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[Q] How to backup/restore in new ROM

I just recently installed an official cyanogen mod for my phone and I wanted to restore my system, files, everything.
Don't get me wrong though.. I tried using Nandroid Backups I back it up before flashing, installed the rom properly after flashing.
My problem is, what should I use in restoring my system files without reverting back to my old rom?
Thanks.

kliff39 said:
I just recently installed an official cyanogen mod for my phone and I wanted to restore my system, files, everything.
Don't get me wrong though.. I tried using Nandroid Backups I back it up before flashing, installed the rom properly after flashing.
My problem is, what should I use in restoring my system files without reverting back to my old rom?
Thanks.
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I do not understand you. Make a backup in CWM and then when you want to restore the ROM, in CWM make a restore.

ZmisiS said:
I do not understand you. Make a backup in CWM and then when you want to restore the ROM, in CWM make a restore.
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Okay imagine this.. My current rom is cyanogen by tj styles and i wanted to use the official cyanogen rom.
So what I did, I backed up my files using CWM and tried to flash another rom (official cyanogen) . When I did successfully, I tried restore using CWM and after that.. I'm only back to my old rom. (cyanogen by tjstyles)
So my question is, how can i switch to a new ROM without losing my files?

Titanium backup
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a.cid said:
Titanium backup
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but apps gives fc ....isn't it?

Suranjan16049 said:
but apps gives fc ....isn't it?
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Only system apps will give fc if you restore them + their data...
On most roms, normal apps will not give fc...
They fc the most if the rom has some memory hack implemented...
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Can you backup your applications from recovery?

Hey guys...
I have been using EHNDROIX custom rom for quite some time. For no apparent reason now when I try to boot my phone it freezes on the logo screen. I tried installing newest or oldest updates, or even other custom roms but I still face the same problem. I was wondering if there is a way to bypass that problem without losing my applications. Do you have any suggestions on what to try apart from wiping cache, dalvik cache and fixing permissions (which I've already tried)? Can I backup my applications from recovery before wiping data which I suppose will fix the problem?

Titanium bkp will let you restore app data from a cwm backup (may only be a pro option)
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If titanium backup can restore applications from cwm backup it will save me a lot of trouble

wizard3 said:
If titanium backup can restore applications from cwm backup it will save me a lot of trouble
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It can .

wizard3 said:
If titanium backup can restore applications from cwm backup it will save me a lot of trouble
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yea it can 5.99 in the market

titanium backup really can do that

So, only the pro version can do that...right?

wizard3 said:
So, only the pro version can do that...right?
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Yes, unless it was recently added to free but 5.99 is a small price for all the headache it will save you in the long run
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You can wipe data without losing your applications. You would have had to run a titanium backup before you got stuck in your bootloop scenario. TB pro is the best $6 I have spent on the market.
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Hi,
Titanium backup can restore apps from cwm backups.
But also, if your using the test cwm recovery (version 6.0 or above I think) and you will be flashing the same rom again, you can go to recovery, select advance restore, select your cwm backup you made earlier, and select "restore data only"
That will restore all your data you had on the phone, like apps, app data, call logs, ect.
But you should really be on the same rom that you made the backup of to do this, or else it can cause more boot loops.
Cheers
Corey
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fishingfon said:
Hi,
Titanium backup can restore apps from cwm backups.
But also, if your using the test cwm recovery (version 6.0 or above I think) and you will be flashing the same rom again, you can go to recovery, select advance restore, select your cwm backup you made earlier, and select "restore data only"
That will restore all your data you had on the phone, like apps, app data, call logs, ect.
But you should really be on the same rom that you made the backup of to do this, or else it can cause more boot loops.
Cheers
Corey
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That sounds really interesting..Thanks for pointing it out!

Installing different roms question

So I finally did my first rom today and now I want to try others. My question is if I download a different rom to my card then flash it, is this okay or do I need to remove my current rom. Also I use nova prime, so when I flash new roms and then restore from back through nova will I be able to get my set up back with all my apps? I just don't want to have to reorganize my pages and redownload all my apps again.
Thanks in advance.
So, I'm running clean rom, what are some others you recommend that are completely stable?
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The process of flashing a new rom removes everything you currently have set up. In recovery, you'll perform a factory reset and system wipe which will remove your current rom, apps, data. Before flashing a new rom, backup all your user app/game data using apps like Titanium Backup or Carbon. As for Nova Prime, it only backs up your homescreen layout so restore this after restoring apps.
Perform a nandroid backup in recovery before flashing a new rom! I don't do recommendations, I always suggest you try everything.
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[Q] CWM backup

Hello!
Few days ago my friend gave me used I5800 for my daughter, so I was exploring this forum to find more about custom ROMs etc. I succesfully instaled several ROMs to find one which will be suitable for her. In meantime I flashed kernel G3Mode v.2.5 with CWM 5.0.28. I did few backups but after restoring I discovered that CWM only did backup for system partition but without internal partition ??? I am using same version od CWM for my LG Optimus 2x and when I do backup it saves both system and data partition? Can someone help me with this issue? Now, after restore I must install TB again and do restore apps from TB?
Thank you in advance!
Cheers

Normally it should do backup of everything. If you have backup via TB you can install it again and restore removed Apps.
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Nandroid

So I've just flashed LiquidSmooth JB 4.1.2 and I'm wanting to restore a select couple of apps with Nandroid Manager (this crashed my system on the first attempt to flash liquid) The apps I want to restore are associated with my previous ROM, CM10, and I'm wondering if restoring them will conflict with my current ROM.
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Skywalker.00 said:
So I've just flashed LiquidSmooth JB 4.1.2 and I'm wanting to restore a select couple of apps with Nandroid Manager (this crashed my system on the first attempt to flash liquid) The apps I want to restore are associated with my previous ROM, CM10, and I'm wondering if restoring them will conflict with my current ROM.
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Its normally not recommended to advance restore any data between different roms. It can cause issues and makes bug reports kinda useless, especially for app related issues.