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I am running a stock image on my N5 with root and need to add an apk into the system partition but the problem is that I have only 4mb left on there and the apk does not fit. Is it possible to resize the partitions and:
Still keep your data
and/or
Allow for OTA installations down the road?
Short answer is no. And you certainly can't do it without wiping everything else. Repartitioning Android partitions is not for the faint of heart. It takes a lot of knowledge and can easily brick your device.
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psychephylax said:
I am running a stock image on my N5 with root and need to add an apk into the system partition but the problem is that I have only 4mb left on there and the apk does not fit. Is it possible to resize the partitions and:
Still keep your data
and/or
Allow for OTA installations down the road?
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Why don't you just simply delete some unused pre-installed apps from /system?
xnormskix said:
Why don't you just simply delete some unused pre-installed apps from /system?
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He will need to revert changes in order to run the OTA process.
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Plus, with a nexus image there really isn't much stuff to delete as there is on a carrier image
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What i am really trying to do is get the droid circle widget working which should live in priv-app in system. I wonder if I can symlink from the user data partition
psychephylax said:
What i am really trying to do is get the droid circle widget working which should live in priv-app in system. I wonder if I can symlink from the user data partition
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Stock Google OS comes with a ton of crap on /system that really belongs on /data. You delete all those apps, then download them from the playstore. 300ish MB free on /system.
I wrote a script to do this here, or you could use @vomer CleanRom that gets rid of some crap. My script (from memory) keeps stock keyboard, stock camera, and a stock launcher. Everything else is gone and can be reacquired through the playstore, the way it should have been from the beginning.
If it bothers you, could could use TiBu to back up that app data before you delete them, then restore after playstore install.
Who cares about OTA? Really not of concern.
Thank you for putting me on the right track. What I wound up doing was converting a couple of the apps that are baked into the stock ROM from system to user apps with TiBu. Worked like a charm!
awesome ...
Aerowinder said:
Stock Google OS comes with a ton of crap on /system that really belongs on /data. You delete all those apps, then download them from the playstore. 300ish MB free on /system.
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Thanks for your awesome and simple script - great idea!
Worked on my Nexus 5, 6 and 7. Boosted free space by 360 MB.
Regards.
Update : your script also worked on my Nexus 6 running Stock Marshmallow Version "mra58r" now that I have 863 MB free on /system.
:: TWRP 2.8.7.1 + ElementalX-N6-3.06 Kernel + SuperSU BETA 2.52
Same issue with CM13
I'm facing low system space when installing CM13.
The ROM installs correctly. However, when I go to flash GAPPS, I get a low system error.
How can I fix this?
Flash back to stock, perform a factory wipe, flash twrp, flash cm and gapps. Hopefully, those fixes the issue.
Aerowinder said:
Stock Google OS comes with a ton of crap on /system that really belongs on /data. You delete all those apps, then download them from the playstore. 300ish MB free on /system.
I wrote a script to do this here, or you could use @vomer CleanRom that gets rid of some crap. My script (from memory) keeps stock keyboard, stock camera, and a stock launcher. Everything else is gone and can be reacquired through the playstore, the way it should have been from the beginning.
If it bothers you, could could use TiBu to back up that app data before you delete them, then restore after playstore install.
Who cares about OTA? Really not of concern.
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Original link to script above is dead. Any chance we could still get the script, particularly if it would still work okay on Android 6 (Marshmallow) or 7 (Nougat)? Thanks.
I used this guide to root the device
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnzRn1yiICA
Then, I used RootJunky's app to install the google play store, and block ota updates.
https://www.rootjunky.com/amazon-fire-5th-gen-supertool/
Afterwards, I installed titanium backup, Evie Launcher or any launcher, it doesn't matter I don't think, and Link2SD.
Using Link2SD, I made my launcher of choice a system app, then going to titanium backup, searched launcher, and find "Homepages," uninstalled that, and the tablet will glitch a bit, I just restarted the device, and when it's booted, it should ask which launcher you want to use, and pick the one you chose.
Just to make sure it worked, I restarted the tablet a few times, and it stayed on the launcher I chose.
I just thought I'd say what worked for me, do this at your own risk though, I'm not responsible for anything that goes wrong.
I'm also not sure how this affects alexa as I do not use her.
based on ur message, i did the same but in the step:
"then going to titanium backup, searched launcher, and find "Homepages," uninstalled that,"
just freeze homepage and get novalauncher automatically opened as default launcher
Perdio said:
based on ur message, i did the same but in the step:
"then going to titanium backup, searched launcher, and find "Homepages," uninstalled that,"
just freeze homepage and get novalauncher automatically opened as default launcher
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Yep - no reason to remove Homepages; just disable with the method/tool of choice once an alternative launcher is available. Keeping Homepages around will help with recovery (via adb) should some go wonky with the alternative launcher.
MafiaSix88 said:
I used this guide to root the device
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnzRn1yiICA
Then, I used RootJunky's app to install the google play store, and block ota updates.
https://www.rootjunky.com/amazon-fire-5th-gen-supertool/
Afterwards, I installed titanium backup, Evie Launcher or any launcher, it doesn't matter I don't think, and Link2SD.
Using Link2SD, I made my launcher of choice a system app, then going to titanium backup, searched launcher, and find "Homepages," uninstalled that, and the tablet will glitch a bit, I just restarted the device, and when it's booted, it should ask which launcher you want to use, and pick the one you chose.
Just to make sure it worked, I restarted the tablet a femw times, and it stayed on the launcher I chose.
I just thought I'd say what worked for me, do this at your own risk though, I'm not responsible for anything that goes wrong.
I'm also not sure how this affects alexa as I do not use her.
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Theres a software root method for fire hd 8 (7th gen)? Can u pls link me up?
shawon11 said:
Theres a software root method for fire hd 8 (7th gen)? Can u pls link me up?
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/hd...xperimental-software-root-hd-8-hd-10-t3904595
Davey126 said:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/hd...xperimental-software-root-hd-8-hd-10-t3904595
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What does this mean?
If you have achieved root on such a device, do not remount the system partition as read/write.
Can i use adaway. And push or delete app from /system partition. Even if i get brick is there anyway to restore stock rom?
shawon11 said:
What does this mean?
If you have achieved root on such a device, do not remount the system partition as read/write.
Can i use adaway. And push or delete app from /system partition. Even if i get brick is there anyway to restore stock rom?
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Wrong thread to be asking such questions. Also should consider if rooting is the best choice if unfamiliar with the terminology. Best to read through the linked thread to get a better understanding of what you're headed into. Note the thread title: experimental
Davey126 said:
Wrong thread to be asking such questions. Also should consider if rooting is the best choice if unfamiliar with the terminology. Best to read through the linked thread to get a better understanding of what you're headed into. Note the thread title: experimental
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I am not unfamiliar with root. I have been using it for years . But the problem here is i always have backup stock rom. But in case of fire tabs i am new. & The thread isn't organised well.
Hello
As I've set up many parameters into my running OxygenOS, such as application behavior, battery optimization, miscellanous settings, wallpapers...
How im supposed to backup all those settings regarding OxygenOS in order to avoid to reinstall it while tranfering my phone to another OOS phone ?
PS : my phone is rooted, and I use TitaniumBackup
I wish to get solution to backup problem,
all those settings preferences need to be backuped up but no solution yet found.
at least we still have "titanium backup".
solid.snake said:
Yes, but what should I backup in TitaniumBackup ?
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exactly, not much to backup aside of apps,
you can try to backup system "settings" in "titanium backup".
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solid.snake said:
Hello
As I've set up many parameters into my running OxygenOS, such as application behavior, battery optimization, miscellanous settings, wallpapers...
How im supposed to backup all those settings regarding OxygenOS in order to avoid to reinstall it while tranfering my phone to another OOS phone ?
PS : my phone is rooted, and I use TitaniumBackup
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Use oneplus switch app
x111 said:
I wish to get solution to backup problem,
all those settings preferences need to be backuped up but no solution yet found.
at least we still have "titanium backup".
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Yes, but what should I backup in TitaniumBackup ?
twinnfamous said:
Use oneplus switch app
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I mean, how to proceed if someone steal my phone, or of I Loose it...
BTW,
Does anyone know the purpose of the "OnePlus account"??
There is no way to choose what to backup, or sync....
solid.snake said:
I mean, how to proceed if someone steal my phone, or of I Loose it...
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Copy the folder opbackup to flash drive or PC after backup. Just choose new backup and select what to back up. Make sure u give oneplus switch app permissions
twinnfamous said:
Copy the folder opbackup to flash drive or PC after backup. Just choose new backup and select what to back up. Make sure u give oneplus switch app permissions
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Is the opbackup folder is create by oneplus switch app ??
Because if yes, I Don't know how to proceed as the app only give a direct transfer capability
solid.snake said:
Is the opbackup folder is create by oneplus switch app ??
Because if yes, I Don't know how to proceed as the app only give a direct transfer capability
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Yes once you do backup
twinnfamous said:
Yes once you do backup
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Great, I have to select the bottom screen functionality and have at least 30% battery.
Thanks.
I'll try it and report back here has resolved.
Yours
Hi folks.
I did only backup the parameters as suggested by the app, but what a pitty....
The main file only weight 468 Bytes (attachement)
This method is clearly unrelialable. As it doesn't backup my whole parameters.
TitaniumBackup appears to be my last shot, but I still have to determine what to backup...
solid.snake said:
Hi folks.
I did only backup the parameters as suggested by the app, but what a pitty....
The main file only weight 468 Bytes (attachement)
This method is clearly unrelialable. As it doesn't backup my whole parameters.
TitaniumBackup appears to be my last shot, but I still have to determine what to backup...
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I find swiftbackup to be Superior to titanium
preference said:
I find swiftbackup to be Superior to titanium
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Hahahahahaha, really !
It really made me laugh as TitaniumBackup was my first paid application and indeed the most important app through years now.
But as I like some challenges, Im going to try it, not because I Doubt about TitaniumBackup supremacy, but by curiosity.
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Hahahahahaha, really !
It really made me laugh as TitaniumBackup was my first paid application and indeed the most important app through years now.
But as I like some challenges, Im going to try it, not because I Doubt about TitaniumBackup supremacy, but by curiosity.
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You won't be disappointed. I freeze apps with icebox. Swift backs up more than just apps.
Of course, it's individual choice but I rely on OP Switch as my backup solution. I was a big fan for TB during my rooted days. With excellent Oxygen OS and OP Switch, I have no desire to root the phone anymore.
I haven't used Swift Backup app, but it might be worth the try. It's available on play store.
Gr8man001 said:
Of course, it's individual choice but I rely on OP Switch as my backup solution. I was a big fan for TB during my rooted days. With excellent Oxygen OS and OP Switch, I have no desire to root the phone anymore.
I haven't used Swift Backup app, but it might be worth the try. It's available on play store.
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It requires root so it's not something you would like. Stick with what works for you. I always have to root my phones lol
Gr8man001 said:
Of course, it's individual choice but I rely on OP Switch as my backup solution. I was a big fan for TB during my rooted days. With excellent Oxygen OS and OP Switch, I have no desire to root the phone anymore.
I haven't used Swift Backup app, but it might be worth the try. It's available on play store.
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I can't understand, how to dont have any root Desire in 2020.
Just, how do you handle bloatware or ads (web, app...)?
solid.snake said:
I can't understand, how to dont have any root Desire in 2020.
Just, how do you handle bloatware or ads (web, app...)?
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There aren't many apps on Oxygen OS that I consider bloatware. I use most of them. If I don't use a particular app, I simply disable it. If it still bothers me there are many guides online to debloat using adb commands.
I use paid version of AdGuard and have no issues with blocking ads. One license fee covers all 3 phones in my family.
Hello everyone, hope I will find the answers as I properly did my research and did not find as much info as i wanted.
So, long short story, 2 devices, Pixel 3, bot with root access and custom roms, my question is: Can I backup entirely one rom from another (containing the google pay and google apps) and restore it on the other device, will cards work? From my knowledge, for example, some data is encrypter/stored in some places or some way that an app like Titanium Backup would not restore it totally so, would a total backup and restore from one phone to another work?
Thanks!
testingdomains said:
Hello everyone, hope I will find the answers as I properly did my research and did not find as much info as i wanted.
So, long short story, 2 devices, Pixel 3, bot with root access and custom roms, my question is: Can I backup entirely one rom from another (containing the google pay and google apps) and restore it on the other device, will cards work? From my knowledge, for example, some data is encrypter/stored in some places or some way that an app like Titanium Backup would not restore it totally so, would a total backup and restore from one phone to another work?
Thanks!
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Definitely not possible with Titanium Backup. TB has not been updated since 2019, and restore on recent Android versions does not work properly. I use Swift Backup, and have used it to move apps from one phone to another (the phones both had the same ROM). You might have problems if you have different ROMs on the two phones. I don't use Google Pay, so can't comment on it. I didn't have a problem with the apps I did restore.
Update: it works using twrp (backup and restore only /data)
testingdomains said:
Update: it works using twrp (backup and restore only /data)
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What Android version are you on? I thought TWRP did not work on Pixel 3 Android 11. If you have TWRP that works on 11, where can I get it?
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What Android version are you on? I thought TWRP did not work on Pixel 3 Android 11. If you have TWRP that works on 11, where can I get it?
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Hi, I'm on version 10, only twrp and magisk (keeping as simple and debloated as possible)
Hello all!
Hope that's the right place to post that question
i want to downgrade my phone from android 12 to android 11 (Asus rog phone 5) because it's very unstable.
i read on the google site that the google auto-backup doesn't support downgrading, so i need a recommendation for software from someone who downgraded his/her phone to a lower version and managed to restore it later on.
Also is this process dangerous? I read the manuals on Asus official site which just talks about backup the phone, then downloading some file from the site restarting the phone and it should install it alone.
Thanks in advance for helping!
dokvader114 said:
Hello all!
Hope that's the right place to post that question
i want to downgrade my phone from android 12 to android 11 (Asus rog phone 5) because it's very unstable.
i read on the google site that the google auto-backup doesn't support downgrading, so i need a recommendation for software from someone who downgraded his/her phone to a lower version and managed to restore it later on.
Also is this process dangerous? I read the manuals on Asus official site which just talks about backup the phone, then downloading some file from the site restarting the phone and it should install it alone.
Thanks in advance for helping!
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As a thumb rule, it is always risky to restore a backup of settings between versions, especially when downgrading.
TNSMANI said:
As a thumb rule, it is always risky to restore a backup of settings between versions, especially when downgrading.
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Any tips or ideas you can share? I must downgrade because android 12 really did a number on my phone
dokvader114 said:
Any tips or ideas you can share? I must downgrade because android 12 really did a number on my phone
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If I were you, I would not backup anything and install everything manually and configure. Whatever you do, please do not back up Android 12's settings and restore them in Android 11.
Third party apps can be backed up using Titanium Backup or some similar backup tools. While restoring them, go by one app at a time so that you will know which app's backup caused issues and you can avoid restoring that app the next time.
dokvader114 said:
Any tips or ideas you can share? I must downgrade because android 12 really did a number on my phone
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Do a manual backup of all your personal stuff. Downgrade (A12 > A11 is really an 'upgrade' ). Then do a clean A11 setup and transfer your files over. Old school but the most solid way...
TNSMANI said:
If I were you, I would not backup anything and install everything manually and configure. Whatever you do, please do not back up Android 12's settings and restore them in Android 11.
Third party apps can be backed up using Titanium Backup or some similar backup tools. While restoring them, go by one app at a time so that you will know which app's backup caused issues and you can avoid restoring that app the next time.
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Andrologic said:
Do a manual backup of all your personal stuff. Downgrade (A12 > A11 is really an 'upgrade' ). Then do a clean A11 setup and transfer your files over. Old school but the most solid way...
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i guess i will make a combination to both
backup some apps with titanium backup (other will be downloaded normally after downgrade)
backup files from files manager through local backup connected to pc
will not backup any setting (maybe will screenshot to restore them manually)
will disconnect google from the phone
download the android 12 to android 11 from the asus site
and hope that anything that was ****ed will be normal again.
will let you know later how it went.
thanks guys.
TNSMANI said:
If I were you, I would not backup anything and install everything manually and configure. Whatever you do, please do not back up Android 12's settings and restore them in Android 11.
Third party apps can be backed up using Titanium Backup or some similar backup tools. While restoring them, go by one app at a time so that you will know which app's backup caused issues and you can avoid restoring that app the next time.
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Any recommendation for backup app for applications that doesn't require root?
If you mean that you are unrooted, then the options are limited. Certain backups require root. ADB backup & restore can also be used.
You can check up this thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/need-recommendation-for-a-backup-restore-app-no-root.4401711/ and search in Google.
TNSMANI said:
If you mean that you are unrooted, then the options are limited. Certain backups require root. ADB backup & restore can also be used.
You can check up this thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/need-recommendation-for-a-backup-restore-app-no-root.4401711/ and search in Google.
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Please explain what is adb backup? Is that an app or a method?
Can't find a correct reference to said name
Also, does that back up app data? Is this works for downgrading?
dokvader114 said:
Please explain what is adb backup? Is that an app or a method?
Can't find a correct reference to said name
Also, does that back up app data? Is this works for downgrading?
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It is a method to backup and restore using adb commands. It is partially explained in the link that I provided. You can also google adb commands to learn further.
Hi!
I just noticed that there is an official way to do this. Look for the 'Version Android 12 to Android 11' on the official asus page:
- https://www.asus.com/supportonly/ROG Phone 5 (ZS673KS)/HelpDesk_Download/
I found it while looking for an update. But also I look around here at xda to see if there is something relevant on the ROG 5.
Hope it helps
crisaegrim said:
Hi!
I just noticed that there is an official way to do this. Look for the 'Version Android 12 to Android 11' on the official asus page:
- https://www.asus.com/supportonly/ROG Phone 5 (ZS673KS)/HelpDesk_Download/
I found it while looking for an update. But also I look around here at xda to see if there is something relevant on the ROG 5.
Hope it helps
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But doing that will still require me to backup my apps which is my current problem