Root Creating "BackUps"

[MidshipAc]

I was wondering how do i create a back up for my phone? Like say i install a Rom (when they are released) and my phone stops working or doesnt work properly. How do i create a file of all my info and app info so i can flash that and have my phone return to the normal (before the rom was installed)? Replies are much appreciated. Thank you

 

[903Tex]

Think you should read up on custom recovery before doing this install. Backup are made in the recovery. Theres no need for rom manager since the recovery is not officially supported by CWM, and messing around with rom manager(flashing stuff not meant for our phone) will lead you to a BRICKED device.

But the way i did the install was i used CMD(command prompt) and flashed the recovery in fastboot.

But you need to know some basic adb commands to use the root method.

 

[AMOCO]

You can backup your phone on your computer with something like WonderShare MobileGo and/or you can backup your phone on the SD Card in Recovery.This would be the way I would backup my phone.

Sent from my N9100 using Xparent Red Tapatalk 2

 

[MidshipAc]

Think you should read up on custom recovery before doing this install. Backup are made in the recovery. Theres no need for rom manager since the recovery is not officially supported by CWM, and messing around with rom manager(flashing stuff not meant for our phone) will lead you to a BRICKED device.

But the way i did the install was i used CMD(command prompt) and flashed the recovery in fastboot.

But you need to know some basic adb commands to use the root method.

I installed CWM recovery using the "CMW Based Touch Recovery" fourm. I have CMW recovery. I went into CMW recovery (hold power button + volume down) went to "back up and restore" selected "backup" and it started. I came back and it said System completed....etc but at the bottom it said "Backing Up Data....Error while making backup image of /data!" Is this the correct way of creating a back up? Why am i getting this error?
Edit: uh oh. changing fonts and when it rebooted it got stuck on the boost mobile start up animation.Pulled battery and loaded up CWM recovery. What can i do?

 

[903Tex]

There a thread on here with a cwm backup file. Download it and get into recovery wipe data/cache/dalvik cache then flash it to get back to a booting rom

You will lose your data but have a working phone

 

[903Tex]

And for the error do you have a sd card installed? You have to to make a backup on cwm

 

[MidshipAc]

There a thread on here with a cwm backup file. Download it and get into recovery wipe data/cache/dalvik cache then flash it to get back to a booting rom

You will lose your data but have a working phone

can you link me to the thread/file?
and i have an sd card.
can i do this in the CWM recovery.
How do i flash it.
and ty

 

[MidshipAc]

cannot wipe data in cwm Recovery v6.0.3.0. when i select "wipe data/factory reset" it says:

"Confirm wipe of all user data?"
"THIS CANNOT BE UNDONE."

Then it gives 5 options and they all say "No"
Yes option was near the bottom

 

[sonicbluemustang]

can you link me to the thread/file?
and i have an sd card.
can i do this in the CWM recovery.
How do i flash it.
and ty

http://androidforums.com/force-4g-lte-all-things-root/729343-cwm-system-backup-files-download.html
Put this file in the ClockworkMod/Backup folder on your sdcard and restore from CWM. U must have some way to put it on the card other than the phone if you can not boot into android like a pc card slot.
Do not Use Rom Manager or Font Changer on Google Play!

THE WIPE....Do it anyway, scroll down and wipe it and do the same with cache and dalvik. if that doesnt fix your loop then follow the above.

 

[MidshipAc]

im using an sd card adapter. i put the card back in the phone, load up cwm recov. do i select "install zip from sd card" > "choose zip from sdcard"?

 

[sonicbluemustang]

No if you put the file on the card in the folder I specified then select restore. If the file he put on the net is in a zip file you will need to unzip it or extract it then put in that folder.

 

[MidshipAc]

what software can i use to unzip? only option im givin is to open

 

[sonicbluemustang]

Win zip should work I see that its a rar file that should work maybe or Uncompress. What os are you on?

 

[MidshipAc]

im installing win zip right now gonna try it. windows 7, acer netbook, 32 bit

 

[sonicbluemustang]

OK then when you unzip it to a folder then copy the 1970 folder to your backup folder in the clockworkmod folder.

 

[MidshipAc]

its taking a really REALLY long time to extract
Edit: it just finished.
this is what i have as far as file path "\clockworkmod\BOOST ZTE FORCE TOTAL CWM SYSTEM BACKUP/backup/1970-01-01.00.30.50"
is that fine?
what should i do next

 

[sonicbluemustang]

Put the card back in the phone then turn on with the volume down+Power at same time to boot into CWM then select backup & restore then select restore.

 

[MidshipAc]

reading a bunch of writing right now
*fingers crossed*
Says "Restore Complete!"
anything else i should do before i hit reboot system now?

 

[sonicbluemustang]

If you believe in prayers then pray. j/k
reboot it
LOL

 

[MidshipAc]

THANK YOU ! it worked he phone booted right up. Im so glad it worked. You all are amazing people! Thank You. I guess ill be seeing yall around on the fourms.

 

[sonicbluemustang]

Now when you install all your favorite games and apps and contacts create a "Nandroid" backup file of your own in the custom recovery. Thats the purpose of the Custom Recovery.
And for Gods sake dont use Font Changer or Rom Manager!
Have fun

 

[MidshipAc]

lol i did some research and found out what a nandroid was lol *im a noob to all this* so to create a nandroid with cwm Recov boot into recov, and select back up right?

 

[sonicbluemustang]

yip.

 

[andrew.johnson]

http://androidforums.com/force-4g-lte-all-things-root/729343-cwm-system-backup-files-download.html
Put this file in the ClockworkMod/Backup folder on your sdcard and restore from CWM. U must have some way to put it on the card other than the phone if you can not boot into android like a pc card slot.
Do not Use Rom Manager or Font Changer on Google Play!

THE WIPE....Do it anyway, scroll down and wipe it and do the same with cache and dalvik. if that doesnt fix your loop then follow the above.

Can you please upload a backup again? Your link is not working.

 

[sonicbluemustang]

Can you please upload a backup again? Your link is not working.

You will need to contact Tegezee, it was his file and it seems that Dropbox has limited him on his downloads. Go to that link them PM him. or check with CrunchyMango he dl'd it recently.