This sounds like a noob question, but I am not that noob, I have been moding and doing all stuff since X10 , but this is the only thing I couldn't get my head around (I am not very expert though).
I used to use several apps, but nothing seems to be working with the new 4.4 update. I tried PCC but it always lags and never worked for me, I tried three different laptops (two of which are fairly new) but still didn't work. I tried carbon (helium) but didn't work either.
I have been using sony's old backup and restore app and it has been working fine until 4.4 comes out and it is saying that the backup isn't compatible to be restored (although I used it to backup and restore from different android version without any issues previously in the Z1 and old Xperia S).
I would like to hear suggestion on best way to backup from 4.3 to 4.4 WITHOUT root. I have a backup and can always downgrade to 4.3 and restore data then backup using any suggested app.
Thanks in advance
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I have a new (2weeks) samsung GT-I9003 which kies report a new firmware update & before doing that want me to take backup but it will only backup my contacts/sms etc. how do I backup my installed apps as I have not yet rooted my phone, I searched the forums & found a way to root but got to know that even rooting will loose my apps/data so what should I do first?
I need the following things
I am testing various apps to find the best ones which I will using long term so as of now lot of install/uninstall hapening, after few days once I settle I want to update new firmware but should I root before that or after updating to new firmware.
Does rooting remains rooted after new FW updates in future?
Once rooted I can install apps like Titanium, unrooted I can't use Titanium yet to back up my apps & its data so its a catch 22 situation for me & atleast once I will have to loose my apps data but this time I should do it once for all so I can streamline future updates.
Hope some one can answer this.
If you update with kies you wont loose anything, if you update custom roms(for the first time) you will loose your apps and data.
Thats a good news for me, so should I 1st update the firmware via kies then root it as 2nd step?
I took backup & then started the firmware update, it downloaded a small file showed 100% complete & then strangely it opened another windows & its now downloading a huge file of 400-500Mb...........is the firmware that big?
The downloading is going on past 10 mins on 1mbps connection.
Finally it gave error in mid way I assume that something happened & made the usb connection loss, I got these screen shots & the phone is now hung displaying "downloading do not turn off the target"
What should I do, need help?
Since i did not get any answer i took the battery out & then plugged in again the phone booted fine.
I now have rooted my phone, if i update the firmware will I need to root it again?
sgsI9003 said:
Since i did not get any answer i took the battery out & then plugged in again the phone booted fine.
I now have rooted my phone, if i update the firmware will I need to root it again?
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depends on the firmware, most custom roms have root already build in
OK so here's my situation:
I got the official Verizon upgrade from 2.3 to 4.0 back in August. Since then, my phone has been giving me major issues. I won't get into them, because I know I just need to do a factory reset and it should fix everything.
I have some experience with bootstraps and custom roms on the Droid 1 and Droid 2, but it's been so long. I've done some research, but could still use some guidance.
The phone was rooted on 2.3 but the 4.0 update took that off.
My questions are:
- Can I make a nandroid (or similar) image of the system in its current state, before it's re-rooted with custom roms?
- Is CM9 in any kind of final stage?
- What's the best SMS backup utility that will PRESERVE THE MESSAGE TIMESTAMPS upon restore?
Thanks in advance!!!
kman13 said:
OK so here's my situation:
I got the official Verizon upgrade from 2.3 to 4.0 back in August. Since then, my phone has been giving me major issues. I won't get into them, because I know I just need to do a factory reset and it should fix everything.
I have some experience with bootstraps and custom roms on the Droid 1 and Droid 2, but it's been so long. I've done some research, but could still use some guidance.
The phone was rooted on 2.3 but the 4.0 update took that off.
My questions are:
- Can I make a nandroid (or similar) image of the system in its current state, before it's re-rooted with custom roms?
- Is CM9 in any kind of final stage?
- What's the best SMS backup utility that will PRESERVE THE MESSAGE TIMESTAMPS upon restore?
Thanks in advance!!!
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- You cannot make a nandroid backup without root. To make a nandroid backup you'll need a custom recovery (SafeStrap in the case of the D4) and you cannot install SafeStrap without root. Once rooted and with SafeStrap installed you can then make a nandroid of your stock system.
- I believe CM9 has been abandoned in favor of CM10 on the D4. CM10 (and other JB ROMS) run PRETTY well with a few caveats. Main bugs include bluetooth not working correctly, screen re-size when switching between landscape and portrait is a little janky, and the camera flash does not work. Personally, I don't even really notice the screen re-size thing anymore. The bluetooth issue is irritating but not a deal breaker for me. On the rare occasions when I want the camera flash I switch back to stock, which is quite easy and fast with SafeStrap 3.05. If you need something a little less buggy try out Eclipse. Pretty sure it's bug free.
Edit: Forgot one other CM10/JB ROM issue. You'll need a workaround to get MMS to work You can turn off auto-retrieve in the original app. You can flash an inverted gapps package. Or you can use a third party text app like GoSMS (that's what I'm currently doing).
- I use SMS Backup and & Restore. It preserves the timestamps so everything is in the correct order when you restore your messages. It's free on the Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/...mNvbS5yaXRlc2hzYWh1LlNNU0JhY2t1cFJlc3RvcmUiXQ..
I also use Call Logs Backup & Restore by the same dev. Also free and on the Play Store.
You probably had issues after the update because you need to do a factory data reset.
As far as all the info kwyt said, he is correct.
Dear all.
I recently installed some tweaks onto my Z and I went to turn on the NFC function and it doesn't seem to be working anymore. The last time I turned it on was maybe about 3 weeks ago and it was working fine then.
If I restore from a nand backup, will it restore any system changes I have made within this 2-3 weeks period?
Also, any suggestions on what else I could try?
Thanks :good:
Did you recently rooted your device?
You made a nand backup 3 weeks ago, so when restored, you'll lose all changes done after the 3 weeks.
I rooted it around a month ago. But I used an updated root method which kept the NFC function.
I haven't found any root method that keeps NFC functional - Have you tried the fix here?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39030221#post39030221
-Soen
If it matters that much, repair and root again (doomlords thread) and get nfc back with that method.
Try this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ts8rbhZpQOQ
(which is the same advice as a post above, with a visual how to)
I actually tried to restore from my nand backup and it failed to mount and resulted in a soft brick. Once I reflashed with a stock rom the problem still persisted i.e. no NFC functionality. I decided to leave it as it's not much of a problem that I didn't have NFC.
But when I rebooted the phone, NFC mysteriously started working again. Dunno what the problem was though
Just re-root with the newest rooting tool of Bin4ry (v28 now), it'll fix NFC bug and reboot bug :good:
I'm using locked rooted Kitkat,
updated via Sony PC Companion without wiping anything
after the updating to lollipop, it charges so slow, even when it's turned off
I used all the chargers here.
I'm planning to go back to kitkat without losing any app data.
I have no recovery and not rooted in lollipop. What can I do?
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I'm using locked rooted Kitkat,
updated via Sony PC Companion without wiping anything
after the updating to lollipop, it charges so slow, even when it's turned off
I used all the chargers here.
I'm planning to go back to kitkat without losing any app data.
I have no recovery and not rooted in lollipop. What can I do?
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Backup your data using Titanium Backup or something app like that, and copy your backup OUT from your phone.
You can't downgrade WITHOUT wipe internal storage, because Sony implement encryption by default, as Google recommended it for used in Android 5.0.x
You can try downgrade without wipe internal data, if you don't believe what I say xD
I believe in you, But it's just hard to backup my data esp using titanium backup because im not rooted.
I think your only option is to wait for a Root method for Lollipop that does not require a downgrade first so you can use Titanium again. I tried to keep Data last night when I downgraded in prep for a rootable re-upgrade, and it froze during boot. Trying again while wiping the Data partition worked flawlessly.
Honestly, unless there's something stuck in there that you absolutely can't do without, your best bet would be to just take the loss and format the Data along with your downgrade.
I was eager to wait for the root without wiping data on lollipop.
But last night I solved my problem, I uninstalled Xposed and the apps from Xposed.
My phone is not discharging so fast now.
hello guys ,, dev.
i have problem with downgrading lollipop to kitkat on sony c3 d2505 it stop on flashing looder and there is no blue light on phone led .... please help what to do ??
Took a huge gamble and tried to upgrade from 4.4 to 5.1 with this ROM (http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/development/xt1053-retail-stock-lollipop-flashable-t3155843)
ROM was working great, but I lost native tethering which I need for work. Tried the Xposed Moto X Tether app but that didn't work.
Welp, it was a good thing I made a backup before I flashed to 5.1, so I decided to do a restore. TWRP got past the Restoring Data part, but is now stuck on the Wiping Cache part...
I factory resetted prior to doing the backup restore.
Does anyone know how I can restore my phone properly? Hoping I didn't brick it...or else I'm going to have to call the office tomorrow and have some explaining to do
My phone is a rooted Dev Edition on Verizon if that makes any difference
What version of TWRP are you using?
2.3.xx if I remember correctly?
I'm pretty sure it's quite outdated as I haven't touched it in a good year or two.