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ROM Manager-Backup Help..

I perma rooted my shift here, and installed ROM Manager. I wanted to backup my current stock rom+root just incase I f#*k something up, under flash recovery image i selected htc evo (cdma) (evo shift is not listed) it says successful but when i click backup current rom, it turns off and is stuck on htc screen...any suggestion??
by the way, i have busybox v1.17.1, updated via busybox app from market.

I don't think RM is supported on the shift yet...
OMG, Just read what you wrote. Um, you installed an evo recovery on your shift? That's not good.

ROM manager, and more importantly ClockworkMod are not yet supported on our device...
There are some versions that "work" -- I say that because they have issues, but have some functionality.
You need to flash your recovery manually with the one from the perma-root thread, using those steps.

grunge315 said:
ROM manager, and more importantly ClockworkMod are not yet supported on our device...
There are some versions that "work" -- I say that because they have issues, but have some functionality.
You need to flash your recovery manually with the one from the perma-root thread, using those steps.
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Is it possible to flash it manually now, after I did it for evo..or start from stock rom again?
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gbL420 said:
Is it possible to flash it manually now, after I did it for evo..or start from stock rom again?
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If you can boot to recovery I'd recommend running the stock ruu from your computer...that should fix the problem but know it will wipe all data and return you to out of the box stock...you can find it in the development section in the perm root/recovery/stock ruu thread (or something like that not sure exactly what the thread is called)
Edit: ha sorry thats what its called on the android central forum...you can find it still in the development section as speedy ruu

StAlphonso said:
If you can boot to recovery I'd recommend running the stock ruu from your computer...that should fix the problem but know it will wipe all data and return you to out of the box stock...you can find it in the development section in the perm root/recovery/stock ruu thread (or something like that not sure exactly what the thread is called)
Edit: ha sorry thats what its called on the android central forum...you can find it still in the development section as speedy ruu
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Lol yeaa I have the ruu saved on my pc, question: after I install stock rom can I restore my sys data/apps (minus clockwork) without having problems? (Using titanium backup)
Also I dunno if anyone else is having problems with mobile data but once in a while I have to reboot to get 3g back.
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gbL420 said:
Lol yeaa I have the ruu saved on my pc, question: after I install stock rom can I restore my sys data/apps (minus clockwork) without having problems? (Using titanium backup)
Also I dunno if anyone else is having problems with mobile data but once in a while I have to reboot to get 3g back.
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i think you would probably have to root again since not sure you would be able to even access sys data/app without root but not 100% about that and i dont imagine it causing any trouble as long as you get rid of clockwork but again im really not sure at all so i dont wanna say with any certainty.....also i havent had any problems with mobile data so far

StAlphonso said:
i think you would probably have to root again since not sure you would be able to even access sys data/app without root but not 100% about that and i dont imagine it causing any trouble as long as you get rid of clockwork but again im really not sure at all so i dont wanna say with any certainty.....also i havent had any problems with mobile data so far
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Thanks
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I want to root 2.3.4

My wife accidently updated her phone to the newest OTA and I am wondering if I can still root my phone.
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drsteven2 said:
My wife accidently updated her phone to the newest OTA and I am wondering if I can still root my phone.
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It's a Nexus, you can always root.

So I can root with the current root method with no problems?

Not to hijack your thread, but I didn't want to make an entirely new one and it's kind of a related question.
So I've never rooted my NS before and I'm on 2.3.4. Is there any way I can root without having to wipe my phone, or will I just have to bite the bullet and do it.
I've been perfectly fine without root up until now, but the new colors really bug me and would like to fix them.

Usually when you root data usually gets lost what are you trying save?. The only thing that u are going to be able to save are your contacts.
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drsteven2 said:
So I can root with the current root method with no problems?
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Not sure what the "current root method" is, but it's the same process as usual: flash ClockworkMod Recovery, mount /system, apply the su zip, done.
(with the usual caveats about doing things properly so the recovery patcher doesn't trigger and remove CWM just after you flashed it)

ok well this is my scenerio..
i just bought my nexus s yesterday.... i got the OTA 2.3.4 and updated it..
i just want to know the EASIEST process to root my nexus s as i am not adb literate. Every phone that i had has been rooted previously so i never had to root a phone but i am getting all these threads to root the nexus s and damn it has to do with adb which i have no clue how to use.. but once im rooted i can change rom change themes etc.. its just the rooting process.. well any methods are welcome..
p.s sorry to jack your thread man

the first time I used adb was yesterday to unlock my nexus s and it really wasnt too bad so you should be good

Will this guide work with 2.3.4 without wipe everything? (i havent unlocked bootloader) h**p://download-apk.blogspot.com/2011/05/tutorial-rooting-unlock-bootloader-for.html ? If it's not, is there any way to root my nexus 2.3.4 with stock rom without wipe? I would appreciate any answers. Thank you.

Computar said:
Not to hijack your thread, but I didn't want to make an entirely new one and it's kind of a related question.
So I've never rooted my NS before and I'm on 2.3.4. Is there any way I can root without having to wipe my phone, or will I just have to bite the bullet and do it.
I've been perfectly fine without root up until now, but the new colors really bug me and would like to fix them.
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Rooting does not require wiping IF your bootloader is unlocked. An open lock is shown below the Google tag when booting if you're unlocked.
Unlocking bootloader will always wipe for security reasons.

Make sure to sync contacts before doing anything. Then start here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=895545
After that, flash a custom roms by the developers. They already comes with root and updated kernels. Hope this helps
Its almost 12 at nite, off to bed i go.

Rooted stock rom getting ota update?

I'm sorry for being a noob at this. But will I receive the update automatically to my phone without having to flash anything especially since I'm rooted? Or is there something else that I have to do in order to get the update?
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sh4nk said:
I'm sorry for being a noob at this. But will I receive the update automatically to my phone without having to flash anything especially since I'm rooted? Or is there something else that I have to do in order to get the update?
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Yes you will. Do yourself a favor and wait for a rooted version. I didnt and am regretting it.

Why exactly are you regretting it? Did you download from the ota and it mess up the phone? Cuz i've tried flashing the 2.3.5 update in the thread that says link straight from google, and I go to flash it and it aborts. I even uninstalled rom manager but it didn't work. Am I doing something wrong?
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After using the google link to flash the update I can no longer access recovery. It gives me a box with arrow to an android guy then goes to an exclamation point, so now I cant even nandroid back. My tethering is now gone too. Anyone know of a fix so I can get past the exclamation point and do my nandroid?
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sh4nk said:
After using the google link to flash the update I can no longer access recovery. It gives me a box with arrow to an android guy then goes to an exclamation point, so now I cant even nandroid back. My tethering is now gone too. Anyone know of a fix so I can get past the exclamation point and do my nandroid?
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Push in the power button and hold, then tap the vol + key. Your custom recovery is gone, that will get you into stock recovery.

sh4nk said:
After using the google link to flash the update I can no longer access recovery. It gives me a box with arrow to an android guy then goes to an exclamation point, so now I cant even nandroid back. My tethering is now gone too. Anyone know of a fix so I can get past the exclamation point and do my nandroid?
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You need to either delete or change permissions to 000 /system/install-recovery.sh. This file rewrites stock recovery upon reboot. If you get rid of it, your custom recovery will stick

Can't you just flash clockwork thru fastboot dude?
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Yes. Flash thru fastboot. You also need to delete or disable /system/etc/install-recovery.sh so your recovery will stick even after reboot

dont be sorry for being a nube....we have all neen there...
sh4nk said:
I'm sorry for being a noob at this. But will I receive the update automatically to my phone without having to flash anything especially since I'm rooted? Or is there something else that I have to do in order to get the update?
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will 2.3.6 OTA kill root?

Im on stock rooted 2.3.4
My phone is trying to go 2.3.6
I currently have no interest in this and as of 10pm tonight i am leaving on vaca for 4 days. directly after work (3pm) i am going to dmv where i will prob rot for about 3 hours.
My main question is at least this. If i just take the update to stop the constant nagging its doing to me (like i am doing to this forum right now) will i lose my root? I CANT lose root right now because without tethering I will be FORCED to actually talk with my girlfreind while away instead of tethering her phone and letting her play on the web. This to me is like having my nuts squeezed in a vice!
If I take the update and my phone screws up I will have NO time to redo it until I get back. If it wasnt of this kind of importance I would have already tried the update and just restored if it didnt work. I have an image of my phone in CMR BUUUUUUUUUUUUT I have had CMR break down on me before trying to restore and cant risk it. Dont want to have to press later for 4 days lol.
Thanks

If you want to be on 2.3.6 save yourself the trouble and flash a rooted version.
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Rem3Dy said:
If you want to be on 2.3.6 save yourself the trouble and flash a rooted version.
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i just want to stop the nagger

tevil said:
i just want to stop the nagger
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Its simple. Either take the update and then flash superuser from cwm to gain root again or just flash the update in cwm.
Ether way your bootloader will not be changed neither will your recovery.
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if i flash it in CWR will it remove the root or does it stay there. also i have been looking for the update somewhere and havent had luck.
I see one 2.3.6 rom that was pulled for the 9020a and one update for i think the 9023
if you have a 9020a update link i can install from CWM i would appreciate it. Tried using search funtion.
thanks

i let the ota through and didn't loose root. did you check here for what you're looking for:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1056062

(SOLVED)[Q] how to tell if phone is already rooted.....

So I just picked up a skyrocket and I went to update OTA and it downloaded the update and when it went to restart to install the update the phone booted into clockwork. I wasnt able to find a thread for this specific device about it so I am asking here now. MOD if there is one please point me in the right direction. I did notice that there is no att bloatware on the device. Thanks.

Terminal editor, type su, press enter, see what happens.
Other clues: presence of Superuser app.
You have a custom recovery also which will need to be ODINed away.
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Yes, it does have superuser. As far as Terminal editor/ODINed i'll be honest I have no idea what you are talking about. First sammy device that I have had long enough to keep and want to keep. Use to HTC branded devices. But thank you I think it is rooted because of the superuser app.

Questions should be posted in Q&A. Moved.
Side note: I recommend you read a lot before you mess with it. Although this device seems to be very difficult to hardbrick misusing ODIN can lead to one.
Cheers

Go to market download root checker. Run it. If a super user prompt appears, that's a good sign.
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occupational_hazard said:
Go to market download root checker. Run it. If a super user prompt appears, that's a good sign.
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Yes it does, superuser prompt comes up. I really would just rather have this back to completly stock running 2.3.6 until the 4.0 update rolls out. Not sure which is better. Rooted or unrooted????? Also am not sure if it has ODIN....I tried to boot into recovery to run ODIN3 and upgrade to 4.0.4 but when trying to power on into bootloader it just vibrates and will not boot until I release the volume up rocker. Other than curiosity the phone works and performs flawlessly. With superuser being installed and after installing titanium I am sure it is rooted. Still not sure what ODIN is (like I said used to the HTC branded phones and never cared about root) Thanks for all the information. Also I am not sure if I will be able to update to 4.0 when the OTA update rolls out, im not concerned about it being rooted or not (have not found a reason to have rooted yet). Anyone know if it can be updated OTA even though it has root?

didozer said:
Yes it does, superuser prompt comes up. I really would just rather have this back to completly stock running 2.3.6 until the 4.0 update rolls out. Not sure which is better. Rooted or unrooted????? Also am not sure if it has ODIN....I tried to boot into recovery to run ODIN3 and upgrade to 4.0.4 but when trying to power on into bootloader it just vibrates and will not boot until I release the volume up rocker. Other than curiosity the phone works and performs flawlessly. With superuser being installed and after installing titanium I am sure it is rooted. Still not sure what ODIN is (like I said used to the HTC branded phones and never cared about root) Thanks for all the information. Also I am not sure if I will be able to update to 4.0 when the OTA update rolls out, im not concerned about it being rooted or not (have not found a reason to have rooted yet). Anyone know if it can be updated OTA even though it has root?
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Ota will not work with cwm...you need the stock recovery to do an ota......rooted I don't believe matters
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StolenVW said:
Ota will not work with cwm...you need the stock recovery to do an ota......rooted I don't believe matters
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Can I download and install via sd card when the update is available. Only time I have used cwm is on my wifes old eris.

didozer said:
Can I download and install via sd card when the update is available. Only time I have used cwm is on my wifes old eris.
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You need stock recovery. You need to read the stickies for a few days before you do anything.
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Or just keep your phone as is, and wait when ics officially drops, just wait a day and someone will have a flashable zip of it for cwm. Might as well learn the perks of being rooted now and learn your way around the phone
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Its all set now. Had to figure out the whole Odin thing. Ended up just redoing to software using my computer with a one click method. Can't remember who made it but it was from android central but mad by member on here. So thank you to that mamber Kenny something?? Any was have it flashed to 4.0.4 with no bugs. Everything works perfect and so far battery life is great. I must say that so far I am loving this phone. At first I wasn't sure about going away from my vivid but I can't find any reason to have any regrets. Thanks guys I appriciate your help and input.

can u put solved in ur title