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Alexgalaxy´s G3 Recovery Tool v2.3

Hi,
I made a Backup & Recovery Script in the German Android Hilfe Forum for the Galaxy 3.
The Tool make a flashable Rom with 3 Clicks and Restore the Backup with one Flash and one Click.
The Script restores all Apps, app Data Google Account and Wifi key´s.
How To:
1. Unzip the Alexgalaxys G3 Recovery v2.3.zip wherever you want
2. Plug your Phone in USB Debugging Mode to you Computer
3. Start the Backup.bat
4. Grant Superuser Permissions (6 or 7 times)
5. Your backup is finished
In the "Alexgalaxys G3 Recovery v2 Final" Folder now is a CustomRom.tar.
Flash it as One Package.
If the Phone is started plug the Phone in Usb debugging mode and Run the Recovery.bat after it is complete you have to reboot you Phone.
[!!!] Please download the new version 2.3 v2.2 had a Bug in the tar.exe [!!!]
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deskjeti said:
Hi,
I made a Backup & Recovery Script in the German Android Hilfe Forum for the Galaxy 3.
The Tool make a flashable Rom with 3 Clicks and Restore the Backup with one Flash and one Click.
The Script restores all Apps, app Data Google Account and Wifi key´s.
How To:
Unzip the zip file wherever you want and plug in your Phone with USB Debugging Mode.
Run the Step1 and wait, after Step1 is finished run Step2 and if Step2 finished Run Step3
In the "Alexgalaxys G3 Recovery v2 Final" Folder now is a CustomRom.tar.
Flash it as One Package.
If the Phone is started plug the Phone in Usb debugging mode and Run the Recovery.bat after it is complete you have to reboot you Phone.
Link: http://www.multiupload.com/NV0CFVYV2I
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Does this effectively restore data?

You overcame the bootloop then ?
Why the 3/2 step approach ?

It dont restore the complete /data partition,
if i would do this it would give a bootloop.
It Restores the apps, app data wifi keys and some other informations.

@Bubble-be
If i run the 3 Scripts in only one script it doesnt work.
I tryed to make it one click but it dont work, i dont know why.
And it dont will give a bootloop

So I just studied the files, and it is almost the exact same thing as my backup method, except it is all adb

deskjeti said:
@Bubble-be
If i run the 3 Scripts in only one script it doesnt work.
I tryed to make it one click but it dont work, i dont know why.
And it dont will give a bootloop
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Try adding these at the end
Code:
Call .\Step2.bat
at the end of Step1.bat
Code:
Call .\Step3.bat
at the end of Step2.bat

ok thanks i will try it

deskjeti said:
ok thanks i will try it
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I already did it for you

deskjeti said:
Hi,
I made a Backup & Recovery Script in the German Android Hilfe Forum for the Galaxy 3.
The Tool make a flashable Rom with 3 Clicks and Restore the Backup with one Flash and one Click.
The Script restores all Apps, app Data Google Account and Wifi key´s.
How To:
Unzip the zip file wherever you want and plug in your Phone with USB Debugging Mode.
Run the Backup.bat
In the "Alexgalaxys G3 Recovery v2 Final" Folder now is a CustomRom.tar.
Flash it as One Package.
If the Phone is started plug the Phone in Usb debugging mode and Run the Recovery.bat after it is complete you have to reboot you Phone.
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I saw you reuploaded. Don't even use this code. It isn't needed in any of them. My advice? Delete them
Code:
Call .\adb.exe
or
Code:
Call .\tar.exe
It looks cleaner.
Also, would you like me to create a DOS gui for it?

Ok thanks,
i will delete the codes in the next version
And a gui would be really nice

deskjeti said:
Ok thanks,
i will delete the codes in the next version
And a gui would be really nice
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Alright! Same color as the Lestatious updater?

yes the color form the updater looks nice

deskjeti said:
yes the color form the updater looks nice
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Alright. Seeing as how you created this, instead of using my ADB method, do I have permission to use this as a backup tool for Lestatious?

yes you can use it, but pls wait 1 minute ^^ i fonund a bug and will upload a new version in few minutes

Okay new Version is online
with cleaner script and bugs fixed

deskjeti
I send you an pm with a link to my old script...
Can be useful for something xD
cya

Okay new version 2.3 online, now the tar.exe will make a flashable .tar one package

Tried .update.bat closes
Can u give clean steps to do it..
Thanks

You mean the Backup.bat ?
Ok i will write a How to but my English is not very good

[10 OCT 2011][IceCreamSandwich MARKET][SCRIPT]MarketUpdater for all Android Devices!!

MarketUpdater​
by ScumpinatoS​
Screen​
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What is it?​This script allows you to install the Latest version of android market even if you don't live in the U.S.A!
Requirements​
- Windows 98 or above
- An Android Device
- Admin rights (Vista/7)
- USB DEBUG ON
How to use?​
1. Download the Link at the end of the post
2. Double click on MarketUpdater.exe
3. Now the script is running
4. Choose the option that you want and the script will do everything
In the guided mode the script guides you trough the script telling you something about the command and how to use them It's good if you want to know how the script work or if you want to learn something about adb scripting
Now the download link:
MarketUpdater.exe
Changelog:
v3.2.0
1. New Ice Cream Sandwich Market (v3.2.0)
2. New style (black-cyano)
v3.1.5
1. New market (v3.1.5)
2. New style (black-red)
v3.1.3b1
1. Totally new script!
2. Added a restore mode in the specific mode
3. Now the script will work on every android device, rooted, not rooted, samsung, htc, lg and so on...I am 101% sure or that
4. Small BUG fixes
5. Change of the style XD
v3.1.3
1. Totally new script
2. 3 method
3. Market updated to v3.1.3
4. More Stylish
v1.1:
1. Updated the Market from 3.0.26 to 3.0.27.
2. The script doesn't need the reboot anymore!!
3. Now the Market is installed in /data instead of /system
Enjoy and leave a feedback
Who wants the source code, ask to me in PM
IF YOU LIKE MY WORK, PLEASE THANK ME AND CONSIDER DONATE TO ME, EVEN 1$ IS GOOD, I'M JUST A STUDENT

Thanks This seems to work like it is supposed to

I'm making a new script, because this isn't working for everybody!
Just Stay tuned

The fix will be posted tomorrow because i've bricked my ideos XD

its working on u8150 great job!!!

You're welcome ulissescg
If you want, thank me clicking on the Thanks button under my first post, thank you!
Anyway...I cannot do further tests because my smartphone is blocked (Ideos U8150) on the Stock Vodafone ROM and the bootloader does not work, so if the script doesn't work for you, follow these steps:
- Extract the .exe file (You need WinRar I think)
- Take the .apk files
- Send it to the phone
- Install it manually from the phone
This should work

Script updated!
Now it will works on all Android Devices!!
If you find any BUG please report it here, so I can fix it

*bump*
Any bug?

Can't wait to try it. What exactly does this script? I mean how it is working
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA Premium App

It works like that:
-It makes the BackupMarket folder in C:\
-It copies the com.android.vending-1.apk (which is in /data/app/ and this file could not exist!) in the phone to the C:\BackupMarket folder
-It copies the file Vending.apk (whic is in /system/app/ this file exist in every devices) from the device to C:\BackupMarket
-It copies the com.android.vending-1.apk (whic is included in the script) to the /data/app/ directory into the device
-It copies the file Vending.apk (whis is included in the script) to the /system/app/ directory in the device
-The script will reboot the phone.
This is how it works, if you wants the source-code, don't hesitate to contact me in PM or at [email protected]

Thanks for the explanation, tried it and works great. Thanks for this script mate.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA Premium App

This fix the movie root problem thank's in advance.
Sent from my HTC Desire HD using XDA Premium App

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Have you find a bug in the script? If Yes, please tell me so I can fix it
BTW the script was downloaded a 191 times until now Thanks people!!

No joy...
ScumpinatoS said:
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Have you find a bug in the script? If Yes, please tell me so I can fix it
BTW the script was downloaded a 191 times until now Thanks people!!
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Doesn't work for me - creates the directory and then sits there, doing nothing. No files copied. Debug is on, USB Storage off (also tried with it on). Unarchived and ran ADB in archive with "devices" - nothing shows as connected so that's probably why.
Will try again at home where I did the original root - maybe ADB is not working here. Will update later.
Droid incredible, CM7.10 RC1 w/std kernel, Clockwork 3.0.0.8 w/ S-OFF

Hi,
it isn't working for me either. tried everything i can think off.
any help
thanks scott

rpitera said:
Doesn't work for me - creates the directory and then sits there, doing nothing. No files copied. Debug is on, USB Storage off (also tried with it on). Unarchived and ran ADB in archive with "devices" - nothing shows as connected so that's probably why.
Will try again at home where I did the original root - maybe ADB is not working here. Will update later.
Droid incredible, CM7.10 RC1 w/std kernel, Clockwork 3.0.0.8 w/ S-OFF
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You have no ADB Drivers in your PC. I'm 100% sure of that, and now I will explain to you why is that:
The script controls that your phone is connected to the PC and that is correctly running with ADB. If the phone isn't working fine with ADB the script will NOT run until the phone is correctly running with ADB.
In english, that means that your ADB Drivers aren't installed properly
Let me know if the script works on your main PC
scalda said:
Hi,
it isn't working for me either. tried everything i can think off.
any help
thanks scott
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Can You explain a little bit more your problem? Thank you
PS: I'm sorry for my bad english, but I study English only at school, other than watch series in English with English subtitles

I've got this message (got it and another one first time, but hadn't the reflex to do a screen ...).
Running rooted HTC Desire with Oxygen ROM.
Version of Market installed shows 2.3.4 in the app list and when I run the app, it still is the old version.

That isn't normal...try to re-download the script...are you using Windows?

Success
You have no ADB Drivers in your PC. I'm 100% sure of that, and now I will explain to you why is that:
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Yes, and I figured that out after awhile and tried to install them but was unsuccessful. I tried it again on the home PC (Vista64) where I had previously installed the SDK and it appeared to start but not finish - after showing the transfer statistics, it basically just stopped.
I did see activity on the phone, but not a full reboot. When I looked at the market however, it had definitetly updated it and it was working great. With the script still active and the phone connected, I did a manual reboot. At that point the script declared the update a success.
So guess the only thing it missed was doing a full cold reboot.
The new market looks and works great - thanks so much for putting this together for noob hackers like myself. In addition to making it easy, looking at the syntax of the script taught me a few things. Cheers!

ScumpinatoS said:
That isn't normal...try to re-download the script...are you using Windows?
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I did it ... twice.
Yes this is windows. Maybe something different about my ROM then?
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App

PC-Android Root File Manager - Android Commander by PanPiotr [WIN][ROOT][ADB]

Hey xda,
I have found a very cool application for windows users: Android Commander.
Its a File Manager for Windows that lets you browse the root directories of your phone within a nice gui. No more typing lines of adb shell commands!
Download: Visit Website http://androidcommander.com/
Functions:
File Actions
Copy Files
Delete Files
Push Files from PC
Pull Files to PC
Create Directories
Edit File Properties (Permissions, etc)
Select Multiple Files
Sign Files
Read Device Info
Open a ADB Shell console
Read logcat
Virtual Input (havent tried it)
Screenshots (Tested and found buggy on CM9)
Screenshots from the Website:
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It's been around for quite a while. Very useful.

Ah, ok. I didn't kne it and found it useful to have it written down somewhere.
Sent from my GT-I9003 using XDA

I do know Why its always keeps on loading

NO Root Acces
Does anyone can help me, I have no root access over my phone?
When I run Android Commander, the bottom status bar says "Root Access : NO"
I don't understand what went wrong.
I tried to click the status bar, it just keep on loading.

Doesn't even find my HTC Sensation (adb drivers installed+rooted), while both QTADB and Droid Manager are able to access the phone.
So it's a no go for me, too bad, looks promising.

Thank you

@Taraen;
br im a new bie can you send some tutorials on how to use this?

thanks bro, this is realy good app. :highfive: i searched for app like this very long time :good:

link broken? giving up..
downloaded doesent seem to work for me or find my device.

does not show my phone as root ?

viditshah36 said:
does not show my phone as root ?
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Maybe because you are runing jb mr1 4.2.2

For all those that get "Root Access : NO" on rooted phone, it's because adbd is running in "secure" mode.
Try adbd Insecure v1.30. It worked for me:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1687590

It won't show my device
it says my Galaxy nexus(4.3 +rooted) is offline and that I should reboot it.
done the reboot, nothing changed, tried insecure adb, the same message.
can someone help me.

I need to to modify swap file as im using androidcommander with rooted note 2 4.3
thank u people

works just fine with Chainfires Insecure Mode app and KitKat on my Nexus 5.
You need to overwrite the files that are in $ROOT/Android Commander DIR/bin/ with the ones that are from an up-to-date sdk.
There are 4 files.
Here; I'll make it easier for you all.
Android Commander Update Files for 4.3+ Support

doesn't work with my gt p3110 with 4.2.2 works fine with droid 4.1 and below

Awesome
krylon360 said:
works just fine with Chainfires Insecure Mode app and KitKat on my Nexus 5.
You need to overwrite the files that are in $ROOT/Android Commander DIR/bin/ with the ones that are from an up-to-date sdk.
There are 4 files.
Here; I'll make it easier for you all.
Android Commander Update Files for 4.3+ Support
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Brother. Yes it does the magic. Its working when the files are replaced by the fresh files.:good::fingers-crossed:
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lohtse said:
doesn't work with my gt p3110 with 4.2.2 works fine with droid 4.1 and below
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Above files as mentioned are for 4.3+ but you are on 4.2.2.

First search, first result..just what I needed when I needed it..worked perfectly for me! Big Thanks. :good:

Cannot access data/data
imakulate said:
First search, first result..just what I needed when I needed it..worked perfectly for me! Big Thanks. :good:
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I am successful in connecting the device , but I can't access the path data/data . When I click on data/ it doesn't displays anything.I require it for development purpose, so has to access the database file of the apps
And one more, can I backup apps along with data like Titanium backup

[Tool]LG-P920 Optimus 3D (Thrill) Recovery Toolkit (only Froyo/GB)

Hi guys,
I made a little tool which you can use to install your favorite recovery-system to the LGO3D.
Here it is:
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Download: LG-P920_offline_Recovery-Toolkit_XDA-Edition.zip
md5: 6E3C8CEE5989302C5C333D6491E9373E
Recovery images and instructions are inside the tool.
The version is called "XDA-Edition" because the integrated help links are going directly to this thread.
All credits for the recovery images goes to their developers - LG Electronics or the Clockworkmod-Team - Thanks!!
Have fun!
Greetz paki

Thanks man..

great

doubt
hdk1984 said:
great
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works on p920h Baseband 20A

Awesome! Thanks!
Please cross-post this to the LG Thrill Forums, it would be much appreciated!

Thanks! It's very useful and simple tool. There is a similar non-GUI tool called Recovery Manager but I can't use it (I am getting messages like "adb server is out of date. killing.../ failed to start daemon" etc). I hope that with your tool, I won't have similar problems.
If CWM is already installed, can I install/flash over it the Stock Recovery or the CWM-Touch? And later, re-flash and go back to CWM?

Hi,
I tested the tool many times before and I've never had problems with a running adb-server.
You can change the recovery sytem as often as you want by replacing the old one.
greetz paki

Hi and thanks for the quick reply. Unfortunately my O3D has a problem with your tool, like with the other similar tool (Recovery Manager).
Some time ago, I installed the CWM-Touch with another tool you've posted here, and now I want to go back to the CWM no-touch version. I just used your new tool trying to flash the CWM, and everything finishes successfully (First I get a window that says "waiting..." and then another one that says "success.. done" or something similar).
But when I reboot to the recovery, I still have the CWM-Touch version. I tried already with your tool 3 times to flash the normal CWM and 2 times the LG stock recovery and even if it says that they flashing went successfully I'm still stuck to the CWM-Touch.
Do you have any idea why my phone is stuck with the CWM-Touch? Could it be a corrupted file somewhere like the Superuser binary (I have the latest version)?

Hi,
maybe your pc-firewall is blocking "adb-win.exe" - please check this!
Please open the windows taskmanager and kill all processes like "adb.exe; adb-win.exe; adb-windows.exe".
After that you can make a new try to flash the stock-recovery.
The Version of SU doesn't matter.
The success message also appears when the operation is canceled due to connection problems.
I know that the tool is not yet perfect, but this is my first attempt at a GUI. I try to eliminate the errors in a next version.
greetz

I works!
Great!
Thanks!

Thanks again for the quick reply. The adb***.exe processes are always killed when I exit the tool and I turn my (default) Win7 firewall temporarily off during the flashing attempt.
I'm almost certain that this is not a problem of your tool but of my phone. Because the same happens when I try to flash any CWM or stock recovery with the other similar tool, the Recovery manager.

Try to reinstall the USB-driver-package - maybe there is the problem?!
http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?eec7g8dekfggwag
USB-debugging is activated?!
greetz

Thanks. Yes, the USB-debugging is on all the time.
I installed the USB-driver-package from the link that is provided when you start the recovery toolkit.
I suppose that the link in the toolkit is the same one you've posted above but I'll uninstall it, reinstall this one and try again.

Yes - it's the same file!
Please use a different USB port of your PC so that the drivers are installed from scratch.
Which Windows-system do you use?

Thanks. I'll better use not only a different USB port but a different PC as well.
All the attempts so far were done from my laptop with Windows 7. My PC has Vista and I also can try it from my second laptop with WinXP.
I'll test it and let you know. Thanks.

OK
If you are using a Windows7/Vista PC with original firewall, then I recommend you this tool. With it you can control the access of programs.
There is a free version that goes for first.
Good luck - greetz paki

YES! It worked!
I installed the LG USB-driver-package on the PC with the Vista, and the CWM no-touch version was installed successfully with the first attempt!
Thanks a lot for your help and your prompt replies!
Grüße

It's my pleasure!
greetz paki

Hello there, took notice of your application here and did a short write up for it on the XDA Portal.
here's the link:
http://www.xda-developers.com/android/tool-for-the-optimus-3d-installs-your-favorite-recovery/
I had written more, but my editor thought it prudent to edit out some of it. regardless, i hope you enjoy it!

PoorCollegeGuy said:
Hello there, took notice of your application here and did a short write up for it on the XDA Portal.....
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Thank you very much. This is a great honor for me!
Greetz paki

ZTE N850 Root and Unroot (Gingerbread 2.3.6) No COMMANDS

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ZTE Root Pack:
http://z4cellforums.webs.com/Zte n850 2.3.6 Root.zip
______________________
How to install:
______________________
1) Download and unzip all apps. Place all apps on sd card.
2) Goto Settings/Application
*Check unknown sources
*In Development: Enable USB Debugging
3) Install all Apps onto the device.
4) Run Poot and install and download everything it asks.
5) Click to root.
6) Reboot after done. (There will be a error, No superuser push, ect)
7) Run z4root to check root or to unroot!
ENJOY!!!!
Still working on the recovery.img. Enjoy root though.
SetCpu offers 5 governors!!​

Will this work on ZTE V793 ?

You can try.
Mainly poot allowed the root and superusers lets you give permission.
Im hoping this will allow roms to start being build and a chance of unlocking the nvm folder.

andynroid said:
Will this work on ZTE V793 ?
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Did it work?

Cjen1987 said:
Did it work?
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Nope it does not..the only way I heard is voa MTK Droid Tool and FlashTool....using a PC but due to my work nature I don't have a PC and looking for a one click solution :laugh:

Recovery Image
Hey everyone I'm smartmanvartan... you can usually find me on AF. The N850 has just been released here in Canada with ICS! I don't want to buy this phone per-say but I have a N860 and they are very similar. this could help us Warp users finally get ICS and the same goes for you Fury users. Now I have a friend at Public Mobile(the carrier releasing the N850) that will let me grab a system dump from a new phone but I can't root it or flash recovery. But if someone can pull their stock recovery and post it up, I can make a CWM recovery or at the very least a adb enabled stock recovery and then BOOT into it without flashing it by using the fastboot boot command. Once I have a system dump and or a CWM recovery, I will post it up here as well. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

andynroid said:
Nope it does not..the only way I heard is voa MTK Droid Tool and FlashTool....using a PC but due to my work nature I don't have a PC and looking for a one click solution :laugh:
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Might want to look into the mobile uncle apk.. its the go to app for china phones and since the v793 seems to be just that it may work for you. it is capable of rooting and flashing recovery... in the other thread for your phone, there is mention of a modified cwm from the zte blade. try getting the image in question and use the mobile uncle tool to flash it. the mobile uncle tool is available on google play...

Hi guys, will this work on a ZTE N850 that runs off Android 4.0.4?? Does it matter?

everytime i press the "press here to poot" the phone freezes
and I have to do a battery pull. any ideas

itsmejson said:
everytime i press the "press here to poot" the phone freezes
and I have to do a battery pull. any ideas
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Same here... i've been trying on a US model of the N850 and it always freezes.. I've been reading around and I found some people saying that it is ministro version 9.5 and up that doesn't play well with poot.. but even with an older version of the ministro app, i have had no success...

I have a US ZTE N850 that I couldn't root. Tried everything. I gave up on it for a few months, then I guess either poot or Ministro updated themselves. I got a warning from Google Play that poot was dangerous and I should uninstall. So naturally I ignored it and ran it and this time it worked. Ministro II v9.5 if that helps.
I'm still stuck with the gingerbread os, but having superuser makes it a lot
more usable device. If any of you had poot freeze on you before, I suggest you
update Ministro and poot and give it another go.