I downloaded the "CoreDroid_Desire_HD_GB_2.3.3_V4.5". I tried flashing the zip file using clockwordmod however it fails. When i extract the Zip file i find only boot.image, installbusybox file, data folder, META-INF folder & system folder... Can you please advise how can i flash this rom where there is no DAF.exe or any installer?
Thanks,
mohamed_baher said:
I downloaded the "CoreDroid_Desire_HD_GB_2.3.3_V4.5". I tried flashing the zip file using clockwordmod however it fails. When i extract the Zip file i find only boot.image, installbusybox file, data folder, META-INF folder & system folder... Can you please advise how can i flash this rom where there is no DAF.exe or any installer?
Thanks,
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What phone do you have?
Sorry forget to mention. HTC HD2.
Is it possible to convert Cwm backups for use in TWRP or is it a simple case of drag and drop?
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scoffyburito said:
Is it possible to convert Cwm backups for use in TWRP or is it a simple case of drag and drop?
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Don't know it's possible currently but you can always restore the cwm backup using cwm, then flash twrp, and do a backup with twrp. Now it's converted. Quite a hassle but this is one way I know how.
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Don't know it's possible currently but you can always restore the cwm backup using cwm, then flash twrp, and do a backup with twrp. Now it's converted. Quite a hassle but this is one way I know how.
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Yeah I guess it's the only way
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Yeah I guess it's the only way
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Found this http://www.droidviews.com/create-flashable-zip-cwmtwrp-backup/
It says:
Code:
Create Flashable Zip from CWM/TWRP Backup
The method for creating flashable Zip from CWM and TWRP backups are different as both the recoveries use different techniques to backup the device.
For CWM Backup
Transfer the CWM backup from Phone to PC.
Extract system.ext4.tar file with any of the archive apps like Winrar or 7zip, you will get the system folder of your device containing all the files.
Gather the boot.img from the CWM backup.
Now collect a META-INF folder from any custom ROM which is made for your device. Make sure you get the correct Meta-Inf folder, else the Zip won’t work and might worsen the condition of your device.
Select the META-INF, System folders and the boot.img and right click your mouse and select add to Archive.
In the Archive settings, choose the extension of the compressed file as Zip (Make sure of this part)
That’s it, your flashable Zip is now ready and you can flash it using any custom recovery.
For TWRP Backup
Transfer the TWRP backup from Phone to PC.
You’ll see a file named system.ext4.win which is the System partition backup of your device. Rename it to system.ext4.tar (Changing its extension from .win to .tar)
Extract the system.ext4.tar using an archive software like Winrar or 7zip.
If your TWRP backup is not in compression mode, you will directly get the system folder, else you will get a file named system.ext4, which should be renamed again to system.ext4.tar and extract it to get the system folder.
Take the boot.emmc.win file and rename it to boot.img.
Now collect a META-INF folder from any custom ROM which is made for your device. Make sure you get the correct Meta-Inf folder, else the Zip won’t work and might worsen the condition of your device.
Select the META-INF, System folders and the boot.img and right click your mouse and select add to Archive.
In the Archive settings, choose the extension of the compressed file as Zip (Make sure of this part)
Now you can use this Zip file to flash it on your Custom recovery.
I would like to create a zip I can flash that will replace the contents of the /system/media/audio/ringtones folder. Basically if I delete everything (except the META-INF folder) I don't need from a ROM zip I have and copy the files I want into that folder will that be ok to flash?
Sometimes I flash a ROM before deleting ringers I don't want.
You should delete almost everything in updater-script except mount/unmount system and package_extract_dir ("system" "/system".), then you put what you want in system/media/audio (in the zip), then you should be able to flash it in recovery.
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Hi, I have an N8000 rooted with Stock 4.0.4 Rom
I installed the CWM 6.0.1.1 and everything was ok.
Yesterday I tried to install Rom Manager and it freezed so I pressed the power button until it reboots.
Now I noticed when I try to create a Nandroid backup with CWM the backup size is only 17Mb.
CWM did not show any error when backing up and it says Backup Complete!
I am afraid because I don't trust the backup.
I have an old backup and the size is 2,43 GB.
In that backup there are these files:
boot.img
cache.ext4.tar
cache.ext4.tar.a
data.ext4.tar
data.ext4.tar.a
data.ext4.tar.b
nandroid.md5
recovery.img
system.ext4.tar
system.ext4.tar.a
system.ext4.tar.b
In the 17.3Mb backup I have these files:
boot.img
cache.ext4.dup
data.ext4.dup
nandroid.md5
recovery.img
system.ext4.dup
Anyone knows what I can do to fix this?
Thank you
Do you also have a file in CWM backup file called "Blobs"? If so, this is where all the main data is backed up.
When you reflash a new rom how often do you seriously change your apps? This just copies the files that are different and checks against the other info to see if anything else needs backing up. I know I use the same apps no matter what base rom I'm using...
Check the properties on the blob file, it will be 1 - 2 gb...
The folder is almost 2gb. You are right. Thankyou
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What i cannot understand is how i can save a nandbackup on my PC.
There was a time when i could easily copy and paste the folder on my pc; now that files are split into two folders, how can i save them on my pc?
I have 4 nandbackups on my external sd. This means that i have 4 folders and the blob folder, that is full of smaller folders. I can't see how i can move just one or two of those backups on my pc when the blobs folder is shared among them.
Apparently i could do it thourgh ROM manager from the play store, premium version only.
I still think that that the old method (a very simple copy&paste) was the simplest way.
Hi there guys, today i shall show you how to make a flashable zip from your cwm backup!
REQUIREMENTS:
Windows OS
The Nandroid Backup
A tool(not mine, attatched below)
Brain
Now, copy all files from your backup to the folder where you extracted the tool.
Now it should look somewhat like this:
Code:
.android_secure.vfat.tar.
nandroid.md5
boot.img
cache.yaffs2.img
data.yaffs2.img
recovery.img
system.img
bkp2zip.bat
unyaffs.exe
cygwin1.dll
Run the "bkp2zip.bat".
Now there should be 3 files:System,Data and boot.img
now zip those three files.........And you should have a flashable update.zip!
<CyberAnarchy> said:
Hi there guys, today i shall show you how to make a flashable zip from your cwm backup!
REQUIREMENTS:
Windows OS
The Nandroid Backup
A tool(not mine, attatched below)
Brain
Now, copy all files from your backup to the folder where you extracted the tool.
Now it should look somewhat like this:
Code:
.android_secure.vfat.tar.
nandroid.md5
boot.img
cache.yaffs2.img
data.yaffs2.img
recovery.img
system.img
bkp2zip.bat
unyaffs.exe
cygwin1.dll
Run the "bkp2zip.bat".
Now there should be 3 files:System,Data and boot.img
now zip those three files.........And you should have a flashable update.zip!
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how to delete the apps data ???? in the flasable zip..
i mean how to delete the singed gmailaccounts , whatsapp etc ???
PS- Thanks For The Thread
Saumitra Yadav said:
how to delete the apps data ???? in the flasable zip..
i mean how to delete the singed gmailaccounts , whatsapp etc ???
PS- Thanks For The Thread
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Delete app data then backup.
In manage applications in the settings, i think there is a clear data option.
Phills recovery has this feature inbuilt
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Parth_14 said:
Phills recovery has this feature inbuilt
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didnt know that! Thanks for the info. I was going to install it anyway
Excellent guide.
It's just like ghost image in Windows.
Excellent.
Tnx mate
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Parth_14 said:
Phills recovery has this feature inbuilt
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I thought it was only for Rom. Does it also make a flash zip of all apps and data?
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BANNED said:
I thought it was only for Rom. Does it also make a flash zip of all apps and data?
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No! Only rom as far as i know
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uuuhhh I kinda don't get the point of this, I mean whats wrong with the default way of restoring a cwm or TWRM backup??
Meh, using UNIX tools, but not providing a solution, shame on you
(Warning: not actually tested, since I'm not really interested, just a 1:1 translation from .bat to sh)
Code:
#!/bin/sh
for i in system data
do
mkdir "{$i}"
mv "{$i}.yaffs2.img" "{$i}/"
cd "{$i}"
unyaffs "{$i}.yaffs2.img"
cd ../
done
rm .android_secure.vfat.tar nandroid.md5 recovery.img
zip -0 -r update.zip *
S.D.Richards said:
Meh, using UNIX tools, but not providing a solution, shame on you
(Warning: not actually tested, since I'm not really interested, just a 1:1 translation from .bat to sh)
Code:
#!/bin/sh
for i in system data
do
mkdir "{$i}"
mv "{$i}.yaffs2.img" "{$i}/"
cd "{$i}"
unyaffs "{$i}.yaffs2.img"
cd ../
done
rm .android_secure.vfat.tar nandroid.md5 recovery.img
zip -0 -r update.zip *
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solution of what?
is this the method for using non-cwm reocovery to restore backup of cwm？
precardo said:
uuuhhh I kinda don't get the point of this, I mean whats wrong with the default way of restoring a cwm or TWRM backup??
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You can create flashable zip that will include ROM and app, then give that to you friend.
You can use it when you formating sdcard, after that you flash it back and you have all.
It's nice and more elegant way, for me, but if someone don't like it - it's simple - don't use it.
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solution of what?
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REQUIREMENTS:
Windows OS
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My piece of code should run on Linux, BSD, OSX, ...
Now you can do this directly from the recovery using PhilZ touch recovery
andromaniac123 said:
Now you can do this directly from the recovery using PhilZ touch recovery
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Really? That's interesting and even more useful.
Where from could we download that recovery?
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funky0308 said:
Really? That's interesting and even more useful.
Where from could we download that recovery?
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Check Nihar.G's thread in original development section
<CyberAnarchy> said:
Hi there guys, today i shall show you how to make a flashable zip from your cwm backup!
REQUIREMENTS:
Windows OS
The Nandroid Backup
A tool(not mine, attatched below)
Brain
Now, copy all files from your backup to the folder where you extracted the tool.
Now it should look somewhat like this:
Code:
.android_secure.vfat.tar.
nandroid.md5
boot.img
cache.yaffs2.img
data.yaffs2.img
recovery.img
system.img
bkp2zip.bat
unyaffs.exe
cygwin1.dll
Run the "bkp2zip.bat".
Now there should be 3 files:System,Data and boot.img
now zip those three files.........And you should have a flashable update.zip!
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META-INF is missing .. without meta inf how is the recovery going to install the stuff onto the phone ??
mimi_atmam said:
META-INF is missing .. without meta inf how is the recovery going to install the stuff onto the phone ??
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use the meta inf of original rom.
help in making flashable zip for ext4 nandroid backup
<CyberAnarchy> said:
Hi there guys, today i shall show you how to make a flashable zip from your cwm backup!
REQUIREMENTS:
Windows OS
The Nandroid Backup
A tool(not mine, attatched below)
Brain
Now, copy all files from your backup to the folder where you extracted the tool.
Now it should look somewhat like this:
Code:
.android_secure.vfat.tar.
nandroid.md5
boot.img
cache.yaffs2.img
data.yaffs2.img
recovery.img
system.img
bkp2zip.bat
unyaffs.exe
cygwin1.dll
Run the "bkp2zip.bat".
Now there should be 3 files:System,Data and boot.img
now zip those three files.........And you should have a flashable update.zip!
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bro my nanadroid backup has ext4 extension rather than yaff2 how should i make flashable zip from that???this method doesn't work on ext4 help plz