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Very sorry for newbie Q. I've been using Android for one month now. Though I've rooted, and install CWM, it seems that my knowledge is fragmented. For instance, I installed ROM Manager and ClockWorkMod. Both have backup/restore option. Is Nandrloid backup similar to this? Or CWM is the nandroid backup?
Coz I'm thinking about flashing the baseband and it says i need to do nandroid backup.
thanks
The backup feature in CWM is called a nandroid backup
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Yup, you are right! It's the same thing.
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Two more questions:
1. I read from a few threads that restore function of CWM may not necessarily working. How do we know when we do the back up that it'll work when we need to restore?
2. The CWM that i downloaded is 3.0.8. I read somewhere that the newest is 3.2 something. How can i upgrade to that? It seems that 3.2 can solve this restore failure.
thanks
If you look in the CWM 3.2.0.0 thread, you'll notice there is a zip file, in that is the recovery image and a batch file that will install it for you.
fifi139 said:
Two more questions:
1. I read from a few threads that restore function of CWM may not necessarily working. How do we know when we do the back up that it'll work when we need to restore?
2. The CWM that i downloaded is 3.0.8. I read somewhere that the newest is 3.2 something. How can i upgrade to that? It seems that 3.2 can solve this restore failure.
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I did trust CWM with backup of my system before i tried cyanmod ROM... I have three backups on my SD card and CWM restores fine, but system wont boot. So i had to build my phone all new again.
Dont trust CWM
After rebuilding you could have have restored the data backup (not system and boot) and you'd have been OK.
but the need to still rebuild still equates to CWM backups are useless.
baste07 said:
but the need to still rebuild still equates to CWM backups are useless.
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That's only true for the original ROM, for custom ROM it's a perfect solution, you just have to flash the ROM again after the restore.
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Vidroid said:
That's only true for the original ROM, for custom ROM it's a perfect solution, you just have to flash the ROM again after the restore.
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now, i'm confused. So, it's not enough that we restore but we need to flash it again? Like in nvflash or smartflash? Then what is it that we restore?
Also, I just flashed CMW 3.2. Do i need to create a new backup since currently my back up is from CMW 3.0.8?
By flash the ROM again, I meant run the zip file with the custom ROM on from Cwm. You will then have all your data and settings back.
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Vidroid said:
By flash the ROM again, I meant run the zip file with the custom ROM on from Cwm. You will then have all your data and settings back.
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So, if i want to go back to stock rom, i run the zip with stock rom from CWM? thanks.
Do you really have a zip file with stock rom? I don't think so.
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One could be made though, I suppose.
Sorry I'm confused now
CWM backups don't work? is that why I can't see them when I open CW Rom Manager? I can see them on the SD card but not in the program...
If these backups do not work, is there another way of making backups that work? I don't want to be left with a bricked phone if I try out some ROMS...
I saw a youtube video that showed how to use NVflash, but it was for the G2X and incredibly complicated, battery was taken out, and the phone was plugged in/out of the pc several times, etc... Is theres something similar for the O2X?
Cheers
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Do you really have a zip file with stock rom? I don't think so.
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Yes, it's the link below. Unless I'm mistaken. But not sure if it's compatible with my country.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1035041
edit: the link is BIN file not zip. So, with stock ROM, nandroid backup is useless then?
Something strange has happened. Today I flashed the topogigi GB rom. Before flashing, I updated CWM to the latest version (5.0.2.0?) and ran Backtoext3 even though I was already on ext3. The topogigi rom was corrupt (my fault) and wouldn't load. Also all my backups became unavailable in CWM. I ended up flashing an old Nightly which was my only choice. From there I rolled back CWM to the previous release (5.0.1.6?) and flashed an uncorrupted copy of the topogigi rom. Everything worked perfect.
A few hours later, I decided to try to restore my stock 10d backup. That was quite buggy. Among other things, my sim card was locked for a long while and then coming back. I restored my topogigi rom again, and it seems ok, except I have lost root.
What to do now? I wonder if the phone is unstable. Also I need root!
Search for the Superuser thread by ChainsDD, that'll sort out your root.
http://androidsu.com/superuser/
krumcake said:
Something strange has happened. Today I flashed the topogigi GB rom. Before flashing, I updated CWM to the latest version (5.0.2.0?) and ran Backtoext3 even though I was already on ext3. The topogigi rom was corrupt (my fault) and wouldn't load. Also all my backups became unavailable in CWM. I ended up flashing an old Nightly which was my only choice. From there I rolled back CWM to the previous release (5.0.1.6?) and flashed an uncorrupted copy of the topogigi rom. Everything worked perfect.
A few hours later, I decided to try to restore my stock 10d backup. That was quite buggy. Among other things, my sim card was locked for a long while and then coming back. I restored my topogigi rom again, and it seems ok, except I have lost root.
What to do now? I wonder if the phone is unstable. Also I need root!
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If you installed a stock rom using smart flash then that procedure makes us the slave user again since that's the company procedure to restore the device !!
Don't worry again root your device using Superone Click !!!!
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GoDzPlaY said:
If you installed a stock rom using smart flash then that procedure makes us the slave user again since that's the company procedure to restore the device !!
Don't worry again root your device using Superone Click !!!!
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I did not use smartflash though, I only restored a nandroid of 10d, which I had flashed with lg update tool when it first came out.
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temasek said:
http://androidsu.com/superuser/
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I have su installed. Just lost root...
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There is a flashable zip where u can gain root once flashed. Its downloadable from that site.
U got su but probably the su binary got messed up.
GoDzPlaY said:
If you installed a stock rom using smart flash then that procedure makes us the slave user again since that's the company procedure to restore the device !!
Don't worry again root your device using Superone Click !!!!
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I tried using superoneclick. It fails, saying /Gingerbreak not found.
Can I not use superoneclick on GB roms? I have always had it prerooted, so it hasen't been a problem
krumcake said:
I tried using superoneclick. It fails, saying /Gingerbreak not found.
Can I not use superoneclick on GB roms? I have always had it prerooted, so it hasen't been a problem
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First you keep on trying different tricks and traps if none of those worked then use Smart Flash Tool and install the stock rom !!!
After you are done with full installation root your phone and install the CWM recovery !!!
I am sure this will work !!
Firmware:-
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1035041
How to use Smart Flash:-
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1008070
But do this only if nothing is working right for you !!!
So, is it possible to root a GB rom?
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But do this only if nothing is working right for you !!!
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Thank you for the links ;-) Hopefully I wont have to smartflash
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krumcake said:
So, is it possible to root a GB rom?
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Yes, as the bootloader isn't locked, any ROM can be rooted. If there is no exploit then NVFlash a recovery and root via that.
krumcake said:
So, is it possible to root a GB rom?
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Ya it is, rom doesn't matter !!
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I found one more way to get back the SuperUser on your device !!
If you are able to go into CWM recovery then install MODACO ROM(since it is v2.2.2) and then use "SuperOneClick on Froyo 2.2.2" to root your phone !!
Link for Modaco rom :-
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1021803
Link for Super One Click :-
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682
Try this procedure !!
It should work !!
GoDzPlaY said:
Try this procedure !!
It should work !!
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Thanks again.
Can I boot into CWM without root? I thought that could be harmful to try?
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krumcake said:
Thanks again.
Can I boot into CWM without root? I thought that could be harmful to try?
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If you are unable to boot into CWM then you have to use Smart Flash !!
Just check if you are able to boot into CWM or not ???
Very strange...
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GoDzPlaY said:
I found one more way to get back the SuperUser on your device !!
If you are able to go into CWM recovery then install MODACO ROM(since it is v2.2.2) and then use "SuperOneClick on Froyo 2.2.2" to root your phone !!
Link for Modaco rom :-
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1021803
Link for Super One Click :-
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682
Try this procedure !!
It should work !!
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Sorry, but this is insane. If you can boot into CWM, then just flash this: http://downloads.androidsu.com/superuser/su-2.3.6.3-efgh-signed.zip
Flashing a ROM (which already has root) then using SuperOneClick (redundant at this point)..?
Ya I am surprised how can one enter CWM when he is not a SuperUser !!!
But maybe that's why he titled as " Strange behaviour " !!!
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Rusty! said:
Sorry, but this is insane. If you can boot into CWM, then just flash this: http://downloads.androidsu.com/superuser/su-2.3.6.3-efgh-signed.zip
Flashing a ROM (which already has root) then using SuperOneClick (redundant at this point)..?
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Oh yaaa this is much better procedure !!!
Hello all, it's me again!!! I need someone to test a new method for root and install of clockwork to eliminate the need of revotoolkit and hopefully eliminate all of these problems of fastboot. I have run it on my phone and it appears to have worked, but I want to take a phone that is not rooted at all, and completely stock and test it on. Please let me know if you can help!!! Thanks!
Ps. This can then be written into a return to stock script for replacing with the stock recovery!!!!
Will flashing the .tot replace the CWM to stock? I'm pretty sure it does. I could make a backup right now, flash the .tot and try this if the .tot will replace CWM to stock
adrenaline_rush said:
Will flashing the .tot replace the CWM to stock? I'm pretty sure it does. I could make a backup right now, flash the .tot and try this if the .tot will replace CWM to stock
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It sure will!
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Alright I am stock and unrooted, ready to test when you are
Sending you a pm with the link! Thanks!!!
It rooted, installed CWM, and Revotoolkit successfully. No more errors in Revotoolkit, it knew which CWM version was installed.
Maybe change the filename so people don't mix them up with the other root methods? That's the only thing I could think of
adrenaline_rush said:
It rooted, installed CWM, and Revotoolkit successfully. No more errors in Revotoolkit, it knew which CWM version was installed.
Maybe change the filename so people don't mix them up with the other root methods? That's the only thing I could think of
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Awesome! I am going to remove revotoolkit and make an all-in-one download tonight that will include the root and unroot files. That way to root it is one click and to put to stock is one click. Thanks for testing this out for me!
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mtmichaelson said:
Awesome! I am going to remove revotoolkit and make an all-in-one download tonight that will include the root and unroot files. That way to root it is one click and to put to stock is one click. Thanks for testing this out for me!
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Two clicks actually. You have to double click the batch file
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mtmichaelson said:
Awesome! I am going to remove revotoolkit and make an all-in-one download tonight that will include the root and unroot files. That way to root it is one click and to put to stock is one click. Thanks for testing this out for me!
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Hopefully we can kill those fastboot bricks finally!
Paki0402 created a tool for the P920 (Optimus 3D) to flash CWM Touch Recovery. I've tested it on our P925 Thrill and it works great. Thought I would share it with everyone in case you don't frequent the O3D forums (if you don't you should). Again, all credit to Paki0402 and the CWM team. I'm just sharing their work.
Follow the guide in this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=22220719
Hate to burst your bubble :/
O3D boot.img has always worked in Thrill......
I'll try it though, could I just use the 'How to get CWM the easy way' method and have it work?
Saia- said:
Hate to burst your bubble :/
O3D boot.img has always worked in Thrill......
I'll try it though, could I just use the 'How to get CWM the easy way' method and have it work?
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I realize that, but there has not been a touch recovery.img prior to this. Now there is one, and it works on both the P920 and P925.
Yes, you can take the recovery image from the link and use the other method. His script does that for you though.
bendbowden said:
I realize that, but there has not been a touch recovery.img prior to this. Now there is one, and it works on both the P920 and P925.
Yes, you can take the recovery image from the link and use the other method. His script does that for you though.
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I prefer to do it from my Android
Could you link my to the boot.img only please? :/
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Saia- said:
I prefer to do it from my Android
Could you link my to the boot.img only please? :/
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Here you go. FYI: it's the recovery.img not boot.img
so i guess they're getting closer and closer to having a fairly easy way of changing basebands now. good deal.
bendbowden said:
Here you go. FYI: it's the recovery.img not boot.img
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They both do us good, sir.
That's all I can say
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bendbowden said:
Paki0402 created a tool for the P920 (Optimus 3D) to flash CWM Touch Recovery. I've tested it on our P925 Thrill and it works great.
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Although we had small confrontation by misunderstanding, sir.
I thank you and your endeavors
I got it done. Works differently but awesome!
NOTE!: For those who are unfamiliar with what this recovery.img does, it is a replacement to get into CWM with Touch Screen Enabled allowing you to use the Touch Screen.
Difference is following
[√]Bigger Menu for Finger Touch!(Good News)
[√]Full CWM, Flash, Wipe, Install, & etc.
[√]Color difference(Orange Menu instead of Blue)
[√]No longer use of Volume + & Volume - to Navigate.
Please thank benbowden and Paki0402 for bringing us Such a lovely gift.
You can flash as listed above or use rdannar's Tut to push the recovery image.
Look for How to Install CWM The easy way for rdannars method.
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How can I do this from my LG thrill? ? If possible?
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CXENTE said:
How can I do this from my LG thrill? ? If possible?
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It's the same way you'd do the Original CWM
Go through the Development Forum find How to Install CWM The Easy Way, come back here download recovery.img and install it with method.
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Will this allow you to get nightlies through CWM directly, download to your phone, and update like any other phone would?
If so, ill do this for sure. If not, no real reason
Installed, I like it much easier to navigate. I installed previous version without researching first ended up having to restore using bin rom file. This version is flawless.
Just download it to sdcard/download.... install/open a terminal emulator and use this command
dd if=/sdcard/download/recovery.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p6 bs=4096
Once you enter this into terminal you should get message saying it copied so many bytes blah blah. You now have touch recovery. If you download to a dif spot just change the location in the terminal command.
kurrptsenate said:
Will this allow you to get nightlies through CWM directly, download to your phone, and update like any other phone would?
If so, ill do this for sure. If not, no real reason
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No you don't get CM nightlies from CWM you get them through rom manager. You will need premium app to do this, open rom manager, choose download rom, choose nightlies pick the one you want download then rom manager will reboot phone to recovery and install the rom.
I had to push this through a terminal emulator, but seems to work. Im hoping i can update via the app now as doing it manually is a complete pain in the ass
Can u update nightlies from rom manager if u don't have cwm touch?
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I have by mistake formatted my phones and my backup is in the laptop only, is there any way, I can restore my phone??
libranavi1 said:
I have by mistake formatted my phones and my backup is in the laptop only, is there any way, I can restore my phone??
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Just use the all in one tool kit by spyrosk......you can nvflash and then after you can use the back up to restore it fully...
Check his work in the development thread
Just that don't forget to install apx and lg drivers on the pc....
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Accidentally deleted file
Thanks Sreeprajay for your support. I will try to search this work in development thread...
I tried to run that and I got unable to find boot.img in Backup/ICS-Layout///
SREEPRAJAY said:
Just use the all in one tool kit by spyrosk......you can nvflash and then after you can use the back up to restore it fully...
Check his work in the development thread
Just that don't forget to install apx and lg drivers on the pc....
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libranavi1 said:
Thanks Sreeprajay for your support. I will try to search this work in development thread...
I tried to run that and I got unable to find boot.img in Backup/ICS-Layout///
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Check my thread in the dev thread...sticky thread....get the nvflash ROM from Stefan....that is just flash with battery out and both volume up and down buttons pressed together.....read the opening post
Hope this helps you
Edit: check here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=17567546
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It looks that I have totally screwed up the phone
I am trying to understand the thread. It looks that I had totally formatted my phone, without any backup to go back to.
I took backup using PC-suite, but forgot that for using PC-Suite, I need to have android OS, now I have nothing there in the system.
Only recovery startup...
SREEPRAJAY said:
Check my thread in the dev thread...sticky thread....get the nvflash ROM from Stefan....that is just flash with battery out and both volume up and down buttons pressed together.....read the opening post
Hope this helps you
Edit: check here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=17567546
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libranavi1 said:
I am trying to understand the thread. It looks that I had totally formatted my phone, without any backup to go back to.
I took backup using PC-suite, but forgot that for using PC-Suite, I need to have android OS, now I have nothing there in the system.
Only recovery startup...
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You can nvflash to a custom ROM and then later revert back to a stock ROM......read slowly and understand....
With a custom ROM you can get access to the pc suite in some....try using the thread to find...think most remove it as we have other good recovery backup apps....
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Something different is there
I downloaded NVFlash Toolkit and tried to NVFLASH. when I started, instead of going to recovery mode, it is now, showing S/W upgrade.. please wait while upgrading... but not sure whether it is doing something or not..
SREEPRAJAY said:
You can nvflash to a custom ROM and then later revert back to a stock ROM......read slowly and understand....
With a custom ROM you can get access to the pc suite in some....try using the thread to find...think most remove it as we have other good recovery backup apps....
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Thanks a lot..
Thanks a lot sreeprajay... I am able to get my mobile back...
Used Option 2 after installing NVFlash_ToolkitICS_02.zip..
libranavi1 said:
I downloaded NVFlash Toolkit and tried to NVFLASH. when I started, instead of going to recovery mode, it is now, showing S/W upgrade.. please wait while upgrading... but not sure whether it is doing something or not..
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