[HACKS] [HOW-TO] Install Safestrap and Create a Backup

[Mungo Baobab]

Just an update. Installed Safestrap, made a backup and all is well.

Mungo.

 

[thinkmega]

Just install v1.08 on D3, grant root access. After pressing "Install Recovery" button, the "Recovery State" is still "Not installed". Did I miss anything?

 

[guidot]

Just install v1.08 on D3, grant root access. After pressing "Install Recovery" button, the "Recovery State" is still "Not installed". Did I miss anything?

Is the app listed in superuser? Do you have busybox updated? Superuser binary updated?

Sent from my rooted, ROM'd, and Safestrapped XT862

 

[thinkmega]

I just came to realize I've lost "root" as my id becomes "shell" in adb. When and how it happened, I don't know. But Superuser was installed and I am certain I got it rooted following the root-how-to. Anyway, is there anyway I can re-root without using SBF?

 

[guidot]

I just came to realize I've lost "root" as my id becomes "shell" in adb. When and how it happened, I don't know. But Superuser was installed and I am certain I got it rooted following the root-how-to. Anyway, is there anyway I can re-root without using SBF?

Google Pete's Motorola Tools. I don't see why re rooting using this would be a problem.

Sent from my rooted, ROM'd, and Safestrapped XT862

 

[Cdjones187]

I just came to realize I've lost "root" as my id becomes "shell" in adb. When and how it happened, I don't know. But Superuser was installed and I am certain I got it rooted following the root-how-to. Anyway, is there anyway I can re-root without using SBF?

What rom are you on? I lost root in ICS some how and petes script will not work, but it will recognize it as having "Temporary ADB root". If you can still get into the recovery just re-flash the rom your on without wiping and it'll be fixed. Otherwise you have to be on .890 (or .894?) for petes script to work.

 

[rindrew]

I would like to install a ROM as well as create a backup using safestrap.
I uninstalled Droid 3 Bootstrapper. I have CWR installed through ROM Manager.
Can I leave ROM Manager installed and still install safestrap?

Thanks.

 

[nasty007]

Hell
i got the phone recently, so its totally new for me to work with Droid 3.
I use phone on GSM network in Croatia.
i was thinking to root the phone so i found Pete's Motorola root tools.
Next thing is Safestrap or Bootstrap, i need root to freeze some apps, and make nanodroid backup, i will not flash custom ROM for now.
What i need to use, Safestrap or bootstrap?
I owned HTC Wildfire and i know how to work with ClockworkMod Recovery.

Thanks

 

[guidot]

I would like to install a ROM as well as create a backup using safestrap.
I uninstalled Droid 3 Bootstrapper. I have CWR installed through ROM Manager.
Can I leave ROM Manager installed and still install safestrap?

Thanks.

Safestrap includes its own version of clockwork recovery which is NOT compatible with RM.

You can leave it installed but it won't do anything.

Sent from my DROID3 using Tapatalk

 

[guidot]

Hell
i got the phone recently, so its totally new for me to work with Droid 3.
I use phone on GSM network in Croatia.
i was thinking to root the phone so i found Pete's Motorola root tools.
Next thing is Safestrap or Bootstrap, i need root to freeze some apps, and make nanodroid backup, i will not flash custom ROM for now.
What i need to use, Safestrap or bootstrap?
I owned HTC Wildfire and i know how to work with ClockworkMod Recovery.

Thanks

Do you have an XT862?

If not, safestrap DOES NOT work with the XT860 or the XT863 "Droid 3"

If you have an XT862 I would suggest Safestrap, because you can install it after you root and make a backup in non-safe mode and then you can do bloat removal and such. If you screw something up, you'll get the safestrap prompt on reboot! Reload your backup and try again!

Sent from my DROID3 using Tapatalk

 

[nasty007]

Do you have an XT862?

If not, safestrap DOES NOT work with the XT860 or the XT863 "Droid 3"

If you have an XT862 I would suggest Safestrap, because you can install it after you root and make a backup in non-safe mode and then you can do bloat removal and such. If you screw something up, you'll get the safestrap prompt on reboot! Reload your backup and try again!

Sent from my DROID3 using Tapatalk

Yes, i have XT862, is this non-safe mode default on Safestrap or i must switch to it?
I will root and try with Safestrap.

Thanks

 

[guidot]

Non-safe is default, and safe is only for flashing ROMs.

Sent from my DROID3 using Tapatalk

 

[nasty007]

Non-safe is default, and safe is only for flashing ROMs.

Sent from my DROID3 using Tapatalk

Thanks, got it all done, everything has gone without problem.
Im rooted now, will see when will be some ROM with full GSM support.

 

[guidot]

Thanks, got it all done, everything has gone without problem.
Im rooted now, will see when will be some ROM with full GSM support.

I'm fairly certain that MavROM and Steel Droid are built off working D3 GSM/CDMA.

Sent from my DROID3 using Tapatalk

 

[acoers]

so when i go into to backup and restore, then go into backup and it says internal sd card or external sd card. That just means where it saves the backup correct? And also i just did a backup and i get a (no/sdcard.android_secure found.Skipping backup of applications on external storage.)

Should i be getting that error?