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[Q] Omega Rom Updating Help On G4 i9500

Hello There,
Being new to the site I often read, follow and apply and keep quiet but i really need help on this situation please. Iv seen that Omega has released a few new roms in short succession and im due for a rom upgrade (on omega v5 still). Anyways i was just wondering i see that Omega Pro is avaliable on play store and was wonder what is the quickest way to keep up to these rom updates without loosing my data all the time?
My typical process of getting updates is to:
1. Downlaod Rom
2. Clear Cache and Data
3. Install Rom
4. Install Titanium
5. Restore From Titanium All My Apps.
But i was wondering is there methods to shortcut the restoring if im staying on the same rom? I know people say you can just flash and not clean cache and data but i want to confirm this before as to how nightlies are delivered in the cynogen architecture OTA?
Regrads in advance, i have tried searching (maybe didnt use the correct terminologies) and thought id ask a question to get a specific answer i need .
Regards
Soprono

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Soprono said:
Hello There,
Being new to the site I often read, follow and apply and keep quiet but i really need help on this situation please. Iv seen that Omega has released a few new roms in short succession and im due for a rom upgrade (on omega v5 still). Anyways i was just wondering i see that Omega Pro is avaliable on play store and was wonder what is the quickest way to keep up to these rom updates without loosing my data all the time?
My typical process of getting updates is to:
1. Downlaod Rom
2. Clear Cache and Data
3. Install Rom
4. Install Titanium
5. Restore From Titanium All My Apps.
But i was wondering is there methods to shortcut the restoring if im staying on the same rom? I know people say you can just flash and not clean cache and data but i want to confirm this before as to how nightlies are delivered in the cynogen architecture OTA?
Regrads in advance, i have tried searching (maybe didnt use the correct terminologies) and thought id ask a question to get a specific answer i need .
Regards
Soprono
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I also have the same doubt and registered with xda just to ask this..
Let me elaborate..
I am using currently Omega rom v7..
now the v8 is launched..
Do i have to download whole of it again? (around 1.5 GB)

I haven't had any problem with just flashing the new rom on top without clearing data or cache (I think the rom clears the cache for you)
And yes to update you need to download the entire rom again, though if you look at the change log, the changes aren't that much.
However I do want to know the change log for each Samsung update
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SevenD2 said:
I haven't had any problem with just flashing the new rom on top without clearing data or cache (I think the rom clears the cache for you)
And yes to update you need to download the entire rom again, though if you look at the change log, the changes aren't that much.
However I do want to know the change log for each Samsung update
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Thanks for answering.. :good:
I also was Using Adam Kernel Previously but now I use Perseus...
If you haven't tried yet,Try it..its much better

Restoring Samsung Apps after new rom install

Hey,
When I mean samsung apps, more specifically I mean S Health since I have a lot of data saved in it. The problem is that when I switch from one TW rom to another TW rom, I can't seem to restore S Health data (I'm using Titanium Backup).
I've tried restoring data after doing a fresh install of S Health, as well as just trying to restore S Health without a previous install of it. Really, I want it to restore like all my other apps, but its seen as a system app and I wonder if that's the problem.
Hope I was clear, does anyone have an idea?
Thanks.

can you try another backup app like kousch's carbon
or, my backup pro--it lets you select just the apps you want--not sure if it does system apps though

If s health is a system app, in batch restore of tibu, run restore all system data, Deselect all and then just check s-health data so you restore only that.

jd1639 said:
If s health is a system app, in batch restore of tibu, run restore all system data, Deselect all and then just check s-health data so you restore only that.
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I usually don't restore System data from TB, esp btwn roms, so don't think much about that being an option.
Have a Nandroid as always--

Backups TB or Go back up will not work if you are using 4.3 rom. Since 4.3 leaked and is still not supported if this is the case all you can do is flash 4.2.2 or 4.1.2 these still work. Am having same issue with CM 10.2 have a lot of saved game data had to start over the price of update software. Lol
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VICIOUSVIC1 said:
Backups TB or Go back up will not work if you are using 4.3 rom. Since 4.3 leaked and is still not supported if this is the case all you can do is flash 4.2.2 or 4.1.2 these still work. Am having same issue with CM 10.2 have a lot of saved game data had to start over the price of update software. Lol
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I'm running cm 10.2 and I can restore user apps with tibu. Haven't tried system data though

Ya I tried it all. Short and simple we have to start over guy. Like I said before we are now on 4.3 firmware it is not supported by any backup yet since 4.3 Is not suppost to be out yet all we can do is wait till official 4.3 out for all back up apps to update to 4.3
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VICIOUSVIC1 said:
Ya I tried it all. Short and simple we have to start over guy. Like I said before we are now on 4.3 firmware it is not supported by any backup yet since 4.3 Is not suppost to be out yet all we can do is wait till official 4.3 out for all back up apps to update to 4.3
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I disagree, tibu is working fine with 4.3. Your doing something wrong.

Thanks everyone. I'm not using 4.3 right now since I'm sticking with touchwiz roms.
Titanium backup works really well for all my apps except for those system apps. When I try to restore app+data, TB seems to get stuck. Ah well, maybe samsung backs up the info somehow.
Btw, is there a way to use S Health without using a TW rom? Then I'd move up to a 4.3 rom.

[Q] steps/apps after rooting s5 g900f

Hi guys im just a newbie in the android world and so with rooting.
Ive seen alot of benefits thats why i rooted my phone.
Anyways im a samsung s5 g900f user.. i rooted using towelroot and supersu..
Now since im just new to this im hell scared what to do or app i need to maximize this rooring...
They say.
1. Save or backup first..
Im really confuse what to use or app to use to back up what i need to.
Can you give me the best apps youre using to back up?
2. Freezing apps / puttings apps to sleep
Is there any difference? If ever which do you prefer?
What can you recommend or the apps youre using?
3. Software update.
theres a software update on my notification i believe its from samsung. Should i proceed with the update? If i proceed will my device still be rooted?
4. Root keeper.
i have read about this. Do i really need this ap?
I do apologize for being clueless on this, i just dont know where to go and ask.
Thanks in advance

kenchii17 said:
Hi guys im just a newbie in the android world and so with rooting.
Ive seen alot of benefits thats why i rooted my phone.
Anyways im a samsung s5 g900f user.. i rooted using towelroot and supersu..
Now since im just new to this im hell scared what to do or app i need to maximize this rooring...
They say.
1. Save or backup first..
Im really confuse what to use or app to use to back up what i need to.
Can you give me the best apps youre using to back up?
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It depends on what you want to backup.
- IMEI (EFS) backup: it's highly recommended. You can use any imei backup tool, or use 'IMEI Backup ★Samsung★' app.
- System backup (e.g. partitions backup): You can use Nandroid backup app.
- Apps backup: can use Titanium backup app.
- Data backup: you can use Mybackup pro app.
2. Freezing apps / puttings apps to sleep
Is there any difference? If ever which do you prefer?
What can you recommend or the apps youre using?
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Humm... I'm not too sure but it maybe the same, it depends on what context you are talking about.
You can use Greenify app.
3. Software update.
theres a software update on my notification i believe its from samsung. Should i proceed with the update? If i proceed will my device still be rooted?
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It's up to you. But once you have rooted, you cannot OTA update, you can only update by downloading the stock firmware and flash via Odin. Use Phone INFO ★Samsung★ app > Menu > 'Firmware Browser' to find and download the correct stock firmware for your device. The root will be lost by updating, you have to root again.
4. Root keeper.
i have read about this. Do i really need this ap?
I do apologize for being clueless on this, i just dont know where to go and ask.
Thanks in advance
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I'm not sure about Root keeper app, but I have tried the root keeper function in another app but it won't work.
You can give it a try.

lets say i want to install a custom rom.
What do i need to back up? What do I to use to back?

kenchii17 said:
lets say i want to install a custom rom.
What do i need to back up? What do I to use to back?
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Backup your IMEI (use IMEI Backup app) + your apps (use Titanium backup ).

[Q] Best Rom for SGN3 SM-N9005?

Hello guys, I'd would like to ask which are the best roms for Samsung Galaxy Note 3 SM-N9005 Android 5.0? I've upgraded to stock lollipop rom 3 months ago. Sooo, What is the best rom for my phone? Also, is there anyway to upgrade my phone without deleting my apps/files? Thanks!

RazerKnight17 said:
Hello guys, I'd would like to ask which are the best roms for Samsung Galaxy Note 3 SM-N9005 Android 5.0? I've upgraded to stock lollipop rom 3 months ago. Sooo, What is the best rom for my phone? Also, is there anyway to upgrade my phone without deleting my apps/files? Thanks!
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You've been around XDA long enough to know 'best ROM' posts are not welcome...
Best way to update though is to be rooted and use a custom Recovery like TWRP to nandroid your phone. Then you can update and Restore only Data and have almost everything back.
I also use Call logs backup and restore and SMS backup and restore so i don't lose them and I export my contacts out to extSDCard so I don't lose them either.
Add in TiBu Pro with a backup of all user (and a few sysdtem) apps and I can restore ONLY apps and have a clean flash phone.

Journyman16 said:
You've been around XDA long enough to know 'best ROM' posts are not welcome...
Best way to update though is to be rooted and use a custom Recovery like TWRP to nandroid your phone. Then you can update and Restore only Data and have almost everything back.
I also use Call logs backup and restore and SMS backup and restore so i don't lose them and I export my contacts out to extSDCard so I don't lose them either.
Add in TiBu Pro with a backup of all user (and a few sysdtem) apps and I can restore ONLY apps and have a clean flash phone.
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Uhhh, Yeah. It looks like I've been here long enough but I'm not. I'm new to this phone so I don't know what are the bests for it.

RazerKnight17 said:
Uhhh, Yeah. It looks like I've been here long enough but I'm not. I'm new to this phone so I don't know what are the bests for it.
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Different ROMs suit different needs. The Mods have said no ETA posts and no best ROM posts. Look around and try things out. Best advixce is make sure you read plenty FIRST. Go through the threads and see what issues people have etc. BEFORE you flash the ROM.

Alright, thanks!

Questions regarding Norma 7 rom

Hey guys
Ok I have a few questions regarding my situation... i went from stock (never touched my rom before.. 6.0.1 i think) on my 910F with latest ota updates.. to the Norma v14.. thats what Im running now.. but I have a few issues.. incoming calls doesnt show the names, only numbers.. thats my biggest issue oh and the fact that I cannot restore my backup made in smart switch before i flashed the rom.. now I have these questions.
1. If I go into twrp and restore to the factory state that I made a backup of, and then use Titanium backup(as i bought it) to backup my phone.. will I be able to backup everything including s-pen notes, pictures, videos, and all my apps data.. and then...
2. Can I then flash the v15 Norma rom and use titanium backup made in stock rom to restore EVERYTHING to the new rom.. thus having all my data back?
3. Oh and can anyone confirm that the lock screen off s-pen write feature works in v15?
Do I miss anything? Is this a good plan?
Oh and if anyone have experienced the problem I have with the contacts not displaying, please tell me what to do..
Thanks for any feedback. You guys rock!
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Anyone?
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