Hi guys/gals. I have just rooted/unlocked my Atrix, and am flashing new ROMS. One thing I have run into though is the fact that these new ROMS don't come pre-installed with all of the apps that I want. So, I was thinking I could create an update package that will push all of "my" apps that I use on a regular to the ROM I just flashed instead of installing one by one via play store. I followed the advice posted by a Senior Member here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=732957 but this isn't working for me. When I attempt to use CWM to install this update.zip file, all I get is updated failed. I do not see the reason for the failure, just that it failed. Can a more experienced user here, assist with what I am doing incorrectly please and thank you.
Check the recovery log. Every recovery has one.
ravilov said:
Check the recovery log. Every recovery has one.
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When I run Show Log from CWM I don't see anything that is relevant to the reason it failed?
OK, I see your problem. You're using a way outdated procedure for creating flashable ZIPs. That is a procedure for creating Amend-based ZIPs which have long been abandoned, only Edify-based ZIPs are supported now. I think your best bed would be to get some ready-made flashable ZIP (of some ROM for example) and modify it according to your preferences.
What about using one of the app backup apps? like what i do is i started on gb, used go backup pro, backed up the apps and data for the apps. then i switched roms, reinstalled go backup pro, and restored the apps and data
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palmbeach05 said:
What about using one of the app backup apps? like what i do is i started on gb, used go backup pro, backed up the apps and data for the apps. then i switched roms, reinstalled go backup pro, and restored the apps and data
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I attempted this procedure with zip me, but when I went to actually install the zip created with this app, It said install failed. I know Titanium Backup Pro (paid edition) offers this solution, but I do not have a full paid version. I *thought* it would be simple enough to just create my own install script as I have the .apk files needed, just can't get the script set-up properly.
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OK, I see your problem. You're using a way outdated procedure for creating flashable ZIPs. That is a procedure for creating Amend-based ZIPs which have long been abandoned, only Edify-based ZIPs are supported now. I think your best bed would be to get some ready-made flashable ZIP (of some ROM for example) and modify it according to your preferences.
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This thread is over a year old, but is this more along the lines of the syntax I would need to follow and a good guide for me to follow?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2251804
Indigo_Montoya said:
I attempted this procedure with zip me, but when I went to actually install the zip created with this app, It said install failed. I know Titanium Backup Pro (paid edition) offers this solution, but I do not have a full paid version. I *thought* it would be simple enough to just create my own install script as I have the .apk files needed, just can't get the script set-up properly.
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go backup pro is free, does the same thing as titanium backup pro (paid)
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palmbeach05 said:
go backup pro is free, does the same thing as titanium backup pro (paid)
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This app looks very comparable to Titanium Backup (and it's free which is great!). I am not seeing the setting though of how to choose which apps to make an installable zip from. Can you explain that piece to me please?
Indigo_Montoya said:
This app looks very comparable to Titanium Backup (and it's free which is great!). I am not seeing the setting though of how to choose which apps to make an installable zip from. Can you explain that piece to me please?
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This app gets rid of the need to make an update.zip. just click and restore
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palmbeach05 said:
This app gets rid of the need to make an update.zip. just click and restore
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It looks like I would have to restore each app on a individual basis?
I was hoping for a way to have all them batch restored at one time.
Indigo_Montoya said:
It looks like I would have to restore each app on a individual basis?
I was hoping for a way to have all them batch restored at one time.
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there is an option along the bottom of the screen called batch restore and batch backup. using these will speed up the process of keeping things up to date with backups, and speed up the process of restoring
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palmbeach05 said:
there is an option along the bottom of the screen called batch restore and batch backup. using these will speed up the process of keeping things up to date with backups, and speed up the process of restoring
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And I would do the apk + data option?
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And I would do the apk + data option?
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apk is the app, data is the user data from the app. Generally, it would be a good idea to backup both
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Is this possible?
Sorry if the answer is obvious but this forum has gotten messy as hell.
BrandonBlight said:
Is this possible?
Sorry if the answer is obvious but this forum has gotten messy as hell.
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Upgrading to GB possible, but unlocking no. The fastboot oem unlock command wipes data.
titanium back up and my back up root are your friends.
If you are stock 100% and you will do an 100% stock update, I don't think you will loose any data.
But in that case, I don't know if you will be able later to unlock your bootloader if you want.
If you want to unlock your BP and install a custom rom, then read carefully all instructions. In that case you will loose your data. Use titanium backup, to backup, and then restore them back(except fingerprint data - uncheck it)!
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Titanium Backup PRO.
Mgamerz said:
Titanium Backup PRO.
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Is pro really necessary? I really can't afford it at the moment.
And I have experience with custom roms on other devices. Tried out one of the p-roms a while ago and it was garbage. I'll be waiting for cm7 or MIUI.
I'm also not completely stock, I'm rooted.
Also, does the data wipe include everything but the sd-card?
Also, also, is there a stock gingerbread zip I can flash after the unlocking?
Swifted from my Atrix.
Can Titanium pro backup app's settings?
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Is pro really necessary? I really can't afford it at the moment.
And I have experience with custom roms on other devices. Tried out one of the p-roms a while ago and it was garbage. I'll be waiting for cm7 or MIUI.
I'm also not completely stock, I'm rooted.
Also, does the data wipe include everything but the sd-card?
Also, also, is there a stock gingerbread zip I can flash after the unlocking?
Swifted from my Atrix.
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Pro is not necessary. You can use the free version. The Pro version let's you restore with one click whereas free version wants you to make more clicks. Also, do not backup and restore system data/settings, and only app/data.
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ngelee said:
Can Titanium pro backup app's settings?
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Yes
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I backed up all my apps and system data. after upgrading to gingerbread I chose to restore individual apps. How do I restore my text messages without restoring all my old system data?
trublu said:
I backed up all my apps and system data. after upgrading to gingerbread I chose to restore individual apps. How do I restore my text messages without restoring all my old system data?
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Not sure TiBU can.
When I back up, I backup apps/data with tibu and sms/various other stuff with my back up root.
Does anyone know of a stock/rooted gingerbread zip that can be flashed after unlocking?
Swifted from my Atrix.
If you are rooted (to use Titanium Backup), do you lose the root when applying OTA Gingerbread? If so, what's the best way to regain root?
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If you are rooted (to use Titanium Backup), do you lose the root when applying OTA Gingerbread? If so, what's the best way to regain root?
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preinstall method, look in the dev section
mysticdrew said:
preinstall method, look in the dev section
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Any chance you can point to a specific thread? There's so much activity going on the Atrix forum right now that it's hard to find things. (Search for "preinstall method" did not yield anything useful.)
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Any chance you can point to a specific thread? There's so much activity going on the Atrix forum right now that it's hard to find things. (Search for "preinstall method" did not yield anything useful.)
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1138204
download the attached file in post 2 (preinstall.zip or something). Follow the instructions and run the command in post 1 (the last set of commands ,not the first couple that are based on the SBF)
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1138204
download the attached file in post 2 (preinstall.zip or something). Follow the instructions and run the command in post 1 (the last set of commands ,not the first couple that are based on the SBF)
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That's just what I need. Thank you, thank you, thank you...
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Not sure TiBU can.
When I back up, I backup apps/data with tibu and sms/various other stuff with my back up root.
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Found it. Had to restore Dialer Storage. Shows up as "[SMS/MMS/APN] Dialer Storage" in TiBU.
ceo.mtcl said:
Pro is not necessary. You can use the free version. The Pro version let's you restore with one click whereas free version wants you to make more clicks. Also, do not backup and restore system data/settings, and only app/data.
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I'll do $6 to support a great app and avoid 800 clicks.
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Gingerbread running great....I restored my data with mybackup and with the restore lost the new gingerbread theme and wallpaper. Would someone mind uploading the necessary files? Thank you in advance.
Actually only need wallpaper. thx
Hello Everyone!!!
I have samsung galalxy pop/mini gts5570 running Cyanogenmod 7 with Clock work mod recovery. I just wanted to know is there a way to make my own flashable zip file containing all the mostly needed & used application. Since, I have to manually install each app after upgrading or changing my rom, i just though why not install them from a single zip file.
So, anyone can you help me in making my own flashable zip file. Please provide me the directory structure of the file, i will pack the apks myself ... Or if there is any other way to do so plz tell me ...
Thank YOu!!!
Can't you restore with Titanium Backup or something the like?
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Can't you restore with Titanium Backup or something the like?
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I know it can be done with titanium but it is also cumbersome selecting apps and then reinstalling ...
I want to flash them at once from cwm 4.0.0.5 recovery...
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I know it can be done with titanium but it is also cumbersome selecting apps and then reinstalling ...
I want to flash them at once from cwm 4.0.0.5 recovery...
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Gotcha. The ROM I'm using allows users to customize many of the apps that are installed during flash... even allows us to install our own personal set of apps. This is done with a text doc on the SD card. I know you said you wanted to flash through recovery, but it's sorta the same idea.
Man why don't ya use the batch option in TB and by that option u can backup / restore all your apps in one click to use batch use menu button
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I know titanium has batch option that can do it. But I wanted make zip so that I can flash it in CWM recovery this way my files will be organized in one place and it will be fast too.
You can try using app2zip.
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I already using titanium back up pro..look optoion,,and make flashable zip..and when it finish the file name is update.zip.. now U just flash your own app+data
Hey there guys I came across this useful tool today when I was poking around the ARC section it lets you make a nandroid without having to boot into recovery. This isnt my work Im simply passing it on so I hope he doesnt care too much about me posting this here.
***ALL crdeit goes to ameer1234567890***
Nandroid backups are usually performed in recovery mode. This means you would have to turn off your phone and reboot in recovery mode, which wastes a whole lot of time rebooting and a lot more time offline. For me, this has been a killer as I do regular nandroid backups. Having to reboot in recovery and finding missed calls, sms from my wife and friends is totally not accepatable for me. So, I set to develop an online nandroid backup tool which can do nandroid backups without switching off my phone.
Today, I am releasing it to public, as it may serve good for some others too. This tool is specifically for Xperia phones, but should work with any model of android phones.
This tool backups /system , /data , /cache & .android_secure partiotions to /sdcard/clockworkmod/backup directory. The date format used for folder name is the same used by CWM itself and nandroid backups created with this tool can safely be restored using CWM. If you would want to have a custom name for backup folder, pass an argument with the name to the script and it will use the name.
Feedback (especially ideas to improve) are most welcome.
Requirements
1. Rooted android phone
2. A terminal emulator installed on phone
3. Busybox
4. A working CWM based recovery installed
5. Some patience
Installation
1. Download and copy zip file to SD card
2. Reboot into recovery
3. Choose install zip from SD card, select zip and flash .
4. Reboot!
Usage
1. Open terminal emulator
2. Type su to obtain root
3. Type onandroid
4. Wait and watch
Original thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1620255
As usual Im not responsible if your phone explodes, catches fire, etc, etc so please read everything and try not to post stupid questions like " does this really work?" cause it wont be answered. I wouldnt of bothered posting this here if it didnt work. Have fun guys!!
Well let me the 1st....does it work? :banghead:Sorry I'm just playing friend.lol. I'm going to try this right now.
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thanks for this gonna try rite now!!! i myself do regular backups as well.
edit: working working as i type! this is sick
hey you should post a link to the dev`s original thread so we could thank him and if possible donate for this amazing work.
My backup completed in 4 min 43 sec. And it seems to have worked fine. Thanks.
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Well let me the 1st....does it work? :banghead:Sorry I'm just playing friend.lol. I'm going to try this right now.
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Ha ha ha! I knew it was bound to happen. Its pretty straight forward and really low risk I doubt anything could be messed up even if you tried but yea have fun! Hopefully it is useful to some out there
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solomon4400 said:
thanks for this gonna try rite now!!! i myself do regular backups as well.
edit: working working as i type! this is sick
hey you should post a link to the dev`s original thread so we could thank him and if possible donate for this amazing work.
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Will do give me a few minutes..... link to original thread in OP throw some thanks his way when you get a chance.
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Thanks for sharing!
When I tried to run this, it says "Checking for required tools" followed by "mkyaffs2image not found in path"
I tried uninstalling/reinstalling busybox and installing it to /system/bin and not xbin. This time it sort of ran but I got a bunch of errors and no backup.
Any suggestion on how to fix this?
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Isn't this inherently flawed since files on the rom are still being used and written while the backup is taking place? Neat idea though, don't get me wrong
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When I tried to run this, it says "Checking for required tools" followed by "mkyaffs2image not found in path"
I tried uninstalling/reinstalling busybox and installing it to /system/bin and not xbin. This time it sort of ran but I got a bunch of errors and no backup.
Any suggestion on how to fix this?
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No idea never seen that error its been working perfectly on my other play and bro's arc, I'd check the original thread and see if anyone else has the same issue
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thatsupnow said:
No idea never seen that error its been working perfectly on my other play and bro's arc, I'd check the original thread and see if anyone else has the same issue
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Yeah, I thought of that right after I posted here. There are plenty of people posting the same error, so we'll see what happens.
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jacklebott said:
Isn't this inherently flawed since files on the rom are still being used and written while the backup is taking place? Neat idea though, don't get me wrong
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I have been asked the same question. Have a look at here for the answer.
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I have been asked the same question. Have a look at here for the answer.
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Fair enough. Hopefully people follow the advice of not doing anything during the backup, so they aren't disappointed when the changes don't get backed up
Should be fine I've taken a call and sent a few text messages while backing up. No problems for me at all
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I tried to do a restore from the online nandroid backup I made and even though it said "restore complete" my SD-ext(4) partition would not load its shortcuts and widgets. The funny part is link2sd didn't even detect any SD-ext as if it wasn't backed up. I thought it said that it backed up SD-ext during online backup, but not sure. I'm wondering if it might help to factory restore before restoring backup. I may try that to see and I'll report back if noone reports similar problem.
Edit**During backup I was not doing anything else with phone other then watching the amazing online backup screen. Also I tried to "re-create mount scripts" but never got option from link2sd even after reboot.
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I tried to do a restore from the online nandroid backup I made and even though it said "restore complete" my SD-ext(4) partition would not load its shortcuts and widgets. The funny part is link2sd didn't even detect any SD-ext as if it wasn't backed up. I thought it said that it backed up SD-ext during online backup, but not sure. I'm wondering if it might help to factory restore before restoring backup. I may try that to see and I'll report back if noone reports similar problem.
Edit**During backup I was not doing anything else with phone other then watching the amazing online backup screen. Also I tried to "re-create mount scripts" but never got option from link2sd even after reboot.
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This tool (prior to v3) does not backup sd-ext partition. In the first post, you can see what the tool backups.
PS: If you can send me a previous backup of your sd-ext, I can work on adding sd-ext backup support to the script.
I still can't get this to work.
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netizenmt said:
I still can't get this to work.
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Can you post the error?
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Can you post the error?
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Here it is, the same error as before. This is with the latest 2.0 version. I'm running stock 2.3.4 rooted. Busybox is1.94 full.
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wow.. that would be great backing up online... i'm gonna try now..
I was wondering if there is a way to point to a directory containing nothing but APK files and have each one installed on the device in question.
See I found myself needing to wipe my SGS3, I went ahead and backed up every USER installed app (from /data/app dir) and copied all the apks to my external SD card. After I install a fresh OS on the phone I would like to be able to have an app or some kind of batch file to point to where all the apks are and have them auto install.
EDIT: I just found THIS <APK batch installer>, would this work on our device?
I don't know about that but
I used titanium backup to backup my apps on My old phone and used it to batch restore
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I'm not sure if I am okay with you using the bear as a profile picture.
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Titanium back up (for rooted phones) free version will restore all the apps, but you have to hit "install" on each one as they come up.
I believe the Pro version does it automatically.
MontyPyFly said:
Titanium back up (for rooted phones) free version will restore all the apps, but you have to hit "install" on each one as they come up.
I believe the Pro version does it automatically.
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Titanium Backup (Pro version) does what you want. Once you have the Pro version, click on the checkmark in the top right corner to see the batch operations.
And you do want the Pro because it works better than anything else I've tried. Go Backup and MyBackup have both failed for me before.
Titanium Backup Pro is what you want.
But if you're cheap, and you don't care about app data, you can batch adb install all your apps with a simple batch or shell script like:
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$ for app in *.apk; do echo "Installing $app ..." ; adb install $app; done
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I'm not sure if I am okay with you using the bear as a profile picture.
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Its ok, I am
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Its ok, I am
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Bwahaha
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I'm on CM10 alpha 2, and I want to upgrade to 2.99999999. Since you can't flash roms on our cm10, I need to make an update.zip, sbf, then flash 2.99999999. However, I can't make one. After I've selected the apps, and Tibu starts to make the update.zip, Tibu says it couldn't make it. After retrying, Tibu instantly said it couldn't make one.
Is there any way to fix this, or can I get to 2.99999999 and keep my data another way?
Stop what you are doing. lol.
Just SBF to 2.3.4, root, install the bootstrap and flash the latest CM10 and the Gapps in bootstrap recovery. I have never used an update.zip to update a ROM and dont believe thats the proper way to do it.
I am only trying to make an update. Zip for my apps and their data, not for the whole rom.
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Arbybear said:
I am only trying to make an update. Zip for my apps and their data, not for the whole rom.
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Oh. Well I have never done that either. I use Titanium Backup for my apps. If you havent already, try it out. It works great. Just backup and restore your apps and app data though. Some people have problems with backing up and restoring system data.
Sorry, in forgot to say something. I'm using titanium backup to make the update.zip.
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Arbybear said:
Sorry, in forgot to say something. I'm using titanium backup to make the update.zip.
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Oh wait, you did say that. I dont know why you need to make an update.zip. Just backup your apps, flash the ROM, download Titanium Backup again and Restore your apps. Maybe the update.zip is just a feature I have never used. Sorry.
Tibu starts to make the update.zip, Tibu says it couldn't make it.
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I have never used that option, but I'm guessing that it just doesn't work in alpha 2
The reason I don't want to do that is it takes lot of time.
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Arbybear said:
The reason I don't want to do that is it takes lot of time.
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Well I've been around this thread and have used the droid x2 for over a year and have never heard of anyone use that method. So it's probably going to be likely that no one will know about the problem you are having. Sorry to say.
Sorry but it won't work on our x2
don't be scared it's only a phone
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old ladies ^
Arbybear said:
I'm on CM10 alpha 2, and I want to upgrade to 2.99999999. Since you can't flash roms on our cm10, I need to make an update.zip, sbf, then flash 2.99999999. However, I can't make one. After I've selected the apps, and Tibu starts to make the update.zip, Tibu says it couldn't make it. After retrying, Tibu instantly said it couldn't make one.
Is there any way to fix this, or can I get to 2.99999999 and keep my data another way?
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Do you have the Pro Key version (Paid) ?
The free version cannot do a update.zip.