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[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Stratejaket:
I'm still fairly new to the root world. I don't know or have not read of any way to back up your apps reliably without root access. Titanium backup, and Mybackup Pro are the 2 most common apps used to make back ups. There might be more? Titanium requires root, where Mybackup claims to have some functionality without root access.

From mybackup pro's website:

Key facts about MyBackup Pro:

Works on non-root phones, as well as root phones.

Root phones have the ability to backup APK+Data and Market Links.

Titanium has a free version that you can use that will back up your apps and all of their data. The Pro version adds a couple nice features that are handy for people that flash roms and like to change stuff around often.

Without root access Mybackup only does:

Application install files (If phone has root access, this includes APK+Data and Market Links)

Contacts

Call log

Browser bookmarks

SMS (text messages)

MMS (attachments in messages)

System Settings

Home screens (including HTC Sense UI)

Alarms

Dictionary

Calendar

Music playlists

Integrated third party applications

Not really what you want. Since you would lose your angry birds data and spend hours trying to gain 3 stars again on the levels! If you flashed the new Ruu.

It boils down to what you are comfortable doing I guess. Rooting is not for everyone. If you do not want to root you are pretty much stuck waiting on vzw and htc to get their OTA fixed and pushed back out.

Rooting is easy with Revolutionary, but you do void your warranty and open the door to being able to delete important system files. Once you root most likely you will find it hard to resist the urge to flash and try out new roms to!
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thepolishguy:
Could you link me to the guide you are referring to?

I think the easiest way is to just root it. Revolutionary method is pretty easy (I hear). I used the old school ADB method (which was nerve racking for me bc I am no Android guru). The Revolutionary method is a little harder to un-root though.

Are you opposed to rooting bc of the warranty issue? After you root than you can back up all your data. I don't know of a way to back up data wo root. Plus with root access you can flash some sweet roms.

If you will link me to the guide I will try to remember to get back to you with some more thoughts
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jumpman1229:
Yeah, I don't really wanna root. I might have to try that out. But when you say:

"Application install files (If phone has root access, this includes APK+Data and Market Links)"

^doesn't the "APK=data" part mean the saves within each app?

http://www.androidpolice.com/2011/0...d-rom-radio-and-full-ruu-for-htc-thunderbolt/

Yeah, I dont really want to root bc of the warranty thing. ^There it is.
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thepolishguy:
Oh yeah. that file will most certainly wipe you out and you'll have to start all over. I still haven't found a solution for backing up wo out root. Sorry.
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Stratejaket:
I'm pretty sure backing up the .apk part isn't a big deal, worst case you can just redownload that. You want the DATA part backed up. The apk is just the file format android uses to install software. Like .exe in windows. (I'm pretty sure at least.)

The post from android police you linked will definitely wipe everything. If you don't make a root accessible back up you will lose all of your app data.

I totally understand the warranty concern. I held out for as long as I could. I received the OTA to GB and was very unimpressed. After hoping for months that the update would be more than what it is, I took the leap into freedom of root and made my phone what I wanted it to be.

Sounds like you should check out some new backgrounds to keep you interested in your current setup. :D
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jumpman1229:
thepolishguy - Don't worry about it bro. Thanks for trying to help. Left you a thanks :)

Stratejaket - That's Exactly how I was feeling. If this GB update fix doesn't come soon, I will definitely look into rooting. Lol I was getting bored with this thing lol. Also left you a thanks for trying to help. *runs to zedge for a new background*
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Stratejaket:
HAHA Good Luck man.
[HD7 General] hoopdaddy6:
I need some help. I have a T-Mobile US HTC Hd7 from official NODO to the "leaked Mango" early update- then updated via zune to "official Mango" when prompted it was available.

Current SW version says 7.10.7720.68 is this an "official" release?

Firmware Revision 2250.21.40503.531

Hardware Revision 0002

Bootloader Version 4.5.2250.0(129966)

Now the phone is having some hardware issues, and is authorized for a warranty exchange from T-mobile.

Before I send it back to them, I'll want it to look like it's on an official firmware.

I'm not sure if it's all the new firmwawre versions or just the unofficial update, but since upgrading the WP7 Boot logo is the red square, and factory reset defaults to the red color scheme. I'd hate to have them void the warranty over it.

There is no premangostate folder on my hard drive, so I'm assuming restoring to a backup is out of the question unless theres a way to trick zune into installing an older stock rom. Then the trick will be finding one officialy branded.

Thanks for the help folks!
[HD7 General] sh4d0w86:
that should be official OTA update for Mango.

if you are not a hundred percent sure, though...

you could always just flash a TMOUS Shipped ROM. here.

sh4d0w86.
[HD7 General] hoopdaddy6:
So the red is normal?

I'm downloading a Pre No-do TMOUS rom right now, since that's how I bought the phone in the first place. Does it matter which version I chose? There seem to be 3 to choose from. I opted for the latest.

Then I should be able to connect to zune, and it will update all the way up to mango, is that corect?

Off topic, but the download just finished. Norton 360 was quick to identify the file as a threat, and quarantined. Any ideas there? I figure a false-positive.

BTW- I've been reading a bit on your intrinsicROM. Excited to give it a whirl when my new HD7 is shipped. I applaud your giant leap in the right direction.
[HD7 General] hoopdaddy6:
Update: Norton is just being over-protective. All is good.

I can't post a link, but google ws.reputation.1 Silly norton.
[HD7 General] sh4d0w86:
the Dark theme with Red accent is normal for TMOUS Mango.

unsure why Norton would detect as a threat.

i would actually go for 1.20, which was uploaded by Football.

i am not a fan of ansar's ROMs.

and thank you for the compliment on my intrinsicROM.

and definitely looking forward to any feedback you might have when you try it out.

sh4d0w86.
[HD7 General] hoopdaddy6:
So you think I might be ok to send this thing back for exchange as it is? I just thought the red was a beta thing.

Unfortunately, I cant post in the intrinsic thread yet, but I'm interested in seeing some screenshots of the new black and htc accents if any are handy.
[HD7 General] sh4d0w86:
it should be yes.

but as i said, if worried, maybe just flash the TMOUS Mango ROM, just in case?

better safe, then sorry, right?

i haven't figured out how to take screenshots, yet, unfortunately.

but if you look at any Nokia WP7 due out...

they use the Light theme with Black accent.

sh4d0w86.
[HD7 General] hoopdaddy6:
Getting off topic here, but I thought I'd give intrinsic a shot on this junk phone before I send it back.

I'm using 7zip. It gives me an arror message when I extract the beta 3 NBH.

Unsupported compression method.
[HD7 General] sh4d0w86:
what are you using to extract it?

it extracted fine, for me, with 7-zip.

sh4d0w86.
[HD7 General] hoopdaddy6:
Winzip 15.5 (9579) and 7Zip 4.65 both report the same error message: "unsupported compression method" I tried the beta 2 with the same result.

No issues with other Zip files. No problem installing dotcompt's Deep Shining ROM.
[HD7 General] sh4d0w86:
i can extract the 7-zip...

worked with 7-zip 9.22 beta and ExtractNow.

sh4d0w86.
[HD7 General] hoopdaddy6:
That worked. Updated my 7-zip.
[HD7 General] sh4d0w86:
yeah. good thing. just noticed how old of a version you were using. haha.

sh4d0w86.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] bhowanidin:
Before I start, let me say that I am happy owner of GTab 10.1 running task650 & Phantom's "In Paris v2" ROM. Now on to my story.

Waiting for the release of the Galaxy Tab 10.1 was something I anxiously did the moment it was announced. Once released, I was in love with my first tablet and spent the majority of my time on it. The lack of apps didn't bother me because this seemed perfect in every aspect. The only thing missing was an Otterbox case (instead of waiting, I got something similar with the Gumdrop Drop Series). Everything was fine until a week later, when I encountered the "Sleep of Death".

Relatively new to XDA and hacking, I had no idea what to do with the recovery and downloading screens that I could access occasionally thru hard button combos. So what I did was send it in for service to Samsung (I had yet to root or do anything illegal). I sent it 8/1/11 before I went on a cruise with the wife. After getting back, I expected to have my GTab waiting for me. Was it there: no. I promptly called Samsung, and found out it was notation the service center. After some complaining, I found that they had received it the same day. After being reassured that it would be there within the week, I relaxed that week. Still no sign TWO weeks after the call.

Many calls had led to nothing, until I was directed to Executive Customer Relations. They told me that my motherboard had crashed and the one put in as a replacement had ALSO crashed. I asked for an new exchange and was guaranteed a new one. Two weeks later, I received a refurbished GTab 10.1 with the bottom screws missing and screen misaligned. A call back to ECR had me sending it back, but it took another two weeks of calls to finally get a new one.

It has finally arrived and I don't think I could have waited any longer. The moment I got my hands on it, it was rooted and ROM'ed with the "In Paris v2" and Pershoot's kernel. I couldn't be happier. Just thought you would all want to hear about the story of my piece of coal slowly formed into a diamond.

Sent from my Galaxy Tab 10.1 now "In Paris"
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] slack04:
Just to clarify: rooting your tablet is not "illegal," nor is putting a custom ROM on it. Voiding your warranty is not the same as breaking the law.

Glad you're finally up and going. I strongly suggest upgrading to Paris v4 before you get too much further, though. It's much faster and has the full-screen power menu tweak (but you'll need to install pershoot yourself).
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] antic604:
Damn, considering the number of reports describing people having issues with their GTab 10.1 I either am very lucky to not having any, or people are complaining too much. No sleep of deaths, no newton rings, no battery drainage, no lags for me. No nothing.

*knocks on wood*

:)
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] iloveandroid16:
My first table had the oil slick so i took it back to best buy and i haven't had a problem since.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] daniel_fm:
I like the tab but until I have rooted and modded it with Overcome mod I was not entirely happy with its performance. It is a great tablet but some of Samsung software sucks a bit.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] bhowanidin:
I definitely needed to modify my GTab 10.1 after seeing the pre- and post-Touchwiz changes. The update seemed to add a bunch of redundant apps like multiple video, book, and music apps. One I switched to task650 and Phantom's "In Paris" ROM, I knew I would never be going back to stock. Now on v4 of their ROM and loving the SPEED :D
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MAster224:
i know im prob going to get smacked up side the head but what key combo opens up cwm when booting up the xperia play i flashed the new Cm 7.1 but i still have to install the ROM but please help :)

EDIT: Just started hiting the volume back and forth and it worked :) ON WARD WITH THE FLASHING
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Dousan:
Good you found out ;) Please add a 'solved' in the tittle so people know you fixed it.

Regards Dousan...
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LBee:
Hey everyone,

I have the same issue. Followed the Full Guide from the cyanogenmod wiki and just after the "fastboot reboot" step (that worked according to the output on the command line) the phone is pretty much "unreactive". black screen, and only vibrates shortly when i press the the power button. pressing the volume buttons (right after the reboot too) doesnt do anything.

any ideas how i can either get into the ClockworkMod or get back to a "normal" state? guess last option wont be easy as i already successfully fastbooted the boot.img thing.

help is very much appreciated!
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] Joe_mustang:
I really would like to go back to an AOSP Rom but I refuse until GPS is fixed since I rely heavily on it. We have a reason why AOSP speaker volume is so low but does anyone know WHY the GPS is still backwards. Its been months and and I'm just curious if any of the AOSP developers have given a reason why this hasn't been fixed yet. To me, it seems like this would be top priority but I guess not. Now I totally understand these developers do this stuff on their free time, I just want an explanation. Can't wait for the day I can go back to AOSP. For now, Gingerbangvanilla will have to do..
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] andybones:
Maybe it's something they just can't fix so they are working on other issues :/ wish I knew, I'm a Sense guy myself.
[Windows Phone 7 Development and Hacking] puunda:
Hi All

I've searched and not found much info on this.

I've got a dump of an HTC HD7 using the Riff box (JTAG). The file is a 512MB BIN file.

Basically I would like to be able to see the files inside it. Ideally I would like to see the files/folders/structure inside the dump. I don't know how difficult or easy this is, so forgive me if I'm asking for the impossible. But is there a way of converting the bin file to something like a cab/nbh or even the files/folders so that I can view them in explorer or some similar tool?

At the moment I'm viewing the file in a hex editor trying to carve out certain files. But I figure since the file system and structure is known on Windows Phone 7, there may be a way of converting the entire image to a better support format.

So if anyone can suggest any tools or ways of doing this, it would be much appreciated.

Thanks
[Windows Phone 7 Development and Hacking] snickler:
How do you use the jtag to get a dump of it? I don't know if you can use htcrie or not (search in this forum for the tool)
[Windows Phone 7 Development and Hacking] puunda:
I use the Riff Box which is supposed to a dump of the ROM/NAND, which it did, into a .bin file.

I've tried htcrie, but it doesn't load the bin file. I've tried looking for a tool that converts the .bin to a nbh, but found nothing so far
[Windows Phone 7 Development and Hacking] snickler:
Where do you get a riff box from? I want to dump my rom. I would look into the Windows Mobile threads and see if there is a tutorial OR pm ansar or xboxmod and see if they can help out. If possible can you provide how to obtain an use the riff box?
[Windows Phone 7 Development and Hacking] ted973:
nbh or nb it's for bootloader to write to nand, so it will have diff format with nand dump.
[Windows Phone 7 Development and Hacking] puunda:
I'm not sure. I took a complete dump of the HD7 and it gave me a 512MB file in a .bin format. I believe that includes the bootloader and everything else, but I could be wrong.

I don't mind what kind of file it gets converted to, as long as I can view the files inside. Thanks
[Windows Phone 7 Development and Hacking] snickler:
Try this thread http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1260757 . There's something on there that speaks about WP7 Binary tools.
[Windows Phone 7 Development and Hacking] puunda:
I've looked on that thread and have downloaded the tools. I've also messaged the author of the tool, but not got a reply yet. It looks like the tools which does work on the raw dump/bin files are for the logo and bootloader, not the entire image.

I'm still working on it, but there seems to be a lot of info that I need to sort though.
[Windows Phone 7 Development and Hacking] unlimitedRU:
You may use Qualcomm tool from riff plugin. It's view all partitions
[Windows Phone 7 Development and Hacking] O_G:
Missed this one.

No questions in the development section please!

Thread Closed
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rafuru:
Hi i just installed windows 7 on my PC and i'm trying to install the fastboot driver for flash the recovery.img of my xperia.

The problem is when i try to install the driver from Android > extras > google > usb_driver Windows find the driver but says "ADB interface can't be found" ..

I have installed the adb driver, Android SDK with driver package and compatibility package installed.

Anyone can give me a clue for install the driver, i really want to try CM7 :(
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] VFO:
OK this is a new one on me. All I did was flash a deodexed rom and now for some reason I have lost my Browser icon/shortcut. Now it gets even weirder, it is only missing from TouchWiz. I have installed GoLauncher and it shows up there. Now I know that I could just continue to use GoLauncher but the fact that I can't get the Browser launch shortcut to show up in TouchWiz bugs me. Would anyone be kind enough to explain where I screwed up?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] axis01:
What replaced it? If it's still in the apps drawer, you can put it back in. Apps drawer-menu-view type-customizable grid-menu-edit.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] VFO:
Nope, not in the app drawer or in the dock. Nothing replaced it. The browser.apk is still located in the system/app folder however it just does not show up anywhere when running TouchWiz.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] tysj:
Check for app called "Web" instead of Browser
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] VFO:
There is no app in the dock or drawer called web or internet or browser or anything with a globe as an icon. It is for some reason just not visible in TW.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Milkshakes00:
Have you tried reflashing, or even restarting?
[General Questions and Answers] carden12:
Getting a little tired of looking poor .... I guess it's time to retire the old iPhone 4 for the bedroom.but I do not want to get the new iPhone 4S.So I want to try android phones,and wait for iPhone 5.

Anyway, these seem more I can squeeze,Which of these copy android phones is the best?

I went to Best Buy and Target. Can not really tell you a bit of difference between each copy iphone. When the sales guy at Best Buy started telling me that plasma leakage and only last 6 months, I knew it was time to go (Best Buy has always had long 'oh yes, 2/3s of our products are junk, buy this instead of tactical sales approach ... weird, but whatever)
[General Questions and Answers] lowandbehold:
What?

10char
[General Questions and Answers] Feeshie:
They are all terrible. I'm looking at the specs right now and my LG Optimus beats them all. One is even priced at 200 and you can get a brand new real LG Optimus One for $130. You won't get the full android experience with these crap china phones.
[General Questions and Answers] AllGamer:
you get what you paid for.

if you want a proper android phone, get ready yo dpend $700
[General Questions and Answers] Bubsmash:
Carden12 I am just going to do my best NOT to be biased nor make myself sound like some salesman or anything. First things first though. As far as what these phones are that are listed here is any ones guess.

What I am saying here is that it might be hard to track down exactly what kind of phone any of these phones you have listed in that link are. Like are any of them made by HTC,Samsung or Sony etc is any ones guess. You also have to realize that it might be hard at that point to actually do anything with the phone.If you do not know what make model what kind of processor they have in them ect.

What I am saying here is you might have problems actually setting a phone like that up.

As far as the guy telling you if you want a good Android phone you would have to pay seven hundred for it I can assure you that is not true at all. It all depends if you want to own the phone outright or if you want to do something like with what I did. I took a promotional offer and I was able to get a seven hundred dollar phone for nothing to use on my carriers plan they were promoting at the time.

If I were you though I would honestly search on google look at reviews on phones ect I just really have been skeptical of buying things from china that have not already been shipped here from a viable company like HTC Samsung Sony ect.

I just do not really know what to tell you other than this as that is honestly with what I did and to not be biased I will not tell you anything about my findings but you waiting for an I Phone honestly search good and hard that is all.
[General Questions and Answers] carden12:
It is really useful.thanks very much~
[General Questions and Answers] k_flynn:
oh c'mon :) maybe not really terrible. But for what they offer the price is too high... I agree about the LG Optimus One thing... If you want to buy a smartphone without paying too much buy an Optimus One or a Galaxy 3 ;)
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] srkrono:
Not yet, they will prolly drop an app for it later
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] dkarol:
I'm pretty sure that our phone only does Blue/Red/Purple. Bummer, would love to see it flash green :D

I hope they increase the frequency of the flashes, because on the Blackberry it flashed more frequently, and I find myself second guessing my phone. So, after I "think" I saw a flash, I'll sit and wait for it to flash again... I'd like to see it flash every 3-5 seconds.

---------- Post added at 12:49 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:44 PM ----------

I THINK our phone only does blue, red, and purple. Would be nice to see a green LED on there, though :/

... I'd also like to see an option to be able to increase the flash frequency. I find myself waiting for it to flash again if I see a flash in the corner of my eye and second guess myself.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Success100:
Totally agree with that. I use light flow from the market to make it blink faster but I miss the blackberry like led
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] musclehead84:
Yea the frequency is like every 8 seconds. Way to slow.

Sent From My Evo Killer!!!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] shlomi84:
so what is the app called to get it?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] djjosh:
Whats purple for?

Sent from my GS2ET4g
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Subiegsr:
Not sure, but I only see it when I reset my phone. So it's probably just that. I would love to have the purple or blue as a notification light though.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] djjosh:
Ohhh why did i not think of this at first , we only have red and blue led

And red mixed with blue makes___

Sent from my GS2ET4g
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] dkarol:
ZOMGA!!! red mixed with blue... my mind is blown. :D

SO, would the purple blink light (or both LEDs) use up more battery?

dling light flow now :)
[XPERIA X10 General] HolmS11:
i have dooms UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER kernel

im trying to change it for the newest but i cant reach flash

the ftf file i put in firmwares

then run flash

ass always i follow the instructions

turn off, back button etc

but i cant reach flash

some help?
[XPERIA X10 General] GreatBigDog:
Hopefully not a bad USB port. Can you transfer files between your phone and pc?

If you can't, try a different USB cable and different port on your pc.
[XPERIA X10 General] HolmS11:
yes i can everithing is going ok with usb

qhen i try tu get flash the green led turn on but flahs tool dont recognize it
[XPERIA X10 General] GreatBigDog:
It could be a driver issue, I couldn't tell you how to replace them but I bet some other users here have had to and could tell you.

Other than that my only other guess would be something to do with your java as I believe that flashtool uses java.