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Hi all,
Comeing from PC development, I would normally take an image of a system before overwriting with a new one. I'm interested in trying a new ROM, especially WM 6.5.
Is there a way to to an image dump of the Phone before I install a new ROM/OS?
Cheers
http://www.spritesoftware.com/products/sprite-backup-htc-special
It'll cost you $20 but it's probably worth it.
What do you want to backup?
Your current ROM (OS) or your current installed applications?
To back up the ROM, you need to dump your ROM, have it converted to *nbh file. Only then you can restore the original ROM.
To back up your applications I use Sprite Backup, the same that andyturner proposed.
BeeGee_Tokyo said:
What do you want to backup?
Your current ROM (OS) or your current installed applications?
To back up the ROM, you need to dump your ROM, have it converted to *nbh file. Only then you can restore the original ROM.
To back up your applications I use Sprite Backup, the same that andyturner proposed.
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Ah ha, now we come the first limit to my knowledge of such devices. Are not the ROM and installed apps one in the same? Can I not take an image of the whole phone system as a whole so I can get back to exactly where I was - i.e altered settings, reg tweaks, and installed apps etc - just like creating an image clone of a PC system (i.e. ghost etc)
swinster said:
Ah ha, now we come the first limit to my knowledge of such devices. Are not the ROM and installed apps one in the same? Can I not take an image of the whole phone system as a whole so I can get back to exactly where I was - i.e altered settings, reg tweaks, and installed apps etc - just like creating an image clone of a PC system (i.e. ghost etc)
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The OS is in (ROM) Flash memory, the applications are in RAM or on your memory card.
Backup programs like Sprite save only what is in RAM and/or on your memory card, not the OS which is in the Flash memory.
I do not know an application that is backing up both.
Ok guys I am sure this info is in here if I just look, but I know how to use nandroid and other stuff that is necessary for roms, also know how to load them and such.
My quick and dirty questions are as follows.
1. If I root and break something can I always go back with a factory and data reset?
2. Is honeycomb even worth it or should I stick with CM7 for now?
3. Going on a trip tomorrow and would love to load some movies, what is the best format and player to use?
4. What is the best rooting method right now?
5. Also I like the nook magazine thing and books on it as well is it possible to run both OS's or start the nook app from CM7 or something like that?
That's about it.
1) Yes, its virtually impossible to brick the device, you might get stuck on a bootloop of something but that is alwas reversible to stock.
2)Cm7 for now. honeycomb has a LOT of problems. go with the Cm7/Tablet tweaks version
3) if you do a search for nook color handbreak presets, you will find it
4) to root go with auto-nooter.
Remember, Rooting and installing roms are completely different
5. You can install an OS to an sdcard and keep the internal memory stock. Then when you want to switch, just pop out the sdcard and reboot. If you want CM7, take a look at the CM7 size agnostic sdcard image- it takes care of fixing up the standard CM7 builds so that they can be installed on an sdcard.
Hi Guys! I finally can release my first customized themed ROM from SP3DV build! This is my daily use ROM and think it is so good to share it.
I'd prefer to shared the NANDROID (backup restore) but maybe upload the usual installing .zip file in next days. The major advantages of this rom is that it can boot with SD CARD inserted (It work for me and hope to work with any SD CARD type). Also use an app (tasker) that prevents rebooting after any missed call.
FEATURES:
- Based on CyanogenMod 7.1 Android 2.3.7
- This is a MOTO BLUR themed rom. (I don't use the BLURHOME launcher becouse it is so heavy for X1. Instead I use a blur theme for Great GO LAUNCHER EX)
- Changed Bootanimation with a 3D CYANOGENMOD7.
- JAVA enabled (For installing .jar files).
- New WALLPAPERS.
- 3 new AOSP themes Added (MOTOBLUR, ANASTASDROID, ROVER BLACK).
- Customized framework-res.apk.
- US text-to-speech (tts) Added.
- Changed the default FONT with the CHINT font.
- used the last Zargloub's kernel (gf111062 - 28.2.2012).
- CPU Max and Min frequency customized (128~614MHZ).
ADDED:
- Go launcher ex with BLUR theme, Go locker, Go locker themes, Go taskmanager, Go weather.
- Gauge battery widget.
- X-plore.
- Smart keyboard pro.
- Multitasking pro (With long press of home key it appears).
- Ucbrowser and Ucxunlei (a great chinese downloading app).
- Audio effect.
- TASKER (A good replacement of chinese Newding) [Great Thanks to BORKISHA and other guys that introduce it].
REMOVED:
- Stoke Android Keyboard.
- Old CMWALLPAPERS.
- CM7 old themes.
- Newding
BUGS:
THIS ROM IS UNROOT! So there are some bugs like wifi problems!
IF YOU DONT HAVE THE CLOCKWORKMOD recovery flashed to your XPERIA X1, please see the link blow till flashing CLOCKWORKMOD recovery. [thanks to Kerfooly]
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1329379
HOW TO INSTALL:
1- Download the .7z file from the provided link.
2- Extract it and put the folder clockworkmod in the root of your SD CARD.
3- Reboot in recovery and choose backup and restore.
4- select restore.
5- select the date-time provided. then select yes-restore.
6- reboot and enjoy without need to eject your SD CARD when booting!
7- After that ANDROID boots, launch the TASKER app and select your ringtone and SMS notification from your SD CARD!
Special Thanks to:
- SP3DEV
- Sun Dream
- Kerfooly
- Zargloub
- jerrytan93
Download link:
*** Link removed due to unlicensed paid software included in this release ***
-DM
IMPORTANT NOTE:
There are not something special in that build! just can find a way to prevent SD CARD checking while boot! I find that if the build be unroot it can't stuck while boot! I try 4zroot for unroot but it can't reroot! When the build be unroot some bugs appear! If the unroot-reroot problem solves, can say that the SD CARD problem finally can be solved!
first one unbelivable it really works with sdcard inserted nice job attisa!!!!
my simcard can't get detected with this rom
wow...really this build can used daily ??
Thanks for your rom
Do you have Install zip for it
because I need to add my files specially my ringtones
thanks again
mahmoodifar said:
Thanks for your rom
Do you have Install zip for it
because I need to add my files specially my ringtones
thanks again
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I'd post the installer .zip file in some next days! But for now you can modify the TASKER app to use your ringtone! because this app use the SD CARD ringtones to prevent reboot when phone rings!
Elibl said:
first one unbelivable it really works with sdcard inserted nice job attiso!!!!
my simcard can't get detected with this rom
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I have no idea why your simcard can't detected. Did you try reboot or replacing the simcard?! I think you do it! Hope that the .zip file don't have this problem!
Hi, thanks for this. I've just installed it. Whats wrong with wifi? its showing an "error" message and its not finding any network. Also, are GAPPS included ?
Could you tell us what did you do to fix SDcard problem to fix another roms because I really like IceDroid
Thanks
mahmoodifar said:
Could you tell us what did you do to fix SDcard problem to fix another roms because I really like IceDroid
Thanks
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The simplest way is that use 4zroot.apk for unroot-reroot the device!
attisa said:
The simplest way is that use 4zroot.apk for unroot-reroot the device!
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thanks a lot! and what's the reason for the boot problem? do you know it?
attisa said:
The simplest way is that use 4zroot.apk for unroot-reroot the device!
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So, just load it up, click unroot then reboot, then run again and chose reroot?
for me it gives force closes and system is totally messed after unroot and i'm not able to reroot...
but boot works with sdcard inserted...
Just like me
Wifi doesn't work anymore
what kind of crap you posted attisa didn't you tried it before?
but solution is near...
wifi is also messed up for me...
EDIT: oh ok i understand this is the mod you did to the rom but i prefer to remove sdcard than to have no su rights and no wifi
but pretty good the solution is near
you only should mentioned the problems more clearly and earlier...
I think all of these problems are as result of shell rooting
If there is a way to could full root the NAND roms, all problems will gone (missed call reboot, SDcard, wifi, ...)
If it ok I share tasker and it's settings
What are the Phone Offhook and Phone Idle ?
Sorry OP, but i have to close this. Next time, do not include paid software in your release..
ok ive been reading a few posts but cant make head nor tails of this rom/kernal stuff and cant find a guide to it in the stickys so i have come here to ask some seasoned memebers for help
I am Uk based and english speaker any help is welcomed.
1. At a guess what are the chances of bricking my device and is it fix's able
2. what is diffrence between Kernal and rom
3 in what order do i need to install kernal and rom
4. what are the best kernal's and rom's availible For - Gameing, phonecalls, texting, wifi connections and battery life
5.what will i need to backup on my phone before i install them and what program's are needed?
6. after installing if all has installed correctly can someone recomend some apps for my phone (and will i be able to use the google playstore still if not how do i get them)
Please can you help me out there seem to be 100s of roms/kernals
Rom/Kernel Help
Hi mazoshi,
I'm no super-guru but I'm happy to share my experiences. Ref your questions:
1. It is possible to brick your phone to varying degrees as evidenced by all the help requests for bricked phones, but IMHO, it's very unlikely as long as you follow the directions scrupulously and make sure you only flash ROMs/kernels that are known to be compatible.
2. The kernel is the low-level operating system, derived from Linux, that handles the low-level interface to the hardware and manages device resources (CPU, memory, peripherals, interrupts, etc). The kernel is mostly written in "C". A "ROM" is the whole ball of wax, usually including the kernel as well as the Android framework and apps, written in java, that provides the user interface and all the apps you see on your screen.
3. For installation, you'll need a firmware flashing program, like ODIN or Heimdall. You'll also need a USB cable for your phone. And, of course, you'll need compatible zips or tars to flash.
4. Common question that's difficult to answer. The best ROM, the best religion, the best political party and the best pizza are almost completely personal choices and depend on your expectations.
5. There are a number of "backup" programs that can back up your personal settings and data, e.g., Titanium backup. Note that these do NOT backup up the kernel and system stuff. You need to be rooted to do that. After root, you'll probably get ClockworkMod (CWM) which has a nice function to back up whole partitions, including the system stuff. There is a chicken-and-egg problem here though: You can only back up the system after you root, but after you root you've got a "new" system. I've never been able to figure out a way to do a complete backup of a stock system, i.e., to be able to restore to factory new state.
6. Like 4, apps are also a matter of personal chioce. There are zillions of apps on play.google. And yes, you can get to that after rooting but you'll have to manually install the Google apps package first. I don't know the latest, but a quick google search should locate many. They're usually called "gapps-something". They are supplied as a zip and can be installed with CWM.
Hope this helps.
My Samsung Galaxy ACE S5830 needs the kiss of life, so as to return to the 21st century.
It has slow responses and quite often freezes and messes up with my nerves.
It currently runs on a 2.3.5 android version.
I want to root it, take a backup, increase ram by creating a partition in my new sd card and install a light custom rom (like MIUI). For this purpose, I just bought a very fast Kingston 32GB, class 10 U3, sd card with theoretical 90MBs read and 80MBs write speed. I think that will suffice.
I am a simple user and I need basic functions. My main issue is to get a faster response from the phone. I don’t play games and I am not a major fun of social media. I just want to want to use it mainly as a phone, for calls, messages, Viber, and some extra facilities like emailing, web browsing, watching some videos online (news and youtube), occasional photos, listen to music, and install a GPS program like Sygic.
I’ve already read a lot about the whole process, but as I’m doing it for the first time in my life I want to make sure that I got it right. And I have a few ambiguities.
Please advise or freely suggest if any better/easier method is available.
1. Rooting.
I decided to use Kingo Root. So, I need to download Kingo Root to my pc and connect the phone (having enabled USB debugging) and just press Root. Then check if rooting is successful with Root Checker. Then download and install SuperSU app. And I’m done.
Do I need to unlock my bootloader, too?
2. Backup.
a) Take an image of the existing ROM.
Download and install ROM Manager, flash ClockworkMod Recovery and update. Boot in to recovery by using ROM Manager or manually by pressing simultaneously UP+POWER+HOME buttons. Then go to Backup and Restore and take a backup image. Right?
b) Backup apps and messages.
I want to take just 2 backups here, my text messages and my Viber messages. Do I use Titanium or something else? My contacts are already synchronized with Google. If I use a MIUI stock rom do I need to take a backup of my contacts too?
3. Increase phone's RAM
I think now is the right time to increase the phone’s RAM. Do I need to partition it with CWM? Or I just use an app like Ram Expander? Do I do both? I mean firstly partition the sd to the desired size and then use Ram Expander? None of the above? What do you suggest? I have read some other possible solutions like using INT2EXT+ after partition. And when I download a new app how will the phone know where to store it, in phone’s RAM or in sd card?
The key factor is speed and efficiency.
I’ve also read that “Even though the Internal Storage would read 2GB (or whatever is your partition size), the apps would still use some amount of REAL INTERNAL Storage for data, hence you need at least 100MB REAL Internal Memory for every 500MB SD-EXT memory.” Is this true? And if so, since I believe the Galaxy ACE S5830 has about 150 MB RAM the most I can actually get is 750 MB RAM?
It is important to get as much RAM as possible because I’ve read that Sygic (the GPS Navigator app) needs to be installed in phone’s RAM to work properly and it is about 700MB.
4. Install Stock ROM
Finally, the time has come to install a new stock rom. I am thinking about MIUI 6. I like its interface and I’ve heard it is light and fast. Any better suggestions? Can I do it in my phone?
My problem here is this, is MIUI a fully functional stock rom, which means I just download it and flash it or is it a “port rom” which means I have to previously install some android 4.4.x base rom? I have read in some article that is needs a compatible android rom to lean on before installing. Is that so?
Here I am stuck, I can’t decide how to proceed and I need your help.
Sorry, if the post is too long.
Hi there, long time galaxy ace user and MIUI lover here.
1. For rooting my device, I just flashed a zip in recovery mode. Can't find the link to that thread.
2. Yes, backup is very important right after rooting, especially for beginners.
As for sms backup, I recommend using SMS backup and Restore, which can be downloaded from the market. I haven't used viber, so I don't know which app would be the best for backing it up, but you can try Titanium backup. For contacts, you can sync them as long as you flash a g-apps package and sign in with the same google account. To be sure, you can try exporting your contacts to your sd card and import it later on (.vcf)
3. I did not even increase my phone's ram via swap, Even with a tiny ram, Miui on top of Cm7 is pretty fast and can handle any basic task such as browsing, youtube videos, music, calling, camera, camcording and messaging with minimal stutters. (I don't play games btw)
4. If you are a simple phone user just like me, who only need some calls, sms and browsing functionality, the best bet would be to use MIUI builds based on gingerbread (CM7). I found that MIUIv4 builds (ICS and JB) are poorly optimized for our device. Also, there are currently no MIUI v5 or v6 builds for armv6 devices.
My personal recommendation is: MIUIXXX http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1908444 which comes with FireKernel OC.
I use Gabreek's Miui v5 theme, which you can find it on his thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2280553 In my opinion, his v5 theme is the best, because of LOTS of app icons and the overall feel.
Also, be sure to flash a g-apps package for gingerbread after flashing the rom.
MIUI v4 snapseries build is too unresponsive for me, and missing some features like screen off animation. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1879323
MIUI v4 JB by msnnsm is also good, but consumes lots of ram http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2054460.
TL;DR: flash an miui gb rom. It is the best in terms of stability and speed.
Thanks for your prompt answer and suggestions my friend. I will follow them all.
One question please, which is the most important query for me:
After I have made all the preparations (root and have taken a backup image with CWM, messages, etc.), what is the next step?
a) I need to install and flash the phone with a CM7 first and then install and flash MIUIXXX?
or
b) I just flash MIUIXXX straight away?
Also, I am not sure I understood correctly, Gabreek's Miui v5 (which is now updated to v6) is an alternative MIUI rom or a theme? Because I have downloaded it and it is a zip file not an .mtz file.
I am sorry if these sound like very noobish questions but I want to make sure that I understand what I am doing before I actually do it.
Thanks again for your help.
tommycr7 said:
Thanks for your prompt answer and suggestions my friend. I will follow them all.
One question please, which is the most important query for me:
After I have made all the preparations (root and have taken a backup image with CWM, messages, etc.), what is the next step?
a) I need to install and flash the phone with a CM7 first and then install and flash MIUIXXX?
or
b) I just flash MIUIXXX straight away?
Also, I am not sure I understood correctly, Gabreek's Miui v5 (which is now updated to v6) is an alternative MIUI rom or a theme? Because I have downloaded it and it is a zip file not an .mtz file.
I am sorry if these sound like very noobish questions but I want to make sure that I understand what I am doing before I actually do it.
Thanks again for your help.
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It's completely fine to flash miuiXXX right away (B)
gabreek's is another MIUI rom, but bluetooth is not working in his v6 build. The theme file (mtz) is somewhere in the bottom of the post, below some useful tips and just above the credits part of his post
Thanks again for your help.
I also thought the same, but I wanted to make sure.
I have already rooted my phone and I am in the process of taking various backups.
I will try the rom you have recommended and I will revert to report.
I think I owe you as much.
Btw do you know if Themer works in MIUI? It's quite an impressive app to have.
Cheers
as far as i know, themer does not work.
Also, MIUI comes with its own theme engine, and you can download online, which is very nice.
Remember that when Applying themes, do not include lockscreen (uncheck lockscreen) . Lockscreens from the Theme app are meant for HDPI device, and you won't be able to unlock your phone if you apply them. If you accidentally get stuck on the lockscreen, press volume up and back button at the same time. It will unlock your phone.
There are a handful of themes ported to MDPI which you can use over here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1428940
So far, so good, I have not experienced any major problems.
2 more things to ask if you dont mind.
a. Where do I get the gapps file to flash from? Is is a specific file for our rom (MIUIXXX) or any gapps file will do?
b. Can I add an extra language, in the android keyboard or do I have to use an app for this? Or even better in the system itself. I am from Greece and I would find it very convenient in some tasks of the phone. I mean since it is essentially a MIUI rom and MIUI has the greek language in its official roms, there must be a way that this can be done.
tommycr7 said:
My Samsung Galaxy ACE S5830 needs the kiss of life, so as to return to the 21st century.
It has slow responses and quite often freezes and messes up with my nerves.
It currently runs on a 2.3.5 android version.
I want to root it, take a backup, increase ram by creating a partition in my new sd card and install a light custom rom (like MIUI). For this purpose, I just bought a very fast Kingston 32GB, class 10 U3, sd card with theoretical 90MBs read and 80MBs write speed. I think that will suffice.
I am a simple user and I need basic functions. My main issue is to get a faster response from the phone. I don’t play games and I am not a major fun of social media. I just want to want to use it mainly as a phone, for calls, messages, Viber, and some extra facilities like emailing, web browsing, watching some videos online (news and youtube), occasional photos, listen to music, and install a GPS program like Sygic.
I’ve already read a lot about the whole process, but as I’m doing it for the first time in my life I want to make sure that I got it right. And I have a few ambiguities.
Please advise or freely suggest if any better/easier method is available.
1. Rooting.
I decided to use Kingo Root. So, I need to download Kingo Root to my pc and connect the phone (having enabled USB debugging) and just press Root. Then check if rooting is successful with Root Checker. Then download and install SuperSU app. And I’m done.
Do I need to unlock my bootloader, too?
2. Backup.
a) Take an image of the existing ROM.
Download and install ROM Manager, flash ClockworkMod Recovery and update. Boot in to recovery by using ROM Manager or manually by pressing simultaneously UP+POWER+HOME buttons. Then go to Backup and Restore and take a backup image. Right?
b) Backup apps and messages.
I want to take just 2 backups here, my text messages and my Viber messages. Do I use Titanium or something else? My contacts are already synchronized with Google. If I use a MIUI stock rom do I need to take a backup of my contacts too?
3. Increase phone's RAM
I think now is the right time to increase the phone’s RAM. Do I need to partition it with CWM? Or I just use an app like Ram Expander? Do I do both? I mean firstly partition the sd to the desired size and then use Ram Expander? None of the above? What do you suggest? I have read some other possible solutions like using INT2EXT+ after partition. And when I download a new app how will the phone know where to store it, in phone’s RAM or in sd card?
The key factor is speed and efficiency.
I’ve also read that “Even though the Internal Storage would read 2GB (or whatever is your partition size), the apps would still use some amount of REAL INTERNAL Storage for data, hence you need at least 100MB REAL Internal Memory for every 500MB SD-EXT memory.” Is this true? And if so, since I believe the Galaxy ACE S5830 has about 150 MB RAM the most I can actually get is 750 MB RAM?
It is important to get as much RAM as possible because I’ve read that Sygic (the GPS Navigator app) needs to be installed in phone’s RAM to work properly and it is about 700MB.
4. Install Stock ROM
Finally, the time has come to install a new stock rom. I am thinking about MIUI 6. I like its interface and I’ve heard it is light and fast. Any better suggestions? Can I do it in my phone?
My problem here is this, is MIUI a fully functional stock rom, which means I just download it and flash it or is it a “port rom” which means I have to previously install some android 4.4.x base rom? I have read in some article that is needs a compatible android rom to lean on before installing. Is that so?
Here I am stuck, I can’t decide how to proceed and I need your help.
Sorry, if the post is too long.
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Hi There,
To Root Your Device See The XDA's post.
Take The Backup of Current Rom Using CWM recovery or ROM Manager would do this too.
Then inorder to Increase Memory On Your Device By Partitining the SD Card.
Check My Guide over it in Galaxy Ace Development Section or General Android Dev Section.
If Helped Click Thanks
Hi,
1.
Try always to have on your sdcard a backup or a ROM that works ok.
Probe this a few times to be sure you can return anytime to the previous step.
2.
Take a notepad and make a change log with steps you made, so you can return to the previous step if something is not working ok.
3.
Try first to understand what you want to do, to be sure that you will not commit an error.
Try to learn from the mistakes of others.
It will be much easier for you.