Hi. I want to backup JB ROM and downgrade to ICS. Please can anyone tell me the thorough steps.And also where can I find stock jellybean and ics ftf and kernel?
bhanujallandhra said:
Hi. I want to backup JB ROM and downgrade to ICS. Please can anyone tell me the thorough steps.And also where can I find stock jellybean and ics ftf and kernel?
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You can use Titanium backup (forgot it require root or not)
What is your phone?
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Ben Ling said:
You can use Titanium backup (forgot ir require root or not)
What is your phone?
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Titanium requires root. Helium doesn't, but you need to install some drivers on your pc and connect the phone to the pc (just to initialize the first time or every time you reboot) if you want to backup without rooting. (dunno why he doesn't want to root, root allergies?). Or he could just use the Sony Backup&Restore app. There's been some fuss about it not working, but from what I can see I can backup data of system apps just fine. Not Play Store apps, but most keep their data on the SD and you can find what apps you had installed in the Play Store.
bhanujallandhra said:
Hi. I want to backup JB ROM and downgrade to ICS. Please can anyone tell me the thorough steps.And also where can I find stock jellybean and ics ftf and kernel?
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There's threads with ICS ftf files in the General section. I don't need to hold your hand do I? Thorough steps: backup your data, open flashtool (read a guide on how to use flashtool, it pretty much explains itself though), flash the ftf that you download (oh and wipe data if you switch Android versions), reboot your phone, restore your backup.
where can i find recovery image to boot xperia s in recovery mode and kernel for stock Jellybean???
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Hi,
I rooted my Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc which was on ICS OS. Before rooting I used the SE Back and Restore application to take my backup. After the root was completed, I copied the apk file for the same from my PC to the root SD folder (also tried updating the build.prop file and deskclock.apk as was mentioned in some other forum).
Now when I try to install the backup and restore apk file, it just doesnot install. Screenshot attached. I really need help in restoring all my data.
Himan
Unfortunately it doesn't work on ICS.
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soumya_digi said:
Unfortunately it doesn't work on ICS.
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So No way to restore my files. :crying:I have the saved .sbf file with the backup data
guy2k_mast said:
So No way to restore my files. :crying:I have the saved .sbf file with the backup data
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Do you have a nandroid backup??
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Android backup means??
CWM backup.. Backup made via recovery..
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Nope
sad news
u should hv taken backup through cwm recovery, now u r can't do anything man.
Tabish Quadri said:
u should hv taken backup through cwm recovery, now u r can't do anything man.
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Flash back to v2.3 Gingerbread, restore all your data, root, install CWM, run a Nandroid backup.
Upgrade to ICS, restore.
Or use third party programs:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zegoggles.smssync
If you have root install titanium backup this will back up and restore from a back up.
This feature is available in pro version not sure if available in free version.
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guy2k_mast said:
Hi,
I rooted my Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc which was on ICS OS. Before rooting I used the SE Back and Restore application to take my backup. After the root was completed, I copied the apk file for the same from my PC to the root SD folder (also tried updating the build.prop file and deskclock.apk as was mentioned in some other forum).
Now when I try to install the backup and restore apk file, it just doesnot install. Screenshot attached. I really need help in restoring all my data.
Himan
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You will have to find an Xperia Phone running Stock 2.3 firmware.
Then you can use your backup and restore the contacts to the phone.
Sync the contacts with Google and Voila!
Let me know if it works!!
Hey guys, I need your help. Will the phone reset to defaults if I flashed an ftf to my phone? I was just making sure because I don't want to lose all the save files on my games. I can't root it yet (because it is in 4.0.1.a.0.62, that's why I need to flash it with .42) so I can't use titanium backup. Please help.
If it will delete all the data on the phone or there aren't any available methods to avoid it, well aren't there any apps for backing up my games that will include the data with the app? Thanks
tajhai said:
Hey guys, I need your help. Will the phone reset to defaults if I flashed an ftf to my phone? I was just making sure because I don't want to lose all the save files on my games. I can't root it yet (because it is in 4.0.1.a.0.62, that's why I need to flash it with .42) so I can't use titanium backup. Please help.
If it will delete all the data on the phone or there aren't any available methods to avoid it, well aren't there any apps for backing up my games that will include the data with the app? Thanks
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Yes flashing a FTF file will wipe your phone to factory settings, the only data that will remain is whatever you have on your SD card.
As for rooting I'd try superoneclick, just in case, it might work. If not I think your best bet would be downloading Androzip from the store, navigating to the backup tag and back up your apps NOTE: I DON"T THINK THIS WILL BACK UP YOUR APP DATA SO BE WARNED.
Oh? Aren't there any apps that can backup my apps including its save data? I can't root it on superoneclick, even doomlord's zergrush. I'm gonna think about it first. Or do some research for new ways to backup these.
Thanks anyway
tajhai said:
Oh? Aren't there any apps that can backup my apps including its save data? I can't root it on superoneclick, even doomlord's zergrush. I'm gonna think about it first. Or do some research for new ways to backup these.
Thanks anyway
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I think .62 is now rootable will search the forums and let you know
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Oh? Aren't there any apps that can backup my apps including its save data? I can't root it on superoneclick, even doomlord's zergrush. I'm gonna think about it first. Or do some research for new ways to backup these.
Thanks anyway
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found http://forgottencoders.co.uk/thread-27.html but am confused if .62 is rootable or not
creative_md said:
found http://forgottencoders.co.uk/thread-27.html but am confused if .62 is rootable or not
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I think the title is misleading? It is just the same way how I root my phone but still it is stuck on step 7. I guess there's no other way except from downgrading it to .42 or .58. I was trying to flash the .42 ftf on fastboot a while ago, and there are checkboxes that says clear cache, clear data and clear user data, but ticking those boxes didn't help at all. I have no choice but to wipe all my progress. Thanks anyway.
tajhai said:
Oh? Aren't there any apps that can backup my apps including its save data? I can't root it on superoneclick, even doomlord's zergrush. I'm gonna think about it first. Or do some research for new ways to backup these.
Thanks anyway
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Only ay to backup an app and it's data is titanium backup and or a nandroid backup
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Hello,
i am new here , totally amateur so if am violating any rules of this forum i am sorry for that, next time i wont post anything like this
i have a question...i have sony xperia arc S Lt18i (rooted) with ICS 4.0.4 (4.1.B.0.587) , i am thinking to downgrade my phone to gingerbread(4.0.2.A.0.62) coz ICS is lagging on my phone, so my question is if i downgrade my phone to GB will i be able to install xperia S theme/launcher and xperia V walkman on my phone with gingerbread?
secondly in downgrading to GB do i have to remove/wipe my user data (sms etc)? or it will remain safe?
thankyou.
faheemabbasi said:
Hello,
i am new here , totally amateur so if am violating any rules of this forum i am sorry for that, next time i wont post anything like this
i have a question...i have sony xperia arc S Lt18i (rooted) with ICS 4.0.4 (4.1.B.0.587) , i am thinking to downgrade my phone to gingerbread(4.0.2.A.0.62) coz ICS is lagging on my phone, so my question is if i downgrade my phone to GB will i be able to install xperia S theme/launcher and xperia V walkman on my phone with gingerbread?
secondly in downgrading to GB do i have to remove/wipe my user data (sms etc)? or it will remain safe?
thankyou.
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Before downgrading to GB, I suggest you to:
1. Connect your SD card to the PC and remove any system folders from it. (.android_secure, files in the root of the SD, and all other ones that you didn't create by yourself).
Reason: many performance problems and even crashes were found with many users that left "garbage" from the previous system in the SD;
2. You most certainly need to "wipe data / factory reset" in CWM, for the same reason stated above. This formats and wipes every partition that matters, and doesn't touch your SD card. So your personal files are safe.
Just a note: The .62 variant of the gingerbread, as far as I know, can not be rooted. So do some googling and it may be better downgrading to the .48 instead.
Hope I helped.
thanku soooooooooooo much, ok another stupid question, after downgrading to .48 do i have to root my phone again or i can save my current root with some trick/option? please dont laugh on my stupid question i know i have to root my phone again but just thought i should ask for some trick/option
secondly on GB would i be able to install xperia S theme/launcher and xperia V walkman on my phone with GB?
When going back to gb. If using flashtools it is better to use older version like v7 or v8.
Once you flash phone you wipe all data from it excluding sd card. So yes you will need to root again.
If you use .42/.58 you can use root method from flashtools.
When it comes to installing mods you can only use gb mods as they use different systemui and frameworks.
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GB is too mainstream
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Use zohaib0001 GB rom.
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if I backed up my current phone in twrp. put that file on another phone (not an xs) and selected to restore data only.
would that work?
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Which rom.
It depends if framework of xperia s and second phone are similar.
I personaly wont advice that, you can brick or some part of phone wont work due framework.
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Since u r restoring data only, i think its concerned only with another phone's recovery being the same one which u used to backup(in this case its TWRP) and also i think it may be this one thing related.. Both should have same version of Android OS running.. I mean if u did a backup of JB 4.1, then u should restore it in 4.1 only.. Most of the apps won't work in ICS and 4.2 JB as well.. U can give it a try and give a feedback of what happened.. Make sure u have another backup in the new phone, just in case..
that's what I'm wondering. both are on 4.3 and obviously as it's data only and nothing system related. surely it should work? maybe get a couple of force closes on contacts etc. but majority should?
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Yea data should be working. But try to have working backup just in case
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I remember seeing a list of links with the apps a long time ago but I don't seem to find it anymore.
Anyway, I've got some problems with my phone and I want to send it to repair because I'm still under warranty. The pre-installed games could not be removed without rooting and due to the fact that they're no longer on the phone (deleted them with titanium backup) it might seem a bit suscpicious because I want to get rid of any sign that I rooted it. I tried factory reseting but it doesn't restore the system apps. Also, I've never unlocked the bootloader and I'm not going to, so I can't install the stock ROM.
TL;DR I'm looking for a list with links for downloading the factory xperia play factory apps.
Just use PC Companion to reinstall firmware
Or use flashtool to flash stock firmware
Both solutions will reset phone to original state ( without root and with all apps installed).
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Bakisha said:
Just use PC Companion to reinstall firmware
Or use flashtool to flash stock firmware
Both solutions will reset phone to original state ( without root and with all apps installed).
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Thank you! I totally forgot about PC companion.