hello, i am wondering if I am able to perform a factory reset with CF-Root on?
are there any ways to restore all my apps,settings, widgets, preferences to my current state after factory reset?
Backup via Nandroid, using CWM in the recovery mode. (Volume up + power + home) buttons at the same time to enter into recovery mode
Inside the Google Play have a lot of app to backup app.
Try Titatium Backup.
thank you for the replies. I've read that factory reset on a rooted device will risk brisking it, is it true?
nandriod would backup the settings and preferences too? what would it not backup?
tyrtok said:
I've read that factory reset on a rooted device will risk brisking it, is it true?
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Nope, 100% not true. I always do factory/data reset every time I flash/update custom ROMs
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nandriod would backup the settings and preferences too? what would it not backup?
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It back-ups ALL, by ALL means Current ROM,Current kernel,apps,datas,settings.
on a side note, are there any ways to choose what do you wanna backup? e.g system files, user preferences, apps, etc
tyrtok said:
on a side note, are there any ways to choose what do you wanna backup? e.g system files, user preferences, apps, etc
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As previously mentioned, recommended Titanium Backup (PRO- can batch restore and more) will have the option for all this.
Best not to restore any system apps or data though (red) as you could restore or introduce new bugs etc. This is particularly true when restoring between different firmware builds.
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I know it's possible do restore apps and such using Titanium backup but I'm wondering if it's possible to restore using the TWRP backup?
I'm not sure what the different things do that TWRP backs up. System, cache, recovery, boot, data, (and something else). If it's possible to restore apps and such restoring from some of those, which ones?
Thanks
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I know it's possible do restore apps and such using Titanium backup but I'm wondering if it's possible to restore using the TWRP backup?
I'm not sure what the different things do that TWRP backs up. System, cache, recovery, boot, data, (and something else). If it's possible to restore apps and such restoring from some of those, which ones?
Thanks
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Make sure you do a nand backup then after you flash a rom go to your nand backup and restore only the data,
This has worked for me
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ItsTommyGun said:
I know it's possible do restore apps and such using Titanium backup but I'm wondering if it's possible to restore using the TWRP backup?
I'm not sure what the different things do that TWRP backs up. System, cache, recovery, boot, data, (and something else). If it's possible to restore apps and such restoring from some of those, which ones?
Thanks
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josh030181 said:
Make sure you do a nand backup then after you flash a rom go to your nand backup and restore only the data,
This has worked for me
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Yes, restoring only the data partition will restore both the application .apk files themselves as well as the application's data files (settings, etc). The issue is when restoring data from a different ROM, the uid/gid could mismatch and cause a boot loop. This is one of the main reasons people suggest to wipe the data before loading a new ROM. Sometimes this issue can be fixed using the script, fix_permissions, in the custom recovery.
I think using Titanium Backup might work around this permissions uid/gid issue and might be one of the reasons people chose this over a nandroid restore of just the data partition.
In regards to your other question of what the different partitions "do" which TWRP backs up, here is a rough list off the top of my head:
system (holds all the Android OS files and stock apps)
data (holds all settings and 3rd party apps)
cache (temp partition usually used to store downloaded OTAs before they are loaded)
recovery (stores the custom recovery)
boot (stores the kernel)
Hope that helps fill in some of the missing details!
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In regards to your other question of what the different partitions "do" which TWRP backs up, here is a rough list off the top of my head:
system (holds all the Android OS files and stock apps)
data (holds all settings and 3rd party apps)
cache (temp partition usually used to store downloaded OTAs before they are loaded)
recovery (stores the custom recovery)
boot (stores the kernel)
Hope that helps fill in some of the missing details!
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That does help. Thanks!
Hello,
This has been discussed in the past but a) it a long time time ago, so maybe newer tools are out and b) no definite conclusion was drawn, so please can I ask again, what's the easiest way to back up all apps, data and settings (idealy including home screen settings, ringtones, everything) to survive a superwipe (i.e. restore it after a super wipe and new ROM version installation)?
Thanks in advance.
Use CWM Recovery to do a complete backup. Very easy to backup and restore.
saheb117 said:
Use CWM Recovery to do a complete backup. Very easy to backup and restore.
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But restoring a CWM backup will overwrite the new system with the old one. What I want is backup all data, apps and settings but not the system data. And then restore them after I install the new ROM.
I've search around the forum and i can't find the answer i really want so i decided to post here. Anyways..
When I want to flash a custom rom (that requires wipe data), I back up with CWM, install the ROM, then advance restore -> restore data only. Is that the right way to do if i want to keep my settings while switching ROMs?
Thanks!
you can......BUT......restoring system data is not advisable, it may lead to multiple problems.....take the time to set up again, that way you will be exploring your new Roms settings, and definitely don't restore data if you are dealing between Samsung based Roms and others eg. Cm10/aosp/aokp
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you can......BUT......restoring system data is not advisable, it may lead to multiple problems.....take the time to set up again, that way you will be exploring your new Roms settings, and definitely don't restore data if you are dealing between Samsung based Roms and others eg. Cm10/aosp/aokp
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oh okay.. what about by using TiBu?
fakelouis_ said:
oh okay.. what about by using TiBu?
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In my experience, the same is valid for TB, do not restore system data. For user apps (e.g. games), till now I had no problem restoring their data.
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I've search around the forum and i can't find the answer i really want so i decided to post here. Anyways..
When I want to flash a custom rom (that requires wipe data), I back up with CWM, install the ROM, then advance restore -> restore data only. Is that the right way to do if i want to keep my settings while switching ROMs?
Thanks!
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Yeah , well what i do for back up while flashing roms is the following:
pictures +music files +videos + contacts > back up to external sd
apps > titanium pro (best way) and you can also restore app data but as the other guy said , is not always recommended...
good luck ...:laugh:
This question has been asked multiple times .
Nandroid backup and restore Data only may work for many .
jje
JJEgan said:
This question has been asked multiple times .
Nandroid backup and restore Data only may work for many .
jje
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1) I did a titanium back up and then mistakenly restored user app+data TiBu gave a warning message that the restore might not work properly on the new rom and then it certainly didn't work and ended up having a FC
2) I flashed again and before flashing i did a TiBu but after flashing TiBu showed no back up's taken.After lot of reading i was told to restore via cwm through advance restore(restore data) but that resulted in stuck up at boot animation so i returned back to previous rom.
3)The question still remains answered.....
Follow the link to sticky roll-up in my signature and read "understanding the basics before rooting"... I've updated the backups section which may help you with titanium
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Hi guys, my question is: are you using Google account to backup/restore after full wipe?
My experience is that only application linked to Paly Store are restored (start installing after set up Google account).
Is it necessary (or recommended) to backup data to Google? Or is it useless?
Thanks
Bartik168 said:
Hi guys, my question is: are you using Google account to backup/restore after full wipe?
My experience is that only application linked to Paly Store are restored (start installing after set up Google account).
Is it necessary (or recommended) to backup data to Google? Or is it useless?
Thanks
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IMO it's useless, backing up with a custom recovery and Titanium Backup is more than enough.
meeklosh said:
IMO it's useless, backing up with a custom recovery and Titanium Backup is more than enough.
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Thanks. I don't know what data are backed up via Google but I think nothing important for recovery after flashing...
Custom recoveries will not wipe the music or dcim folder and therefore u do not nid to back up those.
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I tried checking guides and using search but found nothing, this may be stupid question but when trying new rom or patching newer version of rom which requires wipe all things are reset and apps are gone. So is there program to save settings and all the apps and then after wipe restore them so everything would be like before wiping?
DARKKi said:
I tried checking guides and using search but found nothing, this may be stupid question but when trying new rom or patching newer version of rom which requires wipe all things are reset and apps are gone. So is there program to save settings and all the apps and then after wipe restore them so everything would be like before wiping?
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Yes, you can make a Nandroid backup "it saves all setting apps" you installed even The alarm clock that you setted to go to school:
1- Go to CWM" Clockworkmod Recovery menu"
2- Backup and Restore
3- and u will have a bunch of choices (Backup to internal or External SDcard) (Restore from internal or external sdcard)
after you choose wait for the device to complete backup and then reboot, the next time you want everything as it was perfectly you just have to restore the Nandroid backup that you made.
Important : DONT EVER CHANGE NANDROID BACK FOLDER NAME because MD5 checksum recognize only the folder name that was created during the backup.
Hope this helps !
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nhariamine said:
Yes, you can make a Nandroid backup "it saves all setting apps" you installed even The alarm clock that you setted to go to school:
1- Go to CWM" Clockworkmod Recovery menu"
2- Backup and Restore
3- and u will have a bunch of choices (Backup to internal or External SDcard) (Restore from internal or external sdcard)
after you choose wait for the device to complete backup and then reboot, the next time you want everything as it was perfectly you just have to restore the Nandroid backup that you made.
Important : DONT EVER CHANGE NANDROID BACK FOLDER NAME because MD5 checksum recognize only the folder name that was created during the backup.
Hope this helps !
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Thanks alot! I always though that cwm's backup and restore was for ROM
Should i advanced restore and restore data only, wont it restore the whole "older" rom too if you make complete restore?
Using nandroid backups to restore data after flashing is a bad way to do so, because it does exactly that - restores all the apps and settings, which essentially equals to a no-wipe. Use Titanium Backup and backup only user apps
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Using nandroid backups to restore data after flashing is a bad way to do so, because it does exactly that - restores all the apps and settings, which essentially equals to a no-wipe. Use Titanium Backup and backup only user apps
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Okay, thanks. Did not know that. So i can backup my apps with Titanium but what about all the settings? Is there method to back them up? I use Apex launcher so it does have backup but those system settings, anyway to back those up?
read the app details
https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&ved=0CDYQFjAA&url=https%3A%2F%2Fplay.google.com%2Fstore%2Fapps%2Fdetails%3Fid%3Dcom.keramidas.TitaniumBackup%26hl%3Den&ei=pQAJUe_BAtGz0QWKn4GwDQ&usg=AFQjCNF7PIPXrWXqNXp1RpWH3FeelqZu_Q&bvm=bv.41642243,d.d2k
Titanium backup backups apps+settings, so u wont lose any progress on games, even facebook and twitter remain all the same, no need to log back in after restoring the apps. And for your launcher, im using nova launcher and in settings i can make a backup of my homescreens etc. So if i do a full wipe i restore my apps with TB and the nova launcher backup and everything is back to as it was before the wipe! Hope this helps
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Now I know this is a boob question but I've read so many conflicting answers.
If I switch roms and want to keep all data, eg game saves, app data, WiFi settings, launcher settings etc, what is the best practice to do so?
In the past I've used ROM toolbox pro to backup apps and then restore in new ROM?
But I've read that this isn't recommended?
What is recommended? Backup via recovery?
If so how is it done?
Assuming I'm switching ROMS completely? Eg CM11 to cloudy?
Valiceemo said:
Now I know this is a boob question but I've read so many conflicting answers.
If I switch roms and want to keep all data, eg game saves, app data, WiFi settings, launcher settings etc, what is the best practice to do so?
In the past I've used ROM toolbox pro to backup apps and then restore in new ROM?
But I've read that this isn't recommended?
What is recommended? Backup via recovery?
If so how is it done?
Assuming I'm switching ROMS completely? Eg CM11 to cloudy?
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Where did your read that? Its not a good idea to restore system settings but restoring user apps and their data is perfectly fine. If by WiFi settings you mean access point passwords then that should be fine too.
If your individual apps have a built in backup function I would also use that to backup your data just in case.
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Where did your read that? Its not a good idea to restore system settings but restoring user apps and their data is perfectly fine. If by WiFi settings you mean access point passwords then that should be fine too.
If your individual apps have a built in backup function I would also use that to backup your data just in case.
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Ah ok. Thanks.
Read it in a few threads.
So I'll just use ROM toolbox pro then.
So it can't be done via twrp backup of 'system'
Valiceemo said:
Ah ok. Thanks.
Read it in a few threads.
So I'll just use ROM toolbox pro then.
So it can't be done via twrp backup of 'system'
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A nandroid backup (backing up via recovery) is a backup of your entire system, not only apps but also your ROM--so basically if you restore a nandroid backup you're phone will be entirely restored to the way it ways when you did the backup.
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A nandroid backup (backing up via recovery) is a backup of your entire system, not only apps but also your ROM--so basically if you restore a nandroid backup you're phone will be entirely restored to the way it ways when you did the backup.
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Yes I know.
Just wondered if it was possible to back up only app data.
Valiceemo said:
Yes I know.
Just wondered if it was possible to back up only app data.
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I don't think you can do a backup of just your app data in recovery.
If you wanted to restore your user apps & data it's the data partition not system you would need to restore but the data partition is where recovery backs up to. How can recovery write to/read the very same partition that it's simultaneously backing up/restoring.