[How-To] Make nandroid backups really fast - Motorola Droid 3

Nandroid backups on the D3 aren't the fastest right now, but with a simple and quick tweak, we can make them much, much faster.
During the backup/restore, clockword recovery shows each individual file being copied. By turning this off, it drastically improves backup/restore times. It'll still say backup up /system, or /data, it just won't show the individual file. In order to remove the nandroid progress stats, you need to create two files using adb or terminal emulator.
ADB or Terminal Emulator​1) type- (may need to do "adb shell" first)
Code:
echo "" > /sdcard/clockworkmod/.hidenandroidprogress
Press enter
2) type
Code:
echo "" > /sdcard-ext/clockworkmod/.hidenandroidprogress
Press enter
3) Done!
Hint- to check to make sure it created the files, navigate to /sdcard/clockworkmod and see if there's a .hidenandroidprogress file. Also check in /sdcard-ext/clockworkmod for the same file.

Can't we just create the files manually instead of going through the trouble of using adb?

Yup. I used a terminal emulator on my phone since I didn't feel like taking the time to do it.
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Thanks for this. I was wondering why backup/restore was so much slower on the D3 than on my OG Droid - synchronous IO strikes again.

FYI,
I removed the detailed progress bar from the upcoming Safestrap 1.0. The wait was just too long to even have that option enabled.

Excellent post, thanks a lot for sharing this tip.
Edit: I created both files and then rebooted into Recovery and started a backup. I still see each file being named as well as the progress bar. Did not seem to work for me...

g3m1n1 said:
Excellent post, thanks a lot for sharing this tip.
Edit: I created both files and then rebooted into Recovery and started a backup. I still see each file being named as well as the progress bar. Did not seem to work for me...
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You'll still see the actually progress bar. It just won't show each individual file. But that's weird. Ill see what I can find out.
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Definitely weird, I will delete the files and try to create them again to see if that helps. FYI, I used Android Terminal Emulator to create the files using the commands you posted.

g3m1n1 said:
Definitely weird, I will delete the files and try to create them again to see if that helps. FYI, I used Android Terminal Emulator to create the files using the commands you posted.
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Did it actually create the files? try using /mnt/sdcard/clockworkmod/,hidenandroidprogress
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erismaster said:
Did it actually create the files? try using /mnt/sdcard/clockworkmod/,hidenandroidprogress
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Wow, had a temporary lapse of reason earlier... Your typo of the comma in your last comment made me realize my own typo in typing /.hideandroidprogress instead of ./hidenandroidprogress . Backups are much, much faster now.

Huge difference!

I'm not sure if this is where I should post this but... When making a backup with CWM bootstrap(Not Safestrap) does it backup the /preinstall stuff too? I ask because I tried using the safestrap to flash a compatible rom and didnt backup and the rom wasnt functioning properly. I managed to recover back to my ogblur i was running prior but i wanted to know if my /preinstall was reverted and if not do I have anything to worry about with it not being how it was originally?

MrObvious said:
Yup. I used a terminal emulator on my phone since I didn't feel like taking the time to do it.
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YUP. Same here. Smooth

Nandroid is ripe for a rewrite anyway.

How do you make a nandroid backup to begin with?

MerCiLeSS28 said:
How do you make a nandroid backup to begin with?
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You boot into clockwork recovery and click backup and restore and then backup...
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At first, wondered why I couldn't see them with ls...
With terminal emulator, at least, you have to use "ls -a"!
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erismaster said:
You boot into clockwork recovery and click backup and restore and then backup...
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Oh really? I didn't know that. Trollolol just playing bro.
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Shouldn't it be spelled hidden? With two d's?
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Izeltokatl said:
Shouldn't it be spelled hidden? With two d's?
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Cause its not 'hidden' but 'hide android'
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Related

Droid-X Clockwork Recovery image. Deodexed Rooted, Froyo'd

From AllDroid.org
Thanks to Mike919 we now have a clockwork recovery backup that you can recover to your phone.
What does this give me? well it gives you a way to restore your phone to its default state but it has already been rooted and deodexed.
If you dont know what root or deodexed are then please search around the forums. I'm sorry but i simply dont have the time to answer a thousand questions.
How do i use this?
Well it's very simple.
Unzip the file
On your sdcard make a folder in sdcard\clockworkmod\backup with todays date on it like \sdcard\clockworkmod\backup\2010-08-23.23.30.41
Extract the contents of This File into that folder. There should be 5 files inside when you are done.
Install Koush's Clockwork recovery (if you haven't already)
Boot into Koush's recovery
Choose restore, then navigate to the folder you created earlier
Choose restore. Then follow the instructions on the screen.
When you reboot you will have a totally clean system, with Froyo 2.2, already rooted. and fully deodexed.
I can this tell you that this does work. I have done it myself. I also know of one other person that has done it with no problems.
Please grab the file while you can, who knows how long this will stay up.
oh, also it has a black bar with transparency. Other versions will follow i'm sure you can always replace your framework-res.apk and services.jar if you don't like it.
again search alldroid if you need help with this.
Alldroid
Awesome thank you Mike
Stupid question but you know its gonna be asked.... you need to be on 2.2 before applying the 2.2 nandroid correct?
Yeah.
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If we wipe, flash this, then nandroid our original 2.2 data partiton but keep the new deodexed system partition we will be all set correct?
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Got a error, Can't mount dev/block/etc... Any help? Also in advanced it would not allow me to mount sd card...
I have same problem, the recovery dosent mount the sd card
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Just to be clear what method are you guys using?
Im using dolphin hd and don't see a dl link... am I missing something?
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are we suppose to wipe or just restore this?
Nice, thanks for the heads up. Worked flawlessly! Teenfaces' black status bar looks gorgeous! =)
@cbaty08: there is a link at the very end of first post. Here:
http://alldroid.org/default.aspx?g=posts&m=8130&#post8130
@mach330: just restore using provided files. I didn't wipe, was on rooted leaked froyo.
thanks...so it retains all our stuff? aight...gonna try this out in a bit. been having problems with nandroid backup on froyo. didn't wanna go to sbf flash to do this again. i'm hoping this will fix this problem.
NO! It WILL install a fresh froyo build. This will probably come late to you though...
ok thanks...hmm..now i'm debating. you think this will fix my nandroid backup problem?
Do an advanced restore and only redo the system partition not the data and you'll keep your data and get the improved system files
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crap...i guess i answered my own question. tried to restore only the system and i get:
E:can't mount /dev/block/mmcblk0 (or /dev/block/mmcblkp1)
(Device or resource is busy)
Can't mount /sdcard
Does this mean i gotta do an sbf flash?
Joe92T said:
Do an advanced restore and only redo the system partition not the data and you'll keep your data and get the improved system files
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You know. Now that you said this, I wish I had thought of that before hand.
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Joe92T said:
Do an advanced restore and only redo the system partition not the data and you'll keep your data and get the improved system files
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Can anyone confirm if this will work or not? So far we've gotten two conflicting answers.
So since I was born yesterday.....
What's the difference between this and the root/2.2 leak I did the other day?. Is this blur free in all ways? Cause that's the only reason I would wipe and go through all those proper steps is to be 100% blur free.
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Irishpride said:
Can anyone confirm if this will work or not? So far we've gotten two conflicting answers.
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yes, i can confirm. works like a charm.

Cap wont download anything

I formatted my internal and external sdcards today by mistake, now my download folders are gone, I was tolded this is normal since formatted deletes all data on card which is why my download folder is gone. I've tired downloading rom and modded recovery all day but I cant find them in root exploror anywheres, than I Google a random picuture and tried to save the picture but the download was uncuccessful. Can I fix this?
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I formatted my internal and external sdcards today by mistake, now my download folders are gone, I was tolded this is normal since formatted deletes all data on card which is why my download folder is gone. I've tired downloading rom and modded recovery all day but I cant find them in root exploror anywheres, than I Google a random picuture and tried to save the picture but the download was uncuccessful. Can I fix this?
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It sounds like this should be fixable, but could you please provide more information on your current setup (Android version, if it's a custom ROM, etc).
As far as getting ROMs and CWM to your phone, you may want to try downloading the roms/modded recovery on a PC (if one is available), then move them over to your phone. If everything was formatted and you're having trouble using root explorer, it might just be easier to do it that way.
Before today my phone was fine, it displayed downloads that I've done etc. I was trying to install a downloaded rom thru cwm but it didn't display "install from sdcard" with in cwm. I than clicked format sdcard for some dumb reason and It put me in my current state.
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nash2000 said:
Before today my phone was fine, it displayed downloads that I've done etc. I was trying to install a downloaded rom thru cwm but it didn't display "install from sdcard" with in cwm. I than clicked format sdcard for some dumb reason and It put me in my current state.
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I see that you're on your phone now, which answers the question of whether or not you can boot, so that's good. If you've formatted your Internal SD card (which it sounds like you did - did it get rid of all your files on the phone?), you could probably just do a Titanium backup of what you still have and reinstall your ROM (assuming you're on a custom rom). That would likely correct the issue.
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I see that you're on your phone now, which answers the question of whether or not you can boot, so that's good. If you've formatted your Internal SD card (which it sounds like you did - did it get rid of all your files on the phone?), you could probably just do a Titanium backup of what you still have and reinstall your ROM (assuming you're on a custom rom). That would likely correct the issue.
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Yea, the phone has never stopped working in that reguard, just wont download. But now that you mention it, I did make a titanium back up of all apps and data before I did all of this.
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nash2000 said:
Yea, the phone has never stopped working in that reguard, just wont download. But now that you mention it, I did make a titanium back up of all apps and data before I did all of this.
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Assuming that it wasn't deleted in the format, I'd recommend reflashing whatever rom you're on and restoring your apps from Tibu.
the tibu backup is no more it would have been deleted when he formatted. look in your browsers settings for the default download directory. or make a folder on your sdcard called downloads and set it to there as default....
studacris said:
the tibu backup is no more it would have been deleted when he formatted. look in your browsers settings for the default download directory. or make a folder on your sdcard called downloads and set it to there as default....
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Yep, my back up is gone. I went to the download directory and all downloads in there say download unsuccessful, I than went to sdcard in root exploror and created a folder named download. I tried saving a few Google pics and they still come up download unsuccessful, I even tried downloading a file from xda and its not in my new download folder. I didn't set it as default since I don't know how to set it, I didn't see any options. Getting very frustrated.
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Settings>applications> manage applications>all> browser> clear data.
if that doesn't work try a 3rd party browser from the market. I use and prefer dolphin hd.
studacris said:
Settings>applications> manage applications>all> browser> clear data.
if that doesn't work try a 3rd party browser from the market. I use and prefer dolphin hd.
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That appeared to work, I saved a random picture and it was saved in my new download folder. But when I try and download the modded e3 signature file (which is what I've been trying to do) I see a quick download meter start and finish, after its done I can select close or open, if I click open I'm brought to rom manager with an install prompt were I can select or de-select a few things, than I'm put into recovery but it dkesnt show any place to install from sdcard. When I had to do this on my infuse once I downloaded the modded recovery it was listed in my downloads, id extract, copy and paste over original recovery but I don't see it anywhere in my captivates files.
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Hmm It should be in the download directory...
You could always dl the recovery file to your pc and copy it over to the phone.
studacris said:
Hmm It should be in the download directory...
You could always dl the recovery file to your pc and copy it over to the phone.
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I know, I'm at a loss. If I can't figure this out or have it fixed than I may not be able to flash. I'm just glad it's my back up phone.
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studacris said:
Hmm It should be in the download directory...
You could always dl the recovery file to your pc and copy it over to the phone.
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Would I have to take sdcard and place it in one of those adaptors, download recovery and drag/drop in sdcard?
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nash2000 said:
Would I have to take sdcard and place it in one of those adaptors, download recovery and drag/drop in sdcard?
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If the phone isn't showing up in any way when you hook it up to the computer (i.e. you can't select to mount the phone from the notification drop-down), that would be your option.
jmtheiss said:
If the phone isn't showing up in any way when you hook it up to the computer (i.e. you can't select to mount the phone from the notification drop-down), that would be your option.
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Cool, when I get a minute ill try it out and report back.
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Ok, I was able to install the recovery to phone from pc, I unzipped it than extracted it, but after I copied the recovery I tried to paste over the old recovery in system/bin but I got a message saying I can't do that read only.
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Before I say more - do you currently have the android default recovery or some version of CWM installed on your phone?
You're pasting in the modded 3e recovery I assume, that's in a place usually mounted read only. Using root explorer, there is a little button on the top right that says mount r/w press that THEN paste in.
studacris said:
You're pasting in the modded 3e recovery I assume, that's in a place usually mounted read only. Using root explorer, there is a little button on the top right that says mount r/w press that THEN paste in.
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Yes,. That is the recovery I'm trying to so. I thought I already clicked the mount tab, ill try it again. Wasn't this difficult on my infused.
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Ok, that worked but now nothing with flash, i give up. Ill download the rom from rom manager, once it finishes i get an install prompt, i select wipe data and cache. Im than put into cwm but the flash is aborted, says sonething about no such directory. And if anyone wants to know there isnt an install from sdcard option in cwm.
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Webtop

Can someone point out to me where the webtop files are located on the root? I currently have it setup just the way I like it, and have to resetup with each flash, I would like to be able to just copy the entire directory and back it up, I think its all under /usr, but I'm not certain.
Thanks
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runandhide05 said:
Can someone point out to me where the webtop files are located on the root? I currently have it setup just the way I like it, and have to resetup with each flash, I would like to be able to just copy the entire directory and back it up, I think its all under /usr, but I'm not certain.
Thanks
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Good question...bump
it looks like it is all located at /osh

Th3ory ROM Bugs and Fixes

Greetings to all fans of the Th3ory team.
This thread will be for bugs and fixes concerning releases and updates using the Unl3ash3d ROM.
As new issues arise, I will post in the OP and when resolutions become available, I will also post so this can be a one stop shop for members helping members.
For those of you who want to play around with the Android SDK
Windows Mac Linux
One Click Fastboot/Root Tool (credit to dhacker29)
HowTo: One Click Fastboot/Root (TweakMyDevice)
HowTo featuring TweakMyDevice:
Rooting
Mobile Hotspot
PowerBoost 2.0
Rom Thread direct link
OTA Update without losing root (Easiest Proceedure)
Download the R3L3AS3DRoot according to what OS you use:
Linux Windows
Reboot phone into AP Fastboot by holding both volume up/down at the same time, and power
Use volume down to highlight AP Fastboot
Use volume up to select AP Fastboot
Plug phone into computer
Run R3L3AS3DRoot program
Once finished the phone will reboot
Skip google setup and go into Settings>Applications>Developement>USB Debugging
Checkmark USB debugging
Press enter on R3L3AS3DRoot to root your phone and install 4EverRoot
Once finished press enter and unplug phone
Install Cheescake.apk
Click to create proper files
Click to change server
Select appropriate server
Check for updates
Download desired update
Install desired update
AFTER IT IS COMPLETE:
Install Shift3R Base V2.0
UI Issues
Black on black text in multiple areas
Bootloader Locked
Seriously, help us find updates on moto servers... Check it out, anyone can help!
Fix: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1281675
Battery draining issues
HOW TO USE POWERBOOST V2.0
WARNING!!! REMOVE ALL TRACES OF UNTHROTTLE FROM YOUR SDCARD BEFORE INSTALLING SHIFT3R BASE!
Open Terminal And Type
su (Hit Enter)
bionic.sh (Hit Enter)
Follow the prompts on the screen.
Select reboot from main menu, and HOLD ON!
Data/connection issues
Some reports of intermittent or loss of data (background and cell)
Fix: Toggle anything that will initiate a data signal eg. gtalk/gmail/facebook
If you see any fixes issues that are not addressed in the op, please PM me.
I can't get my text messages to vibrate. Yes, it's selected.
Strange.
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After the most recent wipe and flash (yes i know you have done it countless times) have you restarted your phone?
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Powerboost (credit to BMc) Installation
User Astro/Root Explorer to sdcard-ext
Copy the folder 'unthrottle' to the root of the sdcard
Open 'unthrottle' folder and create a new folder called 'backup'
Open 'jarfiles' folder > 'bionic' > '(R3)Blurr3d' and rename this folder to 'Unl3ashed'
Open the newly renamed 'Unl3ash3d' folder and rename 'v1.5' to 'v1.2x'
Then run script in Script Manager
Navigate to the 'unthrottle' folder and select menu.sh
Run as Root and hit RUN
Follow the prompts on the screen.
Select reboot from main menu
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wierd, tried that and no dice..keep say can't find file
FYI, there's an error in your steps under Powerboost. The folder should be renamed to "UNL3ASH3D" (no quotes), not "Unl3ashed".
smilepak said:
wierd, tried that and no dice..keep say can't find file
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Nope, has to be "UNL3ASH3D" (note the second 3).
SirTanNacht said:
After the most recent wipe and flash (yes i know you have done it countless times) have you restarted your phone?
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Yes sir. I just had one text come through where it vibrated, so it's sporadic.
It might not even be this ROM.
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Underwater Mike said:
FYI, there's an error in your steps under Powerboost. The folder should be renamed to "UNL3ASH3D" (no quotes), not "Unl3ashed".
Nope, has to be "UNL3ASH3D" (note the second 3).
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Good catch sir. It is now fixed.
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mistawolfe said:
Yes sir. I just had one text come through where it vibrated, so it's sporadic.
It might not even be this ROM.
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In the meantime, i am using contact vibrate... it is kinda neat. You can create custom patterns and change per contact and scenario.
That at least until we take a look at v1.6 and hope it resolves your issue.
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Fyi to all bionic users... Verizon is offering 50% off extended batteries today. If you don't have one, 25 bucks is a good price to pay! Just bought an extra one. >=)
rooted, debloated, UNL3ASH3D and now unthrottled! >=)
I cannot receive pics on handcent after flashing 1.4. Im running 1.5 and still not working.
Senor Peligro said:
I cannot receive pics on handcent after flashing 1.4. Im running 1.5 and still not working.
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Just as a basic test... have you tried the stock app or another messaging app? It might help us determine either what is causing it, or if there is a conflict. Please post your results.
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Senor Peligro said:
I cannot receive pics on handcent after flashing 1.4. Im running 1.5 and still not working.
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Quit using handcent
Who's next?
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Im using handcent and recived a picture in a message just fine v1.5 you should check your settings perhaps you missed one
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I installed a different texting app and still no pics.
Well after many wipes/formats and every thing else I finally have everything working.
I can verify that multiple cache wipes, dalvik wipes and system formats do the job.
I'm not sure exactly how many I done but it was a lot.
I just sit there and wiped, formatted, wipe, format, wipe, format so on and so on and it finally took, I even installed 3 times over and over each other.
The ROM works great.
All the phones might have the same parts and look the same, but for some reason they don't act the same.
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Quit using handcent
Who's next?
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lol, handcent is very android donut-esque... lmao
Any way to get battery and data manager back?
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I did a wipe,format and all that numerous times too hoping that may be the cause for the pix message problem, but no. Still an issue.
I'm back to 10% battery increments after moving the unthrottle folder.
I know this has been reported, but I'm just throwing my hat into the mix.
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[Q] EFS folder gone

I have flashed my phone multiple times without any problems (as far as I know). And now I realised that the backup of the original /efs and /persist folders have been lost. So I want to back them up again, but I can't find them. They're not on the phone. I also can't find them in my original Nandroid backup I made of GB 2.3.6 (stock) prior to going to an ICS Rom.
But my IMEI number is showing up correct on the phone, so it must be somewhere, but where?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
schnurrbidurr said:
I have flashed my phone multiple times without any problems (as far as I know). And now I realised that the backup of the original /efs and /persist folders have been lost. So I want to back them up again, but I can't find them. They're not on the phone. I also can't find them in my original Nandroid backup I made of GB 2.3.6 (stock) prior to going to an ICS Rom.
But my IMEI number is showing up correct on the phone, so it must be somewhere, but where?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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use rooted file explorer n go to /efs
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I would, if I could, but the problem is, that I don't have a /efs folder on my phone. I did a search with root explorer...nada. But since my IMEI is currenly present and correct, it must be stored somewhere else, right? And that location is the one I'm trying to find.
I'm currently running Ehndroix III Rom on my SGS+.
use some app from gstore to backup efs from system. juz search for efs backup
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compacity said:
use some app from gstore to backup efs from system. juz search for efs backup
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Thanks for the tip. I tried and failed
Andromizer (sp?) didn't even show the option for backing up the /efs folder and Nitrality claims it backed it up, but its backup directory is nowhere to be seen. Yes, I did google the default location and it says it's supposed to be something like /clockworkmod. I have TWRP, could that have something to do with it?
schnurrbidurr said:
Thanks for the tip. I tried and failed
Andromizer (sp?) didn't even show the option for backing up the /efs folder and Nitrality claims it backed it up, but its backup directory is nowhere to be seen. Yes, I did google the default location and it says it's supposed to be something like /clockworkmod. I have TWRP, could that have something to do with it?
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nope,twrp backup usually in extsd. if /efs cannot be seen after already rooted, then its weird, naturally da folder doesnt have dot (.) in front of da name.try disabling hidden file in system using any rooted explorer
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compacity said:
nope,twrp backup usually in extsd. if /efs cannot be seen after already rooted, then its weird, naturally da folder doesnt have dot (.) in front of da name.try disabling hidden file in system using any rooted explorer
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I always have "show hidden folders" ticked. The weird thing is, I decided to have a look at DH's phone (same model, same rom) and again, no /efs folder. I wonder if it may be the rom? I'll be getting a new phone tomorrow, so once that's set up I'm going to return my current one to stock and see what happens.
schnurrbidurr said:
I always have "show hidden folders" ticked. The weird thing is, I decided to have a look at DH's phone (same model, same rom) and again, no /efs folder. I wonder if it may be the rom? I'll be getting a new phone tomorrow, so once that's set up I'm going to return my current one to stock and see what happens.
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JUZ DO IT!
i also wanna know what will happen
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compacity said:
JUZ DO IT!
i also wanna know what will happen
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I will keep you posted. Promise
schnurrbidurr said:
I will keep you posted. Promise
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Ok, I tried to reflash stock, but failed. I don't have the phone anymore and therefore can't report anything.
Read this..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1841250
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schnurrbidurr said:
Ok, I tried to reflash stock, but failed. I don't have the phone anymore and therefore can't report anything.
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well, thanks for keeping ur promise mate
n sorry if i cant help u here
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Ok. if imei is showing you can back it up with adb. use these commands.
Code:
adb shell su -c "dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p27 of=/sdcard/efs.ext4 bs=4096"
adb shell su -c "dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p12 of=/sdcard/persist.ext4 bs=4096"
you will get a backup in sdcard.
jabrif said:
Ok. if imei is showing you can back it up with adb. use these commands.
Code:
adb shell su -c "dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p27 of=/sdcard/efs.ext4 bs=4096"
adb shell su -c "dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p12 of=/sdcard/persist.ext4 bs=4096"
you will get a backup in sdcard.
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Is this method safe? I had never used adb before
Walentyn15 said:
Is this method safe? I had never used adb before
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Yeah.. it is safe... I recommend it to use with i9001 only..

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