I want to say, first thanks for the responses, even tho I fully expect some will be trolls and jerks.
I have spent many hours reading, watching videos, scouring threads to find this answer - and I can't.
My n5 is lollipop'd up, and I think it's time to go to a ROM... Cataclysm for now as it seems to have exactly what I want/need.
Thing is, everything I read is either incomplete, confusing, for kit kat, or gives pretty varying info on how to go from COMPLETELY STOCK STATE to a rom.
DO you know of, or does there exist a LEGIT/TRUSTED video/guide from VERY STEP 1 (as in, stock and never altered) Lollipop to getting a ROM such as cataclysm on the phone.
The other part which confuses me is Cataclysm has root already? SO you dont have to do the step of rooting yourself, or is that not correct?
Again, I apologize for the uber rookie posting, but I have done a lot of reading, and unfortunately, most of it stinks.
Thanks ahead.
Soulfly3 said:
I want to say, first thanks for the responses, even tho I fully expect some will be trolls and jerks.
I have spent many hours reading, watching videos, scouring threads to find this answer - and I can't.
My n5 is lollipop'd up, and I think it's time to go to a ROM... Cataclysm for now as it seems to have exactly what I want/need.
Thing is, everything I read is either incomplete, confusing, for kit kat, or gives pretty varying info on how to go from COMPLETELY STOCK STATE to a rom.
DO you know of, or does there exist a LEGIT/TRUSTED video/guide from VERY STEP 1 (as in, stock and never altered) Lollipop to getting a ROM such as cataclysm on the phone.
The other part which confuses me is Cataclysm has root already? SO you dont have to do the step of rooting yourself, or is that not correct?
Again, I apologize for the uber rookie posting, but I have done a lot of reading, and unfortunately, most of it stinks.
Thanks ahead.
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Guides are not for idiots. They are for people who want understand.
Sticky Roll-Up: All Guides and Info Threads Linked Here http://forum.xda-developers.com/goo...urce-guides-info-threads-linked-read-t2784527 thread is the holly bible of life with Nexus 5. And it is not stinck at all.
If this can't help you, then it's better to ask someone else to do this instead of you.
Regards, Zagor
Soulfly3 said:
I want to say, first thanks for the responses, even tho I fully expect some will be trolls and jerks.
I have spent many hours reading, watching videos, scouring threads to find this answer - and I can't.
My n5 is lollipop'd up, and I think it's time to go to a ROM... Cataclysm for now as it seems to have exactly what I want/need.
Thing is, everything I read is either incomplete, confusing, for kit kat, or gives pretty varying info on how to go from COMPLETELY STOCK STATE to a rom.
DO you know of, or does there exist a LEGIT/TRUSTED video/guide from VERY STEP 1 (as in, stock and never altered) Lollipop to getting a ROM such as cataclysm on the phone.
The other part which confuses me is Cataclysm has root already? SO you dont have to do the step of rooting yourself, or is that not correct?
Again, I apologize for the uber rookie posting, but I have done a lot of reading, and unfortunately, most of it stinks.
Thanks ahead.
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Did you find the answers to your problems? If not tell us where your at and maybe someone will help
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The one gotcha: BACK YOUR /SDCARD FOLDER UP! Before you do anything do that. Back up your pictures and stuff. Maybe move everything to the cloud if you don't have a place locally to put it.
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zagorteney said:
Guides are not for idiots. They are for people who want understand.
Sticky Roll-Up: All Guides and Info Threads Linked Here http://forum.xda-developers.com/goo...urce-guides-info-threads-linked-read-t2784527 thread is the holly bible of life with Nexus 5. And it is not stinck at all.
If this can't help you, then it's better to ask someone else to do this instead of you.
Regards, Zagor
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thanks for this... the one link inside there was EXACTLY what I needed, and literally was as clear and concise as anything id found in weeks of research.
read it, followed it, and got cataclysm on my phone, quickly and easily. LOVE THIS ROM.
also got the volume booster app on there, which seriously helps w the tunes.
love it, and thanks guys! backed up my pics, but forgot to backup my music. no biggie, had it on all on a HD.
Quick Question: Now that Cataclysm is set up to my liking, w settings etc, apps...
Should I make a nandroid backup in TWRP? Would this be the point to do it?
Thanks again
Soulfly3 said:
Quick Question: Now that Cataclysm is set up to my liking, w settings etc, apps...
Should I make a nandroid backup in TWRP? Would this be the point to do it?
Thanks again
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if you know what nandroid exactly then it is a good idea to use it, otherwise it may cause more harm then help, such as wipe out your efs if you do something very wrong.
DummyPLUG said:
if you know what nandroid exactly then it is a good idea to use it, otherwise it may cause more harm then help, such as wipe out your efs if you do something very wrong.
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How do you mean? Seems straightforward, or am I wrong?
1) boot into recovery (I use twrp)
2) click "backup"
3) make sure system, data and boot are checked
4) rename to whatever (cataclysmbackup)
5) swipe to backup
6) reboot
HOw would I potentially wipe out efs, etc?
Soulfly3 said:
How do you mean? Seems straightforward, or am I wrong?
1) boot into recovery (I use twrp)
2) click "backup"
3) make sure system, data and boot are checked
4) rename to whatever (cataclysmbackup)
5) swipe to backup
6) reboot
HOw would I potentially wipe out efs, etc?
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Sure it won't wipe out efs when backup, what I mean is when you restore the backup and do something wrong.
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DummyPLUG said:
Sure it won't wipe out efs when backup, what I mean is when you restore the backup and do something wrong.
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What? The only way you mess up your efs by restoring is to restore an efs from another device. @Soulfly3. Making a nandroid at this point is an excellent idea. I highly recommend it. Just use twrp's default backup and you'll be fine.
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Data transfer error, fault cable, PC hang when flashing, there are lot of chance to fail.
Sure nandroid is good, what I wanna say is understand what it backup, and what to restore when need, if not and just do the backup without fully understanding, then when something goes wrong it may become a disaster.
P.s. saw so many nooby ask for help when the flashing goes wrong.
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DummyPLUG said:
Data transfer error, fault cable, PC hang when flashing, there are lot of chance to fail.
Sure nandroid is good, what I wanna say is understand what it backup, and what to restore when need, if not and just do the backup without fully understanding, then when something goes wrong it may become a disaster.
P.s. saw so many nooby ask for help when the flashing goes wrong.
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I'm not understanding you. When you make a nandroid you make it from your device and it stores on your device and you restore it from your device. Not sure where the faulty cables and pc hang comes from.
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jd1639 said:
What? The only way you mess up your efs by restoring is to restore an efs from another device. @Soulfly3. Making a nandroid at this point is an excellent idea. I highly recommend it. Just use twrp's default backup and you'll be fine.
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THanks so much @jd1639 . I did make a Nandroid backup... had no idea it'd be 3+ GB. wow hahaha.
That's ok... Now I assume I should also transfer/copy it over to my PC, just for ultimate safety... correct? If so, is it as simple as c/p the folder?
What Im reading says yes, it's that simple... then some others are complicating it saying no no, you gotta take these extra steps.. gah
Thanks again!
Soulfly3 said:
THanks so much @jd1639 . I did make a Nandroid backup... had no idea it'd be 3+ GB. wow hahaha.
That's ok... Now I assume I should also transfer/copy it over to my PC, just for ultimate safety... correct? If so, is it as simple as c/p the folder?
What Im reading says yes, it's that simple... then some others are complicating it saying no no, you gotta take these extra steps.. gah
Thanks again!
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Yes you can copy the backup folder. When you copy it back to your device just make sure to copy it back to twrp/backups/your serial number folder
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jd1639 said:
Yes you can copy the backup folder. When you copy it back to your device just make sure to copy it back to twrp/backups/your serial number folder
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Thanks some more.
Now, would you suggest copying it to my PC and deleting the one off my device?
or copy to PC and keep on device
or just leave it on device
Sorry for all the Q's, and I know it's all down to preference.... but what do you do?
Try Google "nandroid restore fail"
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Soulfly3 said:
Thanks some more.
Now, would you suggest copying it to my PC and deleting the one off my device?
or copy to PC and keep on device
or just leave it on device
Sorry for all the Q's, and I know it's all down to preference.... but what do you do?
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As you know it's a big file so a lot will have to do how much space you have on the device. But I usually leave them on my device with one recent one copied to the pc too just in case.
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DummyPLUG said:
Try Google "nandroid restore fail"
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I have. They all seem to be issues from 1-3yrs ago... nothing too current.
Perhaps it was a bug in the roms/recovery programs that has been fixed?
jd1639 said:
As you know it's a big file so a lot will have to do how much space you have on the device. But I usually leave them on my device with one recent one copied to the pc too just in case.
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I think Ill do this as well. I have the space on the device, Im not worried about that, really.
Thx for your time.
You can backup to PC and restore directly from PC long time ago.
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Soulfly3 said:
I have. They all seem to be issues from 1-3yrs ago... nothing too current.
Perhaps it was a bug in the roms/recovery programs that has been fixed?
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Same as any toolkit, it is good to understand what it actually does.
I recap last time, nandroid is good, but you also need to understand what it actually does before give it a go.
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Related
Stock Rooted De-Odex or Odex
All apps up to date 8/5/12
Odex / De-Odex
Rooted with SuperSU
Zip Aligned
Busybox
init.d support
Download HERE
Any feed back on this rom?
I don't wanna install it & bork my N7
Sorry for sounding like a fool, but if I installed this ROM, could I then use cwm to restore data for apps and such, as I CBA to reinstall them all!
I need de-odexed ROM for battery percentage mod lol, if I can restore data from nandroid backup I'll go ahead and download it!
Thanks
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Dixi1801 said:
Sorry for sounding like a fool, but if I installed this ROM, could I then use cwm to restore data for apps and such, as I CBA to reinstall them all!
I need de-odexed ROM for battery percentage mod lol, if I can restore data from nandroid backup I'll go ahead and download it!
Thanks
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Restoring system app data I would avoid, but to restore user apps use titanium backup. Its free and great if properly used. Just set your filters to make sure you don't include any system apps on your batch backup. And when you restore the apps, I would batch restore the apps and then restore the app data only for apps where you actually need to restore app data.
And don't tell Scott I recommended backing up and restoring.
To the guy scared of borking, don't worry its a good file.
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Thanks for that! I wasn't aware I could backup and restore between ROMs! Will give it a go, thanks!
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on the download site see as JRO03C, suppose be JRO03D.
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Thanks, will give it a try.
@home said:
Any feed back on this rom?
I don't wanna install it & bork my N7
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Feedback: Its a stock ROM. If you have ever used the stock ROM then you now how this ROM will act.
tragik74 said:
on the download site see as JRO03C, suppose be JRO03D.
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My bad, Typo, Changed it to the D version. I did that on my MODS too. I had to fix like 20 posts, lol
Thanks for your work everything working here (this is the third stock rom I flash), so far no problems at all..
Any chance to get a volume wake CWM?
scrosler said:
Feedback: Its a stock ROM. If you have ever used the stock ROM then you now how this ROM will act.
My bad, Typo, Changed it to the D version. I did that on my MODS too. I had to fix like 20 posts, lol
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Just cause it's a stock rom doesn't mean it won't bork my tablet, I'm sure it won't but I have had some very dodgy roms
@home said:
Just cause it's a stock rom doesn't mean it won't bork my tablet, I'm sure it won't but I have had some very dodgy roms
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Ummmm....
Ok. Sure.
I have never created a ROM, MOD or TOOL that has ever borked anything.
You can see my creation list here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/search.php?searchid=57713590
If you are still concerned then simply dont flash it and just move on. I dont know what you are so scared of or why are you making such a big deal
scrosler said:
Ummmm....
Ok. Sure.
I have never created a ROM, MOD or TOOL that has ever borked anything.
You can see my creation list here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/search.php?searchid=57713590
If you are still concerned then simply dont flash it and just move on. I dont know what you are so scared of or why are you making such a big deal
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I only asked, Jezz chill man.
When I came across this rom no-one had put any feed back on.
I'll give it a go later.
Do you want me to give feed back or should I just 'Move on'?
@home said:
I only asked, Jezz chill man.
When I came across this rom no-one had put any feed back on.
I'll give it a go later.
Do you want me to give feed back or should I just 'Move on'?
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Once again, its a stock rooted ROM. Nothing more. Its not a custom ROM. There are no tweaks or no mods, etc. You can provide all the feedback you want. There will be no changes because its stock.
I still have root but TB is saying I don't any reason for this?
@home said:
I still have root but TB is saying I don't any reason for this?
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TB Doesnt like this root method. Clear TB data and SuperSU data. Make sure you update binaries in Super SU then set the default permissions to allows allow. Other than that I have no clue. I get root with every app no problem.
Let me guess who rated the thread 2 stars? Hmmmm....
2 starsss. no way it is the best Stock ROM around IMO.
I just rate it 5X.
BTW TB works fine here, it acquires root w/o problem.
Haven't find any issue actually.
robrob777 said:
2 starsss. no way it is the best Stock ROM around IMO.
I just rate it 5X.
BTW TB works fine here, it acquires root w/o problem.
Haven't find any issue actually.
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I know man... Some people are quick to downgrade something when they dont know how to use it. lol
Some peoples kids!
One possible nice addition would be 4in1 power buttons, even if it was hidden somewhere so the wife couldn't accidentally hit it.. The ability to jump to recovery would be nice since it's pissy to do it the hardware "button"/cold way. I know it's stock, and I greatly appreciate it. I have it loaded for my wife, but jumping to recovery from the device without issues, another app, or a tool kit would be nice. Just an idea. Thanks.
Going to check this out, just want something stock and speedy. CM10 was a bit too unstable for me at the moment. Thanks for the ROM!
here is new backup app from Koush. for non-rooted users. i am rooted so don't need. but, many of you may want to try it. it is out of beta, so may be old news to some. if you like free app, please buy upgrade and support dev.
http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/01/30/koushs-carbon-backup-app-exits-beta-enters-the-play-store/
Don't know how this got in Q&A Mods--
Was sure I was in General
Please Move--Thanks
rugmankc said:
here is new backup app from Koush. for non-rooted users. i am rooted so don't need. but, many of you may want to try it. it is out of beta, so may be old news to some. if you like free app, please buy upgrade and support dev.
http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/01/30/koushs-carbon-backup-app-exits-beta-enters-the-play-store/
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Wrong section:laugh:
Yeah, see my post above
I swear I was in General, made a mental note to do that--
I think a Mod moved it on purpose--
rugmankc said:
Yeah, see my post above
I swear I was in General, made a mental note to do that--
I think a Mod moved it on purpose--
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Lol I did see that, thats why I did it and you know me I don't moan about it being in the wrong section, don't see much point in it.
Lol
Would like to hear some feedback. I used MyBack Pro before rooting.
rugmankc said:
Lol
Would like to hear some feedback. I used MyBack Pro before rooting.
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I stick with TB lol.
Me too
But if people like it, I'll recommend it to non-rooted users.
A great app. I think it does basically the same thing as adb backup as it requires "pairing" with a PC when using for the first time. I used it for backing up before unlocking bootloader. Worked perfectly and was able to restore all my data on a custom rom.
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Appreciate the feedback
zaak00 said:
A great app. I think it does basically the same thing as adb backup as it requires "pairing" with a PC when using for the first time. I used it for backing up before unlocking bootloader. Worked perfectly and was able to restore all my data on a custom rom.
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Thats not a bad idea to have in the guides.
Yeah, good idea
That's why I wanted some feedback. When I see someone asking about backing up before rooting, I had recommended MyBackUp Pro. If this is better, will recommend it--
Hello everyone. There is a thread with a root toolkit, here.
But I can't seem to dowload the kits from the download tab. Nothing happens. I can't use direct download or torrent. None of them results in anything.
There no problem downloading from other sites, I have rebooted my router, restarted my PC, cleared cache and so on.
Any tips or alternate links?
Thanks
Nesdam1981 said:
Hello everyone. There is a thread with a root toolkit, here.
But I can't seem to dowload the kits from the download tab. Nothing happens. I can't use direct download or torrent. None of them results in anything.
There no problem downloading from other sites, I have rebooted my router, restarted my PC, cleared cache and so on.
Any tips or alternate links?
Thanks
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Here, this will help you out a lot.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2477886
QUESTIONS DO NOT GO IN GENERAL - There is a Q&A Forum - Please Use It
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Nesdam1981 said:
Hello everyone. There is a thread with a root toolkit, here.
But I can't seem to dowload the kits from the download tab. Nothing happens. I can't use direct download or torrent. None of them results in anything.
There no problem downloading from other sites, I have rebooted my router, restarted my PC, cleared cache and so on.
Any tips or alternate links?
Thanks
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You don't want a tool kit any way. Use this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47025283
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Thanks
FuMMoD said:
Here, this will help you out a lot.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2477886
QUESTIONS DO NOT GO IN GENERAL - There is a Q&A Forum - Please Use It
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OK! Thanks you for that highly appreciative and mature answer. I posted in the wrong section, I didn't start a war by trolling. I was simply unsure where to put the question since it is also a request for alternate links. Next time I'll make sure to Google before I go to the "friendly" community of XDA...
jd1639 said:
You don't want a tool kit any way. Use this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47025283
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Thank you for a actual helpful reply. Looked at that first, but I'd rather use a kit. That's how I always done it.
Nesdam1981 said:
Thank you for a actual helpful reply. Looked at that first, but I'd rather use a kit. That's how I always done it.
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We'll, you can do what you want. But you'll be better off in the long run if you learn to do it the right way. The n5 is a real easy device to root and rom. Learning to do those things rather than using a tool kit will save you a lot of headaches in the future
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Nesdam1981 said:
Thank you for a actual helpful reply. Looked at that first, but I'd rather use a kit. That's how I always done it.
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Like everyone says working and learning is best since you learn how to save your butt also if some goes awry. Here is toolkit if you just cannot do it another way:
http://www.wugfresh.com/nrt/
Nesdam1981 said:
Thank you for a actual helpful reply. Looked at that first, but I'd rather use a kit. That's how I always done it.
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If you use a toolkit, you'll be back on here begging for help because you bricked your device. If you want to mod, either learn to do it the right way or don't bother at all. Save yourself and the XDA community the headache.
Just to reiterate the above, don't use toolkits. When you need help, it's much harder for us to explain how to fix things if you don't understand our "language".
Not sure how many other people that do this but if a first post says "toolkit" in it, I stop reading.
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Nesdam1981 said:
Hello everyone. There is a thread with a root toolkit, here.
But I can't seem to dowload the kits from the download tab. Nothing happens. I can't use direct download or torrent. None of them results in anything.
There no problem downloading from other sites, I have rebooted my router, restarted my PC, cleared cache and so on.
Any tips or alternate links?
Thanks
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Try to avoid toolkit, its not needed.
BirchBarlow said:
If you use a toolkit, you'll be back on here begging for help because you bricked your device. If you want to mod, either learn to do it the right way or don't bother at all. Save yourself and the XDA community the headache.
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I'm not entirely sure where I said that I don't know how to do it either way. I've been rooting and installing custom ROMs and firmware since Nexus was first released. I just find it easier (I'm lazy) to use a one click toolkit to get it done. That doesn't mean I don't know how to backup and restore stock.
If I want to use a toolkit and ask for it I really can't understand the judging in here. It's my choice, and your conclusions are that I'm a noob because of it? yeah, what a great and "friendly" community this is. I might save you the headache cus this is just ridiculous.
Thanks anyway for your heartwarming words.
It takes about two minutes to root without a toolkit. But of course you knew that already!
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Nesdam1981 said:
I'm not entirely sure where I said that I don't know how to do it either way. I've been rooting and installing custom ROMs and firmware since Nexus was first released. I just find it easier (I'm lazy) to use a one click toolkit to get it done. That doesn't mean I don't know how to backup and restore stock.
If I want to use a toolkit and ask for it I really can't understand the judging in here. It's my choice, and your conclusions are that I'm a noob because of it? yeah, what a great and "friendly" community this is. I might save you the headache cus this is just ridiculous.
Thanks anyway for your heartwarming words.
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Relax, don't take it so personally. I get it, you're not a newb. When you come here asking about toolkits with a single-digit post count, it's a fair assumption. Either way I don't see the purpose of toolkits for a Nexus device. I encourage everyone not to use toolkits but to root the proper way. How hard is it to type "fastboot oem unlock" and "fastboot flash recovery recovery-twrp.img"? It's not like it's Samsung or something where you have to find exploits and hack to get it unlocked. Google gives us all the tools we need to unlock Nexus devices. You don't have to know how to code or anything to use the tools. There's nothing to gain by using one-click toolkits and root methods, only to lose as you never know exactly what they're doing under the hood. Toolkits cause more problems than they solve, especially when used by those with little to no experience. As someone else pointed as, when inexperienced users use toolkits and inevitably run into problems, it's difficult to explain how to fix it because they don't understand the steps we're telling them to take. It may as well be Greek to them. For these reasons I always discourage the use of toolkits.
Thanks all. I did it the "proper" way
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Greetings, All.
OK was real comfortable rooting my EVO-4G, and tweaking every aspect of it. ROM installs...
But That was quite some time ago, and a completely different brand of phone than my new
[Sprint] Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900P). So I find myself a bit lost. What I'd like to do, is
make myself a backup. Before doing anything to it. You wouldn't mess with your phone
before making a backup, would you?
So I figure CWM is probably the best route to travel for this, yes? If so, what's the process?
I download ClockWorkMod, and what?
NOTE: I do not have/use Windows. So anything Windows related will not be an option.
Thank you for all your time, and consideration.
--Chris
CTH-EVO said:
Greetings, All.
OK was real comfortable rooting my EVO-4G, and tweaking every aspect of it. ROM installs...
But That was quite some time ago, and a completely different brand of phone than my new
[Sprint] Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900P). So I find myself a bit lost. What I'd like to do, is
make myself a backup. Before doing anything to it. You wouldn't mess with your phone
before making a backup, would you?
So I figure CWM is probably the best route to travel for this, yes? If so, what's the process?
I download ClockWorkMod, and what?
NOTE: I do not have/use Windows. So anything Windows related will not be an option.
Thank you for all your time, and consideration.
--Chris
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First, please edit the curse word out of the title. Curse words with symbols/letters are still curse words .
Second, since you're not on Windows, your only option is to root in Linux using heimdall(Google has tons on this). You can flash custom recovery through there. By the way, you technically don't need root to do a backup . Good luck!
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swear words
Hell is not a swear word!
jdsingle76 said:
First, please edit the curse word out of the title. Curse words with symbols/letters are still curse words .
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Done. Sorry.
jdsingle76 said:
Second, since you're not on Windows, your only option is to root in Linux using heimdall(Google has tons on this). You can flash custom recovery through there. By the way, you technically don't need root to do a backup . Good luck!
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OK. I'll look around. I was hoping XDA would have the answer, rather than Google. But I'll ask Goog instead, I guess.
Thanks.
--Chris
Iceburn1 said:
Hell is not a swear word!
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That was my thought too. But, hey, I don't want to offend anyone.
--Chris
CTH-EVO said:
Done. Sorry.
OK. I'll look around. I was hoping XDA would have the answer, rather than Google. But I'll ask Goog instead, I guess.
Thanks.
--Chris
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I'm sorry, I meant use Google to narrow down the search XDA. Sometimes it's easier to search and put "xda" at the end in Google and find the forums you want. XDA has a good search function too, but Google is faster sometimes.
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I'm sorry, I meant use Google to narrow down the search XDA. Sometimes it's easier to search and put "xda" at the end in Google and find the forums you want. XDA has a good search function too, but Google is faster sometimes.
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Thanks for the clarification.
I can't help but notice:
jdsingle76 said:
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Indicates you're using the same device (SM-G900P) I'm looking to back-up, and customize. Surely
you backed yours up before modifying it. If you don't mind my asking; how did you do it, and what are
you now running?
Thanks, for all your time, and consideration.
--Chris
CTH-EVO said:
Thanks for the clarification.
I can't help but notice:
Indicates you're using the same device (SM-G900P) I'm looking to back-up, and customize. Surely
you backed yours up before modifying it. If you don't mind my asking; how did you do it, and what are
you now running?
Thanks, for all your time, and consideration.
--Chris
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I use Philz recovery exclusively for my flashing, backup, rooting, everything. You're not using Odin(I recommend borrowing a buddy's laptop with Windows for 5 min, it's much easier than Heindall), so you'll have to research how to flash the tar through Linux, but it can be done. Here's the recovery tar. Be sure to thank @Phil3759 while you're over there. The man is a genius at building these recoveries. Good luck!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2706253
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I am new device
I was wondering if it should install rom?There is an excellent rom recommendation for this device
Or leave Genuine 5.0.1?
Also asked if I wanted to experiment with installing rom
How do I keep the existing rum 5.0.1 repeatable always what should I do?:good:
Start in the general forum and look for rootSU's sticky roll up. Start by reading that. It'll have everything you need to know. Once you've read that if you still have questions feel free to ask.
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haimmalka said:
I am new device
I was wondering if it should install rom?There is an excellent rom recommendation for this device
Or leave Genuine 5.0.1?
Also asked if I wanted to experiment with installing rom
How do I keep the existing rum 5.0.1 repeatable always what should I do?:good:
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Use MultiROM to test out various ROMs while still keeping your current setup. It's a great tool and the best way to try out new things.
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Use MultiROM to test out various ROMs while still keeping your current setup. It's a great tool and the best way to try out new things.
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Isn't there a problem requiring manual edits of updater- script in lollipop ROMs?
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Isn't there a problem requiring manual edits of updater- script in lollipop ROMs?
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I'm not sure. I only flashed one Lollipop ROM (N5X) via MultiROM, and the first build I flashed worked fine, but I was unable to flash newer builds so maybe that's why.
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I'm not sure. I only flashed one Lollipop ROM (N5X) via MultiROM, and the first build I flashed worked fine, but I was unable to flash newer builds so maybe that's why.
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I don't user multirom so I have no first hand experience but from what I've seen, some (if not all) lollipop ROMs that are to be a secondary ROM on multirom, need an edit.
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I don't user multirom so I have no first hand experience but from what I've seen, some (if not all) lollipop ROMs that are to be a secondary ROM on multirom, need an edit.
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Allow a little more about what to do?
My English is not good
How do I save an existing system to return to the future with I want !?
How do I start to install rom?
Send me here to do an application directory where to start
Thank you
Learn to walk b4 you run. Read, read and do some more Reading on MANUAL ROOT, not all in one kits. These are great. I use then but you need to know the basics of communication with your phone in fastboot, incase of mistakes.
When you are ready make a full backup and an "efs" it's important to store the efs off the phone. Not sure what it is? Get Reading)
I could of named a kit but you would not find anything out. In an emergency (which happens) you would have to start learning things you should have-at the worst time. Good luck on your journey!
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Learn to walk b4 you run. Read, read and do some more Reading on MANUAL ROOT, not all in one kits. These are great. I use then but you need to know the basics of communication with your phone in fastboot, incase of mistakes.
When you are ready make a full backup and an "efs" it's important to store the efs off the phone. Not sure what it is? Get Reading)
I could of named a kit but you would not find anything out. In an emergency (which happens) you would have to start learning things you should have-at the worst time. Good luck on your journey!
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I'm a bit of the very
I had the LG G2
I just need a link or software to backup for the Original Version
I need an explanation after this link to do to install recovery
I've found here and install rom
Request to give me what I asked for
I previously got fastboot errors
LG G2 will not turn more
Make no mistake Esau did not want to lose a device!!!
haimmalka said:
I'm a bit of the very
I had the LG G2
I just need a link or software to backup for the Original Version
I need an explanation after this link to do to install recovery
I've found here and install rom
Request to give me what I asked for
I previously got fastboot errors
LG G2 will not turn more
Make no mistake Esau did not want to lose a device!!!
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You have a lg G2? This is the nexus 5 forum. Don't flash any files you find in this forum. There is a forum for the G2
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jd1639 said:
You have a lg G2? This is the nexus 5 forum. Don't flash any files you find in this forum. There is a forum for the G2
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I had the LG G2 lol
Now I have a nexus 5
Please tell me what to do how to get started I want to Esau Tat has been
haimmalka said:
I had the LG G2 lol
Now I have a nexus 5
Please tell me what to do how to get started I want to Esau Tat has been
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The first thing you need to do is install a custom recovery. Use twrp. Once you have that installed make a backup of your device with it. Then you can install a rom.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47025283
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jd1639 said:
The first thing you need to do is install a custom recovery. Use twrp. Once you have that installed make a backup of your device with it. Then you can install a rom.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47025283
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Okay I'll try it
I do a backup before all?
haimmalka said:
Okay I'll try it
I do a backup before all?
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It's always a good idea to do a backup of your device before you start to modify your phone.
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jd1639 said:
It's always a good idea to do a backup of your device before you start to modify your phone.
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Can you help me through TeamViewer?
I pay you for this money
All the files on your computer
Just get in my computer with TeamViewer
Do this to mehttp://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/general/guide-nexus-5-how-to-unlock-bootloader-t2507905/post47025283#post47025283
Seriously?
If you can't manage to do this on your own and don't even want to learn how, then you shouldn't be here.
Lethargy said:
Seriously?
If you can't manage to do this on your own and don't even want to learn how, then you shouldn't be here.
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I do not know good English language to understand it
What Afct you what I ask who wants to help will help those who do not want to not help me
You do not need to be here and I Ro
haimmalka said:
I do not know good English language to understand it
What Afct you what I ask who wants to help will help those who do not want to not help me
You do not need to be here and I Ro
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If you don't understand how to do something yourself, aren't willing to learn, and just want someone to do it for you, I suggest you don't do it at all.
Lethargy said:
If you don't understand how to do something yourself, aren't willing to learn, and just want someone to do it for you, I suggest you don't do it at all.
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םok ok by
haimmalka said:
Can you help me through TeamViewer?
I pay you for this money
All the files on your computer
Just get in my computer with TeamViewer
Do this to mehttp://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/general/guide-nexus-5-how-to-unlock-bootloader-t2507905/post47025283#post47025283
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Got your pm. I don't respond to pm's nor do I do team viewer. It's not that hard to do. Hardest part is setting up adb/fastboot. Google 15 second adb install xda and skip the first part of the guide where you setup sdk.
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