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Market Auto Sync Apps on Fresh Install

So I have flashed a few roms now, and each time I flash fresh, market will auto downloaded my installed roms from my last rom and install them in the fresh rom.
How do i turn this off????

When you sign in to Google account uncheck 'keep my phone backed up' checkbox
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EDIT: Beaten to it

also, you can go into the market while everything is downloading > my apps > then stop.

bruce2728 said:
When you sign in to Google account uncheck 'keep my phone backed up' checkbox
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i was pretty sure i had unchecked this the LAST time i flashed a fresh rom, so that's why i was confused about why it was doing the process again. i know for sure i unchecked it this time, so we'll see what happens next time...

bruce2728 said:
When you sign in to Google account uncheck 'keep my phone backed up' checkbox
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besides the market apps, what else will it NOT backup/restore if I disable this option?
I just want to make sure it will back up/restore my contacts/calendar/gmail.
edit: I flashed a new ROM and unchecked the box and it still started trying to install all my market apps. it failed on about 80% of them which is why I don't want it to bother and Ill have titanium backup do it. what a pain...

Curb71 said:
besides the market apps, what else will it NOT backup/restore if I disable this option?
I just want to make sure it will back up/restore my contacts/calendar/gmail.
edit: I flashed a new ROM and unchecked the box and it still started trying to install all my market apps. it failed on about 80% of them which is why I don't want it to bother and Ill have titanium backup do it. what a pain...
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It will still Sync your Contacts,Calendar and Gmail. When the box is unchecked its not suppose to reinstall your market apps. Not sure if it stuck before you unchecked it maybe need to let it sit for a few minutes to sync to the server that your settings stayed.

Don't uncheck backup. Easier to not sign in to your account on fresh install, skip it. When phone loads, launch the market. Now sign in. problem solved.

LBC 0.6 - No alert on recieving txt message

When i recieve a txt message i get no alert or flashing light with LBC 0.6. I also have other issues being:
Txt messages show phone numbers instead of names
Power down doesn't actually power down, it appears to hibernate instead.
I would report them in the developers section but can't due to forum limits on new users.

Not upgraded as yet myself as not had opportunity, but do intend to tomorrow.
did you perform the required wipes pre install? (have to ask)
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[*]Power down doesn't actually power down, it appears to hibernate instead.
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Are you sure that you have Settings->Power->Fastboot set to OFF?
other wise will never really Power Off.
hope that helped....

Good call on the fast boot option. Thats one crossed off. Hopefully the alert issue is a simple fix
Thanks

oh and to answer your other question i used the following file to wipe :
FULL_WIPE_1.5_EXT4-for-saga_.zip

Toxicshadow said:
When i recieve a txt message i get no alert or flashing light with LBC 0.6. I also have other issues being:
Txt messages show phone numbers instead of names
Power down doesn't actually power down, it appears to hibernate instead.
I would report them in the developers section but can't due to forum limits on new users.
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I had the same problem. i reinstalled the rom using rom manager (clean install) with the "sense 3 sms" checked. now it works perfectly

Thanks for the suggestion. I have installed without a clean install and I get an error message on screen when receiving a txt.
I shall try with a clean install 2moz.
If it works I shall report the issue to lbc so that he can fix the base Rom.
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I'm faced with the same bug like you, Don't receive any Text-Notifications. Well, I do a full wipe before it (System/data/cache/dalvik) and using the 2.1 Version. I'm now using GO SMS and it works well. But I think I'll give the 3.0 Sms a try

just my personal opinion, the Sense v3 SMS application is much better anyway, has more features and more user friendly !

Tried the following:
full wipe
install LBC 0.6
install sms app 3.0 addon
still no alert when recieving messages
Time to post in the developers section!

Shameless pad to allow me to post in development

Toxicshadow said:
Tried the following:
full wipe
install LBC 0.6
install sms app 3.0 addon
still no alert when recieving messages
Time to post in the developers section!
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Fixed issue!
I previously backed up the message app (titanium) from leedroid rom. So i simplg restored the app.
Voila , working as it should now!

olyloh6696 said:
Fixed issue!
I previously backed up the message app (titanium) from leedroid rom. So i simplg restored the app.
Voila , working as it should now!
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Would you mind giving a step by step guide to doing this?
Desperately need a fix soon as I love this ROM.
Cheers

decoyknox said:
Would you mind giving a step by step guide to doing this?
Desperately need a fix soon as I love this ROM.
Cheers
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Did you download and install the Sense 3 SMS app with back up?
http://saga-lbc-mod.de/add-ons/

det66 said:
Did you download and install the Sense 3 SMS app with back up?
http://saga-lbc-mod.de/add-ons/
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Yeah, I did a full wipe, flashed the rom, then flashed the sense 3.0 SMS app with backup.

decoyknox said:
Yeah, I did a full wipe, flashed the rom, then flashed the sense 3.0 SMS app with backup.
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weird ,works for me no prob

det66 said:
weird ,works for me no prob
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Damn, was hoping you'd have the golden answer. Now I feel inadequate.

decoyknox said:
Damn, was hoping you'd have the golden answer. Now I feel inadequate.
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Have you just tried reinstalling the Sense3 sms addon?

ben_pyett said:
Not upgraded as yet myself as not had opportunity, but do intend to tomorrow.
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Have now upgraded to v0.6.0, although I only wiped the Cache and Dalvik Cache and didn't perform the recommended full wipe as didn't have the time for the full setup - so took a chance.
Was originally runnning LBC 0.5.4
Booted to Recovery
Took full Nandroid backup
Wiped CACHE
Wiped DALVIK CACHE
flashed v0.6.0 ROM (did previously edit ZIP to remove some APK's (including EXT4 recovery - as had issue with upgrade))
flashed Google Apps Add on
flashed selection of Sense 3 Components (Weather & Lock Scren, Black Ring, Live Wallpapaper, Weather Sounds, SMS App) [Not 3d Rosie]
Booted and all fine, I get normal SMS notifications, no issues to report to date.

ben_pyett said:
Have now upgraded to v0.6.0, although I only wiped the Cache and Dalvik Cache and didn't perform the recommended full wipe as didn't have the time for the full setup - so took a chance.
Was originally runnning LBC 0.5.4
Booted to Recovery
Took full Nandroid backup
Wiped CACHE
Wiped DALVIK CACHE
flashed v0.6.0 ROM (did previously edit ZIP to remove some APK's (including EXT4 recovery - as had issue with upgrade))
flashed Google Apps Add on
flashed selection of Sense 3 Components (Weather & Lock Scren, Black Ring, Live Wallpapaper, Weather Sounds, SMS App) [Not 3d Rosie]
Booted and all fine, I get normal SMS notifications, no issues to report to date.
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Can always count on Ben for a thorough recap
However I read from others that sms will work fine if you also flash the sense 3 lockscreen. I'm choosing to stick with the default so I would like to get the sms working without the new lockscreen.
I'm going to flash the sms app again to see if that patches the problem up. But will take a while before someone actually sends me a text
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decoyknox said:
I'm going to flash the sms app again to see if that patches the problem up. But will take a while before someone actually sends me a text
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Thanks, in which case text yourself, that's what I did to ensure that it worked!
write text
hit send
Then quickly power off (to ensure phone is sleeping)
Wait for notification?

New Nexus S - Should i wait ?

Hello
Just got my new Google Nexus S : )
I wanted to know if It would be better to wait till google releases the new ICS 4.0 Andriod and get it updated and then go with New Roms
or
Should i install a new ROM now for better speed and stability ?
If yes, which ROM should i start off with as i am a total beginner with Rooting/Flashing etc.
I dont mind waiting till 4.0 Android is released...
Any suggestions ?

Putting ROMs on it now doesn't exclude you from putting ICS on it later. Go have fun with it and try out different ROMS. When ICS comes out, you can put that on it too. No restrictions !!

But wouldnt rooting the device bar me from updating to ICS officially from Google ?

Yes but there will be ICS ROMs released here that you can install
Stock Android is actually pretty good and very stable. But if you want to toy around, just go ahead and have fun with the great ROMs we have available now.
Greetz

U can also flash back to stock when ics comes out and update officially and reroot and your good
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Heck I had my phone rooted and trying new roms the day I got it and I just got mine Monday when I seen that best buy had them free.
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Is this a good tutorial on rooting Nexus S ?
www(dot)youtube(dot)com/watch?v=EA6DlAqYUeo
Can i follow it to root my phone or should i follow some other guide ?

That is the one I used...how ever I would suggest getting a 5.0.2.0 recovery image as the one in the file that goes with that video is an older version...it will still work though.
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djwyman said:
That is the one I used...how ever I would suggest getting a 5.0.2.0 recovery image as the one in the file that goes with that video is an older version...it will still work though.
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Where will i get the 5.0.2.0 recovery image from ?

djwyman said:
That is the one I used...how ever I would suggest getting a 5.0.2.0 recovery image as the one in the file that goes with that video is an older version...it will still work though.
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Which ROM or Kernel did you try out ?
How about using Rom Manager by ClockworkMod?

Which program to use for backing up Data (contacts, messages etc) before Rooting the device ?

off topic, but since you asked about backing up contacts im sure this could help. Go to your contacts, and choose the option to back them all up to SD card. After that, choose to delete all your contacts from your phone, then restore the backup from SD, but choose to restore them as gmail contacts instead of to your phone. This way when you sync your gmail account your contacts will just repopulate. Very handy when flashing new roms ect

fromthestars said:
off topic, but since you asked about backing up contacts im sure this could help. Go to your contacts, and choose the option to back them all up to SD card. After that, choose to delete all your contacts from your phone, then restore the backup from SD, but choose to restore them as gmail contacts instead of to your phone. This way when you sync your gmail account your contacts will just repopulate. Very handy when flashing new roms ect
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i backed up my contacts, but i dont see any option for deleting all my contacts.

Menu
Settings
Applications
Manager Applications
Contacts
Clear Data
This will clear all contacts.

fromthestars said:
Menu
Settings
Applications
Manager Applications
Contacts
Clear Data
This will clear all contacts.
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When i import "IMport from USB Storage", it does not ask me to import as Gmail Contacts.
How do i do that ?

For me,
I will import my contacts in gmail (via browser in pc) so i can manage easily,edit,create group, etc..
and finally sync it all to phone.
That was i done when i use android for the first time.
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How about use Titanium Backup root program for backing up ?

Ibn Saeed said:
How about use Titanium Backup root program for backing up ?
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You need root to using Titanium backup and ussually its use to backup apps. I never use it to backup contacts.
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I think for my 1st ever ROM, ill go with Bugless Beast.
Still have to find a program to backup all my contacts, messages etc. for Stock Nexus S.
Can anyone suggest any ?

My backup pro can back all that stuff up.
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[Q] Tm Backup

Hey i noticed RaverX3X removed tm backup in his latest update. I NEED it back, it has all of my contacts and is my only backup. I tried porting from one of his previous roms and when i try to sync it fc and none of my contacts get synced ):
anyone hav any ideas?

ChadBFlores said:
Hey i noticed RaverX3X removed tm backup in his latest update. I NEED it back, it has all of my contacts and is my only backup. I tried porting from one of his previous roms and when i try to sync it fc and none of my contacts get synced ):
anyone hav any ideas?
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temporary solution:
get all contacts from TMO website manually

That's why you should always sync to Google
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jigglynuts said:
That's why you should always sync to Google
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And/or titanium
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Google's new motto: Be as evil as customers will allow -- but no more!
jigglynuts said:
That's why you should always sync to Google
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Yes! Especially with their new motto! They want to know as much about you as possible... and by syncing your contacts with them, you are feeding them what they need to survive... Reminds me of the Little Shop of Horrors... Google sitting around belching, "FEED ME!"

ChadBFlores said:
Hey i noticed RaverX3X removed tm backup in his latest update. I NEED it back, it has all of my contacts and is my only backup. I tried porting from one of his previous roms and when i try to sync it fc and none of my contacts get synced ):
anyone hav any ideas?
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Copy the MobileBackup.apk to your sd card. You can use 'Super Manager' from the app market. Open 'Super Manager' then go into file manager. Check your settings in Super Manager by going into setup/root and make sure 'enable ROOT function' is checked. Find your MobileBackup.apk on your SD Card and copy. Press 'Back up level folder' twice. Go into 'system/app' and make sure 'system is set to (r/w). Paste the MobileBackup.apk in the folder.
But like the others said... you really should use GMail to backup your contacts.

Thanks!
haha thanks everyone, I think it is just a bug he hasent worked out yet cus when i use the app switch me (kinnda like dual boot, only just 1 rom) I found all of my contacts were there when i tried syncing tm contacts from the .apk I ported ...
my solution to get on my main boot was to save a .vcf to my sd.
BTW- Thanks everyone for your help

[Q] How do I prevent a specific app from being uninstalled

I have an app on my phone that I would like to prevent from being uninstalled in the event of being lost or stolen. How would I do this. I have been searching the web and most people say its not possible but how is that bloatware is seemingly impossible to get rid of? Would it be possible with a rooted phone?

LazyNDaCrazyDayz said:
I have an app on my phone that I would like to prevent from being uninstalled in the event of being lost or stolen. How would I do this. I have been searching the web and most people say its not possible but how is that bloatware is seemingly impossible to get rid of? Would it be possible with a rooted phone?
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The best way would to put the app in /system/app but you'll have to be rooted for that
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jboyer0000 said:
The best way would to put the app in /system/app but you'll have to be rooted for that
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Yes I am rooted. How would I make it so the app installs with all the current settings?
For example if I have an app that shows me the current location of my phone via email I would need the email settings to be loaded each time.

LazyNDaCrazyDayz said:
Yes I am rooted. How would I make it so the app installs with all the current settings?
For example if I have an app that shows me the current location of my phone via email I would need the email settings to be loaded each time.
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After you move it to /system/app and set permissions just log in like normal and all of your settings should still be there... just keep in mind a factory reset or a need rom will delete it. So after each time you flash a new rom you'll need to move the app back to /system/app
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Bear in mind that the first thing anyone will do if they steal your phone is wipe all data, so this won't achieve much unfortunately.