"Save to root of SDcard" - EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Do I really need to have any zip I flash on the root of the card? I have like minor ocd and I'd really like to organize; put kernels in a kernel folder, miui updates in a folder, sense roms in a separate folder, pri's, radios, etc. Thank you in advanced

If you are using amon RA then that is fine. Using that recovery would allow you to look through folders and flash accordingly. I never save to the root anymore
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Steven 1 said:
If you are using amon RA then that is fine. Using that recovery would allow you to look through folders and flash accordingly. I never save to the root anymore
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Yes I do. Thanks for the rapid reply. I'm super pumped now!
EDIT: Also does anyone know if you can rename the folder of a particular nandroid backup. I have several backups of multiple roms. I hate going by the date sometimes.

I do the same thing. Have a folder named SDX with subfolders Apps, Kernels, ROMS, Drivers, Root, Themes, etc...

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If you are using amon RA then that is fine. Using that recovery would allow you to look through folders and flash accordingly. I never save to the root anymore
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Wow...Ive had Amon RA forever and never even tried that! Thanks.
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augoza said:
Yes I do. Thanks for the rapid reply. I'm super pumped now!
EDIT: Also does anyone know if you can rename the folder of a particular nandroid backup. I have several backups of multiple roms. I hate going by the date sometimes.
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Yes you can rename the backups
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The only file that "has to be saved to root of SD" is a PC36IMG.zip that you are going to flash through the bootloader

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{ParanoiA} said:
The only file that "has to be saved to root of SD" is a PC36IMG.zip that you are going to flash through the bootloader
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Word.
Blackcircle said:
Wow...Ive had Amon RA forever and never even tried that! Thanks.
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SAME!
popper668 said:
self inflicted ocd.............puff puff pass
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Haha For sure man
josh030181 said:
Yes you can rename the backups
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Thank you

ClockworksMod will do the same thing.
Steven 1 said:
If you are using amon RA then that is fine. Using that recovery would allow you to look through folders and flash accordingly. I never save to the root anymore
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Yes. Unrevoked 3.21 is a full root, with nand unlock. You can flash anything you want and do nandroids.
Ok thanks.
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it should say backup on the recovery you're using
Ok thanks. Is there a tutorial on nandroids
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I'm sure there is somewhere if you google it or use the search feature on xda. Honestly there is really nothing to them, you do it from recovery. With RA, just select backup/restore and then select Nand backup. I'm sure it's very similar with clockwork.

[Q] Delete Clockworkmod Directory

This is probably a real dumb question, but just to be sure I figured I'd ask...
I am using the Amon Ra recovery.. ..however, I first started w/ Clockwork after rooting.. ..can I safely delete "clockworkmod" directory from my phone? I guess I'm asking because I don't see an AmonRa directory and just wanted to make sure my new recovery wasn't just leeching whatever it needed from my Clockwork directory.
Actually.. ..while I'm in this line of questioning.. ..what exactly is either one of these programs for? Just an interface to flash ROMs and other mods from?
I want to know this also because I'm done with CWM.
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gqstatus0685 said:
I want to know this also because I'm done with CWM.
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Same for me my clockworkmod is corrupt how to remove it ???
Yes you can delete it as long as you don't want the backups from it anymore ra backups will be in a new folder called nandriod .
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Also your backups from cwm won't work on ra you can restore them on cwm then switch to ra and make a new one from there just go back and fourth till you have them all on ra this is what I did when I switched way back when.
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magicdot said:
Actually.. ..while I'm in this line of questioning.. ..what exactly is either one of these programs for? Just an interface to flash ROMs and other mods from?
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They are recoveries. They do just that, allow for recovery. A safe place to mess with your Operating System (aka "ROM") without the actual O.S. running.
Mainly used for making backups, wiping, and flashing new ROMs. A nice front end to doing these things, instead of having to use the command line and having to type everything out.

Rename Nandroid Backup File

Can i rename a nandroid backup file and then restore from? I know it names it with the date and time but i would like to name it something else.
Thanks
vacoray said:
Can i rename a nandroid backup file and then restore from? I know it names it with the date and time but i would like to name it something else.
Thanks
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I do with amons 2.2.1
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Cool! Thanks!
If you have clockwork, you can easily re-name them in rom mananger, just click manage backups, pick the selected, then rename.
teh roxxorz said:
If you have clockwork, you can easily re-name them in rom mananger, just click manage backups, pick the selected, then rename.
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I'm using Amon RA 2.2.1. I think i can do it using Root Explorer.
Every time I've tried CM it says md5 sum error. Tried to rename from astro, and computer everything does md sum error
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cbrewington75 said:
Every time I've tried CM it says md5 sum error. Tried to rename from astro, and computer everything does md sum error
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no spaces! stay away from special characters too. 2-3-12 is fine though.
Don't rename tho folder that they are in though.

[Q] incRom 1.4 boot animation

So I'm not able to find a 'how to' on changing the boot animation, been running incRom for awhile now and figured I'd change things up a bit. Anyone know how or know a link to view how to change this? Thanks in advance
Do you have root explorer? If so you can copy and paste a new boot animation right in to the proper location. Probably system/customize/resource. Just rename or move your current one so you can still use it later on. I just made a pretty badass one recently. If you want I can post a flashable zip for you. Just let me know where its located and what clockwork recovery you have.
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silverado9502 said:
So I'm not able to find a 'how to' on changing the boot animation, been running incRom for awhile now and figured I'd change things up a bit. Anyone know how or know a link to view how to change this? Thanks in advance
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If you use root explorer make sure you fix permissions or it won't work
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Yea in ahead n post it ill give the one you made a try too. I don't have root explorer but I'll get it now n see what I can do, thanks for your help
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If you use root explorer make sure you fix permissions or it won't work
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Is that specific to incrom? I use that method all the time and never had to fix permissions.
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Here's the file to push with adb or root explorer. Just take the 3 out of the name. Let me know if you need help and what you think of the boot.
http://db.tt/mgyXb17
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Here's the flash zip. Manually install through recovery.
http://db.tt/lrYZvIO
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silverxbv2 said:
Here's the file to push with adb or root explorer. Just take the 3 out of the name. Let me know if you need help and what you think of the boot.
http://db.tt/mgyXb17
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Ok need alil help on this one, I can do it through recovery but for the sake of learning to do this another way I'd like to try it through root explorer. I found the original boot animation listed under system/bin/ what do I need to do from there? Rename the original one and do I change permissions on that one and if so which ones do I check and uncheck?
silverado9502 said:
Ok need alil help on this one, I can do it through recovery but for the sake of learning to do this another way I'd like to try it through root explorer. I found the original boot animation listed under system/bin/ what do I need to do from there? Rename the original one and do I change permissions on that one and if so which ones do I check and uncheck?
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Alright. So from root explorer scroll down to system. At the top it has mount ro and mount rw. You want to mount rw. Now find the original boot and rename it to VZW_bootanimation.zip.bak. Go back to the SD card through root explorer, long press and copy the new bootanimation. Now go back to system/bin and paste. Should work from there. Ive never had to set or fix permissions. Holla back.
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Alright. So from root explorer scroll down to system. At the top it has mount ro and mount rw. You want to mount rw. Now find the original boot and rename it to VZW_bootanimation.zip.bak. Go back to the SD card through root explorer, long press and copy the new bootanimation. Now go back to system/bin and paste. Should work from there. Ive never had to set or fix permissions. Holla back.
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do I need to do anything in permissions?
WAIT WAIT WAIT. It's not the one in system bin. Check in system/customize/resource first. It'll be a .zip.
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WAIT WAIT WAIT. It's not the one in system bin. Check in system/customize/resource first. It'll be a .zip.
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OK yea I see your file is there, use that one, copy and paste in system/bin?
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WAIT WAIT WAIT. It's not the one in system bin. Check in system/customize/resource first. It'll be a .zip.
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OK scratch that, got it! That boot animation is awesome you made, I agree, it is kick ass! Thanks for all your help on this
Awesome. Glad you like it and you're welcome. So you did it through root explorer?
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Awesome. Glad you like it and you're welcome. So you did it through root explorer?
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Yea I found it in system/customize/resources like u said, scrolled to the bottom and renamed it then found yours I'm my SD card/downloads renamed without the 3 then moved it to sysem/resources, reported to watch it. Thanks
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Yea I found it in system/customize/resources like u said, scrolled to the bottom and renamed it then found yours I'm my SD card/downloads renamed without the 3 then moved it to sysem/resources, reported to watch it. Thanks
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Exactly. That's how to do it. Good job.
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silverxbv2 said:
Exactly. That's how to do it. Good job.
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IS there away to add audio?
Should be. It'll be VZW_droid.mp3. It might be android_audio.mp3 but that was before 2.2. Put it in the same folder as the bootanimation.
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Should be. It'll be VZW_droid.mp3. It might be android_audio.mp3 but that was before 2.2. Put it in the same folder as the bootanimation.
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where would I find this file? Did a search in root explorer and it turned up nothing?

Changing your nandroid backup name

I was wondering if you can change your nandriod back up name "IE" in es file explorer. my current back up file name is 1970-01-03.01.51.11, es file lets you change the file name, will that effect the nandroid in any way. it would be easyer to remember, stock, cm9, cm10, blue,ect.
almondecks said:
I was wondering if you can change your nandriod back up name "IE" in es file explorer. my current back up file name is 1970-01-03.01.51.11, es file lets you change the file name, will that effect the nandroid in any way. it would be easyer to remember, stock, cm9, cm10, blue,ect.
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Yes, you can.. Just remember no spaces in the name though
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Yes, you can.. Just remember no spaces in the name though
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I've had md5 issues changing babes. Use Rom manager to create your backup and it lets you name it. Or if your using twrp, twrp gives a rename function
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I've had md5 issues changing babes. Use Rom manager to create your backup and it lets you name it. Or if your using twrp, twrp gives a rename function
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Huh I never have... But yep... That way too...
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Yes, you can.. Just remember no spaces in the name though
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Thanks, i wasnt to sure, this is my stock rom and dont want to loose it. i have erased them in the past because i read the numbers wrong.
almondecks said:
I was wondering if you can change your nandriod back up name "IE" in es file explorer. my current back up file name is 1970-01-03.01.51.11, es file lets you change the file name, will that effect the nandroid in any way. it would be easyer to remember, stock, cm9, cm10, blue,ect.
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Naddict said:
Yes, you can.. Just remember no spaces in the name though
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I've had md5 issues changing babes. Use Rom manager to create your backup and it lets you name it. Or if your using twrp, twrp gives a rename function
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I've had those issues too. But Rom Manager? Ugh. Looks like dude using TWRP. Use the name backup option before you make your backup
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I've had those issues too. Buy Rom Manager? Ugh. Looks like dude using TWRP. Use the name backup option before you make your backup
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There a free version of Rom manager... and I just switched to twrp myself so until I'm comfortable using it I can't suggest it to anyone but it does have an option to have the backups and even a rename option
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There a free version of Rom manager... and I just switched to twrp myself so until I'm comfortable using it I can't suggest it to anyone but it does have an option to have the backups and even a rename option
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thanks, I have always used rom manager to install roms and updates but never to back up, i usually just go into CW. ill try it. I recently had to use RM to flash CM 5.8.4.9. the CW that was installed in my root did not give the option to back up and restore????
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I was wondering if you can change your nandriod back up name "IE" in es file explorer. my current back up file name is 1970-01-03.01.51.11, es file lets you change the file name, will that effect the nandroid in any way. it would be easyer to remember, stock, cm9, cm10, blue,ect.
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I never change the backup name, too many md5 issues in the past. I just put backups in a named folder
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I was wondering if you can change your nandriod back up name "IE" in es file explorer. my current back up file name is 1970-01-03.01.51.11, es file lets you change the file name, will that effect the nandroid in any way. it would be easyer to remember, stock, cm9, cm10, blue,ect.
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I quit changing the backup names after multiple issues with md5. I just put then in a named folder.
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im on the latest TWRP v2.3.3.0 .. im on a stock rooted phone and was just wondering how to do a nandroid, is that just doing a backup in TWRP? .. was just wondering because the back up was like 2gb .. thats pretty big for a nandroid .. when i was on the og evo nands were mbs only but then again that was on custom roms .. is the jb stock rom that big? . was just wondering before i start flashing roms .. :laugh:
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im on the latest TWRP v2.3.3.0 .. im on a stock rooted phone and was just wondering how to do a nandroid, is that just doing a backup in TWRP? .. was just wondering because the back up was like 2gb .. thats pretty big for a nandroid .. when i was on the og evo nands were mbs only but then again that was on custom roms .. is the jb stock rom that big? . was just wondering before i start flashing roms .. :laugh:
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Yeah, nandroids are huge on S3 don't matter what recovery you have. That if you use TouchWiz roms. AOSP roms are like Evo nands.
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I always check the use compression setting in twrp. It has always worked for me and my first backup was about 1.2gb. I didn't have to many apps installed yet at that point though. I'm not sure how much space it actually saves but it should help.
I have an odd problem,
I create a nandroid backup of my S3 on touchwiz. I want to restore it to check my LTE speeds on it but for some reason I cant seem to get that done.
When I place it in the folder /sdcard/clockworkmod/backup/touchwiz (called the folder of the backup touchwiz)
doesnt show up in restore.
I just create a new restore to try and find where it reads it from and cant seem to find those when I go searching on phone in USB mode.
What am I doing wrong here?
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Yes, you can.. Just remember no spaces in the name though
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I use underscores as a substitute for spaces. Ex: "Nandroid_Backup"
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I use underscores as a substitute for spaces. Ex: "Nandroid_Backup"
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Exactly, and never any md5 issues here.(found this out after failing miserably time and time again with spaces.)
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