*** Nexus 5 THE Official Thread ***

[DAnDan]

Gulp!!! will it be a like for like restore, I have horrid memories of Apple restore where everything is a mess and I spent hours putting it all back

It's annoying, but it's completely unavoiable no matter which root tool you use. To root you must unlock the bootloader first, which will always wipe the phone. Security reasons apparently, but I guess it makes sense.

As for backups, I've never really bothered to backup and restore it like that. I just make sure I've copied all my files/photos/documents onto the computer, and then wipe. It only takes about half an hour to re-install the apps and set them up, then it's just a case of copying the files back to the phone. Nice and easy.

 

[this_is_gav]

As for backups, I've never really bothered to backup and restore it like that. I just make sure I've copied all my files/photos/documents onto the computer, and then wipe. It only takes about half an hour to re-install the apps and set them up, then it's just a case of copying the files back to the phone. Nice and easy.

You shouldn't need to copy media, as wiping or rooting shouldn't do anything with it (the wipe will just be system data/cache/etc), but of course it's nice to have the peace of mind of a regular copy of your data on a computer in case you lose or break the phone or it stops working for whatever reason.

 

[iMacMart]

You shouldn't need to copy media, as wiping or rooting shouldn't do anything with it (the wipe will just be system data/cache/etc), but of course it's nice to have the peace of mind of a regular copy of your data on a computer in case you lose or break the phone or it stops working for whatever reason.

Famous last words

But I can manually copy photos and music off, photos are my main concern and they backup to Google straight away so I should be too worried in all honesty

 

[Fallen god]

Famous last words

But I can manually copy photos and music off, photos are my main concern and they backup to Google straight away so I should be too worried in all honesty

Back up everything, when you unlock your bootloader it wipes everything on the device including all media from my past experience, its not just a wipe or root but the actual bootloader unlock that wipes your device clean, when you normally wipe your phone it is just your apps and system that is cleaned and media is left intact.

 

[iMacMart]

Back up everything, when you unlock your bootloader it wipes everything on the device including all media from my past experience, its not just a wipe or root but the actual bootloader unlock that wipes your device clean, when you normally wipe your phone it is just your apps and system that is cleaned and media is left intact.

Can anyone confirm if the link tool does a good job or backing up and restoring back to "as was"

Thanks

 

[Fallen god]

What is the link tool?

I typically use Titanium backup Pro, but you need root for that and it restores everything as is san my desktop wallpaper, and text messages.

For apps I believe people have had good success with Helium, you don't need to be rooted.

 

[iMacMart]

What is the link tool?

I typically use Titanium backup Pro, but you need root for that and it restores everything as is san my desktop wallpaper, and text messages.

For apps I believe people have had good success with Helium, you don't need to be rooted.

Hi

This one - http://forum.xda-developers.com/goo...olkit-wugs-nexus-root-toolkit-v1-8-3-t2517778

 

[G-MAN2004]

Having two accounts on CoC is ruining my battery. Just can't put it down!

 

[Delvis]

Looking to purchase this gem..... just wondering if anyone through mobile phones direct.co.uk before?

 

[-Mike-]

Carphone Warehouse have it for £249.95 if you fancy one!

 

[bakes0310]

Is it worth paying a bit more and get it on google rather than getting it cheaper elsewhere?

 

[tom_e]

Is it worth paying a bit more and get it on google rather than getting it cheaper elsewhere?

I'd go for either Google or direct from Amazon as they both have cracking CS.

 

[Fallen god]

Hi

This one - http://forum.xda-developers.com/goo...olkit-wugs-nexus-root-toolkit-v1-8-3-t2517778

Ahh yes, I believe that is an adb backup which literally backs up everything on your phone as a rom, and you can restore it as in later. I don't think it backs up media thou so keep all that safe.

 

[JAMAL]

Rooted mine yesterday with towelroot, no wiping anything and the bootloader stays locked, unless i want to now unlock it for anything in trickstermod

 

[MrWhippy]

Looking to purchase this gem..... just wondering if anyone through mobile phones direct.co.uk before?

I've been looking at this too, they have a £100 upfront, £14 a month 2 year offer giving 500mins, 500MB and unlimited texts with EE.

Tempted but not yet decided.

 

[Fallen god]

Rooted mine yesterday with towelroot, no wiping anything and the bootloader stays locked, unless i want to now unlock it for anything in trickstermod

If you can root without unlocking the bootloader then you won't anything, I personally wasn't aware this was even possible lol.

 

[Jamesbcd]

32GB version is £290 delivered at Expansys. Comes with EU plug though.

 

[this_is_gav]

32GB version is £290 delivered at Expansys. Comes with EU plug though.

Expansys? I'd rather pay the extra £40. And a lot more than that if it was necessary.

 

[-Mike-]

Expansys? I'd rather pay the extra £40. And a lot more than that if it was necessary.

Lol! You've got a whole lot of love for them then! Have just clicked the doom button on google play What have I done....... must return it

 

[Jamesbcd]

I'd rather save the £50 to be honest. I've never had to return a phone before (touch wood) and I'm sure LG's warranty isn't that bad?