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I was having some problem with my current rom and wanted to flash a new rom on my phone. I dont want to go through the process of installing all the apps from scratch.
Is there a way I can backup all the apps and once the rom has been installed I can just do a ONE CLICK install of all the apps?
Sorry for posting it again. I posted it at the wrong place before this.
ayush20m said:
I was having some problem with my current rom and wanted to flash a new rom on my phone. I dont want to go through the process of installing all the apps from scratch.
Is there a way I can backup all the apps and once the rom has been installed I can just do a ONE CLICK install of all the apps?
Sorry for posting it again. I posted it at the wrong place before this.
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dont know if this will help, but i'm new to flashing roms also and everytime i tried a new rom out i had to also download all my apps, and then media back to sd card, there is a video on youtube "must have app for g1/mytouch" by "EmoGamer" The "APP" is called "Backup for Root Users"
what i do, is open the "APP" check mark "APK'S"
choose backup.
I'm using MyTouch (32b)
Amon RA - v1.6.2G
Boot into Recovery (Home + Power)
Choose Wipe, "Data/Factory Reset, Dalvik-cache, SD:ext partition"
Press Back Once
Go To "Partition sdcard"
Choose "Repair SD:ext" (Home to confirm)
Then Flash your rom and reboot.
When you gain access to the "Market" Download the same "App (Backup for Root Users)
and then "Check Mark" everything that you did for the Back-Up & Hit Restore.
That's It!!!
BTW, depending on the speed of the ROM that you flashed and how much was back'd up it can take awhile, the last ROM i flashed did the recovery fast, but almost 30mins for all the apps to load into the "App Drawer" on home screen...
Sorry if this is so long, but hope it helps. I'm gonna check this part of the forums and see if there is anything about the Nandroid backup and i will be also posting something there to possibly help noobz like myself in restoring all from previous Nandroid back'd up ROM.
I'm looking to upgrade my phone to a custom ROM, but I'm not sure which one is the best for my needs. This is what I am looking for:
Fyro Update
Increased Phone Speed
Increased Battery Support
Adblock for browser and apps
Also, how do I flash my ROM? I have the drivers to connect my phone to my computer, and that's about as far as I got. Secondly, will I lose my apps and their data? I already have my contacts and SMS backed up.
Thanks guys
jt
As a shameless plug - I whole-heartedly recommend SyndicateROM. It'll fulfill three of your four features already (including ad blocking in apps and the browser), and when the OFFICIAL, FINAL (ACS prides itself on stability and feature-completeness) Froyo release is out, it will be updated right away!
That's actually the one I was looking at. Is there instructions on how to flash your ROM? Will I lose my apps and their data?
After rooting you'll need Clockwork Recovery mod(CWM). Look for a Dev who has created a root with a CWM install (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=770388).
1. Follow steps to root and install CWM.
2. Download a ROM and put it on your SDcard (Start with ones that have been around for a while and have been tested quite a bit. Avoid Froyo ones till you feel comfortable with CWM and Odin {if you ever use it}).
3. Reboot into CWM, BACKUP everything (this is key for your data to come back), wipe x3 (including cache)
4. Install ROM from SDcard(reboot, may take a few minutes to load for the first time)
5. Reboot into CWM, and advance restore (DATA only). reboot
6. Enjoy with all your data.
Hope this helps
Epic Experience + Phoenix is the best battery life I've had on any ROM.
Performance feels like stock, which is to say, this phone is really fast just as is and I don't think its screaming for better performance out of the box. Its not like it feels sluggish like the Evo does.
All these devs do great work! You can't go wrong with any of these roms. This belongs in the General Discussions section!
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Streamline8 said:
After rooting you'll need Clockwork Recovery mod(CWM). Look for a Dev who has created a root with a CWM install (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=770388).
1. Follow steps to root and install CWM.
2. Download a ROM and put it on your SDcard (Start with ones that have been around for a while and have been tested quite a bit. Avoid Froyo ones till you feel comfortable with CWM and Odin {if you ever use it}).
3. Reboot into CWM, BACKUP everything (this is key for your data to come back), wipe x3 (including cache)
4. Install ROM from SDcard(reboot, may take a few minutes to load for the first time)
5. Reboot into CWM, and advance restore (DATA only). reboot
6. Enjoy with all your data.
Hope this helps
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Hoping you can help me a little further;
1) Done successfully
2) Done
3) How do I boot into CWM? I installed Titanium back up, and ROM manager - not sure if that's needed or not
Thanks guys
PS, sorry for posting in the wrong section
tuttjs said:
Hoping you can help me a little further;
1) Done successfully
2) Done
3) How do I boot into CWM? I installed Titanium back up, and ROM manager - not sure if that's needed or not
Thanks guys
PS, sorry for posting in the wrong section
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camera button, down volume and power on.
I suggest you try them all and figure out what you like or don't like. Also try out the ODIN program so when you accidentally bork your phone you will know how to fix it right away.
Got it. I assume this is backing up to my SD card. Do I not wipe my SD card?
Thanks, this should be the last question!
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Got it. I assume this is backing up to my SD card. Do I not wipe my SD card?
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The only way you will wipe your SD card is if you partition it for A2SD support. The factory reset wipes all your data and might be a good idea if you are going from one rom/kernel to another. CWM backs up to your SD card. I have about 6 backups and can restore several different roms if I want. If you try all the roms out and make backups of all them it will be easy to go back to what you want.
A program called ROM Manager will make it easy to rename your backups.
I have MIUI on my phone, but I don't really want it anymore. Is there any way that I can get my phone back to how it was?
Wipe and flash a new ROM. If you need to ask how, don't. It sounds like you need to do some serious reading first.
If you've managed to root, wipe, and flash MIUI, you should be capable for re-wiping and flashing something else.
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I have MIUI on my phone, but I don't really want it anymore. Is there any way that I can get my phone back to how it was?
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.. how did you even get MIUI up in the first place?? Read read read man...
Sent from my HTC Glacier Sense 3.5 using xda premium
Maybe he/she bought the phone with it that way. In which case, do nothing until you read read read.
They are right. You need to read for your own good.
That said, do you have a custom recovery? I would assume so. Before you do anything, make a backup in recovery.
Next, go to the development section for this device and find a ROM you really like. Learn about the differences between AOSP, Sense, and MIUI ROMs.
When you have chosen and downloaded a ROM, reboot into recovery again. Wipe cache, system, boot, and data partitions. Finally do a wipe data/factory reset. At this point all you have on your device are the bootloader and recovery.
Go to install zip from SD card and search for the ROM you downloaded. Install it. Reboot and wait. First boot always takes longer.
If boot is unsuccessful, boot back into recovery, wipe, and flash the backup you made.
Understand that I am merely trying to be helpful. I make no guarantees, but wrote these instructions to be nice. If your phone bricks, bursts into flames or implodes and creates a singularity that engulfs the planet, I am in no way responsible.
Got it?
Sent from my HTC Glacier using XDA App
CasperMcLovin said:
Is there any way that I can get my phone back to how it was?
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Install new ROM via CWM. it's easy, just try. I think VU 2.39 is the best choice for you.
CasperMcLovin said:
I have MIUI on my phone, but I don't really want it anymore. Is there any way that I can get my phone back to how it was?
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Yes. I just went from MIUI to Febs ICS beta 5.0.
I downloaded the ICS beta (you can pick whatever ROM you want from the Android mytouch dev section). Mounted my phone for USB storage, transferred the ICS Beta.zip to the phone then unmounted it.
Then in MIUI when you hold the power button down, it should give you the option to reboot into recovery or you can use ClockworkMod to do it.
I did option A) rebooted into recovery through power off feature in the MIUI. Then you go down to backup, make a backup. Then you wipe cache and wipe data. Go to advanced and I believe you can wipe dalvik(sp?) cache under the advanced setting.
Then you go to install from sdcard and then scroll down to your zip.file.
Then boom let it install. then when it says install complete you press the back button, click reboot and BAM you will be off MIUI and on whatever ROM you chose.
I would take everyone's advice on here to go read everything you can. I made this post hoping you have some knowledge of flashing and all that jazz. Let me know if you need any help.
What were you running before MIUI?
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Maybe he/she bought the phone with it that way. In which case, do nothing until you read read read.
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I have the same problem and I have tried multiple times wiping and flashing a new rom but somehow it seem to come back up. please me and I got it from unlockr.com
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Yes. I just went from MIUI to Febs ICS beta 5.0.
I downloaded the ICS beta (you can pick whatever ROM you want from the Android mytouch dev section). Mounted my phone for USB storage, transferred the ICS Beta.zip to the phone then unmounted it.
Then in MIUI when you hold the power button down, it should give you the option to reboot into recovery or you can use ClockworkMod to do it.
I did option A) rebooted into recovery through power off feature in the MIUI. Then you go down to backup, make a backup. Then you wipe cache and wipe data. Go to advanced and I believe you can wipe dalvik(sp?) cache under the advanced setting.
Then you go to install from sdcard and then scroll down to your zip.file.
Then boom let it install. then when it says install complete you press the back button, click reboot and BAM you will be off MIUI and on whatever ROM you chose.
I would take everyone's advice on here to go read everything you can. I made this post hoping you have some knowledge of flashing and all that jazz. Let me know if you need any help.
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You missed a step. Go to mounts and storage and format /system.
Ordered my Nexus 4 on the 13th. Still waiting.
Hi,
I am a newbie android user so sorry if what I am about to ask sounds really dumb to some of yours!
So first of all, I have rooted my tablet and installed the stock ROM suggested by the video author. Now I was wondering if my tablet would be more efficient by using some other ROM like the THOR one I keep finding on all the post around the forum. My question is how do I change ROM without loosing all my app and settings? Is it possible?
Now my last question is concerning overclocking and Kernel, if someone could explain what the basics of those two terms. If I understood well, overclocking is changing the settings so that you will save some power.
Thanks a lot for your patience XDA forum ANdroids pros!
Was reading a bit about my questions and wanted to get a confirmation before I do anything stupid!
To change ROM:
1) Download Titanium Back up apk
2) Back up all file using it (Do i back up on a sd card or just use the program and hit back up)
3)Download the new ROM
4)Change the name to update.zip
5)Same steps as I did for the installing of the first stock ROM
Put it down said:
Hi,
I am a newbie android user so sorry if what I am about to ask sounds really dumb to some of yours!
So first of all, I have rooted my tablet and installed the stock ROM suggested by the video author. Now I was wondering if my tablet would be more efficient by using some other ROM like the THOR one I keep finding on all the post around the forum. My question is how do I change ROM without loosing all my app and settings? Is it possible?
Now my last question is concerning overclocking and Kernel, if someone could explain what the basics of those two terms. If I understood well, overclocking is changing the settings so that you will save some power.
Thanks a lot for your patience XDA forum ANdroids pros!
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Answer to your first question is kinda a matter of personal preference since custom roms may brake something. But my personal opinion is yes. You just have to try it and see.
Yes you can back everything up but I'd recommend only backing up your apps and data for them because if you try to back up your settings than often times it won't work properly with your custom rom. You could use an app called Titanium Backup to back up your apps & data for them. BTW app "data" is your settings and saves for a game/app.
Overclocking is when you set the speed of the cpu higher to gain performance which actually takes more power. If you want to use less power than youd want to underclock. You could use a combination of underclock and overclocking to maintain or increase your battery life though. For example, setting the cpu @ 1540 when screen is on and only like 500 when screen is off. Youtube has some good explanations and tutorials . I use SetCPU for my overclocking.
A kernel is basically what "controls" or tells the os what to do.
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Was reading a bit about my questions and wanted to get a confirmation before I do anything stupid!
To change ROM:
1) Download Titanium Back up apk
2) Back up all file using it (Do i back up on a sd card or just use the program and hit back up)
3)Download the new ROM
4)Change the name to update.zip
5)Same steps as I did for the installing of the first stock ROM
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NO. You do not need to change the filename of a zip file to update.zip. There are a couple of reasons, but that can be discussed later. Leave the rom.zip filename as is.
I assume, after you downgraded, you installed Iconia root? And after that was verified as working (superuser icon), you installed Acer Recovery from the market and flashed the Thor Recovery?
Because if you didn't do these 2 things, you won't be going anywhere.
As far as using Titanium, unless you know exactly how to use it, I would advise just letting the market download your paid apps again after flashing your new rom.
The last thing we need, is for somebody to backup the wrong stuff, and reinstall it on a different rom. Yes, if you are rooted, you can actually back up system settings, then fubar your device when restoring them to a different rom.
It sounds like you should forget Titanium for awhile.
The contents on your sd card are safe.
Have you read anything about how to flash a rom? How to do a recovery backup and restore (in case things go wrong)?
TThanks a lot I really appreciate the answer, so now my question is do i backup my files on a sd card or just on the program itself and what are the benefits of getting another Kernel?
Thanks a lot again!
You can actually flash a Stock Rom (rooted 3.2) and flash several different kernels later. Or, you can get a rom pre-packaged with a cooked kernel.
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TThanks a lot I really appreciate the answer, so now my question is do i backup my files on a sd card or just on the program itself and what are the benefits of getting another Kernel?
Thanks a lot again!
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By default, TB will back them to the SD. What exactly are the files you are going to back up?
Most of my apps are apk download so I guess i will go and find a proper tutorial on how to backup files on youtube thanks a lot for the answer. If i could ask one more question:
I would like for someone to explain to me the difference between installing a new ROM and a new Kernel!
Sorry again for my ignorance as I said previously I am new to all of this !
Put it down said:
TThanks a lot I really appreciate the answer, so now my question is do i backup my files on a sd card or just on the program itself and what are the benefits of getting another Kernel?
Thanks a lot again!
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There are several pluses to a cooked kernel. 1, videos typically run better. GPU has some tweaks. Actually, your battery life will be a lot better in some cases.
Not to mention several other pluses such as better support for certain apps that use gpu.
Regular stuff like sports apps, news, big games like GTA (wich was very long to install), Launcher, Widgets. Nothing major but because I am new was long for me to install and find .
Would you suggest any kind of ROM with cooked Kernel for someone who is a beginner like me and just trying to optimise hes tablet with the little skills he has the one I am using right now is this one:
CWM-Rooted_Acer_A500_7.006.01_COM_GEN2.zip
Put it down said:
Most of my apps are apk download so I guess i will go and find a proper tutorial on how to backup files on youtube thanks a lot for the answer. If i could ask one more question:
I would like for someone to explain to me the difference between installing a new ROM and a new Kernel!
Sorry again for my ignorance as I said previously I am new to all of this !
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It's ok. I would rather you ask questions, than brick your tab. Some people, jump in without asking, and, well, when it comes to TB, I get a little worried. Seen it too many times before.
The problem with TB, is that it's stupid. If you bu system apps from a totally different android version, TB doesn't know this. It may be an apk and look important, but it probably has odex files that may rely on certain dependancy versions. The result will be Force Close on your app. Lot's of apk's in the system.
You can use it, but only BACK UP the apps that you are 100% sure you downloaded. And nothing more.
Ok, All Roms contain a kernel. They won't run without it. It's like a bridge between the hardware and the android OS. It controls things such as voltage, processor, and some gpu stuff also. (graphic processor unit). A whole lot of stuff that interacts with the os. It's like the overlord.
Now, we all know 500/501s come with a kernel, they have to. And it works. But, things can be better. Processor speeds can be increased, and OV/UV can be applied to make it do so.
When you flash a rom, you have to do certain things before hand.
Boot to CWM recovery
Wipe your 3 mandatory things (user, cache, and dalvik)
Goto Mounts and storage and Format;
System
Cache
Dalvik
Flexrom
This as an advisable method.
When you flash only a kernel, you boot to CWM, and only wipe Dalvik
Big difference.
Sorry if I might be a bit rough. Trying to make sure you do the right thing and not have issues.
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Regular stuff like sports apps, news, big games like GTA (wich was very long to install), Launcher, Widgets. Nothing major but because I am new was long for me to install and find .
Would you suggest any kind of ROM with cooked Kernel for someone who is a beginner like me and just trying to optimise hes tablet with the little skills he has the one I am using right now is this one:
CWM-Rooted_Acer_A500_7.006.01_COM_GEN2.zip
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Ohhhh you have an older version somewhat.
I assume you wish for English? Have to be careful about Com Gen's and if you want a different language.
I can quote you 3.
1. Is totally stock, with different them buttons. Good solid stock. Look in the the dev forum for Honeylicous from CJY. (the link to the roms are in his signature)
2. Go to tegraowners.com Thors site. There are 2. One of them Flexstriker is brand new. The other Thors ver 14.Flexstriker is 3.2.1 android, themed. Thor v14 is a port from the Asus Transformer.
Both are good and come with overclocked kernels, so you do not need to do anything else.
Please follow the exact instructions I gave you before flashing. Don't forget to make a recovery backup in your CWM (I assume you installed acer recovery, and the Thor Recovery?)
Ok so:
1) Is there any way I can backup ALL of my apps? I assume that when you are talking about apps that I downloaded you mean from the MArket but most of them i just downloaded the apk from explorer.
2) What ROM do you suggest? (one that already includes a Kernel so I only have to falsh the ROM)
3) For these steps I am not sure where to go and how to do it but maybe I can find a tutorial on youtube:
Boot to CWM recovery
Wipe your 3 mandatory things (user, cache, and dalvik)
Goto Mounts and storage and Format;
System
Cache
Dalvik
Flexrom
This as an advisable method.
Boot to CWM recovery is when you hold power and volume down?
Moscow Desire said:
It's ok. I would rather you ask questions, than brick your tab. Some people, jump in without asking, and, well, when it comes to TB, I get a little worried. Seen it too many times before.
The problem with TB, is that it's stupid. If you bu system apps from a totally different android version, TB doesn't know this. It may be an apk and look important, but it probably has odex files that may rely on certain dependancy versions. The result will be Force Close on your app. Lot's of apk's in the system.
You can use it, but only BACK UP the apps that you are 100% sure you downloaded. And nothing more.
Ok, All Roms contain a kernel. They won't run without it. It's like a bridge between the hardware and the android OS. It controls things such as voltage, processor, and some gpu stuff also. (graphic processor unit). A whole lot of stuff that interacts with the os. It's like the overlord.
Now, we all know 500/501s come with a kernel, they have to. And it works. But, things can be better. Processor speeds can be increased, and OV/UV can be applied to make it do so.
When you flash a rom, you have to do certain things before hand.
Boot to CWM recovery
Wipe your 3 mandatory things (user, cache, and dalvik)
Goto Mounts and storage and Format;
System
Cache
Dalvik
Flexrom
This as an advisable method.
When you flash only a kernel, you boot to CWM, and only wipe Dalvik
Big difference.
Sorry if I might be a bit rough. Trying to make sure you do the right thing and not have issues.
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Ohhhh you have an older version somewhat.
I assume you wish for English? Have to be careful about Com Gen's and if you want a different language.
I can quote you 3.
1. Is totally stock, with different them buttons. Good solid stock. Look in the the dev forum for Honeylicous from CJY. (the link to the roms are in his signature)
2. Go to Thors site. There are 2. One of them Flexstriker is brand new. The other Thors ver 14.Flexstriker is 3.2.1 android, themed. Thor v14 is a port from the Asus Transformer.
Both are good and come with overclocked kernels, so you do not need to do anything else.
Please follow the exact instructions I gave you before flashing. Don't forget to make a recovery backup in your CWM (I assume you installed acer recovery, and the Thor Recovery?)
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Woah thanks for the help man really appreciate, I think I will go with the site, as for the backup in my CWM I assume I did it I followed this procedure actually if it can help you understand: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfSPP8UOn78
So a recap of the steps I have to do to install a new ROM:
1) Backup my files --- TB or something else
2) Acer recovery --- Install recovery Image
3) I clear memory as you explained to me before
4) Download the new ROM
5) Install the new ROM as I did with the stock ROM installed previously (hold power + volume down then install zip from sd card)
Sorry for my newbness again!
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Woah thanks for the help man really appreciate, I think I will go with the tegraowners.com site, as for the backup in my CWM I assume I did it I followed this procedure actually if it can help you understand: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfSPP8UOn78
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Man, crazy Canuks And I say that with a smile
Didn't look at the video, but I will guess;
1. With the power off, you held Vol- and pwr, till you saw the text in the upper right corner of the display, then released.
2. In the menu, you select Backup and restore
3. Select backup system.
If you did that, then you have a current backup.
While you at Thors, site, do me a favor, and download his recovery zip, and flash it normally (copy to sd, boot to recovery, and select install zip from sd. Select Thor recovery zip. No wiping needed)
Boot system, and proceed to copy the zip at thors. Your choice. Both are great, and use the same kernel. (I helped test the kernel)
Then, reboot to recovery again, do all wipes and the 4 formats like I said. Do not wipe/format anything else.
Then go back a menu, and install zip from sd.
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So a recap of the steps I have to do to install a new ROM:
1) Backup my files --- TB or something else
2) Acer recovery --- Install recovery Image
3) I clear memory as you explained to me before
4) Download the new ROM
5) Install the new ROM as I did with the stock ROM installed previously (hold power + volume down then install zip from sd card)
Sorry for my newbness again!
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No problem.
Oh, I assume you installed Iconia root? Are you rooted (superuser icon? Has to be done before acer recovery.). If you have a superuser icon in you apps, the best way to check it, is to install set-cpu and see if it grants you superuser access. Get it from the market.
Then run acer recovery.
Download new rom before messing with flashing and wiping Copy it to your SD card first.
NO. Vol- and pwr. the other way puts it into a stock recovery. You do not want that. """" VOL- and PWR til the text appears in the upper right corner."""""
I am rooted, but now I am lost again! where do i do the backup and restore?
I think it would be easier if you told me the step by step logical actions that I have to do like this:
1)
2)
If you have the time and patience to do it of course!
Moscow Desire said:
Man, crazy Canuks And I say that with a smile
Didn't look at the video, but I will guess;
1. With the power off, you held Vol- and pwr, till you saw the text in the upper right corner of the display, then released.
2. In the menu, you select Backup and restore
3. Select backup system.
If you did that, then you have a current backup.
While you at Thors, site, do me a favor, and download his recovery zip, and flash it normally (copy to sd, boot to recovery, and select install zip from sd. Select Thor recovery zip. No wiping needed)
Boot system, and proceed to copy the zip at thors. Your choice. Both are great, and use the same kernel. (I helped test the kernel)
Then, reboot to recovery again, do all wipes and the 4 formats like I said. Do not wipe/format anything else.
Then go back a menu, and install zip from sd.
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I do not remember doing a recovery like that, I can do it now I guess. I dont understand the next step though:
Boot system, and proceed to copy the zip at thors. Your choice. Both are great, and use the same kernel. (I helped test the kernel)
Sry for the 1000000x time
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Put it down said:
I am rooted, but now I am lost again! where do i do the backup and restore?
I think it would be easier if you told me the step by step logical actions that I have to do like this:
1)
2)
If you have the time and patience to do it of course!
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Ok dude, follow these steps.
you are rooted. so
1. Install Acer recovery from the market.
2. If you want to back up your downloaded apps, do them now.
2. Go to tegraowners, and download the Striker rom, or Thors v.14 rom, copy them to sd.
3. Run Acer recovery application. Install thors recovery.
4. After you install thors recovery, and what ever else it may ask you
5. Power off your tab
6. Restart to recovery (vol - and pwr till you see the text)
7. Select backup and restore. (use vol - & + to navigate, PWR to select.
8. Bacakup you system.
9. When it's finished, go back to the main menu
10. now you need to wipe;
a. User Data/system format
b. Cache
c. goto Advanced and wipe Dalvik cache
Back up to the previous menu
11. Goto Mounts and storage
12. Format;
a. System
b. Data
c. cache
d. Flexrom
Go back and select
Install zip from SD
(DO NOT SELECT INSTALL UPDATE.ZIP)
Select your zip you downloaded from Thors site.
BAM! Let it finish and reboot.
I will do just as you say and give you feed back! Thanks a lot man your the man! I will drink a shot of vodka to you tonight
There are several recoveries in the acer tab. I won't explain them all, but you need to listen to my steps after you install acer recovery, and install Thors recovery image.
The method you used before (vol+ and pwr) forced the tab to go into a stock recovery, whereas it only recognized a file called update.zip. The problem, is the update.zip must be "signed", or it will not complete. It only looks for acer authorized rom updates.
Hence, a custom rom, renamed, will not work. In fact, you may probably get yourself in a big mess by trying it.
When we install a custom recovery(Vol - and PWR) (acer recovery Thor), we basically trick the tab into booting the custom recovery first. Therefore bypassing any security and safeguards.
If we can't bypass these things, then we can't flash unauthorized roms.
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Put it down said:
I will do just as you say and give you feed back! Thanks a lot man your the man! I will drink a shot of vodka to you tonight
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Wooo Whooo! But make it Rum or cognac. Wife won't allow me to drink vodka. She's russian and knows what it does
hahaha deal
So here's the thing. I made 2 Nandroids of my stock image before flashing a ParanoidAndroid 3.1 ROM today. However, I needed to quickly revert back to my stock ROM to check a few things. So, I reboot into CWM, wipe data, wipe cache, and wipe dalvik cache. I go to backup and restore, press restore and it isn't finding my Nandroid backups I made. It just says "Couldn't open directory. No files found". Even worse... if I try to just flash the ParanoidAndroid ROM, I can't, because it isn't showing up when I press "install zip from sdcard".
I've tried to go into mounts and storage to mount the sdcard but it doesn't do anything. I press mount sdcard and nothing happens. I'm trying to mount the sdcard to see if the Paranoid ROM is still there (which it should be, as I haven't moved anything). I have a sneaky suspicion it's something to do with the 0/ folder.
Any help is greatly appreciated.
you wiped /data
end of story. its all gone.
NEVER wipe data.....at most do a FACTORY RESET in your custom recovery. if you really went in and wiped DATA, then its all gone.
Pirateghost said:
you wiped /data
end of story. its all gone.
NEVER wipe data.....at most do a FACTORY RESET in your custom recovery. if you really went in and wiped DATA, then its all gone.
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I didn't mean I wiped the data folder. I meant I pressed "wipe data/factory reset" in CWM seeing as this is what needs to be done when flashing a new ROM.
then what version of CWM are you on? make sure its the latest that understands the multi-user file structure
Pirateghost said:
then what version of CWM are you on? make sure its the latest that understands the multi-user file structure
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I'm currently on CWM v6.0.0.6. How do I go about installing the latest? I just downloaded the latest .img file but I'm not quite sure how to install it (this is the first device I've rooted and flashed).
edit: Ok, so here's the thing. For some reason, my nandroid backups of stock are located in sdcard/0/clockworkmod/backup/, but I see that the restore function of CWM reads the backups from sdcard/clockworkmod/. Of course, "mount sdcard" isn't working so I can't bring those backups into the right folder.
You can use fastboot to flash the newest img file. You can use adb to move files around. 2 options
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Pirateghost said:
You can use fastboot to flash the newest img file. You can use adb to move files around. 2 options
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
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Thank you, but I'm a bit of a noob when it comes to stuff like this. How do I use adb? Will this enable me to view the contents of the storage of the Nexus 7?
You could also connect to your pc, and move the backup from there.
And you can use a toolkit to flash the image.
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dan24591 said:
Thank you, but I'm a bit of a noob when it comes to stuff like this. How do I use adb? Will this enable me to view the contents of the storage of the Nexus 7?
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http://bit.ly/WJKyEv
you should take a few minutes to read this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1812959
it is for the galaxy nexus, but aside from the drivers and img files, the process is the same on EVERY nexus device....
This would contain the steps needed to update your recovery
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1812959
StrangerWeather said:
You could also connect to your pc, and move the backup from there.
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I would do that, except that I don't have any ROM on there at the moment and can't find any one to install through CWM. "mount sdcard" won't work either which is why I'm in a bit of a pickle.
Thanks Pirateghost. I'll check that guide out.
StrangerWeather said:
You could also connect to your pc, and move the backup from there.
And you can use a toolkit to flash the image.
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Teach new users how to use basic commands like fastboot and adb, and dont point them to toolkits. this is a developers site, if you are looking for quick and easy and dont want to learn anything, move along, this site isnt for you.
dan24591 said:
I would do that, except that I don't have any ROM on there at the moment and can't find any one to install through CWM. "mount sdcard" won't work either which is why I'm in a bit of a pickle.
Thanks Pirateghost. I'll check that guide out.
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YOU CANNOT MOUNT SDCARD on a nexus device....there is no SDCARD
ADB will allow you to get a command prompt in the device and you can move files around there....
OR
like i said, UPDATE YOUR CWM USING FASTBOOT.....it will allow your recovery to see your backups and roms.....this isnt complicated, just follow the basic instructions.
dan24591 said:
So here's the thing. I made 2 Nandroids of my stock image before flashing a ParanoidAndroid 3.1 ROM today. However, I needed to quickly revert back to my stock ROM to check a few things. So, I reboot into CWM, wipe data, wipe cache, and wipe dalvik cache. I go to backup and restore, press restore and it isn't finding my Nandroid backups I made. It just says "Couldn't open directory. No files found". Even worse... if I try to just flash the ParanoidAndroid ROM, I can't, because it isn't showing up when I press "install zip from sdcard".
I've tried to go into mounts and storage to mount the sdcard but it doesn't do anything. I press mount sdcard and nothing happens. I'm trying to mount the sdcard to see if the Paranoid ROM is still there (which it should be, as I haven't moved anything). I have a sneaky suspicion it's something to do with the 0/ folder.
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I would suggest you to change the title of your OP for something that more explicit as " Cannot restore my backups with CWM" or "some problems with my recovery"
If you can accessed to your bootloader, you can try to flash a recent version of both recoveries..
You can use this guide, maybe it will help you : HELP FOR FLASH MORE FASTER WHEN YOU USE FASTBOOT LINE COMMAND
You have the choice : TWRP 2.4.3.0 and CWM 6.0.2.3.
Pirateghost said:
Teach new users how to use basic commands like fastboot and adb, and dont point them to toolkits. this is a developers site, if you are looking for quick and easy and dont want to learn anything, move along, this site isnt for you.
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But yet developers build the toolkits and post then in the development threads. And developers make flashable zips and use the aroma installer. TWRP put a graphical interface on recovery which was pretty easy to use already.
Do you chastise them with the same vigour as you do 'users'?
However, many people manage to make your same case without being so dismissive.
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ezas said:
But yet developers build the toolkits and post then in the development threads. And developers make flashable zips and use the aroma installer. TWRP put a graphical interface on recovery which was pretty easy to use already.
Do you chastise them with the same vigour as you do 'users'?
However, many people manage to make your same case without being so dismissive.
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So every time someone posts in the forums,
"HALPZ!!!111 I BRIXORD MY DEVICE!!!11"
"you see, i was using the toolkit and....."
Should we send all those people to come visit with you personally? Since you approve of the toolkits so much? Let you walk through the process of teaching them HOW TO TROUBLESHOOT basic problems?
This place used to mean something....and you could get valuable information from like-minded individuals and learn a few things along the way. Now it is nothing more than
PUSH BUTTON
DEVICE COOL
allow me to leave this here to ponder over:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=2031989&postcount=45
Pirateghost said:
So every time someone posts in the forums,
"HALPZ!!!111 I BRIXORD MY DEVICE!!!11"
"you see, i was using the toolkit and....."
Should we send all those people to come visit with you personally? Since you approve of the toolkits so much? Let you walk through the process of teaching them HOW TO TROUBLESHOOT basic problems?
This place used to mean something....and you could get valuable information from like-minded individuals and learn a few things along the way. Now it is nothing more than
PUSH BUTTON
DEVICE COOL
allow me to leave this here to ponder over:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=2031989&postcount=45
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Why are you so angry/frustrated? Maybe take a break from Q&A if it bothers you so much. Don't put words in my mouth, and please don't talk down to me since you know nothing about me. I said nothing about 'approving of toolkits so much'. I simply pointed out that they are available and they are created by devs. I'm not some rookie here. I am on XDA multiple times a day. I've been here since before the rootzwiki split, so please don't feel the need to explain to me what is 'wrong' with XDA or with its members.
You told the OP to move on if they couldn't meet your pedantic expectations of how best to solve their problem. You have the same option to move on to someplace that better suits your needs/expectations.
I counter suggest that you ponder this. There is a whole organization of site admins and forum moderators with a legitimate mandate to do what you have taken on as your burden.
You have had your say, and I have had mine. I suggest that if further exchange is necessary it go to PM. I hope that this has not become personal for you. It hasn't for me.
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