[Q] HELP. I may have bricked my phone. - Samsung Galaxy Nexus

I unlocked and rooted my phone just fine. I had CM10 zip on my SD, but I can't find it on my device to install it. I must have erased it along with my OS. I never wiped my internal storage so I have no idea what happened. Is there anyway I can get the zip back on the internal storage through TWRP? The device won't even reboot because there's no OS. Thanks,

Adb sideload a rom through TWRP.

thanks
063_XOBX said:
Adb sideload a rom through TWRP.
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I'm a bit of a noob. I've done this with other devices, but never had any issues. Would you mind explaining how to sideload a Rom.

jquanmusic said:
I'm a bit of a noob. I've done this with other devices, but never had any issues. Would you mind explaining how to sideload a Rom.
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Do u still have the rom
Try copying it to ad and flash using twrp.

am i screwed
I've been searching around and apparently TWRP 2.2 (what I have installed) can't ADB sideload. Am I screwed?

If you're proper worried reflash the factory image (guides are on here - you should have the file already as anyone would make sure they have a get out should things go wrong)

EddyOS said:
If you're proper worried reflash the factory image (guides are on here - you should have the file already as anyone would make sure they have a get out should things go wrong)
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That's the thing. My Internal storage/sd card is wiped.

I think u dont have ur os
Download it and flash using odin.

jquanmusic said:
That's the thing. My Internal storage/sd card is wiped.
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1991prince said:
I think u dont have ur os
Download it and flash using odin.
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Doesn't matter, you can download the factory image and reflash the phone back to stock. Once working you can then try again

1991prince said:
I think u dont have ur os
Download it and flash using odin.
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Don't listen to him. Keep Odin away from your Gnex.

okay i have din installed on my PC and my deice in DL mode, but Odin isn't recognizing my device. Ant ideas.

jquanmusic said:
okay i have din installed on my PC and my deice in DL mode, but Odin isn't recognizing my device. Ant ideas.
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1. Ignore Odin as advised
2. Download the factory image from Google
3. Flash it
4. Learn to read instructions and search before posting

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How to get new ROM on phone without ability to boot?

Can anyone tell me how I can load another ROM onto the SD card without the ability to boot. I wiped all my cache and data, and tried to load GummyNex, but the phone refused to boot. Now I'm stuck in CWM. I tried ODINing the stock system, but I couldn't get my phone to boot into ODIN mode. Now my only option is to find a way to load another ROM and try to install that via CWM. But without an external SD card, I don't see how that' s possible.
Suggestions?
Stockmoose16 said:
Can anyone tell me how I can load another ROM onto the SD card without the ability to boot. I wiped all my cache and data, and tried to load GummyNex, but the phone refused to boot. Now I'm stuck in CWM. I tried ODINing the stock system, but I couldn't get my phone to boot into ODIN mode. Now my only option is to find a way to load another ROM and try to install that via CWM. But without an external SD card, I don't see how that' s possible.
Suggestions?
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could you just go to the bootloader and use fastboot?
Zepius said:
could you just go to the bootloader and use fastboot?
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How would I get the rom from the internet or my pc onto the device that can only load into cwm?
Stockmoose16 said:
How would I get the rom from the internet or my pc onto the device that can only load into cwm?
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with fastboot. you download the rom to your pc and then use commands for fastboot and it pushes the rom to your phone.
Zepius said:
with fastboot. you download the rom to your pc and then use commands for fastboot and it pushes the rom to your phone.
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Would you mind posting step-by-step directions on how to do that? I know how to get into fastboot, but don't know how to load the rom from my computer onto the SD Card. Please explain.
Stockmoose16 said:
Would you mind posting step-by-step directions on how to do that? I know how to get into fastboot, but don't know how to load the rom from my computer onto the SD Card. Please explain.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=20311264
tells you how to get into fastboot mode from the device being off and the second post gives you some commands to at least install the stock rom.
Stockmoose16 said:
Would you mind posting step-by-step directions on how to do that? I know how to get into fastboot, but don't know how to load the rom from my computer onto the SD Card. Please explain.
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By not loading rom from computer to SD card.
You update the phone from the computer. No transfer of files to the phone.
No SD card is ever involved.
You use fastboot and fastboot only.
(That, or Odin, and that still involves zero SD card)
Fastboot was one of the reasons you got a Nexus. Now is the time to learn how to use it.
josteink said:
By not loading rom from computer to SD card.
You update the phone from the computer. No transfer of files to the phone.
No SD card is ever involved.
You use fastboot and fastboot only.
(That, or Odin, and that still involves zero SD card)
Fastboot was one of the reasons you got a Nexus. Now is the time to learn how to use it.
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I need more specific instructions. I have the AOKP_toro ROM, what do I specifically type in when I get into fastboot to get it loaded onto my phone?
Stockmoose16 said:
I need more specific instructions. I have the AOKP_toro ROM, what do I specifically type in when I get into fastboot to get it loaded onto my phone?
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Google restore toro to stock fastboot
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I did that. Didn't see any instructions.
Stockmoose16 said:
I did that. Didn't see any instructions.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=20311264
read post #2
I did that. That has an explanation for how to use fastboot with stock recovery. I need to load a custom rom. I've unzipped the Toro .zip and cannot find any file that has the word fastboot in it. Please stop referring me to other links. A simple explanation would be much more helpful.
Stockmoose16 said:
I did that. That has an explanation for how to use fastboot with stock recovery. I need to load a custom rom. I've unzipped the Toro .zip and cannot find any file that has the word fastboot in it. Please stop referring me to other links. A simple explanation would be much more helpful.
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The fastboot-windows.exe file is in the GNex Toolkit... if you've actually read post #2 that was linked earlier, you'd see that explained very clearly.
You need the fastboot-windows.exe (assuming you're in Windows) in the same folder as your toro files.
I believe the entry in post #2 of "Q. How do I Update to the latest Google Stock Rom?" should be plenty of step by step for you.
This will put you back on a stock rom. From there, you should be able to easily copy the zip file for whatever rom you want onto the phone.
Stockmoose16 said:
I did that. That has an explanation for how to use fastboot with stock recovery. I need to load a custom rom. I've unzipped the Toro .zip and cannot find any file that has the word fastboot in it. Please stop referring me to other links. A simple explanation would be much more helpful.
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if you had read the links, you should've used your brain to figure it out....
im sorry for trying to help you. you're on your own now.
What the other uses are instructing you to do is correct. There are no roms compatible with flashing via fastboot to my knowledge. You will need to flash back to stock first. Then you can boot into your phone and download or copy the rom zip to your phone to flash via cwm.
But you will most likely need to flash stock first as a step in the process. Unless you had a nandroid backup...
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[Q] help! used wrong TWRP with 4.2 ROM

Stupid error on my part. Flashed a 4.2 ROM with TWRP recovery v2.2.0 When I flashed the ROM, it just bootloops. So I tried to restore my backup and the recovery folder is empty. I can see my recovery files in /sdcard/0/TWRP/backups, so where do I need to move the folder so that TWRP will see them when I select "Restore" from the main menu? Thanks!
Update TWRP, done
Forgot to add: the ROM bootloops, so I can't update TWRP through normal procedures.
Then wipe data and reflash/flash a backup.
zoo16 said:
Forgot to add: the ROM bootloops, so I can't update TWRP through normal procedures.
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Download latest TWRP, flash via fastboot, done
EddyOS said:
Download latest TWRP, flash via fastboot, done
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Will try this. Thanks!
zoo16 said:
Stupid error on my part. Flashed a 4.2 ROM with TWRP recovery v2.2.0 When I flashed the ROM, it just bootloops. So I tried to restore my backup and the recovery folder is empty. I can see my recovery files in /sdcard/0/TWRP/backups, so where do I need to move the folder so that TWRP will see them when I select "Restore" from the main menu? Thanks!
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Just did the same thing myself yesterday.
move the contents of /sdcard/0/TWRP/backups to /sdcard/TWRP/backups
I did that using adb shell from recovery.
That should get TWRP to see the backups again. Then update TWRP.
Se7enLC said:
Just did the same thing myself yesterday.
move the contents of /sdcard/0/TWRP/backups to /sdcard/TWRP/backups
I did that using adb shell from recovery.
That should get TWRP to see the backups again. Then update TWRP.
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I did this using TWRP file manager, and it still doesn't see the files. (I copied and pasted the folders)
Edit: adb would not recognize the phone when in bootloader, but I went into recovery and then it listed the phone. I'm doing a pull od /sdcard right now and will push the updated TWRP recovery img when it is done.
I was able to pull the entire sd card when in Recovery. Then pushed the updated TWRP recovery img and that did the trick. Thanks for all the help!
zoo16 said:
so I can't update TWRP through normal procedures.
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Glad you're back up and running. I thought fastboot flash recovery nameoftwrprecovery.img was normal procedure . j/k
zoo16 said:
I was able to pull the entire sd card when in Recovery. Then pushed the updated TWRP recovery img and that did the trick. Thanks for all the help!
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I'm glad you figured out the restore. I'm in the EXACT same boat trying to follow what you did here. I have an evo 4g lte with backups in the same location you had them stuck in. If there is any way you can help me out to get where you did that would be great because I am at my wits end here. You have no obligation to help me-regarless though I appreciate you hearing me out.
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[Q] HELP accidentally deleted os and now stuck in twrp

Hi Xda,
I am really freaking out now. I was going to do a backup but i accidentally deleted my os. I really need help guys, if anyone can tell me how to send a rom to my phone from the computer, that would be really helpful. My phone is stuck on twrp and i am stuck with no os. At least can anyone help me flash anything so i could boot up my phone at least with step by step instructions. PLEASE HELP ME I A FREAKING OUT!!!
Search the forum on how to sideload a ROM from the computer to your device. I believe that there are tons of guides out here..
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speedsolve said:
Hi Xda,
I am really freaking out now. I was going to do a backup but i accidentally deleted my os. I really need help guys, if anyone can tell me how to send a rom to my phone from the computer, that would be really helpful. My phone is stuck on twrp and i am stuck with no os. At least can anyone help me flash anything so i could boot up my phone at least with step by step instructions. PLEASE HELP ME I A FREAKING OUT!!!
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Hi,
Try this toolkit; toolkit will help you flash stock rom / unlock / boot
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1614827
Or else you can always try to flash stock images.
Download a ROM boot into recovery and adb push to /sdcard flash profit. Or you can also mount the SD card in twrp. You're really not in a sticky situation you should be able to fix this in little time.
Another easy way is if you have USB OTG cable(very cheap... Got mine for $4) you can throw a ROM&gapps zip onto flash drive and should be able to flash via recovery from that.
No need to freak out buddy, whether you wanna setup SDK on ya PC to easily use fastboot & adb to restore device or even push/sideload zips, or use toolkit, there is tons if options.
Did you wipe ALL /data im guessing? Instead of factory reset which leaves your /sdcard(aka /data/media) untouched? And also wiped /system?
I've been there. Haha many of us prolly have. You'll be up and running again in no time! Dont fret!
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Also, I'd be happy to help you via private messages with step by step if you absolutely need it. There are a few very well written stickies in this forum that can help also that have step by step in them
speedsolve said:
Hi Xda,
I am really freaking out now. I was going to do a backup but i accidentally deleted my os. I really need help guys, if anyone can tell me how to send a rom to my phone from the computer, that would be really helpful. My phone is stuck on twrp and i am stuck with no os. At least can anyone help me flash anything so i could boot up my phone at least with step by step instructions. PLEASE HELP ME I A FREAKING OUT!!!
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install 4ext somehow
enable smartflash
flash rom
profit
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fire_kid2003 said:
install 4ext somehow
enable smartflash
flash rom
profit
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Is 4ext even available for Gnex?
Why go thru that when you can just sideload right now?
i ran into this issue again as well. I have nandroids on my phone, but when I wiped data, the rom I was going to flash didn't get put on from my computer. I sideloaded through adb to /data/media/0 and it pushed fine, but still won't show up in my install section of TWRP, only the file manager in advanced. Anyone else have problems sideloading with TWRP?
t1.8matt said:
i ran into this issue again as well. I have nandroids on my phone, but when I wiped data, the rom I was going to flash didn't get put on from my computer. I sideloaded through adb to /data/media/0 and it pushed fine, but still won't show up in my install section of TWRP, only the file manager in advanced. Anyone else have problems sideloading with TWRP?
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Why bother pushing it first? Isn't there a dedicated sideload option in the Advanced section of TWRP?
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AndyYan said:
Why bother pushing it first? Isn't there a dedicated sideload option in the Advanced section of TWRP?
Sent from Google Nexus 4 @ CM11
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I never even noticed that. But how does the sideload work? When I click on it, it asks if I want to wipe either or both dalvik and cache, and says swipe to start sideload. after you swipe you just use adb sideload filename.zip and that's it?
t1.8matt said:
I never even noticed that. But how does the sideload work? When I click on it, it asks if I want to wipe either or both dalvik and cache, and says swipe to start sideload. after you swipe you just use adb sideload filename.zip and that's it?
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Yup. First start the sideload on your phone, then connect it to a computer with working adb (should be easy). After that, open a command prompt window and execute "adb sideload your-rom-name-and-position.zip". Your ROM should then be pushed to the root of storage and flashed.
Sent from Google Nexus 4 @ CM11
ashclepdia said:
Another easy way is if you have USB OTG cable(very cheap... Got mine for $4) you can throw a ROM&gapps zip onto flash drive and should be able to flash via recovery from that.
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This is so fool proof!:good:
ashclepdia said:
Is 4ext even available for Gnex?
Why go thru that when you can just sideload right now?
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i think so
thats why i said install 4ext "somehow"

[Q] How to install ROM on bootlooped GS3?

So long story short I attempted to update my GS3 to the official ota 4.4.2 and it installed 100% but now will not boot past the AT&T logo. It revolves about three times then freezes. I am still able to get into recovery/download mode and I was wondering how I can either get it to fully boot or install some other rom? Pretty noobish at this have only rooted twice and installed CM via the installer. Any help would be appreciated!
Try a factory reset in recovery to see if that helps.
pre4speed said:
Try a factory reset in recovery to see if that helps.
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Ive tried that a few times already along with wiping the cache but nothing
collad0 said:
Ive tried that a few times already along with wiping the cache but nothing
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You might have to try with Kies if you wanna keep the official.
I'm not sure if there is a flashable zip of 4.4.4 yet.
BWolf56 said:
You might have to try with Kies if you wanna keep the official.
I'm not sure if there is a flashable zip of 4.4.4 yet.
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Kies was the first thing I went to but unfortunately when I put in my s/n it says its not correct and to keep trying :/ Don't really care if its official or not just want to get it in a working state lol
collad0 said:
Kies was the first thing I went to but unfortunately when I put in my s/n it says its not correct and to keep trying :/ Don't really care if its official or not just want to get it in a working state lol
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=39152534&postcount=2 might be useful then.
BWolf56 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=39152534&postcount=2 might be useful then.
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Thanks but im not 100% sure what to do. Can I flash cwm via odin then flash the rom? Because my gs3 is recognized by my computer but im not able to access it like a hard drive to drag the files in.
Edit: If I had an external sd card could I load cwm and say cm11 from there?
collad0 said:
Thanks but im not 100% sure what to do. Can I flash cwm via odin then flash the rom? Because my gs3 is recognized by my computer but im not able to access it like a hard drive to drag the files in.
Edit: If I had an external sd card could I load cwm and say cm11 from there?
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Yep, you could use an external SD to flash CM. You'll have to flash cwm or twrp with Odin if you don't already have it.
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Yep, you could use an external SD to flash CM. You'll have to flash cwm or twrp with Odin if you don't already have it.
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Ok thanks a ton!

Help no os on m8!!!

I have developer m8 and i accidently removed my Os please help I am rooted with twrp installed and unlocked bootloader!!
EDIT: Used RUU to fix phone worked like a charm!
Stop asking the same question in multiple threads or new threads. Its called cross-posting and is against forum rules. More importantly, it clutters up the forum; and makes it confusing for those trying to help you.
Case in point: I responded to one of your other posts. Go find it. See, isn't that confusing?
SomeArabDude said:
I have developer m8 and i accidently removed my Os please help I am rooted with twrp installed and unlocked bootloader!!
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well, if you have no OS installed then you are no longer rooted, but that's pretty much irrelevant.
anyway, install a compatible ROM, using either:
1- the microsd card
2- adb push <name of rom>.zip /sdcard/
3- [start sideload in twrp] then adb sideload <name of rom>.zip
4- usb-otg
nkk71 said:
well, if you have no OS installed then you are no longer rooted, but that's pretty much irrelevant.
anyway, install a compatible ROM, using either:
1- the microsd card
2- adb push <name of rom>.zip /sdcard/
3- [start sideload in twrp] then adb sideload <name of rom>.zip
4- usb-otg
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I have tried but it makes the zip corrupt
redpoint73 said:
Stop asking the same question in multiple threads or new threads. Its called cross-posting and is against forum rules. More importantly, it clutters up the forum; and makes it confusing for those trying to help you.
Case in point: I responded to one of your other posts. Go find it. See, isn't that confusing?
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oops, sorry, didnt know about that.
OP, please do not cross-post or multi-thread. thanks!!
nkk71 said:
oops, sorry, didnt know about that.
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No worries. Its his fault, not yours.
SomeArabDude said:
I have tried but it makes the zip corrupt
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so from what you've been cross-posting, seems either
1- you have a bad download
2- the "zip" is not a flashable ROM
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so from what you've been cross-posting, seems either
1- you have a bad download
2- the "zip" is not a flashable ROM
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I suspect its number 2. I asked in another thread where he got the file, but he has yet to answer.
@SomeArabDude
@redpoint73 has already asked you:
Where did you get it from (link it)?
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I suspect its number 2. I asked in another thread where he got the file, but he has yet to answer.
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I had got the file from this thread. Its a NANDROID backup. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2701376
I have tried multiple time but to no avail. I had sideloaded, pushed from adb and even got from ext sd to twrp . Nothing works
Just a bit frantic because my Dad had bought this for me unlocked for about ~600USD and I don't wanna let him down.
SomeArabDude said:
I had got the file from this thread. Its a NANDROID backup. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2701376
I have tried multiple time but to no avail. I had sideloaded, pushed from adb and even got from ext sd to twrp . Nothing works
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well if it's a nandroid backup, then it is not a flashable zip. you need to extract that backup (whichever one you are using), and place it in the twrp backup folder (probably /sdcard2/TWRP/BACKUPS/<your serial number>/<backup folder name>)
then use restore, not install
Ok will try thanks for the help will inform of what happens!
Oh and will I get the OS back too?
SomeArabDude said:
Ok will try thanks for the help will inform of what happens!
Oh and will I get the OS back too?
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yes, that's generally what backups are for. good luck
or you could just download a rom from the development section and "install" that (as opposed to restoring)
or just read the whole nandroid backup opening post, second post and even the third post.... just like the thread title says in capital text ! its all there under the "questions&answers"
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yes, that's generally what backups are for. good luck
or you could just download a rom from the development section and "install" that (as opposed to restoring)
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It doesn't work here is my log
Restore folder: '/external_sd/TWRP/BACKUPS/FA43VWM02209/2104-10-20--10-20-53 KTU84P release-keys'
Skipping MD5 check based on user setting.
Calculating resotre details...
Restoring 2 partitions...
Total resore size is 2247MB
Wiping Data...
Wiping data without wiping /data/media... Done
Restoring Data
Then it says FAILED at top in red
Mr Hofs said:
or just read the whole nandroid backup opening post, second post and even the third post.... just like the thread title says in capital text ! its all there under the "questions&answers"
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How would I flash boot.img in TWRP from my Backup I open it and theres nothing from TWRP.
And there no boot.img in the NANDROID either from my computer.
you are clearly reading the half of it !
a boot.img or emmc.boot.win file is flashed by fastboot and not within the recovery.....read it.....read it ALL
look its written here.....
Mr Hofs said:
you are clearly reading the half of it !
a boot.img or emmc.boot.win file is flashed by fastboot and not within the recovery.....read it.....read it ALL
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Now I have lost recovery because of this I had wrote fastboot flash recovery boot.emmc.win
EDIT: I reflashed TWRP and now do I restore the NANDROID BACKUP?
you dont loose a recovery when you flash a boot file !
if you can't follow those clearly written steps than i have no clue how to guide you !

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