Convert nandroid backup to update.zip

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So I was wondering what programs so I need to convert all the files in my backup nandroid backup folder into a flashable update.zip ... I know it can be done but I just don't know how... any help would be apprececiated...

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Could I use android kitchen? I know its mainly used for HTC, but us moto also supported?
 

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the Update.zip install requires Moto Signed zip files if I'm not mistaken so it is not possible at this point AFAIK...
CWM Might have a method for shutting off signature checks though so if you shut that off that might be the way to go.
 

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well, geohot broke sony, it's only a matter of time before someone breaks moto, man I wish I had more free time and knowledge
 
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Then my revised question is- how can i convert my backup to a flashable zip. Basically found my base now I want to render some things different colors and change some icons and stuff...
 

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Then my revised question is- how can i convert my backup to a flashable zip. Basically found my base now I want to render some things different colors and change some icons and stuff...

Just flash it with the same program you used to make it which I suspect is CMR...
 
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No, my backup is a bunch of image files. If I were to compile those image files to a zip, would it extract the image files by itself or do I need to extract the image files then recompile the files and folders within to a zip? If so, what program do I use to extract the files and folders from the image files?
 

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I think I have an idea for a long way around.
You up for a challenge?
 

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Use yaffs2 to extract the files from inside the image and then take a working update zip from a rom and just replace the files inside it with the files from the image.

Tbh, its easier to use adb to pull the files out rather than having to make a backup, unyaff's the images, then zip it.
 
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Where do I place the unyaffs .c and .h files? Also- where do I run the command? Device or desktop?
 
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Nvm, I finally got unyaffs working. Unzipped my system.img ... that's my whole rom correct?.. Like, I was rooted on gb; will it be a backup up rooted version of gb? Basically the same thing as the p3droid pre rooted gb ...
 
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Not really.... It doesnt have the kernel update, the baseband update, or the radio update. Also, you can only flash it via CWR, not stock recovery.
 
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