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[Q] Backup entire custom rom and settings via Clockwork or other

Hello!
I have a new european HTC One with Trickdroid v8 installed and Clockwork 6.0.3.3
How to backup entire rom with settings ? I have used the backup function in Clockwork recovery, but I cant find the back file on my internat memory - i want to copy it to my computer just in case.
What is best solution to make backup of my entire phone with rom ? Using clockwork recovery software or some other function ?

cavist said:
Hello!
I have a new european HTC One with Trickdroid v8 installed and Clockwork 6.0.3.3
How to backup entire rom with settings ? I have used the backup function in Clockwork recovery, but I cant find the back file on my internat memory - i want to copy it to my computer just in case.
What is best solution to make backup of my entire phone with rom ? Using clockwork recovery software or some other function ?
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The CWM backup is located in '/data/media/clockworkmod/backup/' (from root) and is not visible from the pc.
Using ES file explorer or root explorer copy the folder in the '/data/media/clockworkmod/backup/' directory to '/data/media/0/' and then you'll be able to see it from your pc and copy across....... remember to delete the copy from '/data/media/0/' afterwards

rider5512 said:
The CWM backup is located in '/data/media/clockworkmod/backup/' (from root) and is not visible from the pc.
Using ES file explorer or root explorer copy the folder in the '/data/media/clockworkmod/backup/' directory to '/data/media/0/' and then you'll be able to see it from your pc and copy across....... remember to delete the copy from '/data/media/0/' afterwards
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Unfortunately, i do not have such directory path like you specified.
I installed Clockwork Rom Manager and it tells me the backup is in inaccesible area, path: Device: mnt/shell/emulated/clockworkmod/backup
But the mnt/shell folder is empty and I cant find clockword folder. Any solution to this ?

cavist said:
Unfortunately, i do not have such directory path like you specified.
I installed Clockwork Rom Manager and it tells me the backup is in inaccesible area, path: Device: mnt/shell/emulated/clockworkmod/backup
But the mnt/shell folder is empty and I cant find clockword folder. Any solution to this ?
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When navigating to root with a file explorer are you unable to see the directories I listed?

rider5512 said:
When navigating to root with a file explorer are you unable to see the directories I listed?
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Using your path, I can only go for: Device: /data/ and it is empty

cavist said:
Using your path, I can only go for: Device: /data/ and it is empty
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No it can't be empty.... check your file explorer is root enabled, if you're using ES then settings>tools>root explorer

rider5512 said:
No it can't be empty.... check your file explorer is root enabled, if you're using ES then settings>tools>root explorer
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Now it works like a charm. Thank you very much for your help!

TWRP recovery copy issue

Friends....I have two TWRP backup on my HTC ONE. I want to transfer them on my PC so hat i can save 4 GB of disk space but for some reason i cannot copy the main file which is around 1.5 gb and is named 'system.ext4.win'. I tried copy/cut both but of no use. When i copy and paste in same location it gives error that cannot copy 'system.ext4.win'. Plz help :crying::crying:. Just for added info I can copy all other things like Titanium backup

Older versions of TWRP incorrectly set the permissions. Use root explorer or ES File Explorer to set the permissions properly.

BenPope said:
Older versions of TWRP incorrectly set the permissions. Use root explorer or ES File Explorer to set the permissions properly.
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Thanks, but I can't locate the option to edit 'permission'. I'm using ES explorer. Can you plz guide ?

[Q] where is /data/preload folder on my phone?

Hey fellas,
I need to copy a file into folder /data/preload/ .
I cannot find this folder using the root explorer. Where is it?
I know it exists (or should exist) since system gives me an error message while applying OTA updates saying that a file is missing in that folder.
I have got the file now and want to put it back.
my phone:
HTC One M7,
rooted
stock recovery
s-on
bootloader unlocked/tampered

geek654 said:
Hey fellas,
I need to copy a file into folder /data/preload/ .
I cannot find this folder using the root explorer. Where is it?
I know it exists (or should exist) since system gives me an error message while applying OTA updates saying that a file is missing in that folder.
I have got the file now and want to put it back.
my phone:
HTC One M7,
rooted
stock recovery
s-on
bootloader unlocked/tampered
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Does anyone know?
Thanks

Could it be in the system partition?
How can I access system partition?
In TWRP recovery I see an option named "mount" when I select it only the "data" in ticked.
Should I tick "system" as well, and it will mount the system partition? If so, then i can probably use the file browser of TWRP, find the data/preload folder and copy the missing file back in place. right?

download root browser, there is a free edition from play store as soon as you open it you will see the data folder on the list, its not in system, that's a separate folder.
you will need to copy the preload folder and its contents to that folder and change the permissions of the folder and contents.
you need to be rooted to use it.

Seanie280672 said:
download root browser, there is a free edition from play store as soon as you open it you will see the data folder on the list, its not in system, that's a separate folder.
you will need to copy the preload folder and its contents to that folder and change the permissions of the folder and contents.
you need to be rooted to use it.
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Thanks Seanie.
So by default that folder does not exist? That's why I couldn't find it then!
I created the folder via root browser. What should be the permission for folder/apk file ?
now the preload folder permissions are rwsrwsrwt and apk file permissions are rw-rw----
does it make sense or should I change permission of filder and file both to 777 or 666 ?

geek654 said:
Thanks Seanie.
So by default that folder does not exist? That's why I couldn't find it then!
I created the folder via root browser. What should be the permission for folder/apk file ?
now the preload folder permissions are rwsrwsrwt and apk file permissions are rw-rw----
does it make sense or should I change permission of filder and file both to 777 or 666 ?
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It does initially exist, but if you've been flashing custom rom's and recoveries, then when you clear data it gets deleted, set permissions to rw-r-r- for the apk's etc and rwxr-xr-x for the folder

[Q] TWRP Nandroid Backup/Lollipop Issue...

I have a T-Mobile HTC M7 converted to GPE, recently flashed to Lollipop from KK 4.4.4. I use Tasker and OpenRecoveryScript to automate Nandroid backups through TWRP, then use FolderSync to upload said backup to my server over WiFi. My method worked perfectly until I flashed to Lollipop.
Since flashing to Lollipop, whether through Tasker or manually, I get an error in FolderSync saying the Nandroid files can't be read or copied. If I use TWRP's file manager, I can view the Nandroid folders/files, but those same files are not viewable using ES File Explorer in Lollipop. When I navigate to TWRP\BACKUPS\{Serial Number} folder in ES File Explorer, the {Serial Number} folder (where the TWRP backups are) is listed as a 0k(zero) file that can't be read or copied. When I try to create a new folder (in the BACKUPS folder) using ES File Explorer I get an error saying the operation failed.
Just this morning I restored a Nandroid backup using TWRP, and now in ES File Explorer my entire SDcard folder is blank (not true, as all my apps still function), but in TWRP file manager the SDcard folder is fine. At first I thought the problem was with ES File Explorer, but I tried a few different file explorers with the same result (FX File Explorer tells me 'Access was Denied' when trying to view the sdcard folder. ) All file managers I've tried have root access.
I thought Lollipop fixed the sdcard problems from KK, but this is a whole new one for me. Is there an issue with Lollipop not being able to read files that are written through recovery/TWRP? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

lords8n said:
I have a T-Mobile HTC M7 converted to GPE, recently flashed to Lollipop from KK 4.4.4. I use Tasker and OpenRecoveryScript to automate Nandroid backups through TWRP, then use FolderSync to upload said backup to my server over WiFi. My method worked perfectly until I flashed to Lollipop.
Since flashing to Lollipop, whether through Tasker or manually, I get an error in FolderSync saying the Nandroid files can't be read or copied. If I use TWRP's file manager, I can view the Nandroid folders/files, but those same files are not viewable using ES File Explorer in Lollipop. When I navigate to TWRP\BACKUPS\{Serial Number} folder in ES File Explorer, the {Serial Number} folder (where the TWRP backups are) is listed as a 0k(zero) file that can't be read or copied. When I try to create a new folder (in the BACKUPS folder) using ES File Explorer I get an error saying the operation failed.
Just this morning I restored a Nandroid backup using TWRP, and now in ES File Explorer my entire SDcard folder is blank (not true, as all my apps still function), but in TWRP file manager the SDcard folder is fine. At first I thought the problem was with ES File Explorer, but I tried a few different file explorers with the same result (FX File Explorer tells me 'Access was Denied' when trying to view the sdcard folder. ) All file managers I've tried have root access.
I thought Lollipop fixed the sdcard problems from KK, but this is a whole new one for me. Is there an issue with Lollipop not being able to read files that are written through recovery/TWRP? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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I'm still looking forward to automating my backups and syncing them to my server, but I had a similar problem on my OnePlus One today - the TWRP folder was marked as being a zero byte FILE instead of being a folder. Using Solid Explorer for file management on my devices, and the OPO is running a Lollipop ROM as well. Never saw this on KK ROM or on my Samsung Tablet (KK as well)
So - I'd say it's a good observation that this is likely to be ROM related, not device.
BTW: Would you mind telling me how you automated nandroid and syncing?

lords8n said:
I have a T-Mobile HTC M7 converted to GPE, recently flashed to Lollipop from KK 4.4.4. I use Tasker and OpenRecoveryScript to automate Nandroid backups through TWRP, then use FolderSync to upload said backup to my server over WiFi. My method worked perfectly until I flashed to Lollipop.
Since flashing to Lollipop, whether through Tasker or manually, I get an error in FolderSync saying the Nandroid files can't be read or copied. If I use TWRP's file manager, I can view the Nandroid folders/files, but those same files are not viewable using ES File Explorer in Lollipop. When I navigate to TWRP\BACKUPS\{Serial Number} folder in ES File Explorer, the {Serial Number} folder (where the TWRP backups are) is listed as a 0k(zero) file that can't be read or copied. When I try to create a new folder (in the BACKUPS folder) using ES File Explorer I get an error saying the operation failed.
Just this morning I restored a Nandroid backup using TWRP, and now in ES File Explorer my entire SDcard folder is blank (not true, as all my apps still function), but in TWRP file manager the SDcard folder is fine. At first I thought the problem was with ES File Explorer, but I tried a few different file explorers with the same result (FX File Explorer tells me 'Access was Denied' when trying to view the sdcard folder. ) All file managers I've tried have root access.
I thought Lollipop fixed the sdcard problems from KK, but this is a whole new one for me. Is there an issue with Lollipop not being able to read files that are written through recovery/TWRP? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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husky69 said:
I'm still looking forward to automating my backups and syncing them to my server, but I had a similar problem on my OnePlus One today - the TWRP folder was marked as being a zero byte FILE instead of being a folder. Using Solid Explorer for file management on my devices, and the OPO is running a Lollipop ROM as well. Never saw this on KK ROM or on my Samsung Tablet (KK as well)
So - I'd say it's a good observation that this is likely to be ROM related, not device.
BTW: Would you mind telling me how you automated nandroid and syncing?
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FAQ
Google Play Edition 5.0.1
SdCard
Q.)
The sdcard not being visible via PC is annoying.
Is there any fix for this yet?
A.)
Yes, here is a work-around
Install Terminal Emulator then type:
Code:
su
restorecon -FR /data/media/0
and sdfix in the play store should do it

husky69 said:
I'm still looking forward to automating my backups and syncing them to my server, but I had a similar problem on my OnePlus One today - the TWRP folder was marked as being a zero byte FILE instead of being a folder. Using Solid Explorer for file management on my devices, and the OPO is running a Lollipop ROM as well. Never saw this on KK ROM or on my Samsung Tablet (KK as well)
So - I'd say it's a good observation that this is likely to be ROM related, not device.
BTW: Would you mind telling me how you automated nandroid and syncing?
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The issue definitely seems to be related to Lollipop. I didn't have the problem running KK, either. From all the research I've done it seems to be related to Lollipop looking for the sdcard in data/media/0 while KK and TWRP point to storage/emulated/0. The terminal command restorecon -FR /data/media/0 fixed it for me.
As for the automated Nandroid and sync, I use a combination of Tasker, OpenRecoveryScript, and FolderSync on the Android side and a few .bat scripts on the server side.
Tasker deletes the previous backup, copies the OpenRecoveryScript to the proper folder, sets a variable to show backup has started, then reboots into recovery where TWRP then performs the Nandroid and reboots. On reboot Tasker checks that the Nandroid folder exists, triggers a notification saying same, then triggers FolderSync to sync to my server. I only keep one backup on my phone and 2 on my server. I set Foldersync to sync deletions which deletes the previous backup on my server, but I also have my server set to copy the Nandroid to a separate directory, so I always have 2 backups if necessary. I use a script on my server that checks for the newest Nandroid, then copies it to separate directory before deleting the oldest one. When I wake up in the morning I can see Tasker notification that Nandroid file exists and FolderSync notification of successful sync. I also have Tasker set to trigger a notification if Nandroid fails, and Foldersync will also notify if an error occurred during sync. I use a Tasker profile to trigger all of this at 3am but I also have a shortcut that allows me to perform it manually whenever I want, with 1 click.
Note that this method requires the paid version of FolderSync for Tasker integration and is a little involved, but I've tried other methods (Onandroid, etc...), and this one is the most reliable. I know I can count on Tasker and TWRP to do their jobs, no third party necessary. The only redundancy variable I haven't taken into consideration is if the Nandroid backup is corrupt, but TWRP seems pretty reliable in that dept and that hasn't happened yet...
If you're interested, I'll send you the corresponding Tasker profiles and tasks.

lords8n said:
If you're interested, I'll send you the corresponding Tasker profiles and tasks.
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I am interested

husky69 said:
I am interested
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Sorry for the delay, been busy with holiday stuff. Here are the Tasker/Nandroid files. Extract the .prf files to /Tasker/profiles and the .tsk files to /Tasker/tasks, then import each into Tasker. You will need to edit (in Tasker) Nandroid_Backup.tsk.xml to reflect your TWRP Nandroid backup folder, and openrecoveryscript (in txt editor) to add/remove backup options if necessary.

Can't access folders in the system partition of my Nexus 5 / SU 2.64 MM

Hey,
I can't access the system partition of my Nexus 5 with Solid Explorer, Super SU 2.64 and Marshmallow 6.0.1
I want to push the Motorola Gallery APK to /system/app and the according /lib files into the /system/lib folder.
Both doesn't work, but I can copy stuff into the /system partition.....
Titanium Backup also fails when trying to push backup files to the system partition.
Is this a known bug or what else can I do?
Solid Explorer works with a modified boot.img (tried for mra58k though) and Super SU 2.52. Titanium Backup still fails (wont got over 0% progress)