Help Custom Rom NOOBIE :p

[johnnyb87]

hey guys im new to all the rooting and flashing F/W here i was just wondering is there any way i can load another rom over the top of a previously installed rom without losing my homescreens or apps that i download ive done a search but cant find anything

 

[steslatt]

It depends what rom you choose to flash. A lot require you to do a wipe before installing so yes you loose your apps and homescreens. You could look for one that does not require a wipe. When you are rooted you can backup all your apps using titanium backup before you wipe and then restore all your apps once wiped and flashed new rom. Then you would only need to do your homescreen again.

 

[lob]

Actually, you CAN backup home screen data and settings with Titanium. Then everything will look the same when you restore. Though I have only tried this with third-party launchers. Don't know if it works with TWlauncher.

Use Lightning ROM (However he spells it!). That does not require a wipe so you won't have to bother with backing up and all apps and settings will be carried through.

 

[johnnyb87]

thanks guys

now if someone can tell me how to use titainum backup that would be great lol
its a little complicated for me coming from iPhone 3gs jailbroken with cydia to do everything for you

 

[steslatt]

To backup all your apps press menu>batch>run backup all user apps. It should then begin to backup all your apps. To restore apps make sure you tick unknown sources in applications settings. Go into Titanium, menu>batch>run restore all apps with data.

 

[johnnyb87]

Thanks steslatt your a ledgend thats made things so much easier