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Very strange problem - missing apps

yesterday, I pluged in my charger and started browsing.
at one moment phone freezed, purple led flashed and phone rebooted
after that a lot of apps I had installed are missing. among them are gmail, google search widget, play store, titanium backup, some office from market (can't remember which) ...
and one widget I use can't be loaded on startup but if I remove it and add again it works.
I tried all I can think off except factory reset.
I tried deleting cache, dalvik cache, switched app2sd off (which were on, although I remember leaving it off), fixed permissions from recovery ...
I even reinstalled kernel and ROM and gapps, but no change at all which is really strange.
I use MiniCM7-2.2.0 ROM and 2.6.29.6-nAa-11 kernel
SD card is working, I can browse files and swap is working.
It also seems that rebooting doesn't work well. Sometimes, I choose reboot but it doesn't boot up until I pull out battery and press power button.
I'm not sure if this is connected because I didn't reboot much phone with this kernel and ROM
Any ideas before I wipe data?

Overclocked ?
Sent from my E15i using XDA

Apps2sd that's why ur apps r gone. Full wipe and reflash rom. Reboot issue can be fixed with latest flashtool reflash kernel with that. Worked for me no reboot problems no more
Hit thanx if I helped
Sent from my E15i using XDA

thank you for fast replies
phone is not overclocked.
I also guess it has something to do with app2SD
but I do not use it.
when I installed ROM I wanted to use Link2SD but it couldn't work because of build in App2SD.
I tried that App2SD but I couldn't control which apps to move, I even didn't exactly understood how it works, so I gave up of it.
Everything worked until yesterday.
and I only browsed internet when this happened. what could go wrong?
Is there a way to fix this before I wipe the whole thing?
I would like to make some backups and for that I need missing apps.
thank you

Oh,
and the strangest thing to me is that even after I reflash gapps, I don't have any google apps (at least which I use) except google talk

Try this:
Root again your phone with SuperOneClick.
Go to Settings >CM Settings >Performance >a2sd, and deactivate it. Then, activate it again.
Reboot.
Hopefully... it will fix your problem (worked for me ).

any particular version of superoneclick I should use? I tried one I have (which I used to root my phone a long time ago) and it fails to root it.
but why do you think I should root again? This is custom room and it is already rooted.
I tried turning on and off app2sd but there's no change, except some files are in one case in sd-ext directory and in other arent. but that are not missing apps :-(

Use the newest version, it will work. If not... use any method to root your phone again and follow the above guide (YES, I know that your ROM is rooted, just do it).
Why you should root again? Well, I already had that problem and all root apps were having problems (I dunno if you are having problems too, try it), so I rooted again my phone and all the problems were solved.

I repeated this with superoneclick 2.3.3 but no difference.
I had to full wipe the phone.
thanks all for suggestions.
EDIT: just to be clear, it did root this time, but no difference about this apps.

[Q] Accidently deleted pictures

I accidently deleted a folder containing photos, I tried downloading DiskDigger, Undelete and Hexamob...all for root which I have. When I opened them they ask for root and I allow, then you are supposed to be able to choose which device you want, but there is nothing there. It says if there isn't anything there than you don't have root...but this seems to be a recurring problem after I updated my D4 using the OTA update, that even though I am rooted, a lot of the programs do not work anymore.
Does anybody know of a way I can attempt to recover those pictures I accidetly deleted??!

svrnmnd said:
I accidently deleted a folder containing photos, I tried downloading DiskDigger, Undelete and Hexamob...all for root which I have. When I opened them they ask for root and I allow, then you are supposed to be able to choose which device you want, but there is nothing there. It says if there isn't anything there than you don't have root...but this seems to be a recurring problem after I updated my D4 using the OTA update, that even though I am rooted, a lot of the programs do not work anymore.
Does anybody know of a way I can attempt to recover those pictures I accidetly deleted??!
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Did you use something like rootkeeper when you took the OTA? If not then the OTA to ICS probably caused you to lose root. You'll need to root your phone again.
Sent from my D4 - AOKP JB

I don't think you have root if most of your programs that required root in GB no longer work after you upgraded to ICS. You need to use OTA Rootkeepr to keep root after an upgrade. So your only choice now is to root and to run those programs to try to recover the photos.

I actually flashed back to orig non-root GB before I updated because I had changed too many things and OTA would fail. I used the droid for win tool and flashed GB system to my phone then went to settings system and got the OTA. After that I rooted. since then most root programs work like rom toolbox, titanium backup for root, root explorer etc. but some programs just don't work anymore, like Droidsheep or Wireless Tether, I believe they just aren't compatable with ICS...I know that a lot of people on google play are saying that after they did their ota wireless tether would not work anymore..everything works on it except it won't switch into AD-HOC mode , which is what I'm guessing changed in the OTA.
I tried using some recovery program for mac but it didn't work, right now I'm downloading riplinux and a couple other recovery distros. since the files were on my removable sd card I am just going to plug it in and try and recover from a computer....does any one have any methods that work best?

When you pull the files off your SD card let me know which program worked for ya... please and thank you
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[Problem] Wifi isnt working after "rooting" I9305

Hello there everyone, total noob here.
I have tried to "root" my S3 LTE using this method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...-cf-root-cwm-recovery-ported-supersu-t1914394 (or more likely this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=45291825&postcount=306 ). Everything went great, Odin has shown a pass and it was successful while installing CWM, then I installed Supersu through CWM (only thing I did differently was putting a supersu zip file on internal storage) and that was a success too. I did everything like it said, even without plugging out my phone. After rebooting everything went down...
1. Knox is blocking SuperSU, someone reccmmended that I should have tried to disable it by installing supersu.apk manually, but then it has shown a popup that supersu doesnt have access to binary files. I have checked with root checker and it said that device isnt rooted...
It wouldnt bother me much, because having root isnt necessity for me, but...
2. I cannot access internet via wifi. It connects to router, signal is pretty decent, but still, when I try to use a build-in browser/chrome it just doesnt connect. Nevertheless, I can connect via 3/4g with no problems at all.
Now, I dont have root AND internet access.
Other info that might me useful:
Android 4.3
Null IMEI: no
Baseband: i9305XXUEMK1
I have performed factory reset, still no use.
Any help regarding repairing wifi, getting root access or bringing back state before "rooting" would be appreciated.
Regards,
Maziu92.

Maziu92 said:
Hello there everyone, total noob here.
1. Knox is blocking SuperSU, someone reccmmended that I should have tried to disable it by installing supersu.apk manually, but then it has shown a popup that supersu doesnt have access to binary files. I have checked with root checker and it said that device isnt rooted...
It wouldnt bother me much, because having root isnt necessity for me, but...
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Just download the "SuperSU version 2.02" apk and install it. Its provided in this thread. (its newer than whats currently on Google play)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...covery-i9305-cwm-philz-twrp-versions-t2694249
It will ask to disable KNOX. select YES.
Maziu92 said:
2. I cannot access internet via wifi. It connects to router, signal is pretty decent, but still, when I try to use a build-in browser/chrome it just doesnt connect. Nevertheless, I can connect via 3/4g with no problems at all.
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The best thing i can suggest you is moving to the new 4.4.4 Stock Rom
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...ck-rom-4-4-4-gt-i9305n-i9305nxxufni4-t2886807
Use Odin v3.07
and then (if u want) root it using "CF-Auto-Root-m3-m3zh-gti9305.tar.md5."
and install "SuperSU version 2.02"

tharinduwijewardane said:
Just download the "SuperSU version 2.02" apk and install it. Its provided in this thread. (its newer than whats currently on Google play)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...covery-i9305-cwm-philz-twrp-versions-t2694249
It will ask to disable KNOX. select YES.
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Oh, I did it, that's why it said the binary was missing. But I did it other way around:
1. I have flashed CWM like it said in second link provided in first post
2. Installed SuperSU 2.02 from zip file on internal card though CWM instead of file provided in thread (I could have installed remove-boot-recovery too, but I didnt notice that I needed that. Anyway, I did that later)
3. Rebooted and tried to turn on - supersu was still blocked by knox :/ BUT!
4. I have installed manually supersu.apk, then opened it via installator (important! Dont tap 'done' but 'run'!) and next I didnt get the "missing binary" popup but if I want to disable KNOX. Well, yeah, I do, so I tapped OK and it looped and looped... http://www.reddit.com/r/galaxys5/comments/2a92qq/supersu_stuck_disabling_knox/cisq087 found this soulution and it worked (reboot phone and start supersu again). Sorry about my short memory, but I think I needed to install supersu.apk manually again and tap disable once more time, but disabling KNOX took a few seconds.
5. And then I went to the settings in Supersu and tapped option 'install supersu into /system', rebooted and it worked fine!
5.a To make sure it really works I downloaded (via 3g ) Root checker and it said it is rooted.
So now I have root, yaay, but still no Wifi access :/
tharinduwijewardane said:
The best thing i can suggest you is moving to the new 4.4.4 Stock Rom
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...ck-rom-4-4-4-gt-i9305n-i9305nxxufni4-t2886807
Use Odin v3.07
and then (if u want) root it using "CF-Auto-Root-m3-m3zh-gti9305.tar.md5."
and install "SuperSU version 2.02"
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I have been using odin 3.07.
Really, It is the only way to get back wifi? Are there any other options apart this?
Nooby questions:
-will it work with my phone? It says that its "MODEM: I9305XXUFNI3" and mine is XXUEMK1.
-in the meantime I have read about efs files/folder, what are they for and should I somehow backup them?
-while flashing 4.4.4 it is possible that my IMEI will go null?
-will it be possible to go back to 4.3?
I dont want to brick it or anything, thats why I am asking.
And of course, thanks for your help, Tharinduwijewardane ^^
Edit:
Actually, I have managed to repair my WIFI connection without flashing new rom etc.... So what was wrong, you will ask? Me.
I have downloaded adblock (before factory reset) and it asked to connect via proxy, so I did. And then I have disabled it because it was blocking SuperSU along with KNOX. And my phone tried to connect with internet via proxy, but it couldnt, because of this configuration.
Found this by complete coincidence (my GF told me to check if I get connection though Chrome and it said that it cant connect because of proxy settings). It is strange that this configuration was still there, even after factory reset.
Oh well, case solved, thanks again for helping and even everyone else for checking this out^^

glad to hear u got it fixed.
:good: :good:

(TwrpBackUp)5.1.1 23.4.B.0.319 Rooted

This is now outdated newer version available under 5.1.1d6708rom .
This is a twrp backup of 5.1.1 for the z3v.
Its debloated,I just deleted what I consider crap you can always reinstall apps via the playstore. Its deodexed with superuser mod thanks to Zach pope which is a pain on 5.1.1.
So to install u must have twrp so.. Go to your twrp folder on internal SD card
The path should be twrp/backup/letter&#s/PutMegaDownloadInHere..Go into recovery then backups then restore. after WIPE DATA,etc. Hit the thanks button.
Changelog-debloated-75apps,deodexed
Asop battery icon,Asop quicksettings icons, z4 bootanimation,Fm radio added,max bright flashlight Build prop with lots of battery savings, no check tether, multi user enabled and sound enhancements. Superuser mod.
This build prop took a month to create then I had to update it to 5.1.1 so please hit the thanks button for that alone you have the best build prop I have ever seen. Enjoy.
This stuff takes time hit the thanks button.
https://mega.nz/#F!skAhnZJT!6Ej-rc8XiD41VshlAIkYBQ
brighter flashlight included from http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/mod-torch-boost-led-power-using-z1-t2886705

Tigerhoods said:
This is a twrp backup of 5.1.1 for the z3v. I've added my build prop
Its debloated,I just deleted what I consider crap you can always reinstall apps via the playstore. Its deodexed thanks to Zach pope which is a pain on 5.1.1.
So to install u must have twrp so.. Go to your twrp folder on internal SD card
The path should be twrp/backup/letter&#s/PutMegaDownloadInHere..Go into recovery then backups then restore. after WIPE DATA,etc. Hit the thanks button.
https://mega.nz/#F!htJixDBR!i7cMvmo5iJSefiD2ipsXFQ
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Yeeeeesssss!! Wonder why no one replied to this long-waited, rooted, and debloated ROM?

Kfc. said:
Yeeeeesssss!! Wonder why no one replied to this long-waited, rooted, and debloated ROM?
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Can anyone confirm that this method does work? Not meaning to sound rude but I thought it would be more complicated than just installing a backup. I would like to say thanks for the time you spent putting this together helping the rest of us 5.0.2 guys out though! ?

I have succeeded to Upgrade to 5.1.1 prerooted from 5.0.2 prerooted.
Step 1: create a backup via TWRP.
Step 2: deleted everything in folder you have just created
Step 3: copy Tigerhoods's file to the folder
Step 4: restore via TWRP
Step 5: wipe data, etc then reboot. Wait about 15 minutes and enjoy Lolipop 5.1.1
Special thanks to Tigerhoods

can I restore only data of my own from twrp after restoring your 5.1.1?

Okay, thanks for the heads up. I will give it a shot now. Thanks Tigerhoods!!!

Thanks!!! This worked flawlessly. Even has SuperSU. Much appreciated.

Root method
Did you root this with kingroot and then switch over to SuperSU, or is there another way to root 5.1.1 with SuperSU?
Also, thanks for the upload.

thnks
flawless victory

Thanks,
After update, will I am able to use other network.

You nailed it! Works great and addons are awesome. Superb work tigerhoods!!!

thnks a lot it works with root too

Thanks very good job I'm from Algeria and it work very well but no advanced calling

MD5 or SHA1?

few things I noticed after recover'd from the file Tiger shared,
1. No Advanced calling (not sure why since I had it on my 5.0.2?)
Here's my work flow:
1. Recovered from TWRP with the file Tiger provided.
2. Wipe Dalvik cache, wipe data.
3. Reboot system.
4. Factory Reset.
5. Activate Advanced calling then Reboot.
Anyone experienced same/similar issue? I might flash back to 4.4.4 and do OTA upgrade to 5.1.1, and kingroot it.
Please advise, and thanks in advance.

Have xposed installed with gravity box and no issues. Loving that 5.1.1 seems to have fixed the lag issues I was having with 5.0.2. Thanks for this.

Kfc. said:
few things I noticed after recover'd from the file Tiger shared,
1. No Advanced calling (not sure why since I had it on my 5.0.2?)
Here's my work flow:
1. Recovered from TWRP with the file Tiger provided.
2. Wipe Dalvik cache, wipe data.
3. Reboot system.
4. Factory Reset.
5. Activate Advanced calling then Reboot.
Anyone experienced same/similar issue? I might flash back to 4.4.4 and do OTA upgrade to 5.1.1, and kingroot it.
Please advise, and thanks in advance.
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try turning the volte toggle on in settings under more- mobile network . Let me know thanks

Thanks, tiger. I checked the setting you pointed out. There's no such option for me, kind of weird...

Kfc. said:
Thanks, tiger. I checked the setting you pointed out. There's no such option for me, kind of weird...
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no I'm running a different build I thought that was in there nm. Well im not sure what to do call Verizon have them toggle it.

Hmm, interesting.
It shows enabled under my account if I log in to my verizon, it was working on 5.0.2 with the same way of activating it.
Does any of you in US experiencing same issue?

Boot image patched by unsupported programs when switching from SuperSU to Magisk

Hi!
I previously had rooted my S7 Edge with Super SU v2.79 years ago but now I want to switch to Magisk because I need to hide root from certain apps. Magisk fails to install saying:
! Boot image patched by unsupported programs
! Please restore to stock boot image.
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From here I read I can try unSU. But in my case it did not work. How exactly can I fix this now? As I understand I need to reflash some stock images? But what exactly is the minimum requirement? Just boot.img? Or system? Also if I don't want to loose my apps, data, config, can I flash them without loosing them? Or if not is it possible to hide root while still using SuperSU since I really don't want to lose my data/apps/config.

You get the info to restore the stock boot image, which is just the kernel image. As you are rooted right now, use a backup tool like Swift Backup (full version is paid) or Neo backup (FOSS) to backup all app data and apps and personal data in case something goes wrong. Backup that stuff to your PC of course, saving all data that was created by the backup app and your other stuff. Then flash stock kernel, test if all is good and stick to Magisk stable plus needed modules.
Next time please provide all system data like used (custom?) ROM and Android version. If you use a custom ROM you need to revert to the unrooted custom ROM kernel of course.

Thank you for your response!
I am not rooted currently as I uninstalled Super SU but I think I can install it back if needed. Will flashing stock kernel always cause app data to be lost? Or is there chance that it does not get touched? As for ROM I use stock android 7 rom. I am not sure where and if can I still find it.
I don't really trust backup because because previous attempts have ended up with boot loops and broken apps. If there is chance that that app data stays intact without backup then I might try it but if the process factory resets everything and then relies on restoring backup as one part of the process then for now I would try to come up with some other solution.
Also will it cause all the stock bloatware to come back or is the kernel separate from apps?

sysctl said:
Thank you for your response!
I am not rooted currently as I uninstalled Super SU but I think I can install it back if needed. Will flashing stock kernel always cause app data to be lost? Or is there chance that it does not get touched? As for ROM I use stock android 7 rom. I am not sure where and if can I still find it.
I don't really trust backup because because previous attempts have ended up with boot loops and broken apps. If there is chance that that app data stays intact without backup then I might try it but if the process factory resets everything and then relies on restoring backup as one part of the process then for now I would try to come up with some other solution.
Also will it cause all the stock bloatware to come back or is the kernel separate from apps?
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to back up use smart switch in pc, to install magisk is recommended to flash stock firmware first and instal magisk to avoid issues like bootloops