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Nandroid Backup

Can someone please post a stock nandroid backup for the Droid 2, or email it to [email protected]. Please and thank you

You do know that you can just flash the .sbf to get back to stock.

Just fyi ... A nandroid is everything about your phone. Teo people on the same nandroid can affect each others market etc. it is a very very very bad idea to post a nandroid of your system.

We do not have built in way to do it. I got DROID 2 bootstrap from Market yesterday for $2.00. It does the job and the restore works too.

Ive tried doing an SBF with RSDlite but I kept getting an error message about my phone not being capable of it when trying to do it. Can someone link me to the steps...
Edit: Nevermind I found it myself, without being lazy =P

Port nandroid?

Is there a way to take a nandroid backup from a phone, and move it to another phone? I'm having an issue with my X's screen and it would make my life very easy if I could just use a nandroid backup to bring it back how I like it when Verizon gives me the new device.

blockhead42 said:
Is there a way to take a nandroid backup from a phone, and move it to another phone? I'm having an issue with my X's screen and it would make my life very easy if I could just use a nandroid backup to bring it back how I like it when Verizon gives me the new device.
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Yes... You can.. but it would require someone to SBF their phone, then wipe data/cache. Then they would need to root their phone and install bootstrap all without every having set up any kind of accounts (fbook, gmail, etc.)
Whenever you take a nandroid, it captures all data on the phone...so essentially if you took a nandroid from someone who regularly uses their phone... you would wind up with all of their accounts and what not... Prob not something most people want to give out.
I would suggest using RSDlite and the correct SBF file for your bootloader version.

I think you misunderstood me. My own phone is getting replaced (screen issue), and I wanted to see if I could make a nandroid now, put it on my computer/sdcard, then load it on my new phone that Verizon sends me.

Ah! Then yes that should work. Agfter installing bootstrap you would just need to paste the nandroid folder (using the yyyymmdd-hhmm or whatever the folder title style is) into the /sdcard/clockwordmod/backup folder.
I dont think there should be any problem...but I dont know anyone that has tried this.
Sent from my DROIDX using XDA App

I did this to fix a buddy's phone. Made a nandroid of my phone and restored it on his. Just don't rename the folder to something with spaces. He did this and it ended up not working. I replaced the spaces with underscores and it worked fine.

Yes this will work. Just make a nandroid before you return it and restore it when you get a new one. However, make sure that you are using the latest software version when you make the backup or you will brick your phone trying to restore it

[Guide] How To Flash Custom Roms On Your Droid X

kite edit: stuck!
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IMPORTANT UPDATE
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*[Warning!]*
The .621 system update that Verizon is currently pushing to the Droid X has potential to render your device without root access.
Worse yet, it breaks the ability to use ANY SBF file currently available...and any attempt to do so will brick your phone.
Developers are currently working on un-bricking the users who have already taken the .621 update and attempted an SBF.
This may or may not prove to be successful.
If your System Version is ends in .621 you cannot use this guide!
[Root Access]
There is currently no root method available for the 621 update.
However, users have reported that OTA RootKeeper from the Android Market will maintain root access if you run it before accepting the update.
Keep in mind: If you go this route...you can't go back.
NEW SBF
http://forum.xda-dev...d.php?t=1517985 This SBF should work. Still no root method or ability to use prior SBFs.
Developers are unlikely to port their roms to the new base. And you'll never be able to return to .340/.596/.602/.605 or anywhere else for that matter. Thus: if you take this update, you won't be able to run a custom rom ever again. (Unless ports are made [unlikely]).
Root Method Achieved for .621
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Estimated Time To Complete
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1-2 Hours
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What You'll Need
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-Root Access
-Know your System Version (Settings>About Phone)
-Titanium Backup (A pro Key isn't needed but I recommend one)
-Bookmark Backup
-Droid 2 Bootstrap
-3Gigs free space on your SD card (estimate).
-A Rom of your Choice:
--Liberty is a great rom. Especially for someone who is new to this whole process, as you can put whatever Blur you want back in!
--MIUI is an excellent rom. It offers SUPERB customization, a beautiful interface, and awesome themes!
--CyanogenMod is another excellent choice. It offers superb customization on top of an AOSP experience.
--Any other Rom that is running on your System Version (Settings>About Phone).
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Before We Flash
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- Root your phone using the above link as a guide. (It's as simple as downloading a small program on your computer and plugging your phone in.)
- Install all of the applications Above. If you previously purchased Droid X Bootstrap, you may install This instead. It was compiled using the Droid 2 Bootstrap Source and will work perfectly.
- Boot into ClockworkMod Recovery using Droid 2 Bootstrap. Press: "Bootstrap Recovery" (if a SuperUser permission request pops up, accept it) and then "Reboot Recovery."
- Navigate to the "Backup and Restore" option with your volume keys and select it with the camera button. Select Backup. Let the process run.
- Once the Backup is complete, Navigate to the Reboot option.
- Open "Contacts" on your phone. Press the "Options" hard-key and find the "Import/Export" option. Export your contacts to your SD card.
- Open "Titanium Backup" and press the "Options" hard-key. Then press "Batch." Run the "Backup all User Apps" tool and wait for the process to complete.
- Open "Backup Bookmarks" and backup your browser bookmarks.
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Installing Your Rom
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- Make Sure the Rom you want to install is using the same System Version as the one you're currently on. The Cyanogen "Official" Builds are actually still on froyo while the newest versions are on 4.5.605 or 4.5.602 (either work).
- Put the Rom's .zip on your SD card.
- Use Droid 2 Bootstrap to reboot into recovery again. (Bootstrap Recovery > Reboot Recovery)
- Do a factory reset from within this menu.
- Navigate to "Install zip from SDcard" and select your Rom. Say "yes" to the install and wait for the process to complete.
- Reboot. Congratulations! Your phone should now boot up into the new Rom!
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Restoring Our Applications/Contacts/Etc.
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- Open the Android Market and you'll be prompted to log in.
- Download Titanium Backup / Bookmark Backup once again.
- Open Titanium Backup and open the "Batch" area again. Run the "Restore User Apps" option.
--It is always recommended to restore the "App Only" with this option. Any application data that you restore MAY cause Force Closes. However, it is up to you what you want to do here. Personally, I've often restored Application Data...and rarely does it cause a problem. When a problem DOES occur, fixing is as simple as Booting into CWM > Factory Reset > Reinstall Rom.
- Restore Your Bookmarks with the Bookmark Backup application.
- Open the "Contacts" application and import the contacts you saved earlier.
--This is only Necessary if you don't allow Google to backup your contacts to their servers.
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IMPORTANT NOTES!!!
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- When you're using a 2nd-init Rom (Cyanogen / MIUI) DO NOT use Droid 2 Bootstrap to boot into CWM once the Rom has been installed. You must either boot into recovery using the Power Menu or via Rom Manager's Recovery option.
- If you don't like the Rom you tried...you can restore the Backup you made in CWM. This may not work if you tried a 2nd-init Rom and decided against it. You'll then have to SBF, Re-Root, And Restore.
- Anybody who flashes custom Roms frequently has probably messed up at some point...or simply wanted a fresh start. That is where a SBF comes in handy. SBFing your phone isn't as scary as you may think. Follow this guide and you'll be golden. http://rootzwiki.com/topic/331-guide-flashing-droid-x-sbf/
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SPECIAL THANKS
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Google, For making Android!
SyNiK4L, For The SBF tutorial.
razorloves, For the Root tutorial.
Framework43, For the never-ending Droid X support.
cvpcs, for the original 2nd-init exploit.
DroidXChat, for ENDLESS 2nd-init bug fixing.
The Developers...of the wonderful roms/hacks/scripts/apks/etc we all love and appreciate.
And to EACH and EVERY helpful community member out there who helps wherever they can!
I am not responsible for anything that happens to your phone. Nor is anyone else. You have chosen to do this, and whatever happens is on YOU. That being said: I'm sure there are countless members who would be more than happy to help should something go wrong.

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I'm trying to install the Liberty rom but it keeps giving me an error in the recovery. It just says can't open xxx.zip (bad) installation aborted. I checked the MD5 and it matched the file. Also tried it on Bootstrap recovery and Clockwork Recovery 5.0.2.0. Can anyone help please?

Are you on system 602/605?
It could also be a bad SD card...
Copy your SD's contents to your PC and format it via
Warning: All data on your memory card will be deleted.
Press the Menu key from the Home Screen
Touch Settings
Touch SD card & phone storage
Touch Format SD card
Touch Format SD card again to confirm

I don't think its a bad SD card because I flashed APEX 2.0.0 RC4 and that worked fine from bootstrap recovery. Just having problems with Liberty. Tried both Liberty 1.0 and 2.0

http://rootzwiki.com/topic/10655-rom-liberty3-v20-for-the-droid-x-1128-sunday-bloody-sunday/
From this thread, ya?
Liberty 2 was actually on froyo...
If you flashed Liberty 3 v2.0 then I have no idea what else could be wrong unless you're on the wrong system version.

yeah it was from that thread. my system version is 605. I'm really scratching my head here. not sure what's wrong
edit: which recovery do you recommend? maybe I'm using the wrong one

I haven't personally tried it...
But you could try RzRecovery.
http://rootzwiki.com/topic/7309-recovery-rzrecovery-many-devices/page__view__findpost__p__246598

Tis an excellent guide! =D
I will be sure to link back to it when helping others out.
Sent from my DROIDX using XDA App

Good stuff, wish I had found this guide BEFORE I flashed my first ROM a couple days ago! All the necessary info in one post!
You recommend "Backup Bookmarks" and I see that a reviewer on the Market has commented that "Contrary to "bookmark sort & backup" it correctly backup and later restore them in a clean phone. XML storage is also more safe in case of trouble." Can you confirm that this app is better/safer than "Bookmark Sort & Backup"? I used the latter and tried using Titanium Backup to bring my bookmarks over to VorteX 2.9, and since that actually worked I didn't need the other backup.
I have never bothered backing up my contacts since they are stored in the cloud on Google's servers. Should I be concerned about the integrity of the cloud, or should a local backup be made just so you can restore your contacts more quickly?
I had ended up needing to SBF to .602 after some tweaking on stock OTA .605 went horribly wrong (lol), and I ended up purchasing and using the Droid X bootstrapper, which worked perfectly for me. Does it not work on .605? Also, this needs to be used IN PLACE OF the version of Clockwork recovery you can flash using ROM Manager, correct? (Just making sure I have that straight.)
One more thing: If any user apps cause problems if you restore their data, too, shouldn't you be able to solve the problem by just clearing the individual app's data instead of doing a factory reset?
You should link to VorteX, by the way, I'm really enjoying it so far.

rock7632 said:
I'm trying to install the Liberty rom but it keeps giving me an error in the recovery. It just says can't open xxx.zip (bad) installation aborted. I checked the MD5 and it matched the file. Also tried it on Bootstrap recovery and Clockwork Recovery 5.0.2.0. Can anyone help please?
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i had the same problem. I found it was the file. I re-downloaded it and everthing worked perfect, don't know if that helps you though

silversg said:
Good stuff, wish I had found this guide BEFORE I flashed my first ROM a couple days ago! All the necessary info in one post!
You recommend "Backup Bookmarks" and I see that a reviewer on the Market has commented that "Contrary to "bookmark sort & backup" it correctly backup and later restore them in a clean phone. XML storage is also more safe in case of trouble." Can you confirm that this app is better/safer than "Bookmark Sort & Backup"? I used the latter and tried using Titanium Backup to bring my bookmarks over to VorteX 2.9, and since that actually worked I didn't need the other backup.
I have never bothered backing up my contacts since they are stored in the cloud on Google's servers. Should I be concerned about the integrity of the cloud, or should a local backup be made just so you can restore your contacts more quickly?
I had ended up needing to SBF to .602 after some tweaking on stock OTA .605 went horribly wrong (lol), and I ended up purchasing and using the Droid X bootstrapper, which worked perfectly for me. Does it not work on .605? Also, this needs to be used IN PLACE OF the version of Clockwork recovery you can flash using ROM Manager, correct? (Just making sure I have that straight.)
One more thing: If any user apps cause problems if you restore their data, too, shouldn't you be able to solve the problem by just clearing the individual app's data instead of doing a factory reset?
You should link to VorteX, by the way, I'm really enjoying it so far.
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Sorry for the slow reply.
As far as the Bookmarks go...
I simply use that one since it's the first that popped up when I searched for an app to do so way back when.
No idea if it's safer or better.
And google does indeed backup your contacts.
And successfully restores them every time.
I only include that if you opted out of "keep this device backed up with my google account."
But you can still restore them if you do have that option disabled/enabled.
I actually heard that the Droid X bootstrap works fine now...but it hadn't in the past for some reason or another. I don't know if that's correct, but I KNOW the D2 works.
And via Rom Manger, you can use that as well.
Just remember to use the correct version...
Droid X or Droid X 2nd-init if you're on a 2nd-init rom. (i.e. CM7, MIUI, OMFGB, EncounterICS, etc).
And I suppose that is true, but the problem is you sometimes don't know what application is causing the problems.
You may get a FC on settings, for example...
Which app is causing an application that comes with the rom to FC? You may not know.
Or say your Wifi won't turn on.
What app is causing that?
Sometimes it isn't as clear as "Oh, Fruit Ninja is acting funny...I'll clear it and reinstall."

Do you want to edit your flash?
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Maybe I can give you some suggestions
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Use the software

victy23 said:
Do you want to edit your flash?
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Maybe I can give you some suggestions
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Use the software
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Lul wut???

Will this method work on a C-Spire/Cellular South Droid X?

So I downloaded the Droid X Bootstrap Recovery app and I was all ready to go. But I went to launch the app I couldn't find the ClockworkMod Recovery option, only Bootstrap Recovery and Reboot Recovery. I did the Bootstrap Recovery but nothing happened like you specified (I granted Superuser Permissions and then it just said "success!" and that's it). I think it's also worth noting that I can't get my phone into recovery mode in general. What should I do?

sirzachary said:
So I downloaded the Droid X Bootstrap Recovery app and I was all ready to go. But I went to launch the app I couldn't find the ClockworkMod Recovery option, only Bootstrap Recovery and Reboot Recovery. I did the Bootstrap Recovery but nothing happened like you specified (I granted Superuser Permissions and then it just said "success!" and that's it). I think it's also worth noting that I can't get my phone into recovery mode in general. What should I do?
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After clicking bootstrap, click reboot recovery.
That should work.
I haven't dealt with the Droid X Bootstrap in quite some time...so it's wonkyness may only be speculation on my part (could have been updated since I last tried).
If you don't have sucess:
Try toggling usb debugging to whatever it wasn't on (off, if it was on, on if it was off) and try again.
OR
Try this bootstrap application that was compiled from the D2 Bootstrap (that was [or is] the better option).
http://bit.ly/lgbootstrap

After the 621 update was released...
This needs to be bumped back up.
OP edited.

Jubakuba said:
After the 621 update was released...
This needs to be bumped back up.
OP edited.
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I keep reading in several threads that currently there is no way to get root on .621. I just want to make sure people know that I had stock .605 which was rooted via the DROID 3 easy root script v7. I kept getting the "update available" message so I went ahead and took a chance and accepted the OTA .621 update and after it was finished installing and the phone had rebooted I still had root. It's been several days now and I still have root. I use Root Explorer a lot and it works fine after the .621 update.
Your mileage may vary but I've had good results.

sjmoreno said:
I keep reading in several threads that currently there is no way to get root on .621. I just want to make sure people know that I had stock .605 which was rooted via the DROID 3 easy root script v7. I kept getting the "update available" message so I went ahead and took a chance and accepted the OTA .621 update and after it was finished installing and the phone had rebooted I still had root. It's been several days now and I still have root. I use Root Explorer a lot and it works fine after the .621 update.
Your mileage may vary but I've had good results.
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Your current root applications still work.
But anything new you try to grant root access won't work.

Need help restoring from Nandroid backup

Hi, it's my first time posting so I do apologize if I posted this in the wrong thread.
So I recently flashed the latest CM12 Nightly Rom for my S4 I9505. But I realised I needed to restore my backup (which I did with Nandroid before I flashed the ROM). So I went to CWM Recovery, tried to restore with the backup I did.
Everything was fine until I got this : "Error while restoring /system". I thought maybe the one in the phone was corrupted so i copied the one from my PC and still i get this error.
I'm hoping someone can help me on this.
Thanks!

just follow the following steps
1. full wipe data+dalvik cache
2. copy your backup to pc
3. open nandroid.md5 in notepad
4. delete everything and save it
5. now copy the backup to sdcard and restore it.
Enjoy
Hit thanks if I helped you.

chaos03 said:
Hi, it's my first time posting so I do apologize if I posted this in the wrong thread.
So I recently flashed the latest CM12 Nightly Rom for my S4 I9505. But I realised I needed to restore my backup (which I did with Nandroid before I flashed the ROM). So I went to CWM Recovery, tried to restore with the backup I did.
Everything was fine until I got this : "Error while restoring /system". I thought maybe the one in the phone was corrupted so i copied the one from my PC and still i get this error.
I'm hoping someone can help me on this.
Thanks!
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I hope the nandroid backup (you did before flash the custom ROM) wasn't of one STOCK Rom :fingers-crossed:.

Joku1981 said:
I hope the nandroid backup (you did before flash the custom ROM) wasn't of one STOCK Rom :fingers-crossed:.
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Oh it was.. does that mean I'm kinda screwed?

there is no issue in restoring nandroid backup of stock roms.
but recovery may be an issue.

yourshubhamkansal said:
there is no issue in restoring nandroid backup of stock roms.
but recovery may be an issue.
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Well, i don't agree with you sorry.
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Oh it was.. does that mean I'm kinda screwed?
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Don't be.
1. Reflash stock Rom via ODIN, root and custom recovery.
2. Flash Custom ROM then again. But don't restore the backup you did before.
3. Done.

I may be wrong , but I have restore nandroid backup of stock roms many times.
I didn't even faced a single issue.

yourshubhamkansal said:
I may be wrong , but I have restore nandroid backup of stock roms many times.
I didn't even faced a single issue.
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Hi, I tried what you suggested, deleting everything in nandroid.md5. And I manage to restore it.
But now there is another problem. this message "unfortunately the process com.google.process.gapps has stopped" pops up almost every 5 seconds. Any idea how to fix this?

yourshubhamkansal said:
I may be wrong , but I have restore nandroid backup of stock roms many times.
I didn't even faced a single issue.
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Sure? Restoring nandroid backups of stock roms to CUSTOM ROMS?? I don't think so bro . Anyway you can help @chaos03 better than me . Good luck :highfive:

First, remove your Google account (no big deal, you can sign back in in a few minutes). Then, go to Settings>Apps>All> Scroll down to the G's until you get the first thing that has Google in it's name. The first one on my phone (galaxy nexus, CM) is called "Google Account Manager". Click on it and hit "Clear Data". Repeat this process for everything Google in the list. Now sign back into your Google account. You should never see that message again!
Hit thanks if I helped you!
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clear cache and data of all google apps
as well as signout and signin your google account again!

yourshubhamkansal said:
First, remove your Google account (no big deal, you can sign back in in a few minutes). Then, go to Settings>Apps>All> Scroll down to the G's until you get the first thing that has Google in it's name. The first one on my phone (galaxy nexus, CM) is called "Google Account Manager". Click on it and hit "Clear Data". Repeat this process for everything Google in the list. Now sign back into your Google account. You should never see that message again!
Hit thanks if I helped you!
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clear cache and data of all google apps
as well as signout and signin your google account again!
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I'm trying to do as you said, but the problem is the message pops up again the moment i dismiss it, and i cant even do anything else (only able to switch the phone on and off). And I also notice that some apps are starting to crash too.. is it possible to first flash an official Stock Rom and then do a restore?

maybe or maybe not
but I will suggest u to restore it once again and then do a factory reset , maybe it will work.
restoring it after installing stock will be always an option, but can't guarantee that you will not face the com.gapps.... has stopped working error.
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r u recieving this single error or there are more apps crashing
?

This error and also error messages for some of the apps that say the apps stopped working.
I'm just worried that the backup is corrupted (Praying hard that it isnt the case)
Oh btw I'm using a CWM from ROM Manager version 6.0.4.7, I did some reading and they say there's a chance that it doesnt work well with Samsung phones. Do you think I should use another?

there is one more option also, which I think may work
just download gapps package from the given link and flash it using recovery
make sure you choose the right package as per your android version
http://www.android.gs/download-install-and-flash-google-apps-for-android/

Can I restore my phone or am I screwed?

I used the Moto G5 toolkit I found on here to root my phone (it's been forever since I last rooted, and it seemed like a simple, fast method), and I backed up my phone via the android backup option. It saved as a .ab file, is it possible to restore my phone to what it was before restoring/rooting last night (pre-root)? Skimming around, it's looking unlikely. Is there any way to get my phone somewhat back to what it was before? Unfortunately my grandma was signed into my account on an old tablet I gave her, and her stuff backed up via google, so I'm out of luck in that department.. Any advice is greatly appreciated!

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never take the easy way out unless have n idea what it does, adb restore backup.ab
i assume that backup is only apps n data doh so if don"t work would need flash a stock rom from here
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjbU72RH_Rk&feature=youtu.be

krison01 said:
never take the easy way out unless have n idea what it does, adb restore backup.ab
i assume that backup is only apps n data doh so if don"t work would need flash a stock rom from here
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjbU72RH_Rk&feature=youtu.be
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is it possible to flash over my current rom without messing it up? i have a feeling the answer is no lol. at this point i've kind of started over, but if i can get at least my texts, photos, etc. back, it would be awesome. just not sure, the backup file is only 83mb. i didn't have a lot of pictures, but something tells me that's not what it has on it.

Braxton343 said:
is it possible to flash over my current rom without messing it up? i have a feeling the answer is no lol. at this point i've kind of started over, but if i can get at least my texts, photos, etc. back, it would be awesome. just not sure, the backup file is only 83mb. i didn't have a lot of pictures, but something tells me that's not what it has on it.
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hmm u have twrp installed? if so can boot into it mount internal to usb n copy files if not then pray backup u made has it

krison01 said:
hmm u have twrp installed? if so can boot into it mount internal to usb n copy files if not then pray backup u made has it
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boot into it with my phone?

Braxton343 said:
boot into it with my phone?
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by that answer i can assume u don't have twrp install, so just follow the youtube video