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[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] SidereusOne:
Hello everyone,

First I will apologize if this information has already been posted / asked, however my searches on google and the forums did not exactly answer my question.

I would like to know how to make a full backup of the phone. What I mean is to have an img file for each partition.

For those who might quickly shout "Nandroid...", been there done that. That is actually what prompted me to start looking into this, when I read (after reflashing the phone) that CWM does not backup things like the radio (again, np, I have grabbed the original imgs from the excellent threads, but it made me want to be able to do it myself in the future).

I have seen the posts regarding backing up the EFS partition with ADB and that the method can be applied to copy of the of the partitions, however it requires root access on the phone.

It seems odd to me however that with a tool like fastboot, that we can not back up the entire phone when in this state. The only thing I can think of as to why not, is that the fastboot mode only allows access to certain partitions w/ full permissions (read/write), or it only mounts certain partitions thus making the other ones unaccessible.

I would prefer to backup the phone without rooting it if possible. I am not opposed to the idea of rooting, however I have not really read up on it. As a linux user, I have np with the idea of it and honestly would have loved it if Android had a similar user structure right out of the box. My concern is (and possibly unfounded) that gaining root access could leave security holes in the OS to be exploited.

I also would prefer a "manual" method, not a fan of the idea of a toolkit.

Sorry if this is in the wrong section, however most of the search results yielded threads from this one.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Frosty666:
Well, you could always just individually dump any partition with the dd command.

For example, to dump the entire contents of the radio partition to an .img file:

dd if="/dev/block/platform/omap/omap_hsmmc.0/by-name/radio" of="/sdcard/radio.img"

To restore that radio.img:

dd if="/sdcard/radio.img" of="/dev/block/platform/omap/omap_hsmmc.0/by-name/radio"

Simply run that through ADB Shell or a Terminal emulator from the Play Store. Of course, you will have to be rooted and have BusyBox installed. It's really not that difficult. Now you can unlock the bootloader without wiping /data, it's a simple matter of rooting and running the commands. If you wish, you can then unroot and relock the bootloader.

Mandatory Disclaimer: I've been awake for about thirty hours now, so you might want to get someone else to check over those commands before you give them a shot. Read up a bit on rooting in general, it will help you in the long run. Also, be careful. Just remember that if you accidentally flash a radio.img on the boot partition, or whatever, you're gonna have a bad time. I'm not responsible if you brick your phone, or if it explodes, or even if it boots into Apple's iOS.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] KennyG123:
Questions go in Q&A

Please read forum rules

Thread moved
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] SidereusOne:
Are you aware of a way to do it without rooting?

My boot loader is already unlocked and I have left it that way.

I have seen in fast boot documentation a "backup" command for fast boot. I am curious if it can be used to flash the radio, why can't it back it up.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Frosty666:
Sorry, without root, this is the best you're going to get, and I'm pretty sure it's not what you're asking for:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1420351
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ahmato27:
Hey guys,

I've recently converted to the S3 from the GNex.. I'm used to the stock android feel. I've read that the Galaxy S 3 comes with unlocked bootloaders.. does that mean if I root I wouldn't have to clear data?

Because I'm honestly willing to settle with this phone, I've changed 7 phones in past 6 months and I'm sick of losing my data..

So help me..

Can I root without losing data?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Baryyt:
yeah you can just root using cf root :)
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ahmato27:
I'm really interested in rooting.. but I'd prefer staying on stock ROM. Is there a way I can root, and modify the stock ROM?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Baryyt:
yeah if you just download the lastest cf root and flash it with odin you stay on the stock rom
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ahmato27:
Okay thanks.. I will definitely give that a try..
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 1-0-1:
Really easy and clean way to root your phone is through the SG3 Toolbox. Check out:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1703488

There are a whole bunch of other very useful tools also included.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gee2012:
Also install Triangle Away 1.51 for resetting the flash counter.

Verstuurd van mijn GT-I9300 met Tapatalk
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ahmato27:
Guys.. would I also be able to flash the original firmware? Unbranded?

Mine is carrier locked and never gets updated.. I'm having some real issues and want the latest original firmware..
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Baryyt:
yes you would be able to flash a unbranded firmware just flash it through odin the nonce youve done that set the phone up the flash cf root
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ahmato27:
Does it necessarily need to be through odin? Will it not work using the toolkit?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Baryyt:
ive never used toolkit ive always used odin but yeah i think you can use toolkit
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ahmato27:
I'm used to doing it the easy way like on the GNex... I can't wait for jelly bean on our galaxy s3.. that's why I want to root. Cause I know my carrier will never update..
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ahmato27:
http://tutorialfor-android.blogspot.com.au/2012/06/download-samsung-galaxy-s3-firmware.html?m=1

Do you think this link is helpful?

If I follow this link.. will I lose all my data?

Sorry for all the questions.. I'm kinda insecure lol :D
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] c0brabg:
The toolkit is doing the same thing. It's best that you learn to do it through Odin. It's far more safe this way it's not like you are going to break it or anything.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ahmato27:
Let's hope not :D
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Baryyt:
if you follow everything on the link you should be fine and still have all ur data
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ahmato27:
Thanks.. I love XDA.. such an awesome community..

But if I brick my phone.. all you guys have to chip in to buy me a new one hehe. :p
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Baryyt:
your phone shouldnt get bricked if you do it correct :P if you look on youtube theres loads of rooting and changing firmware guides on there if your still not to sure
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ahmato27:
I should be fine I hope.. :)

It's just a matter of making sure.. cause I love my S 3 and can't live a day without it.. :D
[Galaxy S III Accessories] mahbitty:
Copy from Facebook:

The Full Body Samsung Galaxy S 3 is shipping as well as the Carbon Fiber in Black, Red, White and Blue! http://xoskins.com/carbon-fiber-skin-protectors/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-black-carbon-fiber-back

http://xoskins.com/cell-phone-skin-...ectors/samsung-galaxy-s-3-full-body-protector

I grabbed a black one, any tips for installing it?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Phone_Guru:
Same as any skin. Remove the back from the phone. Do a test fit first to see that it fits correctly. Then apply. The best way is to line up the holes on the back and then smooth out towards the sides to remove any bubbles
[Galaxy S III Accessories] falconeight:
Don't worry about wrinkles. Get it lined up and slapped on. Then take a blow dryer and heat it up. That makes it easy to get on straight and remove creases. It also warms up the glue and makes it takier.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Jubmasterflex:
I've never understood the appeal of "skins". Personally I feel you'd be better off with a "slim" case, and under most circumstances it would probably be a cheaper route.

A friend had installed a Skinomi variant on his Droid X, and recently upgraded to a S3 as well. He decided to sell off his DX to a co-worker and had one hell of a time removing the skin, which ended up practically melting to the battery door and back casing of the device.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] troubleshot:
I have one on my nexus at the moment. Considering upgrading to the s3 as soon as I can play with one.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] ExTREmE99:
why buy a skin, when you can buy an entire backcover?

someone buy mine. i have a white GS3, but they sent me a black one. 10bucks paypal shipped USPS first class if you want it. PM ME!
[Galaxy S III Accessories] droalex:
Where you buy it from?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] RedBlueGreen:
god that galaxy s III logo looks so bad
[Galaxy S III Accessories] ExTREmE99:
ebay, but the seller is in HK. waited 2 weeks just to get it, and they sent me the wrong color :(

actually, the logo is the SAME logo (except for the obvious fact that the galaxy font is smaller on the US version) as the one found on the US Snapdragon GS3 variants

yes, i have both the at&t i747, and the international i9300:
[Galaxy S III Accessories] ph3nom:
Logo look the same but the III on the carbon is italic
[Galaxy S III Accessories] troubleshot:
Is that a case or a replacement back?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] troubleshot:
I guess it's a case? Oh well. Too bad you can't tag a user on here to get their attention
[Galaxy S III Accessories] KryptosXLayer2:
It's a replacement back - search on eBay if you're trying to find them without trying to bug a user..... they're all over, here's the one I bought and I love it!

http://r.ebay.com/m1c5vn

MUCH better than any cheap skin you're going to buy with all those awful n00b cutouts on the edges since they're assuming you don't have a heat gun to stretch it out.... by the way, I do vinyl graphics for a living, I know a thing or two about templates when compared to custom cut out vinyl and these even nicer back covers!
[Galaxy S III Accessories] gr4ybu5h:
I have one of these and I love it. The only problem is the A and the L fell off.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] TotallydubbedHD:
Received one for review - Will be posting pics & video soon :)!

EDIT:

Here we go!

Added pictures + video
[Galaxy S III Accessories] KryptosXLayer2:
You want to send me your "Y" then since all the hype I've given this thing has apparently caused it to fly off somewhere.... Haha, time to order another one and protect it with a small layer of glue!
[General Questions and Answers] ponnuvelpandian:
Dear Developers,

Can I get the Latest Firmware 4.0.2.A.0.69 for WT19i (Xperia Live With Walkman) Which is certified on Feb 23, 2012 and 4.1.L.0.8 Which is certified on Jun 19, 2012. Need ftf files of those firmwares...

I'm seeing the certificates in PTCRB website...

Kindly give me the download link if possible...
[General Questions and Answers] ponnuvelpandian:
Okey....

Thanks for your reply...

Now I'm posting the same thread in Q&A Forum...

:o
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ShadowCodeGaming:
I want to make an app for radio station gouda.fm The only way i can listen to them now is with winamp. I'm talking about a app with really just a play pause button. Anyone with java experience wants to make something for me?

TIA!

PS: Don't know if this is the right section...
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 00Ghz:
What do you offer?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ShadowCodeGaming:
How about 20$? It only has to be really simple.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Trekfan422991:
anyone have this tablet or know if it has gotten anykind of development?

Im abouy toacquire one from an it buddy of mine ..

Would love to at least root it .. Im waiting to see if the new lenovo phone gets root cause then i should be able to root this guy...
[Nexus 7 General] foxorroxors:
Fingers crossed guys hopefully out Nexus 7's ship tomorrow! taking into account that those ordered from google will recieve theres first!

what do you think the chances are :-)
[Nexus 7 General] feelinfroggy23:
Where did you get the idea they would ship tomorrow?
[Nexus 7 General] mtfsandlin:
I dont know what the chances are, but I hope they do too. xD I have vacation starting Friday, so I would like my new toy to play with during it. :D

Also, this is my first ever tablet. Its the first good one that has been cheap as well, so I had to get it!

And now I'm super excited.
[Nexus 7 General] foxorroxors:
few places saying second week, which starts tomorrow, staples shipping 12th, so if google dont ship before other outlets what was the point in ordering from the big g if they dont ship first, just speculation but it makes sense....
[Nexus 7 General] username24:
Still says 2-3 weeks on play store :(
[Nexus 7 General] P1 Wookie:
It said 1-2 just yesterday. Bottom line is just nobody really knows.
[Nexus 7 General] username24:
Even Google!!
[Nexus 7 General] aindow:
I ordered another nexus 7 from the uk play store yesterday and the pre order button says 2-3 weeks but it said ships soon directly underneath. I don't recall it saying that when I ordered mine on 28 June.

I would have thought shipping as close to the 7 of July as possible would be pretty cool seeing as the date is full of 7s.

Sent from a Galaxy Nexus in a ZT far, far away!
[Nexus 7 General] DagsJT:
Is another thread needed? There's already a shipping thread that's stickied, could've used that.
[Nexus 7 General] jabsys:
I don't see google shipping first, I'd be surprised if they don't all ship on the same day.
[Nexus 7 General] jptech:
my pending charge went away and is now processing.

If it doesn't ship by wednesday, I'll be surprised.
[Nexus 7 General] sgt. slaughter:
You guys should check out the STICKY THREAD btw....

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1737556

*crazy how shipping information is alreade being talked about in another thread here.....
[HTC One V] :
Hi... I'm running suprimo rom and about 15 mins ago I restarted my phone. However, it is now stuck at the HTC one screen!!! PLEASE HELP!!!

EDIT: I think it may be because I changed the font, can someone verify?
[HTC One V] paarthdesai:
yes changing fonts caused the trouble

reflash the whole rom again with full data wipe

u made a mistake soo now repent by installing all the stuff again

and pls dnt use any font changers from the play store

they simply dont work

a true lfc supporter

and a former symbian lover

SUPPORT THE SOFTWARE DEVELOPER'S IF YOU LIKE THE GAME / APP BUY IT
[HTC One V] :
Thanks... Sigh I should start reading all the warnings in the threads before doing anything stupid.
[HTC One V] :
Need help again... I full data wiped, but I'm still stuck at the boot screen. I cannot flash the rom now as I do not have the zip file on my sd card... Please tell me what do!!
[HTC One V] Lloir:
ok, do you have clockwork mod installed? if so go into it and mount usb storage and put the rom onto your sdcard :)
[HTC One V] :
Mounting usb storage doesn't work for me in cwm... It gives an error.
[HTC One V] Lloir:
flash the CWM in this thread http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1745657
[HTC One V] :
Didn't try that... But I used a microsd adapter for my psp and used my psp to connect to my computer... Lol.
[HTC One V] Lloir:
i've always made a habit of keeping a rom or a nandroid on my sdcard for just incases ;)
[HTC One V] paarthdesai:
if flashing custom rom doesn't work

all left is to flash stock recovery. img

and run the stock ruu

ul learn from your mistakes

a true lfc supporter

and a former symbian lover

SUPPORT THE SOFTWARE DEVELOPER'S IF YOU LIKE THE GAME / APP BUY IT
[HTC One V] :
I had a similar problem. Sometimes cause is false or damaged boot.img file. In my case I shut down the device by pressing power button, then started bootloader by pressing vol - and power. From my PC I flashed correct boot.img file (fastboot flash boot boot.img), the gone to recovery. After that I installed MyOne V 2.1 rom and voila - device started normally.

PS Prior to install any rom, you must flash boot.img form your PC, using fastboot command (because we are all at S-ON).
[HTC One V] :
Is there any way to find out which RUU I should use? I have no idea which RUU to choose...
[HTC One V] :
For mine it was changing the font that caused it... But I'll remember to flash the correct boot.img. Thanks!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ShadowCodeGaming:
I want to make an app for radio station gouda.fm The only way i can listen to them now is with winamp. I'm talking about a app with really just a play pause button. Anyone with java experience wants to make something for me?

TIA!
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fenjen:
So as soon as I take out the charger the battery goes to 99%. Why is this..
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ahmato27:
To preventing over charging..
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fenjen:
How does that make sense..?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] danarama:
Look, it just does it for everyone. Its not an issue.

Apparently the latest release from samsung doesn't do this any more.

But essentially, as soon as one minisculer, tiny, mini, minute little bit of power is used, like 1 millionth of a milisecond of an LED light or screen on or data connection etc, its no longer truly 100%.

So if its 99.9999999999999999999999999999% battery, it shows as 99%.

I guess Samsung changed it to change to 99% later in the newest release because everyone whines about it. About 5 threads a week here.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Baryyt:
the new uk unbranded firmware charges to 100% and stays on 100% when i take it of charge
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ahmato27:
Regardless of what the indicator displays, ion lithium batteries never charge 100%.. once it reaches 100% it discharges to avoid over charging..

It's not an issue..
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fenjen:
Ah thought it could be something like that. Thank you :)
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TheFaixy:
+1 same issue on s2 it avoids over charging
[HTC One S] Flow-Wolf:
Hi,

I was using the recovery to flash a custom rom, but I have done something bad :/

I have clicked on Factory reset. Immedialty I stopped that by the power button, but it was too late. I have lost all my photos and stuff on my One S.

Do you know if yes or no I have a mean to keep it back?

:'(
[HTC One S] Taysider:
If you've lost them their's not much you can do. Hard way to learn ALWAYS make a backup.

Why did you not backup photos to Dropbox or PC. Or use HTC manager?

We've all learned the lesson, backup.

I make backup before I start messing around with my devices.

None more so when I'm going to flash new rom etc.
[HTC One S] frdd:
No sync photos too Google+ either?

First thing to do is don't use sdcard which likely means leave phone alone atm.

Guess you could try some tools like testdisk or foremost, can be installed on Linux and are included on some "forensics"-type live-CD's. Here is a guide: http://www.addictivetips.com/windows-tips/how-to-recover-lost-partitions-and-hard-disk-data-guide/
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PJBXDA:
Hi All

Just ordered contract for our youngest. Bit worried about her going over and as it cannot be capped wondered if anyone knows of an app (it's Android) that will monitor usage of minutes & data and preferably send a message (text, email or whatever!) to me when it gets to a set limit?

Sure there must be one out there somewhere and if not why not!

Thanks

PJB
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Taysider:
You Can try My Data Manager

It has a 4.6 rating so be what you need
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PJBXDA:
Thanks, calls are the big worry though"
[Galaxy S I9000 General] moni_5:
Hello

I have a problem when I try to send or receive any kind of files photos apks or music files mp3 via bluetooth to\from the same device GT-I9000

But when I try to send or receive from another device, for example I9100 I receive and i can send him back without any problems.

I have a samsung galaxy S GT-I9000

ROM: AOKP MILESTONE 6

KERNEL: SEMAPHORE 1.2.6

I tried also with NIGTHLY ROM with the devil kernel3 all versions

Also the same problem.

What could be the problem?

Something to do with the settings or build.prop? Or is it a bug in the KERNEL or in the ROM itself?

THANKS A LOT!
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jkcs:
Hi Gurus,

As I am not allowed to post in the original thread, thus I am asking my question here.

this is the actual thread.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1742493&page=8

I am using stock Samsung ICS firmware (DXLP9) beforehand, rooted using CF root. Yesterday I tried this rom and encountered some issues.

1) After flashing this ROM, i didn't do a wipe (i guess there is no need to as per the title)

2) I notice only applications installed on phone memory will appears on the desktop, I mean on the "Downloaded App" tab itself. Apps installed on SD card will not be shown. Why is this so? Did I miss out something?

3) the Music app will FC when selecting the "End" options to close this program

I have reverted back to my original settings.

Could someone help me? thanks
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] atifsh:
Even a noob who flashed multiple times would know, it is crying for a wipe. :D
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] -Grift-:
Haha yes do a factory reset and try again.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jkcs:
i am really a noob cos I flashed only once. you know, it can be very confusing and 'life threatening' for noob like me as some ROM requires flashing of kernel while some don't need, I have been reading till i give up. then there is this bootloader thing. Frankly speaking i also don't know what's the version of bootloader my set is using.

So for all ROMs I installed, I will do a wipe (factory reset, wipe davik cache etc). Is that correct?

thanks
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Taysider:
YES
[Galaxy S III Q&A, (US Carriers)] myrez:
Is there a way to do this? I've tried TiBu to no avail. A bit of a noob when it comes to Android.

*edit* If it is possible to xfer texts from GB to ICS, is it also possible to merge sms/mms that are already on my gs3?

**edit** I tooled around with the AT&T Messages app for a bit and decided it wasn't for me. Is there a way to merge the sms from the AT&T Messages app with the stock messaging app with sms backup?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, (US Carriers)] jdelano:
I've used MyBackup Pro for a long time; though that over writes
[Galaxy S III Q&A, (US Carriers)] zmore:
I've been using SMS Backup+ for quite a long time. I have it set to automatically backup up my SMS, MMS, and Call log every 2 hours to labeled folders in my Gmail account. You can also restore after flashing a new ROM (or getting a new phone), and it'll MERGE instead of overwrite.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, (US Carriers)] lgkahn:
New version of titanium backup pro has it now.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, (US Carriers)] jdelano:
Good to know, the google play page for this app says it doesn't restore MMS.

"Automatically backup SMS, MMS and call log entries using a separate label in Gmail / Google Calendar. It is also possible to restore SMS and call log entries back to the phone (MMS not supported yet)."

So I've always stayed away from it.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, (US Carriers)] zmore:
True, it still doesn't restore MMS, but I almost never view old MMS pics on my phone. If you really need to, though, you can always view them in your gmail account instead.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, (US Carriers)] myrez:
Thanks for the replies fellas. I guess there is no straight solution to transfer sms and mms from GB to ICS.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, (US Carriers)] unleashed12:
I remember gosms had this really cool backup and restore feature from sd card back when i used to use it, maybe give that a shot? :good:
[Galaxy S III Q&A, (US Carriers)] myrez:
Zmore is the man. Worked like a charm. Hopefully SMS Backup + adds MMS support soon.