Can I do a backup of the stock rom and then restore it?
moliverac8 said:
Can I do a backup of the stock rom and then restore it?
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Yes.
Tou have to be rooted and have ClockworkMod recovery installed.
1) Access the recovery mode menu by pressing and holding the Volume Down key and Power button.
2) Go to backup and restore > backup (to save in external SD) OR backup to internal sdcard (to save in internal SD)
3) Wait for the process to finish.
An app is available on the play store (https://play.google.com/store/apps/...1bGwsMSwxLDMsImNvbS5oM3IzdDFjLm9ubmFuZGJ1cCJd) that can perform a nandroid backup without switching to recovery mode.
In either case, it is mandatory to have a rooted device.
Be aware that the latter method CAN do bakups, but CANNOT perform restores, therefore having a CWM enabled recovery is mandatory, as well.
Will I lose cwm and root if I restore?
Because when you flash something througt odin you lose cwm and root
No, you don't loose anything when you restore with CWM. You loose root and CWM when you flash a firmware with Odin.
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I made a backup of my stock rom that was rooted with CWM before I flashed Phiremod 6.3 and then 7 to my nook.
Is it safe to flash my backup back to my nook?
It should be safe but the question is why you want to "flash my backup back to my nook"?
Yes you would use the restore function of CWM. Go into back/restore then restore then select your backup and hit restore.
So I've tried all the custom ROMS under the sun and I'd like to go back to stock. Not AOSP, but stock retail Android. I downloaded the factory image from https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images#occam however I'm wondering how I can go back to stock without:
1. Loosing Root
2. Erasing all my apps and settings
Is this even possible? If so, what's the best way to go back it?
itpromike said:
So I've tried all the custom ROMS under the sun and I'd like to go back to stock. Not AOSP, but stock retail Android. I downloaded the factory image from https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images#occam however I'm wondering how I can go back to stock without:
1. Loosing Root
2. Erasing all my apps and settings
Is this even possible? If so, what's the best way to go back it?
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1. Backup apps and app data using Titanium Backup, then copy the Titanium Backup folder to a PC
2. Flash back to stock using this guide
3. You will lose custom recovery and root by doing the above, so download a recovery and then use "fastboot boot recovery nameofrecovery.img" to temporarily boot into it
4. From there you can flash a root.zip
5. Reinstall Titanium Backup and copy the backup of the Titanium Backup folder from the PC back to the phone.
6. Use Titanium Backup to restore app and app data.
I have a consistent problem with Philz recovery since MJA & MK2 were installed, it won't restore my data partition. I would like to go back to TWRP 6.3.0.1 which worked flawlessly prior to MJA and the Knox changes. I have tried restoring System & Boot partitions with Philz then flash TWRP and restore the data partition but I get bootloops when I restart.
My question is has anyone been successful in using TWRP to flash, backup & Recover the S4 with MJA/MK2 installed?
I installed it with GooManager. Seems to work fine. I have the latest 4.3 MK2 installed. Now if I can just have my wifi back.....
ChadH42 said:
I have a consistent problem with Philz recovery since MJA & MK2 were installed, it won't restore my data partition. I would like to go back to TWRP 6.3.0.1 which worked flawlessly prior to MJA and the Knox changes. I have tried restoring System & Boot partitions with Philz then flash TWRP and restore the data partition but I get bootloops when I restart.
My question is has anyone been successful in using TWRP to flash, backup & Recover the S4 with MJA/MK2 installed?
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All depends on the ROM you're using and how you're setting up you backup partitions.
There are plenty of walkthroughs on how to use Philz or the lates TWRP in the specific ROM threads.
I have read dozens of threads, hundreds of posts and haven't seen anyone having success restoring from TWRP a TW ROM.
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from rmiller on Sac's thread...
How to backup / restore in twrp 2.6.3.1
HOW TO BACKUP
Go into recovery, select BACKUP
I WANT EVERYTHING... SO I select BOOT, SYSTEM, DATA, CACHE, RECOVERY, EFS
At the top select "BACKUP NAME" and add/change as you see fix then press GO
STORAGE SHOULD BE STORAGE:MICRO SDCard... if not tap it and select it then go back
swipe bottom slider and wait while backup performs it thing.
reboot system
wait while recovery reboots....
HOW TO RESTORE
Go into recovery, Go to WIPE
ADVANCE WIPE
select DAVLIK CACHE, SYSTEM, DATA, INTERNAL STORAGE, CACHE and Swipe slidder at bottom
back
back
back
select RESTORE
At the top STORAGE SHOULD BE STORAGE:MICRO SDCard... if not tap it and select it then OK or go back
Find your Backup that you want to restore...select it
I WANT EVERYTHING... SO I select BOOT, SYSTEM, DATA, CACHE, RECOVERY, EFS
swipe bottom slider and wait while backup performs it thing.
wait for restore to do its thing
Press REBOOT SYSTEM
wait while recovery reboots....
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leaderbuilder said:
All depends on the ROM you're using and how you're setting up you backup partitions.
There are plenty of walkthroughs on how to use Philz or the lates TWRP in the specific ROM threads.
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I am trying to get TWRP to work with the stock MK2 ROM.
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ChadH42 said:
I am trying to get TWRP to work with the stock MK2 ROM.
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Latest (2.6.3 - Reverepats zip) should work. It's really kind of weird some devices it works flawlessly others not so much.
I'm such a back freak I use Philz AND the latest TWRP to make nands of my ROMs just in case.
I have replaced the framework files in the system... rebooted the phone and got many errors... can't even view anything in the phone.
Do I solve the problem by installing the bootloader and Modems XXUFNC9 by odin3?
Do I lose my files by installing this?
If this worked, would I be able to do a backup using recovery mode?
Thanks in advance
you can use your phone again after flashing stock firmware and wiping data & cache
you will lose any data
I dont recommend that you do a backup in this status because you missed the phone up
always do Nandroid backup when the phone is clean !
if you have a previous backup you can restore it
RubbaBand said:
you can use your phone again after flashing stock firmware and wiping data & cache
you will lose any data
I dont recommend that you do a backup in this status because you missed the phone up
always do Nandroid backup when the phone is clean !
if you have a previous backup you can restore it
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so there's no way to restore my files?!
go to recovery then do a custom backup and choose data & cache (dont select any other option) and hit start backup
then after flashing & wiping flash a custom recovery and go to custom restore and choose data & cache
and hit start restore
your phone should work with previous apps
make sure to backup in SD CARD !
RubbaBand said:
go to recovery then do a custom backup and choose data & cache (dont select any other option) and hit start backup
then after flashing & wiping flash a custom recovery and go to custom restore and choose data & cache
and hit start restore
your phone ahould work with previous apps
make sure to backup in SD CARD !
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Just to confirm.. this is the sequence u mean?,, please correct me if am wrong
1. back up
2- wipe data and cache
3- restore
yes like that but do a (custom backup)
not a normal or full backup !
RubbaBand said:
yes like that but do a (custom backup)
not a normal or full backup !
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what do you mean by a custom back up?..how to do it?
the most thing I care about is my photos and videos... is it possible to just back up those?
after this i have to install omega rom to do the rest of the work...do u recommend this step?
follow my steps
go to recovery
go to backup and restore > custom backup to /storage/sdcard1
then select everything instead of the SYSTEM then start backup
after that wipe data & cache
then flash stock firmware via Odin
then wipe data & cache
then flash a custom recovery
then go backup and restore > restore from /storgae/sdcard1 and select the folde qnd hit start
everything should be ok
RubbaBand said:
follow my steps
go to recovery
go to backup and restore > custom backup to /storage/sdcard1
then select everything instead of the SYSTEM then start backup
after that wipe data & cache
then flash stock firmware via Odin
then wipe data & cache
then flash a custom recovery
then go backup and restore > restore from /storgae/sdcard1 and select the folde qnd hit start
everything should be ok
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everything is clear now but the thing is I dont have the "custom backup" option. I'm using a CWM recovery..
download & flash touch philz Recovery
RubbaBand said:
download & flash touch philz Recovery
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I can't use the phone to download it!!
i'm gonna flash it via odin... sorry for bothering
man, just one more thing,
do u know how do i delete old files in my sd card in order to backup the phone..cuz there's no enough space in the sd card : )
connect the SD Card to pc
or put it on another phone and manage it from there
RubbaBand said:
connect the SD Card to pc
or put on another phone and manage it from there
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Oh Yeah, I'll connect it to another phone.
Thanks a lot for your time. I really appreciate your help
anytime bro im here to help you
I'm a newbie when it comes to all things Android. I have a T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 which I've rooted.
I've installed a flashable zip via TWRP and I think it may be causing some problems. Due to lack of forsight, I did not make a backup.
So, how do I get everything back to stock so I can start from scratch and make a backup the right way? Can I use the factory reset option in TWRP?
The zip I flashed was supposed to unlock my wifi tethering, but it didn't work. I think it altered some system files.. If I use TWRP which boxes would i want checked?
Reflash stock rom of your device. It will be back to complete stock with no root what so ever
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lmills.117 said:
I'm a newbie when it comes to all things Android. I have a T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 which I've rooted.
I've installed a flashable zip via TWRP and I think it may be causing some problems. Due to lack of forsight, I did not make a backup.
So, how do I get everything back to stock so I can start from scratch and make a backup the right way? Can I use the factory reset option in TWRP?
The zip I flashed was supposed to unlock my wifi tethering, but it didn't work. I think it altered some system files.. If I use TWRP which boxes would i want checked?
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Factory reset does not help to revert back to stock.
Install Phone INFO ★Samsung★ app > Menu > 'Firmware Browser' to find and download stock firmware for your device.
Then boot into download mode and flash via Odin software.
vndnguyen said:
Factory reset does not help to revert back to stock.
Install Phone INFO ★Samsung★ app > Menu > 'Firmware Browser' to find and download stock firmware for your device.
Then boot into download mode and flash via Odin software.
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Just checked it out on the Play store; looks like it redirects to sammobile for firmware downloads. I already tried to download my firmware via sammobile on the PC and it seems like the link is currently broken. However, I found it over on samsung-updates. Hopefully that's a reputable site as well.
My plan is to re-flash with stock, re-root, install TWRP, and then immediately make a backup. Is that a solid plan, or should I use titanium backup before/instead of TWRP backup?
Also, are the default options in TWRP backup good enough? Is Titanium backup redundant if I use TWRP?
A TWRP makes a full backup of the ROM, so its more useful if you mess up and its is highly recommended you make one.
Titanium Backup is useful if you wanna change ROMs, but keep your apps and app data
Tom540 said:
A TWRP makes a full backup of the ROM, so its more useful if you mess up and its is highly recommended you make one.
Titanium Backup is useful if you wanna change ROMs, but keep your apps and app data
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So for example, let's say that I want to install some mods on top of the stock firmware (like this one that supposedly unlocks my wifi tethering). But then I change my mind and I want to revert back to stock -- I can restore my TWRP backup to revert back to before the mods were installed (with default backup options checked?) and then use titanium backup to restore my apps and app data?
What exactly happens if I back up with TWRP using default options and then restore? What will be different? I'm assuming that all of the apps that I installed since the backup will no longer be there?
lmills.117 said:
So for example, let's say that I want to install some mods on top of the stock firmware (like this one that supposedly unlocks my wifi tethering). But then I change my mind and I want to revert back to stock -- I can restore my TWRP backup to revert back to before the mods were installed (with default backup options checked?) and then use titanium backup to restore my apps and app data?
What exactly happens if I back up with TWRP using default options and then restore? What will be different? I'm assuming that all of the apps that I installed since the backup will no longer be there?
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Yep you are correct! Restoring the TWRP backup will restore the ROM, data, apps etc that were there when you made the backup; you can, however, use TB to backup any apps or data and then restore them when you restore the TWRP backup
Tom540 said:
Yep you are correct! Restoring the TWRP backup will restore the ROM, data, apps etc that were there when you made the backup; you can, however, use TB to backup any apps or data and then restore them when you restore the TWRP backup
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So, I just re-flashed the stock firmware and all of my apps are still there. The recovery mode went back to stock so I put TWRP back on. Then I rooted again and TWRP was gone again! What is going on..
lmills.117 said:
Just checked it out on the Play store; looks like it redirects to sammobile for firmware downloads. I already tried to download my firmware via sammobile on the PC and it seems like the link is currently broken. However, I found it over on samsung-updates. Hopefully that's a reputable site as well.
My plan is to re-flash with stock, re-root, install TWRP, and then immediately make a backup. Is that a solid plan, or should I use titanium backup before/instead of TWRP backup?
Also, are the default options in TWRP backup good enough? Is Titanium backup redundant if I use TWRP?
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In short, TWRP creates a backup of whole partition, e.g system partition - where Android OS is stored, userdata partition - where user data is stored (including all installed apps and their data, settings), etc...
While Titanium creates a backup of individual apps inside the userdata partition.