Howdy, I have been all over this nook lately and what not.
What I have right now as a backup is a rooted 1.0 nook with a modified build.prop and devicemanager.db to stop the 1.1 update. I have everything I have been using and currently will probably use EXCEPT I don't have iptables/netfilters in order to get asproxy working so I can setup Orbot (TOR client)
I am quite willing to restore the nook back to original and start from ground zero if that is what is needed for me to be able to use the current backup I have but have an updated kernel with OC and iptables/netfilters enabled.
Can anyone tell me if it is possible to replace the kernel AND use my current nandroid backup (possibly in sections) and not overwrite the kernel?
My next route will be to restore to stock, root, edit devicemanager.db to avoid the 1.1, update the kernel and then just reinstall the apps. either scenario does not have me re-registering my device.
Or I can update to 1.1 and then block any further updates and such but ultimately I need to get the updated kernel for iptables/netfilters. as you surmise I am fairly obsessed with this...
Thanks for any suggestions!!
I am also open to using a very clean install without a lot of fluff, I just put CM7 on the emmc and have phiremod rom running atm but am not overly excited by it. I tend to like very clean minimalist things.
So I am open to that as well but have not heard much promise on the battery life with the current builds.
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It may be good but its beyond me.
While I do still have select backups of stock with root and a few points along the way, I have no intention of using them except for emergency recovery purposes-
and starting over would probably be easier anyway.
I have little interest in the stock B&N apps either so nothing that needs saving- except what I have on there from the last week or so. Ok, not really that either.
Do you really have stuff on there that you NEED to preserve or is it just settings and preferences?
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
Hello,
Sorry for the odd thread but I didn't want to make two separate threads. I have made enough nooby posts for the day as it is! lol. My Nexus 6 is currently on 6.0 MRA58R / TWRP Recovery / Rooted / No Encryption.
1. What is the best APP to use to activate and control the notification light on the Nexus 6? I see there are a few different apps for this but I would like the one that works with / works best with the Nexus 6.
2. Best option to back up my Nexus 6. I have Titanium Backup Pro as well as TWRP Recovery. I don't get understand Titanium Backup. I get how to use it mostly. I just don't get the point of storing the backup for your phone, on your phone... Doesn't that kind of defeat the purpose? If your phone locks up how are you going to load the backup / recover it? I am assuming TWRP backs up directly to the device as well. So I am just wondering the best method to use when backing up, and what all to back up. Can TWRP recover device with a Titanium Backup - Backup?
Thank you in advance for your time.
Rektifying said:
Hello,
Sorry for the odd thread but I didn't want to make two separate threads. I have made enough nooby posts for the day as it is! lol. My Nexus 6 is currently on 6.0 MRA58R / TWRP Recovery / Rooted / No Encryption.
1. What is the best APP to use to activate and control the notification light on the Nexus 6? I see there are a few different apps for this but I would like the one that works with / works best with the Nexus 6.
2. Best option to back up my Nexus 6. I have Titanium Backup Pro as well as TWRP Recovery. I don't get understand Titanium Backup. I get how to use it mostly. I just don't get the point of storing the backup for your phone, on your phone... Doesn't that kind of defeat the purpose? If your phone locks up how are you going to load the backup / recover it? I am assuming TWRP backs up directly to the device as well. So I am just wondering the best method to use when backing up, and what all to back up. Can TWRP recover device with a Titanium Backup - Backup?
Thank you in advance for your time.
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1. Lightflow is the best app to control the LED light.
2. Titanium backup also allows you to backup individual app data which you can then upload to the cloud or save elsewhere. TWRP doesn't allow this.
You can even set periodic backup and upload times for your apps in TB.
Hi all, this forum has been great for providing answers, so ive got 1 last question before i do anything to my phone.
Obliviously installing a custom recovery like TWRP requires bootloader unlocking which wipes data. I want to perform a backup of my phone, a complete backup, system, apps the works so if anything is wrong i can restore the backup, no when i say backup i mean almost like a Nandroid backup you can perform with a custom recovery, is this possible?, or ate very least is there any 3rd party apps that will perform a backup of everything inc Apps and App data, so for instance, passwords etc are backed up as well for each app which saves a ton of time having to reinstall them and remember all the passwords. Nandroid backup were easy on previous phones because on some bootloader unlock wasnt required just to install TWRP. Can anyone help with this issue, id really like to have a full backup for peace of mind. Many thanks in advance.
Swift backup is the closest I have come across
gazza35 said:
Hi all, this forum has been great for providing answers, so ive got 1 last question before i do anything to my phone.
Obliviously installing a custom recovery like TWRP requires bootloader unlocking which wipes data. I want to perform a backup of my phone, a complete backup, system, apps the works so if anything is wrong i can restore the backup, no when i say backup i mean almost like a Nandroid backup you can perform with a custom recovery, is this possible?, or ate very least is there any 3rd party apps that will perform a backup of everything inc Apps and App data, so for instance, passwords etc are backed up as well for each app which saves a ton of time having to reinstall them and remember all the passwords. Nandroid backup were easy on previous phones because on some bootloader unlock wasnt required just to install TWRP. Can anyone help with this issue, id really like to have a full backup for peace of mind. Many thanks in advance.
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Unfortunately with a lock bootloader, you can't really create a full backup of data of apps. You can only back the APK file and some data. Even if you somehow did, restoring backups is also a problem as some backups aren't compatible with a different rom. Nandroid backups aren't an option too as restoring those from a different rom will cause issue due to incompatibly (someone tried before and caused destroyed system).
What I did in my preparation before is backed up important files through drive or cloud storages. I also rely on password managers for log-ins. I also created a separate Google Account solely for storage for my backup too. If you have, I highly advise backing up using SD Cards. They're quite an essential especially for phone modding and backup restores. Also before unlocking, make sure to have a plan on what to do after, do you stay on MIUI or try some mods or custom roms etc... So that you can switch afterwards before restoring your backup.
Lastly, if anything goes wrong, you can always reflash the stock MIUI ROM using MiFlash.
BigChungus321 said:
Unfortunately with a lock bootloader, you can't really create a full backup of data of apps. You can only back the APK file and some data. Even if you somehow did, restoring backups is also a problem as some backups aren't compatible with a different rom. Nandroid backups aren't an option too as restoring those from a different rom will cause issue due to incompatibly (someone tried before and caused destroyed system).
What I did in my preparation before is backed up important files through drive or cloud storages. I also rely on password managers for log-ins. I also created a separate Google Account solely for storage for my backup too. If you have, I highly advise backing up using SD Cards. They're quite an essential especially for phone modding and backup restores. Also before unlocking, make sure to have a plan on what to do after, do you stay on MIUI or try some mods or custom roms etc... So that you can switch afterwards before restoring your backup.
Lastly, if anything goes wrong, you can always reflash the stock MIUI ROM using MiFlash.
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Thanks for all that useful info. I do have a 128gb sd card in the phone as well as the inbuilt 128gb, so plenty storage. Im just so used to other phones where backups where simple of bl unlock wasnt required to flash twrp etc, i did try the phones inbuilt backup system to backup the apps, it seemed to backup some info but not the apps which is odd, google backup ive never used so im unsure. ill try and look for a password manager and see if i can find a way to backup passwords at least. From what ive read everything with this phone seems impossible without first unlocking the BL, i just wish i didnt have to wait 7 days or wipe the phone to do it lol. My main aim is to downgrade back to Android 11 stock Miui, im not convinced custom roms available for this device are at a daily driver stage yet, as for mods, i may end up rooting at some point and get magisk, i think most mods i used would be mainly aesthetic, like changing splash screens etc etc, simple stuff. Anyway i have drivers installed, i have Miflash unlock installed. i shall start getting my passwords and some apps saved off etc and go from there. As always, thankyou once again for the detailed reply, youve been great help
Found Wondershare MobileTrans. Thankfully it backs up most stuff inc apps, havent found any other way as yet. Thanks again.
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Thanks for all that useful info. I do have a 128gb sd card in the phone as well as the inbuilt 128gb, so plenty storage. Im just so used to other phones where backups where simple of bl unlock wasnt required to flash twrp etc, i did try the phones inbuilt backup system to backup the apps, it seemed to backup some info but not the apps which is odd, google backup ive never used so im unsure. ill try and look for a password manager and see if i can find a way to backup passwords at least. From what ive read everything with this phone seems impossible without first unlocking the BL, i just wish i didnt have to wait 7 days or wipe the phone to do it lol. My main aim is to downgrade back to Android 11 stock Miui, im not convinced custom roms available for this device are at a daily driver stage yet, as for mods, i may end up rooting at some point and get magisk, i think most mods i used would be mainly aesthetic, like changing splash screens etc etc, simple stuff. Anyway i have drivers installed, i have Miflash unlock installed. i shall start getting my passwords and some apps saved off etc and go from there. As always, thankyou once again for the detailed reply, youve been great help
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Alright. Also some points that I would like to add, since like you said, you're staying at A11 Miui which for the most part is now forgotten (or at least have the minority using it), you'll have to use the official twrp instead of the newer unofficial ones due to compatibility and it's the only recovery in a11 which can decrypt the storage (newer ones can only decrypt a12-a13, not a11...weird). Also, this is just a suggestion but obviously unlocking bootloader results in failing integrity API test (formerly safety net) so you'll have to really root and spoof the device to pass integrity API test and use banking apps etc... Good luck though and yeah you can't skip that 7 day wait, it's a good time to backup and prepare.
BigChungus321 said:
Alright. Also some points that I would like to add, since like you said, you're staying at A11 Miui which for the most part is now forgotten (or at least have the minority using it), you'll have to use the official twrp instead of the newer unofficial ones due to compatibility and it's the only recovery in a11 which can decrypt the storage (newer ones can only decrypt a12-a13, not a11...weird). Also, this is just a suggestion but obviously unlocking bootloader results in failing integrity API test (formerly safety net) so you'll have to really root and spoof the device to pass integrity API test and use banking apps etc... Good luck though and yeah you can't skip that 7 day wait, it's a good time to backup and prepare.
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Ok, sounds like a lot of Work, Another question for you, if i stay on A12, 12.0.3.0 which worked amazing until it upgraded, will i have to do the whole same spoofing thing?, i did forget about my banking apps. And where can i find Disable Dmverity and will that sort out the banking apps, i know itll let me keep cust recovery, I see reference to it but i cant find it anywhere, is there like a certain website or something where people download their mods and stuff.
gazza35 said:
Ok, sounds like a lot of Work, Another question for you, if i stay on A12, 12.0.3.0 which worked amazing until it upgraded, will i have to do the whole same spoofing thing?, i did forget about my banking apps. And where can i find Disable Dmverity and will that sort out the banking apps, i know itll let me keep cust recovery, I see reference to it but i cant find it anywhere, is there like a certain website or something where people download their mods and stuff.
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Yes, unlocking your bootloader will cause you to fail integrity test so you'll have no choice but to root and spoof if you're going to use banking apps. I can help you with this process if you want.
You can get the DM Verity file I used here:
https://zackptg5.com/android.php , it also includes some of my favorite mods like JamesDSP. You'll probably get something like DisableDMverity_forceencrypt zip or something like that so be sure to rename the zip file only to "Disable_Dm-Verity" zip (it's one of those zips where it uses the name of the zip to select what it's patching, it is recommended to keep force encryption enabled as to avoid data theft when you lose your phone). You flash the disable dm verity right after TWRP so you can boot to your rom afterwards. And yes dmverity won't help you pass integrity API.
As for themes/mods and such, I mostly get them here from XDA, Telegram groups, or Github. Mostly telegram tbh. But be sure to check whether it's safe to use as some bundles their modules (or once the app gets root access) will cause damage to your phone.
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Yes, unlocking your bootloader will cause you to fail integrity test so you'll have no choice but to root and spoof if you're going to use banking apps. I can help you with this process if you want.
You can get the DM Verity file I used here:
https://zackptg5.com/android.php , it also includes some of my favorite mods like JamesDSP. You'll probably get something like DisableDMverity_forceencrypt zip or something like that so be sure to rename the zip file only to "Disable_Dm-Verity" zip (it's one of those zips where it uses the name of the zip to select what it's patching, it is recommended to keep force encryption enabled as to avoid data theft when you lose your phone). You flash the disable dm verity right after TWRP so you can boot to your rom afterwards. And yes dmverity won't help you pass integrity API.
As for themes/mods and such, I mostly get them here from XDA, Telegram groups, or Github. Mostly telegram tbh. But be sure to check whether it's safe to use as some bundles their modules (or once the app gets root access) will cause damage to your phone.
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Thankyou i think i have everything i need, ive backed up My 3rd party apps, all my Passwords, calendar, contacts etc etc, so, im ready to move forward and just wait for phone to be unlocked now. Youve been a great help, thankyou very much indeed.
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Swift backup is the closest I have come across
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But if the file get large size about 6-8 gb it was hard to transfer it to pd or sd card and something it shows error while transferring
Hey all. I've been getting bothered by my Pixel 5a to upgrade to Android 13 for a while now and am getting sick of it. I understand it's for security and bugs, but i know from experience that updates always cause phones to run slower, if not cause more problems with apps or features.
I'm willing to try to upgrade to it, but i'd like to make a full/complete backup with a service/application that can preferably take a full image backup that can be restored if needed.
I'm looking for something similar to Clonezilla for laptops/desktops that can take a full image backup that can be restored fully as if nothing changed.
Does anybody know any options for full android image backups, or at least the next closest thing to that to restore the phone from a backup?
I'd be curious to know what the best backup options are for an UNROOTED + LOCKED Pixel 5a with STOCK Android. I don't want to use the cloud backup, given the data is not E2E encrypted. (EDIT: is that correct? Reading some articles online that claim that Google DOES encrypt backups E2E.)
Doesn't have to be a full/image backup, guess that won't even work without root?