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I was having some problem with my current rom and wanted to flash a new rom on my phone. I dont want to go through the process of installing all the apps from scratch.
Is there a way I can backup all the apps and once the rom has been installed I can just do a ONE CLICK install of all the apps?
Sorry for posting it again. I posted it at the wrong place before this.
ayush20m said:
I was having some problem with my current rom and wanted to flash a new rom on my phone. I dont want to go through the process of installing all the apps from scratch.
Is there a way I can backup all the apps and once the rom has been installed I can just do a ONE CLICK install of all the apps?
Sorry for posting it again. I posted it at the wrong place before this.
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dont know if this will help, but i'm new to flashing roms also and everytime i tried a new rom out i had to also download all my apps, and then media back to sd card, there is a video on youtube "must have app for g1/mytouch" by "EmoGamer" The "APP" is called "Backup for Root Users"
what i do, is open the "APP" check mark "APK'S"
choose backup.
I'm using MyTouch (32b)
Amon RA - v1.6.2G
Boot into Recovery (Home + Power)
Choose Wipe, "Data/Factory Reset, Dalvik-cache, SD:ext partition"
Press Back Once
Go To "Partition sdcard"
Choose "Repair SD:ext" (Home to confirm)
Then Flash your rom and reboot.
When you gain access to the "Market" Download the same "App (Backup for Root Users)
and then "Check Mark" everything that you did for the Back-Up & Hit Restore.
That's It!!!
BTW, depending on the speed of the ROM that you flashed and how much was back'd up it can take awhile, the last ROM i flashed did the recovery fast, but almost 30mins for all the apps to load into the "App Drawer" on home screen...
Sorry if this is so long, but hope it helps. I'm gonna check this part of the forums and see if there is anything about the Nandroid backup and i will be also posting something there to possibly help noobz like myself in restoring all from previous Nandroid back'd up ROM.
Hey! I'm a little new to the rooting and such on a
Android phone but yesterday I rooted and
installed Fresh Rom 1.1 on my Sprint Hero, and I
was wondering where is a good website to
download themes for this Rom? And if there is
any tips/cool things/ ect. ect. that you can do
with a rooted phone tell me please. Cause I'm a
noob as I said. . Thanks
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best advice I can give is read the how to WIKI's BEFORE doing anything else. ALWAYS read the first post of any rom that you want to try then re-read it just to make sure you understand if there are any problems and or fixes. also ALWAYS make a nandroid BEFORE you change anything with your phone. after all that just watch the boards and check out all the cool stuff.
edit: and I forgot the search button is in the upper right of the screen and will save you a lot of grief from the flamers
Thanks dood.
I just rooted mine, too and all I can say is read read read read. Try different things you're cmfortable with, and just enjoy how much better it is rooted.
Nadroid...nandroid...nandroid
I am bad about messing with stuff and not having one. Shame on me.
Kcarpenter said:
Nadroid...nandroid...nandroid
I am bad about messing with stuff and not having one. Shame on me.
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Do you nandroid after changing anything? I did it as soon as I got root last night, but now I have loaded a custom rom and am thinking about adding mods and themes... should I nandroid every time I put a new rom on or is the very first nandroid sufficient?
schnoz said:
Do you nandroid after changing anything? I did it as soon as I got root last night, but now I have loaded a custom rom and am thinking about adding mods and themes... should I nandroid every time I put a new rom on or is the very first nandroid sufficient?
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Did you use fresh kitchen? I would make sure your recovery console is 1.6.2 as you can pick which nandroid you want to restore. Just nandroid before flashing a ROM or a Theme, so you can revert back to what you had before if something is not working.
The first nandroid you have should be the one with the stock ROM+root. I would take this and save it on your computer so you always have it.
I'd say that you should make a backup copy every time you change anything significant, or anything you do while booting in recovery.
Its probably not necessary to do it as often as I do, but I figure a few extra minutes of waiting for it to finish is worth not having the frustration of not being able to revert to a past state if something screwy happens.
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Did you use fresh kitchen? I would make sure your recovery console is 1.6.2 as you can pick which nandroid you want to restore. Just nandroid before flashing a ROM or a Theme, so you can revert back to what you had before if something is not working.
The first nandroid you have should be the one with the stock ROM+root. I would take this and save it on your computer so you always have it.
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I used the 'static wiki page how-to' for getting everything done, I think they supplied a link to this one: recovery-RA-heroc-v1.5.2.img, which I guess is outdated... I'll look for the 1.6.2 version instead. You are correct, my first nandroid is the stock + root and I did save this to my computer, but I haven't nandroided since then because I didn't think I needed to. I think I will nandroid again now that I am on 2.1 ROM and then nandroid whenever I mess around with the recovery / new ROMS. Thanks guys.
For the 1.6.2, do I just repeat the sticky how-to for installing this recovery? I don't want to mess anything up since I already have the 1.5.2 recovery installed. Will it just overwrite?
Hello everyone,
I tried search the answer but only found something in a different phone section and it was not clear.
My question...I have already flashed with the Ice rom and it works fine...when I decide to change roms and flash a NEW one...what are the steps I must do for it to work correctly?
Thanks in advance for any help,
Brian K
If you're staying with the same rom (i.e. upgrading to a newer version of the same rom) - back up, wipe cache/dalvik cache, then flash
If you're changing rom but staying with Sense-based roms - do the same and see if you have any issues. If you do run into issues - wipe data/cache/dalvik cache, reboot.
If you're going from AOSP to Sense or Sense to AOSP - back up, wipe data/cache/dalvik cache, flash.
Its just do the same thing you did the first time. Make sure to do a full wipe and flash
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dnguyen1988 said:
Its just do the same thing you did the first time. Make sure to do a full wipe and flash
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Might be a lil off topic but I think it might be related.....you said 'do the same thing you did the first time'....so i'm guessing first time means the first time i flash a custom rom?? And if so, does that mean for the first time i flash a custom rom should i do a full wipe???
Thanks!
Paso876 said:
Might be a lil off topic but I think it might be related.....you said 'do the same thing you did the first time'....so i'm guessing first time means the first time i flash a custom rom?? And if so, does that mean for the first time i flash a custom rom should i do a full wipe???
Thanks!
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Yes you are correct. The post above mine is way more detailed. You should also do a nandroid backup of the rom you're on now in case you wanna go back.
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The best way to move between ROMs is to make a nandroid + Titanium backup. Fully wipe. Flash your new ROM. Carefully re-import settings from Titanium if all seems to be working well. In the event of a failure, roll back to your nandroid copy.
Im really sorry but I still dont understand...I mean I kinda do but dont want to mess up and because of that, I'm trying to have a clear pic in my head.
Example...when you flash for the first time you have to:
flash recovery
wipe data/cach/etc
drop the rom onto the sd card
select the rom from sd card
reboot phone
Do you have to do ALL the same steps again, if you want to try a NEW rom...or no?
If no...what steps do you do differently?
Also...as for the Nandroid backup...do you do this everytime also, or just once?
Again, Im really sorry to be such a newb...but I am trying...I have just about every guide...its just that most guide are not for newbs and alot of times they are outdate. Dont get me wrong I appreciate the guides...I TRULY Do, I just dont want to mess this phone up.
Thanks in advance for any help
Brian K
Repeat everything as you listed it except for flashing a new recovery (unless moving to/from a Froyo/Gingerbread; as recovery differs between Froyo and GB). I usually only make nandroid backups once I have found a ROM that I like and have it working well. It's a system restore! Then if I want to tinker with the "shiny new ROM" that just came out I can load it up and play with it. If it doesn't work well or at all, just roll back to your faithful fully working nandroid copy you made.
Kline said:
Repeat everything as you listed it except for flashing a new recovery (unless moving to/from a Froyo/Gingerbread; as recovery differs between Froyo and GB). I usually only make nandroid backups once I have found a ROM that I like and have it working well. It's a system restore! Then if I want to tinker with the "shiny new ROM" that just came out I can load it up and play with it. If it doesn't work well or at all, just roll back to your faithful fully working nandroid copy you made.
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Actually switching between Froyo and GB has been made even easier by the new ClockWorkMod Recovery... TrueBlue's method works amazingly... Find it here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=944681... Flash it like you would a ROM via CWM... His zip also INCLUDES the STOCK RECOVERY so if you ever want to recalibrate the battery you can do so by going into Rom Manager and selecting 2.5.1.4 as your recovery, when done just switch back by selecting 3.0.0.5 and that will load up 3.0.0.6..
To answer OP's Question...
Step 1) NANDroid backup (Backup and Restore > Backup > press trackball)
Step 2) wipe data/cache/dalvik (I always do each of them twice for safe measures); Like someone here already said, if upgrading to a new version of THE SAME ROM BUT ITS BEEN UPDATED, just wipe CACHE AND DALVIK. Otherwise, wipe all 3.
Step 3) Install zip from sdcard > choose zip from sdcard > select the ROM you want to install.
P.S. FYI I WOULD DO THIS FIRST!!!!! For flashing TrueBlue's 3.0.0.6 to be able to flash both froyo and gingerbread roms without changing the recovery each time (which is a pain in the ass btw) FOLLOW STEP 3 EXACTLY. The only difference is you will choose GlacierRecovery_to_RomManager.zip instead of whatever Rom you want. Reboot, go into RomManager, scroll to the bottom and select All ClockWorkMod Recoveries, choose 3.0.0.5 and it should say successfully flashed. Reboot into recovery and make sure at the bottom it says CWM 3.0.0.6. If it does, congrats, if not, reboot and reflash it, and continue to do this until you see CWM 3.0.0.6 at the bottom of the recovery screen.
PM me if you can't get it to work and want some more help with anything!
Hello,
I want to say it again, that the people in the Android forums are so much more helpful then back when I had a iphone and needed help. The people over in the iphone forums would sometomes help, but most of all, they would be rude.
Android forum techs are the BEST!
As for the Nandroid backup...this part also is a bit confusing, cause a few guides/videos show them doing the nandroid after they do the 3 wipes. However, I thought it made sense to do it first like you said.
Last night at around 4am I flashed CM7 with no problem and it is truly amazing. I am started to make sense just a little bit of all this but right now...I still cant wrap my head around the whole flashing recovery process.
Please understand I.m not just asking for answers, I am also reading as much as possible...I am making an effort.
Thanks so much everyone,
Brian K
No problem. If you have any questions I'd be glad to answer them for you or direct you in the direction for your answer. Just pm me like I said.
Just continue to read read read.. That's why I did and this is the first phone I've rooted or done anything with and I've become knowledgeable with some of the easier concepts and I'm trying to learn more complicated concepts as I go along.. Everyone had to start somewhere, and most of us here on xda realize this which is why we are so happy to help as long as these questions aren't asked and answered 4000 times.
P.S. Where ever you read/watched to wipe before NANDroiding I would advise to not go back to that because that is COMPLETELY the wrong thing to do!!
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No prob Brian I know I wasn't as detailed as other ppl who helped but if you have any questions just pm me.
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I know I keep saying this but so far everyone here is sooo freakn helpful. Im shocked cause when I had a iphone and did the whole jailbreak thing...the people over there where very rude.
dont worry dnguyen1988...u were nice enough to help out and I promise to take you up on the offer for help
Amac1222...just to be clear...your saying to do a Nandroid backup before wiping ANYTHING...yes?
Thanks again for everything,
Brian
Yes, even when updating your rom, you can always move the nandroid off your sd to an external hd. Or you can delete them as you move up updates, (i.e. Build 41 to 42 to 43 delete 41 once you know 42 is good to backup to if needed). When I flash kernels I tend to not nandroid each time although I should. As a super noob I would and I used to until you are comfortable.
The basic thing is you always want something to fall back on in case you get stick in a boot loop or stuck on the mytouch screen.
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Hi,
I am a newbie android user so sorry if what I am about to ask sounds really dumb to some of yours!
So first of all, I have rooted my tablet and installed the stock ROM suggested by the video author. Now I was wondering if my tablet would be more efficient by using some other ROM like the THOR one I keep finding on all the post around the forum. My question is how do I change ROM without loosing all my app and settings? Is it possible?
Now my last question is concerning overclocking and Kernel, if someone could explain what the basics of those two terms. If I understood well, overclocking is changing the settings so that you will save some power.
Thanks a lot for your patience XDA forum ANdroids pros!
Was reading a bit about my questions and wanted to get a confirmation before I do anything stupid!
To change ROM:
1) Download Titanium Back up apk
2) Back up all file using it (Do i back up on a sd card or just use the program and hit back up)
3)Download the new ROM
4)Change the name to update.zip
5)Same steps as I did for the installing of the first stock ROM
Put it down said:
Hi,
I am a newbie android user so sorry if what I am about to ask sounds really dumb to some of yours!
So first of all, I have rooted my tablet and installed the stock ROM suggested by the video author. Now I was wondering if my tablet would be more efficient by using some other ROM like the THOR one I keep finding on all the post around the forum. My question is how do I change ROM without loosing all my app and settings? Is it possible?
Now my last question is concerning overclocking and Kernel, if someone could explain what the basics of those two terms. If I understood well, overclocking is changing the settings so that you will save some power.
Thanks a lot for your patience XDA forum ANdroids pros!
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Answer to your first question is kinda a matter of personal preference since custom roms may brake something. But my personal opinion is yes. You just have to try it and see.
Yes you can back everything up but I'd recommend only backing up your apps and data for them because if you try to back up your settings than often times it won't work properly with your custom rom. You could use an app called Titanium Backup to back up your apps & data for them. BTW app "data" is your settings and saves for a game/app.
Overclocking is when you set the speed of the cpu higher to gain performance which actually takes more power. If you want to use less power than youd want to underclock. You could use a combination of underclock and overclocking to maintain or increase your battery life though. For example, setting the cpu @ 1540 when screen is on and only like 500 when screen is off. Youtube has some good explanations and tutorials . I use SetCPU for my overclocking.
A kernel is basically what "controls" or tells the os what to do.
Put it down said:
Was reading a bit about my questions and wanted to get a confirmation before I do anything stupid!
To change ROM:
1) Download Titanium Back up apk
2) Back up all file using it (Do i back up on a sd card or just use the program and hit back up)
3)Download the new ROM
4)Change the name to update.zip
5)Same steps as I did for the installing of the first stock ROM
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NO. You do not need to change the filename of a zip file to update.zip. There are a couple of reasons, but that can be discussed later. Leave the rom.zip filename as is.
I assume, after you downgraded, you installed Iconia root? And after that was verified as working (superuser icon), you installed Acer Recovery from the market and flashed the Thor Recovery?
Because if you didn't do these 2 things, you won't be going anywhere.
As far as using Titanium, unless you know exactly how to use it, I would advise just letting the market download your paid apps again after flashing your new rom.
The last thing we need, is for somebody to backup the wrong stuff, and reinstall it on a different rom. Yes, if you are rooted, you can actually back up system settings, then fubar your device when restoring them to a different rom.
It sounds like you should forget Titanium for awhile.
The contents on your sd card are safe.
Have you read anything about how to flash a rom? How to do a recovery backup and restore (in case things go wrong)?
TThanks a lot I really appreciate the answer, so now my question is do i backup my files on a sd card or just on the program itself and what are the benefits of getting another Kernel?
Thanks a lot again!
You can actually flash a Stock Rom (rooted 3.2) and flash several different kernels later. Or, you can get a rom pre-packaged with a cooked kernel.
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TThanks a lot I really appreciate the answer, so now my question is do i backup my files on a sd card or just on the program itself and what are the benefits of getting another Kernel?
Thanks a lot again!
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By default, TB will back them to the SD. What exactly are the files you are going to back up?
Most of my apps are apk download so I guess i will go and find a proper tutorial on how to backup files on youtube thanks a lot for the answer. If i could ask one more question:
I would like for someone to explain to me the difference between installing a new ROM and a new Kernel!
Sorry again for my ignorance as I said previously I am new to all of this !
Put it down said:
TThanks a lot I really appreciate the answer, so now my question is do i backup my files on a sd card or just on the program itself and what are the benefits of getting another Kernel?
Thanks a lot again!
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There are several pluses to a cooked kernel. 1, videos typically run better. GPU has some tweaks. Actually, your battery life will be a lot better in some cases.
Not to mention several other pluses such as better support for certain apps that use gpu.
Regular stuff like sports apps, news, big games like GTA (wich was very long to install), Launcher, Widgets. Nothing major but because I am new was long for me to install and find .
Would you suggest any kind of ROM with cooked Kernel for someone who is a beginner like me and just trying to optimise hes tablet with the little skills he has the one I am using right now is this one:
CWM-Rooted_Acer_A500_7.006.01_COM_GEN2.zip
Put it down said:
Most of my apps are apk download so I guess i will go and find a proper tutorial on how to backup files on youtube thanks a lot for the answer. If i could ask one more question:
I would like for someone to explain to me the difference between installing a new ROM and a new Kernel!
Sorry again for my ignorance as I said previously I am new to all of this !
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It's ok. I would rather you ask questions, than brick your tab. Some people, jump in without asking, and, well, when it comes to TB, I get a little worried. Seen it too many times before.
The problem with TB, is that it's stupid. If you bu system apps from a totally different android version, TB doesn't know this. It may be an apk and look important, but it probably has odex files that may rely on certain dependancy versions. The result will be Force Close on your app. Lot's of apk's in the system.
You can use it, but only BACK UP the apps that you are 100% sure you downloaded. And nothing more.
Ok, All Roms contain a kernel. They won't run without it. It's like a bridge between the hardware and the android OS. It controls things such as voltage, processor, and some gpu stuff also. (graphic processor unit). A whole lot of stuff that interacts with the os. It's like the overlord.
Now, we all know 500/501s come with a kernel, they have to. And it works. But, things can be better. Processor speeds can be increased, and OV/UV can be applied to make it do so.
When you flash a rom, you have to do certain things before hand.
Boot to CWM recovery
Wipe your 3 mandatory things (user, cache, and dalvik)
Goto Mounts and storage and Format;
System
Cache
Dalvik
Flexrom
This as an advisable method.
When you flash only a kernel, you boot to CWM, and only wipe Dalvik
Big difference.
Sorry if I might be a bit rough. Trying to make sure you do the right thing and not have issues.
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Put it down said:
Regular stuff like sports apps, news, big games like GTA (wich was very long to install), Launcher, Widgets. Nothing major but because I am new was long for me to install and find .
Would you suggest any kind of ROM with cooked Kernel for someone who is a beginner like me and just trying to optimise hes tablet with the little skills he has the one I am using right now is this one:
CWM-Rooted_Acer_A500_7.006.01_COM_GEN2.zip
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Ohhhh you have an older version somewhat.
I assume you wish for English? Have to be careful about Com Gen's and if you want a different language.
I can quote you 3.
1. Is totally stock, with different them buttons. Good solid stock. Look in the the dev forum for Honeylicous from CJY. (the link to the roms are in his signature)
2. Go to tegraowners.com Thors site. There are 2. One of them Flexstriker is brand new. The other Thors ver 14.Flexstriker is 3.2.1 android, themed. Thor v14 is a port from the Asus Transformer.
Both are good and come with overclocked kernels, so you do not need to do anything else.
Please follow the exact instructions I gave you before flashing. Don't forget to make a recovery backup in your CWM (I assume you installed acer recovery, and the Thor Recovery?)
Ok so:
1) Is there any way I can backup ALL of my apps? I assume that when you are talking about apps that I downloaded you mean from the MArket but most of them i just downloaded the apk from explorer.
2) What ROM do you suggest? (one that already includes a Kernel so I only have to falsh the ROM)
3) For these steps I am not sure where to go and how to do it but maybe I can find a tutorial on youtube:
Boot to CWM recovery
Wipe your 3 mandatory things (user, cache, and dalvik)
Goto Mounts and storage and Format;
System
Cache
Dalvik
Flexrom
This as an advisable method.
Boot to CWM recovery is when you hold power and volume down?
Moscow Desire said:
It's ok. I would rather you ask questions, than brick your tab. Some people, jump in without asking, and, well, when it comes to TB, I get a little worried. Seen it too many times before.
The problem with TB, is that it's stupid. If you bu system apps from a totally different android version, TB doesn't know this. It may be an apk and look important, but it probably has odex files that may rely on certain dependancy versions. The result will be Force Close on your app. Lot's of apk's in the system.
You can use it, but only BACK UP the apps that you are 100% sure you downloaded. And nothing more.
Ok, All Roms contain a kernel. They won't run without it. It's like a bridge between the hardware and the android OS. It controls things such as voltage, processor, and some gpu stuff also. (graphic processor unit). A whole lot of stuff that interacts with the os. It's like the overlord.
Now, we all know 500/501s come with a kernel, they have to. And it works. But, things can be better. Processor speeds can be increased, and OV/UV can be applied to make it do so.
When you flash a rom, you have to do certain things before hand.
Boot to CWM recovery
Wipe your 3 mandatory things (user, cache, and dalvik)
Goto Mounts and storage and Format;
System
Cache
Dalvik
Flexrom
This as an advisable method.
When you flash only a kernel, you boot to CWM, and only wipe Dalvik
Big difference.
Sorry if I might be a bit rough. Trying to make sure you do the right thing and not have issues.
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Ohhhh you have an older version somewhat.
I assume you wish for English? Have to be careful about Com Gen's and if you want a different language.
I can quote you 3.
1. Is totally stock, with different them buttons. Good solid stock. Look in the the dev forum for Honeylicous from CJY. (the link to the roms are in his signature)
2. Go to Thors site. There are 2. One of them Flexstriker is brand new. The other Thors ver 14.Flexstriker is 3.2.1 android, themed. Thor v14 is a port from the Asus Transformer.
Both are good and come with overclocked kernels, so you do not need to do anything else.
Please follow the exact instructions I gave you before flashing. Don't forget to make a recovery backup in your CWM (I assume you installed acer recovery, and the Thor Recovery?)
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Woah thanks for the help man really appreciate, I think I will go with the site, as for the backup in my CWM I assume I did it I followed this procedure actually if it can help you understand: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfSPP8UOn78
So a recap of the steps I have to do to install a new ROM:
1) Backup my files --- TB or something else
2) Acer recovery --- Install recovery Image
3) I clear memory as you explained to me before
4) Download the new ROM
5) Install the new ROM as I did with the stock ROM installed previously (hold power + volume down then install zip from sd card)
Sorry for my newbness again!
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Woah thanks for the help man really appreciate, I think I will go with the tegraowners.com site, as for the backup in my CWM I assume I did it I followed this procedure actually if it can help you understand: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfSPP8UOn78
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Man, crazy Canuks And I say that with a smile
Didn't look at the video, but I will guess;
1. With the power off, you held Vol- and pwr, till you saw the text in the upper right corner of the display, then released.
2. In the menu, you select Backup and restore
3. Select backup system.
If you did that, then you have a current backup.
While you at Thors, site, do me a favor, and download his recovery zip, and flash it normally (copy to sd, boot to recovery, and select install zip from sd. Select Thor recovery zip. No wiping needed)
Boot system, and proceed to copy the zip at thors. Your choice. Both are great, and use the same kernel. (I helped test the kernel)
Then, reboot to recovery again, do all wipes and the 4 formats like I said. Do not wipe/format anything else.
Then go back a menu, and install zip from sd.
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Put it down said:
So a recap of the steps I have to do to install a new ROM:
1) Backup my files --- TB or something else
2) Acer recovery --- Install recovery Image
3) I clear memory as you explained to me before
4) Download the new ROM
5) Install the new ROM as I did with the stock ROM installed previously (hold power + volume down then install zip from sd card)
Sorry for my newbness again!
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No problem.
Oh, I assume you installed Iconia root? Are you rooted (superuser icon? Has to be done before acer recovery.). If you have a superuser icon in you apps, the best way to check it, is to install set-cpu and see if it grants you superuser access. Get it from the market.
Then run acer recovery.
Download new rom before messing with flashing and wiping Copy it to your SD card first.
NO. Vol- and pwr. the other way puts it into a stock recovery. You do not want that. """" VOL- and PWR til the text appears in the upper right corner."""""
I am rooted, but now I am lost again! where do i do the backup and restore?
I think it would be easier if you told me the step by step logical actions that I have to do like this:
1)
2)
If you have the time and patience to do it of course!
Moscow Desire said:
Man, crazy Canuks And I say that with a smile
Didn't look at the video, but I will guess;
1. With the power off, you held Vol- and pwr, till you saw the text in the upper right corner of the display, then released.
2. In the menu, you select Backup and restore
3. Select backup system.
If you did that, then you have a current backup.
While you at Thors, site, do me a favor, and download his recovery zip, and flash it normally (copy to sd, boot to recovery, and select install zip from sd. Select Thor recovery zip. No wiping needed)
Boot system, and proceed to copy the zip at thors. Your choice. Both are great, and use the same kernel. (I helped test the kernel)
Then, reboot to recovery again, do all wipes and the 4 formats like I said. Do not wipe/format anything else.
Then go back a menu, and install zip from sd.
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I do not remember doing a recovery like that, I can do it now I guess. I dont understand the next step though:
Boot system, and proceed to copy the zip at thors. Your choice. Both are great, and use the same kernel. (I helped test the kernel)
Sry for the 1000000x time
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I am rooted, but now I am lost again! where do i do the backup and restore?
I think it would be easier if you told me the step by step logical actions that I have to do like this:
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If you have the time and patience to do it of course!
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Ok dude, follow these steps.
you are rooted. so
1. Install Acer recovery from the market.
2. If you want to back up your downloaded apps, do them now.
2. Go to tegraowners, and download the Striker rom, or Thors v.14 rom, copy them to sd.
3. Run Acer recovery application. Install thors recovery.
4. After you install thors recovery, and what ever else it may ask you
5. Power off your tab
6. Restart to recovery (vol - and pwr till you see the text)
7. Select backup and restore. (use vol - & + to navigate, PWR to select.
8. Bacakup you system.
9. When it's finished, go back to the main menu
10. now you need to wipe;
a. User Data/system format
b. Cache
c. goto Advanced and wipe Dalvik cache
Back up to the previous menu
11. Goto Mounts and storage
12. Format;
a. System
b. Data
c. cache
d. Flexrom
Go back and select
Install zip from SD
(DO NOT SELECT INSTALL UPDATE.ZIP)
Select your zip you downloaded from Thors site.
BAM! Let it finish and reboot.
I will do just as you say and give you feed back! Thanks a lot man your the man! I will drink a shot of vodka to you tonight
There are several recoveries in the acer tab. I won't explain them all, but you need to listen to my steps after you install acer recovery, and install Thors recovery image.
The method you used before (vol+ and pwr) forced the tab to go into a stock recovery, whereas it only recognized a file called update.zip. The problem, is the update.zip must be "signed", or it will not complete. It only looks for acer authorized rom updates.
Hence, a custom rom, renamed, will not work. In fact, you may probably get yourself in a big mess by trying it.
When we install a custom recovery(Vol - and PWR) (acer recovery Thor), we basically trick the tab into booting the custom recovery first. Therefore bypassing any security and safeguards.
If we can't bypass these things, then we can't flash unauthorized roms.
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I will do just as you say and give you feed back! Thanks a lot man your the man! I will drink a shot of vodka to you tonight
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Wooo Whooo! But make it Rum or cognac. Wife won't allow me to drink vodka. She's russian and knows what it does
hahaha deal
A guy I know asked if I could let him know how to Root and Flash ROM's, so I did him a guide. It turned out to be a pretty comprehensive guide and I guessed others might find this useful too?
DISCLAIMER!!!!! This WILL void your warranty, so take that on-board, although you can de-root the phones and put them back to their shipped state theoretically. If your phone ends up a pretty brick, and Samsung aren't interested, that ISN'T my fault. THIS IS ENTIRELY AT YOUR OWN RISK! THIS GUIDE SHOULD BE ACCURATE, I HAVE READ IT OVER AND OVER, BUT READ THE COMMENTS BELOW TO CHECK FIRST. IT'S YOUR PHONE!!!!
First Some Handy App's:
ROM Manager has Custom ROM's that are popular and it can advise when new versions become available. It's a more automated way of flashing ROMs and good for new flashers! : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.koushikdutta.rommanager&hl=en
Nova Launcher is an improved version of the Stock Jellybean launcher and allows you to backup your home screens, therefore you don't have to start from scratch everytime you flash a new ROM: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.teslacoilsw.launcher&hl=en
Titanium Backup is a pretty (not entirely) essential app that backs up all your apps, and the data associated with them, i.e passwords, game save files, username. Basically the app will be frozen as it is when you leave it. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.keramidas.TitaniumBackup&hl=en
ES File Explorer is a File Manager which also has the options in settings to allow it root access to the system files on your phone. This is handy as you will no doubt understand the more you use it. It can also display the MD5 of a ZIP file that you download. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.estrongs.android.pop&hl=en
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.riteshsahu.SMSBackupRestore&hl=en This will backup your text and picture messages to your SD Card. Handy!
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.riteshsahu.CallLogBackupRestore&hl=en This will backup your Call Logs....if you are bothered.
Now down to the Nuts and Bolts! Let's Get Rooting and Flashing!
1) Root and Recovery Install:
You root your device following the instructions in this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1703488 post. This gives you Superuser access to your phone and allows you to change the boot options of your phone. This will install Clockworkmod Recovery. Clockworkmod Recovery replaces the in-built recovery that the OEM installs and allows you more flexibility to alter your phone. If you struggle to get into Recovery, then there is a key-press combination that does it when you switch on your phone and there is also an app in the Play Market called "Reboot to Recovery" that will allow you to do it, but you need to understand how to get into Recovery from a cold start just in case you have issues. Most custom ROM's will have it on the shutdown menu of the phone anyway, and once you install a custom ROM and install ROM Manager, then you can access it there anyway. It sounds a bit daunting, but its really simple once you understand how Clockworkmod, or any other custom Recovery works. READ CHAINFIRE'S THREAD PROPERLY BEFORE YOU START - THEN READ IT AGAIN!
2) Titanium Backup & Nandroid:
You will hear people refer to Titanium Back-up's and Nandroids. This is basically a full back-up of your ROM. A Nandroid backs up the exact state of your ROM so you can restore it back if you ever have problems or just don't like the ROM you have flashed. The first thing you have to do when you have rooted your phone is do a Nandroid. In Clockworkmod you will see in the menu's "Backup and Restore". Back it up, this will place it either on your internal SD or the external Micro SD Card (you can choose, it's faster on your internal SD but the file will be large. Over 1GB+ isn't unusual as this will back up all your apps and everything associated with them.) Nandroid, nandroid, nandroid. Do it all the time. You can always delete them in Clockoworkmod or through a file manager - if you don't need them later. Nandroid, DO A NANDROID! Then, reboot into your stock ROM and DO A TITANIUM BACKUP! You can also backup your SMS and Call Logs, too. Don't get over excited and forget. DO A NANDROID and DO A TITANIUM BACKUP! You get the picture!?
3) Custom ROM files and other flashable files:
ROM's, RIL's and Radio's are generally mostly .ZIP files (Google them all and work out what they do! - YES DO THIS - IT IS ESSENTIAL) and are flashed in Clockworkmod Recovery by using the menu item "Install Zip from..." Don't try to uncompress them yourself or it won't work and most files come with a MD5 checksum code. This will verify the .ZIP file is perfect and not corrupted. ALWAYS check your MD5 before you flash. ROM Manager will do this automatically, but if you download a ROM from XDA the author will usually supply the MD5. If you download the ROM ZIP to your phone, ES File Explorer has a function to display the MD5. USE IT!
4) ROM Manager and Titanium Backup:
The two best apps for Android (in my opinion anyway), and you do NEED to buy them really, not essential, but they make your life much easier. ROM Manager has the most popular ROM's and will notify you about updates. The most popular and probably the best custom (or usually the most stable) ROMs are by Cyanogenmod (Google it) and CM9 is their Google Android AOSP (Android Open Source Project - Again Google it and understand it) based on Ice Cream Sandwich and CM10 is still in development, but is their new ROM based on Jellybean. Keep your titanium back ups up to date BEFORE you flash a new ROM then you can put the apps back on in the exact state you left them on the old ROM.
5) Kernels, Radios and RILs (Radio Interface Layer) and Firmware:
These can be flashed in Clockworkmod generally, are sometimes essential, and can improve the performance of you device, but be careful, flashing these can brick your device if it goes wrong or the download is corrupt in some way. Check the MD5 religiously and make sure your battery is full so your phone doesn't switch off mid way through. Kernels are usually OK, but firmware still scares me now. ALWAYS check that what ever you are flashing is for the INTERNATIONAL or UK SGS3 if that is the phone you are using. Do NOT flash another version, their hardware is different and it will brick your phone.....not sure....ask on XDA Developers, nobody will flame you for checking!
6) Gapps:
With most ROM's, you will need to flash the GAPPS.ZIP package to have it automatically restore your photos, contacts and wireless details. So don't forget to do this whenever you flash most custom ROMs. The Gapps ZIP contains important apps like the Google Maps, Play Store, Calendar, Contacts, Camera, Gallery (where you find the Picasa Pics from your PC), and will log your phone into Google, so it's pretty essential.
7) Some other tips.
A) Titanium! (I KNOW, BUT YOU WILL KICK YOURSELF IF YOU DON'T)
B) Nandroid! (I KNOW, BUT YOU WILL KICK YOURSELF IF YOU DON'T)
C) READ THE THREAD AND THE OP BEFORE YOU DOWNLOAD A ROM AND FLASH IT.
D) READ ABOUT THE BUGS IN THE ROM AND DECIDE IF YOU WANT IT.
E) DON'T ASK DEV'S FOR ETA'S - YOU WILL BE GROWLED AT. THEY DO ALL THIS FOR FREE!
F) PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE DON'T MOAN AT ME IF THIS BRICKS YOUR PHONE. THIS IS A GUIDE, IF ANYTHING IS INACCURATE THEN NO DOUBT SOMEONE WILL COMMENT BELOW, SO THIS IS A GOOD OPPORTUNITY TO REVIEW TIP C! ABOVE!!!!
F) Always wipe your Cache and Dalvik Cache first, when you flash a new ROM.
G) Read the OP - Some phones need a full factory reset before you flash them. READ THE OP!!!!!
Good Luck. :good:
If you have time you should make it more detailed...i get what you say but some may want more info about what they're doing with their phone..
Any by the way!
It's called KERNEL!
Not KERNAL!
KERNAL:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KERNAL
KERNEL:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kernel_(computing)
Moved to general, make sure you read the section rules for more information on where to place threads!
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If you have time you should make it more detailed...i get what you say but some may want more info about what they're doing with their phone..
Any by the way!
It's called KERNEL!
Not KERNAL!
KERNAL:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KERNAL
KERNEL:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kernel_(computing)
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Ha Ha, I'll correct it. I always get them mixed up.
If one of the mods make it a sticky then I'll spend a lot of time making it more detailed, but if it's just going to get lost in the ether, then there's probably little point. I would personally have killed for a guide like this 4 years ago when I started rooting and flashing, but I agree, it could be even more comprehensive and I certainly don't mind putting in the leg-work if it's helping people?
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One Rom Manager is known to give problems with some root if you read Chainfires thread .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1695238
Nandroid does not backup everything No Modem No EFS
With most ROM's, you will need to flash the GAPPS.ZIP >>> Not true for stock based roms .
jje
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One Rom Manager is known to give problems with some root if you read Chainfires thread .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1695238
Nandroid does not backup everything No Modem No EFS
With most ROM's, you will need to flash the GAPPS.ZIP >>> Not true for stock based roms .
jje
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Thanks, I'll let some of these corrections mount up then do a big edit.
You are of course correct, stock ROMs and ones like MIUI don't need Gapps.
Didn't realise ROM Manager was an issue after the recent stability fixes recently, but I'll amend that.
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Thanks, I'll let some of these corrections mount up then do a big edit.
You are of course correct, stock ROMs and ones like MIUI don't need Gapps.
Didn't realise ROM Manager was an issue after the recent stability fixes recently, but I'll amend that.
And yes, good point about Nandroids.
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Didn't realise ROM Manager was an issue after the recent stability fixes recently, but I'll amend that.
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Could be out of date with my comments . Its just long time SGS and Rom Manager problem posts .
jje
Can anyone else think of things that I could add to this guide?
I'm thinking of updating it with:
Terms that people ask about, (like the dreaded SOD)
Creating a section that explains about helping devs with positive feedback and how to generate a logcat.
General troubleshooting like clearing an app cache.
Need some inspiration though, what questions do we get asked over and over?
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