Hey guys,
I've got a titanium backup of stock JB and would like to restore it to test some things. I have a few worries tho.
1. Will it remove the unlocked bootloader status?
2. I have nandroid backups of several ROMs on my device will it remove them and should I backup those roms with TB too?
3. Will I be able to unlock BL again if it gets locked?
Cheers!
One thing is sure, it won't relock your bootloader,
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1. No, that won't happen.
2. Why should it do that? Doesn't hurt to copy it to your computer, though
3. obsolete due to the answer to 1.
When you restore system data make sure you leave "exclude system apks" checked
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I want to clear my phone completely back to bare-bones 2.1. I do want to save my last good set up with froyo, so;
1) Is it a good idea to do a complete restore.
2) Is it better to leave the phone as is (leaving b/u in tact) or can I save the last b/u to my computer? If so how (Tibu, ROM Man???). How would I return this file back to the phone if necessary?
I never do any more backing up than Titanium Backup of apps. I know clockwork recovery can make a nandroid backup. It saves it to a folder on the internal sd card (Clockworkmod I think) and you could copy that to your computer. Then copy it back if you want to restore. The feature is there, I assume it works, but I have never personally done it. You could do all this through clockwork recovery, make the back up, and restore later if you want. You can leave the backup on your phone after you go back to stock, odin will not clear it off unless you do a "Master Clear". Then you would just have to reflash clockwork recovery, and you could restore.
I've transferred both tibu and nandroid (rom manager) backups to my pc and then restored from them after a master clear by copying them back to the phone from the pc. With the nandroid backup, you have to reinstall the rom first, and it must be the same rom you backed up.
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Good advice thanks:
quarlow said:
I never do any more backing up than Titanium Backup of apps. I know clockwork recovery can make a nandroid backup. It saves it to a folder on the internal sd card (Clockworkmod I think) and you could copy that to your computer. Then copy it back if you want to restore. The feature is there, I assume it works, but I have never personally done it. You could do all this through clockwork recovery, make the back up, and restore later if you want. You can leave the backup on your phone after you go back to stock, odin will not clear it off unless you do a "Master Clear". Then you would just have to reflash clockwork recovery, and you could restore.
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creepyncrawly said:
I've transferred both tibu and nandroid (rom manager) backups to my pc and then restored from them after a master clear by copying them back to the phone from the pc. With the nandroid backup, you have to reinstall the rom first, and it must be the same rom you backed up
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I was thinking this was the case. My only concern is on the re-install, would I be correct in my asumption, that not only would I need the rom installed but the theme as well?
tomween1 said:
Good advice thanks:...would I be correct in the thought that not only would I need the rom installed but the theme as well?
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Disclaimer: I've not tried it. A nandroid backup restores everything in the rom plus apps, but not the kernel, so it should restore your theme and your apps. In that case you may not even need the tibu.
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creepyncrawly said:
Disclaimer: I've not tried it. A nandroid backup restores everything in the rom plus apps, but not the kernel, so it should restore your theme and your apps. In that case you may not even need the tibu.
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Well it's done, we'll see how it goes when I need it
I think the trick is having a working base rom and it being the same as the backup. Id be curious to try restoring a previous version of the same rom. How bad could it get?
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Want to know about backing up roms and restoring them
I want to know wheter we can backup a rom of one mobile and restore it in other mobile. please answer asap.
Abhishek1008 said:
I want to know wheter we can backup a rom of one mobile and restore it in other mobile. please answer asap.
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That may not be a simple question to answer with any certainty. I would not even consider attempting it unless both phone models are exactly the same, you didn't say for sure that this is what you were meaning. If the models are the same: insure they have the same bootloader and modem installed. Then I still would not do it unless the ROM on the second phone is comparable to the ROM you are moving to it. The reason for this caution is that partitioning schemes are not the same on all ROMs, it can even change in a newer version of the same ROM.
dawgdoc said:
That may not be a simple question to answer with any certainty. I would not even consider attempting it unless both phone models are exactly the same, you didn't say for sure that this is what you were meaning. If the models are the same: insure they have the same bootloader and modem installed. Then I still would not do it unless the ROM on the second phone is comparable to the ROM you are moving to it. The reason for this caution is that partitioning schemes are not the same on all ROMs, it can even change in a newer version of the same ROM.
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This :good:
I've 20b Singapore version which loaded with quite a few personal data in it. What's the recommended method to back it up so I can return to the exact state as it now?
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Exact state?
To back up: root, nandroid backup, unroot.
To restore: root, restore nandroid backup, unroot.
Sorry, but I don't know of a way to do an exact backup/restore unless you have root. I doubt anyone has. I'd be glad to be proven wrong on this one.
Thought so. Just trying my luck.
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No, but you can still backup all apps on your phone. (using special app, like Astro, App Backup and restore)
Also you can use the LG suite to backup things like contacts, sms and so on, I am sure there is a way to back it all up, but it's way more complicated, then doing it with Titanium Backup...
I've got a 6 month old OB which I want to root & install an ICS rom but one thing I have not been able to find out:
Can I root it without wiping it first? I've heard plenty about Titanium Backup but that needs root access first.
Alternatively, what is the best way to backup all the apps & settings ahead of time?
I did a search and couldn't find clear answers to this, sorry if it has been asked before.
If you have Rooted phone, My Backup Pro is the best app to backup and install including Data with apk files
If you are not rooted, it can only backup apk, not data
sekhar13515 said:
If you have Rooted phone, My Backup Pro is the best app to backup and install including Data with apk files
If you are not rooted, it can only backup apk, not data
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I don't have a rooted phone. I'm trying to ask if there is a way to back up the data without rooting, or back it up before rooting.
teddygo said:
I don't have a rooted phone. I'm trying to ask if there is a way to back up the data without rooting, or back it up before rooting.
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If you aren't rooted you can't backup the data.
No backups without root accs
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Ok, no backups without root access. Any way to attain root access without wiping everything?
This isn't a deal breaker, but it'd be nice to retain what I can.
Risk of getting bootloop or non usable play store, which apps do you want to backup so badly?
Astro file manager my backup 30 days trial no root access
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backing up
teddygo said:
Ok, no backups without root access. Any way to attain root access without wiping everything?
This isn't a deal breaker, but it'd be nice to retain what I can.
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Rooting a phone you don't have to wipe anything. After getting a root you'll be able to make a real backup. Then you can wipe and flash any rom. Also you can flash a fresh rom without root, so you can "revert" rooting.
Good programs to backup your data:
- CWM - making a nandroid backup - best method to backup all data on your phone
- Titanium backup - very functional, professional program
- Go Backup - to store contacts, smses, call-logs and installed programs
IF you are on 2.2 you don't need to wipe anything.
If you are on 2.3.4 you need to wipe everything.
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jacor2 said:
Rooting a phone you don't have to wipe anything. After getting a root you'll be able to make a real backup. Then you can wipe and flash any rom. Also you can flash a fresh rom without root, so you can "revert" rooting.
Good programs to backup your data:
- CWM - making a nandroid backup - best method to backup all data on your phone
- Titanium backup - very functional, professional program
- Go Backup - to store contacts, smses, call-logs and installed programs
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Can't use CWM if the phone hasn't been rooted and is on GB with the Current CWM injection method because it wipes all Phone on board memory.
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can i just hijack this a bit...
looking at rooting my optiumus black but basically it's my work phone which currently has a load of text messages/emails/contacts I could do with keeping, is there anyway to keep this on the phone??
android version is 2.2.2
the_r_sole said:
can i just hijack this a bit...
looking at rooting my optiumus black but basically it's my work phone which currently has a load of text messages/emails/contacts I could do with keeping, is there anyway to keep this on the phone??
android version is 2.2.2
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You can root 2.2.2 without losing anything. To be safe : Make backups of your contacts,hopefully your email should still be on the email server and if you really need those text messages then you can write them down. If it is really really important to keep the information rather not risk it.
Back To The Original Topic : If you want to just backup apps (not other stuff) then ES File Explorer can do that for you.
Ok, i'm a newbie with techs, really need some help here, so now
Goal :
Install cyanogenmod 10.1 on xperia z c6603
That means i have to unlock bootloader in order to root.
Unlocking bootloader means wiping all data.
I have to use titanium backup pro to backup all apps and data.
Using titanium backup means root -.-
And there's a way to root my device without unlocking the bootloader beforehand, so..
1. Root my device with locked bootloader
2. Using titanium backup to backup all files and transfer it into another SD card
3. Unlock the bootloader once backup is completed (all data wiped)
4. Flash the cyanogenmod rom
5. Restore using titanium backup from the SD card to the phone
Again, i'm a newbie, is these steps gonna work, or there's a lot of error and would fail? Is there any other way? need some help here~
Don't forget to BackUp TA DRM keys for futher stock installations.
1. Root my device with locked bootloader
2. Using titanium backup to backup all files and transfer it into another SD card
3. BackUp TA
4. Unlock the bootloader once backup is completed (all data wiped)
5. Flash the cyanogenmod rom
6. Restore using titanium backup from the SD card to the phone
eryen said:
Don't forget to BackUp TA DRM keys for futher stock installations.
1. Root my device with locked bootloader
2. Using titanium backup to backup all files and transfer it into another SD card
3. BackUp TA
4. Unlock the bootloader once backup is completed (all data wiped)
5. Flash the cyanogenmod rom
6. Restore using titanium backup from the SD card to the phone
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my current firmware is 253, is there anyway to downgrade to 350 or 434 without wipe all data or getting bootloop like the nfc thing, which wasted me 3 hours to get back on the working 253 via flashtool ==
Jambu95 said:
my current firmware is 253, is there anyway to downgrade to 350 or 434 without wipe all data or getting bootloop like the nfc thing, which wasted me 3 hours to get back on the working 253 via flashtool ==
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Untick, (un-check) the wipe sections in flashtool will prevent wipes. Downgrade with flash tool and make sure none of the wipe bits, (at the top right of the main screen) are ticked and you should save all your data.
I used NUT's ROM from this thread to get onto .253 from .453.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2283673.
Do check out the section on backing up your TA as eryen has said, just in-case you want to go back to pure stock. Read the thread below.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292598.
This one came first. It's where the development for the thread above happened.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2234627&page=20
Treat the above threads with respect, you are dealing with critical things here. Full bricks are possible.
I know this sounds over the top too, but when you do flash CM, I would recommend you read the entire thread for CM. It's over 100 pages but I consider it all to be essential knowledge.
CM 10.1 isn't finished yet, it still has a couple of little bugs, but it is pretty damn good. I will play with other ROM's again, but CM will as ever be my default.
Good luck.
charlodroid said:
Untick, (un-check) the wipe sections in flashtool will prevent wipes. Downgrade with flash tool and make sure none of the wipe bits, (at the top right of the main screen) are ticked and you should save all your data.
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Downgrading to 434 without wiping data will end in a loop with updating NFC drivers.
Backup your data with Backup & Restore by Sony. And downgrade with wiping all.
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Also, don't forget to flash CM10.1 kernel in fastboot mode before flashing the ROM.
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he's right
charlodroid said:
Untick, (un-check) the wipe sections in flashtool will prevent wipes. Downgrade with flash tool and make sure none of the wipe bits, (at the top right of the main screen) are ticked and you should save all your data.
I used NUT's ROM from this thread to get onto .253 from .453.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2283673.
Do check out the section on backing up your TA as eryen has said, just in-case you want to go back to pure stock. Read the thread below.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292598.
This one came first. It's where the development for the thread above happened.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2234627&page=20
Treat the above threads with respect, you are dealing with critical things here. Full bricks are possible.
I know this sounds over the top too, but when you do flash CM, I would recommend you read the entire thread for CM. It's over 100 pages but I consider it all to be essential knowledge.
CM 10.1 isn't finished yet, it still has a couple of little bugs, but it is pretty damn good. I will play with other ROM's again, but CM will as ever be my default.
Good luck.
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I used back TA after I unlocked, so im guessing its no use ?
OK, so I have a question about the order of things I need to do.
Basically I want to take my titanium backup of my apps from my HTC sensation and move them to my z1.
Could anyone tell me if this is right?
My firmware is .534
1. Perform one of the two root methods
2. Swap the Chinese superuser for SuperSU.
3. Install a recovery (no idea how to do this on this phone) & (have to find one, I love 4eXT)
4. install titanium backup
Does that seem right?
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1. Perform one of the two root methods
2. Swap the Chinese superuser for SuperSU.
3. Backup TA partition (important for warranty purposes, so you can restore at a later date)
4. Install a recovery
Follow this thread by krabapple
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=45149758#post45149758
5. install titanium backup
OK, so I'm going to go look for a TA backup thread then too.... thanks!
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No need for recovery or a TA backup. Just root using bin4ry method, install titanium and then use it to restore your apps
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