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[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] flintdragon:
I was just looking for the same information today as well. I think the answer is that you used to be able to do this through a security exploit but that has since been fixed in recent versions.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] rafa3L:
I came to the same conclusion a few weeks ago and went ahead and unlocked and let it wipe my phone. As much as I hate having to reconfigure everything, it is always nice to start over fresh. Although now I'm unlocked and rooted I can create a backup to avoid this in the future.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Jubakuba:
Guide in my Sig...or stickied up top.

You can backup without root.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] precurse:
So .... I just found a way to unlock the bootloader without losing data.

I posted it up in a blog here http://plognews.wordpress.com/2013/02/07/how-to-unlock-android-nexus-bootloader-without-losing-data/ But I'll post here too..

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So many of you may be aware that you may unlock the bootloader on your Google Nexus Device. However, in doing so, the device is wiped clean and you must reinstall everything from scratch (or from backup).

Having an unlocked bootloader does provide benefits. It allows one to take full system backups, install unsigned updates, etc. There is one drawback that it allows for. it may allow an “attacker” to bypass Android securities and do bad things to your device.

I can understand why Google would force your device to be wiped, but there is a way around it without anything really special.

I’m going to try to make it as detailed as possible, but there are many great resources out there on how to do each of these things already. I will provide relatively high level instructions on how to carry this out. This is confirmed multiple times to work on the LG/Google Nexus 4.

You first need to download and install the Android SDK. This includes files in the platform-tools folder called “adb” and “fastboot”. Download the CWM Recovery image from here.

Steps:

1. Put your device in “USB Debug mode” and plug your phone into your PC.

2. Ensure your PC detects the phone by using “adb devices”. If nothing is listed, either you need to run the command as an administrator or you need to install the USB driver.

3. From your PC, use ”adb restart bootloader”

4. You should see a new screen with a bunch of text.

5. Run “fastboot oem unlock”. (from your PC)

6. Select “Yes”.. It will warn you that your device will be wiped. You will be brought back to that screen with the robot that’s open.

7. Run “fastboot flash recovery recovery-clockwork-touch…img” (from your PC).

8. Use the volume keys to change to “Recovery Mode” and click the power button to select. If you can’t select it, then you never flashed the recovery properly.

9. After you’re in the recovery screen, select “Reboot System Now”. It will ask you a question about preventing a reflash, select “Yes”.

10. Let it reboot.. The Google screen and the X will take a very long time and won’t get anywhere. Give it a few minutes at the “X” screen.

11. Hold down the power button until the screen turns off and let go.

12. Hold the volume down button until you’re brought back to the screen with the open robot.

13. “Wipe Cache Partition” and under Advanced, select “Wipe Dalvik cache”

This works on the LG/Google Nexus 4 phone, but there’s no reason this won’t work on other Nexus phones.

*** I will not be responsible for lost data, so ensure to still take a backup. ***
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Zepius:
you didnt read the post.

it clearly says you will lose your data with fastboot oem unlock.

also, thread necro!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] precurse:
I know it's supposed to .... But it never did when I overwrote the recovery partition this particular way. I believe it may do the actual "wipe" on reboot after you've unlocked the bootloader. However, overwriting the recovery partition may confuse it and so it doesn't format it...

It worked for me this way (confirmed twice), and so I'm providing the steps I took.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] thephantom:
It's not a sure way that data won't be lost. Not sure if you're aware but there are a select number of gnex and even n4 units which did not experience data loss with that method. If memory serves me right there wasn't a clear explanation as to which units were lucky. Some time several months ago those that came from play store didn't experience data loss from unlocking bootloader. Those that originally came with takju were those. However it's not a hundred percent accurate because some still did lose data. Recovery doesn't have anything to do with it. The simple act of unlocking the bootloader erases data but some "lucky" units didn't experience it
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] precurse:
Interesting. Well, this apparently doesn't affect my Nexus 4 that I received from Google yesterday.

I'll try the same directions with my Galaxy Nexus after I get home today as well and report back.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] thephantom:
Check out this thread for the gnex http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1650830

For the n4 there have been mentions of some units not wiping data as well
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Mach3.2:
showthread.php?t=2016628

Search next time......................................
[Motorola Droid 3] Sphroken:
Hello.

I'm with a Droid 3, but my friend tried to install the Kernex-CM10 with the 1.08 bootstrap, and when I turn on the phone, appear the Motorola Logo , then appear the bootstrap and just stay black after that.

So, i want to know what i can do. I was trying to stall Safestrap 2.1, but I only found the APK, and no the zip.

Anyone can help me?

Sorry for my english.
[Motorola Droid 3] slogar25:
The new Kexec builds are compatible with safestrap version 3.05. They are not however compatible with the older safestrap versions.

Sent from my XT862
[Motorola Droid 3] Sphroken:
Well, so, as I can't install the apk because I can't enter in system because my Droid 3 doesn't boot.

So, If I had a safestrap.zip, I can install it with "install zip from sdcard", I think...

Or i can install another Rom that cames already with another kernel compatible with safestrap 1.08, i'm right?

Or what i can do?
[Motorola Droid 3] sloosecannon:
You could sbf back to stock and go from there...

Other than that, I don't really know what you could do...
[Motorola Droid 3] MrObvious:
Can you still get to the boot strap/Safestrap? Try flashing a compatible ROM.
[Motorola Droid 3] slogar25:
To get back to safestrap recovery you can pull the battery,wait a few seconds then put the batt back in and power up you should get the safestrap splash screen to get back in to recovery from you should be able to get back to you unsafe(stock) system

Sent from my XT862
[Motorola Droid 3] sloosecannon:
^This

go to the compatible safestrap and switch to your stock slot/partition. Then, run your CURRENT safestrap apk, uninstall recovery, then uninstall the apk.

Then, go to hashcode's site - http://blog.hash-of-codes.com download the LATEST safestrap for droid 3, then flash CM10

EDIT: to get to your safestrap, press the settings button (I think) - someone who used 1.0x please confirm?
[General Questions and Answers] xxjdm:
Ok, so I've rooted my Wildfire S, flashed CM7 on it, with the updated gapps files (gapps gb)

My question is this...Do I need to keep all those files on my SD card? Or can I remove them?

Also, having an "H" icon for my data is better than 3G, correct? everything I've read says that, but I'd like to know from a DAMN good source (you guys)
[General Questions and Answers] markinaus:
If you've installed all packages you shouldn't need to keep those on the sd card, but best to keep them on your computer in case you need them in the future.

Yeah the 'H' is for highspeed access, you'll get that in areas where you have best reception.
[General Questions and Answers] xxjdm:
Thank you very much. Yeah I still have them on my computer, along with my backup.

I also have one more question, how do I make a partition on my SD card? And should I get a bigger one? I currently have a 2gb
[General Questions and Answers] markinaus:
Not exactly sure of the context. Why do you want to create partitions?

If you are wanting to create an .ext3/.ext4 partition on which to install apps (I know people did this with the HTC Desire, because of the really low amount of onboard storage), the best tool for the job is a Linux based partition editor called GParted. Just download the live CD iso, burn it to a CD and boot from that.

You should get a new SD card yes.

A 32gb card will run you ~$20 brand new on ebay, just make sure your phone supports that capacity ;)
[General Questions and Answers] xxjdm:
Link2sd says to make sure you have a partition created on the SD card for whatever reason...I uninstalled it, and forgot what it said, but yeah....same reason. 512mb onboard storage = pure sh*t.

Edit: it says to do that for "symbolic link" whatever that means.
[General Questions and Answers] markinaus:
Sure, well most apps like that will want an ext4 partition, which like I said can be created using GParted. Plenty of tutorials on youtube I'm sure for using GParted :)
[General Questions and Answers] xxjdm:
Ok, thanks for all your help! It's greatly appreciated!
[Thunderbolt General] mkhang:
I'm just curious, if a phone is reported lost/stolen can it still be used by someone else? Or is it somehow deactivated?
[Thunderbolt General] RBarnett09:
Once it's on the black list (reported stolen), it's useless.
[Thunderbolt General] craigviar:
It will still make a good droidpod.
[Thunderbolt General] bradg24:
Love my x-pod (droidx).. with wizards miui its the best of both worlds
[Thunderbolt General] skeet43169:
Yes you can still use it lost stolen unpaid account. you just need to talk to the right person
[Thunderbolt General] ronald027:
sad to hear it

well sad hear that..
[Thunderbolt General] nichikari:
Yes it can still be "used" but on a network is a different story. If the ESN is reported to the original carrier though, it would be shut-off from authenticating on that network.
[Thunderbolt General] ronald027:
reply

sad to say that you lost your phone
[Thunderbolt General] skeet43169:
Yes Even on the same network I've said to much already
[Thunderbolt General] jay7264:
your rite

yup just change meid to another vzw one and bam your in like flin
[Thunderbolt General] skeet43169:
Nothing gets changed give them the same number off the phone
[G2 and Desire Z Android Development] Runner85sx:
Here is a new GB Base ROM.

It is based on the latest OTA 2.42.405.4 for the HTC Desire Z (EU HTC__102).

Features: Rooted, Zipaligned, Init.d Support, Busybox, Ramdisk Rooted

Odexed

Download Odexed

Deodexed

Download Deodexed

Known Issues: Wifi will not be able to be enabled (wifi driver failed to load) [kernel issue] - will be fixed soon. Wifi will work again if you use a custom kernel. <- needs to be checked again. feedback would be nice.

If you like it, press "Thanks" to me.

Cheers
[G2 and Desire Z Android Development] demkantor:
I was wondering if someone was going to do this... may make a nice base, thanks!
[G2 and Desire Z Android Development] btrst:
i thought .5 version was the latest.

.4 rooted exists in virtuous sense thread for like 4-5 months.
[G2 and Desire Z Android Development] Runner85sx:
.4 is the latest after returning to stock and updating over ota.

there is nothing newer after a check for ota on my desire z.

cid is set back to HTC__102 and my dz have s-on again.

I did this dump with fre3vo temproot and "busybox dd".

cheers
[G2 and Desire Z Android Development] demkantor:
yeah i think the newest needs to be flashed as an RUU
[G2 and Desire Z Android Development] strawmetal:
Isn't this only for the G2? I'm downloading it now, will check it out later. Maybe virtuous G-lite will benefit from this.

Desire Z got an OTA 2.42.405.5 which is about 15MB http://fotadl.htc.com/OTA_Vision_Gi...2.42.405.4_release_292229t6sy3e0hp98gom5x.zip

405.5 has radio, hboot, stock recovery inside it. Don't know if they are updated versions.. Its better we wait before applying this OTA.
[G2 and Desire Z Android Development] imanoob:
Was there a radio update included in the update?
[G2 and Desire Z Android Development] mcsmart:
Yes. In case someone needs it, I've uploaded the radio which came with the latest OTA in this thread. The radio version that came with the 2.42.405.5 update is 26.10.51.26. This radio might be particularly interesting for European users, as the 26.13.04.19 radio was only released for North America.
[G2 and Desire Z Android Development] btrst:
anyone cares to make an updated stock rom with the zip provided by strawmetal?

at this point i dont even care if i have root so im okay with an unrooted one.
[G2 and Desire Z Android Development] strawmetal:
Cares? They will if they if they are interested. You could do it yourself too.
[G2 and Desire Z Android Development] btrst:
i would if i knew how to.
[G2 and Desire Z Android Development] Runner85sx:
I did this because i like android very much. It will help me to understand all this crazy developement stuff.

Dumping /system and adding some normal things with kitchen was not difficult.

Cheers
[G2 and Desire Z Android Development] TheRealOne:
Is WiFi now working???
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] MikeJennni:
I am trying to use 3 home screens with 3 different wallpapers. How would I achieve this?

Using Nova prime on stock 4.1 jb not rooted

Thx in advance
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Tdeljr:
There is an app in the market called multipicture live wallpaper. You can set different wallpapers for different screens. Its free.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] MikeJennni:
I tried that, didnt work. What should my nova settings be to let this app work properly?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] MikeJennni:
It was a nova setting. I had scroll locked. Thx
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Tdeljr:
So do you got it working?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Spartan 363:
Seems like he did, he said it was a nova setting and changed from scroll lock.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] MikeJennni:
Yes I did thanks
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Android Development] sampj75:
..DeleteD..​
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Android Development] SteveBenz:
Could you upload those screenshots to somewhere normal like as an attachment. I can't see this in Google Chrome and in Internet Explorer it's tiny and the link redirects you somewhere random
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Android Development] SuperAce609:
Why should I install this rom? Aside from status bar icons, there's really nothing that differentiates it from other roms.
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Android Development] KranTi:
Where is the credits part in th post?

I want to see...;)

Actually also i am confused which file should downlod..??:confused:
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Android Development] zizibuba:
Omg, he used google translate obviously.
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Android Development] K.A.:
But atleast he did.
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Android Development] sampj75:
SuperAce609:

It is simply the rom CyanogenMod 7.2 Stable .. Edit: transparent / icon / font / Ringstone .. while keeping stability .. a true Rom finished drawing the best (Stable..!!) ..

***** nothing better..!! *****

Kranti.Ace:

credit: By me..:D

multi-up: "Liens Rom" one or two..

Zizibuba:

Yes sir.. perspective..

King Ace:

Thanks..
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Android Development] side_effect:
Dont install,but go and denounce someone's work somewhere else
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Android Development] sampj75:
What..

Watch a rom if you equivalante .. you are very unpleasant ..!!

Moded by KENY.. I am KENY..!!

-- Where is side_effect..??

Credit by ME and ALL TEAM.. THANKS..
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Android Development] side_effect:
mate,i was defending u:confused:
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Android Development] sampj75:
sorry.. this is very nice.. I'm clumsy..

thanks.. You like this..??
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Android Development] SuperAce609:
I'm asking him what the difference is between his rom and others since he didn't post any details himself.

I haven't attacked so he doesn't need any defending. Back off and stop misinterpreting.
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Android Development] spunisk:
I see nothing wrong the question throws by SuperAce. :confused:
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Android Development] diegonnc:
Where is the mod btw?, it think this thread needs some moderation.
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Android Development] sampj75:
Moderate your language.. My thread is one combo perfect.. Thanks sir.. :angel:
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Android Development] sampj75:
I say just as a custom rom's, she's simply the one who assembles stability, fluidity and design.. It may be the best.. I know existance of each.. it is no advertising.. any return of the editor pleased to offer a pure and beautiful rom..

I hope complement your expectations.. this work is primarily yours.. keny recompiled the sauce which is "mostwanted".. the best of each of you..

Thanks All.. (..pinned..) :cowboy:
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Android Development] side_effect:
Huh?You could have been more polite.Its like you paid him to make the rom,you didnt like it and he is forcing you to install it.A comment like Include more details in OP would have been more positive.Anyways,sorry IF I misinterprated you.Peace!:)
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Android Development] PulseDroid:
1. Learn some English, you don't make sense at all.

2. The Mod needs to come, there is no Kernel details etc..

3. You might think that this is the best ROM (It might be for you.) but that doesn't mean you should go blabbering about telling everyone it is the best.
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Android Development] sampj75:
French:

la jalousie est un vilain peché.. c'est en effet la mieux abouti des rom stable.. car elle est la seul a combiner dessein et structure.. et encore j'oblige personne à l'adopter.. c'est une rom pur, c'est tout..!! Et pour l'anglais, rien a ciré.. fière d'etre francais.. je suis la que pour le partage.. si vous etes faché.. changez de post..

You:

Jealousy is an ugly sin.. it is indeed the best of rom stable.. because it is the only one to combine design and structure.. and yet I don't force anyone to adopt.. it is a pure rom, that's all..!! And English, nothing has waxed.. proud to be French.. I am for sharing.. if you are angry.. change of thread..

Thanks Lady.. :p
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Android Development] sampj75:
Peace & Love.. This rom is just rom.. lol..

Thanks..
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Android Development] MrChaosDesire:
Wallpaper of Singapore

Austin 3:16 says "I just whooped your ass".
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Android Development] PulseDroid:
You should become a poet. And angry? Pfft, I don't care a bit.
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Android Development] sampj75:
Thanks..
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Android Development] TJ_Ahluwalia:
The whole thread is confusing!

Am I supposed to Odin flash that .md5 before flashing ROM or something? Which Kernel?
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Android Development] sampj75:
It is the advisor to reflash with Odin the S5830XXKPH before you install the rom "MostWanted" via CWM.. Test one can directly install via CWM but attention the other modifications before..

Return the impression.. Thanks..
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Android Development] sampj75:
MostWanted changed HotPoursuit​

:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Android Development] TechNoJerky:
Good luck, hoping next release will be called the run
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Android Development] AndroidMasters:
Shift is much better...;)

Good rom..:thumbup:
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Android Development] brewy:
does this come in english ?
[Galaxy Ace S5830 Android Development] sampj75:
Yes of course..
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wylepeyote:
Guys, Im tearing my hair out here. I have been all over the site for some for of comprehensive answer to my question, but everything I find is making me more confused. So please don't make any cynical "use the search" or "we don't search for you" comments. I am asking for help, not sarcasm. Surely this is the point in a Q&A forum?? They say you only get the right answer if you ask the right question, but I'm not sure what questions to ask. So, Now that's out of the way...here is my problem.

I am using GT I9000, and until last night I was using v2 Paranoid Android on Devil Kernel. I set it up initially with the help of a friend, but he is lost as far as getting this problem fixed...hence my capitulation to asking the forum.

I flashed what I thought was the latest PA Rom, but it turns out that it was the latest CM10, so yeah, you guessed it, wrong ROM. I am now caught in a bootloop and unable to get back into recovery in order to flash from zip, or to delete the data folder in order to get rid of the PA data to allow the boot to continue. I am using Clockwork Recovery, but cant get it fired up.

I saw that apparently I can delete data from within Odin, but I cant find out how to, so I then went to see about going down the root of reverting to stock and starting again, but I cant find a stock rom as I m getting an error 404 on the Samsung site and all the links I am finding for a stock rom are directing me there.

Also, when trying to revert, I have JW4, but I don't have the phone or bootloader for it and cat find them as I am not 100% of what I am looking for, and I am also unsure as to whether or not I am needing a pit file in order to re partition. But even when I revert I will be looking to reinstall Paranoid, so is this even necessary.

As you can see, I have a little knowledge, but a little knowledge is a dangerous thing. Right now I am looking at a flashing brick that is taunting me....If there is an easy way for me to get into clockwork recovery, I'm sure I can go from there, but I really I am at a loss, and cant think what questions I need to ask to rectify this situation.

Any help that I can get would be most appreciated...

Thanks

G

[edit] I have since posting this, taken the bricking to a stage further. I am now looking at a black screen with a fone and computer icon with a yellow triangle with an exclamation mark between. I now have to go to stock....please help. I REALLY need to get my fone back in order... I needs it for work. Thanks again.
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] timberman4444:
Hi, i tried to PM you but it seems i cannot send private messages yet.

anyway, you have the jw4 right? install it via odin and before that flas a root kernel for acces the recovery
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wylepeyote:
I do have the jw4....but I dont have the phone or bootloader for it...:( thats why I am now looking at the fone/computer icon on a black screen
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] timberman4444:
ok i understand now, instead of jw4 try the jvu rom, i have all the files needed but i dont know how to send it to you :(
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wylepeyote:
hmmmmmm

I dont know whats happening here, but I posted a couple of times and tried to reply to your pm.....but if you could mail me the files to acmetoonz@live.co.uk or pm me them, that would be great.

Muchos Gracias Hermano..:)
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Donovan662:
Check frantique his post

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1968767
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wylepeyote:
Thanks

Cheers Donovan....thats one to keep in the archive, but I would like to thank Timber for his invaluable help and walk through to get me up and running to stock again. ****...again Muchos Gracias Hermano..:) Much appreciated.

At least now I can get to recovery and install my new PA ROM...

Thanks guys..:)
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] timberman4444:
I'ts a pleasure to help, im glad to see you have your phone working fine now :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] AnroidGeek:
I just got my new Verizon GNote2 today on pre-order and I'm loving the fact that the multitask bar has been included however it only has 7 apps for the multi-function and none of which I use daily. I'm hoping to root this phone as soon as there is one available. Also mine came without any headphones. I'm going to request they give me a pair because they do come with the T-Mobile version. Other than that this is a great phone.