Hi
I've posted a few threads relating to my issue, and I keep thinking it is solved, but the issue still lingers for me. The previous posts are here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1791701
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1808195
My current issue is having a few apps write to storage. The 3 apps that are most obvious are:
Dropbox - when exporting a file, it says 'error exporting file'
Beautiful widgets - I download a skin, but it doesn't show up in the downloaded files list.
Sixaxis - I made a custom controller profile, and hit save, but it doesn't save. The folder to put downloaded profiles doesn't seem to exist.
I'm pretty sure this issue started when I used the Gnex toolkit to backup and restore when I was updating from Android 4.0.3 to 4.1.
If I knew it would help, I would go so far as to restore back to 4.0.3, and factory reset,
Anyone offer any insight into this?
Thanks
So you probably already checked this, but I remember having this problem when my sd was full...
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RSenG2x said:
So you probably already checked this, but I remember having this problem when my sd was full...
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Yep, still have about 5 GB free
So just to clarify, have you changed anything with your phone such as flashing a rom, rooting, or a custom kernel?
If so you might want go back to stock and see if that fixes it.
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RSenG2x said:
So just to clarify, have you changed anything with your phone such as flashing a rom, rooting, or a custom kernel?
If so you might want go back to stock and see if that fixes it.
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Yeah.
My carrier was being really slow about releasing Jelly Bean, so I rooted, and installed it myself.
It was "bigxie_JRN84D_rooted_busybox_deodexed" for 4.1 and
Maguro_JZO54K_Deodexed_Rooted_FactoryImage_teshxx for 4.1.2
Both just zipped version of the factory image. I didn't change the Kernel beyond that.
My carrier has now released the most current version now, so I could return to stock, then root again.
Sounds like a good idea, and if you're looking for a good Rom,I would suggest minco, it's as stable as stock and a whole lot faster with better battery life.
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Think I got it solved.
Previously I was doing a factory reset on the phone, so it was restoring the same ROM.
Today I used the Gnex toolkit, and flashed the stock rom from google, and re-rooted. That seems to have worked. I can export files from Dropbox no problem now.
Glad to hear it
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Sorry nub Q,...
Best way to switch roms without losing all my apps every time... Running asop 4.2.1 and would like to check out a few others. But jus thinking about having to redownload all these apps and log in again makes me tired. Thanks ahead of time for any suggestions.
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Titanium Backup.
Been some problems with titanium back up when flashing new roms, see galaxy nexus development threads for some examples, if you want a relatively failsafe method that stores your apps off phone you can use a file manager like astro to back up all your apps into apks then drop the backups into a folder on your computer via usb, along with any media or data you want preserved, then reload after fully wiping phone and flashing new rom, you might have to download a file manager to install the apks if rom doesnt have one. Gather you have a custom recovery installed, dont forget to update it prior to flashing new rom so you can recover if all doesnt go to plan. Good luck
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Thanks... Recovery I'm using is twrp. I've done a few rom switches feel comfortable. Just hate re downloading apps and logging back in. Will definitely try pc back up tho.
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matthew0776 said:
Thanks... Recovery I'm using is twrp. I've done a few rom switches feel comfortable. Just hate re downloading apps and logging back in. Will definitely try pc back up tho.
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If you're interested in using your PC to back things up, you may as well give apk batch installer a try: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1531880
If you are using the latest version of titanium backup, you have the option of creating flashable zips of all your apps with data included. Tried it a few times and it seems to work flawlessly for me. The key is to avoid restoring any system apps. I have about 70+ apps to restore and setup. Before it would take me an hour or two, now is done in about 10 minutes.
DZYR said:
If you are using the latest version of titanium backup, you have the option of creating flashable zips of all your apps with data included. Tried it a few times and it seems to work flawlessly for me. The key is to avoid restoring any system apps. I have about 70+ apps to restore and setup. Before it would take me an hour or two, now is done in about 10 minutes.
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That was very useful. First time to know such feature. It seems only available if you donate. Thanks anyway
ahmadallica said:
That was very useful. First time to know such feature. It seems only available if you donate. Thanks anyway
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Titanium backup is useless unless you actually have the pro version. Pro version makes it all one click, set it and forget it. Definitely recommend it for any custom rom flasher.
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I just rooted today, and everything went alright (as far as I know). I wanted to download a ROM, so I backed up and it went fine. I downloaded the 1/1 nightly build for the CyanogenMod, but I got stuck at the boot screen, so I restored my backup, and tried 12/31. Again I had issues (this time there was something about setups going wrong once I got past the boot screen). I restored my backup and it went fine this time as well. Then I found the 10.0 stable version, and everything went fine, except this time everything was default and none of my previous settings were retained, nor my apps. I attempted to restore again, but now it says:
Couldn't open directory.
No files found.
I'm completely new to everything about this, so a lot of terminology I've found in related help threads has flown over my head. I followed the instructions in qbking77's cyanogenmod installation video. (I'd link this, but I can't because of the spam policy on these forums).
Now I'm wondering if it's possible to restore the files I previously let in my internal sdcard. It'd be awesome if I got some help with this issue, and thanks in advance.
Flashing cm 10.1 or any 4.2 rom moves your internal storage to the 0 folder. There is tons of info about it around here.
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jeffro18 said:
Flashing cm 10.1 or any 4.2 rom moves your internal storage to the 0 folder. There is tons of info about it around here.
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Could you provide me with said info? As I said, I'm technologically illiterate and the help would be appreciated.
This is probably the most straight forward explanation I have seen.
http://teamw.in/androidmultiuser
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jeffro18 said:
This is probably the most straight forward explanation I have seen.
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Thanks a lot! Follow-up question: how exactly can I apply this knowledge? I've located said folder, but I'm unsure of where to proceed from here.
So are you trying f to restore data from another backup? The no directory coming from your Recovery? Which recovery you using? Also for the future, if you are i treated in. Arrting over data for all you apps with CM builds, you should look into buying Titanium Backup. Little pricey, but after 3 years, I still use everyday (so do most people here)
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reverepats said:
So are you trying f to restore data from another backup? The no directory coming from your Recovery? Which recovery you using? Also for the future, if you are i treated in. Arrting over data for all you apps with CM builds, you should look into buying Titanium Backup. Little pricey, but after 3 years, I still use everyday (so do most people here)
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I previous lay backed up on CWM, before my 3 attempts at downloading the Cyanogen mod. When I attempt to recover from my internal sdcard, it says that the files can't be found or that the sdcard can't be mounted. I had previously downloaded the free version of that, I believe, but I was following the instructions an aforementioned video, which said to use CWM.
Never mind, I've fixed the problem by moving all the contents of the 0 folder into the main phone folder. Thanks!
New problem: is there a way to download the ROM without all my data being erased?
Wangstaa said:
New problem: is there a way to download the ROM without all my data being erased?
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Well you can backup your data and restore afterwards (use Tianium Backup for this), but the thing is that funky issues come up when you do that. Especially if its across different android versions (ics to jb, etc). I would suggest to just reinput what you can and only restore things like SMS, Calendar events (if not synced), etc, only small things like that
I've been using stock since day 1, and I'm looking to make my Nexus a bit more ... oomf.
I want all the stock features with just the ability to fiddle with more. What's a good rom for this?
I've never used other roms so I'm not familiar with any. No idea about kernels either.
What version of the nexus do u have. Best bet is to flash one a day till u find the one u like the most
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Esteway.619 said:
What version of the nexus do u have. Best bet is to flash one a day till u find the one u like the most
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Galaxy Nexus on stock 4.2.1 JOP40D.
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Also just curious, how does updating go on a custom rom? Surely it won't require me to backup everything, install the updated rom and then restoring everything right?
Yanoflies said:
Galaxy Nexus on stock 4.2.1 JOP40D.
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Also just curious, how does updating go on a custom rom? Surely it won't require me to backup everything, install the updated rom and then restoring everything right?
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Yes it will u will need to unlock the boot loader which it will wipe all data on your phone including SD card. U need to do some reading before u proceed.
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Start hear and familiarize your self with adb and fast boot. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1828061
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Yanoflies said:
Galaxy Nexus on stock 4.2.1 JOP40D.
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Also just curious, how does updating go on a custom rom? Surely it won't require me to backup everything, install the updated rom and then restoring everything right?
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Varies from ROM to ROM so read the OP. Slim Bean for example has its own backup/restore mechanism called SlimBackup.
Esteway.619 said:
Yes it will u will need to unlock the boot loader which it will wipe all data on your phone including SD card. U need to do some reading before u proceed.
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Start hear and familiarize your self with adb and fast boot. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1828061
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I'm already unlocked/rooted and am familiar with adb/fastboot.
I'll just try a few and see what I like.
Also, how do I access my 'sdcard' directory on my Nexus? When connected to USB it navigates straight into 'Internal Storage'. I'm looking for my Nandroid backup.
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I'm already unlocked/rooted and am familiar with adb/fastboot.
I'll just try a few and see what I like.
Also, how do I access my 'sdcard' directory on my Nexus? When connected to USB it navigates straight into 'Internal Storage'. I'm looking for my Nandroid backup.
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We don't have an external SD card. So the internal storage is where all your files are at. Under a "0" folder since your on 4.2.1.
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We don't have an external SD card. So the internal storage is where all your files are at. Under a "0" folder since your on 4.2.1.
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Yeah I just thought there was an emulated 'sdcard' folder linked to Internal. I just can't find the clockwork folder, or the '0' folder (which I understand is for multi user in 4.2.1) for that matter.
0 is a symlink. Your computer should ignore it for the most part. At least mine always has with both my Xoom and My Gnex. Just takes me straight to the contents of the 0 folder.
I'm pretty fond of CM 10.1 nightlies, but that's for toroplus. I'm just familiar with the feel of CM from using it a lot on my old Optimus S. Among other things, it gives me the old, familiar Notification area toggles instead of JUST offering the quick power tiles (. . . whatever they're called) that AOKP uses.
If you currently use the option to back up your apps and settings to Google's servers, the fresh install of a nightly build will automagically download a lot for you. You'll likely want to use Titanium Backup to save the few settings that can be safely restored, and the most recent app data, before each new flash. It's worth it to get the Pro Key so that batch restores don't involve 85 million "press this button" confirmations. Ask anyone who uses TiBu; they'll tell you it's a good, solid app.
Do definitely shop around for the ROM you like most. They all have different features and flair. (I almost uninstalled AOKP on first run because of the bootloader animation; it's a bit garish.) And don't be afraid to go back to stock if you find that you just don't care about the bells and whistles on offer.
Don't forget to download the latest Gapps and flash it after flashing each latest ROM. You'll have a difficult time setting up your Google account otherwise.
I've used AOKP, Xenon Hd, Paranoid and Stock mostly, the custom roms have some nice features but I've found lack of stability some times, so far I always end up going back to stock.
My recommendation is to do a nandroid back up and/or Titanium backup and try as many roms as you want until you find the one that is ideal for you.
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Hello. When I am opening files or links it will ask me what app I would like to use, and even though I select "Always" afterwards it still prompts me again the next time I try the same action. Now I just hit "Just Once" in order to avoid that annoying "Clear defaults" message (Yes phone, I know where to clear defaults, you've told me a thousand times...). Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
What Rom? Rooted or not?
Did you try the usual, turn it off and pull the battery, clean the odex left over files. ..etc?
Maybe some tweaks you did or a roque app you installed?
More information would be helpful.
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Hello. It is rooted, but I'm pretty sure that this issue predates the rooting. I did it with a one click solution from here so I'm not sure what the rom is called. The screen shot attached should give you that info. Also, not sure what you mean by "clean the odex left over files". Thanks.
premiatul said:
What Rom? Rooted or not?
Did you try the usual, turn it off and pull the battery, clean the odex left over files. ..etc?
Maybe some tweaks you did or a roque app you installed?
More information would be helpful.
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You are currently on the old stock Rom.
Go here and install the latest version UVBMD1:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2102380
Most likely that will fix your problem.
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Does it matter which one I install (Factory Image, Odexed , Deodexed, Kernel, Modem)?
Also, can I just use ROM Manager from the app store o install it? Thanks.
premiatul said:
You are currently on the old stock Rom.
Go here and install the latest version UVBMD1:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2102380
Most likely that will fix your problem.
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It is up to you which one you want.
It looks to me that you didn't do this before, so my advice is to read, read, read and when you think you understand it READ everything all over again. We don't want you to brick your phone.
Go to Original Development section and learn how to flash Roms.
Good luck.
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I've rooted and flashed roms before on my previous two LG phones and my tablet, I've just haven't seen them labeled like that before (Factory Image, Odexed , Deodexed, Kernel, Modem). My question is: Which is the best/easiest one to use for a newb like me (or a link to good thread that explains the difference)? Thanks.
premiatul said:
It is up to you which one you want.
It looks to me that you didn't do this before, so my advice is to read, read, read and when you think you understand it READ everything all over again. We don't want you to brick your phone.
Go to Original Development section and learn how to flash Roms.
Good luck.
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I've been having the same issue.
T mobile note 2
Latest at&t Bean stalk Rom
Latest Devil kernel
No system apps are restored with tb
Basically no apps retain default settings
Examples
Facebook: does not retain dolphin as default browser
Handcent: does not retain quickpic as default gallery
This happens even if phone is not shut off. I can set them as default apps and at some point in the day they lose the setting. Happens whether clean install or dirty flash. Any ideas? If more info needed please advise.
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I should add that some of my defaults work fine. I use different text editors to work on files from different apps and never have any issues with those. It seems to be mostly browsing issues on my phone.
Hi all,
(Apologies if this has been covered elsewhere...I just did a search and nothing came back so here goes...)
I am experienced droid user and self confessed flashaholic.
However, I have an issue which I've had for a while and can't seem to resolve, so I really hope someone might have an idea of how to help.
When clean-flashing a new ROM, the Lollipop set up asks which of my devices I would like to restore to this "new" device, but it never has my G3 in the list. Its got my Xperia tablet, by old M7, and my Nexus 7, but not the G3.
I've checked all backup settings are correct, and the phone is definitely recognised in the Play Store as I can install apps to it via a web browser.
I've gone as far as doing a total wipe of the internal storage, I've gone back and forth between Stock LG ROMs and AOSP based ones, and it keeps happening.
Does anyone have any idea what might be causing this, and indeed, how it might be remedied?
Any help here would be very much appreciated. I'm bored of going into the play store and selecting each app when I know it should be able to happen automatically!
Cheers,
Mike. ???
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Anyone got any ideas?
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MikeDVH said:
Anyone got any ideas?
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If you want return to stock just download stock rom and flash it.
You can use the following link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2785089
and if you want you can download stock firmware from company by using this link
http://lg-firmware-rom.com/
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If you want return to stock just download stock rom and flash it.
You can use the following link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2785089
and if you want you can download stock firmware from company by using this link
http://lg-firmware-rom.com/
If I Helped then press Thx button.
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I appreciate the suggestion my friend, but my issue is around my phone not being in the list of devices when flashing a new ROM.
I'm not sure how flashing the stock ROM would help, especially as I was on the stock ROM initially.
Thanks anyway. ?
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MikeDVH said:
I appreciate the suggestion my friend, but my issue is around my phone not being in the list of devices when flashing a new ROM.
I'm not sure how flashing the stock ROM would help, especially as I was on the stock ROM initially.
Thanks anyway. ?
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If this is not the issue then can you elaborate the issue
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If this is not the issue then can you elaborate the issue
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I'm not sure how I can elaborate on what I had originally written. I tried to be as clear as possible.
However, here goes...
When clean-flashing a new lollipop ROM, I am not seeing the option to restore data and apps from the last ROM I was running. At the stage where it asks which device I'd like to restore to the new ROM, I cannot see my G3 in the list of devices.
This never happened on my M7. I was always able to restore apps and data from the last ROM that I'd used, and it would happily download all the apps automatically. Now, I have to select "set up as new device", and download each app separately. Of course, I can use Titanium Backup, but on a new ROM I always like to get the app itself from the store and then restore data from TB.
Hopefully that explains the issue more clearly.
Thanks.
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MikeDVH said:
I'm not sure how I can elaborate on what I had originally written. I tried to be as clear as possible.
However, here goes...
When clean-flashing a new lollipop ROM, I am not seeing the option to restore data and apps from the last ROM I was running. At the stage where it asks which device I'd like to restore to the new ROM, I cannot see my G3 in the list of devices.
This never happened on my M7. I was always able to restore apps and data from the last ROM that I'd used, and it would happily download all the apps automatically. Now, I have to select "set up as new device", and download each app separately. Of course, I can use Titanium Backup, but on a new ROM I always like to get the app itself from the store and then restore data from TB.
Hopefully that explains the issue more clearly.
Thanks.
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Have you added your Google Account to your LG G3, under Settings/+Add Account?