the .zip back on the machine. I am STUCK. This sucks... :crying:

jcnbama said:
So, it looks like I have screwed something up. This figures as my luck is terrible with this freegin Kindle. So I got TWRP recovery working fine. I DL Cyanogenmod 10.1 and Gapps accordingly. Went into TWRP of course made a backup, then went to flash. I wiped EVERYTHING and went to flash the ROM. I received the error <Could Not Open .zip> So now I have nothing on file except a bad .zip. I did re-download the ROM assuming it was bad and restored my TWRP backup. Now I am stuck in what appears to be a Kindle Bootloop. The Kindle Fire (Orange) logo comes up, a few seconds later it blinks back off again and recycles. Now what? I can't get the Kindle to boot so I can put the .zip back on the machine. I am STUCK. This sucks... :crying:
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You have fastboot cable?
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You have fastboot cable?
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It's on the way lol. Ordered it today. What is terrible is I thought I was doing the right thing by doing a backup up TWRP. Just in case ya know? It *usually* works. Now I just need to know the next steps so I can get back where I need to be. Thought I was home free with TWRP.
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jcnbama said:
It's on the way lol. Ordered it today. What is terrible is I thought I was doing the right thing by doing a backup up TWRP. Just in case ya know? It *usually* works. Now I just need to know the next steps so I can get back where I need to be. Thought I was home free with TWRP.
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I did the exact same thing when i got my kindle back in January. (Yeah, i had to order my cable right after that )
For some reason I've never been able to restore a stock TWRP backup on the kf2. It always borks the bootloader.
I know there is a special requirement that our bootloader uses a file called stack on the system partition- that's why you can't get into recovery now (when you wiped the system it wiped the stack file which let's us run the second bootloader.)
Anyway, Once you have the fastboot cable its really easy to get things going again. Pm me if you need a hand.. I've been through this myself a few times lol.
If you ever end up in the same situation again where you wiped the system and the zip is bad... Stay in twrp and use "adb sideload" to push a good zip from pc.
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mindmajick said:
I did the exact same thing when i got my kindle back in January. (Yeah, i had to order my cable right after that )
For some reason I've never been able to restore a stock TWRP backup on the kf2. It always borks the bootloader.
I know there is a special requirement that our bootloader uses a file called stack on the system partition- that's why you can't get into recovery now (when you wiped the system it wiped the stack file which let's us run the second bootloader.)
Anyway, Once you have the fastboot cable its really easy to get things going again. Pm me if you need a hand.. I've been through this myself a few times lol.
If you ever end up in the same situation again where you wiped the system and the zip is bad... Stay in twrp and use "adb sideload" to push a good zip from pc.
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I actually tried the side load through TWRP. When I typed "adb devices" it showed my device in host mode and the file wouldn't transfer although TWRP was in adb sideload mode. But then I just thought "oh well guess I'll restore my backup" lol. Yeah that didn't work out..
Sent you a P. M. BTW. thanks again!
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Thanks for the info guys. I'm glad I didn't have to change the firmware. The whole process was super easy and now I'm running jb 4.2. For those reading, just root->install one touch apk->make backup in twrp->factory reset->flash rom and gapps->success!

punkcitykid said:
Thanks for the info guys. I'm glad I didn't have to change the firmware. The whole process was super easy and now I'm running jb 4.2. For those reading, just root->install one touch apk->make backup in twrp->factory reset->flash rom and gapps->success!
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**As a special note however DO NOT restore your factory backup if you have trouble. You will end up like me. Bootlooping with a fast boot cable in the mail.** if I could go back in time I would've downloaded the files via a hard line rather than slow wifi and maybe even double downloaded.. Oh well. This is a learning opportunity.
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Splash screen location?

Where in the file system are splash screens located? I cannot find the location.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2453339
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You cannot access the splash screens with a file explorer.
Use the thread Thomas linked.

That sucks, is there any way to flash a splash screen only using the phone.....no pc. Terminal emulator maybe? If so would it be the same commands as using adb?
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sacnotsack said:
That sucks, is there any way to flash a splash screen only using the phone.....no pc. Terminal emulator maybe? If so would it be the same commands as using adb?
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If you are s-off you can flash a PH98IMG.zip containing the splash screen.

GrayTheWolf said:
If you are s-off you can flash a PH98IMG.zip containing the splash screen.
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Not on a phone without SD card.
Or do you mean in recovery?

andybones said:
Not on a phone without SD card.
Or do you mean in recovery?
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Uhh... I definitely flashed a PH98IMG.zip in hboot before. I just put it on the root of the internal SD.

Awesome thanks for the help. Yes I'm s-off and all the good stuff. Coming from a GNEX things are a bit different.
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Uhh... I definitely flashed a PH98IMG.zip in hboot before. I just put it on the root of the internal SD.
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You mean on the root of the SD-CARD....
you didn't flash it on this phone, if you did you discovered something new.
there is a reason why all the splash screens tutorials are flashed in fastboot RUU (I did a lot of testing when I first made the splash screens.). It would be great though to be able to put on root of internal using the .zip, much easier and ppl won't need a CPU.
PH98IMG is for the Rezound also..? That phone had an SD-Card Slot..
This one doesn't, I tested every # for our phone on the internal and nothing, if you can get it that'd be great, but from what I've read and seen, it's not possible on a phone without an SD-Card Slot.

GrayTheWolf said:
If you are s-off you can flash a PH98IMG.zip containing the splash screen.
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Yeah trying to flash in recovery was a no go for me.
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sacnotsack said:
Yeah trying to flash in recovery was a no go for me.
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Not in recovery, bootloader.
But I was like 99% sure I have flashed something in bootloader.

GrayTheWolf said:
Not in recovery, bootloader.
But I was like 99% sure I have flashed something in bootloader.
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How would I flash it in bootloader. I know how to get into the bootloader but I don't see any options for flashing anything. The closest option I see is factory reset.
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How would I flash it in bootloader. I know how to get into the bootloader but I don't see any options for flashing anything. The closest option I see is factory reset.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2453339
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Are you familiar with adb commands?
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Yes I am familiar with adb commands, but I don't have a pc.
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sacnotsack said:
Yes I am familiar with adb commands, but I don't have a pc.
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I'm pretty sure you can't do it without a pc.
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[Q] A method to go back to stock everything without a pc

For some reason the top half of my phone's screen won't response to touch. If anyone has a way of fixing it, I will appreciate it. If not I'm gonna take it to sprint, but I need to make the phone completely stock again. I don't have a pc tho.

cjay15 said:
For some reason the top half of my phone's screen won't response to touch. If anyone has a way of fixing it, I will appreciate it. If not I'm gonna take it to sprint, but I need to make the phone completely stock again. I don't have a pc tho.
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You could boot into recovery and install cwm recovery if your recovery is unlocked. Just use the volume and power keys. Then install ZVC Stock rooted and use FreeGee to relock it.
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engine95 said:
You could boot into recovery and install cwm recovery if your recovery is unlocked. Just use the volume and power keys. Then install ZVC Stock rooted and use FreeGee to relock it.
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Would that take away the google image everytime my phone turns on?

cjay15 said:
Would that take away the google image everytime my phone turns on?
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When you relock with FreeGee it'll go back to LG logo.
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nice thinking engine95
I noticed if I used freegee to unlock my device with the mako unlock. then try and relock and restore it via freegee it don't work. it will soft brick the phone for some reason.

Rmontoya83 said:
I noticed if I used freegee to unlock my device with the mako unlock. then try and relock and restore it via freegee it don't work. it will soft brick the phone for some reason.
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That is probably because you changed something. If you remove any system apps or make any changes to the system and re-lock it will soft brick. It has to be untainted for the relock to work. That's why you're supposed to make a backup before making any changes and then restore the backup before re-locking the BL.