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I have read a little bit about rooting the i9023 and (as with all Nexus S variants) you have to unlock the phone (which wipes it) and flash a 2.3.6 ROM with root.
My problem is that I play games on my smartphone (Gun Bro, Modern Combat 2, Nova 1 & 2 etc) and want to keep my savegames. However I cannot access them without root I think.
Is there a solution for this or should I better keep my phone unrooted? I probably should have thought about this before I started actually using the phone, but I though the process would be somewhat similar to my Desire Z where it didn't wipe all data...
Backup your sd to your pc, root, then paste your backup back on the sd
Sent from my illuminated black thing
nbeebe24 said:
Backup your sd to your pc, root, then paste your backup back on the sd
Sent from my illuminated black thing
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hmmm , this is not exactly a solution
because some games/applications , may stored their data in /data partition i think
i know some PC software that can backup contacts, messages , datas , applications of Android phone , but it's chinese ...
but all this is based on ADB , so , try search for ADB software, you may find something like that
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this suddenly comes to me , you may find it useful
even with stock rom , it should has recovery , go recovery , backup your system
and then after you unlocked and rooted , go recovery --> backup and restore ---> advance ---> select your backup , and ONLY restore data .
this theoretically should works , but i am not sure ... make sure you know what you doing before you do anything
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hmmm , this is not exactly a solution
because some games/applications , may stored their data in /data partition i think
i know some PC software that can backup contacts, messages , datas , applications of Android phone , but it's chinese ...
but all this is based on ADB , so , try search for ADB software, you may find something like that
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this suddenly comes to me , you may find it useful
even with stock rom , it should has recovery , go recovery , backup your system
and then after you unlocked and rooted , go recovery --> backup and restore ---> advance ---> select your backup , and ONLY restore data .
this theoretically should works , but i am not sure ... make sure you know what you doing before you do anything
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Stock roms do have recovery but it does not perform backups and restores. Looks to me like your out of luck without having a previously rooted phone
Sent from my illuminated black thing
is it possible that flash recovery img without unlock first ? i don't know ... maybe you should try it...
I don't know but can't you move the Games to the SD or doesn't those games have that option?
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I don't know but can't you move the Games to the SD or doesn't those games have that option?
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no , i don't think that's same
as i mentioned before , it may stored in /data partition
Maybe contact the Developer for the games and ask if you can take backup on their games?
It is possible to load clockworkmod without unlocking or flashing it, and you can use it to root or flash a custom rom:
1. Prepare your PC by installing the SDK and fastboot (I forget if fastboot is included).
2. Download clockworkmod.
3. Boot your phone to the bootloader (turn it off and hold volume up/power).
4. Plug the phone into the PC.
5. Run "fastboot boot C:\path\to\wherever\you\downloaded\clockworkmod"
Obviously, replace "C:\path\to\wherever\you\downloaded\clockworkmod" with the actual path and filename.
I have a fully functional zte nubia z5s mini ( except from wifi and bt) rooted, english CWM, latest MIUI. Formatting /persist partition before installing MIUI caused the issue, there is a relevant thread explaining it all at bbs.nubia.cn/thread-112804-1-1.html (understood it using google translate).
To fix it I just need some files that were in that partition (nothing special, can be viewed with any root explorer) and get them back. Re-flashing any ROM wont do the job because that's the essence of the specific partition, to contain some files that wont be replaced by flashing a rom from recovery as I discovered by similar threads at xda for other phones.
The thing is that I cant download the files from nubia forum because to get the link I must register and registration does not work for me without any apparent reason.
Could someone make a copy of its own files ? There is nothing personal in there or phone specific / unique .. Net / BT drivers, and configuration files
As I said, nothing special needed, just copy all files / folders from /persist and make a zip .. I guess a backup from CWM would work also, never tired it (never needed to restore anything till now)
The issue is very annoying because apart from WiFi problem the phone is fully functional .. I know whats the problem, the files I need and the procedure (a simple copy) but after 3-4 days of searching have not been able to find the files ..
Could somebody please help by sending me its own files from /persist ?
Thanks in advance ..
Anyone, please give me link to download ROM for FS1.
It is new company, available only at snapdeal.
I really want it as soon as possible.
Please anyone help me.
Well i couldn't find anything for that device at all. Not even a root method on xda which you will need.
However I did find this thread which indicates that someone may have found root (likely outside of xda). You may want to contact him and see how he found root.
If you want you can learn to build your own rom by visiting XDA University
You can also ask for help in this thread here
Good luck
Take backup of ROM as soon as you root it.
mritunjay1966.e111 said:
Anyone, please give me link to download ROM for FS1.
It is new company, available only at snapdeal.
I really want it as soon as possible.
Please anyone help me.
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I am the guy who created the post about partition tables. There is an application which needs to be installed to root the phone. This phone hardware is good but it contains adwares. Phone will install unwanted apps automatically. I had rooted my phone and removed that adware permanently. I will post the app in a while, i need to find it.
There are no ROMS available for this phone. I wanted to create my own ROM, so i created one. The biggest mistake i did was, i tried to increase the internal apps memory by adding the extra space from internal sdcard by repartitioning partition tables. I had taken a backup of ROM via CWM but i messed the partition tables in phone. I recreated them, but still nothing works. Now my phone is dead until that company releases the original ROM, flashable via SP Flash Tools.
My advice to you : first thing you should do is take a backup of your ROM, not CWM, but flashable via SP TOOLS. If anything goes wrong, SP flash tool can bring a complete dead phone to life if you have the firmware.
If you are ready to root, just reply back, i will post all links and tutorials.
phploaded said:
I am the guy who created the post about partition tables. There is an application which needs to be installed to root the phone. This phone hardware is good but it contains adwares. Phone will install unwanted apps automatically. I had rooted my phone and removed that adware permanently. I will post the app in a while, i need to find it.
There are no ROMS available for this phone. I wanted to create my own ROM, so i created one. The biggest mistake i did was, i tried to increase the internal apps memory by adding the extra space from internal sdcard by repartitioning partition tables. I had taken a backup of ROM via CWM but i messed the partition tables in phone. I recreated them, but still nothing works. Now my phone is dead until that company releases the original ROM, flashable via SP Flash Tools.
My advice to you : first thing you should do is take a backup of your ROM, not CWM, but flashable via SP TOOLS. If anything goes wrong, SP flash tool can bring a complete dead phone to life if you have the firmware.
If you are ready to root, just reply back, i will post all links and tutorials.
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Thank you sir for considering my question.
But I want it to clear myself that I format my phone by sp flash tool (latest version).
I thought that this format is same as mobile format but it formateed whole rom (NAND).
I didn't have backup. I only need it's rom which can flash via sp flash tool.
Sir if you have any solution then please give me.
Thank you!!!
After tinkering with the tablet and trying my best to restore it I finally was able last night to restore it to a clean install using this method. I'm sure there may be other ways to do it as well but this worked for me and was painless.
1. Make sure the tablet is rooted/unencrypted using Vampirefo's guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/root-nextbook-ares-8-twrp-recovery-t3133165
2. Make a backup of your System, Boot, etc. of your current boot-looped ROM with TWRP.
3. With TWRP's file manager, go into the internal storage and delete all the files within the backup folder.
4. Download this backup:
https://onedrive.live.com/?id=19085CD12562E567%21931&cid=19085CD12562E567&group=0&parId=19085CD12562E567%21925&authkey=%21AHmuVovnpuzX0tI&action=locate
5. Extract the files from the zip and copy them over to the backup folder on the internal storage.
6. Go to Restore on TWRP and dance.
After many attempts of trying to restore from an external SD card and from just creating my own TWRP backup folder, TWRP just wouldn't see the backup until I copied and replaced. I'm glad it worked and I hope it helps anyone else who needs a restore.
Credit goes to jmreyesiii for providing the backup files and vampirefo for the rooting.
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After tinkering with the tablet and trying my best to restore it I finally was able last night to restore it to a clean install using this method. I'm sure there may be other ways to do it as well but this worked for me and was painless.
Credit goes to jmreyesiii for providing the backup files and vampirefo for the rooting.
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An absolutely great post! You need a special thanks because this ability to recover from catastrophe likely will encourage others to move forward with more daring mods. I feel much more secure in playing with a few ideas knowing you have the base Rom and recovery spelled out and that it actually worked (Yes, I knew how, but knowing it worked for sure is huge!)
Thanks,
Freddy999
Now if only some kind hearted dev would release a ROM....
Actually, after you root and decrypt it, and fix the cpu governor and such, and get rid of the google apps that you don't use, with the exception of the lollipop HW overlay flaw it is not a bad ROM to start with. I wiped most of the Google stuff and put in Nova launcher. Now the device is quite manageable and very fast without much further help. Here is a pretty good summary of the device for anyone who has the tools to build a ROM: http://specdevice.com/showspec.php?id=ee2d-39de-0033-c5870033c587 with the exception I can not find that the FM radio exists in the device although the hardware seems to say it is there..........
what do you mean cpu governor?
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what do you mean cpu governor?
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Playstore: No frills CPU control
set it ondemand, noop
You might want to get also CPU spy reloaded to see the effect/
The backup file expired (or something) on OneDrive. Would you mind re-upping it somewhere? Thanks!
PhantomOSX said:
After tinkering with the tablet and trying my best to restore it I finally was able last night to restore it to a clean install using this method. I'm sure there may be other ways to do it as well but this worked for me and was painless.
1. Make sure the tablet is rooted/unencrypted using Vampirefo's guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/root-nextbook-ares-8-twrp-recovery-t3133165
2. Make a backup of your System, Boot, etc. of your current boot-looped ROM with TWRP.
3. With TWRP's file manager, go into the internal storage and delete all the files within the backup folder.
4. Download this backup:
https://onedrive.live.com/?id=19085CD12562E567%21931&cid=19085CD12562E567&group=0&parId=19085CD12562E567%21925&authkey=%21AHmuVovnpuzX0tI&action=locate
5. Extract the files from the zip and copy them over to the backup folder on the internal storage.
6. Go to Restore on TWRP and dance.
After many attempts of trying to restore from an external SD card and from just creating my own TWRP backup folder, TWRP just wouldn't see the backup until I copied and replaced. I'm glad it worked and I hope it helps anyone else who needs a restore.
Credit goes to jmreyesiii for providing the backup files and vampirefo for the rooting.
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Yes the link to the backup is dead, can OP or anyone else upload another? I wiped the internal storage and now android has no home or back buttons so I cant get out of apps
Uploaded to MEGA https://mega.nz/#!1J4VwDxL!ZvRkBlvD7m-ldc5qQxA_xDWfUiu6WDdJa3nAMvDfhZY
stevemp said:
Uploaded to MEGA https://mega.nz/#!1J4VwDxL!ZvRkBlvD7m-ldc5qQxA_xDWfUiu6WDdJa3nAMvDfhZY
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Thanks!
stevemp said:
Uploaded to MEGA https://mega.nz/#!1J4VwDxL!ZvRkBlvD7m-ldc5qQxA_xDWfUiu6WDdJa3nAMvDfhZY
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Thanks Steve you're a true bro
THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!
I rooted and removed the encryption from my ARES 8 but then when messing with an (official) flashing tool I ended up formatting my system partition., So I had NO OS at all., But I did have TWRP., And now thanks to your post I have a living breathing working tablet again., By all your gods (or none at all if that's your thing) I Bless you! Thank you X Infinity! :good::good::good::good::good:
-Eric.
P.S. I got it to work from my SD card but I did have to make a backup with TWRP first, then pop the SD card into the PC delete all the files from the folder and copy your files into the folder that TWRP had created. Otherwise it didn't show up at all... Anyway Thanks again! :victory:
PhantomOSX said:
After tinkering with the tablet and trying my best to restore it I finally was able last night to restore it to a clean install using this method. I'm sure there may be other ways to do it as well but this worked for me and was painless.
1. Make sure the tablet is rooted/unencrypted using Vampirefo's guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/root-nextbook-ares-8-twrp-recovery-t3133165
2. Make a backup of your System, Boot, etc. of your current boot-looped ROM with TWRP.
3. With TWRP's file manager, go into the internal storage and delete all the files within the backup folder.
4. Download this backup:
https://onedrive.live.com/?id=19085CD12562E567%21931&cid=19085CD12562E567&group=0&parId=19085CD12562E567%21925&authkey=%21AHmuVovnpuzX0tI&action=locate
5. Extract the files from the zip and copy them over to the backup folder on the internal storage.
6. Go to Restore on TWRP and dance.
After many attempts of trying to restore from an external SD card and from just creating my own TWRP backup folder, TWRP just wouldn't see the backup until I copied and replaced. I'm glad it worked and I hope it helps anyone else who needs a restore.
Credit goes to jmreyesiii for providing the backup files and vampirefo for the rooting.
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It's says root only on Linux I have windows xp does anyone know how I can root this on this type of computer thank u
Here is a question, we bought one for the grandson.. How come when you open up the play store, and choose apps, it does not show any that came with the tablet itself, kind of like you see when you go to play store on a smartphone..
really need some help
ericzollman said:
I rooted and removed the encryption from my ARES 8 but then when messing with an (official) flashing tool I ended up formatting my system partition., So I had NO OS at all., But I did have TWRP., And now thanks to your post I have a living breathing working tablet again., By all your gods (or none at all if that's your thing) I Bless you! Thank you X Infinity! :good::good::good::good::good:
-Eric.
P.S. I got it to work from my SD card but I did have to make a backup with TWRP first, then pop the SD card into the PC delete all the files from the folder and copy your files into the folder that TWRP had created. Otherwise it didn't show up at all... Anyway Thanks again! :victory:
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i am having the same basic problem, i flashed twrp and supersu not sure what i did wrong or if it rooted succesfuly, i do have twrp but wont boot past recovery. twrp says it cant mount data and i cant back up., and have no os. how can i fix this ?
im new to this whole thing so please give me step by step if you can and any links or downloads you can, please help :crying: this tablet is how i comunicate w my daughter... in colorado. i need it up and running
I partitioned my Ares 8 and now it is stuck awaiting fastboot command. Any ideas?
Can someone help me? Why does mine fail when restoring system?
My ares 8 is stuck in DNX mode and will not enter recovery, and is pretty hosed. I need a scatterfile and rom so I can flash it and use it for something besides a paperweight. Thanks 1000 times in advance!
Ahhh, after several hours of reading, I managed to get recovery back, but cannot seem to flash a rom successfully, and also my backup - says it was successful but when I reboot, it goes straight to DnX mode and I have to use a batch file to get back to recovery. But progress has been made and hopefully by today I will have it back up and running an OS
Hi, i have Nextbook Ares 8 after rooing i can't boot the device it has an error says "Your device is unable to start because the Android OS image has failed to verify" please help me to fix this problem.
So ive searched for an answer to this but couldnt find it with google/xda.
I tried to install a custom rom.
My first rom install attempt ever on android
It failed with a signal 11 error
So after lots of trouble shooting trying any "fix" I could find suggested.
I read wiping before a rom install was required.
So I made a twrp backup, placed it on my pc, this is where I messed up and nobody in the countless threads I read said
I deleted the twrp backup on device
Then wiped with twrp, following the era proper directions for device allegedly.
Which was wipe everything but internal storage, also read to format in the many topics I perused.
Then found everything was wiped, including /sdcard, and system/OS
WELL I STILL GOT SIGNAL 11 on rom flash attempt via sideload, since the zip got erased on sd.
I did manage to flash a rom, but wouldnt you know it, its a rom that cant connect to pc through usb.
If I try to push the twrp backup folder, it just says error in cmd while in sideload
Anybody know the proper way to do that? Or is it just a case of murphys law getting a right good laugh at my devices expense.
I did read I could use a micro usb to external storage to mount, but I lack that.
I need to restore twrp because I think I need to pull the vendor directory off device to try to overcome the signal 11 error.
Anyway any advice is appreciated and hopefully can serve others in the future.
Thanks and cheers
Re-flash Stock ROM.
Well I dont think the device in question has a stock rom. Or I cant find one at first glance.
I had to roll back the version to unlock bootloader and root.
But that .bin wouldnt help I think.. hmm
Back to the drawing board I guess.
Perks of a decade old device.
Apparently androidmtk.com has stock roms available, but is that site safe to use?
Sorry for my noobiness.
Edit: actually that bin is the stock firmware apparently. I hope at least.
Will try and report back.
Thanks jwoegerbauer
Edit2: that worked flashing the bin. Was able to mount on pc and add the backup back up.
Did have a stumble as without making a backup there wasnt a backups folder. I tried to manually create one, but twrp couldnt see the folder I made.
Not sure if it was the naming. I tried "Backups" but twrp created "BACKUPS"
I just backed up efs since it was smallest to get twrp to make it.
Cool. Now I can backup vendor for rom comparison. Was overstressed for half the day about it, but the solution was simple and right there in front of me.
Thanks again Jwoegerbauer
what do you mean "it's a rom that can't connect to pc through usb"?
what do you mean "was able to mount on pc"?
you have backup of old ROM on pc. what do you want to do with?
No worries alecxs
Yeah I was able to sideload a custom rom but that rom had broken/missing usb drivers so mtp on pc failed.
That was before I knew I had the stock rom.
I needed stock rom to be able to restore with twrp in order to pull vendor folder off original device.
(I need vendor folder to try to fix that broken custom rom)
Just me being a noob. Sorry again.
you're welcome. just asking for clarity.
you have answered one question, so let me give you hint on guesswork.
you can connect device with usb-debugging from developer options. adb is the recommended way to transfer files. MTP is a faulty implemented Microsoft protocol I wouldn't use for large amount of data (for small files is okay).
Android devices cannot mounted since Android 5.0.1 Lollipop as UMS has been dropped in favour of MTP. /sdcard is no longer separate FAT partition but emulated storage in /data/media.
Bear in mind TWRP backup does not include /data/media so one have to backup pictures manually. this can be done from adb.
Code:
adb pull -a /sdcard
For the same reason you will lose /sdcard every time you format /data.
If you're interested to restore backup to different ROM, you cannot use TWRP. backup of /data can only restored to the exact same ROM.
For restoring backup to different ROM use Migrate.
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