Hi to y'all. I have a little big issue. When I do a nandroid backup with TWRP, (2.8.7.0 and r9 by eng) it does. All process go well. After that, when I try to do a restore immediately it show me the backup just done but if I reboot the phone and I search the backup file on extsd it is not present. So I reboot in recovery, tap on restore and magically the backup there isn't. Anyone has got this kind of issue before?
In the flash zip option on top is an option to change between internal and external storage, just make sure external is selected and do a backup again then check if you can see the backup,
sgroimax said:
Hi to y'all. I have a little big issue. When I do a nandroid backup with TWRP, (2.8.7.0 and r9 by eng) it does. All process go well. After that, when I try to do a restore immediately it show me the backup just done but if I reboot the phone and I search the backup file on extsd it is not present. So I reboot in recovery, tap on restore and magically the backup there isn't. Anyone has got this kind of issue before?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
ontheredline said:
In the flash zip option on top is an option to change between internal and external storage, just make sure external is selected and do a backup again then check if you can see the backup,
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks for your answer mate but I'm not a noobie. I mod android since HTC touch with windows in 2008. I did the backup into external SD. Immediately without exit from recovery it shows me the backup made in bit when o reboot into recovery and on android booted it is not more present
Maybe you have one of those cheap no brand sd cards, get a better one and try again (check the one you have with H2testw first)
sgroimax said:
Thanks for your answer mate but I'm not a noobie. I mod android since HTC touch with windows in 2008. I did the backup into external SD. Immediately without exit from recovery it shows me the backup made in bit when o reboot into recovery and on android booted it is not more present
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You probably have got the issue mate. I think like you. And......thanks for tip
Sorry but what about H2testw?
Related
I should probably post this in the dev forum but I don't have enough posts. And I should probably search first but I'm in this panic mode of being cut off from having a phone so I'm terribly sorry if this has been covered elsewhere.
I was running CM7.0.0.RC4 and decided to upgrade to CM7.0.3 and since all the other updates have gone so extremely well I decide to do this while in my car on a drive.
So first thing I did was Nandroid backup.
Then I wiped the cache and the davlik cache because that's been my recipe for success. Not thinking I also wiped the data/system stuff. Then I installed the CM7 update from a zip file.
I didn't realize what I did until I booted the thing and came up on a screen with none of my icons on it.
So I went into the reboot recovery screen and tried to do a Nandroid recovery but when I did that I just get the HTC screen staring back at me they pops up before anything else and it never seems to go anywhere else. I had to pull the battery to reboot it.
Am I doing the backup wrong? Does the Nandroid ISO have all my settings, programs, etc on it? If it doesn't I might as well do a fresh start.
When you do a Nandroid restore it should restore your data and system partitions as well (including your apps and settings).
When you do the restore, does it give you an error?
First off thank you for the reply.
I didn't see an error so I just did another restore to check.
1 error message pops up and it says
"sd-ext.img not found. Skipping restor of /sd-ext"
When I reboot I get the same thing, it hangs on HTC screen and never goes beyond that.
It's ClockworkMod Recovery 2.5.0.1
mrozowjj said:
First off thank you for the reply.
I didn't see an error so I just did another restore to check.
1 error message pops up and it says
"sd-ext.img not found. Skipping restor of /sd-ext"
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
This is normal if you don't have an ext partition on your SD card (for apps2sd or simple2ext support).
When I reboot I get the same thing, it hangs on HTC screen and never goes beyond that.
It's ClockworkMod Recovery 2.5.0.1
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It's certainly strange. My suggestion is this:
1) Boot into Clockworkmod
2) Wipe data/factory reset
3) Wipe cache partition
4) Advanced > Wipe dalvik cache
5) Partitions menu > format system
6) Install Cyanogenmod zip from sdcard
7) Install Google Apps zip from sdcard
8) Nandroid > Advanced restore > Restore data (don't restore the other things)
9) Reboot
Good luck.
Oh that's brilliant. I'll try that.
I've done a install of the CM7 and teh google tools and it started downloading all the apps that I had stored on the SD card so the only think I think I lost was some settings and my text messages but I'll try that anyway just to see if it will work. I have all my settings just the way I want them.
So I tried that and it didn't seem to do any better. None of my text messages were saved. I had to redownload all my apps again.
Now my SD card is almost full which doesn't make a whole lot of sense unless somehow the old versions of the programs are still on the SD card in which case if they are how to I clear that space up?
The other thing is while reinstalling some of the apps failed and I cleared the notification list because it was too long to sort through them all but now I can't figure out which apps weren't installed correctly. Can I bring up that error list again?
mrozowjj said:
So I tried that and it didn't seem to do any better. None of my text messages were saved. I had to redownload all my apps again.
Now my SD card is almost full which doesn't make a whole lot of sense unless somehow the old versions of the programs are still on the SD card in which case if they are how to I clear that space up?
The other thing is while reinstalling some of the apps failed and I cleared the notification list because it was too long to sort through them all but now I can't figure out which apps weren't installed correctly. Can I bring up that error list again?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
When you make Nandroid backups, it saves everything on your SD card under the clockworkmod folder. Each backup is saved by the date (GMT) when you did the backup. On a smaller SD card (like the one the phone comes with) even a few of those backups can eat up your SD card space quickly, so you should just go in and delete the ones you don't need from that folder.
When you did the Nandroid backup and Nandroid restore, did you go into ROM Manager to get to Clockworkmod? If so, you should try doing it the proper way -- turn the phone off completely, then use volume down + power to get to Clockworkmod. In general I would avoid using ROM Manager on an S-ON device like the Aria.
Also make sure the USB cable is not plugged in. it makes clockwork act crazy.
Sent from my Liberty using XDA App
drumist said:
When you make Nandroid backups, it saves everything on your SD card under the clockworkmod folder. Each backup is saved by the date (GMT) when you did the backup. On a smaller SD card (like the one the phone comes with) even a few of those backups can eat up your SD card space quickly, so you should just go in and delete the ones you don't need from that folder.
When you did the Nandroid backup and Nandroid restore, did you go into ROM Manager to get to Clockworkmod? If so, you should try doing it the proper way -- turn the phone off completely, then use volume down + power to get to Clockworkmod. In general I would avoid using ROM Manager on an S-ON device like the Aria.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I've been doing the restore from the Clockwordmod bootloader menu. Turns out I made a backup of ADW settings and the desktop settings so I'm right back to where I was before the install just in a more round about way.
I am using the SD card that came with it but I'm thinking I might go get a larger one now. Is there any easy way to get all my apps onto the new card? Will just coping the content work?
mrozowjj said:
I've been doing the restore from the Clockwordmod bootloader menu. Turns out I made a backup of ADW settings and the desktop settings so I'm right back to where I was before the install just in a more round about way.
I am using the SD card that came with it but I'm thinking I might go get a larger one now. Is there any easy way to get all my apps onto the new card? Will just coping the content work?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If your current SD card doesn't have an ext partition on it (i.e., you didn't repartition it), then you can simply copy the entire contents over from the old card to the new card. It's as simple as that.
I've got few doubts regarding the Nandroid backup. I boot into the recovery and under Backup/restore there are several options which include
- Nand backup
- Nand backup + .android_secure
- Nand + ext backup
- Nand + ext backup + .android_
Which option do I select?
Sorry am a n00b. I am running on stock 2.2.2 and I've installed the recovery and would like to flash the franco kernel, my question is when the official Gingerbread is available will I be able to upgrade without any issues since I would change the kernel?
Thanks!
bindaasathar said:
I've got few doubts regarding the Nandroid backup. I boot into the recovery and under Backup/restore there are several options which include
- Nand backup
- Nand backup + .android_secure
- Nand + ext backup
- Nand + ext backup + .android_
Which option do I select?
Thanks!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
For stock without any Apps2SD/Link2SD stuff Nand backup + .android_secure is enough. (i.e., the system, data and apps installed on phone and apps installed on SD via the Froyo built-in mechanism.)
For the rest, we do not know, ask LG, they will not tell you the date either, no point in asking.
I've got this application App2Sd installed on the phone. So which backup do I go for? also I get this error "Error : Run 'nandroid-mobile.sh' via adb !" while creating a backup of anything other than Nand backup.
bindaasathar said:
I've got this application App2Sd installed on the phone. So which backup do I go for? also I get this error "Error : Run 'nandroid-mobile.sh' via adb !" while creating a backup of anything other than Nand backup.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If you partitioned your card, you need to backup the ext as well. If you are unsure about whether you have anything installed on SD card via Froyo, just back up everything.
As for the error, would guess to be corrupt filesystem on the ext partition, or SD card compatibility issue or whatnot.
What recovery are you using (incl. version) and how did you partition the card, and what filesystem?
AmonRa/modified by Drellisdee version 1.2. I haven't partitioned the card. I just installed the recovery and gives me error whenever i try to create any backup. I tired only the Nand backup and it was successful. Yes. I've installed many applications on the sd card.
bindaasathar said:
AmonRa/modified by Drellisdee version 1.2. I haven't partitioned the card. I just installed the recovery and gives me error whenever i try to create any backup. I tired only the Nand backup and it was successful. Yes. I've installed many applications on the sd card.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Clear as a mud. What is that App2SD "application" you are talking about, exactly? Where did you get it from, how did you install?
Clear as mud what? Obviously from android market. App2Sd... To move the installed applications onto the SD card.
bindaasathar said:
Clear as mud what? Obviously from android market. App2Sd... To move the installed applications onto the SD card.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
"Obviously" - there is nothing obvious about this, most people here are using flashed custom apps that use ext2/3/4 partition for moving applications, cache and data to a partitioned SD card.
Well whatever, I need a market link, since searching for App2Sd will definitely not answer my question, there are loads of utilities there.
doktornotor said:
"Obviously" - there is nothing obvious about this, most people here are using flashed custom apps that use ext2/3/4 partition for moving applications, cache and data to a partitioned SD card.
Well whatever, I need a market link, since searching for App2Sd will definitely not answer my question, there are loads of utilities there.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I clearly mentioned that am new to these stuff and "flashed custom apps" No chance since I've just installed the custom recovery. You are confusing me further. Thanks for the confusion.
bindaasathar said:
I clearly mentioned that am new to these stuff and "flashed custom apps" No chance since I've just installed the custom recovery. You are confusing me further. Thanks for the confusion.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You are welcome. Until you tell me exactly which application you installed, I really cannot help. Searching for app2sd results in tons of results and there are also applications that partition the SD card themselves, so it is not even clear whether you have the card partitioned or not. Apps2SD itself is a meaningless description, sorry.
Otherwise, stick with nand backup only, use Titanium for the rest and move on.
I don't think you got my point.
1. Which type of backup do I use to back my stuff up though the Recovery's Backup / restore option.
2. Whenever I try to back up things, I get this error "Error : Run 'nandroid-mobile.sh' via adb !"
I hope you understood.
bindaasathar said:
I don't think you got my point.
1. Which type of backup do I use to back my stuff up though the Recovery's Backup / restore option.
2. Whenever I try to back up things, I get this error "Error : Run 'nandroid-mobile.sh' via adb !"
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I cannot tell you what to backup when I do not know where you have stuff installed/stored, uh! I already answered your question in a generic way and no more detailed info can be provided since I know nothing about your particular setup.
Ditto for the second question, as said - if you cannot be bothered to get the info required to diagnose your weird error message, simply use plain nand backup for system and data and Titanium for applications backup. All I can say to this.
I can't do a search it says search is disabled. I'm currently on rooted stock and want to make a nandroid back up of my phone. I got the recovery app installed and currently booted to the recovery screen. I see the backup & restore tab, but then it goes to internal SD card and External SD card. Which one do I want to back up. I'm guessing internal SD card, and where does it save it too. Can I take the saved file and put it on my computer for safe keeping? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Again I did try to search, but it's broken.
If your using CWM recovery it will be under the folder Clockworkmod, then under the subfolder Backup or Backups. And it doesnt matter if you save on internal or external, of course you have to have enough space on which ever you select though. You can copy this folder to comp to keep it, if you decide to edit file name dont put any spaces in it use . or _ or you may run into issues.
Also, when it asks internal or external it's asking where you want to backup to. I usually choose external so I can format internal if needed.
I'm a MoPho-er
Thanks guys for clearing it up. I appreciate it. I just flashed a rom, and didn't like it then flashed back to stock and restore via nandroid and it worked flawless. Thanks again for the help.
Nandroid Backup error message
I have a stock photon that I rooted. I have both CWM and Rom toolbox pro installed. When I go to to a Nandroid backup it trys to boot into recovery and says "FAILED to boot 2 Starting RSD mode". If I reset the battery it boots fine. Android Recovery does the same.... Suggestions?
This is my first thread after a years here without any problems to flash on my i9300.
My condition:
1. Previously use CM 10.1
2. Update to CM 10.2 --> It's OK without problems.
4. Restore all my apps from Titanium Backup --> Still OK
5. Uninstall Xposed framework for Reverse Tethering 3.7 --> Reboot --> Install same Xposed framework --> Reboot --> TADAAA!! problem occured :crying:
6. Stuck at bootloader
7. Have done many things but failed untill reinstall stock recovery and stock rom through ODIN --> Myphone start to breath
8. Done MegaWipe before reinstall TWRP recovery, CM 10.2, Gapps and restore some apps through TB --> No problems.
9. Try to nandroid backup via TWRP and get error log as below :
Backing up Data...
Breaking backup file into multiple archives...
E: Error tarring split files!
abusuffian said:
This is my first thread after a years here without any problems to flash on my i9300.
My condition:
1. Previously use CM 10.1
2. Update to CM 10.2 --> It's OK without problems.
4. Restore all my apps from Titanium Backup --> Still OK
5. Uninstall Xposed framework for Reverse Tethering 3.7 --> Reboot --> Install same Xposed framework --> Reboot --> TADAAA!! problem occured :crying:
6. Stuck at bootloader
7. Have done many things but failed untill reinstall stock recovery and stock rom through ODIN --> Myphone start to breath
8. Done MegaWipe before reinstall TWRP recovery, CM 10.2, Gapps and restore some apps through TB --> No problems.
9. Try to nandroid backup via TWRP and get error log as below :
Backing up Data...
Breaking backup file into multiple archives...
E: Error tarring split files!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Maybe sectors in eMMC going bad. My advice would be to have at least 4GB free on internal SD at all times. Backup weekly but only to external SD. Avoid writing to internal SD as much as possible. (also be 100% certain that you have multiple EFS backups). If you are using a dual-boot kernel - try to do most of your extensive work in a ROM that you install as second (and keep 1st as emergency backup).
xclub_101 said:
Maybe sectors in eMMC going bad. My advice would be to have at least 4GB free on internal SD at all times. Backup weekly but only to external SD. Avoid writing to internal SD as much as possible. (also be 100% certain that you have multiple EFS backups). If you are using a dual-boot kernel - try to do most of your extensive work in a ROM that you install as second (and keep 1st as emergency backup).
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thank you for your advice..
Is the problems under samsung warranty? how to prove to them?
Is there any way to do nandroid backup?
abusuffian said:
Thank you for your advice..
Is the problems under samsung warranty? how to prove to them?
Is there any way to do nandroid backup?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I don't think it is covered - or at least not as long as the phone is non-stock and it still starts
The backups can be done from a custom recovery - for instance with Philz there is a menu called "Backup to external SD". By using external SD you are minimizing the chance that something goes bad on the internal SD.
xclub_101 said:
I don't think it is covered - or at least not as long as the phone is non-stock and it still starts
The backups can be done from a custom recovery - for instance with Philz there is a menu called "Backup to external SD". By using external SD you are minimizing the chance that something goes bad on the internal SD.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
TWRP also can backup to external drive. Have been tried and failed...
As your suggestion I installed Philz recovery and "Backup to external SD" and it completed nicely without any problem :laugh:
what is the different? i think it should be same backup target. it is external SD card but failed with TWRP.
Thank you
abusuffian said:
TWRP also can backup to external drive. Have been tried and failed...
As your suggestion I installed Philz recovery and "Backup to external SD" and it completed nicely without any problem :laugh:
what is the different? i think it should be same backup target. it is external SD card but failed with TWRP.
Thank you
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I think it might be a small difference on where the intermediary files are stored but I can't say anything more without studying the source code (and asking Phil what the differences are in the dedicated Philz thread might be simpler).
Hi,
I have a Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 3GB Global Version and will swap with the same model but a 4Gb version. Both are unlocked with RedWolf twrp as recovery and MiUi 9.2.
What should I include in my nandroid backup if I wish to restore all my apps and their data to the 4Gb version? Until now, my backups include System-Data-Boot and wifi-bluetooth data.
Thank you for your advice.
d8v8n8 said:
Hi,
I have a Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 3GB Global Version and will swap with the same model but a 4Gb version. Both are unlocked with RedWolf twrp as recovery and MiUi 9.2.
What should I include in my nandroid backup if I wish to restore all my apps and their data to the 4Gb version? Until now, my backups include System-Data-Boot and wifi-bluetooth data.
Thank you for your advice.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Why not simply use MIUI backup? It also backups all your apps with data and your settings. Copy the back up folder to your SD card or computer and restore it on your new phone.
If you're rooted, you can use Titanium Backup, the best way to backup and restore apps.
If not, you can try an ADB backup but I can't guarantee it'll work well: https://9to5google.com/2017/11/04/how-to-backup-restore-android-device-data-android-basics/
You don't need the Android SDK. Just grab the platform-tools package, unzip it to your desktop, CD into it (use a command prompt or terminal to enter the directory) and then follow the guide.
d8v8n8 said:
Hi,
I have a Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 3GB Global Version and will swap with the same model but a 4Gb version. Both are unlocked with RedWolf twrp as recovery and MiUi 9.2.
What should I include in my nandroid backup if I wish to restore all my apps and their data to the 4Gb version? Until now, my backups include System-Data-Boot and wifi-bluetooth data.
Thank you for your advice.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The only thing you need to do is change the device id in your backups. First backup your original device to an sdcard then put that card in your new device. Next backup just boot (this creates the new device id directory) then move full backup to new id. Last just restore the full backup. I know this works because I went from 3gb to 4gb a few months ago. Make sure you DONT restore efs from old device to new.
Noter2017 said:
Why not simply use MIUI backup? It also backups all your apps with data and your settings. Copy the back up folder to your SD card or computer and restore it on your new phone.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Issue with miui backup is that if you are using a custom miui rom it wont backup everything like the stock rom does.
Noter2017 said:
Why not simply use MIUI backup? It also backups all your apps with data and your settings. Copy the back up folder to your SD card or computer and restore it on your new phone.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thank you for your suggestion.
After reading cidxtc comments I'll try his route because I wish to make sure everything is restored.
Noter2017 said:
Why not simply use MIUI backup? It also backups all your apps with data and your settings. Copy the back up folder to your SD card or computer and restore it on your new phone.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
sk8223 said:
If you're rooted, you can use Titanium Backup, the best way to backup and restore apps.
If not, you can try an ADB backup but I can't guarantee it'll work well: https://9to5google.com/2017/11/04/how-to-backup-restore-android-device-data-android-basics/
You don't need the Android SDK. Just grab the platform-tools package, unzip it to your desktop, CD into it (use a command prompt or terminal to enter the directory) and then follow the guide.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I used Titanium before but I'd like to do something really easy and clean and in a one swoop solution like a nandroid restore.
I think I'm going to go the solution proposed by cidxtc because it's tested.
Thanks mate for chiming in.
cidxtc said:
The only thing you need to do is change the device id in your backups. First backup your original device to an sdcard then put that card in your new device. Next backup just boot (this creates the new device id directory) then move full backup to new id. Last just restore the full backup. I know this works because I went from 3gb to 4gb a few months ago. Make sure you DONT restore efs from old device to new.
Issue with miui backup is that if you are using a custom miui rom it wont backup everything like the stock rom does.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
All right, please cidxtc let me resume to make sure I understand you correctly because I'm a noob.
1/ From the 3Gb phone, I entrer RedWolf TWRP recovery, make a backup of just 'System + Data' (see attached screenshot) and not Boot to a SD card.
2/ Put the SD card in the 4Gb phone, enter recovery and select to backup 'Boot' only. Then move the 3Gb backup 'System + Data' into the RedWolf folder where the 4Gb 'Boot' backup is. Afterwards, I just have to restore the 'System + Data' from there.
Is this correct ?
d8v8n8 said:
All right, please cidxtc let me resume to make sure I understand you correctly because I'm a noob.
1/ From the 3Gb phone, I entrer RedWolf TWRP recovery, make a backup of just 'System + Data' (see attached screenshot) and not Boot to a SD card.
2/ Put the SD card in the 4Gb phone, enter recovery and select to backup 'Boot' only. Then move the 3Gb backup 'System + Data' into the RedWolf folder where the 4Gb 'Boot' backup is. Afterwards, I just have to restore the 'System + Data' from there.
Is this correct ?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You need system, data, and boot from the 3gb device. The rest is correct.
cidxtc said:
The only thing you need to do is change the device id in your backups. First backup your original device to an sdcard then put that card in your new device. Next backup just boot (this creates the new device id directory) then move full backup to new id. Last just restore the full backup. I know this works because I went from 3gb to 4gb a few months ago. Make sure you DONT restore efs from old device to new.
Issue with miui backup is that if you are using a custom miui rom it wont backup everything like the stock rom does.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
cidxtc said:
You need system, data, and boot from the 3gb device. The rest is correct.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Wonderful. Thank you very much ?.
d8v8n8 said:
Wonderful. Thank you very much ?.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
So did it work for you?
cidxtc said:
So did it work for you?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The new phone should arrive next week. I was doing my homework to be ready. I'll come back and let you know how it goes. Hopefully everything will go smoothly if i do as discussed.
I received my phone today and will apply to unlock its bootloader first, then root it.
Meanwhile, could you please cidxtc explain, if possible, why I shouldn't include the boot file in the nandroid backup of the 3Gb phone to be restored to the 4Gb phone? Will the 4Gb phone boot without this file after restoring just system and data only?
d8v8n8 said:
I received my phone today and will apply to unlock its bootloader first, then root it.
Meanwhile, could you please cidxtc explain, if possible, why I shouldn't include the boot file in the nandroid backup of the 3Gb phone to be restored to the 4Gb phone? Will the 4Gb phone boot without this file after restoring just system and data only?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You need full backup of 3gb phone (boot,system,data).
cidxtc said:
So did it work for you?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
cidxtc said:
You need full backup of 3gb phone (boot,system,data).
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks mate. I was correct to be insure about this bit. I would have made a serious mistake.
I'll keep you updated when all its done.