[Q] TWRP restore failed? - Moto X Q&A

I recently made a nandroid backup and unlocked my bootloader. Now I have my bootloader unlocked, I want to restore my data. When I goto restore in twrp recovery, and press restore, it reaches up to restoring data then says backup: failed. One thing that might effect this is when I moved the backup folder from my phone to my computer, I only dragged the folder with the files in it (the one named after the date). Is something I should be doing before restoring?

Same thing happened to me, couldn't make it work. Had to start from scratch D:

Pretty sure you need all the backup files. As well as the same twrp version, which also has to be the right twrp for your android version.
But...how did you have twrp on a locked bootloader? Sorry....my phone was locked for about an hour. I'm not too familiar with locked bootloader stuff.
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The easier way would have been a titanium backup that was moved to your computer....then moved back and restored after unlocking. For anyone else doing this.
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You had to already have your bootloader unlocked to have twrp installed to make a back up in the first place. When you moved it from your phone to your PC did you copy it over or move it over to your pc? Have you checked on you device if the back ups are still there in your twrp folder? sdcard/twrp

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Going back to stock need help!

I need to get my Droid Bionic back to factory stock. I tried flashing the fxd file using rsd lite. For some reason it fails on step 1 everytime. I was on the liberty 2.0 rom but I went back to stock motorola rooted rom using cwm. The thing now is everytime I turn my phone off or restart it, it goes to the fastboot screen and shows some error about the failed flashing process. I can press the power button to turn the screen off then hold the volume keys while pressing the power button to get into the stock recovery. From there I can reboot normally and everything works fine. I am supposed to be selling this thing and I am going to be meeting at verizon so obviously I need to get back to factory. This is very confusing and any help would be greatly appreciated thanks
EDIT: Im on 5.5.886 as well..
Can anyone help with this..?
Did you get anywhere with this? I'm very interested in trying the 901 update and am also on Liberty 2.0 (5.5.886). The data drops have been brutal, and knowing that there seems to be a solution out there for me if I had not rooted just makes it worse. I'll go back to stock unrooted for the solution
Have yall tried the 43v3r root, I think option one to set your phone back to stock? Did you do the 893 update? If so that's why you cannot RSD the phone regarless if it says 886 on liberty ROM. Use 43v3r root and do the option that will put your phone back to stock/43v3r rooted.
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SamuriHL said:
No don't do that. For sure don't do that as it will not work. You didn't make a backup of the stock rom when you did the 5.5.893 update before putting a custom rom on?? UGH. If that's the case and you don't have a nandroid backup of 5.5.893 then this is going to be a pain. Not impossible but will cause you some headaches. First thing's first. Go make a nandroid backup of your existing rom install. I'll see if I can put some steps together that'll get you upgraded.
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But not with RSD using the FXZ now that he's on 5.5.893, yea? That'd be...bad.
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1) http://rootzwiki.com/topic/5484-r3l...he-bionic-v21/page__view__findpost__p__127684
Get that, unzip it, run it, and choose option 1. That will put you back on 5.5.886 stock *system* but will not touch anything else. And will of course, will install permanent root.
2) http://www.multiupload.com/0ZEN69NGO2
Get that, throw it on the SD card, and boot to stock recovery. Flash it.
3) Now you are ready to try flashing 5.9.901 again
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Thx to SamuriHL for helping me!!
This should do it for ya...
I flashed the RSD lite files in this link.
Restores you to complete stock.
It works
http://rootzwiki.com/topic/13105-a-easier-way-back-to-the-update-path/
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[Q] Swapping nandroid from one Moto X VZW Dev Ed to another

So, I am a new happy owner of the Moto X VZW Dev Ed. However, Motorola was having a sale last week and said they couldn't give me a price match, but that I could reorder and ship back the other one (which is what I did).
Problem is, I've already updated the first one (I think there were three OTA updates I installed), unlocked and rooted it. Then installed a bunch of stuff, disabled a lot of stuff, etc... I really don't want to do this twice!
My question is if I make a nandroid backup using TWRP (with all options turned on), what is the minimal amount of work I'd have to do to transfer everything to the new phone?
I guess since nandroid backups do not include firmware, it's safest to complete the OTA updates on the replacement phone (unless I know for sure there were no firmware updates installed), unlock, root and lastly restore from the nandroid of the old phone?
etc6849 said:
So, I am a new happy owner of the Moto X VZW Dev Ed. However, Motorola was having a sale last week and said they couldn't give me a price match, but that I could reorder and ship back the other one (which is what I did).
Problem is, I've already updated the first one (I think there were three OTA updates I installed), unlocked and rooted it. Then installed a bunch of stuff, disabled a lot of stuff, etc... I really don't want to do this twice!
My question is if I make a nandroid backup using TWRP (with all options turned on), what is the minimal amount of work I'd have to do to transfer everything to the new phone?
I guess since nandroid backups do not include firmware, it's safest to complete the OTA updates on the replacement phone (unless I know for sure there were no firmware updates installed), unlock, root and lastly restore from the nandroid of the old phone?
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I would use Philz @hachamacha edition. See the RAZR HD section. If an OTA is needed YES do it first.
The problem is the data partition not the system. Due to your ESN and such.
Hachamacha may help you with some issues.
He is about to do a unified build to include his new X!
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He just posted the unified
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=52414440&postcount=78
Thanks, the ESN/IMEI is normally stored in the radio's firmware? Or are you saying there's some file somewhere that also contains that data?
etc6849 said:
Thanks, the ESN/IMEI is normally stored in the radio's firmware? Or are you saying there's some file somewhere that also contains that data?
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Right data contains phone data. But you may find a way to patch those IDs. Not via *228, as that is for 3g only. Try a complete restore & if you have to wipe data you can.
I do not know what happens when data is loaded from another phone.
aviwdoowks said:
I would use Philz @hachamacha edition. See the RAZR HD section. If an OTA is needed YES do it first.
The problem is the data partition not the system. Due to your ESN and such.
Hachamacha may help you with some issues.
He is about to do a unified build to include his new X!
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He just posted the unified
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=52414440&postcount=78
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Hi aviwdoowks,
I haven't yet posted anything but an intention to post something (how convoluted is that?) ; I have some builds that're up to date, unified, etc, for the *dt versions, but since I can't test until I get one, I hate to dump it on people. If someone doesn't care, then PM me. I'll be around for a few hours today and tomorrow to respond. Just make sure you tell me what device you've got since I just started dev for about 9 or 10 devices today.
Cheers.
hachamacha said:
Hi aviwdoowks,
I haven't yet posted anything but an intention to post something (how convoluted is that?) ; I have some builds that're up to date, unified, etc, for the *dt versions, but since I can't test until I get one, I hate to dump it on people. If someone doesn't care, then PM me. I'll be around for a few hours today and tomorrow to respond. Just make sure you tell me what device you've got since I just started dev for about 9 or 10 devices today.
Cheers.
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I cannot get multi quote to work.
What do you think of the Op's restore question.
I thought you might come up with a way to restore data to a different X phone.
aviwdoowks said:
I cannot get multi quote to work.
What do you think of the Op's restore question.
I thought you might come up with a way to restore data to a different X phone.
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Near as I can see (and I just tried multi-q for the first time), it is a myth I copied the original question down below and will look and see.
etc6849 said:
So, I am a new happy owner of the Moto X VZW Dev Ed. However, Motorola was having a sale last week and said they couldn't give me a price match, but that I could reorder and ship back the other one (which is what I did).
Problem is, I've already updated the first one (I think there were three OTA updates I installed), unlocked and rooted it. Then installed a bunch of stuff, disabled a lot of stuff, etc... I really don't want to do this twice!
My question is if I make a nandroid backup using TWRP (with all options turned on), what is the minimal amount of work I'd have to do to transfer everything to the new phone?
I guess since nandroid backups do not include firmware, it's safest to complete the OTA updates on the replacement phone (unless I know for sure there were no firmware updates installed), unlock, root and lastly restore from the nandroid of the old phone?
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Not sure I'm understanding. Was the first phone not a DE, rather an xt1060 or something like that? If so, which model was it? I'm also awaiting (few days) delivery of my first Moto X DE but have had no other one. Any factory unlockable phone I've had in the past is returned to a somewhat blank condition (/system and /data) as soon as you either a) lock or b) unlock using the Moto website so you'll of course, have to do that much and then slap on SuperSU (or whatever you like for root), busybox, etc.
Minimal amount of work? Stick to one recovery type because making backups is easy. If you want to use TWRP (which is a good recovery) to restore to the new phone, then do it. The easiest part of everything is changing recoveries once unlocked and rooted and you "KNOW" that TWRP can restore TWRP. Yes, Philz Touch can also restore TWRP, but when we build for phones new to us, sometimes, the git is in a state where maybe something isn't working, so why bother taking a chance on wasting all that time.
I've got Philz Touch latest version built for the msm8960dt (the motos/ultra/maxx/and others) but haven't looked into it since I've got no phone yet. My other possible suggestion would be to switch to Philz Touch as soon as I put up a pointer on it (or use an older one if you get your phone before). Stick it on your phone and make a new backup in CWM/Philz format. I'll go through the code and enable the /persist partition so you can get a backup of that. When you get the new DE, goto website, unlock, (which will probably just git rid of /data and /system), and if you want the least amount of guessing what is needed and not needed , just install the DE 4.4.2 image from the site so you'll have the firmware that is desired for that model phone. (radio and /firmware / persist stuff). Then boot to recovery and do the restore of the usual partitions. Use the .xml file in the .zip to figure out the order of the partition flashing for /firmware and radios and any other bits you want to flash. I would just create a batch file with 'fastboot flash 'partitionname' '{name}.img' statements in the exact order as in the .XML file and run it.
I don't know which (if anything but stock) ROM you've used and I'm not sure it matters which flavor it is, but it matters which version it was built from on the Moto so be sure it's apples to apples, since most the ROMs I've looked at seem to require the kernel from whatever was installed before. (the /lib/modules are also built to match that kernel as well and are a part of the /system of that ROM).
Everytime I've gone into a new phone situation and decided I was going to get away with a nandroid restore and voila , it always takes a bit of touch-up work, so pick one recovery, make the backups doing it, and do the restores to the DE using it rather than adding yet another variable. I can't think of one situation where I didn't have to at least use say Titanium Backup to restore the apps (I don't bother with data) because things rarely work out the same way. The other not-so-intuitive thing is that moving things from one phone to another (especially a nonDE to a DE) often bring up a new issue or more so expect to have to do a bit of work. Just be sure to make a good copy of the /sdcard/.. stuff that you need to keep (TitaniumBackup), and other data you need that nandroids don't care about, and back it up to your PC using adb. After you unlock, you can copy it to the target phone, and try the recovery. I really like Philz and I like TWRP as well, but I'd never tell someone they could move for sure from one phone to another without any problem. Best bet is using same recovery type on both ends though. Don't restore /persist or /firmware unless you're certain it's wiped. I mean that 4.4.2 image (.xml.zip) from the website has all the firmware you really want in it at it takes about 2 simple statements from adb to get it on the phone. That's pretty easy. Also, you never know. Might get lucky and a nandroid could be all you need but I'm not holding my breath on that.
Good luck.

backing up / restoring original firmware

i'm about to root my moto x dev.
i want to keep a backup of the original firmware in case i want to go back.
does it make any difference that it is encrypted? i'm guessing no...
also, any good dumb proof steps? the main info thread only mentions restoring stock by downloading a firmware not using a backed up one.
gcbxda said:
i'm about to root my moto x dev.
i want to keep a backup of the original firmware in case i want to go back.
does it make any difference that it is encrypted? i'm guessing no...
also, any good dumb proof steps? the main info thread only mentions restoring stock by downloading a firmware not using a backed up one.
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Rooting how? What version of android are you on? These are very important considerations to be able to make a recommendation.
Assuming you intend to unlock your bootloader, you can make a backup with TWRP Custom Recovery BEFORE you root.
If you are using the PIE exploit (only current root method for 4.4.2+), you cannot flash custom recovery. If this is the case, your only option to return to stock will be to flash the official SBF file for your carrier as listed in the "Return to Stock" thread. Not really important since the changes are lost upon reboot anyways.
Regardless, we need more details.
EDIT: Just saw you are using DEV edition.
Very easy!
FIRST: When you unlock your bootloader, it ERASES EVERYTHING. Save anything important first. You cannot make a backup until after you flash twrp, which you can only do AFTER you unlock the BL.
Additionally, according to this thread, it is impossible to backup an encrypted device. So after unlock, you are advised to not choose to encrypt, otherwise no backup can be made: http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/moto-x-qa/twrp-device-encryption-t2711700
Once Unlocked, flash TWRP custom recovery with mfastboot:
mfastboot flash recovery twrpfilename.img
link to download twrp here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/development/recovery-twrp-official-support-moto-x-t2779637
then use fastboot to reboot into bootloader:
fastboot reboot-bootloader
now VOL DOWN to "recovery" and VOL UP to open it.
There is a BIG backup button. Use it.
Afterwards, click exit. When you do, it will tell you that you are not rooted and ask if you want to flash SuperSU Installer.
Say yes! Once rebooted, run SuperSU installer and it will root & install SuperSU for you. It will give you 2 options: Choose Play Store Option.
Good Luck
@gcbxda
Keep in mind, since unlocking the bootloader also does a factory reset and puts you back to "fresh out box" the backup you do once you flash TWRP on your phone, will be no different than "Stock Rom" (except TWRP recovery). So why not use the factory firmware to flash the phone back instead of restoring such a backup?
Oh, and keep in mind, if you do backup while in TWRP, you'll want to copy that back up file from the phone to the PC for storage. Future Factory Resets and such will likely wipe the X's internal /SDcard so the backup file would be lost.
Now if your intent is to unlock the bootloader, setup your phone the way you like it before rooting, back up, and then root.... I can see the value in that.
You can also use 'adb pull /sdcard c:\' to backup any files you have
Thanks everyone!
Backing up my stuff is good, but my main concern is going back to stock if I need (what if they release a kick ass moto watch and i need the OTA stock upgrade to use it?
Also, what if I do a backup of the partitions with ADB? ...man sometimes the android community pisses me off. everything must be packaged in a app or some GUI that hides all the information. ...just wasted 2 days reading xposed source to learn that all i had to do, instead of even installing xposed, was to edit a single sql value from 1 to 0... i'm all for the nice guis, but don't hide the actual steps like it is some black magic.
When i started this thread i was thinking of a backup more on the lines of: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2450045
anyway, if adb pull is not an option, my plan of action:
1. backup everything i want on the fake sdcard
2. copy the files out (either adb pull or rootbrowser to move sd files to a external pendrive on the USB OTG)
3. factory reset and/or root bootloader
4. install TWRP (this will be new, always liked classic no-touch CWM on my nexus)
5. backup stock roms
6. root/flash/etc
anyone can expand on item 5 with personal experiences? ideally if you ever did a successful back-to-stock restore
Stock
gcbxda said:
Thanks everyone!
Backing up my stuff is good, but my main concern is going back to stock if I need (what if they release a kick ass moto watch and i need the OTA stock upgrade to use it?
Also, what if I do a backup of the partitions with ADB? ...man sometimes the android community pisses me off. everything must be packaged in a app or some GUI that hides all the information. ...just wasted 2 days reading xposed source to learn that all i had to do, instead of even installing xposed, was to edit a single sql value from 1 to 0... i'm all for the nice guis, but don't hide the actual steps like it is some black magic.
When i started this thread i was thinking of a backup more on the lines of: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2450045
anyway, if adb pull is not an option, my plan of action:
1. backup everything i want on the fake sdcard
2. copy the files out (either adb pull or rootbrowser to move sd files to a external pendrive on the USB OTG)
3. factory reset and/or root bootloader
4. install TWRP (this will be new, always liked classic no-touch CWM on my nexus)
5. backup stock roms
6. root/flash/etc
anyone can expand on item 5 with personal experiences? ideally if you ever did a successful back-to-stock restore
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Hello,
You can find all the stock roms here - - > http://sbf.droid-developers.org/phone.php?device=0
MikeNaples said:
Hello,
You can find all the stock roms here - - > http://sbf.droid-developers.org/phone.php?device=0
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thanks. i also saw that motorola offer it themselves.. is this their own repository?
but regardless, it is always nice to already have your own handy
gcbxda said:
thanks. i also saw that motorola offer it themselves.. is this their own repository?
but regardless, it is always nice to already have your own handy
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Moto officially offers recovery images (full stock rom) for the GSM Dev/GSM Unlocked XT1053 and Verizon XT1060 by request on their web site here -> https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/recovery-images They are the most currently released rom only. You wont find older versions there.
SBF.Droid-Developers.org is neither owned, operated nor sponsored by Moto. They keep every version full stock roms (SBF files) they find. I'm not going to speculate how they come across them, but they have many SBF files that Moto hasn't officially released to the public too. i.e. Sprint, ATT, and other carriers.
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gcbxda said:
Thanks everyone!
Backing up my stuff is good, but my main concern is going back to stock if I need (what if they release a kick ass moto watch and i need the OTA stock upgrade to use it?
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There are ways to get back to stock to be able to take an OTA -> http://mark.cdmaforums.com/MotoX-ReturnToStock.html
gcbxda said:
Also, what if I do a backup of the partitions with ADB? ...
When i started this thread i was thinking of a backup more on the lines of: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2450045
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You can certainly back up that way. But I haven't tried backing up that way and restoring, so I don't know.
gcbxda said:
anyway, if adb pull is not an option, my plan of action:
1. backup everything i want on the fake sdcard
2. copy the files out (either adb pull or rootbrowser to move sd files to a external pendrive on the USB OTG)
3. factory reset and/or root bootloader
4. install TWRP (this will be new, always liked classic no-touch CWM on my nexus)
5. backup stock roms
6. root/flash/etc
anyone can expand on item 5 with personal experiences? ideally if you ever did a successful back-to-stock restore
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With my HTC Incredible and HTC Thunderbolt and Moto Droid, I did backups in CWM, and restores. It was mainly for when a new upgrade came out. I would backup my current device setup, apps, etc. Apply the update, and if I didn't like the update or had problems, I could revert to my pre-update backup, rather than flash a stock rom and have to set it up all over again, install all my apps, etc. But the HTC devices had S-OFF, so downgrading wasn't an issue.
With my Droid Bionic, the bootloader wasn't unlocked, so it wasn't an option. And there were issues with GPT.Bin and other items preventing downgrading roms, even when flashing official full SBF files.
I haven't really done this with my VZW Dev X, mostly due to the fact that while the bootloader is unlocked, its not unlocked as much as a Nexus device, or an HTC with S-Off, where you can downgrade and flash any parts no matter what. Security issues, things like GPT.BIN, MotoBoot, etc can still get in the way when trying to downgrade. So I never felt it worth the risk. Not to mention the limited space on the X, and time/effort to make the back up and move the file to the PC, and then getting it back on the phone should I ever need to restore it since there is no real SD card.
If your intent of backing up stock roms is so you can revert to stock, having the Moto SBF files available elevates most users concerns. When flashing the same version, there are ways to do it without losing your Apps/Data (like in the case of running 4.4.2 rooted and modded, but wanting to get back to stock to take the 4.4.3 OTA).
If you want to do a backup/restore inside TWRP, you can. I have read many posts from users who were successful. I just advise that you keep track of the version you back up, and only restore if the same Android version is still on your phone (i.e. only restore a 4.4.2 back up if 4.4.2 is on your phone, only restore a 4.4 back up if 4.4 is still on your phone, etc)
wait, what are the limitations i will have with a unlocked Dev device?
with my nexus and touchpad i often tried 4.3 roms and went back to 4 or 2.3 even...
i tried searching the terms you mentioned but it spawn all sort of threads with OP having some flashing problem and then pages of comments starting with "i think..."
I'm extremely confused now
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gcbxda said:
wait, what are the limitations i will have with a unlocked Dev device?
with my nexus and touchpad i often tried 4.3 roms and went back to 4 or 2.3 even...
i tried searching the terms you mentioned but it spawn all sort of threads with OP having some flashing problem and then pages of comments starting with "i think..."
I'm extremely confused now
Sent from my XT1053 using XDA Free mobile app
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Unlocked or Locked Moto X... you have to be concerned when flashing backwards. The Security features on the X prevent downgrading certain components. Attempting to do so will brick or set you up to brick in the future.
Please see -> http://mark.cdmaforums.com/MotoX-Downgrade.htm
Short version... once you have 4.4.2 on your phone, do NOT attempt to downgrade.
KidJoe said:
Moto officially offers recovery images (full stock rom) for the GSM Dev/GSM Unlocked XT1053 and Verizon XT1060 by request on their web site here -> https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/recovery-images They are the most currently released rom only. You wont find older versions there.
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Lol. looking back at that thread i whish i had went ahead and did all the backups on all OTA updates before each twrp/root and did not trust motorola to have my back.
I'm a moron. Bumping this as a lesson to others

Duplicate system on new Moto X

Would it be possible for me to duplicate the system+data and everything on my Moto X and write it to the new one that I just received from a warranty return? I have them both for a couple days and I do not want to have to go through all the crap I did to get my phone's system partition writable and rooted again. I am just not sure how to go about it. I have tried googling, but I have not come up with anything useful. Thanks for the help.
Edit: I want to make a ROM of my current phone, and flash it to my new phone.
Titanium backup can do something like that....but I don't know much about it. I tried it once, it didn't work on the same phone. Lol. I probably did it wrong.
Anyway, I've read about people doing things like this, and honestly, they all usually have issues. Simply transferring a nandroid to PC and to new phone may or may not work....don't backup or restore efs in any way tho. That's the main issue. You don't want to mess with the new phones EFS folder....or you could end up with a paperweight.
The easiest thing to do, that has little risk, is backup with titanium backup. Transfer the backup folder to PC. Then install titanium backup to new device and transfer the backup folder over to the same spot on new phone. Your apps and data can be restored then. Most should work fine.
Or course, anything you try will require a rooted phone.
Tho check out Helium....never used it, but apparently it will backup non rooted phones. Then follow what I said about titanium backup above...but with helium.
Personally... To me, new phone should have a fresh start. That's just me tho.
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Again....yes....to do anything to system for sure or use a "rom" or nandroid you create....you need root and custom recovery.

Easiest way to "clone" locked device to a dev edition?

So I picked up a Dev Edition XT1060 on swappa so I can get ARUnchained running on it, and was wondering what's the easiest way to clone my current locked, stock, unrooted XT1060 to the new one? I've had varying levels of success in the past with the Moto "Migrate" app, ADB backup/restore from the command line, and Helium, but was wondering if there is anything better out there now.
Don't think so, not on an unrooted device. Best you can do is helium for user apps and data.
And in my opinion....that's as far as you want to go. Restoring anything system related to a new device is asking for problems. ?
Wade-0 said:
So I picked up a Dev Edition XT1060 on swappa so I can get ARUnchained running on it, and was wondering what's the easiest way to clone my current locked, stock, unrooted XT1060 to the new one? I've had varying levels of success in the past with the Moto "Migrate" app, ADB backup/restore from the command line, and Helium, but was wondering if there is anything better out there now.
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KJ is right if you are going to a different phone.
But if rooted only & going to the same phone, as in a boot unlock which wipes data. You can (I have not tested) use "Online back up" apk with root only. At least on paper it should work .
See my links below.
aviwdoowks said:
KJ is right if you are going to a different phone.
But if rooted only & going to the same phone, as in a boot unlock which wipes data. You can (I have not tested) use "Online back up" apk with root only. At least on paper it should work .
See my links below.
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They are identical system images, AFAIK, so there shouldn't be anything different in the system files, and the DevEd has already been unlocked by the previous owner. So I don't think I need any of that stuff transferred anyway, which should cut down on the time involved. I haven't played around with trying to restore an ADB backup from a different device, so I'm not sure if there's going to be any issues there. The only time I've used that method was to backup my device before using RSD to flash a different factory image, and even then it wasn't a very smooth operation. I guess I'll just have to try it and find out
Wade-0 said:
They are identical system images, AFAIK, so there shouldn't be anything different in the system files, and the DevEd has already been unlocked by the previous owner. So I don't think I need any of that stuff transferred anyway, which should cut down on the time involved. I haven't played around with trying to restore an ADB backup from a different device, so I'm not sure if there's going to be any issues there. The only time I've used that method was to backup my device before using RSD to flash a different factory image, and even then it wasn't a very smooth operation. I guess I'll just have to try it and find out
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You cannot nandroid data from one phone to another!! See my post in the x Philz thread.
aviwdoowks said:
You cannot nandroid data from one phone to another!! See my post in the x Philz thread.
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Wasn't aware I could even nandroid an unrooted phone.
Edit: I'm wondering if maybe you misunderstood what I was talking about with the ADB backup/restore. Here's more information: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-nexus/general/guide-phone-backup-unlock-root-t1420351
From my early experience with Carbon (which is now called Helium) it was basically the same thing as the ADB backup/restore function, Carbon was just a user friendly wrapper for it. But I could be way off on that point, it just seemed like it was doing exactly the same thing in the background.
Wade-0 said:
Wasn't aware I could even nandroid an unrooted phone.
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I only figure that on "paper" the online BACKUP should work with root only. Not restore, mind you, that needs custom recovery. Which one would have after the obligatory data wipe which moto enforces to unlock.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/general/fyi-online-nandroid-backup-ready-t2762382
OP is not rooted. So why confuse the matter. ?
aviwdoowks said:
I only figure that on "paper" the online BACKUP should work with root only. Not restore, mind you, that needs custom recovery. Which one would have after the obligatory data wipe which moto enforces to unlock.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/general/fyi-online-nandroid-backup-ready-t2762382
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See my edited reply above. Also, the phone is already unlocked by the previous owner (bought it used on Swappa) so I only need to put custom recovery on it and root it, and whatever data transfer method I decide to use.
I thought I would post this also for those wanting a way to backup, while rooted, and then restore their nandroid when unlocked.

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