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[Q] Possible to flash only kernel without wiping?

Is it possible to unlock the phone and flash only the kernel without wiping any data?
I would like to have benefits of the better performance from the new kernels but to not to have to reinstall everything.

vbaros said:
Is it possible to unlock the phone and flash only the kernel without wiping any data?
I would like to have benefits of the better performance from the new kernels but to not to have to reinstall everything.
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From my knowledge, I don't think it's possible. An unlock requires a factory reset.
Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk 4 Beta

I think its not possible to unlock the phone without deleting data partition (for security reasons). How ever you can still backup all your apps+data with apps like Go Backup Pro(its free from market), but not sure if it will require rooting.
Other option: backup your data with adb pull/push commands
if you run out of options: try flashing unlocktoken from RUU mode(it avoids the warning screen, but I think it will still delete the data)

Well that is a shame.
I really wanted to make this as easy as possible.

You can try the app called carbon. Its free and does not require root. After the backup unlock the bootloader and restore the backup. Then you are able to flash different kernels.

[Q] HTC One V - how to backup??

Hi guys, I am a little noobish and could use some help. I want to backup my phone before I root it. But there is a problem - when I want to make a complete backup, it requires root. When I want to root, I have to unlock bootloader and this will wipe my data. So that means - I have to wipe my data to make a backup??? (so there is no way to backup my actual data? or root my phone without loosing them?)

chnapo said:
Hi guys, I am a little noobish and could use some help. I want to backup my phone before I root it. But there is a problem - when I want to make a complete backup, it requires root. When I want to root, I have to unlock bootloader and this will wipe my data. So that means - I have to wipe my data to make a backup??? (so there is no way to backup my actual data? or root my phone without loosing them?)
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Use Android Ultimate Toolbox Pro: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886562

[Q] Is there a root method that does not wipe the GNEX?

I'm looking to finally root my verizon gnex since it's getting very slow.
I was hoping to root, create a complete backup and install a rom.
So is there a root tool or method that won't wipe the current data?

xev11 said:
I'm looking to finally root my verizon gnex since it's getting very slow.
I was hoping to root, create a complete backup and install a rom.
So is there a root tool or method that won't wipe the current data?
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The search box is there for a reason. Use it.
Rooting will involve unlocking the boot loader. Unlocking the boot loader always wipes all current data.

Rooting unlocks the bootloader which wipes data. There are methods through which you can root without data wipe. But unfortunately none works for galaxy nexus
Sent from my CyanogenMod powered Galaxy Nexus

How do you back up your phone?

My phone has been having some weird problems after rooting (not at first). I want to go back to stock and try rooting again. My question is since I can't install a custom recovery is there anyway I can back my app data? If I back my phone up with Titanium backup will I be able to restore it when I root again?

Fma15 said:
My phone has been having some weird problems after rooting (not at first). I want to go back to stock and try rooting again. My question is since I can't install a custom recovery is there anyway I can back my app data? If I back my phone up with Titanium backup will I be able to restore it when I root again?
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If you root again yes you can use Titanium backup.
But try using LG Backup. It backs up settings, homescreen/lockscreen icons, apps. It's pretty good and it even backs up the Data of your apps, not just the apk itself =).
You can choose SD card, internal storage or LG cloud as storage location! It's great for non-rooted phones.

how could I root while locked the bootloader

I want to root the 5x so as to perform the DR Fone software which is required rooted device.
But I don't want to wipe any data ( as my ultimate goal is to restore deleted whatsapp messages)
so could it root while locked the bootloader?
thanks!!

pretty sure its not possible....

mcerk02 said:
pretty sure its not possible....
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then is there any way to NOT wipe any data to root 5X? ( as my ultimate goal is to restore deleted whatsapp messages)

then is there any way to NOT wipe any data to root 5X? ( as my ultimate goal is to restore deleted whatsapp messages)