So I got my Droid X in the mail yesterday, it came with Froyo. I rooted it as well.
So next would I get Bootstrap for Droid X boot make backup?
Then Deodox?
Then install ROM Manager so I can install thems, icons, fonts, etc.?
Im wanting to have a backup in its original state.
Been trying to read up but theres so much Im getting a bit lost.
Thanks.
Yeah, get the bootstrap and rom manager, make a backup, then you can apply roms and themes. If something goes wrong or you just don't like it you can restore your backup. Flash the custom recovery in rom manager, then use the bootstrap, click bootstrap recovery and then reboot recovery and you will be in clockwork recovery.
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citanes-26 said:
Yeah, get the bootstrap and rom manager, make a backup, then you can apply roms and themes. If something goes wrong or you just don't like it you can restore your backup. Flash the custom recovery in rom manager, then use the bootstrap, click bootstrap recovery and then reboot recovery and you will be in clockwork recovery.
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Ok I got the bootstrap, I made a backup then reboot. I got rom manager and installed the mod that it asks.
To be organized, is there a specific folder I need to put my themes and roms in or can i just create my own and go from there?
And Im assuming if I want to go back to OEM I just restore from my backup correct?
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Ok I got the bootstrap, I made a backup then reboot. I got rom manager and installed the mod that it asks.
To be organized, is there a specific folder I need to put my themes and roms in or can i just create my own and go from there?
And Im assuming if I want to go back to OEM I just restore from my backup correct?
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Yes.. you can put your themes in whatever folder you like... but if you download them from rom manager... it puts them where it wants.
Yes.. to go back to OEM, restore from that backup you made.
What if I get a rom and want tho throw a theme on top of it? How do i go about doing this? I know i can install the rom from rom manager. How do I do the theme? Also how do I change the system font and dock icons?
Most cases reboot recovery, mounts and storage, mount system (turns to unmount) install zip, choose zip. Always check were you downloaded to make sure there isn't any extra steps
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Just curious, i installed a theme ion my phone and it is already boring me. How do i remove it?
If you made a backup like you should have before you put on the theme, boot into recovery and restore back to before you had the theme. If you didn't make. A backup I think you could just factory reset the phone
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The method of install would be helpful. Ie metamorph, zip flash, or adw/launcher theme.
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@ skipwagner - i didnt do a backup(i know, way to go noob). i did a factory reset and the theme was still on it.
@zibrah3ed - Installation
1. Download file and place on the root of your SD card.
2. Use Koush's Bootstrapper to reboot into recovery.
3. Install .zip from sdcard, choose zip from sdcard.
4. Install Kangerade Blue Theme.
5. Enjoy!
it was the Kangerade Blue for the Droid2
You will have to SBF it back to original
Thanks to everyone who made a post to help me out. @MNDuke - I will definitely try that next.
I would backup your data with titanium backup, after that flash the rom you are on back without wiping data or cache. That should get you back to stock. Think sbf flashing it is a bit over the top, but may be needed.
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I have downloaded both of these? The only difference I see is rom manager allows you to download roms, backup, restore, etc, from within the android OS.
Is that the only difference and they are essentially the same thing?
You need the bootstrap recovery to boot into Koush's recovery on the DX. You can't get there from the Rom Manager alone. You may be able to boot into Koush's recovery from Rom Manager if you have the bootstrap recovery installed, but you definitely need the bootstrap recover installed.
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You need the bootstrap recovery to boot into Koush's recovery on the DX. You can't get there from the Rom Manager alone. You may be able to boot into Koush's recovery from Rom Manager if you have the bootstrap recovery installed, but you definitely need the bootstrap recover installed.
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Its this really true?? Cause i remember i use to have the rom manager only and i could install roms themes etc...i am saying i rememner cause right now i am using a droid 2 no rooted everyyhing stock i am waiting for mg replacement my dear droid x....
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Its this really true?? Cause i remember i use to have the rom manager only and i could install roms themes etc...i am saying i rememner cause right now i am using a droid 2 no rooted everyyhing stock i am waiting for mg replacement my dear droid x....
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All I use is Koush's DroidX recovery NEVER had a issue.To me a ROM Manager is a duplication of efforts to a point.
Koush's tool is a must have ....
On my X, if I want to use Rom Manager to backup, restore, install a new Rom, I need to use the DroidX Bootstrap to apply the bootstrap, then Rom Manager can do it's thing
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On my X, if I want to use Rom Manager to backup, restore, install a new Rom, I need to use the DroidX Bootstrap to apply the bootstrap, then Rom Manager can do it's thing
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Yes u right o need both i was wrong...
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Hi, guys!
Did any of you experience the problem, when after installing Rom Manager, whatever you choose from the menu, it says "you have to install ClocworkMod Recovery from the Rom Manager first..."?
And yet, when I confirm that, it doesen't do anything!!?? Reports no problem, but I cannot use any of the functions in Rom Manager, except "boot in recovery". I have of course, rooted the phone with Unrevoked3.
So my question would be, how to install Clockwork Recovery (UI)?
The other question is which partition to make? EXT, EXT2 or EXT3?
And about the backup... When I made my Nandroid backup it didn't make me a .zip file. Instead I got a "backup" directory with several files in it. Does that count as a ROM backup? Shoud I make a .zip file out of it? Or just rename it as one? Or what...???
Believe me, I' ve searched the forums and did not come up with these answers. So it hasn't been explained clearly yet.
Some help, please??
Its not meant to be a zip... if you want to restore the backup just boot into recovery and select nandroid restore and pick your backup it created.
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I have uninstalled and reinstalled the Rom Manager... That did the trick, as the newer version has arrived just after my first install... Stupid, yet there's no warning...
NANDROID = ROM Backup???
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Its not meant to be a zip... if you want to restore the backup just boot into recovery and select nandroid restore and pick your backup it created.
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Does this backup (nandroid) count as a ROM backup? In case flashing a new ROM goes bad or if I just wish to revert to my previous one?
Yeah its a rom backup. What else would nandroid be for.
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It seems I can't backup my ROM. When I click "Backup current ROM" my DX just reboots.
I had the same problem and how I fixed it was used koush bootrap and after that I was able to use ROM Manager. Thanks
Ok, so I got koush's bootstrapper, launched it and phone has reboooted and started to backup. I can't tell if it's using the clockwork or koush to backup though.
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Ok, so I got koush's bootstrapper, launched it and phone has reboooted and started to backup. I can't tell if it's using the clockwork or koush to backup though.
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It uses clockwork to backup and koush to hijack the boot init process
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To use the backup feature in ROM Manager: Go to koush's bootsrap 1st and bootstrap recovery, then go to ROM Manager and select "Backup Current ROM." It will then reboot in recovery and start the backup process.
Couple things. Koush = Koushik Dutta, Developer of Clockworkmod Recovery, Rom Manager, and DX/D2 BootStrapper.
If you try to only use Rom Manager it WILL ONLY REBOOT. That's because you have to use the BootStrapper to "hijack" the boot. It creates "/data/.recovery_mode" and prevents "/system" from mounting and running on reboot. Only then should it go into recovery when you reboot. After you are done, and are rebooted back in to the GUI, the BootStrapper app looks for "/data/.recovery_mode" and deletes it, if it exists. That way when you turn off or reboot the phone, you don't go back into recovery every time. This is also why you have to Bootstrap Recovery every time you want to do something with the Clockworkmod Recovery, e.i. nandroid, install new ROM, or restore a backup.
Will bootstrap work for Motorola Bravo?
Used Superoneclick to root the device and downloaded ClockworkMod...I get the reboot at Backup current rom, too. I see that I need to install Bootstrapper but wonder if it'll work for Bravo.
Koush might be great...
But theres something a little devious about the fact that i already paid for his ROM Manager which has an option to backup, but doesnt actually back anything up, until you pay more money for a bootstrap utility to accompany the cwm app you already paid for!!
that's a li'l shady in my opinion!
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But theres something a little devious about the fact that i already paid for his ROM Manager which has an option to backup, but doesnt actually back anything up, until you pay more money for a bootstrap utility to accompany the cwm app you already paid for!!
that's a li'l shady in my opinion!
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It's not shady, it's not the developers fault, the locked bootloader forces a hijack process hat the boostrap application puts in place. There's plenty of places that you can get the boostrap app for free; also, I believe that in the ROM Manager description it states that you must use one of the bootstrap applications.
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Ok so I am new to this but I rooteds my phone yesterday on my mac the first time I got an error and re did it and it worked but now when i try to add different roms in the recovery screen I see every option but nandroid back up how come it is not there? Do I really need it to download roms? If so how do I get the nandroid on there?
the screen you see without nandroid, is it a white or black background?
black with blue writing
the recovery screen do you think I should just try to re root it again? If so how do i get the first root off
if it's rooted there is no need to reroot, sounds like you have cwm recovery, there should be a backup option, you won't find the word "nandroid" but that's what it is, if there is no "backup" on that screen can you please list what options are available?
im in clockworkmod recovery v2.6.0.1
and there is an option that says back up and restore which falls under install zip from sdcard
you found them, I've been using RA so long I forgot where in clockwork they are
It seems as if you are seeing the factory recovery. Do you have root? Restart into bootloader, it should say s-off at the top of the screen. If it does, you got root. If it says s-on, no root. If your not rooted run Unrevoked, at the end of the process you should have a proper recovery. If you have root, dl Rom manager from the market and let that app install cw recovery or ra.
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But it still doesnt say nandroid is that ok?
@ mis fit i have the icon for super user and am able to tether so im pretty sure it is rooted but I do not see the nandroid option
yes it says s - off i just checked so now once I open a zip file i thought you had to store it in the nandroid file in the sd card but i dont have a nandroid file
in clockwork it doesn't say nandroid, that's okay, make the backup and your fine
ok cool so where do i place the zip file after they are extracted
leave it where it puts it, it can only find it there, you can copy it to your computer just in case your sdcard fails
Ok, got it, using the Rom manager app it says "Backup Current ROM" and not android. Click on that and you're good to go.
If you are entering recovery using power and vol down or a power off app like quickboot, you won't see an option for nandroid right away either, its under backup/restore.
Sorry it took so long to reply. Driving.
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