Hi there,
first: Big thx to the developers! Great work!
I'm on Thor Nexus 2.02 with unlocked bootloader (checked via idme) and TWRP 2.8.1.0 and want to try CM (for unlocked bootloader).
I have several Backups (Titanium and TWRP) on external HD and still on my Kindle SD.
Before doing this, I've got some safety-questions
1. Is my TWRP version ok (2.8.1.0) or should/must I update to 2.8.7.0?
2. Do I lose my unlocked bootloader when installing latest CM 12.1? I think I don't, right?
Guess: My bootloader stays unlocked until I only install "verified" custom roms as CM or Nexus.
I never want to install original stock rom. Is that ok then?
3. If I want to go back but update from Nexus 2.02 to 2.05 I simply need to grab the correct files and install them via TWRP (after doing a factory reset). My apps and data could be restored via Titanium Backup. Do I get this right?
4. Installing options for CM 12.1
a) I can manually enter TWRP-recovery by power+vol.up
b) from Flashify I can go to reboot (TWRP) recovery
c) directly via flashify under flash -> recovery image (as shown on youtube)
Best way I guess: Use TWRP, first make factory reset and then flash the ROM file.
5. Installing GAPPS
I want to install minimal GAPPS for 5.1 (gapps-5.1.x-20150404-minimal-edition-signed.zip) I would use for my moto e. Do you mind installing these gapps or should I use other ones? I only need the Play Store.
Now, if I don't like CM 12 I want to make sure to get safely back to where I come from.
These are my options
1. If CM works normally
a) Connect Kindle to PC and from there copy TWRP-backup-data to kindle SD (then simply enter TWRP recovery and press recovery). Question: Is that all or do I have to do s.th. special when doing a restore? I've never tested the backup function (shame on me).
2. If s.th. goes wrong
a) Connect Kindle to PC and push TWRP-Backup-Folder via adb command to Kindle SD. I made sure to have latest adb-version 1.032 as I needed it for unlocking bootloader as well as the necessary and correct windows drivers.
b) As in TWARP > 2.8.2 it's possible to adb sideload data that installs a new/old CM or Nexus Image
c) As in TWARP > 2.8 I can push) data so I could simply enter TWRP-recovery, active MTP (?) or simply connect to pc and then push files to my kindle and install them via TWRP
Is that correct or do you have any hints or tips for me?
I think at least I can adb push files to the Kindle.
As I lose all my Kindle-Backup-Data on my device when I install CM 12 I should be on the safe side as I still have TWRP and different ways to push backup-data to my device if anything goes wrong, right? Note: All backup-data are still on external HD.
first: Big thx to the developers! Great work!
I'm on Thor Nexus 2.02 with unlocked bootloader (checked via idme) and TWRP 2.8.1.0 and want to try CM (for unlocked bootloader).
I have several Backups (Titanium and TWRP) on external HD and still on my Kindle SD.
Before doing this, I've got some safety-questions
1. Is my TWRP version ok (2.8.1.0) or should/must I update to 2.8.7.0?
2. Do I lose my unlocked bootloader when installing latest CM 12.1? I think I don't, right?
Guess: My bootloader stays unlocked until I only install "verified" custom roms as CM or Nexus.
I never want to install original stock rom. Is that ok then?
3. If I want to go back but update from Nexus 2.02 to 2.05 I simply need to grab the correct files and install them via TWRP (after doing a factory reset). My apps and data could be restored via Titanium Backup. Do I get this right?
4. Installing options for CM 12.1
a) I can manually enter TWRP-recovery by power+vol.up
b) from Flashify I can go to reboot (TWRP) recovery
c) directly via flashify under flash -> recovery image (as shown on youtube)
Best way I guess: Use TWRP, first make factory reset and then flash the ROM file.
5. Installing GAPPS
I want to install minimal GAPPS for 5.1 (gapps-5.1.x-20150404-minimal-edition-signed.zip) I would use for my moto e. Do you mind installing these gapps or should I use other ones? I only need the Play Store.
Now, if I don't like CM 12 I want to make sure to get safely back to where I come from.
These are my options
1. If CM works normally
a) Connect Kindle to PC and from there copy TWRP-backup-data to kindle SD (then simply enter TWRP recovery and press recovery). Question: Is that all or do I have to do s.th. special when doing a restore? I've never tested the backup function (shame on me).
2. If s.th. goes wrong
a) Connect Kindle to PC and push TWRP-Backup-Folder via adb command to Kindle SD. I made sure to have latest adb-version 1.032 as I needed it for unlocking bootloader as well as the necessary and correct windows drivers.
b) As in TWARP > 2.8.2 it's possible to adb sideload data that installs a new/old CM or Nexus Image
c) As in TWARP > 2.8 I can push) data so I could simply enter TWRP-recovery, active MTP (?) or simply connect to pc and then push files to my kindle and install them via TWRP
Is that correct or do you have any hints or tips for me?
I think at least I can adb push files to the Kindle.
As I lose all my Kindle-Backup-Data on my device when I install CM 12 I should be on the safe side as I still have TWRP and different ways to push backup-data to my device if anything goes wrong, right? Note: All backup-data are still on external HD.
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