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[RECOVERY] CWM Normal & Touch Recovery 6.0.1.2

As i saw and received some pm asking about this new version that Koush doesnt have time to rebuild it, i´ve done myself and its working like a charm in our p990 devices.
All credits to Koush i´ve just compiled from cm sources
Edit: Update to cwm v6.0.1.2
Edit2: Uploaded Normal Recovery for those that dont want to use touch or doesnt use ICS kernels.

Kashamalaga said:
As i saw and received some pm asking about this new version that Koush doesnt have time to rebuild it, i´ve done myself and its working like a charm in our p990 devices.
All credits to Koush and Rusty! i´ve just compiled from cm sources
Mediafire Mirror:
Edit mirror off until i solve a unpleasure bug that always boot recovery partition
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It's a frequent bug with cwm...
Perhaps this can help you we had this problem on my tablet: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1601942

Nice work! CWM 6 Touch was long overdue!

Striatum_bdr said:
It's a frequent bug with cwm...
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Thanks for the info, i found the bug on postrecoveryboot
tonyp said:
Had tried it before, didn't work.
Did you use the online builder?
Didn't spend too much time into it though, I'm now with twrp.
Sent from my LG-P990 using xda app-developers app
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Yes but like you know repo from koush are clear from p990 files so i already done from my own cm source.
Its working like a charm and incremental backups rocks, just 27mb for example a complete backup forget it about every backup 1GB

Not able to find incremental backup.

parthabhatta said:
Not able to find incremental backup.
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Dear,
if you dont touch nothing by default dpu extension files gives you that. For example if you had a old backup just backup does a small update backup as in this screenshot.
Picture: http://i47.tinypic.com/11vp6x5.jpg

Great concept. Got to understand the thing.

will it change the previous backup? can we still restore?

Does it have the same bug as the previous one that was corrupting cache partition?

mind_challenge said:
Does it have the same bug as the previous one that was corrupting cache partition?
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fixed.

orbital_71 said:
will it change the previous backup? can we still restore?
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yes still can restore old backups

Kashamalaga said:
fixed.
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Any other known bugs?

orbital_71 said:
will it change the previous backup? can we still restore?
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mind_challenge said:
Any other known bugs?
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No

parthabhatta said:
Great concept. Got to understand the thing.
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This is further to my quoted post.
I made two backups of my ROM.
The first one to external card (I am on stock v20h modded by Flix) where I had previously two full backups stored - made with regular CWM. Out of the two full backups - one is of the default FROYO ROM when I bought the phone and another is of some other Custom ROM not related to v20h. Now this CWM made a backup of only 28+ mb.
The second backup I made to internal card where previously no CWM Backup existed. But again the v20h backup created by this CWM 6 (touch) which is only for 28+mb.
Its very good since so little space is being taken. But wherefrom CWM is taking its reference as the main backup on which this incremental backup is created?
I have no problems with this but only for the sake of curiosity I am wanting to know the details of this great concept.
I have still not tried RESTORE. I will try that from the backup created in my internal memory of only 28+mb and report back.

parthabhatta said:
This is further to my quoted post.
I made two backups of my ROM.
The first one to external card (I am on stock v20h modded by Flix) where I had previously two full backups stored - made with regular CWM. Out of the two full backups - one is of the default FROYO ROM when I bought the phone and another is of some other Custom ROM not related to v20h. Now this CWM made a backup of only 28+ mb.
The second backup I made to internal card where previously no CWM Backup existed. But again the v20h backup created by this CWM 6 (touch) which is only for 28+mb.
Its very good since so little space is being taken. But wherefrom CWM is taking its reference as the main backup on which this incremental backup is created?
I have no problems with this but only for the sake of curiosity I am wanting to know the details of this great concept.
I have still not tried RESTORE. I will try that from the backup created in my internal memory of only 28+mb and report back.
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Its use the sdcard/clockworckmod/blobs files to check and recover if an error appears so its better to get all the backups in your sdcard, i´´ never use internal memory for do backups, and like you said its take that as reference from the blobs

Kashamalaga said:
Its use the sdcard/clockworckmod/blobs files to check and recover if an error appears so its better to get all the backups in your sdcard, i´´ never use internal memory for do backups, and like you said its take that as reference from the blobs
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Thanks. Now I understand. Once it stores all necessary information in "BLOBS" folder (which is of 790+mb in my case) and makes backups of <30mb each time I backup a installed ROM. Good one.

Tested it now, everything works perfect.

mind_challenge said:
Tested it now, everything works perfect.
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Thanks for your testing :good:

Is it normal that backup needs a lot more time than wih CWM 5?

Impact7 said:
Is it normal that backup needs a lot more time than wih CWM 5?
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Just on first time use when you need to create blobs after that runs awesome! :silly:

What options are there for making NANDroid backups?

Since late November of last year my N900A has been running stock OS (Android 4.3) but is rooted via RDLV and soon after did the OTA update to MJ5.
I would like to start experimenting with Xposed modules but I would like to make a complete backup of my device just in case something goes wrong. Since our bootloader is still locked and and we cannot install Clockworkmod Recovery or TeamWin Recovery Project, what are my other options?
Thank you in advance.

sonny_c said:
Since late November of last year my N900A has been running stock OS (Android 4.3) but is rooted via RDLV and soon after did the OTA update to MJ5.
I would like to start experimenting with Xposed modules but I would like to make a complete backup of my device just in case something goes wrong. Since our bootloader is still locked and and we cannot install Clockworkmod Recovery or TeamWin Recovery Project, what are my other options?
Thank you in advance.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2572978

jerrycoffman45 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2572978
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Thank you jerrycoffman45. i will check it out.

jerrycoffman45 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2572978
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Do you know if this is useful for stock ROM? Let's say I'm playing around with risky apps, before I use them, I could make a backup with Safestrap?
I'm a little confused about with all the custom ROM speak in the developers thread

rust1druid said:
Do you know if this is useful for stock ROM? Let's say I'm playing around with risky apps, before I use them, I could make a backup with Safestrap?
I'm a little confused about with all the custom ROM speak in the developers thread
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yes it is you need a external sdcard though

jerrycoffman45 said:
yes it is you need a external sdcard though
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Because the backup I just made (I went ahead and installed Safestrap, made a backup) is stored in the same place as the sytem, and if my phone were to become corrupt, that backup would no longer be available?
Thanks for the reply, just straightening this out in my head so I understand it better

rust1druid said:
Because the backup I just made (I went ahead and installed Safestrap, made a backup) is stored in the same place as the sytem, and if my phone were to become corrupt, that backup would no longer be available?
Thanks for the reply, just straightening this out in my head so I understand it better
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correct i made a backup to external sd then took it out of my phone for safe keeping

jerrycoffman45 said:
correct i made a backup to external sd then took it out of my phone for safe keeping
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If I wanted to then I could find that backup file, store it on my computer, and if it ever comes down to needing it, go out and buy an external and go from there? I assume Safestrap needs to be installed on the external sdcard, or just the backup file?
Thanks again for your help

rust1druid said:
If I wanted to then I could find that backup file, store it on my computer, and if it ever comes down to needing it, go out and buy an external and go from there? I assume Safestrap needs to be installed on the external sdcard, or just the backup file?
Thanks again for your help
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i have the apk and my backup on mine

Complete backup

I really would like to try the new CM12 ROM, but using this device as a daily driver I'd like to be able to go back to the current ROM without too many difficulties. So I was wondering if there is a way to fully backup the device (on PC would be perfect) and by that I mean firmware, installed apps, settings, data, ... all of it; install the CM12 and if something goes wrong flash the backup with everything in it.
Thank you guys.

psixda said:
I really would like to try the new CM12 ROM, but using this device as a daily driver I'd like to be able to go back to the current ROM without too many difficulties. So I was wondering if there is a way to fully backup the device (on PC would be perfect) and by that I mean firmware, installed apps, settings, data, ... all of it; install the CM12 and if something goes wrong flash the backup with everything in it.
Thank you guys.
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I have a G800H and have TWRP working fine. Search and ye shall find!
Regards
Keliuss

keliuss said:
I have a G800H and have TWRP working fine. Search and ye shall find!
Regards
Keliuss
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Do you mean the version available here? does it neet to be this special version or is there a version for G800H in twrp website? thanks.

TWRP is unofficial, no have it in official site! Look in http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s5-mini/orig-development/recovery-twrp-2-8-t2924611
Do fully backup and restore whenever you want
P.S: dont use wipe dalvik/cache button after flash anything, will crash your partitions.

How to back up my factory ROM?

Just got a new unit and would like to make a full backup of the factory ROM before proceeding to try out different ROMs. I did find an old thread from 2011 [HOW-TO]Create Custom ODIN Images for Backup/Restore but I'm not entirely sure if this is still accurate advice.
Also, it says that the device needs to be rooted in order to make the backups. My understanding is that if I root the system it will be detected by the system and OTA updating will then be disabled, which is not what I want. So my second question is: Is it really necessary to root and if so what is the best temporary method?

Aethera said:
Just got a new unit and would like to make a full backup of the factory ROM before proceeding to try out different ROMs. I did find an old thread from 2011 [HOW-TO]Create Custom ODIN Images for Backup/Restore but I'm not entirely sure if this is still accurate advice.
Also, it says that the device needs to be rooted in order to make the backups. My understanding is that if I root the system it will be detected by the system and OTA updating will then be disabled, which is not what I want. So my second question is: Is it really necessary to root and if so what is the best temporary method?
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ODIN flash TWRP then backup your stock ROM.

ShrekOpher said:
ODIN flash TWRP then backup your stock ROM.
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Thanks that what I ended up doing because it was definitely easiest.

Aethera said:
Just got a new unit and would like to make a full backup of the factory ROM before proceeding to try out different ROMs. I did find an old thread from 2011 [HOW-TO]Create Custom ODIN Images for Backup/Restore but I'm not entirely sure if this is still accurate advice.
Also, it says that the device needs to be rooted in order to make the backups. My understanding is that if I root the system it will be detected by the system and OTA updating will then be disabled, which is not what I want. So my second question is: Is it really necessary to root and if so what is the best temporary method?
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Small piece of advice my friend, be sure to include EFS in the backup to be on the safe side, also I suggest making a copy on a external SD or transferring to a PC

Why efs?
glm0025 said:
Small piece of advice my friend, be sure to include EFS in the backup to be on the safe side, also I suggest making a copy on a external SD or transferring to a PC
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According to TWRP they say:
Some devices have “special partitions” like WiMAX, pds, efs, etc. These partitions almost never need to be included in a normal backup.
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I already did one restore from my backup which had not included efs and it worked ok. What exactly is efs and why would we need it?

Aethera said:
According to TWRP they say:
I already did one restore from my backup which had not included efs and it worked ok. What exactly is efs and why would we need it?
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The EFS folder contains important information from the phone, like the IMEI for example, and if it gets erased by error it may affect your ability to successfully connect to a provider. Backups in TWRP will give you the option to backup important partitions one of those is the EFS folder, alternatively you may also use an application to make a backup (requires root) like EFS Manager(IMEI)-Note4 on the play store.

Backup TWRP // Backup Apps and restore

Hey :good:
Ive got some questions and hope somebody can help me here!
I've got TWRP 3.3.1-46 installed.
I can backup the boot, recovery, system image and vendor image without any problems. However, when backing up the data, I keep getting "createTarFork()" with error 255. I have been searching on google for some time, but have not found the right solution. Has anyone had the problem with MI9 before?
Furthermore I use "titatnium backup" with the pro version to backup the apps. But since a few months I have a lot of problems with this apps too. During the restore the app hangs or the apps are not restored and I have to intervene manually again and again (out of 120apps this concerns about 30). Does anyone have a good alternative?
thank you so much!

LyDjane said:
Hey :good:
Ive got some questions and hope somebody can help me here!
I've got TWRP 3.3.1-46 installed.
I can backup the boot, recovery, system image and vendor image without any problems. However, when backing up the data, I keep getting "createTarFork()" with error 255. I have been searching on google for some time, but have not found the right solution. Has anyone had the problem with MI9 before?
Furthermore I use "titatnium backup" with the pro version to backup the apps. But since a few months I have a lot of problems with this apps too. During the restore the app hangs or the apps are not restored and I have to intervene manually again and again (out of 120apps this concerns about 30). Does anyone have a good alternative?
thank you so much!
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1 I've had the same, you can find the problem in twrp log. For me it was the empty folder data pre_boot. Deleted and ok.
2. I've the same prob. Some apps didn't restore, only if you installed first manually the app and then restore is working.

Laptapper said:
1 I've had the same, you can find the problem in twrp log. For me it was the empty folder data pre_boot. Deleted and ok.
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Okay. Where i can find this folder?
Laptapper said:
2. I've the same prob. Some apps didn't restore, only if you installed first manually the app and then restore is working.
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Youve contact Titanium Backup?

LyDjane said:
Okay. Where i can find this folder?
Youve contact Titanium Backup?
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Root data pre_boot
No. I'll hope they knew and give an update

LyDjane said:
Okay. Where i can find this folder?
Youve contact Titanium Backup?
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Yep, same issue here fixed the same way:good:
You'll need to use a file explorer with root privileges to go to the /data folder, keep in mind.
Maybe twrp explorer could do it as well?

Laptapper said:
Root data pre_boot
No. I'll hope they knew and give an update
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that would be good yes. I cant find a folder that name is "pre_boot"?

1) The official TWRP version for Mi 9 is 3.3.1-0, based on last version of Mauronofrio 3.3.1-52. So I suggest to first migrate onto the current version and to try again.
2) Many problems have been reported for Titanium Backup. I'm using Swift Backup instead without any issues so far.
Cheers
Toscha

LyDjane said:
that would be good yes. I cant find a folder that name is "pre_boot"?
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It's exactly Per_boot
(Unsure about the underscore)

toscha42 said:
1) The official TWRP version for Mi 9 is 3.3.1-0, based on last version of Mauronofrio 3.3.1-52. So I suggest to first migrate onto the current version and to try again.
2) Many problems have been reported for Titanium Backup. I'm using Swift Backup instead without any issues so far.
Cheers
Toscha
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can i flash over my twrp without problems? would install via twrp?

Exactly, just flash over the existing TWRP. And yes, you can install through existing TWRP. Just follow the installation guide here.
Cheers
Toscha

toscha42 said:
Exactly, just flash over the existing TWRP. And yes, you can install through existing TWRP. Just follow the installation guide here.
Cheers
Toscha
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same problem again after flashing 3.3.1-0

toscha42 said:
2) Many problems have been reported for Titanium Backup. I'm using Swift Backup instead without any issues so far.
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I've been using Swift for quite some time and it certainly lives up to it's name. It backs up so fast compared to TB that at first you assume it can't be working right. I've never had a problem with backup/restores and the UI, especially in dark mode, is great. It will also easily backup sms messages, call logs, wallpapers and wifi settings.
Can't recommend this highly enough.

sooo guys!
ive tested swift backup and it works like charm! awesome no errors or problems. Bought premium directly.
after flashing 3.3.1.-0 twrp and deleten folder pre_boot now it works too!

LyDjane said:
sooo guys!
ive tested swift backup and it works like charm! awesome no errors or problems. Bought premium directly.
after flashing 3.3.1.-0 twrp and deleten folder pre_boot now it works too!
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Swift backup is really good, but I need to restore sometimes system apps and so I've to be with titanium. Also I'm using freezing apps and other things which aren't possible with swift backup.