I know this question is common but I read this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1068193
and he asked me to learn busybox commands then I read this thread which offers an app to backup this folder
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1138873
My question :Is there anyone who tried this app to backup efs folder on GSII ?
and does this app need rooted phone ?
Thanks
The commands are in the first link you posted, and yes you need a rooted phone.
I know but I need a way without busybox as It's very long
and I wanted to know anyone used the app which I posted on GSII
Just install the cf-root kernel, it has busybox built in.
Never used the app since it isn't needed, typing out a command isn't that trivial.
http://www.appbrain.com/app/nitrality/com.nfye.insanity.toolbox
jje
peachpuff said:
Just install the cf-root kernel, it has busybox built in.
Never used the app since it isn't needed, typing out a command isn't that trivial.
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I know but the dev said " you should learn busybox commands otherwise you will lose your phone "
Im just going to step away from this thread...
JJEgan said:
jje
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Thanks but did you try this app on GSII
mohamdyoon said:
I know this question is common but I read this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1068193
and he asked me to learn busybox commands then I read this thread which offers an app to backup this folder
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1138873
My question :Is there anyone who tried this app to backup efs folder on GSII ?
and does this app need rooted phone ?
Thanks
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It's not hard, i just copy/pasted the commands from the first thread, but i know a bit about linux command line commands.
If you typo you could break stuff, that's life.
Or just try the app, maybe read the thread to see if other people have had it work for them.
The only risk free thing you can do with your phone is turn it off and put it back in the box
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veyka said:
It's not hard, i just copy/pasted the commands from the first thread, but i know a bit about linux command line commands.
If you typo you could break stuff, that's life.
Or just try the app, maybe read the thread to see if other people have had it work for them.
The only risk free thing you can do with your phone is turn it off and put it back in the box
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thanks for your help I really want to know a bit about these commands but I can't know how ? the topic give url to learn all commands not a bit of them
If you can tell me how I will be grateful
but as you know a bit about linux command you need to change anything in the commands or you just copied it ?
Thanks again for trying help me
If you are rooted you can just install galaxy s unlock by helroz and it has an option to just back up for /efs folder before you unlock. just select the backup option and don't do the unlock. No command line stuff required. The efs will be backed up to your phone storage.
mohamdyoon said:
thanks for your help I really want to know a bit about these commands but I can't know how ? the topic give url to learn all commands not a bit of them
If you can tell me how I will be grateful
but as you know a bit about linux command you need to change anything in the commands or you just copied it ?
Thanks again for trying help me
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Code:
su
busybox tar zcvf /sdcard/efs/efs-backup.tar.gz /efs
The tar command with zcvf takes the input, in this case the efs folder and compresses it into a file in the output location, in this case on the internal sd card, while maintaining unix permissions, important for if you need to restore, this will make a small file.
Code:
su
cat /dev/block/mmcblk0p1 > /sdcard/efs/efs_dev-block-mmcblk0p1.img
Su gains root
Cat means catalog aka copy contents of what you point it at, in this case you are copying the whole partition where the efs folder sits.
In unix terms a folder can sit on any partition and be mounted into any point in the file system, just because a folder sits under "/" which is the root directory doesn't mean it's on the same partition, hard drive, or bit of flash memory.
We dump the whole partition so that if something goes wrong you can flash it back, i know heimdall which is an alternative flashing program can flash back different parts of the rom.
It's best to have both these backups to make sure and to give you different recovery options, flash via a program for the img or copying over the contents in the case of the tar file.
I hope this helps
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mohamdyoon said:
thanks for your help I really want to know a bit about these commands but I can't know how ? the topic give url to learn all commands not a bit of them
If you can tell me how I will be grateful
but as you know a bit about linux command you need to change anything in the commands or you just copied it ?
Thanks again for trying help me
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Just download an app called nitrality in the market.
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veyka, are you even sure that he knows what ADB is?
LiFE1688 said:
veyka, are you even sure that he knows what ADB is?
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Nope, but you can do it via a terminal editor on the phone.
It's just a copy/paste or you can just use the apps mentioned.
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veyka said:
Nope, but you can do it via a terminal editor on the phone.
It's just a copy/paste or you can just use the apps mentioned.
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Thanks guys and special thank for veyka
first: I will root my phone via cf-root
second : I will try the app mentioned
Or
I will make it by busybox commands
For LiFE1688 : I read about ADB but I prefer to do it via a teminal editor
Thanks for all I will try and tell you
I'm going to ask now what should I do to restore efs folder?
In the case of changing my IMEI
mohamdyoon said:
I'm going to ask now what should I do to restore efs folder?
In the case of changing my IMEI
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To restore you can copy the contents of the tar file you made over the EFS folder, or if you ended up with an img flash it via Heimdall
ps dont share your EFS folder backup, as someone could use it to clone your phone
Thanks guys
Related
The Showcase is the Cellular South version of Fascinate and is very similar in structure to the Mesmerize. While it has been determined that the Mesmerize files work for the Showcase kernel and Clockworkmod, I was able to get jt1134 to compile the same files from a dump of my showcase. Attached is the kernel for clockworkmod as well as instructions for getting it installed. redbend_ua and zimage are located in the kernel_update folder of zip file.
You will also need to be rooted and have the sdk installed to use adb.
You will need to install redbend_ua first extract the zip file then;
Code:
adb push path/to/redbend_ua /sdcard/redbend_ua
then you need to make it executable
Code:
adb shell
su
chmod 777 /sdcard/redbend_ua
Now you need to move it to the /system/xbin
Code:
adb shell
su
mv /sdcard/redbend_ua /system/xbin/redbend_ua
Take the zImage file and push it to the sd card.
Code:
adb push path/to/zImage /sdcard/zImage
Finally we need to flash the zImage
Code:
redbend_ua restore /sdcard/zImage /dev/block/bml8
Now you can download clockworkmod from market and install the fascinate version of recovery. When you get done you can then flash the attached zip and it will replace your stock phone kernel with the modded one giving access to bln and some other stuff.
Big thanks to jt1134 for taking the time to answer my questions and compile the kernel zip for my phone. Also props to thescorpion420 who I borrowed the installations steps from, since he already had it so well layed out in the mesmerize post. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=850898
Thanks for the writeup! And thanks for the help, got this going on my Showcase a couple of days ago... very nice to have the ability to make backups!
Hey, sorry, I'm having some odd trouble with this and I was wondering if someone could help. When I attempt to push the file, I'm getting a "permission denied" error. Any idea how to fix this?
I had similar troubles when I did it... I used Root Explorer to move the files into the proper locations, and Terminal Emulator to run the commands.
Hey. Is the zImage the zip file attached to the first post? Sorry, I'm learning. Managed to get to the last couple of steps!
ShadowDude said:
Hey. Is the zImage the zip file attached to the first post? Sorry, I'm learning. Managed to get to the last couple of steps!
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the zImage file is in the kernel_update folder of the zip file... so open the zip file and extract it from there.
anyone else from cell south lose vibrate?
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Pensacola06 said:
anyone else from cell south lose vibrate?
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You lost vibrate after making some modification?
after flashing the above kernel
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Pensacola06 said:
after flashing the above kernel
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No problem with vibrate for me after flashing the kernel... did you make a backup?
Vibrate is working fine on mine.
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restored from backup, vibrate still broke, even tried factory reset. do you think warranty will cover?
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I am an idiot. I was reading "bml8" as "bm18." *facepalm* Thanks for the help!
Pensacola06 said:
restored from backup, vibrate still broke, even tried factory reset. do you think warranty will cover?
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I'm sure it will... that sounds like a hardware issue at this point
Has anyone tried flashing super clean rom for the mesmerize?I figure since the showcase and the mezmerize have a lot of similarities it might be possible but i dont want to brick it.
Flip260z said:
Now you need to move it to the /system/xbin
Code:
adb shell
su
mv /sdcard/redbend_ua /system/xbin/redbend_ua
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I'm still getting the error:
failed on '/sdcard/redbend_ua' -Cross-device link
downloading Astro Free* right now to see if I can move it with that... Doesn't look like the FREE version will let me move or copy the file. I'm wondering if it will work if I buy Root Explorer
Well Root Explorer solved my issue. For some reason xbin had RO rights.. I flashed the Recovery now I'm installing ROM Manager to do a back up..
Finally finished my first back up..
Worked with no issues. Thank you for getting us one step further in Showcase development
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add144 said:
Worked with no issues. Thank you for getting us one step further in Showcase development
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there's now a vudoo kernel jt posted for the fascinate, mersmerize, showcase and it's smoking fast..
Can someone tell me how to do this from the terminal on my phone? my phone isnt showing under devices.
paullytinkle said:
Can someone tell me how to do this from the terminal on my phone? my phone isnt showing under devices.
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Essentially, you would download Terminal Emulator from the Android Market and run the commands in the terminal. Note that the files should be copied to your /sdcard/ first!
A little more info, since you're running it from the phone (and not adb shell) your first command will be: su. PM me if you need more help!
Hi everyone. I've just rooted my galaxy s 2, running on gingerbread XWKE8. I'm planning to install a new rom.have heard about various rom available.
1. Is villain 2.0 rom okay? The main purpose for installing a custom rom for me is to save battery as I'm outdoor most of the time. as of now my gingerbread is working well except for this battery issue. Is it worth changing the rom?
2.Was reading about titanium backup
I've done back up of my custom apps + system data on phone' s external sd card. I don't have paid version of titanium. Can't buy it either. (no credit card).anyway, shall i be get nandroid backup too, just in case? when i install new rom n use TB for restore, since it*
Has system data as well, won't it overwrite the old data on the new rom? it sounds un believable coz it thwarts the whole purpose of installing a new rom. So will there be an option of ticking individual files to restore as per my choice? (no pro version of . titanium). If so, how do i know which one to be restored?
3. If clockworkmode has a back up option why do we need a titanium backup? cos it gives a nandroid type backup?
4. Can clockworkmode be used to upgrade to a new firmware (custom our stock) or odin should be used as in rooting with a little modification (depending on if firmware has one file or 3 files)?
Please enlighten.
Thank you very much
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1) See for yourself if it's worth it.
2) Yes do a nandroid and check this before changing rom.
3) Nandroid is a exact copy of your current set-up, restoring it would undo the custom rom flash.Titanium backs up your apps so you can restore them after changing rom.
4) Depends on how the files are provided. Both should be possible.
For a credit card alternative I use this.
Hi.thanks a lot for replying. How do I get nandroid backup? Do I've to use rom manager in order to do nandroid backup? Cos when I search for nandroid in market, it doesn't return any nandroid app as such.
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No boot in to recovery, go to backup and restore and backup.
TheGhost1233 said:
3) Nandroid is a exact copy of your current set-up, restoring it would undo the custom rom flash.Titanium backs up your apps so you can restore them after changing rom.
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So if I happen to dislike or have problems with a custom rom, I just restore the backup of my rooted stock rom and all is back to the way it was (all, data/boot/apps/settings ...)? I think it will be, but I just want to be sure.
Hi.thanks again. I've read that recovery mode back up or titanium backup doesn't backup efs folder . One needs adb our terminal emulater or root explorer to do so.is there any link that explains efs folder backup using terminal emulater step by step?
Regards
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dav pahwa said:
Hi.thanks again. I've read that recovery mode back up or titanium backup doesn't backup efs folder . One needs adb our terminal emulater or root explorer to do so.is there any link that explains efs folder backup using terminal emulater step by step?
Regards
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EFS post in Dev section probably .
jje
I already linked to the right thread, in the thread there are different commands. All you have to do is pick a method, create the efs folder, copy the command to the terminal emulator and hit enter.
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VillianRom is nice I've been using VR since release and tried many roms en route and keep coming back to VR for some reason!
Best to do a nandroid via CWM Recovery so if any of your new installs have problems you can always wipe and go back to a working config.
I only use TB to backup app data, I don't like backing up system data as when moving from one rom to another if you restore you may encounter issues so always best to start from scratch to save any hassles.
Default [REF] Backup /efs folder. IMPORTANT.
This guide is based on a guide by Candanga on the i9000 forums, and some commands from supercurio
Please hit thanks on their posts and show them some love for the write up.
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I’ve compiled a quick guide to instruct how to make a copy of the /efs folder. I’ve found in many threads suggestions about backing up this folder but the methods itself are very general. Most of the times they suggest to “root and copy the folder” with Root Explorer or similar, but usually it’s not that easy or it just doesn't work for everyone.
This guide ASUMES you have read this Excellent Guide by Darkstrikerfirst:
H E R E <-- Make sure to read the ADB Guide.
I recommend doing this with a Mobile just taken out of the box or with any Official ROM of its Service Provider. If you have already Flashed your phone with another ROM but its working fine, then you can use that /efs also.
Why the /efs folder?
This is a very sensitive system folder that contains Phone-specific information such as the IMEI (encrypted in the nv_data.bin), wireless devices MAC addresses, product code (also in the nv_data.bin), and much more. Often users trying to change product codes or trying to unlock the mobile will end up corrupting data in this location.
Why back it up?
Well, let’s resume it saying that backing-up this little folder will keep you away from Samsung service centres.
***WARNING: I take no responsibility to any damage caused by the methods cited and/or written here. Their sole purpose is to back-up data and not to alter in any way the integrity of the original files of the mobile***
What you will need:
* Rooted SGS II to get permissions as a SU (Super User) and perform the backup
* I would suggest learning a little about the terminal commands used (in case you are not familiar with them), as it’s better to know what you are doing rather than typing strings like a little chimp without knowing what they are; if you are a little lazy, then you have a good chance bricking your mobile. <- Busybox Commands(or Google them)
* Terminal Emulator by Jack Palevich (available from the market) <-Terminal Emulator or use ADB which is included in the SDK Development Tools
The standard prompt of terminal (adb) is a $ sign. Once you enter “SU” it will become a # Sign.
***NOTE: Make sure to keep an eye on the screen of your SGS II during this process, because it may request SU permissions [currently doesn't on CF-root]; else, you will get an error (just if it’s the first time). In Terminal Emulator you will need to reset the app after granting permissions cause it usually freezes***
*Remember: to use ADB you need to enable USB DEBUGGING under Applications/Development in your SGS II.
Here are 3 methods, I recommend that you do both Clean and RAW.
Basic, unix permissions lost :
Code:
su
busybox cp -a /efs /sdcard/efs/
Clean :
Code:
su
busybox tar zcvf /sdcard/efs/efs-backup.tar.gz /efs
After this, you will end up with the file efs-backup.tar.gz in your INTERNAL SDCARD in sdcard/efs/, which is a “tarball” or a ZIP of the /efs folder. That file is your backup. You can expand it with Winrar.
You can also back up the mmcblk0p1 (where /efs is stored) under /dev/block which can greatly support in recovering your IMEI in case of a screw-up:
RAW :
Code:
su
cat /dev/block/mmcblk0p1 > /sdcard/efs/efs_dev-block-mmcblk0p1.img
Same thing, the target is the INTERNAL SDCARD in sdcard/efs/, so go ahead and copy the file.
Hi theghost & thanks for replying. Yes, i had read that link . But being a starter in androids, i had some doubts n thought if someone else knows a more simplified thread. Eventually i followed the same thread only.
As the author said, there r two methods - clean & raw n he advises to use both. when u used raw , in the end comes- no such file directory exists. When i checked my files->sdcard , i could see efs folder n some files inside it (which wasn`t happening even with astro file manger) I copied the efs folder N pasted it into Externalsd folder (default Ext. sd card folder ?)
R my efs folder files safe now ?
Is there any other precaution to be taken , any files to be saved before i embark on installing New villain rom 2.0 as per instructions given here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1081368 .
Strangely efs folder saving point isn`t mentioned here , even though its so important. (But then may be its very basic) Is there any other basic that i should know ?
Thanks a lot again.
with regards.
Create the efs folder with astro, then use the raw method and copy the .img to your pc.
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How n where to create ef folder using astro? When i click on app
The home page shows
(folder icon)/mnt
(Home icon)(search icon) etc.
Folder-ifs
Asec
Obb
Sdcard
Secure
Usb
On this home page I should crate folder-efs ?
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No in sdcard
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But sdcard already has efs folder with some files in it . This was created when I used the emulator. But the RAW step had failed as I told u earlier.
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nikzDHD said:
VillianRom is nice I've been using VR since release and tried many roms en route and keep coming back to VR for some reason!
Best to do a nandroid via CWM Recovery so if any of your new installs have problems you can always wipe and go back to a working config.
I only use TB to backup app data, I don't like backing up system data as when moving from one rom to another if you restore you may encounter issues so always best to start from scratch to save any hassles.
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Thanks mate. I'm backing up only custom apps, not custom apps.
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Mist that you already had the efs folder. If you already have something there your probably good. If you still want the raw method to work make sure you type su first and hit enter and than exactly copy the cat command (ChromeToPhone is great for this) it should work.
Didn't work out mate .
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I'm comfortable with it. Thanks for yo support mate
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hi
im very new in the forum thats my first post
i tried to install an app that required a rebbot in my gt-i9300, i rebooted and i got an pop-up window said that factory mode has crashed.
i searched for days in the internet and i found this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1762204&page=53
i did all but my galaxy says that its unable to chmod /efs/FactoryApp/factorymode: no such file or directory
then i realised that i have no efs directory and that i can download one from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=888193
so' my question is,
if i will flash it with odin, will the error will dissapear?
and if the answer is yes,
i understand that some people flash it because they have no imei and the phone dont recognize their sim card.
and my fear it can happen to me if ill flash it
some help please?
What app did you try installing?
slaphead20 said:
What app did you try installing?
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the swapsd app.
but theres no matter what app i installed
i just want to know if i can install the efs directory without problems
so please help me everyone!
You have a backed up EFS on your phone ???
jje
JJEgan said:
You have a backed up EFS on your phone ???
jje
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yes i have a backup named efs.tar in my root directory
can i restore the folder from it?
arimal199 said:
yes i have a backup named efs.tar in my root directory
can i restore the folder from it?
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Well, obviously you can. That's what an efs backup is for
Copy the tar file to your PC and download the Android SDK.
Once the Android SDK is installed, open up a command prompt.
Once you're in the command prompt, CD to the directory where the ADB executables and libraries are.
Usually it's here:
Code:
cd C:\android-sdk\platform-tools\
Once you're in the directory where the files are, unpack the TAR file and type the following code:
Code:
adb start-server
adb push <path-to-your-unpacked-TARfile> /efs/
adb kill-server
If you need further assistance, feel free to PM or email me
Hope I could help!
Lg
familyguy59 said:
Well, obviously you can. That's what an efs backup is for
Copy the tar file to your PC and download the Android SDK.
Once the Android SDK is installed, open up a command prompt.
Once you're in the command prompt, CD to the directory where the ADB executables and libraries are.
Usually it's here:
Code:
cd C:\android-sdk\platform-tools\
Once you're in the directory where the files are, unpack the TAR file and type the following code:
Code:
adb start-server
adb push <path-to-your-unpacked-TARfile> /efs/
adb kill-server
If you need further assistance, feel free to PM or email me
Hope I could help!
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wow
thanks man ill try it
arimal199 said:
wow
thanks man ill try it
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oh i forgot
my pc doesnt recognize my galaxy
maybe i can go to someone that already has a adb and see if he can fix it
but really thanks
I believe you'll also need to change files owners and access rights for it to work.
Edit : if you don't have any efs folder, I think your efs partition might not be mounted. Type "mount" in a terminal emulator and check if a line refers to /efs (that should be block 3)
arimal199 said:
oh i forgot
my pc doesnt recognize my galaxy
maybe i can go to someone that already has a adb and see if he can fix it
but really thanks
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Check out the links in my description. (Win8 help - ADB etc. etc. ...) that works with Windows Vista, 7 and 8. If you need the ADB binaries, in that same thread, you can donate a bit of money to me and I'll license you a program (Always with updated binaries) that installs ADB and fastboot to your system's root. With the click of a button
Lg
Edit: You can also download my universal Android tool kit and with the next update, all the Samsung Galaxy S III variants will be supported and you can easily backup/restore your /efs partition from there (With the Pro version, that is)
spocky12 said:
I believe you'll also need to change files owners and access rights for it to work.
Edit : if you don't have any efs folder, I think your efs partition might not be mounted. Type "mount" in a terminal emulator and check if a line refers to /efs (that should be block 3)
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i looked in mounts and storage in cwm and saw that efs is not mounted.
can i mount it and it will work?
arimal199 said:
i looked in mounts and storage in cwm and saw that efs is not mounted.
can i mount it and it will work?
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no i understood' i wasnt at factory mode at all!
all the time i had imei and call function , the only problem was that factory test has stopped.
so, i downloaded titanum backup pro and turned factory test app off.
now my galaxy went back to normal all works as well!
thanks for trying to help guys!
Hi,
What is the system contact file that holds all contacts?
I mean the DB or the sql file....
Lets say my LCD is cracked and I cant see anything, and I want to use a file browser for coping the contacts file.
Anybody knows? Thanks
shakta said:
Hi,
What is the system contact file that holds all contacts?
I mean the DB or the sql file....
Lets say my LCD is cracked and I cant see anything, and I want to use a file browser for coping the contacts file.
Anybody knows? Thanks
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I doubt that you could see the system partition from your computer, but I might be wrong
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3 questions about it:
1. What the path of contacts file in system partition?
2. If I am rooted can I see SYS partition?
3. If I am NOT rooted can I see SYS partition?
thanks
it's in /data and you can use adb to pull the info.
/data/data/com.android.providers.contacts/databases/contacts2.db
/data/data/com.android.providers.telephony/databases/mmssms.db
you MUST run a custom recovery or be rooted
rootSU said:
it's in /data and you can use adb to pull the info.
/data/data/com.android.providers.contacts/databases/contacts2.db
/data/data/com.android.providers.telephony/databases/mmssms.db
you MUST run a custom recovery or be rooted
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Thanks!
Except ADB, can I use file browser? I must be rooted, right?
thanks
shakta said:
Thanks!
Except ADB, can I use file browser? I must be rooted, right?
thanks
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No. ADB is your only option.
Read General > Sticky roll-up thread > S3 storage (Data loss recovery) for more info on what to do. It has step by step
rootSU said:
No. ADB is your only option.
Read General > Sticky roll-up thread > S3 storage (Data loss recovery) for more info on what to do. It has step by step
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Thanks!
nowk said:
There're many android data transfer apps could help, it could detect your phone data on computer, you can use it to backup everythig from your phone to computer, including text messages, contacts, photos and so on.
how to transfer contacts from android to computer
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And the "GOLDEN SHOVEL" goes for u for bringing up so old thread (which was solved anyway)
Hello XDA,
I wanted to share a simple script for Linux, that is backing up your efs-partition.
Instructions
1. Download the .zip file
2. Extract it
3. Open terminal and "cd" to the directory, where you extracted it.
4. type
Code:
./efs_backup.sh
if you got "rm failed for /sdcard/efs_tmp.img, No such file or directory", just ignore it
5. You can now find a file named "efs_backup_cwm.zip", you can flash it with cwm to restore your efs-partition
Why should I do that?
That's a simple question: Every Rom you flash and every root-app you use could have a simple bug and override/delete your efs-partition
What is the efs-partition?
It's a partition, wich is needed for any device-specific number like IMEI, Wlan-MAC-adress and so on. If it gets deleted/damaged, your mobile
will nothing more than a Mp3-player, unless you can flash back your old efs-partition.
Can you release it for Windows?
No, because I think every android-user should have linux installed on their pc and it doesn't cost anything. I have a dual-boot, too. If you want it on Windows, feel free to port it, it
won't be hard. If you want to install linux, I suggest you a debian-based distribution, because there will be the best support for android.
I WILL NOT ANSWER TO STUPID QUESTIONS!
I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE ON YOUR DEVICE!
THIS IS UNTESTED!
TWRP has efs as a backup option. But thanks for the alternative! I'll keep this one in case TWRP fails for some reason
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i think you could always just copy the EFS folder with a root explorer, correct me if im wrong
AssToast said:
i think you could always just copy the EFS folder with a root explorer, correct me if im wrong
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But it's not recommended to restore it with root explorer
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