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[Q] Back up & restore app

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)

[Q] S3 LTE I9305 - Unable to boot, corrupt OS? and data recovery

Hi all,
I hope you can help as something very strange and unusual has happened to my Galaxy S3 LTE i9305 (on Orange in UK). Samsung technical support tell me they've not heard of the issue before as do the official repair shop. I have never installed any unusual software or tried to access the internals etc.
On Sat 26th Oct, in the evening, the phone was connected via USB to my laptop charging. There was no data transfer taking place, and the laptop was idle. The phone was not in use, nor was I nearby but randomly it showed the Samsung splash screen logo - it looked a little weird as it was pure black but with random speckles of coloured dots (which made it look like a Galaxy - I thought perhaps I hadn't noticed it before). I was unable to reset so took the battery out and replaced. It did the same thing and then on the second time of removing hte battery the screen became completely white with black marks generating a fuzzy effect - it's been like this ever since.
I get the white fuzzy screen if attempting to turn the phone on, or attempting to recovery mode, however if going to the install option (which I assume happens before Android boots), the screen is absolutely fine and proves not to be at fault. I should add the screen is cracked slightly, it has been since April and is not the cause of this random error.
Tech support tell me that they'll happily accept it back but ultimately, they will wipe the phone and send back as reconditioned. I've tried to connect via Kies, device not found - nor is it when connected to a computer - infact the computer tries to 'install device drivers'.
I'm sure everyone says this however I am an organiser of a large local festival in the UK and the phone has some very important detail storesd in the ColourNote app which I need to access - also the contacts appear not to have synced with GMail since May.... I'm desperate to access these files, for money too potentially, but cannot afford to go down the simple, wipe and reformat easy option. Can you help? Do you know any software that can access data from the internal memory card (note I've removed the external card which contained the photos) How about once the phone has been wiped, to try and see if anything can be recovered then.
Would really appreciate your support, this developer community is my last option and you're normally so awesome, as can't find any reference to the problem online.

Is your colour note app not synced ??
You can try RECUVA data recover.
You need to read the faqs and guides first .
Including the one that covers storage and recovery ..
Samsung reject warranty on phones that have damaged screen .

JJEgan said:
Is your colour note app not synced ??
You can try RECUVA data recover.
You need to read the faqs and guides first .
Including the one that covers storage and recovery ..
Samsung reject warranty on phones that have damaged screen .
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Hi,
....no I had never set it up. So ironic that was on the to do list in the app.
I'll look into Recuva, is that for before or after I send it off. Is there much chance do you think?
Yes, sorry. I meant to say I also have phone insurance which covers the screen so will have it off to them first, and then onto Samsung - ie 2 places of data wiping!
Thanks for your reply though,
Kind of hoping I may just be able to fix the problem, even if only temporary, but realise it's unlikely

s_boddy said:
Kind of hoping I may just be able to fix the problem, even if only temporary, but realise it's unlikely
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Hi mate,
You can try flashing just the system (and boot) images if you think it's a software issue.
That way your data partition will be intact.
Instructions:
Step 1) Download the Stock ROM you want to use
Step 2) Rename the file from .tar.md5 to just .tar
Step 3) Open the .tar with WinRAR or something similar
Step 4) Extract: system.img (and boot.img if you want the Kernel)
Step 5) Create ODIN file from .img files http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1484304
Step 6) Flash the new ODIN file to restore your firmware to Stock!
On Windows you can use Cygwin to run these commands if you don't have access to Linux.
NOTE 1: That guide uses recovery.img as an example but you can replace that text with system.img on the first line.
NOTE 2: If you are adding more than one file (eg. system.img & boot.img) simply list them one after the other with a space between each file.
NOTE 3: Do not include data.img, it WILL wipe your data! Do not include cache.img, hidden.img, these MAY wipe your data!
Best of luck, I hope this helps you out :fingers-crossed:
Have a great day!
-Shaz

So, here’s how you can recover data from a Soft-Bricked Android smartphone:
1. Once you’ve installed a custom recovery on your device, open it using the specific method for your device. E.g for Samsung you can turn off the device completely, then turn it on by pressing and holding Volume Up + Home + Power Key and you will be able to access the recovery. These methods vary for different devices.
2. Once in CWM or TWRP Recovery you will find a number of options.
For CWM Recovery, select “Mounts & Storage > Yes”.
In Mounts and Storage menu you will find some more options, from the list select “Mount USB Storage or the option depending upon your choice.”.
Now connect your phone to your PC using the data cable.
As soon as you connect your phone to your PC, the USB Storage / Internal Storage will open up in folder view.
You can copy all of your files to your PC now.
3. For TWRP Recovery, Select “Mount > USB Storage”.
Connect your phone to your PC and it will open up the USB / Internal Storage.
3. Copy your desired files.
That’s all! You can easily recovery all of your data stored on the internal storage of your Android device.

[solved]edit nandroid backup to posthumously enable usb debugging ?

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.

Please Help - Flashed Marshmallow 6.0 now only 24 gb space on 64 gb phone!

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

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.

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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).

Question Recover data from internal storage (Redmi Note 10s)

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