I rooted my TB using the manual root method from this forum. I am prepping to sell it now and would like to know if I can use the built-in "restore to factory settings" in the settings menu or do I HAVE to follow the back to stock thread and do all the flashing?
I have never installed any ROMS. I did flash CW recovery (3.0.2.5) but that's it. I am stock rooted and always have been. Some apps are frozen using titanium backup but none have been removed.
Current software version 1.12.605.6 Build # 1.12.605.6 CL338893 release keys.
** My main purpose for restoring is to remove the primary gmail account from the phone. I don't really care if it stays rooted or becomes unrooted in the process. If I could remove the account I would just sell it rooted but I don't want the new owner having access to all my info obviously. And of course I get the message that the account cannot be removed when I try because it is the primary account **
Thanks.
Yes, you should be fine by doing settings and factory resetting as it will remove the account
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It happened today morning, but i didn't change anything since last night, didn't install any apps or updates
At first i manage to enter in the Contacts app, but i couldn't save a new contact, i did a system reboot and after that all three apps were gone :O
now i'm using GO Contacts, but i would really like to get the stock apps back
Rooted (CF-Kernel) KI4 2.3.4
any thoughts guys?
also, in the GO Contacts app i'm unable to save a new contact
maranello69 said:
It happened today morning, but i didn't change anything since last night, didn't install any apps or updates
At first i manage to enter in the Contacts app, but i couldn't save a new contact, i did a system reboot and after that all three apps were gone :O
now i'm using GO Contacts, but i would really like to get the stock apps back
Rooted (CF-Kernel) KI4 2.3.4
any thoughts guys?
also, in the GO Contacts app i'm unable to save a new contact
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Hmm ... really strange.
Maybe a problem with your Google account.
But disappearing system apps ... ?!
If you have got a recent system backup, then recover it.
If not, I recommend to re-install a stock ROM (flashing with Odin).
Do a hard reset after flashing.
Root your phone (e.g. flashing CF-Root kernel).
This should bring back the missing system apps.
Good luck !
Whit a hard reset, you mean a factory reset, right?
And no, no backups
there is no way to reinstall those apps?
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maranello69 said:
Whit a hard reset, you mean a factory reset, right?
And no, no backups
there is no way to reinstall those apps?
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Hard reset: Dial *2767*3855# into your phone.
This will wipe internal SD card!
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Please do a full system backup in future!
I backup my apps with Titanium Backup (free app from the Market) and make a system backup with CWM Manager app (which is included in my CF-Root kernel).
i'll be sure to do that next time, i wanted to do a Nandroid backup after rooting, but i kept delaying it... until it was too late
i guess i can backup my user apps now with Titanium, or should i just start from blank with a stock rom?
flashing the stock rom will also bring back the stock kernel?
maranello69 said:
i'll be sure to do that next time, i wanted to do a Nandroid backup after rooting, but i kept delaying it... until it was too late
i guess i can backup my user apps now with Titanium, or should i just start from blank with a stock rom?
flashing the stock rom will also bring back the stock kernel?
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Yes, the ROM contains kernel, modem and CSC.
You can restore all user apps you have saved with Titanium Backup.
Do not restore any system app.
Just to be safe.
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a nice twist of things today, i have read some info regarding this issue on the webz and i decided to uninstall facebook and google+... and what do you know, my apps r back and working perfectly
but anyway, i'll proceed with the stock rom flash, just to be on the safe side
I accidentally cracked the screen of my SGS2 (just the glass, everything else is working) so now I have to send it to Samsung to repair.
I am running Entropy's stock ROM, rooted, and on 2.3.6 (from 2.3.4 OTA upgraded to 2.3.6, remains rooted), and I have Titanium Pro installed.
I have 2 questions before wipe my phone:
1. when I do factory data reset (Menu > Settings > Privacy > Factory Data Reset), will the phone come back as 2.3.6 and remain rooted? i know it is newbie question and the answer seems to be yes but I just want to make sure.
2. I will run "Backup all user apps + system data" and back it up to microSD card. When I restore after I receive the phone back, shall I restore system data as well as user apps+data? Would restore of system data cause instability and/or forced close type of stuff? I am sure those of you who play a lot with various ROMs know the answer. I am the type of person that just want to get to the same previous working status as the first priority.
thanks in advance
1. Yes. Flash a "back to stock" ROM.
2. Backup only the apps you installed. Not the ones on the phone. Don't backup the app data either. Just the apps.
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It sounds like you have the pro version of Titanium Backup with batch backup and restore. When I use TiBu, I back up all user apps + system data, but when I restore, I restore only missing apps + data. There are a few apps that are in the system, such as the memo, which I select and restore the data only individually, and that would not be possible if I didn't back up the system data initially.
For additional info on preparing your phone to return to Samsung, see the guide linked in my signature.
yes I am using TiBu Pro, and your suggestion of backup user apps + system data then selectively restore apps makes a lot of sense.
Just checked the flash count, "Customer Binary" is NO and "Current Binary" is "Samsung Official", so it is good to go. thanks for the reminder.
Just wondering if the dev's have to manually setup the phone after installing a new Rom that requires a full wipe/restore. It's not a big deal if you update your Rom every so often. But, I would imagine that it would be a pain if your factory resetting daily or multiple times daily.
I don't reset all that often. However, it seems like when I want a new Rom I first need to install a 3rd Rom first before the new Rom will take. Not sure if It's required but I will go through setup and let all of the data restore on the phone. Frequently, I'll need access to the market before I can go on to the next Rom.
After doing this a few times it just seems like there has to be an easier way.
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I don't reset all that often. However, it seems like when I want a new Rom I first need to install a 3rd Rom first before the new Rom will take. Not sure if It's required but I will go through setup and let all of the data restore on the phone. Frequently, I'll need access to the market before I can go on to the next Rom.
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You should just wipe, install the new rom, log into your google account to let your data recover and use the market to reinstall your apps. Not sure why you need to install a rom twice...
I have been using titanium backup for a while now though the developers will not offer support if you do. I only backup apps and their data. The only thing google does is add all my contacts back. I do not backup any system apps or system data and have not had any issues to date. My new Rom is literally back up and running less then 5 minutes after first boot. It takes longer to wipe and flash then it does to setup a Rom.
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Dev just push new system apps to the phone with adb or whatever has been changed then reboot. At least I do but for your case when switching to a new Rom you shouldn't just be pushing system cus alot changes
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So can I use a titanium backup to restore app data after flashing to a new rom? Would it restore my saved saved logins from the browser?
diaco1974 said:
So can I use a titanium backup to restore app data after flashing to a new rom? Would it restore my saved saved logins from the browser?
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Not sure about the browser, but yes restoring app data with Titanium backup works great. Just don't restore system apps . Well, I am assuming if you deleted the new browser and restore your saved browser it would work just fine. Unless the browser is a different for the rom your using.
I have a Motorola Photon with a cracked screen. Sprint insurance sent me a replacement Photon.
I'm trying to use Titanium to do a complete backup of the broken phone to restore to the new phone. Old phone backed-up (system and user apps) elements are around 580, but when attempting to restore to new phone, it only sees about 220.
The TB wiki doesn't offer any help.
Please, someone with knowledge help me out as I need to get this busted phone shipped back soon.
Thanks in advance.
Make sure your filters are set correctly and the new phone is rooted.
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Using titanium with system apps can be problematic. Try doing just user apps.
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I just did this because I had to wipe my phone (don't ask).
1. Root (the AIO root worked for me--I was on 2.3.4).
2. Install Titanium Backup.
3. Put the SD card in if it isn't already--the one with your backups).
4. Restore only the user apps and data.
Should get you back where you were before--it did for me, except because I installed this de-bloated ROM ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1648297 ), GO Launcher noticed a couple of missing widgets (from the stock ROM when I backed-up the data for GO) when I restored it. I'm just in the process of replacing them with the market equivalents.
I'm a total nub to the Photon, but had done a lot with the Epic 4G. Some terminology differences to go through. PM me if I can help.
I could really use some help here guys. Normally when I clean flash a new rom, download TiBu, and open it for the first time, it asks me to restore my previous Android ID. I always do then restore all of my apps. No problem.
I just flashed CM 10.2 today (coming from Jelly Beans B6), downloaded TiBu, and open it, but it's not asking to restore my previous Android ID. Now I can't restore any of my apps via TiBu. When I go to TiBu options and try to manually restore my Android ID, it's not finding one. The only thing that's different with my flash today is that my sdcard died recently, but I'm not sure how that would impact this? I really need some help. Thanks in advance, guys!
Bibbed said:
I could really use some help here guys. Normally when I clean flash a new rom, download TiBu, and open it for the first time, it asks me to restore my previous Android ID. I always do then restore all of my apps. No problem.
I just flashed CM 10.2 today (coming from Jelly Beans B6), downloaded TiBu, and open it, but it's not asking to restore my previous Android ID. Now I can't restore any of my apps via TiBu. When I go to TiBu options and try to manually restore my Android ID, it's not finding one. The only thing that's different with my flash today is that my sdcard died recently, but I'm not sure how that would impact this? I really need some help. Thanks in advance, guys!
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You may need to go to preferences/backup folder location and manually select the location.
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You may need to go to preferences/backup folder location and manually select the location.
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No luck. TiBu can find all of my backups, it just won't restore the apps because (I'm assuming) the Android ID is different. I can't figure out why it isn't asking to restore my old Android ID.
Bibbed said:
No luck. TiBu can find all of my backups, it just won't restore the apps because (I'm assuming) the Android ID is different. I can't figure out why it isn't asking to restore my old Android ID.
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Have you tried titanium's data and opening it again? Are you logged into your Google account?
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I used to get the same thing in tibu but haven't for awhile now. I think you're ok. Do you have Google back up your phone too. I think it's getting the id from there.
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Have you tried titanium's data and opening it again? Are you logged into your Google account?
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I did try restoring TiBu's data only, however, that didn't have any effect regarding the Android ID. TiBu still hangs when restoring (just stays at 0%).
I reflashed Jelly Beans B6 (did not restore a nandroid) since I was previously on that rom. TiBu still didn't ask to restore my Android ID, however, I was able to restore all of my apps without TiBu hanging (so at least I didn't lose everything). My understanding is that this seems like two issues 1. TiBu isn't asking to restore my Android ID anymore (on any rom) and 2. CM 10.2 isn't gelling with TiBu's restore without restoring the previous Android ID. They could be related though. Like I mentioned above, my sdcard died recently and I haven't replaced it yet. Maybe TiBu backs up my Android ID to the sdcard?
When I get a minute I'm going to see if I can't flash CM 10.2, manually restore my current Android ID that works with TiBu's restore (from Jelly Beans B6), and then see if restoring with TiBu will work then. In the meantime, I'm still interested if anyone has any other ideas or similar experiences.
Just for completeness, I'll update my findings in case anyone has this issue in the future and happens upon this thread.
Two things were contributing to my initial complaint...
1. TiBu DOES auto-sync its own setting to your sdcard, so after a wipe/flash it pulls the old Android ID from that save. As I mentioned in my first post, my sdcard died recently and had not yet been replaced which is why TiBu wasn't asking to restore my old Android ID. In TiBu under Preferences, there's an option to 'Auto-sync TB settings' which uses the sdcard. This is checked by default when you install TiBu and have an sdcard. When my sdcard died, this setting automatically unchecked itself. I found out you actually can re-check this setting without an sdcard and it will back up your Android ID somewhere, however you obviously have to re-check it manually.
2. Android 4.3 builds seem to have a common issue with restoring TiBu backups where the restore hangs at 0%. After I correct #1 above and restored my Android ID, TiBu was STILL hanging at 0% on restore. Looking around the web, it seems like there's a few different work-arounds. The one that worked for me was changing the backup folder location in TiBu to 'legacy' (TiBu > Backup folder location).
Two separate issues. Pretty confusing. Hopefully this can help someone down the road.
Try restoring in smaller batches instead of all at once. Like apps A thru F, reboot and select the next batch, etc.
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