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First I'd like to thank the Bonsai team (Mammon88 and Randy_T) for their work.
This little set of files is totally based on their work, I just modified it a bit.
I asked permission before releasing this, and I've left the GPL notices intact.
All changes can be seen by inspecting the files in the zip.
Thank you Team Bonsai!
:[Disclaimer]:
You assume all risks in using these files. Not me, you!
I will attempt to help if anything goes wrong.
But don't try blaming me for something you chose to do.
:[Description]:
There are two ClockworkMod zips, I'll break it down for each file.
ncDataBackup.zip:
This file simply backs up the /data folder to a gzip file on your SD card (exactly like the Bonsai Rom does).
The only difference is that it will store the file in a different folder and file name on your SD card.
The file is stored @ /sdcard/data-backup/backup-data.cpio.gz​
ncDataRestore.zip:
This file first deletes everything in the /data folder.
I figured this would be best so there are no conflicts with files that are already in the /data folder.
[NOTE]:: This also means that if the Rom your are using installs anything into the /data folder, it will be lost during the restore!
Then it simply restores the /data folder from the aforementioned backup file (exactly like the Bonsai Rom does).​
:[Purpose]:
I made this so I never have to setup a home screen again (or loose mms history, call logs, etc)!
For people who are using Roms that don't already preform a backup and restore of the files in /data.
And as an alternative to a bit for bit nandroid backup / restore of the /data partition.
:[Disadvantages]:
As stated, the restore will delete everything in the /data folder before performing the restore.
So anything put there by the Rom you are installing will be lost!
I wouldn't Expect this to work coming from or going to CyanogenMod, but feel free to test for me.
:[Benefits]:
Restores home screens, mms history, call logs, etc...
Can be used whenever for whatever reason (always good to have more options for backup / restore IMO).
:[Usage]:
Boot into ClockworkMod.
ALWAYS DO A NORMAL NANDROID BACKUP WITH CLOCKWORKMOD.
Install the ncDataBackup.zip, it will preform the data backup.
Install your favorite Rom.
Install the ncDataRestore.zip, it will preform the data restore.
Reboot the phone.​
:[Testing]:
This has been tested while running Bonsai v2.0.1.
This has also been tested coming from Bonsai v2.0.1 going to Quantum v2.7.
I only had one FC (gmail) when going to Quantum from Bonsai, and that's because Quantum's gmail wasn't updated.
I simply cleared gmail's data and cache and all was well (then I updated gmail through the market).
[NOTE]:: Both of these Roms are DK28 builds and support EXT4! Your mileage may vary!
:[Feedback]:
Please post your results, good or bad, I'd like to know how well this works for other Roms.
I'm thinking of making a backup/restore zip generator program so this method can be used for other phones.
So if you try this please post your results.
:[Changelog]:
[03-05-2011]
Upgraded files to Bonsai 3.x.
Now uses an included busybox, this should allow support for more Roms/devices(?).
Zip file names have changed.
Also changes have been made to the script output.
Tested on Bonsai 3.x
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simply perfect, thank you good Sir. Runin Bon201
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Ty man, digging utilities.
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Awesome thanks
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Thanks for this! I had my phone freak out on boot up during the zipalign process, which pretty much killed my /data directory. I had just installed Bonsai 3 the other night and realized the backup it made was not the normal CWM img backup! With your zip I was able to restore the gzip that bonsai 3 created to my phone.
Perhaps there were other built in ways to do the restore but your zips took care of my problem!
Great work!
juise said:
Thanks for this! I had my phone freak out on boot up during the zipalign process, which pretty much killed my /data directory. I had just installed Bonsai 3 the other night and realized the backup it made was not the normal CWM img backup! With your zip I was able to restore the gzip that bonsai 3 created to my phone.
Perhaps there were other built in ways to do the restore but your zips took care of my problem!
Great work!
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Glad it was of use to you.
Should be an update coming to these in a day or two, not much changed other than including a copy of busybox in hopes of supporting more Roms/devices.
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awesome work man. i love this. now its easier to switch roms
This is really awesome! Thanks man.
I did try this the other night switching from Bonsai to SFR, but it got stuck on the bootup screen. Any one else try this for SFR?
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I got stuck on the bootup screen as well
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Thanks! I'm kinda surprised CWM doesn't do this out of the box.
musclehead84 said:
I got stuck on the bootup screen as well
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Thanks for the information. At least I know it's not just me. I tried the rom a couple times even restoring from Market with poor results but will probably try again sometime. May need a clean ODIN restore.
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Those having problems...
The backup / restore process was altered just a bit with the release of Bonsai 3.0.0.
I mentioned an update to these files yesterday, I'm going to work on that now and get it finished.
I'm not saying that the new changes will fix the problems, but there's a chance.
BBL with the update.
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Updated, check OP.
Those who are freezing at the bootscreen, please report back if you test this.
-ps these files clear out davlik-cache, so the 1st boot after a restore will take a while (but should not freeze @ the samsungmobile screen).
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nubecoder said:
Updated, check OP.
Those who are freezing at the bootscreen, please report back if you test this.
-ps these files clear out davlik-cache, so the 1st boot after a restore will take a while (but should not freeze @ the samsungmobile screen).
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Thanks for the update Nubecoder.
Are the files on the opposite updated or are you still working on them?
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This work fine for me today switching between ROMs. The only issue I had was that it didn't seem to restore the apps2sd apps.
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mattallica76 said:
This work fine for me today switching between ROMs. The only issue I had was that it didn't seem to restore the apps2sd apps.
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Maybe I will try it again.
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mattallica76 said:
This work fine for me today switching between ROMs. The only issue I had was that it didn't seem to restore the apps2sd apps.
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Ya it doesn't handle apps on the SD.
Only the stuff in "/data".
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pjjohn73 said:
Are the files on the opposite updated or are you still working on them?
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Had no idea what you meant there for a little while...
Yes the files in the OP have been updated.
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nubecoder said:
Ya it doesn't handle apps on the SD.
Only the stuff in "/data".
[edit]
Had no idea what you meant there for a little while...
Yes the files in the OP have been updated.
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LOL. Sorry about that. Auto correct did not like OP I guess, and I did not notice the typo. My bad. Thanks for the answer.
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nubecoder said:
Ya it doesn't handle apps on the SD.
Only the stuff in "/data".
[edit]
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Ok, makes sense. Curious, what does Bonsai do that keeps the apps on SD synced with the OS that this tool does not?
And thanks again for this. It has saved my bacon a number of times.
mattallica76 said:
Ok, makes sense. Curious, what does Bonsai do that keeps the apps on SD synced with the OS that this tool does not?
And thanks again for this. It has saved my bacon a number of times.
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I would be curious as well, only thing i can think of is when Bonsai runs it does not wipe data, if you install a rom that wipes data before install it will wipeout .andriodsecure on the sd card.
Is it possible to flash via odin and cwm and some gremlins still lurk. I ask because i've flashed 3 roms today and each one seem to have the same issue with missing market app and such. I don't know if it's a app i'm using, but it seems wierd. I went from Gingerbread (where it started) back to froyo and flashed 2 froyo roms with the issue
Try RaverX3X's KC1. Unfortunately, I don't have the link, so look for it on this forum. That should clear up all gremlins you have.
Yeah i tried that the last time. Possibly I should do my flashing straight from that with the required stuff to get root?
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im getting the same issue, I've Odin stock kc1 without root then gained root, installed cwm. Then proceeded to install Audiophile Series: Redux. Still has the same issue. I've even odin gb Kg4, KG5, KH1, & KH2. All gave me the same problem. Everything works perfect up until I shutdown my phone and reboot it. Then I get the grey android icon with these apps:
com.amazon.venezla (Amazon Appstore)
com.monotype.android.font.felbridge (felbridge font)
com.quoord.tapatalkxdapre.activity (XDA premium)
com.touchtype.swiftkey (swiftkey)
net.everythingandroid.smspopup (Smspopup)
org.projectvoodoo.controlapp (Voodoo)
& of course my market app does not work either, even when i install the new market it force closes.
I have also not dont ext4 conversion, so that cant be this issue
Anybody know how to fix this problem?
Try flashing the KC1 Cleanup Rom first. That's at:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1129933
Then flash KC1 etc.
i figured it out. Thanks!!
digitallure said:
i figured it out. Thanks!!
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What worked for you? I have the same problem -- lost marketplace app and not sure what to do besides reflashing.
Curious that not everyone else is having this problem as I used the "Step by Step on how to flash any Gingerbread rom". Maybe it's occurring when EXT4 is done.
Lol I'm sitting here and reading all the posts and lolling XD.Just reboot onto recovery and go to mounts there normally should be MUUM but when apps are missing there is MMUM (i think i got that right, the unwanted mount should be data ) after you unmount data reboot and voila none of the apps are missing.
Source: personal experience ;-)
EDIT: don't forget about fixing permissions after rebooting
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spy4ka said:
Lol I'm sitting here and reading all the posts and lolling XD.Just reboot onto recovery and go to mounts there normally should be MUUM but when apps are missing there is MMUM (i think i got that right, the unwanted mount should be data ) after you unmount data reboot and voila none of the apps are missing.
Source: personal experience ;-)
EDIT: don't forget about fixing permissions after rebooting
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Mounts should always be UMMU. You got it the other way around.
You guys should check out my thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1223765
If you just want a Froyo cleanup only flash the KC1 ROM, if you want the GB cleanup, follow all the steps in the guide.
spy4ka said:
Lol I'm sitting here and reading all the posts and lolling XD.Just reboot onto recovery and go to mounts there normally should be MUUM but when apps are missing there is MMUM (i think i got that right, the unwanted mount should be data ) after you unmount data reboot and voila none of the apps are missing.
Source: personal experience ;-)
EDIT: don't forget about fixing permissions after rebooting
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Yeah that didn't work for me. Basically what I did was back up my sd card, partition it, then followed the steps FB posted.
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Dont understand why
A factory reset will solve missing app issue
tabii said:
A factory reset will solve missing app issue
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From my experience over the past couple weeks and through dsextons posts, I believe the issue is that your phone was still partially ext-4 when you flashed.
Hey,
I'm new to all this ROM flashing stuff. I did a couple and they worked overall pretty well (I didn't expect flawless), but each time I've had to reconfigure the device all over again, reinstall all apps, etc. Any easy way to avoid doing this? It ends up leading to a lot of wasted time I could be spending finding other ways to mess with my phone...hehe.
John
Sync up all your contacts and use titanium backup for restoring and backing up apps.
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vintshave said:
Hey,
I'm new to all this ROM flashing stuff. I did a couple and they worked overall pretty well (I didn't expect flawless), but each time I've had to reconfigure the device all over again, reinstall all apps, etc. Any easy way to avoid doing this? It ends up leading to a lot of wasted time I could be spending finding other ways to mess with my phone...hehe.
John
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i bought titanium backup exactly for this reason. the paid version installs everything very fast and automatically, the free version is still helpful but you have to manually press install and ok on every app.
Also along with TB try to remember to make a "Safe" NAND backup for your phone when it is set up and working great. This is a life saver when you flash an awesome "insert something here" and it eff's up your phone you then have a clean working backup to return to with little fuss. Rom manager does it along with a few others. Welcome to the fun. Remember to READ the forum carefully their have been a lot of Hard bricks lately because people tried to install a non compatible ROM.
Titanium backup is the way to go. I want to make an android application that restores all your data from a nandroid backup after you flash a new ROM...
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Thanks for asking this!
Thanks for asking this! I've flashed custom ROMs on my old phone, but started over from square one each time. I assumed everyone did this. I've heard of Titanium Backup many times, but I guess I always assumed people just wanted a safety net. I didn't realize you could use it to "re-install" apps into a newly flashed ROM.
M0D1441 said:
Titanium backup is the way to go. I want to make an android application that restores all your data from a nandroid backup after you flash a new ROM...
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Oh do it mod!
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M0D1441 said:
Titanium backup is the way to go. I want to make an android application that restores all your data from a nandroid backup after you flash a new ROM...
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You mean like app extractor?
Its in the market
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00mred00 said:
You mean like app extractor?
Its in the market
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who makes this?
Go to the market and buy titanium back up its, the best out there after flashing rom go to titanium back up again and Pico the apps you want back on you device or reinstall them all
I use SMS backup and restore too when I wipe all my phone data, which I found in the market. It backups your text messages to sd card before you wipe and you can restore after. I find it quite helpful.
Make sure you restore apps only withTB don't restore data it can cause problems. I only restore data on a small hand full of apps individually.
If you use a custom launcher they can usually back up seeing and home screen use that.
I would suggest making a nand backup of a fresh stock rom before you install apps as to keep its size small
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Also important to mention that if you go between different versions of Android then never restore system data as it will usually cause force closes
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sk8erwitskil said:
i bought titanium backup exactly for this reason. the paid version installs everything very fast and automatically, the free version is still helpful but you have to manually press install and ok on every app.
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Yeah, I download Titanium and its da bomb, however, I was a bit concerned about overwriting system apps. If you do a complete restore, won't you bugger up your newly flashed device completely? I also noticed that when, for example, I restored Amazon WITH data, it made me enter my id and pw all over again.
Fortunately, I haven't bricked mine yet. I'm eager to avoid doing that as it would cost me $$$$ to replace it. Is it a problem returning a bricked device under warranty by essentially playing "dumb" user?
I only back up user apps.
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What about when your just updating a rom? Do you still need to wipe and restore with TB or can you just flash the update?
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Advanced restore in cwm, make a nandroid before you flash, then choose advanced restore and restore data, good to go, no app needed
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I always use Titanium backup for restoring the apps... There are a few in the market but most of them did not work well for me (although they have quite good rating). I have a Titanium free so I have to select the apps I want to re-install and do it one at a time if you are willing to spend money I will say that you get the paid version where it is much easier to re-install
N'joy
luigic81 said:
Advanced restore in cwm, make a nandroid before you flash, then choose advanced restore and restore data, good to go, no app needed
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Thank God I'm not the only one who knows this.
luigic81 said:
Advanced restore in cwm, make a nandroid before you flash, then choose advanced restore and restore data, good to go, no app needed
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To be honest, I didn't know about this. And so this works when going from any ROM to any ROM?? It's as simple as that? No special considerations for certain situations?
Make a nandroid before using
this is for Software Version 77.8.10.XT897.Sprint.en.US
you can check your version Settings > About Phone > SW version
Nothing has been stripped out or changed, this is completely stock.
To be clear it is NOT a full ROM and will replace your
/system/app
/system/framework
folders completely.
If you have added anything to these directories it will be removed.
I added Superuser to system/app is the only modification.
Again make a nandroid before flashing
77.8.10.XT897.Sprint.en.US DeOdexd
-Bryan
Previous deodexed tweaks
Rangerbry said:
Make a nandroid before using
this is for Software Version 77.8.10.XT897.Sprint.en.US
you can check your version Settings > About Phone > SW version
Nothing has been stripped out or changed, this is completely stock.
To be clear it is NOT a full ROM and will replace your
/system/app
/system/framework
folders completely.
If you have added anything to these directories it will be removed.
I added Superuser to system/app is the only modification.
Again make a nandroid before flashing
77.8.10.XT897.Sprint.en.US DeOdexd
-Bryan
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Will the previous packages (ie 1% battery/toggles, power menu) work with this updated deodexed? I can't get my phone to boot whenever I flash those .zip packages with this system file.
drakeheart77 said:
Will the previous packages (ie 1% battery/toggles, power menu) work with this updated deodexed? I can't get my phone to boot whenever I flash those .zip packages with this system file.
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No they won't I updated the power menu the downloads on the first post of that thread I'll get battery and toggles working soon.
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Rangerbry said:
No they won't I updated the power menu the downloads on the first post of that thread I'll get battery and toggles working soon.
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That's great I appreciate the work! However, after reflashing stock boot and recovery (I have two Nandroids already, one with aarrrrggghs kernel and one with shabby's kernel) and installing the update, I can't seem to get the darn system to boot after flashing the updated deodexed system. I have yet a few more things to try, so I will post an update as well. As far as testing all of this along with your mod zips, I am a willing volunteer! Send me whatever you come up with, I'll run the bugger without fear!
Peace,
-D-
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Perhaps I should've been more specific:
fastboot flash boot boot.img (taken from shabby's stock files)
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
voodoo ota rootkeeper protect then unroot
download update
installed
reflashed TWRP and made another Nandroid of updated stock system
...now here's where I get confused on the wipe before install...
do I just wipe cache/dalvik? or those two with factory reset? or a full system wipe?
that last one doesn't make much sense, but in science you analyze all steps, eliminating them, and whatever is left, however improbable, must be the way yadda yadda.
thanx again
-D-
drakeheart77 said:
That's great I appreciate the work! However, after reflashing stock boot and recovery (I have two Nandroids already, one with aarrrrggghs kernel and one with shabby's kernel) and installing the update, I can't seem to get the darn system to boot after flashing the updated deodexed system. I have yet a few more things to try, so I will post an update as well. As far as testing all of this along with your mod zips, I am a willing volunteer! Send me whatever you come up with, I'll run the bugger without fear!
Peace,
-D-
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Perhaps I should've been more specific:
fastboot flash boot boot.img (taken from shabby's stock files)
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
voodoo ota rootkeeper protect then unroot
download update
installed
reflashed TWRP and made another Nandroid of updated stock system
...now here's where I get confused on the wipe before install...
do I just wipe cache/dalvik? or those two with factory reset? or a full system wipe?
that last one doesn't make much sense, but in science you analyze all steps, eliminating them, and whatever is left, however improbable, must be the way yadda yadda.
thanx again
-D-
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Wipe Dalvik should be onlything you have todo when flashing unless someones mods say todo otherwise. also heads up i think Shabbys kernel is just stock no changes to it except he added P's and Q's for the description
Huh...because once I flashed shabby's p & q wifi was completely blacked out...interesting tho. And I did figure it out and am fully DeOdexed with the power boot menu...just used the XDA assistant widget to replace (loosely) the toggles, and I have several widgets that display battery %. I am patient.
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Huh...because once I flashed shabby's p & q wifi was completely blacked out...interesting tho. And I did figure it out and am fully DeOdexed with the power boot menu...just used the XDA assistant widget to replace (loosely) the toggles, and I have several widgets that display battery %. I am patient.
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Did you flash shabby's kernel on the update? Because both shabby's and arrrghhh's kernels work with the original software version (77.6.36.XT897.Sprint.en.US) only. Modules have been changed in the update and wifi breaks every time.
Yeah..that's where I goofed. Using kernel builds for a completely different software file system/build. I didn't realize at the time that they are software specific.
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Whenever I attempt to wipe dalvik cache, I always get this error:
E:unknown volume for path [sd-ext]
If you have apps2sd enabled in your rom the /sd-ext partition holds a separate dalvik cache from internal memory. Because of the way the sd card is mounted, there's no method of mounting an ext partition at this time but TWRP still looks for it when wiping dalvik cache. Its just the way the recovery's wired, but everything's fine.
Thanks ranger by I have been annoyed for the last 3 weeks about the update by moto
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Rangerbry said:
Make a nandroid before using
this is for Software Version 77.8.10.XT897.Sprint.en.US
you can check your version Settings > About Phone > SW version
Nothing has been stripped out or changed, this is completely stock.
To be clear it is NOT a full ROM and will replace your
/system/app
/system/framework
folders completely.
If you have added anything to these directories it will be removed.
I added Superuser to system/app is the only modification.
Again make a nandroid before flashing
77.8.10.XT897.Sprint.en.US DeOdexd
-Bryan
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I am not able to just wipe the dalvik, but I end up factory reset and it works. I have alot of info on my current backup, and I wonder how do you keep the info and still install this update?
SykkNyzz said:
I am not able to just wipe the dalvik, but I end up factory reset and it works. I have alot of info on my current backup, and I wonder how do you keep the info and still install this update?
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this shouldnt wipe any user data or play store installed apps just make a backup apply it and if anythings missing go back to your backup you just made
Dalvik & cache wipe was all I did, worked like a charm. Also I wanted to point out that the updated power boot menu works flawlessly.
AND I was able to mod my 3G/4G status bar icons using ROM Toolbox Pro. However for some reason that's the only ones it will do, all the other icons it will either run & tell me to reboot then no changes or run the innstall operation for literally over 20 minutes and I have to force-kill the app. I have emailed the dev team about that including a spec report on our phone. Have yet to hear anything back when I do will update again.
P.S. I changed the 3/4G icons to the Droid 4 style where it shows LTE next to the 4G.
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Curious... will this fix all the random glitches the update caused?
Also just to be clear... i just install via cwm, wipe cache and devlik and i'm good?
Its late at night and i am probably over thinking things
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That's right on the installation, but myself and the app developer are hashing out how to fix the status bar issues. Some work & the rest don't lol. Good luck!
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So far I am waiting for a response from Jared, ROM toolbox developer. I have emailed him my SystemUI.apk and the framework-res.apk so not only will this benefit me but perhaps a future re-vamped ROM Toolbox Pro.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2001226
Check out this latest post from me. Hope y'all find them to be of some use.
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What do those files do?
Sent from that one mopho...
They are stock image files to basically start from scratch to build your phone in case of a disaster or soft-brick.
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Hi guys,
I've got a Nexus 4 running PA 3.50 and I would like to update this ROM.
I've downloaded the latest PA mako 3.65 and GApps from Goo.Manager
I've done a "update.zip" (apps and data) backup with Titanium BackUp PRO and now I am going to flash the new update of the rom.
Is that right to:
- go to recovery
- wipe cache and dalvik cache
- install PA 3.65 and GApps
- flash update.zip
- wipe cache and dalvik cache
- reboot
Am I loosing anything? I mean, ROM settings, sms, whatsapp conversations and stuff like those?
Thanks in advance
Check out this video...
Remember that google and XDA search is your best friend.
Diablo67 said:
Check out this video...
Remember that google and XDA search is your best friend.
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Thanx for the tip dude, I've watched the video and looked for guide on XDA and Google about updating a rom flashing the backups but I didn't find any...
Well...actually I've found tons of them and I'm pretty confused. That's why I decided to post here.
In the video you posted it says to do a Full Wipe, but maybe it's because he's flashing a different om, right?
Maybe I can skip the process and wiping cache instead, 'cause I'm just uploading it.
Cheers
If its just a small update,yes you can just wipe cache and dalvik,but if its a full update/rom,then you need to do a full wipe,also to make sure and check the developers notes to see what he/she suggests.
Diablo67 said:
If its just a small update,yes you can just wipe cache and dalvik,but if its a full update/rom,then you need to do a full wipe,also to make sure and check the developers notes to see what he/she suggests.
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Thanks dude, you're really helping me out!
May I ask another question?
What about restoring data? I mean, if I backup with Titanium PRO, creating the update.zip file (containing both apps and data files) are there possibilities to get problems on system datas?
'cause I read that system app backups can create conflicts. Is that right?
buddha.afgano said:
Thanks dude, you're really helping me out!
May I ask another question?
What about restoring data? I mean, if I backup with Titanium PRO, creating the update.zip file (containing both apps and data files) are there possibilities to get problems on system datas?
'cause I read that system app backups can create conflicts. Is that right?
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It's possible but unlikely when flashing only a small update.
Backup and only the app data and download the apps again to be safe.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda app-developers app
H3llwar said:
It's possible but unlikely when flashing only a small update.
Backup and only the app data and download the apps again to be safe.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda app-developers app
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Oks, so...I am downloading the latest GApps and then do the procedure.
- Wiping cache and dalvik cache
- Wiping factory reset
- Flashing the update of the PA 3+ ROM
- Flashing the GApps
- Rebooting
- Setting up the phone as I did the first time I've booted it
- Installing Titanium BackUp PRO from the Market
- Restoring App+Data ONLY for the green and white colored ones
- Having fun with the updated ROM
So, this is the shortest/best process to flash an update of an existing rom...:good:
I let you know guys.
How did you make out. I use team win it makes it so simple also usually on fire page is where the developer of the rom shows you what to do.
Sent from my SPH-L710 using xda premium
Nikprelaj said:
How did you make out. I use team win it makes it so simple also usually on fire page is where the developer of the rom shows you what to do.
Sent from my SPH-L710 using xda premium
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Everything went great!
Well actually at the first flashing of some GApps GooManager downloaded me I got errors just after the boot, but I went to recovery and flashed another GApps I'd downloaded using PA Updater.
So, with Titanium BackUp I simply restored everything...and now my phone has the brand new ROM, but everything with every setting as it was before! :good:
Cheers!