Long time reader, first time poster; also new to Android.
Having a winner of a week; already broke my Aria. Phone and screen are still functional but there is some pretty significant physical damage. I've got a new one on the way but I'd like to make the setup as pain free as possible.
I flashed attn1's Liberated ROM the day I got it and have spent the week tweaking and setting and installing, etc. If I want to retain all of the apps, settings, etc. can I backup the broken phone and load it onto the new one? I assume I'll have to get into Clockwork to do it but I'm hoping that that's the extent of it.
Any advice is much appreciated.
I don't own the Aria, but based on experience with Milestone and Nexus One:
1) A complete nandroid backup restored to a second identical phone *should* give you everything back. The only catch is some apps may care about the change in your IMEI number and complain.
2) Take a Titanium backup as well. This will help you restore data to specific applications. If you have the donate version, then it will also help you restore Android Market links to the apps so you get proper updates.
Good point about the IMEI; I wouldn't have caught that. I will take a look at Titanium; good software is worth it.
New unit arrives tomorrow. I'll update once I'm finished.
Thanks for the pointers!
Got the second Aria last Tuesday.
TitaniumBackup ended up being all that I needed. I did get the donate version but market links had stayed intact anyway so the necessary backup/restore can be done with the free version.
Root/flash took only about 15 minutes this time, as opposed to a couple hours with the first Aria. I ended up using Liberated_B003 as opposed to a Nandroid backup of the first phone (B002).
Sense had some trouble syncing contacts/facebook at first. It didn't seem to accept TitaniumBackup restore of some user data (Security issue?). All settings transferred fine except for the unlock pattern; just had to reset it. Swype had to be reinstalled from scratch as well; it recognized that it was a different phone. That's it after a week; pretty painless.
Thanks again!
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My Pure has gotten really crappy lately.
Out of nowhere, the phone takes forever to complete tasks. It took 3 minutes to open a contact to dial. It took 2 minutes to get to dial a number completely, and another 45 seconds before pushing the talk would start dialing on the network. It took me 30 seconds to open up SPB Insight. Another minute to open up Opera browser. Took 5 minutes to open up the Messaging app to try and text. Etc...
Also, it seems to not want to show me whose calling half of the time. It just plays my ringtone and the signal meter has the image of a phone on top of the bars.
I have not installed any new applications on the system in over a week. I don't have all that much installed anyway. I try to keep data on the sd card. I emptied out all messages and still no speedier.
What can be done to defrag or something to help this POS work better?
Thanks!
try a hard reset. thats what i would do.
Any good, free ways of backing up my Apps and crap first?
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Any good, free ways of backing up my Apps and crap first?
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are you using a stock rom or custom rom? i use energy roms and they all have pim backup cooked in. im sure if you just do a little looking around you will find a few different backup apps. ill see if i cant find the cab on my comp for sprite.
check this out. it will even re-install your apps for you.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=582421&highlight=backup+app
stock rom is in use.
Yeah that application for backing up didn't work whatsoever. When it started up it went ape-crap with errors. Downloaded an update, same thing.
Any other ideas to keep from losing all of the settings, programs, etc, before hard-resetting?
yeah, lookup pim backup or sprite backup. some ppl like spb backup but i think it might cost a few bucks. im sure there are some around xda if you look, or just google those i just told you about.
Silly Question
Did you try a soft reset first before you leap to a hard reset? Just wanted to make sure as I saw no mention of simply soft reseting...
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Did you try a soft reset first before you leap to a hard reset? Just wanted to make sure as I saw no mention of simply soft reseting...
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i was asuming he has already done that.
About 15 soft-resets a day with the occasional forced pulling out of the battery because it literally hangs for 5 minutes with the screen seemingly locked up waiting on something to open or close...
Just hard-reset the dang thing. Still as slow as ever. HTC has let me down for the second time.
You need to install a good task manager and find out what is running in the background.
what would be a good, free task manager to try?
Try sashimi for restorals. PIM back up is not for programs.
Well I did a hard-reset and it didn't resolve anything whatsoever. Must be device related.
But since it's bricked sort of, anyone have advice on a good, liteweight ROM to use on HTC Pure? May as well try to do that for the first time, since I'll have a replacement in a few days.
I like very little about ATT's ROM. Slim would be great.
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Well I did a hard-reset and it didn't resolve anything whatsoever. Must be device related.
But since it's bricked sort of, anyone have advice on a good, liteweight ROM to use on HTC Pure? May as well try to do that for the first time, since I'll have a replacement in a few days.
I like very little about ATT's ROM. Slim would be great.
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if you are getting a warranty replacement i wouldnt flash a rom unless you want to flash it back to all stock b4 you send it in. if its insurance go ahead and flash away.
Guess I'll wait. Out of all the threads here on the matter, can anyone recommend a good thread for how to go through the steps required to get a Stock PURE flashed to another ROM?
Want to do it the easiest and best way possible.
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Guess I'll wait. Out of all the threads here on the matter, can anyone recommend a good thread for how to go through the steps required to get a Stock PURE flashed to another ROM?
Want to do it the easiest and best way possible.
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here, read this. this is a pretty good guide as how to do it. its the one i used when i started flashing my pure. be sure to flash hardspl first!!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=632886
Check my Signature. Runs at 53% mem usage all day long.
First excuse my winmo-inexperience, I'm an Android user.
My girlfriends TMOUS HD2 has been getting very buggy lately. Clicking anything takes a long time to actually register, and in most applications the phone 'freezes' and hitting the home key doesn't do anything. The phone is virtually unusable.
Recently she got a text message saying there was a new OTA update available (T-Mobile_HD2_MR_Software_3.14.531.1) and I was wondering if this would fix anything? The problem with the update is it will erase everything, and because of the phone locking up all the time I haven't found a way to successfully back up everything.
She's considering buying a new phone but I wonder if there's anything I could try first to fix the HD2.
YES
I would recommend update.
You've said the phone is virtually unstable. You have much to gain and small or none to loose.
I would search for pim backup and install it(if you can, if not, you have nothing to loose anyway), back it up to SD card. Remove SD card and update the firmware from T-Mobile.
Good luck.
also, if you are in a good reception area, microsoft myphone can back up data rather quickly that can then be restored after updating. Or just backup everything you can to the sim card. Won't be perfect, but might be enough.
I was able to get Microsoft My Phone to work and performed the update. It seems to have fixed most issues.
I'd love to install Android on it though, she would much prefer it over Winmo.
I've had BeyondPod on my Tab for a little while now and I'm wondering if it's freezing my Tab. A couple of weeks agi I rooted my Tab with Z4Root and later on found a thread that said Z4 is a no-no for the tab. I took Z4 off (so i thought), did a factory refresh, unrooted, and then refreshed again. Tab had worked fine for a couple of days then I opened up BeyondPod and a few minutes later my Tab began lagging terribly, to the point where I have to restart. I've done that a few times today and decided I'll listen to Tunein Radio. Well, that started lagging too. So now I'm using the built in Music player. My question is, has anyone had problems with BeyondPod or does anyone know of existing issues? If not, I need to figure out how to get my tab truly back to stock.
Thanks and sorry for the rambling.
Update:
The stock music player does it too. If I'm listening to something it's ok, but when I pause it, walk away for a bit, and then come back and try to resume it's basically frozen, it takes about 20 seconds for the tab to recognize the gesture and comply. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Get titanium backup from the market and back up only your apps, no system data. Then do a factory reset.
Use titanium to restore your apps, but no system data.
I had purchased Titanium backup and backed it up previously, but, I don't really know how to use it. I'll reload it and give it a shot. The other thing I was thinking about doing is using Odin and loading a the latest roto software. I've been reading a thread on it and it doesn't sound too difficult to do and I might be able to wipe the whole thing clean and end up with better software to boot. Thanks for the heads up!!!
I'm rooted via z4root and have had no problems at all with it,I've also got one click lag fix running(OCLF)which works a treat.
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Dang I guess its just me. I'll update after I give it a go tonight. Hopefully it'll work.it seems be only affecting the music players.
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I had purchased Titanium backup and backed it up previously, but, I don't really know how to use it. I'll reload it and give it a shot. The other thing I was thinking about doing is using Odin and loading a the latest roto software. I've been reading a thread on it and it doesn't sound too difficult to do and I might be able to wipe the whole thing clean and end up with better software to boot. Thanks for the heads up!!!
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I manually rooted my Tab the day I got it. Flashed Roto-JMC V1 about 3 days later. Never once looked back. Single best thing I could have done for my Tab. It's a COMPLETELY different machine. I've since moved on to Overcome and Ext4, another decision that I won't regret. But my guess is that would be a little more than you'd be interested in.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=10105921&postcount=2
http://files.deodexed.com/ModADroid-Galaxy-Tablet/Rotohammer/JMI (Grab this package instead of JME and use it instead)
If you're serious about flashing, research, research, research. Stick to Roto's builds since they're rock solid and easy to flash. There's tons of guides and resources with a massive support backbone with the members here.
Also if you're willing to part with a few $$$ I'd recommend Doggcatcher for all your podcast needs. Great layout, supports every type of feed, works great with Bluetooth. I can't say I've ever liked Beyondpod.
(The links posted are potentially outdated. I've moved to Overcome/Ext4 and therefore don't pay much attention to the Roto releases/flashing methods anymore. Do your research and ask questions. Your device is your responsibility.)
BIG QUESTION:
I have not turned on Sprint service on the phone yet and was wondering if Sprint will detect if the phone has been rooted before I try to activate it and then not allow me to activate it?? I am basically wondering if I should wait to root the phone till after I activate it, because I don't want Sprint to ban it, but I also don't want all that bloatware on it either.
Background:
I have kept "feature/dumb phones" ever since I've had Sprint and I've been with the consecutively for more than 10 years with the same "plan" that gives me free 3G internet, but times are changing and while my plan is perfect for me (price and everything else balanced) I'm finally giving in to the data and bandwidth Gods. I find it a shame Sprint or other carriers don't provide a toolkit to customize their phones to how people want them and for the most part I just want my smartphone to be "barely smart" and mostly just a NICE phone with broadband convenience. I don't want to live so plugged in all the time, so a custom ROM seems right.
I have held out for a very long time on getting a smart phone. I don't change phones, but every 4-5 years. I bought a HTC EVO Shift 4G used with a slightly cracked screen (on the edge) and have refurbished it with a new screen and new circuit chip/ribbon cable and I've got it all working nicely now. I'm rockin an old Samsung Rant (slider) and honestly I think sliders are dying, but as long as I can use one I always will.
I have been teaching myself how to root my phone through various posts (the whole past week) on this web site and the only thing I've found that will temproot my HTC Evo Shift is Visionary+ and I had to install it manually since the PLAY market doesn't have it anymore. I'm working on getting through all the various instructions to permanent root it. Then I was gonna load JustWorksTechnology's ROM v2 and hopefully like it and use it bloatware free.
Lastly - I have temprooted the phone, and even then I don't see the option to remove the bloatware apps when I go to manage applications in the regular menu system. Do I find a bloatware/root uninstaller type app, once I'm temprooted, to remove this stuff if I wanted to stick to the stock ROM and just get the bloatware off it? or how else is removing stock apps from a stock ROM accomplished?
FYI - I've gotten rom manager/clockwordmod recovery on it, but I realized before trying that I can't even do a backup ROM to "start the ROM experimentation process" without having full permanent root privileges first.
Sorry if this was a little long. Just figured I'd introduce my highly technical Android and PC freedom forever - SELF. 1st post on this site. Yes, I actually did watch the NOOB video.
To get rid of bloatware you need a root explorer or something like Titanium Backup. Just be aware deleting it may cause issues when trying to get OTA updates.
And there's no way for Sprint to detect root.
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About detecting a root
Well if Sprint would be able to detect a root at all, then activating a phone or not, it would be detected.
You can either detect a root, or not detect a root.
And to answer your question; "Can I uninstall bloatware from my stock ROM?"
I was about to give a "no", but then I realized something. If you root and use your stock ROM, you can download Titanium Backup (app in the Playstore) and the app will let you delete bloatware. Only if rooted though, obviously.
Yes ofcourse, ROOT ALL
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Posting to root or not to root on XDA is like saying should we legalize weed at a weed distribution center, Anyways you are ONLY gaining functionality by having root and really not losing anything.
I love the responses. lol thanks everyone. Well, then I guess activating a ROOTED phone on Sprint shouldn't be an issue. Thats what I needed to know.
1. Well, then what remains is what ROM is best for my SHIFT. Anyone got experience with the JustWorksTechnology one that has very recently been updated? or recommendations of any certain ROM?
2. Do these ROMS include all the default menu system that comes on the phone or do they do away with that as well?
IE: I know the main purpose is of a ROM is to get rid of bloatware and gain performance and a few added features, but will I be missing any normal parts of the menu system that are normally there or do I get all that too with the Android OS?
3. Whats a good Android emulator for me to play around with ROMs before loading it to my phone?
You're activating it over the air right, not taking it into the store to have it added to your account? If you're doing it yourself or having them do it over the phone you're good, but if this is something you bought from someone else and have to get put on your line in-store then you don't want to root until after they have it in the system.
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To get rid of bloatware you need a root explorer or something like Titanium Backup. Just be aware deleting it may cause issues when trying to get OTA updates.
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But, Titanium Backup (and the like) can't remove bloatware unless you are rooted right?
What type of OTA updates would cause issues? PRI, PRL, Firmware, etc.. ?
I figure you are just saying if it tries to update something that isn't there, there could be issues right?
What the issue could be with a used phone is a bad ESN.
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Cheers!
Congrats! Always fun learning something new. Personally I started off rooting with a previously water damaged HTC MyTouch 3G Slide. I eventually ended up with 3 altogether, and as these phones required repair I turned to the XDA community. I couldn't be happier with learning all the in's and out's of working with Android, the various phone producers and the different cell phone companies. So, Cheers! Wish you the best of luck.
Rooting before activation?
Hello,
I'm am going to take advantage of Sprint's Black Friday promotion to get an SG3 for my partner. He's not very technical but I'd prefer to root his phone so that he can take advantage of Titanium Backup. Do I need to activate the phone prior to rooting it or can I root it first? I know I have to turn it on and enable USB debugging mode. I want to say that when I got my E4GT, I had to activate it before doing anything on the phone.
Is there a non-root method for backup that will back up app data and not require a connection to the computer? I looked at the Ultimate Backup Tool, but it appears to require a USB connection to a computer to work. I like the simplicity of TiB.
Thanks
cajunlibra said:
Hello,
I'm am going to take advantage of Sprint's Black Friday promotion to get an SG3 for my partner. He's not very technical but I'd prefer to root his phone so that he can take advantage of Titanium Backup. Do I need to activate the phone prior to rooting it or can I root it first? I know I have to turn it on and enable USB debugging mode. I want to say that when I got my E4GT, I had to activate it before doing anything on the phone.
Is there a non-root method for backup that will back up app data and not require a connection to the computer? I looked at the Ultimate Backup Tool, but it appears to require a USB connection to a computer to work. I like the simplicity of TiB.
Thanks
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I ordered the phone and it should arrive next week. Do I have to activate the phone before rooting it? This would just be a rooted stock JB ROM. Giving him anything else will confuse the hell out of him. If you think not rooting it is better, what would be the best way to backup app data, etc? I haven't really found any non-rooted backup solutions that don't require connecting to a computer. Once rooted, will he have to ignore all OTA updates as well?
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MissionImprobable said:
To get rid of bloatware you need a root explorer or something like Titanium Backup. Just be aware deleting it may cause issues when trying to get OTA updates.
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there are ways to block OTA updates, thus preventing root issues. From when I was researching root for my Motorola Droid X2 last summer, if your phone receives an OTA update and you froze/removed system apps it can brick your phone.
Looking back on that, I question "brick". You can probably still SBF, although probably won't keep your data.
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Originally Posted by cajunlibra
Hello,
I'm am going to take advantage of Sprint's Black Friday promotion to get an SG3 for my partner. He's not very technical but I'd prefer to root his phone so that he can take advantage of Titanium Backup. Do I need to activate the phone prior to rooting it or can I root it first? I know I have to turn it on and enable USB debugging mode. I want to say that when I got my E4GT, I had to activate it before doing anything on the phone.
Is there a non-root method for backup that will back up app data and not require a connection to the computer? I looked at the Ultimate Backup Tool, but it appears to require a USB connection to a computer to work. I like the simplicity of TiB.
Thanks
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I ordered the phone and it should arrive next week. Do I have to activate the phone before rooting it? This would just be a rooted stock JB ROM. Giving him anything else will confuse the hell out of him. If you think not rooting it is better, what would be the best way to backup app data, etc? I haven't really found any non-rooted backup solutions that don't require connecting to a computer. Once rooted, will he have to ignore all OTA updates as well?
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Can anyone help me with this? The phone is expected to arrive either Wed or Thurs and I'll be heading out of town to see him on Saturday.
Hello, I'm having an issue that i need help with. Someone accidentally deleted all the photos in the gallery on my wife's Nexus 4. Is there anything i can do, i was trying some recovery software but it hasn't worked, I had the Dumpster app installed on phone phone prior, but that app is crap since it did nothing. I've been reading somethings that i can try but she needs to be rooted which she is not. If i root her phone i know all her data will be wiped, and I'm not sure if doing that will further reduce the chances of recovery by wiping data in the rooting process. Is there anything else i can do. Are there any places i can take the phone to professionally recover the data? Or any other options we can try. She's heartbroken at losing the last month and a half of pictures (fortunately earlier ones were backed up.) Thanks for any help you can give.
Do you have any rom back ups on cwm etc. Flash and you ought to get them as data is saved.
Very sad it happens to me so I got Dropbox and linked it to camera, making sure that it's set to update of phone data. That's saved me many times.
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