Hi everyone, not long ago I rooted my N7, all was well untill the 4.1.2 update came along. I updated my N7 and low and behold I've lost root.
I want to root again, but I don't want to loose all my apps etc AGAIN!
What is the best way to FULLY backup my N7 so that when I root again, I can restore it to its former glory?
Shall I use the in-built Backup function?
Copy and paste everything to laptop?
Any apps that make a FULL backup?
THANKS !
Im just using Mike's toolkit to backup, hope this is a good method
a bit off-topic.. rooting wont make u lose ur apps, if properly done of course..
only unlocking the bootloader factory resets the device.. since u have rooted before, ur bootloader should be unlocked already..
iamelton said:
a bit off-topic.. rooting wont make u lose ur apps, if properly done of course..
only unlocking the bootloader factory resets the device.. since u have rooted before, ur bootloader should be unlocked already..
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You were right mate, haha thanks !
I went through all the backing up etc, rooted it and lost nothing, silly me !
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So I just got my N4 two days ago, and I already installed all my apps, downloaded my files etc, now I want to root like I did on my previous phone (galaxy s3) but now im reading that it will full wipe the phone! WTF? why is that? In my s3 i just downloaded a file, pushed a button and BAM it was rooted, now here im seeing that the proccess isnt that easy and that it will also wipe everything in the phone, is there a way to keep my stuff the way it is and get rooted? and if not, can someone explain to me why is that wipe needed? and will it ever be possible to root without having to wipe?,
Thanks in advance, I've just been on android for like 4 months so Im no expert, when i read all the crazy stuff about the bootloader etc i get scared we've all been noobs right?... right...?
LRC1710 said:
So I just got my N4 two days ago, and I already installed all my apps, downloaded my files etc, now I want to root like I did on my previous phone (galaxy s3) but now im reading that it will full wipe the phone! WTF? why is that? In my s3 i just downloaded a file, pushed a button and BAM it was rooted, now here im seeing that the proccess isnt that easy and that it will also wipe everything in the phone, is there a way to keep my stuff the way it is and get rooted? and if not, can someone explain to me why is that wipe needed? and will it ever be possible to root without having to wipe?,
Thanks in advance, I've just been on android for like 4 months so Im no expert, when i read all the crazy stuff about the bootloader etc i get scared we've all been noobs right?... right...?
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It isn't obtaining root that wipes the phone, it happens when you unlock the bootloader. Yes the bootloader must be unlocked to root.
LRC1710 said:
So I just got my N4 two days ago, and I already installed all my apps, downloaded my files etc, now I want to root like I did on my previous phone (galaxy s3) but now im reading that it will full wipe the phone! WTF? why is that? In my s3 i just downloaded a file, pushed a button and BAM it was rooted, now here im seeing that the proccess isnt that easy and that it will also wipe everything in the phone, is there a way to keep my stuff the way it is and get rooted? and if not, can someone explain to me why is that wipe needed? and will it ever be possible to root without having to wipe?,
Thanks in advance, I've just been on android for like 4 months so Im no expert, when i read all the crazy stuff about the bootloader etc i get scared we've all been noobs right?... right...?
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There may very well be an exploit that can be run from within Android to gain root privileges, but no one has bothered to look for one because it's immensely easier to just unlock the bootloader, throw on a custom recovery, and flash a zip to install root.
I know its frustrating having to setup your phone and redo it all over again. To make it easier on yourself I used MyBackupPro since I was not rooted, it restored pretty much everything including app data, and home screen icons. Try it out.
Then when you root backup with Titanium
Hello guys!
Just bought my N7, really nice device, and I want to unlock the bootloader.
I looked around for a bit, and saw Wugfresh's toolkit will be the best way to unlock&root. So here's my question:
If I backup my N7 then unlock and after that restore my backup, is the bootloader still unlocked?
I'm searching for a way to unlock my device without having to wipe data. Do you've got any suggestions?
If there's no way, that's no problem for me, but I forgot to unlock when I started using my N7.
Thanks in advance,
Jasper
SGWUser said:
Hello guys!
Just bought my N7, really nice device, and I want to unlock the bootloader.
I looked around for a bit, and saw Wugfresh's toolkit will be the best way to unlock&root. So here's my question:
If I backup my N7 then unlock and after that restore my backup, is the bootloader still unlocked?
I'm searching for a way to unlock my device without having to wipe data. Do you've got any suggestions?
If there's no way, that's no problem for me, but I forgot to unlock when I started using my N7.
Thanks in advance,
Jasper
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Unlocking your bootloader wipes all data, in that you are right. I lost all my progress in GTA vice city! ... But I am not sure you can backup all your data pre-unlock and restore it completely after. Maybe you can try TB. Save the backup on your PC, and restore the filles after rooting. That method at least won't do anything to your bootloader. I am not sure if you were thinking of any other way to backup. I *think* Wugfresh's backup method was to make a Nandroid (so, after unlocking and rooting). I didn't try it though. It's a great toolkit, nonetheless. Worked without any hitches for me. It's laid out in a detailed manner - with screenshots of exactly what you'll see in your screen (so no need to freak out at weird messages!)
I was too eager to root, so I just went for it! Needless to say, it was totally worth it!
Hope that helps. Cheers.
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Unlocking your bootloader wipes all data, in that you are right. I lost all my progress in GTA vice city! ... But I am not sure you can backup all your data pre-unlock and restore it completely after. Maybe you can try TB. Save the backup on your PC, and restore the filles after rooting. That method at least won't do anything to your bootloader. I am not sure if you were thinking of any other way to backup. I *think* Wugfresh's backup method was to make a Nandroid (so, after unlocking and rooting). I didn't try it though. It's a great toolkit, nonetheless. Worked without any hitches for me. It's laid out in a detailed manner - with screenshots of exactly what you'll see in your screen (so no need to freak out at weird messages!)
I was too eager to root, so I just went for it! Needless to say, it was totally worth it!
Hope that helps. Cheers.
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I'm just going for it, all the important things I did on my N7 were synced with my Google account. Thanks!
Hi all,
Got my S4 (GT-i9505) a few days ago and rooted it. All fine up until it got laggy and now I see there is an update for it but I cannot update because I am rooted.
Is there any way to update the software without losing all my data? I came across this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2265477&highlight=stock+firmware but looks like flashing will cause to lose all my data.
Any help appreciatede.
Thank you!
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Hi all,
Got my S4 (GT-i9505) a few days ago and rooted it. All fine up until it got laggy and now I see there is an update for it but I cannot update because I am rooted.
Is there any way to update the software without losing all my data? I came across this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2265477&highlight=stock+firmware but looks like flashing will cause to lose all my data.
Any help appreciatede.
Thank you!
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Use the link u have above flash the stock firmware from there using Odin u won't loose data but u ll loose root
Which u can root again using cf root method
But I still suggest after flashing a firmware u do reset the device it removes old or bad files and makes device better
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nudda said:
Hi all,
Got my S4 (GT-i9505) a few days ago and rooted it. All fine up until it got laggy and now I see there is an update for it but I cannot update because I am rooted.
Is there any way to update the software without losing all my data? I came across this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2265477&highlight=stock+firmware but looks like flashing will cause to lose all my data.
Any help appreciatede.
Thank you!
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If You are Already rooted Buddy. Install Titanium Backup> Backup all your Apps+Data. Flash the Rom Via Odin>Do Factory reste and Then Root it again and Restore from Titanium Backup Again.
But You can Follow The Steps as Stated above also and If you flash Via odin you want loose ur data but it is always recommended to Factory reset After updating the ROm.
I would do a backup with Titanium Backup and then install a pre-rooted ROM.
I'm about to take my baby steps and root my Nexus 4 for the first time. I've read the sticky's and have a good idea of what I'd be doing, but I don't see much in the way of backing things up before root and as I understand, rooting wipes your data. Can anyone help me on this or at least better understand what I should do?
I'm also having difficulty understanding the whole bootloader and custom recovery too but not too much trouble. I'd just like to know how to install a custom recovery and how much risk I'm at of messing up my bootloader.
PGvossman said:
I'm about to take my baby steps and root my Nexus 4 for the first time. I've read the sticky's and have a good idea of what I'd be doing, but I don't see much in the way of backing things up before root and as I understand, rooting wipes your data. Can anyone help me on this or at least better understand what I should do?
I'm also having difficulty understanding the whole bootloader and custom recovery too but not too much trouble. I'd just like to know how to install a custom recovery and how much risk I'm at of messing up my bootloader.
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Rooting does not wipe data, the unlocking process does. There is no really good way to backup everything prior to unlokcing, you could use My Backup but you should really use the Pro version which is $4.99 (Many people swear by it for unrooted phones, I have no real experience with it). Wugfresh's toolkit has a backup and restore when doing unlock, but honestly, it messed up my phone and I had to factory default anyways.
As long as you are syncing stuff to Google (contacts, pictures, videos, etc), have Android Backup& Restore enabled (handles apps and common system settings), SMS Backup & Restore (text and pix messages), and you pull of the other files you want, there is no real need to backup at all. I swap ROMs all the time, and this is all I do to go from one ROM to another.
As far as the actual rooting process, ie. flashing SuperSU, there is no need to backup prior to that... all that is going to do is add a few files in some system directories and that's it.
The greatest thing about a Nexus device is it's ability to be modified... and within normal means it is virtually unbrickable, so give it a shot, and if you screw it up ask for help, thousands of people here have done it and can help, and if you still can't figure out a problem just restore the Google system images and whoalla... your phone is back to out of box condition.
You are able to root and unlock without wiping any data. Just check out my guide (the link is in the stickies, too)
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You are able to root and unlock without wiping any data. Just check out my guide (the link is in the stickies, too)
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I opened your links but they all seem to be about Xperia devices.
I don't quite understand. Isn't the unlocking process needed to root the phone, thereby loosing all the data?
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before rooting, you hav to unlock bootloader and it wipes your all pics videos etc so better backup in your pc and thn try root. foloow guide ,its easy, or search on youtube for videos...
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before rooting, you hav to unlock bootloader and it wipes your all pics videos etc so better backup in your pc and thn try root. foloow guide ,its easy, or search on youtube for videos...
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OK I guess that makes sense. Does that include phone contacts, SMS and passwords?
And I suppose my final question is the danger of the bootloader. Is it possible for a newbie like myself to ruin something accidentally?
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I opened your links but they all seem to be about Xperia devices.
I don't quite understand. Isn't the unlocking process needed to root the phone, thereby loosing all the data?
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Yeah I meant the one in the stickies here, I'll add the guide to my signature later
But I meant this guide. It'll root before unlocking the bootloader and you are able to unlock without wiping then. Check it out
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OK I guess that makes sense. Does that include phone contacts, SMS and passwords?
And I suppose my final question is the danger of the bootloader. Is it possible for a newbie like myself to ruin something accidentally?
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I m also a newbie earlier . lol.. Only follow guide corectly for rooting.. U wl b good to go
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mihahn said:
Yeah I meant the one in the stickies here, I'll add the guide to my signature later
But I meant this guide. It'll root before unlocking the bootloader and you are able to unlock without wiping then. Check it out
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Thanks. Where does the whole custom recovery and such come into play on this though?
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Thanks. Where does the whole custom recovery and such come into play on this though?
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It's not necessary to flash the recovery, but you may flash it if you want to and if you need it
Couple ways to do a backup without root.
Use adb,
eg. adb backup -all -apk -nosystem
Then pull files you want to backup
eg. adb pull /sdcard/
Or use helium app available from play store which is basically a gui for the adb backup command.
Thanks. I notice the -nosystem command, does that mean it won't back up system details?
I suppose my final question is Windows 8 support. I saw a thread a while back when you have to do something extra for the drivers and I can't seem to see it in the sticky threads.
ok that's the story. (sorry for bad english )
iv'e upgrade my android 4.4 to 5.0.1 and now i got no root , and my bootloader is locked.
i have pictures,apps,sms,whatsapp conversations that i want to keep , and i understaned that if i unlock my bootload so all the data will be removed.
in 4.4 kitkat i used TowelRoot to root my phone and it worked like magic without delete anything.
theres a way i can root my 5.0.1 nexus 4 without lose any data ?
Thanks !
No, there is no way to root without unlocking first.
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No, there is no way to unlock with it wiping. Why not just copy the data off the phone onto some other device and copy back once you are unlocked?
Just use AndroidSDK to backup your device. You can root and then restore your phone to its state just as it was. Even your offline games progresses will keep.
If root is working without problems, you could try to unlock it using BootUnlocker
EDIT: Sorry, I've overseen that you're on 5.0.1 without root. veketash's tip is the best you can do, then.
you can't do root before unlock...
Everyone saying you cant root without unlock is wrong. I have rooted my N4 with towelroot and then unlocked my bootloader without wiping any data at all using BootUnlocker. So you technically can unlock it without wiping data.
EDIT: Nevermind I didnt see he was using 5.0.1 yeah then there is no way of unlocking without wiping data.
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Just use AndroidSDK to backup your device. You can root and then restore your phone to its state just as it was. Even your offline games progresses will keep.
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well im gonna try this now .. i hope it will work good and all the data will keep in the phone.
thanks..
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well i backup using guide that i found in google
and the backup file size is 196MB.
my phone has like 10GB of data
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i tried again do the same thing and now the file is more then 300MB and its keep growing.