I’m ready to debloat (with universal-android-debloater), but before I do that Id like to backup the OS in the device to my computer.

If I want to backup with the stock ROM, Im redirected to a commercial service Im not going to use.

If I want to backup with twrp, it won’t let me backup via usb cable to the computer.

There must be a way to backup from the computer to the computer via usb, correct?

ETA: Can I backup with universal-android-debloater?

  • magicalzfmk@lemmy.sdf.orgEnglish
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    6 months ago

    Note, i am kinda a noob but,

    Universal Android debloater is a pretty safe tool to use if in recommended option. So I don’t think there is a need for a backup. However since UAD uses adb to disable things if your os breaks, you can restore the last disabled packages via fastboot.

    For backups, can’t twrp backups be copied via USB? If your phone is famous enough you can find stock images on its site or on XDA developer website.

    Lastly try this: QFIL tool (video for my phone but steps should be the same for backing up: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9LoaPrbGx0&list=WL&index=62)

    However, do note that QFIL tool is a very powerful tool and it’s very easy to softbrick the device if you don’t know what you are doing. Find a video for your device to be double sure.