Hey XDA members
well i've been rooted for about 4 weeks and i fell in love but ive been warned that within "A fortnight" (There words not mine ) the gingerbread update will be released !!
the problem is i want to clean my slate and restore my phone and unroot it.
But... idk how to
so i want to
A. unroot my atrix and take off busybox
B. Backup EVERYTHING (Contacts, app list, music, etc.)
C. COMPLETELY RESTORE (Fresh out the box kind of restore) My phone
Thanks in advance for all answers
-Kobe
heyhey24 said:
Hey XDA members
well i've been rooted for about 4 weeks and i fell in love but ive been warned that within "A fortnight" (There words not mine ) the gingerbread update will be released !!
the problem is i want to clean my slate and restore my phone and unroot it.
But... idk how to
so i want to
A. unroot my atrix and take off busybox
B. Backup EVERYTHING (Contacts, app list, music, etc.)
C. COMPLETELY RESTORE (Fresh out the box kind of restore) My phone
Thanks in advance for all answers
-Kobe
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1st, who said GB in a fortnight?
2nd, what firmware are you on currently?
CaelanT said:
1st, who said GB in a fortnight?
2nd, what firmware are you on currently?
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these are my sources
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=15695970#post15695970
http://www.gizmocrunch.com/android/7615-motorola-atrix-4g-gingerbread-update
and 1.8.3 rooted
B.u.m.p
Can anybody help me?
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Anyone out there that can help?
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Anyone out there that can help?
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heyhey24 said:
these are my sources
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=15695970#post15695970
http://www.gizmocrunch.com/android/7615-motorola-atrix-4g-gingerbread-update
and 1.8.3 rooted
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SOAK test has not started yet. Best to get your info from Motorola Atrix official forums.
A & C. You can do so by flashing back to 4.1.26, 4.1.57, or 4.1.83 full sbf. All your answers for this are in the dev forum. If you are on AT&T you can go here for guide.
B. Backup your contacts to Google. Backup your apps with TiBu. Backup your music to your external SDCARD. Anything you want to manually backup from your internal SDCARD, just copy and paste over to your computer.
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I just bought my new SE Xperia X10 Mini phone and its my first Android phone...i heard abt rooting and stuff... How can i root my phone????.....Pls explain it to me patiently guyssss..... Thanks in advance....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=906742
Just follow the first post... won´t get any easier than that.
// Manneman
this zroot worked on my phone, se x10 mini pro (didn't do the december update that seems to block apps to root your phone)
In depth how to
babeldinesh1990 said:
I just bought my new SE Xperia X10 Mini phone and its my first Android phone...i heard abt rooting and stuff... How can i root my phone????.....Pls explain it to me patiently guyssss..... Thanks in advance....
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Go here and get Super One click, you can also folow that tutorial but like you I was new to this and ran into a few problems following that tutorial (Very simple problems to get by but i didn't realise lol)
Any way here we go:
Things you need:
Super one click - Get it from here as this one worked for me
link2sd (off the andriod market, this alows your apps to install to sd card)
titanium backup free or pro (you can get busybox from this and also uninstall everthing you don't want on the phone but be carefull)
But first
Lets stats at the begining,
connect your phone/mount just normal connect then go here and follow the steps, after that restart your phone (Don't worry if your phone displays an error before you restart just reboot)
Now go into you settings, applications, Development then tick USB Debugging (You can also go to settings Sound and Display, Screen time Out and set it to 30 mins)
after doing so run super one click on you computer, connect your phone but select charge phone this time, then click root (If the usb conection screen reapears on your phone just re-click charge phone) and when it is done it will ask you if you want to do a test before you click yes disconect your phone reboot it, connect again in charge mode then click yes and ok to the next message then on your phone you should get a message from the super use app click allow.
righty oh asuming everything has gone well download titanium backup (free or pro, i use free lol) once installed go on it and click problem alow it with the super user, and click 'Problems?' then 'Get busybox'.
after that you'll be able to uninstall stock apps, finaly if you want your apps to gon onto your sd instead of phone memory get link2sd of the andriod market if not don't lol, once you have it go on it allow with super user and click the FAT somthing option sorry can't remember but you can't miss it (bottome one) click ok then you can sellect apps to move to your sd
and we are DONE hope this helped as I never had anyone explain in depth to me lol anyway any problems i'd be more than happy to help out
Enjoy and hope everything goes well for you
rooting my x10 mini pro
Dear friend,
Thanks for your kind information. The good news is i've rooted my mobile.. how can i partition my memory card,,,, I've installed busy box into my mobile and its asking for path to save,, pls tell me what does it means?
I've installed superoneclick then rooted.. then installed titanium back up then busy box too,,, then what do i need to do to move apps to sd card.. i've installed app2sd from market... pls help me what do i need to do?
Once again thank you for your kind informations....
Thank you,
Srini
[email protected]
If you are on windows there is a tool called mini partition wizard which can do this for you. I believe you can do it in Clockworkmod now too?
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Hello your post really helped me a lot thanks
I have successfully rooted my phone but i am unable to install xrecovery. Please guide me or share link
Please.. Thanks in advance
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Okkkkk now i have a rooted phone with xrecovery. Can anyone please tell me which is the best rom for x10 mini (not pro). Kindly give the downloading link also.
Thanku
Here is a popular choice running android 2.3
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=13573872
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if i rooted my mobile ,what could be thing which i could experience/get with the phone ?
Rooting your phone allows backups/restore, custom roms, able to install/delete system apps. It basically frees any restrictions on the phone
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manis11 said:
if i rooted my mobile ,what could be thing which i could experience/get with the phone ?
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You wont sleep for days and colours will seen more alive..
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rooterdam said:
You wont sleep for days and colours will seen more alive..
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Hello,
1. if i root, then all my data (messages, contacts) would be deleted?
2. do i need to take the back up of everything first?
3. How to take the back up of messages?
If anybody can help, it would be great.
Thanks in Advance
prateekattree said:
Hello,
1. if i root, then all my data (messages, contacts) would be deleted?
2. do i need to take the back up of everything first?
3. How to take the back up of messages?
If anybody can help, it would be great.
Thanks in Advance
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1. nope, rooting your phone will not delete any data..
2. not necessary, well if you insist, you always can backup first, for later use
3. maybe you can check this app here : this app cal MyBackup, if you like this app, you can purchase the pro version
jimcantfixit said:
Rooting your phone allows backups/restore, custom roms, able to install/delete system apps. It basically frees any restrictions on the phone
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Well put, thanks!
No Signal after Jelly Bean
Hello guys, im fairly new to this stuff so i guess i did something stuipd so please help.
I rooted my xperia x10 mini and followed some instructions and finally installed 4.2 jelly bean but now i got no signal reception.
So..any suggestions?
I got kernel 2.6.32.61-nAa-06
Walternatte said:
Hello guys, im fairly new to this stuff so i guess i did something stuipd so please help.
I rooted my xperia x10 mini and followed some instructions and finally installed 4.2 jelly bean but now i got no signal reception.
So..any suggestions?
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Sounds like you didn't pay much attention to the instructions for unlocking your bootloader... There are a few warnings in there...
SmG67 said:
Sounds like you didn't pay much attention to the instructions for unlocking your bootloader... There are a few warnings in there...
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Yeah, i know. It is irreversible?
Walternatte said:
Yeah, i know. It is irreversible?
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You have to go back to stock firmware and then relock the bootloader (press the restore button in S1Tool), don't use the x10blrelock from flashtool.
I hope your signal will be back by then, and i guess you'll be stuck with ROMS that run on stock kernel.
Howdy Folks,
If [when] I go with one of the "ROM's" (i.e. GreyBlur/GladiAtrix/GingerBlur) if I should desire to go back to the phone's stock ROM how would I go about doing so? Is that just a matter of a factory reset, or do I need to take another approach?
I'm also assuming I would need to do so to update the phone?
Thanks for the help!
JdeFalconr said:
Howdy Folks,
If [when] I go with one of the "ROM's" (i.e. GreyBlur/GladiAtrix/GingerBlur) if I should desire to go back to the phone's stock ROM how would I go about doing so? Is that just a matter of a factory reset, or do I need to take another approach?
I'm also assuming I would need to do so to update the phone?
Thanks for the help!
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=991072
Takes awhile but works great
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dubyajaysmith said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=991072
Takes awhile but works great
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Thank you!! By the way, what in the world does SBF stand for?
System boot file?
So back on this topic, can't I just recover back to stock by going into recovery mode (a la http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=966648)? Or would one of these ROM's modify the files that such a recovery mode uses and therefore make it not an option?
EDIT: and now I've come across this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1038063&highlight=cwm
So can I somehow backup a copy of my phone's OS to restore to? That would be ideal.
I'm not familiar at all with this clockworkmod thing. Sorry I know these are probably stupid questions but everyone has to learn for the first time at some point. Thanks folks for the help.
Sorry for the bump but I'm trying to get this answered. This is the last thing I wanted to find out before I root / install a ROM.
Hello. Is it possible to get root on Samsung Galaxy S3 with no data deleting and no flashing new ROM. I just want to save current pre-installed stock ROM?
No because most Rom's these days require a full wipe unless stated....follow the procedure in the S3 Android Development section in order to root your device....new process is available, easier and quicker
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Thanks. And one more question... Do OTA updates available for rooted phones?
galaktiker said:
Thanks. And one more question... Do OTA updates available for rooted phones?
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Root using this -CF-Root- method. I'm quite sure this method won't wipe your data. OTA updates are not available on rooted phones.
I followed this guide
http://www.androidnz.net/2012/06/at-your-own-risk-how-to-root-your.html
and rooted my GS3 without loss of any data at all. Everything exactly where I left it when I rebooted..... it was still a bit scary messing with £500 worth of phone, so that's why I did it within the 7 day period where I could take it back to the shop for an instant replacement
I see.. And how to get new stock updates on Rooted phone? What will you say about http://www.sammobile.com? They offer paid services...
Mate, any new firmware will be picked apart and put back together about 1000000 times better by our devs here on XDA... Look at all the phones we play with.. I have been using this site to hack my phone for years and I can tell you that the roms the devs cook up here are light years ahead of what most companies do...
Anything that appears in the zoo will make it out here to the wild sooner or later....
galaktiker said:
Hello. Is it possible to get root on Samsung Galaxy S3 with no data deleting and no flashing new ROM. I just want to save current pre-installed stock ROM?
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you can get root without loosing any kind of data or config with the stock rom!
just follow this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1684535
and do exactly what is written in the sections "Instructions - Long" and "Manually rooting" - you will than have root with the stock rom - no need do change firmware, rom or kernel and no need to do a factory reset! I've done that yesterday, and didn't loose any configuration!
cheers Gerald
Thanks Gerald. Guys, what about getting new versions of stock firmware after rooting the phone? Is it possible without deleting data (something like OTA)?
speedyjay said:
No because most Rom's these days require a full wipe unless stated....follow the procedure in the S3 Android Development section in order to root your device....new process is available, easier and quicker
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What the hell are you talking about? ofcourse it's possible.. I did it..
You flash the insecure kernel with Odin, then you push superuser via adb.. it's as easy as that.
It doesn't touch the data partition.
bortak said:
What the hell are you talking about? ofcourse it's possible.. I did it..
You flash the insecure kernel with Odin, then you push superuser via adb.. it's as easy as that.
It doesn't touch the data partition.
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Thanks. And what about getting updates for the ROM without wiping data?
up
galaktiker said:
Thanks. And what about getting updates for the ROM without wiping data?
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You can't get official updates from Samsung with root, but you can flash the updated software via recovery (and I'm guessing odin - haven't got much experience with that since its my first samsung) without wiping data, thus only updating the system.
I'm a noob. I have a cdma version of the Milestone x2 running 2.3.6 rooted. I was wanting to know should I install a custom rom or nandroid port. What are my options , I want everything to work ( just work faster ). Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Skinzaholic said:
I'm a noob. I have a cdma version of the Milestone x2 running 2.3.6 rooted. I was wanting to know should I install a custom rom or nandroid port. What are my options , I want everything to work ( just work faster ). Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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bro, id make a nandroid (backup) of your system & then install anything youd like
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bro, id make a nandroid (backup) of your system & then install anything youd like
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Yea, thats the first thing you always do. Make a backup and store it some place safe. THEN start experimenting lol.
Ok, got the backup made, flashed Eclipse 2.2.1. I like this much better than stock. Last night I was tinkering with it and installed Supercharger v6 script on it. I ran several different options and then after restarting, it was constantly on roaming for data. It was fine before, I flashed my backup back onto it and re did everything. It is back to normal. Does anyone know why it would be on roaming. Thanks for being patient with a new guy. People on here are a great help
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Ok, got the backup made, flashed Eclipse 2.2.1. I like this much better than stock. Last night I was tinkering with it and installed Supercharger v6 script on it. I ran several different options and then after restarting, it was constantly on roaming for data. It was fine before, I flashed my backup back onto it and re did everything. It is back to normal. Does anyone know why it would be on roaming. Thanks for being patient with a new guy. People on here are a great help
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Not sure but you can always check your settings. I had a rom on one of mine a while back and it came as default to rain outside of my home area somehow. Also, try to update the PRL. Not sure how to do it with your carrier. Mine is *228(Alltel) .
Also, how did you do your back up? Im wanting a custom ROM on mine but I have no ABC if all foes bad and I'm not sure I could do a Nandroid.
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Ok, got the backup made, flashed Eclipse 2.2.1. I like this much better than stock. Last night I was tinkering with it and installed Supercharger v6 script on it. I ran several different options and then after restarting, it was constantly on roaming for data. It was fine before, I flashed my backup back onto it and re did everything. It is back to normal. Does anyone know why it would be on roaming. Thanks for being patient with a new guy. People on here are a great help
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I'm a noob that just recently rooted my milestone x2 on 2.3.6 using alltel wireless. I can't figure out how to make a nandroid backup so I can install a custom ROM. If you could please help me I would really appreciate it. Thanks
milestonex2user said:
I'm a noob that just recently rooted my milestone x2 on 2.3.6 using alltel wireless. I can't figure out how to make a nandroid backup so I can install a custom ROM. If you could please help me I would really appreciate it. Thanks
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You have to install BSR first. After that, power off your phone and plug it into your charger. It will take you to recovery so you can make a backup, install roms, etc...
754boy said:
You have to install BSR first. After that, power off your phone and plug it into your charger. It will take you to recovery so you can make a backup, install roms, etc...
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I can't find any bsr programs available for my device. If you can post a link that supports my device that would be great! Thanks again for responding 754boy
milestonex2user said:
I can't find any bsr programs available for my device. If you can post a link that supports my device that would be great! Thanks again for responding 754boy
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Here's the link to the tutorial to get you started. The file to download is in there too. Easy to follow instructions too.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1318083
754boy said:
Here's the link to the tutorial to get you started. The file to download is in there too. Easy to follow instructions too.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1318083
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Thanks soo much. Got a backup finally! Now to figure out how to install a custom ROM
2.3.6 Rom?
Skinzaholic:
I have a MX2 which belonged to my brother (a technologically inept moron who took the 2.3.6 update). I was finally able to gain root yesterday, and since then I've been looking for a custom rom to get rid of motoblur. Everything I've read about eclipse says that it's for 2.3.4/2.3.5 only, and will not work for 2.3.6. When you flashed it, was it fully functional for you?
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I'm a noob. I have a cdma version of the Milestone x2 running 2.3.6 rooted. I was wanting to know should I install a custom rom or nandroid port. What are my options , I want everything to work ( just work faster ). Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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All great advice. Just remember you bsr is trash when you wipe system OR data!!
Or even the rom fails to boot. Almost anything can upset bsr on the quaint Dx2. Or the Mx2 same phone ReRecovery works on it also.
Use this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=21116880&postcount=26
aviwdoowks said:
All great advice. Just remember you bsr is trash when you wipe system OR data!!
Or even the rom fails to boot. Almost anything can upset bsr on the quaint Dx2. Or the Mx2 same phone ReRecovery works on it also.
Use this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=21116880&postcount=26
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Rerecovery has never worked for me.
Also all Roms work on 2.3.6. The down side is it is not downgradable. Check out the mx2 folder in my android crap folder. The link is in my signature. I kept the zips for several Roms in there. If the gapps aren't there Google for them.
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Lrs121 said:
Rerecovery has never worked for me.
Also all Roms work on 2.3.6. The down side is it is not downgradable. Check out the mx2 folder in my android crap folder. The link is in my signature. I kept the zips for several Roms in there. If the gapps aren't there Google for them.
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Sorry to hear that. You need to "roll your own" see the latter portion of the 3rd post.
Known issue-it just won't take on some mx2's.
Ok so my friend has a galaxy s3( international) and he doesn't want to update to 4.1 because he thinks it will delete some of his stuff as it said in the update warning. Also is it smoother than 4.0. Thanks we live in Australia
bedi.gursimran said:
Ok so my friend has a galaxy s3( international) and he doesn't want to update to 4.1 because he thinks it will delete some of his stuff as it said in the update warning. Also is it smoother than 4.0. Thanks we live in Australia
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whats your question? If he does not want to update then do not update, easy as that.
Smoother: yes
AW: Galaxy S3 jb 4.1 update
Hi, if update told you it will delete data i recommend doing a backup to external sd or pc. I find titanium backup for all apps and settings beeing enough for me + backup your pictures etc manually. Contacts etc should still be synced with your mal. There are also lots of apps to backup sms if you need.
If backuped all do the update and enjoy jb
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mpedokles said:
Hi, if update told you it will delete data i recommend doing a backup to external sd or pc. I find titanium backup for all apps and settings beeing enough for me + backup your pictures etc manually. Contacts etc should still be synced with your mal. There are also lots of apps to backup sms if you need.
If backuped all do the update and enjoy jb
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You see he's completely stock and i good him try carbon but his computer won't boot for some reason. thanks for helping though
chrismast said:
whats your question? If he does not want to update then do not update, easy as that.
Smoother: yes
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I told him that you get all sorts of features in 4.1 so he wants to update. I am just asking do you loose your game data and stufflike that.
AW: Galaxy S3 jb 4.1 update
My phone came with 4.1 so i don' t know what will be deleted. But you should be prepared for loosong everything i guess. Best is always to backup all stuff on internal and external sdcard. Doing all this manually (bacjkup and restore) will be pain. So check if you find a backup solution that doesnt need root. Non root apps must be backupable without root.
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empedokles said:
My phone came with 4.1 so i don' t know what will be deleted. But you should be prepared All for loosong everything i guess. Best is always to backup all stuff on internal and external sdcard. Doing all this manually (bacjkup and restore) will be pain. So check if you find a backup solution that doesnt need root. Non root apps must be backupable without root.
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Thanks. That backup and reset option in settings does it backup your sms and if you could be so kind to tell me. your help is very much appreciated
bedi.gursimran said:
Thanks. That backup and reset option in settings does it backup your sms and if you could be so kind to tell me. your help is very much appreciated
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hey,
there are some backuptools that require no root access. Haven't tried any of them.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1844032
Think this should help you to backup game data etc.