Yes, correct, you only see the sd card contents
and just drag the unzipped files to the card...not sure what you mean by "drive path", sorry.
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Yes, correct, you only see the sd card contents
and just drag the unzipped files to the card...not sure what you mean by "drive path", sorry.
Shane37664
Newbie
sorry, Drive path is the specified Drive letter, or "path", that the Drive will be accessible with, for instance, my Disk Drive Path for my phone is H:
ive moved the 2 zip files to my SD card now, whats next?
ive moved the 2 zip files to my SD card now, whats next?
Gotcha...now what I like to do, instead of just unplugging the device, is to safely remove the device. As in unmount it, or use the option on the computer to remove the device.
After you remove the device, then boot into your recovery.
I think you have done that before in the rooting procedure correct?
If not, I can tell you how....
Shane37664
Newbie
i do know how, im there
o.k...cool.
The first thing before flashing anything from now on is to make a backup in recovery.
The backup, called nandroid backup, is a snapshot of your phone's current state...just like a computer restore point or a game save. If anything goes wonky with flashing or a new rom, you can restore that backup to get you back running again.
Now, in Amon ra, if I remember correctly, there should be an option to backup??
Shane37664
Newbie
not sure if im at the exact screen i need to be in, right now, im seeing the red triangle from selecting the recovery option, and after clicking the Volume up, down, and power buttin, im seeing a blue text that says Android System Recovery, my options are:
Reboot system now
Apply update from sdcard
Wipe data/factory reset
Wipe cache partition
where do i go from here?
and sorry for all the trouble on this Dx
Reboot system now
Apply update from sdcard
Wipe data/factory reset
Wipe cache partition
where do i go from here?
and sorry for all the trouble on this Dx
Ah, I see...you still have the stock recovery....
No worries, lets go back to step 2 of the guide we are in to install the recovery....
step 2 How to get Recovery
Do you remember doing that step?
Shane37664
Newbie
yes
hmmm...odd...what method of install did you use?
Amon Recovery screen should look like this...
Amon Recovery screen should look like this...
Shane37664
Newbie
I used the fastboot method
Update: i redid the step and it worked, im seeing the same screen now, yes, there is an option to Backup/Restore
Update: i redid the step and it worked, im seeing the same screen now, yes, there is an option to Backup/Restore
And it completed with no errors?
Odd....well, still no worries, lets run that install for recovery again..it won't hurt, trust me. I just find it odd that it didn't install.
I know you said you were unlocked, s-on and such...it should have worked..
Edit: oops...just saw your edit.....cool!! disregard this post lol
Shane37664
Newbie
okay, now, when i tried to do the nandroid backup, i received an error message -___- it says Oops... something went wrong! Please check the recovery log!
What options did you select to backup? You need not select the "sd-ext"...it will fail if you chose that.
Also, what size sd card do you have?
Shane37664
Newbie
i have an 8GB SD card, i freed up some space on it, lots of family videos and various Office Documents, and im running the backup right now, i have yet to get an error message now 
but the backup is still running
Update: Backup completed, getting ready to try out the next steps
but the backup is still runningUpdate: Backup completed, getting ready to try out the next steps
Shane37664
Newbie
yes!!!! it worked!!!! thank you so, so SO much for helping me understand everything, youve been such an awesome help
yes!!!! it worked!!!! thank you so, so SO much for helping me understand everything, youve been such an awesome help
Suh-weet!! And your welcome, that's why we are here
Now, one more quick word of advice, keep a copy of your nandroid on your computer too....just--in--case
Edit: oh, and by the way, if you ever decide to partition your sd card, then you can use the "sd-ext" backup option. But that's another discussion
Shane37664
Newbie
what do i need to do in order to back it up to my computer? sounds like a great "just in case" idea
On your sd card, I believe you will see a folder called, "nandroid" ? Geez, it's been a little while, I can't quite remember.
Now you got me thinkin'.....But you can just plug your phone into the computer, and copy it to your desktop, or a special folder for it, or whatever.
Shane37664
Newbie
Awesome thanks again for all your help!
thanks again for all your help!
Yes,Mikey the folder is called nandroid and it will contain all the backups made on that phone. It's like riding a bicycle you can't forget
thanks biker
Not to derail the thread or anything, but are you still rockin' that awesome device?
You can report this derailed thread to the mods and they can deal with it accordingly
ColonelRed
Lurker
Is this site current? I have an EVO 4g I'd like to root and hopefully install ICS or even Jelly Bean in the event that is possible.
The very first post shows links needing to be downloaded but the first three links are dead so I can't get the files. 1- adb.exe 2- fastboot.ext 3- AdbWinApi.dll
Can anyone offer help?
Thanks!
The very first post shows links needing to be downloaded but the first three links are dead so I can't get the files. 1- adb.exe 2- fastboot.ext 3- AdbWinApi.dll
Can anyone offer help?
Thanks!
welcome to AF!!!!!!!!!!
yes this is still the current guide........huh let me see....give me a sec.
it looks like dev host the file sharing site is down....i have an account with them and i can't get to my files at the moment as the entire site is down.....sorry you might have to wait until it is back up.....let me see if i have the files elsewhere.