First off, Sorry if this is in the wrong section, but i dont think that the Q&A section would be a better place to put this.
So i flashed a bunch of different roms and set them all up exactly the way i want them and did a nandroid backup. Then i went on to the sdcard and (stupid move, i know) changed the names of the folders from the default nandroid name to the name of the rom without backing up the file. Now when i try to do a restore, it says md5 mismatch. I went back into the sdcard to try and go throguh the nandroid md5 file to find what to change the name back to, but there is nothing there (Itried it with a restore that i did not change the name of so i would be able to match some numbers, but couldnt find any that matched) I know that the name is probably the date and time, but i cant remember the time that i did the restore.
Anyone know what to do (besides flash the rom again, restore all my apps, put widgets back into place, change settings, and etc, etc)????
I change the name of the file but I leave it in the same folder. Never had a problem with the md5 at restoring.
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Sigh.....knows hes posting in the wrong section. Doesn't search. Where are the XDA memes lol.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1309703
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=714114
I can't even nandroid for some reason lol
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G1ForFun said:
Sigh.....knows hes posting in the wrong section. Doesn't search. Where are the XDA memes lol.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1309703
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=714114
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LOL sorry about that. I tried the links and i can now get to the restore thing, but it gets stuck at checking md5 sum...
Are you backing up with rom manager? You shouldn't because that apparently doesn't work for some
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Rename folder back to numbers only such as 2012.02.19
That should work
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tq745 said:
Rename folder back to numbers only such as 2012.02.19
That should work
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Ill try when I get home. Sounds like it might work.
Thanks
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kkg720 said:
First off, Sorry if this is in the wrong section, but i dont think that the Q&A section would be a better place to put this.
So i flashed a bunch of different roms and set them all up exactly the way i want them and did a nandroid backup. Then i went on to the sdcard and (stupid move, i know) changed the names of the folders from the default nandroid name to the name of the rom without backing up the file. Now when i try to do a restore, it says md5 mismatch. I went back into the sdcard to try and go throguh the nandroid md5 file to find what to change the name back to, but there is nothing there (Itried it with a restore that i did not change the name of so i would be able to match some numbers, but couldnt find any that matched) I know that the name is probably the date and time, but i cant remember the time that i did the restore.
Anyone know what to do (besides flash the rom again, restore all my apps, put widgets back into place, change settings, and etc, etc)????
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I had this issue too. The problem comes when you rename a file and include spaces in the name. Nandroid backups don't work if there are any spaces in the name, dashes or underscores only. The suggestion above should solve the issue but if you want to keep the labels so you know which backup is your juggernaut ROM and which backup is your darkside ROM, you can rename them, just no spaces and use dashes instead.
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I have read around on the forums. I use Amon-ra and would like to rename some of my nand backups. I think the general advice is it will be fine as long as there is not any spaces in the name. If there is anything im missing before I do this.
Thanks.
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I have read around on the forums. I use Amon-ra and would like to rename some of my nand backups. I think the general advice is it will be fine as long as there is not any spaces in the name. If there is anything im missing before I do this.
Thanks.
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go head sir!
As far as I know, spaces get converted to _ , so you should be fine either way.
your all set, here is what i name all my NAND's and everyone has showed up in Amon's
YYYY.MM.DD.ROMNAME.VERSION.THEME(if installed).Version(if different versions of themes/captured)
2011.02.14.WARM.RLS5.MB
today's date Warm RLS5 with matte blues theme
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I have read around on the forums. I use Amon-ra and would like to rename some of my nand backups. I think the general advice is it will be fine as long as there is not any spaces in the name. If there is anything im missing before I do this.
Thanks.
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Not sure about amon, but i have clockwork, and I renamed my backups with the rom name after the date/time. When I went to restore them, I got a md5 mismatch error. I had to rename them back to what clockwork created to restore the backup. So just make sure you keep the date/time so if you need to, you can revert back to that.
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Not sure about amon, but i have clockwork, and I renamed my backups with the rom name after the date/time. When I went to restore them, I got a md5 mismatch error. I had to rename them back to what clockwork created to restore the backup. So just make sure you keep the date/time so if you need to, you can revert back to that.
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Did you use an incorrect character, because I completely change mine, and no errors. A typical backup name for me might look like: CM7 build# xFeb
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Not sure about amon, but i have clockwork, and I renamed my backups with the rom name after the date/time. When I went to restore them, I got a md5 mismatch error. I had to rename them back to what clockwork created to restore the backup. So just make sure you keep the date/time so if you need to, you can revert back to that.
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Only rename the folder, don't rename the files inside the folder.
Dude, just add a couple letters after the file. For example: if its a Fresh Rom you can just add xxxxxxFR at the end.
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The last time I renamed my backups using Amon-ra, I was unable to restore in recovery. So, I just use a note app(ColorNote) to label my backups using the last 4 digits from the backup number. That way I know I won't have any issues.
I rename mine to what ever the date is and the ROM. Thats it. I use the dash symbol instead of the underscore cause for some reason it wouldnt recognize the underscores when I tried to restore. I also tried using dots instead of underscores and they wouldnt work for me either. I have found the only one that would work for me was the dash and Im on Amon Ra...
I rename my nands they look like this--> cm6wimaxalpha3 <-- or like -->cm7wimaxstockkernel <--
Without the arrows or dashes.
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I was just wondering if it was possible to rename the backups in root explorer without messing up the md5 sum? I did it a while ago with no issues, but recently did it again, and had md5 mismatch errors. Not sure if it was the rename, or something else? I would like to get some order to my backups, so I know what it's what. Thanks for any info.
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countryfolk07 said:
I was just wondering if it was possible to rename the backups in root explorer without messing up the md5 sum? I did it a while ago with no issues, but recently did it again, and had md5 mismatch errors. Not sure if it was the rename, or something else? I would like to get some order to my backups, so I know what it's what. Thanks for any info.
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I always rename all my backup with no issue. I use the date and what Rom it is to name them. I've done this with a few diff CWM versions and have never had an issue restoring them.
I just use rom manager to rename, never tried through a file program
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Thanks guys! Not sure what happened last time.
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Yep you can rename with a file manager, just make sure there are no spaces in the name of your backup.
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Thanks guys! Not sure what happened last time.
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Check for inadvertant spaces in the new name. That WILL cause an issue. Look after any punctuation you might have used.
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Check for inadvertant spaces in the new name. That WILL cause an issue. Look after any punctuation you might have used.
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I have a feeling that's what I did. Thanks.
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Why not use Rom Manager, under Manage and Restore Backups?
I'm curious how renaming them works. I know i have to put it a certain way or it won't restore. So let's say I take my backup called
BDESW-20120204-2244 can I just rename it to Express by itself or no?
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If you rename the folder, the md5's wont match, therefore it wont restore. I found this out the hard way before.
You can however just add text AFTER the folder name to indicate what rom backup it is. That way, when you want to restore it, just remove that text, leaving the original name. Just be sure the leave the original folder name intact.
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If you rename the folder, the md5's wont match, therefore it wont restore. I found this out the hard way before.
You can however just add text AFTER the folder name to indicate what rom backup it is. That way, when you want to restore it, just remove that text, leaving the original name. Just be sure the leave the original folder name intact.
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well i found this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1131784 so i added -express to the end of the name and about to see if it tries to restore
I rename mine all the time and no issues. Just do not add spaces that seems to screw it up.
What I do evo I just change 20120204-2222 to a rom that i am running, like cm7 ill put CM720204-2222. Never had any issues.
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you can rename it to "turdburgler" if you want
I leave the letters, they tell what's backed up, and replace the numbers with a description.
I rename them so I know which backup it is.And before I started using firerat and was partitioned I made sure I put Sdext at the end.
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i just guess then its a surprise oh hey im back on warm 2.2 lol
jk i usually dont keep that many back ups so im not much help other than for smartass comments
Renamed them and they restored fine
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I leave the date portion so I know that it's the lastest backup I've done and just rename the number at the end for example nandroid backup BDESW-20120206-1274 I'll just rename it to let's say according to the Rom I'm using BDESW-20120206-MIUI
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Renamed them and they restored fine
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I actually never rename, but thanks for asking the question, now I know too.
i didn't think that it would have any issues, since (at least with amon ra) the MD5 is inside the backup folder, with the *whatever*.img backup image
I have a few Nandroid backups and I was wondering if there was a way to see what ROM it's from without actually restoring from it.
thatlaoboi said:
I have a few Nandroid backups and I was wondering if there was a way to see what ROM it's from without actually restoring from it.
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Unfortunately there's not that I know of, I always label nandroid as soon as I make them to keep from forgetting. If you do start renaming them, make sure there are no spaces in the name otherwise you will get an md5 mismatch error (assuming you are on cwm, TWRP does not have this problem)
You just have to rename your nandroid backups on your computer. It's in your sd folder when you connect your phone under clockworkmod. I have 3 backups, and I name them after the rom /theme that they are.
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Unfortunately there's not that I know of, I always label nandroid as soon as I make them to keep from forgetting. If you do start renaming them, make sure there are no spaces in the name otherwise you will get an md5 mismatch error (assuming you are on cwm, TWRP does not have this problem)
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I am starting to do that, but like the ones from when I began flashing (about a month ago) I have like 5 nandroid right now. I think thats a bit excessive considering that I only used AOKP, Jugg and Stock. And thanks for the heads up about the md5 thingy. I don't rename them on my computer, I upload to box.net and add it in the description. That way I can keep my cluttered computer a bit cleaner. And I have 50GB so it doesn't really matter.
Use ROM Manager for backups as it gives you the option of naming the backup before hand. Personally I'm very specific on the names. I include the ROM, date, and other things like any mods or stuff like that
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Goofy317 said:
Use ROM Manager for backups as it gives you the option of naming the backup before hand. Personally I'm very specific on the names. I include the ROM, date, and other things like any mods or stuff like that
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I use rom manager also... So it's safe when backing up to add the name of the rom at the end of the date that it automatically designates for us? Thanks
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suaverc118 said:
I use rom manager also... So it's safe when backing up to add the name of the rom at the end of the date that it automatically designates for us? Thanks
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Yep. Name it whatever you wish
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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.
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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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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xtrezpasor said:
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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xtrezpasor said:
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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xtrezpasor said:
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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