How to make a Nandroid backup, the EASY WAY. Also shows how to update the recovery to the latest version without using ADB... So easy a caveman can do it!
I just got done following all three videos (well one was a two-parter) and I am golden!
Only critique is that there's a point where you download the Tools (GET THE TOOLS). Well once it's downloaded you have to unzip it and put that tools folder in the root. This wasn't mentioned in the video.
Other than that, awesome!
I just need a bugless beast rom install video and I'm set!!
I just got done following all three videos (well one was a two-parter) and I am golden!
Only critique is that there's a point where you download the Tools (GET THE TOOLS). Well once it's downloaded you have to unzip it and put that tools folder in the root. This wasn't mentioned in the video.
Other than that, awesome!
I just need a bugless beast rom install video and I'm set!!
CRAP! Your totally right! ..... I will add an annotation for this..Man thank you so much for pointing this out...
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So i followed the second video to a "t" twice, and it doesn't get my to that next screen after reboot recovery....It takes me to the screen with the phone and whatever else, where I have to hit volume up and the camera button? Ideas?
does this ROM that you install have the "wifi tethering"? i have the sholes ROM but i want to experiment more with rooting...i like the app tray you have. how bout live wallpapers?
No sorry live wallpapers are not in any of these videos, but it can be done using some of the newer 2.1 roms out there.. Good Luck rooting, dont worry its easy
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I think that the live wallpapers are included in the droid updater (DMUpdater)...
Also, VtotheZ -- thanks soooooo much for the kikkbutt videos. I'd already done the shortcut Sholes mod, but really wanted to learn how to do it for myself. Your videos are perfect!
Do you do requests? If so, I'd like to see you do the Sholes mod (now DMUpdater), then switch to Adam's Smoked Glass, then back again... I'm curious which steps are needed, or not needed, because of the DMUpdater app, and what needs to be deleted or added when switching or trying other ROMS.
You know whats weird I went and did the whole DMupdater last night, and I didnt like the fact that you have to be on a stock 2.0.1 rom in order to load the ROM. Since I was running Smoked v4.5 it wouldn't go forward without me having to go back to stock. I was kinda pissed....
I just got done following all the first 2 videos and after I press reboot and recovery on the 2nd video, my phone goes directly to the triangle and not the little droid guy. ANy suggestions? I mounted my phone and unzipped the getthetools to just get the tools folder, which I put in the root of my SD card, but still cant figure out what the problem is.
In regards to create Nandroid back up, part two, I have done every step to the key, but when I press enter on the "reboot recovery" line it take me the recovery screen but I only see that it is running the 99.1b version and not the 99.2b. I didn't rename the file when I dragged it to the SDCard Root and I just this day downloaded the file from the attached link. Any ideas?
Last edited by ynsaft; February 27th, 2010 at 03:11 PM.
Reason: Figured out step, new step kicking my butt.
Make sure you are doing the DroidRootHelper steps EXACTLY to a T... If you dont this will not install the proper stuff to get the ROM's on your phone,
To get your phone updated to the latest recovery you need to use the Terminal emulator app and follow the steps exactly how its shown.
I know it seems kinda hard at first guys, but with patience and practice youll get it down soon. Just follow the videos exactly as it shows, and you shouldnt have a problem. =D
VtotheZ: Your right, I missed one, very small step. I failed to put a space in the text for Terminal Emulator on the second command between "...recovery and the ".../sdcard. I read a comment on the YouTube page that clued me in on this and when I went back and listened to your video, I that time caught you saying to put a space in there. And it worked like a charm. So I have easily Rooted the phone, made a recovery back up and both uploaded SmokedGlass V4 and V4.5. Your videos and notes were VERY helpful and your so right. Even a caveman can do it with this help. I noticed on your Droid on the video you have the clock with weather widget on your home screen that comes with the HTC Eris. I have looked for this too, as my wife has the Eris and I love that clock and weather widget better then what comes with the Droid. BTW...I highly recommend to everyone to check out Screebl Pro. Thanks again!
Aaronmach1: I too at first couldn't find the links. Double click on the video at Android Forum and it will take you to YouTube. Once at YouTbe, look to the upper right of the video and you'll see in gray some text that says Droid Review. Click on the "more info" and you'll see all the notes and the links to be used there.
Aaronmach1: I too at first couldn't find the links. Double click on the video at Android Forum and it will take you to YouTube. Once at YouTbe, look to the upper right of the video and you'll see in gray some text that says Droid Review. Click on the "more info" and you'll see all the notes and the links to be used there.
Guys these videos are intended to watch on youtubes website, you can watch them here but you REALLY REALLY need to follow my steps and links included in the video description by clicking on the "more info" button. That stuff can only be accessed on youtubes site. Sorry
New video is up, I am really suprised this is not a sticky but oh well...
Mods I need to change the name of the title on this thread, needs to be something similar to my signature. This thread isnt just for rooting, its all of the above now. =D If you can change it that would be great.
it wont let me install the nandroid backup. when i hit reboot recovery and my droid reboots it comes up with the triangle and cell phone not the android image.?
On doing the Android backup, I loaded both programs that you mention, Droid Loop Helper and Terminal Emulator, but when I try to Get Tools I get and error message that says the content is not supported on this phone? Any ideas why. I have a Motorola Droid with version 2.01 and I have rooted it. I have the Superuser Icon at any rate
For starters, great videos by the way. Easy to follow (the only trouble spot i see is the confusion of extracting the tools folder from GET THE TOOLS), really simple and straight forward. I love them.
So:
My brother has the Droid (im waiting for the HTC Incredible) but id like to root his phone for him as kind of a birthday present. (he knows what rooting is and would not be against it if i did, he actually would really love it).
My kind of game plan is to root it, create the nandroid back ups and all that, and hook him up with the latest Ultimate Droid ROM.
my questions are:
Does having Windows XP change the process whatsoever?
I am first going to update my brothers phone too Android 2.1 firmware. Will this still be compatible with your videos, or will certain links need to be updated, ect.
Is the update.zip file literally up to date, and compatible with Android 2.1?
This will be the first phone i have ever rooted, i basically am wondering if, after having updated his phone to 2.1 regularly, i can still follow all your videos step by step with no problems be them a update requirement, ect.?
Thanks for your help and GREAT videos!!!
Also, if anyone else knows the answers to these questions, i would greatly appreciate hearing them
Last edited by BlackOut7; April 4th, 2010 at 05:03 PM.
Reason: Added the last line.
For starters, great videos by the way. Easy to follow (the only trouble spot i see is the confusion of extracting the tools folder from GET THE TOOLS), really simple and straight forward. I love them.
So:
My brother has the Droid (im waiting for the HTC Incredible) but id like to root his phone for him as kind of a birthday present. (he knows what rooting is and would not be against it if i did, he actually would really love it).
My kind of game plan is to root it, create the nandroid back ups and all that, and hook him up with the latest Ultimate Droid ROM.
my questions are:
Does having Windows XP change the process whatsoever?
I am first going to update my brothers phone too Android 2.1 firmware. Will this still be compatible with your videos, or will certain links need to be updated, ect.
Is the update.zip file literally up to date, and compatible with Android 2.1?
This will be the first phone i have ever rooted, i basically am wondering if, after having updated his phone to 2.1 regularly, i can still follow all your videos step by step with no problems be them a update requirement, ect.?
Thanks for your help and GREAT videos!!!
Also, if anyone else knows the answers to these questions, i would greatly appreciate hearing them
No XP is fine. Nothing will work with the 2.1 update. Still filming a video tutorial on it.
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