I made a nandroid backup and went flashing. Didn't like something decided to go back to mybakup which is actually stock rooted. But it says md5 missing so it won't flash. How do I get this done.....
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Did you move it or rename it?
You may have either renamed it and added a space, or made a backup without enough space which means it didn't back up all your data. If it'd the first one, remove the space. If its the second one, your boned.
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One other option ...
If you made a backup using CWM, then changed to another recovery ....it won't restore.
Recovery files cannot be mixed between different types..
(Learned that from rangercaptain)
Thanks brother ....g
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Just a quick question, in my sdcard root, i have two files that I'm unsure of.
1. efsbackup.tar.gz
2. efsdev-mmcblkmp1.img.gz
anyone have an idea of what these are and if i can delete them?
Have you flashed cm7 recently? I want to say I had the same files when I did a nandroid back up on cm7. I also remember from my miui captivate days that we had to back up the efs files before flashing ..I just deleted the files when I went to another Rom
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Something (not sure what) backed up your EFS partition.
Probably good to keep these around in case something bad happens.
does it have anything to do with flashing an i9100 rom recently?
Galaxy s unlock also backs up those files
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Galaxy s unlock also backs up those files
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+1. If you unlocked your phone with the unlock app it will back those files up to your SD card
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Strange thing is I didn't do that...
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Siyah kernel did it for me.
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Siyah kernel did it for me.
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well I am running Siyah kernel, so maybe that's it.
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That's the only possibility. I have the same files and Siyah is the only change I've made on my device.
Moar info!
If you used the galaxy s unlock it puts the files in a folder, not the top level of the sdcard.
I would say its foolish to delete the efs backup created by the unlock program.
Also while it is recommended to keep the files siyah creates (they will be recreated every time you flash a new version of siyah, they will just keep coming back) it is not required. You CAN safely delete them.
Again, there's not much point in deleting them, they will be back. And you're safer having them, and they are pretty small.
Always keep some method of fully recovering your phone handy (full stock Odin or something that will overwrite ALL the changes and flashing you have done) just in case.
Backups are good mm'kay.
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If I make a Nandroid backup of a particular setup, the install another ROM, don't like it, etc, then can I restore the backup of the other ROM?
For instance, say I've installed VillanROM (which I have) and then install Slim ICS (AOSP based) to try that out. If I don't like that can I restore the backup for VillanROM without a problem?
Yes but you have to do the Nandroid backup at VillanROM then install the new rom if you dont like it you can just restore the nandroid backup witch is basically an image of your os that contains everything
Ah, brilliant. So it's basically like ghost image? I don't need to install VillanROM, then restore?
Not at all. But one thing I recommend is making sure you have every setting and app exactly how u want it as far as configuration. So that way u don't have to redo everything. Nandroid is genius it saves my butt every time
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Not at all. But one thing I recommend is making sure you have every setting and app exactly how u want it as far as configuration. So that way u don't have to redo everything. Nandroid is genius it saves my butt every time
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Well I've just wasted hours downloading and installing different ROM's checking them out and having to mess with my settings each time...then I had this lightbulb idea moment and made this thread!
Thought everybody read the instructions .Most custom anything say do a Nandroid first .
Can also be copied to Pc as the Clockworm mod folder just in case.
jje
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Hello All,
I have a Rooted VZW GN2 running Scott's CleanROM with the Perseus kernel with TWRP as the recovery tool. I screwed up royally a few days ago and bricked my phone (dicking around with the Google Wallet mod, which failed I might add) but was able to fix it and get all my settings back the right way. Well given that it took nearly 3 days, I'd like to save a backup of everything how it is.
How do I accomplish this task? I read on xda that a lot of people use "nandroid" so I downloaded it, did the backup using the "online version" that lets you do a nandroid backup while the phone is running (not in Recovery mode) and it saved the copy to a "clockworkmod" folder. Now I know that clockwork recovery is an option besides TWRP, but since I have TWRP does it make this backup useless? Or can I do a full TWRP backup (everything selected) and will it serve the exact same purpose?
Thanks for the help everyone!!!
-Taxmaster
Taxmaster said:
Hello All,
I have a Rooted VZW GN2 running Scott's CleanROM with the Perseus kernel with TWRP as the recovery tool. I screwed up royally a few days ago and bricked my phone (dicking around with the Google Wallet mod, which failed I might add) but was able to fix it and get all my settings back the right way. Well given that it took nearly 3 days, I'd like to save a backup of everything how it is.
How do I accomplish this task? I read on xda that a lot of people use "nandroid" so I downloaded it, did the backup using the "online version" that lets you do a nandroid backup while the phone is running (not in Recovery mode) and it saved the copy to a "clockworkmod" folder. Now I know that clockwork recovery is an option besides TWRP, but since I have TWRP does it make this backup useless? Or can I do a full TWRP backup (everything selected) and will it serve the exact same purpose?
Thanks for the help everyone!!!
-Taxmaster
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OK. First i would ALWAYS backup via recovery. So go in TWRP and back it up. However you could try to restore it and if it didn't work it would say MD5 mismatch.
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weeo said:
OK. First i would ALWAYS backup via recovery. So go in TWRP and back it up. However you could try to restore it and if it didn't work it would say MD5 mismatch.
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1. Okay so are you saying that a full TWRP backup (all options selected) = nandroid backup?
2. Does this mean that restoring the back-up TWRP file would restore everything as it is now (down to the last detail) or what could I expect of a restore?
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1. Okay so are you saying that a full TWRP backup (all options selected) = nandroid backup?
2. Does this mean that restoring the back-up TWRP file would restore everything as it is now (down to the last detail) or what could I expect of a restore?
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Yes. Every last detail would he saved. All save games and even draft messaging... The whole lot. I believe it is correct as they both output the same back up. However i prefer CWM
Good luck
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Yes. Every last detail would he saved. All save games and even draft messaging... The whole lot. I believe it is correct as they both output the same back up. However i prefer CWM
Good luck
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Thank you! Well now I'm trying to save my files to my Dropbox but Dropbox doesn't let me upload the entire folder for the Backup. If I use RootExplorer and convert it to a zip, would that be okay? Will TWRP allow a zip for restoring or would I have to do an extraction first?
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Thank you! Well now I'm trying to save my files to my Dropbox but Dropbox doesn't let me upload the entire folder for the Backup. If I use RootExplorer and convert it to a zip, would that be okay? Will TWRP allow a zip for restoring or would I have to do an extraction first?
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TWRP will make its own back up and save it in a selected folder. Are you talking about uploading the backup already made from TWRP
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Also look at Orange back up. Just came in the portal. It puts Nandroids on the cloud. Talk about timing
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I'd just like to be efficient with what memory I do have at the moment. I know that TWRP saves the file in its own folder, but it's actually a large collection of files. My plan was to zip them and upload the zip file to Dropbox and delete the "on-phone" copies. Then if worst came to worst, I would just download the zip back on there via my USB cable (I could extract if it necessary) and then I'd restore it. I just want to know if that would work and whether or not TWRP would be able to use a .ZIP file or if it would need all of the files individually.
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I'd just like to be efficient with what memory I do have at the moment. I know that TWRP saves the file in its own folder, but it's actually a large collection of files. My plan was to zip them and upload the zip file to Dropbox and delete the "on-phone" copies. Then if worst came to worst, I would just download the zip back on there via my USB cable (I could extract if it necessary) and then I'd restore it. I just want to know if that would work and whether or not TWRP would be able to use a .ZIP file or if it would need all of the files individually.
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No. It would need to be in the folder format... Have you looked at Orange Back Up?
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No. It would need to be in the folder format... Have you looked at Orange Back Up?
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Link ==> http://www.xda-developers.com/android/orange-backup-sends-a-nandroid-to-the-cloud-with-one-click/
Okay, I just did some light reading on Orange Back Up but I'm unsure how it works. Does it replace TWRP / Clockwork? Does it require one or the other for reflashing it's nandroid backup? I really like TWRP's setup and would be reluctant to change from it (although I would do it if the advantages stack up).
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Link ==> http://www.xda-developers.com/android/orange-backup-sends-a-nandroid-to-the-cloud-with-one-click/
Okay, I just did some light reading on Orange Back Up but I'm unsure how it works. Does it replace TWRP / Clockwork? Does it require one or the other for reflashing it's nandroid backup? I really like TWRP's setup and would be reluctant to change from it (although I would do it if the advantages stack up).
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Hmmm. If you want it simple just zip the backup and dropbox it... Then unzip when you need it
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Hmmm. If you want it simple just zip the backup and dropbox it... Then unzip when you need it
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I'm confused, isn't that what I've been saying the last several posts? What I plan on doing is zipping up my TWRP files, DropBoxing them, and if I need them I'll just hardload them onto my SD card (extracted into the folder or as a zip file depending on what TWRP needs) and then I'd restore that way.
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I'm confused, isn't that what I've been saying the last several posts? What I plan on doing is zipping up my TWRP files, DropBoxing them, and if I need them I'll just hardload them onto my SD card (extracted into the folder or as a zip file depending on what TWRP needs) and then I'd restore that way.
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Yes. I though the Orange back up would be easier. So just do it your way. It will work
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Just make sure to not compress the zip. Not sure that TWRP will be able to restore a compressed backup (probably won't).
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I understand you're concerned about saving as much memory as you can. This is something the rest of us face as well, but quit trying to cut corners and simply do a backup the way you're supposed to and move on with your life instead of trying to invent a shortcut. The tried and true methods used within these forums have worked for years the way they're supposed to.
Either use CWM or TWRP to make your backup. I always keep one active backup and delete older ones. It's easy and almost impossible to screw up.
After I soft bricked my device, I found myself making several types of backups after reading on the forums many different ways of backing up. It appears that my efforts are superfluous and that only one backup is necessary. For this reason, I was trying to figure out the best way to store the backup files. I was zipping the file not to save space as much as I was to have only one file to export to Dropbox, as Dropbox only allows files to be imported instead of entire backup folders.
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wipe system
wipe data (no exceptions)
wipe cache
Flash Rom
Reboot
I'm working now to flash rom to the slick rom jb however the wipe data/cache/system has me frightened a bit....been trying to find something to backup this information. Ive gotta be missing something. I to lg's website and downloaded the drivers and lg mobile tool and in the tool I cant find my version of phone to backup? i have titantium backup installed but absolutely no idea how to use it effectively or at all actually....
teach me oh rom guru's?
Do you know what a nandroid backup is?
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autosurgeon said:
Do you know what a nandroid backup is?
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not a clue but i think i got it
however i always like to learn to whats a nandroid backup?
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Do you know what a nandroid backup is?
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Its a backup that will restore you phone to exactly the way it was when the backup was made. The ROM, apps, settings, everything.
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Oh and it's done through the backup option in the recovery.
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A nandroid is kinda like making an image of a PC using Ghost (if that helps at all).
You should make a nandroid when:
- You love your build/configuration
- You getting ready to flash a new ROM
- You gonna do anything unfamiliar
It is your way back to a working and configured device.
Ex...
I want to flash romX. Boot into recovery, make a nandroid. Do my wipes. Flash romX. Reboot. Play with new from. Find out I hate romX or its missing a feature I love. Fine. Reboot into recovery restore my nandroid. I am now back where I started...with my phone as it was before I started.
Ti (titanium backup) is a great tool. Yes, it's confusing.
1) buy the pro version...it's worth it
2) don't restore system apps (someone else can perhaps correct me or explain this one)
3) if you move from one aosp rom to another you can restore your user apps and data...this can save you a lot of time.
Oh yeah....ALWAYS keep a good nandroid copy on your computer. If your really frell things up and wipe everything or if the files get corrupt...you will be happy you have it.
Don't feel bad, there has been some weird twist and turns on the dev of this device. It was much easier on my old EVO4G. THE LGOG has confused me several times as well.
Good luck.
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You sir/ma'am are awesome
As well as those above
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DraginMagik said:
A nandroid is kinda like making an image of a PC using Ghost (if that helps at all).
You should make a nandroid when:
- You love your build/configuration
- You getting ready to flash a new ROM
- You gonna do anything unfamiliar
It is your way back to a working and configured device.
Ex...
I want to flash romX. Boot into recovery, make a nandroid. Do my wipes. Flash romX. Reboot. Play with new from. Find out I hate romX or its missing a feature I love. Fine. Reboot into recovery restore my nandroid. I am now back where I started...with my phone as it was before I started.
Ti (titanium backup) is a great tool. Yes, it's confusing.
1) buy the pro version...it's worth it
2) don't restore system apps (someone else can perhaps correct me or explain things one)
3) if you move from one aosp rom to another you can restore your user apps and data...this can save you a lot of time.
Oh yeah....ALWAYS keep a good nandroid copy on your computer. If your really frell things up and wipe everything or if the files get corrupt...you will be happy you have it.
Don't feel bad, there has been some weird twist and turns on the dev of this device. It was much easier on my old EVO4G. THE LGOG has confused me several times as well.
Good luck.
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edit: got it!
I own the g2 vs980. I am running malladus. I had a nandroid backup of cleanrom. In an effort to free up space late last night I opened cwm app and deleted my backup if clean rom. I would like to recover it. I know of tools like diskdigger apk, but I don't know if it will recognize the format since (I believe) inside the backup file folder there are many files that comprise the nandroid backup. Any help or direction is greatly appreciated. I did not do any factory resets since the delete. I know the files should still be there. I have done very little on the phone so the data should still be intact... for now. Thanks
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Just reinstall it
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It was a backup of my data etc.
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iamth3man said:
Just reinstall it
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I am looking for a way to recover the deleted nandroid backup. I know how to start from scratch. That was never the question. Don't waste people's time by replying to questions that were not asked.
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