So, like the title suggests, my factoryapp folder is missing, I've used Terminal Emulator to try and fix the factory mode problem but it tells me that it can't find efs/factoryapp, I've done a factory reset but my factoryapp folder's still missing, I didn't backup my efs folder, is there any other way, besides service center, that I can exit factory mode?
zachlag said:
So, like the title suggests, my factoryapp folder is missing, I've used Terminal Emulator to try and fix the factory mode problem but it tells me that it can't find efs/factoryapp, I've done a factory reset but my factoryapp folder's still missing, I didn't backup my efs folder, is there any other way, besides service center, that I can exit factory mode?
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Are you doing it with root access?
Best way is to set up adb and list the folder contents of efs that way.
Have a look at the general > Sticky roll-up thread > IMEI ? EFS - Know this stuff thread. I have instructions.
If your list does indeed show the factoryapp folder is missing, I can supply you one.
my error you posted twice
Alright, so the lockscreen and power menu came back but there's yellow text covering a part of my screen, any solution to that?
zachlag said:
Alright, so the lockscreen and power menu came back but there's yellow text covering a part of my screen, any solution to that?
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Need to exit factory mode. See my last post please.
rootSU said:
Need to exit factory mode. See my last post please.
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Yeah, my factoryapp folder is indeed missing...
zachlag said:
Yeah, my factoryapp folder is indeed missing...
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https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/20471345/SUroot/Tools/efs.rar - Here is FactoryApp folder. Unrar to windows desktop
Connect to USB, boot recovery, mount EFS (as per my guide)
Run commands
Code:
adb push c:\users\rootsu\desktop\efs /efs/
adb shell
chmod 755 /efs/FactoryApp
where c:\users\rootsu\desktop\ is where you put the efs folder extract
Where's your efs guide?
zachlag said:
Where's your efs guide?
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Please read my first post in this thread :/
rootSU said:
Please read my first post in this thread :/
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OH, sorry didn't read it carefully! Alright, I'll try this, will keep ya updated, thanks in advance
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OH, sorry didn't read it carefully! Alright, I'll try this, will keep ya updated, thanks in advance
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Cool. Cheers
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Cool. Cheers
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I'm getting an "error: cannot connect to daemon", is this normal?
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I'm getting an "error: cannot connect to daemon", is this normal?
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nope
is that running the adb shell command?
Try a reboot (of the computer)
Also, look at things liek AV etc, maybe they are blockign. Run CMD as Administrator... Things like that
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is that running the adb shell command?
Try a reboot (of the computer)
Also, look at things liek AV etc, maybe they are blockign. Run CMD as Administrator... Things like that
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Still, can't man.... :\ I'm really at my wits end here...I've followed the instructions but I always get that error
Have you Googled the error?
Dont have dell pc suite installed?
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Have you Googled the error?
Dont have dell pc suite installed?
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If you have a terminal program installed on ya phone, you can always use that instead. Kust dont use the adb part of the commands.
True but it would be better to get adb working as this is something I'd prefer done when android isn't running.
Its clearly an issue on the pc, just finding out what it is. Im not sure I've even got the full error
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True but it would be better to get adb working as this is something I'd prefer done when android isn't running.
Its clearly an issue on the pc, just finding out what it is. Im not sure I've even got the full error
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Thanks for the help anyway, I've removed all traces of root and sent it to the service center, got it back within 3 hours and all's working well so far (knock on wood). If I root and flash Omega v46.1 or any other ROM running on 4.2.2, and do a titanium restore, will it restore my old efs? Or will it just flash the ROM and work without problems?
Titanium doesn't touch EFS. Use philz recovery and backup efs before flashing anything
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Titanium doesn't touch EFS. Use philz recovery and backup efs before flashing anything
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Alright man, thanks so much for your help so far! One last question, will there be any problems if I flash a ROM running 4.2.2 (Omega v46.1) when I'm currently on 4.1.2 (Stock)?
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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...
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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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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.
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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
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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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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?
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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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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
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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
So I was bored at work and did something stupid. Now I'm wondering if there is some way to fix it without having to flash my entire phone.
Is there someway a single file can be deleted using a CWM update zip. The file is the ported version of google now and having installed it using root explorer it is stopping my phone from booting entirely.
The file is "system/app/velvet.apk".
If anyone is experienced at CWM and knows how this can be achieved then I would be extremely grateful.
SOLUTION: Flashed a stock nandroid backup of the system, managing not to lose my data.
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So I was bored at work and did something stupid. Now I'm wondering if there is some way to fix it without having to flash my entire phone.
Is there someway a single file can be deleted using a CWM update zip. The file is the ported version of google now and having installed it using root explorer it is stopping my phone from booting entirely.
The file is "system/app/velvet.apk".
If anyone is experienced at CWM and knows how this can be achieved then I would be extremely grateful.
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I would imagine you could use adb to delete the file. Install the Android SDK on your computer and use adb shell to delete the offending file from bootloader mode. Havent tried it before myself, but I believe that's what adb is for amongst other things?
p.s. You should post this in Q&A forum and you might get a better response. This is not dev related.
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I would imagine you could use adb to delete the file. Install the Android SDK on your computer and use adb shell to delete the offending file from bootloader mode. Havent tried it before myself, but I believe that's what adb is for amongst other things?
p.s. You should post this in Q&A forum and you might get a better response. This is not dev related.
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Ok will try it at work, or at home. Thanks for the suggestion. Will post in the Q&A forum as well.
Velvet.apk isn't that the voice reg. From jellybean,that shouldn't stop your phone from booting.the app would only FC.
Adb or reflash as suggested above
Tell someone to make it cwm flashable. Boot to recovery and flash. Make a new thread or ask for this a mod to rename it.
Something like this " make velvet.apk cwm flashable".
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Hello, i got my efs backup folder, but it is just a "Folder" i want it to make it, as .IMG file or tar, to finally recover my phone have being dead like 6 months ! HELP ! I can't go into "Home screen" the phone can only being on CWM Mode, and Download Mode.
You could just use adb to push the folder content to /efs. Plenty of adb guides around
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You could just use adb to push the folder content to /efs. Plenty of adb guides around
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The question is, in wich menu, i can get into adb? CWM?
Google "adb guide" you boot into recovery and use adb from a computer.
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I've put a step by step adb guide if it helps in general > sticky roll-up thread > "IMEI / EFS - Know this stuff"
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Google "adb guide" you boot into recovery and use adb from a computer.
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Help! im trying to install a apk via adb on recovery mode, but i get this error "/sbin/sh: pm: not found" Please HELP !
Dump !! Help, i really need to fix this "/sbin/sh: pm: not found" that appears when i try to install any apk, and i need to install rootexplorer to put back my efs backup, because i got the backup as "Folder" not .IMG dunno why ! HELP !
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Dump !! Help, i really need to fix this "/sbin/sh: pm: not found" that appears when i try to install any apk, and i need to install rootexplorer to put back my efs backup, because i got the backup as "Folder" not .IMG dunno why ! HELP !
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1) what command is pm?
2) my guide tells you how to restore the folder. You do not need to use root explorer.
3) how will root explorer help if you can't boot your phone?
Just follow the guide man
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so last night I planned to come back and find a new ROM to install and I did found one ( PardusHDRom_412_final ). After installing the rom as it said how to do, the phone started up normally but I noticed there is something wrong with the network. it just show Emergency calls only!
so I started looking up for the cause of the problem and I got that it was the EFS. the recovery made a backup before the installation which I didn't knew that has been done. so I tried to just easily copy and past the folder with my backup and everything will be good to go. IT WORKED xD I got network and made calls and everything working very normally but it wasn't the ROM I wanted to have. I said if it happened once and worked then it will happen again after installing the rom I want. I installed the official ROM and Rooted it and tried doing what I did before but it didn't work and now im getting this msg all the time.
the rom it worked on was paranoid1.4
I tried doing factory reset and it showed me the same thing.
I installed another Official ROM but no luck and still this msg showing up..
Any help?
Its called factory mode and its documented in the imei / efs sticky thread from general > sticky roll-up
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You mean it's a forum here or its director in my phone?
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Theres a link in my signature. General is a forum here in the s3 forum.
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Theres a link in my signature. General is a forum here in the s3 forum.
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ok I tried both steps it provided and no luck yet so now im trying restock and give it a try with the backup I have of efs. wish me luck xD thanks for the fast replay
I tryed this, and it worked very well:
Go into Root Explorer. Go to /efs/FactoryApps/ and open the file "factorymode" with a texteditor.
Then delete "OFF" and write "ON" there. Now reboot and it will work.
Next time if you have to copy your EFS, just change it on your computer before copying.
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I tryed this, and it worked very well:
Go into Root Explorer. Go to /efs/FactoryApps/ and open the file "factorymode" with a texteditor.
Then delete "OFF" and write "ON" there. Now reboot and it will work.
Next time if you have to copy your EFS, just change it on your computer before copying.
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No, it didn't work. I tried with both ES file explorer and Root explorer ( blue icon ) it didn't do anything!
Maybe you screwed permissions up by copying your backup the way you did.
You should put your backup on pc and follow the adb guide in my thread to delete and restore efs again.
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Maybe you screwed permissions up by copying your backup the way you did.
You should put your backup on pc and follow the adb guide in my thread to delete and restore efs again.
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you mean this?
I'm stuck in factorymode, is this related?
Yes, factorymode is caused by corrupt efs. It is possible to fix it with root and a terminal emulator.
Firstly try these commands (case sensitive)
Code:
su
echo -n ON >> /efs/FactoryApp/factorymodeIf they fail, use the more detailed commands:
Code:
su
rm /efs/FactoryApp/keystr
rm /efs/FactoryApp/factorymode
echo -n ON >> /efs/FactoryApp/keystr
echo -n ON >> /efs/FactoryApp/factorymode
chown 1000.1000 /efs/FactoryApp/keystr
chown 1000.1000 /efs/FactoryApp/factorymode
chmod 0744 /efs/FactoryApp/keystr
chmod 0744 /efs/FactoryApp/factorymode
rebootThis should hopefully return you to user mode. If not, restoring to stock and / or restoring an efs backup may be the next things you try before sending for repair.
I followed every step you said and I even read it again. cant I just do fix permission from recovery?
I hope you not laughing at me right now! lol
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you mean this?
I'm stuck in factorymode, is this related?
Yes, factorymode is caused by corrupt efs. It is possible to fix it with root and a terminal emulator.
Firstly try these commands (case sensitive)
Code:
su
echo -n ON >> /efs/FactoryApp/factorymodeIf they fail, use the more detailed commands:
Code:
su
rm /efs/FactoryApp/keystr
rm /efs/FactoryApp/factorymode
echo -n ON >> /efs/FactoryApp/keystr
echo -n ON >> /efs/FactoryApp/factorymode
chown 1000.1000 /efs/FactoryApp/keystr
chown 1000.1000 /efs/FactoryApp/factorymode
chmod 0744 /efs/FactoryApp/keystr
chmod 0744 /efs/FactoryApp/factorymode
rebootThis should hopefully return you to user mode. If not, restoring to stock and / or restoring an efs backup may be the next things you try before sending for repair.
I followed every step you said and I even read it again. cant I just do fix permission from recovery?
I hope you not laughing at me right now! lol
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wow I did it!!!!! I just flashed an earlier stock rom ( 4.0.4 ) and its just working fine!
any steps before I upgrade to 4.1.2?
Oh no it didn't work. It's still there but it's just not showen
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Oh no it didn't work. It's still there but it's just not showen
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ok here is what happened. I tried finding a way to fix this. I don't know if it possible to just wipe the efs folder out to just reset it to default as it was so then I can be able to get the F*** out from this factorymode ( its really annoying ).
I flashed official ROM 4.0.4 and that's the full name ( I9300XXALE8_I9300HTSALE2_I9300NELE4_HOME.tar.md5 ). Network worked fine, I could make and receive calls and sms but that was the weird this that I noticed which there was no setup steps in the beginning as every new setup roms. so I did an update and another one and then another one then I got to the 4.1.2 now and im having the msg right now again.
can I format the efs partition ? is there is any other way than the one provided in your sticky forum?
btw changing from OFF to ON didn't work because it was already ON.
You'd only have the set up wizard if you factory reset.....
You need to delete EFS contents and restore your efs backup.
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You'd only have the set up wizard if you factory reset.....
You need to delete EFS contents and restore your efs backup.
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Ok all done. this time its DONE and working as normal again and here is what I did exactly.
after installing lots of Roms to find a way to get the hell out of the factorymode, the last rom I been using was Pardus HD. I tried changing from OFF to ON in factorymode file by text editor but it wasn't any luck by that because it was already ON. after I read what RootSU said in the last replay ( thanks a lot for your help ) deleting all efs partition files and restore the backup I hade. I deleted everything in this folder and just went into recovery ( philz touch ) did a factory reset and then chose installing new rom so it deleted everything. I went to mount and partition and did a format to cache and system again and then I installed a new rom ( Omega V48.1 ). the phone started but it was in factorymode still. opened ES file explorer and went to efs/factoryApp/ and then I opened the factorymode file with text editor and it was off so I changed it from OFF to ON and restarted the phone.
phone started in startup setup and after that everything back to normal. Im NOT gonna try flashing any roms for now, I will just enjoy my phone that back from factory f*** mode and maybe later I will see something new to flash or just back to stock.
im posting this because there is lots of people in factorymode and I know how they feel about being in this **** mode. it is really pain in the ass.
thank you so so so much RootSU and everyone helped me out.
Kevin out
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Ok all done. this time its DONE and working as normal again and here is what I did exactly.
after installing lots of Roms to find a way to get the hell out of the factorymode, the last rom I been using was Pardus HD. I tried changing from OFF to ON in factorymode file by text editor but it wasn't any luck by that because it was already ON. after I read what RootSU said in the last replay ( thanks a lot for your help ) deleting all efs partition files and restore the backup I hade. I deleted everything in this folder and just went into recovery ( philz touch ) did a factory reset and then chose installing new rom so it deleted everything. I went to mount and partition and did a format to cache and system again and then I installed a new rom ( Omega V48.1 ). the phone started but it was in factorymode still. opened ES file explorer and went to efs/factoryApp/ and then I opened the factorymode file with text editor and it was off so I changed it from OFF to ON and restarted the phone.
phone started in startup setup and after that everything back to normal. Im NOT gonna try flashing any roms for now, I will just enjoy my phone that back from factory f*** mode and maybe later I will see something new to flash or just back to stock.
im posting this because there is lots of people in factorymode and I know how they feel about being in this **** mode. it is really pain in the ass.
thank you so so so much RootSU and everyone helped me out.
Kevin out
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Thanks for the update.
Hey, have a look at custom backup jobs in Philz. The EFS backup done by Philz is very good. Now you have a working one, it's easy to restore. Highly recommended.
rootSU said:
Thanks for the update.
Hey, have a look at custom backup jobs in Philz. The EFS backup done by Philz is very good. Now you have a working one, it's easy to restore. Highly recommended.
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doing it now :good:
I am having this same issue. stuck in factory mode.
I ran a root browser and my EFS folder is EMPTY ??? what do I do?
I don't have a backup of the EFS folder as I just got the phone (used) and never touched it prior.
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doing it now :good:
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So you have a backup of the efs folder?
Just read through everything we wrote here. Hope it helps
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factory mode reroot
i rooted my s3 i535 actidenally erased all data and my fone is in factory mode i have back up efs files and program to restall them but fone is not rooted no more i tryed using rootdegfs but it dont pick up my fone... so how do u root a fone that is in factorymode ty
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)