Using Rom Manager for Backup

[ejweber]

First let me apologize for the question I'm about to ask... I'm new at this.

I just installed Rom Manager and flashed Clockwork Recovery Mod. Before I went any further, I thought it would be wise to backup my current rom. When I clicked Backup Current ROM and named the backup, my phone rebooted into Recovery without creating a backup. I then proceeded to successfully backup my phone from within Recovery. Is this what is supposed to happen, or am I supposed to be able to make a backup without ever booting into Recovery?

Thanks for the help!

 

[ejweber]

I guess I have to apologize again. I changed absolutely nothing, but it worked after a couple more tries. Moderators, please feel free to delete this thread.

 

[project.in.process]

I guess I have to apologize again. I changed absolutely nothing, but it worked after a couple more tries. Moderators, please feel free to delete this thread.

just for your possible clarification:

when you create a backup via RomManager, you're asked to name it--and then it immediately reboots the phone to create the backup (you'll see text on the screen showing items being backed up & a progress bar) in ClockworkModRecovery.

glad you got it figured out! when it doubt, back it up!

 

[paintdrinkingpete]

Yup...strange it didn't start the process automatically the first time, but it's basically just going to start the process you did manually after booting into recover.

For what it's worth, I pretty much ALWAYS recommend booting into recovery and then performing whatever it is you're trying to do manually. Things seem to always be a little bit screwy when the jobs are set up in ROM manager. ESPECIALLY WHEN INSTALLING NEW ROMS. Just use what happened to you as a learning experience, as you now know how to navigate the menus and commands in Recovery after figuring out how to do the backup manually.

 

[ejweber]

Thanks for the input guys. I've learned a lot in a very short amount of time. If only I could settle on a particular ROM, I'd be in good shape.

 

[NotJustAPhone]

ROM Manager is helpful for installing Clockworkmod, but I find that in the long run it's better to know how to backup and flash ROMs directly in Clockworkmod. Cyber Warrior's guide in the rooting subforum.is a great guide that includes screenshots to guide you through the process.