Will rooting, installing CWM, or rooting mess with my photos, videos, or music? If so, what is a good, free way to back these up?
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Will rooting, installing CWM, or rooting mess with my photos, videos, or music? If so, what is a good, free way to back these up?
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Not if you do it right.
Even installing a Custom ROM?
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Even that. I have flashed over 100 times on a few phones and have never lost anything. Still back it up though.
And by back it up, are you referring to Tibu? Or just back it up in general like Dropbox.
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I do both. TB only backs up your apps and the data associated with those apps. Anything else like photo's or music I just copy over to my computer. Dropbox is another option. Just make sure you understand what you're doing first and you'll be fine.
Ok. So in that case, what does installing a custom rom and etc erase? Because I was under the impression that a factory reset was needed in order to install a custom rom.
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Ok. So in that case, what does installing a custom rom and etc erase? Because I was under the impression that a factory reset was needed in order to install a custom rom.
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OK. I'll give you the quick version. You will not loose anything on your sdcard. You will loose your apps that are stored in system as well as contacts and wifi settings and such. That's why you also back up to google for contacts. Use TB or something like it to back up user apps and data. Wipe, Flash, restore. You asked if it would wipe photos, music, and videos. It will not if you do it right. Start reading. Then read some more. When that's done you'll have a better idea of how it all works. Then once you understand the process for yourself flash away.
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Ok. So in that case, what does installing a custom rom and etc erase? Because I was under the impression that a factory reset was needed in order to install a custom rom.
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A factory reset doesn't wipe user data such as photos, videos, music, etc.
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Okay. I'm starting to get it. I do have to read more. When your in ClockWorkMod for example, and you needed to wipe to flash the rom, does it also mandate a user data reset? Also, are there stickies on all of this so I can bug you guys less? Haha.
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Okay. I'm starting to get it. I do have to read more. When your in ClockWorkMod for example, and you needed to wipe to flash the rom, does it also mandate a user data reset? Also, are there stickies on all of this so I can bug you guys less? Haha.
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Yup
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Yup to all of those questions? And doesn't the user data reset delete the media on the phone?
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"Yup" to there being a million stickies all over xda on all of this.
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Can you point me in the right direction to where stickies on this subject are?
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Can you point me in the right direction to where stickies on this subject are?
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Read all of them, you have a lot to learn.
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I'm wondering if I did something wrong. I tried to Odin back to stock to fix an issue with the phone. After I Odin it said passed but when I looked at my phone it had all my apps setting and what not including wallpaper, but my radio was back to stock so was my recovery.
Did I do something wrong or is this normal
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Just go into stock recovery and wipe the data
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Will it hurt anything if I don't? I'm not sending it out
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No it won't hurt. It just doesn't wipe data that's all. Your baseband and firmware versions should be changed as well as the stock recovery should be there as well.
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Awesome news. Thanks. One more thing some one mentioned about a flash count what is that?
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If you do a factory reset, it will erase everything from the internal sd storage.
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bsannes said:
Awesome news. Thanks. One more thing some one mentioned about a flash count what is that?
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dont flash any custom software in odin and you will never have to worry about it.
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Awesome news. Thanks. One more thing some one mentioned about a flash count what is that?
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Flash count keeps track of how many times custom firmware is flashed to the phone using odin. Basicalky flashing a custom recovery or kernel in odin. You can check your counter in download mode. You can reset the counter using an app called triangle away in the market.
Hit me up on Gtalk if u need help @musclehead84
I have no idea what happened. I think its a problem with the kernel. I was able to sometimes get it to work but now its just gone completely dead. My phone wont even vibrate as it boots up. i tried doing a full wipe, dalvik, data, and cache and nothing it working. i even installed a new version of the kernel, 10/30's version of cm10, and nothing happens..
I have no idea what to do and i need help!
You need to Odin back to stock and start clean over.
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alright ill test fluke tonight. if it doesnt work ill go back to stock later
edit: lol oops. thought the add was a post xD that wont work. ill odin to stock later then i guess
untill i get time to odin back to stock. can anyone else find an alternative? i dont want to loose all my stuff.
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untill i get time to odin back to stock. can anyone else find an alternative? i dont want to loose all my stuff.
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My backup pro, titanium backup etc. And you can backup your apps and data and SMS etc.
Then with you computer copy your internal card to the computer and then Odin.
Once back on a ROM you like, copy your stuff back to the internal card, restore with chosen backup program.
Won't feel any different.
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Sorry about that. And thanks for moving.
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nosympathy said:
My backup pro, titanium backup etc. And you can backup your apps and data and SMS etc.
Then with you computer copy your internal card to the computer and then Odin.
Once back on a ROM you like, copy your stuff back to the internal card, restore with chosen backup program.
Won't feel any different.
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I'll do that tomorrow I guess. U know where I can find the files for going back to stock? Do I need to unroot? Relock boot loader? Or just instal stock and factory reset to get back vibration?
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Not sure which rom you are on but some have a setting in settings >sound and then haptic feedback to where you can turn it high or low or off
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Not sure which rom you are on but some have a setting in settings >sound and then haptic feedback to where you can turn it high or low or off
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I made it clear that I checked all settings. Haptic feedback is on and uninterrupted. And its any vibrations. Not just haptics.
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I made it clear that I checked all settings. Haptic feedback is on and uninterrupted. And its any vibrations. Not just haptics.
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Sorry about that. It was about 1am my time and I was dozing so I didn't read all of the thread.
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manatti said:
Sorry about that. It was about 1am my time and I was dozing so I didn't read all of the thread.
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Lol its cool xD I'll be odin-ing back to stock as soon as I'm home from school anyways so I'll let u guys know if its fixed!
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Okay... full restore to the point where toutchwiz says the phone isnt modified.
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Yeah rockin stock for a day now. No vibration still. Anyone else got ideas? Should I just get it replaced?
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I have titanium pro and want to know how top use it properly to restore my apps and settings to the newer ROM after a flash. Thanks in advance.
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I have titanium pro and want to know how top use it properly to restore my apps and settings to the newer ROM after a flash. Thanks in advance.
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Try to use the titanium wiki . There are quite a few Youtube videos are available to help you out.
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I have titanium pro and want to know how top use it properly to restore my apps and settings to the newer ROM after a flash. Thanks in advance.
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Also please go to your own section.
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What is my section?
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What is my section?
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What is my section?
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since this is the i777 forum, my guess would be that your section is not here. if you don't know what section is yours, you probably shouldn't be rooting and modding your phone.
sorry to be so harsh.
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since this is the i777 forum, my guess would be that your section is not here. if you don't know what section is yours, you probably shouldn't be rooting and modding your phone.
sorry to be so harsh.
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Not harsh at all. Following directions properly is the main ingredient for successful flashing or using apps that require root. Since restoring with TiBu across different ROMs can definitely mess up your phone if not done correctly, one needs to know exactly what they are doing. Not being able to find the correct forum is a bad omen.
Moving to a more appropriate thread...
Guys didn't wanna start a new thread and clog it up so ill ask here. With the new update a titanium backup, isn't it supposed to I have update zips that restore with data? when I restore through recovery after complete wipes, the app's install but there is no data. I was hoping that this zip would restored exactly the same as it would in normal restore processes. Example: SwiftKey needs setup again, all accounts need to be signed back in, etc
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Ok I don't know how it happen but as you can see the part that say flash is gone any advice, I've uninstalled and installed twice, erase data, and even tried titanium back up nothing works, am I missing something, oh I'm in clean Rom 2.1.
I cannot scroll down as you can see that part is missing.
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instead of trying to flash clockwork mod try selecting TWRP and see if the flash button pops up
How would I do that? Sorry never used anything but cwm
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How would I do that? Sorry never used anything but cwm
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Ok I tried but nothing button does not pop up this is very weird
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Ok I don't know how it happen but as you can see the part that say flash is gone any advice, I've uninstalled and installed twice, erase data, and even tried titanium back up nothing works, am I missing something, oh I'm in clean Rom 2.1.
I cannot scroll down as you can see that part is missing.
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There is a fix for it but you will have to dig thru the thread to find it.
http://rootzwiki.com/topic/29698-728-vzw-gs3-ez-recovery-22-a-multi-recovery-flashing-app-ya-dingus/
Tried all these but no go dam I don't wanna re-flash my Rom
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Idk what happened here, did you maybe change the pixel density of your rom? I've never encountered an app glitch like this before.
Alternatively, if you want to use a different recovery then you could install TWRP Recovery using "GooManager" in the Play Store. Just hit Menu then select Install OpenRecoveryScript to install TWRP, it's all touch and fairly simple from there. Your pre-existing backups aren't compatible from CWM though.
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Thanks for all the help guys,I just installed fast reboot, which takes me to the recovery like cwm. Guess I'll use that didn't change pixel thing, don't know how lol is there a way to check?
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Thanks for all the help guys,I just installed fast reboot, which takes me to the recovery like cwm. Guess I'll use that didn't change pixel thing, don't know how lol is there a way to check?
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You would know the pixel density is changed because you have to manually change it in the build.prop. You don't need to worry about it since you didn't do it. Plus, changing pixel density would alter the way your home screen and each app is displayed so it wouldn't be just one app that looked different.
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I'm trying to root my s3 and the goal is in the end to put cm on it. I'm bummed the installer doesn't work for our phone, but is there a good guide on here or elsewhere with the files I'll end and a how to?
Thanks in advance ( FYI, I've flashed and rooted multiple times before just never cm)
If you stop by Google and go to CyanogenMod's page, find the phone in the devices section. There are device specific guides there. If you want to try something else, go to the original development section, find the CyanogenMod ROM and follow the directions there.
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I've found the site but I'm not too familiar with some of the steps needed. I've re rooted my device, I know now I need to unlock my bootloader. There used to be an app on the play store for this, is still there and whats the name of it does anyone know?
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Never used an app but using an automated system like that without knowing how to do it the real way ends up crippling you for the long road of wonderful Android. Here is a link to a sticky that has your info:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2295146
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Ok so I managed to unlock the bootloader and now I'm on the next steps..but it mentions something about adb. I've never messed around with it..
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Ok so I managed to unlock the bootloader and now I'm on the next steps..but it mentions something about adb. I've never messed around with it..
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Read the instructions here once rooted/unlocked
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2405425
Yeah, those didn't really help me...if I gave the file on my sd card should I be able to flash it from there with rom manager or goo manager?
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If you're rooted, and unlocked, do you have your nandroid backup set up with custom recovery? From there just use Goo Manager to boot into recovery, and then wipe your cache and then flash your ROM and appropriate Gapps pack. Process was fairly simple on my SIII using TWRP. Make sure you look up the appropriate Gapps zip before starting or you will wind up with key features inoperable and will have to reboot and load it onto your phone before finishing setup.
You'll like CM 10.1.x on the SIII, it runs very smoothly.
Nothing in the post I linked mentions Rom manager. The instructions work if followed.
Don't forget to do this either. Just in case. I've never had to restore, but i still have A & B covered
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1852255
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Is it bad to flash a rom with less then 100% Battery
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JPull07 said:
Is it bad to flash a rom with less then 100% Battery
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Not necessarily. I think I flashed my SIII with about 85%. Then again, I did most of the steps with it plugged into the charger EXCEPT for flashing the rom itself. It took about four or five minutes tops.
Has anyone tried both cm and slimbean? I'm thinking of trying slimbean first bc I have usee cm in the past but I keep reading slimbean is stable and gives great battery.
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Alright this is confusing.I have the files but I can't find them when I go to look on my sd card..is there a certain folder tbey should be in (stock browser)
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