Hi, all
I'm a newbie who recently installed a custom kernel on a tablet (without flashing ROM), and used Trickster MOD to make a few modications.
I'd like to seek guidance from fellow forum members on two questions, namely:
1 If I reset the machine via "Backup & reset > Factory data reset", would all the custom kernel, unlocked bootloader, the rooted state, etc be gone, and I would have to do the work afresh?
2 Is there a way to delete the current Google primary account and ceate a fresh one, without having to root, install the custom kernel, etc from scratch?
Thanks in advance for any feedback or pointers!
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Hello everyone and developers of custom roms, it has no doubt that you had done the great job, But i have one question every time you are coming up with the new version of your custom roms. But like for instance i have installed your 2.0 custom rom in my dhd and than the new update has came out, so with the previous one i am so comfortable i have set all my settings my shortcuts, widgets home screen etc, now if i have to update my custom rom with your new one so i have to do all wipe out this thing is miserable as i will loss everything I have set in the previous rom so is there any method to preserve those settings and as I upgraded to the new version my phone appearance will remains the same,
thanks please reply, I am dyeing to install gingerbread version of your rom but want to clear this misery first.
use the easy upgrade tool.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=868720
First of all, this is the wrong thread to asking questing. better ask at Q&A section.
Secondly, if you want to update the custom rom version, normally no need to full wipe except :
1. The rom maker state to do full wipe for every update
2. You having something unusual
Just do full wipe only if you change from other custom rom to another one.
btw, don't forget to use Titanium Backup. you can restore all your apps with data if you do full wipe.
Moved to Q&A section
sorry hedayat, i have tried posting in Q/A section but there was some server problem, although thanks for your reply and thanks to everyone,
one more thing what if i want to install new custom roms yet i want my home screen and other things like dictionary of smart keyboard and widgets will remains same in my DHD.
Do things like a titanium backup for apps and data and backups within the apps them selves
When you install it's better to get everything from the market, but you can use titanium backup to reinstall everything
Then just restore data for all your apps
It's a little fiddley sometimes and you will have to redo things like widgets and possibly homescreens, but all your data will be there if you do it right
And just in case, of course do a nandroid backup
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When you go from Froyo to Gingerbread you really must do full wipe, do not use easy upgrade tool. That means losing apps and settings, but it is ok to backup them like Joey explained.
Hello guys, i have a litle noob question but because it is not clear for me i wana ask you to know what to do.
So im with stock ROM now and i want to try some of the Custom one but what bodering me is i don`t want to install all the apps again setup the whole device and etc
Now is already set up the way i wana look like and installed the apps i need etc.
I have already done Nand Backup trought the Recovery Mode
But what im thinking is that if i flash a new cutom ROM now and i restore from the backup there will mess something because i have backup of the stock ROM
My simple question is what program to use or how to do it i want to backup the Settings like the google Accounts like the phone settings operator carier settings and other settings on the device PLus the apps that i already installed so just when i flash a new ROM to be easy to restore the settings i want not always to start again from the begining to write all the things passwords and etc.
I have already backup of the contacts in google so when i re flash they are syncinc automaticly and i have them again but im asking for all the other stuffs
Thank you in advance
tsalta said:
Hello guys, i have a litle noob question but because it is not clear for me i wana ask you to know what to do.
So im with stock ROM now and i want to try some of the Custom one but what bodering me is i don`t want to install all the apps again setup the whole device and etc
Now is already set up the way i wana look like and installed the apps i need etc.
I have already done Nand Backup trought the Recovery Mode
But what im thinking is that if i flash a new cutom ROM now and i restore from the backup there will mess something because i have backup of the stock ROM
My simple question is what program to use or how to do it i want to backup the Settings like the google Accounts like the phone settings operator carier settings and other settings on the device PLus the apps that i already installed so just when i flash a new ROM to be easy to restore the settings i want not always to start again from the begining to write all the things passwords and etc.
I have already backup of the contacts in google so when i re flash they are syncinc automaticly and i have them again but im asking for all the other stuffs
Thank you in advance
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First of all when you restore the stock backup to the custom ROM, it replaces it completely and you will be back to stock rom exactly. No mess.
If you want to backup just apps and settings to use with a new custom rom from stock.
Apps - ROOT and then use Titanium Backup PRO.
Settings - I'd recommend using MyBackupPro. You will still have to add accounts.
i flash like once a day a diffrent rom and i log google acc and just instal my apk with android commander.
I have a GSM Nexus 4.1.1 rooted using my Mac and it's running the XenonHD rom. I rooted a while ago and do not really remember the nuances of it.
I would like to flash a new rom that includes the enhancements of 4.2 but obviously want to keep all my texts, music, programs, settings, etc. I have read around but need some definitive answers on steps to take to flash a new rom but keep my phone entirely intact. I also remember having problems with the google apps when I first rooted and flashed, and would love to avoid that.
Any advice would be appreciated, and my apologies if this appears to be redundant. I am just not very good with technology and would prefer to have all the facts pertinent to my situation beforehand. Thanks!
First of all - make a nandroid backup through your recovery menu. That way, if things go bad, you can flash your backup.
To backup messages, application data, programs etc, I'd recommend using Titanium Backup Pro. Its a few bucks but if you flash often, its money well spent for sure.
Remember though, that when you flash a new ROM, restoring all your apps and settings from a previous ROM can cause problems. I would recommend backing up messages and non-system application data only. You can restore apps through the play store and then use titanium backup to restore the data for the app.
Depending on the ROM you install - you may have to install the gapps separately. See the ROM thread for details on that.
Lastly, if going to a 4.2 ROM, make sure you have updated your recovery as there can be some SD card issues otherwise.
Folks, I've looked around for a couple of days to find a way to OTA update without loosing my data, settings, customizations ...etc, but all guides shows a complete restore to revert to a blank vanilla start, so please guys just check my status below and tell me what is the best solution for this
my GNEX is 90% stock (stock rom, stock kernel, but only CMW and rooted) is it possible to restore the stock recovery, and unroot without factory reset? to be 100% stock for the OTA update.
if yes then please just hint me the way and i'll be good to go.
If you haven't modified any system files...yes.
AKA
You haven't used an adblocker.
You haven't removed any system apps.
You haven't used your root access...at all, really.
Why not use titanium to backup user apps...
Make a nandroid...
And transfer those files to your PC.
Factory reset.
Transfer Titanium back over...
And restore apps.
You'll only have system settings to change at that point.
Post 2 of the guide linked in my sig will help with this process.
As well as posts 1/3 on setting up and using ADB to pull the files off of your phone (MTP is slow and unreliable...but if you want to use it - go for it).
I am really pissed off by thieves, and I want to improved the security of the phone.
If ever time comes is it possible that sony would employ passwords for the following, so that chances of recovering a stolen phone would be higher..
-flash tool(before we can flash and repair our phone via flashtool,SUS,pc companion it will ask for a unique password which is generated by manufacturers and can only be acquired by providing your IMEI just like unlocking your bootloader)
-factory reset
-android usb debugging..(so that they can't install any types of recoveries easily)
I hope this will happen in the future.
as far as I know doing factory reset, data reset via CWM and other recovery's and repairing the phone via SUS would wipe the DATA files,
so I want to secure my phone a little,
Now I want to create a stock based rom with a pre-installed app eg where's my droid,android lost etc and a custom data partition with an added gmail account automatically(so that by doing factory reset would make the gmail account stay on the rom and would not wipe it, or better just a working data of the tracker app since we can remotely control the phone via sms it is still posible to control without a working internet connection and a logged on gmail account and by doing this they would not be aware that the rom has something within it,) at this condition flashing the phone to another rom will be the only way to restore it,at least if they do not know how to flash they can't get it working easily and most importantly without knowing that the installed rom comes with a pre installed tracker app...
can anyone help me out with this idea?..
I hope It is possible without unlocking the BL also?
mjames.abordo said:
I am really pissed off by thieves, and I want to improved the security of the phone.
If ever time comes is it possible that sony would employ passwords for the following, so that chances of recovering a stolen phone would be higher..
-flash tool(before we can flash and repair our phone via flashtool,SUS,pc companion it will ask for a unique password which is generated by manufacturers and can only be acquired by providing your IMEI just like unlocking your bootloader)
-factory reset
-android usb debugging..(so that they can't install any types of recoveries easily)
I hope this will happen in the future.
as far as I know doing factory reset, data reset via CWM and other recovery's and repairing the phone via SUS would wipe the DATA files,
so I want to secure my phone a little,
Now I want to create a stock based rom with a pre-installed app eg where's my droid,android lost etc and a custom data partition with an added gmail account automatically(so that by doing factory reset would make the gmail account stay on the rom and would not wipe it, or better just a working data of the tracker app since we can remotely control the phone via sms it is still posible to control without a working internet connection and a logged on gmail account and by doing this they would not be aware that the rom has something within it,) at this condition flashing the phone to another rom will be the only way to restore it,at least if they do not know how to flash they can't get it working easily and most importantly without knowing that the installed rom comes with a pre installed tracker app...
can anyone help me out with this idea?..
I hope It is possible without unlocking the BL also?
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possible but need profissional
you can use my xperia app from sony better security and locate the phone