How to backup recovery partition before installing ClockworkMod?

[Guest Master One]

Hi there,

I am new to Android and this forum, I just got my ZTE Blade (Austrian Edition from YESSS provider, with 512MB RAM, TFT, no netlock, no branding) a few days ago.

Before I start with installing ClockworkMod, rooting the device, and installing a custom ROM, I want to backup all partitions (including the recovery partition), so that I can revert to the factory condition, if necessary.

Is it possible to make a backup of all partitions in one step (without having ClockworkMod installed)? How?

Or is the way to go, to first make a backup of the recovery partition only (how?), install ClockworkMod, and then make the remaining backups with ClockworkMod?

Once I have a complete backup, what has to be done to use it for a full recovery to the factory condition?

I am sorry, if this has already been asked & answered. I am consuming info about Android and the ZTE Blade / OSF for days now, but it is just overwhelming as of now.

Greetings,

Master One

[Guest Phoenix Silver]

i don't know if fastboot can do this ?

[Guest markusj]

http://android.podtwo.com/romdump/

recovery.img can be reflashed from this.

Recovery images are also available there: http://content.modaco.net/dropzone/blade-b...very-images.zip

Then you can flash cwm, and do a nandroid backup

Edited December 26, 2010 by markusj

[Guest Master One]

Ok, thanks, ROMdump it is. I'll try that as soon as I find the time.