Hi,
Recently i have been mucking about with flashable .zip themes but being an idiot didnt back up before i started flashing and now some of my icons have changed and i was wondering if there is any way to get them back to stock.
Any help greatly appreciated.
I know i have been a giant idiot
One way, I think would be to reflash your current rom.
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium
nhb13612 said:
One way, I think would be to reflash your current rom.
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
i had thought of that, but that means a lot of backing up and so forth
ads2996 said:
i had thought of that, but that means a lot of backing up and so forth
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You won't need to wipe data if you're flashing the same ROM but yes, you should always backup. Always take a Nandroid backup before flashing ANYTHING. Also think about using Titanium backup for individual apps.
You should read:
General > Sticky Roll-up thread > Understanding the basics before rooting
rootSU said:
You won't need to wipe data if you're flashing the same ROM but yes, you should always backup. Always take a Nandroid backup before flashing ANYTHING. Also think about using Titanium backup for individual apps.
You should read:
General > Sticky Roll-up thread > Understanding the basics before rooting
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
i just use the stock firmware that came withthe phone so im unsure on how to reflash them
All in that thread I suggested you read although its probably easier for you to flash stock from Odin....
Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 4
maybe u can use a launcher, like adwlauncher it let you change icons of your apps
If I wear to do an advanced restore and only remote the /system would that make any difference to my personal data, as it is syst apps that are modified such as the sms and phone app
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda app-developers app
Or, if you have Nova Launcher installed, you could go to Nova Settings>Look and Feel>Icon Themes>Default or Stock Jelly Bean
Sent from my Xperia Z using xda premium
I already use action launcher and have been for a while now, but the problem is that parts inside the all have been changed and also my apps on the block screen
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda app-developers app
In that case, I think one option for you to preserve stock look/icons would be to heed the earlier post/s by rootsu - flash stock firmware from your region/country using Odin. It shouldn't take that long.
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium
Ok, I will back up all my data, then try restoring /system to see if that works and if that doesn't ill lash the stock firmware
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda app-developers app
ads2996 said:
Ok, I will back up all my data, then try restoring /system to see if that works and if that doesn't ill lash the stock firmware
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
How are you restoring /system if not flashign a stock rom?
rootSU said:
How are you restoring /system if not flashign a stock rom?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
i have a backup from a while ago
ads2996 said:
i have a backup from a while ago
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Right. When I mentioned earlier about taking Nandroid backups before flashing things, that probably would have been a good time to bring that up.
Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 4
rootSU said:
Right. When I mentioned earlier about taking Nandroid backups before flashing things, that probably would have been a good time to bring that up.
Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 4
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
sorry, my backup is from about 3 monthes ago, so i feared that it would flash all my data from 3 months ago
You can advanced restore /system as you've already eluded to. Id have recommend that had I known
Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 4
Thank you for your help, sorry for not being so forthcoming with information
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda app-developers app
No worries
Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 4
Related
I've been really thinking about trying the alpha2 ics rom but i want to make sure i can go back without a hitch if my experience is as bad as some of the other. What pre-steps did you take (nandroid backup)
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I717 using Tapatalk
Yup! Plus dagr8 has GB bootloaders for easy transitioning
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I717 using XDA
kevinallen4325 said:
Yup! Plus dagr8 has GB bootloaders for easy transitioning
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I717 using XDA
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
So i can just flash my back up thru cwm and be done, i don't know much about boot loaders.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I717 using Tapatalk
yes, just do a restore of your nandroid backup through CWM recovery and voila there you are, simple
lo0n said:
yes, just do a restore of your nandroid backup through CWM recovery and voila there you are, simple
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Works for me...just had a thought, the backup won't delete right?
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I717 using Tapatalk
It may delete what you have on the internal memory but won't touch the ext sd card. I've reverted back and forth between ICS and GB using CWM about 6 times now with no problems.
Hey everyone so I just read here... http://www.engadget.com/2012/07/09/att-samsung-galaxy-note-ics/...that Samsung is FINALLY rolling out the official ICS update. My NOTE however is running a custom DaGr8's AOKP ICS ROM...I'm a noob, can anyone tell me if I need to roll back to the bloated-stock ATT Gingerbread? And if yes, HOW??? Many thanks in advance :fingers-crossed:
Can't help with your query (because I suck) ...I'm sure someone smarter than me (who doesn't)suck) will have the answer you seek..
Nice find on the link though...Thanks for that..Hopefully that will push my carrier up here to follow through ....
http://m-s-j.net/dagnarf/pda-odin-att-stock.rar
i believe this is what you are looking for
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1506330
1st is download of tar
2nd is thread link
You can check the GNote super page...in the Gen section is is pinned...if you on a computer, check my links....
superdanfan said:
http://m-s-j.net/dagnarf/pda-odin-att-stock.rar
i believe this is what you are looking for
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1506330
1st is download of tar
2nd is thread link
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
that was wrong..sorry..go here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1518962
this is rolo racer thread..file is huge..follow steps..i bootlooped when it was finished ..dont worry..pull battery...3 button combo to cwm-hit factory reset..no need to cahe and davlik just factory reset and hit reboot..i just did this and worked perfectly..i am not a noob was just eager to help someone...i hope this helps someone
How long do you think it would take for the release tomorrow to become rooted? Im using T-Mobile, would 4g still work if I switched or do I have to wait for root?
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I717 using xda app-developers app
Its practically already rooted, do the se thing you did with the leaks
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I717 using xda app-developers app
-Delete
How would you go about backing up and restoring contacts and texts/mms? Titanium backup shows the contacts and what not but it also says 2.3.6 at the end. I feel like restoring this 2.3.6 onto 4.0.4 might not work.
Also, I'm aware you shouldn't lose anything in the upgrade process but I want to factory reset and erase absolutely everything prior to this upgrade. I run a stock rooted ROM.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I717 using xda app-developers app
bd11goal said:
How would you go about backing up and restoring contacts and texts/mms? Titanium backup shows the contacts and what not but it also says 2.3.6 at the end. I feel like restoring this 2.3.6 onto 4.0.4 might not work.
Also, I'm aware you shouldn't lose anything in the upgrade process but I want to factory reset and erase absolutely everything prior to this upgrade. I run a stock rooted ROM.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I717 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
i wouldnt restore ANY system data from gingerbread to ICS
but thats just me
it might work, but might have problems
Yea that's what I'm saying. So is there another method to backup restore texts? I see a method to put them on the SIM but you can only do them individually.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I717 using xda app-developers app
bd11goal said:
Yea that's what I'm saying. So is there another method to backup restore texts? I see a method to put them on the SIM but you can only do them individually.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I717 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Why don't you just install SMS backup from the market...that's what I use.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I717 using xda premium
Anyone know how to get rid of the annoying message that comes on whenever I enable GPS? Its so annoying to have to see that every time I turn it on. Also, I am currently rooted running the stock 4.1.1 I believe; whatever release came with the Note 2 and I am looking for a decent ROM. I dont have alot of experience and dont wanna mess up my phone.
Sent from my SCH-I605 using xda app-developers app
kelly bean v11 in android development section, has been running great, make sure your rooted and unlocked
Sent from my SCH-I605 using xda app-developers app
I looked in android development and original android development and was unable to find it can u paste the link? Is it a decent ROM?
Sent from my SCH-I605 using xda app-developers app
Nevermind I found it originally you typed kelly'bean' so thats what I was looking for lol
Sent from my SCH-I605 using xda app-developers app
slojay said:
Nevermind I found it originally you typed kelly'bean' so thats what I was looking for lol
Sent from my SCH-I605 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yeah my bad, I just caught that, jelly, I've been running it for over a week, not 1 sign of a lag, or slowdown or freeze up, reboot nothing, been really very good..
Sent from my SCH-I605 using xda app-developers app
Thanks for the reply. In terms of using titanium backup I forget what is the proper procedure for wiping and flashing the rom. Do I backup apps and user data and when restoring only restore missing apps with data? Also whats the process us I ng twrp to flash. Ive only flashed 1 rom on my gnex and my friend helped me do it so im lost and I dont wanna brick my phone
slojay said:
Thanks for the reply. In terms of using titanium backup I forget what is the proper procedure for wiping and flashing the rom. Do I backup apps and user data and when restoring only restore missing apps with data? Also whats the process us I ng twrp to flash. Ive only flashed 1 rom on my gnex and my friend helped me do it so im lost and I dont wanna brick my phone
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Basically its backup all your apps and data from apps u downloaded, like facebook,twitter,etc.. the user apps, system apps, the ones that come with the rom dont ever restore causes problems rom to rom.. after u put the rom on your ext sd card..twrp, go to wipe proced to wipe data factory reset,cache,dalvik cache, install from storage the rom, flash that, then reboot... I personally purchased an app called go backup for all my backups and restore.. it only let's up backup your user apps not system apps so u can't screw up your restore, what I do is backup with go, then flash my new rom, after the new rom is up and running re downldownload go from market and restore from there, all apps are saved dont even have to log into anything again...
Sent from my SCH-I605 using xda app-developers app
---------- Post added at 04:48 AM ---------- Previous post was at 04:47 AM ----------
Just make sure your unlocked before flashing a rom.. rooted and unlocked
Sent from my SCH-I605 using xda app-developers app
I would use CF-Auto-Root or CF-Root 6.4 but I can't find any working link anywhere and it seems this site has some issues http://autoroot.chainfire.eu/
I once used Framaroot, worked like a charm. Went to use it again... It doesn't want to know
I'd greatly appreciate it if a suitable link was provided.
Thanks in advance. :good:
Framaroot works. There should be links in "understanding the basics" in general > sticky roll-up thread
Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 4
rootSU said:
Framaroot works. There should be links in "understanding the basics" in general > sticky roll-up thread
Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 4
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks for the reply. Unfortunately all the links say "Database error". And attempt after attempt on all 3 options, Framaroot is still being stubborn.
if you are using a stock rom you can re flash it by using Mobile Odin Pro. it is in the play store for about $6 . make sure to tick the option for Everoot. this will install the rom pre-rooted. you may want to back up efs folder before flashing anything . Best of luck.
nevermind I forgot you need root to use it. sorry
Framaroot should work if you flash an older unpatched build but that could be risky.
ashraf sharif said:
if you are using a stock rom you can re flash it by using Mobile Odin Pro. it is in the play store for about $6 . make sure to tick the option for Everoot. this will install the rom pre-rooted. you may want to back up efs folder before flashing anything . Best of luck
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
He isn't rooted... need root for mobile Odin...
Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 4
---------- Post added at 12:43 AM ---------- Previous post was at 12:42 AM ----------
ExperimentalHDX said:
Thanks for the reply. Unfortunately all the links say "Database error". And attempt after attempt on all 3 options, Framaroot is still being stubborn.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Do you really need root? Can't you just flash a rom as suggested in my thread you just read?
Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 4
ashraf sharif said:
if you are using a stock rom you can re flash it by using Mobile Odin Pro. it is in the play store for about $6 . make sure to tick the option for Everoot. this will install the rom pre-rooted. you may want to back up efs folder before flashing anything . Best of luck
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
To be edited. ..
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda app-developers app
ExperimentalHDX said:
To be edited. ..
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It wont work
Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 4
I think I read somewhere that flashing a custom kernel such as siyah can get you rooted. may want to try that?
IMHO and as per my thread > flash recovery via odin.
Then you can flash a rooted rom and its all done
Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 4
rootSU said:
IMHO and as per my thread > flash recovery via odin.
Then you can flash a rooted rom and its all done
Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 4
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I am having difficulty finding threads on this app, still getting used to it. What is the name of this thread?
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda app-developers app
The one I.mentioned in my first post
Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 4
rootSU said:
The one I.mentioned in my first post
Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 4
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks. Now, I guess I'll flash CWM again tomorrow, but I am unsure of where to find rooted roms as I have never used this method of rooting before, I'm lost.
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda app-developers app
You've never flashed a rom via recovery?
They're all in android development. Hundreds of them. IMHO, stay away from mg4 unless you've had it before...the whole imei thing
Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 4
rootSU said:
You've never flashed a rom via recovery?
They're all in android development. Hundreds of them. IMHO, stay away from mg4 unless you've had it before...the whole imei thing
Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 4
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I learned staying away from mg4 the hard way. I flashed Cyanogenmod 10.1 nightly to a stock rom only to find that I dug my own grave as I previously had an mg4, so I had to flash back to it. And I'm not sure what I've flashed via recovery, I may have but I just don't remember.
Edit: and on a side note, a rom is different from firmware right? Since I got into the whole imei problem I forgot what goes where and what flashes what, it shook me up.
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda app-developers app
You would have flashed cm via recovery. Do the same but with something like wanam lite or omega...
Or wait for chainfires website to be fixed. Doubt it will be down long
Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 4
rootSU said:
You would have flashed cm via recovery
Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 4
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I think I did...
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda app-developers app
Well there's no other way
Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 4
rootSU said:
Well there's no other way
Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 4
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I think I'll wait for chainfire's website to be fixed as even though it may or may not be the easiest, it made the most sense to me when I done my phone the other day, I knew that method with my eyes closed.
Thanks for all of your help. Although I may not use your methods now, they will certainly come in handy in the future.
As for cm... although it was one of the best things that happened to my phone... I will not touch it again or anything like until 10.1 is stable because it gave me hell xD I'll be running with my rooted phone and root apps until that time comes.
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda app-developers app
if you are on MG4 firmware or rom. you will most likely lose imei if you flash any previous modem. I would back up efs folder going forward. probably best to stick to MG4 based builds for now .there are some custom roms with the MG4 base in the android development threads .since that is a newer build than most. that explains why it has been patched. why framaroot and cf root are not working. There is a prerooted stock firmware for MG4 if I find it p will share the link
ExperimentalHDX said:
I think I'll wait for chainfire's website to be fixed as even though it may or may not be the easiest, it made the most sense to me when I done my phone the other day, I knew that method with my eyes closed.
Thanks for all of your help. Although I may not use your methods now, they will certainly come in handy in the future.
As for cm... although it was one of the best things that happened to my phone... I will not touch it again or anything like until 10.1 is stable because it gave me hell xD I'll be running with my rooted phone and root apps until that time comes.
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
10.1 is stable. It wont ever be anything other than a "nightly" though
Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 4
Firstly if there is already a thread on kernel flashing I'm sorry but I couldn't find it as i am new to xda forums and could you kindly leave a link to that post ? If not, I have recently a few months back rooted my gs3 i9300 with cm10.2 (just recently flashed ) and since I'm a heavy user for games on my phone I tend to drain my battery a lot and I noticed that my phone kept getting hot (40+ degrees) and was thinking of flashing a kernel. Any thoughts and precautions on flashing a kernel and how do I flash one ?
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda app-developers app
Stick with stock on cm10.2 mate. best bet.
I9100/I9300
Kernel is just a boot.img and when you flash one, it replaces the previous one. Roms all include a kernel so if you flash a kernel you don't like, reflash the rom to get its kernel back.
More info in "understanding the basics before rooting" which can be found by following the link in my signature to general > sticky roll-up
Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 4
gmat11 said:
Firstly if there is already a thread on kernel flashing I'm sorry but I couldn't find it as i am new to xda forums and could you kindly leave a link to that post ? If not, I have recently a few months back rooted my gs3 i9300 with cm10.2 (just recently flashed ) and since I'm a heavy user for games on my phone I tend to drain my battery a lot and I noticed that my phone kept getting hot (40+ degrees) and was thinking of flashing a kernel. Any thoughts and precautions on flashing a kernel and how do I flash one ?
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Stickied basic faqs and guides in General section read first .
Thanks a lot for the info and I will check out the other thread
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda app-developers app
Get the tar and flash with mobile Odin or pc odin
I9100/I9300
Or read this for zip through recovery mate.
I9100/I9300
Thanks a lot really helped I'm more prepared to flash that kernel more than anything now BTW I was wondering since I rooted my phone and installed cm ROM the Samsung kies can never connect to my device (GT-I9300) and is this a drivers problem or ?....
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda app-developers app
Try reinstalling drivers yes
Glad that helped mate :thumbup:
I9100/I9300
Kies only works on samsung roms
Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 4
Okay so is there any other software like kies ? Well I only need to backup mainly my contacts and SMS these two main things my apps and games are cloud based so Im not quite worried about them
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda app-developers app
In that case will it work if you have custom stock @rootSU?? Many thanks. My bad about drivers sorry op.
I9100/I9300
Its okay everybody makes mistakes now and then
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda app-developers app
gmat11 said:
Its okay everybody makes mistakes now and then
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Never used kies mate. If you want to update stock rom when it lands get it from sammobile and flash it with Odin.
I9100/I9300
gmat11 said:
Okay so is there any other software like kies ? Well I only need to backup mainly my contacts and SMS these two main things my apps and games are cloud based so Im not quite worried about them
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Why arent your contacts backed up to Google?
I use sms backup+. Backs up sms to Gmail label
andrewwright said:
In that case will it work if you have custom stock @rootSU?? Many thanks. My bad about drivers sorry op.
I9100/I9300
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes.
Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 4
Okay just read about the backing up of contacts in the stickies .. But there is another problem now ..... (Sorry for all the questions )how do I install a mod ? Flash in ? Or ??...
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda app-developers app
Read op of mod maker. flash though recovery
Should be a zip. If apk install with package installer
Btw questions are good. It's how people learn things.
I9100/I9300
Haha thanks okay then... How do I remove a mod then... Just installed the new transparent status bar for cm10.2 in the themes and apps thread ....
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda app-developers app
Reflash rom mate no wipes.
I9100/I9300
Oh km thanks ma life saver
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda app-developers app