Hello guys,
I have the following problem with the stock backup app. Whenever I open it it allows me to backup only the system apps and shows that it
"Could not back up:
Media files
Downloaded apps with data"
Any ideas why this is happening and how to resolve it? Also how can I connect USB storage to the device, or is "USB storage" something else?
Also I found out the following workaround for Helium (https://play.google.com/store/apps/...SwyLDEsImNvbS5rb3VzaGlrZHV0dGEuYmFja3VwIl0.):
1. Settings->Developer options->USB debugging
2. Settings->Xperia->USB Connectivity->USB connection mode->Mass storage mode (MSC)
3. Execute Carbon, follow the instruction
Has anyone tried it if it works? I will try this method later today or tomorrow, but do not want to risk losing data.
ilianpk said:
Also I found out the following workaround for Helium (https://play.google.com/store/apps/...SwyLDEsImNvbS5rb3VzaGlrZHV0dGEuYmFja3VwIl0.):
1. Settings->Developer options->USB debugging
2. Settings->Xperia->USB Connectivity->USB connection mode->Mass storage mode (MSC)
3. Execute Carbon, follow the instruction
Has anyone tried it if it works? I will try this method later today or tomorrow, but do not want to risk losing data.
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Be careful with Carbon, it works or seems to work fine. Note the default settings are not sufficient to backup so you can restore again. Learnt this the hard way, it all appeared like it was fine, unitl I rebuilt my phone and couldn't restore anything (doesn't show in the list)
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Greetings!
tldr: USB debugging is probably not activated. is there still a way to get a bootlog via adb ?
edited tldr: can I (hex)edit a Nandroid backup to enable USB debugging, if I also have a nandroid of a clean install with USB debugging enabled for comparison ?
long story:
I'm running
HB3_Franzy 12 RC the final with devil kernel and have been for a while now. Yesterday, for some unknown reason, my phone suddenly decided to reboot. Now it hangs at the bootanimation.
I tried wiping cache and dalvik cache ;both with and without flashing the rom over the existing installation; reboot then went through "optimizing apps" and then hung at "updating android - starting apps"
I stupidly did not activate USB Debugging nor put the installed titanium backup to good use. You may flame and call me names, if you also supply any hint on how to proceed
Before I swallow the pill and wipe user data for a clean reinstall, I want to find out what happens, both as a last attempt at saving my data and to prevent this from occuring again.
Is there a way to access the bootlog via adb, even withoutt having activated USB debugging in the develloper options ? Are there any other ways to backup my data and reassemble it into a fresh reinstall ?
EDIT:
I did an Nandroid backup via recovery and, having that to get back, went on to factory reset. Phone boots, so no unrecoverable bricking. That's something. In the clean system, I can enable USB debugging and successfully adb logcat (after authorizing my pc on the phone). Restoring the backup, expectedly, set me back to where I started. I'm thinking it might be possible to edit (or copy from a nandroid of the clean, working system) the relevant configuration files in the broken system's Nandroid. Has anyone tried this before and knows which files are responsible ?
you can extract the apps via Titanium Backup... well atleast should titanium backup do it...
Actually it isnt really working for me: whenever i try to extract the apps out of the backup, titanium doesnt show me any apps to restore...
if you got the same error, you can try downloading Nandroid manager, install the app, you'd like to restore, via nandroid manager and restore the user data from the datadata.yaffs2.img... Its a little workaround, but it works fine for me...
adb enabled, more work needed
In case anyone finds this thread, looking for the solution: It is possible. As I'm not sure what the forum policy regarding hacks with potential evil application ist, I'll just point you to look into the files
data/property/persist.sys.root_access
data/property/persist.sys.usb.config
data/misc/adb/adb_keys
instead of posting step-by-step instructions.
hi there,
after unlocking the phone I missed to see that all data would be lost. Obviously the ROM was set back to factory.
Two applications I found to recover the data:
1. 7-Data Android Recovery (can't even find the phone)
2. Android Data Recovery (finds the phone, phone tells me that superuser rights are granted everything ok, but then: "unable to get device storage information")
I would love to recover some data like photos, applications or contacts, before flashing another ROM.
ADB Drivers, fastboot etc is installed. Motorola Device Manager is installed. All Drivers have been successfully placed.
The Phone work works properly when plugged to PC and also USB Debugging is enabled.
Why do my data recovery programs don't access the phone?
TeamWin Recovery 2.7 has been installed, furnice Kernel 1.1.2 as well as SuperSU 2.4. has been installed.
maybe those are impedient`?
nordcupp_motoG said:
I would love to recover some data like photos, applications or contacts, before flashing another ROM.
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Unlocking the phone will perform a factory reset. That means, everything that does not reside in your external sdcard is permanently lost.
If your device is properly set up with a google account, all your contacts, bookmarks,emails etc. will be restored. That means that everything you can access with your browser, like email, Chrome-bookmarks, are in sync with your device. If you allow google to backup your settings it will also try to restore your apps, but this is, and was, very unreliable.
If you must, you can manually backup your contacts with Contacts Backup Ultimate.
As for applications, nothing beats Titanium Backup. Ugly as hell but the most powerfull backup solution there is.
And last but not least, copy your photos, music, movies etc to your external sdcard.
All this has of course to be done before whiping your device.
P.S. Please update your recovery to the latest TWRP.
external sd may follow soon.
team win recovery that version is offically compatible to moto G14
so I chose that one.
thanks for the tipp. should have seen that earlier.
darryer said:
Titanium Backup is a good tool for Android. Or you can use Tenorshare This is a pro tool for Android data, it can recover all lost data like contacts, sms, call history, photos etc, even you have no backup.
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I did use that tool as well as 7-Data Recovery and another one. None of them capable to access the phone.
Tenoshore told me after connecting the phone to the app and choosing what data to save, that the storage information is not accessible.
No clue as to how that happens.
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No clue as to how that happens.
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If you connect your device with usb-debugging enabled in the developer options, does a dialog pop up, presenting a RSA fingerprint, asking to allow usb-debugging? Allowing this is imperative.
that was done properly... the application does ask for this before you can chose what to save.
nordcupp_motoG said:
that was done properly... the application does ask for this before you can chose what to save.
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What is the output of "adb devices" after you connect your device?
C:\adb>adb devices
adb server is out of date. killing...
* daemon started successfully *
List of devices attached
ZX1D22HLNC unauthorized
C:\adb>
but usb tunnel is working right now...
usb debugging is enabled...
adb should be up to date...
mmmh every try delivers different ansers:
second time said: devices attached.
third time said: daemon failed to start
and adb server didnt ack
ok, there is a well known issue with some devices and adb
there is an adb fix for it, but I couldn't get it to work so far.
nordcupp_motoG said:
C:\adb>adb devices
adb server is out of date. killing...
* daemon started successfully *
List of devices attached
ZX1D22HLNC unauthorized
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Maybe this helps
http://stackoverflow.com/questions/18011685/cant-connect-nexus-4-to-adb-unauthorized
thank you.
I installed the Android SDK Studio and used the ADB from there.
ADB now works properly.
USB Tunnel sucks hard still though.
The connection shows up to be established and skype and whats app do work,
but playstore and chrome refuse to work also no regular app can reach the net
like wikidroyd & co...
nordcupp_motoG said:
playstore and chrome refuse to work also no regular app can reach the net
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Maybe manually change dns in wifi settings will help.
manually change it where?
I don't see any menu for this in usb tunnel...
guess I gonna get a USB wifi next week.
nordcupp_motoG said:
manually change it where?
I don't see any menu for this in usb tunnel...
guess I gonna get a USB wifi next week.
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Not on the mobile, on your pc. Change it to e.g. 8.8.8.8
As title says. Also when I connect to USB into my windows computer the N6
icon appears, when I click on it its blank, no files! I tried to copy my pics and it
says devise cannot accept!
Seems my storage partition is somehow lost. I tried to reflash 2x, same result.
Can anyone guide me on what to do.
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cc999 said:
As title says. Also when I connect to USB into my windows computer the N6
icon appears, when I click on it its blank, no files! I tried to copy my pics and it
says devise cannot accept!
Seems my storage partition is somehow lost. I tried to reflash 2x, same result.
Can anyone guide me on what to do.
CC
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Try doing a factory reset from within Android, I hope this helps.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/help/64gb-stuck-23gb-t2970279
Read down a few posts. It worked for me on 5.1.1.
I also have the same problem but with the 32gb version.
I started with a locked unrooted 5.1.1 Nexus 6.
I followed the instructions from Google's file image site.
I unlocked the boot loader.
Then ran the flash all script that failed, so I manually flashed the phone.
Phone rebooted and started up fine.
I attempted to re-lock the boot loader but it failed.
When connected to a windows system the phone shows up on auto play but file explorer shows No files or folders.
Tried a factory wipe still nothing.
worked
knightsh said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/help/64gb-stuck-23gb-t2970279
Read down a few posts. It worked for me on 5.1.1.
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That worked! TY
Now my last problem, when I enable USB debugging, plug into computer accept the computer
on the N6 and then I goto transfer my music files etc like I have done a million times before,
The icon appears on the computer when I double click its empty and I cannot
write to it! Any suggestions?
CC
This happened to me. I performed the advice recommended above and this fixed it for me
Edit: Ha. You just beat me.
copy
danieljw said:
This happened to me. I performed the advice recommended above and this fixed it for me
Edit: Ha. You just beat me.
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Can you copy files to device with usb?
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cc999 said:
Can you copy files to device with usb?
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Yes. The phone defaults to charge-only mode via USB, which prohibits file transfer; this is why the device folder was empty in Windows. Switch to MTP mode via the notification shade and it will appear as it normally does.
In addition, in Developer options, you can configure the default USB mode, so as to prevent this from happening in the future.
or, just move into the 21st century, and use a program like wifi explorer pro, and never have to connect with a usb cable to transfer anything ever again..
wase4711 said:
or, just move into the 21st century, and use a program like wifi explorer pro, and never have to connect with a usb cable to transfer anything ever again..
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Agreed that apps like this are very convenient. Sometimes still prefer hardwiring for transferring 20-30 GB worth of stuff, even though MTP is a total drag.
danieljw said:
Yes. The phone defaults to charge-only mode via USB, which prohibits file transfer; this is why the device folder was empty in Windows. Switch to MTP mode via the notification shade and it will appear as it normally does.
In addition, in Developer options, you can configure the default USB mode, so as to prevent this from happening in the future.
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This fixed my Issue. It was set to MTP but I switched it to Charge only then back to MTP and it works now.
Thank you.
with a fast wifi connection, its not really much slower to transfer big stuff as well; although, how often are you transferring 20-30 gigs of stuff???
I think I have used the cable to transfer maybe 3 or 4 times since I got this phone..wireless charging, no cables to transfer files, its time to embrace 2015!
TWRP Resize partition function
Addressing just the problem posed in the title of this thread, if you have TWRP installed, or if you choose to install it after you discover this problem, then you have an option that will preserve your data: use the new "resize partition" function within recovery.
Boot to TWRP (version 2.8.7.1 or higher)
Choose "Wipe" button (do not slide yet!!) then "Advanced Wipe" button.
Select the Data partition, then "Repair or Change File System" button.
Choose the Resize button.
Now you can slide to confirm, and it will expand the partition to it's full potential, without disturbing the data.
danieljw said:
Yes. The phone defaults to charge-only mode via USB, which prohibits file transfer; this is why the device folder was empty in Windows. Switch to MTP mode via the notification shade and it will appear as it normally does.
In addition, in Developer options, you can configure the default USB mode, so as to prevent this from happening in the future.
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Sorry for OT:
Definitely doesn't work on a rooted Nexus 5. It always jumps back to charge only. Does this work 100% on Nexus 6 devices?
File transfer also doesn't work properly for me (and at least one other person in the NExus 5 Troubleshooting subforums), if you want to move a folder onto the SD card which has a system file and / or subfolders in it, it will most likely fail. There are also a lot of folders not showing in Windows Explorer, so if i.e. I want to move Titanium Backup files to the SD card I just can't place a folder and name it "Titanium Backup" because it won't get recognized. I have to create a dummy folder, place the backup files in there and then move them manually with ES File Explorer to the now visibile real TB folder.
That bothered me so much I did a rollback to Lollipop, hopefully those things get fixed by Google or with an Xposed module (if this is working somewhen).
Hi guys,
does your settings/system/backup (app data, sms etc to Google disk) work?
Mine still says 'waiting for backup' except for Google photos.
Backup is enabled, correct account selected.
Had exactly the same problem and resolved it with adb. See here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/nokia-7-plus/help/issue-google-backup-t3781848
fax2368 said:
Had exactly the same problem and resolved it with adb. See here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/nokia-7-plus/help/issue-google-backup-t3781848
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Ah, I missed that thread. I will give it a try.
Do you now need to manually backup data via adb all the time or has this fixed the issue and backups are made automatically by the phone itself now?
After this I left the phone during night on charge and connected via WIFI and it started to backup automatically. Since then no more problems... it needs just the initial push
thanks mate!
just for the others who may be having the same issue - the backup suddenly started working after a few days without me touching anything, so in the end I did not use the adb method.
Hello! My phone (Redmi Note 10s) after auto-update has broken. It is operating but anytime I try to open any application there's a message displayed: "Wait until your device is fully rebooted before opening apps" so basically I cannot do anything there. The only solution that I have found on the web is to restore phone to default settings, but on internal storage I have some pictures that I'd like to backup and I cannot access them. I also tried to connect the phone to PC to copy files, but it is not detected at all. Is there anything I can do to access files on internal storage?
Thanks
so you can boot the phone but nothing else? that sounds bit like broken encryption. in that case your data is already lost.
if you can reach settings you should enable developer options and usb-debugging. install the usb drivers and try to pull your files via adb.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/recover-repair-a-file-not-deleted.4558651/post-88214233
just flash stock firmware using save user data option in miflash and done