Re: Android 2.3 Gingerbread EG22 latest build
Hey guys,
I've been sticking with SRF waiting for the custom GB roms to come out, but I'd kind of like to give this one a try. Guess I'm getting anxious... plus I'm stuck down in Mexico and I want Skype video ;-).
So, quick question: if i update my CWM first and make a backup, then follow the instructions for installing the deodexed/rooted version of this... if I want to go back to where I am now, can I just restore my backup in CWM, or will I need to Odin back to some previous state first?
What has me wondering is that SRF is EXT4, and I assume this leak is RFS right? So would I need to Odin back to something else before restoring my SRF backup?
Thanks for any input...
Yes you can update to the new CWM purple. Then enjoy GB. When you want to go back I tried doing this once already and got hung up at the Sammy screen when I restored my in this case (Bonsai) back up. I'm guessing it is because the file system is formatted in RFS to run GB then your trying to go back to EXT4/SRF or Bonsai, whatever backup.
I think a work around would be using the following package to flash in CWM to convert back to EXT4 from RFS then you can restore your old EC05 backup.
I know Odin isn't needed because when it hung up at the Sammy screen I was able to boot into CWM and wipe everything and reflash Bonsai from scratch and start over.
Its worth a shot, the link is below...
[ACS][CWM 3.0.25+]Rfs2Ext4 and Ext42Rfs **UPDATED 7/27 (xda developers)
Rememeber..
1. Flash the new CWM purple.
2. Make your SRF/EC05 backup
3. Flash the deodexed GB and enjoy.
4. When your ready to return to EC05, from CWM, wipe everything.
5. Flash the RFS to EX4 conversion package
6. Then restore your SRF/EC05 backup.
If it works then excellent! If not, worst case situation you will have to wipe and flash a fresh SRF or EC05 based ROM and start from scratch without using your backup.
BTW, if you could report back on this if it works I would appreciate it.