Does the Tacoroot method described here erase all your data (apps, texts, call log, etc)? I've done some searching but haven't found a definitive answer.
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Yes because it downgrades your ota version
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Copy that, just wanted to make sure. Was going to do it for a co-worker but they don't want to lose all their data. Can't have your cake and eat it too There's not really a sure way to tell if the Google automatic backup thing will restore apps and data when I get the phone working again is there? Just losing texts and call log is not a big deal.
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Yes because it downgrades your ota version
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adoublearonn said:
Copy that, just wanted to make sure. Was going to do it for a co-worker but they don't want to lose all their data. Can't have your cake and eat it too There's not really a sure way to tell if the Google automatic backup thing will restore apps and data when I get the phone working again is there? Just losing texts and call log is not a big deal.
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You can back those things up with go backup I think...it doesn't need root like tibu afaik
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Afaik?
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Afaik?
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As far as I know.
Not sure if go backup can do data, thought you had to have root for that. Contacts will be saved if they are synced with Google, if not there are apps for it, messages can be backed up, really all you're losing is app data. If you do want to try out a different root method that won't wipe your data, shoot me a PM and I'll hook you up tomorrow morning, it hasn't been tested yet.
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As far as I know.
Not sure if go backup can do data, thought you had to have root for that. Contacts will be saved if they are synced with Google, if not there are apps for it, messages can be backed up, really all you're losing is app data. If you do want to try out a different root method that won't wipe your data, shoot me a PM and I'll hook you up tomorrow morning, it hasn't been tested yet.
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Ye he says he's doing it for a coworker...so he probably doesn't want to risk bricking the phone.
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prototype7 said:
As far as I know.
Not sure if go backup can do data, thought you had to have root for that. Contacts will be saved if they are synced with Google, if not there are apps for it, messages can be backed up, really all you're losing is app data. If you do want to try out a different root method that won't wipe your data, shoot me a PM and I'll hook you up tomorrow morning, it hasn't been tested yet.
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Is this different root method going to be public soon?
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bc13 said:
Is this different root method going to be public soon?
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As soon as someone tests it and it works.
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If their data is worth 6 bucks, I am pretty sure titanium pro can backup data on unrooted phones now, but can only restore to rooted. You'd have to go look into it more for the details.
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As soon as someone tests it and it works.
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If its easy enough for a noob like me I might be willing to help.
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Hmm. Wish I could test it but I'm already rooted lol
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I just flashed RC3 for CM7.2. Usually when I flash new ROMs, all of my downloaded apps automatically download in Google Play Store, but this time they didn't.
Anyone know why? Is there a way to manually initiate this if auto doesn't work?
Have you considered using Titanium Backup instead? Free or paid, its waaaaaaaaaaaay more reliable than Google Restore.
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Sometimes they do, sometimes they don't. It depends on the ROM.
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Should I buy Titanium Backup Pro or just use the free version?
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Should I buy Titanium Backup Pro or just use the free version?
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I think the free one does a good job. I have not tried the paid one though so I have nothing to compare it to.
A little off topic, but related - how do you disable Google restore? Annoys the hell out of me when it starts downloading apps I already have backed up.
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A little off topic, but related - how do you disable Google restore? Annoys the hell out of me when it starts downloading apps I already have backed up.
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You do that when you are setting up the device after a clean flash. It will ask you if you want to use Google Backup and Restore. Just uncheck the box. I'm not sure if it can be turned off after this point.
I also want to know the,answer
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You do that when you are setting up the device after a clean flash. It will ask you if you want to use Google Backup and Restore. Just uncheck the box. I'm not sure if it can be turned off after this point.
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It doesn't ask me, it just starts installing apps when I boot the phone. Only happens with some ROMs though.
Edit: Are you talking about the setup process? If there's an option there, I may have missed it.
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It doesn't ask me, it just starts installing apps when I boot the phone. Only happens with some ROMs though.
Edit: Are you talking about the setup process? If there's an option there, I may have missed it.
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On sense ROMs it won't do it, but AOSP it will.
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On sense ROMs it won't do it, but AOSP it will.
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I've been seeing that option on Sense ROMs as well.
I am on AOKP R37 and I don't recall it auto downloading. I do leave google backup and restore on.
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well **** me running. i flashed the new stock LJC odex rom and now my phone will not connect to the cell network. just sits at preparing services. like it doesnt recognize the radio or something. restored my backup and it still does it. ill be restoring to stock through ODIN in a few. anyone have any ideas wtf happened?
ohh and once it goes to sleep. it no longer wakes up
restoring to stock in ODIN didnt work either. it simply will not initialize the radio.
Did you try downloading the LJC odex Rom again? Maybe you had a bad download.
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you may need to reactivate you phone. flash stock and give them a call.
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Did you try downloading the LJC odex Rom again? Maybe you had a bad download.
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yes LJC and LJ1
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you may need to reactivate you phone. flash stock and give them a call.
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i think you are misunderstading.............the phones radio will not even activate. its like it wiped the apns for some strange reason. i have no, ens, imeid, no nothing. everything says unknown.
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yes LJC and LJ1
i think you are misunderstading.............the phones radio will not even activate. its like it wiped the apns for some strange reason. i have no, ens, imeid, no nothing. everything says unknown.
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I would reprovision my phone if I were you. ##786# and let it reset everything.
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I would reprovision my phone if I were you. ##786# and let it reset everything.
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cant be done ## or *# commands do not work at all
Can you try to connect to wifi then update profile or activate device in settings?
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His imei is probably wiped. Im in the same boat. I cant find a fix unfortunately.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=33834286
Obviously, different thread, different rom but procedure might help.
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His imei is probably wiped. Im in the same boat. I cant find a fix unfortunately.
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im pretty sure its more than just that. the standard ## or *# commands in the dialer do not work. screen will not awake from sleep. phone is slow as piss, amongst a multitude of other problems.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=33834286
Obviously, different thread, different rom but procedure might help.
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may work for him but definitely not for me.
That is exactly how mine is acting
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cincyelite22 said:
That is exactly how mine is acting
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yes, mine screens look the same as well. what was it that you flashed before this happened? i had sprint go ahead and ship me a new one for free since i;ve had it less than 2 weeks. so i am experimenting on mine at the moment.
hell, i cant even use adb because it doesnt recognize the phone or mount the internal or external sdcards. the only thing i can do is flash tar files in odin to the phone but the system still reads as "custom." going to try a few more things to see what's what.
Flashed to aljc then restored a nandroid and then it happened.
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Flashed to aljc then restored a nandroid and then it happened.
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mine did the same but it didnt work in LJC. nandroid was no good after as well.
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Flashed to aljc then restored a nandroid and then it happened.
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This is why u dont restore data from previous builds and roms. Its one of the easiest ways to f stuff up. Much better to just keep current backups of apps and data in the system not in nandroids. Its more pain in the ass but saves u crap like this. System data on nandroids isnt always compatible with newer builds. Plus its better to always start fresh anyway
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This is why u dont restore data from previous builds and roms. Its one of the easiest ways to f stuff up. Much better to just keep current backups of apps and data in the system not in nandroids. Its more pain in the ass but saves u crap like this. System data on nandroids isnt always compatible with newer builds. Plus its better to always start fresh anyway
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what? you must be confused. i did not restore system and/or data app from the previous build into a new one. not even close. you must excuse my lack of super specific details in the above posts. the person i was talking to knew what i was doing.
I checked my phone this morning, and in the pull down menu it said "Connecting to DM server.." It's been sitting like that for several hours and won't go away/connect. I've tried restarting my phone, but that didn't help. Anyone know what my problem may be?
I am also rooted, I don't know if that would interfere or not.
You could just freeze AT&T Software update using an app like bloatware freezer free, since you are rooted.
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You could just freeze AT&T Software update using an app like bloatware freezer free, since you are rooted.
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I don't think this is bloatware though, I think it's an AT&T update. Possibly the 4.2.2 update?
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I don't think this is bloatware though, I think it's an AT&T update. Possibly the 4.2.2 update?
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4.1.2 hasn't even been released. And it would tell you within a matter of minutes if there was an available update, not hours.
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4.1.2 hasn't even been released. And it would tell you within a matter of minutes if there was an available update, not hours.
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4.1.2* And, if it's not an update what would it be? I would do what you said and freeze it, but I'm concerned it may be of some importance.
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4.1.2* And, if it's not an update what would it be? I would do what you said and freeze it, but I'm concerned it may be of some importance.
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It would be an annoying notification. Lol. No importance, if an update was released, you'd know within 5 seconds here on xda
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It would be an annoying notification. Lol. No importance, if an update was released, you'd know within 5 seconds here on xda
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Yeah, no kidding! So I would still be able to update?
If you freeze it, no. Try clearing the data for it in app manager, then reboot.
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If you freeze it, no. Try clearing the data for it in app manager, then reboot.
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I went to app manager, but it wont allow me to clear the data. Any other ways of doing this?
Use Titanium Backup to clear the data.
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Use Titanium Backup to clear the data.
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I had to wipe data using Titanium Backup. Thanks for the help.
Has anyone else noticed that when flashing from a stock ROM to aosp, the wallapaper previously used with a different aosp ROM is remembered and used? I always wipe data cache delvik and system. Somehow my phone always remembers what wallpaper I had previously. Maybe this is just minor but is it possible that it isn't wiping everything? Idk, maybe there's a simple reason but I was just wondering. Thanks
Is this before or after restoring apps that you notice this. My wifes phone doesnt do this.
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Is this before or after restoring apps that you notice this. My wifes phone doesnt do this.
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Its before installing anything other than gapps. Maybe gapps is doing it somehow
Maybe you check the settings when you're logging in to your gmail account where it ask you restore all data and apps from previous phone. Don't remember the phrase but something like that if you do check it then it will restore the wallpaper
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Maybe you check the settings when you're logging in to your gmail account where it ask you restore all data and apps from previous phone. Don't remember the phrase but something like that if you do check it then it will restore the wallpaper
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Bingo! I was tripping out on it for a while, til I realized it was my Google account restoring it.
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I've wiped multiple times in twrp 2.6.3.3 and done it three four times before flashing a ROM through Odin again. I even went as far as doing an advanced wipe and wiped everything including the system. Buy my problem I'm having is I'm a little confused as to why when I flash a ROM with Odin, I keep getting the same wallpaper I had with that firmware. I didn't even have that wallpaper before I started this from stock. Its the p600ztubnb1_p600zztbnb1_home.tar.md5 file. Its like my tablet just remembers what wallpaper I had with that firmware. Even though I wiped everything. I even took my SD card out before wiping. Any ideas? Or am I a worry wart?
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Google Backup/Restore....
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Google Backup/Restore....
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That says a lot... Thanks for the detailed reply lol. Are you trying to say Google backup/restore is saving my wallpaper? Never had that happen before.
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Just trying to be to the point. yeah maybe Google is backing up and restoring it every time you reset I don't know just an option. Unless the recovery is not really resetting the tablet
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Just trying to be to the point. yeah maybe Google is backing up and restoring it every time you reset I don't know just an option. Unless the recovery is not really resetting the tablet
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Is the OP using Samsung backup/restore services? That one saves the wallpaper for sure, I have been teaching myself to the point of softbricking the device how to recover, to bring it back to the same state I like it etc. So yes, sometimes online services might be giving you options that drive you betty. You can call me Al.
Are you using a Samsung account? That will backup and restore your wallpaper automatically
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Is the OP using Samsung backup/restore services? That one saves the wallpaper for sure, I have been teaching myself to the point of softbricking the device how to recover, to bring it back to the same state I like it etc. So yes, sometimes online services might be giving you options that drive you betty. You can call me Al.
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I do but, not the restore part. And the last few times I've been skipping the Samsung login.
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Just trying to be to the point. yeah maybe Google is backing up and restoring it every time you reset I don't know just an option. Unless the recovery is not really resetting the tablet
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I understand. Just wanted an explanation cause I don't get it. Maybe twrp isn't actually wiping I don't know
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Are you using a Samsung account? That will backup and restore your wallpaper automatically
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Yes but the last few times I've flashed the firmware I've skipped the Samsung login part.
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I know Google has the backup and restore setting and you'll see it checked when setting up your ROM on first run. A quick look on the net some people think it also backs up wallpaper. I've never had that happen but then I don't flash much anymore...
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I know Google has the backup and restore setting and you'll see it checked when setting up your ROM on first run. A quick look on the net some people think it also backs up wallpaper. I've never had that happen but then I don't flash much anymore...
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Yea I'm wondering if that's what it is... I'll have to test that theory
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It's definitely Google.
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