Restore Nandroid Problem!!!! - EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

When i try to restore a rom my phone says "This does not seem to be a valid backup. The MD5 file is missing." Is there a way to fix this?
Please Help!!!!!!!!

Hi, you posted in Android Development, however it appears that you should have posted in Q&A. Also, more exclamation marks won't get you help any faster.
Cheers.

Brohr said:
When i try to restore a rom my phone says "This does not seem to be a valid backup. The MD5 file is missing." Is there a way to fix this?
Please Help!!!!!!!!
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maybe if you posted in the right section you'd get an actual answer instead of getting flamed...posting here just makes people want to help you less...

sirmx said:
Hi, you posted in Android Development, however it appears that you should have posted in Q&A. Also, more exclamation marks won't get you help any faster.
Cheers.
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This!
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Brohr said:
When i try to restore a rom my phone says "This does not seem to be a valid backup. The MD5 file is missing." Is there a way to fix this?
Please Help!!!!!!!!
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Try charging your battery some and then restoring the nandroid.
In the future think twice about where you are posting.
Is this a question? Maybe it should go in the question forum? Cheers!
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did you change the file name of the backup?????????????????????????????????????????????????

If your using rom manager try reflashing the recovery.

browse the SD card using your computer... find the backup file that you are trying to restore... rename it to something simple without any "-" and especially no slashes "\" or "/" ... reboot back into recovery.... no restore the newly renamed backup
oh ya and post in the right section... don't use exclamation points.... and of course my favorite: I could have answered or ignored... but i will post just to tell you you are a nugtard

Why is everyone bashing this guy? I'm sure he's panicky cuz he can't get his **** back proper, and probably not thinking quite straight.
And to OP, I couldn't say it better than 2 of the posters already said. Hope you get it sorted. And Jesus, people, give a guy a break.
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scottspa74 said:
Why is everyone bashing this guy? I'm sure he's panicky cuz he can't get his **** back proper, and probably not thinking quite straight.
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I was panicky, drove into oncoming traffic and almost killed 30 people because I wasn't thinking straight and able to get my **** back proper.
We go through this everytime. Posted to wrong section, broke rules and didn't read. Stickies are there for a reason. It gets old, people don't care and post anyway.
I mod alerted the post before I posted to help avoid flame wars thinking a mod would come along and move it quick, and yet here it still sits. So apparently no one else cares that Q&A gets posted here.
So, instead of fighting the problem, it's easier anymore to just 'lulz' around in these threads and wait for the next one to be posted to repeat the process.
Then you might ask "why not just help?". For one, it just encourages more of this crap. Next, I read the OP. Any help given would be a shot in the dark and not worth the time or effort. Others have 'suggested' things but without more information from the OP, who seems to have vanished, we can't help anymore than playing 20 questions.

sirmx said:
I was panicky, drove into oncoming traffic and almost killed 30 people because I wasn't thinking straight and able to get my **** back proper.
We go through this everytime. Posted to wrong section, broke rules and didn't read. Stickies are there for a reason. It gets old, people don't care and post anyway.
I mod alerted the post before I posted to help avoid flame wars thinking a mod would come along and move it quick, and yet here it still sits. So apparently no one else cares that Q&A gets posted here.
So, instead of fighting the problem, it's easier anymore to just 'lulz' around in these threads and wait for the next one to be posted to repeat the process.
Then you might ask "why not just help?". For one, it just encourages more of this crap. Next, I read the OP. Any help given would be a shot in the dark and not worth the time or effort. Others have 'suggested' things but without more information from the OP, who seems to have vanished, we can't help anymore than playing 20 questions.
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great points. the lack of research is a detriment to us all

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Backup Application for Touch Pro 2?

Hi, guys
I was just wondereing if there is a possible software out there to backup my Touch Pro 2, like the iphone where you could restore and it would be the same at the same period of time.
Thanks guys for reading, and helping. Kenichi*
No. There is absolutely no backup program ever made for the TP2.
OR
You could do a simple search and find a ton of info about what is available. Read the forum rules before posting. See this very important information, http://forum.xda-developers.com/announcement.php?f=488.
Locking for a lock thread!
Mods-
Please lock this.
Title should be LOOKING for a Lock
Kenchi* said:
Hi, guys
I was just wondereing if there is a possible software out there to backup my Touch Pro 2, like the iphone where you could restore and it would be the same at the same period of time.
Thanks guys for reading, and helping. Kenichi*
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Questions like that are best searched for over in the Themes and Apps section.
The 2 most widely-used solutions for doing a full-system backup for your TP2 are SPB Backup and Sprite Backup.
Windows Mobile Backup
Windows MyPhone works perfect for backing up and restoring all data, including texts
Kenchi* said:
Hi, guys
I was just wondereing if there is a possible software out there to backup my Touch Pro 2, like the iphone where you could restore and it would be the same at the same period of time.
Thanks guys for reading, and helping. Kenichi*
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No really. Lock this. It's been addressed many times.
Yes you can lock my thread. Its fine. I found my solution, seems like you guys are very annoyed when a simple question asked. Good luck to you all. There is no need for this thread anymore.
those that just say SEARCH, why not give the info and then suggest to search..or do you just feel a over whelming need to jump on newbies cause they cannot find what they are looking for ? come on just post the info , this will help in the search results..
For ease of search...
and just a simple answer for those that come across this thread in a search result.
http://www.dotfred.net/
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=540755
http://sn1-p2.myphone.microsoft.com/mkweb/Start.po?mkt=en-US
https://www.mylookout.com/
Hmmmm dang that was alot of work to help out a user...
I am with kimtyson on this one.
What's wrong with Google? If you put "xda" with your search it searches this site very successfully
F2504x4 said:
those that just say SEARCH, why not give the info and then suggest to search..or do you just feel a over whelming need to jump on newbies cause they cannot find what they are looking for ? come on just post the info , this will help in the search results..
For ease of search...
and just a simple answer for those that come across this thread in a search result.
http://www.dotfred.net/
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=540755
http://sn1-p2.myphone.microsoft.com/mkweb/Start.po?mkt=en-US
https://www.mylookout.com/
Hmmmm dang that was alot of work to help out a user...
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The problem is not about helping users. It is about letting XDA become so junked up with multiple threads about the same thing because people are too (fill in the blank) to search. Can you imagine how bad it would be if everyone who had a question just started a new thread.
In addition, if you people would read the forum rules you would be informed that searching is the first thing you do before posting. That includes in a thread or starting a new thread.
As long as "helpful" people reply to the (fill in the blank) people that ask without searching, and give them the answer, we will never have control of XDA. It just gets more and more bloated and junked up. Sorry if you don't see that.
ahhh how quickly one forgets their days as a newbie
kimtyson said:
I did a search and can't find an easy answer to this. Anyone have a suggestion?
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F2504x4 said:
ahhh how quickly one forgets their days as a newbie
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And your point is???
Notice in my quote I said I did a search first. Not so for this thread or he would have found his answer very easily, as you did. I know you guys hate it because I'm right. Just deal with it.
kimtyson said:
And your point is???
Notice in my quote I said I did a search first. Not so for this thread or he would have found his answer very easily, as you did. I know you guys hate it because I'm right. Just deal with it.
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is this the only way you can make yourself feel good by not being helpful ?
F2504x4 said:
is this the only way you can make yourself feel good by not being helpful ?
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You really don't get it, do you?
Now that you have totally hijacked this putrid thread I am going to suggest that you take this off line. If you want to fight just PM me.
kimtyson said:
You really don't get it, do you?
Now that you have totally hijacked this putrid thread I am going to suggest that you take this off line. If you want to fight just PM me.
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Go see a Shrink!
EXACTLY ! Kimtyson, you got it on the head
I'd like to add that if these people can't be bothered to spend a little time do a simple thing like search for the answer to their own question then why should anyone else put any effort in ?
At one point there seemed to be a new thread almost everyday asking "My RAM is at x%". What does that achieve apart from pushing legitimate questions off the bottom of the page so people with real problems are less likely to get help ?
I think there should be a 24hr posting ban for anyone starting a thread who blatantly hasn't spent any of their own time trying to sort it out. The forums rules do state you have to search first and maybe by enforcing this we could streamline things a bit.

[FAQ] User signature?

Is there a way I can add my own signature on here? I heard that it is in USER CP but the option isnt there ...
Moderator Edit - Here's the answer from svetius
svetius said:
This was an effort to combat spam, and it's had a huge impact! You'll be upgraded to a full account after a certain number of posts (5 - 8 depending on the feature)--it happens automatically. Sorry for the inconvenience
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It may take time after reaching the 5-8 post limit for it to allow you access, this is because the process runs in the background.
And when you have enough posts, you can edit your Signature in the UserCP (on the left hand side called "Edit Signature").
Or just click here : Edit Signature
XDA-Dev. said:
i wonder if how does this help in stopping spam ..... anyways .... whatever you feel is good should be good someways
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People / Bots were Posting generic messages, like "Thanks this is great" or in some cases, actual responses based on words in a thread. The post it's self was not spam (although pretty pointless), but the users signature would contain 3-4 links to an online company of varying levels of trustworthiness.
We used to find one or two of these bad boys a day. Because they didn't create new threads, nor did they make it obvious to the casual observer, they were getting away with it.
I have not seen one of the so called "signature spammers" since the rules were put in place.
Dave
I had the same question...this is an excellent way to manage spam users. Good job, looking forward to delving more into this forum and getting a signature!
I was a bit upset at not being able to have a signature. Thanks Daveshaw for explaining. Its indeed a great way to stop spammers.
jade12 said:
I was a bit upset at not being able to have a signature. Thanks Daveshaw for explaining. Its indeed a great way to stop spammers.
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You should be all set now, check your User Control Panel
finally i found the way!!!thank you
At last I found out why I cant use signature.
I will be using the "search" more.
ah so
so that's why I couldn't see it, cant wait to unlock my sig status
Ya the post limit thing when you start a new account is a good idea to keep the spam to nothing..
Been readying these forums for a while now and finally signed up and that was the first thing I went to go do so I could edit mine to say phone type and what rom and all that nifty stuff nice t see I'm not going crazy and it really wasn't there lol
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Pbwizkid said:
Been readying these forums for a while now and finally signed up and that was the first thing I went to go do so I could edit mine to say phone type and what rom and all that nifty stuff nice t see I'm not going crazy and it really wasn't there lol
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Ya just takes some time lol.. Alot of sites do it that way nowa days... I always forget to come over to these threads to check on things... Always busy in the EVO 3D ones...
I like and dislike the idea.
I just logged into my account to make post (have like none) so am sorta spamming to be able to post solutions to android revolution HD. /sarcasm. My post aren't spam but i'm going to get 8 before midnight tonight!
I can see how it helps, but jeez. Couldnt post in the developer forum for the audio fix solution I made.
CodyJv said:
I like and dislike the idea.
I just logged into my account to make post (have like none) so am sorta spamming to be able to post solutions to android revolution HD. /sarcasm. My post aren't spam but i'm going to get 8 before midnight tonight!
I can see how it helps, but jeez. Couldnt post in the developer forum for the audio fix solution I made.
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But you could post it in General, and then help a few people out while you were there, in Q&A, if your device has one. Don't bother with useless posts, they will be deleted and you'll never get to 10.
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reinbeau said:
But you could post it in General, and then help a few people out while you were there, in Q&A, if your device has one. Don't bother with useless posts, they will be deleted and you'll never get to 10.
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Well, you might be right but its not that easy. You know I have experience in those stuff in the development forum, but I have no way to make posts there.
I dont wanna be a sort of spammer by posting stupid stuff to get all the 10 posts.
But this 10 post rule leaves no other way to accomplish...
To find a topic that I can make a useful post takes a lot of time.
If you can't spend the time to make ten legitimate posts before posting in the dev fora, then you don't deserve to post there. This is a developer forum, not a support website.
XiproX said:
Well, you might be right but its not that easy. You know I have experience in those stuff in the development forum, but I have no way to make posts there.
I dont wanna be a sort of spammer by posting stupid stuff to get all the 10 posts.
But this 10 post rule leaves no other way to accomplish...
To find a topic that I can make a useful post takes a lot of time.
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Oh really? I was a clueless noob total non-developer when I came here and I had no trouble at all helping people who needed links or a little guidance where to find the information they need. XDA works because people help those who help themselves. Do not post useless posts, they will be removed and you'll never get to 10.
Why did this thread get unlocked? Now it's more noobs that can't read and just complain again.
boborone said:
Why did this thread get unlocked? Now it's more noobs that can't read and just complain again.
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I don't know, I don't have mod powers here or I'd lock it back up myself
Just posted this in the mod request thread
reinbeau said:
I don't know, I don't have mod powers here or I'd lock it back up myself
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boborone said:
Just posted this in the mod request thread
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I requested that it remain open. I've helped out others with legitimate issues before here. Also, leaving it open allows mods to track spammers easily.

[Q] Downloading now... WTF?

I suppose you could call me a little jaded, but that's just what I have to live with.
Question this morning is this......
A person browses the Rom threads (especially HTC update threads) or anything else that has a file somewhere in it, and you're bound to see countless posts that say nothing more then
downloading now
Why? Why do so many people post that they're "downloading now"?
That's like posting that I"m "breathing now" or "I'm typing now"
Wouldn't it make more sense (no pun intended) to download the damn thing, install whatever, then comment on something at that point?
What exactly is the point of telling the entire community that you're downloading a file? We know the file is there, we know in order for you to get the file, you have to download it, so what is the purpose?
Anxiously awaiting the learned people of this site to be able to enlighten me on this curious practice, so as I may wonder about something else
I don't know. After an initial post of a thread, I would want to know that people are at least responding. Also when someone comments it boosts the thread toward the front of the forum where it is seen by even more people, a la free advertising.
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So basically, "I'm Downloading this" is the new "BUMP"
"i am gonna try this..downloading now"... you mean these kind?
Reading your post now. I'll reply in a minute.
Well lets say you developed a rom that you were proud of and put a lot of work into...
Would you rather see someone's excitement to download something you created or just a thread of silence?
rutter9 said:
Well lets say you developed a rom that you were proud of and put a lot of work into...
Would you rather see someone's excitement to download something you created or just a thread of silence?
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Why should there be a thread of silence? Wouldn't you expect people to download the ROM and check it out and THEN post their comments? You've also got all the people asking questions before they download it too. If I developed a ROM, I know I wouldn't want my thread cluttered up with a bunch of people telling me they're downloading the file.. well duh I would want people to download the ROM and post back some constructive criticism, or some high praise, or a bug report, or some suggestions. Now THAT would make me feel good.
My question was why wouldn't a person download the file, install it and then report back with a comment?
A person can download a file in a few minutes, backup their data in say 10 mins, install the ROM (using a ROM in this case) and restore their data in 10 mins, play with it for 10 mins, THEN they can comment on the ROM.
Seems to me, it's a nothing but cluttering up the thread. If a person has a ROM, we KNOW you have to download the file if you want to check it out. Why tell us? Save your post for a 1/2 hour later after you've installed it and then tell us your comments or questions or issues.
I don't know about anyone else, but when I read a thread, I like to read informative information in it, not wade thru countless posts of I"m downloading the damn thing
You ever see a HTC update release thread... people in these are so foaming at the mouth, they go one step further... besides telling us they're DOWNLOADING the file, a few minutes later, we get the BREAKING NEWS that they are at 70% of the download.
People are going to post as they wish, my question was simply to find out if anyone had a valid reason for doing so, so that I may get my beauty sleep tonight
This is a bit of a satirical take on the question, so let's keep the comments light.
So far, we have these conspiracies for the "downloading now" posts ....
1. Do it to bump the post - highly unnecessary IMO - I'm a firm believer in threads standing on their own
2. A sign of interest - shouldn't everyone also post "I'm reading your thread" to let everyone know they're reading the thread too?
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uniquenameevo said:
Reading your post now. I'll reply in a minute.
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Good one ! I like that Exactly my point.
Going to lunch now In my car Probably some kind of chicken Details later
Hat's off to the OP for the astute observation.
Along those lines; has anyone done a search for the string "downloading now"? Would be interesting to get a thread/forum count.
Doing nothing now...
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What happened to Magnus's cm7 thread?!

the thread to his rom was closed and was replaced by a forum rule page...? anyone? This rom is great!
Politics.
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Try looking at the forum rule it's linked to...
Still don't answer our question specially
There are no threads on why it was closed. anyone?
As with most threads that are locked/moved/deleted -- it was obviously in violation of XDA rules. I know for a fact that toastcfh doesn't just go around locking/closing threads for the hell of it. The man has a lot of other things going on.
I would like to know also. I mean, it was a great rom. I wake up, being the flashaholic that I am, to see if there is an update, and I got the Admin message. I thought I clicked on the wrong link! Went back, clicked again...what happened overnight? I read every page before and nothing seemed out of the ordinary. It would make more sense to at least mention what happened so that we don't HAVE to open another thread looking for answers. Also, by saying, in general what the problem was, it might prevent it from happening again. Just saying......

Rooting Troubles

I have an AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II (SGH-i777) - Before I rooted it, I had ICS installed via Kies...and found this guide - http://galaxys2root.com/galaxy-s2-root/how-to-root-ics-on-att-galaxy-s2-sgh-i777/ - that showed me how to root it. After I rooted it, when the phone booted up, it showed the logo as normal but also GT-i9100 which is a different version of the S II to my knowledge. It also had a yellow triangle at the bottom. The phone worked great, but was very confused as to why it showed GT-i9100 on the boot. However, long story short...I tried ROM manager which I regret to this day. It screwed up the phone resulting me into looking through these forums to find a fix. I did on this forum - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1619571 - It solved my problem and got the phone to turn back on. Only this time, I still get the GT-i900, a different animated boot screen that has never been there before - and now a non-functioning back arrow soft key. Only my menu, home and search icons work...not the arrow. I assume this is because now the phone now thinks its a GT-i9100 and not SGH-i777 - Question is how do I go back to SGH-i777 so i can start ALL OVER AGAIN!
I will preface by saying that I'm still a noob, but i think i can offer some preliminary guidance.
First off, your problems were caused by three separate things you did that were incorrect. Using anything from galaxys2root is a bad idea. In the short time I've been here I've already seen countess posts from people who brick their phones by following the instructions there. On the future, stay away from that site and stick with xda.You will have a lot more success
Using rom manager is also a terrible idea with our phones. It doesn't work well with the I777. There are also lots of posts here from people who have done the same thing.
Finally, the thread you linked where you found the solution to your problem is from the 9100 forum, which is a different phone than the 777. That is why your back key doesn't work and why your phone won't boot. The rom you flashed is for a different phone.
It sounds as if you simply need to start over but using the right files - but don't trust me on this. you need to wait for more knowledgeable users to make sure you don't do anything to make things worse. The problem is you posted in the wrong forum, so not sure the right people will see this...should have posted in the I777 forum.
I'm not completely sure what the proper etiquette is at this point to get a fast answer. I'd suggest one of two things: ask a mod to move your thread to the I777 forum or better yet, delete this thread, and post on the I777 q&a forum (Make sure you delete this thread first however, because double-posting will get you in trouble here )
Good luck. There are a lot of very knowledgeable people here, one of them should be able to help you.
wgoldfarb said:
I will preface by saying that I'm still a noob, but i think i can offer some preliminary guidance.
First off, your problems were caused by three separate things you did that were incorrect. Using anything from galaxys2root is a bad idea. In the short time I've been here I've already seen countess posts from people who brick their phones by following the instructions there. On the future, stay away from that site and stick with xda.You will have a lot more success
Using rom manager is also a terrible idea with our phones. It doesn't work well with the I777. There are also lots of posts here from people who have done the same thing.
Finally, the thread you linked where you found the solution to your problem is from the 9100 forum, which is a different phone than the 777. That is why your back key doesn't work and why your phone won't boot. The rom you flashed is for a different phone.
It sounds as if you simply need to start over but using the right files - but don't trust me on this. you need to wait for more knowledgeable users to make sure you don't do anything to make things worse. The problem is you posted in the wrong forum, so not sure the right people will see this...should have posted in the I777 forum.
I'm not completely sure what the proper etiquette is at this point to get a fast answer. I'd suggest one of two things: ask a mod to move your thread to the I777 forum or better yet, delete this thread, and post on the I777 q&a forum (Make sure you delete this thread first however, because double-posting will get you in trouble here )
Good luck. There are a lot of very knowledgeable people here, one of them should be able to help you.
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I appreciate the help. I will re move this thread and re post it if the solution 'I think" im on does not work. If you could do me a huge solid though...send me a message explaining galaxys2root. Thanks again
Not sure what i could explain about galaxys2root. i first saw the site as i was googling on ways to root my phone. Their "recipe" approach to "just click here and you are done" left me feeling uncomfortable because i wanted to understand what i was doing to my phone, and they don't really explain much. So, i moved on, found xda, and stayed here. I have seen countess posts here at xda from people who did follow the instructions there and then came here asking for help because they ended up with bricked phones. Yours was the second or third such thread just today!
I'm sure if you search the forums here for galaxys2root you will find lots more info.
I hope you solve your problem!

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