I have a rooted HTC one with viper rom, my coworker has the same phone but with Android Revolution.
If I was to restore my recovery image.zip onto his phone, would this work? Or do I have to customise it alittle. If so, how would I do this?
I want him to keep all the same settings I have, but with different phone information. If that makes any sense? (sorry)
Any help would be greatly appreciated. Don't want the trouble of installing the rom and setting up the same settings and tweaks.
Thanks,
Andy
killerb4dger said:
I have a rooted HTC one with viper rom, my coworker has the same phone but with Android Revolution.
If I was to restore my recovery image.zip onto his phone, would this work? Or do I have to customise it alittle. If so, how would I do this?
I want him to keep all the same settings I have, but with different phone information. If that makes any sense? (sorry)
Any help would be greatly appreciated. Don't want the trouble of installing the rom and setting up the same settings and tweaks.
Thanks,
Andy
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the image.zip that recovery creates only contains /system not everything (at least for me CWM 6.0.3.2), but you could do a full backup and transfer the entire folder to the other phone, and then do a RESTORE (not flash).
That will duplicate everything including apps and data, as well as all your accounts etc. which I guess you would have to delete and setup again.
nkk71 said:
the image.zip that recovery creates only contains /system not everything (at least for me CWM 6.0.3.2), but you could do a full backup and transfer the entire folder to the other phone, and then do a RESTORE (not flash).
That will duplicate everything including apps and data, as well as all your accounts etc. which I guess you would have to delete and setup again.
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So I would need wipe and install the viper rom onto his device and restore my (custom) backup to it also. Sounds easy enough, I'll give that a try.
Thanks for the help.
killerb4dger said:
So I would need wipe and install the viper rom onto his device and restore my (custom) backup to it also. Sounds easy enough, I'll give that a try.
Thanks for the help.
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No need to wipe, the restore will automatically wipe everything on the phone. Except sdcard of course.
But in recovery do a wipe of cache and dalvik after restore and before boot, just to be safe.
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Ah, I understand.
Thanks again!
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I read as much as I can about installation of a custom ROM. I think I'm confident enough to do it now, but I just want someone to review these steps before I start.
I have a Rogers I896 currently running the stock froyo that I upgraded via Kies with a build 10.10.
Because this is on a build 10.10 I can't follow the steps vertabim with the guide in the android development forum.
1. Root with SuperOneClick
2. Titanium Backup
3. Use Odin3 v1.7 or later to restore to stock with this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=905042 and the 512 pit file. (I understand this is unnecessary as I'm already stock, but in case I need to revert back to stock from a custom ROM, this is what I'll do)
4. Reroot with SuperOneClick
5. Get the ROM and put it in the root of the phone
6. Download ROM Manager and install Clockwork Recovery
7. Boot into recovery and install zip from SD card and choose the zip file that I downloaded.
8. Titanium Backup to restore
Please let me know if I'm missing something. I think I read something about Nandroid backup somewhere in the forums. I'm not exactly sure what that is and it didn't really say that in the guide. Should I do that and how do I perform that?
I'm thinking about installing either Paragon, Serendipity, or di11i. Perhaps someone can also maybe list some differences, issues, pros and cons about these ROMs.
Thanks in advance!
your steps are good enough for you to flash to a new rom.
You may have trouble with installing Clockwork. If you do, follow this link.
Also, once you reboot into clockwork, remember to do a backup of your current ROM and move it and your TiBu backups to your HD. Clearing your cache before you install your new ROM isn't a bad idea either
Goodluck!
Is clearing cache done in the clockwork recovery? I notice an option for "clear download cache" from Rom manager. Is that the same thing?
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You may have trouble with installing Clockwork. If you do, follow this link.
Also, once you reboot into clockwork, remember to do a backup of your current ROM and move it and your TiBu backups to your HD. Clearing your cache before you install your new ROM isn't a bad idea either
Goodluck!
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likiud said:
Is clearing cache done in the clockwork recovery? I notice an option for "clear download cache" from Rom manager. Is that the same thing?
I do not think "clear cache" is necessary when you install a new rom, since most of rom will format the related partitions first. You can clear the dalvik cache in the cwm.
A master clear is recommended since it will reset your phone to factory default and delete all the data in your built-in sdcard.
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likiud said:
Is clearing cache done in the clockwork recovery? I notice an option for "clear download cache" from Rom manager. Is that the same thing?
I do not think "clear cache" is necessary when you install a new rom, since most of rom will format the related partitions first. You can clear the dalvik cache in the cwm.
A master clear is recommended since it will reset your phone to factory default and delete all the data in your built-in sdcard.
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It doesn't hurt AFAIK. I do notice after restoring apps with TiBu some apps require you to clear their cache in order to work properly, so I do it as a preventative measure.
Another tip: do NOT restore all system data with TiBu after you flash!
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I started on Rogers stock 2.2.
Used superoneclick to root. Installed rom manager. Used a script to modify my recovery 3e file. Rebooted into recovery. Flashed cwm. Installed my custom rom.
Pretty awesome.
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Hey I don’t mean to hijack/bump the thread but I’ve got an I896 which I’m attempting to flash a custom ROM onto, but I’m a complete phone newbie and could use some assistance when it comes to clarifying some instructions. This thread seemed to be the most “laid out” instruction guide for the I896 which I could find.
Currently my phone is running 2.2 Froyo / I896UXJL1 / Kernel 2.6.32.9 which I got via Kies early January when the update was released by Rogers.
I downloaded SuperOneClick 1.7 and rooted it without problems, but that’s as far as I’m clear/comfortable.
1. Do I need to use Odin (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=905042) to restore to stock? Since I’m on the default Rogers technically that is already stock, no? Can I simply continue on from where I am?
a. If I don’t need to use Odin, do I need to make a backup with titanium?
2. Does step 6 of the OP’s list simply involve hitting the “Flash ClockworkMod Recovery” option in ROM Manager v3.0.1.0?
3. After that is it simply a matter of downloading my ROM of choice (Serendipity 5.12) and putting the .zip into my root folder, booting into recovery via the “Reboot into Recovery” option in ROM Manager, and then selecting to install the ROM .zip file?
4. Is my above three points everything I need to know or is there anything else I should know/be considered?
Also, when rooting I simply turned USB debugging on, ran the two .exe’s in order and then hit root after plugging in my phone. Was I supposed to go into download mode or anything or is that only for other modes of rooting (I have superuser installed and titanium backup was able to get root access so I assume my phone rooted properly).
That being said, I’ve read a ton of threads and a ton of stickies but things tend to seem either old/outdated or focusing on the AT&T i897, with there being limited information on a newbie friendly “explain all” way from A to B for the i896, unless I missed it. Some mention rooting with X, and using path ABC to root/flash a custom rom, and others mention rooting with Z and using patch DEF to do the same; all of which have left me feeling uneasy about flashing. ><
I'd be more then happy to provide any information in which I may have left out, and would appreciate any help I can get as I'm more then enthusiastic about flashing my first custom ROM but would like have the knowledge to do it right instead of being left with a brick. Yes, I know it seems almost all "bricked" captivates are unbrickable, though I would prefer to avoid that road at all costs either way haha.
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Another tip: do NOT restore all system data with TiBu after you flash!
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I'm curious to know why not to restore system data?
Is "missing apps with data" ok to restore?
Restoring system data messes things up. Restore "missing apps with data" only. no system data.
If you restore system+data your home screen will fill up with force closes faster than you can clear them out, I know this Because I did it...twice, this is where my aww.W.T.F? sig came from. Don't panic if this noobish brain fart happens to you, just re-flash the rom and only restore missing apps+data as studacris said and enjoy.
Hi Guys.
I haven't worked much with CWM so far and couldn't find a proper answer in the threads here.
When I do a restore from a CWM backup I've not seen an option to choose just data or apps ... so I suppose the whole system including the rom and kernel will be restored. right?
As I'm happy to have CM 10.1 running after all finally, I'd just like to restore the data (SMS, etc.) from a CWM backup. Is there a possibility to do so?
Thanks for your help.
Cheers
I don't think you can do that. I used titanium backup pro to restore only the apps+setting to do that.
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Ok, thanks. Should have thought about it before.... Sometimes fingers are faster than the brain.
Cheers
You can do an advanced restore and just restore /data but it's not recommented to do this coming from stock and restoring on CM I guess...
Afro said:
You can do an advanced restore and just restore /data but it's not recommented to do this coming from stock and restoring on CM I guess...
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Why not?
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Why not?
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Stock and CM use different bases, and therefore restoring data of Stock can bring over some incompatible data/apk's and this can and most likely will cause a bootloop, from reading i think i can establish the safest way when your changing Rom's is to full wipe and 'clean' install. However when going from nightly to nightly this is not needed, and some data can be restored between same android version Rom's, for example CM10.2 is 4.3.1, data may work on slimbean 4.3.1.
Hope this clears things up for you.
I would also suggest to do a clean install without data recovery. If you want your data you can use Titanium Backup for App data. For the other personal stuff you can make a backup to your PC..
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CWM Recovery, URGENT REPLY!!
I faced this problem that my rom got stuck on boot image, so I had another custom rom zip in my sdcard, so to install that I had to format my phone, now I have that backup and I only want to restore system settings, apps, app data, my data(sms, call logs and stuff), I dont want to restore the system or anything else which will make it get stuck on boot image again, now which choices shall I choose in advanced restore to restore only these specified items?
Please reply urgently as I have to travel in a few days and I wont be able to do it over there.
Cheers
Hey all,
I'm very new to Android and have ARHD on my HTC One. I was thinking of trying out Trickdroid but I always see instructions to backup and wipe all data before I install the new ROM. I know how Nandroid backups work but if I wiped the data and installed Trickdroid, then recovered from Nandroid, wouldn't that restore the ARHD ROM as well? How would one go about backing up my phone to make sure I lose as little information as possible after the switch?
The Inquisition said:
Hey all,
I'm very new to Android and have ARHD on my HTC One. I was thinking of trying out Trickdroid but I always see instructions to backup and wipe all data before I install the new ROM. I know how Nandroid backups work but if I wiped the data and installed Trickdroid, then recovered from Nandroid, wouldn't that restore the ARHD ROM as well? How would one go about backing up my phone to make sure I lose as little information as possible after the switch?
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Do a htc backup then do full wipe in trickdroid rom then restore htc backup that's what i would do
Use TitaniumBackup in order to backup your user applications, system settings, preferences, and many other things. It requires root priviliges to work, but since you're already on ARHD then you have it. After backing up with TitaniumBackup, go to recovery, wipe, install Trickdroid, and after you boot in Trickdroid install TitaniumBackup and restore either 'missing apps with data' or 'all user apps + system data'.
So the wipe won't remove the Titanium Backup from the phone?
No. Wipe system and data is different from format sd card. But just to be safe you can copy the titaniumbackup folder to your pc after you backup and then copy it back to device if it's lost.
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So the Trickdroid file won't even flash on my device now. I tried to flash it through recovery and it says that the installation failed and then says "(bad)"
Any fix or do I need to try and download the file again?
The Inquisition said:
So the Trickdroid file won't even flash on my device now. I tried to flash it through recovery and it says that the installation failed and then says "(bad)"
Any fix or do I need to try and download the file again?
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Maybe a bad download.
Check the MD5
So, re try to download.
Yeah, I'd say it's a bad download as well. Also make sure you're using the latest version of whatever custom recovery you are using. I use TWRP 2.5.0 and it flashes ROMs with no problem.
Just downloaded another copy and it works now. Thanks for all the help guys.
I have tried this numerous times still no result.
Cm 10.1.3 works perfectly fine. But once i flash it with my Titanium backup update.zip file. There will be errors, and after i reboot it, it iwll just get stuck at the spinning blue circle. I have tried everything, from apps+data to only app data. Nothing works.
I would have to factory reset and reflash it again.
I use clockworks mod recovery.
My phone is a odin rooted Galaxy S3 Lte (i9305)
Shinny123 said:
I have tried this numerous times still no result.
Cm 10.1.3 works perfectly fine. But once i flash it with my Titanium backup update.zip file. There will be errors, and after i reboot it, it iwll just get stuck at the spinning blue circle. I have tried everything, from apps+data to only app data. Nothing works.
I would have to factory reset and reflash it again.
I use clockworks mod recovery.
My phone is a odin rooted Galaxy S3 Lte (i9305)
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use recovery to flash roms not TB, its much more reliable.. i think the problem is because of apps and data you trying to restore with the update.zip. i know you use tb because you want to restore your apps+data easily while flashing new rom, but tb seems to give problems with this method
MaHo_66 said:
use recovery to flash roms not TB, its much more reliable.. i think the problem is because of apps and data you trying to restore with the update.zip. i know you use tb because you want to restore your apps+data easily while flashing new rom, but tb seems to give problems with this method
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Nah, i didnt flash my rom with tb, i flashed it with recovery. Then once everything was done, i would go back into recovery and flash the update.zip file
Shinny123 said:
Nah, i didnt flash my rom with tb, i flashed it with recovery. Then once everything was done, i would go back into recovery and flash the update.zip file
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yes i see, but that seems to be the problem ''restoring apps, data with tb'' and from what i know it occurs that this sometimes gives errors, fc's and bootloops like in your case
MaHo_66 said:
yes i see, but that seems to be the problem ''restoring apps, data with tb'' and from what i know it occurs that this sometimes gives errors, fc's and bootloops like in your case
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So is there no way to go through with this? Maybe export my backups to another software or something? or am i supposed to start fresh?
Shinny123 said:
So is there no way to go through with this? Maybe export my backups to another software or something? or am i supposed to start fresh?
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you could try to export your backups (only data) to pc temporary and after having flashed the rom with full wipe, install the apps again and put the backups manually in corresponding directories and see how that is gonna work out. I gave up on TB because of this problem and usually i always start fresh with new flashed roms. I only put my personal files on pc and put it back manually after rom install.
MaHo_66 said:
you could try to export your backups (only data) to pc temporary and after having flashed the rom with full wipe, install the apps again and put the backups manually in corresponding directories and see how that is gonna work out. I gave up on TB because of this problem and usually i always start fresh with new flashed roms. I only put my personal files on pc and put it back manually after rom install.
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Thanks so much, I dont really need all my apps to be backed up, just important ones, has the manual method worked out for you?
Shinny123 said:
Thanks so much, I dont really need all my apps to be backed up, just important ones, has the manual method worked out for you?
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yes, most of the times works fine but cant guarantee it will work with every app, i guess has something to do with permissions i.m.h.o
Hi all. I was able to flash a custom rom to my htc one m7 a long time ago.
I am currently using ARHD 91.0 and I am planning to try the new one 93.0
My recovery is TWRP.
I have a few questions and I hope you can help a newbie here.
1. What are the steps I need to follow in changing my previous ROM to a new one?
2. Will I be able to restore all my data (pics, contacts, apps, etc)? If yes, how and what do I need to do?
Thank you in advance!
jaypeeb0917 said:
Hi all. I was able to flash a custom rom to my htc one m7 a long time ago.
I am currently using ARHD 91.0 and I am planning to try the new one 93.0
My recovery is TWRP.
I have a few questions and I hope you can help a newbie here.
1. What are the steps I need to follow in changing my previous ROM to a new one?
2. Will I be able to restore all my data (pics, contacts, apps, etc)? If yes, how and what do I need to do?
Thank you in advance!
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1. Best thing to do is a clean flash. That means you need to wipe everything except internal storage from TWRP, and then flash ARHD 93.0.zip. You can also do a dirty flash - wipe cache and dalvik cache only in recovery and flash ARHD 93.0.zip, but that could cause various issues.
2. Save your contacts to google account, and you will have them no matter what you do with your phone. Your pics will be saved on your internal memory because you don't need to wipe internal memory. As for apps and data, that will be erased with clean flash for sure. I don't know about dirty flash because I always do a clean flash, but there is Titanium backup app in playstore that allows you to save your app data and transfer it onto a new ROM.
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jaypeeb0917 said:
Hi all. I was able to flash a custom rom to my htc one m7 a long time ago.
I am currently using ARHD 91.0 and I am planning to try the new one 93.0
My recovery is TWRP.
I have a few questions and I hope you can help a newbie here.
1. What are the steps I need to follow in changing my previous ROM to a new one?
2. Will I be able to restore all my data (pics, contacts, apps, etc)? If yes, how and what do I need to do?
Thank you in advance!
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donkeykong1 said:
1. Best thing to do is a clean flash. That means you need to wipe everything except internal storage from TWRP, and then flash ARHD 93.0.zip. You can also do a dirty flash - wipe cache and dalvik cache only in recovery and flash ARHD 93.0.zip, but that could cause various issues.
2. Save your contacts to google account, and you will have them no matter what you do with your phone. Your pics will be saved on your internal memory because you don't need to wipe internal memory. As for apps and data, that will be erased with clean flash for sure. I don't know about dirty flash because I always do a clean flash, but there is Titanium backup app in playstore that allows you to save your app data and transfer it onto a new ROM.
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Thanks for the reply @donkeykong1
I will read on doing a clean flash and update this thread once I am done.