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Flash New ROM but keep all the old apps

Is there a way to do so? I would like to flash a new ROM, however I have alot of apps on my phone i would like to keep. It would take way too long to reinstall all of them. Thanks in advance

Julian2103 said:
Is there a way to do so? I would like to flash a new ROM, however I have alot of apps on my phone i would like to keep. It would take way too long to reinstall all of them. Thanks in advance
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use one of the many readily available back-up utilities.

djchubbs said:
use one of the many readily available back-up utilities.
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Just be aware that you can get problems if you backup and restore to different ROMs. It isn't always successful!

roms??

i just put a rom onto my phone and everything got deleted. Is there anyway i can get those back and still have the rom??

All my contacts and all my apps got deleted. Is there anyway i can get those back??

xxxk15 said:
i just put a rom onto my phone and everything got deleted. Is there anyway i can get those back and still have the rom??
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Not unless you did a nand backup.

yeah just boot to recovery and do a Nandroid restore of the back up you made. Assuming you did this like every ROM thread warns you to.

yes i did the nandroid backup but if i restore the backup will i still have to rom??

You can start by reading the forums and learn what you're doing before you do it.
Example
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Hey I saw this thing that told me how to delete System32, and I did it, how do I make my computer turn on!
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Hey I saw this thing that told me how to delete System32, but I read about what System32 was and decided not to.
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No, you will not still have the ROM if you restore

and also does the rom DamageControl v2.07.2 make my phone run faster and smoother?? because i cant really tell thats its running faster

abcdfv said:
You can start by reading the forums and learn what you're doing before you do it.
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No, you will not still have the ROM if you restore
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LOL yeah what he said.

what is the point to put on a rom then if you lose all your contacts and apps??

xxxk15 said:
and also does the rom DamageControl v2.07.2 make my phone run faster and smoother?? because i cant really tell thats its running faster
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really man you should read up on this stuff, go to the DamageControl thread and read about it. do a search and see what other people have said about it. 99% of the roms YOU are going to be dealing with are the same exact thing with minor preference variations.

yeah but how am i suppose to learn about it when i dont know what "dealing with are the same exact thing with minor preference variations" even means. How does that help me??

xxxk15 said:
what is the point to put on a rom then if you lose all your contacts and apps??
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Because you have your Contacts set as Google and not phone, and you back up your apps with Titanium Backup.
Before you ask how to do either of those things, read the little book that came with your phone. It will tell you how to backup your contacts to Google.
Search the Hero forums for what Titanium backup is, and how to use it.

ok thanks!!

xxxk15 said:
yeah but how am i suppose to learn about it when i dont know what "dealing with are the same exact thing with minor preference variations" even means. How does that help me??
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there are very few people who will hold your hand and walk you through these very easy to follow steps. READING about what is included in a rom, which i will tell you is ALWAYS on the first page of said rom's thread will tell you everything about that rom that you need or want to know. There are places to look up all the answers to your questions. here is a good place to start...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=618874
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=618867
Read them.

i looked in the manual and i coulldnt find it ??

xxxk15 said:
i looked in the manual and i coulldnt find it ??
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anyone else feel like the mods are testing us...somehow? these are classically n00b questions, but almost too much so...

mountaindont said:
anyone else feel like the mods are testing us...somehow? these are classically n00b, but almost too much so...
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i was thinking to myslef "self, I wish I was a mod right now..." Oh the things that would change lol.

DanWalker said:
i was thinking to myslef "self, I wish I was a mod right now..." Oh the things that would change lol.
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aaand...im out. before the tridant falls on my head, again.

Ok I'm a noob Hero owner so I'll attempt an answer.
When you turned on your phone for the very first time, after you got over the shock of how cool and awesome it was, I assume you either signed in with or created a google account.
Now after you flash a new ROM especially one that requires a factory wipe of all data, you will have to do that again. Your contacts and email and calendar will all resync to your phone courtesy of the fine folks at google.
As for the apps. Titanium backup seems to be the way to go no muss no fuss.

Holy crap. I've been on these forums for quite a while. I've had three different phones that I've used these exact forums as a resource for modding, rooting, or what have you with all three of them. I've never needed to post a single thing. I will use this opportunity to make my first post, and say:
lol

No 4g after froyo !?

Guys after upgrade to froyo ive lost my 4g connection.
I had unrooted evo
any ideas how to get it back ?

You try a factory reset yet?

Kornsaq said:
You try a factory reset yet?
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not yet
i didnt want to redo all my appz

work fine for me..

lukas718 said:
not yet
i didnt want to redo all my appz
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Do you have Titanium Backup or MyBackup Pro if not you should get one of them.
Look Here:
data/misc/wimax
Delete or Move:
tree.xml
Details/Source:
(Refer to step 4 not the entire post)
http://ip208-100-42-21.static.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=726726

lukas718 said:
not yet
i didnt want to redo all my appz
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YOu may need to give it a try, cause my 4g is working without a hitch on 2.2

Did u update wimax radio
Sent from my PC36100 using XDA App

lukas718 said:
not yet
i didnt want to redo all my appz
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whoa 10 mins .....

Sporkman said:
whoa 10 mins .....
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It does or can get kinda repetitive when you do it over and over. Its a lot better if you have something like Titanium Backup makes restores bearable.

kwajr said:
Did u update wimax radio
Sent from my PC36100 using XDA App
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i dont think i did
i tried profile update and prl

i checked that folder and it says empty
zone23 said:
Do you have Titanium Backup or MyBackup Pro if not you should get one of them.
Look Here:
data/misc/wimax
Delete or Move:
tree.xml
Details/Source:
(Refer to step 4 not the entire post)
http://ip208-100-42-21.static.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=726726
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my phone isnt rooted so I dont think i can use titanium backup
zone23 said:
It does or can get kinda repetitive when you do it over and over. Its a lot better if you have something like Titanium Backup makes restores bearable.
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lukas718 said:
my phone isnt rooted so I dont think i can use titanium backup
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Astro File Manager (may require Pro version?) has an app backup function. Not as nice as Titanium Backup, but it doesn't require root.
Also, don't forget to update your radio and WiMAX as per the OP on that thread.

i find it amusing that the same people who were afraid or for whatever reason didnt root, are now flashing this fake unreleased 2.2 and complaining about the issues with it... if you want an official release, wait for it to be officially released

I dont really care what you think. If you dont have an answer to the question dont reply and dont waist my and others time. got it ? get it ? good
DJ_Bizarro said:
i find it amusing that the same people who were afraid or for whatever reason didnt root, are now flashing this fake unreleased 2.2 and complaining about the issues with it... if you want an official release, wait for it to be officially released
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Yedgy said:
Astro File Manager (may require Pro version?) has an app backup function. Not as nice as Titanium Backup, but it doesn't require root.
Also, don't forget to update your radio and WiMAX as per the OP on that thread.
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k i will try that

sorry but can you tell me how can I do that ?
Im a newbie and dont know much about android mods.
I tried to search for it on the forum but I couldnt find how to
Yedgy said:
Astro File Manager (may require Pro version?) has an app backup function. Not as nice as Titanium Backup, but it doesn't require root.
Also, don't forget to update your radio and WiMAX as per the OP on that thread.
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Having the same problem

lukas718 said:
sorry but can you tell me how can I do that ?
Im a newbie and dont know much about android mods.
I tried to search for it on the forum but I couldnt find how to
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Astro file manager is an App, search for it on the market.

this is why i did not go after the leaked froyo not only will it mess with your phone but you cant even get the official yet.

'Samsungs Apps' in Overcome Rom 1.20 HELP

Hi all, I have recently flashed my tab with Overcome 1.20 rom (Love it) but it doesn’t include the 'Samsungs Apps' which came with the phone, is there a way to get this back without reflashing?
P.S where would i get games that are meant for the tab that are full screen? android market hasnt really offered much, or i havent been looking in the right places.
Many thanks

I too am in the same situation after flashing with Roto JMIv2. Would never go back, but wouldn't mind some of the Samsung apps which are no longer available. I had about 20 something to choose from, now there is only 2. I'm guessing it's region based, so there must be way of tricking the Samsung app store. Anyone know how to get around this issue?
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theres got to be away around this!..I dont want to revert back to the stock rom maybe theres a Sansumg App.apk we could install or ADB it?

I'm going to bump this thread as I figure someone out there knows the solution to this but is not sharing. There are people asking this question in the dev forums as well. I'd post there, but I'm "not allowed" till I fill this forum up with some crap first.
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Well, Samsung Apps IS actually included with the ROM, I am guessing maybe something went wrong? I would suggest a complete wipe and do a full Install, see how it goes.
I can assure you however that Samsung Apps is definitely included.

Im using overcome 1.2 and it has the Samsung apps with no problems.

memaxt said:
Hi all, I have recently flashed my tab with Overcome 1.20 rom (Love it) but it doesn’t include the 'Samsungs Apps' which came with the phone, is there a way to get this back without reflashing?
P.S where would i get games that are meant for the tab that are full screen? android market hasnt really offered much, or i havent been looking in the right places.
Many thanks
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are you sure the application is missing? take a look at my screen-shoot!

ovigt71 said:
are you sure the application is missing? take a look at my screen-shoot!
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Hi there,
I couldnt seem to find it, knowing me it was probably there but i must of been blind...anywho i managed to download the Samsungapps.apk so all is okay agen...ALTHO! the ASPHALT 5 HD on the samsungapps doesnt play at FULL SCREEN, cant seem to find a version that does! ...the spares part trick doesnt does seem to work...ahh well nevermind

ovigt71 said:
are you sure the application is missing? take a look at my screen-shoot!
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Hi, I have also flashed my tab with Overcome 1.20 rom. It's a nice ROM !
I face two problems:
- there is no multi-CSC locale languages (need greek)
- how can I go back from EXT4 to RFS backup (rotoJMI v2)
THX in advance

ovigt71 said:
are you sure the application is missing? take a look at my screen-shoot!
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I am sorry for the off topic question but....How did you do that transittion in your first pic? I see that the icons are going "up"?

Digiguest said:
I am sorry for the off topic question but....How did you do that transittion in your first pic? I see that the icons are going "up"?
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It looks like ADW EX.
Anyway, did you do a fresh wipe or did you update from Overcome 1.1.3?
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problem: after cwn install. nand kernal open failed

hello!
that`s my first thered sorry for my bad english.
i had hd2 with nand cm7 american android without cwn.
ive installed cwn and after that this eror appers.
there is any way to solve this without change or delete the existing rom?
tnx very much for the helpers .

tktur1 said:
hello!
that`s my first thered sorry for my bad english.
i had hd2 with nand cm7 american android without cwn.
ive installed cwn and after that this eror appers.
there is any way to solve this without change or delete the existing rom?
tnx very much for the helpers .
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If you installed CWM successfully then I'm afraid you've deleted your existing ROM (AmeriCanAndriod). Unless you had a backup on your SD card via an app (e.g. Titanium Backup) there is no way to recover it as far as I know.

tnx
Nigeldg said:
If you installed CWM successfully then I'm afraid you've deleted your existing ROM (AmeriCanAndriod). Unless you had a backup on your SD card via an app (e.g. Titanium Backup) there is no way to recover it as far as I know.
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wow its sucks.... thank you very much there is rom that you recomande about ? sorry for annoying... really apreciate that...

tktur1 said:
wow its sucks.... thank you very much there is rom that you recomande about ? sorry for annoying... really apreciate that...
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you can try ICS roms. Leave gingerbread behind. ICS roms naw have HardwareAcceleration(HWA)
Here are some good ones
NexusHD2
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1434860&highlight=a2sd
ParanoidAndroid(tablet form)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1662881
There are many roms now.
All are good. Try them for the best one for your phone
Cheers :good:

Tnx very much ill try it... have agood day

You can try MIUI based on ICS also. I recommended that.