Helllo everyone, I have problem in restoring nandroid backups generated by CWM 5.0.2.0
When I restore backup, I get boot loops and cleaning up dalvik cache and cache wont help. First i thought it maybe a random error but it has happened even after lot of tries. I dont have a faulty sd card.
The backup i was trying to restore was of oxygen 2.3.2 with a theme installed + some apps
Can anyone suggest a a solution?
If you are getting bootloops then sorry to say the backup is not a healthy one, you need to reflash ROM. I also had problems with themes installed, now I made a backup keeping everything stock with apps.
Oxygen has inbuilt app2sd script. This causes problems many times. I would recommend restoring the system first, boot it up den restore both data and sdext.
sarus_b said:
Helllo everyone, I have problem in restoring nandroid backups generated by CWM 5.0.2.0
When I restore backup, I get boot loops and cleaning up dalvik cache and cache wont help. First i thought it maybe a random error but it has happened even after lot of tries. I dont have a faulty sd card.
The backup i was trying to restore was of oxygen 2.3.2 with a theme installed + some apps
Can anyone suggest a a solution?
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Switch to twrp or amonra(if I'm not mistaken amonra can restore cwm backups).
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if Im not mistaken, we can flash a recovery within a recovery right?
sarus_b said:
if Im not mistaken, we can flash a recovery within a recovery right?
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Yes, just download xxx.zip and flash, no problems, also they are very stable if you are wondering...
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You could have an error, like bad block, in your internal memory. To rule that out, install some other ROM fresh & see if you get errors.
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If the backup isn't restoring, then you should try restoring the backup, then reflashing the rom. I would recommend switching to amon ra recovery or twrp since they don't have that problem and imho they're better.
It seems the theme I installed had some problems since they replace system files such as framework-res.apk , settings.apk etc.
I flashed clean oxygen, installed lot of apps, created and restored the backup and it seems to work flawlessly now.
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You could have an error, like bad block, in your internal memory. To rule that out, install some other ROM fresh & see if you get errors.
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Thats not the case, if it was i would have phone's PCB replaced by now.
bluespoon4 said:
If the backup isn't restoring, then you should try restoring the backup, then reflashing the rom. I would recommend switching to amon ra recovery or twrp since they don't have that problem and imho they're better.
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This solution may also work i think.
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Hi,
Soooo.. I flashed CM7 for the first time ever..... woo hoo. but now all my apps, and everything from the stock are gone. Is there a way to load everything from stock onto the CM7? I tried doing a restore from NVFLASH but that just brought back the stock so how do I just keep everything the same but running the CM7.
Thanks guys
johnnyp500 said:
Hi,
Soooo.. I flashed CM7 for the first time ever..... woo hoo. but now all my apps, and everything from the stock are gone. Is there a way to load everything from stock onto the CM7? I tried doing a restore from NVFLASH but that just brought back the stock so how do I just keep everything the same but running the CM7.
Thanks guys
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Well, if you had made a nandroid before you flashed, and could restore it (not sure when you did with NVflash), you would have everything back on your last ROM (you did not specify what ROM you were on).
You could then try just wiping dalvek and cache and formatting /system and flashing the ROM over it. That works OK most of the time. as you are clearing out the System partition but retaining your date (make sure you flash gapps also).
Another option is to wipe everything, and then flash the ROM, gapps, and then date only with advanced recovery.
Depending on what ROM you are coming from, that could carryover some issues - but most of the time it works OK.
If you did not have a backup of your data, then you will have to rebuild it from scratch in any case, so you might just as well do it on a clean install of CM7.
Well I did make a backup but when I restore its not cm 7 anymore so using nv flash how can I restore all the apps and messages, etc onto the cm7?
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johnnyp500 said:
Well I did make a backup but when I restore its not cm 7 anymore so using nv flash how can I restore all the apps and messages, etc onto the cm7?
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Have you tried titanium backup? Restore your old Rom with the apps. Back them up using TI to the external sd card. Do the usual stuff to load a new rom and restore your apps using TI. That's how I do it.
Some also like google restore, but I like having a hard copy for myself.
jcbofkc said:
Have you tried titanium backup? Restore your old Rom with the apps. Back them up using TI to the external sd card. Do the usual stuff to load a new rom and restore your apps using TI. That's how I do it.
Some also like google restore, but I like having a hard copy for myself.
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I downloaded titanium backup but it says the device is not rooted. I have the nvflash CWM on there but I assume its still not rooted. Now that I have the NVFLASH CWM and i can boot into recovery how do I root the G2X with the latest gingerbread update?
johnnyp500 said:
I downloaded titanium backup but it says the device is not rooted. I have the nvflash CWM on there but I assume its still not rooted. Now that I have the NVFLASH CWM and i can boot into recovery how do I root the G2X with the latest gingerbread update?
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Restore your original stock rom with all the apps. Root using the one-click-method. Install TI. Backup your apps to the sd card. Now flash your favorite rom. Install TI on the new rom. Restore your apps from the TI backup you made on your sd card.
It should work.
Although on CM7 I had a couple of issues restoring certain apps. I think it has something to do with how CM7 names different partitions.
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Restore your original stock rom with all the apps. Root using the one-click-method. Install TI. Backup your apps to the sd card. Now flash your favorite rom. Install TI on the new rom. Restore your apps from the TI backup you made on your sd card.
It should work.
Although on CM7 I had a couple of issues restoring certain apps. I think it has something to do with how CM7 names different partitions.
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The problem is one-click method doesnt work on 2.3.3.
johnnyp500 said:
The problem is one-click method doesnt work on 2.3.3.
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Install a rooted version of 2.3.3 from the dev section.
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Install a rooted version of 2.3.3 from the dev section.
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Yea but then I have to wipe the device before I install it which brings me back to how not having all my apps backed up on titanium
Sounds like your options are wipe or stay stock.
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I might have an idea but you'll have to do the research.
Boot into CWM and connect USB to your computer. You may be able to copy your /data/app folder to your computer using ADB commands, then restore them the same way. Might work, might not. Never done it that way. And this will probably only backup the apps, not the data (savegames, etc.).
As I said earlier, you can restore data only with recovery/advanced restore.
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gaww said:
As I said earlier, you can restore data only with recovery/advanced restore.
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Yes, restoring /data only from the advanced restore menu in CWM may work. But I think that will restore all system data as well which may cause FC frenzy. Definitely worth a shot!
r4d14n7 said:
I might have an idea but you'll have to do the research.
Boot into CWM and connect USB to your computer. You may be able to copy your /data/app folder to your computer using ADB commands, then restore them the same way. Might work, might not. Never done it that way. And this will probably only backup the apps, not the data (savegames, etc.).
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I think ill just wait until gingerbreak or superoneclick are available on the update then I'll root it, back up with titanium, and restore after i flash cm7.
btw. If I do a wipe, and then go d/l the apps i paid for again will it recognize that ive already paid for em or would i have to pay again?
r4d14n7 said:
Yes, restoring /data only from the advanced restore menu in CWM may work. But I think that will restore all system data as well which may cause FC frenzy. Definitely worth a shot!
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So far only issue is turning it off. Everything else works.
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johnnyp500 said:
I think ill just wait until gingerbreak or superoneclick are available on the update then I'll root it, back up with titanium, and restore after i flash cm7.
btw. If I do a wipe, and then go d/l the apps i paid for again will it recognize that ive already paid for em or would i have to pay again?
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All of your purchases are remembered. As long as you sign in with the same google account you bought them with you can download them again for free.
G2X CM7
Well so I took screen shots of all my screens and app drawer and just downloaded all my apps again. Then I restored the SMS from the SMS Backup and now everything is the same just running CM7. First time Ive flashed a rom woo hoo.
us my backup from the market. back up everything, then wipe, flash new rom, then download my backup from market, then restore your stuff.
I can't restore my CWM backups. I get an error saying unable to mount system.
I'm not using ROM Manager and I even tried reinstalling the same ROM that I made the backup from and then restoring the backup, but it still doesn't work. I'm using Octane 2.x with DrHonk's KJ1 Kernel and my CWM version is 3.0.2.8x
I've seen several posts on this issue, but haven't seen a clear answer. Some people say it doesn't work and others have said it does. If anyone can provide some help, I'd appreciate it. I like to try out different ROMS and with other phones such as the Vibrant (yes I know this phone is different) I have always made a backup with CWM and if I didn't like the ROM I could go right back to my previous one with very little work. I know I can use Titanium and I do that, but you can't restore everything so I end up having to redo a lot of stuff.
If anyone can provide some help with this, I would appreciate it.
Thanks,
From what I understand, you'll get that error when you restore a GB backup. Froyo works fine.
As a work around, you can boot into CWM, flash Dr Honks Bali kernel, then goto advanced>reboot recovery. When CWM boots again, you can restore your backup.
Another work around that I've seen mentioned is to boot into CWM, reflash the ROM of the backup you want to restore. Once the ROM flashes, goto backup/restore>advanced restore and backup the data only. That way you get the system partition from flashing the ROM, and your old data partition from your backup.
I haven't tried either of these methods. Guess I probably should have disclosed that first, but this is what I have gathered by reading some of these threads.
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dbldown7 said:
From what I understand, you'll get that error when you restore a GB backup. Froyo works fine.
As a work around, you can boot into CWM, flash Dr Honks Bali kernel, then goto advanced>reboot recovery. When CWM boots again, you can restore your backup.
Another work around that I've seen mentioned is to boot into CWM, reflash the ROM of the backup you want to restore. Once the ROM flashes, goto backup/restore>advanced restore and backup the data only. That way you get the system partition from flashing the ROM, and your old data partition from your backup.
I haven't tried either of these methods. Guess I probably should have disclosed that first, but this is what I have gathered by reading some of these threads.
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This is mostly correct. Just left one thing out. Make sure after you flash Bali and restore your nandroid that you also reflash cwm/voodoo kernel.
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dbldown7 said:
From what I understand, you'll get that error when you restore a GB backup. Froyo works fine.
As a work around, you can boot into CWM, flash Dr Honks Bali kernel, then goto advanced>reboot recovery. When CWM boots again, you can restore your backup.
Another work around that I've seen mentioned is to boot into CWM, reflash the ROM of the backup you want to restore. Once the ROM flashes, goto backup/restore>advanced restore and backup the data only. That way you get the system partition from flashing the ROM, and your old data partition from your backup.
I haven't tried either of these methods. Guess I probably should have disclosed that first, but this is what I have gathered by reading some of these threads.
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Thanks for the response. I guess I'll try to doing an advanced restore of the data the next time since that sounds like the least painful method. If that doesn't work I'll try the bali kernel.
Please keep in mind that you CANNOT perform an advanced data restore from Froyo to GB. It will cause issues, such as incoming calls going directly to voice mail.
If you are moving from Froyo to GB, be sure to create a backup of your apps and data using Titanium Backup. Restore everything once you're on GB and it'll work fine.
bkoon1218 said:
Please keep in mind that you CANNOT perform an advanced data restore from Froyo to GB. It will cause issues, such as incoming calls going directly to voice mail.
If you are moving from Froyo to GB, be sure to create a backup of your apps and data using Titanium Backup. Restore everything once you're on GB and it'll work fine.
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I'm doing GB to GB.
dbldown7 said:
From what I understand, you'll get that error when you restore a GB backup. Froyo works fine.
As a work around, you can boot into CWM, flash Dr Honks Bali kernel, then goto advanced>reboot recovery. When CWM boots again, you can restore your backup.
Another work around that I've seen mentioned is to boot into CWM, reflash the ROM of the backup you want to restore. Once the ROM flashes, goto backup/restore>advanced restore and backup the data only. That way you get the system partition from flashing the ROM, and your old data partition from your backup.
I haven't tried either of these methods. Guess I probably should have disclosed that first, but this is what I have gathered by reading some of these threads.
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I followed the first suggestion, flashing Dr Honks Bali 3.3 Kernel and it worked great. Just make sure you re-flash your old kernel before you reboot and you'll be fine. Thanks for this.
I just recently installed an official cyanogen mod for my phone and I wanted to restore my system, files, everything.
Don't get me wrong though.. I tried using Nandroid Backups I back it up before flashing, installed the rom properly after flashing.
My problem is, what should I use in restoring my system files without reverting back to my old rom?
Thanks.
kliff39 said:
I just recently installed an official cyanogen mod for my phone and I wanted to restore my system, files, everything.
Don't get me wrong though.. I tried using Nandroid Backups I back it up before flashing, installed the rom properly after flashing.
My problem is, what should I use in restoring my system files without reverting back to my old rom?
Thanks.
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I do not understand you. Make a backup in CWM and then when you want to restore the ROM, in CWM make a restore.
ZmisiS said:
I do not understand you. Make a backup in CWM and then when you want to restore the ROM, in CWM make a restore.
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Okay imagine this.. My current rom is cyanogen by tj styles and i wanted to use the official cyanogen rom.
So what I did, I backed up my files using CWM and tried to flash another rom (official cyanogen) . When I did successfully, I tried restore using CWM and after that.. I'm only back to my old rom. (cyanogen by tjstyles)
So my question is, how can i switch to a new ROM without losing my files?
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but apps gives fc ....isn't it?
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but apps gives fc ....isn't it?
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Only system apps will give fc if you restore them + their data...
On most roms, normal apps will not give fc...
They fc the most if the rom has some memory hack implemented...
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I am currently on CWM touch recovery v14.4.6. If I want to a restore a nandroid backup, do I perform the following steps before I hit the restore button?
1. wipe data/factory reset
2. wipe cache partition
Any guidance is greatly appreciated.
Sure why not
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If you're restoring a nandroid it doesn't make any real difference what you do. As long as you don't wipe the the nandroid
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For a full restore I wipe system/data/cache. I've never had a single issue restoring.
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For a full restore I wipe system/data/cache. I've never had a single issue restoring.
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Thanks for the response. I don't see the wipe system in CWM touch, only factory data and cache.
Skyrocket2 said:
Thanks for the response. I don't see the wipe system in CWM touch, only factory data and cache.
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It would be format system in cwm if I remember right. Haven't used cwm since twrp came out.
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It would be format system in cwm if I remember right. Haven't used cwm since twrp came out.
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Thanks Xcrazydx! So, is doing a format/system the same as wiping system?
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Thanks Xcrazydx! So, is doing a format/system the same as wiping system?
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Yeah it's the same. So I should have said I format system/data/cache. Do those and you'll be fine.
Just remember that you have to flash the radio separate if you need to change radios. Nandroids to not contain the radio / modem. If you want to keep the same radio / modem, then you won't have to do anything except flash the nandroid.
I have problems restoring lately. I use sk8ers cwm latest and when restoring I get system could not be restored. I did backup pre load. I use the externel SD card to backup. Md5 sum checks out fine or appears to check out fine.
Normally I wipe just as if I was installing a fresh rom before restore. I have restored backups without wiping and they work fine. Just gives me piece of mind especially if I encounter any issues.
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Jnewell05 said:
I have problems restoring lately. I use sk8ers cwm latest and when restoring I get system could not be restored. I did backup pre load. I use the externel SD card to backup. Md5 sum checks out fine or appears to check out fine.
Normally I wipe just as if I was installing a fresh rom before restore. I have restored backups without wiping and they work fine. Just gives me piece of mind especially if I encounter any issues.
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Have you resolved the issues? I got error messages when I tried to do a nandroid backup with preload option checked. So, I decided to do a normal nandroid leaving out the preload and got no errors. I haven't tried to do a restore yet afraid that I might have the same issues as you.
I do believe that my backups got corrupted maybe from just not unmounting from pc properly as I just un plug it most the time. I lost the backups but still got titanium so no big loss. I change roms like I do underwear.
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Jnewell05 said:
I have problems restoring lately. I use sk8ers cwm latest and when restoring I get system could not be restored. I did backup pre load. I use the externel SD card to backup. Md5 sum checks out fine or appears to check out fine.
Normally I wipe just as if I was installing a fresh rom before restore. I have restored backups without wiping and they work fine. Just gives me piece of mind especially if I encounter any issues.
I've always had problems backing up/restoring from external SD. Try moving your backup to internal SD, should work fine.
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Jnewell05 said:
I have problems restoring lately. I use sk8ers cwm latest and when restoring I get system could not be restored. I did backup pre load. I use the externel SD card to backup. Md5 sum checks out fine or appears to check out fine.
Normally I wipe just as if I was installing a fresh rom before restore. I have restored backups without wiping and they work fine. Just gives me piece of mind especially if I encounter any issues.
I've always had problems backing up/restoring from external SD. Try moving your backup to internal SD, should work fine.
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I would never backup to internal sd where it can get wiped. Also keep backups on you're pc
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I used a mod ROM but I made a backup before doing that. The problem is that I use now CWM recovery (6.0.1.2) and I cannot restore the stock data. I get "Error while flashing boot image". I do not know what I am doing wrong
I go to restore from internal sdcard --> and I choose the restored backup
I have wiped all the data/cache & dalvik cash available. But still nothing. Does anyone know?
Did you use a different version of CWM recovery when you took the backup? If so it might have a different version of nandroid backup in it and be using a different backup format. If the CWM recovery is different, can't you put the original CWM recovery back on so the backup will restore with it?
Unfortunately I do not remember which recovery version it had but I am almost certain that it was the same version
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Unfortunately I do not remember which recovery version it had but I am almost certain that it was the same version
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An easy way to tell is to think about if you ever installed a new recovery. ROMs don't do that for you. ROM Manager has the ability to update your recovery image if you tell it to do so.
Your error is telling you that the recovery you have installed doesn't know how to handle the backed up boot.img. You could removed the boot.img from the backup and try restoring it again. Google it, if you don't know how to do that.
Does the MD5 check pass?
I just installed 4EXT Recovery, and it was able to restore my recent CWM recovery backups where CWM could not (>10,000 files bug). It appears that it doesn't support your device yet, but you never know.
Failing that, perhaps look at other alternatives. Maybe see if TWRP can restore CWM recovery backups, and if it supports your device.
Good luck.