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Root Stuck on Backup Assistant after 2-part GB update

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tgadd

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I was running an early leaked version of GB and then yesterday I decided to upgrade to .596. I wasn't paying attention and went directly to .596 with the rooted deodexed update but I was still on .07p baseband. I didn't have any problems using my phone but I wanted to get the new baseband.

I used RSDLite 4.9 to flash the .340 sbf. Then used the 2-part TBH .596 updates. Now after I have signed into my Google account, I get to the Backup Assistant screen. It has me put in my Pin and it syncs my contacts, but then I can't exit out of the screen.

I'm able to hold the camera button down and open the camera. If I get a notification to pop up (reinstalling apps from the market), I'm able to select it. But when I press Home or Back, I go right back to the Backup Assistant screen.
 
Aggie12 said:
Have you tried rebooting?
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I have rebooted. I have wiped data and cache. I have gone back to .340 cache (and able to get past this screen in Froyo). And did the 2-part upgrade again.

I'm thinking I may have corrupted one of the 2-part files. I'll re-download them and try again when I get back home.
 
tgadd you used RSDlite to SBF? Try using the Linux method. It's much easier. As explained by Aggie, our phones use a Linux based operating system so this method is as native as it's gonna get.

SBF that way and I'm willing to bet everything goes smooth as silk for you.

EDIT: Oh yeah, I almost forgot. Do redownload those files if you think they may be corrupt.
 
cougar214 said:
tgadd you used RSDlite to SBF? Try using the Linux method. It's much easier. As explained by Aggie, our phones use a Linux based operating system so this method is as native as it's gonna get.

SBF that way and I'm willing to bet everything goes smooth as silk for you.

EDIT: Oh yeah, I almost forgot. Do redownload those files if you think they may be corrupt.
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I haven't had any problems with RSDlite, but I can always try the Linux method.

EDIT: And for the record, when I sbf .340, I can use my phone with no problems.
 
So your phone is acting normal after the sbf. The only real problem your having is with the Verizon backup assistant?
 
cougar214 said:
So your phone is acting normal after the sbf. The only real problem your having is with the Verizon backup assistant?
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It works fine after I go to .340

When I update using the 2-part TBH method, and sign into my Google account, then Backup Assistant, that's where I get problems.

Most stuff works on the phone. I can access the camera, if I get an email, I can use the notification bar to get it. Just when I press the Home button, it goes back to the Backup Assistant page. So I can't get access to my screens or the app drawer.

I also can't receive (or make) phone calls.
 
You have to reactivate your phone by cialing *228. If your phone isn't activated backup assistant wont work.
 
Sounds like you didn't realize the phone had to be reactivated and when you went into backup assistant it won't let you go till it completes but it can't complete till you activate your phone. A catch 22 if you will.

You may have to sbf again and this time skip all of the setup stuff(google, backup assistant, etc) and go right to your dialer and reactivate your phone first. Usually, on mine anyway, the backup assistant will fail and just let me out like normal. Or I tell it to skip it.
 
cougar214 said:
Sounds like you didn't realize the phone had to be reactivated and when you went into backup assistant it won't let you go till it completes but it can't complete till you activate your phone. A catch 22 if you will.

You may have to sbf again and this time skip all of the setup stuff(google, backup assistant, etc) and go right to your dialer and reactivate your phone first.
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I guess that needs to happen. But the Backup Assistant says it completes syncing and it has restored all my contacts. The phone also rings one time when I call it and then goes to VM.

But I will try that first thing when I get home (along with new downloads)
 
You know, for the life of me I cant figure out why when your phone is brandy new or you set it back to brandy new they don't have it setup so the FIST thing the phone wants to do is activate itself.

You would figure that would be automated considering right?
 
Skipping the Backup Assistant page worked! I didn't need to activate it though, because it kept failing and I could already make phone calls..... but I am running .596 and just installed Apex 2.0
 
On mine the backup assistant doesn't work because I go through a prepaid company so I'm not on a VZW contract and I guess that doesn't entitle me to that feature.....lol.
 
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