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[Q] cwm backup

Hi all, can someone help me with a cwm backup of a sense rom? i would like to try and restore it on my htc 'cause i cannot install a rom by a normal way. thanks in advance

What do you mean when you say you cant install a rom the normal way?
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Lesicnik1 said:
What do you mean when you say you cant install a rom the normal way?
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i can't install roms via ruu nor cwm

seagerfreak said:
i can't install roms via ruu nor cwm
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now I got it: you want to try to "restore" a nandroid backup taken on someone else's phone...? I'm not sure if this will work as I know that CWM seems to be very sensitive regarding the backup files - but I'm not absolutely sure about that (and sorry: no sense ROM here to try with)

eventcom said:
now I got it: you want to try to "restore" a nandroid backup taken on someone else's phone...? I'm not sure if this will work as I know that CWM seems to be very sensitive regarding the backup files - but I'm not absolutely sure about that (and sorry: no sense ROM here to try with)
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even if it won't work, i want to try i tried every freakin guide, no success. so, if someone can provide me a nandroid backup of his own, i would much appreciate it. sense or no sense. i would any backup. can you help me?

I used to restore backups from my phone to my girlfriends phone all the time, it works fine but one thing I'd recommend is that if anyone is willing to do this make sure the backup is from a freshly wiped phone that hasn't been signed into a Google account or has any phone numbers saved etc etc as a nandroid contains a full snapshot of the phone including all personal details.
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Scratch0805 said:
I used to restore backups from my phone to my girlfriends phone all the time, it works fine but one thing I'd recommend is that if anyone is willing to do this make sure the backup is from a freshly wiped phone that hasn't been signed into a Google account or has any phone numbers saved etc etc as a nandroid contains a full snapshot of the phone including all personal details.
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ofcourse no personal data. you say in your sig that you have a wildfire for flashing. can you help me, please?

Anyone please?

seagerfreak said:
Anyone please?
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sorry, but I really don't have any time to do that as it has to be done without any personalization as scratch already mentioned (I even have no time to flash my own Willy atm)

Sure, I'll get you one.
Just give me an hour or two to do a data wipe, backup and upload to Mediafire.
Alright, here you go.
Extract it to /clockworkmod/backup/
http://www.mediafire.com/?t549nnjw31jowiw

seagerfreak said:
Anyone please?
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check your pm too.
R.V.3

Thank you both. I will deal with this tonight at home and will let you know how it went.

Sorry I didn't post 'till now. The nandroid backups didn't work. MD5 missmatch!

Have u changed the backups name? Then u get a md5 mismatch. Search the web to redo the md5 code on your backups and all is good.
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Hazou said:
Have u changed the backups name? Then u get a md5 mismatch. Search the web to redo the md5 code on your backups and all is good.
Verstuurd van mijn HTC Wildfire
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yep, IIRC the backup has to reside in /clockworkmod/backups/<the-date-and-computer-time-of-the-backup> and the filenames must remain the same. Not sure about it but couldn't it also be a problem to use different versions of CWM?

i always rename my backups! by the way,he is talking about the 2 nandroids myself and lesicnik sent him from our phones respectively!!
R.V.3 (MokeeOs)

slymobi said:
i always rename my backups! by the way,he is talking about the 2 nandroids myself and lesicnik sent him from our phones respectively!!
R.V.3 (MokeeOs)
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I've read somewhere about restoring problems and someone mentioned that renaming could end up in CWM not finding the backups anymore (thus this has nothing to do with the md5 sum of course). It's probably depending on the version...?
Yep i know that you two made those backups - therefore my suggestion with the cwm versions...
Perhaps the files were corrupted during download (just to make sure: did you pack them? That might give issues, too, due to different packing/compression modes).
Swyped from my HTC Wildfire (Buzz)

I've recalculated md5 and the phone started restoring. But im the middle of the restore process the phone restarts in cwm. Could the internal memory have a fault or something?
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for the nand i sent you,event may be correct regarding version issues!! i use cwm 5.0.2.0 and you need a ext partition. you already said you dont use mtds so your internal memory should be ok providing you are of course making full wipes prior to flashing?
R.V.3 (MokeeOs)

didn't worked with 5.0.2.0 either. tomorow i will sell it for a low price just to escape from this stress. thank you all for the help you gave.

backing up problem

i'm on KXP AOKP JB ROM, ever since i formatted my sd card.
I can't seem to back up the ROM through recovery
it keeps on saying
..generating md5 sum...
...error while generating md5 sum...
a help maybe??
thanks

If you try to give it a name with a space in it, it will give you that error. Is it possible that that's the issue?

Nuh, can't be.. I did nothing with the name, it is about md5 sum in which I really have no idea, can someone help?
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yukarundeng said:
Nuh, can't be.. I did nothing with the name, it is about md5 sum in which I really have no idea, can someone help?
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ouch big problem... the only solution I have is to forget the nandroid back up and use others like for example titanium and others... as of thinking of a reflash of the rom should fix it! :fingers-crossed:

x1rocket said:
ouch big problem... the only solution I have is to forget the nandroid back up and use others like for example titanium and others... as of thinking of a reflash of the rom should fix it! :fingers-crossed:
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That's the point, I want to back up my ROM and try another ROM -___- are there any apps to backup my ROM?
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CWM backup gets stuck at same jpeg each time

I installed the Ultimate HD rom and now when I try to backup with Clock Work Mod it hangs at mustang_small.jpg. I've got 4643MB of space on my SD card. What could be the problem?

Try reflash and delete the files that keep hanging ur backup progress...if not working try pm jader13254 hit thanks if work ok
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AlwaysAsk said:
Try reflash and delete the files that keep hanging ur backup progress...if not working try pm jader13254 hit thanks if work ok
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It kind of defeats the purpose of making a backup if I have to reflash the phone
I noticed the second time I tried doing it CWM reported I only had 585mb of space left which isn't true. Could the fact that I have a second partition for Link2SD to use screw things up?

Can't Find Backup

Did a backup with CWM but it will not work. MD5 mismatch and no clue what to do. Backup to internal does not work. Everytime I wipe data and cashe it creates a "0" folder and moves everything back. Please help....
Where can I find the original rom so I can start all over again?

DUCKSHOTIN said:
Did a backup with CWM but it will not work. MD5 mismatch and no clue what to do. Backup to internal does not work. Everytime I wipe data and cashe it creates a "0" folder and moves everything back. Please help....
Where can I find the original rom so I can start all over again?
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Original as you mean stock? CWM isn't that good it's outdated to me. Go to the play store and download "Goo Manager" open it click your menu button and click "OpenRecovery Script" then follow the basic instructions. Then try your backup and report back here and post the results please.
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cbass15 said:
Original as you mean stock? CWM isn't that good it's outdated to me. Go to the play store and download "Goo Manager" open it click your menu button and click "OpenRecovery Script" then follow the basic instructions. Then try your backup and report back here and post the results please.
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I'm not sure if that will help as the backups for twrp and cwm are different.
OP you may have to start fresh if you want to install stock build on your phone, if that's what you backed up.
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cbass15 said:
Original as you mean stock? CWM isn't that good it's outdated to me. Go to the play store and download "Goo Manager" open it click your menu button and click "OpenRecovery Script" then follow the basic instructions. Then try your backup and report back here and post the results please.
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That wont work unfortunately, TWRP and CWM store backups in different formats
@OP, you can go to Advanced > Disable MD5 checking (or disable verification) something like that and try to flash it. However I would recommend making a backup of your current setup because your old backup might just be corrupted
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dante32278 said:
I'm not sure if that will help as the backups for twrp and cwm are different.
OP you may have to start fresh if you want to install stock build on your phone, if that's what you backed up.
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CNexus said:
That wont work unfortunately, TWRP and CWM store backups in different formats
@OP, you can go to Advanced > Disable MD5 checking (or disable verification) something like that and try to flash it. However I would recommend making a backup of your current setup because your old backup might just be corrupted
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Correct. Which is what I'm saying try TWRP if he's having problems with CWM
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cbass15 said:
Correct. Which is what I'm saying try TWRP if he's having problems with CWM
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Haha ok just clarifying, because from what you said it seemed like "restore your CWM backup through TWRP"
But yeah, for this device I would recommend using TWRP, CWM is good for most devices but not this one....TWRP is where its at
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CNexus said:
Haha ok just clarifying, because from what you said it seemed like "restore your CWM backup through TWRP"
But yeah, for this device I would recommend using TWRP, CWM is good for most devices but not this one....TWRP is where its at
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My post did seem like that, my apologies. And yeah twrp is amazing!
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DUCKSHOTIN said:
Did a backup with CWM but it will not work. MD5 mismatch and no clue what to do. Backup to internal does not work. Everytime I wipe data and cashe it creates a "0" folder and moves everything back. Please help....
Where can I find the original rom so I can start all over again?
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Don't do that! Did the same mistake! Let me guess, you tried flashing a 10.1 ROM? Well here is how to fix it. First, flash any ROM you have on your SD card. (Not the 10.1 again) 2. Use a file manager. I prefer ES File explorer. 3. Move all files except "android" up to your folder where 0 is. That includes your clockwork mod folder in side 0. By doing this, you can restore it. Hope that helps!
Guide here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=36959843
[Guide] How to fix Sdcard / Find backups after cm10.1 Flash!
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[Q] Backing up EFS file - I747

I just rooted my phone and as I'm typing this I have the titanium backup running and well..backing up everything on my phone. Now I want to double check with the EFS file. I know that it is really important, especially before I start to flash a custom rom on my phone. So what I'm getting at is where in the world do I find this file and how do I back it up? Like I said all I'm wanting to do is double check this to make sure that it is done properly...any help is greatly appreciated!

Please make sure you are using the search feature. I found the below link within a few seconds.
EFS hold specific information about your phone such as the IMEI, IMSI, Data Settings, etc...
This is also known as an "NV Backup"
Link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1804117
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I had no idea it was known as NV backup, I'm still new to all of this. Sorry about that mistake, regardless thanks for your help.
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There are apps like andromizer and galaxy 2 unlock that will back them up for you and you can move them to you HD or ext SD card as well

hednik said:
There are apps like andromizer and galaxy 2 unlock that will back them up for you and you can move them to you HD or ext SD card as well
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Since I'm still getting used to all of this, is there some sort of guide I can use to make sure I'm doing it all properly? Or does the app do it all automatically?
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mookie_33 said:
Since I'm still getting used to all of this, is there some sort of guide I can use to make sure I'm doing it all properly? Or does the app do it all automatically?
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This the absolute best way to do it:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1801997
Its under the android development section.

Yes it is. Much better chance of restoring your imei if it gets all jacked up.

hednik said:
There are apps like andromizer and galaxy 2 unlock that will back them up for you and you can move them to you HD or ext SD card as well
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Ok so I have downloaded Andromizer and there are quite a few options on there backing up this and backing up that... from this thread that I created its about backing up the EFS folder, that is my main concern. I ran the backup, and it completed within seconds. What I'm getting at is...is that it? Is this all I need to backup or do I need to backup any other information pertinent to being "stock". I just want to make sure everything is perfect before I start flashing a custom rom or messing with kernels. Like I said before, any information is greatly appreciated. I'm open to learning about all of this.

mookie_33 said:
Ok so I have downloaded Andromizer and there are quite a few options on there backing up this and backing up that... from this thread that I created its about backing up the EFS folder, that is my main concern. I ran the backup, and it completed within seconds. What I'm getting at is...is that it? Is this all I need to backup or do I need to backup any other information pertinent to being "stock". I just want to make sure everything is perfect before I start flashing a custom rom or messing with kernels. Like I said before, any information is greatly appreciated. I'm open to learning about all of this.
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Really besides EFS the only thing you need to do is make a nandroid of your current stock ROM.
After that, get to choosing your first ROM =)
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RPelham said:
Really besides EFS the only thing you need to do is make a nandroid of your current stock ROM.
After that, get to choosing your first ROM =)
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This may seem a little redundant but did the Andromizer app get everything you mentioned before? You had mentioned something about the IMSI and a few other things...did that EFS backup include everything you mentioned? I'm assuming that all of those codes (if that's what they are...) are also important?
I apologize for all of the questions.... this is a learning experience for me lol
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mookie_33 said:
This may seem a little redundant but did the Andromizer app get everything you mentioned before? You had mentioned something about the IMSI and a few other things...did that EFS backup include everything you mentioned? I'm assuming that all of those codes (if that's what they are...) are also important?
I apologize for all of the questions.... this is a learning experience for me lol
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I'm not familiar with that app, but all of that data is included in the EFS folder. as long as it backed up the contents of that folder you'll be fine.
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The gs3 is fairly idiot proff... Nandroid and refs and you are okay.
Samsung makes it easy
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hednik said:
The gs3 is fairly idiot proff... Nandroid and refs and you are okay.
Samsung makes it easy
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it has been pretty easy so far and I'm going to get everything else done this weekend. Just so I know what you're talking about explain "refs". I'm pretty sure I know what you're talking about but I just want to doubke check.
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Use this post with instructions on backing up the correct stuff. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1801997
I don't believe the other tools backup the memory block needed. They probably back up the efs folder which for our phone is empty.
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johnhazelwood said:
Use this post with instructions on backing up the correct stuff. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1801997
I don't believe the other tools backup the memory block needed. They probably back up the efs folder which for our phone is empty.
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So the only thing I had to do to backup was this:
To make a backup:
Open Software Download from the Start Clients menu.
Click on the Backup tab.
Make sure your phone is listed under port.
Select the location you want to save your backup.
Click Start and wait for it to finish.
You should now have a QCN file of your NV.
Save the file in a safe place.
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and now that is it? Now I can go on to create a Nandroid of my stock rom, correct?

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So the only thing I had to do to backup was this:
and now that is it? Now I can go on to create a Nandroid of my stock rom, correct?
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That's it. Its really that easy. Just always keep a nandroid and your efs backed up and you are good to go
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mookie_33 said:
So the only thing I had to do to backup was this:
and now that is it? Now I can go on to create a Nandroid of my stock rom, correct?
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I remember my noob days. Believe it or not, it is really this easy on most Samsung devices. Don't nuke it out. As long as you followed the thread thoroughly and did what was instructed you are fine.
I encourage you to do a lot of reading and do not let yourself get panicked over things. Remember...as long as your phone can turn on, you are safe. As long as you read thoroughly and follow instructions, you will be fine. And regardless how confident you are in your skills after some time, remember to follow instructions anyway. Overconfidence will cause you more problems than being a noob who is willing to read.

hednik said:
That's it. Its really that easy. Just always keep a nandroid and your efs backed up and you are good to go
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Okay sweet! :good: I have a nandroid now and my efs is backed up and both of those are saved to my seperate partition of one of my hard drives conveniently named "Backup". Everything is there! Now I'm going to go read about flashing custom ROMs lol. Thank you everybody for your help, I've learned a lot in the past few days!

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Okay sweet! :good: I have a nandroid now and my efs is backed up and both of those are saved to my seperate partition of one of my hard drives conveniently named "Backup". Everything is there! Now I'm going to go read about flashing custom ROMs lol. Thank you everybody for your help, I've learned a lot in the past few days!
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Enjoy. Since its your first time avoid anything based on Verizon gs3 builds or sprint. Those can be a bit buggy and most new rooters don't want to deal with that...I know I didn't. Try custom and stock based and don't be influenced... Flash what you like and enjoy the good work done here
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