nandriod back up failing - T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989

Hi, wondering if someone might be able to help me out.
Trying to do a nand back-up but it keeps failing with an error of
"Errror while making a backup image of /data!"
I've tried to upgrade to cwm 5.8.1.3 same thing. formated my SD card and same thing.
Any suggestions?
thank you

just wanted to add, i've done backups and restores in the past with no problems until now

Do you have an external sd card?
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denti said:
Hi, wondering if someone might be able to help me out.
Trying to do a nand back-up but it keeps failing with an error of
"Errror while making a backup image of /data!"
I've tried to upgrade to cwm 5.8.1.3 same thing. formated my SD card and same thing.
Any suggestions?
thank you
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SD card is full lol
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wetrabbit444 said:
SD card is full lol
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+1
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denti said:
Hi, wondering if someone might be able to help me out.
Trying to do a nand back-up but it keeps failing with an error of
"Errror while making a backup image of /data!"
I've tried to upgrade to cwm 5.8.1.3 same thing. formated my SD card and same thing.
Any suggestions?
thank you
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How many backups do you currently have? Remove some old one to make room for new ones
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Did you rename the file? If you did, it needs to not have any spaces. Soithastolooklikethis.
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sd is full
My guess it's because your sd is full, make some room and try again. Backup important files to your pc and save a couple gigs for the space the backup needs. Also, I have found that backing up from the rom manager app and rebooting recovery and backing up from cwm recovery produces different md5 sums, so I generally only backup while in recovery and not from the rom manager app itself.

hi folks,
thanks for the replies but the sd card isn't full as i've formatted it so there's no way the external is full.
come on, i'm not that big of a noob

denti said:
hi folks,
thanks for the replies but the sd card isn't full as i've formatted it so there's no way the external is full.
come on, i'm not that big of a noob
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Download rom manager apk and re flash clockworkmod recovery
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i've always had errors backing up to external sd card so i backup to internal storage. i've restored this way as well and no problems. i was not able to determine why i cannot backup to external sd card

.dan said:
i've always had errors backing up to external sd card so i backup to internal storage. i've restored this way as well and no problems. i was not able to determine why i cannot backup to external sd card
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Have you ever tried to reinstall your recovery?
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I had the same problem once.. I was like eh I'll just backup later. did it later and it was fine
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I have the same problem, it only let's me backup to the internal service
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because you need to change the directory to EXTERNAL storage

I've done tons of back ups in the past month, and restores, but I just recently started getting the error as in the op, and now it runs until it gets to image back up, and says it errors backing that up, and then quits. I have 6 GB free on my card, and I only keep the last successful back up in case of fails like this. I haven't changed anything on my own, and the same ROM I backed up last week I now can't. Somewhere something went bad I'm guessing, but I'm glad it's not me that did something wrong. I will try an internal save to see if that works. If that works then I will wipe my card's CW file, and try a fresh one. Maybe just doing a complete factory reset, and fresh new ROM will do the trick. I'll keep ya all posted since more than one is having this issue.

bobbyphoenix said:
I've done tons of back ups in the past month, and restores, but I just recently started getting the error as in the op, and now it runs until it gets to image back up, and says it errors backing that up, and then quits. I have 6 GB free on my card, and I only keep the last successful back up in case of fails like this. I haven't changed anything on my own, and the same ROM I backed up last week I now can't. Somewhere something went bad I'm guessing, but I'm glad it's not me that did something wrong. I will try an internal save to see if that works. If that works then I will wipe my card's CW file, and try a fresh one. Maybe just doing a complete factory reset, and fresh new ROM will do the trick. I'll keep ya all posted since more than one is having this issue.
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I had the same problem. To solve it all I did was open ROM Manager and reflash CWM.

SaintlySinner said:
I had the same problem. To solve it all I did was open ROM Manager and reflash CWM.
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No go for me. Just re-flashed CWM, and it still fails trying to back up image to either internal or external. ugh

Well I flashed a new rom from scratch, and now it works again. The old one must have gotten corrupt.
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I cannot make backups to external as well. I am on Rom Manager V5.0.0.7 .
Has anyone tried twerp recovery for backups???

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[Q] error while generating md5 sum

i'm using 3.1.0.1 of CW and i recently installed the latest Hawk mod. Have everything setup the way i like and yet when i go to do a backup whether through 3 finger boot or ACS or Rom manager i get the above error. Never had the issue before using any other ROM but can't get past this error. Tried searching but just not finding the answer. I thought about doing a re-install of CW but will that wipe any of my good backups out?
Did you rename your backups? If not there is a string of ADB code you can use to fix the md5 mismatches. I am not on my computer now but I googled Samsung Epic md5 mismatch fix and it was one of hits there.
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Man, this happened to me a few times on the CWM 3.1.0.1. I have been testing the ACS Recovery for almost 2 months and it hasn't happened once. You may want to try it out if you can't fix those mismatches. Nandroids will restore from 3.1.0.1 but only if those MD5's match
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i tried that but it also errors out then reboots... any other ideas? i want to try some other ROMS out but if i can't restore my current ROM then that won't be good....
If you have ADB set up you can try these to restore a MD5 mismatch:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=976453
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1271628&page=2
BoscoCosta said:
i tried that but it also errors out then reboots... any other ideas? i want to try some other ROMS out but if i can't restore my current ROM then that won't be good....
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When I got the MD5 mismatches, it basically screwed up everything that was on my SD card. Its always a good idea to backup everything on your SD card to your PC. For instance, my Epic Touch didn't come with an SD card. I took my class 6 16gig card from my Epic, backed it up and put it in my ET4G. Sure enough, after a week I got a corrupt SD card pop-up saying format was required. I formatted it and put my music, wallpapers, and pictures back on the SD and all is good now. Actually, the phone is a bit faster. Its not fun starting from scratch but sometimes its a blessing in disguise. An Odin, re root, format SD card is good every now and then. If I didn't have that backed up on my lappy, I would have lost 500 songs, tons of apps etc..I learned that the hard way
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Cannot do a nandroid backup via CWM

Is anyone else having an issue backing up via cwm? For some reason, it will go as far as backing up data then give me an error message. Sometimes it will even seem to complete a successful backup but when I try to restore, it says md5 mismatch. Is there a way to fix this or can someone point me in the direction of finding another backup app? Thanks
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I got the same issue before. Some have recommended not using Tom manager and just doing it through recovery with button combo.
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Mine gow trough the whole back up and always at the end says that "it could not back up image for /data" :/
Here ya go..... This will resolve your issue. Good luck!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=976453
The steps involve downloading android SDK and possibly upgrading your Java but it is a one time fix issue so it's worth it. Which means you don have to do this everytime u want to do sucessful restore/backup.
anomy13 said:
Here ya go..... This will resolve your issue. Good luck!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=976453
The steps involve downloading android SDK and possibly upgrading your Java but it is a one time fix issue so it's worth it. Which means you don have to do this everytime u want to do sucessful restore/backup.
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Thanks for the help but it didn't work. Now it went through the process of the backup and during the restore, it failed at trying to restore system. Not sure what the problem could be. Is there an alternate backup solution?
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kkholidaze said:
Thanks for the help but it didn't work. Now it went through the process of the backup and during the restore, it failed at trying to restore system. Not sure what the problem could be. Is there an alternate backup solution?
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Did u actually try it or ud rather find a different solution? Cuz i had the exaxt same problem and this resolved my issue once and for all.
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kkholidaze said:
Is anyone else having an issue backing up via cwm? For some reason, it will go as far as backing up data then give me an error message. Sometimes it will even seem to complete a successful backup but when I try to restore, it says md5 mismatch. Is there a way to fix this or can someone point me in the direction of finding another backup app? Thanks
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Are you using rom manager? I've never encountered an issue with cwm backups made via recovery mode.
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It was happening to me regardless. Rom manager backup doesn't take you to backup anymore. It just takes you straight to recovery. Must be a bug in the new version. Three button combo also results in similar md5 mismatches. What I did was backup my SD card and reformatting it. Also I erased anything in my internal having to do with rom manager and also did a fresh install of my rom. I just tried three button combo and it backedup and restored properly. I can't pinpoint which of what I did helped but something must have been messed up
jordanishere said:
Are you using rom manager? I've never encountered an issue with cwm backups made via recovery mode.
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Message relayed from the dark side.
I know this is super basic, but have you pulled out your sd card and done a dual check with your computer? Also, ensure you have at least a gigabyte of free space on it.
My CWM backups were failing due to these two reasons.
Hope this helps!
~~ Douglas
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chib1panda said:
It was happening to me regardless. Rom manager backup doesn't take you to backup anymore. It just takes you straight to recovery. Must be a bug in the new version. Three button combo also results in similar md5 mismatches. What I did was backup my SD card and reformatting it. Also I erased anything in my internal having to do with rom manager and also did a fresh install of my rom. I just tried three button combo and it backedup and restored properly. I can't pinpoint which of what I did helped but something must have been messed up
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This is the one. Think it's a issue with ROM manager in general. Deleted the cwm folder, wiped cache/dalvik, backup worked! Somethings up with RM
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Tried your suggestiongs but at the end still says
"Error while making a backup image of /data!"
linye said:
Tried your suggestiongs but at the end still says
"Error while making a backup image of /data!"
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Never mind. Tried a second time but as like you, got a error when it got to backing up data. Anyone know what could be causing this?
You guys ahould email koush- the developer of the app. Or follow the link posted in the first few pages as an alternative fix.
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Newest update fixed this problem... Works great now
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rpolito73 said:
Newest update fixed this problem... Works great now
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Ok, I updated the recovery to touch (paid for it instead of fastboot to support by the way) and it was still giving me errors. After some testing, I found out what my issue is. If I try to backup to my external SD, I get the errors. If I just backup to my internal SD, backup goes fine. Did the tests a few times to test theory. I have a 32g Kingston card. Not sure why that would be an issue.
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The fact that you have a 32 gb kingston card doesnt mean anything. Try it with a different card.
and what kind of errors are you getting when you try to backup with external?
anomy13 said:
The fact that you have a 32 gb kingston card doesnt mean anything. Try it with a different card.
and what kind of errors are you getting when you try to backup with external?
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Various errors at different times. Sometimes at data, sometimes at md5, sometimes at Android secure
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kkholidaze said:
Various errors at different times. Sometimes at data, sometimes at md5, sometimes at Android secure
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Do get this as well? Error while making a backup image of /data?
Also, I wanted to ask you, did you really try my suggestion earlier? I understand that solution is a bit of work to do but if you'd like I can help you step by step.
anomy13 said:
Do get this as well? Error while making a backup image of /data?
Also, I wanted to ask you, did you really try my suggestion earlier? I understand that solution is a bit of work to do but if you'd like I can help you step by step.
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I tried it but I think I did it wrong. I downloaded the necessary files, I think (NotePad ++ etc.) But if you could walk me through it, is appreciate it
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DouglasK said:
I know this is super basic, but have you pulled out your sd card and done a dual check with your computer? Also, ensure you have at least a gigabyte of free space on it.
My CWM backups were failing due to these two reasons.
Hope this helps!
~~ Douglas
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This was my issue, not enough space. cleared it and it got fixed.

Error while making a backup

I am running rouge cwm recovery. And when it gets close to the end of backing up data it says errlr backing up data. Has anyone else had this problem?
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marshall_634 said:
I am running rouge cwm recovery. And when it gets close to the end of backing up data it says errlr backing up data. Has anyone else had this problem?
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Had this issue too way back in the day, I formatted my sd card and it worked fine after this
Ok bjt if i flrmat my sd card. Am i going to loose my other backup on it.
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marshall_634 said:
Ok bjt if i flrmat my sd card. Am i going to loose my other backup on it.
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Ya you'll lose everything so take the back up off your sd and put it on your pc then format and try it. I think the previous is interfering with the new backup
Also remove everything else. You lose everything on it
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marshall_634 said:
I am running rouge cwm recovery. And when it gets close to the end of backing up data it says errlr backing up data. Has anyone else had this problem?
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The first question is are you backing up to internal or external storage? The second question is what was the exact error message?
I am backing up to the sd card. And it says .... Error when backing up /data
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marshall_634 said:
I am backing up to the sd card. And it says .... Error when backing up /data
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Sorry. Generally when you receive an error message in CWR it gives you a "(status #)" at the end off the message. It helps in the identifying of the root cause of the issue.
Before formatting the card I'd try backing up to internal storage to see if you receive the same error. If that doesn't work flash a different recovery and try again.
If that doesn't with transfer all odd you're info off the SDcard to your PC and format the card from the PC. Reinsert the card into your phone and first it from the phone. Attempt backup again.
I'd it doesn't work you've probably got a dying card.
Good luck!

Where to keep Nandroid Backup

Ok I took the plunge and installed CWM and Ardatdat Kernel. Thank you to both Ardatdat and utkanos for your wonderful work. Now I made a Nandroid backup of my phone and I have lots installed so it is big. It comes to 1.897.535.488 ok close to 2GB. Now It of course places this in the SDcard as it does not see my 32GB MicroSD card. Everything great so far.
Here is the question....
If I transfer this to my MicroSD to save room on the SDcard internal. If something goes wrong and I screw up on installing another rom and the phone does not boot, how do I get it from the MicroSD Card to the internal SDcard???
I am kinda stumped on that one. Only thing I can think of is before trying any new Rom make sure I transfer back those 2GB of Backup files to the SDcard.
Please any help on this would be appreciated.
Hey mate,
I've done the similar thing. It's a but weird having the mount point for the external sd card /within/ the mount point for the internal storage...
I thought that I had read that the mount points used in the CWM were configurable... But I'm not certain. I will have a read over some of their docos and see what I find..
-Dan
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I kept mine on the computer, so whenever I need to restore, it's right there.
How? Is it not only a CWM file? Can you use the nandroid backup files via ODIN? Because as I am saying, say your phone no longer boots and you need to replace the ROM and your nandroid backup is on your computer how do you place it on your phone's SD card to flash with CWM. (Assuming Odin does not work) If Odin Works then you just flash via ODIN and on the computer is fine.
Can you map to your External card via CWM?
See, I also have an HTC Desire HD for other purposes, and when I tried to put a new rom, it would be stuck at bootloop. There is this option in CMW Recovery that lets you still view the files on the computer (Mount), and exchange files. Then from there you navigate to where you put the backup via backup and restore, and boot it.
CWM should always be there with the Vol down + Power buttons, and you should be able to recover it.
It's my first time experiencing with Odin since I got this device, so I really don't know much about it.
doode2011 said:
See, I also have an HTC Desire HD for other purposes, and when I tried to put a new rom, it would be stuck at bootloop. There is this option in CMW Recovery that lets you still view the files on the computer (Mount), and exchange files. Then from there you navigate to where you put the backup via backup and restore, and boot it.
CWM should always be there with the Vol down + Power buttons, and you should be able to recover it.
It's my first time experiencing with Odin since I got this device, so I really don't know much about it.
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Very interesting are you telling me that you can mount your computer's hard drive on to your phone? Is there somewhere I can read about clockwork mod?
No, he's saying that you can mount your phone to the computer from recovery.
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ajt1995 said:
No, he's saying that you can mount your phone to the computer from recovery.
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Exactly. So i dont have to waste space keeping it in the sd, card.
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doode2011 said:
Exactly. So i dont have to waste space keeping it in the sd, card.
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Cool just tried this and it works great. This makes complete sense. Now is there anyway to mount my 32GB card in Clockwork mod?
JB
dudejb said:
Cool just tried this and it works great. This makes complete sense. Now is there anyway to mount my 32GB card in Clockwork mod?
JB
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Look in the CWM thread. Pretty sure it's possible, but it takes an editing/adding of code

CWM 5027 Issue

I'm having a problem backing up and restoring. When backing up it gets to the end of backing up data and says error. When restoring it gets to android.secure and gives an error. Running Tuesday rom with blu pulsar theme also have a battery mod flashed. Any suggestions / ideas?
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racerx250 said:
I'm having a problem backing up and restoring. When backing up it gets to the end of backing up data and says error. When restoring it gets to android.secure and gives an error. Running Tuesday rom with blu pulsar theme also have a battery mod flashed. Any suggestions / ideas?
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For the longest time, I used your identical setup. Loved that ROM and theme! I still use CWR 5.0.2.7. I made several backups with no issues. I guess you haven't changed anything as far as the backup location goes. All backups are still saved to your external SD card?
The only suggestions I could come up with would be to try and reflash CWR, and/or reformat your external SD card. I've noticed when something gets out of whack with the SD cards (corrupt file or something) it can play havoc with our devices. I've had it happen, and after a reformat it cleared up my problem.
Just a thought and good luck...
Make sure your sdcard isn't full
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