[Q] Just rooted - Now backups. - Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi Guys
Finally rooted my i9300 from the step by step guide on here with Odin.
Now, i've downloaded Titanium and backed up to external SD card which i will also take a copy and save this on the PC.
And now im confused with Nandroid?
At first I thought it was another type of app, but then found that you do it in recovery mod, so I done this, but do not get the same options of what ive seen on the web. Then last night I think I found something that said I need CWM or something like this, and its installed with Odin?
Can someone clear this part up for me please? If I do have to download a type of file, then where would i find this?
I would look at my history, but the Mrs was on this last night buying on the Next sales!!!! so there are reems and reems of crud on my history!!!!!
I dont fancy attempting anything until I have this nandroid backup done.
Many thanks.

Dibbley247 said:
Hi Guys
Finally rooted my i9300 from the step by step guide on here with Odin.
Now, i've downloaded Titanium and backed up to external SD card which i will also take a copy and save this on the PC.
And now im confused with Nandroid?
At first I thought it was another type of app, but then found that you do it in recovery mod, so I done this, but do not get the same options of what ive seen on the web. Then last night I think I found something that said I need CWM or something like this, and its installed with Odin?
Can someone clear this part up for me please? If I do have to download a type of file, then where would i find this?
I would look at my history, but the Mrs was on this last night buying on the Next sales!!!! so there are reems and reems of crud on my history!!!!!
I dont fancy attempting anything until I have this nandroid backup done.
Many thanks.
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Here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2002953
Instructions on how to install are on post number 2. And since you don't have any custom recovery yet make sure you follow the installation guide with odin.
The pictures there should guide you enough throughout the whole process.
This one should provide all the answers regarding the recovery: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2201860 it has all the functions of the recovery stated.

I think this is what i'm looking for.
what does it mean in the title *GSM* only?

SignetSphere said:
Here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2002953
Instructions on how to install are on post number 2. And since you don't have any custom recovery yet make sure you follow the installation guide with odin.
The pictures there should guide you enough throughout the whole process.
This one should provide all the answers regarding the recovery: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2201860 it has all the functions of the recovery stated.
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You must ave posted this as i was writing
Thanks. I will go and take a look now.

Dibbley247 said:
I think this is what i'm looking for.
what does it mean in the title *GSM* only?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1719744
That would have helped, but dont think it matters now.

Dibbley247 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1719744
That would have helped, but dont think it matters now.
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PhilZ Touch is a much more advance compared to the one you just posted plus it uses the latest CWM build (6.0.3.7) so I recommend that you install the one I posted rather than the original CWM one.

SignetSphere said:
PhilZ Touch is a much more advance compared to the one you just posted plus it uses the latest CWM build (6.0.3.7) so I recommend that you install the one I posted rather than the original CWM one.
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Im currently looking at the one you you have recommended. I was going to post on their thread, but you might be able to answer if your still online?
Like you said, the 2nd post shows instructions, there are 2 parts, 1 to put on an SD card, and the second to go through Odin.
Do they both need to be done, or just 1?
And the link that is given, do I download the most recent ZIP / TAR.MD5 file? v.5.11.2
Thanks for your time!

Dibbley247 said:
Im currently looking at the one you you have recommended. I was going to post on their thread, but you might be able to answer if your still online?
Like you said, the 2nd post shows instructions, there are 2 parts, 1 to put on an SD card, and the second to go through Odin.
Do they both need to be done, or just 1?
And the link that is given, do I download the most recent ZIP / TAR.MD5 file? v.5.11.2
Thanks for your time!
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The most recent one for our S3 is 5.11.2. Download the .tar one and follow the instructions with the odin pictures.
When an update is available you can either flash the cwm zip file through your new custom recovery or use the .tar file and update it using odin.

SignetSphere said:
The most recent one is for our S3 is 5.11.2. Download the .tar one and follow the instructions with the odin pictures.
When an update is available you can either flash the cwm zip file through your new custom recovery or use the .tar file update it using odin.
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Brilliant. I do have an SD card inserted also, so just wanted to dounke check.
Thanks for being patient!

SignetSphere said:
The most recent one for our S3 is 5.11.2. Download the .tar one and follow the instructions with the odin pictures.
When an update is available you can either flash the cwm zip file through your new custom recovery or use the .tar file and update it using odin.
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All done and currently backing up - Bum twitching over!

Dibbley247 said:
All done and currently backing up - Bum twitching over!
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Good job. :good: Now be cautious of flashing files because... it's highly addictive :laugh:
Btw since you're already into backups why don't you backup your EFS as well? It's highly important to have one just in case well... something nasty happens.
Have a look here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1308546
You may also be interested on this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1620255

just rooted Galaxy S 3 GT-I9300. Can you please advise, what system apks for blotware are safe to remove. and of course the app to remove those bloatwares.

r4Rok said:
just rooted Galaxy S 3 GT-I9300. Can you please advise, what system apks for blotware are safe to remove. and of course the app to remove those bloatwares.
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Im just starting out myself so I dont know, ive read that its best to freeze them than remove them incase you have to put eveything back for warrenty? Whether thats true or not I cant say for sure?

SignetSphere said:
Good job. :good: Now be cautious of flashing files because... it's highly addictive :laugh:
Btw since you're already into backups why don't you backup your EFS as well? It's highly important to have one just in case well... something nasty happens.
Have a look here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1308546
You may also be interested on this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1620255
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I think I need to understand it all netter before I start following bullet points,
I went to do the viper4android and I ned something called busy box??? So now have to look at that!
And some things say to place the folder in the root... but not sure what standard software I can use to view the folders on the phone?
And is all flashing compatable with Odin? How does it know where to out these files?
And lastly, some prerequisites stat to factory wipe and clear before flashing.
Whe things are done like this, do I use titanium to reinnsta precious apps and contacts etc?
Thanks

r4Rok said:
just rooted Galaxy S 3 GT-I9300. Can you please advise, what system apks for blotware are safe to remove. and of course the app to remove those bloatwares.
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Don't remove them. Freeze with titanium backup. That way you can always defrost and use again if needed. Not like removing saves you space anyway.
There's a sticky in the themes and apps section about what is safe to "remove".
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Bloatware see sticky in themes and apps
I went to do the viper4android and I ned something called busy box?? >>> Google Play
And some things say to place the folder in the root... but not sure what standard software I can use to view the folders on the phone? >>> FX File explorer from Play
And is all flashing compatable with Odin? How does it know where to out these files? >>> Does not make any sense read the faqs and guides .
Whe things are done like this, do I use titanium to reinnsta precious apps and contacts etc>>> TB does not backup contacts
ive read that its best to freeze them than remove them incase you have to put eveything back for warrenty? Whether thats true or not I cant say for sure
>> Apps are not relevant to warranty factory reset to restore to stock
Basics read first.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2344125
Critical you read the first two posts .

JJEgan said:
Bloatware see sticky in themes and apps
I went to do the viper4android and I ned something called busy box?? >>> Google Play
>> Apps are not relevant to warranty factory reset to restore to stock
Basics read first.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2344125
Critical you read the first two posts .
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Sorry, didnt neccesarily mean to say it as though the apps effect it.
And dont know why I thought Titanium backed up contacts etc.

rootSU said:
There's a sticky in the themes and apps section about what is safe to "remove".
Sorry, didn't see that section...checking it out now.
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ok ive rooted now what ??

hi,thats me rooted my galaxy so whats the next step ? i have superuser & darkyrom 2 installed & added the zimage to sdcard and installed it,whats the best apps etc to install now im rooted & how do i install the custom roms to give my phone a better look ?
any advice would be most gratefull as im new to this rooting
kenf2210 said:
hi,thats me rooted my galaxy so whats the next step ? i have superuser & darkyrom 2 installed & added the zimage to sdcard and installed it,whats the best apps etc to install now im rooted & how do i install the custom roms to give my phone a better look ?
any advice would be most gratefull as im new to this rooting
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The plan is to choose a ROM which suits your preferences, e.g. no homescreen lag, better camera apk, better access to the CPU. Try a few, I use Villianrom, which suits me really but there are loads more.
Enjoy
First is first
Backup ur efs
Then titanium
Then cwm full backup
This will keep u busy for today, you'll thank me later
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hi,as i said im new to this rooting,how do i do those things ? ive looked at cwm is that only accessible through reboot hold volume up,power & home button ?whats backup efs ?? and is titanium the app which is £4.99
kenf2210 said:
hi,as i said im new to this rooting,how do i do those things ? ive looked at cwm is that only accessible through reboot hold volume up,power & home button ?whats backup efs ?? and is titanium the app which is £4.99
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your /efs folder is in comparison to apps, data etc. the most important thing to backup since it is the only thing that cannot be restored without a proper backup if it is screwed up by a bad flash. it basically contains your product code, imei and other sensible phone related data. you can backup it easily with hellcat's kTool app from market. For safety reasons you should copy your /efs backup img from your sdcard to your pc afterwards.
Concerning your other questions, just read through the few stickies in the general and android original dev. section. all what you look for is explained there very detailed.
kenf2210 said:
hi,as i said im new to this rooting,how do i do those things ? ive looked at cwm is that only accessible through reboot hold volume up,power & home button ?whats backup efs ?? and is titanium the app which is £4.99
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If u rooted with cf kernel n haven't flashed another then yes, up+home+power >back up. Use hellcats k tool to back up efs (its on market or his thread in dev section) titanium back up is the 1st thing that comes up if you search 'titanium' on market the pro version is costs but is worth it.
Seriously tho, if you're new to android and have never rooted, give it a few weeks first otherwise you won't know what is 'better' and if you don't and end up having problems with roms you'll end up crying that you should have got an Iclone.. Just my opinion from observing this forum for a while
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hofinho said:
your /efs folder is in comparison to apps, data etc. the most important thing to backup since it is the only thing that cannot be restored without a proper backup if it is screwed up by a bad flash. it basically contains your product code, imei and other sensible phone related data. you can backup it easily with hellcat's kTool app from market. For safety reasons you should copy your /efs backup img from your sdcard to your pc afterwards.
Concerning your other questions, just read through the few stickies in the general and android original dev. section. all what you look for is explained there very detailed.
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Damn... Beat me to it
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hi,this rooting seems pretty confusing as i used to be an iphone user and jailbreaking was simple but this seems to be difficult to follow,ive been looking around the forum for step by step guide on how to install roms etc but just cant find them,would like to test this out to see if it was worth rooting but at the moment its done nothing for me or the phone its just added another few apps,it seems to me like its a lot of hassle to get different roms etc onto the phone & whats radio etc do i need to update other stuff when i try to put roms on & kernels whats that all about ????sorry chaps but im clueless to all this stuff maybe i should have stayed with apple.
and the efs backup has been done with hellcat & when connected to pc there is no backup file on my sd card ??
kenf2210 said:
hi,this rooting seems pretty confusing as i used to be an iphone user and jailbreaking was simple but this seems to be difficult to follow
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My advice is to stay away from flashing ROMs, kernels and rooting.
Use it like you used your iPhone, install games and apps from the Android Market and enjoy your phone.
Unless you've seen something you particularly want from any of the above, the risks for you are not worth it.
thinking that myself mate but how do i put the phone back to the way it was before i rooted ?
how to remove the root & go back to original way
As far as I can tell, you haven't said how you rooted - looks like you flashed a different, pre-rooted kernel. There's not a big risk staying rooted, just take extra care if you install something and you get a popup on your phone telling you it's asking for root (superuser request).
it was this
DooMLoRD_v2_ROOT-zergRush-busybox-su.zip
and installed zimage to my sd card and installed onto phone so i have superuser and darkyrom2 installed ive done nothing else.
mucking around with roms & kernels etc seem a load of hassle & dont want to destroy the phone with wrongly installed roms etc & what happens when a new update come out through kies ? do i just install it or what ?
can i not just remove the root by doing a factory reset or something ?
Of course you can easily completely revert back to your original set-up. For doing that just type *#1234# in your dialer and post here the output. I or someone else can point you to your original rom.
BUT you will never get a taste of in my opinion the greatest advantage of android: it's customability.
I promise you, you won't regret the effort it takes to educate yourself a bit about the basic knowledge you need, to do all the cool stuff which is only possible rooted. It is enough to spend some time to read regulary here on xda and you will see that everything is really not that hard. You don't have to fear, it is almost impossible to brick your phone if you just have a backup of your /efs folder, don't flash the firmware of another device on your phone and don't disconnect your usb cable in the one second a different bootloader gets flashed. I have flashed and hardcore abused my sgs1 more then 500 times (no exaggeration, i am a dev for sgs1 ) and my sgs2 also very often. Everything ( while testing stuff i went through scary errors and a literally death phone more than once) is recoverable except in the three situations i mentioned above. And you can ALWAYS go back to stock later on no matter what you have messed up.
Have a look again at the content of your sdcards (also in folders and subfolders), the efs.img or .tar has to be somewhere there, save it on your pc and the party can be started
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And because i am a nice guy and don't want you to go back to apple here my advice for your first custom rom :
1. Follow exactly the instructions there: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
Take your time to read through, everything is explained very well
2. Then you are ready to flash your first custom rom: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1288850
this is in my opinion the most stable atm. Read through the first posts, download the 2.9 zip from the post, copy it to your internal sd
3. Switch your device off and boot into recovery by pressing and holding volume up, home and power button at the same time until samsung gti9100 appears on the screen (about 5 sec.), then release the three buttons and you are in recovery mode. You can navigate with vol up and vol down and power or home button in the recovery mode. Navigate to "install from sdcard"/"choose zip from sdcard" and then select the file you have downloaded. Confirm and relax. That's all... easy or?
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thanks for your help mate i really appreciate it,i would like to give the root a go & see if i can get the roms working etc im just scared that i muck it up, i suppose i will just need to be patient & try this out,first is to find this ems backup on my phone so i can save to my pc,ive plugged it in & its on coming up sd card & not internal memory ? any idea why that is ?
its cool about last bit ive just plugged it in again & ive found the efs.img
& is this the rom Hyperdroid Androidmeda v2.9.0 ?
kenf2210 said:
thanks for your help mate i really appreciate it,i would like to give the root a go & see if i can get the roms working etc im just scared that i muck it up, i suppose i will just need to be patient & try this out,first is to find this ems backup on my phone so i can save to my pc,ive plugged it in & its on coming up sd card & not internal memory ? any idea why that is ?
its cool about last bit ive just plugged it in again & ive found the efs.img
& is this the rom Hyperdroid Androidmeda v2.9.0 ?
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The efs.img is stored where hellcat directed it to, i just didn't remember where. but yes it is the right file.
Yes this is the rom. You will be surprised about the speed difference compared to stock
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hi,done it mate thanks for your help,up & running with my first rom yippeee,i take it that i can only put certain roms on the phone ? & what happens with samsung kies if it come up with new firmware update what do i do ?
kenf2210 said:
hi,done it mate thanks for your help,up & running with my first rom yippeee,i take it that i can only put certain roms on the phone ? & what happens with samsung kies if it come up with new firmware update what do i do ?
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From now on you can easily forget about kies, roms here will mostly provide newest firmware long before it is out via kies. Also with odin you can always much more comfortable flash the same firmware as comes over kies.
You can flash any rom you want as long as it is for your device (gt i9100).
As i said, take your time and read across the forum and always follow the thread about the rom you run and your knowledge will improve from alone have fun bro
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hi,im thinking about trying a diffrent rom on my phone,i have this rom at the moment
[ROM][2.3.5][26NOV'11]δ-HyperDroid-Androidmeda-v3.0[Ker:TJKv1.0| Update3 |2.6.35.14]
is there anything better looking out there as this rom didnt seem to change much look wise,and what about themes ? can i put them on the phone ?
also if i install a new rom will it take everything of the phone apps etc ?

[Q] how do you disable md5 checksum from Clockworkmod?

Any one?
Crocluvr92 said:
Any one?
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Well, you didn't say what version you have, why you are trying to disable the check or what you may have tried already, so Google is probably your best bet for finding an answer under the circumstances.
ramjet73
ramjet73 said:
Well, you didn't say what version you have, why you are trying to disable the check or what you may have tried already, so Google is probably your best bet for finding an answer under the circumstances.
ramjet73
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The OP of this thread started two other threads for the exact same issue:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2096556
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2097008
Between these three threads you can kind of piece together what the OP's issue is.
w0rdOo said:
The OP of this thread started two other threads for the exact same issue:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2096556
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2097008
Between these three threads you can kind of piece together what the OP's issue is.
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And what is the issue if I may ask?
it seems CWM didn't properly back up all the data when he made the back up.
Crocluvr92 said:
And what is the issue if I may ask?
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The "issue" = the fact that you cannot restore your backup. Just trying to help, no need for hostility. Try using 4ext, like someone in your other thread already suggested to you.
w0rdOo said:
The "issue" = the fact that you cannot restore your backup. Just trying to help, no need for hostility. Try using 4ext, like someone in your other thread already suggested to you.
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I dont use an Evo 3d so I don't know, does he need a specific 4ext for the Evo 3d? could you possibly supply a link he can read up on to use 4ext? He can restore his back up but not everything from his backup he made, the phone will boot and everything its not just the way he backed it up, when it boots its like he booted into a fresh install. He basically wants all his game data and text messages and customizations etc. back the way he had when he made the back up.
croc try thishttp://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1561999
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1561999&highlight=4ext
a simple search on XDA turned this link up. install any old ROM, install the free 4ext app, and use the app to install the 4ext recovery. After that, reboot and try to restore your backup.
In the future, use the app called Titanium Backup to backup all your apps and data, so that if anything like this happens again, you can easily install a new ROM, then restore each one of your apps and all of your data. Good luck OP.
w0rdOo said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1561999&highlight=4ext
a simple search on XDA turned this link up. install any old ROM, install the free 4ext app, and use the app to install the 4ext recovery. After that, reboot and try to restore your backup.
In the future, use the app called Titanium Backup to backup all your apps and data, so that if anything like this happens again, you can easily install a new ROM, then restore each one of your apps and all of your data. Good luck OP.
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Sorry if I seemed hostile, you have been a great help, unlike some other users on here! Anyway, I downloaded Titanium Backup and it claims my device is not rooted.
Which ROM are you running currently? Also, are you s-on or s-off?
w0rdOo said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1561999&highlight=4ext
a simple search on XDA turned this link up. install any old ROM, install the free 4ext app, and use the app to install the 4ext recovery. After that, reboot and try to restore your backup.
In the future, use the app called Titanium Backup to backup all your apps and data, so that if anything like this happens again, you can easily install a new ROM, then restore each one of your apps and all of your data. Good luck OP.
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Ya I figured you would say a simple search yada yada so I beat u to it and already did the simple search with a link provided.:good:
w0rdOo said:
Which ROM are you running currently? Also, are you s-on or s-off?
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I am using a stock ROM called Shooter_ICS_35_S_Sprint_WWE_2.89.651.2_odex
heres the link to it: http://d-h.st/Jkx
I am using S-ON HBOOT 1.58
Crocluvr92 said:
[Q] how do you disable md5 checksum from Clockworkmod?
Any one?
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Old question but i was struggling with this problem myself today as my samsung galaxy trend plus+clockwork mod refused to
recover any backup images by saying "md5 mismatch error" on every image.
The solution is very simple and doesnt require any adb debugging..
edit "nandroid.md5" file in the backup directories, clear all the text and save it as empty.
Do NOT delete the file, but instead save it as empty or if it doesn't exist, create the file and leave it empty.
then try restoring the backups, clockwork mod will bypass the md5 check,and restore the backup.
I'm sorry I don't have cwm.... But any recovery I've used has had an option to disable the check in the advanced settings.

CWM Recovery - No files found?

Hey guys i just recently rooted my phone
Before doing so i made a back up on ClockWorkMod 5.5.0.4 however when i try to restore it, it says no files found?
I haven't changed any of the file names/moved the files and i can see the files still on my internal SD card e.g. Sdcard/0/Clockworkmod/backup
I have even updated my CWM to version 6.0.3.1 yet still does not find the files
Anyone can help?
Thank you
I'm not familiar with original cwm. When you flash 4.2 roms, /sdcard becomes /sdcard/0
I know in philz recovery based on cwm, you can change this location but cwm no idea
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Copy the backup files to /data/media/Clockworkmod/backup and see if they can be found then
mikep99 said:
Copy the backup files to /data/media/Clockworkmod/backup and see if they can be found then
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Thanks bro i appreciate it - your advice worked!
It found the backup file straight away but i havent launched it yet.
Just wondering what does the restore feature do exactly...does it reset my rom to stock and recovery to the stock android recovery?
xmatharux said:
Thanks bro i appreciate it - your advice worked!
It found the backup file straight away but i havent launched it yet.
Just wondering what does the restore feature do exactly...does it reset my rom to stock and recovery to the stock android recovery?
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No problem
Your phone will go back to how it was when you made the backup.
The recovery / modem wont be touched so you'll still have CWM.
Sorry i forgot to mention that then is when i made the backup file..while i had the stock rom
Also im guessing if you use the recovery..it does NOT un-root your phone?
If the stock ROM was rooted when you backed it up, you phone will remain rooted if you restore that backup.
Thanks guys for all your help really do appreciate it
I just have one last question to do with baseband and roms. My baseband version is i9300XXELLA however i want to try the Android Revolution HD rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1797334 . This would still work on my phone right?
xmatharux said:
Thanks guys for all your help really do appreciate it
I just have one last question to do with baseband and roms. My baseband version is i9300XXELLA however i want to try the Android Revolution HD rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1797334 . This would still work on my phone right?
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Yes. All basebands will work. Some better than others, but that is not possible to know which work best for someone without trying them all.
rootSU said:
Yes. All basebands will work. Some better than others, but that is not possible to know which work best for someone without trying them all.
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Thanks i tried it and worked fine. However now im trying to delete the original CWM back up file (the one in the wrong place) using File Explorer but it does not let me delete it, why is this?
mikep99 said:
Copy the backup files to /data/media/Clockworkmod/backup and see if they can be found then
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Thanks, mate! Having the same problem and you saved my day!
and yet you didn't click thanks
Still need help
I may be an idiot but i still need help placing the backup files on my card so cwm sees it.
General > sticky roll-up thread > "flashed 4.2? Can't find /sdcard data?"
Have a read there.
Consider replacing cwm recovery with philz where you can change locations
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rootSU said:
General > sticky roll-up thread > "flashed 4.2? Can't find /sdcard data?"
Have a read there.
Consider replacing cwm recovery with philz where you can change locations
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I just did a downgrade to stock 4.1.1 using Odin (which flashed it back to stock recovery), but before I downgraded (I was on 4.2), I did a nandroid backup in CWM.
After the downgrade to 4.1.1, I reflashed recovery with the newest version of CWM using the unified toolkit and tried to recover the nandroid backup, but it said no file found. The backup was already on my external sdcard, so then I tried moving it to another folder as mentioned in this thread, but that didn't work either. I didn't have that exact directory as it was posted, but I didn't think that would matter, so long as it was copied over from external to internal or vice versa.
Fascinationg
mikep99 said:
Copy the backup files to /data/media/Clockworkmod/backup and see if they can be found then
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Saved my day :good:
Same Problem
i coulnt find the clockwork folder as told above, yet i have clockwork 6.0.4.7 installed. help plz Using Ressurection remix 6.0 on my Note 3 SM-N900L. Root folder just shows data/media and no clockwork folder is there.

[Q] Erase internal components, Need FULL Odin image

Ok, I did something stupid and erase the internal memory with TWRP. I was going to install an ASOP rom and did this. Not one of my brightest ideas. I am looking for the FULL Samsung Odin image that will completely restore my phone, including adding the stock files. I am sure this is in the neighborhood of 1 gig or so. I have scoured the intertubes and I can't locate it. Does this exist yet or should I just take this back to Verizon?
look in the android development section and you will find a thread with a link to it.
mbh87 said:
look in the android development section and you will find a thread with a link to it.
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There are stock kernels, modems, and recoveries. None of them have the full restore file. I went down to Verizon and got a replacement. I would still like to find this for obvious reasons. Thanks for the reply.
falkien said:
There are stock kernels, modems, and recoveries. None of them have the full restore file. I went down to Verizon and got a replacement. I would still like to find this for obvious reasons. Thanks for the reply.
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Took 2 minutes to find it http://www.sxtpdevelopers.com/showthread.php?t=237
Right on the first line is the download.....
And the thread it was found in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2289325
mbh87 said:
Took 2 minutes to find it http://www.sxtpdevelopers.com/showthread.php?t=237
Right on the first line is the download.....
And the thread it was found in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2289325
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I am sorry, I didn't see the hyperlink on the first line. I glanced right over it. Sorry for posting and asking something that I could have found my self. Thank you for posting the link, I appreciate it.
Helper Wobbly!
falkien said:
Ok, I did something stupid and erase the internal memory with TWRP. I was going to install an ASOP rom and did this. Not one of my brightest ideas. I am looking for the FULL Samsung Odin image that will completely restore my phone, including adding the stock files. I am sure this is in the neighborhood of 1 gig or so. I have scoured the intertubes and I can't locate it. Does this exist yet or should I just take this back to Verizon?
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Here's a stock rooted:
If you go to rootzwiki there's a stock bloat removed build up. Also I can throw it on an ftp for you in a personal message if you can't find.
-Wobbly

[Q]How to find out which CWM used for Backup?

cheers guys,
my GT-I9300 broke - now i got a new one. Exact same model.
I used CWM for creating backups.
Now i read, however, that i only can use the backup if I'm actually using the same version of CWM on my new phone that i also used to create the backup.
I don't know, however, with which version of CWM i created the backups.
This results in the fact, that i cant use the old backups to flash my new phone.
Does anyone know a way to find out with which CWM the Backups were being created?
Thank u all in advance,
Regards
nxy8ZMmb said:
cheers guys,
my GT-I9300 broke - now i got a new one. Exact same model.
I used CWM for creating backups.
Now i read, however, that i only can use the backup if I'm actually using the same version of CWM on my new phone that i also used to create the backup.
I don't know, however, with which version of CWM i created the backups.
This results in the fact, that i cant use the old backups to flash my new phone.
Does anyone know a way to find out with which CWM the Backups were being created?
Thank u all in advance,
Regards
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It doesn't need to be the exact same version, but there are incompatibilities between really old and newer versions. Have you actually tried to restore a backup yet?
Also, please look at the sticky threads in this section. There is one here in capital letters saying that you cannot post questions here.
rootSU said:
It doesn't need to be the exact same version, but there are incompatibilities between really old and newer versions. Have you actually tried to restore a backup yet?
Also, please look at the sticky threads in this section. There is one here in capital letters saying that you cannot post questions here.
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Sorry for that! Ill respect it next time.
Actually i tried.... but it doesnt seem to work, as it says in CWM "No such files found" (I was trying to copy it to the right "Backup" folder in /clockworkmod/backup - but i couldnt find the folder!?) and in Mobile Odin it doesnt work either.. Tells me something about "Partition could not be found in file"...
So its.. kinda weired!
I think it might work if I were able to copy them into the right CWM folder.. but even with root in CMs file manager i cant access it.
Thanks for the help
regards
Flash a CWM recovery make backup .
Open backup folder delete contents .
Copy your backup contents to the folder .
jje
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2072374
Solved!
Thanks.

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