Hi guys. I have been trying to restore my previous ROM using cwm but it didn't work, just keeps rebooting, so I went for a new one. But I need all of the contacts from my Phonebook. Any idea how can I extract them from the backup files? and, if you do know how to do that, can you please tell me their exact location? Thanx.
ekabon said:
Hi guys. I have been trying to restore my previous ROM using cwm but it didn't work, just keeps rebooting, so I went for a new one. But I need all of the contacts from my Phonebook. Any idea how can I extract them from the backup files? and, if you do know how to do that, can you please tell me their exact location? Thanx.
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when you restore a rom you also need to re-flash the boot.img of that rom... did you do it?
matt95 said:
when you restore a rom you also need to re-flash the boot.img of that rom... did you do it?
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yes, I did - didn't help(((
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Hey guys, I need some help...
Last night I did a nandroid backup of my DC3.2.3 install, so I could update to 3.5 (as well as installing the WIMAX update, which I hadn't done previously).. Today, I wanted to flash back to it for a minute, so I went back into nandroid to restore it, and when I tried, I got an error "couldn't open directory /sdcard/nandroid/"
So, I booted back into android and checked it out.. No nandroid folder on my sdcard, but the backup is saved in the root of the SDCard.. So I created a folder and moved my backup into that folder.. tried again, and then got an error "couldn't open directory /sdcard/nandroid/recovery.img"
Any help?
Not trying to be a jerk or anything, but couldn't you have put it here?? http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=652
And what method did you use to root?
bigant262 said:
Not trying to be a jerk or anything, but couldn't you have put it here?? http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=652
And what method did you use to root?
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Sorry, didn't occur to me. Mods can feel free to move it.
Rooted with Simpleroot..
Did you use rom manager to back up? If so, you need to use clockwork mod to restore. You can't switch between ra/clockwork.
UrbanMuppet said:
Did you use rom manager to back up? If so, you need to use clockwork mod to restore. You can't switch between ra/clockwork.
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No, I backed up from nandroid inside the bootloader/recovery..
badutahboy said:
No, I backed up from nandroid inside the bootloader/recovery..
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Got it working with Rom manager... Thanks for the tip!
Guys please don't harangue me over the fact there is probably another topic out there. This works PC hasn't got Java enabled and search won't work...
OT: I've had my phone booted and rooted running AOKP IceColdJelly by the right honourable Lord Clockan but as dipstick here forgot to run SMS Backup before doing so I lost a whole tonne of messages I wanted to keep. However I had nandroided my stock rom and as I'm presuming those messages will have been saved as part of that process.
I decided while I am waiting for the next build of IceColdJelly to be released to try restore that nandroid and backup the messages ready to restore to IceColdJelly when I come to flash it again.
On restoring the nandroid this is where my problem lies I rebooted my handset but the phone failed to display the HTC One bootanimation and stuck at a blank screen after the HTC logo where it vibrates.
Have I missed a step? Is the problem due to a conflict somewhere?
I'd appreciate your help and thanks in advance to anyone offering anything constructive.
SB13X said:
Guys please don't harangue me over the fact there is probably another topic out there. This works PC hasn't got Java enabled and search won't work...
OT: I've had my phone booted and rooted running AOKP IceColdJelly by the right honourable Lord Clockan but as dipstick here forgot to run SMS Backup before doing so I lost a whole tonne of messages I wanted to keep. However I had nandroided my stock rom and as I'm presuming those messages will have been saved as part of that process.
I decided while I am waiting for the next build of IceColdJelly to be released to try restore that nandroid and backup the messages ready to restore to IceColdJelly when I come to flash it again.
On restoring the nandroid this is where my problem lies I rebooted my handset but the phone failed to display the HTC One bootanimation and stuck at a blank screen after the HTC logo where it vibrates.
Have I missed a step? Is the problem due to a conflict somewhere?
I'd appreciate your help and thanks in advance to anyone offering anything constructive.
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Did you flash the boot.img for your nandroid backup?
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What did you have before the AOKP? if another rom, did you flash the boot.img that you have also in the nandroid?
Try to use the ARHD Super Wipe before restoring, but flash first the kernel thats used in ur nandroid.
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What did you have before the AOKP? if another rom, did you flash the boot.img that you have also in the nandroid?
Try to use the ARHD Super Wipe before restoring, but flash first the kernel thats used in ur nandroid.
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Frakking doh, so used to the old DHD I forgot the boot.img requires flashing, how do I extract that from the nandroid of the stock rom?
SB13X said:
Frakking doh, so used to the old DHD I forgot the boot.img requires flashing, how do I extract that from the nandroid of the stock rom?
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No idea, but if you go to the directory of your backup, what files do you have there? Isnt one of them a boot.img? Btw I am not sure you can flash this . Never did.
But the stock kernel is here arround the forum. Search for user called Vladnosferatu and his threads.
SB13X said:
Frakking doh, so used to the old DHD I forgot the boot.img requires flashing, how do I extract that from the nandroid of the stock rom?
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You can mount your sdcard in CWM. There should be a folder called CWM or recovery or something similar on the sdcard. Copy the backup to your computer and extract the boot.img from there.
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No idea, but if you go to the directory of your backup, what files do you have there? Isnt one of them a boot.img? Btw I am not sure you can flash this . Never did.
But the stock kernel is here arround the forum. Search for user called Vladnosferatu and his threads.
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Done it big thanks to you all, you legends!
Hey guys;
Essentially; if I do a nandroid backup before I flash a new rom, can I go back to stock by doing a nandroid restore?
Did a search but wanted to get a proper answer.
I have a n7105 with Vodafone software from Australia. There is no stock rom to download for this, and my main concern is keeping some sort of backup so that I can flash back to 'stock' if anything goes wrong and I need to do a warranty repair.
I have flashed many phones in the past but this is the first time I haven't been able to download the stock software.
If I root the phone, flash CWM, do a Nandroid, then flash a different rom, can I get back to my original software by loading my nandroid backup? Is that how nandroid works?
Thanks people; I really appreciate it.
Vincent
VincentRC said:
Hey guys;
Essentially; if I do a nandroid backup before I flash a new rom, can I go back to stock by doing a nandroid restore?
Did a search but wanted to get a proper answer.
I have a n7105 with Vodafone software from Australia. There is no stock rom to download for this, and my main concern is keeping some sort of backup so that I can flash back to 'stock' if anything goes wrong and I need to do a warranty repair.
I have flashed many phones in the past but this is the first time I haven't been able to download the stock software.
If I root the phone, flash CWM, do a Nandroid, then flash a different rom, can I get back to my original software by loading my nandroid backup? Is that how nandroid works?
Thanks people; I really appreciate it.
Vincent
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yes.. you can go back with the restore option. Cheers
rajit said:
yes.. you can go back with the restore option. Cheers
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Awesome! So, again to clarify, I can move from say, cm back to Vodafones 4.1.2 or whatever it is?
Also, I would probably want to move the actual backup image off my phone once its made, is that possible?
VincentRC said:
Awesome! So, again to clarify, I can move from say, cm back to Vodafones 4.1.2 or whatever it is?
Also, I would probably want to move the actual backup image off my phone once its made, is that possible?
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When you will restore your backup you will come back to your ROM (included settings) you had when you proceeded to this Nandroid.
You can move the backup but be careful: you will have to put back the folder in the same directory and name.
Memphis_ said:
When you will restore your backup you will come back to your ROM (included settings) you had when you proceeded to this Nandroid.
You can move the backup but be careful: you will have to put back the folder in the same directory and name.
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Excellent! Thanks guys, I really appreciate your help!
VincentRC said:
Awesome! So, again to clarify, I can move from say, cm back to Vodafones 4.1.2 or whatever it is?
Also, I would probably want to move the actual backup image off my phone once its made, is that possible?
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Yes look at you sdcard/clockworkmod folder after backup. You should not cut it. Copy it in anywhere and dont touch any of this file or you will get md5 error..
Any time you want to back just press the restore button ...
Now flash any rom..
Cheers
whenever i try to restore my backup..it says MD5 mismatch...what should i do?
Biswajit619 said:
whenever i try to restore my backup..it says MD5 mismatch...what should i do?
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Maybe you have modified the Backup files (and that is why you are getting MD5 mismatch). [emoji52]
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Maybe you have modified the Backup files (and that is why you are getting MD5 mismatch). [emoji52]
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i did nthing..after restore my current rom...i jst flashed a new rom..bt when i try to get back to my previous rom by restoring my back up..it says MD5 mismatch...and it not the first time....my phone knows whatz the problem to restore a backup..:silly:
thanks for the reply
Biswajit619 said:
i did nthing..after restore my current rom...i jst flashed a new rom..bt when i try to get back to my previous rom by restoring my back up..it says MD5 mismatch...and it not the first time....my phone knows whatz the problem to restore a backup..:silly:
thanks for the reply
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Okay, I think the problem is due to different recovery.
When you flashed a new ROM, I guess it changed the Kernel too (and hence recovery is changed).
SOLUTION:
Flash back the Kernel of your old ROM (the one you used to BACKUP) and try to RESTORE..
Hope that will work for you!
Good luck!
thnks fr ur sugstn
next time i will follow this method
hi i recently unlocked bootloader on lenovo z2 plus and wanted to try a new ROM but i have one question...... can i backup my stock 7.0 ROM using TWRP? and will I be able to restore it later if needed? or only custom ROMs can be backup and not stock? ty in advance
SonyXperiaSP said:
hi i recently unlocked bootloader on lenovo z2 plus and wanted to try a new ROM but i have one question...... can i backup my stock 7.0 ROM using TWRP? and will I be able to restore it later if needed? or only custom ROMs can be backup and not stock? ty in advance
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Yes it can be backup,
It is recommended to backup every partition and keep a copy of whole twrp backup folder in PC so that if something goes wrong u can restore them later.
Many times peoples lost networks,phone lags,low battery backup,no sound in call or many other problems so be on safe side, backup your device.
narshi shukla said:
Yes it can be backup,
It is recommended to backup every partition and keep a copy of whole twrp backup folder in PC so that if something goes wrong u can restore them later.
Many times peoples lost networks,phone lags,low battery backup,no sound in call or many other problems so be on safe side, backup your device.
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i figured it out eventually anyway thank you very much kind sir
SonyXperiaSP said:
i figured it out eventually anyway thank you very much kind sir
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Your welcome