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nandroid question

If I wanted to restore to a different backup, not the latest one, how would I do that?
Thanks

Brows the nandroid folder on your sdcard and move the one you want to the top of the list.

Or you can flash Amon_Ra's recovery, it lets you select the nandroid file that you want. It is just a modified, more functional version of cyanogens, which i asume your using.

mejorguille said:
Or you can flash Amon_Ra's recovery, it lets you select the nandroid file that you want. It is just a modified, more functional version of cyanogens, which i asume your using.
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Ok, where do I get this?
Thanks
**Edit** N/M Google is your friend

Clockwork backup

Using ClockworkMod Recovery v2.5.1.0 what option do I choose to backup my current ROM? When I go into backup and restore I have multiple choices and I am not sure which is approperate and where it says Restore All (Be careful)....I decided I better make sure what exactly I am to back up and restore?

I believe the warning to be careful is because you do not want to restore system data if you are not on the same base rom. If you are just creating a backup so you can restore settings on the particular rom you are on, then back up all. If you are looking to backup apps, use titanium

gocats7 said:
Using ClockworkMod Recovery v2.5.1.0 what option do I choose to backup my current ROM? When I go into backup and restore I have multiple choices and I am not sure which is approperate and where it says Restore All (Be careful)....I decided I better make sure what exactly I am to back up and restore?
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Are you in the Recovery mode or in ROM Manager? In ROM Manager I just choose to backup current ROM, then it restarts into recovery mode and does all of the work for me.

I am in recovery, not ROM manager but I guess I can do it through there too. As long as I get it backed up, thats all that really matters I guess. I want to do a backup so if I go to a new ROM I want to try I can just restore my existing one if the new one doesnt work out.

I've done that through rom manager with no problem. To me, that is the safest path. Good luck.
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Rom manager will not work with certain roms
trekie86 said:
I've done that through rom manager with no problem. To me, that is the safest path. Good luck.
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Question about Bootstrapper and Clockwork Mod

I'm fairly new to the rooting business but I've been treading lightly. I have a few newbish questions that I need answering, and I thank you in advance.
Today, using Psouza's Moto-1-click tools, I restored my /system/app to its stock state, unrooted, reformatted, and then installed 5.6.890 (the official OTA version), followed by re-rooting.
I wished to make a full backup of the complete stock system, and so I purchased "Droid 3 Bootstrap" from the Android Market. I proceeded to boot into Recovery Mode and created a backup of my now stock system. I also went ahead and downloaded "ClockworkMod Recovery" from the market and paid for the premium version. I noticed that I can also make a backup from "ClockworkMod Recovery" in the same way that I made a backup from "Droid 3 Bootstrap."
Question is this...what's the difference between the 2? I know that ClockworkMod Recovery gives me the capability to flash different ROMS, which is the reason I purchased it (awaiting future ROMS, figured I'd just download it now). But did I have to download Droid 3 Bootstrap Recovery as well? Couldn't I have just backed up using CWM Recovery?
Basically, I'd like to know the difference between the two...in the most basic explanation, if at all possible. I'm still learning about all this and I really enjoy it, but I'd like to have a full grasp of what I'm doing exactly.
Thank you in advance.

Lyxdeslic said:
I'm fairly new to the rooting business but I've been treading lightly. I have a few newbish questions that I need answering, and I thank you in advance.
Today, using Psouza's Moto-1-click tools, I restored my /system/app to its stock state, unrooted, reformatted, and then installed 5.6.890 (the official OTA version), followed by re-rooting.
I wished to make a full backup of the complete stock system, and so I purchased "Droid 3 Bootstrap" from the Android Market. I proceeded to boot into Recovery Mode and created a backup of my now stock system. I also went ahead and downloaded "ClockworkMod Recovery" from the market and paid for the premium version. I noticed that I can also make a backup from "ClockworkMod Recovery" in the same way that I made a backup from "Droid 3 Bootstrap."
Question is this...what's the difference between the 2? I know that ClockworkMod Recovery gives me the capability to flash different ROMS, which is the reason I purchased it (awaiting future ROMS, figured I'd just download it now). But did I have to download Droid 3 Bootstrap Recovery as well? Couldn't I have just backed up using CWM Recovery?
Basically, I'd like to know the difference between the two...in the most basic explanation, if at all possible. I'm still learning about all this and I really enjoy it, but I'd like to have a full grasp of what I'm doing exactly.
Thank you in advance.
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I'm assuming the 'clockworkmod recovery' app is rom manager. Rom manager is best for easily downloading roms (if the developer sets it up on there, not all roms will be on rom manager). I personally recommend against using rom manager to do backups/restore/rom installs because it is known to cause some issues. So, my advice, just do it all manually to avoid problems down the road. All you need is the d3 bootstrapper app
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erismaster said:
I'm assuming the 'clockworkmod recovery' app is rom manager. Rom manager is best for easily downloading roms (if the developer sets it up on there, not all roms will be on rom manager). I personally recommend against using rom manager to do backups/restore/rom installs because it is known to cause some issues. So, my advice, just do it all manually to avoid problems down the road. All you need is the d3 bootstrapper app
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Correct, the "CWM Recovery" I kept referring to is indeed Rom Manager, my apologies. So, in a nutshell, what you're recommending is; use D3 Bootstrap to create your custom backup, and use Rom Manager specifically for Mods only...correct?

I think he's saying to not use rom manager at all. You can flash roms from cwm recovery.
Edit: just to clarify I mean by booting into recovery using the bootstrapper and flashing a rom from there to avoid any issues caused from the rom manager
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Lyxdeslic said:
Correct, the "CWM Recovery" I kept referring to is indeed Rom Manager, my apologies. So, in a nutshell, what you're recommending is; use D3 Bootstrap to create your custom backup, and use Rom Manager specifically for Mods only...correct?
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I recommend to not even use the rom manager app, as everything can be done manually. Roms can be downloaded from forum sites. Just remember to do a wipe data/factory reset each time you flash a new rom. This prevents fc issues. On hashcodes blog you can get a modified version of the koush bootstrapper app that let's you enter recovery from bptools. That way if you screw up /system and can boot straight into recovery, restore a nandroid and you're good to go.
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erismaster said:
I recommend to not even use the rom manager app, as everything can be done manually. Roms can be downloaded from forum sites. Just remember to do a wipe data/factory reset each time you flash a new rom. This prevents fc issues. On hashcodes blog you can get a modified version of the koush bootstrapper app that let's you enter recovery from bptools. That way if you screw up /system and can boot straight into recovery, restore a nandroid and you're good to go.
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I appreciate the responses. Could you explain to me how the modified version of D3 Bootstrapper allows you to enter recovery in case of a bootloop? What is "bptools" and how is it accessed if the phone won't boot up?
Edit: Also, what type of problems have been seen when using Rom Manager to flash Roms as opposed to a Bootstrapper? Aren't they both created by the same Dev? I would assume Rom Manager is just a more user-friendly method to flash Roms since it's so self-explanatory in the app itself.
Again, I appreciate the time you guys are taking to help me understand this.

Lyxdeslic said:
I appreciate the responses. Could you explain to me how the modified version of D3 Bootstrapper allows you to enter recovery in case of a bootloop? What is "bptools" and how is it accessed if the phone won't boot up?
Edit: Also, what type of problems have been seen when using Rom Manager to flash Roms as opposed to a Bootstrapper? Aren't they both created by the same Dev? I would assume Rom Manager is just a more user-friendly method to flash Roms since it's so self-explanatory in the app itself.
Again, I appreciate the time you guys are taking to help me understand this.
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When your phone is powered off hold the m button on the keyboard then press the power buttong(keeping m pressed) you'll then get a list of boot options. Volume down scrolls while volume up selects. Bptools is at the bottom. When you go to bptools then press volume up and enter it you will boot to clockworkmod recovery. This only works with the modified bootstrapper app. This way is much safer because its possible to soft brick the phone with the normal koush recovery and not be able to enter recovery. You'd then need to flash the xml files. The normal bootstrap app requires that phone bootloop before the custom recovery will kick in. As for rom manager, its had problems wiping data/factory reset I think. You can still use it, there's just a possibility of of the rom not working properly
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erismaster said:
When your phone is powered off hold the m button on the keyboard then press the power buttong(keeping m pressed) you'll then get a list of boot options. Volume down scrolls while volume up selects. Bptools is at the bottom. When you go to bptools then press volume up and enter it you will boot to clockworkmod recovery. This only works with the modified bootstrapper app. This way is much safer because its possible to soft brick the phone with the normal koush recovery and not be able to enter recovery. You'd then need to flash the xml files. The normal bootstrap app requires that phone bootloop before the custom recovery will kick in. As for rom manager, its had problems wiping data/factory reset I think. You can still use it, there's just a possibility of of the rom not working properly
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Thanks so much for the info man.

[Q] Clockworkmod help please

Hello, i rooted my phone, and it came installed with superuser, CWM and CWM tweaks. i installed rom manager and found out that it contains CWM too.
i have a screenshot here: tinypic.com/r/rh4y1f/5
What is the difference between these to and which one should i use?
Thanks in advance.

I'm not entirely sure what that App is. I imagine, when you click it, it would simply reboot your phone into recovery (CWM)—meaning they're the same thing.
Also, using ROM Manager to make backups, etc. is just like using CWM. If you make a backup in ROM Manager, it will be visible/restorable in CWM; likewise, if you make one in CWM, it will be fully usable in ROM Manager. Using ROM Manager to make a backup literally reboots your phone into recovery, makes the backup, then reboots into Android. It does the same thing, without you having to go through CWM's menus.

Alright, thanks

upichie said:
I'm not entirely sure what that App is. I imagine, when you click it, it would simply reboot your phone into recovery (CWM)—meaning they're the same thing.
Also, using ROM Manager to make backups, etc. is just like using CWM. If you make a backup in ROM Manager, it will be visible/restorable in CWM; likewise, if you make one in CWM, it will be fully usable in ROM Manager. Using ROM Manager to make a backup literally reboots your phone into recovery, makes the backup, then reboots into Android. It does the same thing, without you having to go through CWM's menus.
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ARe u talking about Rom toolbox? by jrummy16
It basically takes u 2 CWM as soon as u hit it
hit my thanks pls!!

darkkid85 said:
ARe u talking about Rom toolbox? by jrummy16
It basically takes u 2 CWM as soon as u hit it
hit my thanks pls!!
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Not sure. Whatever app that was in his picture, which was just titled "CWM". I figured it would do as you said, though.

[Q] Trying to update to MavRom4 on my Droid 3

OK guys i am needing a little help with this one. Been running the MavRom 3.0 on my droid 3 and been loving it. I was looking to update to the 4.0 and the CWM will not boot to the recovery screen. Even through ROM manager when I try to "install Rom from SD card" it does nothing. It goes from the Moto logo right to the boot animation. This one is a little frustrating to say the least...I've never had this kind of problem before. Im almost close to doing a damn factory reset and trying the safestrap method. I really would like to avoid this...

Why would you need to factory reset to try the safestrap method?

You shouldn't have to SBF. Try removing CWM and then uninstalling it then install Safestrap.

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You shouldn't have to SBF. Try removing CWM and then uninstalling it then install Safestrap.
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Ok...I'll remove/uninstall CWM. So what is the best way to install safestrap? I have the apk file on this computer. Really, I haven't had to trouble shoot like this before that is why I am asking.
I have always used CWM since my OG Droid...so Im used to such. I just don't know why I can't boot into a recover mode..

Just install the apk, install the Safestrap into the bootstrap area from the app, then reboot and you can push the menu key on bootup to get into Safestrap.

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You shouldn't have to SBF. Try removing CWM and then uninstalling it then install Safestrap.
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Hey buddy. So I have CWM uninstalled. Do I need to remove any related files/folders from the root browser? I have the safestrap file in my download folder.

trykrohm22 said:
Hey buddy. So I have CWM uninstalled. Do I need to remove any related files/folders from the root browser? I have the safestrap file in my download folder.
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If by CWM you mean bootstrap, safestrap removes all of that by itself if you uninstalled bootstrap

DoubleYouPee said:
If by CWM you mean bootstrap, safestrap removes all of that by itself if you uninstalled bootstrap
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All is good! Got the MavRom4 put on my phone. Thanks for the bit of help.