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I've tried over and over to update this thing. I've searched around, tried to do the undo webtop mod with no luck. Factory reset it twice. I'm still on the original software that came on it and want to update really bad.
It gets about 1/5 through and goes to the ! android guy. When I pull up the recovery menu after the ! guy it gives an error with AppandSyncsettings.apk...any help would be greatly appreciated.
So I guess my question is has anyone else experienced this/know the solution?
Thanks
You need to sbf first.
Thanks! Do you have a link to that file? And is there anyway to back up my info?
Here you go:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=991072
Found in the dev forum.
I use Titanium Backup. Make sure you transfer the backup files to your ext or comp or dropbox, that way you can always get it back.
omnxbeast said:
I've tried over and over to update this thing. I've searched around, tried to do the undo webtop mod with no luck. Factory reset it twice. I'm still on the original software that came on it and want to update really bad.
It gets about 1/5 through and goes to the ! android guy. When I pull up the recovery menu after the ! guy it gives an error with AppandSyncsettings.apk...any help would be greatly appreciated.
So I guess my question is has anyone else experienced this/know the solution?
Thanks
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The most likely reason you can't get through the update is because you have either frozen or deleted one of the original Motorola apps. This will always stop future updates. If you did freeze any apps, unfreezing/thawing prior to updating will allow you to update without flashing a sbf. If you deleted files/apps, then you definitely have to flash sbf as was stated by WiredPirate.
WiredPirate said:
Here you go:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=991072
Found in the dev forum.
I use Titanium Backup. Make sure you transfer the backup files to your ext or comp or dropbox, that way you can always get it back.
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Thanks guys! All updated. Last question. So I used titanium backup..i copied the backup folder to my computer and now copied it back, but TB wont recognize that backup?
CaelanT said:
The most likely reason you can't get through the update is because you have either frozen or deleted one of the original Motorola apps. This will always stop future updates. If you did freeze any apps, unfreezing/thawing prior to updating will allow you to update without flashing a sbf. If you deleted files/apps, then you definitely have to flash sbf as was stated by WiredPirate.
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+1 for freezing/deleting will fail the update.
I havnt done the webtop mod but I was assuming that was what was causing the moto check to fail. Do you know if that is a fair assumption or if anyone has reported succesfully updating with that mod enabled?
omnxbeast said:
Thanks guys! All updated. Last question. So I used titanium backup..i copied the backup folder to my computer and now copied it back, but TB wont recognize that backup?
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Have you checked that the folder you placed the backups matches TiBU> preferences> backup folder location ?
WiredPirate said:
I havnt done the webtop mod but I was assuming that was what was causing the moto check to fail.
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Another +1.
I do believe that will cause a fail also.
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Have you checked that the folder you placed the backups matches TiBU> preferences> backup folder location ?
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Yes I did, it's the same. Which is what's weird.
Titanium has been giving me problems for awhile. I haven't flashed anything for a couple months so it hasn't been a big deal, but today when I upgraded the firmware and wound up with some "issues", I really needed to be able to let Titanium do its thing and restore my stuff back like usual. No go.
I'm talking with the TB development people, but in case any of you masters out there have run across this, I thought I'd share.
After a new flash, TB doesn't access my backups. It sees them; they are all crossed out and the summary says I have none to restore. I can tap one and it opens up, but all of the boxes are grayed out. (See pic). Then, if I re-download the app from the store and install it, TB will access it and allow me to restore data only.
So in order to "restore" my apps, I have to download them one at a time from the market first. Any ideas?
I'd force close TB, move the files to a new folder, configure TB to use the new folder
dyetheskin said:
I'd force close TB, move the files to a new folder, configure TB to use the new folder
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I had the same problem. I created a new file on the ext_sd and changed the backup folder location in preferences and it magically worked. It wouldn't work on the internal sd for some reason
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Thanks, guys, tried both of those already: no dice.
Are you going from ICS back to gingerbread? if so it won't work as ICS will "optimize" all of your apps.
rfarrah said:
Thanks, guys, tried both of those already: no dice.
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Maybe the backup is too old? Dont know if that's possible. Also, check to see if the app has superuser permissions
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dlumberg said:
Are you going from ICS back to gingerbread? if so it won't work as ICS will "optimize" all of your apps.
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Nope ICS (RezROM 3.4) to ICS (RezROM and CleanROM )(and in the past, GB to ICS)
brycekerr said:
Maybe the backup is too old? Dont know if that's possible. Also, check to see if the app has superuser permissions Sent from my RezAwesome S-Off running Scott's CleanROM 4.5
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Nope, always a fresh backup. Thanks, guys - keep 'em coming!
rfarrah said:
Titanium has been giving me problems for awhile. I haven't flashed anything for a couple months so it hasn't been a big deal, but today when I upgraded the firmware and wound up with some "issues", I really needed to be able to let Titanium do its thing and restore my stuff back like usual. No go.
I'm talking with the TB development people, but in case any of you masters out there have run across this, I thought I'd share.
After a new flash, TB doesn't access my backups. It sees them; they are all crossed out and the summary says I have none to restore. I can tap one and it opens up, but all of the boxes are grayed out. (See pic). Then, if I re-download the app from the store and install it, TB will access it and allow me to restore data only.
So in order to "restore" my apps, I have to download them one at a time from the market first. Any ideas?
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I use astro file manger it works much better than titanium backup plus it doubles as a file manager and an application backup and restore application .... and I have swapped between gb and ICS with no issues multiple times
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I've used Astro too, for a LONG time. Never tried their backup. Thanks!
Do yourself a favor and use My backup root instead. So much better than titanium.
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I love titanium. But I do have my backup folder on my SD card because ROM flashes wipe the internal one. My apps will be all crossed out and junk until I direct it to the new folder.
GrayTheWolf said:
I love titanium. But I do have my backup folder on my SD card because ROM flashes wipe the internal one. My apps will be all crossed out and junk until I direct it to the new folder.
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Yeah, I've tried directing it to several different folders. No luck.
GrayTheWolf said:
I love titanium. But I do have my backup folder on my SD card because ROM flashes wipe the internal one. My apps will be all crossed out and junk until I direct it to the new folder.
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Strange, I have never had a ROM flash wipe my internal sd card. That's where my TiB backups are stored. The only time it got wiped was from the s-off procedure and a radio update.
Kdog71588 said:
I use astro file manger it works much better than titanium backup plus it doubles as a file manager and an application backup and restore application .... and I have swapped between gb and ICS with no issues multiple times
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Personally, even though I paid for Titanium BU Pro a few years ago I don't even bother installing it anymore.
All I use now is AppMonster Pro & I never get the errors/FC's etc. that TBU users experience on a regular basis......
trickster2369 said:
Strange, I have never had a ROM flash wipe my internal sd card. That's where my TiB backups are stored. The only time it got wiped was from the s-off procedure and a radio update.
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Well it doesn't really wipe the whole SD card, but clears key folders. I store my backups on my external card and then also back them up to my computer. Just in case...
I had the same issue at first. Moved my backups from internal to external sd. Used dropbox to upload and sync to a folder on my account. When flashing a new ROM I just download TiBu, open it up, make sure the directory is right and then open the menu, hit the reload titanium option and after that hit the menu again and hit the refresh apps button. Works for me every time.
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nosympathy said:
Do yourself a favor and use My backup root instead. So much better than titanium.
Sent from my ADR6425LVW using XDA
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jmorton10 said:
Personally, even though I paid for Titanium BU Pro a few years ago I don't even bother installing it anymore.
All I use now is AppMonster Pro & I never get the errors/FC's etc. that TBU users experience on a regular basis......
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didn't think either of these restored app data though. That is why people use titanium.
I know I had problems with it earlier this year, but it seems to get updated every week here lately and no problems at all. I switched my backup folder to the sd card and it restores apps and data no problem.
I just flashed Venesaur, and I haven't had an issue with TiBu.
In fact, I don't think I've ever had an issue with it. Except when I didn't know how to do something.
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I have a Wind Amaze with Ruby installed. S-Off, unlocked, the whole shabang. I have been trouble free for months with this install...
Until yesterday when I installed BusyBox to adjust some Facebook permissions using the Permissions App. All I wanted was the Permissions App, but I needed BB to install it, so I did it without knowing really what it was. What is it exactly?
Now my phone will boot but after I unlock the screen, it will just freeze and reboot like 10 mins later. Sometimes I can get further but within a minute or so, it freezes once again.
Yesterday, I also installed a new 32GB SD card but I don't think that's the problem, as I've tried my old card. I'm considering just reflashing the device with a new ROM but I don't want to have to go through the trouble of reconfiguring everything.
If anyone has a fix or suggestion, it would be greatly appreciated.
never mind sorry ...
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Spastic909 said:
never mind sorry ...
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You never made a backup huh?
Dark Nightmare said:
You never made a backup huh?
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I have Titanium Backup installed on the phone and I'm fairly sure it was backing up regularly. But how would I use that when I can't even boot the phone? I tried booting into custom recovery and recovering but no files were present.
Signed, Noob
kspence said:
I have Titanium Backup installed on the phone and I'm fairly sure it was backing up regularly. But how would I use that when I can't even boot the phone? I tried booting into custom recovery and recovering but no files were present.
Signed, Noob
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Lol accidentally given a thanks but eh, doesn't matter.
You'll need to reinstall, since you have no backup to work with and we don't have a flashable zip of the WIND system files for ya, sorry.
Dark Nightmare said:
Lol accidentally given a thanks but eh, doesn't matter.
You'll need to reinstall, since you have no backup to work with and we don't have a flashable zip of the WIND system files for ya, sorry.
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Thanks for the thanks. Have one yourself
How is it that I can't use a Titanium backup?
kspence said:
Thanks for the thanks. Have one yourself
How is it that I can't use a Titanium backup?
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Titanium backup makes backups of apps/app data, a system backup via recovery makes a backup of the entire system including all files/apps, etc in the the system partition, that's why you should always make a backup in recovery and keep it on your sd card just in case this happens, busybox and the likes change system files/permissions etc, just in case it doesn't work well, you can use a system backup to restore the system files it modified.
Two totally backups, get the idea?
Ah ha, makes sense. I wish I had known this earlier but I suppose this is how you learn.
Could it be possible to grab the titanium backup files if I attach my phone to my computer in disk mode then transfer them when I install the new ROM?
kspence said:
Ah ha, makes sense. I wish I had known this earlier but I suppose this is how you learn.
Could it be possible to grab the titanium backup files if I attach my phone to my computer in disk mode then transfer them when I install the new ROM?
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Should be possible, if you can't get it done in the android interface, reboot into 4EXT recovery and choose the mount USB storage option, should make your memory card pop up like it would on the phone for you to copy your files to your pc.
I have a mj7 build and i am running the Echoe international rom. It is a great rom other than it is full of bloatware. I don't have room for my apps.
Anyone know how these could be deleted? Since this is based on another device other than the mj7, normal mj7 flashable zips do not work.
Tulsadiver said:
I have a mj7 build and i am running the Echoe international rom. It is a great rom other than it is full of bloatware. I don't have room for my apps.
Anyone know how these could be deleted? Since this is based on another device other than the mj7, normal mj7 flashable zips do not work.
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use a root explorer to delete them
joshm.1219 said:
use a root explorer to delete them
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I tried that but it gives me the message that not everything could be deleted. Do i need to change permissions first?
Tulsadiver said:
I tried that but it gives me the message that not everything could be deleted. Do i need to change permissions first?
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Try using Titanium Backup to remove things.. That way you can also back them up to your external SD card first in case you accidentally delete something you needed. Backup....uninstall.. do a couple reboots and see how your phone is then running... then you can get rid of the backups if u wanted to save space. Just an idea.
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Hi,
I am currently rooted and froze all verizon updates so it didn't break root a while back. However, I haven't updated my and currently on andriod version 4.2.2.
I would like to finally update my phone to 4.4.2 but not sure how to go about it. If I take the verizon update, will I lose root still? Or what is the best method to update?
Thanks in advance
Best method is a matter of taste... And also depends on your base. mdk? Me7? Mdk sell phone buy a new one ..
I prefer using the no wipe tar files to update with. Benefit is that you keep your data, and in one shot you go straight to the most current update. Downside is you must download some software and use a PC. Others prefer to take each OTA one at a time. It's slow but "official" so if your on MDK you would download and update about 5 times.
Yes you will loose root,.. But towelroot works for NC5
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Batttie said:
Best method is a matter of taste... And also depends on your base. mdk? Me7? Mdk sell phone buy a new one ..
I prefer using the no wipe tar files to update with. Benefit is that you keep your data, and in one shot you go straight to the most current update. Downside is you must download some software and use a PC. Others prefer to take each OTA one at a time. It's slow but "official" so if your on MDK you would download and update about 5 times.
Yes you will loose root,.. But towelroot works for NC5
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Thanks for the quick reply Batttie... What data will I lose? and is there anyway to keep my set-up? I have titanium backup as well as safestrap.
If you're on Verizon and MDK baseband, maybe you should flash this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2721118
Looks a lot easier to me - what does everyone else think? Personally I wouldn't give up my MDK baseband for anything!
usualsuspec said:
Hi,
I am currently rooted and froze all verizon updates so it didn't break root a while back. However, I haven't updated my and currently on andriod version 4.2.2.
I would like to finally update my phone to 4.4.2 but not sure how to go about it. If I take the verizon update, will I lose root still? Or what is the best method to update?
Thanks in advance
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if you're on MDK you NEED TO KEEP IT. I can't stress enough how important that bootloader is. NEVER TAKE AN OTA ON MDK.
If you're on ME7 or newer then yeah you could OTA. you'll lose root but your data will be salvaged. i think you have to go to 4.3 before 4.4 so that's a thing
skepticmisfit said:
if you're on MDK you NEED TO KEEP IT. I can't stress enough how important that bootloader is. NEVER TAKE AN OTA ON MDK.
If you're on ME7 or newer then yeah you could OTA. you'll lose root but your data will be salvaged. i think you have to go to 4.3 before 4.4 so that's a thing
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Right now I am 4.2.2 ME7 so what you are saying is that I can take the OTA, lose root but not lose data? And easily re-root using towelroot?
usualsuspec said:
Right now I am 4.2.2 ME7 so what you are saying is that I can take the OTA, lose root but not lose data? And easily re-root using towelroot?
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yup
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yup
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Hope someone can answer this as well, I believe I froze the OTA updates through tibu but I cannot figure out what I did. Does anyone know what file would have been frozen to stop receiving updates?
usualsuspec said:
Hope someone can answer this as well, I believe I froze the OTA updates through tibu but I cannot figure out what I did. Does anyone know what file would have been frozen to stop receiving updates?
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Look to see if these two files are frozen/disabled: FWUpgrade.apk and SDM.apk
This one could be frozen as well: fota.client.apk
Joe_6pak said:
Look to see if these two files are frozen/disabled: FWUpgrade.apk and SDM.apk
This one could be frozen as well: fota.client.apk
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I like seeing people that ask a lot of qurations come back and help other people out. It's far too rare in the xda community these days. :thumbsup:
First I wanted to thank everyone for their responses, I was able to unfreeze the OTA. However, I am now currently on MI1 and every time I try and update via OTA , I get a "failed" message with the Android guy on his back.
Any idea how I can get this update?
Same thing hapenned to me. I fixed this by unrooting and factory reseting my s4 and it updated without any problems
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UnlinkedEnergy said:
Same thing hapenned to me. I fixed this by unrooting and factory reseting my s4 and it updated without any problems
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Did you lose everything when doing a factory reset?
Yup, factory resetting deletes user data and the internal memory. If you have an sd card then you can transfer your files onto there so it is not lost in the process
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usualsuspec said:
First I wanted to thank everyone for their responses, I was able to unfreeze the OTA. However, I am now currently on MI1 and every time I try and update via OTA , I get a "failed" message with the Android guy on his back.
Any idea how I can get this update?
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Same issue many of us have had with ota.
Some where along the line, and a system app has changed. If all the system apps aren't perfect, it will fail during ota.
Since you don't really know which app is causing it, the only way to update via ota is by doing a factory reset.
This will restore all the system apps back to normal, and then you can ota. It will wipe everything.
Use Tibu to save your apps and data, change the back up location to the extsdcard. Backup your texts and call logs using Smsbackup from the play store. And move anything on the emulated sdcard0 slot of the phone back to the extsdcard.
If your using a custom launcher like Nova, you can save your home screens to the sdcard as well and fully restore after you reroot.
If you don't have a custom launcher, and just take screen shots of your home screens, you can use those to remind you of your layouts.
Its not as complicated as it seems, and shouldn't take very long over decent wifi.
But a factory reset (through the phone, and not a custom recovery) will wipe the internal storage, so make sure everything is on the external sdcard.
May I ask which "Smsbackup" you recommend?
ymDroid said:
Same issue many of us have had with ota.
Some where along the line, and a system app has changed. If all the system apps aren't perfect, it will fail during ota.
Since you don't really know which app is causing it, the only way to update via ota is by doing a factory reset.
This will restore all the system apps back to normal, and then you can ota. It will wipe everything.
Use Tibu to save your apps and data, change the back up location to the extsdcard. Backup your texts and call logs using Smsbackup from the play store. And move anything on the emulated sdcard0 slot of the phone back to the extsdcard.
If your using a custom launcher like Nova, you can save your home screens to the sdcard as well and fully restore after you reroot.
If you don't have a custom launcher, and just take screen shots of your home screens, you can use those to remind you of your layouts.
Its not as complicated as it seems, and shouldn't take very long over decent wifi.
But a factory reset (through the phone, and not a custom recovery) will wipe the internal storage, so make sure everything is on the external sdcard.
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Hi & Thanks for the quick step-by-step,
May I ask which specific "Smsbackup" app from the play store you recommend? (a link? Or name the developer or whatever?) I want to jump up from 4.2.2 rooted as well and I already have Titanium Backup PRO, but when I searched the Play Store for "Smsbackup" I got a load of results
(Actually, unless I'm incredibly dense and have missed a memo, I practically ALWAYS have trouble selecting apps from Google Play. I find the search results to be rubbish and even knowing the app name unhelpful because of the copy-cat namers who seem to flood the store with wannabe crap that just sounds like what you're looking for. Hope I'm wrong about this and there's actually a correct way to find what you want there. Would hate to think Google is suddenly incapable of conducting simple search functions well. *lol*)
Anyway, thanks in advance if you can help me backup my txts and call logs. That really would be a great assist. BTW, do you know, will the resulting backups contain attached pictures, and etc., for the txt threads?
Best regards,
Joe C.
TiBu can backup and restore all your SMS and MMS messages complete with the pictures as well as your call log.