Hey guys..
Still new to all this and I've come across some terminology that's a little different that what I'm accustomed to. I want to know how to create a backup image of the phone similar to when you create one of a PC that you can use to restore to a particular state, apps, system settings and all.
From what I've read this is called a nandroid backup. Does this require a custom recovery like CWM or TWRP or can it be done without it? I know that flashing a custom ROM or recovery trips KNOX. But does simply doing a backup trip KNOX as well?
Thanks for your patience and advice
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faz4ever said:
Hey guys..
Still new to all this and I've come across some terminology that's a little different that what I'm accustomed to. I want to know how to create a backup image of the phone similar to when you create one of a PC that you can use to restore to a particular state, apps, system settings and all.
From what I've read this is called a nandroid backup. Does this require a custom recovery like CWM or TWRP or can it be done without it? I know that flashing a custom ROM or recovery trips KNOX. But does simply doing a backup trip KNOX as well?
Thanks for your patience and advice
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I don't know of any way to create a BU image without rooting. There are several great videos that will show you how within 10 minutes and it really is quite safe. Make sure you choose the root method for your carrier. (Probably Sprint because you are in the Sprint forum). I rooted my Note 3 yesterday and I am very happy. I recommend the video by QBKing77. After you are rooted, you can keep your stock ROM or try one or more of the custom ROMs available right here at XDA. Once you root, there are a number of excellent programs only available to rooted devices. After rooting and installing your recovery (I recommend TWRP but there are alternatives), it is very simple to create a Nandroid BU. It is a complete system image and will take your phone back to the state where it was at the time you created your BU.
I haven't tested this yet but here is a method to root without tripping the counter:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2496454
Thank you for the response. I know you can root without tripping knox, but I was wondering if flashing a recovery app like twrp or cwm were the only ways to create a nandroid BU
Thanks again!
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I will leave .5% but I am 99.5% sure that you need to flash a recovery in order to do a Nandroid.
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faz4ever said:
Thank you for the response. I know you can root without tripping knox, but I was wondering if flashing a recovery app like twrp or cwm were the only ways to create a nandroid BU
Thanks again!
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That's really the only way, I would suggest using Twrp and not Cwm.. If you want to screw with your phone, just follow qbkings method and you'll be good to go in about ten minutes. It's worth it if you like to screw with stuff.
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Right on.. Thanks!
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I'm pretty sure it's not possible but is there any way I can back up all of my data, settings, apps, homescreens, etc while still unrooted and s-on? I've just put hundreds of hours getting everything just right and I don't want to lose it all. I know how to backup the basics but what's the most I can do? My phone is acting up and I thing I need to do a factory reset and/or get a new phone. Thanks for your time.
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Not really possible but you can try my backup. It's in the market. It might save some of your data
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Morpheus991 said:
I'm pretty sure it's not possible but is there any way I can back up all of my data, settings, apps, homescreens, etc while still unrooted and s-on? I've just put hundreds of hours getting everything just right and I don't want to lose it all. I know how to backup the basics but what's the most I can do? My phone is acting up and I thing I need to do a factory reset and/or get a new phone. Thanks for your time.
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Here's another vote for My Backup Pro: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rerware.android.MyBackupPro
Since you're not rooted, I'm not sure how much of your data it can backup / restore, but I think it can backup app data without root... I could be wrong. Nevertheless, it's a great backup app. Worth the price, but there are free versions as well.
However, I don't believe root is required in order to do a "nand" backup. What you need to do is:
Unlock your bootloader, per HTC.
Flash a custom recovery, like AR Recovery 3.15
You can follow steps 1 and 2 of Scotty's instructions here: http://androidforums.com/rezound-al...ys-noob-friendly-root-guide-start-finish.html
The caveat is that unlocking wipes your device, so... I don't know how you would get a nand backup of your device as it is right now. However, moving forward, you would be able to create nand backups, and you would not have to be rooted.
At the same time, once you unlock your bootloader and flash AR Recovery, it's incredibly simple to flash superSU and achieve root. So why not, if you're going through the trouble of unlocking so you can create a nand backup? Just sayin'...
Understand, too, that the two steps above are reversible. You can flash the stock recovery back, and you can re-lock your bootloader. If you're concerned about your warranty...
If you don't wish to go through any of these steps, then I believe My Backup Pro is going to be your best option. Some people also use Titanium Backup, but I don't find that app to be nearly as user friendly.
Thanks for the input...I've got some decisions to make.
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You can do an ADB backup and get all apps and data without ANY mods. My lady has the rezound and is very disappointed with the ics ota update so I pulled all the data before I unlock. Its a new feature with the ics system. Just be sure to set a backup password in the developers section of the settings.
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I have galaxy sii GT-I9100 and I want to revert back to stock so i can cleanly install the new RR rom. Any help would be awesome. I was quite knowledgable with my old samsung infuse 4g, but this phone is a lot more complex than that one so please simple terms if possible
If you go to samfirmware download your desired rom then flash it in odin via the PDA section. This will return your phone to stock, but you will loose root. All the best.
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If want to flash Reccuriton remix rom on ur s2 just root ur cell first than just install it from CMW there is no need to go complete stock for that...but if u r totally new to this after rooting make a BACKUP OF EFS first than start playing with roms.
Just flash stock firmware...... Download from sammobile.com samsung-update ....
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HANDSY said:
If you go to samfirmware download your desired rom then flash it in odin via the PDA section. This will return your phone to stock, but you will loose root. All the best.
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Is http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/ the website you were talking about? Thank you, I could probably figure out how to root again, and unlock if I loose it.
I think that is it, but I can't find my firmware
rakesh595160 said:
If want to flash Reccuriton remix rom on ur s2 just root ur cell first than just install it from CMW there is no need to go complete stock for that...but if u r totally new to this after rooting make a BACKUP OF EFS first than start playing with roms.
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I am rooted and I prefer to go to stock all the time because it gives me a fresh start and now bs files that I don't need, however is that EFS backup in CWM?
joeym11 said:
Is http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/ the website you were talking about? Thank you, I could probably figure out how to root again, and unlock if I loose it.
I think that is it, but I can't find my firmware
I am rooted and I prefer to go to stock all the time because it gives me a fresh start and now bs files that I don't need, however is that EFS backup in CWM?
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If you want a fresh start just format system whilst performing your wipes. Only do this with a safe kernel as anything based on stock 4.0.4 will brick your phone. When I ever change ROMs I just run wipes and format system then flash my chosen rom. That is the correct site and you can flash any rom for your phone regardless of region. EFS back up is a separate tool which you download on to your pc which then backs up the EFS folder. There are other apps that do this too. I use them all, can never have too many copies of it.
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If you want a fresh start just format system whilst performing your wipes. Only do this with a safe kernel as anything based on stock 4.0.4 will brick your phone. When I ever change ROMs I just run wipes and format system then flash my chosen rom. That is the correct site and you can flash any rom for your phone regardless of region. EFS back up is a separate tool which you download on to your pc which then backs up the EFS folder. There are other apps that do this too. I use them all, can never have too many copies of it.
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So if I just do all the wipes, it should be all good? There is a lot of files that I don't want if they don't belong to my rom, should I delete some or what should I do? The basic thing I am trying to do is only have files from apps that I have and ones that the rom needs.
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If you go to samfirmware download your desired rom then flash it in odin via the PDA section. This will return your phone to stock, but you will loose root. All the best.
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When I went from RR back to GB stock I just flash with mobile odin pro and root is still there.I never need to use a pc now....
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joeym11 said:
So if I just do all the wipes, it should be all good? There is a lot of files that I don't want if they don't belong to my rom, should I delete some or what should I do? The basic thing I am trying to do is only have files from apps that I have and ones that the rom needs.
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I understand what you're after factory reset, wipe dalvik and format system will give you a clean installation in terms of rom. If it's a complete wipe you can wipe the sd card from setting /backup and reset. But this will wipe music photos too. Once rooted you can always browse the directories and manually delete any unwanted files/folders. Please check your kernel first.
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I've had similar problem when I was a bit happy at flashing. I went from RR 2.6.1 to cm 10 jb and lost my unlock now when ever I reboot I have too re unlock. I've still not found a solution and can't restore my nv backup as it always says permissions wrong.using astro
Byani v3 jb siyah 4.1.
How to stock > custom rom > 100% same stock?
Hello,
did not want to start new thread with same name, but my question a little different.
So I bought S2 and I would like to play with some custom ROM of course. Not my first Android phone, but new phone new unknown things.
I read many post, but it is still not clear if I can make my stock rom and kernel backup, then root it, have some fun and if I need just restore stock rom and kernel and every thing would be as it was new?
I understand how to root and this CF-Root in Stock Recovery method looks like can do this. But will it be that way?
For example, with this method I have my stock kernel backup, also make stock rom backup, install some custom ROMs/kernels and later just install stock rom and restore stock kernel using this method and I am back to starting point?
Hi, to return your phone to stock all you need to do is:
Make note of your current ROM and download the same from samfirmware
Download Odin
Perform full wipes and format system in recovery mode
Then into download mode where you flash the stock ROM in the PDA section of doing.
Included will be a stock kernel and root would have been lost.
To reset binary counter look at the app triangle away by chain fire.
All the best.
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Ok, thanks for great answare.
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No problem chap, happy flashing.
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@Handsy - Reaaly sorry to bump into someone else's thread.. Apologies..Curiosity took a toll on me..
In case i have a Nandroid backup and i wish to restore it, how do i do it? I mean, i am aware that i will have to do it using CWM Recovery. I have my Nandroid backup on my external SD card. I wish to try some custom ROM's and would like to restore my Nandroid if i am not satisfied with the custom ROM experience.
Could you please list out the steps
Thanks a lot!!
gokul1980 said:
@Handsy - Reaaly sorry to bump into someone else's thread.. Apologies..Curiosity took a toll on me..
In case i have a Nandroid backup and i wish to restore it, how do i do it? I mean, i am aware that i will have to do it using CWM Recovery. I have my Nandroid backup on my external SD card. I wish to try some custom ROM's and would like to restore my Nandroid if i am not satisfied with the custom ROM experience.
Could you please list out the steps
Thanks a lot!!
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To restore a back up:
Boot into recovery mode
In recovery mode enter back up and restored menu
Then select restore from external memory / sd card
Phone will restore to the time the back up was made.
Some kernels have different CWM menu layouts but the above should get you to the Nandroid backup you made.
All the best
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I think I know what to do, but could someone please talk me through it like I'm 5? I really don't want to brick my phone. Everything from backing up the stock Rom, to rooting, then recovering stock Rom if needed? I know it's a silly request, but I appreciate any help.
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well if you dont want to mess it up:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2301720 is a one click method
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and a one click return to stock
http://www.sxtpdevelopers.com/showthread.php?t=237
just follow this thread step by step and you will be fine.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2290798
One further question...
How do I backup before root? Do I even need to?
I know to get Titanium Backup and use it after root, but what do I need to do before root, if anything, before starting the process linked above?
Also, will rooting make me lose my settings and downloaded apps? I know I should know the answer to this, but it's been quite some time since I rooted anything and I can't remember. I can't find an answer to this question specific to my device.
Again, thank you for any and all assistance. It is truly appreciated.
yes, you should always backup before doing anything, just in case.
here is a link to twrp, which is what i use for my custom recovery and backups.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292565
I'm now rooted.
Thank you for your help.
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FYI: It's really hard to fully brick your phone. 99% of the time if you **** up, wether it little or extreme, usually a semi brick.
Now that you are rooted before you flash roms or kernels
First things to do:
-Download goo manager
--Install open recovery script
---this installs twrp recovery
(Or another recovery of your choice)
-reboot into recovery
--hit backup
---make a backup (known as nandroid)
That will make it so if you ever **** your phone up, you reboot into recovery wipe the phone and restore the backup and you're basically back at a 100% stock phone just with root (it'll be the exact way it is now, or however it is when the backup is made).
Have fun!
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I know they may seem like some dumb questions, but coming from the Galaxy Nexus, somethings have been somewhat different on the S4.
I rooted my MDK VZW S4 using this method by open1your1eyes0:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2290798
I can not find this answer to this...I know I'm rooted, but is the bootloader also unlocked?
On the Nexus I had a second step after rooting that was necessary to unlock the bootloader. I don't see any additinal steps for the bootloader anywhere on the forum. I know ME7 does not have a bootloader unlock option, but I'm on MDK.
Next question...
I later flashed the official version of ClockworkMOD Tocuh Recovery which I've been told has the LOKI mod.
At this point can I flash a ROM exactly like I did on my NEXUS through the custom recovery?
I'm looking to flash:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2384362
And my last question regarding back ups and Nandroids...
On my Nexus, my internal storage automatically was partitioned, so doing full wipes before flashing a new ROM never touched my nandroids, titanium backups, photos, etc...
Is this the same on the Galaxy S4 now, or should I be backing everything up to the extSDcard?
Thanks in advance. I really appreciate your help.
Your bootloader is not technically unlocked. Instead it has been bypassed through the "Loki" exploit. This makes no difference whatsoever to you as a user, though. You can flash new ROMs to your heart's content.
With regards to a wipe, when you wipe the system, cache, etc. through your recovery program it will only wipe the folders necessary to erase the OS, kernel, etc. Your downloaded data will be left intact as long as you don't put it in a directory that's used to store OS files.
ymDroid said:
I know they may seem like some dumb questions, but coming from the Galaxy Nexus, somethings have been somewhat different on the S4.
I rooted my MDK VZW S4 using this method by open1your1eyes0:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2290798
I can not find this answer to this...I know I'm rooted, but is the bootloader also unlocked?
On the Nexus I had a second step after rooting that was necessary to unlock the bootloader. I don't see any additinal steps for the bootloader anywhere on the forum. I know ME7 does not have a bootloader unlock option, but I'm on MDK.
Next question...
I later flashed the official version of ClockworkMOD Tocuh Recovery which I've been told has the LOKI mod.
At this point can I flash a ROM exactly like I did on my NEXUS through the custom recovery?
I'm looking to flash:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2384362
And my last question regarding back ups and Nandroids...
On my Nexus, my internal storage automatically was partitioned, so doing full wipes before flashing a new ROM never touched my nandroids, titanium backups, photos, etc...
Is this the same on the Galaxy S4 now, or should I be backing everything up to the extSDcard?
Thanks in advance. I really appreciate your help.
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You Cannot unlock the bootloader. There is a workaround called loki that will allow you to install a Lokied recovery. Once you have custom recovery, which it seems you have done, installed then you can flash roms. Just be careful with your wipes to know for sure what you are wiping and be sure to make Nandroid backups to your external sdcard. You can then store a copy on your PC. I do all backups to external sdcard as internal space is limited.
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So...just to confirm...
The official version of ClockworkMOD Tocuh Recovery 6.0.3.6 does have the Loki, correct?
Can I confirm this somewhere?
The exploit is in getting your custom recovery to run at all. If you can boot into CWM, Loki has already done its job.
Perfect
CrookedKnight said:
The exploit is in getting your custom recovery to run at all. If you can boot into CWM, Loki has already done its job.
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Makes perfect sense now.
Thank you!
I flashed Bone 1.1.4 with no issues.
My question is regaridng my home screen.
I know custom launchers like NOVA allow you back up your home screen layouts and settings.
Is there anyway to back up your home screen layouts off of the stock launcher, or in this case the stock TouchWiz home screen layouts?
ymDroid said:
I flashed Bone 1.1.4 with no issues.
My question is regaridng my home screen.
I know custom launchers like NOVA allow you back up your home screen layouts and settings.
Is there anyway to back up your home screen layouts off of the stock launcher, or in this case the stock TouchWiz home screen layouts?
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Titanium Backup. ROM Toolbox PRO also has an excellent back up app included.
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Mightycaptain said:
Titanium Backup. ROM Toolbox PRO also has an excellent back up app included.
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What feature on Titanium let's me back up my home screen layout?
ymDroid said:
What feature on Titanium let's me back up my home screen layout?
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When you back up touch wiz home in tibu you can restore just data or the whole thing. Seems like I've done both and it worked out. Clear data from touch wiz home in application manager and you can get back to the default settings.
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Mightycaptain said:
When you back up touch wiz home in tibu you can restore just data or the whole thing. Seems like I've done both and it worked out. Clear data from touch wiz home in application manager and you can get back to the default settings.
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Thank you for your help with this.
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Thank you for your help with this.
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No problem. It's what its all about right.
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So I had originally had TWRP/Hyperdrive on my phone, and switched to CWM/Cyanogenmod. I noticed now that I seem to have two different recoveries on my phone, because if I hold up+home+power I can go to a different version of CWM Recovery than if I use the Rom Manager app to boot into recovery. How would I rectify this? Would it involve wiping the /boot partition? I don't know where/how recoveries are stored so I don't understand how I can have two.
Doing a fresh install of a ROM has not resolved this by the way. And actually currently, I can't hold the buttons and boot into recovery at all, it gets stuck on the Samsung logo. I can only get into recovery via Rom Manager or Reboot options if I'm in android.
Markstache said:
So I had originally had TWRP/Hyperdrive on my phone, and switched to CWM/Cyanogenmod. I noticed now that I seem to have two different recoveries on my phone, because if I hold up+home+power I can go to a different version of CWM Recovery than if I use the Rom Manager app to boot into recovery. How would I rectify this? Would it involve wiping the /boot partition? I don't know where/how recoveries are stored so I don't understand how I can have two.
Doing a fresh install of a ROM has not resolved this by the way. And actually currently, I can't hold the buttons and boot into recovery at all, it gets stuck on the Samsung logo. I can only get into recovery via Rom Manager or Reboot options if I'm in android.
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I would just Odin back to stock MDK and start fresh and choose whichever recovery suits you. I had to do the same a while back myself
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Mistertac said:
I would just Odin back to stock MDK and start fresh and choose whichever recovery suits you. I had to do the same a while back myself
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I've done that so many times.
Markstache said:
I've done that so many times.
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My fault ...I see where you adressed that in the last part of your post. I'm no expert either on how recoveries are stored and executed.
I would think though that flashing stock mdk would fix this as it did for me. I used ROM manager to install cwm then I flashed Philz and haven't had a problem since. Hope someone else can help you.
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Mistertac said:
My fault ...I see where you adressed that in the last part of your post. I'm no expert either on how recoveries are stored and executed.
I would think though that flashing stock mdk would fix this as it did for me. I used ROM manager to install cwm then I flashed Philz and haven't had a problem since. Hope someone else can help you.
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The only way to fix is to Odin back to factory image and start over.
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The only way to fix is to Odin back to factory image and start over.
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Yea that's what I said before too but the op said they've done that many times with no luck...
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The only way to fix is to Odin back to factory image and start over.
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That's what I would have figured would fix it, because I'm pretty sure that's supposed to wipe /boot, but I found out I cannot flash kernels on my phone for some reason and when having to fix softbricks while experimenting with why it doesn't work and flashing different kernels, I had to do that whole process so many times I can go from softbrick back to where I'm at now in about 20 minutes.
Is your device in factory mode when using touchwiz roms?
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Is your device in factory mode when using touchwiz roms?
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I have no idea what you mean, and I'm not using anything touchwiz based anymore.
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I have no idea what you mean, and I'm not using anything touchwiz based anymore.
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OK...well try something real quick for me...use a root manager and open your efs folder...are the files still there...if not your efs folder has been formatted to the incorrect format... That would explain funky recovery issues and not being able to flash kernels...that's the only things I can think of
jamesd1085 said:
OK...well try something real quick for me...use a root manager and open your efs folder...are the files still there...if not your efs folder has been formatted to the incorrect format... That would explain funky recovery issues and not being able to flash kernels...that's the only things I can think of
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It sure is there and has files in it.
What is that folder? Should I delete the contents?
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It sure is there and has files in it.
What is that folder? Should I delete the contents?
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Definitely don't delete your efs folder. Actually it's good practice to back it up
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Markstache said:
It sure is there and has files in it.
What is that folder? Should I delete the contents?
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No!!!!...you will lose your number and all data capability...just wanted to make sure everything was still mounting properly... I'm at a loss as to what else could be causing your issues
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I have no idea what you mean, and I'm not using anything touchwiz based anymore.
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I'd find someone like Philz or a TWRP compiler to ask if u haven't already gone that route. I'm sure one of them will know. Hopefully [emoji41]
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Something just occured to me. When flashing back to stock with odin I always use the nowipe image because it's all I can find. I think that technically means boot was never wiped. Would that explain my phenomena? Also where to find stock that will wipe?
Markstache said:
Something just occured to me. When flashing back to stock with odin I always use the nowipe image because it's all I can find. I think that technically means boot was never wiped. Would that explain my phenomena? Also where to find stock that will wipe?
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I've always used this one
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2289325
I'm not 100% if its no wipe as it doesn't say. But it you haven't tried this one yet may be worth a shot
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Mistertac said:
I've always used this one
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2289325
I'm not 100% if its no wipe as it doesn't say. But it you haven't tried this one yet may be worth a shot
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^^^this should fix you up...but backup everything you can to external SD or computer...when it says full wipe its no joke
Mistertac said:
I've always used this one
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2289325
I'm not 100% if its no wipe as it doesn't say. But it you haven't tried this one yet may be worth a shot
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So I flashed that one via Odin, followed the guide to root and everything step by step, and now that I'm back on stock kernel and want to install CWM Recovery, I downloaded Rom Manager and hit install recovery and it says everything worked but if I boot into recovery it's just the android stock recovery.
EDIT: Another thing I thought of. Could the fact that at one point I used this method to install CWM recovery on my phone have caused there to be two different recoveries running parallel?
http://galaxys4root.com/galaxy-s4-r...on-att-or-verizon-galaxy-s4-sgh-i337sch-i545/
UPDATE: Using this method I installed the latest version of CWM Recovery Touch but Rom Manager still thinks the normal version is installed, though now if I hit reboot to recovery from the app it actually takes me to the touch instead of a separate one. Is the app dumb or do I still have an issue? Also I cannot install kernels without tripping the count and having my phone tell me I need to go to a verizon store.
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Install_CM_for_jfltevzw
Markstache said:
So I flashed that one via Odin, followed the guide to root and everything step by step, and now that I'm back on stock kernel and want to install CWM Recovery, I downloaded Rom Manager and hit install recovery and it says everything worked but if I boot into recovery it's just the android stock recovery.
EDIT: Another thing I thought of. Could the fact that at one point I used this method to install CWM recovery on my phone have caused there to be two different recoveries running parallel?
http://galaxys4root.com/galaxy-s4-r...on-att-or-verizon-galaxy-s4-sgh-i337sch-i545/
UPDATE: Using this method I installed the latest version of CWM Recovery Touch but Rom Manager still thinks the normal version is installed, though now if I hit reboot to recovery from the app it actually takes me to the touch instead of a separate one. Is the app dumb or do I still have an issue? Also I cannot install kernels without tripping the count and having my phone tell me I need to go to a verizon store.
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Install_CM_for_jfltevzw
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ROM manager may actually be the issue.
And as far as installing kennels I've never had an issue myself. The last link you posted is about flashing the md2 kernel in order to root the phone. Do you mean that?? Or installing say a KToonsez kernel after you're already rooted and have your custom recovery?
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Mistertac said:
ROM manager may actually be the issue.
And as far as installing kennels I've never had an issue myself. The last link you posted is about flashing the md2 kernel in order to root the phone. Do you mean that?? Or installing say a KToonsez kernel after you're already rooted and have your custom recovery?
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As in installing a KT kernel after rooting and having a custom recovery and ROM on my phone. Right now I have three 3/22 nightly cyanogen up and running but as soon as I install kt it trips the Verizon security and on have to flash back to stock kernel to use my phone. Booting into Odin and canceling out to restart does not let me get past the yellow triangle