Is there a reliable way to back-up the default Froyo ROM yet? I would like to give Gingerbread a try, but only if I can back up the official Froyo ROM with confidence ... Thanks in advance for any thoughts ...
martinbone said:
Is there a reliable way to back-up the default Froyo ROM yet? I would like to give Gingerbread a try, but only if I can back up the official Froyo ROM with confidence ... Thanks in advance for any thoughts ...
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Download latest FROYO (official samsung) from samfirmware.com and you safe to go.
Cheers
I'd prefer to backup the entire rom if possible, i.e. including apps and data. So that if I have limitations with Gingerbread, I can put my phone back to how it is now, with one click ... ?
martinbone said:
I'd prefer to backup the entire rom if possible, i.e. including apps and data. So that if I have limitations with Gingerbread, I can put my phone back to how it is now, with one click ... ?
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You could check this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1121192
or
use titanium backup in combination with latest froyo firmware from samfirmware.com
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So the new 2.3 Modaco ROM is out which is interesting, theres just a problem with upgrading (or at least I think there is). Will I lose all contacts,sms,applications installed,preferences,wifi access points, scenelayouts + widgets?
And is there anyway to back up all or some of these personal preferences?
NEW ROM: PLEASE HELP BELOW!
xjairusx said:
So the new 2.3 Modaco ROM is out which is interesting, theres just a problem with upgrading (or at least I think there is). Will I lose all contacts,sms,applications installed,preferences,wifi access points, scenelayouts + widgets?
And is there anyway to back up all or some of these personal preferences?
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No need to backup youre data if you are running the 2.2! Make a nandroid back-up first if you might be rolling back from 2.3 to 2.2 in the future. You can flash the 2.3 just over the 2.2.
To be fair, if things are running good leave 2.2 on.
There isn't much change and a few folk are rolling back.
Thats pretty awesome, what happens when 1.6 firmware is out for the hero? . Save my worries, and thank god for Nandroid! I'll stick with 2.2 for now.
Backup for Root Users should do what you want
Ok so i'm currently running modaco 2.2, what should I do to upgrade to 2.9?
How can I update to the latest Modaco rom? Will all my scenes, gadgets, contacts, messages settings remain if updating?
Also what about all of my apps?
I'm currently using the ewjet Rom with custom kernel which is really good. I miss/need the stock 2.1 (b.0.1?) Keyboard,browser and launcher system apks as i don't really like the ones that come with ewjet.
I'm currently away from my pc for a week and don't have any means of flashing the original 2.1b firmware to try and copy the apps. I'm not even sure if I have to use that specific firmware or would any other 2.1 apk work? I have actually googled all 3 apks but none work :-( is anyone able to help by attaching them or know what I can do. ThAnks
brent0r said:
I'm currently using the ewjet Rom with custom kernel which is really good. I miss/need the stock 2.1 (b.0.1?) Keyboard,browser and launcher system apks as i don't really like the ones that come with ewjet.
I'm currently away from my pc for a week and don't have any means of flashing the original 2.1b firmware to try and copy the apps. I'm not even sure if I have to use that specific firmware or would any other 2.1 apk work? I have actually googled all 3 apks but none work :-( is anyone able to help by attaching them or know what I can do. ThAnks
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That's why it is important to back up before flashing onto a new ROM. Anyways here it is..
If I'm right, text input is the default android keyboard..
Someone wants to buy my gf's phone but it has clockwork installed with a custom rom. Is there a way to install the original 2.2 rom without the long procedure? Is there a very stable 2.2 clockwork rom with very small modifications?
Thanks
newklear85 said:
Someone wants to buy my gf's phone but it has clockwork installed with a custom rom. Is there a way to install the original 2.2 rom without the long procedure? Is there a very stable 2.2 clockwork rom with very small modifications?
Thanks
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You can install original (rooted) stock 2.3.3 ROM, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1140862
I was looking at that but the replies were somewhat negative... I'll give it a try! Thanks
newklear85 said:
I was looking at that but the replies were somewhat negative... I'll give it a try! Thanks
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Shrug. You wanted stock with very little modifications. The only mods there are root + a2sd support. (Oh, and removed FB+Twitter junk).
(There is a nandroid backup of 2.2.x posted somewhere here, but I cannot find it and IMHO if you want stock ROM, it is pointless to flash 2.2.x now).
I am new here, please don't bite.
I have been following the NeoBuddy ICS for a while but haven't jumped in yet. Just picked up a new SD card and want to jump in.
Getting on ICS Passion will be easy with all the great guides. But I am interested in being able to dual boot ICS and 2.2 stock since I require the WiFi Calling while at work. (There is ZERO signal in our building on T-Mobile frequencies)
From what I have read to get back to a stock 2.2 I would have to Odin back, not use Rom Manager? Is this correct? Am I wrong? Am I bothering you?
Thanks for any help.
UnholyKing said:
I am new here, please don't bite.
I have been following the NeoBuddy ICS for a while but haven't jumped in yet. Just picked up a new SD card and want to jump in.
Getting on ICS Passion will be easy with all the great guides. But I am interested in being able to dual boot ICS and 2.2 stock since I require the WiFi Calling while at work. (There is ZERO signal in our building on T-Mobile frequencies)
From what I have read to get back to a stock 2.2 I would have to Odin back, not use Rom Manager? Is this correct? Am I wrong? Am I bothering you?
Thanks for any help.
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There is no ability to dual boot the Vibrant (at this time). Going back and forth regularly would be a pain..
Maybe dual booting is the wrong phrasing. Could I backup and restore a 2.2 and a ICS install with Nandroid? And then go back and forth between them?
I am willing to wait for a backup to be restored. I'd rather wait for that than have no ability to receive calls.
I am still trying to grasp the backup and restore process on android phones. This is a hell of a lot to absorb. I am reading as many posts and guides but the underlaying concepts are missing.
Thanks agin.
UnholyKing said:
Maybe dual booting is the wrong phrasing. Could I backup and restore a 2.2 and a ICS install with Nandroid? And then go back and forth between them?
I am willing to wait for a backup to be restored. I'd rather wait for that than have no ability to receive calls.
I am still trying to grasp the backup and restore process on android phones. This is a hell of a lot to absorb. I am reading as many posts and guides but the underlaying concepts are missing.
Thanks agin.
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The recoveries/kernels used are different nandroid doesn't backup kernels. You would end up bricking your phone. To go from ICS back to 2.2 you need to odin back to a stock rom first you can't just flash in CWM. The entire file system is different.
bobshute said:
The recoveries/kernels used are different nandroid doesn't backup kernels. You would end up bricking your phone. To go from ICS back to 2.2 you need to odin back to a stock rom first you can't just flash in CWM. The entire file system is different.
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OK I think I got it.
You can flash different ROM's as longs as you are on the same version (2.2, 2.3 ect) and running the same kernel.
But if you want to move between a 2.2 and a 2.3 or a 4.0 you need to go back to stock and go from there.
UnholyKing said:
OK I think I got it.
You can flash different ROM's as longs as you are on the same version (2.2, 2.3 ect) and running the same kernel.
But if you want to move between a 2.2 and a 2.3 or a 4.0 you need to go back to stock and go from there.
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I'm not 100% sure, but 2.3 might have wifi calling, and as far as my personal experience, you can switch between ICS PASSION and a 2.3 rom as much as you want. I don't know how nandroid backups work though so someone may have to back me up
If you can bounce back and forth with 2.3 and 4.0. Just keep both zips handy. Always format system before flashing. Seems most roms do this auto. Never used nandroid so don't know much on it. Titanium backup pro let's you fast install missing apps without confirming each one. Just don't install with any data.
Also most roms come with a kernel. I'd say find stable 2.3 with wifi calling. I don't know of any quicker way swapping back and forth.
Tnallen said:
If you can bounce back and forth with 2.3 and 4.0. Just keep both zips handy. Always format system before flashing. Seems most roms do this auto. Never used nandroid so don't know much on it. Titanium backup pro let's you fast install missing apps without confirming each one. Just don't install with any data.
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Wifi callings needs a stock touchwiz rom. Different kernel CWM and rfs/ext4 file system.
Going back to cm7 or miui is one thing but back to a Samsung rom is different
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bobshute said:
Wifi callings needs a stock touchwiz rom. Different kernel CWM and rfs/ext4 file system.
Going back to cm7 or miui is one thing but back to a Samsung rom is different
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ok Im still learning. I know tw is different framework but would he need to Odin back to stock every time to switch. Or would he be able to flash through cwm. Use a touchwiz based rom with working wifi calling and an ICS rom
Or because it's aosp he needs to Odin back. I know I've had to coming off of any cm or miui to a Samsung rom. I think I'm understanding what your saying now
Tnallen said:
Or because it's aosp he needs to Odin back. I know I've had to coming off of any cm or miui to a Samsung rom. I think I'm understanding what your saying now
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Yeap. There's the rub.
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love learning! thanks for the insight
Tnallen said:
Titanium backup pro let's you fast install missing apps without confirming each one.
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Just to call attention to the word "pro" - you do have to pay for this feature. This and the Dropbox sync make pro totally worth the price, but I wanted to point out that it's not free.
Very true thank you and well worth it imo. In the free version you do have to manually click install on every app which gets old fast!
So it seems like moving back and forth between roms is not a problem IF it isn't a Samsung ROM. I'd have to Odin back.
If I used/found a 2.2 or 2.3 ROM which had the WiFi calling ported over to it I could then flip between them (by backing them up and restoring them).
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So it seems like moving back and forth between roms is not a problem IF it isn't a Samsung ROM. I'd have to Odin back.
If I used/found a 2.2 or 2.3 ROM which had the WiFi calling ported over to it I could then flip between them (by backing them up and restoring them).
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T-Mobile WiFi calling needs the Touchwiz framework. Which is only availible in Samsung roms. 2.3 AOSPish roms (CM7, MIUI) do not have the needed framework.
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T-Mobile WiFi calling needs the Touchwiz framework. Which is only availible in Samsung roms. 2.3 AOSPish roms (CM7, MIUI) do not have the needed framework.
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Thanks Bob!
I guess I am S out of luck to do what I'd like to do. Probably will still put ICS on to at least try it out.
Thanks to everyone for the information. (I hit the thanks buttons)
Get yourself a google voice number and groove ip to make VOIP calls. afaik you can forward your cellular number to GV, or just tell your contacts of your GV number.
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Get yourself a google voice number and groove ip to make VOIP calls. afaik you can forward your cellular number to GV, or just tell your contacts of your GV number.
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Funny, I just did some research this morning and came up with the same exact solution!
Probably will end up going the GV and Groove route while at work. Probably set the forwarding before I go inside to work.
Hello so i want to load a custom rom and kernel onto my tablet but have no idea how to or which one to load!
What tools do i need?
Which rom is the best generally?
What are the risks or benefits?
I am currently rooted but stock rom froyo 2.2.2 and stock kernel.
My games are the biggest to me second is music thats what i use it for.
Thankx
1.lmgtfy.com/?q=how+to+flash+a+rom+on+samsung+galaxy+player+5. Google is your friend.
2. Any rom that isn't in developement is fine. Your choice.
3. There are no risks if you do it properly. Benefits are usually listed in the rom thread.
Ash515 said:
Hello so i want to load a custom rom and kernel onto my tablet but have no idea how to or which one to load!
What tools do i need?
Which rom is the best generally?
What are the risks or benefits?
I am currently rooted but stock rom froyo 2.2.2 and stock kernel.
My games are the biggest to me second is music thats what i use it for.
Thankx
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You can try this ROM
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1579774
It's not a "custom ROM" with a lot of features and tweaks. It's based on a stock ROM (Gingerbread 2.3.6) and it's rooted, deodexed, with CWM Recovery and some other features...
For flashing instructions click on the link in the ROM's thread "Flashing Rom with Odin" where you will find a tutorial to the process...
To prevent any problem flash the right ROM for your device (International or USA version), you will only miss the SoundAlive feature that's crap in Gingerbread but games and other apps works fine.
Hope I helped and sorry for my crap english
Ash515 said:
Hello so i want to load a custom rom and kernel onto my tablet but have no idea how to or which one to load!
What tools do i need?
Which rom is the best generally?
What are the risks or benefits?
I am currently rooted but stock rom froyo 2.2.2 and stock kernel.
My games are the biggest to me second is music thats what i use it for.
Thankx
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use Odin and as for roms I have a 4.0 so its a whole different type of rom
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MajinZERO said:
You can try this ROM
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1579774
It's not a "custom ROM" with a lot of features and tweaks. It's based on a stock ROM (Gingerbread 2.3.6) and it's rooted, deodexed, with CWM Recovery and some other features...
For flashing instructions click on the link in the ROM's thread "Flashing Rom with Odin" where you will find a tutorial to the process...
To prevent any problem flash the right ROM for your device (International or USA version), you will only miss the SoundAlive feature that's crap in Gingerbread but games and other apps works fine.
Hope I helped and sorry for my crap english
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Thankx for this rom reference il check it out maybe download a whole bunch and choose the best one. Know of any great tutorials on how to back up your stuff?
Ash515 said:
Thankx for this rom reference il check it out maybe download a whole bunch and choose the best one. Know of any great tutorials on how to back up your stuff?
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For apps backup try Titanium Backup (
download from Google Play)
For a complete recovery in case of brick use this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1457181
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okay thankx i have titanium backup alreay i need to find my device backup rom file incase... Been struggling
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