The device from a relatively newer player in the market had created quite an unprecedented hype when it was first launched. While that hype has slowly settled down, however, we cannot deny the fact that this device is quite an active player in custom development. In my experience with this ROM, the battery life was just the same as the stock ROM, but I was able to customize a few things here and there. To put it into better words, think of LineageOS, but with added features and tweaks.
- Furthermore we can download firmware elsewhere, backup of firmware via the TWRP backup menu is therefore not desired.
- First, you need to extract the stock boot.img file, this is a bit complex as you cannot simply extract the firmware and get the required partition files.
- Simply boot into recovery, tap on backup user data and the backup will commence at once depending on if you have enough space for the backup on your SD card.
- This will then allow you to boot your device to Fastboot Mode.
A custom ROM, on the other hand, helps keep your device alive and updated with the latest version of Android. Another reason why people seek custom ROMs is because of the extra features they offer.
Now, simply select the type of data that you want to backup. You can always select every type or pick the kind of files you want to save. When you are done, click on the “Backup” button to initiate the process. You can always alter the command to do selective backup. For instance, you can add “-apk” after the command “adb backup” to take the backup of apps. Also, “-shared” will take a backup of data on the SD card. Helium Backup should be able to backup Stock Firmware apps and data to SD card, attached USB devices, Dropbox, Google Drive or Box.
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- However, after you take this backup, it is always recommended to transfer it to your PC.
- It’s kinda fun having an Android phone and then completely customizing it according to your taste.
- Yes, in order to install TWRP, your device needs to be rooted.
- Although not as popular as it once was, he still continues to root his primary devices today using the latest version of Magisk.
Operating System also needs to make functional all new electronics products like Digital Televisions, Microwave ovens. Load the OS (Operating System) and run it in its specific way of steps with defined manner and that known us as ROM. Before carrying out to back up Android ROM to PC, it is essential to root your Android device. KingoRoot is an easiest and fastest one click apk to root your Android device.
I was able to backup and restore my Infinix Zero 3 flawlessly with this guide. Now go to the sp flash tool extract folder and launch it. I want to play with different ROM’s for HTC Desire (which is still under warranty). Based on my understanding, in order to keep the warranty and still play with custom ROM’s, the following steps are required.