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Cwm 6.0.1.0 11gb blob folder

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Am I doing something wrong? This is massive.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2

That are parts of your nandroid backups.

This is all the data and info that you've backed up using Clockworkmod recovery. This is one of 6.0.1 "update". Apparently, this will save you some storage when you backup up multiple ROMs. Don't delete it, or the restoring would not be successful. If you want to delete a backup, either delete using file explorer or ROM manager. Then you reboot to recovery. Then the recovery will delete certain portion of the data in blob file that matches the deleted backup.
personally don't like it, so I use TWRP
Hope this answered your question

Will convert to twrp. Thanks. Just didn't know if that massive file size was normal.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2

Regulus49001 said:
Will convert to twrp. Thanks. Just didn't know if that massive file size was normal.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2
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I didn't force you to convert to TWRP by any means... If you like CWM, just use older version. Also that is normal
Another thing I should mention, TWRP cannot restore CWM backups and vice-versa.

kyokeun1234 said:
I didn't force you to convert to TWRP by any means... If you like CWM, just use older version. Also that is normal
Another thing I should mention, TWRP cannot restore CWM backups and vice-versa.
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Or use one of the newer builds like 6.0.1.2 or 6.0.1.3 and choose to use the old .tar method.

Nburnes said:
Or use one of the newer builds like 6.0.1.2 or 6.0.1.3 and choose to use the old .tar method.
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Well I don't have CWM anymore, so didn't know that

Nobody forced me into anything. I've been thinking about switching to twrp for a while now anyway. I prefer their UI to CWM. I've just used CWM since my days with my Droid Inc and EVO. TWRP was incredibly easy to convert to and I am currently making twrp back ups on both my Galaxy Nexus and my Nexus 7. I didn't have any old back ups that I couldn't live without in CWM. Now when I get rid of the CWM I can just delete the blobs folder and get that 11 gb back right? Plus I'm looking forward to using my USB OTG to store my backups. They have always been the one thing that has dominated my storage.

Regulus49001 said:
Nobody forced me into anything. I've been thinking about switching to twrp for a while now anyway. I prefer their UI to CWM. I've just used CWM since my days with my Droid Inc and EVO. TWRP was incredibly easy to convert to and I am currently making twrp back ups on both my Galaxy Nexus and my Nexus 7. I didn't have any old back ups that I couldn't live without in CWM. Now when I get rid of the CWM I can just delete the blobs folder and get that 11 gb back right? Plus I'm looking forward to using my USB OTG to store my backups. They have always been the one thing that has dominated my storage.
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Oh OK. Well, you'll love TWRP then Good luck!

Nburnes said:
Or use one of the newer builds like 6.0.1.2 or 6.0.1.3 and choose to use the old .tar method.
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where are the newer CWM builds? On his site:
http://www.clockworkmod.com/rommanager/
I only see 6.0.1.0 for the Galaxy Nexus.

jss2 said:
where are the newer CWM builds? On his site:
http://www.clockworkmod.com/rommanager/
I only see 6.0.1.0 for the Galaxy Nexus.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=31045760#post31045760

removing CWM
kyokeun1234 said:
This is all the data and info that you've backed up using Clockworkmod recovery. This is one of 6.0.1 "update". Apparently, this will save you some storage when you backup up multiple ROMs. Don't delete it, or the restoring would not be successful. If you want to delete a backup, either delete using file explorer or ROM manager. Then you reboot to recovery. Then the recovery will delete certain portion of the data in blob file that matches the deleted backup.
personally don't like it, so I use TWRP
Hope this answered your question
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Question: I have both (CWM and TWRP) on the system and want to get rid of CWM with everything as I have backups from TWRP.
Can I just delete the clockworkmod folder?

VA3PFxdadev said:
Question: I have both (CWM and TWRP) on the system and want to get rid of CWM with everything as I have backups from TWRP.
Can I just delete the clockworkmod folder?
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I think yes, this is what I've done when I was migrating from CWM to TWRP on my old phones.
Sent from Google Nexus 4 @ CM11

VA3PFxdadev said:
Question: I have both (CWM and TWRP) on the system and want to get rid of CWM with everything as I have backups from TWRP.
Can I just delete the clockworkmod folder?
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If you have backups for TWRP. CWM folder is not necessary. Just bare in mind that this folder includes all your CWM backups.

VA3PFxdadev said:
Question: I have both (CWM and TWRP) on the system and want to get rid of CWM with everything as I have backups from TWRP.
Can I just delete the clockworkmod folder?
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Yes, did and all is well as I have TWRP back-ups. Thanks!

[Q] No Network Connection but correct Imei and SerialNumber

Hello Guys,
I have no Network Connection
but my Imei and my Serial is correct because i loadet a backup.
But the Problem did not go away.
So I wiped everything up, and i flashed my Stock ROM via Odin.
The problem is even there may you help me now.
Thanks a lot

Restore your nandroid.
GT N7105 with XDA Premium......that is all......

You mean the earliest Backup i got?
I tried but my recovery system does not accept it.

eddiegame said:
Hello Guys,
I have no Network Connection
but my Imei and my Serial is correct because i loadet a backup.
But the Problem did not go away.
So I wiped everything up, and i flashed my Stock ROM via Odin.
The problem is even there may you help me now.
Thanks a lot
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what phone model do you have??
1. when you say you loaded a back up what backup did you load? the phone backup or the EFS backup?
2. if incase you loaded the phone backup I would suggest you first backup your EFS this partition stores your IMEI and other network sensitive parameters...if this partition is corrupted or destroyed you won't have any network on your phone.
you can Google or search on XDA the tools for EFS backup... I think one of them is EFS backup pro...I would suggest use multiple tools for backup just incase as sometimes incase you want to do a restore and it fails you have an alternative backup and tool
3. try searching for other networks in your wireless connection settings if you do get a list of networks (not Wi-Fi !) then their might be a SIM registration issue or even the NETWORK MODE ie. GSM,WCDMA,LTE so try keeping your network in auto mode for now
4 try changing SIM cards, if still problem do the below step
5 flash another modem
6 if step five fails get a completely original Samsung stock ROM flashed via Odin including its .pit, acc and modem
7. if all the above fails....there is a technique of repairing/recovering EFS this is your last hope ! just Google it or search here on XDA you could also start with step 7 before step 5 & 6 as long as the method doesn't involve modifying stuff alot or whatever you do is reversible
all the best
Sent from my GT-N7105 using Tapatalk 4

Thanks dead soul for your response.
Its an GT-N7100
I loadet the EFS backup i made after rooting my Device.
I did try to flash the correct Modem but the issue was also there.
Flashing Stock Rom via Odin didn't change anything.

Also ive got this Backup:
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But each recovery system does say "no files found"
It is in \clockworkmod\backup\

Problem didnt change after changing the Modem ..
I dont know where the problem is. -.-"

eddiegame said:
Also ive got this Backup:
But each recovery system does say "no files found"
It is in \clockworkmod\backup\
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Is your backup in internal storage or external sd card?
Both option are available in cwm recovery. Check out properly.
Don't flash only modem, when problem is related to efs. Flash your previous firmware full using pc odin.
Also give some details.
Which rom you flashed last. What was your previous rom. Your baseband detail.
Sent from my GT-N7100

MBariya said:
Is your backup in internal storage or external sd card?
Both option are available in cwm recovery. Check out properly.
Don't flash only modem, when problem is related to efs. Flash your previous firmware full using pc odin.
Also give some details.
Which rom you flashed last. What was your previous rom. Your baseband detail.
Sent from my GT-N7100
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So my backup was in:
storage/sdcard0/clockworkmod/backup
storage/sdcard0/0/clockworkmod/backup
and in
storage/sdcard1/clockworkmod/backup
and it wasnt found
my efs was backuped and now restored but the Problem still exists
so Some Details
Baseband: N7100XXDLK7
Model: GT-N7100
Network: Eplus
Country: Germany
IMEI: 353771XXXXXXXXX (my original IMEI)
Serial: RV1D1XXXXXX
my last working Rom was " ILLUSION ROM " and I wanted to Flash " DroidTurk " so i need to flash stock, reroot and flashed this Rom over.
ILLUSION: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2352640
DROIDTURK: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2347195

Your backup was erased or available in storage?
Cwm is not detecting backup?
Because restoring backup will solve your problem without extra afford.
Sent from my GT-N7100

Problems with Titanium Backup

Hi mates Im having problems restoring my apps with titanium backup.
I did a complete backup when I was on B122, it created a folder with the backup files I guess the apps are in the com.developer.nameapp.number.apk.gz files.
Then I installed the B118 chinese ROM and the clean ROM.
When I try to restore the apps and data only appear data files, no apps, so I cant restore them.
I've tried to restore manually installing them with ES File explorer but it says invalid file type, the gz one.
Please, help me

psikonetik said:
Hi mates Im having problems restoring my apps with titanium backup.
I did a complete backup when I was on B122, it created a folder with the backup files I guess the apps are in the com.developer.nameapp.number.apk.gz files.
Then I installed the B118 chinese ROM and the clean ROM.
When I try to restore the apps and data only appear data files, no apps, so I cant restore them.
I've tried to restore manually installing them with ES File explorer but it says invalid file type, the gz one.
Please, help me
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Install them via Play Store. Btw did you go directly from B122 to B118CN or you first installed B111

psikonetik said:
Hi mates Im having problems restoring my apps with titanium backup.
I did a complete backup when I was on B122, it created a folder with the backup files I guess the apps are in the com.developer.nameapp.number.apk.gz files.
Then I installed the B118 chinese ROM and the clean ROM.
When I try to restore the apps and data only appear data files, no apps, so I cant restore them.
I've tried to restore manually installing them with ES File explorer but it says invalid file type, the gz one.
Please, help me
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Are your apps backed up on your SD card? You probably just need to change the location of the backup folder. Go to menu > preferences > backup location settings, then select "detect", if it's not in the correct folder.
Sent from my HUAWEI P6

goce.nakov said:
Install them via Play Store. Btw did you go directly from B122 to B118CN or you first installed B111
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I would like not to do that but I tried that also, when the app was installed, Titanium gave me the possibility to restore its data, and I did so. Then, when I tried to run the app it closed unexpectadly :S
I go directly from B122 to B118CN yes, is there a problem with that??
Thanks!
I changed the backup folder and verified it, its correct, if it wasnt the app data wouldn't be tehre

psikonetik said:
I go directly from B122 to B118CN yes, is there a problem with that??
Thanks!
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Don't. There is a 75% risk of bricking your device. Today one guy just bricked his device going from B122 to b188CN and mentioned it on xda.
If you want to anyway take the risk, then go to official B111 and then to b118CN.

warea said:
Don't. There is a 75% risk of bricking your device. Today one guy just bricked his device going from B122 to b188CN and mentioned it on xda.
If you want to anyway take the risk, then go to official B111 and then to b118CN.
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wow, I guess I've been lucky.
But now Im B118CN and I have the twrp so I don't need to go to B111 and then B118 again, no?

psikonetik said:
wow, I guess I've been lucky.
But now Im B118CN and I have the twrp so I don't need to go to B111 and then B118 again, no?
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Lucky you :laugh::good:
No need to go back on B111 now. That was just a suggestion because no one yet reported getting bricked when moving from B111 to B118CN, although on the other hand it could be that not much people moved from B111 to B118.
Btw, how did you upgrade to b118 ?

warea said:
Lucky you :laugh::good:
No need to go back on B111 now. That was just a suggestion because no one yet reported getting bricked when moving from B111 to B118CN, although on the other hand it could be that not much people moved from B111 to B118.
Btw, how did you upgrade to b118 ?
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As always, dload in SD, switch on the device with three keys pressed, then installed twrp and finally flash HYD52ROM.
Any clues with titanium?

psikonetik said:
wow, I guess I've been lucky.
But now Im B118CN and I have the twrp so I don't need to go to B111 and then B118 again, no?
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What exactly happens when you restore your apps and data with titanium backup? I've had no problems restoring my applications on b118.
Also, the apk file is stored in the ".apk." zip file. This is what my folder looks like:
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Sent from my HUAWEI P6

miz_pimp said:
What exactly happens when you restore your apps and data with titanium backup? I've had no problems restoring my applications on b118.
Sent from my HUAWEI P6
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when I go into Titanium, I can't see all the files in the backup folder, only data ones with the check symbol, not the face one.
I tried this on HYD52ROM not on B118, is there a way to go back to B118 from HYD52ROM?
EDIT: Mine is exactly the same!
Files are
com.developer.appname.strangenumber.apk.gz

psikonetik said:
when I go into Titanium, I can't see all the files in the backup folder, only data ones with the check symbol, not the face one.
I tried this on HYD52ROM not on B118, is there a way to go back to B118 from HYD52ROM?
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If you have the permanent twrp recovery, then you'll need to install the stock recovery. Then, do a forced update within the stock recovery.
EDIT: if all the files are there, then maybe try clearing the data of titanium backup, in app manager? If that doesn't work, then it might just be the rom itself.
Sent from my HUAWEI P6

hmm, I'll try later with the clean rom...

nothing... for example I installed google authenticator, restored its data and then the app closes unexpectadly

With some apps, you can't restore data. It causes issues sometimes. Are your other apps being restored successfully?
Sent from my HUAWEI P6

psikonetik said:
when I go into Titanium, I can't see all the files in the backup folder, only data ones with the check symbol, not the face one.
I tried this on HYD52ROM not on B118, is there a way to go back to B118 from HYD52ROM?
EDIT: Mine is exactly the same!
Files are
com.developer.appname.strangenumber.apk.gz
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Saves you a lot of stuff if you can do the following : install stock firmware B118 CN , than flash TWRP Recovery and and do not forget to make a backup on TWRP including also cust partition ! ( save backup on external storage ) ! In this way you can restore the stock firmware b118 without hassle if something goes wrong...:good:

Finally I managed to restore all the authenticator apps so I dont "need" to restore.
I guess its all about corrupted data because of the crappy format fat 32..

[Q] I got sent an unlocked M8, how to go to default install?

Hi,
Rogers sent me a refurb M8 but the problem is it's unlocked and it shows these at the startup (at the end of the post).
How can I restore this to default locked or unrooted version where I don't see this kind of stuff? I just want the default setup. The phone asked me to install the newest android and I accepted but it still shows the same startup which prevents installing the update automatically as it would otherwise.
I went to restore and I chose this update (I think) myself and now after the install, my phone is stuck in this looped animation which starts with "google" and then you see these 4 circle like shapes moving into the center and away forever. What should I do?
Thanks.
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why not just send it back and make it their problem?
obviously not much refurb done on it if it has unlocked bootloader and custom recovery....

Thanks I could do that but they sent this to me accidentally so I want to keep it. My old phone is M7. But the problem is I don't know what I need to do.
I followed the method 2 here but I don't know how to initiate the custom rom installation, it doesn't start:
http://www.droidviews.com/restore-sprint-htc-one-m8-to-stock-rom-with-ruu/
Choosing HBOOT, shows a different menu, doesn't do anything.
Any ideas?
Thanks.

lachdanan said:
I followed the method 2 here but I don't know how to initiate the custom rom installation, it doesn't start:
http://www.droidviews.com/restore-sprint-htc-one-m8-to-stock-rom-with-ruu/
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That is not a custom ROM installation, its the RUU for the Sprint variant.
Its a good thing it didn't start, as the Sprint and Verizon versions are CDMA, and installing anything for those versions might brick your phone. I strongly recommend you not follow anything from that webpage.
Also, on the hboot screen, does it say S-on or S-off? What hboot number?
You should go to the following thread, get the nandroid for Rogers, flash in TWRP. Then get the corresponding stock recovery and flash in fastboot: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2701376
You will also need to install fastboot, and I think this is probably the easiest and least painful method:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588979
I can understand why you want to keep this phone. But to do what you are asking, you will have to be patient and do some learning . . .

Thanks alot, I don't mind some learning but I have a week to do this and then try out the phone so I can tell if it works. So then I can return my original phone. Otherwise they would charge me the full price of the phone.
Ok so on the hboot screen, it says s-off.
Hboot version is 3.16.0.0000.
So nandroid is someone's backup right? How do you flash in TWRP? I think using Hasoon2000s app, I installed ClockWorkMod because that's what I see now.
You mean installing fastboot on my PC? Because I think I did that as I can use that command and my phone boots.
Is "1.12.631.17 - TWRP" nandroid a good one from the first link you posted?
Lastly when I do this, it will basically have this OS, right? But will the TWRP, etc stay? Because I thought it will be like formatting my PC where everything is gone and all I have left is factory stock sense.
Thansk again.

lachdanan said:
So nandroid is someone's backup right? How do you flash in TWRP?
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Correct, its a nandroid somebody else made. Its meant to be "stock" and for anyone to install (assume it contains no user data). You install by placing the backup in the appropriate folder (if TWRP, find the folder TWRP on the internal storage, and you will see subfolder called "Backups" and inside a folder with some random looking letter and numbers (mine says HT. . . .). Its inside that folder, you want to save the downloaded nandroid file.
Once the file is saved to the right place, TWRP will just think its a backup you made. So select "Restore" in TWRP and select the appropriate file.
lachdanan said:
I think using Hasoon2000s app, I installed ClockWorkMod because that's what I see now.
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If your recovery is CWM, select the CWM nandroid. If your recovery is TWRP, you need to select the TWRP nandroid. The 2 recoveries work differently, so you can't restore a CWM nandroid with TWRP, or vice versa.
lachdanan said:
You mean installing fastboot on my PC? Because I think I did that as I can use that command and my phone boots.
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If you have fastboot installed on your PC, then you are all set. I just assumed you did not.
Fastboot is only needed to install stock recovery (after restoring a nandroid), if you want a truly "stock" install.
lachdanan said:
Is "1.12.631.17 - TWRP" nandroid a good one from the first link you posted?
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Its the nandroid that has the stock Rogers software, yes. As mentioned before, you need to have TWRP recovery if you want to restore the TWRP nandroid file.
lachdanan said:
Lastly when I do this, it will basically have this OS, right? But will the TWRP, etc stay? Because I thought it will be like formatting my PC where everything is gone and all I have left is factory stock sense.
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You will still be on custom recovery. The nandroid doesn't include recovery.
It not like formatting a PC as you describe; because on the phone, recovery and a lot of other things (radio, bootloader, and more) are on separate partitions. A nandroid restores the system (OS), data (user data) boot (kernel) partitions. The other partitions are left untouched.
If you want to restore stock recovery, you can do that as well as shown in the link I provided (same thread as the nandroid backups).

Wow thanks alot man, I understand it alot better now.
After I do this though, and the phone installs a new update for me, will I be able to install it?
Because right now when that happens and I say "install now", it restarts and shows TWRP but from there I don't know how to install this update. I am used to selecting "install now" and the phone would automatically install it at startup. I want to have this behaviour if possible.
Also how can I restore the stock sense after restoring the nandroid?
PS: I just restored the nandroid but when the phone restarted, I see my old OS, i.e. same wallpaper, same apps I have, instead of seeing the startup wizard. I assume I won't see the startup wizard but shouldn't it be a brand new OS like you said? So it didn't work?
TWRP said it restored successfully in 126 seconds.
Thanks again.

Any ideas?

Which nandroid backup did you download? You must have also the same recovery. But let's take it one step at a time. Let us know which nandroid you downloaded and we will take it from there.

stathis95194 said:
Which nandroid backup did you download? You must have also the same recovery. But let's take it one step at a time. Let us know which nandroid you downloaded and we will take it from there.
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Thanks I used 1.12.631.17 - TWRP.

lachdanan said:
Thanks I used 1.12.631.17 - TWRP.
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Can you open the zip file and tell me a bit the folder structure? You will need xopy this folder to your external sdcard and from TWRP you go to Restore and select the folder from the sdcard to restore the nandroid.
It's not a flashable zip

Thanks I am not home right now but it had a few files. I extracted the folder to my pc and then copied the folder. I saw it in twrp and then it restored it correctly. I mean I saw the nandroid there in the restore list. So I did that correctly right?

lachdanan said:
Thanks I am not home right now but it had a few files. I extracted the folder to my pc and then copied the folder. I saw it in twrp and then it restored it correctly. I mean I saw the nandroid there in the restore list. So I did that correctly right?
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Correct. Did it boot properly? If yes, then you are good to go.

That's the thing, on reboot I still see my old OS. Is it not supposed to format the old one?

lachdanan said:
That's the thing, on reboot I still see my old OS. Is it not supposed to format the old one?
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It should. Check Settings-About-software information.
What does ROM version say?

stathis95194 said:
It should. Check Settings-About-software information.
What does ROM version say?
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Sorry for the late reply, I just got my phone. So it says:
android ver:
4.4.2
HTC Sense ver:
6.0
software number:
1.12.631.17
Is this correct?

Yes this is correct. Now if you flash stock recovery 1.12.631.17 you are stock and ready to receive OTA from HTC

stathis95194 said:
Yes this is correct. Now if you flash stock recovery 1.12.631.17 you are stock and ready to receive OTA from HTC
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Thanks, how do I do that? Do you mean selecting factory reset from the boot menu?
Also if nandroid restore worked, why do I see my apps and wallpaper, etc? Is this normal? Sorry for being a noob, I just never dealt with this.

lachdanan said:
Thanks, how do I do that? Do you mean selecting factory reset from the boot menu?
Also if nandroid restore worked, why do I see my apps and wallpaper, etc? Is this normal? Sorry for being a noob, I just never dealt with this.
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First of all factory reset...It will reset your rom and you will be completely stock ready to setup like new.
Then to get rid of the custom recovery, download the recovery from here:
http://d-h.st/sQF
Paste it in your fastboot folder and reboot to bootloader.
then run this command.
fastboot flash recovery stock recovery 1.12.631.17 recovery.img
Reboot and you are set

Thanks alot man, I will try this tomorrow and report back asap. But by fastboot folder do you mean the one in the Android folder or somewhere else?
C:\Users\username\AppData\Local\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools

[Q] Reverting to Stock GPE Kernel without using an RUU?

Hey guys,
I'm currently on a fully GPE converted phone running stock Lollipop 5.0.1.
I have S-Off, root, TWRP and Xposed.
I'm planning to flash the Quantum kernel on my device mostly to get KCAL support (LCD color switching), but also for the supposed battery improvements.
I'm obviously going to take a TWRP Nandroid backup prior to flashing the kernel so that I can restore back if something goes wrong. But what I'm wondering is, if I decide I actually want to go back to the stock kernel at a later date (say in a month), is there any way to flash just the stock kernel or back up my current one? I can't seem to find a copy of a stock GPE kernel, can I compile it myself or something similar? I'd prefer not to have to do a TitaniumBackup and use an RUU since that's such a load of effort.
I'm a software engineer so no need to sugar coat any technical details for me.
Thanks!

JackHarley said:
Hey guys,
I'm currently on a fully GPE converted phone running stock Lollipop 5.0.1.
I have S-Off, root, TWRP and Xposed.
I'm planning to flash the Quantum kernel on my device mostly to get KCAL support (LCD color switching), but also for the supposed battery improvements.
I'm obviously going to take a TWRP Nandroid backup prior to flashing the kernel so that I can restore back if something goes wrong. But what I'm wondering is, if I decide I actually want to go back to the stock kernel at a later date (say in a month), is there any way to flash just the stock kernel or back up my current one? I can't seem to find a copy of a stock GPE kernel, can I compile it myself or something similar? I'd prefer not to have to do a TitaniumBackup and use an RUU since that's such a load of effort.
I'm a software engineer so no need to sugar coat any technical details for me.
Thanks!
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Download the GPE ROM, unzip it, and look for the boot.img. That's your kernel.

xunholyx said:
Download the GPE ROM, unzip it, and look for the boot.img. That's your kernel.
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Thanks. Could I just restore my TWRP Boot backup for the same effect?
Otherwise, in terms of flashing the boot.img, is it just a "fastboot flash boot boot.img"?
Edit: Also, slightly off topic but how does a recovery flashed ZIP know to replace the kernel and not flash to /system instead?

JackHarley said:
Thanks. Could I just restore my TWRP Boot backup for the same effect?
Otherwise, in terms of flashing the boot.img, is it just a "fastboot flash boot boot.img"?
Edit: Also, slightly off topic but how does a recovery flashed ZIP know to replace the kernel and not flash to /system instead?
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You could restore boot from your backup. I've never done it myself, but I'm sure it would work fine.
Fastboot flash boot boot.img is correct.
The zips are broken up into appropriate folders; be it ROM or backup; that are directed to the proper partitions during the flash in recovery. I've never delved into it too much, but I'm sure they have something like [flash-boot] [/flash-boot] written into it.

xunholyx said:
You could restore boot from your backup. I've never done it myself, but I'm sure it would work fine.
Fastboot flash boot boot.img is correct.
The zips are broken up into appropriate folders; be it ROM or backup; that are directed to the proper partitions during the flash in recovery. I've never delved into it too much, but I'm sure they have something like [flash-boot] [/flash-boot] written into it.
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I just unzipped the Quantum flash ZIP and noticed that it also seems to flash a bunch of files to system as well as to boot.
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Would I be correct in assuming therefore that I would need to flash both boot and system images from the GPE RUU to get back to the stock kernel? To save having to re-flash system could I just open up the system IMG and extract the files that were replaced by Quantum?

Do a full nandroid backup and, if you wanna go back to what you had before, restore it. As you're correctly found, there are some system modules required to work with the kernel so just flashing the stock kernel might not work

EddyOS said:
Do a full nandroid backup and, if you wanna go back to what you had before, restore it. As you're correctly found, there are some system modules required to work with the kernel so just flashing the stock kernel might not work
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Was hoping I could get back without the full backup. I've done the flash now and let's say for example if I want to switch back to the stock kernel in 1 month's time, using my nandroid backup would lose me a lot of data, I'd be better off just taking a Titanium Backup, flashing the RUU and restoring, but that's a massive pain as well.
Would my idea of manually replacing the system partition files that Quantum modifies with their stock variants, or deleting them in the case that the stock variant has no such file, work?

Yes, in theory, so long as you can get them all. Remember a Nandroid won't touch your personal data but might affect any app data but it's ALWAYS recommended to make a backup so at least you have something to fall back in should the worst happen

EddyOS said:
Yes, in theory, so long as you can get them all. Remember a Nandroid won't touch your personal data but might affect any app data but it's ALWAYS recommended to make a backup so at least you have something to fall back in should the worst happen
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Don't worry I definitely took a backup, and I'd restore if things had gone wrong immediately (boot loop, etc.)
My concern here is more so for what happens if I decide after a month or so of usage that actually I don't like Quantum and I preferred stock (battery life worsening, etc.)
Thanks for all the help.