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[Q] How to back up Captivate?

I'm terribly sorry to ask this, as it probably has been answered previously, but I've looked all over the internet on how to back up my Captivate, with no success. So I dreadfully ask, how do I back up my data so I can upgrade to JI6 afterward?
Thank you.

pilotdude22 said:
I'm terribly sorry to ask this, as it probably has been answered previously, but I've looked all over the internet on how to back up my Captivate, with no success. So I dreadfully ask, how do I back up my data so I can upgrade to JI6 afterward?
Thank you.
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lol...just 5 mins back i was searching for the same thing and i rooted to cognition 2.2beta7........well u must be rooted....u can backup everything by titanum backup(go to backup/restore and there u can backup all/selected stuff)....also download rom manager and then click on flash clockwordmod......

Root your device.
Install ClockworkMod, then go into CWM and download the recovery ROM for your device.
Click back up current ROM.
Be aware, both of you, that CWM is currently unable to extract boot.img so if you upgrade from Eclair to the leaked Froyo, you will need Windows/Odin to restore your device. Make sure you have in your hand Odin AND the correct Captivate factory Eclair image before you attempt to upgrade to the leaked Froyo.

gdanko said:
Root your device.
Install ClockworkMod, then go into CWM and download the recovery ROM for your device.
Click back up current ROM.
Be aware, both of you, that CWM is currently unable to extract boot.img so if you upgrade from Eclair to the leaked Froyo, you will need Windows/Odin to restore your device. Make sure you have in your hand Odin AND the correct Captivate factory Eclair image before you attempt to upgrade to the leaked Froyo.
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oh!!!
well i do have the odin by the name -- I897UCJF6-final-OCD-REV0 -- with me??is this what i should be having???
also since now i am on cog2.2beta7, i tried restoring through titanium but i cant seem to find my backups!!!! also when i mounted the sd card it shows the clockworkmod folder to be of 454mb....it has a backup folder with a few stuff in it.....
so if i have to restore ill have to use odin or cant i just boot into clockword recovery an do a backup???
sorry am still a noob!

neo_31591 said:
oh!!!
well i do have the odin by the name -- I897UCJF6-final-OCD-REV0 -- with me??is this what i should be having???
also since now i am on cog2.2beta7, i tried restoring through titanium but i cant seem to find my backups!!!! also when i mounted the sd card it shows the clockworkmod folder to be of 454mb....it has a backup folder with a few stuff in it.....
so if i have to restore ill have to use odin or cant i just boot into clockword recovery an do a backup???
sorry am still a noob!
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You will need Odin that you have to flash back to stock JF6. If you want to use your backup from Clockwork of your current setup you must be running 2.2 with the 2e kernel. Clockwork backs up your ROM not your kernel.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I897 using XDA App

Sorry if this is a repeat, im very new to Android and a little confused on backups.
I rooted and then did this after downloading clockwork/rom manager:
How to Install ClockWork Recovery:
1. On the menu there should be an option labeled “FLASH CLOCKWORK RECOVERY.”
Press it.
2. Once a popup says that it has been succesful press “BACKUP CURRENT ROM”
3. Your phone will now restart and backup your ROM
4. If your phone does not start backing up and instead boots into a blue menu use the volume
keys to select reboot now and then press the power button. Try to do all the steps again.
5. Wait for it to finish and then it should restart.
Is this considered a Nandroid backup? Is there anything else I need to do as far as backups or is this the best method?
This will allow me to go back to my stock Rom at any point , is that correct?
Then I should use Titanium Backup for data/apps/settings?

[Q] ROM Manager: Recommended or not?

Hey guys,
Last night I installed ROM Manager and ClockworkMod Recovery on my Roger's Samsung Captivate and proceeded to watch some YouTube videos on how it works. It would appear that this app has made flashing extremely easy. Too easy one might say.
My question is: Is flashing via ROM Manager safe? Better? Or not, compared to the "old school" method?
Any feedback on ROM Manager or flashing in general for my i896 Captivate would be much appreciated!

TheShamsMan said:
Hey guys,
Last night I installed ROM Manager and ClockworkMod Recovery on my Roger's Samsung Captivate and proceeded to watch some YouTube videos on how it works. It would appear that this app has made flashing extremely easy. Too easy one might say.
My question is: Is flashing via ROM Manager safe? Better? Or not, compared to the "old school" method?
Any feedback on ROM Manager or flashing in general for my i896 Captivate would be much appreciated!
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I'd say Rom Manager is downright essential, but your mileage may vary. Besides the uber easy flashes there are a number of utility type things it does, not least of which is it gives us cappy users the ability to make nandroid backups.
As far as safe? As safe as any other method I guess. If you do your homework and the Rom's cook has his/her shizzle together (and most of them do.) you should be good using it to flash.
You'll find with some of the newer kernels that a modified CWM is actually replacing the stock 2e/3e recovery also, so it's not a terrible idea to get familiar with it a bit first.
Just some thoughts, hope they help.

Thanks for the reply dude!
Does ROM Manager automatically present users with the option to backup their existing ROM before proceeding with a flash?
I attempted to back up my current ROM with ROM Manager. It rebooted into a recovery menu, but non of them gave me the option to back up. Just wipe and reboot (can't remember the exact options). Is it possible the Captivate is no supported? How would I enable nandroid for Captivate?

TheShamsMan said:
Thanks for the reply dude!
Does ROM Manager automatically present users with the option to backup their existing ROM before proceeding with a flash?
I attempted to back up my current ROM with ROM Manager. It rebooted into a recovery menu, but non of them gave me the option to back up. Just wipe and reboot (can't remember the exact options). Is it possible the Captivate is no supported? How would I enable nandroid for Captivate?
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You open the app and tap flash clockwork recovery, select your phone, and it will proceed to reboot into recovery mode. At this time, you move down to reinstall packages, and it will then load clockwork recovery. It is from there that you can make your nandroid backup.

miztaken1312 said:
You open the app and tap flash clockwork recovery, select your phone, and it will proceed to reboot into recovery mode. At this time, you move down to reinstall packages, and it will then load clockwork recovery. It is from there that you can make your nandroid backup.
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What he said. It sometimes chokes on loading itself. It puts a file named update.zip on your sdcard. When you get to the blue menu (2e recovery) you select reinstall packages and it should load right up. Sometimes it will reboot and get stuck there again. Just do it again and it'll come up.
Yes, before you flash through rom manager it asks you if you want to do a backup. You'll find over time tho that you'll just go straight to clockworkmod and skip the whole rom manager thing. At least I did. And if you go to one of the kernels with the modified cwm in place of the recovery menu rebooting to recovery with rom manager will bring you to the wrong one. The modified has extra stuff like lag fixes and that sort of thing that the original cwm doesn't have.

Yeah. So far, I find it easier to just use ROM Manager to boot into Recovery and do everything else from there.
I like how it only presents you with ROMs available for your specific device. I look forward to the list populating for the Captivate. It's currently empty.

You open the app and tap flash clockwork recovery, select your phone, and it will proceed to reboot into recovery mode. At this time, you move down to reinstall packages, and it will then load clockwork recovery. It is from there that you can make your nandroid backup.
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the very first time i did this clicked reboot instead of reinstall packages. (i have fat thumbs) now every time i do 'tap flash clockwork recovery' instead of rebooting it just says 'successfully downloaded clockworkmod recovery'. how am i supposed to reinstall if i cant get to the option to do so?
im using a rooted captivate.

"Reinstall Packages" is in Android Recovery. When you perform the action "Flash Clockwork Recovery", you are downloading update.zip (which is Clockwork). "Reinstall packages" will install that update.zip and bring you into Clockwork.
So for you nawlage, now you can select "Reboot into Recovery" in ROM Manager, and your phone should boot into Android Recovery (blue text). Once there, reinstall packages (you'll probably have to do this twice), and you'll be brought to Clockwork Recovery (green text). If for WHATEVER reason "Reboot into Recovery" isn't working for you, use the 3-button combo to boot into Android Recovery.

thanks a load. i had just read this... posted by big99gt:
After these steps you won't really have to "hack" your phone lol. Root your phone and download Rom Manager from the Android market...then have it flash a recovery (the first selection at the top) choose your device when prompted. Now after that finishes select "reboot into recovery" and as the above post states you may need to select "reinstall packages" (I did). Once that goes through, you'll see your new custom recovery menu. DO A NANDROID BACKUP of your current Rom as soon as you can....then (as long as your current rom isn't messed up, if its stock your fine) from there on out you can play as much as you want with very little risk of bricking your phone. There are others who can explain it better but your stuck with me till they chime in lol. Its a very easy process and nearly foolproof.
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..and did just that. and it takes me to the clockwork recovery (green text). because of this i dont have to reinstall packages?
also, is the backup option in clockwork recovery (green text) equivalent to nandroid backup?

Once you are in Clockwork Recovery (green text), there is no more need to reinstall packages.
The "Backup Current ROM" in ROM Manager makes a nandroid backup.

very nice. two thanks for you. thank you.

Q - root & unroot and custom firmware galaxy S

Sorry to ask a stupid question. i have been searching all over and have got tonnes of results, just need a further opinions.
I am thinking of putting CM7 on my galaxy S, yet need advise on how to do it.
i am currently on 2.3.4 stock.
i have the following questions:
What is the best way to root the phone?
Is there a way to unroot if i require, so i can get back to stock?
Do i or can i backup the stock firmware?
Whats best way to flash CM7
Any tuturials would be useful.
Please explain your answer, im a newbie at rooting. and don't want to brick my phone.
Thanks

Check my thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1142499

still confused
how do i update to cm7 rom when i have 2.3.4 install. some say i gotta downgrade stock?
i found this tutorial, i was wondering if its right?
http://www.theandroidsoul.com/cyanogenmod-7-cm7-samsung-galaxy-s/
New Guide, completely re-written]
Download and Install XXJVS Android 2.3.5 firmware.
Root XXJVS. This will also install ClockWorkMod (CWM) recovery, which is needed to flash MIUI ROM. In simple terms, you cannot have CM7 without a custom recovery like CWM.
Download CyanogenMod ROM from here. Prefer latest version over other, although that’s not a requirement. It keeps updating hell lot of time — which is good. At the time of writing, latest CM7 version was ”cm_galaxysmtd_full-135.zip” which I tried on my Galaxy S i9000 successfully.
Transfer the CM7 ROM file you just downloaded to phone’s sd card.
Go to recovery mode. For this, simply open the CWM app (you get it after step 2) and tap on ClockWorkMod to reboot phone into recovery mode. [Other way to reboot in recovery is to switch off phone and then press and hold 3 buttons together: VolumeUP+Home+Power till the Galaxy S logo shows up on screen]
In recovery, use Volume keys to scroll up and down between options and power key to select an option. Now, go to and select “install zip from sd card”.
Then, select “choose zip from sd card”. Browse through sd card and select the file CM7 ROM you downloaded in step 3 and transferred in step 4 above.
This will flash the required files on your phone and will reboot your phone into recovery again. This is a slightly different blue colored recovery now, btw — don’t panic on color change.
Select “install zip from sd card” again. Then, select “choose zip from sd card”. Now, browse through sd card and select the file CM7 ROM (again, yes!) you downloaded in step 3 and transferred in step 4 above.
This time, the CM7 ROM will be flashed actually and after it’s installed, your phone will be back on recovery. Select ‘go back’ and select ‘reboot system now’. When the phone restarts, you’ll have CyanogenMod 7 working coolly on your Galaxy S.
Enjoy the themes!
[Optional] Share this guide with others!
And it’s pretty easy now, right? Thanks to MIUI team. [Don't why it's easy now, look the mess of instructions below, which was the only way to install CM& earlier.]
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so i update to 2.3.5? as it says in the link?
the only question is how do i unroot and put stock back on?

No no no!
Mate, you need to be on any gb rom, flash a custom kernel with cwm - speedmod or cf root. Download required cm7 rom to yr phone, go to recovery, mounts and storage, format system, cache and data. Then choose install from sd card, choose yr cm7 rom and flash.
Job done.

woolf clubs said:
No no no!
Mate, you need to be on any gb rom, flash a custom kernel with cwm - speedmod or cf root. Download required cm7 rom to yr phone, go to recovery, mounts and storage, format system, cache and data. Then choose install from sd card, choose yr cm7 rom and flash.
Job done.
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lolzzz its easy for us to understand what u said...........
but i think his brain is hurting right now
1st i think he should educate himself how to flash then ur procedure is quite easy to follow

Captivate will not load Rom in Recovery Mode?

Hey everyone, I used to have a rooted Cognition Captivate. I went back to the basic 2.1 and rooted it back to normal. I put the update.zip and one of the ROM's in that internal drive and when I went to recovery mode by doing (Volume Rockers + Pwr btn) and all that came back was:
reboot system now
reinstall packages
delete all user data
delete cache data
I wanted to flash my ROM that way because I can not download the Free Clockwork application to my phone anymore. I used to but all the sudden I can not. Let me know thanks!

oy
if you have the update.zip that rom manager creates, there is no use for rom manager.
if thats on your internal sd, just hit reinstall packages, when it reboots hit it again and it should put you in CWM recovery
this is well documented all over, please search.

If it doesn't I know with 2.2 I had anbissue with sig verification might have to search that
don't do school and stay in drugs?

[Q] Questions for 2012 SE X8 Phone

Hi there,
I have a sony xperia x8
with the specs of:
firmware 2.1 update1
baseband version ending in 015
kernel version 2.6.29 [email protected] #1.
Manufactured in 2012
I have already rooted my xperia x8 and I have got xrecovery on it.
I have recently discovered that you cannot get bootloader on phonemodels manufactured after 11w30 so I guess I am out of luck.
1.What are the requirments to use a custom rom on your xperia x8 android?
2.Do you need to have a unlocked bootloader in order to use custom roms?
3.Do you need a custom kernel such as alfs kernal to get custom roms?
4.Will there ever be a bootloader for models in the 2012 series?
5.What is a stock kernel? and a kernel? And what's the difference?
6.With a rooted phone with xrecovery on it am I still able to get roms on it? If so could someone link me to a gingerbread 2.3.7DX because I'm a bit confused on this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1188486 which says you must have bootloader alfs kernel etc when I have neither only rooted and xrecovery and I just want a custom rom gingerbread 2.3.7DX is to my liking or any later version than that please..
7.If I manage to obtain gingerbread 2.3.7DX will it self update or just update like any other phone? or do I have to remove the rom then add the newest rom?
8.Is there any known bugs for the gingerbreed 2.3.7 DX
9.Will my android market be upgraded to googleplay if I get the gingerbreed 2.3.7DX version? and will I be able to access all the apps it has to offer?
10,Is there any known bugs for the gingerbreed 2.3.7 DX that I should be aware of?
11.when I enter the call app on my xperia x8 and dial *#*#SERVICE#*#* the space I entered in just disappears and nothing comes up why is this happening? I want to check if it's unlocked or not locked.
Please answer these questions by numbers I really need help.
Thanks a lot in advance.

All your questions are answered in the FAQ above your thread.
Sent from my E15i using XDA

Chris95X8 said:
All your questions are answered in the FAQ above your thread.
Sent from my E15i using XDA
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Most of it isn't answered..

Answers that I know...
1.What are the requirments to use a custom rom on your xperia x8 android?
Ans: You have to be rooted and have a recovery like cwm(preferred), or xrecovery.
2.Do you need to have a unlocked bootloader in order to use custom roms?
Ans: Yes and No. Only some roms require a unlocked bootloader and a custom kernel.
3.Do you need a custom kernel such as alfs kernal to get custom roms?
Ans: Answer above...
4.Will there ever be a bootloader for models in the 2012 series?
Ans: All phones have a bootloader, if you are asking whether it will be unlocked, not sure.
5.What is a stock kernel? and a kernel? And what's the difference?
Ans: All phones come with a kernel, that is the 'stock' kernel. Developers here have made their own custom kernels with improvements and more features. To 'flash' a kernel you need a unlocked bootloader.
6.With a rooted phone with xrecovery on it am I still able to get roms on it?
Ans: Yes.
7.If I manage to obtain gingerbread 2.3.7DX will it self update or just update like any other phone? or do I have to remove the rom then add the newest rom?
Ans: You have to 'reflash' the new rom and if required do a full-wipe.
8.Is there any known bugs for the gingerbreed 2.3.7 DX?
Ans: Check the GingerDX page: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1188486
9.Will my android market be upgraded to googleplay if I get the gingerbreed 2.3.7 DX version? and will I be able to access all the apps it has to offer?
Ans: Yes, it should be.
10,Is there any known bugs for the gingerbreed 2.3.7 DX that I should be aware of?
Ans: Check the GingerDX page: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1188486
11.when I enter the call app on my xperia x8 and dial *#*#SERVICE#*#* the space I entered in just disappears and nothing comes up why is this happening? I want to check if it's unlocked or not locked.
Ans: I have no idea, it also doesn't come up on my phone...

Thank you above person you have helped me a lot Artemis Rider
Also I want to know what I am specifcally restricted of doing and what I CAN do and I really really want Gingerbreed 2.3.7 DX and does it matter if you have xrecovery or clockwork recovery?

It is best to get CWM (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1119456) , you can get it by flashing the zip file through xrecovery. With a stock kernel there are still things that you can do like OC, UV etc. with DX's modules for stock kernels. You cannot flash some good roms and is not able to get ICS... The main reason for a custom kernel is for roms that require it.
PS: Just a tip... If you want to thank someone, click the thanks button instead...

ArtemisRider said:
It is best to get CWM (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1119456) , you can get it by flashing the zip file through xrecovery. With a stock kernel there are still things that you can do like OC, UV etc. with DX's modules for stock kernels. You cannot flash some good roms and is not able to get ICS... The main reason for a custom kernel is for roms that require it.
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Thank you so much.
What is OC and UV?
Is there someway I able to obtain gingebreed 2.3.7dx in the condition I am in?
And if I were to press back fast on start up to try and bring up xrecovery will xrecovery come up or CWM?
And can I have both?

OC: Overclock, it allows your processor to work at a faster speed and thus your phone will be faster.
UV: Undervolt, it saves your battery.
It should bring up CWM.
You can have both, just flash CWM and you will still have Xrecovery.
I recommend you to take these steps:
(Backup apps using mybackup root(free) or titanium backup(paid))
1. Download CWM 3.2.0.0 amend.
2. Flash it through Xrecovery.
3. Download GDX (http://www.mediafire.com/?vtq3dcvzlmy8zpk)
4. Flash it through CWM.
5. Do a full-wipe.
And now you have GDX...
If you want OC, flash this: (http://www.mediafire.com/?86n454in0jdzyac), then install No-frills cpu to change clock speed. Best setting Min: 245, Max: 691
For more stuff: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1425240&highlight=baseband

ArtemisRider said:
OC: Overclock, it allows your processor to work at a faster speed and thus your phone will be faster.
UV: Undervolt, it saves your battery.
It should bring up CWM.
You can have both, just flash CWM and you will still have Xrecovery.
I recommend you to take these steps:
(Backup apps using mybackup root(free) or titanium backup(paid))
1. Download CWM 3.2.0.0 amend.
2. Flash it through Xrecovery.
3. Download GDX (http://www.mediafire.com/?vtq3dcvzlmy8zpk)
4. Flash it through CWM.
5. Do a full-wipe.
And now you have GDX...
If you want OC, flash this: (http://www.mediafire.com/?86n454in0jdzyac), then install No-frills cpu to change clock speed. Best setting Min: 245, Max: 691
For more stuff: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1425240&highlight=baseband
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Thank you for your time in advance thank you a lot.
just a few questions.
What do you mean by flashing it through xrecovery and CWM? Sorry I am not really familiar with the android system and such.
And I downloaded this http://www.mediafire.com/?vtq3dcvzlmy8zpk GDX version is this fine also? I downloaded it of this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1188486 the latest one.
What does factory restore do?

Full-wipe clears all your personal data and apps. It ensures that when you install a rom, all the apps will work and that there will be no boot loops.
Xrecovery is a custom recovery that is limited to mainly Xperia phones, it is not as reliable as CWM, but is able to be install just by copying files. Some zips must be flashed through Xrecovery.
Clockworkmod is a more widely used and more reliable recovery. In recoveries, there is a function called backup and restore. Always backup your phone before flashing a rom.
Flashing is where the recovery copies to locations in the phone like the system folder. It can copy whole roms and replace files or just add 1 or 2 files. It is called 'install zip from sd card' then select the zip and 'flash' it.
And, yes the version you downloaded is fine.

ArtemisRider said:
Full-wipe clears all your personal data and apps. It ensures that when you install a rom, all the apps will work and that there will be no boot loops.
Xrecovery is a custom recovery that is limited to mainly Xperia phones, it is not as reliable as CWM, but is able to be install just by copying files. Some zips must be flashed through Xrecovery.
Clockworkmod is a more widely used and more reliable recovery. In recoveries, there is a function called backup and restore. Always backup your phone before flashing a rom.
Flashing is where the recovery copies to locations in the phone like the system folder. It can copy whole roms and replace files or just add 1 or 2 files. It is called 'install zip from sd card' then select the zip and 'flash' it.
And, yes the version you downloaded is fine.
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So how do I flash it?
Will my clockwork recovery mode overwrite xrecovery?
will I still be able to access x recovery?
and if I keep pressing < will it go into CWM or Xrecovery? Can I change which one it goes to?
and since i have both I have the advantage of getting roms comptabile with CWM or xrecovery right?
because I have rooted and xrecovery I want CWM with 2.3.7 gingerbreed if you can provide me steps on how to do is or expand on your last post I will be thankful beyond words. I already am with the amount of help you have provided. Thank you a lot

CWM will not overwrite Xrecovery. It is installed on a separate partition and will not affect Xrecovery.
To access CWM, press the volume down button...
I am not sure about accessing Xrecovery... Press back button?
Once you install CWM, you won't have to use Xrecovery often.
Most if not all roms are flashed using CWM, I have not encountered one that is flashed with Xrecovery.
I do not think that you can change the buttons for accessing recovery.
Steps:
To flash CWM:
1. Download the amend .zip for CWM(recommended 3.2.0.0, no problems)
2. Copy it into your sd card(anywhere).
3. Boot into Xrecovery and do a backup.
4. Navigate to 'install zip from sd card'
5. Then navigate to choose zip.
6. Goto the file location and choose it.
7. Confirm.
And wait...
Now you have CWM.
To install Roms.
1. Download the rom zip file and place it in your sd card anywhere...
2. Boot into CWM, goto backup and restore, then choose backup.
Wait...... For a long time........
3. Navigate to 'install zip from sd card'
4. Then navigate to choose zip.
5. Goto the file location and choose it.
6. Confirm.
And wait...
7. Go back to main menu.
8. Do a full-wipe.
Now you have a custom rom.
PS: you might want to backup your apps with mybackup root to preserve data then restore in the new rom.
Use volume buttons to go up and down. back and middle button to navigate through menus.

ArtemisRider said:
CWM will not overwrite Xrecovery. It is installed on a separate partition and will not affect Xrecovery.
To access CWM, press the volume down button...
I am not sure about accessing Xrecovery... Press back button?
Once you install CWM, you won't have to use Xrecovery often.
Most if not all roms are flashed using CWM, I have not encountered one that is flashed with Xrecovery.
I do not think that you can change the buttons for accessing recovery.
Steps:
To flash CWM:
1. Download the amend .zip for CWM(recommended 3.2.0.0, no problems)
2. Copy it into your sd card(anywhere).
3. Boot into Xrecovery and do a backup.
4. Navigate to 'install zip from sd card'
5. Then navigate to choose zip.
6. Goto the file location and choose it.
7. Confirm.
And wait...
Now you have CWM.
To install Roms.
1. Download the rom zip file and place it in your sd card anywhere...
2. Boot into CWM, goto backup and restore, then choose backup.
Wait...... For a long time........
3. Navigate to 'install zip from sd card'
4. Then navigate to choose zip.
5. Goto the file location and choose it.
6. Confirm.
And wait...
7. Go back to main menu.
8. Do a full-wipe.
Now you have a custom rom.
PS: you might want to backup your apps with mybackup root to preserve data then restore in the new rom.
Use volume buttons to go up and down. back and middle button to navigate through menus.
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Thank you very very much just last few questions.
Usually to access Xrecovery you spam the back button which is located next to the homescreen.
But in CWM case we spam 'volume down' button?
So after doing all of this the only changes that are going to be made to my phone is:CWM recovery installed and gingerbreed 2.3.7 DX installed as well?
Will any changes be made to my phone? if anything is changed please let me know. Will I lose anything at all?. If anything is lost how do I back it up? I didn't really get what you said with 'mybackup' sorry my english isn't too good either.
And say if the bootloader could be unlocked for +2012 models and if I could unlock it will I be ablve to get custom kernels on it and all the other benefits as well as keeping my rom and everything I have?
Thank you very veyr much in advance

Usually to access Xrecovery you spam the back button which is located next to the homescreen.
But in CWM case we spam 'volume down' button?
Ans: Yes(For my phone, that is.)
So after doing all of this the only changes that are going to be made to my phone is:CWM recovery installed and gingerbreed 2.3.7 DX installed as well?
Ans: Yes.
Will any changes be made to my phone?
Ans: What do you mean by 'changes'?
Will I lose anything at all?
Ans: You will lose your apps, data, contacts, sms etc.
If anything is lost how do I back it up?
Ans: Mybackup root is a app:https://play.google.com/store/search?q=mybackup+root&c=apps. Back up both app and data.
And say if the bootloader could be unlocked for +2012 models and if I could unlock it will I be able to get custom kernels on it and all the other benefits as well as keeping my rom and everything I have? Not sure...

ArtemisRider said:
Usually to access Xrecovery you spam the back button which is located next to the homescreen.
But in CWM case we spam 'volume down' button?
Ans: Yes(For my phone, that is.)
So after doing all of this the only changes that are going to be made to my phone is:CWM recovery installed and gingerbreed 2.3.7 DX installed as well?
Ans: Yes.
Will any changes be made to my phone?
Ans: What do you mean by 'changes'?
Will I lose anything at all?
Ans: You will lose your apps, data, contacts, sms etc.
If anything is lost how do I back it up?
Ans: Mybackup root is a app:https://play.google.com/store/search?q=mybackup+root&c=apps. Back up both app and data.
And say if the bootloader could be unlocked for +2012 models and if I could unlock it will I be able to get custom kernels on it and all the other benefits as well as keeping my rom and everything I have? Not sure...
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By changes I meant will anything negative happen to my phone except for loss of data?
I am still on version 2.1 so I still have the android market. Do I download myback up rooted version or non rooted? and this will definatly work for 2.1?
And could you confirm if the steps you posted is completely safe and will deliver what I want? (Considering I didn't screw up anything)
If I use mybackup to back up everything then get gingerbreedDX and Clockworkmod on it does that mean the phone will be the exact same as before in terms of my data still existing like loading your videos from your sd card your music, you can load your game from where you picked up on. Load your video if you only watched half the video etc.
After I have backed up my data & Applications & media do I follow your steps straight after to get Gingerbreed and CWM on my phone then all my data will appear on my phone after the last step of rebooting the phone?
Would you also recommend Titanium back up + Root?
Sorry if I am asking too many questions sometimes I just get a bit too concerned thank you very much . . I will keep 'thanking you' even though I am =D

Data on your sdcard won't be affected by flashing rom via xrecovery/cwm.
I use titanium backup to back up and restore my files and it's rather easy. Haven't used the other app so i can't say which is better.
I'm not sure about the videos playing where they left off, though. Maybe back up your video player app+ data?
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Listen!!!
1.Root your phone(will lose your warancy)
2.Choose your ROM
3.download it and put on your sd card
4.turn off your phone adn while booting UP when you see white sony ericsson letters press back button few times until you go to Xrecovery or CWM....
5.fo down to backup and restore and press backup
NOTE:In recovery and CWM you move with power up and down buttons,go back with back button and select a thing with middle button
6.when backup is complete go to wipe data/factory reset and wipe data
7.go to wipe chache partition and wipe chache
8.then go to mounts and storage and go to FORMAT/SYSTEM and format it
9.Go to advanced and wipe dalvik chache
10.Now go to install zip from SD card and choose zip from sd card.....now find your zip file of ROM and install it
11.Installation will take aproximetly 1-3 minutes.....
12.when done press reboot system now
13.1st booting time will take aproximetly 1-6 minutes so don't freak out
NOTE:When you do this you will lose all of your apps....
When you install rom you cann install them again
If you stuck on bootanimation(bootloop) then turn your phone off and while booting up when you see white sony ercisson letters press back button until you go to xrecovery or CWM then go to backup and restore and press restore if you want to go back on stock or just flash to stock with falshtool
cant write anymore my finger hurts :/
Do you understand anything

Btw, i flashed GDX using xrecovery and it seems it's been replaced by CWM. I even checked my system files and there's no sign of xrec.
I also use the back button to access CWM. Weird. :/
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cascabel said:
Btw, i flashed GDX using xrecovery and it seems it's been replaced by CWM. I even checked my system files and there's no sign of xrec.
I also use the back button to access CWM. Weird. :/
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CWM is a sort of better version of xRecovery, so xRec is of none use anymore, which is why it's deleted.

yup. cwm does work better, not to mention most updates/rome require cwm as opposed to recovery. I'm gonna go try and find out the difference.
I was just surprised cause I started with GDX v18 and it let me keep recovery.