[Q] Convert Nandroid backup to flashable .tar/.zip? - Galaxy Tab Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hello! I have nandroid backup for CDMA Tab. Is there any way to convert it to file format flashable by Odin or Heimdall? CDMA Tab owners, this can give us working bootloaders, etc.

Sorry, i'm on Tablet and i do not have links but if you go to Xda Chef Central forum, you can download dsxda kitchen and easy extracy it (this is the easy way)
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Will try that, thank you! Not sure if it'll work for tab though, as it's not listed.

Wait, i misunderstood what you meant.
Actually dsxda kitchen works fine with gt nandroid backup but you you cannot convert it to heimdall or odin format, anyway you can extract it and build a cwm build.
Sorry for the mistake.
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http://code.google.com/p/android-roms/wiki/NANDROID_Fastboot
Try this you can restore a nandroid backup through adb fastboot.

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How to edit system files?

Perhaps noob question, but i want to take a look at system files (button-backlight for instance) and play/edit them. But I don't have a clue how to do that.
I'm using root explorer and super manager.
I'm having root and am able to get adb shell (learned myself some adb commands
Thanks!
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do a roto backup first.....
Thx, a recovery backup and titanium backup isn't enough? I'll look the roto backup up, and then?
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Is it possible to change the functionality of button backlight, like in froyo?
Dip7's gingerbread rom has it.
But that rom doesn't work for me (asian)
So i would like to try it myself, but i don't no what i need to edit system files....
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First dl the source code for android.Then you need I think C language know how?
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KI2

How do you flash it? It doesn't work with clockworkmod obviously and I need some guidance!
Odin
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Odin
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I sure wish you would elaborate. I've got Frito 2.2, rooted with clockwork and titanium backup.
For the life of me, with all the updates, lingo and quick replies I can't determine what zip or tar or modded bootloaders etc to use.
It'd be nice for a quick how-to for what KI2 IF offering.
Get the I897 GB bootloaders(KF1)
Download mode, then flash those.
Next you will boot into recovery, delete all user data.
Then download the tar file(KI2) and extract using the password
sampro.pl
Put what's in the folder into the Odin PDA slot and flash.
I will help you root when you get that far.
Elaborate enough?
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b-eock said:
Get the I897 GB bootloaders(KF1)
Download mode, then flash those.
Next you will boot into recovery, delete all user data.
Then download the tar file(KI2) and extract using the password
sampro.pl
Put what's in the folder into the Odin PDA slot and flash.
I will help you root when you get that far.
Elaborate enough?
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Very much so! Thank you for your time, I'm at work now but I'll be working on this in the morning.
I just couldn't find clear and concise instructions on the newest stuff ...... until you!
Its kool, if you need any more help just ask me!
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Cyanogen mod

Do u have to be rooted to install
cyanogen mod
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pswatts0122178 said:
Do u have to be rooted to install
cyanogen mod
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Yes, I suggest you find a guide that one of your modorators has put their time into to help people like you. Please next time look a little harder and read.
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Of course. Rooting is the first step to make any modifications to your phone. What stock version are you currently on?
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I can't say you need to be rooted, but it is needed for certain backup utilities like Titanium Backup. Otherwise, all you need is CWM
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I suppose I misspoke. Root is not required, but is greatly helpful, and I'd suggest obtaining it first.
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I would say , root is highly recommended. But I think I seen a tutorial somewhere about flashing clockworkmod recovery on a stock unrooted captivate, or flashing a modded 3e Recovery to flash unsigned zip packages. I will try to find the link for you. But to backup all your apps and data, you will need root.
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Here is the link for the modded 3 e recovery without signature checks if anyone needs it http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=909213
And I have a clockworkmod recovery zip for anyone who needs it as well
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cmilldrummin said:
Here is the link for the modded 3 e recovery without signature checks if anyone needs it http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=909213
And I have a clockworkmod recovery zip for anyone who needs it as well
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Thanks, I was looking for the link for the OP , but the search doesn't work well in xda app. Lol. It don't work well for me anyway. Lol
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Yea I didn't even bother with trying to use the app lol...have often tried and failed....switched to the browser
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Yeah, lol. And everytime I try to copy a thread url, xda premium force closes. I don't know why. Oh well. Lol
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+1 for XDA and all their work, -1 for their horrible app lol
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2.3.5
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cmilldrummin said:
Of course. Rooting is the first step to make any modifications to your phone. What stock version are you currently on?
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2.3.5
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There are methods to root gingerbread, but they tend to be more involved then earlier versions of android. I correct my earlier statement that root is necessary. I'd highly suggest it if you want to back up apps etc, but it isn't required. I'd suggest downgrading to 2.1 or 2.2 and use the superoneclick utility. Supposedly this tool works on gingerbread but I haven't had any luck with it.
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The easiest way is probably to flash Corn kernel, because you get the option to root in CWM. And you will have corn kernel, so it will also be easy to flash from there
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If you want to flash a custom roms, flash back to stock, then flash a custom kernel via Odin, reboot to system, put the rom on root of sd card, reboot to cwm, do a nandroid backup, wipe data/factory reset, then flash zip from sd card. That's the basic of flashing. Search around in the captivate section and you will find your answers. There are so many topics about flashing roms. Most of the time the rom dev, posts detailed instructions on flashing his/hers rom from start to finish.
Almost every custom rom comes pre-rooted. No need to root once you flash the custom rom.
Also, if you want to save your contacts, you should do so before you flash back to stock, or before you flash the custom rom. If you want to backup all of your apps, then you will need to be rooted, and have titanium backup installed from the market.
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[S5830] How to flash the Stock ROM

Hello,
first of all, I am a total xda-noob (as told by the video) and my deeper Android knowledge is quite small.
Well, I'm seriouly considering to put the Cyanogen mod on my phone and now I have a question about going back to the stock ROM. I've made a backup of the stock ROM using Clockworkmod Recovery and this made seven files which can be seen in the added image. Now I'm wondering how I can go back to the stock ROM if CM doesn't fit me. I know I have to restore the backup in recovery mode but I think I'm right if I say this isn't enough. Can someone tell what to do exactly, as I am very cautionous. Or are there other ways to flash my stock ROM? Thanks in advance! MY CURRENT ANDROID VERSION IS GINGERBREAD 2.3.5
P.S. If this is already answered in another thread or if this placed wrongly, please tell me and I apologize for that.
UPDATE
After some searching I found this small tutorial which fitted my expectations. It said that it can indeed simply be done by restoring it in recovery mode by simply selecting the backup folder. Can someone comfirm this?
Almost right.
Cyanogenmod roms use a different format for the system, called 'ext4'. Stock roms use 'rfs' format.
Before restoring you have to convert to rfs. The easy way to do this is flashing a stock firmware with odin and your phone connected to the pc.
Quick guidelines to restore stock backup:
-flash a stock firmware through odin
-root
-flash cwm through recovery
-restore your backup
-you'll have everything exactly the same way you had it when creating the backup.
If you don't get any of the steps, read through the forum, specially the stickies (you wouldn't have opened this thread if you did so in the first place).
dxppxd said:
Almost right.
Cyanogenmod roms use a different format for the system, called 'ext4'. Stock roms use 'rfs' format.
Before restoring you have to convert to rfs. The easy way to do this is flashing a stock firmware with odin and your phone connected to the pc.
Quick guidelines to restore stock backup:
-flash a stock firmware through odin
-root
-flash cwm through recovery
-restore your backup
-you'll have everything exactly the same way you had it when creating the backup.
If you don't get any of the steps, read through the forum, specially the stickies (you wouldn't have opened this thread if you did so in the first place).
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Thank you for answering. About everything is clear now and I understand what I'll have to do. I now understand there is indeed a difference between restoring and flashing a ROM. I've found an online guide which tells me how to use Odin. Only one more question: before using Odin, do I have to factory reset and clear cache partion? I think I do but I'm not quite sure. And if I do this before using Odin, will my phone even be able to boot in recovery mode/download mode? Thanks in advance!
Remcotjuuh said:
Thank you for answering. About everything is clear now and I understand what I'll have to do. I now understand there is indeed a difference between restoring and flashing a ROM. I've found an online guide which tells me how to use Odin. Only one more question: before using Odin, do I have to factory reset and clear cache partion? I think I do but I'm not quite sure. And if I do this before using Odin, will my phone even be able to boot in recovery mode/download mode? Thanks in advance!
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ya you can do it.but not a must..
it cause no problems..
jst wipes user apps and datas in int memory...
but you hv to wipe data and cache via recovery after flashing via odin at first boot..
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i think you can use Clockwork (ROM Manager)
iMezied said:
i think you can use Clockwork (ROM Manager)
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NO, he will most likely brick his phone using that..
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iMezied said:
i think you can use Clockwork (ROM Manager)
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Are you mental or just plain sadistic? Telling new ace users to try Rom Manager?
ROM MANAGER WILL BRICK YOUR ACE.
Only under some very specific conditions rom manager works in the ace, if you don't know them, stay away from this app.
iMezied said:
i think you can use Clockwork (ROM Manager)
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You want to help people or make them brick their phones? It is common knowledge that ROM Manager doesn't work properly on Ace.....
Maybe he can use stock lite rom?
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Use Odin, I always use to use it when I accidentally bricked my phone
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My Ace already runs Droid Ace v2, when I brick my phone I'll see what I can do with Odin.
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You can still use it even if your phones not bricked
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xda-samsung said:
You can still use it even if your phones not bricked
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I know, but I mostly flash using CWM recovery
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OK , was just a suggestion x)
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How to get this Stock ROM
Hi all,
I recently flashed my Stock ROM and i did not make the backup of the Stock ROM, I am looking for the Stock ROM since the new ROM does not support my regional Language. Can anyone help in finding the Stock ROM please? I searched couple of threads in XDA but none of them are clear for downloading the Stock ROM. Can anyone tell me the link from where i can download the Stock ROM and install it back on my mobile? Thanks for all the Help.!!! Have great day!!!! :fingers-crossed: :fingers-crossed:
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Mohanar82 said:
Hi all,
I recently flashed my Stock ROM and i did not make the backup of the Stock ROM, I am looking for the Stock ROM since the new ROM does not support my regional Language. Can anyone help in finding the Stock ROM please? I searched couple of threads in XDA but none of them are clear for downloading the Stock ROM. Can anyone tell me the link from where i can download the Stock ROM and install it back on my mobile? Thanks for all the Help.!!! Have great day!!!! :fingers-crossed: :fingers-crossed:
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Hope this helps you
http://techdraginfo.blogspot.com/2012/06/install-official-android-236-xwktm.html
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[HELP] resizing partitions

Hi there i want to get the full version of ics on my lg 2x but it needs to be 512mb+ of system
i am searching for like 2 hours how to resize his partitions
i can't find anything i am stuck at nvflash --sync this one is working
but they are telling about backuping android_fastboot_emmc_full.cfg but i don't know how to get this file 0.o
can someone help me i have smartflash nvflash and full rom of ics
currently running ics vlite version
Kind regards Alex
on owains thread he have mediafire account that contain a modified cfg he set the system partition in 780mb proceed on his thread and look for his mediafire and read the instructions first
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but i really don't know how to flash it maybe someone could make a video tut to resize partitions
first download the 10b rom on this link http://www.modaco.com/topic/335474-25-mar-nvflash-stock-rom-release-v10b-dated-1300166062-15032011/ if dont have
EDIT: here the files that you need download the Changing Partitions_prebuild files+Guide_update_05.11.2011,zip http://www.mediafire.com/?kzno9z45so5sj extract it and copy the 2 files inside the folder prebuild recovery and android_fastboot_emmc_full.cfg to the v10b folder that you've download just overwrite it and then double click the flash/flash.bin and the command prompt will appear wait for it to finish and you're ready to go
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grimmyrippy said:
first download the 10b rom on this link ...... if dont have
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Does this work on every lg 2x device? i am currently running ics lite version
happy-alex said:
Does this work on every lg 2x device? i am currently running ics lite version
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yes that's the stock froyo of p990 optimus 2x just change the files the recovery and cfg then click flash just make sure that nvflash is already set up on your pc
and about the tutorial its their on the file that i told you to download or on the other file on top of the file that i told you
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ok i need to backup my phone with CWM and then backup internal sd than flash with nvflash? But i don't know the commands of nvflash? could you give me the needed commands?
happy-alex said:
ok i need to backup my phone with CWM and then backup internal sd than flash with nvflash? But i don't know the commands of nvflash? could you give me the needed commands?
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i dont know about backing up using nvflash or restoring but if im not mistaken you cant restore the files that you have when you're using the old partition but first search it on android development to be sure
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