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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Parnelli98:
1. I use Team Sonic's Free GS3 ROM, and it has WiFi tether included (and working, for me at least). It is accessed in the settings menu. It is a smooth ROM for me, and the install is customizable using the Aroma installer. A very cool way to set up the ROM during the flash process!

2. I believe Google changed the way it partitioned/formated a phone's internal memory, and that is giving problems to moving apps to sd cards. Unless you really download/install a large number of apps, the 11 or so gigs of internal storage that is free is plenty! I just use my sd card as a media storage (pics, music, etc). There are ways to go about moving apps to sd, but I'm not sure it's 100% reliable.

3. Can't help you on that one, sorry!

Whatever you decide (and since you have root), please make a nandroid backup of your current stock configuration! I use TWRP recovery, and it is a great touch-based recovery program. CWM is now touch-based too. Backup first before doing anything else, please! :)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] BlindDude:
Im Skeered

Oh boy.. I know people are going to roll their eyes and think I am a freakin idiot.. I prolly am.

I just purchased titanium backup pro and want to make a backup of my stuffs so when I change a rom, I can restore.

Do I really need TB or will google restore my stuff when I log in?

If I do need TB, is there a vid from that qbking77 guy that explains how to do this? The vids I have watched from him are EXCELLENT and VERY easy to follow.

I opened TB and it is so complicated to me that I have no clue where to start.. I did find the option to store my backups on the sd card(made a new folder called"titanium backup")<-----should I have done this?

I searched google and found a vid on using TB and rom change and in the vid the guy goes to backup and selects "batch" but I cant find that on my version of TB..(latest version)... CRAP I just found it.. clicked the checkmark on top right and got that batch screen he had...(see how dumb I am?)

I think I want to just backup "user apps" with no system data, but in TB under "Backup all user apps" it says 0. System data says 228 but wont that interfere with a new rom?

OK, what I want to do is:

First) backup my apps that I have downloaded/purchased.

Second) Install my first rom... The Peoples Rom v3.05.

Third) Restore my backup from TB WITHOUT A HITCH.

Fourth) Try other roms.

Fifth) Restore TB backup WITHOUT A HITCH.

Can someone link me to the info I need(preferably videos because I am a visual learner)?

Or if what I am trying to do is easily accomplished,, explain step by step what I need to do?

I know search is my friend but when I search, I get overwhelmed. I have a boy with down syndrome and he takes most of my time so thats why I am trying to take the easier route.

Thanks for all your patience. It is much appreciated.

Also, feel free to kick me out of here if I am asking too much.. I can definitely understand that.

Blind.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Ludacon:
google restore will not restore app data. i will re-download you most recent batch of apps (i believe that's how it decides what to download, im not 100% sure on the logic behind what it does and does not download.) and stuff like wifi passwords and gmail settings, etc.

If you want to move your app-data (games, books, locations in books, movies, etc) or don't want to download stuff constantly, then you want TB. i use it extensively when testing out new roms so i am not constantly re-downloading my apps and what not.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] BlindDude:
Thank you. I have been reading the TB how to's. It says to backup my user apps and system data when changing roms...

But when I click on batch. It shows 0 for user apps.. System data shows 228 and User apps+system data shows 228..

Does this seem correct?

I guess I will backup user apps+system data and install a new rom and see what happens.. If it doesnt go well, I can restore my nandroid.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] BlindDude:
duh,, I messed up and unchecked apps in the filters thinking it was the "all" checkmark

now I have 80 user apps.

Just to make sure,,

I should backup user apps only and NOT system data because the system data might not be compatible with the new rom?

Thanks
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] tkepk181:
Don't back up your system apps. Most ROMs come with their own set of system Apps and they don't necessarily play well with each other. you can back up your accounts, your user dictionary, etc......but usually I just back up the user apps. If there are any specific system apps you have that you want to take with you, I'd recommend converting them to user apps through titanium backup and restoring them that way.

The other option is to just dirty flash the roms, this way you don't have to worry about losing your apps/data, but YMMV.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Brandonrz:
You should get Rom toolbox pro. It has over 20 different apps combined. It's a very polished app, you should check that out for restoring your apps. For your flashoholic\noob needs. :D

Silly sheeps, S3's arnt for noobs.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] BlindDude:
Hey, A BIG THANKS to all of you that chimed in here.. I thought I would get flamed because of my stupidity but not one person scolded me.

I have finally flashed my first rom.

I backed up "user apps" only with TB

Then booted into clockworkmod recovery and wiped cache, delvik, and factory reset all right there.

Then installed zip from sd and everything went great.

upon signing in to my google account, most my apps came back, so I only had to restore 8 of them with TB.

One weird thing happened, I just installed a game last night called "Bike Race Free" and was really liking it but when google was d-loading and installing my apps back, that one came back with "this app is not compatible with your device" but TB restored it fine and it works great. I think I will post on The Peoples Rom thread about it. I was on an IRC channel and one guy said it "might be because the "build.prop" file might of been modified to make it think its a different device or something similar..."

Anyway, I feel comfortable now about flashing roms. It was easier than when I did it over 2 years ago on my Droid Inc.

Thanks again all.

Oh and I will look into that app you mentioned Brandonrz,, RomToolBox Pro. Thanks
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Ludacon:
Some apps arent JB compatible yet which is the most common reason ive see for apps not being compatible. Less common are DPI changes and resolution issues.

I second RomToolBox Pro, excellent app for all your rooting needs
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] gizmolek:
Hi,

I wonder if BusyBox app is necessary to normal, daily use of our phones ?

I know that some changes, tweaks are impossible without Busybox, but may I remove this app after all tweaks are done ?

thx :)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] chepoz:
wut? busybox isn't app. you mean busybox installer? if you already use busybox installer and busybox succesfully installed, you can remove that installer.....
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] gizmolek:
I mean...

What are differences between:

BusyBox https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=stericson.busybox&feature=search_result

BusyBox Installer https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jrummy.busybox.installer&feature=search_result
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] pitchblack5691:
Both apps do the same thing:

1.install busybox

2.customize installation

3.uninstall busybox

The difference is:

Authors of the apps

#pitchblack5691#
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] gizmolek:
And now everything is clear for me :)
[Acer Iconia A500] ahmed morsy:
Hello guys .. need help plsss

the issue that i have acer iconia a500 that have i lately upgraded it to ice cream sandwich .. i did rooted it but actually after i upgraded it to ice cream sanwitch the wifi went terrible and only work 20 cm from the router .. if i go far than that it read out of range .. i tried to flash the boat loader to install other rooms to fix that wifi issue with no way .. as every time i load a room in the SD and sure i rename the folder to update.zip ... power off and volume down .. just a second the system start loading and then a sign of an android logo with a red triangle above it .. other guys recommend that i should first unlock my loader by ( Flashing a Patched Bootloader to the Acer Iconia A500 ) a thousand time i tried that according to the video on youtube but i can't log into APX mode .. i gone mad .. appreciate your help !:(:(:(:(:(:(:(
[Acer Iconia A500] lifeofcoding:
You do not need to rename anything dude, You should have installed a custom recovery if you flashed a rom already before, you go back to recovery, then go to the option to select zip from sdcard, find and select the file, that is it.

The android error screen you described is the stock recovery.

Also once you install one of the latest CWM recovery you can easily flash the bootloader.
[Acer Iconia A500] ahmed morsy:
how i can install recovery on original stock ????

THANKS . for the reply

but actually i am dieing trying to install another recovery but the tab not accepting that . also i knew i should install a recovery in order to log through recovery and install another rom .. but i can .. i am still working with the original rom and sure it doesn't accepting any installation of other roms or recovery .. i believe i am still on the original stock and although i need to unlock my device and unlock my boot loader in order to install other recovery which will able me to install another roms.. or even tell me how to fix my WiFi issue .. or how to erase all data and go back to original stock .. i am helpless .. need guiding pls?? :(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(
[Acer Iconia A500] dibb_nz:
This is from another thread HERE.....b4 u do anything GET YOUR CPUID - please ask if anything is not clear

You may need to root first so u can delete the file at step 2

1. get yr cpuid and save it multiple places open a file explorer and go to /sys/firmware/fuse/acer_cpuid

2. then go to /system and rename/delete the "recovery-from-boot.p" file - this will prevent your custom recovery being overwritten with the stock recovery.

3. have your custom rom on yr ext SD card, ready to flash ONCE you've flashed the unlocked bootloader

4.To flash the v8 bootloader you need to use nvFlash and there are a couple ways if going about that...

a) manually by using the guide in the OP of civato's BL thread

b) using one of the auto tools like afterOTA or apxFlash - links also in that same post...

c) you'll also get to pick a custom recovery and it will be flashed at the same time - cwm 1.7.3 is recommended until you're running stable

d) From yr cpuid - generate yr sbk - how to do that is in the same OP

5) once flashed, boot straight to recovery

6) Do a nandroid backup then the wipes

7) Flash the rom

8) Reboot to recovery and wipe again

9) Job Done!

notes:

Everything you need to do this is in civato's BL OP - sorry can't post the link but its stickied in the Dev Forum

[GUIDE]A500/501/G100W-Installing ICS V8 UNL-BL & CWM Or back to HC BL(24-6-2012)

the afterOTA tool,

- saves all yr uid details etc in a txt file

- flashes v3 bootloader -

- it also installs the needed drivers too

- its pretty good at what it does...

seems some are having wifi issues with jellytime but the dev is working on this

you've done the right thing by asking questions before attempting anything, wish everyone was like you￼...if my post isn't clear then please let me know....for those of us used to the way things work with our Acer, its hard to remember how difficult it seemed when we were new!!

good luck

dibb
[Acer Iconia A500] ahmed morsy:
"recovery-from-boot.p"

thanks a million for your kind help ..

actually i am still unable to unlock my boot-loader .. and load recovery in order to flash a new ROM .. but still unable to unlock my boot-loader although i tried acer recovery to load another recovery but still unsuccessful .. i found that i can't delete the file you mentioned "recovery-from-boot.p" even i used root manager to delete it by force while it says deleted after requesting permission but i found nothing deleted the cursed file

"recovery-from-boot.p"

still there !!!

i am going crazy for weeks now i am just trying to unlock my boot loader in-order to flash another Rom .. but can't log into recovery always same dam android with the yellow triangle and now another curse with this file that can't be deleted !!!

just tell me how i can overcome that curse and go into recovery by any mean .. some guys tell me that i have to write some command in the lynx language to pass that war :))

any advices !! :crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying:

:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:
[Acer Iconia A500] dibb_nz:
your root is broke

It sounds like your 'root' is broke or you havent mounted system as writable in order to have any changes stick...so

download the zip file attached to this post...ICSRoot by blackthund3r

extract the files and run the .exe - once its done REBOOT your tab

I'm not sure of this root manager you spoke of...????

Most file explorers will have a setting that enables you to 'write' and make changes to the /system partition - so make sure this setting is enabled...Superuser should pop up and ask if you want to 'grant' your app 'permission' if you don't see this then:

check superuser app is installed on your tab,

You are on the Stock ICS bootloader you cannot use Acer Recovery Installer to install your recovery....you need the v8 first ok?

So root yr tab with ICS root, REBOOT and then run nvFlash to install your recovery/BL
[Acer Iconia A500] ahmed morsy:
still unable to install another recovery

Thanks

i really appreciate your kind help >> but i am still unable to install another working recovery >> all i can do is installing updates for the original acer software >> but unable to install any other roms .. i gone mad ..::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:

i tried every thing .. done with rooting and confirmed .. used several ways to install another recovery ..like acer installer .. but nothing

also i used afterota v1.9 to install recovery and another bootlader but nothing change ..

i am currently android v 4.03 and working fine with installing all software and rooting goes fine with permissions stuff .. but after updating to the latest update my WIFI goes silly .. unable to find any network with scanning .. and detect my home wifi if it's 20 cm near it .. if far it says out of range !!!

plsssssss tell me how to install recovery to install another better rom to install this wifi issue or tell me about any bug fixer for that wifi issue .. i already tried all bug fixer on the market allll nonsense not working ..

dear all XDA DEVELOPERS .. I NEED YOUR KIND HELP PLSSSSS ...
[Acer Iconia A500] dibb_nz:
oh dear...I'm sorry you're having so much trouble flashing a recovery...

a couple if things first -

1. everytime u update to a newer version then u WILL LOSE ROOT!

2. you cannot use the acer recovery installer on ics

3. wifi on stock ics is known for being problematic

4. flashing the unlocked bl/recovery Must be done in specific order if u don't follow the steps exactly it won't work

so, you can try a complete factory reset of yr tab by using the option in settings>backup and restore....u will lose all yr data and settings - but yr wifi should work....for awhile at least....

as far as flashing the unlocked bl goes - there s a guide in my sig how to

your other option is to rollback to HC using tdv4_rollback rom a link to that is also in the guide

,

im outta suggestions but wish u luck in getting itsorted

rgds dibb
[Acer Iconia A500] ahmed morsy:
still life is mass with that dam bootloader :(

Hello Dear Ms..

Sorry for the usual disturbing ...well i am still doing my best .. i never quiet or get bored easily .. i knew that WIFI issues still not solved in most 4.03 version ..any way i still need some missing issues to get job done .. ( installing another ROM )

"PACKAGE SELECT:" V3-APX-PACKAGES.zip i need apx package working for the acer iconia a500 which able me to flash another recovery & boot loader that accept other roms than the original one

recovery-from-boot.ICSRootBackup.p how i can delete this CRAZY file .. i am already rooted and i used many file mangers to erase that file in order to be able to flash another recovery other than the orignal one .always says CAN'T BE DELETED .. HOW CAN I ??

another recovery .img and a bootloader for the acer iconia a500

i guess if i got those tools i mentioned i might be able to get the job done .. can u help ?
[Acer Iconia A500] entropy.of.avarice:
Your first hurdle to overcome is to delete that file you need to delete that file that causes the stock recovery to be restored. No point in doing anything beyond getting the files you need ready and getting the Acer drivers installed.

Are you using root explorer to delete that file? You need to click the button at the top that remounts the file system as r/w, by default the file system is mounted as r/o and will not allow you to make changes.

If that does not work, do me a favor: download this root check tool from the play store:

http://tinyurl.com/d6tj85a (Play Store link to root checker basic - free app)

That utility will check that the su binary is installed and that permissions are set. Give that tool a run and report back to us so we can get you running!
[Acer Iconia A500] dibb_nz:
You do not need to delete "recovery-from-boot.ICSRootBackup.p" the root tool has renamed the boot.p file for you:) not sure why you cannot delete it though sounds strange!

Go take a look here at this guide and see if it helps any: http://xdaforums.com/show....php?t=2049778

If you are using apxFlash tool go to the "Bundle Market" on the first screen and choose "Bundle No. 17" this is V8 bootloader with cwm 1.7.3 theres a good guide here showing this http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=32905041&postcount=20
[Acer Iconia A500] ahmed morsy:
http://a500bootloaderflash.tk

well million thanks . but still unable to download http://a500bootloaderflash.tk the bundle no 17 u mentioned cause a network error ( it says so )

u have a link not working (first link ) need an apx pakage URGENT
[Acer Iconia A500] dibb_nz:
v8-cwm-1.7.3.apx
[Acer Iconia A500] ahmed morsy:
stucked at apx mode

Hello

i did all you said latterly . but currently my tab stuck on apx screen ( green acer logo )

and the flash program stucked also like this

(( Flashing Bootloader (EBT) stage two - uploading image...))

more than 30 min .. i left it like this and i will go to work and hope u got me a solution !!!?
[Acer Iconia A500] dibb_nz:
sounz like u need babsector.rar to reset yr partitions. check the unbrick guide in my sig ... the last couple posts show u how to use it....
[Acer Iconia A500] ahmed morsy:
Well Thanks'

but i still can't find a thread explaining how to delete partition inorder to flash another rom .. although kindly attach the babsector.rar tell me how to do it .. it's the last step i guess and i am dieing to do it right to flash another rom at laaaaaaaaaast ..pls
[Acer Iconia A500] dibb_nz:
huh??? read appple's last post....there are 2 links in there explaining wot u need to do...
[Acer Iconia A500] ahmed morsy:
؟؟؟

sorry can't understand what do u mean .. where to search or find it ???
[Acer Iconia A500] dibb_nz:
M8 .....post 11 read it....post 15 read that too...!!!!!!

i've answered yr questions at least twice now....and given u the links to wot u need...I cant do much more than that...
[Acer Iconia A500] ahmed morsy:
thanksss

Hello ..

thanks and appreciated really .. why u r angry at me. :(:(:(:(

i am just a normal guy .. i am a banker .. i am not used with the abbreviation language u guys use here in the forum .. so some words get confused for me .. so u talk to me as if i am aware of all the stuff ... while i am a humble guy looking for info with you experts developers ..i am sorry if i bothered u .. but i can't get what u mean .. post 11 and 15 .. in what link or thread or subject .. i am not a fool but i am not an expert developers as u r .. so not used with the abbreviation ..

sorry again .. thx for ur kind help so far :((((::confused::confused::confused:
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] ACL3:
I'm running CM7 on my nook tab, and I can't get Google Voice (texting) app to work https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.googlevoice&feature=related_apps

Anyone know what to do?

It worked before switching to CM7, however when I run it get a, this is not a phone, error.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] ACL3:
does anyone know? ha, i've been trying to figure this out for a while
[RAZR HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] oarie:
Hi all, I'm new to android app development and I'm really not looking to make anything for anyone other than myself. I am basically trying to do a couple of easy apps to help me see if the power is on at my house so I know my fish tank has power and to be able to remotely monitor the conditions of the tank from my phone. Nothing amazing or difficult but just for my own peace of mind. What seems that it should be simple has been very frustrating over the last few days. I do have a background which includes some programming, nothing extensive, but I really didn't bat an eye at the proposition of doing what I'm looking to do. I really thought I could bang something crude but usable out in a few hours with what experience I do have.

I found a how-to that shows a foundation for an app I'd like to be able to modify for my own use. It can be viewed at http (colon) (slash) (slash) media (dot) pragprog (dot) com (slash) titles (slash) mrhome (slash) light.pdf (skip to page 10) for anyone interested. I have installed eclipse and have become quite familiar with the interface. I can run the app exactly as the how-to instructs you to create it and it works flawlessly. Http requests can be seen at the server for whatever I tell it to send. However, when I export the app and install it on my phone the app loads and appears to be working fine but when I tail the web server logs to view them no incoming requests are coming from my phone. I can see the incoming http requests from the emulator but not from the phone. There are also no errors during compiling nor during running it in debug mode on the phone in eclipse via a usb cable. The common answer to similar questions to mine seems to be if the permissions are set up correctly in the Manifest file which they are AFAIK.

My suspicion is that there is something in the phone blocking outgoing http requests but there are no errors whatsoever to indicate this. I'm wondering if it is because it is an unsigned app regardless of whether or not I have the phone in debug more and regardless of the user-permissions in the Manifest file. Is there anyone who can give me a hand to understand what I might be doing wrong or differently than the author of the aforementioned pdf file? The most confusing thing is how it works flawlessly on the emulator and seems to work flawlessly on the phone until you look at the web server logs and see no incoming requests from the phone but from the emulator you see the incoming requests to the remote web server. The phone has internet access and I can even ssh to the web server or access it through a browser on the phone. It is only my app that I made that cannot access the web server. Any ideas?

Thanks.