Backup file cooked into ROM as OEM package?

[WatermelonSlim]

Is there a way to turn a backup file into an OEM package that is automatically set up as part of the ROM?

For example, say I cook my own ROM that has nothing at all. I then install all my apps, enter all my serials and registration info into all the apps, get my WiFi set up with all my WEP keys, all my favorites, all that kind of stuff. Then I make a backup using some backup program.

Can I then take that backup file and cook it into the naked ROM so that all of my serials, settings, etc are all set up after every hard reset?

I know I could just put it on the storage card and restore after every hard reset, but I would rather have it cooked right into the ROM if this is possible.

If this is possible, what would be a good backup program to make the backup file with?

i was thinking that when the device is doing the customization or whatever you call it after the hard reset, it could be restoring from the backup file.

Has anyone done anything like this yet?

[amit1275]

Even I am wishing that there is such a way.... You put in words what many of us noobs wish for.

[WatermelonSlim]

I'm sure there is a way to do it. Hopefully someone will help us out.

I am by no means an expert, but I would guess you need to somehow cook the backup file into the ROM, and then edit the autoexec.bat file to run that backup file.

So what we really need to know is, which backup program makes the best backups, that restore without any user input. Something that all you do is tap it and it does the rest from there. And it would need to restore all installed apps, all settings, all internet favorites, all registration info for all the apps, all calendar, contacts, and tasks, and any registry tweaks.

If we can locate the backup program that does this with minimal user input we have passed step one. Step 2 would be to cook the self executing backup file into the ROM, and step 3 would be making the ROM run the self executing backup after hard reboot, during the automated customizations. And if you soft reset the device before it runs customizations, I would want it to start running the customizations immediately after the reboot (like the newer stock ROMs do).

That way if my phone gets stolen I can use Sprite Terminator to locate it, and whoever steals it will have to flash a new ROM to get rid of Sprite Terminator.

I would not want this backup file listed anywhere on the device either. For example, if you look in "Programs" (or anywhere else) you don't see it. That may or may not be the hardest part- I don't have any idea if it's even possible. But it's not an issue until we get the other steps done.

[wolferus]

life would be much easier...I hope someone can make this real:)

[corepda]

Any UC compliant ROM can do that for you. They are meant to autorun any file which you users want to run after ROM upgrade. Good luck, check sleuths thread for more info. :)