[Q] Can I update a custom rom without wiping? - Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi,
Currently I have a Samsung Galaxy S III with the Android Revolution HD 9.0.0 and I want to upgrade to version 10.0.0 which is the current version. But I dont want to wipe my data to upgrade.
The reason for this is because even though i've backed up everything using titanium backup, I have a layout which I like and lots of other settings.
Is this possible?
Thanks.

iurkin said:
Hi,
Currently I have a Samsung Galaxy S III with the Android Revolution HD 9.0.0 and I want to upgrade to version 10.0.0 which is the current version. But I dont want to wipe my data to upgrade.
The reason for this is because even though i've backed up everything using titanium backup, I have a layout which I like and lots of other settings.
Is this possible?
Thanks.
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Yes you can but if you hit problems you must wipe .

If you are currently running an ICS custom rom and the update is to a JB cumstom rom by the same maker then yes you still need to do a wipe.
But if you did a nandroid backup first before updating you could always try flashing the update without wiping but it could cause problems.
The devs always say to do a full wipe so that there are no problems
Hope this helped

donsimmi said:
If you are currently running an ICS custom rom and the update is to a JB cumstom rom by the same maker then yes you still need to do a wipe.
Dont agree other wise we all have wiped phones when JB updates .
>>>>The devs always say to do a full wipe so that there are no problems
Usually they don't say full wipe but wipe cache and wipe dalvik .
Some custom roms will wipe above anyway .
My way on a new rom is to format cache and system in recovery only .
Means i just install on top of my data a new system .
But yes i have Nandroid and TB backup always and yes i am prepared if need be to go back to a stock rom after wiping the lot .
Yes i do flash a lot of roms and no i don't have many problems .
jje
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If you want to save your home screen just back up the touchwiz app and restore data to your new rom if you have to wipe
Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2

Thanks for your help!
So you say that if I do a backup of all apps in TitaniumBackup and restore it after wipe it'll be ALL the same?
Like I never wiped?

Anyone?

iurkin said:
Thanks for your help!
So you say that if I do a backup of all apps in TitaniumBackup and restore it after wipe it'll be ALL the same?
Like I never wiped?
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CMIIW, in theory, yes. Although in my experience some apps/games data failed to load. But in most cases it gets the job done after flashing to a new rom, which needed you to wipe everything.

Yes applications go, but the data sometimes ne.Lépe every transition from ICS need to JB, download data again.

And can I restore data only from TitaniumBackup?

iurkin said:
Thanks for your help!
So you say that if I do a backup of all apps in TitaniumBackup and restore it after wipe it'll be ALL the same?
Like I never wiped?
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No your layout will not be saved folders etc .
jje

JJEgan said:
No your layout will not be saved folders etc .
jje
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Regarding the layout, if you have nova launcher you can export your settings and restore after a flash of a new rom..

bludestiny said:
Regarding the layout, if you have nova launcher you can export your settings and restore after a flash of a new rom..
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Big IF .
jje

Don't have Nova Launcher- didn't like it.
I guess I'll just wipe cache then flash the new version ROM and hope for the best (after backups of course).

iurkin said:
And can I restore data only from TitaniumBackup?
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You can backup just the apps or apps+data. Therefore you too can restore your data only (if you already have that particular apps installed). Try it mate, titanium backup rules :good:

iurkin said:
Hi,
Currently I have a Samsung Galaxy S III with the Android Revolution HD 9.0.0 and I want to upgrade to version 10.0.0 which is the current version. But I dont want to wipe my data to upgrade.
The reason for this is because even though i've backed up everything using titanium backup, I have a layout which I like and lots of other settings.
Is this possible?
Thanks.
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Yes, I just updated my note 2 n7100 from cm10.2 to cm11. I just wiped cache. and works well.:good:

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[Q] Can i flash CheckROM RevoHD™ V4

I am new to android, with a SG S2 i9100. Now i am using SuperROM2.0 with superatmos_v2.1 kernel, can anyone tell the steps to flash CheckROM RevoHD™ V4.
I just put the .zip in sd and cleared data/factory,catche,dalvic and formated system,data then flashed the rom, but it freeze on samsung logo with a yellow triangle..
anyone pls help..
favumon said:
I am new to android, with a SG S2 i9100. Now i am using SuperROM2.0 with superatmos_v2.1 kernel, can anyone tell the steps to flash CheckROM RevoHD™ V4.
I just put the .zip in sd and cleared data/factory,catche,dalvic and formated system,data then flashed the rom, but it freeze on samsung logo with a yellow triangle..
anyone pls help..
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Proceed to recovery and flash it a second time and it should work. It might have to do with the CWM version you were running earlier.
Cheers!
SuperROM is only for i9100G!! While CheckROM is only for i9100!! You need to reflash superROM! Or at least to restore a backup...
Sent from my Galaxy S II powered by CheckROM
oh good lord....
Okkk
That means i can't flash CheckROM RevoHD™ V4.
can i use CM9 or any other Rom with better performance?
favumon said:
That means i can't flash CheckROM RevoHD™ V4.
can i use CM9 or any other Rom with better performance?
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That means look under your battery. What does the label there say for model? If it says "GT-I9100G", then you have to be MUCH more selective on what you flash to your phone.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA App
ctomgee said:
That means look under your battery. What does the label there say for model? If it says "GT-I9100G", then you have to be MUCH more selective on what you flash to your phone.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA App
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Yes of course it's GT-I9100G..
favumon said:
Yes of course it's GT-I9100G..
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? if "of course", then why were you asking about CheckROM? That's specifically for the NON-G version of the I9100.
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ctomgee said:
? if "of course", then why were you asking about CheckROM? That's specifically for the NON-G version of the I9100.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA App
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I don't know this before posting this thread..
can i use the CM9 Rom??
favumon said:
I don't know this before posting this thread..
can i use the CM9 Rom??
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No you can't. That's also for I9100 ONLY.
Thanks to all for help..
I've got a question about changing ROMs also. I'm currently on LeoMar75 Rom Revolution v2.4 and I'd like to change to the newest CheckROM.
From reading the thread, the process is:
Titanium backup
CWM backup
Get into the CWM recovery
Wipe Data/factory reset
Wipe Cache
Wipe Dalvik-Cache
Wipe Battery Stats
Wipe Data/factory reset
Wipe Cache
Wipe Dalvik-Cache
Wipe Battery Stats
Install the wipe version of this ROM
My questions:
1. What does a titanium backup do?
2. What does a CWM backup do?
3. Where are the backup files stored? Do I need to copy these backup files to my computer?
4. What do I do after I've installed the new ROM? How do I restore my backups?
5. What do the backups actually restore? Will I automatically get all my apps back? Will I keep my user data (e.g. text messages, whatsapp logs, high scores in games, photos, etc)?
I've looked around a lot but and I can see a lot of people saying these same steps but I can't seem to find a description of what they actually do
I appreciate your time, thanks guys!
kum1904 said:
I've got a question about changing ROMs also. I'm currently on LeoMar75 Rom Revolution v2.4 and I'd like to change to the newest CheckROM.
From reading the thread, the process is:
Titanium backup
CWM backup
Get into the CWM recovery
Wipe Data/factory reset
Wipe Cache
Wipe Dalvik-Cache
Wipe Battery Stats
Wipe Data/factory reset
Wipe Cache
Wipe Dalvik-Cache
Wipe Battery Stats
Install the wipe version of this ROM
My questions:
1. What does a titanium backup do?
2. What does a CWM backup do?
3. Where are the backup files stored? Do I need to copy these backup files to my computer?
4. What do I do after I've installed the new ROM? How do I restore my backups?
5. What do the backups actually restore? Will I automatically get all my apps back? Will I keep my user data (e.g. text messages, whatsapp logs, high scores in games, photos, etc)?
I've looked around a lot but and I can see a lot of people saying these same steps but I can't seem to find a description of what they actually do
I appreciate your time, thanks guys!
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Differences between CWM backup aka Nandroid backup and Titaium Backup
First of all , Nandroid Backup is NOT an app. You will have an option of a FULL backup of your phone as it is condition at time of backup using a BACKUP choice in ClockworkMod recovery. Your backup here is often called a Nandroid backup . All your phone's data, apps, settings, roms, kernel etc is FULLY 100 % backup, Under this ClockworkMod recovery you will also have option to RESTORE 100 % the phone status
Titanium Backup is an APP which requires phone to be rooted. You can use TB to backup all your apps and its associated data. You ONLY can use TB in a working phone . You can't restore anything from TB if your phone crashes and cannot be rebooted. TB does not backup your kernel/roms.
more info on CWM here
It also help to read a few of the stickies http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1442549
Must2r4h said:
Differences between CWM backup aka Nandroid backup and Titaium Backup
First of all , Nandroid Backup is NOT an app. You will have an option of a FULL backup of your phone as it is condition at time of backup using a BACKUP choice in ClockworkMod recovery. Your backup here is often called a Nandroid backup . All your phone's data, apps, settings, roms, kernel etc is FULLY 100 % backup, Under this ClockworkMod recovery you will also have option to RESTORE 100 % the phone status
Titanium Backup is an APP which requires phone to be rooted. You can use TB to backup all your apps and its associated data. You ONLY can use TB in a working phone . You can't restore anything from TB if your phone crashes and cannot be rebooted. TB does not backup your kernel/roms.
more info on CWM here
It also help to read a few of the stickies http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1442549
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Usefull info, Thanks again..

[Q] Return to stock Without Losing any Data

Hi Guys,
I'm new in the android world and exploring around with custom roms. however i want to return back to a stock rom. Now i was wondering how can i do that without loosing any of my data e.g. sms, photos, save game data etc. can i return to stock using the same method going into a custom rom, using CMW just wipe dalvik cache and install rom? and will this also flash my kernel back to stock as well?
After returning to stock i will just root that and flash counter isn't an issue i have purchased Triangle Away
Thanks
You can`t, you can however copy your files to your pc and place them back after the flash.I`am using Appmonster pro to restore apps from sd to restore my apps if i`am not rooted.
You can also flash a stock rom and still keep root with MobileOdin Pro.
gee2012 said:
You can`t, you can however copy your files to your pc and place them back after the flash.I`am using Appmonster pro to restore apps from sd to restore my apps if i`am not rooted.
You can also flash a stock rom and still keep root with MobileOdin Pro.
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thanks for your fast reply, using MobileOdin Pro would i be able to keep all my data or is that still out the question? if so , where is things like sms kept on the device so i can pull it out?
Thanks
InevitableDJ said:
thanks for your fast reply, using MobileOdin Pro would i be able to keep all my data or is that still out the question? if so , where is things like sms kept on the device so i can pull it out?
Thanks
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If you do a system upgrade it`s best to to a data/factory reset and wipe cache and dalvik cache, you don`t have to but it may result in crashings apps and system components. As fot the sms i don`t know, look in the playstore for an app for that. If you want to stay rooted backup users apps with Titanium Backup. and restore them after the flash, don`t know if texts are restored however.
gee2012 said:
If you do a system upgrade it`s best to to a data/factory reset and wipe cache and dalvik cache, you don`t have to but it may result in crashings apps and system components. As fot the sms i don`t know, look in the playstore for an app for that. If you want to stay rooted backup users apps with Titanium Backup. and restore them after the flash, don`t know if texts are restored however.
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thanks for your help mate, i think im just going to install kies and backup my data then to a full wipe and flash a stock rom. my last question is will my kernel also go back to stock using an official unbranded firmware?
InevitableDJ said:
thanks for your help mate, i think im just going to install kies and backup my data then to a full wipe and flash a stock rom. my last question is will my kernel also go back to stock using an official unbranded firmware?
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Yes it will.
gee2012 said:
Yes it will.
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perfect thanks

Nandroid Backup Question

Hey guys,
I'm going to make a nandroid backup however i have a few questions before i do it.
1: if i make a backup does this also backup my layout of my homescreen and the structure?
2: will i be able to flash a custom rom and if i don't like it use the nandroid backup to go back to how it was previously.
sorry guys im a noob in android - moving from iPhone
thanks
InevitableDJ said:
Hey guys,
I'm going to make a nandroid backup however i have a few questions before i do it.
1: if i make a backup does this also backup my layout of my homescreen and the structure?
2: will i be able to flash a custom rom and if i don't like it use the nandroid backup to go back to how it was previously.
sorry guys im a noob in android - moving from iPhone
thanks
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It backs up everything, it will basically cryogenically freeze your version of Android as it is for later use. So yeah, if you don't like ROM x you restore ROM y from nandroid
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda app-developer app
2. To remove root you need flash stock firmware (I think)
Harry GT-S5830 said:
It backs up everything, it will basically cryogenically freeze your version of Android as it is for later use. So yeah, if you don't like ROM x you restore ROM y from nandroid
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda app-developer app
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awesome so basically its a carbon copy on the time i backup it up?
InevitableDJ said:
Hey guys,
I'm going to make a nandroid backup however i have a few questions before i do it.
1: if i make a backup does this also backup my layout of my homescreen and the structure?
2: will i be able to flash a custom rom and if i don't like it use the nandroid backup to go back to how it was previously.
sorry guys im a noob in android - moving from iPhone
thanks
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1. nandroid backup is backup everything
2. yes you can, if don't want that custom rom, just restore the nandroid backup you make
A NANDroid backup does not include the EFS, however, and you will want to back up that up in case your IMEI ends up getting lost. (Grab kTool from the Play Store)
Also not included in a NANDroid backup is the modem and kernel. These don't require you to back them up yourselves, as you can find stock kernels on the Internet (and modified ones) as well as the modems, but it's worth noting that some unofficial ROMs do tend to flash these as a part of their install process
InevitableDJ said:
awesome so basically its a carbon copy on the time i backup it up?
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Yep
Harry GT-S5830 said:
Yep
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thanks all, did it and i thought id try with just wiping dalvik cache and partition cache to go to omega 11.1 however im getting a few apps that are not responding, i guess i can now try the restore
EDIT: The Restore went perfect just the way i left it... OMG why did i stick with iPhone... this is superb!
InevitableDJ said:
thanks all, did it and i thought id try with just wiping dalvik cache and partition cache to go to omega 11.1 however im getting a few apps that are not responding, i guess i can now try the restore
EDIT: The Restore went perfect just the way i left it... OMG why did i stick with iPhone... this is superb!
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Welcome to the club, I used to go iPhone but found android far superior
Harry GT-S5830 said:
Welcome to the club, I used to go iPhone but found android far superior
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Music to my ears :thumbup::thumbup:
I use Nandroid backup as a method to save all my folder and apps layout ,
flash a new rom just format cache and system .
That gives me my layout plus the new rom works 99% of the time if upgrading to similar roms even moving from LF2 to LG8 .
jje
Nandroid backups your system data cache and boot partition this means after restore you will get everything same as old times but you can't go back from aosp roms because they use mtd partition type but samsung roms use bml you have to flash stock rom from odin and then restore when you want to come back from aosp/cm based roms
ozcet said:
Nandroid backups your system data cache and boot partition this means after restore you will get everything same as old times but you can't go back from aosp roms because they use mtd partition type but samsung roms use bml you have to flash stock rom from odin and then restore when you want to come back from aosp/cm based roms
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that's not right, I been beta testing slim jb(aosp) and my ics nandroid work fine, and cm9 restored np, and stock Sammy
slaphead20 said:
that's not right, I been beta testing slim jb(aosp) and my ics nandroid work fine, and cm9 restored np, and stock Sammy
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I tried that but it didn't work for me probably my fault. I was a galaxy s (I9000) user and it was needed to flash every time stock odin rom before restoring to samsung roms and I guessed its the same on s3.
ozcet said:
I tried that but it didn't work for me probably my fault. I was a galaxy s (I9000) user and it was needed to flash every time stock odin rom before restoring to samsung roms and I guessed its the same on s3.
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same here, but seems to be different with the s3, but there might be some problem between different versions of cwm recovery, that might be the problem..if you backed up on touch say..then tried restoring from 5.c.x.x?

[Q] Installing our selected ROMs data/cache

When we reboot into cwm recovery to install our selected roms, do i need to wipe the data and cache AFTER or BEFORE i install the roms / gapps that i want to? Need help here !
- One more, those who are experience like me when i installed (cm10 port by Psyke) noticed that music app does scan SD card, but then no songs are shown when the app launches, thus leaving it to be blank / left only symbols at on top of the screen . Is really music doesnt work yet for the beta release? thanks for any response
danial93 said:
When we reboot into cwm recovery to install our selected roms, do i need to wipe the data and cache AFTER or BEFORE i install the roms / gapps that i want to? Need help here !
- One more, those who are experience like me when i installed (cm10 port by Psyke) noticed that music app does scan SD card, but then no songs are shown when the app launches, thus leaving it to be blank / left only symbols at on top of the screen . Is really music doesnt work yet for the beta release? thanks for any response
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If it's the next version of the current Rom you have, then wiping /data and /cache partitions is not nessesary. If it is an entirely different Rom then you should do a wipe as the phone won't boot properly.
As for your second query, a temporary solution is to use a different media played. I had the same problem with the initial cm10 builds for the galaxy s3.
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Data cache partition
Erm ok. But wiping cache partition doesnt really wiping my items in SD card right ? and u said if other roms need to wipe the datas and caches but i need to do it BEFORE or AFTER i install the rom? i mean before we install i need to press the wipe data n cache OR after i install wipe data n cache?
danial93 said:
Erm ok. But wiping cache partition doesnt really wiping my items in SD card right ? and u said if other roms need to wipe the datas and caches but i need to do it BEFORE or AFTER i install the rom? i mean before we install i need to press the wipe data n cache OR after i install wipe data n cache?
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Wiping /data and /cache doesn't wipe your sdcard content. It only wipes your installed apps and its data.
Doing a wipe before and after doesn't matter. But generally we do it after flashing a ROM.
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Can i revert from Jellybean to Gingerbread ?
Erm now im using Jellybean 4.1.2 for g5 . Can i do something to make it go back 2.3.7 running on Gingerbread ? What kind of steps should i do? Thanks for any help related
danial93 said:
Erm now im using Jellybean 4.1.2 for g5 . Can i do something to make it go back 2.3.7 running on Gingerbread ? What kind of steps should i do? Thanks for any help related
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Nothing special, just go to cmw, install the rom, wipe data, i don't know if need to do wipe dalvik but i did, and reboot
Ok. How to restore my backup rom 2.3.7 ??
Erm ok so now i wanna restore my backup that is 2.3.7 . But now using cm10 psyke rom 4.1.2 Jellybean. So how do i restore my backup to successfully making me back to my 2.3.7 which is my (backup rom) .
danial93 said:
Erm ok so now i wanna restore my backup that is 2.3.7 . But now using cm10 psyke rom 4.1.2 Jellybean. So how do i restore my backup to successfully making me back to my 2.3.7 which is my (backup rom) .
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I think if u wipe data/dalvik, restore, reboot, propably will work
danial93 said:
Erm ok so now i wanna restore my backup that is 2.3.7 . But now using cm10 psyke rom 4.1.2 Jellybean. So how do i restore my backup to successfully making me back to my 2.3.7 which is my (backup rom) .
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You can restore the backup with out data wiping since cwm recovery wipes /data and /cache before restoring a backup.
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[Q] [ROM] Android Revolution HD 20.0 Problem!!!

Hello guy's... I need some help, please....
I use a app " Ultimate backup " but seems in to this new version (after RH 19xx to 20) I can't any more restore my apps+data .. and after try that, you know what? can't any more install apps, wherever from play store show me can't install error -24 or from extSdCard the same...
if some developers see this post.. try please this app (Ultimate Backup pro) to find where is the problem...
I haven't any problem with version 15.1 on 4.1.1.. everything works fine on that older version...
( I have a Galaxy S3 ) (and I ready try full wipe or wipe data.factory ecc..)
how to fix this??
Thanks....
aLmAFu3Rt3 said:
Hello guy's... I need some help, please....
I use a app " Ultimate backup " but seems in to this new version (after RH 19xx to 20) I can't any more restore my apps+data .. and after try that, you know what? can't any more install apps, wherever from play store show me can't install error -24 or from extSdCard the same...
if some developers see this post.. try please this app (Ultimate Backup pro) to find where is the problem...
I haven't any problem with version 15.1 on 4.1.1.. everything works fine on that older version...
( I have a Galaxy S3 ) (and I ready try full wipe or wipe data.factory ecc..)
how to fix this??
Thanks....
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Wipe data, cache and dalvik, then reflash the rom. Just batch install apps from the playstore.
xSpeced said:
Wipe data, cache and dalvik, then reflash the rom. Just batch install apps from the playstore.
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Correct..
@OP, there is an ARHD Q&A thread as to accomodate all ARGD users
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saywhatt said:
Correct..
@OP, there is an ARHD Q&A thread as to accomodate all ARGD users
Sent from this girl who's an android nerd
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thanks... I'll try let's see what happen...
xSpeced said:
Wipe data, cache and dalvik, then reflash the rom. Just batch install apps from the playstore.
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not work... thanks anyways.... I discovered corrupted system after use and restore app+data from "ultimate backup pro" is not posible anymore use this app on new version of jelly bean 4.1.2 I guess... installed from blackmart obviously... maybe to restore app+data the only one app at the moment is titanium I don't know cos.. I don't buy it and I don't wont...
thanks anyways... I just restore my backup from CWM all of it.. and remember don't use that app (ultimate backup) If u want try it.. but I'm afraid you'll have the same problem too...
Backup Nandroid, Wipe data factory reset and reflash this rom with superwipe script
nhariamine said:
Backup Nandroid, Wipe data factory reset and reflash this rom with superwipe script
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All ready done... all ways the same... the only thinks, obviously, mine opinion, it's don't use anymore that app... when I do a super wipe or wherever and reflash the rom turns back all like a new phone of course.. but at the moment I install the app (Ultimate backup pro) from " "blackmarket" and try to restore backups apps+datas the bug appears once again... ecc.. so I think to don't use it anymore... unfortunately I loss all my datas apps and games.. but I just wanna still updating the rom.. looking for a another app to restore app's with data but for free... don't wont use titanium I don't know if with this too happen the same.. just I tired to reinstall all again and again...
I don't know about you, but I haven't wiped anything when updating from ARHD 15 (ICS) all the way to 20.1
xSpeced said:
I don't know about you, but I haven't wiped anything when updating from ARHD 15 (ICS) all the way to 20.1
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good... thats means its only me :victory: and what app do you use to restore your's data apps??

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