Ok, so I just had a little scare when I restored a backup and my imei and data were gone. Somehow pulling the battery and rebooting the phone brought it back but now I want to backup my imei. Could anybody provide me with a reliable and updated method on doing so? It seems that everything I find is over a year old and I'm not sure I trust using them.
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Download and run Terminal Emulator.
Entter the following
su
reboot nvbackup
That's it! You now have an on device backup and you won't have to redo it. If you need to restore, enter this
su
reboot nvrestore
Alternatively, there are two apps I know of that do this for you. Andromizer is one and is in the store. The other is nv backup/restore. I have a copy but don't remember where I got it or who to give credit to.
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Download and run Terminal Emulator.
Entter the following
su
reboot nvbackup
That's it! You now have an on device backup and you won't have to redo it. If you need to restore, enter this
su
reboot nvrestore
Alternatively, there are two apps I know of that do this for you. Andromizer is one and is in the store. The other is nv backup/restore. I have a copy but don't remember where I got it or who to give credit to.
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Thanks a lot bro, you're always helpful!
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Ok, so I just did it. Is there a way to verify that there is a backup?
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Not that I am aware of unfortunately.
When it rebooted you shouldve seen blue text flash on the screen. Kind of like when you boot into recovery, but different.
I do plan to try and hunt this down at some point, I've just got too many other things I need to finish before I go digging in somewhere else!
As long as you saw what I described, I'd be confident that it worked. And if you find later that it didn't, you can still pm me for the old-style fix!
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Not that I am aware of unfortunately.
When it rebooted you shouldve seen blue text flash on the screen. Kind of like when you boot into recovery, but different.
I do plan to try and hunt this down at some point, I've just got too many other things I need to finish before I go digging in somewhere else!
As long as you saw what I described, I'd be confident that it worked. And if you find later that it didn't, you can still pm me for the old-style fix!
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Yeah, it seemed to work. Thanks again, man! I just got curious and wanted to see where it saved the backup but as long as it works I'm good.
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So if I flash a new rom would terminal emulator import the back up from the previous rom.
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No, it gets saved to a different area of the phone, on a different partition. Recovery and Odin flashes won't touch it so it'll remain indefinitely, that's how I understand it anyway.
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i have tried pm disable com.samsung i tried all kinds of things how can i disable the system update and notification
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=30205683
If you're not rooted, i have seen a stock method posted before. Might take a bit to find..
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When you didabled it did you wipe cache and dalvik?
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MoHoGalore said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=30205683
If you're not rooted, i have seen a stock method posted before. Might take a bit to find..
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Yes i am rooted and i already have fotakill installed
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patrao_n said:
When you didabled it did you wipe cache and dalvik?
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Yes i wiped cache and dalvik but when i type pm disable com.samsung it says invalid arguement or something like that then goes thru a bunch of stuff at the end it does say something about killed com.samsung or something like that also if type the command to get a list of services it doesnt have com.samsung
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oakieville said:
Yes i wiped cache and dalvik but when i type pm disable com.samsung it says invalid arguement or something like that then goes thru a bunch of stuff at the end it does say something about killed com.samsung or something like that also if type the command to get a list of services it doesnt have com.samsung
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pm commands dont stop OTA but check system/app folder to make sure that FOTAkill have proper permissions set.
Edit: Also there is another thread in here with some other choices if you have not tried them already
Just making sure. You did type su then hit enter before you put the disable code right
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pm commands dont stop OTA but check system/app folder to make sure that FOTAkill have proper permissions set.
Edit: Also there is another thread in here with some other choices if you have not tried them already
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Yes permissions r set
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patrao_n said:
Just making sure. You did type su then hit enter before you put the disable code right
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Yes i typed su first
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Yes permissions r set
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Could u pls link to the other thread thank u not sure which thread u mean
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Could u pls link to the other thread thank u not sure which thread u mean
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I've flashed this .zip file (I've attached below) and have had no problems with the OTA update prompt. But be sure to wipe cache and davlik. But here is your link request http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1832496
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I've flashed this .zip file (I've attached below) and have had no problems with the OTA update prompt. But be sure to wipe cache and davlik. But here is your link request http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1832496
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Im not sure wat my prob is i flashed that wiped cache and dalvik rebooted after about 2 minutes system update appeared
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Im not sure wat my prob is i flashed that wiped cache and dalvik rebooted after about 2 minutes system update appeared
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What rom are you running btw?
Have you backed up the rom then tried to take the update to see if it is really the ota and not something else?
Edit: Worse case scenario, I can edit the build.prop file so the ROM thinks it is a current ICS build so it won't nag you any longer either.
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What rom are you running btw?
Have you backed up the rom then tried to take the update to see if it is really the ota and not something else?
Edit: Worse case scenario, I can edit the build.prop file so the ROM thinks it is a current ICS build so it won't nag you any longer either.
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Im on stock rooted rom i have custom recovery so ota fails and i want to do it without editing build.prop i buy these phone broken fix them and flash to metro and sell them so i dont want to edit build.prop and miss lead the people buying them also figure out y pm disable com.samsung isnt working stupidity on my part i flash to metro so i remove the device manager.apk or it will keep trying to activate and the device manager.apk is wat that command disable i put it back then the command works but still got update notifations
This seems to work i got it from thread pmcavalier2002 linked to
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1st off im sorry if anyone feel that i am hi-jacking their thread but i tried this method amongst other apks with no success im not sure why but this apk only worked for a day or so then it was back to square one so i am posting something i discovered and it defiantly worked for me and am posting to help others who like me had no success in using one of those update kill apk's this method i discovered tested and soo far has rendered success for me im not sure if it will prevent future updates after ff18 but it defiantly stopped my phone currently running stock el29 gb from updating or even asking to update to ff8 ics update you must have root
i am not responsible for anyone who screws their phones up this is just something i tried and definatly helped me so i wanted to share
my phone had already downloaded the update and kept nagging to update every 10 minutes or so when and if you try my method do not delete the ics update that will be found in the search as this method needs the update there and needs it to fail any modifications done to the system such as deleting device management , debloating ,custom bootloader should all result in a failed update attempt and this is what you want
1st obtain root of-course
2nd obtain root explorer or something equivalent
3rd from root explorer on 1st page select menue and do a search for "update"
4th look for file " /data/data/com.sprint.ce.updater/shared_prefs/com.sprint.ce.updater_preferences.xml" you will see retry mode value by default it is set to true, change it to false ( if you change any system files such as deleting device management or running custom bootloader it will fail) you want it to fail , buy changing the true value to false and allowing it to try to update even though you know it will fail it wont come back up with nagging notice to update atleast it worked for me hope helps someone else out there p.s after failed update attempt it may get stuck in bootloader with triangle or something just do battery pull then reboot then voila no more annoying msgs asking to update ,nearly a week now and no pop ups for me
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For those of you that use Titanium Backup there was a significant update to the application today. You have always had the ability to backup your apps and do a batch restore of your apps and data or just restore the app with no data.
Well now it gives you an option to create a zip (flashable in recovery) of either your apps or your apps with data. This will make the process of switching ROMs and getting your apps back almost seamless. Just flash the ROM, flash the .zip to get all your apps back, reboot and you are ready to go. Fantastic update.
Information below was found on Phandroid. Peace.
http://phandroid.com/2012/11/07/titanium-backup-for-root-users-gets-new-flashable-zip-backups/
Wow nice
This is actually an awesome feature. Unfortunately, I lost my TiBu license quite awhile ago and moved onto RTB. Hoping RTB eventually implements this as well considering they're big competitors. Or I might just pick up another license if it goes on sale again.
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My favorite app because it saves me so much time!.. I'm my opinion this is the most full featured backup/restore app in the play store
I tried the recovery zip after flashing a ROM last night. It restored all my apps no trouble....but no data. And I did select app+data option. Maybe a fluke. See if it works next time.
Anyone else try it?
I love this feature, this is why I bought pro despite the price because of how well it is made
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I never used this app I just started to use app2zip about a month or so ago. It doesnt backup the data just the apps u select including system apps. Seeing this I'm gonna have to give it a go.
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biglil1 said:
I never used this app I just started to use app2zip about a month or so ago. It doesnt backup the data just the apps u select including system apps. Seeing this I'm gonna have to give it a go.
enjoying sith3, thank u to all
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If you purchase the pro key you will not regret it.. If I was only able to make one purchase in the play Store. this would be the app I would buy
biglil1 said:
I never used this app I just started to use app2zip about a month or so ago. It doesnt backup the data just the apps u select including system apps. Seeing this I'm gonna have to give it a go.
enjoying sith3, thank u to all
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It is supposed to back up data and in a batch restore it will give the options...app only...data only...app and data. And it works fine.
But I tried the new recovery zip feature...chose apps and data and the data didn't restore. I had to do it manually later.
I tried this feature. Some data restored, and on first boot after flashing zip, titanium ran on its own to restore the rest. Couldn't make sure the programs all came out ok because the whole rom went south on me. Not a related issue though.
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Grntrenchman said:
I tried this feature. Some data restored, and on first boot after flashing zip, titanium ran on its own to restore the rest. Couldn't make sure the programs all came out ok because the whole rom went south on me. Not a related issue though.
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I wanted to test it out so I made a zip, and a nandroid. I wiped all my data and tried to restore my apps with my zip. File and everything worked but it took forever for the first boot to complete.. So far I'm finding it quicker to do it from within the app.. But I'll try it out a few more times on different roms to see what results I get
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I just did this as I had to replace my SII and the backup wasn't recognizing any of my apps. Zip file was really quick and I got all my data but I had to install them individually after flashing. Was there a quicker way?
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RedLead550 said:
I just did this as I had to replace my SII and the backup wasn't recognizing any of my apps. Zip file was really quick and I got all my data but I had to install them individually after flashing. Was there a quicker way?
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Back up the apps without app data.
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sirdowski said:
Back up the apps without app data.
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Get App2zip from the market it backs up data apps and system apps. Flash it in cwm recovery. Or look up clockwork combiner its nice it combines multiple zips into one zip that you flash in recovery saving you time because everything you need is all in one zip.
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rymanh said:
I wanted to test it out so I made a zip, and a nandroid. I wiped all my data and tried to restore my apps with my zip. File and everything worked but it took forever for the first boot to complete.. So far I'm finding it quicker to do it from within the app.. But I'll try it out a few more times on different roms to see what results I get
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Hi could you please tell me how long did it take in the first boot ? coz i am having the same problem
Sameh mohamed said:
Hi could you please tell me how long did it take in the first boot ? coz i am having the same problem
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It took like 12 minutes
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Great feature. I have pro licenses for RTB and TB since they were on discount. I go between the two since each has features that I like in particular. Some people like an all-in-one solution but I'm fine with them both.
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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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?
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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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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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.
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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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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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I have an t999v galaxy s3 and I just lost my IMEI after installing the Dandroid custom rom. Anyone know how to fix this? I have the IMEI from the box still.
Did u create a backup during aroma install?
Or do nvbackup in any way like with terminal or with a app.. there are apps and methods that backup these things to sd card.
Not sure ...not to many people loose imeis
Its said to happen on occasion... probably a bad botched flash
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lojak29 said:
Did u create a backup during aroma install?
Or do nvbackup in any way like with terminal or with a app.. there are apps and methods that backup these things to sd card.
Not sure ...not to many people loose imeis
Its said to happen on occasion... probably a bad botched flash
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well after trying out ways to get back my imei and my *#06# being completely blank. I decided to go back to wicked v10 rom and it looks like i got back my imei. I did a md5 check before flashing to make sure the file was good and i tried flashing dandroid rom again and my imei goes blank when I do. Guess that dandroid doesn't work on my phone.
For folks who run into this thread in the future, please just post in the existing threads, or better, just PM me. Thx.
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My screen got broken, and I got a new phone from insurance. I was on 4.3.1, and did a CWM backup which was stored in secure area. I used ADB to copy it off to my PC>
I now have my new phone, and it is 4.1.2. I installed CWM, and copied the files from the PC to the Clockworkmod/Backup directory, now on SD card. When I try to restore, I get a MD5 check error. From both backups.
Do you reckon I need to do something special to restore a CWM to a different phone? Or something about the fact it is 4.2.1, and I'm trying to restore a 4.3.1 backup?
Any thoughts appreciated.
Well, I have tried several things. The backup must just be bad. CWM seems to always fail me when I really need it to work.
I would have used TWRP...but my screen was dead, and so couldn't control TWRP.
Sigh...
This may help you http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1371438
Its for different phone but md5 stuff should be the same
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This may help you http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1371438
Its for different phone but md5 stuff should be the same
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Many thanks! This looks promising. I'm doing a TWRP backup of what I have now, and will put CWM back on and give it a try. I'll report back how it goes.
campbellc1052 said:
This may help you http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1371438
Its for different phone but md5 stuff should be the same
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Well, that link is great. It does indicate how to restore the md5, and get the restore going. However, in my case, the data will not restore. So my CWM backup is no good.
Back to TWRP for me.
Appreciate your help.