Hi,
Here is a simple app to backup a copy of your EFS in .img format to your /sdcard folder. While it is not checked during runtime, root is required.
It's fairly basic at the moment, this being my first Android app
Hope I can improve on this while I pick up more stuff about Android programming.
Special thanks to silow whom I learnt the commands for Galaxy Nexus EFS backup.
Useful application! But you definitely need to replace that black screen when app is making the backup many will tend to close the application believing that this is not working!
So if you use this now wait 3-4 minutes and will announce when backup is done!
And definitely you need to add the Restore EFS from backup option!
EDIT!
Will be something like kTool for GN!
We need this!Good work and good luck!
In market?
lazy_ursache said:
Useful application! But you definitely need to replace that black screen when app is making the backup many will tend to close the application believing that this is not working!
So if you use this now wait 3-4 minutes and will announce when backup is done!
And definitely you need to add the Restore EFS from backup option!
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That's strange, you mean it doesn't display a progress dialog with a spinner for you?
Restore is easy to add but testing if it works is a bit tricky
Nop no progress dialog with a spinner (tried 3 times)! Just black screen and then Backup done! Will reinstall and try again later!
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Installed again and now it display a progress dialog with a spinner! Strange!
I get a pop up /w spinner for what it's worth.
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Thanks
Works !
Thanks !
Would this work on nexus s?
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What is the EFS backup for?
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incredulous said:
What is the EFS backup for?
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/esf is a very important partition that isn't backed up by nandroids(I think) that contains your IMEI (or the cmda version) and if lost/corrupted is very bad indeed
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Great work, but how can i restore the Backup?
allesmeglische said:
Great work, but how can i restore the Backup?
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x2 thanks
DarkhShadow said:
/esf is a very important partition that isn't backed up by nandroids(I think) that contains your IMEI (or the cmda version) and if lost/corrupted is very bad indeed
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In what situation could this ever happen?
Not sure about the gnex, but on the i9100 it can happen randomly with a rom flash (rarely). Independent of rom or quality thereof.
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Interesting, I've flashed many a ROM, mostly on HTC devices, and never had this issue. Is it a Samsung thing?
HTC, on the other hand, seems to have a knack for killing the MISC partition
I've also had an HTC (Desire), and never knew about this EFS partition (nor did I have any issues).
I am wondering though, if it does get corrupted, and we have a backup, can we restore the .img using Fastboot if we're unable to get back into Android to use this app to restore?
bemymonkey said:
Interesting, I've flashed many a ROM, mostly on HTC devices, and never had this issue. Is it a Samsung thing?
HTC, on the other hand, seems to have a knack for killing the MISC partition
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HTC phones don't have /efs
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DarkhShadow said:
HTC phones don't have /efs
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So it's not really necessary, but Samsung went ahead and put it on there anyway, making sure that if it's modified/overwritten/corrupted the phone will become a paperweight?
bemymonkey said:
So it's not really necessary, but Samsung went ahead and put it on there anyway, making sure that if it's modified/overwritten/corrupted the phone will become a paperweight?
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Phones still do boot with corrupted /efs, but you will have a generic IMEI and stuff probably won't work
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So the question again: Why did Samsung put this somewhere where it can be so easily overwritten/corrupted/broken?
Related
http://www.mydroidworld.com/forums/...am-sandwich-galaxy-nexus-system-app-dump.html
here ya go
You sir, are a God among men
Love to get some of the apps working on my device like mms.API but wont install
would these work if I change the sdk & fw version in the build.prop to match ics?
hp420 said:
would these work if I change the sdk & fw version in the build.prop to match ics?
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No, the applications are odexed. They need to deodexed to be freely installed elsewhere. For some at least. There are also other requirements.
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With this, we'll see developers porting to other phones
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i was able to install the music app and thinkfree app which is a pretty standart document viewer (as far as i can tell)
no success with other apps though
We need full system.img instead apps so we can make it work on our phone
they are unusable without libaries
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excited to see working o desire
What we need is full system dump... Only apps is almost useless...
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how is possible that no one made a real galaxy nexus system dump?
Some blog have the phone in their hand!!
Come on let's dump it..its only a command to dump it
even if its available the sdk system image dump, its not the same
i am sure, google has some watchful eyes on their demo units to prevent a complete dump.
the galaxy nexus is supposed to be the first device with it, not some buggy port that scares (common) people
punshkin said:
i am sure, google has some watchful eyes on their demo units to prevent a complete dump.
the galaxy nexus is supposed to be the first device with it, not some buggy port that scares (common) people
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Common people don't flash ROM's though!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1309601
there's a link there to the full system dump...
psal1 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1309601
there's a link there to the full system dump...
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its the same thing... sdk system dump
nothing new
Has anyone tried deodexing the apps yet? Google earth force closes on my phone even though there's no parsing error when installing. I've seen the launcher on the sgs+ forums. It works on my phone.
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aloy99 said:
Has anyone tried deodexing the apps yet? Google earth force closes on my phone even though there's no parsing error when installing. I've seen the launcher on the sgs+ forums. It works on my phone.
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Its not possible deodex those apps.
Not system dump - just system APPS dump. Rename the thread, it's misleading ;-)
GRZLA said:
Common people don't flash ROM's though!
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But they do watch youtube-videos that will be posted all over the interwebs
aloy99 said:
Has anyone tried deodexing the apps yet? Google earth force closes on my phone even though there's no parsing error when installing. I've seen the launcher on the sgs+ forums. It works on my phone.
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can you post us the link, please?
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Not system dump - just system APPS dump. Rename the thread, it's misleading ;-)
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ok, adjusted title
Go check out this app in the market.
It creates a zip of your apps that you can flash in cwm when you wipe phone. I know for a fact it doesn't work on Eugene's cm7 but maybe it works on other Roms. Test it first
LINK: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/m2gpv44zoas0odp/ZIFjxPMHFU/scd.app2zip-1.apk
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nringwood SGS2 said:
Go check out this app in the market.
It creates a zip of your apps that you can flash in cwm when you wipe phone. I know for a fact it doesn't work on Eugene's cm7 but maybe it works on other Roms. Test it first
LINK: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/m2gpv44zoas0odp/ZIFjxPMHFU/scd.app2zip-1.apk
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GooglePlay direct link....
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=scd.app2zip&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsInNjZC5hcHAyemlwIl0.
For addictive flashers like me, this application is a God send!!
There are some bugs but here's the way to fix it:
0. Install the APPS2ZIP application from the link above.
1. Get a root file browser
2. Copy the "update-binary" file found in any T989 roms ZIP file \meta-inf folder.
3. Paste/overwrite the file here: /data/data/scd.app2zip/files
and then run the APPS2ZIP to create the update.zip file.
I have tested this file and it works great!! Its like flashable Titanium Backup restore !!
Well looking here we can make it work. Ill be testing on my lunch break!
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It restore data and all?
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Not to sure. Will give it a try and find out. If it doesn't titanium will restore app data way quicker once they installed.
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Hmm not finding app2zip where you specified? I'm on cm7.
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Yes, it restores data as well. Infact its the bad thing, I wanted it to have the option of just restoring the app and no data.
Not sure how the folder structure for CM7 is, I tested it on BeastMod5. Can you look in /data location. It should be there.
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Yes, it restores data as well. Infact its the bad thing, I wanted it to have the option of just restoring the app and no data.
Not sure how the folder structure for CM7 is, I tested it on BeastMod5. Can you look in /data location. It should be there.
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You could always clear the apps data before creating the zip.
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Output zip file already exists is what I get when trying to.create a zip after updating binary
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nringwood SGS2 said:
Output zip file already exists is what I get when trying to.create a zip after updating binary
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Delete the update.zip file located at the root of your internal memory space and then try again.
Works. Thanks guys
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Omg awesome, works great. Why wasn't this around forever? This should be integrated into cwm.
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defconoi said:
Omg awesome, works great. Why wasn't this around forever? This should be integrated into cwm.
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+1,000,000
I can't count the hours I spent re-setting up all my apps after flashing. I never want to use Ti backup since I screwed it up once. This seems much easier for me.
EDIT - What's the difference between free and paid? Usually there is a change log. Or is it just a donation version?
Not to sure. All I know is that this thing is awesome haha. An integration with cwm would be cool
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Any of you guys hhaving the issue of when I install the zip and reboot. I Click on the app and it fc's?
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Run Fix Permissions.
See that's what I thought it was but I fixed them a couple times and it still fc's.
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Anyone know if this works with ics roms?
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I used it to build a zip and also flashed the zip on ICS. So, I'd say it does work with ICS Roms. Way awesome!
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Guys,
Here is a working EFS folder which you would put in your root to replace your old non working EFS file which has your IMEI.. Simple copy your origal EFS folder to your desktop and place my EFS folder in your root.... Vuala your 4G is back and no more edge.....
Only tested on T-Mobile....
I'm not responsible for any bricks or issues..... You've been warned!!!!!
If this works for you please hit the thanks button....
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Here is a pic of some of the files....
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Sorry doesn't want to upload pic, but will try later..
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Won't this give the other peoples phone your imei?
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mikeyinid said:
Won't this give the other peoples phone your imei?
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I would say yes, but more importantly, if it really does work, then all of us can just backup our own EFS folder
I read that the EFS folder does not contain the IMEI, but what the hell, might as well backup that folder on my external SD (done..)
Just in case there's something to it.
Well I'm not a pro at this, is their a problem sharing my IMEI? Would that cause me issues?
What I do know is that you can back up your working EFS folder and if you ever loose your IMEI just copy back that folder and your good...
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Unfortunately that seems to not be the case with the Galaxy S3.. read up on the "lost IMEI" threads
Ingen what exactly do you mean bro? This way worked for me like a charm I restored my IMEI in seconds......
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Jarule51082 said:
Ingen what exactly do you mean bro? This way worked for me like a charm I restored my IMEI in seconds......
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Jarule51082 thanks for the files, I haven't tried yet because I don't know if its safe to put your folder in place of mine, hoping someone can confirm if it is or isn't.
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i tried and it doesn't work for me.
the problem with my phone is when i paste my efs folder to the root of the phone. when if reset or reboot my phone my the permission change.
the redata.bin files permission change from "rw-rw-r--" to "rw-r--r--"
i can manually change the permission back to rw-rw-r-- but when i reboot the phone it keep changing back to rw-r--r-- no matter what.
i try to do a fix permission but it won't lets me
I'll see if one of my friends can let me borrow their S3 so u can I try it on theirs.. It should be.... What you can do is back up your current EFS folder on your External and replace it with mine and see if it works... The phone boots up with the EFS deleted completely so it should be no problem putting another working EFS folder in there.... Just saying... But your welcome bro no problem..
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Liquid you did take your other EFS folder out completely right? It didn't just make a other like efs1 or something like that?
Just a thought if it worked for anyone let me know if it didn't ill take it down.. It worked for me flawlessly but it might be limited to its own devise... So if more do test keep us in the loop... Thanks
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Jarule51082 said:
I'll see if one of my friends can let me borrow their S3 so u can I try it on theirs.. It should be.... What you can do is back up your current EFS folder on your External and replace it with mine and see if it works... The phone boots up with the EFS deleted completely so it should be no problem putting another working EFS folder in there.... Just saying... But your welcome bro no problem..
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Look, aside from my reservations that you might be doing something malicious, even if your intentions are good what you're suggesting is based on what you THINK, and all data posted on the subject so far says that you're wrong. I'm talking about data from experienced users and devs that have worked on this issue specifically for weeks/months.
Maybe you're a good guy who just isn't that wise, but the only thing people could do that would be fairly safe (barring any permanent loss of their own IMEI that could happen) would be to copy their OWN IMEI, and test things with that.
There are too many risks both to you and the person who uses your IMEI.
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Your probably right I'm just trying to share what worked for me.... I'm not malicious I'm just trying to help.
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Guys,
What Ingen said is true you can use this method and back up your own IMEI so if you ever loose it just put the EFS file back in and you'll be good.... I apologize if my IMEI did not work for the ones who lost it...... Thanks again guys....
I took down my drop box link...
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anyone know a workaround for this? the bad thign about it is I often will flash multiple roms/have different backups and forget which one is which...which is the most recent etc. Why does it date as 1970 even though my clock and everything is fine? Would manually setting the clock (vs from the network) resolve this issue?
I started using rom manager to initiate backups. The date comes out correct if you do that.
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heaiser said:
I started using rom manager to initiate backups. The date comes out correct if you do that.
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I was using rom manager premium and my date want correct at all, cwm is just a huge waste of time and not to mention the latest version is as slow as molassis in the winter! Use twrp its full touch and you can set tell backup name for each backup
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zetsui said:
anyone know a workaround for this? the bad thign about it is I often will flash multiple roms/have different backups and forget which one is which...which is the most recent etc. Why does it date as 1970 even though my clock and everything is fine? Would manually setting the clock (vs from the network) resolve this issue?
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I haven't been able to find a version of CWM that doesn't do this for this phone. All I've been doing is just renaming the backup once it's complete, usually just to something like CM10_BACKUP_NOV16 or STOCK_BACKUP_NOV16. Can be renamed from your phone's file manager.
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I started using rom manager to initiate backups. The date comes out correct if you do that.
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As he said, you must initiate the backup in ROM Manager in order to have the correct date, or a custom name for your backup.
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I haven't been able to find a version of CWM that doesn't do this for this phone. All I've been doing is just renaming the backup once it's complete, usually just to something like CM10_BACKUP_NOV16 or STOCK_BACKUP_NOV16. Can be renamed from your phone's file manager.
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Have you tried to use the renamed backup , i have read and found i get incorrect md5 file , and it would not flash
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zetsui said:
anyone know a workaround for this? the bad thign about it is I often will flash multiple roms/have different backups and forget which one is which...which is the most recent etc. Why does it date as 1970 even though my clock and everything is fine? Would manually setting the clock (vs from the network) resolve this issue?
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lol your still using clockwork mod? hahah twrp is whats up man
ragzdincs said:
Have you tried to use the renamed backup , i have read and found i get incorrect md5 file , and it would not flash
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Be cautious of spaces in your file name. Use hyphens or periods rather than spaces.
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ragzdincs said:
Have you tried to use the renamed backup , i have read and found i get incorrect md5 file , and it would not flash
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There is a tool somewhere which will regenerate the MD5 sum after you rename the folder. Maybe someone else, or a search, could point you in the right direction.
It might have been Rom Toolbox in the market by JRummy
amzi said:
lol your still using clockwork mod? hahah twrp is whats up man
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I was using twrp 2.2 for a while and some roms had problems flashing, especially ones with graphical installers like Ariel. I updated to the latest clockwork mod recovery and things have been fine ever since. twrp updated since then so the issues might be resolved but I haven't seen any reason to switch back. I am a linux admin don't need a touch based interface on my recovery environment.
This is BETTER than a workaround:
Online Nandroid Backup
WHY?
- dates are correct
- no need to boot into recovery mode to perform backup
- fast and organized, and easy to rename backups
- it's under good steady development for new FEATURES.
- auto updating of script
(There is a script and a gui dev...make sure to thank them both)
(You don't need CWM to create backup, but you do need CWM to restore)
Date issue comes from device issue
According to the TWRP2 page for the AT&T GS3,
Date/time in recovery will always be wrong due to a device issue that cannot be fixed.
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I assume that this is what is effecting my CWM backup names. Sounds like some to just live with and workaround....
Titanium backup doesn't seem to work on this tab (or maybe on 4.3 yet) They updated it but that didn't do it. Anyways now that roms are rolling out I would like to be able to flash without losing stuff Any suggestions of an alternative app for now?
Titanium backup works perfect for me on 4.3 stock and cm10.2
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Titanium backup works perfect for me on 4.3 stock and cm10.2
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Did you have to do anything special to get it to work?
I was able to restore fine, but when I go to backup everything and then try to copy that fold to my computer it does not work. I can copy anything and everything else off of to tab to my computer but not the Titanium Backup folder..
Make sure TiBu is closed when you don't that.
Also, copy rather than move...
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Make sure TiBu is closed when you don't that.
Also, copy rather than move...
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I made sure it was closed and then tried copying, got "Unspecified Error"
Working cine for me as well, restore and backing up. Didn't do anything special. Are you moving the files while the device is locked or awake?
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Some said u have to change the backup location in settings of tbu to this it gotta be legacy/titaniumbackup
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Yeah I had to do that to restore, but for some reason to pull the folder off I had to resort to zipping it up with astro and then copying it to my computer. Got it working more though thanks.
No prob dude hopefully they update tbu with some fixes for 4.3
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I also had problems with Titanium Backup but it turned out to be problems with permissions even though I gave it full permission. When I loaded up the SuperSU, it said it needed a binary update, and after I did that the problem disappeared. See if you also need an update (it required a reboot).
mine works with no issues on stock 4.3 rooted
The only thing that seems to not stick for me is breaking an apps market link
Well I just backed up just the data in twrp then just restored after I flashed the new ROM. Seems to work great. Better than messing around with tb
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Rom Toolbox Pro works fine for backups
As user "gahsan" said, try updating SuperSu binary. Worked for me.
Anyone have trouble uploading to Google Drive? I always get a network error. It worked fine downloading the backup I had but it won't upload. Tried removing Drive and readding but it didn't work.
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stab244 said:
Anyone have trouble uploading to Google Drive? I always get a network error. It worked fine downloading the backup I had but it won't upload. Tried removing Drive and readding but it didn't work.
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I have the same trouble. Can't upload to Google. Logged into Google and watched it create a directory and then fail.
Happens every time...
whoamanwtf said:
Yeah I had to do that to restore, but for some reason to pull the folder off I had to resort to zipping it up with astro and then copying it to my computer. Got it working more though thanks.
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The easiest way to do this is by closing TB and then go in your file explorer (i use ES file explorer) and rename TB folder. I usually add an S in the end and when i copy them back, i remove the S. The reason is that TB backup files are being used by app in tablet rather than USB storage. Thus they can not be read.
Also you can freeze TB from Settings.
Then connect your tab via usb and copy it.
I hope that is easier !