Hello,
when my S3 was on Android ICS 4.0.4 I made a nandroid backup with CWM. Now my phone is on Jellybean 4.1.1.
Now I have 3 questions:
1) Can I restore that nandroid backup without running into any issues (as it is a different android version now)?
2) will that get me back completely to ICS / 4.0.4?
3) can I restore the backup with some app (since CWM is no longer working on JB when using CF-Root from what I read)?
Landorin said:
Hello,
when my S3 was on Android ICS 4.0.4 I made a nandroid backup with CWM. Now my phone is on Jellybean 4.1.1.
Now I have 3 questions:
1) Can I restore that nandroid backup without running into any issues (as it is a different android version now)?
Yes
2) will that get me back completely to ICS / 4.0.4?
No you will not have the old modem but whatever modem included with JB .
3) can I restore the backup with some app (since CWM is no longer working on JB when using CF-Root from what I read)
Standard method is to boot into recovery .
Basics .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1927113
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What is the modem? What if I do a factory reset & then do a nandroid restore will everything be the same?
SmithO77 said:
What is the modem? What if I do a factory reset & then do a nandroid restore will everything be the same?
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Modem is your baseband.. The part which interacts with your kernel and the cell towers to give mobile signal..if you want your previous modem..flash the modem seperately via cwm..
sent from here, there, somewhere!!
OK I own a GT-I9300 I believe it's from Europe. So the correct modem for me to flash would be the BULG2? Here's the link forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1740061
It's a Quad Core.
Anyone?
As long as you can boot in recovery you can restore your phone safely. Also CWM doesn't backup modem etc. so restoration process will not touch your existing modem.
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Hi guys,
Ive tried to search for a thread about this subject but couldn't find it, so my question is;
I'm using MIUI ROM right now, And i want to go back to STOCK Gingerbread with Siyah kernel that i had.
I luckily had made a Nandroid backup before I flashed MIUI ROM.
Do i need to flash STOCK first and after that restore with Nandroid backup ?
Or can i Restore the Nandroid backup right away via CWM ?
The reason I'm asking this is because i've read things about that MIUI uses a different partition-structure ?
Could anyone help me with this please ?
You can restore your nandroid without flashing anything
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Does nandroid backup include modem and kernel as well? If I restore using nandroid backup, will it restore the modem and kernel that I had before in addition to the rom?
Yes, it does. Nandroid backups pretty much backs up everything your phone was at that state.
Dear all,
Im plannig to manually update to 4.1.2 my s2
Actually my s2 has:
base band version: I9100XXLQ6
kernel: Siyah-s2-v5.0.1+
Compilation number: IMM76D.XWLPZ
*#1234#
PDA: I9100XWLPZ
PHONE: I9100XXLQ6
CSC: I9100OXXLPV
Build sep 21 2012
Also i did a backup with cwm.
I did a backup because i can't found a stock rom with the same pda, phone and csc
Before install, i will not have any problem doing the manually update via ODIN ???
If the update is possible, after install can i restore my cwm backup and everything will be ok???
Thanks!!
erwinvr said:
Dear all,
Im plannig to manually update to 4.1.2 my s2
Actually my s2 has:
base band version: I9100XXLQ6
kernel: Siyah-s2-v5.0.1+
Compilation number: IMM76D.XWLPZ
*#1234#
PDA: I9100XWLPZ
PHONE: I9100XXLQ6
CSC: I9100OXXLPV
Build sep 21 2012
Also i did a backup with cwm.
I did a backup because i can't found a stock rom with the same pda, phone and csc
Before install, i will not have any problem doing the manually update via ODIN ???
If the update is possible, after install can i restore my cwm backup and everything will be ok???
Thanks!!
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If you restore your CWM backup, you'll be back on whatever version you backed up before you updated. It'll be like you didn't update at all.
@ctomgee are you sure that cwm backup ALL ?
After updating to JB how could i do the restore? CWM will be deleted after updating (i guess). I will have to install siyah kernel to JB ???
Thanks!!!
erwinvr said:
@ctomgee are you sure that cwm backup ALL ?
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Yes. You should probably read some guides. This is a basic question that has been asked over and over and over and over and...... you get the point. Look in General at the stickies.
erwinvr said:
After updating to JB how could i do the restore?
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What restore? What are you trying to accomplish, exactly? are you trying to just upgrade to JB and retain all data/etc?
erwinvr said:
CWM will be deleted after updating (i guess).
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Do you mean you will no longer have CWM recovery after updating? If so, then yes, this is true. You will have the Samsung stock recovery image after updating, until you install a kernel that has a permanent CWM recovery image in it.
erwinvr said:
I will have to install siyah kernel to JB ???
Thanks!!!
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I don't even know what you're asking here. If you're asking if you have to install Siyah kernel before upgrading to JB, no, not necessarily. It might be a good idea if your phone has a eMMC chip susceptible to the brick bug, AND you're currently on a 4.0.4 firmware from Samsung. If either one of those conditions is NOT true, then you don't have to worry about it.
He asked if he'll have to flash siyah, as in mandatory.
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You know my idea is:
backup all the information with CWM ( i did)
Update to 4.1.2 via ODIN (no yet)
After update to 4.1.2 and i dont like jb (or maybe i have a problem), i want to go back to 4.0.4 how can i restore my old backup???
The update will delete CWM? If the update delete CWM is possible to reinstall it?
erwinvr said:
You know my idea is:
backup all the information with CWM ( i did)
Update to 4.1.2 via ODIN (no yet)
After update to 4.1.2 and i dont like jb (or maybe i have a problem), i want to go back to 4.0.4 how can i restore my old backup???
The update will delete CWM? If the update delete CWM is possible to reinstall it?
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Ok, this was NOT clear in your first post whatsoever.
Yes, if you update to 4.1.2, the update will remove CWM recovery. To restore your old 4.0.4 backup if you are dissatisfied with 4.1.2, you should:
- re-flash 4.0.4 via Odin
- then re-flash the same version of Siyah you had while you were on 4.0.4 previously (to get CWM recovery back)
- then boot to CWM recovery, and restore.
Then you should be back where you were before you updated.
ctomgee said:
Ok, this was NOT clear in your first post whatsoever.
Yes, if you update to 4.1.2, the update will remove CWM recovery. To restore your old 4.0.4 backup if you are dissatisfied with 4.1.2, you should:
- re-flash 4.0.4 via Odin
- then re-flash the same version of Siyah you had while you were on 4.0.4 previously (to get CWM recovery back)
- then boot to CWM recovery, and restore.
Then you should be back where you were before you updated.
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Why would he need to flash 4.0.4 again via ODIN? Thats just a waste of time and not needed. He can simply flash Siyah in ODIN, reboot into recovery and flash his backup.
TheATHEiST said:
Why would he need to flash 4.0.4 again via ODIN? Thats just a waste of time and not needed. He can simply flash Siyah in ODIN, reboot into recovery and flash his backup.
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I suggested it for maximum compatibility, in case he doesn't boot into recovery. Chances are good he would boot loop in that scenario, and it takes (wastes) just a minute or so.
There a manual to how to restore a cwm backup with odin?
I search without results
Thanks!
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erwinvr said:
There a manual to how to restore a cwm backup with odin?
I search without results
Thanks!
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You found no results because you can't do what you're asking for. Odin flashes .tar packages. CWM backups are not .tar packages.
Hi Everyone,
Every time I restore a sammy JB install from recovery it always hangs on the bootscreen and never boots up. I was wondering if anyone has had this issue before or its something that I'm doing wrong
When restoring I always run an odin flash using mobile odin and root it with philz. I then delete all the system folders, wipe cache etc and restore.
If i used a different kernel to backup the install i will install that kernel before restoring.
I've tried several roms such as neatrom, Alliance and Wanam but get the same result. CM/AOSP roms restore ok.
If anyone has any suggestions it would be much appreciated.
Many thanks
Question since you state you using philz kernel why dont you use his CWM to backup and restore your backups instead of Odin mobile.
iT comes as part of the kernel http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1877270
Nyssa1104 said:
Question since you state you using philz kernel why dont you use his CWM to backup and restore your backups instead of Odin mobile.
iT comes as part of the kernel http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1877270
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Thanks for your reply.
I only use mobile odin to flash official firmware so its a fresh start before installing a rom.
I've tried to restore from philz before but had the same problem. Normally use Dorimanx.
I myself had no probles with Mobile odin pro of CWM in Philz kernals and since Philz kernal this tends to be the normal backup or flashing aid for me. Since I have a Micro SD card install back up and roms are place on this..
by the way Im using SuperSUPro and not Superuser for root.
symondo12 said:
Hi Everyone,
Every time I restore a sammy JB install from recovery it always hangs on the bootscreen and never boots up. I was wondering if anyone has had this issue before or its something that I'm doing wrong
When restoring I always run an odin flash using mobile odin and root it with philz. I then delete all the system folders, wipe cache etc and restore.
If i used a different kernel to backup the install i will install that kernel before restoring.
I've tried several roms such as neatrom, Alliance and Wanam but get the same result. CM/AOSP roms restore ok.
If anyone has any suggestions it would be much appreciated.
Many thanks
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I have a possible solution just flash entire original rom(the one you are going to restore) once, then restore your nandroid backup, clear cache/dalvik, reboot. I have a hunch on the problem that it might be caused by another roms /preload partition data (our nandroid backup won't usually backup it by default so it actually never gets wiped or overwritten)
Edit :I forgot to mention a factory reset at the beginning.
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I'm currently on omega 43.3 based on xxemc3 with modem DDDLJ1. Planning to move to a sammy based 4.3 rom. Are the following steps ok? Or do I need to add more
1. Backup up data + EFS
2. wipe internal sd
3. boot into cwm
4. install.
A little confused about the modem. Which one should I install ?
Also once I've moved on to 4.3 in case I need to come back to 4.1.2 what are the steps I need to follow?
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pulley06 said:
I'm currently on omega 43.3 based on xxemc3 with modem DDDLJ1. Planning to move to a sammy based 4.3 rom. Are the following steps ok? Or do I need to add more
1. Backup up data + EFS
2. wipe internal sd
3. boot into cwm
4. install.
A little confused about the modem. Which one should I install ?
Also once I've moved on to 4.3 in case I need to come back to 4.1.2 what are the steps I need to follow?
Sent from a galaxy far away
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Nandroid backup + EFS backup + titanium backup + whatever you back up your sms with if applicable
Wipe data / factory reset from recovery
Flash ROM
Use whatever modem you want, it's not relevant.
rootSU said:
Nandroid backup + EFS backup + titanium backup + whatever you back up your sms with if applicable
Wipe data / factory reset from recovery
Flash ROM
Use whatever modem you want, it's not relevant.
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the modem being compatible with efs v1/v2 will not cause any issues?
pulley06 said:
the modem being compatible with efs v1/v2 will not cause any issues?
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Well yes, that's a given. The modem that comes with the rom will work, or reflash the modem you have now. Obviously without an EFS v1 backup, you cannot use an EFS v1 modem. This hasn't changed. But why anyone would need an EFS v1 modem nowadays is beyond me.
rootSU said:
Well yes, that's a given. The modem that comes with the rom will work, or reflash the modem you have now. Obviously without an EFS v1 backup, you cannot use an EFS v1 modem. This hasn't changed. But why anyone would need an EFS v1 modem nowadays is beyond me.
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Reason why I asked about the efs v1 modems was that I still haven't moved on to the newer modem versions. Have'nt updated since omega v43.3. Guess it's time to change
Thanks for this usefull post
pulley06 said:
Reason why I asked about the efs v1 modems was that I still haven't moved on to the newer modem versions. Have'nt updated since omega v43.3. Guess it's time to change
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Well hopefully, you should be able to restore EFS v1 backup after flash and use an older modem. But before flashign latest rom, you could try and flash just one of the latest modems and see how they work for you.
But while flashing the new ROM, you'll get a new modem so you don't need to bother you with a EFS backup. The backup is only here in case of troubles.
pulley06 said:
I'm currently on omega 43.3 based on xxemc3 with modem DDDLJ1. Planning to move to a sammy based 4.3 rom. Are the following steps ok? Or do I need to add more
1. Backup up data + EFS
2. wipe internal sd
3. boot into cwm
4. install.
A little confused about the modem. Which one should I install ?
Also once I've moved on to 4.3 in case I need to come back to 4.1.2 what are the steps I need to follow?
Sent from a galaxy far away
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Read also this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2512848
Radder124 said:
But while flashing the new ROM, you'll get a new modem so you don't need to bother you with a EFS backup. The backup is only here in case of troubles.
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Always best to backup EFS. You cant have too many
Hi,
following the instructions on cyanogenmod.org, I have flashed CWM (using heimdall), then made a cwm backup of the stock rom, then installed CM10.1.3 stable. Works great.
Now I'm trying to restore my stock backup temporarily because I forgot to export my address book and my text messages (stupid me, I know). Of course, I have made a cwm backup of my CM first.
I wipe everything (factory reset in cwm), then restore my stock backup in cwm, and it goes through smoothly. However, when I reboot, after the Samsung logo there's the boot sound, and the screen goes blank completely. Nothing happens after that.
I can reboot (hold down power button forever), go back to cwm, and restore my CM backup, and everything works perfectly again. But I can't get my stock backup to work.
Can anyone help? Or is there a way to find the address book or text messages in the cwm backup files manually?
Thanks!
kingstah
What firmware was you on? What's you're nandroid bkup firmware?
andrewwright said:
What firmware was you on? What's you're nandroid bkup firmware?
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You mean Android version? I believe stock was 4.04 (official OTA update quiet some time ago), the cwm Version is 6.06, I think. And CM10.1is Android 4.1.
Best thing you can to get it running is flash stock with Odin and forget about 4.0.4 nandroid. You see the 4.0.4 firmware has a bug which may brick you're phone. Don't factory reset whatever you do. Can you not mount as USB is recovery and get the data that way.?
andrewwright said:
Best thing you can to get it running is flash stock with Odin and forget about 4.0.4 nandroid. You see the 4.0.4 firmware has a bug which may brick you're phone. Don't factory reset whatever you do. Can you not mount as USB is recovery and get the data that way.?
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Sorry, I just checked again, cwm is this, so JB 6.0.2.9:
http://cmw.cmfs.me/c1/recovery/GT-I9100_JB_ClockworkMod-Recovery_6.0.2.9.tar
Regarding Android stock version, I'm not sure if it's 4.0.4 or 4.1.
I can access the nand backup easily, it is on the external SD - is it possible to get the address book out of the nand directly?
Thanks so much...
I'd concentrate on getting the phone up and running first as once you have a working phone, the options for recovering ur data get that much easier......example....I believe you can use titanium backup to retrieve data from nandroids.......
And as @andrewwright says.....stay away from 4.0.4
This might be my S2, or it might be my W...but it's definitely CM
Got it. What I did was
0) Make a complete cwm nandroid backup.
1) Restore only the /data partition of my old cwm nandroid backup using cwm, then stay in cwm recovery and copy my old contacts database to my computer:
Code:
adb pull /data/data/com.android.providers.contacts/databases/contacts2.db
2) Use the dump-contacts2db script from the awesome project at https://github.com/stachre/dump-contacts2db to dump a vcf file from contacts2.db.
3) Restore the cwm nandroid backup made in 0).
4) Copy the vcf file to my phone and import it in contacts.
I found awesome advice here: http://android.stackexchange.com/questions/7851/restore-only-part-of-nandroid-image
and here: http://www.droidwiki.de/Datenwiederherstellung#Kontakte
Nice work and great feed back. Add solved to thread title. :thumbup:
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