yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Zepius:
on the internet.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mohaimed:
I know that..but where?? I mean any online shop u know of?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jsgraphicart:
Maybe the biggest online store...A.K.A. ebay.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] lukas_s:
Question is in the thread title.

In the past, when I had a Samsung Infuse 4G, MyBackupPro worked wonderfully for backing up apps and data before flashing a new ROM, and painlessly restoring apps and data after flashing a new ROM (by painlessly I mean all at once, as opposed to having to go through and click "restore" for each app and data). However, for whatever reason, MyBackupPro is not playing nicely with my Note 2. I can backup and all that, but restoration never occurs. In fact, most times it won't find the backup to even restore!

So, what is everybody's favorite/easiest way to backup before flashing a new ROM, and restoring after flashing a new ROM? Preferably a free option.

When I was working with the Infuse, I seem to remember lots of developers saying to NEVER restore data after flashing a new ROM. I don't understand why that is. I know people aren't starting their games and stuff over from scratch when they flash a new ROM, especially since many people change ROMs every couple of days.

Thanks in advance! :highfive:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Spoontain:
I use titanium backup. Works great with the note 2.

When they are saying don't restore data they are talking about system data. If you backup everything including system apps and data and restore from that it can wreck havoc.

Just backing up user apps and data is fine to restore, at least I've never had a problem. I would just be wary going between touch wiz and aosp ROMs that could get a little dicey, but between the same type of ROMs(ice cm10.1 to aokp or pacman or aospa) should be fine.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] kminatta:
i used Helium (used to be Carbon) by Koush, the creator of CWM and ROM Manager) recently when i switched ROMs. i have always used Titanium Backup, but thought i would try Helium. the process is super easy and went very smoothly.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] nacos:
I believe when it comes to backing up/moving apps + data, time, convenience or money saving should simply stay out of the decision making process. BUY the best there is, spend time to learn how to properly use the tool and that will give you the quickest, most convenient and money saving solution. In other words, this is where you shouldn't be cutting any corners. I would recommend either Titanium Backup Pro or ROM Toolbox Pro.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] lukas_s:
I bought Helium Premium and it worked beautifully. Now I have no reason not to try every ROM available for this phone. Thanks guys!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] LittleRedDot:
My backup pro + root will do the job nice. If you're not seeing your backups try going into settings and check that your backups are going to EXTENT sd.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Ishan16:
Dude I want the premium version of this app...Can you please provide me:o
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] yhzh:
I've been using titanium backup pro. It works pretty well, and it's pretty fast. Sometimes there are problems accessing my backup folder after a new flash, but restarting and fixing permissions will usually fix it.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] crixley:
did you set the backup location under settings when you redownloaded the app to point to the location of your backup folder?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] wish777:
+1 titanium backup..when restoring after a rom install..make sure to restore only apps never restore apos wirh chemicals system data...you'll have conflicts then.

Titanium backup is the best in my opinion. .you can backup bookmarks, message sms, call logs and even send them to dropbox and restore them just as easy...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] dmeth:
I agree that Ti Backup is a good option. I wont say its the best period, but it is the best that I have used.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] dicksteele:
Enjoy

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rerware.android.MyBackupPro&hl=en
[LG Optimus G (International)] xis123:
Hi guys,

Just wanted to write a quick review of a case I bought on eBay

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/190823724544?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

Fits all variants of the OG except for the AT&T OG (8MP camera)

Very good for $7 ($3.50 each) - I bought the black and blue.

Cutouts for camera / flash / speakers / ports well done.

Cut out for 3.55m jack more than enough to accommodate jacks with the big outer shell, if you know what I mean.

Case fits very well. No chance of falling out.

Installation was very easy.

The finish on the back feels good to the touch and rubbery side grips are good, much better than the nude slippery glass of the OG to hold now lol.

If you want a cheap case that covers the back & sides, this is the one to go to. Good for Aussies who are looking for a case!

Here's some pictures I took of it :)

http://i.imgur.com/u2oYpB3.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/ncBIxwJ.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/Dy9Ak3I.jpg

Any questions, feel free to ask!

Cheers,

xis123
[LG Optimus G (International)] scoobydooby:
Yeh I bought this case in a local mall close by to me.. Was surprised to see it considering the lack of cases available. Have had it on my G for the past few months and its been a treat.. Actually have dropped my phone twice with it on and its been perfect so far :)

My only gripe is that the elevated edges makes my screen get dirtier faster and makes it harder to clean.. Otherwise its a great case
[LG Optimus G (International)] LGOGNoob:
Oooo I like the purple colour in the auction pics, but then they have a video of some silicon cases and they look ugly as and really transparent? Wonder if they would ship to NZ
[LG Optimus G (International)] sianghung:
im using the same case but a transparent 1 :laugh: got it FOC from the stall :p
[LG Optimus G (International)] JPAU:
L-01E

Do you guys think this could fit a Japanese-spec OG; an L-01E?
[LG Optimus G (International)] Miniricho:
Would it rip into the sceen protector and cause bubbles like most of my other cases?
[LG Optimus G (International)] kimitza:
Nope.using this case since i bought the phone.i like it because it's protecting the silver frame.

Sent from LG E975 pwd by CarbonRom
[LG Optimus G (International)] Miniricho:
Just got me a black and blue one, perfect, except the buttons are a bit touchy but you get that. :)
[LG Optimus G (International)] edsonmassao:
I've got this tpu case and it shows a smooth finish, the holes are really well done, but I fell the buttons a bit dull, I don't know how to explain. For example, I have some difficulty to take screenshots pressing the Vol Down and Power buttons at the same time. Power button is not so easy to use.

This case looks like to offer a very good protection to the phone. I hope I won't need to prove it...
[LG Optimus G (International)] funcho:
[MENTION=5060260]sianghung[/MENTION], From where did you buy the transparent case?
[LG Optimus G (International)] sianghung:
im from Malaysia, the stall gave it to me FOC.
[LG Optimus G (International)] zdzdz:
I have the same case (black). I love it. Fits perfectly. Recently I accidentally dropped my phone on a concrete surface. If I was without a case, the glass or the metalic part were goners. But with this case it was fine. Just wiped the dust.
[LG Optimus G (International)] kt-Froggy:
Hey, fellow Vancouverite here... Can you give me a hint where you found it locally? I know it's been a while since your post, but who knows... I have another case, but wouldn't mind getting this one, as this is exactly what I used for my SGS2, and I loved it. Thanks in advance!
[LG Optimus G (International)] rntbarbosa:
I use this tpu case.

it offers good protection in falls, great price.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] jethrob:
I have a new to me T-Mobile samsung galaxy s3.

I can't stay connected to my cellular provider- the phone keeps getting bumped off.

I don't know if it's security related (with locking/unlocking) or a networking conflict.

I unlocked the phone by turning sch256 off in the service menu.

Right now the phone will not connect to any network, it just says "searching".

I have an unlock code but no way to put it in. I think it might have something to do with T mobile being the perfered network on this phone. I tried to set it manually to cell one and it will only work for a little bit. Also I can no longer connect to T mobile either.
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hectorp212:
I am trying to root a friend's old ass sph-d700. The guides here say outdated. and she is running gingerbread.fc09

can someone point me in the right direction?
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nikon120:
Have to use Odin to flash either TWRP or CWM. Make sure auto-reboot is unchecked. After successful flash, pull the battery. Replace battery and 3-finger boot (Camera+VolDwn+Pwr) into recovery and flash whatever rom you want. If you're just trying to root and keep everything the same, then you'll need to flash both SuperSU and a BML FC09 kernel to retain root. Otherwise the stock kernel will rewrite stock recovery upon reboot.

If you want to just be rooted, then flash the stock deodexed or odexed-rooted version of FC09.

This information is readily available if searched in these forums. The guides are a bit outdated.
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AndyYan:
I don't know why everyone says this. I rooted my stock BML FC09 by Odin-ing CWM 5.0.2.7 and then directly flashing SuperUser 3.2 RC3's flashable zip. After reboot everything including root is fine while I always have access to the CWM recovery. True story :) Try it.

Sent from HTC Incredible S @ CM10.1
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nikon120:
We say flash the fixed stock kernel or a 3rd party kernel because the stock FC09 kernel has a line of code that checks the recovery partition for stock recovery. If there is a mismatch, then the stock recovery is flashed silently during the boot sequence.

Andy, are you sure you weren't on the fixed stock kernel when you experienced that? Or that you weren't on the recompiled FC09 on here?
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AndyYan:
Huh? I just Odin flash the stock FC19 tar... (sorry, I got it wrong with the version, I initially got a leaked "official" FC19 from the dev section. Does the version difference matter?)

Sent from HTC Incredible S @ CM10.1
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TONYSALEM78:
Look on youtube for a guy named QBking77. He has the best videos for rooting/rom-ing. He shows video and gives commentary as he goes. I use his videos/tutorials all the time. I highly recomend his stuff. He has plenty of vids for the Epic4g.

Hope this helps.
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nikon120:
I believe so. I think with that version the line of code mentioned above is removed from the kernel. It's been so long since I read discussions on that unofficial release, but that is my recollection.
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sherrillface:
All qb kings dl links are no longer working im on fco9 can someone please provide the rooted fco9 tar and victory
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] frostedunit:
The prerooted .tar can be found here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=24419155

And the victory pit file can be found in this post with the unrooted .tar: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=13245831
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KennyG123:
You couldn't have looked too hard

This is in the stickies in General subforum:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2006687
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nikon120:
My DevHost account also has downloads available. See my signature.
[HTC Desire X] Dark Passenger:
Hi Guys,

Here I present official ClockWorkMod Recoveries both touch and non. touch.

Download Links

Touch Recovery

Non-Touch Recovery

Bugs : you tell me.

NOTE :

this recovery is currently only for ICS bootloaders that is <1.25 it will be updated after I or 80% of the community(whichever comes first) receive the Jellybean update.[/B]

DEV NOTE :

ClockWorkMod touch contains closed source code and can be build only via the builder located here

Credits : -

People who made it possible

Lloir(base tree).

Claudy(bug fixes).

Cobje(bug fixes and major porting).

neXus PRIME(major porting and finishing touches).

Dark Passenger(finishing touches and final bug fixes).

Gweedo767(clockworkmod maintainer and the person to make us official).
[HTC Desire X] Dark Passenger:
Flashing Guide

Prerequisites

>unlocked bootloader.

>fastboot

>some common sense.

Install procedure

>reboot to bootloader/fastboot mode

>open a fastboot terminal and type

>fastboot flash recovery <recovery_name>.img

>fastboot reboot-bootloader

>fastboot erase cache(precaution)
[HTC Desire X] Dark Passenger:
How to report a bug

please perform the process that throws the bug/error.

then via adb

adb pull /cache/recovery/last_log

then attach the file to your post reporting in detail what you did and what error you got.
[HTC Desire X] AkumDX:
Official CWM!!!! Awsome:)
[HTC Desire X] Neil12cross:
YES :D VERY glad our DESIRE X is starting to get more developers attention !! :) lets go forward from here ! :good:
[HTC Desire X] Leon:
First: This now is suppose to work ? I try it few cmw's and non of then backup works on my phone.2 question, how that now is official and why that was important ? we already hawas able to use it ..Last question, Why all devs are still on ics ? Is just they hate jelly bean or what ?? I thought the most dx users already are with jb but I guess Im wrong
[HTC Desire X] doiutzu:
JB was released only in a few regions until now (just eastern Europe to be more precise).

And CWM was not officially supported until now.
[HTC Desire X] Dark Passenger:
1.Did you try this? if you got a bug the method of reporting is mentioned please proceed as mentioned or it never happened.

2.getting official support was the only way to get cwm touch recovery also it allows you to use rom manager without any problems.

3.the developers from asia region are still on ics because HTC has not released it for this region its only released in Europe(as far as i know).
[HTC Desire X] tsx777:
Others regions have also the update (e.g. western europe).
[HTC Desire X] hell_lock:
nothing in india
[HTC Desire X] tsx777:
Yep, have already corrected it in my post. Spain, Ireland and Germany have it for sure.
[HTC Desire X] Neil12cross:
also have it waaay down in South - Africa ;) haha
[HTC Desire X] mhb92:
does mount usb storage work properly?
[HTC Desire X] KahlanHaskeer:
Hi there, thanks for you work.

My Desire X just arrived today. I made the two available updates, so my phone is now on Jellybean. How can I install a recovery and root my phone, if ever it is possible already?

[Edit] Well, I managed to do it eventually! But I'm a bit silly, I wipe all the phone from recovery, then it doesn't boot at all after HTC logo. I think there's no ROM no more on my device... Downloading stock JB ROM now.

[Edit2] End of my useless life : stock JB ROM didn't work, still the same problem. MyONEdx+ ROM did work on the other hand. And I used Nexusprime recovery for jellybean.

Regards
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Romcrazguy:
want to find out if there any way to fix this, i enabled hotspot i imputed the password but it kep on saying not able to connect
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] dolfan08:
Any luck? I have the same problem.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] greg3000gt:
same problem as well after rom update

It had been previously working and after the latest rom I think it was 5/23 I began to have issue, thought it was an issue with the table did a reset, wow what a pain to restore, and thought I would check here before doing the same on my galaxy s3.
[Galaxy Ace S5830i Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Imran2128:
Previously Bsnl simcard( from india) use to work on my Galaxy ace s5830i but now it doesn't work. No network.It shows emergency call only. But Other sim works well. Pls help...:( suggest some soln :(
[Galaxy Ace S5830i Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
Contact ur simcard operator,i think their is no problem with the phone :)
[Galaxy Ace S5830i Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] iamareebjamal:
Search before you post

Here is your answer. Did you read the FAQ before creating a new thread? No.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2218253

And double search before you answer someone, you can give wrong answer to a person and even make his phone brick (ofcourse it's not the case here)
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jonny68:
Obviously most are aware Google Play have blocked any ad blocking apps but i had an apk. of AdAway from my Galaxy S3 so i installed it on my One but it does not appear to block all ads like it used to even when i manually update it and reboot there's always ads in certain apps, am i using an older version of this apk. or does anyone else have an alternative apk'. of any ad blocking app i could use, or is it something to do with the phone itself?

Cheers
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gunnyman:
unless you're running a modified kernel with the protection of /system partitions disabled, your host file gets replaced by default every time you reboot.
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Guich:
I've adblock 2.3 and it works fine, i don't have ads in apps :)

Which version do you have?

And see if you aren't running a custom kernel with /system partition protection disabled.
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jonny68:
Have Trickdroid on my phone so I choose stock kernel as it's the most stable i believe, not ready to flash custom kernel yet as development is still in the early stages, running same version as above stated and not sure it blocks any ads, any other way around this without flashing a custom kernel?
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gunnyman:
There's a mod that removes the protection from the stock kernel. It's in the development section.
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] melando:
But only on full boot, no problem if you have fast boot enabled... Works fine for me without kernel mod in that basis

Only problem was I needed to install Ad away with titanium backup as it did not show up in the market for some reason
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jonny68:
As i mentioned in the OP Google play no longer allow apps like ad away and similar ad blocking apps, ridiculous but what can you do.

I actually don't have fastboot enabled, I'll do that now and try again and report back.
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jonny68:
I'll keep this in mind cheers
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jonny68:
Ok enabling fastboot hasn't made any difference, rebooted and ads are still showing in apps.

@ gunnyman what's the name of this thing I need to look out for in development section, I'll give this a go.
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gunnyman:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2230341
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jonny68:
Cheers mate but i wouldn't be totally 100% confident doing this in case I ****ed up again I'll ask if this be incorporated into Trickdroid.
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] c5satellite2:
Adaway working fine here on ARHD8.0. Get f-droid apk, install, search for adaway, install, profit.
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CyAn!De:
Is your phone rooted??:confused:
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Orcworm:
Had better luck with adblock plus than adaway, might want to try that instead.
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jedi2016:
This was one of the first things I installed (all of yesterday, when I got it).

First thing to note is that you don't have to reboot the phone, despite what the app says. Just activate it and go back to Home screen. In fact, a reboot, as noted above, will undo the effects of Ad-away.

I did notice that it seemed to disable itself at one point today, unless my phone rebooted at some point in my pocket without my knowledge, which would be disconcerting.
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jonny68:
I'm not being smart mate but I've already said I'm running Trickdroid which is a custom ROM so figure it out for yourself :-\
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jonny68:
Do you have an up to date apk. for that mate?
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] melando:
I just checked the "help" information in my AdAway app, it sets out instructions for a workaround for HTC S-on devices i.e. how to move the hosts file to data and put a symlink in system...

Think this answers the question in the OP

Per post 12 you can currently get AdAway here either directly or by installing F-Droid market (alternative to Play store)
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Orcworm:
Aye you can grab it here:

https://adblockplus.org/downloads/adblockplusandroid-1.1.2.apk
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mantelinho:
If you're on stock ROM and don't want to use any kernel patch to make your /system partition writable, you can flash this little zip through recovery (e.g. CWM) http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2327934. Does exactly the same as the app (blocking hosts through system's hosts file) but applied via recovery
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] c5satellite2:
Adaway working fine here on ARHD. No ads.
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mysdim:
I have Adaway 2.7 on my M7 with Slim Bean 4.3. The app crashs evertime if the host source from hosts-file.net is activated. If i deactivate this source and use only the other three sources everything is fine.
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 General] Carlos:
Is there such a thing? I use the Fonix voice product, but it only works via the speaker or wired headset. Sure, it will transfer the call to the BT headset once it dials, but having to pick up the device and open the cover kind of makes voice dialing pointless.

On a similar note, a Bluetooth-aware caller ID application would sure be useful. Having it speak the name/number in the BT headset would mean hand-off answering based on caller. Or maybe even just speak it over the speaker on the device.
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 General] adamz:
I've been wishing for those exact same things ever since the first Pocket PC Phone came out. Hopefully someday!!

In the meantime, feel free to send such feature requests to Microsoft repeatedly...

http://register.microsoft.com/mswis...=/isapi/gomscom.asp?target=/mswish/thanks.htm
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sunny7day:
Going to trip tomorrow but I just can't restore my adb backup to my phone now!

I have an adb backup from Xperia V, now I want to restore it to my Note 2.

When I connect my note to my computer and type "adb device" it can detect my note 2. But when I type "adb restore <filename.ab>, it says "unable to connect for backup"!

I am not sure if it is a driver issue? Help!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Wil53664:
it's backup is not supported for other device... I think..

hit thanks..
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sunny7day:
I don't think so because when i try to adb backup (not restore), it also say cannot connect.
[Off-topic] dnkeyhnter:
Just letting my fellow XDA members know about a new cloud storage option, most similar to Dropbox but not unlike Box (minus the upload limit), Google Drive, SugarSync, etc.

As a limited time launch bonus, they're offering a 5GB bonus storage to who use a referral link.

It's as simple as click the link, sign up, confirm your email address, install the app to your phone or desktop and you're done.

https://copy.com?r=IEnAue

Enjoy your 10GB FREE cloud storage.

I should add that the storage is permanent, and will not expire after 2 years, unlike Dropbox's promotional storage bumps
[Off-topic] jaszek:
We have a referral thread.
[Off-topic] dnkeyhnter:
Lol, my bad.

Mods please close
[General Questions and Answers] sdelange99:
Hi everyone, I've been trying to run titanium backup on bluestacks after using a XDA tutorial to root the program. When running root checker it says I'm not rooted. When rooting I downloaded initrd.img and Root.fs from a link in the topic, just replaced them with the original ones. I used the correct version of bluestacks and all the processes were killed before rooting. Also tried re installing without any luck.