Hello,
I'm new around here and I've got a clean, untouched ZE551ML running MM .184. I'd like to start flashing some roms but I'd like to make a full backup of my phone first via adb, just in case things go horribly wrong. How do I backup all the partitions I need? Which ones should I backup?
Thanks in advance
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Hey guys, this is a really simple question, but was not able to find a simple answer for this.
I'm running stock rooted and am thinking about trying a new ROM, the question is:
1) when I do a backup of current ROM through clockworkmod recovery, does this back up all my apps? or do I need to use mybackup pro or titanium to backup my apps as well as the clockwork backup?
2) if I decide that I do not like the new ROM, can I just go restore from clockworkmod and recover my old ROM (stock) or will I need to flash the RUU file to get back to stock?
Sorry for the noob type questions, just wanna make sure I am squared away to get into these custom ROMs
bretweb24 said:
Hey guys, this is a really simple question, but was not able to find a simple answer for this.
I'm running stock rooted and am thinking about trying a new ROM, the question is:
1) when I do a backup of current ROM through clockworkmod recovery, does this back up all my apps? or do I need to use mybackup pro or titanium to backup my apps as well as the clockwork backup?
2) if I decide that I do not like the new ROM, can I just go restore from clockworkmod and recover my old ROM (stock) or will I need to flash the RUU file to get back to stock?
Sorry for the noob type questions, just wanna make sure I am squared away to get into these custom ROMs
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1) Your apps are backuped, it creates an exact image of your phone at that point. If you do a full wipe then thats when Titanium backup comes in handy.
2) Restoring a nand backup as long is the stock rom backup you want will get you back up and running.
You will need Titanium backup or mybackup if ur gonna flash a new ROM. The nandroid will backup apps, but only useful when you restore back to that nandroid. To restore ur apps after flashing a new ROM, you will need titanium.
Hey... I think this thing makes phone calls too!
Hi guys,
So Im not happy with my current rom and want to change to a different one but I dont want to have to start again with a blank phone. So is this the correct way to backup?
- Run a full Titanium backup and copy the backup file to my laptop.
- Factory wipe my phone and flash the new rom.
- Restore from Titanium backup.
Will that put the phone back to how I had it last with all my apps but running on the new rom? Or am I asking too much?
Or will I need to reinstall everything but then restore the backup so I havent lost anything? I really want to avoid reinstalling all apps and loosing progress on my games etc.
Any help appreciated!
No need to do all that.
The SD isn't wiped during this process.
Just follow my guide linked in my sig.
Post 2 details flashing a rom.
Thanks for replying so quickly! I think I get the idea now from your guide. So the Nandroid is just for emergency, I dont need to restore that unless I get a dead phone etc?
so the factory wipe doesnt delete everything on the SD on the GNex? So the Titanium backup will still be sitting there even after a factory wipe? I just want to be sure!
Followed the guide and all worked ok, thanks Jubakuba!
I must say the AOKP rom is amazing, so fast ana many features.
dear all members
Im running on stock at&t kitkat rom but i would like to install custom rom. Do i have to backup my stock rom just in case if i ever need to go back to stock rom and how to i back it up? is it a necessary to backup my stock rom or there is no such thing?
any help is greatly appreciated
sorry for my funny question, im still pretty new to this android community
You don't have to back it up. You can fully restore to stock without a backup! I just back up my apps with Titanium Backup Pro.
You will want to back up your EFS data in case some ROM botches your radio.
You CAN backup your stock ROM... Sorta. If you install cwm, you can back up what's there. BUT I recommend disabling updates (freeze the update app) if you have stock w/cwm because any stock updates will boot loop you.
HTH
ackliph said:
You don't have to back it up. You can fully restore to stock without a backup! I just back up my apps with Titanium Backup Pro.
You will want to back up your EFS data in case some ROM botches your radio.
You CAN backup your stock ROM... Sorta. If you install cwm, you can back up what's there. BUT I recommend disabling updates (freeze the update app) if you have stock w/cwm because any stock updates will boot loop you.
HTH
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Hi
Thank u for taking ur time to answer my question.
I just want to back up the stock rom just In case custom rom is not a long term for me and want to go back to stock.
Do I need an external micro sd card in order to back up the stock rom or back it up to my pc or my internal storage on my phone? If I'm not mistaken flashing custom rom will wipe everything from internal storage of the device?
I have 1gb micro sd card for now, would it be enough storage to back up the stock rom?
Sorry for my noobish questions
You can back up to the internal memory of the phone. You can't make a true backup of the stock ROM because you will have cwm boot loader. And cwm will break any future updates of the stock ROM.
I think you'd need more than 1GB. At LEAST a 4gb. I'd grab a 16gb class 10 if you don't have one. They're pretty cheap on newegg.
A proper backup of stock will be acquiring all the tools to restore your phone back to stock. And backing up all your apps + data.
View the sticky in these forums about returning an OGP to stock.
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Does anyone know what I should use to completely backup my Zenfone 2 before I switch to WW ROM?
The link is here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone2/general/asus-zenfone-2-flashing-recovery-mode-t3096596
I'd like to be able to backup and restore the phone as it is now before I proceed with the ROM switch.
Thanks!
Hi everyone. My phone doesn't boot up after restoring twrp backup. Yesterday I made a Full backup and now if I try to restore that my phone just go into a bootloop. How can I resolve this problem?
mr.banana said:
Hi everyone. My phone doesn't boot up after restoring twrp backup. Yesterday I made a Full backup and now if I try to restore that my phone just go into a bootloop. How can I resolve this problem?
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It depends on a lot of factors.
What ROM, what TWRP version, what partitions did you back up, etc.
If you want to get your phone working, you can flash any ROM of your choice from TWRP or restore stock image.
indian84 said:
It depends on a lot of factors.
What ROM, what TWRP version, what partitions did you back up, etc.
If you want to get your phone working, you can flash any ROM of your choice from TWRP or restore stock image.
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TWRP Version is the last one (I think). I backup every partition so I made a full backup of everything. The rom Is the simple aosp. I very want back all my stuff
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TWRP Version is the last one (I think). I backup every partition so I made a full backup of everything. The rom Is the simple aosp. I very want back all my stuff
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Backing up all the partitions was the mistake.
Getting your stuff back looks difficult.
If you flash ROM using TWRP, your media files and anything stored on your phone won't be deleted.
But all your apps and stuff will be lost.