Came across this article and thought some of you rooters might like this app!
http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/0...users-full-control-of-their-nandroid-backups/
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Greetings to all.
Great site, great info.
I have, after many start-over-agains, finally customised my Tytn ii using software, themes etc found here.
Is there any app which does something similar to Ghost or Acronis whereby I can make an image of my phone that should something happen I could just restore the image instead of reloading everything from scratch ?
Thanks.
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Greetings to all.
Great site, great info.
I have, after many start-over-agains, finally customised my Tytn ii using software, themes etc found here.
Is there any app which does something similar to Ghost or Acronis whereby I can make an image of my phone that should something happen I could just restore the image instead of reloading everything from scratch ?
Thanks.
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Hi and Welcome,
A similar discussion last week.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=397613
Most people get flamed for creating threads without searching first, so look out
Forum rules are in the Naked Chicks Link of my Sig.
Dave
Try the next apps:
These are data-orientated. They will not image your phone, but they will back up any file and/or setting (like registry):
SPB Backup: http://www.spbsoftwarehouse.com/products/backup/?en
Sprite Backup: http://www.spritesoftware.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=202
Resco Backup: http://www.resco.net/pocketpc/backup/default.asp
Since not all apps backup up their data in the registry, you might have to add the installation folder, their application data folder,... of those apps to the backup list.
There are also enterprise solutions, with prices around $300. These apps are probably what you're looking for, since they are very similar to Ghost & others:
SPB Clone: http://www.spbsoftwarehouse.com/products/clone/?en
Sprite Clone: http://www.spritesoftware.com/store...loneLink-TopNav&utm_campaign=CloneLink-TopNav
You might want to read this Wiki article. It covers pretty much everything regarding backup:
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Backup%20Bible
(Credits to Menneisyys)
Good luck!
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DaveShaw said:
Hi and Welcome,
A similar discussion last week.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=397613
Most people get flamed for creating threads without searching first, so look out
Forum rules are in the Naked Chicks Link of my Sig.
Dave
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Think I better search too next time before answering...
Thanks for the info - much appreciated.
i accidently lost it but when i search for it in the market on my mt3g its not there. on someone elses g1 it is. does anyone know t he direct d/l site for it
look up Bratag in the market, that's the maker of the app.
I did, it was a problem with the rom i was using. i have it back now.
Thanks
Hi all,
Bear with me while I explain my case.
I have a friend in Texas that has an Android phone and I'm in England, so, all the help I can gather I will email her and if would be better if the "tutorial" have pictures if you know what I mean as she is not at all a tech person, and she is older than me !
She likes her Android phone and she said it is a G2. I don't have a clue as to the Android version and asking her this is a waste of time; it is definitely not rooted; did I mention that she is not techy? The fact is that she says the text (font?) on the interface and everywhere else is too small for her and she cannot find a way to change the font. Is it a possibility with Android? Her phone provider says it is not or they don't know.
Any help appreciated.
Regards,
Me!
wovens said:
Hi all,
Bear with me while I explain my case.
I have a friend in Texas that has an Android phone and I'm in England, so, all the help I can gather I will email her and if would be better if the "tutorial" have pictures if you know what I mean as she is not at all a tech person, and she is older than me !
She likes her Android phone and she said it is a G2. I don't have a clue as to the Android version and asking her this is a waste of time; it is definitely not rooted; did I mention that she is not techy? The fact is that she says the text (font?) on the interface and everywhere else is too small for her and she cannot find a way to change the font. Is it a possibility with Android? Her phone provider says it is not or they don't know.
Any help appreciated.
Regards,
Me!
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There is no such thing as the G2 in the states (There is in Europe, but it's actually the HTC Hero), so I'm assuming she is talking about the HTC Magic (or here it is called the MyTouch 3G). If this is her phone, she has 1.6 (If it's the Hero, she has 1.5).
As far as I remember, there is an app called "Spare Parts" in the Market which allows you to adjust the font size, but there were problems where it would return to default size at some time (Not sure if it was when you closed the app or rebooted the phone).
@JAguirre1231
Thanks for your input. You are probably right about the 3G model thing. I will mention "Spare Parts" to her and see how she gets on with it.
After posting I've decided to search the Android section here for themes but had the feeling that everything that is done here uses the premise that everyone roots their phones but that does not happen out there in the real world where not everybody is a geek or tech savvy.
I've found some very interesting stuff using Metamorph but rooting is not an option unfortunatelly and I don't have time to dig deep right now.
Cheers!
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@JAguirre1231
Thanks for your input. You are probably right about the 3G model thing. I will mention "Spare Parts" to her and see how she gets on with it.
After posting I've decided to search the Android section here for themes but had the feeling that everything that is done here uses the premise that everyone roots their phones but that does not happen out there in the real world where not everybody is a geek or tech savvy.
I've found some very interesting stuff using Metamorph but rooting is not an option unfortunatelly and I don't have time to dig deep right now.
Cheers!
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Rooting these days can be as simple as putting a file on your sdcard, booting up and installing an app.
Unfortunately, yes, if you want a full theme, you will have to root your phone. The best you can do without a rooted phone is install themes on an alternate launcher (which will slow down the phone since you will have two launchers running).
and i am a complete android noob. i have never had any android based devices. i am an iphone owner. any tips/hints on where to start? ive looked through the forums but im nothing but confused at the terms and stuff.
i would like to root the device, where do i start? i dont know what all this rom stuff is and all the talk. can anyone help me out?
also, i tried connecting to wifi through my iphone (jailbroken running MyWi), but the Nook wouldnt recognize it. is it because it is considered an Ad-Hoc network?
any helps/pointers/links for a noob would be great. thanks.
To keep it simple, you will probably just want to root it through autonooter:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=872490
The first post has good instructions, but this post has even more thorough ones:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=9816724&highlight=skip#post9816724
Youtube might crash after this. Although that second link I listed states to delete, you'd be better served by doing this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=9915878#post9915878
Welcome to the community!
First off, i would say to take a read through the main Nook color information hub, found here: http://nookdevs.com/Portal:NookColor
There is lots of info about the device, and things that can be done with it. Terminology is all over the place, so if you have something in ind, i would suggest asking a specific question.
In general, the Android system is a highly customized Linux system, built on a linux kernel. Android itself is the rom, and is the OS that you are actually booting too. The kernel is the supporting software for the OS, and contains the system drivers (among other things). Commonly, when a custom rom is developed, an associated kernel is released with it, but they can be changed, if they are made interchangeable. If you do to the dev forum, you will see people working on both pieces.
The rooting information for the NC is in the portal page, and should get you fully started. As for the ad-hoc issue, yes, you will need to do some work to get that working, also found in this and the development forums.
Yes, welcome! I, too, am from iPhone jaikbreak land with this as my first android device. You'll love it! it's flexible and slick. Everyone here is so helpful, so just jump in!
Sent from my Nook Color
Just landed on the NOOKcolor planet as well
I love my Droid 1 and thought the Ipad worked pretty cool. It's pretty heavy though and $500? No thanks.
If only there was a smaller, cheaper, user customizable option.... the NOOKcolor!
Found info on XDA about it. Did some research. Played with it a few times. SOLD!
This thread links to everything I need to know about rooting it like my Droid so off I go.
Thanks for all the hard work everyone.
Mikey
Yesterday I made a post about apps you should avoid and it has gotten some traction online so I figured you guys might be interested in it. If you have any suggestion for the site itself or for apps I should feature then go ahead and leave a comment.
The site: https://androidblacklist.wordpress.com/