[Q] somebody help me!!! - Sony Xperia ZL

i'm bored of CM rom 'cause 4.4 is not ready yet and i prefer 4.3 stock vs CM based, so i will flash the stock one... how i... or what i must uncheck to prevent delete my files.. i haven't SD card now.. =/
so... i must....
thanks for your help...

If you're on any CM based rom and want to go back to Stock (especially to an earlier Android version) you need to wipe everything in order to work correctly.
Flash via flashtool and just leave everything checked as is.

CokeJunkee said:
If you're on any CM based rom and want to go back to Stock (especially to an earlier Android version) you need to wipe everything in order to work correctly.
Flash via flashtool and just leave everything checked as is.
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thanks for your reply... but i need my files; and i made a back up and i dont know where is located...

fr4nk32 said:
thanks for your reply... but i need my files; and i made a back up and i dont know where is located...
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There is one more option. You can backup using moborobo, but I'm not sure if it creates backup for app data's
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you should be able to choose to wipe your data partition without wiping the Internal Storage... (should be one of the options on your recovery... which recovery are you running?)

fr4nk32 said:
thanks for your reply... but i need my files; and i made a back up and i dont know where is located...
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If you backed up using cwm, only the app "Rom manager" will allow you to see your backups. And you are only able to locate and transfer them to your PC if you have the paid version of Rom Manager. If you want to go back to stock using flashtool, unfortunately you will lose your files as a SD card wipe is mandatory thru flash tool.
scifan said:
you should be able to choose to wipe your data partition without wiping the Internal Storage... (should be one of the options on your recovery... which recovery are you running?)
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If He's using flashtool to go back to a stock ROM, if wipes your SD card automatically.
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coolrevi said:
There is one more option. You can backup using moborobo, but I'm not sure if it creates backup for app data's
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i never had hear about that funny name, but i will look for it..

ATRIXXIRTA said:
If He's using flashtool to go back to a stock ROM, if wipes your SD card automatically.
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Well, if he's using a PC to do this, he should be able to also mount the drive and copy everything off... (if he's running CWM, he can mount it as a USB drive and not deal with the MTP method of access...)

scifan said:
you should be able to choose to wipe your data partition without wiping the Internal Storage... (should be one of the options on your recovery... which recovery are you running?)
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i'm moving to STOCK, so i'm using an FTF file and flashtool, it will wipe everything... :/

scifan said:
Well, if he's using a PC to do this, he should be able to also mount the drive and copy everything off... (if he's running CWM, he can mount it as a USB drive and not deal with the MTP method of access...)
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yeah, i have no other option now :/, i'm starting to copy all...
THANKS TO ALL OF YOU FOR HELP..
PS. i pressed thanks button..

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[Q] Recovery questions

When I'm using RA_GNM recovery instead of CWM and reboot into recovery, how do I scroll down past the last file. I can only access whats shown on the page and I know that I put the .zip file on there cause they aare there when I switch back to CWM. Thanks
Great now I dont know what to do. I partitioned my sd card and now I can't get to my nand restore.
I don't know why I did this please help.
I found the recovery img on my sd card when I put it in the PC but not sure how to get it back on my phone now.ARGHHHHH
You can go in Rom manager and at the top of the main page it says flash clockwork mod recovery tap it and let it load and there you go..... about the file you downloaded are you looking in the download folder?
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no im looking on the root. I editted my op
20phileagles said:
When I'm using RA_GNM recovery instead of CWM and reboot into recovery, how do I scroll down past the last file. I can only access whats shown on the page and I know that I put the .zip file on there cause they aare there when I switch back to CWM. Thanks
Great now I dont know what to do. I partitioned my sd card and now I can't get to my nand restore.
I don't know why I did this please help.
I found the recovery img on my sd card when I put it in the PC but not sure how to get it back on my phone now.ARGHHHHH
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What errors are you getting?
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E:Couldn't open directory /sdcard/nandroid
This is RA-inc-v1.8.1
20phileagles said:
E:Couldn't open directory /sdcard/nandroid
This is RA-inc-v1.8.1
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I'm afraid you may have to flash back to stock, unroot, reroot, and format your SD card..... try doing a full wipe and let me know if you get errors like.....E:can't mount Dev block..... on system mounting system or data.. let me know ill be waiting
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newtoroot said:
I'm afraid you may have to flash back to stock, unroot, reroot, and format your SD card..... try doing a full wipe and let me know if you get errors like.....E:can't mount Dev block..... on system mounting system or data.. let me know ill be waiting
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Thanks but I'll be a while
20phileagles said:
Thanks but I'll be a while
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Send me a pm when your ready
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CWM and Nandroid problems....Can't mount backup path????

I ran into problems trying to make a Nandroid backup.
Currently on CWM 5.5.0.4, Odin 3.04 and stock Rom.
I go into CWM recovery....
I select backup and restore....
I select backup....
Then I get "Can't mount backup path"
I hope I just forget something simple here.
If you guys could help, could you kinda try and make it in simple terms. I am really trying to learn this stuff, but I am just starting out, so sorry for the novice level guys.
I did try and google some info, but I feel even more confused now.
Any help would be great.....
thanks guys!!
Mcoupe said:
I ran into problems trying to make a Nandroid backup.
Currently on CWM 5.5.0.4, Odin 3.04 and stock Rom.
I go into CWM recovery....
I select backup and restore....
I select backup....
Then I get "Can't mount backup path"
I hope I just forget something simple here.
If you guys could help, could you kinda try and make it in simple terms. I am really trying to learn this stuff, but I am just starting out, so sorry for the novice level guys.
I did try and google some info, but I feel even more confused now.
Any help would be great.....
thanks guys!!
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Any help would be great. I would love to start swapping ROMs but can't until I make some sort of backup....correct?
Use this newer CWM Recovery
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/16085428/CWM_TOUCH_7-12/recovery.tar.md5
You can flash it using Mobile Odin or Odin on your desktop.
You can find instructions on how to flash that here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1769419
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fergie716 said:
Use this newer CWM Recovery
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/16085428/CWM_TOUCH_7-12/recovery.tar.md5
You can flash it using Mobile Odin or Odin on your desktop.
You can find instructions on how to flash that here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1769419
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Hay fergie716 any idea when we might see a update to 6.0.1.2?
Mcoupe said:
I ran into problems trying to make a Nandroid backup.
Currently on CWM 5.5.0.4, Odin 3.04 and stock Rom.
I go into CWM recovery....
I select backup and restore....
I select backup....
Then I get "Can't mount backup path"
I hope I just forget something simple here.
If you guys could help, could you kinda try and make it in simple terms. I am really trying to learn this stuff, but I am just starting out, so sorry for the novice level guys.
I did try and google some info, but I feel even more confused now.
Any help would be great.....
thanks guys!!
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Do u have a SD card in? If u dont u need to go down and select backup to internal memory. Its your SD card giving u problems unless u don't have one
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I can't find the option: "Back up to Internal Memory"
musclehead84 said:
Do u have a SD card in? If u dont u need to go down and select backup to internal memory. Its your SD card giving u problems unless u don't have one
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My ext card have 4.8gb free, Is it enough to back up?
And I can't find the option: "Back up to Internal Memory"
Just flash TWRP recovery by downloading goomanager from the play store.... it solved the problems I had with CWM
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updated?
Is there a new zip for CWM? I am on 5.5.0.4 and still seeing Can't Mount Backup Path.
Devtodi said:
Is there a new zip for CWM? I am on 5.5.0.4 and still seeing Can't Mount Backup Path.
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Same issue here, just started is the strange thing.
HoundDog24 said:
Same issue here, just started is the strange thing.
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The first solution to any recovery problems should be to check if there is an update to CWM, which fergie716 already linked to. This is why they release updates... because sometimes things are broken (and they only pop up in unique circumstances).
Also, I personally use TWRP, and always recommend it. I have had no issues with TWRP (when I keep it up-to-date). But I always throw in the disclaimer that backups made with CWM will not be able to be restored in CWM. If you have too many backups in CWM that you want to keep, switching to TWRP might not be up your alley.
z143456 said:
Just flash TWRP recovery by downloading goomanager from the play store.... it solved the problems I had with CWM
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+1
The main reason of this problem is SD card
I was also getting this error...
After I inserted a 16gb microsd card the problem got fixed

[Q] Why can't I get my files I deleted from system/App back?

When I delete files from system/App after rooting, why don't they come back after I wipe data and cache and flash stock rooted rom found here (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1743923)?
It even didn't work when I went into settings and did a hard reset
The only way I got them back was to do what is listed here (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1904099) and start all over from a non rooted state
Any idea why?
Thanks
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Did you format system too?
Hard reset or factory reset just will wipe data. If the system files was removed those won't be restored.
Just most be sure of format system.
In CWM is in advance and in TWRP is in Wipe. The second option in the right.
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csmasn said:
Did you format system too?
Hard reset or factory reset just will wipe data. If the system files was removed those won't be restored.
Just most be sure of format system.
In CWM is in advance and in TWRP is in Wipe. The second option in the right.
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Hmmm, i don't see this option in advanced. I have cwm
eyecon82 said:
Hmmm, i don't see this option in advanced. I have cwm
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Try on mount and storage. Sorry long time without using CWM.
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Only way would be if freeza's rom didnt have them. which it would. What file did u flash from his page? Are you sure you didnt download just the firmware? His file wouldve been around the same size as mine. 700-800mb. Unless you were flashing his deodexed version. mine is odexed which without a system wipe may have caused them to not show
billard412 said:
Only way would be if freeza's rom didnt have them. which it would. What file did u flash from his page? Are you sure you didnt download just the firmware? His file wouldve been around the same size as mine. 700-800mb. Unless you were flashing his deodexed version. mine is odexed which without a system wipe may have caused them to not show
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I install this one http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1743923)?
The odex one
eyecon82 said:
I install this one http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1743923)?
The odex one
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then ya u got me. Try above suggestion. Wipe all including system before reflashing
billard412 said:
then ya u got me. Try above suggestion. Wipe all including system before reflashing
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The first clickable link it was about 780 megabytes
need to format
eyecon82 said:
When I delete files from system/App after rooting, why don't they come back after I wipe data and cache and flash stock rooted rom found here (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1743923)?
It even didn't work when I went into settings and did a hard reset
The only way I got them back was to do what is listed here (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1904099) and start all over from a non rooted state
Any idea why?
Thanks
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If you use TWP recover you can full wipe system format and you should be good I had same problem when I took gmail 4.1 out and put 4.2 in on GS3.............................................
HoustonKid29 said:
If you use TWP recover you can full wipe system format and you should be good I had same problem when I took gmail 4.1 out and put 4.2 in on GS3.............................................
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oh ok, i dont even see that option in CWM. I have run out of thanks fot today and will get you guys back tomorrow
Quick question
I have the rooted STOCK ROM and I edited some system files. Should I revert back to a nandroid back up with the system files in tact, or should I be ok to flash the new official rooted JB ROM with some system files missing and/or renamed? thanks
eyecon82 said:
oh ok, i dont even see that option in CWM. I have run out of thanks fot today and will get you guys back tomorrow
Quick question
I have the rooted STOCK ROM and I edited some system files. Should I revert back to a nandroid back up with the system files in tact, or should I be ok to flash the new official rooted JB ROM with some system files missing and/or renamed? thanks
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It doesn't matter as your system will get wiped out and reflashed anyway
billard412 said:
It doesn't matter as your system will get wiped out and reflashed anyway
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Oh ok.
I only ask because my system apps I deleted didn't show up after flashing stock rom
I was only able to get it back after going back to UNrooted state and starting over with your file

Mobile Odin/Pimp my rom

Used PmR to download Bravia Engine to try, used mobile odin to flash it, in the process checking ever root and SU options, clearing Dalvik cavhe and wiping data, now my phone is unable to connect to WiFi and data. This does not bode well..
Link to PmR:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1908269
would appreciate any help on how to recover my use of data
Have you checked your apn and WiFi settings?
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Cnmservad said:
Have you checked your apn and WiFi settings?
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yea set back to the old settings but not working. Currently flashing an original version of the old firmware with odin to try and rescue what's left of my phone
iamwozy said:
Used PmR to download Bravia Engine to try, used mobile odin to flash it, in the process checking ever root and SU options, clearing Dalvik cavhe and wiping data, now my phone is unable to connect to WiFi and data. This does not bode well..
Link to PmR:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1908269
would appreciate any help on how to recover my use of data
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Why you flashed manually with Mobile Odin? The recommended method is to let PmR use the Custom Recovery to flash the MOD. Which recovery do you have installed on your phone? CWM, TWRP?
opgoth said:
Why you flashed manually with Mobile Odin? The recommended method is to let PmR use the Custom Recovery to flash the MOD. Which recovery do you have installed on your phone? CWM, TWRP?
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had CWM, after flashing with odin can't access anything cos of the wipe.
Stupid, stupid me
Stuck at the Samsung logo for quite some time now, what does that mean?
Should i wipe and factory reset or is there an alternative way out?
If you had cwm already then no meaning to use mob odin, anyway if factory reset doesn't work then have to Reflash rom.
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dr.ketan said:
If you had cwm already then no meaning to use mob odin, anyway if factory reset doesn't work then have to Reflash rom.
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had to factory reset, now I have a brand new spanking phone with all my data gone!
Well, at least the wifi and data are both working now, whew
You have a nandroid backup, of course? Try the tools on dr.ketan's signature.
As a last resort, you can try Kies to return to official, unrooted, stock Sammy-blessed state. :cyclops:
And start flashing again, afterwards! :angel:
opgoth said:
You have a nandroid backup, of course? Try the tools on dr.ketan's signature.
As a last resort, you can try Kies to return to official, unrooted, stock Sammy-blessed state. :cyclops:
And start flashing again, afterwards! :angel:
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I actually forgot to create a nand backup before messing with the flashing. UGH.
I guess being spoonfed as a previous iOS user has it's drawbacks.
Time to play with everything now that I have such a clean UI
Glad to know that your phone returned to life.:good:
Remember to make nandroid backups regularly.
Good Luck!
I recommend titanium backup or same other compare to nandroid.
Nandroid push you back to original state while you want to test mods and roms, titanium will be much helpful to restore data on cross roms.
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dr.ketan said:
I recommend titanium backup or same other compare to nandroid.
Nandroid push you back to original state while you want to test mods and roms, titanium will be much helpful to restore data on cross roms.
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was using titanium before, now i can't restore due to my data not being on cloud/sd card.
wouldn't a "snapshot" of my phone now be a better choice for a situation like this?
opgoth said:
Glad to know that your phone returned to life.:good:
Remember to make nandroid backups regularly.
Good Luck!
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which app to use for nandriod backups? so far I've seen only CWM/TWRP.
I prefer titanium on ext sd card, bcoz note2 wipes internal sd card too.
Yes cwm/TWRP needs for nandroid.
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dr.ketan said:
I prefer titanium on ext sd card, bcoz note2 wipes internal sd card too.
Yes cwm/TWRP needs for nandroid.
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I use both TB and Nand, for peace of mind, and to have all bases covered.
opgoth said:
I use both TB and Nand, for peace of mind, and to have all bases covered.
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TWRP seems to be working pretty well, but do i have to extract the folder and back it up on my desktop in case of another full wipe?
TWRP restores everything including desktop but remember it will be same as on day you have created nandroid. Subsequently changes won't have in it.
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Oh that's cool! So it really just screenshot the entire phone and restores back to when it was made?
Side note, each backup is almost a GB big, won't it eat up a lot of memory on your phone? As such, which options are best to select when using twrp? (eg efs, data, system)
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Efs is just 20mb, needs when you have messed up imei, it is must in my point of view even if you don't want nandroid backup
data is backup of installed applications
System is ROM, which needs to recover device when you have got something wrong.
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[Q] help i screwed up

i forgot i unrooted my t989 and installed a ROM, i didnt back up and know its stuck on cyanogenmod load screen for a long time now. can some1 plz help me
How did you unroot and then flash a rom?
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Spastic909 said:
How did you unroot and then flash a rom?
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i just went into supersu and click fully unroot, then i followed instructions from this site http://www.teamandroid.com/2013/04/...3-android-422-jelly-bean-firmware-tutorial/2/
Which recovery are you using? You don't have to be rooted to flash a ROM. Try re-downloading the ROM and install it again.
meekrawb said:
Which recovery are you using? You don't have to be rooted to flash a ROM. Try re-downloading the ROM and install it again.
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twrp, and i cant access the sdcard, i tryed so many times on reinstalling the rom, clearing the cache and stuff, it just stays on the cyanogenmod for a long time now
i just tryed cmw and didnt work either
Why did you start two threads on the same issue?
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gc84245 said:
Why did you start two threads on the same issue?
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i started 1 on the wrong model so some1 told me to come here than a moderator moved it here after i started this 1
shadowvox said:
twrp, and i cant access the sdcard, i tryed so many times on reinstalling the rom, clearing the cache and stuff, it just stays on the cyanogenmod for a long time now
i just tryed cmw and didnt work either
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When you say you can't access the SD card, do you mean when you hook your phone up to the computer? Even when you go into TWRP mounts and storage and press mount USB storage? If you can't do that you are going to have to Odin flash the stock firmware with your PC.
meekrawb said:
When you say you can't access the SD card, do you mean when you hook your phone up to the computer? Even when you go into TWRP mounts and storage and press mount USB storage? If you can't do that you are going to have to Odin flash the stock firmware with your PC.
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i got it working ty, it was a bad rom i guess so i downloaded the rom from this site and now its working

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