Everytime I flash my computer and car think I have a new phone. Are there settings I can backup with Titanium Root to save my identity?
blindguyinanorgy said:
Everytime I flash my computer and car think I have a new phone. Are there settings I can backup with Titanium Root to save my identity?
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I don't know if this is the same case as yours, but after you flashed, open up titanium back up and it should ask you to keep the old ID, tab 'yes', phone will reboot by itself and your id should be the same.
buhohitr said:
I don't know if this is the same case as yours, but after you flashed, open up titanium back up and it should ask you to keep the old ID, tab 'yes', phone will reboot by itself and your id should be the same.
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Do you know what I need to do to back that up? I've always only backed up user apps since the system can change so much.
blindguyinanorgy said:
Do you know what I need to do to back that up? I've always only backed up user apps since the system can change so much.
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You don't need to back it up, once you flash the new rom, open up Titanium and it should as you to keep the same ID or use a new one, just pick "use the same ID"
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You don't need to back it up, once you flash the new rom, open up Titanium and it should as you to keep the same ID or use a new one, just pick "use the same ID"
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You do actually. You must back up "Settings Storage". This may be automatic for you if you do system data; I do not.
blindguyinanorgy said:
You do actually. You must back up "Settings Storage". This may be automatic for you if you do system data; I do not.
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You are incorrect. I do not back up system storage. I get prompted Every time
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Sandman-007 said:
You are incorrect. I do not back up system storage. I get prompted Every time
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You may not realise that you do. Do you have the paid or free version? That might make a difference.
In the paid version: I only back up user apps so I dont cause issues when I swap ROMs. I went to restore identity and there was no back up. I went and manually backed up the two Settings Storage, and a identity back up was available.
blindguyinanorgy said:
You may not realise that you do. Do you have the paid or free version? That might make a difference.
In the paid version: I only back up user apps so I dont cause issues when I swap ROMs. I went to restore identity and there was no back up. I went and manually backed up the two Settings Storage, and a identity back up was available.
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Very strange. I have the paid version. I'm consider myself a pretty advanced user of TiBu. Have had it a few years and I have several complex filters combined with schedules setup. I would know if I was backing up Settings Storage
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Sandman-007 is correct, even if you backup the entire system app (ID included), after you flash a rom, it change the ID, so when you open Tibu, its going to prompt the user either to keep the old ID or using the new ID. At this time, just chose the old ID and done. If you only do dirty flash then it's OK, but if you do a full wipe then you need to restore the ID.
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As the title states my phone is stuck with baseband version I997UCKD5. Everytime my phone trys to get a update it tells me that it cannot connect to ATT servers. My phone is rooted, is this why its not updating or do I have a defective phone. I have tried to find the answers for with no luck so if someone could please point me in the right direction that would be great.
this is typical att. it is not the phone. can you connect to odin? if you can then backup your apps with titanium backup then use odin to flash gtg's rooted ucke3 package, then backup the new rom with cwm (just good practice). if the apps are wiped then use titanium to reinstall them. it is not always a good idea to restore system data with titanium but i dont think there are significant system changes to prevent hat from working, id try it then if everything force closes id wipe user data in recovery and try it again without restoring system data.
I had the same problem even when i was UNrooted. I rooted my phone and updated to that Infused ROM. I then used the [ODIN][UCKE3] Return to stock download to return to stock and then I had the new update. Everything turned out fine, I had no problems afterwards. I then proceeded to UNroot the device and a day or 2 after that I recieved a new update but alas my phone STILL cannot connect to the servers.
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this is typical att. it is not the phone. can you connect to odin? if you can then backup your apps with titanium backup then use odin to flash gtg's rooted ucke3 package, then backup the new rom with cwm (just good practice). if the apps are wiped then use titanium to reinstall them. it is not always a good idea to restore system data with titanium but i dont think there are significant system changes to prevent hat from working, id try it then if everything force closes id wipe user data in recovery and try it again without restoring system data.
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Sorry for my stupidity but I'm still learning, are you saying to load odin UCKE3 to my phone and get the update that way and if i loose my app backup up with titanium?
Camaro1LE said:
Sorry for my stupidity but I'm still learning, are you saying to load odin UCKE3 to my phone and get the update that way and if i loose my app backup up with titanium?
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yes, backup just in case. i dont know if gtg's package wipes but it probably does, actually id bet on it.
sometimes if the firmware is different restoring system data causes issues, what that means is you would lose your call logs and things. but if the app+system data restore causes issues you can just clear data in recovery mode and restore app+data rather than apps +all system data.
do you have contacts sync'd with google? att? if not export the contacts to a v-card on the sdcard. then import after the flash. but i recomend the gole contacts sync if you have want to set it up, sometimes simply setting it up on the phone doesnt work the first time. but once it is working it will restore contacts to any android phone you ever own and you can edit and merge contacts from the gmail website to keep it organized.
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yes, backup just in case. i dont know if gtg's package wipes but it probably does, actually id bet on it.
sometimes if the firmware is different restoring system data causes issues, what that means is you would lose your call logs and things. but if the app+system data restore causes issues you can just clear data in recovery mode and restore app+data rather than apps +all system data.
do you have contacts sync'd with google? att? if not export the contacts to a v-card on the sdcard. then import after the flash. but i recomend the gole contacts sync if you have want to set it up, sometimes simply setting it up on the phone doesnt work the first time. but once it is working it will restore contacts to any android phone you ever own and you can edit and merge contacts from the gmail website to keep it organized.
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I just did this and it wont let me open up Titanium or most of the apps installed it forces me to close them any ideas?
Camaro1LE said:
I just did this and it wont let me open up Titanium or most of the apps installed it forces me to close them any ideas?
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this is after the flash? did you have to log into the maket and install titanium backup from the market or were all the old apps still there? did you make a backup before the flash? is super user installed? busybox?
Dani897 said:
this is after the flash? did you have to log into the maket and install titanium backup from the market or were all the old apps still there? did you make a backup before the flash? is super user installed?
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yes after flash. I backup everything in titanium, i thought that is what you ment?? yes the apps were still there just cant open them. yes super user is still there and can open it.
Camaro1LE said:
yes after flash. I backup everything in titanium, i thought that is what you ment?? yes the apps were still there just cant open them. yes super user is still there and can open it.
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sorry i think i miss read something, i thought you meant "incase" hand you lose you apps to backup with titanium which would imply it would be before but now i see it says "if" which implies after the fact, sorry if my confussion caused you problems.
so you didn't do the backup before the flash? and all that apps are present but some force close? is this right? just for clerification
if the apps are still there you may just need to clear app data, this can be done in titanium or in setting> apps > manage apps> all go to each app individually and clear data. this will lose progress on games but not usually much else.
you may prefer to use titanium, to get titanium to work go to settings> apps > manage apps > 3rdparty/downloaded scroll down to titanium and clear data (this wont hurt the backups they are on the sd card)
if that doesnt work and you have access to the market then delete titanium and reinstall it.
im about to be away from my computer, if this doesnt get resolved contact me through pm and i will get back to it tonight. i will make every attempt to keep whatever apps you still have.
Dani897 said:
if the apps are still there you may just need to clear app data, this can be done in titanium or in setting> apps > manage apps> all go to each app individually and clear data. this will lose progress on games but not usually much else.
you may prefer to use titanium, to get titanium to work go to settings> apps > manage apps > 3rdparty/downloaded scroll down to titanium and clear data (this wont hurt the backups they are on the sd card)
if that doesnt work and you have access to the market then delete titanium and reinstall it.
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i performed a system restore and in the process of doing an all batch data backup restore on titanium now will update in a few min, thanks again for helping me through this!
Dani897 said:
im about to be away from my computer, if this doesnt get resolved contact me through pm and i will get back to it tonight. i will make every attempt to keep whatever apps you still have.
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All my apps came back up, just have to reset my screens with my wigets and etc.. but have the new baseband UCKE3 now that is what i was after. Thanks again for the help!
I like rooting and installing custom ROMS on my phone, but one thing I DESPISE is having to download/restore all the apps I previously had because I had to do a wipe before installing the new ROM. Are there any tools that allow you to bundle up various apps + data in a sort of "package" that allows you to reinstall your programs with 1 easy step, or is the best option still to just Titanium Backup everything and manually backup then manually reinstall?
TIA
I use mybackup pro its way better than TB in my opinion give it a shot its really easy to use
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I use mybackup pro its way better than TB in my opinion give it a shot its really easy to use
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How is it better? At a glance it appears they both do the same thing..
TB will do all of it in a batch
open TB, hit menu button, batch....restore MISSING apps + data
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TB will do all of it in a batch
open TB, hit menu button, batch....restore MISSING apps + data
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So I would do a Backup all user apps + System Data and then when i install a new ROM just do Restore missing apps + all system data? Could that cause problems when restoring system data on different ROMs?
It could cause problems restoring system data if your using a different type of ROM. Ex. Going from a Sense ROM to AOSP could cause issues. App data will work fine though.
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LucidShadow said:
It could cause problems restoring system data if your using a different type of ROM. Ex. Going from a Sense ROM to AOSP could cause issues. App data will work fine though.
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If I just do a backup of all user apps will it include the app data? I don't see an option that specifies backing up the app data as well..
dvandam said:
If I just do a backup of all user apps will it include the app data? I don't see an option that specifies backing up the app data as well..
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yes. batch, backup user apps, does include the associated data.
The only advantage i observe with mybackup--we can even save sms, mms etc..probably contacts as well, if u have some phone contacts
And one small suggestion...never ever restore system data from any backups...it causes really weird things...
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How is it better? At a glance it appears they both do the same thing..
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And one small suggestion...never ever restore system data from any backups...it causes really weird things...
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Yeah, I would say you can restore system data, but only *if you know exactly what your doing*. If you are unsure, leave the system data alone and just backup user apps and their data. I've gotten some pretty nasty errors from trying to restore system data to a different rom. I have had success with backing up my sms/mms and restoring them to the same type of rom though (i.e. cm7 rom to another cm7 rom) (if you try it you will have to reboot before they appear btw).
Again, if you are unsure, just skip the system data backups. It's normally not worth the hassle.
Yeah all I'm really concerned about is backing up my apps. I don't care about saving specific things like call logs, SMS, or ringtone preferences. Thanks all for the info.
I'm a noob looking to start flashing roms and kernels and generally screw with my stock NS running 4.0.3.
Looks like the first step is to do a backup so I don't lose my app data, etc. when I do the required wipe.
I realize I could use different methods/apps like Astro, etc. but I notice under system settings/backup & reset there's what looks like auto (cloud?) backup and restore options.
Wondering if anyone has tested this and can vouch for it (or not) as a functional backup solution?
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heccubusxda said:
I'm a noob looking to start flashing roms and kernels and generally screw with my stock NS running 4.0.3.
Looks like the first step is to do a backup so I don't lose my app data, etc. when I do the required wipe.
I realize I could use different methods/apps like Astro, etc. but I notice under system settings/backup & reset there's what looks like auto (cloud?) backup and restore options.
Wondering if anyone has tested this and can vouch for it (or not) as a functional backup solution?
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I've been doing this since before ICS. What this refers to, really, is synching Google apps with their online counterparts (Contacts, Calendar, etc.) and storing settings for Google apps on Google servers. It won't help with any non-Google apps.
I can't upload a screenshot but there is an option-
"Back up my data: back up app data, wifi passwords and other settings to google servers"
And further down one that says: "Auto Restore: when reinstalling an app restore backed up settings and data"
So this is just referring to google's stuff and not to Market apps?
Thanks for your response btw.
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heccubusxda said:
I can't upload a screenshot but there is an option-
"Back up my data: back up app data, wifi passwords and other settings to google servers"
And further down one that says: "Auto Restore: when reinstalling an app restore backed up settings and data"
So this is just referring to google's stuff and not to Market apps?
Thanks for your response btw.
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In general it will restore your Android settings (wifi passwords, wallpaper, etc). And it will re-download all the market apps you had installed. But you will lose all the data and settings from the market apps.
heccubusxda said:
I'm a noob looking to start flashing roms and kernels and generally screw with my stock NS running 4.0.3.
Looks like the first step is to do a backup so I don't lose my app data, etc. when I do the required wipe.
I realize I could use different methods/apps like Astro, etc. but I notice under system settings/backup & reset there's what looks like auto (cloud?) backup and restore options.
Wondering if anyone has tested this and can vouch for it (or not) as a functional backup solution?
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I'd say it's not very functional. Like Bozzy said it won't restore your app settings. It will redownload all your apps but you'll usually find that to be more of an annoyance than anything. I'd recommend investing in Titanium Backup. Or if you're strapped for funds you can download MyBackup Root for free but Titanium Backup is well worth every penny. When I rooted my wife's phone I actually bought Titanium again even though I could've used my license key because it's such an awesome app.
I have Ti Backup downloaded and ready to go but that app requires root.
I guess I'll go with Astro, back up to SD card, and transfer to pc via USB.
If I'm understanding things correctly?
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heccubusxda said:
I have Ti Backup downloaded and ready to go but that app requires root.
I guess I'll go with Astro, back up to SD card, and transfer to pc via USB.
If I'm understanding things correctly?
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I should clarify. Without root you won't be able to backup app data. Titanium will be your best friend once you are rooted but prior you'll just be able backup the .apks, saving you from having to redownload them. So, yes you are on the right track with Astro.
Just to update.
Digging in the forums here I found a method of getting root without wiping my phone.
I was able to root my phone by running a batch file on my PC- doesn't touch the bootloader. Used titanium to back everything up before I start flashing.
Very cool.
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Can someone please explain to me the correct way to use titanium backup. IV re-flashed roms several times and have done a back up with titanium every time. But yet I have to re download my apps every time. Also in one of the markets I had on my phone. had a window were I could scroll through all the apps that I have ever downloaded. Anyone know how to get that back?
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Open up titanium backup. Once loaded the middle tab backup/restore click that and search for the apps you want to restore. You can do one at a time or all under batch
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You have to reinstall Titanium Backup from the market after flashing a new rom. Then follow the instructions chrisram88 posted. Batch restore is only available in the paid version. If you don't see your apps listed go to preferences -> backup folder location and have it search the whole device. DO NOT restore system apps. That can really mess things up.
Thnx I just bought their paid version. I will give it another go when I re- flash. :sly:
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yes...he's right. make sure to flash gapps and then you can download T.B. from the Play Store (I still hate calling it that, lol).
menu > batch > restore (whichever one you choose....some people choose not to include system settings in their backups) then sit back and watch T.B. do it's magic....so worth the asking price!!
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yes...he's right. make sure to flash gapps and then you can download T.B. from the Play Store (I still hate calling it that, lol).
menu > batch > restore (whichever one you choose....some people choose not to include system settings in their backups) then sit back and watch T.B. do it's magic....so worth the asking price!!
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Yea don't restore system settings and data. If you on ics, some apps are bound to cause trouble do to being incompatible
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I am currently using titanium backup which I'm assuming most of you do as well, however its a quite tedious process restoring all my apps, it asks me individually to install every app which takes a very long time depending on how many apps you are restoring.
With the developing section constantly streaming new updates and roms, how does one keep up with the restoring? I must be missing something here, do you guys all have to install your restored apps one by one?
There must be a simpler way right? I know that if you dont do a full wipe that your apps and settings stay but i find myself switching roms alot which do require full wipes.
If your rooted and buy titanium it will reinstall your apps without going one by one.
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If your rooted and buy titanium it will reinstall your apps without going one by one.
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Thanks for the quick response, I did not know that I will get the paid version asap!
I have had Titanium Pro for a couple years. When you backup apps do you just choose non system apps?
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I've been using Titanium and as a complete system that backs up settings for apps as well as the app itself, it's pretty awesome.
However there are times (like immediately after flashing a new rom) when you have nothing extra installed but a file manager and you want to install just the app of something from your sdcard without having to re-download from Google Play. For this, I have used and app available on Google Play called "Android Assistant" that has a reasonably simple back up that will backup just the apks of installed apps. It installs it in a directory "AndroidAssistant_appbackup" in the root directory of the sdcard. Using a File Manager you can easily go into there and install backed up apps.
If you use Titanium, you seem to have to use Titanium itself to restore stuff.
Titanium Backup Pro and SMS Backup and Restore do the trick for me. They are both very quick processes, so once you get the hang of it youll have no hesitations in switching ROMs constantly. Flash ROM, let it boot, go through the setup real quick, connect your google/email/facebook and whatnot, restore apps from TB, and restore texts, all takes less than 10 minutes.
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whats the simplest option for non rooted phones to back up the entire phone/data ? are there any apps that will create a full image that you can restore at a later date ?
chriskinetic said:
whats the simplest option for non rooted phones to back up the entire phone/data ? are there any apps that will create a full image that you can restore at a later date ?
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You are looking for clockwork mode, backup and restore - but unless you are prepared to root this isn't possible. Why would anyone want to stay rooted? Stock ROM is really, really poor.
I back up my apps using this tool...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1448239
It's free and downloadable right from XDA.
It makes a single flashable zip file with all of your downloaded apps in it. (I don't think it backs up system apps)
When you install a new ROM you simply flash the zip and boom...all your apps are back.
The drawback is that it doesn't save app data. For that I use Titanium free version. Reinstalling data takes about 2 seconds per app instead of 30 seconds per app to reinstall the entire thing.
The whole process of putting apps and data back into a new ROM takes about 10-15 minutes.
I prefer Mybackup Pro, backs up apps and their data, sms & mms. Call log, settings and even how your homescreen setup. Been using it for about a year now and it's awesome.
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Is there a way to backup apps' data on non-rooted system?
Every application witch I saw backups only .apks, none of them saves application's data, I don't even know if it's possible?
WereWolf_PL said:
Is there a way to backup apps' data on non-rooted system?
Every application witch I saw backups only .apks, none of them saves application's data, I don't even know if it's possible?
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Many apps have a built in back up system that will let you do this.
For example, Go Launcher lets you back up your Go Launcher settings to a file it stores on the SD Card.
If you have to do a factory reset at some point and need to reinstall Go Launcher from scratch you can install it then simply restore your saved settings. Works like a charm. I'd say about 10% of the apps I use have this feature.
However, if you're talking about being able to back up every app and all its data and restore it....then no. You can't do that when not rooted.
Now if you don't want to root because you like your stock set up the way it is, you should know that you can root your phone without changing anything about the stock interface. You'll just have the ability to do more complete back ups, modifications to settings etc.
(Though fair warning, if you do root it, you won't stop with just doing backups. You'll get carried away like the rest of us and start tweaking EVERYTHING. But that's cool too.)
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I prefer Mybackup Pro, backs up apps and their data, sms & mms. Call log, settings and even how your homescreen setup. Been using it for about a year now and it's awesome.
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just what im looking for , thank you
Skipjacks said:
Many apps have a built in back up system that will let you do this.
For example, Go Launcher lets you back up your Go Launcher settings to a file it stores on the SD Card.
If you have to do a factory reset at some point and need to reinstall Go Launcher from scratch you can install it then simply restore your saved settings. Works like a charm. I'd say about 10% of the apps I use have this feature.
However, if you're talking about being able to back up every app and all its data and restore it....then no. You can't do that when not rooted.
Now if you don't want to root because you like your stock set up the way it is, you should know that you can root your phone without changing anything about the stock interface. You'll just have the ability to do more complete back ups, modifications to settings etc.
(Though fair warning, if you do root it, you won't stop with just doing backups. You'll get carried away like the rest of us and start tweaking EVERYTHING. But that's cool too.)
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Thanks for the info. I know that some applications have backup options, but I was hopping that there's an easier way to backup more important apps, or actually its data.
I also know what rooting means, and I'm not going to end at backups
Actually, I like stock firmware for now, don't need to change that, I just want to root for some more advanced options, additional software that needs root access, and maybe to remove, or at least freeze some unnecessary apps.
P.S. I'm actually a little disappointed about HTCdev web page. I was almost sure, that I can unlock bootloader and root the system without factory reset. I read all the info, and warnings on HTCdev.com, and nowhere, NOWHERE was written that to unlock bootloader you need to factory reset your device.
I went through all the steps, and on the last one, where I had a choice to flash, or to abort, was mentioned that flashing will do factory reset. The worst thing is that the steps shows up one after another, I couldn't even read the last one before sending the unlock code to HTC. So now - even when I didn't unlock my device, they have info that I wanted to do this, and my warranty is voided (or at least partially voided).