Hi all,
I like to do a complete back up of my stock Note 2 before I change anything.
Are the following procedures enough?
1) use CF-autoroot to root it
2) install CWM or TWRP (with either Odin or Rom Manager or Rom Toolbox)
3) do Nandroid backup (this will backup ROM+kernel, but not the radio/modem)
4) backup /efs with 'dd' command from a terminal shell prompt on Note 2 ( save everything from /dev/block/mmcblk0p3)
5) backup radio/modem with 'dd' command from a terminal shell prompt on Note 2 (save everything from /dev/block/mmcblk0p10)
I like to do this so that in the future I can restore it to the exact state as it is today (same ROM/kernel/radio/modem).
I'm still not sure how to restore /efs and radio/modem if I want to? Do I just 'dd' back from the saved image file?
Something like 'dd if=<my_save_img> of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p3' (to restore /efs)? Please advise.
Did I miss anything? Are the procedures correct?
Thank you very much for any comment/input.
mike
TWRP lets you choose what to backup.
It supports
EFS
Boot
Recovery
Modem
Cache
System
Data
CF autoroot is easy to use.
TWRP for n7100
http://teamw.in/project/twrp2/115
trintoidz said:
TWRP lets you choose what to backup.
It supports
EFS
Boot
Recovery
Modem
Cache
System
Data
CF autoroot is easy to use.
TWRP for n7100
http://teamw.in/project/twrp2/115
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Thank you so much for your reply. I truly appreciate it. I did not know. I did read TWRP's project page
and it did not say what it backs up.
The reason I asked is that I like to make a complete 100% backup of my own phone, as it comes back from Samsung.
The GPS did not work on my Note 2 and I flashed the latest stock ROM from sammobile and it did not work either.
So I sent it back to Samsung and they said they found a software problem (can't download PRL. Preferred Roaming List, I think) and they updated the software on the phone. If it works (I will know later today), then I want to have a complete backup of my phone,
in case I need to restore it in the future.
Hello! I have successfully rooted my sm-p605 Note 10.1 with CF autoroot and also flashed TWRP. So far so good!
I´m looking forward to flashing Android Revolution HD on it but I have not yet been able to backup EFS.
I have tried to do it with EFS Professional 2.0. There is no actual filter for this device so I tried using the Galaxy Note 3 filter as i think they have equivalent hardware, that gives me the error that I cannot create tar archive. I also tried to choose "all partitions" but that gives me checksum error.
I am not really sure that I wan't to risk bricking my 750 € tablet by flashing a custom ROM before getting a proper EFS backup.
Are there by the way a risk of corrupting EFS in case I only restore the stock rom backup made in TWRP?
That would be my second option, to only make some root enabled customization and debloating in stock TW and not touch any custom roms and in case of messing up, restoring stock backup.
So, is there anyone that have been able to backup EFS on their sm-p605/Samsung galaxy note 10.1 2014 LTE Qualcomm?
I do apologize for my crappy English, I ain't a native speaker.
After some research I came across some comments on various websites mentioning that it is possible to restore EFS by flashing stock firmware.
Can someone please verify this? That even if I will not be able to backup EFS i still can restore it by flashing Samsung stock firmware?
CarolusChristo said:
After some research I came across some comments on various websites mentioning that it is possible to restore EFS by flashing stock firmware.
Can someone please verify this? That even if I will not be able to backup EFS i still can restore it by flashing Samsung stock firmware?
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Got no idea but you can use a file explorer to grab a copy of your EFS folder with a file explorer like ES and copy to your sd card then transfer to your PC...
Don't know how much of a help this will be but at least you have a copy if you think you can follow some of the recovery instructions and need the original files....
I flashed the same ROM and I remember during the installation it asked me if I want to backup the EFS. I pressed yes and it just did and install the ROM.
Any success on backup EFS folder? I've the same device and i'm planning to try custom rom too
Hi,
I have to install CM11 on three different smartphones, being Galaxy SII, S4 mini and another one.
I wish to ask how can I create a firmware backup of default factory setting phone so that if I wish to go back to original device I can restore the Samsung Firmware.
I have never done it though I am trying to document myself on the Internet.
What are the tools and the steps in creating a firmware backup? Obviously, I will factory reset the device before doing so.
Thank you
SAngeli said:
Hi,
I have to install CM11 on three different smartphones, being Galaxy SII, S4 mini and another one.
I wish to ask how can I create a firmware backup of default factory setting phone so that if I wish to go back to original device I can restore the Samsung Firmware.
I have never done it though I am trying to document myself on the Internet.
What are the tools and the steps in creating a firmware backup? Obviously, I will factory reset the device before doing so.
Thank you
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you could do the following
install twrp recovery
then select the backup option and follow the screen guide
if you one day wanna restore it, use the restore option
There are many tutorials to install recovery in the dev thread.
As mentionned above, TWRP is highly recommended.
Thing done, you can make backup of any patition you want.
Envoyé de mon GT-I9190
Hi,
I have Note 4 DE that I've installed custom recovery (TWRP) and then flashed a SU.zip. Everything went smooth so I started installed my apps.
I also created a backup from TWRP (pre- and after root) and also full partitions backup using EFS Professional as described in this post so I should also have a phone-specific aboot partition backed up.
Today I booted up into recovery to show friend of myne how it looks like, then rebooted the phone and now it is stuck on Verizon red logo screen with slow blinking blue light. My attempt to hook up the cable and fire up EFS Pro ended up with error message saying that I do not have permanent root.
What should I do now? If there is no way to fix this and keep all installed apps, Is there a way to restore the phone to factory (while still keepping unlocked bootloader)?
Thank you in advance.
inseek said:
Hi,
I have Note 4 DE that I've installed custom recovery (TWRP) and then flashed a SU.zip. Everything went smooth so I started installed my apps.
I also created a backup from TWRP (pre- and after root) and also full partitions backup using EFS Professional as described in this post so I should also have a phone-specific aboot partition backed up.
Today I booted up into recovery to show friend of myne how it looks like, then rebooted the phone and now it is stuck on Verizon red logo screen with slow blinking blue light. My attempt to hook up the cable and fire up EFS Pro ended up with error message saying that I do not have permanent root.
What should I do now? If there is no way to fix this and keep all installed apps, Is there a way to restore the phone to factory (while still keepping unlocked bootloader)?
Thank you in advance.
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Power your phone off. Pull the battery. Put the battery back in and boot into recovery (volume up, home and power). Wipe cache and delvek. While in TWRP recovery select boot system.
jpcalhoun said:
Power your phone off. Pull the battery. Put the battery back in and boot into recovery (volume up, home and power). Wipe cache and delvek. While in TWRP recovery select boot system.
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Still on VZW red screen after booting up into recovery, selecting "Wipe", then "Advanced Wipe", checkmarking Dalvik Cache & Cache, wiping them out; and then going to "Reboot" -> System. ..
inseek said:
Still on VZW red screen after booting up into recovery, selecting "Wipe", then "Advanced Wipe", checkmarking Dalvik Cache & Cache, wiping them out; and then going to "Reboot" -> System. ..
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Hmmm, Ok. Don't worry about your bootloader it is alright, not locked. I recommend you restore your backup, either a rooted backup or a stock backup that you made right after you installed TWRP. This time wipe cache, system and delvek. I'm trying to keep you have having to wipe data, but if this doesn't work then you'll need to do a complete wipe and factory reset and then restore your backup. You may loose root, if so then after restoring your backup flash the SuperSU.zip again to regain root.
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Hmmm, Ok. Don't worry about your bootloader it is alright, not locked. I recommend you restore your backup, either a rooted backup or a stock backup that you made right after you installed TWRP. This time wipe cache, system and delvek. I'm trying to keep you have having to wipe data, but if this doesn't work then you'll need to do a complete wipe and factory reset and then restore your backup. You may loose root, if so then after restoring your backup flash the SuperSU.zip again to regain root.
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OK, once I wipe Delvik, Chache & System, then I have to do restore from a TWRP backup I did after flashing custom recovery, right?
I have these in the list:
Boot
Recovery
System
Data
Cache
EFS
Modem
TWRP gives me a list of partitions above, which ones should I restore? "System" is probably the one since I've wiped it up already, do I need anything else?
Thanks
inseek said:
OK, once I wipe Delvik, Chache & System, then I have to do restore from a TWRP backup I did after flashing custom recovery, right?
I have these in the list:
Boot
Recovery
System
Data
Cache
EFS
Modem
TWRP gives me a list of partitions above, which ones should I restore? "System" is probably the one since I've wiped it up already, do I need anything else?
Thanks
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Yes, select restore and then select the backup you made. The backup will contain whatever partitions you selected when you made the backup (the partitions you've mentioned above). You won't be given a chance to select the partitions once you enter restore, only the backup file name.
jpcalhoun said:
Yes, select restore and then select the backup you made. The backup will contain whatever partitions you selected when you made the backup (the partitions you've mentioned above). You won't be given a chance to select the partitions once you enter restore, only the backup file name.
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It actually gives me an option to deselect any of partitions in the list. Which one(s) should I leave selected for restore?
inseek said:
It actually gives me an option to deselect any of partitions in the list. Which one(s) should I leave selected for restore?
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Ok, well it's been awhile since I restored anything and maybe that is a new option in the latest TWRP. Anyway, do not deselect anything unless you are worried about your apps then in that case deselect data, then restore.
jpcalhoun said:
Ok, well it's been awhile since I restored anything and maybe that is a new option in the latest TWRP. Anyway, do not deselect anything unless you are worried about your apps then in that case deselect data, then restore.
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OK, I was able to restore backup to pre-root state (without any apps installed) and then from other backup that has some apps installed. So far, so good, thank you for helping me out.
I still have a question: how do I restore to factory? I guess I need a factory image that was replaced by TWRP, and then I will use Odin to flash it? Did flashing TWRP change the KNOX bit? Is there a way to completely restore N4 DE to factory the way it came from Samsung or once custom recovery is flashed and phone rooted, there is no way back (it is showing me "Custom" every time I turn it on)? I am still in doubt if I want to keep the phone as it is very similar to my rooted N3...
inseek said:
OK, I was able to restore backup to pre-root state (without any apps installed) and then from other backup that has some apps installed. So far, so good, thank you for helping me out.
I still have a question: how do I restore to factory? I guess I need a factory image that was replaced by TWRP, and then I will use Odin to flash it? Did flashing TWRP change the KNOX bit? Is there a way to completely restore N4 DE to factory the way it came from Samsung or once custom recovery is flashed and phone rooted, there is no way back (it is showing me "Custom" every time I turn it on)? I am still in doubt if I want to keep the phone as it is very similar to my rooted N3...
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The first backup you did after you installed TWRP through ODIN is a factory image with the exception of course of the factory recovery that was replaced by TWRP. Knox will always be part of any backup unless you uninstall Knox using something like Titanium Backup. So installing a custom recovery will not replace or uninstall Knox. I caution you not to flash any factory firmware. There is no factory firmware available for the Developer Edition. If you flash a factory firmware for the Note 4 you will lock your bootloader and what you have left is a very expensive Retail version of the Note 4...locked bootloader and all. The advantage of a Developer Edition is the unlocked bootloader...don't screw that up. As far as "Custom", I don't know how to get rid of that...there is a way I just don't remember how to do it.
I just ordered my Verizon Samsung galaxy note 4.. is there a root method available for the retail version ( non developer edition ) if so can someone point me in the direction .. I'm coming from unlocked rooted note 2.. I've been searching XDA and googling the topic today and all I'm finding is just developer edition is root able .. even searched you tube.. thank you
Sent from my SCH-I605 using XDA Free mobile app
athack said:
I just ordered my Verizon Samsung galaxy note 4.. is there a root method available for the retail version ( non developer edition ) if so can someone point me in the direction .. I'm coming from unlocked rooted note 2.. I've been searching XDA and googling the topic today and all I'm finding is just developer edition is root able .. even searched you tube.. thank you
Sent from my SCH-I605 using XDA Free mobile app
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Currently no root for Retail/Consumer Edition Verizon Note 4.....
Sent from my SM-N910V / VZW Note 4 DE / Factory Bootloader Unlocked / Rooted / StarKissed / TWRP 2.8.1.1 trltevzw
Thank you...
manbat said:
Currently no root for Retail/Consumer Edition Verizon Note 4.....
Sent from my SM-N910V / VZW Note 4 DE / Factory Bootloader Unlocked / Rooted / StarKissed / TWRP 2.8.1.1 trltevzw
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inseek said:
OK, I was able to restore backup to pre-root state (without any apps installed) and then from other backup that has some apps installed. So far, so good, thank you for helping me out.
I still have a question: how do I restore to factory? I guess I need a factory image that was replaced by TWRP, and then I will use Odin to flash it? Did flashing TWRP change the KNOX bit? Is there a way to completely restore N4 DE to factory the way it came from Samsung or once custom recovery is flashed and phone rooted, there is no way back (it is showing me "Custom" every time I turn it on)? I am still in doubt if I want to keep the phone as it is very similar to my rooted N3...
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inseek, let me correct a comment I made in a previous post "there is no firmware available for the Note 4". That's not entirely true. It is true that there is not a stock firmware .tar that you can ODIN that returns your phone to stock DE just like it came from Samsung. This thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/not...mware-firmware-kernel-modem-recovery-t2942937 does provide a few stock .tar files that can safely be ODIN on the DE. These files do not provide the "safety net" that we would like in terms of a complete flashing of the DE back to stock, it only provides stock .tar files for several "pieces" of a complete stock ROM and bootloader. Read the OP and post 2 and 3 very carefully before you use any of those .tar files. There is no .tar for the DE aboot/bootloader. The only way you can have a backup of aboot/bootloader is to follow the instructions here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4-verizon/general/guide-vzw-note-4-backup-developer-t2962911
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inseek, let me correct a comment I made in a previous post "there is no firmware available for the Note 4". That's not entirely true. It is true that there is not a stock firmware .tar that you can ODIN that returns your phone to stock DE just like it came from Samsung. This thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/not...mware-firmware-kernel-modem-recovery-t2942937 does provide a few stock .tar files that can safely be ODIN on the DE. These files do not provide the "safety net" that we would like in terms of a complete flashing of the DE back to stock, it only provides stock .tar files for several "pieces" of a complete stock ROM and bootloader. Read the OP and post 2 and 3 very carefully before you use any of those .tar files. There is no .tar for the DE aboot/bootloader. The only way you can have a backup of aboot/bootloader is to follow the instructions here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4-verizon/general/guide-vzw-note-4-backup-developer-t2962911
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Thank you for this update, jpcalhoun.
I've followed these threads when I first flashed TWRP so I do have a backup made via TWRP (which doesn't include aboot) plus the one created via EFS Professional. I was just wondering if there is a dump of all partitions as they are coming from the factory. I am not a specialist but I was thinking that if I have aboot (which from what I read is unique for my phone), original boot partition + the remaining partitions in my backup then I should be able to restore the phone to factory state.
Is there a way to dump all partitions from a brand new N4 DE that just came from a factory? Obviously, for EFS Professional we need custom recovery + BusyBix + root to work. TWRP is capable of backing up most partitions but not aboot/boot. The way it is now, once we flash custom recovery, there is no way back as if there is something wrong with the phone, Samsung will see that "Custom" sign on the screen and from what I've read, will just re-flash a locked bootloader prior to sending the device back to the owner. I wish I knew all this prior to ordering my N4 DE
inseek said:
Thank you for this update, jpcalhoun.
I've followed these threads when I first flashed TWRP so I do have a backup made via TWRP (which doesn't include aboot) plus the one created via EFS Professional. I was just wondering if there is a dump of all partitions as they are coming from the factory. I am not a specialist but I was thinking that if I have aboot (which from what I read is unique for my phone), original boot partition + the remaining partitions in my backup then I should be able to restore the phone to factory state.
Is there a way to dump all partitions from a brand new N4 DE that just came from a factory? Obviously, for EFS Professional we need custom recovery + BusyBix + root to work. TWRP is capable of backing up most partitions but not aboot/boot. The way it is now, once we flash custom recovery, there is no way back as if there is something wrong with the phone, Samsung will see that "Custom" sign on the screen and from what I've read, will just re-flash a locked bootloader prior to sending the device back to the owner. I wish I knew all this prior to ordering my N4 DE
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I'm not a Linux guru or a ADB guru, but I think you can do that using command line scripts, but I can't swear to it.
Hello, fellow A720f owners. I messed up my Type-C port. While it can still definitely charge, still quite fast at that, the data transfer doesn't seem to work. So, no Odin for me.
Luckily, I've already rooted the phone and installed cmw as my custom recovery way before I messed the port up (submerged phone in a swimming pool for too long)
My phone went into a boot loop after I tried unrooting via SuperSu and rerooting via Kingroot (I was trying to see if I could really root my phone through Kingroot.) Because I saw that Kingroot was performing some shady actions (it installed itself as a system app for one), used root explorer to remove Kingroot from the systems folder.
I was planning on flashing a custom ROM via sd card, but I haven't seen any roms for the a7 2017 (6.0.1)
I failed to make a backup as well as I wasn't expecting things to go awry. (lesson learned)
So, I now have a question that you probably already know because of the title.
Inquiry: Is it possible to restore my phone using someone else's backup?
Request: If yes, is anyone of you willing to send me a backup so I can restore my phone? What other measures should I take to ensure that the procedure will succeed?
Some info I left out:
Model: SM-A720f (Open line, Philippines) [Surprise! I'm not Korean haha]
Build: A720FXXU1AQC5
Android Version: 6.0.1
Recovery: CWM
ROM: Stock
Thank you all in advance.
KimJungCool said:
So, I now have a question that you probably already know because of the title.
Inquiry: Is it possible to restore my phone using someone else's backup?
Request: If yes, is anyone of you willing to send me a backup so I can restore my phone? What other measures should I take to ensure that the procedure will succeed?
Some info I left out:
Model: SM-A720f (Open line, Philippines) [Surprise! I'm not Korean haha]
Build: A720FXXU1AQC5
Android Version: 6.0.1
Recovery: CWM
ROM: Stock
Thank you all in advance.
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Hi. I havn't used CWM for years but I know TWRP can restore backups from a different phone, so cwm probably can too.
What you need is a backup of system, and maybe boot, and after restore you should probably have to perform a factory reset.
I would have given you a backup if I owned the device myself, but I don't, so I can't help you with that. Sorry.
tys0n said:
Hi. I havn't used CWM for years but I know TWRP can restore backups from a different phone, so cwm probably can too.
What you need is a backup of system, and maybe boot, and after restore you should probably have to perform a factory reset.
I would have given you a backup if I owned the device myself, but I don't, so I can't help you with that. Sorry.
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I managed to get my hands on a backup now and well, I can't seem to get passed the md5 mismatch on CWM.
Been trying all sorts of methods for a while now. Still can't get past the md5 check. Is there a way I can skip the check completely on CWM? Or at least, make the md5s match?