I want to root my V510 (google play edition).
I have had the device for a few months and have many apps installed.
I do not want to lose my apps and settings.
To my knowledge:
Rooting requires unlocking the bootloader.
Unlocking the bootloader performs a factory data reset.
Performing a nandroid backup requires a custom recovery, which requires a bootloader unlock…
Is there any way for me to get root and end up with all of my apps and settings in their current state?
For example:
Obtain root access without unlocking the bootloader?
Perform a full device backup without unlocking the bootloader?
Use an exploit to unlock the bootloader without wiping the data?
lunarmoog said:
I want to root my V510 (google play edition).
I have had the device for a few months and have many apps installed.
I do not want to lose my apps and settings.
To my knowledge:
Rooting requires unlocking the bootloader.
Unlocking the bootloader performs a factory data reset.
Performing a nandroid backup requires a custom recovery, which requires a bootloader unlock…
Is there any way for me to get root and end up with all of my apps and settings in their current state?
For example:
Obtain root access without unlocking the bootloader?
Perform a full device backup without unlocking the bootloader?
Use an exploit to unlock the bootloader without wiping the data?
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One way to do this would be to use Titanium Backup or another backup service for all of your applications.
sleekmason said:
One way to do this would be to use Titanium Backup or another backup service for all of your applications.
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Titanium Backup requires root, which, to my knowledge, requires unlocking the bootloader, which requires wiping all the data.
lunarmoog said:
Titanium Backup requires root, which, to my knowledge, requires unlocking the bootloader, which requires wiping all the data.
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Then My Backup. Have you looked?
sleekmason said:
Then My Backup. Have you looked?
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I have. My previous search in regards to "app backup" software led me to Helium, with which I had issues getting a backup completed.
I was hoping for a more nandroid-esque solution, as no "app backup" software will automatically restore system settings and user accounts, to my knowledge. That's why I used the phrase "full device backup" in the thread title.
Your recommendation of Titanium seemed to indicate that you hadn't read my post or didn't understand my issue, hence my reply. Thanks for the pointer toward My Backup.
I'm still hoping for a solution closer to the scenarios outlined at the end of the OP, if anyone has any ideas...
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If i Root my phone will i lose all my install apps and their settings?
No, attaining root will not do that.
What about downgrading from 1.72 ?
That part, yes. You will lose everything.
damn....
Thanks for the quick replies btw
Is there a way to backup all my apps/settings?
& How easy it is to put my phone back to stock/unrooted?
Once you have root you can use Titanium Backup to backup apps & their settings, then restore these later. Titanium backup needs root.
To return to a HTC Virgin state, stock & unrooted, your best bet is to use an official HTC RUU (ROM Update Utility). Just ensure you use the correct one.
Thanks again.
The only problem is i've got to downgrade before i get root.
So there's no way i can back everything up without root?
There may be ways and apps that can do this, I just don't know.
If you search the market with the term "backup" you may find apps that do not require root.
Seems like your stuck in a catch 22.
I did the downgrade method, and used mybackup for backup. It restored all of my contact informasion and almost all of my programs. Remember that android market will download all of your programs after a reinstall. If you use a htc sync account, you will get your wlan passwords too.
Hi all,
For the record I'm not really looking to install custom roms or unlock the bootloader specifically. I just want root access so I can change the slimport resolution to my HDTV.
All the guides I've read to achieve root talk about unlocking the bootloader and installing roms.
I just want root access, I don't need anything else.
So, is there a guide somewhere that shows me how to get root without wiping all data. If not, is there someway I can backup my data before I wipe?
Any backup tool I've seen require root... "catch 22"
The only thing I really want to preserve is my recorded raps in the "autorap" app. Any guides I've seen to backup that data, require root!
Any help is greatly appreciated.
Adb backup? Cydia Impactor?
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Try out Helium for backing up, you don't need root, then you can feel free to unlock and root your device, once rooted, you can relock (and later unlock without losing data) the bootloader using this.
I want to try some custom ROMs on my M8. Before I do this I want to do a full back up. From everything I've read Titanium is by a long shot the most popular so I see no reason not to go that route. However, from what I've read rooting the M8 will wipe my phone, but I can't use Titanium until I'm rooted. So it seems I'm stuck, and wondering what the best way is to proceed.
Thanks,
Ryan
Ryan_Mc said:
I want to try some custom ROMs on my M8. Before I do this I want to do a full back up. From everything I've read Titanium is by a long shot the most popular so I see no reason not to go that route. However, from what I've read rooting the M8 will wipe my phone, but I can't use Titanium until I'm rooted. So it seems I'm stuck, and wondering what the best way is to proceed.
Thanks,
Ryan
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Rooting by itself won't reset your phone, using the HTC unlock token to unlock the bootloader will. However, if you can S-off, you can also unlock your bootloader without tripping the factory reset. Once your bootloader is unlocked, you can install a custom recovery and backup your (unrooted) OS image - then use that recovery to install su.
Unfortunately, the prerequisite to all of that is getting S-off. If you can't, or won't, do that, then yeah - as soon as you unlock the bootloader your /data partition will get nuked. It's a safety measure to prevent someone from stealing your phone, unlocking the bootloader, and bypassing the OS protections to get the data on it. Fortunately, it only happens when you unlock. If you subsequently leave the bootloader unlocked, it won't happen again.
my device is locked & not rooted before
all i'm looking for Is way to root without unlocking the bootloader? I just want root apps, no custom ROMs.
I need to take backup for HTC one M8 before proceed in unlock boot loader , to describe the problem more
the problem is that to take a backup for the whole device , as far as i know i should install custom recovery APP "CWM Recovery , TWRP Recovery ,.........."
which need unlock bootloader in which all data on mobile will be formatted due to unlock bootloader
so is there a solution to backup the current device status to restore them back after unlock the bootloader .
First of all, you posted to the forum section for the M8s variant, not the M8. This is an easy mistake to make, and pretty common. In any case, see my responses below in red font:
Wael-HTC said:
all i'm looking for Is way to root without unlocking the bootloader? I just want root apps, no custom ROMs.
Simple answer, you need to unlock the bootloader to root.
Long answer, some folks have rooted with an app called kingroot. But results are very inconsistent. I've seen a good number of folks who ended up with kingroot unsuccessful, having no root, and also no way to unlock the bootloader! So not a good place to be.
And in any case, in my opinion, any root attempt should be preceded by backing up your data anyway, in case anything goes wrong. So if your intent (in not unlocking the bootloader) is to bypass the data wipe (and skip backing up your data), then we are basically defeating the purpose.
Moral of the story, I would strongly recommend to just bite the bullet, and stick with the "standard" process to unlock the bootloader in order to root.
I need to take backup for HTC one M8 before proceed in unlock boot loader , to describe the problem more
the problem is that to take a backup for the whole device , as far as i know i should install custom recovery APP "CWM Recovery , TWRP Recovery ,.........."
which need unlock bootloader in which all data on mobile will be formatted due to unlock bootloader You are correct, in that you have a "chicken and egg" problem. You can't install custom recovery (TWRP) until you unlock the bootloader. And you can't make a TWRP backup, until you install TWRP.
Side note, CMW never officially supported the M8. There are some unofficial CMW ports for the M8, all very old. Which will almost certainly cause problems. I strongly recommend sticking with latest TWRP for the M8.
so is there a solution to backup the current device status to restore them back after unlock the bootloader .
"Current device status" is a little vague. It depends on what you want to backup:
- For things like contacts, I would suggest just backing up to Google (may already be the case)
- Things like photos, music: use a cloud solution, or simply backup (copy and paste) to your computer
- Stock ROM: You can back this up once you have TWRP installed. There are also stock backup collections, as well as official HTC RUUs for some M8 versions.
- App data: This one is a little tougher. One option is the app "Helium" from the Google Play Store. This is supposed to be able to backup app data, settings, etc. without root. I personally haven't used it (one of the first things I do with a new phone is root, lol). But other folks on XDA seem to have some success with Helium. It is developed by the CWM team.
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Hi, i have a stock 5T with locked bootloader (i know, i should have it unlocked when i get the phone), and i'm on stock oxygen OS 9.0.4 with no issues. I want to Root the phone mainly for a proper working GCam with fixes etc. I'm concerned about losing my data and i want to make a perfect backup easy restorable, to bring back the phone to this exact status with all apps and apps data.
I have a Oneplus One and with that i was using titanium backup pro wich is perfect for this. If i root my phone with methods like KingRoot, so without flashing recovery or unlocking the bootloader i can make a good backup with TI, and then wipe phone flash TWRP and restore it? i will face any problem? are theese root methods safe? Help