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[Q] Newb Question: Which Roms?, etc.....

Hello all. Yes I'm a Newb here and to Rooting phones, etc., but I've been doing a lot of reading and lurking here. I'm a Masters Degreed Airline Pilot and been building computers for over 20years. So not completely new to technology, but I would like the opinion and advice from those of you who have been at this much longer than me.
I have a original EVO and so far have backed up my phone (v2.2), written down all my hardware/software info, made a copy of my WIMAX keys (as recommended on this forum) and have already rooted my phone with Unrevoked3 (clockwork recovery). Have installed Titanium Backup (paid) and created another backup of my settings and apps. So at this point looking at flashing a ROM/kernel and trying to decide on a good one to start that has some potential to load one of the many themes on this forum. What would you suggest?
I can go Sense or not. What I use my phone primarily for is:
- On call at work so stability is important
- Gmail/Yahoo Mail
- Flight Tracker & Weather apps (hey I'm a pilot!)
- Google calendar
- Texting
- Tethering to the laptop (so having 4G is important)
- GPS functions
Where would you start regarding a ROM/kernel? I've been looking at CM7, Gingerbread EVO deck, & VirusROM.
My phone currently has 2.2 Build 3.70.651.1 / Hardware v0003
I like performance (speed baby!) & a clean, professional looking OS.
Recommendations? Thanks to all that contribute here. A great wealth of info!

Right now, I would endorse the one I'm using, Mik 1.01. It's fast, clean, has all the options I'd want and very very stable.
Excellent job on the research you've done and steps you've taken so far!

I'm using the Evo Deck rom and my phone has never performed better, and I've been flashing roms for about 9 months now Looks like you've got all the basics covered and you're ready to go!
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I'd recommend the MikG rom. I flashed to it last week after I found out that the new GB update still used sense 1.0 . The rom is clean and fast; on top of that, there is a ton of support with updates coming out quickly and regularly. it has sense 2.1 with some things from sense 3.0 which are great. link is below:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1038967

Thanks for the recommendations so far guys.

I'll tell you, I spent 3 days pouring over the Ginger-Sense ROMS, reading everyone's experiences with them, etc and in the end I chose Mik's because of a), best reports of stability and fewest issues, b) The Dev's excellent reputation and C) it contained everything I was looking for.
Once Synergy is released, I will be flashing it to compare and whichever suits me the best will be my daily driver.

Yeah u look educated on this stuff I personally like decks cm7 but I suggest u flash a rom or two and try them out...u can easily switch between roms and as long as use titanium backup to store apps only u will b set back up quilkly...happy flashing
Quick warning -- don't restore system settings between different roms it will mess up only restore apps and data for apps in titanium backup and u golden
jayharper08 said:
I'm using the Evo Deck rom and my phone has never performed better, and I've been flashing roms for about 9 months now Looks like you've got all the basics covered and you're ready to go!
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sent from my cyanogenized evo 4g

In Titanium backup it gives the option of "Backup all user apps" and another option to "Backup all user apps & system data". Is it safe to backup and restore apps & system data or just the apps?
lost_man10002 said:
Yeah u look educated on this stuff I personally like decks cm7 but I suggest u flash a rom or two and try them out...u can easily switch between roms and as long as use titanium backup to store apps only u will b set back up quilkly...happy flashing
Quick warning -- don't restore system settings between different roms it will mess up only restore apps and data for apps in titanium backup and u golden
sent from my cyanogenized evo 4g
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Don't backup any system data unless the ROM your flashing is the same one you just wiped, I did it in my noob days, everything force closes constantly.

Try Deck's or myn's Rom.
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phatmanxxl said:
Don't backup any system data unless the ROM your flashing is the same one you just wiped, I did it in my noob days, everything force closes constantly.
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Rgr
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You will not regret any of myn's work..... check out..... warm 2.2 or hold tight for synergy...... we are testing a pre beta release now and keep an eye out..... These are great!
Sent my Synergy EVO 4G

Dumb question but after flashing the ROM and rebooting will the new ROM have problems with the programs, data, etc that's on on the SDcard?

No, not at all....

HipKat said:
No, not at all....
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Thanks. I take it that the new ROM will read and use any apps on the SDcard but I'll need to "restore missing apps" using titanium backup those apps that are stored on the phone itself?
Well I'm down to the decision of MikG or Myn's 2.2 ROM ????

Correct again. When you run Titanium, just select Restore All Apps With Data, then toggle the check boxes for your actual apps, and not the system apps.
it's pretty easy to tell, they'll be in white lettering.

HipKat said:
Correct again. When you run Titanium, just select Restore All Apps With Data, then toggle the check boxes for your actual apps, and not the system apps.
it's pretty easy to tell, they'll be in white lettering.
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Perfect! Thanks.

I'm probably misunderstanding that you're misunderstanding this, but just in case...
When you move an app to your SD card, it only puts part of the app there. When you do a factory reset, flash a new rom, get a new phone, whatever, the app won't automatically be there just because you moved it to your SD card. You'll need to redownload or restore it.
However, the part that was moved to the SD card does stay there unless you wipe it. You don't want to leave those pieces there, so you'll want to be sure to wipe SD-ext and .android_secure if you move apps to the SD card. These are options in Amon Ra recovery, but unless ClockworkMod has changed, you won't have those options. You can use a format all zip, just be sure it's edify scripted if you plan on sticking with ClockworkMod.
I also suggest switching to Amon Ra because it wipes more thoroughly and there are more wipe options, it's both edify and amend compatible, you have more control over your nandroid backups, and the options/menus are more nicely placed and easier to understand. If you do switch to Amon Ra, be sure to do another nandroid backup since backups made with ClockworkMod can't be restored with AR and vice versa.
There's nothing wrong with Clockwork, aside from amend scripting errors it never gave me problems. I just prefer Amon Ra, and I think you'll find many others do too.
Again, I probably misunderstood what you were saying about apps on the SD card, but more information can't hurt.

plainjane said:
I'm probably misunderstanding that you're misunderstanding this, but just in case...
When you move an app to your SD card, it only puts part of the app there. When you do a factory reset, flash a new rom, get a new phone, whatever, the app won't automatically be there just because you moved it to your SD card. You'll need to redownload or restore it.
However, the part that was moved to the SD card does stay there unless you wipe it. You don't want to leave those pieces there, so you'll want to be sure to wipe SD-ext and .android_secure if you move apps to the SD card. These are options in Amon Ra recovery, but unless ClockworkMod has changed, you won't have those options. You can use a format all zip, just be sure it's edify scripted if you plan on sticking with ClockworkMod.
I also suggest switching to Amon Ra because it wipes more thoroughly and there are more wipe options, it's both edify and amend compatible, you have more control over your nandroid backups, and the options/menus are more nicely placed and easier to understand. If you do switch to Amon Ra, be sure to do another nandroid backup since backups made with ClockworkMod can't be restored with AR and vice versa.
There's nothing wrong with Clockwork, aside from amend scripting errors it never gave me problems. I just prefer Amon Ra, and I think you'll find many others do too.
Again, I probably misunderstood what you were saying about apps on the SD card, but more information can't hurt.
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I did load and switch to Amon RA today. Like it a lot better.
So is that "plain" or "plane" jane?

[GUIDE] TITANIUM BACK UP - Basic Guide

Here is the official user manual as written by the app developer:http://www.titaniumtrack.com/kb/tita...ser-guide.html
Here is the official Titanium Backup WIKI: TITANIUM WIKI HERE
I could not find any guides on XDA...strange soo maybe someone will correct me (my wife does it all the time!). As you can see by the way i have uploaded the photo screen shots...I'm also a No0b but trying to learn and share as well.
Here is my attempt at a No0b's guide to using basic Titanium features of backing up and restoring. Let's face it this program does so many things but me, for one, I just use the basic functions, so if there are some "Super users" out there please come forward and share your knowledge!
Getting started, I'm using the PRO version so if you are only using the FREE version your menu options and functionality may be different, for example you will not be able to do BATCH Restore, only restoring one by one app.
From the user "Preferences" (Menu/Preferences) make sure that you change the "Max backup history to more than 1" this will allow you to have more than one back up version before the app overwrites the previous backup.... useful if you upgrade an app then realise that it was not such a good idea.
Another tip is that if you have a certain app that you want to retain the backup and user data for then you can simple go the the main app window, select the "Backup / Restore" button then tap on the app that you want to permanently keep a back up of, then tap on one of the backups, then select "Protect this backup". now this version of your back up will always be kept and never over written.
Selecting the "Menu" button in the top righ hand corner of the app gives a full list of features and options of Titanium Back-up.
BACKING UP
Lets assume that you have installed Titanium Back up (PRO) and that you now need to make your first system and user apps back up. Then open the app and then press the icon at the top right of screen which looks like a page with a tick mark on it, then choose "Backup all user data + system data" from the list and hit the "RUN" button to the left of it. (Image #1). For backing up you are now done. Note that if you are a frequent ROM flasher then you might only want to ever back up the USER APPS and data as restoring System apps across ROM is the main culprit of errors from using TItanium Backup. If you decide only to make user app back up then follow this by selecting the "Backup all system data" and on the next screen select the "Deselect all" button, next go through the list of system apps and select only the green coloured items (see below the list of system apps/settings that I recommend you ONLY restore across ROMS. If you apply a filter then you would only see the filtered items so assuming that you filtered for User apps only then you would not see the Titanium GREEN back up items.
RESTORING after Installing a New ROM
After you have done a full wipe and then installed a new ROM you now want to RESTORE your applications and all of their user data, things like settings and user information. Titanium back up is an excellent tool for this but you MUST be careful not to restore any SYSTEM apps or data otherwise you can run in to trouble and it will cause many "FC's". According the the Official TB user guide: Again, if you’re restoring them from a different phone/ROM, enable the “System data migration” option (found under Menu/Preferences and half way down the screen list to the "Restoration Settings" section).
Then open the app and then press the icon at the top right of screen which looks like a page with a tick mark on it, then select BATCH and then scroll down to the RESTORE section and select "Restore missing apps with data". by default the "App+Data" will be checked, leave this option as is for this BATCH task (Image #3). Or you can review the list and manually Deselect one by one any apps that you did not want to restore on this occasion.
Or you can review the list and manually Deselect one by one any apps that you did not want to restore on this occasion. Or if you only want to restore a few of the apps then "Deselect All" and then manually add each app that you want to restore when you have completed your selections then hit the "Run the batch operation" button at the top. (Image #4).
It will take some time for the BATCH to run and re install all of your user installed apps. after the batch has completed then you are ready to install just a few of the other GREEN coloured items from the main menu.
This time from the main application window select the top middle "Backup / Restore" button. (Image #5). Now BE CAREFUL here, i ONLY RESTORE the following options and have never had any problems HOWEVER if you try to restore Accounts and Settings and some other green coloured items you can run in to trouble with FC's....you have been warned but test this out for yourself and report back if you have any success:
What to RESTORE safely:
Bluetooth pairings (User data only)
[Calandar] (User data only)
[Alarms] Clock (User data only)
[Desktop] HTC Sense (User data only) - NOTE it must be the same version as the previous ROM check the currently installed version against your last back up version number, if they match then you can restore and it will put back ALL your old desktop short cuts and screens (but NOT any of your widgets)....very handy one. (Image #12 & #13)
[Bookmarks] (User data only)
[User Dict HTC] (User data only)
[User Dict] (User data only)
Wi-Fi Access Points (User data only)
What NOT to Restore
Accounts
Application Widgets
[Contacts/Cal...]
Country, Language, Time zone
[SMS/MMS/APN...]
[E-Mail Accounts]
[Playlists]
[SMS/MMS Pref....]
[Voicemail]
[Wallpaper/Se...]
[Settings/Blu...]
You will now need to REBOOT your device for the system items to take effect.
Now a little tip that i use, as you will be updating your apps and settings will change almost daily why not set up the Schedule feature so that your apps and also your changed settings data are all backed up every night?
Here is how:
Open the application then select the top right button "Schedules" (Images #22-#24)
now enable the first option and select "Redo backups for modified data" select every day and also change the time to during the nighttime or other suitable time for you when you are not going to be using your phone.
Select the second option and change it to "Backup all new apps & newer versions" and again select the best time for yourself.
That's it, you are done so now you can rest assured that every night your current apps and user data will be backed up and ready for the next days flashing of new ROM's.
And one final tip that i use.........when setting up a ROM from scratch, do not sign in to the Google account until AFTER you have RESTORED all the user Apps with Titanium as the Market will try to restore all your apps from your Market user history, which is OK but will conflict with your BATCH RESTORE using TItanium Backup, not to mention the use of your DATA PLAN to download all from the Play Store that will be overwritten by your Titanium back up anyway!.
You should also make a copy of your installed version of Titanium Backup App to allow you to restore it on the new ROM without having to go to the Market for the reason detailed above. (Folder: /data/app/com.keramidas.TitaniumBackup-1.apk)
enjoy.

Here is another useful post regarding back ups and using Titanium, ROM Manager and Android back-up/Restore:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1323863

Nice guide!
I already mentioned this at the Runnymede AIO thread but I thought it couldn’t hurt to do it again. I used to get the "no icons on the lock screen" problem when restoring system settings and someone mentioned it somewhere that if you run the "setup" it will fix the problem.
I personally restore system settings every time I install a new rom and this solves my problems every time.
I Hope this trick helps...

For anyone with 50+ apps, I HIGHLY suggest them to buying the pro version of Titanium Backup. EVERYTHING is automated so you don't have to install apps one by one. It's MUCH faster and saves tonnes of time.

I would advise the pro version for anyone a it allows multiple backups and drop box, also its nice to support the developer......he is always updating the app and improving it further.
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Thanks. I have a question...
Using sense 3.5...
Can I backup and restore tasks (htc), with titanium?
If not, so I do to it?
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This is filtered by the word "task" I have never tried but i think you should be ok to just restore user data of tasks....not The app itself.
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Thanks
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Thanks for this guide
Now I REALLY now what I can throw away^^

Thank you!

Nice guide!
I use pro version from a wile and... it's a must have app.

Thanks for this guide.
I need this app!
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Guys,
I have the pro version of TB, latest version installed. I have enabled BOX (cloudsync) but I don't understand how it works really....
I have obviously BOX installed on my phone, logged in so no issues there.
But there's nowhere in TB to login onto BOX so how does TB know what account to use? How to use that option? I have enabled it in TB but it doesn't upload anything...
thanks

if it works the same as dropbox, look under schedules, the last schedule is sync to .... , if you run it TB asks for your credentials. it did for me, but i'm using dropbox

thanks a lot. I found it. Unfortunately when I click on "Edit", there's no way to edit the schedule. As if the upload had to be done manually only (I can't choose a day, time etc.. I want to upload).
Can you do that with Dropbox pls? thnx again

tierix said:
thanks a lot. I found it. Unfortunately when I click on "Edit", there's no way to edit the schedule. As if the upload had to be done manually only (I can't choose a day, time etc.. I want to upload).
Can you do that with Dropbox pls? thnx again
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First go to preferences in TB then tick the option to use "Box". Next set up a schedule in the schedule tab and below should be the box sync option....... Set it to sync from there at the time you want.
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thanks but that's my issue, when I click on "edit" to edit the "Sync to Box" schedule, I have no options for time and date at all! It just goes back to the BOX settings which are "Remote Location, Labels to Syncrhonize and History Coverage"....

That the same as with drop box. Try hitting the run button of box from the schedules tab in titanium and then it should ask you to login or will take you to an "allow titanium to access box" just give approval. I think that after running for the first time manually that it will run automatically after each new scheduled back up operation......
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Missing BackUp Files....
I have double checked my sdcard and the titanium backup folder is quite large. I go to ti backup and checked the setting for backup location. I even had it scan everything. It points back to the same folder. It is re-syncing / restoring my prefs automatically (for ti backup - box was checked for that). The only thing I can think of is deleting the prefs file for it. Where is that certain file?
I have wiped my phone. I can nandroid back or can restore from nandroid. I prefer not to as that is why I chose ti backup. Im not even going into the new version of my backup pro (which refuses to do a complete backup).
Once upon a time titanium backup would have the backed up yet missing apps under currently installed apps, just with a strike-thru. They are missing now, there is a large blank space there.
Issue 2- I cannot get a update zip to work properly either. I have had to copy the apk to my sd card and then open it to get it installed or use market. Keeps telling me invalid script.?
Unfortunately on a Locked Droid X2. If I am over looking something please let me know.

unimatrix725 said:
I have double checked my sdcard and the titanium backup folder is quite large. I go to ti backup and checked the setting for backup location. I even had it scan everything. It points back to the same folder. It is re-syncing / restoring my prefs automatically (for ti backup - box was checked for that). The only thing I can think of is deleting the prefs file for it. Where is that certain file?
I have wiped my phone. I can nandroid back or can restore from nandroid. I prefer not to as that is why I chose ti backup. Im not even going into the new version of my backup pro (which refuses to do a complete backup).
Once upon a time titanium backup would have the backed up yet missing apps under currently installed apps, just with a strike-thru. They are missing now, there is a large blank space there.
Issue 2- I cannot get a update zip to work properly either. I have had to copy the apk to my sd card and then open it to get it installed or use market. Keeps telling me invalid script.?
Unfortunately on a Locked Droid X2. If I am over looking something please let me know.
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I always find the uninstalled apps right down at the bottom of the titanium apps list. just go all the way down. Regarding the use of the update.zip feature....I have never used it so have no previous knowledge about how it works......
For the Titanium back up folder size...how many back ups have you allowed it to make? I selected for maximum of 4 back ups but probbly 2 is enough and then you protect any special apps with their settings if you feel the need ( I used this approach for some of my GPS applications).
I have just upgraded to the HTC One-X so I'm now factory stock without ROOT at this time so can not even install Titanium Backup.....!
If anyone else knows some trick of the update.zip function please post a reply, thanx!

[Guide] How to keep Device backup up-to-date

How to keep Device backup up-to-date
Here I am discussing to keep data up to date, so you can test different ROM without worrying about losing your data. As well this is safe, in case of you need to have wipe your device in emergency.
Basically our device have two types of data. 1.Static 2. Dynamic.
-Static data is like ROM,Kernel,application mods,account,settings etc.
-Dynamic data is like contacts, msgs, user applications etc. Which are getting change everyday. This type of backup need to update regularly or can say schedule backup is ideal for such data.
So backup should be create differently for both cases.
I prefers Nandroid backup for static data. This will help you when you want to switch back to your original ROM anytime, without flashing that ROM, Editing kernel or adding accout setting etc.
and Titanium for dynamic data. This needs schedule backup, so you need not to worry anymore for losing contacts, SMS, your game level etc.
After restoring Nandroid backup OR Moving to newer ROM this data will bring your device to condition, which was almost before flashing new ROM.
Backup :
1.Nadroid Backup :
This is can backup your full ROM + Custom Kernel + Data
But as above said, I prefers to use this as Backup only static data rather than have full backup. I think this will be more suitable if you create Backup of just Base. e.g System. As data we always have modify in day to day activity, but system will remain same.
- So better to keep Backup of ROM + Mods if you are using like call recording, launcher,any dumped application you have, OR any stuff you are using with pushing in system ROM.
- Better to have backup after adding your account, as this will save your time. But keep Account sync off (otherwise backup will includes contacts, calendar) and when you will restore, it may have changed.
- - Add your preferable setting like sound, tone, keyboard, language, country etc. As these setting usually we need not to change, once it applied.
- Add Titanium backup, Root Explorer application, as this is useful immediately after restoring backup
Now Create Nandroid backup of above said contents with recovery. It is better to put note along with backup, so you can easily get idea which backup contains what, particularly when multiple backup are there.
2.Data Backup :
Here list of things we need to have backup day to day.
1.Contacts : There is option available in contact – menu – Import/Export, This is best tool when you manually wiping, as this is most secure backup. Contacts also gets backup automatically if you keeping Accoun sync ON. Though will discuss in next step how to auto backup.
2.Camera snaps : Usually very precious data, and stores in Internal storage by defaults, so won’t erase during wiping/hard reset(except specially you select to format USB storage). But still better way you can change setting in camera appl storage location to Ext SD card, so need not to worry, if you need to format USB storage any time.
3.SMS –
4.bookmarks –
5.Call Logs
6.Calendar – As said it also auto sync with google acc, but will discuss in next session
7.Personal dictionary, usually swype dictionary auto add all names and words you are having in contacts, will discuss next session
8.Applications –
So after having backup of all mentioned above, you need not to have worry about data, and you can fearlessly flash any ROM without worrying about losing data.
Hete now will discuss how to setup Titanium backup to backup all mentioned thing automatically.
Schedule Backup :
1.Open Totanium and make this change
Menu – preferance – Auto-sync TB –This will save all change you make on Titaniu, and need not to set everytime after re installing TB.
As well if you have sufficient space on card, select to have 3-5 copies of backup.
2.Now first create backup of full device, once your device is full prepared with everything..
batch – backup – select ‘Backup all user app + system data’
This will have full backup of all your installed appl and data.
3.Now from backup/restore screen, select ‘Click to Edit filter’ See image below)
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name it e.g. ‘data only’
select add/remove elements
Now just select green and yellow colored listing – and Ok from Rt upper corner tick mark.
Now come to schedules
Pick one from listed – Edit
First line select with Backup new user+syst app & newer version (see image)
Second line – no filtering
Select time (when your device remains in non use)
Select days of week you want to backup (idle daily)
And save.
Now pick another one – Edit (see image below)
First line select – ‘Backup all system data’
Second line select –[Label] data only (OR name which you applied above)
Same way above select time and days of backup and save.
So schedule 1 will backup all application which you install day to day, and schedule 2 will backup all the data like bookmark,contacts, personal dictionary,SMS,calendar,call logs etc as per your selected time.
And keep data up to date.
Backup of homescreen
This is usefull when you have multiple folder on your homescreen like I have in this picture.
Here you need to have backup of Tw Launcher(or touch wiz home if you are using TW5), but remember when to restore, just select data only.
Restoring :
So whenever you need to wipe OR you want to switch over from different ROM, just go this way
1.Restoring after wiping
If you have same ROM and just wipe data then restore with Titanium is enough
- Install titanium, bacup/Restore screen and just select all yellow colored backup and restore, if you want to restore dictionary,calendar,storage select those from green colored list and restore
- Batch – restore – select ‘missing appl with data’ and restore.
2.Restoring from other ROM
better flash same kernel, on which you have create nadroid backup and restore nandroid backup of base as mentioned at starting of post.
Then restore rest of things as mentioned in 1. above.
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@ All newbies using titanium backup
I have read to many cases, user losing backup made by titanium after factory reset
This is b'coz by default titanium backup make makeup folder on internal SD card, and factory reset wiping this folder too, so at end of factory reset you won't have any data to restore
to prevent this, always use storage to Ext SD card instead of int SD card
How to ?
-create new folder on ext Sd card and name it like titaniumbackup
-open titanium - menu - preference -backup folder location
Now this will show all backup files, press back menu and navigate to new folder you have created
and use 'use current folder'
It will ask to move all data - move it.
Now back to preference menu and check mark 'Auto-sync TB setting'
this will remember your choice after installing TB next time
Now you are safe and can wipe cache and data without losing your backup.

Titanium Backup does the same i think. But I would love to have a great tutorial on this by you bro

Yes but many user having confusion about to select proper option for them.
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interested. Interested in doing it properly!

Would be very nice if you could make a tutorial

Was thinking about this (how to backup files and how to update it) a few days ago and started playing with Titanium Backup but unable to figure it out even though I see that there is a schedule option for backup. So with this guide that your going to make it would be alot helpful. So +1 for the interested party/group.

Anyway i have just managed for time and almost it is ready, you will see it soon.

Thanks, good job.

i need to back up all the info in this guide Dr !
Dr, you are one of those people who just make android so much fun to learn and use :angel:

And comments like this inspires me to make all these.

wow learned something new again, Dr Ketan keep em coming thanks m8!
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Here you need to have backup of Tw Launcher(or touch wiz home if you are using TW5), but remember when to restore, just select data only.
,how to take backup of launcher?

i use always gobackup free from the market to take backup of apps + data, sms, call log, contacts. launcher layout, MMS etc...in one go and it hardly takes 3-4 minutes to restore everything in one shot...I felt it is better than titanium backup atleast for backups

Ketan, thanks for putting in so much time and effort in creating this and other guides. Very much appreciated!
Criskelo 4.04 ICS LRK v11.2, LRK Modem, speedmod k3-13 kernel, Carrier: AT&T (US)

Excellent guide, very useful, informative and straight forward to follow. thanks(given)

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,how to take backup of launcher?
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TWlauncher in case of stock
Touchwiz home if you are using ported tw5
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grgsiocl said:
i use always gobackup free from the market to take backup of apps + data, sms, call log, contacts. launcher layout, MMS etc...in one go and it hardly takes 3-4 minutes to restore everything in one shot...I felt it is better than titanium backup atleast for backups
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I was not much familiar with gobackup but just i had look it after reading your post, what i cudn't findout is schedule. Does that have it?
B'coz data contents are everyday changes and really painful to take regular bakup manually.
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dr.ketan said:
How to keep Device backup up-to-date
1.Nadroid Backup :
This is can backup your full ROM + Custom Kernel + Data
I am using this as different way rather than have full backup. I think this will be more suitable if you create Backup of just Base. e.g System. As data we always have modify in day to day activity, but system will remain same.
- So better to keep Backup of ROM + Mods if you are using like call recording, launcher,any dumped application you have, OR any stuff you are using with pushing in system ROM.
- Better to have backup after adding your account, as this will save your time. But keep Account sync off (otherwise backup will includes contacts, calendar) and when you will restore, it may have changed.
- - Add your preferable setting like sound, tone, keyboard, language, country etc. As these setting usually we need not to change, once it applied.
- Add Titanium backup, Root Explorer application, as this is useful immediately after restoring backup
Now Create Nandroid backup of above said contents with recovery. It is better to put note along with backup, so you can easily get idea which backup contains what, particularly when multiple backup are there.
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Dr.Ketan,
I went to recovery and selected backup. There was no options to select or deselect anything and everything got backed up.
Q1. Where is this backup stored so that i can delete it. Is it safe to delete.
Q2. Please elaborate on nandroid backup steps so that we can follow correctly.

You will find it in clockworkmode folder on ext sd card.
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dr.ketan said:
You will find it in clockworkmode folder on ext sd card.
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Can I delete them?

[Q] TiBa WiFi Access Points XML backup fails.

Please help me out here. With Titanium Backup everything backs up except my Wifi Access Points XML. If fails every time through running from batch.
Also tried from the menu 'Special Backup' > 'Backup data to XML' and TiBa crashes.
Anyone have any suggestions? I'm rooted with superSU v1.3, Stock recovery, kernel and rom, TiBa pro and up to date. Thanks in advance.

blyndfyre said:
Please help me out here. With Titanium Backup everything backs up except my Wifi Access Points XML. If fails every time through running from batch.
Also tried from the menu 'Special Backup' > 'Backup data to XML' and TiBa crashes.
Anyone have any suggestions? I'm rooted with superSU v1.3, Stock recovery, kernel and rom, TiBa pro and up to date. Thanks in advance.
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I wouldn't worry too much, TiBu should back it up in binary as well... at least mine does. During a restore it gives you the option to use the XML or Binary backup.

joeybear23 said:
I wouldn't worry too much, TiBu should back it up in binary as well... at least mine does. During a restore it gives you the option to use the XML or Binary backup.
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Thanks. Is there anyway to confirm a binary backup? Do you possibly know the filename so I can look for it in my backup folder? I have alot of WiFi access points stored so i'd like to not have to ask everyone around town for the passwords again if I can avoid it.

blyndfyre said:
Thanks. Is there anyway to confirm a binary backup? Do you possibly know the filename so I can look for it in my backup folder? I have alot of WiFi access points stored so i'd like to not have to ask everyone around town for the passwords again if I can avoid it.
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Look inside TiBu under the Backup/Restore tab, and scrool down to Wifi Access Points. Your should have one that says XML to the right and one above it that says 101 (or binary)

joeybear23 said:
Look inside TiBu under the Backup/Restore tab, and scrool down to Wifi Access Points. Your should have one that says XML to the right and one above it that says 101 (or binary)
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Well I feel considerably noobish for not noticing that, though I was sorting the list by backup date so it wasn't right above. Thanks for pointing that out.
One more question if you know, will the binary backup restore on custom ROM's and even newer phones in the future? Or is the XML a safer route for such things, in which case I would need to figure out why it's broken. Thanks again.

blyndfyre said:
Well I feel considerably noobish for not noticing that, though I was sorting the list by backup date so it wasn't right about. Thanks for pointing that out.
One more question if you know, will the binary backup restore on custom ROM's and even newer phones in the future? Or is the XML a safer route for such things, in which case I would need to figure out why it's broken. Thanks again.
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That I don't know.
However titanium backup has a great support team. Try the developer site.
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blyndfyre said:
Please help me out here. With Titanium Backup everything backs up except my Wifi Access Points XML. If fails every time through running from batch.
Also tried from the menu 'Special Backup' > 'Backup data to XML' and TiBa crashes.
Anyone have any suggestions? I'm rooted with superSU v1.3, Stock recovery, kernel and rom, TiBa pro and up to date. Thanks in advance.
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I too have the same exact issue that you described. I reached out to the support team... no response yet, but I will update this thread if I ever come across a resolution. Please do the same since I'm in the same boat and I would be interested in hearing any updates.

hltnhd said:
I too have the same exact issue that you described. I reached out to the support team... no response yet, but I will update this thread if I ever come across a resolution. Please do the same since I'm in the same boat and I would be interested in hearing any updates.
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Having the same problem. Do you guys have any news on this? Thanks a lot in advance!

Unfortunately no news yet. Hoping it will be resolved in next app update. Really would like to have the XML backup.

aiu said:
Having the same problem. Do you guys have any news on this? Thanks a lot in advance!
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no news here either... also hoping for a fix in the next update.

I've been having the same problem for a while now. I think it could very well be related to our phone's build.prop because just today, I did a full backup and it finally backed up my wifi access points. It even restored it with no problems..
Note: I made the backup on the 4.2.2 Odexed GE ROM and restored it on the 4.2.2 Deodexed Kangabean ROM.
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MikeC4510 said:
I've been having the same problem for a while now. I think it could very well be related to our phone's build.prop because just today, I did a full backup and it finally backed up my wifi access points. It even restored it with no problems..
Note: I made the backup on the 4.2.2 Odexed GE ROM and restored it on the 4.2.2 Deodexed Kangabean ROM.
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Add me to the list of people getting an Error message when trying to back up the XML version of the Wi-Fi Access Points file. I never like getting error messages, so I hope there is a fix. Would be nice if there were an easy way to tell TiBu to ignore this file.
I am on CleanRom 1.65.

swieder711 said:
Add me to the list of people getting an Error message when trying to back up the XML version of the W-Fi Access Points file. I never like getting error messages, so I hope there is a fix. Would be nice if there were an easy way to tell TiBu to ignore this file.
I am on CleanRom 1.65.
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Same here but I am on Stock with just ROOT and TWRP. I wasn't too concerned about the Error Message but I too hate error messages.

RonH54 said:
Same here but I am on Stock with just ROOT and TWRP. I wasn't too concerned about the Error Message but I too hate error messages.
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TiBa is at least backup up WiFi in a binary backup, which is fine as long as you stay on the same device. It may not restore on a different device though, hence why I want the XML to work!

I have the same problem. Currently no solution.

MikeC4510 said:
I've been having the same problem for a while now. I think it could very well be related to our phone's build.prop because just today, I did a full backup and it finally backed up my wifi access points. It even restored it with no problems..
Note: I made the backup on the 4.2.2 Odexed GE ROM and restored it on the 4.2.2 Deodexed Kangabean ROM.
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Mate which version of TB r u using??? I've been searching for this problem but now I'll try what u did.... TB people don't even reply back...
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HassanM said:
Mate which version of TB r u using??? I've been searching for this problem but now I'll try what u did.... TB people don't even reply back...
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I was using the latest one at the time of my last post...
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MikeC4510 said:
I was using the latest one at the time of my last post...
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Same XML issue here - surprised TiBu has not fixed it yet...
Anyways, I have been simply backing up the data file itself.
from root: data/misc/wifi/wpa_supplicant.conf is the file you want. Back that up to your computer or MicroSD and then use it to restore your wifi whenever necessary. Just overwrite the file. Can't remember if reboot is necessary afterwards but I don't think so.

jeffreii said:
Same XML issue here - surprised TiBu has not fixed it yet...
Anyways, I have been simply backing up the data file itself.
from root: data/misc/wifi/wpa_supplicant.conf is the file you want. Back that up to your computer or MicroSD and then use it to restore your wifi whenever necessary. Just overwrite the file. Can't remember if reboot is necessary afterwards but I don't think so.
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Nice very clever. I tried restoring it just for kicks and it worked. I just dropped it in the folder, overwrote it, fixed permissions, then rebooted. Worked great. Nice.
On the other hand, I do hope that the Titanium team does fix this soon. It must have something to do with this device because it worked fine until I switched to the S4 from the S3 and when I moved my backup folder over to my new device it wouldn't restore.

nicholi2789 said:
Nice very clever. I tried restoring it just for kicks and it worked. I just dropped it in the folder, overwrote it, fixed permissions, then rebooted. Worked great. Nice.
On the other hand, I do hope that the Titanium team does fix this soon. It must have something to do with this device because it worked fine until I switched to the S4 from the S3 and when I moved my backup folder over to my new device it wouldn't restore.
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Yeah...I was expecting the bug to be fixed in the latest update...but when I didn't see it in there, I kind of lost hope for it.
Odd since the Galaxy S4 is kind of a popular Android device you know...lol
Anyways, glad my method worked for you. I never actually bothered fixing permissions and haven't had any issues thus far.

[Work-Around] Black Screen, White LED Flashing, Reboot to System

Hello Brothers,
It's been a long time (around 3+ years) that I was out of my school (XDA Forum). I am also a proud owner of OP3T.:laugh:
We are blessed with several great developers, contributors, and members who are bringing in the latest stuff for our devices (3 & 3T).:angel:
There are a few people like me who are facing a strange bug - "White Led with Black Screen and Nothing Responds (Freeze)" and the only way to get rid of it is to force reboot by pressing and holding the Power Button.:crying:
I have tried almost all AOSP & LAOS based ROMs and faced the issue several times. It's a case wherein nothing works for you, you even can't take the logs as system is freeze and the worst is you can't re-produce it by yourself. It bugs us randomly anytime while doing anything - Connecting or Disconnecting the Call, Browsing Internet, Using Social Media, etc. Those of us who have faced the issue knows this bug while some has tried formatting the data and all restoring back and other work around, but I guess nothing works for this.
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In last couple of days I tried a few things and since then I have not seen it coming again and thus wanted to share the same. A few members suggested that it can be a TWRP issue but its not only to that.
Work-Around (Temporary Fix)
0) Make a nandroid backup. It's even before the workaround starts so understand the importance.
1) Download the Latest Firmware (March 28th) or the "4.0.3 Firmware for your Device shared by @djsubterrain on his thread here - ."4.1.0 (Official Release) - 7.1.1 Flashable firmware & modem. Do not forget to thank him for his effort. It will proved to be a life saviour.
2) Download the TWRP developed by @eng.stk from his thread here - [KERNEL] [blu_spark r95 unified OP3/3T] [OOS 4.1.* / custom ROMs]. Thank him as well for all his hard work he has done for us and flash the downloaded TWRP.
3) The toughest part -
a) Boot in TWRP.
b) Go to Advanced > File Manager. Open It.
c) Go to "sdcard > Android. Delete it. Do not try to keep Obb for media folder. (Delete entire Android Folder)
d) You can keep the folder copied in PC.
e) For deleting in TWRP - Open folder > click on blue tick mark in bottom right corner > Select delete from option > Confirm Delete.
I know there will be games data and all in Android Folder. But can't helped it. I did the same way and it seems to be working for me. Also, if the workaround is not working for you then you copy the Android Folder back to your phone from PC (Point 3 & d):laugh:
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4) Not Wipe system, data, cache, dalvik/art.
5) Flash the firmware downloaded.
6) Now flash a new ROM that you want.
7) Flash the Gapps.
8) Flash the firmware again.
9) Wipe Cache & Dalvik / ART and boot to system.
10) First boot will take time, so have patience. Complete the setup and use the ROM. Report back if this works for you to check if this is the FIX or only a workaround.
I have seen this working for me on both the ROM in which I faced the bug. So I have posted it. But whatever you're doing to your device is going to be your responsibility and thus you suggested to think and re-think of your decision. Kindly do not blame me or xda or anyone else for any earthquake, disaster or anything else.
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I hope this help everyone of us who is bugged by the issue.
Conclusion & Solution
Once again thanks to all the Developers, Contributors and Members for the help and Moderators for the necessary cleanup:laugh::laugh::laugh:
Regards
Bond

I tried following these exact steps but whenever I try to wipe the data in TWRP the problem happens. It fades to black and white LED turns on after a little bit. I have no idea what to do as this just started happening today.
I can recreate this every time just by trying to wipe the data partition, is there any other way I could try to wipe it?

Lachstah said:
I tried following these exact steps but whenever I try to wipe the data in TWRP the problem happens. It fades to black and white LED turns on after a little bit. I have no idea what to do as this just started happening today.
I can recreate this every time just by trying to wipe the data partition, is there any other way I could try to wipe it?
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Hi Brother,
Can you please flash the TWRP that's suitable for your device as given in the guide. Try to flash it first and then clearing the data.
Or you can also get the log through the process given here - Taking Log for Bug Report.
Please do get us the log to check.
Best Regards
Bond

SuperDroid-BOND said:
Hi Brother,
Can you please flash the TWRP that's suitable for your device as given in the guide. Try to flash it first and then clearing the data.
Or you can also get the log through the process given here - Taking Log for Bug Report.
Please do get us the log to check.
Best Regards
Bond
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When I flash that TWRP that you linked and reboot to recovery it goes straight to the black screen with white LED before I can even do anything.
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I've also found that the problem occurs after opening Sync for reddit for a couple seconds. Also whenever I try to uninstall Sync it happens, but not any other app. Along with happening when I try to wipe data I think something might be happening with Sync that's causing this to occur whenever it tries to be modified or something. Really strange. I haven't had it happen in any other app yet or action other than those I have mentioned. Although flashing that TWRP does seem to trigger it as well. So I have no idea.

Alternative:
I have had this issue multiple times, what I did to fix it was booting into fastboot, connecting to PC and using the command:
fastboot erase userdata
Fixed the problem instantly, although your going to lose all of your data of course.

gibby1290 said:
I have had this issue multiple times, what I did to fix it was booting into fastboot, connecting to PC and using the command:
fastboot erase userdata
Fixed the problem instantly, although your going to lose all of your data of course.
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But would I lose any of my internal storage or just app data? Because I have all of that backed up in titanium.

Yes, it's the same as factory data reset. You'll lose all apps, music, photos, etc.
If your apps are backed up in titanium, make sure that the Titanium Backup folder in your SD Card is backed up on to your PC. Otherwise you'll lost that as well.

gibby1290 said:
Yes, it's the same as factory data reset. You'll lose all apps, music, photos, etc.
If your apps are backed up in titanium, make sure that the Titanium Backup folder in your SD Card is backed up on to your PC. Otherwise you'll lost that as well.
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Ok thanks so much. I think I fixed it. I just nuked the whole phone and wiped everything, reflashing TWRP and everything else. Wiping the data no longer causes the issue which is good however I'll have to use the phone a bit more once it's set up to see if it is totally fixed. Thanks for help both of you!

Lachstah said:
Ok thanks so much. I think I fixed it. I just nuked the whole phone and wiped everything, reflashing TWRP and everything else. Wiping the data no longer causes the issue which is good however I'll have to use the phone a bit more once it's set up to see if it is totally fixed. Thanks for help both of you!
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Sure thing, I know it sucked not knowing what happened the first time this happened to me.

gibby1290 said:
Yes, it's the same as factory data reset. You'll lose all apps, music, photos, etc.
If your apps are backed up in titanium, make sure that the Titanium Backup folder in your SD Card is backed up on to your PC. Otherwise you'll lost that as well.
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Sure thing, I know it sucked not knowing what happened the first time this happened to me.
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Brothers,
Just reminding that restoring anything through Titanium Backup will cause you the same issues. So make sure before you restore anything.
Best Regards
Bond

It's all been working fine without the issue but I've found that it is only showing 25gb out of my 64gb of internal storage available, any idea of what I can do fix this?
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Lachstah said:
It's all been working fine without the issue but I've found that it is only showing 25gb out of my 64gb of internal storage available, any idea of what I can do fix this?
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Bro,
Thanks for the confirmation that its working.
Your screenshot is showing that data has used 52.4GB of space. Try formatting the internal storage and you will be good to go.
Best Regards
Bond

But solid explorer says I have half of that

Lachstah said:
But solid explorer says I have half of that
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Bro,
Do not worry. Try checking it with ES Explorer or Root Explorer. If it shows less that the disk info then only you can go for formatting internal or else all is good.

SuperDroid-BOND said:
Bro,
Do not worry. Try checking it with ES Explorer or Root Explorer. If it shows less that the disk info then only you can go for formatting internal or else all is good.
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So it is showing up the same in other explorers, how would I go about formatting internal storage? Is that done in TWRP or over fastboot or something?

Lachstah said:
So it is showing up the same in other explorers, how would I go about formatting internal storage? Is that done in TWRP or over fastboot or something?
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You can do that through twrp or through Backup & Reset option in settings.
But before doing so backup your data in pc because every thing from the internal storage will get erased and you will loose all files, music n photos or anything from internal.

SuperDroid-BOND said:
You can do that through twrp or through Backup & Reset option in settings.
But before doing so backup your data in pc because every thing from the internal storage will get erased and you will loose all files, music n photos or anything from internal.
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So after I do it my system will remain the same with gapps/magisk and settings but I will just have to restore apps?

Lachstah said:
So after I do it my system will remain the same with gapps/magisk and settings but I will just have to restore apps?
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No, only system and gapps will be there and I'll advice to flash magisk v12 again after formatting.
All other settings will be deleted and will be like first time.
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SuperDroid-BOND said:
No, only system and gapps will be there and I'll advice to flash magisk v12 again after formatting.
All other settings will be deleted and will be like first time.
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Ok thank you so much for your help!

Lachstah said:
Ok thank you so much for your help!
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My pleasure and responsibility brother. Being a senior on XDA is not only for fun. Its a social duty as well to share what learned and make others happy.
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