Hi,
I have an xperia active, and I'm going to root it; have anyone any tips/ things to do before rooting?
I was thinking about backup firmware/kernel, but i found that is possible only if you have root permissions, is it correct?
As you can immagine I'm a bit worried about voiding warranty (my phone is 2 weeks old now), so I'm trying to understand how to backup everything in case I've to revert to a stock phone.
Any help would be greatly appreciated
nge88
nge88 said:
Hi,
I have an xperia active, and I'm going to root it; have anyone any tips/ things to do before rooting?
I was thinking about backup firmware/kernel, but i found that is possible only if you have root permissions, is it correct?
As you can immagine I'm a bit worried about voiding warranty (my phone is 2 weeks old now), so I'm trying to understand how to backup everything in case I've to revert to a stock phone.
Any help would be greatly appreciated
nge88
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Rooting doesnt void ur warranty, unlocking BT loader voids it, jst backup ur 'apps' using sum software frm market like 'app backup and restore' !:beer:
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nge88 said:
Hi,
I have an xperia active, and I'm going to root it; have anyone any tips/ things to do before rooting?
I was thinking about backup firmware/kernel, but i found that is possible only if you have root permissions, is it correct?
As you can immagine I'm a bit worried about voiding warranty (my phone is 2 weeks old now), so I'm trying to understand how to backup everything in case I've to revert to a stock phone.
Any help would be greatly appreciated
nge88
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For backing up apps individually
I suggest Titanium Backup from Play Store
And if you want to back up your whole firmware with kernel...
Then make nandroid backup via Clockworkmod Recovery
Hit thanks if you think I helped
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PREDATOR95 said:
For backing up apps individually
I suggest Titanium Backup from Play Store
And if you want to back up your whole firmware with kernel...
Then make nandroid backup via Clockworkmod Recovery
Hit thanks if you think I helped
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Titanium backup wont work, without ROOT, he was asking, how to do those before rooting, answer is impossible
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PREDATOR95 said:
For backing up apps individually
I suggest Titanium Backup from Play Store
And if you want to back up your whole firmware with kernel...
Then make nandroid backup via Clockworkmod Recovery
Hit thanks if you think I helped
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CWM is only possible with cwm installed (needs rooted phone or unlocked bootloader).
So you want to backup the original ftf file (all files+kernel)?
There should be a repair option in pc companion and it will download the whole firmware again in a folder on your pc. This is the original firmware, so try this
Copies of stock firmware and kernel are already out there.
Just download that, flashtool and read how to use it in case something goes wrong
Thank you all,
now I'm more prone to root my phone
As expected, is impossible to backup firmware/kernel directly before rooting, but the repair option in pc companion is very interesting way to download official relases.
nge88
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If anyone needs a stock nandroid image (with root),
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=YWQJRO90
There is no need to flash this unless you messed up or just want to go back to stock (with root).
instructions:
DO NOT install it as update.zip . you are supposed to unzip the file after you download it and place the folder called 2010-09-21.18.31.12 in /sdcard/clockworkmod/backup then you boot into cwm and goto backup and restore -> restore -> 2010-09-21.18.31.12
what is this nandroid ? stock image ? i mean im new to android and i keep seeing nandroid but im not sure what it does
+1 thanks easier then using oden
dialect129 said:
what is this nandroid ? stock image ? i mean im new to android and i keep seeing nandroid but im not sure what it does
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Nandroid makes a complete backup of your phone, all your data, apps, everything. It's like it takes a snapshot of your phone, and when you restore it your phone will be back to the exact state of when you made the backup.
The image i posted will take your phone back to what it was like when you pulled it out of the package, except with root. In order to use nandroid, you have to flash the cwm kernel and install the recovery for your phone through rom manager.
bubbleywine said:
+1 thanks easier then using oden
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no problem, yeah i dont like using odin.
wasupwithuman said:
Nandroid makes a complete backup of your phone, all your data, apps, everything. It's like it takes a snapshot of your phone, and when you restore it your phone will be back to the exact state of when you made the backup.
The image i posted will take your phone back to what it was like when you pulled it out of the package, except with root. In order to use nandroid, you have to flash the cwm kernel and install the recovery for your phone through rom manager.
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so that means if i accidently erased swype i'd have it back again with this one?
dialect129 said:
so that means if i accidently erased swype i'd have it back again with this one?
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yes it has everything you would have stock. just rooted already.
wasupwithuman said:
yes it has everything you would have stock. just rooted already.
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sorry for all the question so ok then after that to get all my stuff back would i use titanium for my apps contacts etc?
dialect129 said:
sorry for all the question so ok then after that to get all my stuff back would i use titanium for my apps contacts etc?
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yeah, you will have to put the information for your gmail account back in, restore anything from titanium. It's completely stock, it has no user infomation on it.
wasupwithuman said:
yeah, you will have to put the information for your gmail account back in, restore anything from titanium. It's completely stock, it has no user infomation on it.
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titanium does backup contacts to though im thinking
once u sync your gmail u shouldnt have to worry about your contacts, that takes care of all of it.
ksizzle9 said:
once u sync your gmail u shouldnt have to worry about your contacts, that takes care of all of it.
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yea but i disabled google sync because it kept putting contacts from my old phone in that i didnt want and i cant figure out how to change it online
Is this with todays update?
dialect129 said:
yea but i disabled google sync because it kept putting contacts from my old phone in that i didnt want and i cant figure out how to change it online
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ok well i tried to flash this with clockwork butttttttttttt it just freezes no luck ..what am i doing wrong
Ok, so I am getting my Fascinate tomorrow (can't wait by the way). I have been cruising the forums doing my research before I attempt to root, flash CWM recovery, etc. I am completely unfamiliar with with using Odin, but have used nandroid via Amon's recovery on my Droid Eris (which is running Froyo by the way).
Here's my question: how do I apply this image? Do I have to be rooted first, or can I go ahead and apply this zip and never have to fool with Oden? I just want to be sure I don't make a mistake. Eris development was firmly established by the time I arrived on the scene, so I have not had to worry about these kinds of things. Sorry if this seems like a noob question?
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dlongb13 said:
Is this with todays update?
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nope, the update is not compatible with root right now. Wait for a dev to release the root friendly vzw update.
bendbowden said:
Ok, so I am getting my Fascinate tomorrow (can't wait by the way). I have been cruising the forums doing my research before I attempt to root, flash CWM recovery, etc. I am completely unfamiliar with with using Odin, but have used nandroid via Amon's recovery on my Droid Eris (which is running Froyo by the way).
Here's my question: how do I apply this image? Do I have to be rooted first, or can I go ahead and apply this zip and never have to fool with Oden? I just want to be sure I don't make a mistake. Eris development was firmly established by the time I arrived on the scene, so I have not had to worry about these kinds of things. Sorry if this seems like a noob question?
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Everyone is a noob at first.
You need to root first
follow this:
http://forum.androidcentral.com/fasc...-how-root.html
then install cwmrecovery
follow this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=788099
you won't need this nandroid backup.
wasupwithuman said:
If anyone needs a stock nandroid image (with root),
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=YWQJRO90
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this doesnt seem to work
dialect129 said:
this doesnt seem to work
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wait it works i had to upzip your file and put it in the folder for the images along with the other back ups then go into rom manager and manage back ups .. thanks i finally have SWYPE BACK!!..yes i did all that for swype lol
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this doesnt seem to work
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the link or the nandroid? cause i just tested the link and it works. And someone already tested the nandroid and it worked.
wasupwithuman said:
nope, the update is not compatible with root right now. Wait for a dev to release the root friendly vzw update.
Everyone is a noob at first.
You need to root first
follow this:
http://forum.androidcentral.com/fasc...-how-root.html
then install cwmrecovery
follow this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=788099
you won't need this nandroid backup.
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I really appreciate the prompt response. I think I am going to wait until a dev develops a root friendly vzw update. Or I may go ahead and root and wait till then ..... decisions, decisions
I saw where you posted that some Sticky topics need to be compiled, wasupwithuman. I could not agree more. A couple more questions for you (maybe these will help someone else too) .... (1) How stable is CWM on the Fascinate? I read somewhere that it is a duct-taped together recovery that will do for now. Is this true??? (2) Should I just wait for a dev to develop a custom recovery (like Amon's on the Eris), or is CWM stable enough as it currently is? There seems to be some confusion about this from topic to topic. (3) This is unrelated, but has anyone confirmed Wireless Tether working on their Fascinate. I believe I read that it was somewhere else, but would like to know for sure. Thanks again!!!
P.S. - First link is down, but I found another guide on XDA and will probably just follow it (considering it uses adb which I am familiar with from my Eris).
i deleted framework-res, and my phone is reboot now all time. what i shouldt do now? Adb shell will always say the device is not connected.
sorry for my bad english
Are you in stock firmware?? Why don't you try Wotan server
i have stock firmware. What is Wotan server? i'm noob in android.
Wotan server is paid. Have you any other ideas?
wojas94 said:
i have stock firmware. What is Wotan server? i'm noob in android.
Wotan server is paid. Have you any other ideas?
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WontanServer is free, all you have to do is make an account first. All flashing is free from WontanServer but unlocking you have to pay for.
from wotanserver i can choose any firmware ... and flash it ? like even the previous version .... for eg if i am on .62 , i can flash .58 with no problems rite ?
prateek_gemini said:
from wotanserver i can choose any firmware ... and flash it ? like even the previous version .... for eg if i am on .62 , i can flash .58 with no problems rite ?
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Yea, you can flash .58 without any problems but if you do flash you will lose all your data on your phone and loose root permissions too. So make a backup of all your apps or make a NANDroid backup
BudgyN1 said:
Yea, you can flash .58 without any problems but if you do flash you will lose all your data on your phone and loose root permissions too. So make a backup of all your apps or make a NANDroid backup
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He deleted framework-res.apk file, doing NANdroid backup will only help if he restores some parts of phone data.
Backing up apps can only be done via NANDroid backup.
Someguyfromhell said:
He deleted framework-res.apk file, doing NANdroid backup will only help if he restores some parts of phone data.
Backing up apps can only be done via NANDroid backup.
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I was talking about prateek_gemini not about wojas94
BudgyN1 said:
I was talking about prateek_gemini not about wojas94
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Ah, indeed, didn't look at post author.
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Thanks all. I solved the problem by using Wotanserver
Hi
I'm looking at editing the 3 uk Ics ftf file. I'm a complete noob but would love to give it a go!
My aim is to remove all bloatware and ugly boot screen and replace with something a bit nicer... Could anyone point me in the right direction for finding the information?
Do you understand you won't be able to flash it with a locked bootloader?
K900 said:
Do you understand you won't be able to flash it with a locked bootloader?
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Even if he has a locked bootloader he can use the new exploit to obtain root without unlocked bootloader. It works! And i have customized my bootanimation and removed bloatware etc.
The only thing you can't do yet is to install custom ROM's.
Here is the tutorial:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1742992
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Do you understand you won't be able to flash it with a locked bootloader?
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Hi
Yeah i have unlocked, rooted & installed CMW on my phone, I just don't know where to start with editing ftf files....
I have the 3 uk ics rom installed & removed all of the bloatware also changed the battery icon. I am just looking for a decent boot logo, but once i have completed the editing on my phone is it possible to create a ftf file or do i need to edit the original file? thx
You can just create a new ftf using flashtool, but I still can't figure out why you need it when you have CWM backups.
K900 said:
You can just create a new ftf using flashtool, but I still can't figure out why you need it when you have CWM backups.
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Sorry like i said before i'm a bit of a noob!. I will need to read a bit more about CMW backups. I need to understand what format, where they are store can they be backed up on pc.....????
I just thought if i created a ftf file if i ever needed to recover, It's a few clicks of a button & done, Also could share if anyone else wanted bloatware free uk ics!
Thx
slyevo said:
Sorry like i said before i'm a bit of a noob!. I will need to read a bit more about CMW backups. I need to understand what format, where they are store can they be backed up on pc.....????
I just thought if i created a ftf file if i ever needed to recover, It's a few clicks of a button & done, Also could share if anyone else wanted bloatware free uk ics!
Thx
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Just do a backup in recovery. It'll be in the clockworkmod folder on your sdcard. You can copy it to your PC just in case. When you need to restore, just put it back and restore in recovery. You'll even get all your apps and data back.
Hello,
I am unable to post in the Developement threads at the moment due to the post limit but thought I would ask here and hopefully someone can help me.
Firstly, I have a Locked BootLoader that cannot be unlocked, I have rooted my XS and it is running ICS, I pretty much have it the way I want it but would like to try the MIUI ROM from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1768057 which works for all BootLoaders.
Secondly, I need to know if I will lose Root access by flashing the above ROM and also if I will lose all my personal Data. I have CWM installed and have backed up everything it will alow me to back up. But I am just concerned about losing root access and personal data.
For those of you who have flashed the ROM, can you tell me if root access is removed and if personal data is also wiped?
Thank you in advance and I appreciate all answers.
Personal data like pics,music and movie will not be lost if they are on the ext sd card.
Root should stay, but all apps that you install will be wiped so you need to download again from play store and make a backup for contacts and sms.
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gm007 said:
Personal data like pics,music and movie will not be lost if they are on the ext sd card.
Root should stay, but all apps that you install will be wiped so you need to download again from play store and make a backup for contacts and sms.
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Would backing up via CWM not be advisable, just backup using the Sony PC Companion or the Backup and Restore utility on the phone itself, should I just use them all to be sure?
Thank you for the reply, much appreciated.
Allow me to add, all Media files are on the additional storage of the phone, the 32gb, I am just worried about SMS, Contacts and so on.
Also, with the above mentioned ROM, are there any limitations as to what apps would run, for instance, ICS compatible apps I previously purchased should have no issue?
Forgive my ignorance, I am not so familiar with Android.
gm007 said:
Personal data like pics,music and movie will not be lost if they are on the ext sd card.
Root should stay, but all apps that you install will be wiped so you need to download again from play store and make a backup for contacts and sms.
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He will lose root, as he have locked bootloader. But there is a link somewhere that is a workaround for it.
Felimenta97 said:
He will lose root, as he have locked bootloader. But there is a link somewhere that is a workaround for it.
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Any chance you could point me in the right direction?
I originally used the method outlined by Sharaz22 to root my XS, downgrading to GB and flashing several things, but that is the only thing I have read on the subject of rooting a locked bootloader and to get it up to ICS rooted, I have not read about any special method for MIUI to maintain root access, even in the thread I linked above I could not see a work around, unless I am going blind.
Again, thank you and your help is appreciated.
Mobfigurz said:
Any chance you could point me in the right direction?
I originally used the method outlined by Sharaz22 to root my XS, downgrading to GB and flashing several things, but that is the only thing I have read on the subject of rooting a locked bootloader and to get it up to ICS rooted, I have not read about any special method for MIUI to maintain root access, even in the thread I linked above I could not see a work around, unless I am going blind.
Again, thank you and your help is appreciated.
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If you have CWM, when you flash MIUI you'll still have it.
Felimenta97 said:
He will lose root, as he have locked bootloader. But there is a link somewhere that is a workaround for it.
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You will never lose root if you install roms with cwm,you will lose it only if the rom are buggy but not in case of miui.
@op use this link to download the rom for LT26
http://miuiandroid.com/community/threads/miui-rom-2-7-20.17338/
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gm007 said:
You will never lose root if you install roms with cwm,you will lose it only if the rom are buggy but not in case of miui.
@op use this link to download the rom for LT26
http://miuiandroid.com/community/threads/miui-rom-2-7-20.17338/
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Okay, this is making sense to me now, so I just need to place the files into the suggested directory and reboot into CWM and flash MIUI throught there. Obviously following the instructions in the original thread and all should be fine, root access will not be lost and I can restore backed up content such as SMS and contacts without any fuss?
Thanks guys, that is great. :good:
Mobfigurz said:
Okay, this is making sense to me now, so I just need to place the files into the suggested directory and reboot into CWM and flash MIUI throught there. Obviously following the instructions in the original thread and all should be fine, root access will not be lost and I can restore backed up content such as SMS and contacts without any fuss?
Thanks guys, that is great. :good:
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I lost both when I flashed MIUI. I still had root, but not CWM. For locked bootloaders, the CWM is installed in the /system partition. When you flash MIUI, all of the files in that partition are changed, so you lose it. You can either reflash CWM like you did the first time or you can use this method (I forgot I had the link): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1787532
gm007 said:
You will never lose root if you install roms with cwm,you will lose it only if the rom are buggy but not in case of miui.
@op use this link to download the rom for LT26
http://miuiandroid.com/community/threads/miui-rom-2-7-20.17338/
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Sorry GM, one final question.
What is the difference between the one you linked and the one in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1793432
I notice Sharaz22 states he removed the Kernel so it would work with the stock Kernel, now I have the stock Kernel since I installed a stock ICS so what problems would I face if I went with the official one and not the one Sharaz22 "edited"?
Felimenta97 said:
I lost both when I flashed MIUI. I still had root, but not CWM. For locked bootloaders, the CWM is installed in the /system partition. When you flash MIUI, all of the files in that partition are changed, so you lose it. You can either reflash CWM like you did the first time or you can use this method (I forgot I had the link): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1787532
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And that would be flashed using Flashtools, is that correct?
Mobfigurz said:
Sorry GM, one final question.
What is the difference between the one you linked and the one in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1793432
I notice Sharaz22 states he removed the Kernel so it would work with the stock Kernel, now I have the stock Kernel since I installed a stock ICS so what problems would I face if I went with the official one and not the one Sharaz22 "edited"?
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My link is straight from the official site and doesn't include any kernel plus Multilanguage.
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And that would be flashed using Flashtools, is that correct?
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Nope. Flash ROM with CWM, wipe what you have to wipe, and before rebooting, flash the CWM package (no need for the Superuser one)
Guys, I suffered some mishap yesterday trying to flash MIUI on my phone.
After the flashing process with CWM, the phone would not boot, no response other than a single flash of the green LED and a vibration, it would not boot and i tried for over an hour. In the end I had to use Flashtools and get ICS back on the phone.
Since that, I cannot root my phone again, I have tried and tried, the first time I did it, it was easy and straight forward, downgrading to GB and using the batch files and so on, but now, each and every time I try to do it and follow the guides, of which I have found two, it does not work. That is because the process states that the "Device is not detected" and it cannot locate anything related to ADB. I have checked the drivers, installed several, reinstalled flashtools and each time I go through the guide I am left with an unrooted phone and nothing seems to work. Even in flashtools it struggles to flash the ROM every now and then and the phone just seems to randomly disconnect even though it remains plugged in.
Any help, I am struggling to get anything done on this phone and I would rather just have Root and CWM than MIUI.
Mobfigurz said:
Guys, I suffered some mishap yesterday trying to flash MIUI on my phone.
After the flashing process with CWM, the phone would not boot, no response other than a single flash of the green LED and a vibration, it would not boot and i tried for over an hour. In the end I had to use Flashtools and get ICS back on the phone.
Since that, I cannot root my phone again, I have tried and tried, the first time I did it, it was easy and straight forward, downgrading to GB and using the batch files and so on, but now, each and every time I try to do it and follow the guides, of which I have found two, it does not work. That is because the process states that the "Device is not detected" and it cannot locate anything related to ADB. I have checked the drivers, installed several, reinstalled flashtools and each time I go through the guide I am left with an unrooted phone and nothing seems to work. Even in flashtools it struggles to flash the ROM every now and then and the phone just seems to randomly disconnect even though it remains plugged in.
Any help, I am struggling to get anything done on this phone and I would rather just have Root and CWM than MIUI.
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had this EXACT problem, tried flashing miui and struggled to gain root again after it failed and i reverted back to GB,so then used this tool and guide and it worked 1st time http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1754429
3stage said:
had this EXACT problem, tried flashing miui and struggled to gain root again after it failed and i reverted back to GB,so then used this tool and guide and it worked 1st time http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1754429
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I tried that also, but it did not work. Maybe I missed a step or did not read correctly, but I will give it another go in a bit and see if it works.
Mobfigurz said:
I tried that also, but it did not work. Maybe I missed a step or did not read correctly, but I will give it another go in a bit and see if it works.
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Maybe repair the phone using pcc and try again.
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To all of you, thank you, I f***ing love you guys!
I managed to get Root and CWM back on with ICS and Flashed MIUI, I was disappointed by MIUI and thankfully I had created a CWM backup a day earlier of my phone the way I wanted it, so I restored that and have everything I was missing and back how the phone was before I started messing around with MIUI.
Thank you all so much for your help, you guys are a great benefit to this community, thanks!
Mobfigurz said:
To all of you, thank you, I f***ing love you guys!
I managed to get Root and CWM back on with ICS and Flashed MIUI, I was disappointed by MIUI and thankfully I had created a CWM backup a day earlier of my phone the way I wanted it, so I restored that and have everything I was missing and back how the phone was before I started messing around with MIUI.
Thank you all so much for your help, you guys are a great benefit to this community, thanks!
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nice one fella:victory:
Noob question but, i rooted my device and messed around a little bit with my build.prop if I ever wanted to reset my device what would I have to do?
jtragna said:
Noob question but, i rooted my device and messed around a little bit with my build.prop if I ever wanted to reset my device what would I have to do?
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since you are rooted i would recommend making CWM backup so you can restore from it if anything goes wrong
hope this helps!
ggfool said:
since you are rooted i would recommend making CWM backup so you can restore from it if anything goes wrong
hope this helps!
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I didnt do that before I made changes to the build.prop! Whoops....my phone is running fine but just a precaution I would like to know....I also added a file from to system/etc.... This was to try to enable moving apps to the SD card...I chickened out...
jtragna said:
I didnt do that before I made changes to the build.prop! Whoops....my phone is running fine but just a precaution I would like to know....I also added a file from to system/etc.... This was to try to enable moving apps to the SD card...I chickened out...
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as long as you have CWM installed you can download a stock CWM backup for your phone version from here (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2136204) and recover from it, if you do not yet have CWM installed i highly suggest doing so before you go too far! though you can always use this guide (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=36351786) to unbrick if something did go terribly wrong, it will still be easier to do a CWM restore
goodluck!
You can extract all original files from the kdz, look at my thread.
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