QUOTE(m4a1rifle @ Aug 10 2010, 02:47 PM)
Hi, noob in rooting desire here.
Since now unrevoked support our htc desire, i plan to root it because it's so simple now. however there are some concern:
1. If i only do unrevoked rooting (following it's instruction in xda-developer), will my apps/settings/data in phone memory lost?
2. can anyone teach me how to restore my desire back to original state so i can receive OTA froyo updates later on when it is available?
3. any software/apps that can backup entire phone memory image, so i just only need restore that image file and all operating system/settings/apps/data automatically restored.
Many thanks!
1. No, everything remains the same after you rooted (it just gives you super user permission). Data is only lost when you do a wipe before flashing a new ROM
2. Flash with the RUU - RUU_Bravo_hTC_Asia_WWE_1.19.707.7_Radio_32.36.00.2 8U_4.06.00.02_2_release_126179_signed.exe. Link here -
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=6956673. Nandroid in the recovery mode can do that (you can backup image back to the original state of last backup ROM). But if you're talking about restoring settings to a new ROM (after you do a wipe), use Titanium backup. In general, the steps are:
- Root
- Backup with Titanium backup
- Boot into recovery
- Nandroid backup
- Wipe
- Flash new ROM
- Restore settings with Titanium Backup
If something fails while flashing new ROM, restore the Nandroid image