Root what in the heck is S-off/S-on?

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i did a search, i promise.

 

[ACD168]

unrevoked

 

[double]

how can i back my phone up exactly like it is now? i would like the option to revert to my current stock setup, configuration, apps, etc. if i could do this i would love to root and load custom rom.

 

[sdrawkcab25]

how can i back my phone up exactly like it is now? i would like the option to revert to my current stock setup, configuration, apps, etc. if i could do this i would love to root and load custom rom.

http://androidforums.com/incredible...er-nandroid-adfree-animation-remove-apps.html

 

[sdrawkcab25]

if you aren't rooted now, you will have to wait probably till the end of today, or tomorrow to do it. Incredibles with the most current software aren't easily rootable right now. According to UnrEVOked's twitter account they will be releasing the new version later today.
http://twitter.com/unrevoked

 

[double]

thanks guys. i rooted once and put custom rom on a long time ago very soon after purchasing the phone. it was through adb commands and such. my phone was so new and i so new to android didnt really need to backup. as soon as 2.2 came out i reverted to 2.1 and OTA'd. since then i have spent alot of time customizing my layout, downloading tons of apps, etc. so i want to ask a few questions now that unrevoked should be releasing new version shortly.

1. if i root with unrevoked and put S-off will this effect my settings or layout?
2. is rooting the only way to make complete backup?
3. if i make backup, is it making the backup with root included? if i decide to go back to bone stock and load backup, will it be rooted
4. can you even load a backup copy if you revert to bone stock.
5. can titanium backup accomplish what i am wanting to do?
6. to clarify what i am wanting to do.
A. make a back up of stock existing layout, settings, etc.
B. keep or load a back up of all my apps when i root
C. keep or load a back up of all my apps when i load custom rom

thanks in advance

 

[iowabowtech]

1. if i root with unrevoked and put S-off will this effect my settings or layout?
No
2. is rooting the only way to make complete backup?
Yes
3. if i make backup, is it making the backup with root included? if i decide to go back to bone stock and load backup, will it be rooted
No, if you go back to true stock by downgrading, it will remove root. But...see #4.
4. can you even load a backup copy if you revert to bone stock.
You can do a Nandroid backup of the stock ROM when you first get it and it's rooted. Then you can always go back to it although to be honest, there are superior "stock" ROMs out there that are almost the same thing but some worthy enhancements included.
5. can titanium backup accomplish what i am wanting to do?
Titanium is mainly for backing up apps and their data. You can back up system data as well, but when crossing ROM's it's not always prudent to restore system data as conflicts can occur.
6. to clarify what i am wanting to do.
A. make a back up of stock existing layout, settings, etc.
B. keep or load a back up of all my apps when i root
C. keep or load a back up of all my apps when i load custom rom
In short, use Nandroid to make a carbon copy of everything on your phone at that exact point in time. That includes the works. These are handy for reverting back to an exact setup you liked and also provides a safe place to return to if things ever go south in a flashing attempt (bootloop, etc).

Titanium is great for replacing your missing apps and their data when flashing to a new ROM. Go get Titanium from the market once you're up and running, load it and it uses reference files on your SD card to know it's you and restore your apps and app data.

Hope this helps.

 

[Scottd9000]

I think you just convinced me to try a ROM. Just got an incredible to replace my OG Droid that I rooted to: install barnacle and root explorer (to delete the Verizon apps). I just wanted to make sure I could go back to my current config if the ROM wasn't what I liked. Thanks for the answers.

 

[fillyo]

it's kinda like wax on, wax off, just a little different.

 

[ACD168]

I think you just convinced me to try a ROM. Just got an incredible to replace my OG Droid that I rooted to: install barnacle and root explorer (to delete the Verizon apps). I just wanted to make sure I could go back to my current config if the ROM wasn't what I liked. Thanks for the answers.

I deodexed teh stock most recent OTA Nov update so you can use as a stock ROM that is faster and can add themes to!

 

[ACD168]

If interested here ya go
http://androidforums.com/incredible...dexed-added-root-nov-update-any-interest.html

 

[Scottd9000]

Thanks I will check it out. Gonna try Cryo first but I think I want to stick with a sense ROM long term (kinda bored with vanilla Android)