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[Q] Way to tell what ROM from Nandroid

I have a few Nandroid backups and I was wondering if there was a way to see what ROM it's from without actually restoring from it.

thatlaoboi said:
I have a few Nandroid backups and I was wondering if there was a way to see what ROM it's from without actually restoring from it.
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Unfortunately there's not that I know of, I always label nandroid as soon as I make them to keep from forgetting. If you do start renaming them, make sure there are no spaces in the name otherwise you will get an md5 mismatch error (assuming you are on cwm, TWRP does not have this problem)

You just have to rename your nandroid backups on your computer. It's in your sd folder when you connect your phone under clockworkmod. I have 3 backups, and I name them after the rom /theme that they are.
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yoft1 said:
Unfortunately there's not that I know of, I always label nandroid as soon as I make them to keep from forgetting. If you do start renaming them, make sure there are no spaces in the name otherwise you will get an md5 mismatch error (assuming you are on cwm, TWRP does not have this problem)
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I am starting to do that, but like the ones from when I began flashing (about a month ago) I have like 5 nandroid right now. I think thats a bit excessive considering that I only used AOKP, Jugg and Stock. And thanks for the heads up about the md5 thingy. I don't rename them on my computer, I upload to box.net and add it in the description. That way I can keep my cluttered computer a bit cleaner. And I have 50GB so it doesn't really matter.

Use ROM Manager for backups as it gives you the option of naming the backup before hand. Personally I'm very specific on the names. I include the ROM, date, and other things like any mods or stuff like that
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Goofy317 said:
Use ROM Manager for backups as it gives you the option of naming the backup before hand. Personally I'm very specific on the names. I include the ROM, date, and other things like any mods or stuff like that
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I use rom manager also... So it's safe when backing up to add the name of the rom at the end of the date that it automatically designates for us? Thanks
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suaverc118 said:
I use rom manager also... So it's safe when backing up to add the name of the rom at the end of the date that it automatically designates for us? Thanks
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Yep. Name it whatever you wish
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Can't Find Backup

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

mookie_33 said:
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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[Q] {Q}Not able to full wipe

Hey, guys. I'm looking for some help here. I've been having some trouble with a few recent ROMs. I try to do a full wipe and do a fresh install of the new ROM, but I get an error saying something about being unable to read the lost + found file. I think it was deleted somehow because I can't find it. Does anyone know how to get it back? Can I possibly just reinstall a recovery or something? I don't actually know where the file even comes from to begin with.

Bump. Really needing some help.

Have you tried restoring a nandroid back up?? (If any)
At least you can start your search for a solution with a working phone.
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Mojar7070 said:
Have you tried restoring a nandroid back up?? (If any)
At least you can start your search for a solution with a working phone.
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I don't have a recent Nandroid backup at the moment. My last one would take me straight from AOSP 4.3.1 all the way back down to TW 4.1.2 and I just don't like that idea. It's caused me complications before.

File explorer?
Rokonacdc said:
I don't have a recent Nandroid backup at the moment. My last one would take me straight from AOSP 4.3.1 all the way back down to TW 4.1.2 and I just don't like that idea. It's caused me complications before.
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Have you tried using a file explorer and looked to /data and in there do you happen to see a folder named lost+found? Suggest using ES File Explorer to look through the contents of your phone.

UnknownTroll1 said:
Have you tried using a file explorer and looked to /data and in there do you happen to see a folder named lost+found? Suggest using ES File Explorer to look through the contents of your phone.
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Hmm... Interestingly enough, I have three lost+found's in /data.
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Rokonacdc said:
Hmm... Interestingly enough, I have three lost+found's in /data.
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Weird.. Are the contents of each of them the same?? If thats the case then it may have occurred when flashing roms and an not fully wiping.

UnknownTroll1 said:
Weird.. Are the contents of each of them the same?? If thats the case then it may have occurred when flashing roms and an not fully wiping.
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When I use ES, they are all blank and say 0b in properties. It always has every time I've looked at them, though and ice only recently had the problem.
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[Q] EFS folder

flipping the device with a root explorer, I can not find it.
Where it is located?
sorry for my english

reking71 said:
flipping the device with a root explorer, I can not find it.
Where it is located?
sorry for my english
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I have it in both root of SD and the "0" folder. EFS_BACKUPS if done in TWRP. If you did it with FreeGee then in root freegee.
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engine95 said:
I have it in both root of SD and the "0" folder. EFS_BACKUPS if done in TWRP. If you did it with FreeGee then in root freegee.
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ok folder present, thanks to freegee " EFS_BACKUPS "
but I can not display the root folder efs, which is why I ask if compared to the samsung has a different path

reking71 said:
ok folder present, thanks to freegee " EFS_BACKUPS "
but I can not display the root folder efs, which is why I ask if compared to the samsung has a different path
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The root folder efs? I believe it is different from Samsung. Searching for mk9efs from system root led me here - /dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/ . Searching for efs from the system root doesn't supply much, the location I just posted and a few other folders like efs-bridge. Now I may be wrong on this, @engine95 knows more than I, but I am under the impression that our efs are on 3 separate partitions and may not be accessible from a root file explorer. I don't think we have a root efs "folder". Again, I am NOT 100% on this and could be completely wrong.......

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The root folder efs? I believe it is different from Samsung. Searching for mk9efs from system root led me here - /dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/ . Searching for efs from the system root doesn't supply much, the location I just posted and a few other folders like efs-bridge. Now I may be wrong on this, @engine95 knows more than I, but I am under the impression that our efs are on 3 separate partitions and may not be accessible from a root file explorer. I don't think we have a root efs "folder". Again, I am NOT 100% on this and could be completely wrong.......
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I'm not quite sure what he's asking.
The EFS backup with TWRP creates an "EFS folder with 3 files in it.
And if I remember right... @HPTesla is right. EFS is in 3 partitions. One of them is actually empty, but is still needed.
You can see the mk9efs files in the folder but that's it. Im guessing FreeGee and TWRP are basically just taking a picture of the partitions.
So to the OP, are you trying to make sure the files are there? Or are you trying to access the files in there?
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HPTesla said:
/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/ .
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this is what I wondering.
where he was physically the folder efs
Thanks

How do you restore the efs backups made with twrp?
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ThatKawaiiGuy said:
How do you restore the efs backups made with twrp?
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? You should be able to do it from within TWRP. It depends on the version of TWRP you are using, 2.5.0.0 has been the most stable for this phone in my experience. It's an option in my backup and restore that I can check/uncheck. However, TWRP 2.6.3.0+ is needed to flash almost all 4.4 based roms and the options are different.

HPTesla said:
? You should be able to do it from within TWRP. It depends on the version of TWRP you are using, 2.5.0.0 has been the most stable for this phone in my experience. It's an option in my backup and restore that I can check/uncheck. However, TWRP 2.6.3.0+ is needed to flash almost all 4.4 based roms and the options are different.
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My efs got jacked up and twrp didn't wanna detect my backup
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ThatKawaiiGuy said:
My efs got jacked up and twrp didn't wanna detect my backup
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If you are still using the same TWRP version you used to make the backup but switched to an AOSP based rom it appears as if the backup disappeared. The backup is located in /data/media/TWRP but TWRP will look in /data/media/0/TWRP. You can copy the old backup to the 0/TWRP folder and reboot recovery.
If you are using a different version of TWRP than the one you used to make the backup, your backup may also not show up. You should use the version you used to make the back up to restore it back. I hope this helps.

HPTesla said:
If you are still using the same TWRP version you used to make the backup but switched to an AOSP based rom it appears as if the backup disappeared. The backup is located in /data/media/TWRP but TWRP will look in /data/media/0/TWRP. You can copy the old backup to the 0/TWRP folder and reboot recovery. I hope this helps.
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It was part of an OpTimuS backup, it was in the actual thing, like there were efs1.win, efs2.win, etc. But I select restore and it.doesn't show up, when it did yesterday
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ThatKawaiiGuy said:
It was part of an OpTimuS backup, it was in the actual thing, like there were efs1.win, efs2.win, etc. But I select restore and it.doesn't show up, when it did yesterday
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It was on a stock based? And since it was there yesterday I doubt you are using a different TWRP. Ok I'm at a loss honestly....

HPTesla said:
It was on a stock based? And since it was there yesterday I doubt you are using a different TWRP. Ok I'm at a loss honestly....
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I'm not having a problem anymore though. Stock works, so I just backed it up with freegee and restored
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