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Phone will not fully boot after flashing a rom, and not being able to restore my nandroidbackup any help?

T3hBraveBoss said:
Phone will not fully boot after flashing a rom, and not being able to restore my nandroidbackup any help?
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Can you get into download mode?

T3hBraveBoss said:
Phone will not fully boot after flashing a rom, and not being able to restore my nandroidbackup any help?
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When I did this, I had to ODIN the stock .tar file back on to fix it. I could still get into download mode, but not CWM
Go here and get ODIN(if you don't already have it)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1722686
Go here for your stock ROM(I hope you remember which you were on)
EDIT - you're on a Canadian model, not sure if the stock file is the same as the AT&T version but if it is
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1737848
When I did it, all my apps and everything was still there, but I had to redo the root and reinstall CWM again.

nest75068 said:
When I did this, I had to ODIN the stock .tar file back on to fix it. I could still get into download mode, but not CWM
Go here and get ODIN(if you don't already have it)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1722686
Go here for your stock ROM(I hope you remember which you were on)
EDIT - you're on BELL
When I did it, all my apps and everything was still there, but I had to redo the root and reinstall CWM again.
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I can go into clockworkmod recovery, and when I attemped to restore from my back up it fails

T3hBraveBoss said:
I can go into clockworkmod recovery, and when I attemped to restore from my back up it fails
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The only thing I can assume is you have a bad backup. I would recommend starting over then

nest75068 said:
The only thing I can assume is you have a bad backup. I would recommend starting over then
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I think its becuase when I flashed the rom the kernel changed
so what do I do at this moment

T3hBraveBoss said:
I think its becuase when I flashed the rom the kernel changed
so what do I do at this moment
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Go back to stock, find your stock .tar firmware and install through ODIN

nest75068 said:
Go back to stock, find your stock .tar firmware and install through ODIN
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like the same file i used to root my phone?

T3hBraveBoss said:
like the same file i used to root my phone?
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No, the firmware straight from Samsung, the original firmware that the phone shipped with.

nest75068 said:
No, the firmware straight from Samsung, the original firmware that the phone shipped with.
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can you link me towards it

T3hBraveBoss said:
can you link me towards it
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You should be able to find it on samsung-updates. Here is a link.
http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=SGH-I747M

T3hBraveBoss said:
can you link me towards it
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Wht is your model #?
See what happens when you multi task at work while trying to read post on XDA hahaha, just realized you can't go to settings.
Look under the battery at your model #. I feel like a tool just now.

nest75068 said:
Wht is your model #?
See what happens when you multi task at work while trying to read post on XDA hahaha, just realized you can't go to settings.
Look under the battery at your model #. I feel like a tool just now.
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I found it, I am downloading the stock rom for i747m
this would be the proper guide per say
http://galaxys3root.com/galaxy-s3-unroot/how-to-unroot-att-galaxy-s3-sgh-i747/

T3hBraveBoss said:
I found it, I am downloading the stock rom for i747m
this would be the proper guide per say
http://galaxys3root.com/galaxy-s3-unroot/how-to-unroot-att-galaxy-s3-sgh-i747/
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Yep those are the steps

nest75068 said:
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Yep those are the steps
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yeah, i fixed everything restored with my nandroid backup. not flashing roms anymore... I dont think its worth the trouble

T3hBraveBoss said:
yeah, i fixed everything restored with my nandroid backup. not flashing roms anymore... I dont think its worth the trouble
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I just switched over from iOS and found the guides on here were easy to follow and didn't have any issues . Getting the right downloads is probably the key
And what do you mean by "Phone will not fully boot after flashing a rom" How far does it go when booting and what happens?

Just boot screen doesn't fully boot
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T3hBraveBoss said:
yeah, i fixed everything restored with my nandroid backup. not flashing roms anymore... I dont think its worth the trouble
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It is worth the trouble if...
A. You know what you are doing.
B. You read and research.
C. You know how to recover in the event something goes wrong.
Flashing isn't for everyone. Even if you follow directions things can still go wrong in rare situations. That's just the nature of flashing.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using Tapatalk 2

[Q] Please help bricked ARC S

Hi guys,
I wonder if anyone could help me. I am a not so experienced user who managed to unlock the bootloader and and root my ARC S (4.1.B.0.587).
But after that I destroyed my ARC by flashing a wrong system file with fastboot! Dont ask me why I did that it was stupid I thought I was doing something else. The result is that my ARC stops at Sony logo.
I searched the XDA site and I found this page http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1813414 where a user has posted a pre-rooted system.img. I flashed this system file but no luck
Can anyone please help?

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1126358 Flash that then try again.

XperienceD said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1126358 Flash that then try again.
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thanks, I tried this but nothing... Any other ideas?
Can I somehow find a correct system.img file and flash it?
Thanks again

anastasios.p said:
thanks, I tried this but nothing... Any other ideas?
Can I somehow find a correct system.img file and flash it?
Thanks again
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Flash a ftf with the flashtool.

XperienceD said:
Flash a ftf with the flashtool.
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Thanks it worked, my ARC S is back in life!!!!
Thank you!

anastasios.p said:
Thanks it worked, my ARC S is back in life!!!!
Thank you!
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How you flased ftf and whare did you find it

leuras said:
How you flased ftf and whare did you find it
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1304634

[Q] [Help!] Stuck on sony logo and cannot boot into CWM

I couldn't find any threads that are helpful to me.. so i had to post a new one.
I have a Xperia arc with lock bootloader. I flashed the lt18i 4.1.B.0.587 one day and installed Xperia Ultimate HD. I decided to go back to stock rom because UHD didn't have the features I expected.. so i flashed the lt18i ftf again via flashtool.i rooted it and installed CWM. Everything works fine.
Then i tried to restore a backup that was made before i flashed lt18i firmware.( my phone was on lt15i 0.587 stock rom at that time)
I tried to restore it on LT18i firmware to have more free space and it actually succeeded. But when i reboot it to homescreen it's just keep saying "keypad force close". i thought it was because the backup was based on lt15i firmware and it's not compatible with 18i firmware...
so i flashed lt15i .587 firmware but i exclude system because i still wanted to have 420MB space and i thought i should do it in this way ( i didn't know if it works or not) unfortunately, i was wrong and the phone stuck on sony logo.
the story hasn't ended. I flashed the LT15i .587 firmware again and this time the phone booted successfully. I rooted and install CWM as i did before.. i rebooted my phone and when sony logo appeared i kept on pressing volume down key but it couldn't get into CWM and was stuck on sony logo.I had to pull out the battery . After that i booted my phone again without trying to get into CWM and it succeeded. So basically everything works fine except stuck on sony logo when i try to boot in CWM.
I need CWM for installing good mods and backup and all kinds of stuff but i couldn't work it out and couldn't find a thread about it. I don't wanna unlock bootloader as well. Please help !!
p.s sorry for bad English and the story seems too long and a bit confusing... i just wanna make it more detailed...

Dude, at the aame time youre flashing kernel. Thats the issue. Just flash lt18 ftf and stick with it. It should work fine. Dont revert back to a lt15 backup, because of kernel incompability.
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TheHaso said:
Dude, at the aame time youre flashing kernel. Thats the issue. Just flash lt18 ftf and stick with it. It should work fine. Dont revert back to a lt15 backup, because of kernel incompability.
actually i did that. I flashed the LT18i ftf again and rooted it and installed CWM as usual. But it didn't work..
Still thx for replying.
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danielozh said:
TheHaso said:
Dude, at the aame time youre flashing kernel. Thats the issue. Just flash lt18 ftf and stick with it. It should work fine. Dont revert back to a lt15 backup, because of kernel incompability.
actually i did that. I flashed the LT18i ftf again and rooted it and installed CWM as usual. But it didn't work..
Still thx for replying.
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Buddy no offense, may I know what prob you are currently facing? I could help you out, but am findin the post confusing
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danielozh said:
TheHaso said:
Dude, at the aame time youre flashing kernel. Thats the issue. Just flash lt18 ftf and stick with it. It should work fine. Dont revert back to a lt15 backup, because of kernel incompability.
actually i did that. I flashed the LT18i ftf again and rooted it and installed CWM as usual. But it didn't work..
Still thx for replying.
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Restore phone using Sony Update Service and install XParts.
僕のLT18iから送られてきた
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gire.prasad said:
danielozh said:
Buddy no offense, may I know what prob you are currently facing? I could help you out, but am findin the post confusing
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i can't boot into CWM. when i try to get into CWM, it just stuck on sony logo forever. If i dont try to boot into CWM, then everything works fine.
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popthosegaskets said:
danielozh said:
Restore phone using Sony Update Service and install XParts.
僕のLT18iから送られてきた
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I don't really think I know how to use SUS and i tried it but it just says no software update. And x-part doesn't work on my phone..i don't why.
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danielozh said:
popthosegaskets said:
I don't really think I know how to use SUS and i tried it but it just says no software update. And x-part doesn't work on my phone..i don't why.
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Usually they will ask you if you still want to restore your phone after that,
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popthosegaskets said:
danielozh said:
Usually they will ask you if you still want to restore your phone after that,
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still doesn't work...
can someone please help..?
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danielozh said:
popthosegaskets said:
still doesn't work...
can someone please help..?
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Your only option is Flashtool if SUS does not work...
Flash the ftf file again, wipe everything and tick the "no final verification" checkbox.
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popthosegaskets said:
danielozh said:
Your only option is Flashtool if SUS does not work...
Flash the ftf file again, wipe everything and tick the "no final verification" checkbox.
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Yes i did use flashtool and wipe everything and tick the checkbox. I rooted my phone and install CWM as i did before. It used to work but now it doesn't.
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danielozh said:
popthosegaskets said:
Yes i did use flashtool and wipe everything and tick the checkbox. I rooted my phone and install CWM as i did before. It used to work but now it doesn't.
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I have the same problem. Have you come up with a solution?
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magnifisa said:
danielozh said:
I have the same problem. Have you come up with a solution?
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No.... BTW,how did you get this problem?
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Please..I need help... cheers

danielozh said:
Please..I need help... cheers
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This is really a strange problem indeed! I had the same issue on LB! But mine dint go to CWM and booted directly into device! I tried all sorts of solutions but in vain! At last, I just flashed entirely from the beginning.
1. FTF (Format everything)
2. Root
3. Recovery
And everything is still fine after that!

Whatever you encounter when flashing custom Rom or mods
Go to flashtool and flash back the stock firmware and root and install again .
It always effective
Sent from my LT18i using xda app-developers app

rt235130 said:
Whatever you encounter when flashing custom Rom or mods
Go to flashtool and flash back the stock firmware and root and install again .
It always effective
Sent from my LT18i using xda app-developers app
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That's exactly what i've done.
I flash the LT18i 4.1.B.0.587 ftf( entire rom) and rooted my phone with E-root, install CWM with cmd... and it works fine if i don't try to boot into CWM. But if i press the volume down button repeatedly when sony logo appears, blue light turns on...the screen gets brighter, and then blue light disappears, and just stuck on it.

rt235130 said:
Whatever you encounter when flashing custom Rom or mods
Go to flashtool and flash back the stock firmware and root and install again .
It always effective
Sent from my LT18i using xda app-developers app
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Well i did. but doesn't work.

danielozh said:
That's exactly what i've done.
I flash the LT18i 4.1.B.0.587 ftf( entire rom) and rooted my phone with E-root, install CWM with cmd... and it works fine if i don't try to boot into CWM. But if i press the volume down button repeatedly when sony logo appears, blue light turns on...the screen gets brighter, and then blue light disappears, and just stuck on it.
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Why don't you root or install cwm via any other available methods?

gire.prasad said:
Why don't you root or install cwm via any other available methods?
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i did. x-part didn't work. recoveryx didn't.
About root, i tried to use the method which downgrade the kernel first and then upgrade it later. It worked. But still no CWM.

[Q] DooMKernel v21?

Hello everyone
I wanted to ask first before i do anything wrong
My device is on 4.4.4, 14.4.A.0.108,
so i want to install cwm recovery, and for the record I'm rooted and bootloader is unlocked
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2743227
I found this kernel and i wanted to know if it's going to work on my device or do i have to downgrade to 14.3.A.0.757?
And thank you

It doesn't work with 108, you'll have to downgrade.

Iruwen said:
It doesn't work with 108, you'll have to downgrade.
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then i can upgrade again?

iZoal said:
then i can upgrade again?
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No it'll cause bootloop.
You need to wait for doomkernel v22 which will be compatible with fw .108

mindyabiznis said:
No it'll cause bootloop.
You need to wait for doomkernel v22 which will be compatible with fw .108
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Thank you very much, i shall wait for the new version

iZoal said:
Thank you very much, i shall wait for the new version
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Use this - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2261606

XperienceD said:
Use this - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2261606
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okay mate,
i have done all the stepd in the thread and the installation went successfully as it said in the cmd prompt, but i cant boot on recovery mode, when i boot the phone after the phone vibrates i press vol-up several times then phone vibrates trice, nothing happens just booting normally, am i doing it right ?
p.s. sorry for my english

iZoal said:
am i doing it right ?
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Sorry, try this instead - http://forum.xda-developers.com/son.../cwm-recovery-kernel-deactivated-ric-t2814708

XperienceD said:
Sorry, try this instead - http://forum.xda-developers.com/son.../cwm-recovery-kernel-deactivated-ric-t2814708
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thank you very much mate, it's actually working now

unlocked bootloader can't root

Well I've balls that up I've followed a video on how to unlock bootloader with I've done just can't get twrp to work I'm lost!! Done it over and over is there anyone in East London who could help I'll pay for your time would be much appreciated ???????????????? if it's not allowed sorry to ask

denny1970 said:
Well I've balls that up I've followed a video on how to unlock bootloader with I've done just can't get twrp to work I'm lost!! Done it over and over is there anyone in East London who could help I'll pay for your time would be much appreciated ???????????????? if it's not allowed sorry to ask
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This is the start up does it mean I've unlocked the bootloader???

Yes

sohbins said:
Yes
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Thanks for the reply ????

denny1970 said:
This is the start up does it mean I've unlocked the bootloader???
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Make sure you have TWRP installed and flash this system less root zip from here. Tested working on OOS 3.1.1/2/3
http://download.chainfire.eu/supersu

manor7777 said:
Make sure you have TWRP installed and flash this system less root zip from here. Tested working on OOS 3.1.1/2/3
http://download.chainfire.eu/supersu
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Thanks mate I'll try that when I get home thanks a lot

denny1970 said:
Thanks mate I'll try that when I get home thanks a lot
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Problem I'm having is I can't seem to install twrp on the phone!

denny1970 said:
Problem I'm having is I can't seem to install twrp on the phone!
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Your bootloader is unlocked. Put the phone into Factbook mode by using the menu when the phone first turns on. Download and Install this to your pc: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24521665358595410 (its drivers and stuff). Then download twrp: https://s.basketbuild.com/devs/dianl.../oneplus3/TWRP
Save the img file somewhere and plug your phone into your pc in fastboot mode. Open minimal adb fastboot from earlier and type: fastboot flash recovery PATHTOIMGFILE
Where path to img file could be c:\users\dave\desktop\twrp.img

manor7777 said:
Your bootloader is unlocked. Put the phone into Factbook mode by using the menu when the phone first turns on. Download and Install this to your pc: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24521665358595410 (its drivers and stuff). Then download twrp: https://s.basketbuild.com/devs/dianl.../oneplus3/TWRP
Save the img file somewhere and plug your phone into your pc in fastboot mode. Open minimal adb fastboot from earlier and type: fastboot flash recovery PATHTOIMGFILE
Where path to img file could be c:\users\dave\desktop\twrp.img
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Thanks I'll give it ago! Much appreciated

denny1970 said:
Thanks I'll give it ago! Much appreciated
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Sorry I meant fastboot... Autocorrect is a *****. Sorry for any typos .. Also that link didn't work for twrp apparantly. Check the twrp thread on the forum for the link

denny1970 said:
Thanks I'll give it ago! Much appreciated
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Anymore links to the twrp please that link seems to be down

denny1970 said:
Anymore links to the twrp please that link seems to be down
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Yeah sorry seems my link got shortened by xda. Try the link on the forum thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-3/development/recovery-twrp-3-0-2-0-touch-recovery-t3402999

manor7777 said:
Yeah sorry seems my link got shortened by xda. Try the link on the forum thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-3/development/recovery-twrp-3-0-2-0-touch-recovery-t3402999
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Cheers

denny1970 said:
Cheers
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Let me know if you manage it. Should be simple enough

You should use Grarak's TWRP. It's much more compatible with various ROMs.

numbere said:
You should use Grarak's TWRP. It's much more compatible with various ROMs.
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I just Put the first link I could find lol.. This is only for oxygen os so it should be fine. I'm not at my pc atm

manor7777 said:
I just Put the first link I could find lol.. This is only for oxygen os so it should be fine. I'm not at my pc atm
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I wasn't suggesting you do anything different. My advice was for the OP. It's just easier to do things right the first time.

numbere said:
I wasn't suggesting you do anything different. My advice was for the OP. It's just easier to do things right the first time.
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I know, don't worry! I'm actually still hoping for a twrp that will let you back up EFS if one comes out. I have done it manually for now but it would be super convenient

manor7777 said:
I know, don't worry! I'm actually still hoping for a twrp that will let you back up EFS if one comes out. I have done it manually for now but it would be super convenient
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We'll have that option when someone gets official build status. Efs backup is something you take for granted until you have an issue.

I'm getting this error message at the stage of trying to install twrp! Every time