Before I Root: How-To for Stock Recovery?

[SilverZero]

I've got my fully-stock Evo, I've not yet done the 6.28/6.29 update. It's basically just how I got it on launch day except for the Day 2 SD card update. I've been wanting to get into new ROMs (especially with CM6 building out now), but I want to have a way to get back to where I am now, pre-update.

1. Which recovery image should I keep handy to get back to where I am now?
2. Which is the best method to recover from any rooting/flashing back to stock?
3. I know I need to root, NAND-unlock, and then flash - Which is/are the best tutorial(s) for that?

I'm tech-savvy, I'm comfy with Linux, I'm just new to the scene. Yes, I've read tutorials here and at the wiki, I've searched, but there are so many options and I really feel they're poorly-organized for the newcomer. Everybody has their own favorite methods, but I'm looking for something objective and clear. If you can help, please do or just PM me. If you can't or don't want to, please save your keystrokes. OSS is all about community.

Thanks crew! I want to learn so I can help around here.

(Cross-posted at XDA.)

 

[trooper54]

Unfortunately there isnt a way to back up persay unless your rooted. What i recommend doing is creating an app brain account and using that to keep track of what apps you have on your phone. Otherwise, you can use an RUU to return back to stock whenever you feel like it.

 

[SilverZero]

And there are pre-OTA RUUs, right?

 

[trooper54]

yes, but you would have to be on a pre OTA rom. I dont think you can restore a rom with the OTA using a pre ota RUU. If that makes sense?

PS love the avatar picture.

 

[SilverZero]

Right, that's fine. I'm avoiding the OTA update since I'm not having any problems and there were still some issues around it that I just don't need to risk. Basically, I just want to make sure I can get back to where I am right now if I decide no community ROMs work for me.

And thanks.

 

[trooper54]

You should be fine then.