yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] PeterGuru:
Aha ... very easy question to answer ...

Questions are good. Without them, we can't have answers, right?

If you've never used Advanced Restore, you'll be surprised at the options available to you. For example, when you do a complete Nandroid backup, you are actually backing up the following partitions separately (you could call them mini-Nandroids):

SYSTEM (ROM files located here)

DATA (Downloaded and Installed apps located here)

BOOT (Boot image ... no need to worry about this one)

RECOVERY (your current method of recovery ... no need to worry about this one)

CACHE (Cache files ... no need to worry about this one)

When you go into Advanced Restore, you are presented with the option to select whichever one of the above you want. So, in my OP, you would ONLY select the DATA partition. This would maintain your new ROM files, yet re-install all files that were previously in your root DATA folder.

Does this answer your question?

Peter
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] Intercrew:
Wouldn't the DATA part also include bloatware or some junk (that isn't actually in the new custom ROM your in) from the previous touchwiz/stock rom? Which would take up space in your internal memory and have certain apps running when it shouldn't be on the new ROM. If so it would be best to just backup with tibu (apk+data user apps and sms-call logs etc).
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] Intercrew:
Thanks lol, your right. I totally forgot about the apps being installed in the DATA locations :cyclops:
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] Amon37:
Definitely answered my question and yes this would be so much faster as I don't have the paid version tibu so you have manually install each app on a batch restore.

It makes me want to flash something right now just to try it lol
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] Intercrew:
Was on the fence of actually purchasing titanium today but it seems like the advance DATA restore is much better suited as it just brings you to the exact way you left off after making the nandroid backup. And like you said on the first post, this should work with switching from different roms to roms aside from AOKP/AOSP stuff right.

Very great find :) love it!
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] sabesh:
Posted in error.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] PeterGuru:
Sorry ...

Posted in error.

Peter
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] bcn17:
CM9 and CM10 back and forth

I have been using this method to flash CM9 nightlies and it has worked flawlessly. Thank you!

Should this method work for going back and forth between CM10 and CM9 considering they are both AOSP roms?

I know that I can always just go back to my backup, but if I flash CM10 and it is buggy I won't know if I can attribute it to problems with restoring CM9 apps on CM10 or CM10s intrinsic preview state.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] captiv123:
Thanks for the tutorial.

Question though;

I currently use the internal SD on my galaxy s3, not an external card. I understand that it is treated as an external card though.

Would this method still work or do I need an actual external SD card?

Thanks in advance
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] bcn17:
I am using the internal SD card on an i747. It will work perfectly.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] RampageRR:
You can do it, but it could very well introduce some issues. I dirty flashed CM10 over CM9 a while back and did not have any issues besides known bugs. This isn't always the case, though. If you do experience any weird bugs, I'd suggest full wiping at that point.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] amzi:
does this work with any rom??

-thanks
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] Deoxlar:
This method is good but I've been using Goo manager and twerp backup and it's a lot better than cwm. You pick the roms, kernels and gaaps in the order you wish to flash, check mark all the clear cache and factory reset and all, then press flash. Everything is auto after. Titanium restore after.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] electech13:
So going from an AOSP to AOSP rom should likely work too.. ? I saw one post in here that said it works. I know the stock to stock based works and I used to do the same method.. But haven't been on any stock based for long time.

I've used TiBu for long time now cuz I flash and test many different ROMs but I know this method is fastest and best IF applicable and works.

Now there are many aokp/aosp ROMs that are quite different so I assume doing this method from one dev to another devs aosp ROM...although likely would work would have some data issues and ROM app issues...

But if I'm doing a wipe and flashing to a very similar or same aosp ROM but maybe updated version than I would assume this method would likely fully work ...right?

Now that I'm not testing nearly as many varying ROMs these days and have settled on one or two dailies...when simply reflashing it or updating it(but with full wipe first after backup) this should be the way to go im thinking.... I have gotten good and fast at getting my apps/data back with TiBu (created a filter or profile for my regular apps to restore with ever flash) use separate app for quick restore of call logs and SMS msgs..and the restore for my launcher..that is my usual 4 step recovery...but I'm thinking I can go back to this nandroid method now that I'm settling on the same AOSP or CM ROMs on regular basis!

Tell me what u think if u still check this thread...no activity in several weeks...
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] glwilliams4:
I have personally used this method when going from AOSP-based to AOSP-based. I haven't done it lately, but that's due to flashing a lot less lately. I will say (and this might seem obvious, but...) I would NOT recommend using this method when flashing different Operating System versions. For example, going from a 4.1.2 AOSP ROM to one based on 4.2. That seems like a bad idea. But if you're staying on the same system (4.1->4.1, 4.2->4.2) I can vouch for it working.

But as always when flashing, remember to NANDROID!
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] electech13:
I completely agree and would never do this after version changes...ie 4.1.1 to 4.2.1 and so on...but I'm glad to hear that it woks for aosp to aosp of similar kinds!

Thanks

I too haven't done this in a while but now that I too have settled down and use one or two regular daily ROMs, I plan to start trying this method again...if working will be sooo much easier and quicker.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] evoguy404:
Dang dude this is nice...
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] unknown_anonymous:
I change roms very often, but none are perfect.

I now use a cyanogen rom but i want the apps of sense.

Can you tell me how do i get it.

I tried restoring from titanium backup it force closes.

I tried pushing the app to system/app, failed again.

Can anyone tell me how do i do it.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] jnovello:
Is there a way you can go into the backup and remove the problem apps? I have used this method a couple times, but I guess the rom I saved a backup of was using a messaging apk that is different than the latest few I have tried. The roms work fine, but if I restore data it then says messaging is not installed. I can't wait till all the roms have the auto install feature, but I've flashed so many since then i can't even remember which that was....
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] jam_27:
What is wrong if I reboot the device in step 7 and and then go back to cwm and go through the steps from 8 to 14? Is it necessary to stay in cwm in step 7? I want to try this method over TiBup. Please advice.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] pappcam:
I'm curious if this is still a valid way to go? Reloading all my apps to how I like them is basically the big thing that's holding me back from running a custom ROM. I'm still just running stock rooted.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] tobstradamus:
If you stick with a custom TW based ROM it should work. Just in case you might want to screenshot your home screens to remember a layout in case you do need to wipe data .
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] Russ77:
another simple way is to backup all user apps and user settings (do NOT do system apps or settings) in TiBu and create an update.zip file. flash the ROM of your choice, then flash the update.zip file through your recovery. done.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] darkstar765:
Where in TiB does it say back up as Zip?
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] Russ77:
under batch operations.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] Primokorn:
No need to be rooted from a stock ROM to a Custom ROM (based stock) to follow all the steps.

Is it right?
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] mdiaz33685:
me personally, I use mybackup root, or mybackup Pro... I install my rom then reboot, the restore my data with mybackup pro.....
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] duke4c:
Does this forces you to re-download data on Gameloft or EA (or any other) games?

My only gripe with using Ti backup has always been precisely this and was wondering if mybackup Pro is any better in this regards...

(I actually tried mybackup but I like Ti features and interface way better...)

By the way I use this method all the time. No issues as long as you're staying on same android version. AOKP to AOKP: no problems. TW to TW no problems ...
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] stevehkim:
It's been over 6 months now and I still use this method to date. Works wonders. Thank you for this. Only issues I've had were when restoring from a nandroid that was say slimbean and flashing rootbox (aokp base) I would have issues.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] JM4611:
A thousand thanks! I've tried many different ways of flashing a ROM but I always have to go back to TiBu and spend a few hours restoring things.

This tutorial worked like a dream on my Galaxy S3 running Paranoidkangdroid 2.33 on Apex Launcher.

A thousand more thanks.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] rookiegenius:
Im confused with this method. Let say you flash a new rom. You choose restore data from the nandroid. How come you have all the apps in the new rom because you only restore data, not the apps?
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] Danielk91:
Apps are stored in data.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] benji667:
where cam i fing the best method for tw to aosp then?
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] TKG26:
Just used these steps and worked great! THANKS great time saver... Worked so good had to go into about phone to verify the new rom version had stuck :)
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] ecgz88:
so how to use Nandroid, install "Online Nandroid Backup * ROOT" from play store ?

and why this method not working well with AOSP-based ROM?

Thanks!
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] PaulG1488:
You can either make a nandroid with that app or reboot into recovery and make one there.

This wouldn't work well going from stock to aosp because they are two different systems.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] cnewsgrp:
Wish there was a way to backup all your bluetooth connections and email accounts. Its a pain to set them again.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] ecgz88:
after Flash stock ROM via Odin, how do you DO NOT REBOOT – STAY IN RECOVERY?

Thanks!
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] SevansD:
Great thread! I've been wanting to update to the latest PA but was afraid of the dreaded backup/restore nightmare. This method restored EVERYTHING... wifi's, wallpapers, app settings.... the whole shooting match. And now I have the HALO feature! Very stoked about this. Thanks again. This is so easy I might just give some other ROM's a whirl. Any suggestions?
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] finneginsfast:
Very nice tutorial, just used it and it worked great. However I do have to ask, my internal memory only shows about 4 folders whereas it usually has about 20-25 I would guess. These folders are usually created when an app is installed or restored via TB I assume. So is this going to be an issue or will those folders just be re-created as I start using these apps?

edit: just realized I formatted internal memory...that's why.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] klin1344:
The "method" mentioned by the OP is essentially flashing without wiping...

Doing a nandroid and then wiping data, then restoring it, gets you back where you were before the factory reset. Sure the cache and dalvik were wiped, but those get rebuilt upon reboot anyway, so there is really never a reason to wipe cache.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] yoonus:
Thanks

Thanks for the detailed steps
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] Midomad:
Very interesting.

Envoyé depuis mon Nexus 4 avec Tapatalk
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] spocko:
I just used this method when flashing from stock rom to Goldeneye (stock-based rom) on an AT&T Galaxy S4 i337. The instructions in the OP didn't exactly match the options in TWRP, but were close enough. I backed up the default selections of Boot, System, and Data, and only restored Data. Everything looks good so far. The only thing that did not get automatically restored was the widgets on my home screens. No big deal, I only use a couple, so they were easy to put back the way I had them. All apps, settings and accounts were restored, which saved me a ton of work.

I am a little concerned that this method might be equivalent to doing a "dirty" flash, which the Goldeneye ROM developer said is a no-no. Can anyone comment on this? I'm a noob in regards to flashing. This was my very first. :)
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] abhinavseth92:
Thats a very usefull post.... thanks....
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] hassles:
I usually just do a full wipe. There are some text messages that I would like to have backed up but I don't really care. Why save text messages? Unless your job or career depends on it, I don't think that it's necessary to save the first time your significant other texted "i love you"

But anyways, from a developer's standpoint, always wipe before you install a new rom. I use tibu to restore apps as all of my work and jazz are stored in some kind of water vapor above my head.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] GunsN:
when I tried to flash my phone, there was an error in recovery mode ,,failed to mound sd card" what should I do?
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] trurl3:
Go to recovery and mount SD card by hand - there is menu for that. Then you can flash.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] distracto:
wow that is definitely the way to go when upgrading your current ROM. just upgraded from Quantum 2.12 to 2.20 and this worked like a charm. waited while it downloaded all my exchange server mail and so far so good.

thanks and cheers
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] rawdolphin:
Since there is confirmation that it works with Quantum, I know what I'm doing next time there's an update :good::good:
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] xxkid123:
This mostly works between AOSP roms (slim v8 4.2.2 and cm 10.1.3 and liquid 2.9/2.9), but usually at least one system app will fc. I fixed this by going into recovery, wiping system, and reflashing the rom and gapps, like how you would dirty flash an update.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] angelle97:
I've been flashing different roms for about a year now, and have been using different backup programs to be sure everything would stay the same.... It's always hit and miss. I've always wondered about doing it this way, but been too chicken, afraid I would somehow brick my device. Thanks for the assurance this method can work!
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] Corythebory:
thanks
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] Cooro:
Cyanogen Mod help

Sofar, I manage to update my phone to android 4.3 stock via OTA. It came knox but I manage to root my phone regardless. Now, I am trying to flash cyanogen mod rom 10.2 d2att for my samsung s3 i747m (canadian version). I am using CWM-based Recovery v5.5.0.4 and when I go into recovery mode and install cyanogen mod.zip, i get a status 7 error. Is it because i need to update the CWM? If so, how do I install it? I found the main website but the CWM is in IMG file and not Tar and I can't flash it using ODIN. In addition, I also wipe data, chache, dalvik before doing the install. Here's what the error looks like:

Installing: /emmc/-/cm-10.2.0-d2att.zip

Finding update package…

Opening update pacage…

Installing update…

Assert failed: getprop (“ ro.product.device”) == “ dsatt” // getprop(“ro.product.device”) == “

D2att” // getprop” ro.build.product”) == “d2att”

E: Error in /emmc/0/cm-10/2/0-d2att.zip

(Status 7)

Installation aborted
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] kira325:
thanks :good: very useful
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] karmasblade:
Can I use this method if I were to go from Quantum to Liquid Smooth?
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] pappcam:
Can this method still be used to go from a 4.1.2 custom TW rom to a 4.3 custom TW rom?

Thanks in advance.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] AlexisAA:
Quantum ROM

Hey, ever since I got on a custom ROM, I can't post videos on Instagram. Any help?
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] aenbone:
WOW!

Great method to restore all my data back.

I will have to try this when flashing a ROM next time.

Thanks!
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] jmppe3:
Known problem with Instagram. From the Quantum thread:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=50012678&postcount=10079
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] JohnnyUtah41:
ok
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] Veeranjan Kaniti:
Want a Custom ROM(4.4.X) for Celkon AR45

Hi sir. I am using Celkon AR45 (4.2.2). I have rooted my device with srs root. And now i want a Custom ROM to flash it. Can u provide it?
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] esotericrj:
I did not know this, could this be used instead of doing a dirty flash from one ROM update to the next. Nandroid a backup , wipe data , flash new ROM and then just restore data? That would make things really simple.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] ivoe:
You can also use the titanium backup. Press menu go down to extract nandroid and then select all missing apps

I'm my opinion it's safer I had alot of issues with restoring (force closes apps not working correctly and one time I had to wipe because it was so bad)

You still need to backup before wiping and installing new rom
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] turfadic:
Unhappy with 4.4.2

Hello,

I am a noob that was happy with my Siii (i747m on Koodo in Canada) until the 4.4.2 upgrade came along. This update removded the one feature I used on a daily basis, which was to tether via Bluetooth. That option is now completely gone.

I tried to read on ways to downgrade but it seems that the bootloader on 4.4.2 keeps me from reverting to back to JB.

I do not mind the Stock ROMs but am open to custom ROMs as well as long as I can get Bluetooth Tethering back. I rooted my phone and have Recovery (CWM v5.5.0.4) installed and working.

Can I change the bootloader so I can downgrade or should I look for a ROM that can be installed with what I have?

Any suggestions?

Thanks in advance to all.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] DocHoliday77:
You cant downgrade the firmware/bootloader, but you can flash older roms.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] turfadic:
Would you be able to point me to a Jelly Bean ROM that would work with what I have? This would be helpful as I get lost in all the jargon describing ROMs... or provide pointers as to what I should be looking for?

Any help will be much appreciated!!!:fingers-crossed:
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] DocHoliday77:
Look in the development section for anything with MJC or MJ2 in the title. Those will be 4.3 touchwiz roms.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] turfadic:
Will do!, Thanks!

---------- Post added at 08:41 AM ---------- Previous post was at 07:44 AM ----------

Hello Doc. I found this ROM: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2075639

It seems to qualify with your recommendations but wanted to make sure. Here are some more details on my current phone:

SGH-i747m

Android Version 4.4.2

Baseband version: I747MVLUFNE6

Kernel version: 3.4.0-1784548 dpi@swdd3008 #1 Wed May 28 21:42:46 KST 2014

Build number: KOT49H.I747MVLUFNE6

SE for Android Status: Enforcing SEPF_SGH-I747M_4.4.2_0016 Wed May 28 21:42:33 2014

Can I just flash this without any special steps other than described in the "To Install" section of the main post?

Thanks again!
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] DocHoliday77:
I think that would be fine. Just ignore anything that might suggest flashing a specific modem or bootloader. The ones you currently have are the only ones that will work for you.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] turfadic:
Flashed the ROM and so far so good. It was an ecstatic moment to see the "Bluetooth Tethering" option in the settings!

Thanks for your help!
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] hatchet13rydin69:
I have a Samsung galaxy sm g730a with kk 4.4.2. Can i dtill do this even though it has a locked bootloader
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] aplomb:
Can I directly flash an upgrade to a new rom, say I am on ABC rom and I want to flash XYZ rom but XYZ rom has released 3 updates till now.

So can I flash directly XYZ rom version 3 or do I have to update v1 and then again flash v3.

Sorry if Im asking a silly question, I searched a lot but cud not find an answer...!!
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] dawgdoc:
Most ROM developers make their ROMs so that you could directly flash the most recent version. BUT, I have seen a couple that required you to start at v1 and then flash sequentially until you are at the most recent version.

SO, read the OP of the ROM you are interested in flashing, unless they specifically mention going through each version you should safely be able to start with flashing the most recent release. There are some exceptions that depend on your device, your current android version, your desired android version, going from carrier stock to AOSP/CM, etc.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] aplomb:
Many thanks for explaining this..!!
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] bradonf333:
Great instructions. Thanks so much
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] Agent5150:
I think this method will cause major issues when going from Stock KitKat to Stock Lollipop. No? any one experience with this approach and version upgrade?
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] audit13:
There is no stock lollipop rom for the i747 or i747m.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] aleem420:
Could not find twrp/cwm recovery for my micromax mega2 q426

Device-micromax

Model-canvas mega 2 Q426

kernel-3.10.65 linux based

OS-Android 5.1

i tried many apps and tutorials to find recovery.img for my device but still could not find,please kindly help

hoping help from this forum

thnx
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] sbrownuk1:
just loaded cleanrom 2 on Galaxy tab 10.1 wifi Excellent easy and above all works without having to mess about trying to get gaps to work
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] Vzqsmooth56:
I agree completely, made me fall in love with he gtab all over again lol by far the best rom outhere.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] Step666:
The forum has an in-built thanks function precisely to avoid threads like this clogging it up.