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Cant restore CWM backup

Yesterday, I tried to change ROM (to check it out) so before this I did a backup in CWM.
What a surprise when CWM didnt restore this backup. I was looking through the internet for solution and I found this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=15431672&postcount=24
I have same problem as in first post of this thrade (when restoring data, the whole process is stopped) but this solution seems to be for HTC Desire. What could I do if I want data back?
Please help me.

r u using same version of CWM to backup and restore?
new version not backward compatible with an older version backup

Yes, it is the same version
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marek.ns said:
Yesterday, I tried to change ROM (to check it out) so before this I did a backup in CWM.
What a surprise when CWM didnt restore this backup. I was looking through the internet for solution and I found this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=15431672&postcount=24
I have same problem as in first post of this thrade (when restoring data, the whole process is stopped) but this solution seems to be for HTC Desire. What could I do if I want data back?
Please help me.
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i've been into situation like this b4 after a restore, cmw say it was a bad restore..i ended up into a soft brick.
now i never use cmw

marek.ns said:
Yesterday, I tried to change ROM (to check it out) so before this I did a backup in CWM.
What a surprise when CWM didnt restore this backup. I was looking through the internet for solution and I found this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=15431672&postcount=24
I have same problem as in first post of this thrade (when restoring data, the whole process is stopped) but this solution seems to be for HTC Desire. What could I do if I want data back?
Please help me.
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Did you chaged you kernel ? because some kernel and roms have different CWM versions.eg: version 4 backup is not copatible with 5cwm

lotus13 said:
Did you chaged you kernel ? because some kernel and roms have different CWM versions.eg: version 4 backup is not copatible with 5cwm
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No no, i didnt change anything. The problem is described in that link, it seems that some versions of cwm have problem with restore and have to be fixed than the restore should work. But I dont know how to fix it.

Just simply update CWM to a newer version before restoring the backup.
I pushed the commit long time ago so any "recent" cwm (5.x) will solve the problem.
Hope this helps

Thanks a lot LinoX, but there is only CWM v4.0.1.5 for x8 on XDA.
Is it useful (should I try it?) or do I need newer version? (as you wrote 5.x.x)

marek.ns said:
should I try it?
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if it is an unmodified build (from source) then yes (sometimes there're custom modified builds to add functions. Those recoveries can be problematic because they break more than they fix. Recoveries are really important and you should install only "trusted" ones.)
Try with this one and let us know if it suffices (I'm sure 5.x has the fix, I'm not sure if 4.x had it too...but you shouldn't do any damage..at most it will halt again when restoring)

It seems to work but after first restore there were many apps not be restored, so i did another one. It is better now but still there are about 5 apps not restored plus stock Internet browser (dont know if some other system apps too).
I think it is strange that after every restore there is not same result and not what was backuped at all.
Where could be a problem and is it worth to try restore until everything is restored?
It is true that backup was created by cwm3.2(seems ported from x10mini) included in gingerdx rom i use.
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marek.ns said:
It seems to work but after first restore there were many apps not be restored, so i did another one. It is better now but still there are about 5 apps not restored plus stock Internet browser (dont know if some other system apps too).
I think it is strange that after every restore there is not same result and not what was backuped at all.
Where could be a problem and is it worth to try restore until everything is restored?
It is true that backup was created by cwm3.2(seems ported from x10mini) included in gingerdx rom i use.
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what are you restoring exactly?

Everything Classic recovery backup(system + data + .anfroid secure + cache)
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Oh, i realized something.
There was a problem with my SD recently. I couldnt copy one file from sd to pc. And antutu benchmark always crashes when testing card reading.
Damaged sd may causes problems with restore i mean.
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maybe...

The last thing i'd like to ask.
Is there any tool with i could extract certain apps from the backup?
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excuse me,
what is the latest cmw version for x8? v4?
thanks b4

I found as a zip file only v4.
But there is v5 in custom kernels included.
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marek.ns said:
I found as a zip file only v4.
But there is v5 in custom kernels included.
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thanks, i found cmw v5 in some custom kernel

Hi, I have a nandroidbackup made using CWM 5.0.2.7. And I want to restore it. Now I have CyanogenMod7 and I have Clockworkmod 5.0.0.6.
So I copied the nandroidbackup from external_sd to internal_sd, and now when it shows up in my restore menu.
Is there any problem that the backup was made with Clockworkmod 5.0.2.7 and I restore it with Clockworkmod 5.0.2.6 ?

How to save apps when changing roms

I hate it when all apps are removed to change ROM. I want to try Nik's JB and I dont want apps to be removed whatsapp....

try Ultimate Backup Tool for non-rooted and Titanium Backup for rooted

In this case it should be enough to do a nandroid backup. You can test JB and if you finished testing, you just restore your old stuff. The JB ROM is amazing but it's not a daily driver yet so it's kinda needless to install all your apps on it

I backed some using titanium but how how to restore them?
What about the backup and and restore on the recovery? What is that used for?

aaa124 said:
I backed some using titanium but how how to restore them?
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After backing up with titanium on your old rom
Download titanium on your new rom and you can re-install, but beware that restoring data from different roms may cause FC's

Can you set Titanium to only restore the apks, no data and cache? That should avoid most issues I suppose?
The interface is a little ... busy... so I havent really given it a go yet.

esbenm said:
Can you set Titanium to only restore the apks, no data and cache? That should avoid most issues I suppose?
The interface is a little ... busy... so I havent really given it a go yet.
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Yes, you can

aaa124 said:
I hate it when all apps are removed to change ROM. I want to try Nik's JB and I dont want apps to be removed whatsapp....
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Buy the premium version of titanium backup then you can batch install apps instead of installing one at a time.
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esbenm said:
Can you set Titanium to only restore the apks, no data and cache? That should avoid most issues I suppose?
The interface is a little ... busy... so I havent really given it a go yet.
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Yep. What I usually do, is go on the batch section click restore app, and choose app only. And then use app+data for my games, so I don't lose my scores and saves.

You could always restore the data partition from your old ROMs nandroid backup. Works for me.

For rooted phone, I'd suggest Go Backup.
Titanium Backup is much more powerful, but some essential features, like batch backup/restore, require paid version. And it loads pretty slowly on my Incredible S.
Go Backup offers backing up both apps and their data, as well as SMS/call log/contacts/wi-fi access points. Go dev team has recently added backup merging feature, which works fine either.
Today I installed 4.1.1-based ROM from Nikhil, downloaded Go Backup from the Market, ran backup restoration and voila, in 5 minutes I got all my apps back, including paid ones.
This app is constantly being updated, which is also a weighty argument (at least for me).

Nonverbose said:
You could always restore the data partition from your old ROMs nandroid backup. Works for me.
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That seems like a great idea, anything not to do, or just copy and place..
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ragzdincs said:
That seems like a great idea, anything not to do, or just copy and place..
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I'm using 4ext, I just choose advanced restore and choose data partition.

So if I restore my ROM from a previous backup, it will restore all my apps with data too?
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TheDareDevil said:
So if I restore my ROM from a previous backup, it will restore all my apps with data too?
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If it's nandroid, sure

Nonverbose said:
I'm using 4ext, I just choose advanced restore and choose data partition.
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Thanks for the info, when Nicks new roms settle in a bit and I try them again I'm going to try your method.
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Is it really the same restoring an app from a backup as from Google play? Market links work and the app is registered by the os, integrated into the share menu (facebook for instance) and so on?
Just trying to learn how android works... Something like that would never work in windows, registry entries would probably break...

Nonverbose can you please explain more about the nandroid backup. I tried titanium and it worked.
I am curious about your method.
Best

aaa124 said:
Nonverbose can you please explain more about the nandroid backup. I tried titanium and it worked.
I am curious about your method.
Best
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nandroid is the backup/restore function in you recovery A nandroid backup will save your COMPLETE ROM with all apps, data and everything else. After a backup you can install whatever you want on your phone and install new things, whatever. And if you had enough, you can restore your backup and your entire phone will be just like when you did the backup It's also a great method to switch between ROMs for example your daily driver (let's say ProjectX) and JB Evolution You can configure both ROMs like you want it, do backups and switch between them The process of backing up/restoring a ROM takes about 5min.
I hope this answered all your questions

Yup I tried this one today but I didnt know it was called nandroid. Thanks

[Q] Backing up Rom with Safestrap when running KitKat

Anyone know if it's possible to do a backup with safestrap and flash a different KitKat rom? I'm currently on a KitKat rom, but what if I wanted to flash a different KitKat rom and not want to lose my stuff? When I mean lose my stuff, I'm talking about losing my rom setup...not text, logs etc. Basically I'm asking how to backup with safestrap like we did on jellybean since safestrap hasn't been updated to work with KitKat.
If it's possible, could someone share the how to steps?
Thanks in advance.

chrispyutec said:
Anyone know if it's possible to do a backup with safestrap and flash a different KitKat rom? I'm currently on a KitKat rom, but what if I wanted to flash a different KitKat rom and not want to lose my stuff?
If it's possible, could someone share the how to steps.
Thanks in advance.
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You can back up texts, call logs, etc. With super backup from playstore. Then make sure pictures are on external sd card. Backup apps with titanium backup.
Then follow guides on installing other rom. Once your up and running reinstall titanium backup, restore apps that you want. Restore logs and texts etc with super backup.
Safe strap backs up the whole rom. So that will do you no good for installing texts and such back.
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chrispyutec said:
Anyone know if it's possible to do a backup with safestrap and flash a different KitKat rom? I'm currently on a KitKat rom, but what if I wanted to flash a different KitKat rom and not want to lose my stuff? When I mean lose my stuff, I'm talking about losing my rom setup...not text, logs etc. Basically I'm asking how to backup with safestrap like we did on jellybean since safestrap hasn't been updated to work with KitKat.
If it's possible, could someone share the how to steps?
Thanks in advance.
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You can't do a NANDROID backup at this time. You can use Titanium Backup to backup everything on your phone (app+data, text, call log, etc) If you restore it to a different ROM make sure not to restore system apps because that can cause some conflicts.

Agent said:
You can't do a NANDROID backup at this time. You can use Titanium Backup to backup everything on your phone (app+data, text, call log, etc) If you restore it to a different ROM make sure not to restore system apps because that can cause some conflicts.
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Yes and no... You can't do a full nandroid. But you can use SS to backup all the essentials to get your ROM Back up if you restore it.
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Cwm backup noob question

Hi... i just want to know.. if i backup with cwm.. it buckups everything??? init.d, build.prop tweaks, all aps and games ?? everything?? cause i want to try 4.3 roms again to see if i can fix my annoyins screen flickering problem... now i have 4.1.2 and i play all games without a spike even asphalt 8 max graphics not even a spike so i want to fully restore my mods if something goes wrong
thnx and soz for my englishhhh xD

ParaSense. said:
Hi... i just want to know.. if i backup with cwm.. it buckups everything??? init.d, build.prop tweaks, all aps and games ?? everything?? cause i want to try 4.3 roms again to see if i can fix my annoyins screen flickering problem... now i have 4.1.2 and i play all games without a spike even asphalt 8 max graphics not even a spike so i want to fully restore my mods if something goes wrong
thnx and soz for my englishhhh xD
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Nyes ^^ Actually it backups that much, that it is a backup of the whole ROM so if you backup your stock ROM with CWM and you flash a.. Let's say Android 4.4.2 AOSP-based ROM and you restore that backup, when being on the AOSP ROM you'll be there on stock, like you never would have flashed the other ROM
But it doesn't backup the TA partition for example, so you can't backup the Bravia Engine 2 or Download Music Info in WALKMAN, but a backup of this is only useful when unlocking the bootloader, so a CWM backup shall be enough for your needs
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Schokonuss said:
Nyes ^^ Actually it backups that much, that it is a backup of the whole ROM so if you backup your stock ROM with CWM and you flash a.. Let's say Android 4.4.2 AOSP-based ROM and you restore that backup, when being on the AOSP ROM you'll be there on stock, like you never would have flashed the other ROM
But it doesn't backup the TA partition for example, so you can't backup the Bravia Engine 2 or Download Music Info in WALKMAN, but a backup of this is only useful when unlocking the bootloader, so a CWM backup shall be enough for your needs
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I have unlocked bootloader but thnx god i backed up my TA partition with backup TA so if i want to restore my rom as it is i just do restore? or wipes etc first?? ty for your answear btw

ParaSense. said:
I have unlocked bootloader but thnx god i backed up my TA partition with backup TA so if i want to restore my rom as it is i just do restore? or wipes etc first?? ty for your answear btw
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Okay, that's good
I think you wouldn't need to wipe anything, because it also restores the cache, so also the dalvik cache and it overwrites the old one I would think. If you come in such a situation just try it out, if it doesn't work you can still go into recovery and do the wipes, but I am quite sure (not 100% but about 90% ), that there is no need for wiping anything when restoring

Schokonuss said:
Okay, that's good
I think you wouldn't need to wipe anything, because it also restores the cache, so also the dalvik cache and it overwrites the old one I would think. If you come in such a situation just try it out, if it doesn't work you can still go into recovery and do the wipes, but I am quite sure (not 100% but about 90% ), that there is no need for wiping anything when restoring
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okkkkk ty mate

[Q] flashing roms help!?!?

So guys. Of course i got My phone rooted and unlocked bootloader (i don't have drm keys backup sorry) and now when i try to update it gives my an error. I think this is due to the fact my phone is rooted. I was wandering.... If i flash the update or even a kit kat 4.4 on my phone will i losse data and apps? I should flash the 12.1.a.1.205
Really need help. Thx

tommygun99 said:
So guys. Of course i got My phone rooted and unlocked bootloader (i don't have drm keys backup sorry) and now when i try to update it gives my an error. I think this is due to the fact my phone is rooted. I was wandering.... If i flash the update or even a kit kat 4.4 on my phone will i losse data and apps? I should flash the 12.1.a.1.205
Really need help. Thx
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backup before update
if you UB your phone, you will can't update via OTA, so you need to flash latest firmware using flashtool..
but so bad if you dont backup TA

Levered said:
backup before update
if you UB your phone, you will can't update via OTA, so you need to flash latest firmware using flashtool..
but so bad if you dont backup TA
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Yes but if i flash the latest firmware will i loose apps and data?

tommygun99 said:
Yes but if i flash the latest firmware will i loose apps and data?
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Yes. You'll lose it since you have to wipe the caches and the user data.
But be sure you're using the latest CWM recovery available for your device if you're trying to flash CM11 (android 4.4) or you may not be able to flash it... Or something worse.
If you wanna save your data, backup with Titanium Backup (look for it on the Store)
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vtaufner said:
Yes. You'll lose it since you have to wipe the caches and the user data.
But be sure you're using the latest CWM recovery available for your device if you're trying to flash CM11 (android 4.4) or you may not be able to flash it... Or something worse.
If you wanna save your data, backup with Titanium Backup (look for it on the Store)
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Ok then thanks. You have been very helpful