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[Q] how do you do a nandroid backup?

Been searching the forums for some time now and I still have yet to find a straight through answer. Anyone help me out or at least push me in the right direction?

Boot into recovery. Select Backup/Restore. Select Nand Backup.
This in Amon_RA recovery. If you do not have this recovery, look in the development forums for his thread. Instructions inside.
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You can also do this through clockwork by using similar steps, or through the backup current rom option in rom manager.
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Wouldn't this not make since to do after your rooted, I mean what's the point of backing everything up. Wouldn't you back up your phone b4 u attempt root so if things don't go to plan you'll have a nand backup. Why back things up after your rooted your already successful.......
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Pbrussell said:
Wouldn't this not make since to do after your rooted, I mean what's the point of backing everything up. Wouldn't you back up your phone b4 u attempt root so if things don't go to plan you'll have a nand backup. Why back things up after your rooted your already successful.......
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Because from roms to themes to things like radios, the point of rooting is to customize your phone, meaning that there'll be a lot of things you're adding and removing that could plain **** your phone up.
All spelling errors thanks to xt9 on my Evo!

Understood, did the backup just in case.
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Pbrussell said:
Wouldn't this not make since to do after your rooted, I mean what's the point of backing everything up. Wouldn't you back up your phone b4 u attempt root so if things don't go to plan you'll have a nand backup. Why back things up after your rooted your already successful.......
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The point of backing up is to save things you don't want to lose; it's the same premise as backing up your PC.

sombdy said:
Boot into recovery. Select Backup/Restore. Select Nand Backup.
This in Amon_RA recovery. If you do not have this recovery, look in the development forums for his thread. Instructions inside.
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thanks, I am using Amon_ra rom currently.

Now do certain roms require you to do updates for wiimax/radio etc.... because I'm on stock rooted froyo .6 so will I retain those updates with most roms or will they all be reset and need updating? If so how would I distinguish between ones that ned updating and ones that don't
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[Q] Evo Root Fail

Today I tried the new method to obtain S-off and root my 2.3.3 Evo. All went fine but now my phone will only boot into the clockwork recovery tool. How can I fix my phone or get it back to normal?

Have you tried to flash a ROM?
You can try to download and flash a ROM from this site.
Also can you get to your bootloader by pressing volume down and power if so you can find an ruu to put on your sd to put you back to stock.
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I tried to flash a cm7 but I got a status error 7 so I am downloading synergy now.

Make sure you wipe everything but sdcard.
Also its possible you got a bad download I also recommend using Amon ra 2.3
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I tried installing Synergy but I got the following messages:
assert failed: write_raw_image_("/tmp/boot.img","boot")
E:Error in /sdcard/Synergy-RLS1-supersonic.zip (status 7)

You might have a bad dl are you downloading from your phone on 3g.
And you should try this recovery I had nothing but problems with cwm when I first rooted and went to ra and never looked back.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=705026
You can also try flashing this before you flash a ROM it will wipe for you and don't worry it won't wipe your sdcard.
http://www.virusrom.com/Tools/VR_SUPERWIPE.zip
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I've been downloading on my computer from my home network. I was able to install my the Rom from it!!! Thank you so much! If I wanted to try on another rom what all would i need to wipe?

rdmjspeed said:
I've been downloading on my computer from my home network. I was able to install my the Rom from it!!! Thank you so much! If I wanted to try on another rom what all would i need to wipe?
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First thing first make a nandroid backup then you can download that vr-superwipe I posted but I'm not really 100% if that works in cwm recovery but when you wipe wipe everything but your sdcard well you don't really have to wipe stats but I don't even think that option is in cwm.
You should really think about switching to Amon ra 2.3 if you haven't you can even flash it from ROM Manager.
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I got Synergy to work and I am beyond pleased with it. Thank you for your incredible help!

rdmjspeed said:
I got Synergy to work and I am beyond pleased with it. Thank you for your incredible help!
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No problem.
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Sorry for bringing this dumb thread back to the top but I couldn't start a whole new thread for one of my stupid questions. I wanted to know if a nandroid backup backs up everything? Like, could I do a back up then wipe my entire phone of everything, install a new rom, and then go back to my old rom from loading the backup?

rdmjspeed said:
Sorry for bringing this dumb thread back to the top but I couldn't start a whole new thread for one of my stupid questions. I wanted to know if a nandroid backup backs up everything? Like, could I do a back up then wipe my entire phone of everything, install a new rom, and then go back to my old rom from loading the backup?
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yes as long as you backup everything then it will restore just make sure to backup everything I'm not sure what recovery you use.
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I'm using the recovery listed earlier in this thread. The one a previous user directed me towards. Thank You sooo much!!!

rdmjspeed said:
I'm using the recovery listed earlier in this thread. The one a previous user directed me towards. Thank You sooo much!!!
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oh I just looked back that was me lol.
Yeah just make sure to backup android-secure and sdext if your partitioned and you should be good thats the whole point of a backup.
Editlus the ones that come checked already data/boot/system etc..
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Haha it was! I guess I really owe you now. Thanks so much!!!

rdmjspeed said:
Haha it was! I guess I really owe you now. Thanks so much!!!
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No problem.
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yes you should be able to do that

ECO5 help

I am new to rooting the Epic 4g, but not new to rooting in general. I had an HTC Hero (cdma) and am now on the Evo 4g. I understand all the terminology associated with rooting/flashing, etc, however, the Epic is a little different. I just rooted my wife's ECO5 Epic using the most recent One-Click method and everything worked great. The first thing I did was make a backup. I would like to flash Syndicate Frozen 1.2 but am a little confused on this whole files system jargon as it isn't existent or an option on the EVO. My questions are as follows: If I flash Syndicate Rom 1.2 and the Genocide kernel, I understand that it will convert my files system to Ext4 automatically, but if for some reason I don't like it, can I simply recover my backup in CWM and go back to stock? Or do I need to ODIN back to stock and reset up my whole system as I had it prior? I see that the One-Click 3.1.0.1 method I used has dual file system support. What does that all impact? Just new roms or my current ROM. I have done a bunch of research but haven't been comfortable in my findings enough to start flashing. Can someone please clarify this for me?

I believe there are scripts available to convert between the two file systems, in both directions.
That said, EXT4 is the way to go imo. Don't be shy about it. Sfr 1.2 is top rom in my book. Do take the time to go get the other goodies as well. Hotspot hack, and the supercharger script. It's all amazing when it comes together.
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Clockworkmod 3.1.0.1 does not restore filesystem type (ext4, rfs). You can either odin back to rfs or flash a .zip in Clockworkmod. Also, if you have access to odin, there is NO WAY you can brick your phone. It will ALWAYS be recoverable.
(unless you intentionally brick it, there are ways)

So just to clarify, I must ODIN back to stock and thenin recover my backup, which is just stock? Or, can my stock backup run on Ext4?
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legasus233 said:
So just to clarify, I must ODIN back to stock and thenin recover my backup, which is just stock? Or, can my stock backup run on Ext4?
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Best to restore first and do the conversion, but there is no reason you can't restore after. Although I usually do advanced restore data between file systems myself.
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Will the completely stock rooted rom run on ext4? Or is my backup useless unless I convert back to rfs file system?
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legasus233 said:
Will the completely stock rooted rom run on ext4? Or is my backup useless unless I convert back to rfs file system?
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If I remember right, stock runs on ext4. As long as you have a different kernel. Stock kernel does NOT run on ext4.

legasus233 said:
Will the completely stock rooted rom run on ext4? Or is my backup useless unless I convert back to rfs file system?
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That is 2 different questions. One no stock kernel is RFS. Two, restore as I mentioned before, advanced restore data only and you will be fine. You may have to set up your accounts but that is about it.
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I think i need to ask the question differently. Right now, all that I have done since getting her the phone is complete the One-click root 3.1.0.1. I then made a backup. I haven't done anything else or made any changes. If I now flash Syndicate 1.2 frozen but want to return to my backup, are you suggesting I don't need to ODIN back to stock, but simply advance restore in recovery? Sorry for being an idiot about this guys, but like I said, I am an Evo flashaholic and its taking me some getting used to speaking Epic language! Plus, I would hate to flub something up since its my wife's phone!
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I think what I am looking for is step by step what is the shortest easiest way to "undo" a new rom flash and go back to exactly the way it was before. On the Evo, a nandroid backup is gold and does just this, but I am finding that on the Epic this isn't as simple
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I would not start with SRF 1.2. Because you also need to flash a kernel. Start by flashing a ROM that comes with a kernel. If it is for someone else keep it simple like ReRFS ROM. I would not even do EXT4 unless you are sure you have journaling enabled. The first freeze, drop or battery pull will cause Force Closes galore. Unless you are planning on supporting that phone constantly, keep it simple. And yes most times restore works fine without goling back to Odin.
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legasus233 said:
I think what I am looking for is step by step what is the shortest easiest way to "undo" a new rom flash and go back to exactly the way it was before. On the Evo, a nandroid backup is gold and does just this, but I am finding that on the Epic this isn't as simple
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90% of the time it will restore just fine.
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Yes, I agree, but "if" I flash an ext4 rom/kernel and then try to recover my stock rooted backup from cwm, will it work since stock is rfs?
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legasus233 said:
Yes, I agree, but "if" I flash an ext4 rom/kernel and then try to recover my stock rooted backup from cwm, will it work since stock is rfs?
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Nand doesn't care what the file system is so yes. The issue you may run into is incompatibilties between ROMs and data. So go ahead. I run both nands and Titanium backup just in case of an incompatibility so I can go between froyo and GB.
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kennyglass123 said:
Nand doesn't care what the file system is so yes. The issue you may run into is incompatibilties between ROMs and data. So go ahead. I run both nands and Titanium backup just in case of an incompatibility so I can go between froyo and GB.
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The answer is no. Complete stock kernel doesn't support ext4. He would have to flash genocide or twilight kernel.
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ugothakd said:
The answer is no. Complete stock kernel doesn't support ext4. He would have to flash genocide or twilight kernel.
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Doesn't matter if he did an advanced data restore. It does not restore the kernel.
Also I am not sure it restores the kernel on a full nand restore. Did one recently and none of the kernel mods restored. Had to reflash my kernel. I thought 3.1.0.1 was supposed to backup and restore the kernel.
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kennyglass123 said:
Doesn't matter if he did an advanced data restore. It does not restore the kernel.
Also I am not sure it restores the kernel on a full nand restore. Did one recently and none of the kernel mods restored. Had to reflash my kernel. I thought 3.1.0.1 was supposed to backup and restore the kernel.
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That doesn't make sense, if it didn't restore kernel, then how can some people nandroid between cm7 and eh17 every so often? And yeah, but I think he was talking about restoring the ROM, not his data. I could be wrong.

ugothakd said:
That doesn't make sense, if it didn't restore kernel, then how can some people nandroid between cm7 and eh17 every so often? And yeah, but I think he was talking about restoring the ROM, not his data. I could be wrong.
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I am confused as to what the OP wants then. I thought he wanted to flash a ROM and if he didn't like it restore back.
As for CM7 to EH17 and back, simply flash and advance restore data or use Titanium Backup. I backed up Hurricane after flashing a new kernel and adding some mods. Upon restore later the first thing I noticed was the mods missing. This is with 3.1.0.1 Odin'd in. Had Bonsai recovery which does back up kernel image as well but would not flash other EH17 Roms for some reason.
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kennyglass123 said:
I am confused as to what the OP wants then. I thought he wanted to flash a ROM and if he didn't like it restore back.
As for CM7 to EH17 and back, simply flash and advance restore data or use Titanium Backup. I backed up Hurricane after flashing a new kernel and adding some mods. Upon restore later the first thing I noticed was the mods missing. This is with 3.1.0.1 Odin'd in. Had Bonsai recovery which does back up kernel image as well but would not flash other EH17 Roms for some reason.
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I'm confused. The op wanted his phone to be " if for some reason I don't like it, can I simply recover my backup in CWM and go back to stock" which I assume is complete stock, which means the ROM and not his data.

ugothakd said:
I'm confused. The op wanted his phone to be " if for some reason I don't like it, can I simply recover my backup in CWM and go back to stock" which I assume is complete stock, which means the ROM and not his data.
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He further confused me later on but going by the OP, then you are right and the best bet at that point is to Odin a prerooted stock ROM like EC05plus to save a step and then restore everything if he didn't like SRF 1.2 and Genocide.
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BluKuban Installation / Uninstallation

Have a newb question fellas. I have an android backup of my system that I keep pretty current. Backup was made with CWM. If after installing what appears to be a very reliable ROM, will the recovery provided with the BluKuban allow me to restore to my original rooted Gingerbread ROM ??
I've often heard the expression that "you get on the train or get run over by it" ..... I really want to stay up to date with all the ICS progress but I am sooo paranoid about not being able to get back to where I started if I have any problems. Any advice or encouragement to just go for it appreciated. Thanks to all of you for all you do. If it weren't for you folks I wouldn't be rooted right now enjoying the hell out of my Epic4GT.
Peace and Love

Nope have to be in the same recovery and since the rom is different it can't be done.
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You could however flash the recovery you used to make the backups and then wipe and restore the nandroid.

DaMan90 said:
Nope have to be in the same recovery and since the rom is different it can't be done.
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This is completely false. Yes you can restore a Nandroid. It will contain the kernel used to make the Nandroids., and the Kuban kernel is a safe recovery.

Ravaged Pheonix said:
This is completely false. Yes you can restore a Nandroid. It will contain the kernel used to make the Nandroids., and the Kuban kernel is a safe recovery.
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Thank you for stopping the misinformation train
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Ravaged Pheonix said:
This is completely false. Yes you can restore a Nandroid. It will contain the kernel used to make the Nandroids., and the Kuban kernel is a safe recovery.
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Thank you for the response. I now have one foot on the platform and one foot on the train. Ravaged Phoenix I appreciate the response.

If you need any assistance or are still unsure of anything, feel free to pm me. I will help in any way I can.

True, you can restore a backup from the recovery, why would the version you are restoring make any difference?

Help, need CM10.1 RC1

I can't seem to find a working link to download CM10.1 RC1, if anyone has it around, I would appreciate it very much if someone can provide it.
File name: cm-10.1.0-RC1-d2att.zip
Thank you.

Arcticsilverfox said:
I can't seem to find a working link to download CM10.1 RC1, if anyone has it around, I would appreciate it very much if someone can provide it.
File name: cm-10.1.0-RC1-d2att.zip
Thank you.
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They pulled it off the get.cm site I believe shortly after rc2 came out
Sorry
Interested why you want / need such an out of date release.
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KorGuy123 said:
They pulled it off the get.cm site I believe shortly after rc2 came out
Sorry
Interested why you want / need such an out of date release.
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I made a nandroid backup in CWM when I was on RC1. I'm trying to do a nandroid restore but it keeps failing when it gets to system, so I figured if I go back to RC1, everything should be identical so it should work.
If not, I don't know why the nandroid restore is failing. Any ideas?

Arcticsilverfox said:
I made a nandroid backup in CWM when I was on RC1. I'm trying to do a nandroid restore but it keeps failing when it gets to system, so I figured if I go back to RC1, everything should be identical so it should work.
If not, I don't know why the nandroid restore is failing. Any ideas?
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Could be a hand full of things.
Corrupt nandroid, different recovery etc
You could always flash stock and try to restore it than.
I've honestly never had that issue not sure if flashing rc1 would change anything because it overwrites the system anyway
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KorGuy123 said:
Could be a hand full of things.
Corrupt nandroid, different recovery etc
You could always flash stock and try to restore it than.
I've honestly never had that issue not sure if flashing rc1 would change anything because it overwrites the system anyway
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I put the same CWM version on and I copied the nandroid backup to my computer. Is there a way to verify that the nandroid is good?
I tried advanced restore too but only the boot seems to work. System, data, and cache seem to all give an error.
Are you saying that I should flash back to stock rom and try a restore from there?

Arcticsilverfox said:
I put the same CWM version on and I copied the nandroid backup to my computer. Is there a way to verify that the nandroid is good?
I tried advanced restore too but only the boot seems to work. System, data, and cache seem to all give an error.
Are you saying that I should flash back to stock rom and try a restore from there?
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At this point I'd be guessing.
Maybe you lost a file or part of one copying to the computer and back.
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At this point I'd be guessing.
Maybe you lost a file or part of one copying to the computer and back.
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Well all the files are there from what I can tell
(boot.img, cache.ext4.dup, data.ext4.dup, nandroid.md5, recovery.img, system.ext4.dup)
I'm sort of running out of options as this is becoming a serious problem...

Arcticsilverfox said:
Well all the files are there from what I can tell
(boot.img, cache.ext4.dup, data.ext4.dup, nandroid.md5, recovery.img, system.ext4.dup)
I'm sort of running out of options as this is becoming a serious problem...
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You can try this link I'm not sure it is still active or not.
http://get.cm/get/jenkins/27309/cm-10.1.0-RC1-d2att.zip
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You can try this link I'm not sure it is still active or not.
http://get.cm/get/jenkins/27309/cm-10.1.0-RC1-d2att.zip
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Hmm no go. It's ok, I just gave up trying to restore the nandroid. Just started over with RC4. Thanks for the help.