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Flash a Data.img?

I extracted all my files from my data.img backup and made it into a .zip. Is there anyway
i can cwm flash that data.zip to get all my data back? I tried just flashing the zip and it says,
"(bad) Installation Aborted."
Any help would be greatly appreciated

mafo5000 said:
I extracted all my files from my data.img backup and made it into a .zip. Is there anyway
i can cwm flash that data.zip to get all my data back? I tried just flashing the zip and it says,
"(bad) Installation Aborted."
Any help would be greatly appreciated
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Here's a few things you could do assuming that what you want is even in this zip file.
1) Get a working cwm format zip file and take a close look at it because you need to use it as a template if this is going to work. In particular, check out updater-script in META-INF\com\google\android\*. Updater-script is what directs the restore operation so it needs to match what you want to do. You can get the idea by looking at one that restores say, some data or system files, like a kernel will always restore some /system/lib/module files.
2) Since you've got some sort of zip file, make sure it matches the general format of a working cwm zip file and then just make sure step 1) is right.
3) I don't know if this is still a search for .android_secure folder on /sdcard, but if it is you're probably not going to get there from here, because the tf101 generallyl doesn't have that file since there's no need for tf101 -> sdcard app storage. For example, mine never had that folder either on internal or external storage.
4) Kernels aren't in the data or system archives from cwm, so that is possibly some sort of show-stopper too. I'm working on the cwm source today a bit to try to create a boot.img (or in the newer cwm lingo, boot.*.tar) archive. That archive will use blob and boot tools to be able (via the direction in updater-script) burn the blob onto block m*4.
I hope that helps.
Oh yeah, another thing you can try: If you wanted just the 'apps' from the cwm archive, you shouldn't even need the zip file. All you need to do is run Titanium Backup (assuming you've got it or can get it), and use the new feature in options called restore from cwm backup (or something like that). I've used it and it works fine on 3.x and 5.x cwm backups.
-- good luck

hachamacha said:
Here's a few things you could do assuming that what yowant is even in this zip file.
1) Get a working cwm format zip file and take a close look at it because you need to use it as a template if this is going to work. In particular, check out updater-script in META-INF\com\google\android\*. Updater-script is what directs the restore operation so it needs to match what you want to do. You can get the idea by looking at one that restores say, some data or system files, like a kernel will always restore some /system/lib/module files.
2) Since you've got some sort of zip file, make sure it matches the general format of a working cwm zip file and then just make sure step 1) is right.
3) I don't know if this is still a search for .android_secure folder on /sdcard, but if it is you're probably not going to get there from here, because the tf101 generallyl doesn't have that file since there's no need for tf101 -> sdcard app storage. For example, mine never had that folder either on internal or external storage.
4) Kernels aren't in the data or system archives from cwm, so that is possibly some sort of show-stopper too. I'm working on the cwm source today a bit to try to create a boot.img (or in the newer cwm lingo, boot.*.tar) archive. That archive will use blob and boot tools to be able (via the direction in updater-script) burn the blob onto block m*4.
I hope that helps.
Oh yeah, another thing you can try: If you wanted just the 'apps' from the cwm archive, you shouldn't even need the zip file. All you need to do is run Titanium Backup (assuming you've got it or can get it), and use the new feature in options called restore from cwm backup (or something like that). I've used it and it works fine on 3.x and 5.x cwm backups.
-- good luck
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OK Ill see if the titanium backup way works. I'll report back to you if it works. Also if I do get all my apps back is there a way to get the app data?

Hi - If Titanium is bringing up the selections screen then the usual choices for each app are data/app/data+app, so yes.

The titanium back option is called "extract from Android backup" I can't do
It right now because I don't have my tf with me. But I don't think it will work because
The Android backup I made was currupted. I would get the .android_secure error
And couldn't restore. So if titanium takes the data.img from my Android I'm thinking
It won't work but if I can give it the zip it probably will. I won't be home for a couple
Hours.

thank you so much i got all my stuff back using titanium backup!

mafo5000 said:
thank you so much i got all my stuff back using titanium backup!
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Cool! --
Congrats.

[Q] ICS to Gingerbread

I tryed to do this one and failed had to send phone out for warranty. I got it back. I HATE I.C.S. Want it back to gingerbread. This time a little more better understanding but still a total NOOB. I dont wanna have to send the phone out again.
Here it is:
Nexsus S I9020A
Network Koodos
Unlocked
CWM v5.0.2.0
Android 4.0.4
Radio KJ1
Bootloader KL1
Build # 1MM769
I cant find a flash file for these specs. Also what is the most NOOB friendly way to flash. Anyone please. Im not rushing through it again. Wait pateintly for help. Thanks in advance.
Bruce

Download this file. It is Android v2.3.6 Gingerbread, build GRK39F. Specifically for the i9020a with the most recent Gingerbread version (2.3.7 wasn't released for any NS aside from the 4G i believe).
What you have to do is backup anything you need to. Apps, files, etc. Whatever is on the phone that you want to keep, back it up. Titanium Backup might help too. A good way to do this is to do a NANDROID in CWM (CWM --> backup and restore --> backup). Now backup your entire SDCard to your computer. Now we want to copy over that file you just downloaded to the SDCard.
In CWM, you want to wipe the main partitions to get a clean install. To do this, in CWM:
-Data/factory reset
-Format /system
-Format /boot
Now, immediately after this, click on Install Zip and locate the zip file you put on the SDCard. Let it do it's thing then reboot. Rebooting will take a little longer than usual the first time, but once it's up and running you're good to go

Thanks SO much. You couldn't of spoon fed me better. This site rocks.

All done worked great THANKS AGAIN. Woohoo mo more ICS

One last stupid question. So my phone is unlocked and cwm v5.0.2.0 is installed. To root it what do I do.

Good to hear you got it sorted
To root, just download the latest su binary. Easiest way is to use this official flashable zip (latest is 3.0.7 efghi, linked). Just copy it to your sdcard then flash it via CWM (install zip option).
By the way, i forgot to note that CWM will be replaced by stock recovery after a stock ROM flash. You'll have to use fastboot to flash CWM again, then you can flash superuser.zip. To stop stock recovery flashing each boot, using any file manager (e.g. ES File Explorer), rename /system/etc/install-recovery.sh to /system/etc/install-recovery.sh.bak. Next time you flash a recovery after doing this, it will stick.

I got es file explore. Im in it but cant find /system/etc/install-recovery.sh ??? Never Mind had to change a setting in es file explorer.

K I got superuser on there now. But a problem. When in ES file explorer i go to the file and add the .bak to it. But it tells me soory operation failed. Lol Sorry in ES just had to check to mout system. Im all Good Thanks for everythng. 2 Thumbs up

ROM Manager "Must have clockworkmod recovery installed..."

Hey guys, I'm no stranger to CWR but I have a weird issue. I have TOUCH 5.8.1.3 installed but when I go into ROM Manager to "Manage and Restore Backups" to rename a backup it says "you must have clockworkmod recovery installed before continuing! Install the recovery through ROM manager first." This only happens in CM9 because when I switch over to CM10a2 I can rename the backups no problem.
Any ideas?

copene said:
Hey guys, I'm no stranger to CWR but I have a weird issue. I have TOUCH 5.8.1.3 installed but when I go into ROM Manager to "Manage and Restore Backups" to rename a backup it says "you must have clockworkmod recovery installed before continuing! Install the recovery through ROM manager first." This only happens in CM9 because when I switch over to CM10a2 I can rename the backups no problem.
Any ideas?
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Have you checked, do you still have root?
Try 6.0.1.1 Recovery

copene said:
Hey guys, I'm no stranger to CWR but I have a weird issue. I have TOUCH 5.8.1.3 installed but when I go into ROM Manager to "Manage and Restore Backups" to rename a backup it says "you must have clockworkmod recovery installed before continuing! Install the recovery through ROM manager first." This only happens in CM9 because when I switch over to CM10a2 I can rename the backups no problem.
Any ideas?
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its because you are on a custom recovery of cwm, not official cwm, imo stay away from rom manager and do everything from recovery, but weird it works on cm10

If you could rename backups in cwr I'd be golden.

...twrp
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Go to ROM manager, press the menu button, manual flash override, select your device, clockworkmod 3.x+
Sent from my SGH-I897 using Xparent Red Tapatalk 2

copene said:
If you could rename backups in cwr I'd be golden.
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You can rename in ROM Toolbox or Root Explorer, just change the file name. Still don't need ROM Manager. I can't think of any reason to even have ROM Manager, unless for some reason you need to go backwards to an official CWM from Sk8's v6.0.1

aycockonxion said:
You can rename in ROM Toolbox or Root Explorer, just change the file name. Still don't need ROM Manager. I can't think of any reason to even have ROM Manager, unless for some reason you need to go backwards to an official CWM from Sk8's v6.0.1
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I could have sworn I tried renaming it before in Root Browser and it failed the md5 check. But maybe it was me renaming it on the PC. Either way, it worked this time, thanks a lot. Finally I never have to open ROM Manager again!

copene said:
Hey guys, I'm no stranger to CWR but I have a weird issue. I have TOUCH 5.8.1.3 installed but when I go into ROM Manager to "Manage and Restore Backups" to rename a backup it says "you must have clockworkmod recovery installed before continuing! Install the recovery through ROM manager first." This only happens in CM9 because when I switch over to CM10a2 I can rename the backups no problem.
Any ideas?
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I use this one for everything:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1777970
Works with no problems, even on the new JB stuff.
Be sure & thank Sk8ter fer it!

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^ I'm scared of that one. I like backing up to the computer as well just in case and I don't get the whole "blob" thing and the backups that are 20mb. I understand what it's doing by only backing up new or changed stuff but I still feel safer with the original way.

copene said:
^ I'm scared of that one. I like backing up to the computer as well just in case and I don't get the whole "blob" thing and the backups that are 20mb. I understand what it's doing by only backing up new or changed stuff but I still feel safer with the original way.
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No need to be scared of CWM Touch 6.0.1.1. I had your exact concern until sk8erwitskil shared with me that in 6.0.1.1 you can CHOOSE between the "dedup" format and the traditional "tar" format. Dedup does the incremental backup and has blob folder... Tar format backs up exactly how his previous version (5.5.0.4) worked.. so you have a single (full) backup folder you can copy to your computer if desired. 6.0.1.1 has a much cleaner UI than 5.5.0.4, and works great. Installed a few days ago and have made multiple backups and restores without incident. Also, the progress status bar works in 6.0.1.1. My internal sd has about 1.5Gb on it and it did a complete tar backup in ~ 5 minutes.

DoctorQMM said:
No need to be scared of CWM Touch 6.0.1.1. I had your exact concern until sk8erwitskil shared with me that in 6.0.1.1 you can CHOOSE between the "dedup" format and the traditional "tar" format. Dedup does the incremental backup and has blob folder... Tar format backs up exactly how his previous version (5.5.0.4) worked.. so you have a single (full) backup folder you can copy to your computer if desired. 6.0.1.1 has a much cleaner UI than 5.5.0.4, and works great. Installed a few days ago and have made multiple backups and restores without incident. Also, the progress status bar works in 6.0.1.1. My internal sd has about 1.5Gb on it and it did a complete tar backup in ~ 5 minutes.
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Ok so if I use the tar method can I delete the blobs folder and just continue on like before? or does the blobs folder automatically get nuked once you set the default to tar? another thing, I notice that with 6.0.1.1 I now have a .nomedia file when I open the clockworkmod folder with my root browser. Is this normal? it was never there before.

copene said:
Ok so if I use the tar method can I delete the blobs folder and just continue on like before? or does the blobs folder automatically get nuked once you set the default to tar? another thing, I notice that with 6.0.1.1 I now have a .nomedia file when I open the clockworkmod folder with my root browser. Is this normal? it was never there before.
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All the .nomedia does is stop media scanner from looking in that directory. Set it to tar and if it doesn't delete the blobs folder delete it yourself and your good to go.
Sent from my SGH-I897 using Xparent Red Tapatalk 2

My backup with CWM 6011
gmillz said:
All the .nomedia does is stop media scanner from looking in that directory. Set it to tar and if it doesn't delete the blobs folder delete it yourself and your good to go.
Sent from my SGH-I897 using Xparent Red Tapatalk 2
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Somebody PLEASE correct me if I'm wrong here...
I use BOTH 'dedup' & '.tar' formats to backup my phone. I'm a flashaholic and test EVERYTHING. I use the 'dedup' to back up before I test something new because it only backs up the new stuff I added without repacking EVERYTHING, so it's a bit faster and takes up less space. Once a week or so, I do a '.tar' backup so I can archive it to my PC and remove it from my SD card (to conserve space). I DO also have multiple SD cards, one of them is dedicated to 'test' ROMs. I do a '.tar' backup on that before I flash the 'test' ROM, that way I don't trash my 'good' SD card with all of my pics, music, contacts, etc.(in case something goes terribly awry).
So it seems to me that BOTH formats are very useful.
I may be taking extra steps but after losing ALL of my data, I thought it time to refine my backup habits. LOL

sucess
gmillz said:
Go to ROM manager, press the menu button, manual flash override, select your device, clockworkmod 3.x+
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:good: thanks this worked a treat

[Q]Please help me to install CM7.2 Jelly Smart ROM on my Vodafone Smart 2 v860

I already flashed my phone, using fastboot, with a custom ROM and rooted my phone so i'm not a total idiot (just half).
Could you please explain to me how to flash the JellySmart ROM from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2287172
I do not understand how to flash A5 and A5-1 to my phone. Every ROM i looked at had lots of .img files, but this ROM has 2 parts (A5 and A5-1), each one with lots of folders, system files and only one .img file (boot.img).
Please enlighten me.

kuddo said:
I already flashed my phone, using fastboot, with a custom ROM and rooted my phone so i'm not a total idiot (just half).
Could you please explain to me how to flash the JellySmart ROM from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2287172
I do not understand how to flash A5 and A5-1 to my phone. Every ROM i looked at had lots of .img files, but this ROM has 2 parts (A5 and A5-1), each one with lots of folders, system files and only one .img file (boot.img).
Please enlighten me.
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Well, first of all, download both .zips and place them on the root of the SDCard. Don't extract the content of the zips. Then reboot into recovery and do a factory reset and format /system and /custpack from mounts and storage. Then go back and choose install zip from sd card and select the A5 one. After installing boot-up and then go back into recovery and flash the A5-1 zip. Boot-up and you`re done.

Thanks for the info. I've managed to install it, but now the phone won't find my bluetooth headset... dammit!

kuddo said:
Thanks for the info. I've managed to install it, but now the phone won't find my bluetooth headset... dammit!
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Ok, well you should`ve read what is said here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=41630732
It still has bugs, it`s only in beta version

I managed to make it work!

Help needed asap to reinstall orignal stock rom on my htc one sv

HI Im a noob. I was able to root my phone successfully and everything I was downloading rooted apps so I download pimp my beats and Dolby mobile well some how it messed up all my audio I couldn't hear a thing so I tried factory reset and then tired uninstalling them and that didn't work so then I went online and downloaded the original boot and recovery.img I tired flashing the but then when I do it comes to the clockworksmod like if it needs a rom or something then when I try installing a ROM it ends up aborting. it ends up getting stuck on the start up with red lettered warning I need someone to help me please get it back to the original state like when first get it out of the box. I want to install the original kernel the original rom and get my sound back on. Or at least so I can fix it to get my warranty valid again so I can get a new one. I need help asap if additional info is needed let me know. do you have any idea why I cant hear phone calls coming in or outgoing, my music or youtube all sounds i can't hear. I am on K2_PLC_CL I am LTE on CricketWireless Thanks

Hi. You just need to restore your cwm backup, that's it.

I know but it won't work
Matlevo12 said:
Hi. You just need to restore your cwm backup, that's it.
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I know that. I moved the backup on the computer and when I put it on my sd so I could restore it. It didn't work it says no file found do you know where I can download the Original Stock Rom and when i try starting it up it go's to a black screen with a green arrow pointing towards the found then it goes to the phone with a red triangle with a red exclamation point. What is that?

If your backup is not recognised you have put it in the wrong folder i think. So tell us, where the files are on your sd card.

old.splatterhand said:
If your backup is not recognised you have put it in the wrong folder i think. So tell us, where the files are on your sd card.
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+1 on that, if you have one it'll be recognized as long as it is in the right folder, and made with the same recovery.

what do i do
Matlevo12 said:
+1 on that, if you have one it'll be recognized as long as it is in the right folder, and made with the same recovery.
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So i put the backup in the CWM folder but it tells me no file found so what do I do? Can I go to some website to download the original stock Rom and kernel I need to fix my phone asap so can you please tell me exactly what I need to do. Plus what are those symbols i describe in my last reply. Thanks so much for assisting me I appreciate it.

The files must be in folder: clockworkmod/backup/2013-04-01.18.46.58
The last folder is the date it was created.
The symbols mean, your flash has failed.

What if that doesn't work
old.splatterhand said:
The files must be in folder: clockworkmod/backup/2013-04-01.18.46.58
The last folder is the date it was created.
The symbols mean, your flash has failed.
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So as long as I put it in that file on my SD and open it up in CWM then it should work right?
I already did that once and it didn't work so what do I do then?
what are my other options I really need help thanks for everything you've done so far.

If your backup don't work, i know there is a Stock cricket jb back here in One SV Forum. Others flashed this successfully.
Otherwise i'm running out of ideas.

old.splatterhand said:
If your backup don't work, i know there is a Stock cricket jb back here in One SV Forum. Others flashed this successfully.
Otherwise i'm running out of ideas.
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Okay well can you do me a favor and locate it for me please I'll probably do something wrong like not knowing where to find it. And
Will it work with my phone? And then when you find it can you give me the exact commands I need in order to flash that Stock properly so I know that I didn't mess up I know im asking for a lot but can you please do that. I'd appreciate it thanks.

Noob17_Me said:
Okay well can you do me a favor and locate it for me please I'll probably do something wrong like not knowing where to find it. And
Will it work with my phone? And then when you find it can you give me the exact commands I need in order to flash that Stock properly so I know that I didn't mess up I know im asking for a lot but can you please do that. I'd appreciate it thanks.
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There are no commands, this is a cwm backup:
Clean Cricket Htc One SV Nandroid (2.04.1050.3)

Thanks
old.splatterhand said:
There are no commands, this is a cwm backup:
Clean Cricket Htc One SV Nandroid (2.04.1050.3)
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Okay so what do I do. Do i just move the Nanadroid file and where on my Sd. I leave it in zip form right ?
Then using fastboot I go ahead and open up CWM? Will it work on any version of CWD? Thanks so much for getting that file for me and what do I do after its flashed? Like as from being to end what are the steps sorry for all the questions but thanks for everything.

Unzip it. Go into Clean JB Crkt 2.04.1050.3 folder and copy the clockworkmod to your external sd.
Then boot into cwm and choose restore and choose the backup.

old.splatterhand said:
Unzip it. Go into Clean JB Crkt 2.04.1050.3 folder and copy the clockworkmod to your external sd.
Then boot into cwm and choose restore and choose the backup.
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Thanks I'll try that and will let you know what happens.

error
Noob17_Me said:
Thanks I'll try that and will let you know what happens.
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Hey man I download that file but its not in zip its in Rar. so I just move the file on to my external sd out in the open not in a folder and I opened up my CWM from the install zip from sd card and that didn't work then I went to restore and it could find the file both times so how do I install it? Do I have to put it in a certain folder or something? It keeps saying no file found. Thanks

Don't copy the zip directly.
What you could do is make a backup, see where it is on your sd, replace it with the one from the zip and then restore that one.

So Noob17_Me, flash this rom from here.

old.splatterhand said:
So Noob17_Me, flash this rom from here.
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Thanks for that. But I have a question is it exactly like the original one because I want it to be with the original stock so that i can re-lock my Bootloader and stuff? Is there some way to get that Rar. file to install on my phone? Sorry if im getting you angry or upset. Thanks for all your help

Yea but...
Matlevo12 said:
Don't copy the zip directly.
What you could do is make a backup, see where it is on your sd, replace it with the one from the zip and then restore that one.
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Yea but what im trying to say is that the file I downloaded isn't in zip form. So how am I supposed to install it on CWM?

Sorry but what is so difficult to understand? The rar is not for flashing, its a cwm backup and if you unrar it you have a folder Clean JB Crkt 2.04.1050.3, inside you find a folder clockworkmod.
This clockworkmod folder you have to copy to SD, like it is and and boot into recovery and choose "restore".
And my zip is made from this backup, so it are the same files!