I want to unlock my bootloader and root the device but before I do I need to backup my apps. I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions and instructions on the best way to backup all my apps and restore them with/without root.
inincognito said:
I want to unlock my bootloader and root the device but before I do I need to backup my apps. I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions and instructions on the best way to backup all my apps and restore them with/without root.
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Swift Backup, My Phone Explorer, simply Google. You're limited without root to backup everything...
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After getting assert_failed errors since forever on 2.3.2, I finally downgraded my radio to fix them and without even thinking installed 2.3.4 OTA. The install went fine but I lost my root.
Now, I haven't unlocked my bootloader. To root, I have to unlock the bootloader which will wipe my phone clean. To take a nandroid/full backup of phone I need root. So, kinda stuck in a catch-22 here.
I still have ROM Manager installed and when I used backup feature in it, it created a new backup. However I am not sure if its a full phone backup or just the ROM. Is there anyway to verify?
Also, any solution to gain my root back with all my data? I am fine with unlocking the bootloader as long as my data is safe.
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This just struck my mind. If I modify the update file and put in su binaries repackage it and reinstall it on my phone, would it work? Can I even reinstall an update?
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Can I just create my own update.zip containing su binaries, sign it and install it?
dpacmittal said:
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Can I just create my own update.zip containing su binaries, sign it and install it?
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You can create it, of course, but I doubt you could install it with a locked bootloader, since you are unlikely to have the private key google uses to sign its updates.
How much can I back-up without rooting my phone? I'll backup the SD partition. I just want all my application settings (eg; Angry birds data) with all the applications, messages and contacts. Is it possible to back all these up without root?
I have titanium installed, if its any good?
[Guide] Install ClockworkMod Recovery image after updated to 2.3.4 (GRJ22).
I hope this will able to help you
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=13800735#post13800735
My bootloader is locked, mate. Your method won't work for me. Thanks, anyways
Hello,
1) Is there any way to root without losing all of your data? I'm not talking about basic things that Google backs up for you.
2) Is there any way to back up your apps and data without having root?
Thank you
1) If your bootloader is still locked, Nope.
2) Need root access to do full backups.
krelvinaz said:
1) If your bootloader is still locked, Nope.
2) Need root access to do full backups.
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And the catch is the only way to unlock the bootloader is through a process by which you lose all of your user data, correct?
1. If your boot loader is still locked, then you have to do a full wipe.
2. If you use the Nexus Root Toolkit 1.5, you can create a backup of your apps, data and media, then restore it after root. Worked for me.
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try this thread. you can back up your apps with adb without root or unlocking
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1420351
Hello, after updating to 4.3 JB on my Nexus 4, the phone had been unrooted.
I have a few questions, I'm new to rooting, so please bear with my (possibly simple) questions.
1. Why did it unroot when it updated? (I was told it would not unroot).
2. If I use helium to backup my phone, will all settings be the same exact as they are at the time I make a backup? Are there any non-root backup programs that work as well or better?
3. I rooted using the "Nexus Root Toolkit" by: WugFresh. The BootLoader is unlocked. Do I just need to root it, or do I have to go through the bootloader process again?
Thanks very much for ready this. Hopefully someone can help me out.
mntwins7 said:
Hello, after updating to 4.3 JB on my Nexus 4, the phone had been unrooted.
I have a few questions, I'm new to rooting, so please bear with my (possibly simple) questions.
1. Why did it unroot when it updated? (I was told it would not unroot).
2. If I use helium to backup my phone, will all settings be the same exact as they are at the time I make a backup? Are there any non-root backup programs that work as well or better?
3. I rooted using the "Nexus Root Toolkit" by: WugFresh. The BootLoader is unlocked. Do I just need to root it, or do I have to go through the bootloader process again?
Thanks very much for ready this. Hopefully someone can help me out.
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1) The process your went through in order to gain root access was overwritten by the update. Normally, you can use apps like root saver or whatever to keep root through updates, but too many things were updated on 4.3 so there was no way to save root.
2) There are no backup apps that don't require root that will work as well as apps that require it. However, backups made through CWM or other custom recoveries don't technically require root and create exact images of your phone at the time of backup.
3) You don't have to unlock the bootloader again, just flash the SU binary through a custom recovery. I'm not familiar with the toolkit so I can't give you any specific information.
Good luck
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hoponpop said:
1) The process your went through in order to gain root access was overwritten by the update. Normally, you can use apps like root saver or whatever to keep root through updates, but too many things were updated on 4.3 so there was no way to save root.
2) There are no backup apps that don't require root that will work as well as apps that require it. However, backups made through CWM or other custom recoveries don't technically require root and create exact images of your phone at the time of backup.
3) You don't have to unlock the bootloader again, just flash the SU binary through a custom recovery. I'm not familiar with the toolkit so I can't give you any specific information.
Good luck
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Awesome! Thank you very much!
Hello everyone!
I have an LG g2 D802 and i want to root it with towelroot! But in Kernel version i cannot see any date just 3.4.0!
Can i root it with towelroot?
What's the possibilities for my lg to get bricked?
After rooting should i download any app?
Sorry but is the first time i have an android device so it is my first attempt to root!
Thanks
Which Android version are you running?
From a quick Google search I'm seeing a strong indication that Towelroot works with the G2, but only when it's running KitKat, since (I think) Towelroot only works with KitKat so make sure your phone's updated.
Towelroot is the absolute safest method of rooting. If it doesn't work, it won't break anything. I'd recommend trying this method before any other method, especially if you're a beginner. Still, I'd strongly recommend reading through the All Things Root guide to get orientated to the details and dangers of rooting. Once you're rooted you may want to install a custom recovery such as TWRP so you can backup and restore your phone, install custom ROMs, and more. I'd also recommend checking out the available custom ROMs for your phone [AT&T][Verizon][T-Mobile][Sprint]. Make sure you backup your stock ROM and copy the backup to a safe place like a laptop or a desktop before making any big changes to your phone such as flashing a custom ROM. If you do decide to flash a custom ROM, be sure you know what you're doing, as you could cause data loss and/or brick your phone if you do it incorrectly.
Apps I'd recommend after rooting are Root Checker to check if you're rooted, Titanium Backup to backup and restore apps and restore from Nandroid (recovery) backups, System App Remover to remove bloatware, and XPosed Installer to give you access to the huge collection of system-level modifications and the wonderful privacy app XPrivacy.
Hope this helps. I'll be available to answer any more questions you may have.
rectec said:
Which Android version are you running?
From a quick Google search I'm seeing a strong indication that Towelroot works with the G2, but only when it's running KitKat, since (I think) Towelroot only works with KitKat so make sure your phone's updated.
Towelroot is the absolute safest method of rooting. If it doesn't work, it won't break anything. I'd recommend trying this method before any other method, especially if you're a beginner. Still, I'd strongly recommend reading through the All Things Root guide to get orientated to the details and dangers of rooting. Once you're rooted you may want to install a custom recovery such as TWRP so you can backup and restore your phone, install custom ROMs, and more. I'd also recommend checking out the available custom ROMs for your phone [AT&T][Verizon][T-Mobile][Sprint]. Make sure you backup your stock ROM and copy the backup to a safe place like a laptop or a desktop before making any big changes to your phone such as flashing a custom ROM. If you do decide to flash a custom ROM, be sure you know what you're doing, as you could cause data loss and/or brick your phone if you do it incorrectly.
Apps I'd recommend after rooting are Root Checker to check if you're rooted, Titanium Backup to backup and restore apps and restore from Nandroid (recovery) backups, System App Remover to remove bloatware, and XPosed Installer to give you access to the huge collection of system-level modifications and the wonderful privacy app XPrivacy.
Hope this helps. I'll be available to answer any more questions you may have.
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Thanks my friend!!! It was very helpful!!!
Savvoulis21 said:
Thanks my friend!!! It was very helpful!!!
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Any time. : )
Be sure to hit that thanks button if this answered your question.
I'm digging through the guides and Q&A and whatnot but I just don't seem to be finding exactly what it is I'm looking for. Can someone point me to a guide that will work in rooting an Axon 7 A2017U 0B32. I am not interesting in unlocking the bootloader but only desire to install AdAway. I found 1 thread that seems to explain it but there is no recent links to files for the new B32 update and was hoping their may be a different method that makes that irrelevant.
Thanks
Unlock then root.
Abstract3000 said:
I'm digging through the guides and Q&A and whatnot but I just don't seem to be finding exactly what it is I'm looking for. Can someone point me to a guide that will work in rooting an Axon 7 A2017U 0B32. I am not interesting in unlocking the bootloader but only desire to install AdAway. I found 1 thread that seems to explain it but there is no recent links to files for the new B32 update and was hoping their may be a different method that makes that irrelevant.
Thanks
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lafester said:
Unlock then root.
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And by all means, DO NOT RELOCK (unless the phone is COMPLETELY stock, i.e. stock recovery, stock system without having been tampered with)
lafester said:
Unlock then root.
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ok so you do have to unlock the bootloader regardless then? Whats a good guide on here thats sure to work with B32 or maybe a guide that explains how to properly use that Axon TookKit, I looked at the sticky for it but its better described for listing features.
Well I ended up getting it to work with the Toolkit by:
1. Unlocking Device
2. Installing Drivers
3. Flash TWRP
4. Unlock Device
Now my question is in reference to the APP+DATA Backup I took with the ToolKit, If I restore that backup is the Root preserved with just my APPS and Data including Call logs, Contacts, SMS etc restored? Or does that restore set my phone to exactly how it was before the root (Loosing the root)?
Abstract3000 said:
Well I ended up getting it to work with the Toolkit by:
1. Unlocking Device
2. Installing Drivers
3. Flash TWRP
4. Unlock Device
Now my question is in reference to the APP+DATA Backup I took with the ToolKit, If I restore that backup is the Root preserved with just my APPS and Data including Call logs, Contacts, SMS etc restored? Or does that restore set my phone to exactly how it was before the root (Loosing the root)?
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The only way you'll lose root that way is if you restore a system backup
Abstract3000 said:
Well I ended up getting it to work with the Toolkit by:
1. Unlocking Device
2. Installing Drivers
3. Flash TWRP
4. Unlock Device
Now my question is in reference to the APP+DATA Backup I took with the ToolKit, If I restore that backup is the Root preserved with just my APPS and Data including Call logs, Contacts, SMS etc restored? Or does that restore set my phone to exactly how it was before the root (Loosing the root)?
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Did you downgrade first or use just that set of steps?
hgelpke said:
Did you downgrade first or use just that set of steps?
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just used the toolkit options in the order I mentioned above. No downgrading