Root [Sprint] S4 Backup Issue

[samkal]

Hi All,
I rooted S4 few months ago and was trying to see if I can take backup of existing ROM. I installed ROM manager and TWRP Manager. ON ROM manager , I clicked on back up existing ROM, it goes reboot mode and gives me following options except backup and Restore:

-reboot system now
-apply update from ADB
-apply update from ext storage
-wipe data/factory reset
-wipe cache partition
-apply update from cache.

I also tried pressing Vol Up + Menu + Power, but am getting same options. Please help

Sam

 

[jackroo]

Hi All,
I rooted S4 few months ago and was trying to see if I can take backup of existing ROM. I installed ROM manager and TWRP Manager. ON ROM manager , I clicked on back up existing ROM, it goes reboot mode and gives me following options except backup and Restore:

-reboot system now
-apply update from ADB
-apply update from ext storage
-wipe data/factory reset
-wipe cache partition
-apply update from cache.

I also tried pressing Vol Up + Menu + Power, but am getting same options. Please help

Sam

When your phone is in TWRP there should be an option to back up your rom. Are you able to get a menu option on your phone when you boot into TWRP?

 

[samkal]

Thanks, I do not get backup option. All I am trying to do is to backup current ROM and unroot it. If something goes wrong with unrooting, I should be able restore it with current ROM.

 

[jackroo]

Thanks, I do not get backup option. All I am trying to do is to backup current ROM and unroot it. If something goes wrong with unrooting, I should be able restore it with current ROM.

That is really odd. Usually you can backup your ROM with those two options. I can look up some more info and get back with you a little later or hopefully Dais or someone with some better expertise can help out..

 

[DaisFlaque]

-reboot system now
-apply update from ADB
-apply update from ext storage
-wipe data/factory reset
-wipe cache partition
-apply update from cache.

That is stock recovery. I know by the options. Try to Odin a recovery. Also if your using Roman manager you should look at my guide.http://androidforums.com/sprint-galaxy-s4-all-things-root/852294-easy-way-flash-custom-recovery-rom-720-720t.html

 

[jackroo]

That is stock recovery. I know by the options. Try to Odin a recovery. Also if your using Roman manager you should look at my guide.http://androidforums.com/sprint-galaxy-s4-all-things-root/852294-easy-way-flash-custom-recovery-rom-720-720t.html

See? I knew Dais would be around to help lol

 

[DaisFlaque]

That made me feel all warm and fuzzy inside.
But seriously.. thanks bro. That made me feel like I'm actually doing some good around here.. lol

 

[jackroo]

That made me feel all warm and fuzzy inside.
But seriously.. thanks bro. That made me feel like I'm actually doing some good around here.. lol

Lol you DO great work around here and I'm sure others notice too!

 

[samkal]

Thanks!! Just want to make sure I understand. Should I go ahead and download CF-Auto-root...and Odin files and flash these into phone.BTW, I tried this yesterday but when I was opening Odin, Auto Reboot and F.Reset time box were already checked and greyed out.In addition, ID:COM box nerver turned yellow when I connected to phone.Based on the instructions only Auto Reboot box should be checked and yellow box pops up when connected to phone, so I cancelled the operation.

 

[DaisFlaque]

If you've not rooted yet than yes you'd need to root with cf-autoroot for L720. I made a short video tut on this as well. I'm assuming you've read that. Lol but if your using the files I provided in.. http://androidforums.com/sprint-galaxy-s4-all-things-root/851566-video-root-tutorial-l720t-l720-sprint.html than you can just leave all options alone. Click PDA and select the cf-autoroot file. Hit start and it should reboot. Be sure your in Odin mode by volume down+home and power. After a warning hitting volume up will allow flashing of custom firmware.

 

[samkal]

My phone is already rooted. As you mentioned in earlier post that I need to recover Odin.How do I recover odin?

 

[DaisFlaque]

That is stock recovery. I know by the options. Try to Odin a recovery. Also if your using Rom Installer you should look at my guide.http://androidforums.com/sprint-galaxy-s4-all-things-root/852294-easy-way-flash-custom-recovery-rom-720-720t.html

This will flash TWRP recovery without needing to use Odin friend.

 

[DaisFlaque]

Just stop at the point where I say to make a backup.

 

[samkal]

Thank you very much!!! I followed step 2 and the pressed Volumeup+ Menu +power button and was able to see Team Win app. I took the back up of the system.

Thanks once again.

Sam

 

[jackroo]

Thank you very much!!! I followed step 2 and the pressed Volumeup+ Menu +power button and was able to see Team Win app. I took the back up of the system.

Thanks once again.

Sam

Great to hear Sam! Thank you Dais for helping him!

 

[DaisFlaque]

Of course. This makes my days happier.