So heres the situation. I made a backup of my phone using rom manager because I wanted to try out the new cyanogen. I got done playing with it and I went to revert back to my restore I had just created. During the restore I got an md5 mismatch error.
I used the instructions here to repair the restore
http://www.droidforums.net/forum/droid-hacks/40428-checking-md5-sum.html#post430944
su
cd /sdcard/clockworkmod/backup/*rom name (date and time usually)/
md5sum *img > nandroid.md5
reboot recovery
The procedure worked in the sense that I was able to restore the image. The problem is after the restore I am stuck at the white "HTC Incredible" screen. I tried wiping caches and running the restore again but I am unable to get the phone to reboot.
I was able to restore to a much older restore that I had previously created but it lacks alot of updates and changes that I have made since then. Not to mention my Angry Birds saved game.
Looking at the restore files it looks like the folder for the restore contains a hand full IMG files. What i'm wondering is since it appears that the boot process is damaged I'm wondering if I could make a backup of the phone as it is now then take lets say the data.img file (or whatever file i need to recover installed apps and saved games) and overwrite the img files for the restore i just created. I could then use the same procedure I just performed to recreate the md5 hash and run the restore. My home is that will allow me to get my data back and still allow the phone to boot.
What do you guys think? Is it doable or am I going to be in a world of hurt if I start messing with this?
Something else you might try is to restore the latest backup, then do an advanced restore of just the boot partition from your older backup. It's worth a shot I'd think.
Did you put spaces or special characters when you named your backup? This can cause MD5 mismatch errors.
s197 said:
Did you put spaces or special characters when you named your backup? This can cause MD5 mismatch errors.
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NO, I didn't. I used the default setting. I think it was 2010-12-29.01.34.10 or something like that.
setexascustoms said:
Something else you might try is to restore the latest backup, then do an advanced restore of just the boot partition from your older backup. It's worth a shot I'd think.
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Thanks man, This worked perfectly. Restoring the boot.img didn't fix the problem but restoring the system.img did. I have all my data back and my phone is fully functional again. Thanks again.
Is it possible to rename ClockworkMod Recovery backups to help better identify what specifically they are without corrupting the backup itself? Does anyone have any experience at doing this successfully?
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Is it possible to rename ClockworkMod Recovery backups to help better identify what specifically they are without corrupting the backup itself? Does anyone have any experience at doing this successfully?
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yes it is possible by using a file explorer and going into the folder of clockwork and going in to back and changing the name of it. i do it all the time to help me
I havent used clockwork in quite some time but I know you can use ROM Manager to backup and name them whatever you want. You could also rename them after backing up manually and then doing this to get rid of the md5 error http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=976453
I believe that things have changed in clockwork though so Im not sure if the above method still works.
yea im on the latest 6.0.1.2 cwm and i've renamed the backup folder (the timestamped one in backup/) and restored from it successfully. just don't use spaces, im not sure if cwm supports folders with spaces
i have just tried to restore a backup (gb) but when i try it says 'md5 mismach' i have checked and all the files are there
I had that problem before... That usually means that u didn't have enough memory on your memory card when u made the backup,,. There is a way around it but if you do get around it won't work u will have a messed up phone
Either that or it means that you changed the backup files, which changed the md5. Even something simple such as changing a file name also alters the md5.
However, you might still be able to restore your backup. Take a look at the OP of this thread right here to generate an md5 file for your backup as it stands right now. This method would also be useful if CWM for some reason fails to create it's own md5 for your backup.
Hello,
I have a few questions about ClockworkMod Recovery.
When ClockworkMod Recovery creates backups, does it overwrite the previous backup or does it create a new one?
The name that that my backup had didn't follow any logical naming convention that I could recall. It is usually date/time or similar?
Is it possible to rename the backup to something more meaningful? I recently had to restore a backup when my phone was stuck on the samsung logo. If i have several backups, it could become potentially confusing.
Thank you in advance.
cynflux said:
Hello,
I have a few questions about ClockworkMod Recovery.
When ClockworkMod Recovery creates backups, does it overwrite the previous backup or does it create a new one?
The name that that my backup had didn't follow any logical naming convention that I could recall. It is usually date/time or similar?
Is it possible to rename the backup to something more meaningful? I recently had to restore a backup when my phone was stuck on the samsung logo. If i have several backups, it could become potentially confusing.
Thank you in advance.
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it creates a new file
it can't access the date and time so the filename isn't useful
you can use rom toolbox to create a backup with a specific name (it will boot to recovery, run the backup for the specified name and then reboot back to system) or run the normal backup in recovery and rename the backup file with a file explorer (ES or Root Explorer to name a few) after the backup and subsequent boot back to the system (just don't put spaces in the name)
Hope that helps
Hi!
i kinda messed up my phone a little after trying to upgrade my firmware. I must have flashed the wrong one.
Fortunately i can get into the bootloader, recovery and even start a custom rom.
Unfortunately some things are broken there:
-BT not working
-cant install any apps from store
-some other things
now i tried to reset my phone to complete stock using a nandroid backup from the forum
i dragged it on my phone, twrp sees it and when i try to install it i cant choose the partitions to restore.
When i swipe it i get the Error:
E: no partitions selected for restore
i made a nandroid backup of my broken rom and i can flash this without any problems
maybe im trying to use the wrong nandroid? i tried several but i always get that message. What came to my mind is that there are some files missing in the nandroid backups i downloaded. its about all the 0byte .tar files. Are these interchangeable so i can just try to use copy the ones i have to the nandroid backup i want to install?
Can someone please tell me which nandroid backup i should get?
CID: VODAP102
version bootloader: 3.16.0.000
version baseband: 1.16.2133156.VA15G
S-ON
i only get empty text when using: fastboot getvar version-main
Please help me!!
kiark
kiark said:
Hi!
i kinda messed up my phone a little after trying to upgrade my firmware. I must have flashed the wrong one.
Fortunately i can get into the bootloader, recovery and even start a custom rom.
Unfortunately some things are broken there:
-BT not working
-cant install any apps from store
-some other things
now i tried to reset my phone to complete stock using a nandroid backup from the forum
i dragged it on my phone, twrp sees it and when i try to install it i cant choose the partitions to restore.
When i swipe it i get the Error:
E: no partitions selected for restore
i made a nandroid backup of my broken rom and i can flash this without any problems
maybe im trying to use the wrong nandroid? i tried several but i always get that message. What came to my mind is that there are some files missing in the nandroid backups i downloaded. its about all the 0byte .tar files. Are these interchangeable so i can just try to use copy the ones i have to the nandroid backup i want to install?
Can someone please tell me which nandroid backup i should get?
CID: VODAP102
version bootloader: 3.16.0.000
version baseband: 1.16.2133156.VA15G
S-ON
i only get empty text when using: fastboot getvar version-main
Please help me!!
kiark
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The bootloader 3.16 indicates your phone is on 1.12 or 1.54 software
any of these should work for VODAP102
http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23329332407590589
MD5: 2feda594532c887c9ee7844d37cd82f3
https://mega.co.nz/#!alZBDLLa!Dr7FtoL55aWNKjT1mNt4zNYZW1OK4OdzKoZ0F6_Soks
https://mega.co.nz/#!xRQ2BA4C!CMuEs0yX-c-gyKEoWbZZ2GtQdw8mpwqgDSf9RFDWRak
I would try the first one first and be sure and check the MD5 of the files you download. It may also be worth your time to update to the latest version of TWRP
Hi!
thanks for the help.
i tried the suggested nandroid, but now im stuck on the: "E: no partitions selected for restore" error
there isnt any showing up somehow.
kiark
kiark said:
Hi!
thanks for the help.
i tried the suggested nandroid, but now im stuck on the: "E: no partitions selected for restore" error
there isnt any showing up somehow.
kiark
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where are you putting the extradited files ?
they go in TWRP/BACKUPS/YourSerialnumber/nandroidyoudownloaded
in TWRP you can chang where it looks for the backup by simply click the word internel storage xxxxxmb or external sd xxxxxmb or usb_otg xxxxxmb
just choose where you put the nandroid you downloaded
Hi,
thanks for all the help, i feel stupid now - i had a folder too much in the recovery folder :/
now everything seems to work properly and im also on the right firmware
thanks again!
kiark
Hi Guys,
I found this thread and post my problem here cause I have the exact same problem.
I made an backup with the "online nandroid backup" app ant want to restore it with TWRP.
I put the folder in TWRP\backups\myserial\ and it is available in the restore menu in TWRP. But when I try to use it the message is shown!
What can I do? Do I have to flash CWM to use my backup?
goldani said:
Hi Guys,
I found this thread and post my problem here cause I have the exact same problem.
I made an backup with the "online nandroid backup" app ant want to restore it with TWRP.
I put the folder in TWRP\backups\myserial\ and it is available in the restore menu in TWRP. But when I try to use it the message is shown!
What can I do? Do I have to flash CWM to use my backup?
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same problem here
hi @all i solved this problem ...I hope it will be helpful......
the backup must be in only one folder!!!! ex: twrp:\backups\myserial\here put the folder with the file in it...not a folder and subfolder
sarumans said:
hi @all i solved this problem ...I hope it will be helpful......
the backup must be in only one folder!!!! ex: twrp:\backups\myserial\here put the folder with the file in it...not a folder and subfolder
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Hey, I have the same issue, a folder with a subfolder, but I'm not sure how to fix the problem...any help?
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Never mind, got it sorted. It always feels better when you work at it and figure it out yourself. Thanx sarumans for the point in the right direction.
nysfinest318 said:
Hey, I have the same issue, a folder with a subfolder, but I'm not sure how to fix the problem...any help?
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Never mind, got it sorted. It always feels better when you work at it and figure it out yourself. Thanx sarumans for the point in the right direction.
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you have to copy only the subfolder in the twrp - backup folder.....
I am happy to have been helpful
htc sensation xe one
Hello, ive the same problem. I did factory data reset and while reseting, phone lagged i waited 20 minutes but nothing changed so i unplugged battery and now phone boots only in bootloader and fastboot TWRP, when i want to restore files from my back up it sais no partition selected for restore please help!
sandrex50 said:
Hello, ive the same problem. I did factory data reset and while reseting, phone lagged i waited 20 minutes but nothing changed so i unplugged battery and now phone boots only in bootloader and fastboot TWRP, when i want to restore files from my back up it sais no partition selected for restore please help!
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After selected the desired backup folder to restore, did you actually "check" the boxes for the partitions (Boot, System, Data) you want to restore (before you do Swipe to Restore)?
there is actually no box like this or i just look in the wrong place. To do restore i go to bootloader then recovery, restore and i just select the backup folder i dont know where schould i check that boxes.
sandrex50 said:
there is actually no box like this or i just look in the wrong place. To do restore i go to bootloader then recovery, restore and i just select the backup folder i dont know where schould i check that boxes.
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That TWRP version?
Probably can't help any further, since I am know seeing you have a phone that is pretty old. This forum section is specific to the M8.
clsA said:
where are you putting the extradited files ?
they go in TWRP/BACKUPS/YourSerialnumber/nandroidyoudownloaded
in TWRP you can chang where it looks for the backup by simply click the word internel storage xxxxxmb or external sd xxxxxmb or usb_otg xxxxxmb
just choose where you put the nandroid you downloaded
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YOU my friend are an absolulte BEEEEEEEEAUTY!!!!
Everywhere that I checked other than here, simply stated that the backup file had to be in the BACKUP folder.
After two days of failure with multiple attempts to install different roms for my S4 (I know, wrong thread) I resorted to the 'Restore' option. I was losing my mind until I found this post of yours. That 'YourSerialNumber' step is crucial.
MUCH respect.
Pottertons said:
YOU my friend are an absolulte BEEEEEEEEAUTY!!!!
Everywhere that I checked other than here, simply stated that the backup file had to be in the BACKUP folder.
After two days of failure with multiple attempts to install different roms for my S4 (I know, wrong thread) I resorted to the 'Restore' option. I was losing my mind until I found this post of yours. That 'YourSerialNumber' step is crucial.
MUCH respect.
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Easy and useful trick, is to use TWRP to make a backup. For instance, go into TWRP, select Backup, check Boot partition only (assuming your device has that - I don't know much about the S4), which is probably just 10-20 Mb.
TWRP will construct the proper folder structure to save the Boot backup. You can then copy the downloaded nandroid to the same location.
You can put several backup folders in twrp:\backups\myserial\backup1, backup2
But remember (no sub-folders)
**backup1 and backup2 are two different backups. You can also rename folders for your ease but you can't rename (myserial folder) otherwise it will disappear.
w69 said:
You can put several backup folders in twrp:\backups\myserial\backup1, backup2
But remember (no sub-folders)
**backup1 and backup2 are two different backups. You can also rename folders for your ease but you can't rename (myserial folder) otherwise it will disappear.
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Useful info. I personally like to rename the backup folders (after TWRP generates the backup) with details about the ROM, date, etc. such as: "Stock Rooted Magisk (2-2-18)".
I know TWRP auto creates a file name, with the date and time of when the backup is made. But I still like to change the date format to something that is easier for me to understand. Plus some details on what exactly the backup contains (rooted or not, stock or custom ROM, etc.).
Can anyone help pls ..i have the same problem .Kindly show the right way pls
jc1266 said:
Can anyone help pls ..i have the same problem .Kindly show the right way pls
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Sure.
TWRP -> BACKUP -> choose BOOT only -> execute
now check where the image was saved eg: ext: /TWRP/BACUPS/XXXXXXXXXX/DATA.../files
now delete what is in the XXXXXXXXXX folder and move your folders there from the path / TWRP / BACKUPS / YYYYYYYYYYY /
this is because it was re-uploaded TWRP and now have a different backup path (folder XXXXXXXXXX)