I'm running the 2.3.15 deodexed leak with root. Whenever there is a notification for either exchange, facebook, or pop3/imap email, the status bar/drop down is missing its icon. There is just a while space where the icon should be. Also, when I go into the messaging application, everything except the global inbox and sms have a standard closed-envelope icon, instead of the default icons.
I was running the 2.3.9 leak for a day or two, but don't remember if the icons were present or not. I noticed it after loading 2.3.15, though.
Any help would be appreciated and thanks in advance.
Bump...anyone know where I can look for these files to make sure they're still there?
Updated to the 2.2 OTA with the SBF, but did not wipe data and the icons are still missing. Does anyone know if it's possible to reinstall the messaging application?
I'd just make a backup of your information to your SD card and wipe cache/date... Simplest fix.
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I'd just make a backup of your information to your SD card and wipe cache/date... Simplest fix.
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Do you mean the entire phone, or just the messaging app...I tried doing just the app. I'm a little uneasy about wiping the whole phone. I use Titanium backup, but I don't know what actually gets restored after a full wipe.
It looks like your best bet at this point. You did a full SBF and it didn't solve your problem. That only leaves the cache or data as your problem, right? Clear the cache first. It won't affect any of your information and might have the error in there somewhere. If it doesn't solve the problem make sure you have the Google backup enabled in your privacy settings. Once your sync icon disappears wipe data and cache. When you reactivate your phone it will restore your stuff.
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I don't know if I'm the only one having this issue, but I'd figure I'd lay out my findings for everyone to see if we can get to the bottom of it. Since the EB01 leak was released, I've noticed that after a while my installed apps will not remember their preferences anymore, think everytime is the first run, etc...
First time I flashed EB01 was using ROM Manager and an old "green" version of CWM. After the first instance of these issues cropping up, I went back DI01 using a FULL Odin restore (rom, kernel, radio, novinand, etc, w/ re-partitioning), then flashed to an EB01+CWM+Root package using Odin instead of CWM. Again, after a day or two, apps started forgetting their preferences. I then got a new phone as a warranty replacement, went from EA28 to EB01 using Odin: still having the same issues.
The only thing I noticed out of place (I'm no developer) in a logcat trace is:
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Line 745: E/ApplicationContext(31797): Couldn't rename file /dbdata/databases/com.speedsoftware.rootexplorer/shared_prefs/com.speedsoftware.rootexplorer_preferences.xml to backup file /dbdata/databases/com.speedsoftware.rootexplorer/shared_prefs/com.speedsoftware.rootexplorer_preferences.xml.bak
Line 745: E/ApplicationContext(31797): Couldn't rename file /dbdata/databases/com.speedsoftware.rootexplorer/shared_prefs/com.speedsoftware.rootexplorer_preferences.xml to backup file /dbdata/databases/com.speedsoftware.rootexplorer/shared_prefs/com.speedsoftware.rootexplorer_preferences.xml.bak
Line 745: E/ApplicationContext(31797): Couldn't rename file /dbdata/databases/com.speedsoftware.rootexplorer/shared_prefs/com.speedsoftware.rootexplorer_preferences.xml to backup file /dbdata/databases/com.speedsoftware.rootexplorer/shared_prefs/com.speedsoftware.rootexplorer_preferences.xml.bak
Line 745: E/ApplicationContext(31797): Couldn't rename file /dbdata/databases/com.speedsoftware.rootexplorer/shared_prefs/com.speedsoftware.rootexplorer_preferences.xml to backup file /dbdata/databases/com.speedsoftware.rootexplorer/shared_prefs/com.speedsoftware.rootexplorer_preferences.xml.bak
Just a few other things I've noticed
*System application do not seem to be affected
*/dbdata/databases/ is full if entries for apps that are no longer installed. I don't know if that is normal or if they are supposed to be cleared out when an app is removed.
*deleting the entry in /dbdata/databases/ for a particular app seems to force it re-create the entry, allowing it save it's preferences.....until they change again.
*reading from dbdata seems to work fine, just writing isn't working.
*only certain apps seem to act up. The first ones to show signs of issues are usually Tapatalk, Root Explorer, & Titanium Backup. Apps like Dropbox and Facebook don't seem to be affected this time around.
I question weather this a corruption due to the installation method (outdated CWM) or a bug in EB01 itself and only folks who add/delete apps frequently like myself are more prone to notice it.
Thoughts?
First, this shouldn't be posted here. This has nothing to do with Development, so it should have gone in the General forum.
Next, have you tried to do a factory reset after the issue pops up and try again? I realize that you did the full Odin wipe, but did you try wiping data anyway? Also, are you on Voodoo or no-voodoo?
1. Apologies, I figured since this was an issue with software under development and is likely a code issue, that it belongs here more than anywhere.
2. Yes, many wipes of data & cache partitions, restores to DI01, etc. The full restore & re-formatting was a last resort. Plus, it's doing the same thing with an entirely new device.
3. Non-voodoo
What I would suggest is reset your phone and reset your data restoring, AKA clearing it from google's servers the best way to do that is reflash a froyo rom, wipe all the cache's and then when it asks you to login with your google account skip that step and then login using Settings->Accounts & Sync add your google account And then in Settings->Privacy Uncheck Backup my data and Automatic Restore. There is a chance there is a app or a setting being pulled from google that could be screwing it up, you could also try formating your SD card.
You mentioned Titanium Backup. It has an "Auto-sync TB settings" is supposed to auto restore it's settings from the SD card after a wipe. Maybe you have a setting in there that is causing an auto-restore to happen of the data from some of your apps.
And definitely check to make sure that you don't have Automatic Restore checked in Settings->Privacy. The best way to do this is just like jazzyjames mentioned. After a wipe, don't log into Google on the first boot, but first go in and uncheck the auto restore. Then you can log into your Google account.
It happens to those who use voodoo, but it was worse with 2.2 for some reason.
I fixed it using and all in one odin 2.2 version. It'll repartition the file system and restore your dbdata.
Done problem solved...
I found the Google Auto-Restore was enabled, so I disabled it to clear everything and did a factory wipe and re-did everything with pretty much every automated backup or sync service turned off.
We'll see how things go.
Basically, I'm running unrooted FW2.3.3 and was wondering if there was a method to root my device in which I can keep all my data/settings? Cheers
No. To get rooted on 2.3.3 your will have to flash 2.3.2 (which will wipe everything on your phone, sd card data wont be wiped) then root then do the ota update. Best you can do is try backing up apps/settings without root.
I think (not used myself) MyBackup pro will let you backup apps but the free version only lets you back up 2mb of data lol. So you will need the piad version.
App List Backup to help reinstalling of market apps.
MyPhoneExplorer Client use to backup text messages, call logs e.t.c
Or just see some of the free backup apps on the market https://market.android.com/search?q=backup&so=1&c=apps
Thank you! Backed everything up using your suggested programs - but there was an option to 'keep all user data' during flashing which didn't seem to lead to any issues for me, always good to be doubley sure though so thanks for your advice
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Thank you! Backed everything up using your suggested programs - but there was an option to 'keep all user data' during flashing which didn't seem to lead to any issues for me, always good to be doubley sure though so thanks for your advice
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If you flash without ticking the wipe user data box you could get alot of system errors / force closes. Its best to wipe user data and do a clean install to avoid problems. I suppose its ok aslong as no problems appear, maybe?
It seems to not be using the default notification sound I chose in Sound> Notifications. There is not an option in the Mail app itself to chose the sound...only to activate the notification or not.
How do I control the notification sound in the mail app?
Thanks
(Im using the Synergy ROM)
Are you asking about the notification sound for Mail (not Gmail)?
I am using MikG but I think it is in the same place for Synergy:
From the home screen: Menu, Settings, Personalize, Notification Sound, Email.
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Are you asking about the notification sound for Mail (not Gmail)?
I am using MikG but I think it is in the same place for Synergy:
From the home screen: Menu, Settings, Personalize, Notification Sound, Email.
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Thats correct.
I tried that. When I go to Setting> Personalize....it closes the settings menu and goes right back to the homescreen. WTF?
Try zedge app from market and you will never look back.
Ian B
Mr Ian B said:
Try zedge app from market and you will never look back.
Ian B
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Great App. But it doesnt allow me to specify where I want the notification sound to be. It's just the general notification sound....not specifically the "Mail" app.
Thanks
perhaps "volume control +" will do as you need.
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.cb.volumePlus&feature=search_result
you may also want to try to 'reset permissions'. this can be done via ROM manager in the gui or via AmonRa in the recovery console. not sure why your settings app is mussed up. have you asked in the synergy thread?
DraginMagik said:
perhaps "volume control +" will do as you need.
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.cb.volumePlus&feature=search_result
you may also want to try to 'reset permissions'. this can be done via ROM manager in the gui or via AmonRa in the recovery console. not sure why your settings app is mussed up. have you asked in the synergy thread?
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Can you tell me more about how to 'reset premissions' in ROM manager? I see "fix permissions". Is this what I want?
I have not commented in the Synergy thread. I will do that now. Thanks
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Thats correct.
I tried that. When I go to Setting> Personalize....it closes the settings menu and goes right back to the homescreen. WTF?
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It seems strange that you can not get the Personalize settings to come up. I think you should also be able to get there from Menu > Personalize or by hitting the right button (palette) on the home screen. I do not have Synergy at the moment but when I did I recall that working.
If that is not working I would suspect a problem with the way your ROM was flashed.
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I think you should also be able to get there from Menu > Personalize
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You mean Menu > Settings > Personalize? Obviously, since there is not a "personalize" option as soon as you hit the "menu" button
m20120 said:
or by hitting the right button (palette) on the home screen
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I have no idea what you mean
m20120 said:
If that is not working I would suspect a problem with the way your ROM was flashed.
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Shall I reflash?
Thanks
yeah...sorry, "fix permissions".
if that doesn't correct it, a reflash is prolly a good idea. make sure to at minimum wipe Cache and DalvikCache when you flash. if the issue persists, it may be time to do a a full wipe.
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yeah...sorry, "fix permissions".
if that doesn't correct it, a reflash is prolly a good idea. make sure to at minimum wipe Cache and DalvikCache when you flash. if the issue persists, it may be time to do a a full wipe.
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Fix permissions didn't work. I guess I'll reflash st some point
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yeah...sorry, "fix permissions".
if that doesn't correct it, a reflash is prolly a good idea. make sure to at minimum wipe Cache and DalvikCache when you flash. if the issue persists, it may be time to do a a full wipe.
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OK...So I reflashed. Menu > Personalize still just closes the settings menu and goes right back to the homescreen. So no fix there
Now, I have no app shortcuts on the lock screen. I hope I dont need to reflash again. Any idea whats going on?
It really sounds like you have something messed up in the system settings. I have had strangeness like this when I flashed and restored some system data using Titanium before. What happens if you do a full wipe (system,data,dalvik,cache) then flash the ROM. Try it before you restore anything or flash any mods. I know this (Settings > Personalize) worked for me before on Synergy RLS1. I also know that I had the missing lockscreen widgets before when I restored some settings that I should not have.
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It really sounds like you have something messed up in the system settings. I have had strangeness like this when I flashed and restored some system data using Titanium before. What happens if you do a full wipe (system,data,dalvik,cache) then flash the ROM. Try it before you restore anything or flash any mods. I know this (Settings > Personalize) worked for me before on Synergy RLS1. I also know that I had the missing lockscreen widgets before when I restored some settings that I should not have.
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I did restore via Titanium. I'll try a full wipe then reflash and check everything before I restore. So lets say everything is the way it should be after I reflash without restoring...what should I do to ensure I do screw those settings up when I do restore with Titanium?
Thanks
I was able to restore all of my user apps and user data with Titanium without trouble. You can get into trouble when you restore system data.
I think the last time the only things that I restored (system data) was the Voicemail messages (data from Voicemail T.5.1.0.60) Bookmarks, and my SMS messages (Might be called SMS/MMS Prefs, not sure). You should be able to restore most everything but only if the backup is from the same ROM. You get into trouble when you restore the system data from a different ROM.
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I was able to restore all of my user apps and user data with Titanium without trouble. You can get into trouble when you restore system data.
I think the last time the only things that I restored (system data) was the Voicemail messages (data from Voicemail T.5.1.0.60) Bookmarks, and my SMS messages (Might be called SMS/MMS Prefs, not sure). You should be able to restore most everything but only if the backup is from the same ROM. You get into trouble when you restore the system data from a different ROM.
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So I should just back-up the apps in Titanium and not the data? I back up call log and SMS in Google anyway. So none of the data contained within the apps will be restored and that will all have to be re-entered?
I usually backup all User Apps + Data and backup all System Data (not the apps). You should not really need to backup and restore any of the System apps as they apps will come with the ROM.
The thing that seems to cause the most problem is restoring data for an app or component of the ROM that is not compatible. I have seen this happen when I restored things like Accounts, Accounts & Sync, Email Account settings or any HTC specific (desktops, sense settings, etc).
I have not changed ROMs before. IMHO the procedure is simple enough. I am not worried about that step at all. The question is, What am I left with afterward.
What data, apps, etc. do I loose? Do I need to recover them from a back up? If so, what parts do I need to recover?
Also, from what I have read, if the ROMs are closely related, all the data and apps are preserved.
Can some one explain/comment on this?
I know this is a very nubbie question. I'm trying to minimize time consuming mistakes.
U should always wipe data with changing roms or u might end up with lots of fcs. While all the roms are similar and contain the same basic apps, some roms are gonna have different and new apps than others. I recomend backing up the apps that u have on ur current rom with TB and once u install a different rom, all u have to do is download TB from the market and install the apps u once backed up
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So all the apps I downloaded from market will then need to be reinstalled.
Do I loose the phone logs, all texts, contacts (but linked to gmail)?
I am unclear what "data" is stored where. What counts are "data" in the backups. Is application data backed up with "data", or included w/ the "apps" backup?
I am backed up with TB. (both data and apps).
I have also backed w/ CWM.
I assume/hope my identity (phone#, etc.) is tied to something like a MAC address that will not be wiped.
your identity is not wiped, are you using a sprint phone?
You should backup 2 ways at least, a nandroid with CWM and maybe Titanium Backup. Then follow the instructions of the ROM you are installing. Most no longer require wipes. After you flash the ROM if something did not restore properly just shut down, boot into CWM. Go to backup and restore, go to advanced restore data from your last backup. All should be restored.
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I am on Sprint.
I am a bit confused on the CWM recovery, never having actually used it to restore anything. When i go to the restore utility in CWM, I see each of the backups listed. Not sure if I get the option of what to restore.
I may or may not want to restore the old ROM depending on the outcome of the new ROM flash.
But since u gonna issues TB all u have to do is jst download it from the market and the reinstall the apps u want back. U see, instead of searching for them on the market, u can jst install them from TB. And u won't losse contacts or emails if u sync them with gmail
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So all the apps I downloaded from market will then need to be reinstalled.
Do I loose the phone logs, all texts, contacts (but linked to gmail)?
I am unclear what "data" is stored where. What counts are "data" in the backups. Is application data backed up with "data", or included w/ the "apps" backup?
I am backed up with TB. (both data and apps).
I have also backed w/ CWM.
I assume/hope my identity (phone#, etc.) is tied to something like a MAC address that will not be wiped.
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My phone is Captivating, Fascinating, Epic and also LEGENDARY!!
If you are changing ROMs on the same version of firmware, like Gingerbread to Gingerbread, you can backup right before flashing (and you should), then when you flash the new ROM it may or may not preserve your data which is apps, contacts, call logs...IF it fails to restore properly you can do a factory data reset in CWM which will clean any bad restore, then do an ADVANCED RESTORE DATA and pick the newest one. They are date coded. It will ask you to confirm before doing it. This will only restore 3rd party apps and data like call logs, wifi links, email accounts and stuff like that.
The deed is done. The SMS messages do not restore. I tried to pick and choose apps to restore. Then restored all data.
The phone is functional, however. That was my main concern.
Thanks to all who read and responded.
now CleanGB 18
Duh.
Needed to reboot for all restored settings to appear.
To refresh, from what version did you move into? WHat do you have now?
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Duh.
Needed to reboot for all restored settings to appear.
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Ha, was just about to tell you that. Glad you are up and running.
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I am a tiny bit concerned that I have just restored a bunch of un-needed crap onto my phone, from the TB backup.
Anyone know what the colors and icons of the files in TB signify?
I was looking for help in the tiki, but I don't see a concise explanation.
http://matrixrewriter.com/wiki/tiki-index.php
I presume I would not accidently reinstall carrier IQ and other un-fixes unintentionally with TB by restoring apps and data.
Applications backup but not cache or data?
System backups?
Sms and call logs?
And system backups?
Are those all to do? If i backup those, when i restore, will i be able to have my desktop widgets, desktop icons sorted correctly ?
I think the best answer is "it depends on what you want to restore to".
When I change roms, I make a full backup using CWM, that way, no matter what the new rom breaks, I can go back to exactly where I was before.
But if you really want the new rom and think the problem is in one app or setting, you can backup only the apps .apk, the apps data and the rom settings, then you can restore everything individually and see where the problem is.
This all assuming you are not changing major android versions (like from froyo to gingerbread) or not changing roms "types" (like from stock to CM or to miui). If you are, then the partial backup is not recommended since it may not work.
In this last case, your best hope is to backup the apps .apk and store all other data somewhere where you can import to android (like storing the contacts in google account), since you shouldn't really restore anything else.
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I think the best answer is "it depends on what you want to restore to".
When I change roms, I make a full backup using CWM, that way, no matter what the new rom breaks, I can go back to exactly where I was before.
But if you really want the new rom and think the problem is in one app or setting, you can backup only the apps .apk, the apps data and the rom settings, then you can restore everything individually and see where the problem is.
This all assuming you are not changing major android versions (like from froyo to gingerbread) or not changing roms "types" (like from stock to CM or to miui). If you are, then the partial backup is not recommended since it may not work.
In this last case, your best hope is to backup the apps .apk and store all other data somewhere where you can import to android (like storing the contacts in google account), since you shouldn't really restore anything else.
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I want a full back up; calendars sms call logs applications data system data etc. For sms i use go-sms backup, i hope it will restore without any problem. When i backup with cwm and restore, will my settings (system( be protected as before?
With CWM if you restore you will get all data, including Rom, Kernel, sms, calls, etc All you data that is in internal memory. Don't worry. If you restore it, you will get the phone like it was when you made the backup.
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I was wondering if it is possible to backup app (with their data), sms and contacts....all in one go using Titanium (non-pro version) (I think we call it batch backup)? I am totally new to the ROOTING and CUSTOM ROM worlds and I am literally freaking out with all the huge info on this topic on the internet. I am using a CM10 on I9000. Please help!
Yes i wonder too.
Boot in recovery
select backup to ext sd
run...
you have back up everythin like ghost in pc....
( so you can try another rom and if you dont like it restore your back up and you have you old rom
working with all data app contacts etc )
you must youse the same cwm version for restore with the one that you use for backup
Cursed Chico said:
Applications backup but not cache or data?
System backups?
Sms and call logs?
And system backups?
Are those all to do? If i backup those, when i restore, will i be able to have my desktop widgets, desktop icons sorted correctly ?
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Are you attempting to backup so that you can move the apps/sms/settings to the new ROM or backing up in case you want to restore? Titanium backup is probably the thing you want in the former case and either with cwm backup or with linux dd backup in the latter. Personally I had problem moving system settings between roms, but apps should work just fine.