Hello friends.. I just bought sony xperia s. And this is my first android phone! I have no knowledge about android hacking! I want to know the terms like bootloader, rooting, ROMS, Flashing, Custom roms, and all the necessary things! Please help me dear friends. Waiting for a kind person! Thanx in advance.
EDIT: And all the other terminologies too, the flash tools and all..
Have a look in the xperia s android development section at the stickies all your info is there
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del1701 said:
Have a look in the xperia s android development section at the stickies all your info is there
Sent from my LT26i using Tapatalk 2
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Can you give me the links? Because i dont find the appropriate answer..
Root - is having like admin rights on your phone, it lets you modify sytem files and use apps that need root permissions
Rom - the rom is like windows on your pc, it is the operating system
Stock rom - the rom created bij manufacturer
Custom rom, stock based - modified stock rom
Custom rom, AOSP - android open source project, rom build by creator from scratch
Flashing - rom is short for Reed Only Memory, this memory can not be changed, however you can add files, or remove everything and write something else, flashing
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Tools
Adb - with adb you can manage your phone from your pc, push and pull files, boot recovery, etc
Flash tool - tool created back in the x10 days to flash rom, firmware. You can also root and install. Recovery (not all of this is available for XS ) and many many more
Recovery - a recovery can be entered before entering ROM, and can flash files to certain areas of the phone, a rom for example. Recovery can make back up of rom (nandroid back-up) and many many more (see doomlords new recovery)
fastboot - software to use bootloader, here you can flash other pieces of you phones memory, like recovery and kernel ( mostly recovery included in kernel
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Most used file extensions -
.img - files for fastboot(bootloader)
.ftf - files for flashtool
.zip - compressed file for flashing trough recovery
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Note this are just to short descriptions to explain all, it might not all be 100%. Correct beqause it is not that simple as I said, however now when you see the terms you have an idea what the writer means
You can PM me when you want to now something
How ro enter the different modes and thins like that look in the thread from doomlord
Take a look here also. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1466228
And here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1526866
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depulle87 said:
Root - is having like admin rights on your phone, it lets you modify sytem files and use apps that need root permissions
Rom - the rom is like windows on your pc, it is the operating system
Stock rom - the rom created bij manufacturer
Custom rom, stock based - modified stock rom
Custom rom, AOSP - android open source project, rom build by creator from scratch
Flashing - rom is short for Reed Only Memory, this memory can not be changed, however you can add files, or remove everything and write something else, flashing
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Tools
Adb - with adb you can manage your phone from your pc, push and pull files, boot recovery, etc
Flash tool - tool created back in the x10 days to flash rom, firmware. You can also root and install. Recovery (not all of this is available for XS ) and many many more
Recovery - a recovery can be entered before entering ROM, and can flash files to certain areas of the phone, a rom for example. Recovery can make back up of rom (nandroid back-up) and many many more (see doomlords new recovery)
fastboot - software to use bootloader, here you can flash other pieces of you phones memory, like recovery and kernel ( mostly recovery included in kernel
---------- Post added at 10:51 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:49 AM ----------
Most used file extensions -
.img - files for fastboot(bootloader)
.ftf - files for flashtool
.zip - compressed file for flashing trough recovery
---------- Post added at 10:55 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:51 AM ----------
Note this are just to short descriptions to explain all, it might not all be 100%. Correct beqause it is not that simple as I said, however now when you see the terms you have an idea what the writer means
You can PM me when you want to now something
How ro enter the different modes and thins like that look in the thread from doomlord
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Thanx a lot my friend! One last question, i'm going to unlock my bootloader to root my phone. So i want to get all the back up of my sony xperia s, everything, so what app should i use?
It can be found herehttp://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=23180707#post23180707
arc_u said:
Take a look here also. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1466228
And here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1526866
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Thanx a lot! This info is very useful for me!!
depulle87 said:
It can be found herehttp://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=23180707#post23180707
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No not this. I hve the links to the rooting and stuff! What i want is to back up my phone!
kushpvo said:
Thanx a lot my friend! One last question, i'm going to unlock my bootloader to root my phone. So i want to get all the back up of my sony xperia s, everything, so what app should i use?
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To make a complete back up of your phone requires root,
Mayby someones knows an app but I really think you need root
You can back up text messages and thinf witthout root
What do you want to back up?
The link sent should be atached to the big post, it is a thread from doom on how to enter the different download modes on your phone ans stuff, read it carefully before you begin doing anything
depulle87 said:
To make a complete back up of your phone requires root,
Mayby someones knows an app but I really think you need root
You can back up text messages and thinf witthout root
What do you want to back up?
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Look, the music and pics and all i'll copy it. I want to back up the apps, contacts, messages, settting..
depulle87 said:
To make a complete back up of your phone requires root,
Mayby someones knows an app but I really think you need root
You can back up text messages and thinf witthout root
What do you want to back up?
The link sent should be atached to the big post, it is a thread from doom on how to enter the different download modes on your phone ans stuff, read it carefully before you begin doing anything
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I used mybackup.. Is that data enough?
For backing up your apps, you can use titanium backup (needs root), or Astro (no need root)
And for contact, you can sync them to Google account...
Or install CMW recovery and then you can backup all your system (fully rom backup, and require an unlocked bootloader)
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Music and pics and anything on your internal storage are safe, apps will be lost you can retrieve them from your google acount but that means re install so user data and setting are gone, contacts also on google account or back up app in market( depends on where you saved them) messages is app for in market with a kind of obvieus name, settings are gone no back up possible
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arc_u said:
For backing up your apps, you can use titanium backup (needs root), or Astro (no need root)
And for contact, you can sync the to Google account...
Or install CMW recovery and then you can backup all your system (fully rom backup)
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Thats nice but he wants to unlock bootloader so he has no root. Meaning no titanium back up (great app by the way) and no recovery
Astro is the thing he is looking for I guess
Unlocked all my phones witin one week of pursache so nothing to back up than, after that like you said. root it
I backed up the contacts as a vcard and the apps using astro. Is there any other thing that i need to back up?
Sorry mate never used it so I have no idea what it actually backs up
depulle87 said:
Sorry mate never used it so I have no idea what it actually backs up
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I backed up the contacts as a vcard and the apps using astro. Is there any other thing that i need to back up?
You can back up your text messages
Edit try my backup from market, it looks like the thing you are looking for
30 day trial is free
depulle87 said:
Root - is having like admin rights on your phone, it lets you modify sytem files and use apps that need root permissions
Rom - the rom is like windows on your pc, it is the operating system
Stock rom - the rom created bij manufacturer
Custom rom, stock based - modified stock rom
Custom rom, AOSP - android open source project, rom build by creator from scratch
Flashing - rom is short for Reed Only Memory, this memory can not be changed, however you can add files, or remove everything and write something else, flashing
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Tools
Adb - with adb you can manage your phone from your pc, push and pull files, boot recovery, etc
Flash tool - tool created back in the x10 days to flash rom, firmware. You can also root and install. Recovery (not all of this is available for XS ) and many many more
Recovery - a recovery can be entered before entering ROM, and can flash files to certain areas of the phone, a rom for example. Recovery can make back up of rom (nandroid back-up) and many many more (see doomlords new recovery)
fastboot - software to use bootloader, here you can flash other pieces of you phones memory, like recovery and kernel ( mostly recovery included in kernel
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Most used file extensions -
.img - files for fastboot(bootloader)
.ftf - files for flashtool
.zip - compressed file for flashing trough recovery
---------- Post added at 10:55 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:51 AM ----------
Note this are just to short descriptions to explain all, it might not all be 100%. Correct beqause it is not that simple as I said, however now when you see the terms you have an idea what the writer means
You can PM me when you want to now something
How ro enter the different modes and thins like that look in the thread from doomlord
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Thank you so much for responding to questions being asked by a new android user in the general section rather than directing him to the development section to search for answers.
That had somewhat restored my faith in this community.
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zodiac100 said:
Thank you so much for responding to questions being asked by a new android user in the general section rather than directing him to the development section to search for answers.
That had somewhat restored my faith in this community.
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We all started somewhere right?
I was thinking about opening a thread in general for beginners to ask their quistions, you think people will apriciate it?
Ps if you wanna thank me, hit thanks
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I am about to root mini pro using the instructions provided by Doomlord in development section. But there is an issue with mini/mini pro that if you unlock the boot loader and try to update software using Sony's update service it bricks the phone.
So what I'd like to know is when the upcoming patch comes out (and the following ones) will I be able to install those in any way (other than sony's service) without having to completely flash the device with the new updated ROM (which, i'm assuming, wipes the data on the phone)?
Thanks!
(Couldnt post in Development section since I'm under 10 posts)
Can someone do me a favor and post this question in the relevant thread here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1227149
Thanks a bunch
Soo ... Tell me... Why do you want root
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Not to sound ingrateful or rude but I've read quite a few threads already, and this is a new phone with a specific problem.
Basically, I'd just like to know if it's possible to apply updates in a non-official way without losing erasing phone's data.
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Main reason is to be able to use wifi at home. I have to establish a connection via pppoe dialer on my PC and I need to do the same on the phone to use internet. Such apps require root.
Backups and some other things would be nice too.
one way would be to relock your phone and do an SEUS update (i will try this if there is a new update soon!).
Other way would be to make a backup with titanium backup, flash the new file (I bet there is going to be a new firmware file in the forum after the update showed up!) and then restore it from the backup.
This worked for me when I switched my phone 3 weeks ago!
Thanks Linkin, I didn't know you can restore from a backup to a different version of ROM. It's my first android device.
Relocking the boot loader is a great solution as well.
Again, thanks a lot. Cheers!
you're welcome.
well i don't recommend restoring system apps from a different ROM, but I've never failed to restore user apps (+ data) and thats the most time expensive part. The few system settings you have to redo can most likely be done in a few minutes, right?
Well I also didn't know that the restore process is selective like that =)
And I agree, system settings are a non-issue, it's all about user apps and data.
Cheers
I always do "batch"-backups (in Titanium Backup) and select "user app + system app" (you know, just in case...).
But on restore, i select "batch" and now you can select ANY app you want to restore, including system apps. But i only handpick the apps i really need to restore and then I'm ready to go.
This is also a way to check if you're really using an apps... this way I only use about 200 MB of my internal storage (I have 220 MB free).
Is there a way I can root a stock 2.2 vibrant without losing all the apps and data? My wife wants me to rom her phone but she does not want to lose any apps. I plan on using Titaium Backup but the phone has to be rooted first. Im stuck and not sure which way to go or is it a lost battle and I wont be able to root it?
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Use SuperOneClick to root your phone. It will not delete anything, but it will install the Superuser app.
I used this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=849028
and it worked just fine for me. Didn't odin at all and once you log into your market account all your apps are there anyways. TBpro is money well spent, as far as I am concerned.
Woodrube said:
I used this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=849028
and it worked just fine for me. Didn't odin at all and once you log into your market account all your apps are there anyways. TBpro is money well spent, as far as I am concerned.
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she dont want to lose her data from her apps or otherwise I could just do it and be done with it.
rom manager pro
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rooting does nothing to take away apps or data..
when you put the custom rom on, then things change... what "data" is she so concerned about?
G1toVibrant said:
rom manager pro
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rooting does nothing to take away apps or data..
when you put the custom rom on, then things change... what "data" is she so concerned about?
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she does not want to lose anything and have to start all over. I was able to finally get her phone to root tonight. I used titanium backup to backup all her apps and data now I need to put a rom on her phone. When I do this, I can use titanium to put everything back. Where exactly does titanium back everything up to?
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=how+to+root+and+flash+a+custom+rom+on+a+samsung+vibrant
Seriously, the XDA folk can only spoon feed so much.
I just rooted my DX2 using the Droid3 one click root method. I don't like being rooted. I have frozen some apps and changed my boot animation and my fonts. All using ROM Manager. My question is, 3 actually,
1. How do I unroot?
2. Can I unroot without having to factory reset my phone?
3. Is there a way to back up my phone(settings, apps, contacts) without being rooted?
What is there not to like? Being rooted just gives u superuser permission you can stay stock and benefit from more apps and control and abilities to add to ur misfit toy
T3CH9ICIAN said:
What is there not to like? Being rooted just gives u superuser permission you can stay stock and benefit from more apps and control and abilities to add to ur misfit toy
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I am a noob at rooting. I was afraid to even take the leap. Now it seems that my phone is slower and laggy. I don't want to brick my phone trying to fix this.
Try using setcpu or ROM toolbox to set the CPU higher. Can also use auto task killer memory optimizer to free up ram on your phone. I'd say try that before unrooting. Not sure if you can unroot. I think you'll have to do a SBF
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arparaspolo said:
I am a noob at rooting. I was afraid to even take the leap. Now it seems that my phone is slower and laggy. I don't want to brick my phone trying to fix this.
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You can just SBF your phone, it's not as scary as it seems. The directions provided here on XDA are detailed and easy to follow.
Still, if it were me in you position, I'd not only keep root, but go ahead and install Recovery and do a backup. That way you don't have to lose your data.
I used to think the same thing. But keeping root has allowed me to load multiple roms and scripts, now I'm a flash addict! Flashing roms and running scripts is very easy when you follow the instructions on this forum. I suggest loading the liberty rom and trying it out before unrooting or sbfing.
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Thank you everyone for your suggestions. I will try out this root thing a bit longer. Can't make an omelet without breaking a few eggs right? I hope to not break any eggs :/ This is all chinese to me. I will have to research the terms you are all speaking of.
arparaspolo said:
Thank you everyone for your suggestions. I will try out this root thing a bit longer. Can't make an omelet without breaking a few eggs right? I hope to not break any eggs :/ This is all chinese to me. I will have to research the terms you are all speaking of.
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Take look at all our stickies. Anything u need to know is detailed in them.
feel free to pm me if u have something u can't figure out.
TIP-
FLASH ECLIPSE
U will almost instantly fall in love with how smooth it runs and how clean it is.
Or even try liberty. Both very solid.
And rooting and the mods u described u did(freezing/removing apps )I shouldn't slow ur phone down.
try clearing cache from stock recovery and see if that speeds things up for ya. It should.
U wont lose ANY data if u only clear the cache.
Breaking humpty dumpty is fine, remember to make nandroid so you can put your phone back to how you had it
Quite fun making a nandroid and trying out new ROMs and mods. You can rename nandroids too so you know which one is which, just put a "."But and then what ever you want after everything. So like 2011-12-23.Molten or something, just don't mess with the numbers.
Good luck!
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This entire thread really made me laugh! Thanks guys, you took this poor soul from a feeling of OH NO WHAT DID I DO and flashed him with suggestions and thoughts and try this and that to the point he's thinking :
arparaspolo said:
I will try out this root thing a bit longer.
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I love it! This root thing!
Never mind
I just installed rom manager and I must have goofed something. There are hardly any roms for the dx2. I dont see eclipse or liberty? Any suggestions?
Yeah...here's a suggestions ...get the downloads for our roms from the development section sticky created by booked ....has every rom we got...can't.miss it...
We don't have "official" rom manager support....I recommend getting rid of it for now b4 u cause problems for urself....just saying.
I am verging off into strange and uncharted waters. I am trying to flash a rom. I have Rom toolbox and Rom manager and have back up everything with TB I have downloaded eclipse for my X2 and when I go to install Rom from memory card I click Eclipse only nothing happens. It just opens the file and that is it. How do I get it to put Eclipse on my phone?
Thanks
arparaspolo said:
I am verging off into strange and uncharted waters. I am trying to flash a rom. I have Rom toolbox and Rom manager and have back up everything with TB I have downloaded eclipse for my X2 and when I go to install Rom from memory card I click Eclipse only nothing happens. It just opens the file and that is it. How do I get it to put Eclipse on my phone?
Thanks
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First step---get rid of rom manager...
u need to use our bootstrap recovery to flash anything
Second step.
check booked's sticky in our development section for the bootstrap recovery app
Third step
Go to general section and read moon shadows sticky about making a nandroid backup.
Read read read read lol...
Rom manager will not work for us...the X2 doesn't have "official" CWM support ...or even official rom manager support...
Please read the couple sticky posts we have in general and development sections for all the info u desire
ashclepdia said:
First step---get rid of rom manager...
u need to use our bootstrap recovery to flash anything
Second step.
check booked's sticky in our development section for the bootstrap recovery app
Third step
Go to general section and read moon shadows sticky about making a nandroid backup.
Read read read read lol...
Rom manager will not work for us...the X2 doesn't have "official" CWM support ...or even official rom manager support...
Please read the couple sticky posts we have in general and development sections for all the info u desire
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Ok, so, I have flashed Eclipse to my phone. I downloaded Titanium backup to restore all of my data and apps but it isn't recognizing any of my backed up files. I don't understand. I even manually downloaded ADW again and went to restore my configuration and settings and it says there is no files. I know they are there I can see them when I connect my phone to the PC. Also when I open Easy Installer it isn't recognizing most of my APK files I have. Can you tell me what is going on please?
arparaspolo said:
Ok, so, I have flashed Eclipse to my phone. I downloaded Titanium backup to restore all of my data and apps but it isn't recognizing any of my backed up files. I don't understand. I even manually downloaded ADW again and went to restore my configuration and settings and it says there is no files. I know they are there I can see them when I connect my phone to the PC. Also when I open Easy Installer it isn't recognizing most of my APK files I have. Can you tell me what is going on please?
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Try switching the files ur trying to restore to the other sdcard.
I suspect this is ur problem because eclipse comes with sd card flip
So I think that ti is looking in the wrong.place.
Just use a file explorer to move it all to the other sdcard
reboot and them try again
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Also
U don't need "easy installer" I don't think
Just use a file explorer (like root explorer--HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS APP!)
And navigate to the apk u would like to install and tap it. Then use "package installer" to install it.
Although some apps(mostly system apps) u will need to manually "push"(copy&paste) to /system/app using root explorer(mount /system as rw first...little gray button on top in root explorer) then change permission to rw-r--r--. Reboot and app will be there.
ashclepdia said:
Try switching the files ur trying to restore to the other sdcard.
I suspect this is ur problem because eclipse comes with sd card flip
So I think that ti is looking in the wrong.place.
Just use a file explorer to move it all to the other sdcard
reboot and them try again
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U don't need "easy installer" I don't think
Just use a file explorer (like root explorer--HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS APP!)
And navigate to the apk u would like to install and tap it. Then use "package installer" to install it.
Although some apps(mostly system apps) u will need to manually "push"(copy&paste) to /system/app using root explorer(mount /system as rw first...little gray button on top in root explorer) then change permission to rw-r--r--. Reboot and app will be there.
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Before Eclipse everything was being saved in my internal memory. When you said SD flip I thought maybe if I take what I want from internal and transfer to external it will be recognized. It worked. I am restoring all my data and apps. WOOHOO. Now I just need to find out how to get my music able to be controlled from the lock screen like gingerbread That is a feature I use daily as I use my phone as an MP3.
ashclepdia said:
Try switching the files ur trying to restore to the other sdcard.
I suspect this is ur problem because eclipse comes with sd card flip
So I think that ti is looking in the wrong.place.
Just use a file explorer to move it all to the other sdcard
reboot and them try again
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U don't need "easy installer" I don't think
Just use a file explorer (like root explorer--HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS APP!)
And navigate to the apk u would like to install and tap it. Then use "package installer" to install it.
Although some apps(mostly system apps) u will need to manually "push"(copy&paste) to /system/app using root explorer(mount /system as rw first...little gray button on top in root explorer) then change permission to rw-r--r--. Reboot and app will be there.
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Another problem I am having is I can't get picture messeges. It gives me the option to download them but it never downloads.
Hmmm. I never had a problem wit picture messages...
sorry...
I even just got a pic my friend sent me as I was reading this...
Might want to check the settings inside message app...
u could also try a message app from market...
For lockscreen music controls try something like power amp or another music app that comes with options for lockscreen widget/controls...maybe even try searching for "lockscreen music control"
Also..I am hoping nitro includes those controls in next release kinda like how liberty has it
Hello all.
I recently purchased 4 gTablets as they were on sale a couple weeks ago.
I bought 2 for my daughters (Their birthdays are coming up), and while I was at it I got one for me and one for my wife as well.
The stock ROM was crap, as expected, so I used the instructions in the post for ICS 1.3. I flashed CWM successfully and then NVRAM'd it then put the new ICS 1.3 on it. It works Great!!!
I then spent the last 2 days installing my them, icons, widgets, apps and I think I have it working very well with a nice interface and good apps.
I have made a backup of it in CWM so I can restore back to this point if needed.
My question is, Can I clone my backup to the other 3 gTabs that I bought so I don't need to go through all that work of getting it all set up again?
If so, What steps do I need to take on the other gTabs?
Just install CWM, copy the backup to the internal SD Card and then update?
Will that work or do I need to copy other files ystems to them as well?
If I could just clone the other 3e, it would save me so much time.
Thanks!
Also, is there a way to get the camera and microphone working with ICS?
no cam/ mic on ICS.
to "clone" install CWM recovery on all tablets then copy the backup folder from /sdcard/clockworkmod/backup to the same location. then go to the recovery on each tablet and restore the file that was made when you backed up your first tablet.
10roller said:
no cam/ mic on ICS.
to "clone" install CWM recovery on all tablets then copy the backup folder from /sdcard/clockworkmod/backup to the same location. then go to the recovery on each tablet and restore the file that was made when you backed up your first tablet.
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Thanks..I'll give it a try..
Just one question...
My tablet has my gmail account information already in it...for mail, market etc...
Once I clone them...How do I change the account information on the other 3 tablets to unique gmail accounts?
Thanks again!
Firebird2000 said:
If so, What steps do I need to take on the other gTabs?
Just install CWM, copy the backup to the internal SD Card and then update?
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You'll have to enlarge the system partition on the other tablets (using the Team DRH nvflash package), then do the CWM restore as the poster above said.
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Firebird2000 said:
My tablet has my gmail account information already in it...for mail, market etc...
Once I clone them...How do I change the account information on the other 3 tablets to unique gmail accounts?
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You can
a) either add a new account (Settings > Accounts & sync > ...) and delete the old one, or
b) create a new one and make that the primary one in things like Market.
Handy tip for this scenario. I use my Google account for all purchases and set it up as a secondary account on the rest of the family's devices. Makes buying an app for the daughters to use much easier and means I never have to allow them the ability to spend money via Android. ;-)
Another help full tip. Before making a backup Wipe Cache and also Dalvic Cache. That way your nandroid backup will only have the data and system to transfer to the other tablets.
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rajeevvp said:
You'll have to enlarge the system partition on the other tablets (using the Team DRH nvflash package), then do the CWM restore as the poster above said.
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You can
a) either add a new account (Settings > Accounts & sync > ...) and delete the old one, or
b) create a new one and make that the primary one in things like Market.
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The only way to delete the old original account is to wipe data factory reset on the 2nd and 3rd devices, which defeats the purpose of having the same setup on other devices. I think they would be better off doing option b
nobe1976 said:
The only way to delete the old original account is to wipe data factory reset..
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This is simply incorrect. You can trivially delete the account using Settings > ... as I said. ICS will even ask you if you want to create a backup account right afterwards.
TWRP Recovery works well. The other day I noticed that on the list of backups I was missing my initial "clean sense rom w/ root" that I made the day I installed custom recovery. I had made 3 other backups and they had vanished. I figured they were accidently deleted. I backed up my device twice within two days. I went to manage my back ups and noticed that my two recent backups were missing and the 3 original backups were on the restore list. I also notice that my storage was low. I had 15 gigs used up. I don't have much media on my phone so I assume its the phantom backups. The TWRP file only has 3 backups on it. those 3 files do not add up to 15 gbs. I can only surmise that I have 6 or so back ups on my phone and only 3 are showing up.
My questions: (1) Does TWRP backup to another folder other than the TWRP file? 2) Can I delete all of them and start all over again?
Thank you for all of your help.
TWRP Not Recognizing Nandroid Backups
Sorry for my characterization of the problem. Essentially TWRP is not recognizing past Nandroid backups. These past nandroid backups are taking up needed space. I downloaded ROM Toolkit and found that I have 7 nandroid back ups, but the TWRP folder only shows 3. Where are these nandroids located on my device? How can I delete them?
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Did you look under 0/TWRP/BACKUPS?
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I'm sorry to hijack your thread but I have the same dilemma. I made a new backup today and I can't find the files. I browse the phone using ES browser but nothing. I copied my original backups to my computer. In TWRP recovery, I see the two files that I created today. What is the actual process of restoring my phone without copying today backup. Please any suggestion will be gladly appreciated.
Thank you.
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pete2bec2 said:
Did you look under 0/TWRP/BACKUPS?
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I checked under the path you recommended but the recent files are not there. I see the old backup only. I can see the files under the Recovery>twrp>restore.
djorn2k said:
I'm sorry to hijack your thread but I have the same dilemma. I made a new backup today and I can't find the files. I browse the phone using ES browser but nothing. I copied my original backups to my computer. In TWRP recovery, I see the two files that I created today. What is the actual process of restoring my phone without copying today backup. Please any suggestion will be gladly appreciated.
Thank you.
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I checked under the path you recommended but the recent files are not there. I see the old backup only. I can see the files under the Recovery>twrp>restore.
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Nevermind, I found the solution. The problem is that the ES file explorer does not have root access to /data folder. I enable root access in ES file and there was the following folder: /data/media/twrp.