So recently i finally unlocked my bootloader and started teaching my self how to deal with A/B partition scheme, wanted to find out if data could be restored after making a nandroid in twrp, since on the twrp thread another user was never able to restore data after many attempts, and i went head and setup my stock rom how i like it installing apps/logins etc etc the usual, and i went ahead and flash twrp on my opposite slot in my case A(stock is on Sot B for me) and went ahead switch to my stock slot B and made a nandroid back of boot/data, then went and flashed a few gsi's trying to boot a few but long story short i managed to restore data from a nandroid backup, the only issue is you will loose fingerprints and app defaults settings not a big issue(for me atleast) so here it is:
(Before doing these steps YOU NEED TO HAVE MADE A NANDROID ON TWRP!!)
1.After your done flahshing gsi's/zips and want to go back to stock, go to your stock active slot and boot into stock recovery wipe data, and boot stock until you see the setup wizard.
2.Now go into your bootloader switch to were twrp is, once in twrp switch to your asus stock slot, then go to restore select your nandroid and only restore /data.
3.Once thats done you can go ahead and boot your stock slot with all of your working data intact! =], if your pin does not work go back to twrp switch to your stock slot then go to "advance" then "file manager" then navigate to /data/system and tab on locksettings.db and delete it, then reboot system(your stock slot!)
4.Enjoy!!
rafyvitto said:
1.After your done flahshing gsi's/zips and want to go back to stock, go to your stock active slot and boot into stock recovery wipe data, and boot stock until you see the setup wizard.
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This means, GSIs has to be installed in a different slot than the Stock ROM. Like, Slot A = Stock ROM, Slot B = TWRP and Custom ROM.
Am I correct?
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Thanks for the guide.
hamzain said:
This means, GSIs has to be installed in a different slot than the Stock ROM. Like, Slot A = Stock ROM, Slot B = TWRP and Custom ROM.
Am I correct?
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Thanks for the guide.
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That's what works for me yes.
rafyvitto said:
That's what works for me yes.
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Thanks.?
Thanks for the guide. A life saver .!!
Successfully restored all data.
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If a pro could help me out I would appreciate it very much. I have been trying to move from a dangerous ICS build to JB and I am having this same problem.
My N7000 previously had this on it:
android 4.03
radio 19220zclp6
kernal version 3.0.15-i9220zclp1-cl131270 (bad ics kernal)
build number midnote 2.0 iml74k.zclp1
So I used ODIN to flash it to a GB rom but I got the com.android.process error and my phone would lock up.
So then I found this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1424997 and flashed this ROM "N7000UBLR3 N7000UVOLR1 - Download - Argentina" from the bottom of the page. I then wiped only the the cache (not the entire phone reset because I had forgot some data on the phone) and flashed it again but I still get the process error and phone locking up. I don't even know if this ROM is a safe ROM!!
Am I even on a safe kernal now? kernal n7000ublr3-cl890184 build imm76d.ublr3
What I need help doing is the following.
1. Before doing a full wipe, I need to either manually save my contacts to my PC or back them up. (no apps work but my pc can browse my phone) If I knew where my contacts were located, maybe I can manually copy them to my pc? So any help saving data from a partially unusable phone would help.
2. Flash to a safe GB rom, so I can then do the full wipes safely and then flash to a stable JB rom. (I have no clue which roms to choose here and need to be spoonfed the exact GB and JB roms to use. I think I prefer a CM10 JB rom.
Thanks for any help..
the rom you have flashed the last is an ics rom and its unsafe
go to http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1901191 and download the PhilZ-cwm6-UBLR3-PSN-v2.7 and put it in internal or eternal sd.
then boot into recovery and install zip from sd and point to the kernel you downloaded.
after this reboot and boot into recovery again. this time you should see CWM recovery
do a backup of your rom...... backup & restore > backup
after it completes do a factory wipe, dalvik wipe and cache wipe.
check if the phone boot normally
nokiamodeln91 said:
the rom you have flashed the last is an ics rom and its unsafe
go to http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1901191 and download the PhilZ-cwm6-UBLR3-PSN-v2.7 and put it in internal or eternal sd.
then boot into recovery and install zip from sd and point to the kernel you downloaded.
after this reboot and boot into recovery again. this time you should see CWM recovery
do a backup of your rom...... backup & restore > backup
after it completes do a factory wipe, dalvik wipe and cache wipe.
check if the phone boot normally
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Thanks, I will try it. So when you do a backup of a ROM, after flashing to a new ROM if you then do a restore, does it reinstall all your android apps on the new kernel or do you always need to reinstall your apps when you upgrade ROMS?
the phone becomes as it was when you did the backup. hopefully it will start.. but if it doesnt then you can manually extract the contacts using TB or from the nandroid backup folder
data.ext4.tar\data\data\com.android.providers.contacts\databases\
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on the other note.. instead of doing a whole restore.. try advance restore of just the data part
nokiamodeln91 said:
the phone becomes as it was when you did the backup. hopefully it will start.. but if it doesnt then you can manually extract the contacts using TB or from the nandroid backup folder
data.ext4.tar\data\data\com.android.providers.contacts\databases\
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on the other note.. instead of doing a whole restore.. try advance restore of just the data part
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The data backup restored the com.android.process error and phone locking problem so I just used that new CWM to flash and it boots fine now. The problem I get now is "null" every time I try to type on the keyboard. Resetting and rewiping everything and then reflashing the kernel doesn't seem to fix the "null" problem.
Anyone know how to fix null in the samsung keyboard?
EDIT: What full ROM file do I need to use so I can flash CSC via Odin? I think this will fix my null problem. Then I will reflash PhilZ via CWM.
the same rom you are on. tar.md5 . put that in the csc tab. but this will wipe data again,
[MODv7]Stock-Restore-CWMR&BOOTLOGO+SU-FLASH.VRZXT907_9.8.1Q-78 & 94 [Locked BL's Too]
Update: Change out the twrp for the newer ones here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=49493136&postcount=2
Added a PasteTo for 4.0.4 as several things need to be cut to get the script to work, Unlocked Boot only as are all PasteTOs.
PasteTO...94 Is updated to philz6079.
Substitute the ...94 for the ...78 in the following guide.
We have SafeRoot now.
But locked boots on ...94 CANNOT USE THIS GUIDE if you want to maintain root. Root is only maintained via VooDoo & the ota. If you break your radio on ...94 & have a locked boot you are forced to loose root to fix your radio.
Full 9.8.1Q-94xml version in attached.
New xml "guts" or stripped version for unlocked boots only 98.30.1. Paste & overwrite to the unzipped 9.8.1Q-94xml folder. Get the latest xml here. Mega is very fast now. Choose the ...mod7 xml from RSD lite.
That is for unlocked boots only. There is no root for 98.30.1 w/o a boot unlock. GO HERE for more locked news.
Why is a RSD restore needed? We have twrp & cwmr for custom rom users can't they just restore back to where they started, either stock or their first rom?
NO!
Our custom recoveries do not restore all the partitions. The most important one not restored is modem/radio.
Can I flash the newest radio to fix things?
Not always. The only sure way to the best call, 4g, 3g & wifi performance is, once something goes wrong, a RSD restore to the newest build.
This thread is "tough to read but worth the effort" The dramatic Smilies are used to show contrast in the 2 paths.
Not a comment on anyone's mental state. Then again if you develop empathy for my two characters it may be easier to follow the steps for you
Features for Locked users:
LOOK FOR_:crying:
*RSD restore of 98.18.78. Via the VRZ_XT907_9.8.1Q-78-1_1FF.xml (stock)
Features for Locked & Unlocked users:
LOOK FOR_:crying:
*Follow the steps & have all your apps (data) back without Titanium Backup.
*Update: added a deodexed & debloated version to flash before you restore apps/data. New version of roms: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2442384
Features for Unlocked users:
LOOK FOR_
*RSD restore of 98.18.78. [9.8.1Q-94] Via the VRZ_modv#_XT907_9.8.1Q-78-1_1FF.xml [VRZ_XT907_9.8.1Q-94-1_CFC.PhilzV6.LOGO.Full.xml] (modified for Unlocked users)
*Preloads CWMR Rcovery in place of stock recovery which allows you to flash UPDATE.SU from your SD to root before you boot.
*Has TWRP & CWMR Flash-able recoveries for your SD.
*Replaces bootloader warning with normal "M" logo.
*You can update to the: Avstralia Deodex Mod by ZaYAC for XT907 & take your data with you. Here is an alternate version of how to update this.
:crying:This is an easy way to do a (return stock to fix things that may have gone awry) restore to 9.8.1Q-78-1. Note: The system version shown in about phone depends on the source of your current system. 9.8.1Q-78-1 is the RSD XML source. 98.18.78 if OTA was taken.
DO NOT USE MATT'S UTIL. IF ON ...78
:crying:This is what you need if 4g or wifi is not holding-many things will break your radio. I am sure this is one of the biggest headaches passed on to vzw support by rooted users.
:crying: Obligatory warning: THIS WILL PREVENT A BOOTLOADER UNLOCK IF YOU FLASH IT TO A LOCKED PHONE. This present version of the official xml, including my mods, WILL NOT RELOCK ANY UNLOCK.
:crying:Not unlocked? Or need SafeStrap See Attachments.
Before starting backup your current rom with
CWMR or TWRP. You can swap them as needed from within the other.
OR
:crying: SafeStrap-TWRP .
:crying:All you need is RSDlite v615
If you have a mac use Parallels Desktop Win 7.
Here is a good tutorial how to get into fastboot and use Rsd:
(fxz = xml BTW)
BE SURE TO DATA WIPE FROM YOUR RECOVERY BEFORE DROPPING TO BOOTLOADER/FASTBOOT.
BE SURE TO DATA WIPE FROM YOUR RECOVERY BEFORE DROPPING TO BOOTLOADER/FASTBOOT.
There are two versions to download: (registration needed) [full 9.8.1Q-94...MODv7... see attachments]
Full version 6, 600+ MB
Md5 : 1e7c2f72d5e58ba96ee75c0f4cafc527
DL count 250+
Ready to flash w/ rsd.
OR (Option to avoid registration)
Stripped: [pasteTO...9.8.1Q-94...MODv7 see attachments] just what you need to paste into your existing 9.8.1Q-78-1.xml folder.
Stripped Update: V6
Md5 : a4da5f748314bd3e44c84db0088b9ad3
DL count 240+
To make your own full ver:
:crying:Download and unzip THE STOCK XML [...78 OR ...94]
Paste the 3 files from (Stripped update above & unzipped) the folder "paste to existing xml file"
1) logo.bin,
2) recovery.img &
3) VRZ_MODv#_XT907_9.8.1Q-78-1_1FF.xml ( overwrite each one). Now you have a full version.
:crying:Open rsd and with your phone being recognized choose the (...) to select the
VRZ_modv#_XT907_9.8.1Q-78-1_1FF.xml Goto next
:crying:VRZ_XT907_9.8.1Q-78-1_1FF.xml
file which controls the restore.
:crying:Rsd will reboot the phone & You goto to obtain root.
Installation of SafeStrap is 2 steps. Install the apk then install the recovery from the apk. Now jump to the next :crying:.
Just watch the RSD working status and hold the volume up when it boots or just hold the up key til it boots. Don't push both!
I have a big hair clip that keeps the Vol+ on!
So you should be in cwmr now, if not, press & hold all 3 keys til blackout then let off pwr then the bootloader. Scroll is vol-. Select is vol+. Select recovery.
Flash the updateSU included in both versions.
[for ...94 Philz will check for root on exit, choose re-root]
Choose yes on reboot to protect recovery each time you boot the stock rom.
Once on a custom rom -no. The Deodexed is custom.
NOTE: To get 4G, wifi and phone working properly you must boot up to add partitions/prepare/activate the system (no need for google login). Say no to everything google. Do a test call. Browse the internet. Do something that needs root!
Only then can you go to recovery and restore your previous non stock rom the normal way.
Custom rom users, beta testers & etc: Get off here.
***unsolicited brash commentary***
If you think 4.2 + roms are are where you want to be. We are nothing but beta tester. If the Dev does not give a change log/list of working features & then ASKED YOU TO TELL HIM WHAT DOES NOT WORK....
A 2nd opinion
So pick your fav & stay with it! Go Miui!
***...***
:crying:The following step may be skipped.
RESTORE STEP 1:
Here is a deodexed & debloated ver to flash when you are back in recovery after the first boot.
Mount System. Install the following rom. More on this Rom.
Much Thanks to Moparman371 for the Clean Rom.
GOTO RESTORE STEP 3 to finish this step. OR add the next step.
The following steps may be skipped.
DO: RESTORE STEP 1 and a reboot.
RESTORE STEP 2:
Now run a Newer Kernel and have your external SD card as your default storage.
Avstralia Deodex Mod by ZaYAC for XT907. You can read the Op here
From TWRP (swap recovery out- that is why I gave you both!)
Restore the Op's system & boot.
I do the rar extraction on my M w/ RootExplorer & use the move command to put it where your other BUs reside.
I tried it on my Mac & got errors. PC can give errors too. Use on phone extraction!
Flash the Op's options: english dialer fix
Flash the 1% battery fix
Perform: RESTORE STEP 3 (which doubles as your activation)
Reboot ( Update v2.6 has not messed w/ the install-recovery.sh. Older TWRP's may mess with install-recovery.sh and kill the SD swap)
If you boot from CWMR while on this Avsitralia MOD you MUST always choose any NO to protect the install-recovery.sh file now used by the OP for non-recovery purposes.
Rule of CWMR reboot recovery protection:
Protect recovery on reboot when on our official Vzw Rom: Answer YES
All other times: NO.
DO NOT try activate this system with Google login as you would a normal Rom.
It must be activated via the previous data you saved before this restore:
Vzw users: You will never be able to do a privacy > factory data reset OR a recovery data wipe on this rom. Doing so & then rebooting will bork your radio partition OR result is 3g only, but this thread is the fix if you do.
Also stock messaging in not compatible with vzw- use Handsent!
:crying:RESTORE STEP 3:
For those that just want their data back onto stock rom YOU CAN abvanced restore only the data partition you saved prior to the data wipe. Be sure to wipe cache & delvik (advanced menu) before rebooting .
But why the round about way? Why wipe the data before the Rsd flash? Because wifi can break if a flash is done with data present.
( A lot of work for what?) You just fixed your Radio Partition the only sure way- a full restore.
Other Goodies Launchers, browsers & recoveries.
CWMR SOURCE
The oudhs (buttons work swipe does not) is used in this restore. The cwmr works also. The twrp does not work on the xt907.
Updated v3.
This is an easy fix for not holding 4g or wifi.
Full ver link fixed.
Hey man, thanks for this. Quick question...is this just the stock ROM with bloat removed? Sorry if this is a dumb question...I just couldn't find details on what this ROM is.
lostpilot28 said:
Hey man, thanks for this. Quick question...is this just the stock ROM with bloat removed? Sorry if this is a dumb question...I just couldn't find details on what this ROM is.
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This is return to stock in all the vzw glory!! But it is the only way to fix wifi or 4g.
aviwdoowks said:
This is return to stock in all the vzw glory!! But it is the only way to fix wifi or 4g.
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Hahaha! Thanks for getting back to me. OK, cool...I think. So maybe you can help me understand better, so I can make an informed decision. I'm currently on 4.1.2...system version 98.15.66.xt907.en.us.
I am ROOTED with UNLOCKED Bootloader.
I attempted to take the OTA update to 98.18.78.en.us but it fails. I had some bloat frozen, so I unfroze it...the update still fails.
My question is this - is your ROM going to get me the update I'm trying to download? Sounds like it, but I want to make sure that the baseband and everything else is the same. Being that my BL is unlocked, I'm not too worried about screwing anything up (maybe I should be)...but more than anything, I just don't want to spend several hours or days trying to "fix" my phone. I realize I'll have to reinstall everything from Titanium BU, but aside from that...this is the "latest stock ROM"...right?
lostpilot28 said:
Hahaha! Thanks for getting back to me. OK, cool...I think. So maybe you can help me understand better, so I can make an informed decision. I'm currently on 4.1.2...system version 98.15.66.xt907.en.us.
I am ROOTED with UNLOCKED Bootloader.
I attempted to take the OTA update to 98.18.78.en.us but it fails. I had some bloat frozen, so I unfroze it...the update still fails.
My question is this - is your ROM going to get me the update I'm trying to download? Sounds like it, but I want to make sure that the baseband and everything else is the same. Being that my BL is unlocked, I'm not too worried about screwing anything up (maybe I should be)...but more than anything, I just don't want to spend several hours or days trying to "fix" my phone. I realize I'll have to reinstall everything from Titanium BU, but aside from that...this is the "latest stock ROM"...right?
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This is an easy sure way but you need a PC.
No PC for the ota.
Edit sorry for this false statement:
Same results as the ota.
Correction : ota saves your current system. The op's restore does not.
Until I made this I was doing Matts + ota voodoo.....9 steps.
Bootlogo fix more steps.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=44213644&postcount=5
OK, cool...sorry again for the cross post in the other forum.
So, I'm looking at the Droid Developers link with the 5 different versions of XT907 ROMs. I want the 9.8.1Q-78-1 version, right? Thanks again for your help. Sorry for the dumb questions!
lostpilot28 said:
OK, cool...sorry again for the cross post in the other forum.
So, I'm looking at the Droid Developers link with the 5 different versions of XT907 ROMs. I want the 9.8.1Q-78-1 version, right? Thanks again for your help. Sorry for the dumb questions!
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Yes 2nd one. Link is in op. 98=9.8 typo ? But same thing.
I am changing the title to be more clear.
Another question before I pull the trigger on this thing...your post says "TWRP 2.6 flashable is in there also to jump to TWRP if your BUs are TWRP." I am using TWRP, and I do have a restore file that I'd use if things don't work right. But, how would I restore my TWRP backup if your ROM is loading CWM?
Thanks again...you've been very helpful!
lostpilot28 said:
Another question before I pull the trigger on this thing...your post says "TWRP 2.6 flashable is in there also to jump to TWRP if your BUs are TWRP." I am using TWRP, and I do have a restore file that I'd use if things don't work right. But, how would I restore my TWRP backup if your ROM is loading CWM?
Thanks again...you've been very helpful!
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Flash the zip while in cwr.
Install zip/choose from ext sd/advanced/reboot recovery.
Follow op exactly.
aviwdoowks said:
Flash the zip while in cwr.
Install zip/choose from ext sd/advanced/reboot recovery.
Follow op exactly.
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OK, you're going to shoot me...LOL. BUT, the OP isn't really clear because you have multiple files listed. The one I'm currently downloading is VRZ_XT907_9.8.1Q-78-1_1FF.xml.zip.
You also state that you have a V3 called MOD.CWMR.SU.flash.VRZ_XT907_9.8.1Q-78-1_1FF.xml.zip .
Do I need the V3 file?
Also, regarding the steps...I have no problem following them exactly, but I don't want to brick my phone. So, to help anyone else that may do this, I'm going to post what I *think* you mean because the steps are not clear. Tell me if I got anything wrong:
1. Download RSDLite and install (right click .msi file and "install")
2. Perform a data wipe (I'm assuming this is cache, dalvik cache, and a Factory Reset?)
3. Perform a backup in Recovery
4. Download VRZ_XT907_9.8.1Q-78-1_1FF.xml.zip
5. Connect phone via USB to computer, and run RSD. ?? Not sure of this step
5a. - Make sure you hold the Volume up button when the phone boots into recovery
6. Install the VRZ_XT907_9.8.1Q-78-1_1FF.xml.zip from the recovery screen.
7. Choose YES on reboot to protect recovery
8. Once booted, choose NO on everything
9. Do a test call. Browse the internet. Do something that needs root.
10. Then go to recovery and restore.?? - Totally lost on this one as I thought I would've already installed the ROM in step 6. -
I think I captured everything in your original post. Sorry, but it's not very clear at all.
Thanks!
Follow op exactly.
OK, you're going to shoot me
YES
You need examine the stripped OR full files first to see what is inside!!!
...LOL. BUT, the OP isn't really clear because you have multiple files listed. The one I'm currently downloading is VRZ_XT907_9.8.1Q-78-1_1FF.xml.zip.
OK
Unzip the above.
Unzip the stripped ver and paste into the above:
Paste the mods from the stripped ver., overwrite then choose the ...xml from rsd.
OR
You also state that you have a V3 called MOD.CWMR.SU.flash.VRZ_XT907_9.8.1Q-78-1_1FF.xml.zip .
This is the full ver NO DL OF STOCK XML NEEDED
Has all mods inside just unzip and choose the ...xml from rsd.
Do I need the V3 file?
You only need one moded xml to flash from rsd.
V3 full or v3 stripped pasted into the unmodded xml.
Also, regarding the steps...I have no problem following them exactly, but I don't want to brick my phone. So, to help anyone else that may do this, I'm going to post what I *think* you mean because the steps are not clear. Tell me if I got anything wrong:
1. Download RSDLite and install (right click .msi file and "install")
3. Perform a backup in Recovery
2. Perform a data wipe (I'm assuming this is cache, dalvik cache, and a Factory Reset?)
4. Download VRZ_XT907_9.8.1Q-78-1_1FF.xml.zip
Only to use as base to paste into from the stripped v3.
Use modded here NOT ORIG.
5. Connect phone via USB to computer, and run RSD. ?? Not sure of this step
PUT THE PHONE IN BOOTLOADER. ALL KEYS AT ONCE TIL BLACK THEN LET OFF PWR THEN VOL- TO SCROLL VOL+ TO SELECT. SELECT FASTBOOT THEN RSD SHOULD RECOGNIZE THE PHONE.
5a. - Make sure you hold the Volume up button when the phone boots into recovery
MAKES SURE YOU ENTER RECOVERY WHEN RSD IS DONE
5b install UPDATE.SU.zip
6. Install the VRZ_XT907_9.8.1Q-78-1_1FF.xml.zip from the recovery screen.
#6 is the rsd source file not used from recovery.
No need for a step here before reboot. I did mean that twrp could be installed as takeover for cwmr. Good on reboot recovery you will have twrp. Watch out for the wipe EXTSD BOX!
7. Choose YES on reboot to protect recovery
8. Once booted, choose NO on everything
9. Do a test call. Browse the internet. Do something that needs root.
10. Then go to recovery and restore.??
#3 ABOVE.
- Totally lost on this one as I thought I would've already installed the ROM in step
Sorry for the mess I am on my phone.
lostpilot28 said:
OK,Thanks!
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See above post.
I put my corrections in your Quote.
I learned that the update says that it failed but it really did install it. I have unlocked BL as well but took the update to receive the updated radio. After I got the same message that the update failed but once I checked the version number in the about phone it was in fact the updated radio and system version. Looks like the only thing that failed to flash was the updated bootloader
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aviwdoowks said:
10. Then go to recovery and restore.??
#3 ABOVE.
- Totally lost on this one as I thought I would've already installed the ROM in step
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I think I'm getting closer...haha. Except for the comment here...why would I restore the backup that I made in step #3? That would be of my old version.
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slogar25 said:
I learned that the update says that it failed but it really did install it. I have unlocked BL as well but took the update to receive the updated radio. After I got the same message that the update failed but once I checked the version number in the about phone it was in fact the updated radio and system version. Looks like the only thing that failed to flash was the updated bootloader
Sent from my XT907 using Xparent BlueTapatalk 2
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I don't think mine updated. Every time I attempt the update, it gets stuck in a bootloop, and I have to restore my backup from TWRP.
My current version in About Phone is 98.15.66 and the baseband version is SM_BP_101031.027.32.81p. Is this the radio version or is that somewhere else?
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Not to start any thread drift...but is there a way to download the 49.5 MB update and just install it from TWRP? I would prefer not to reinstall all my apps, etc...but I will if I have to. As I mentioned, the OTA update fails, so I'm wondering if I can side-load it from Recovery.
Are you trying to take the ota with twrp installed as your recovery?
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lostpilot28 said:
I think I'm getting closer...haha. Except for the comment here...why would I restore the backup that I made in step #3? That would be of my old version.
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I don't think mine updated. Every time I attempt the update, it gets stuck in a bootloop, and I have to restore my backup from TWRP.
My current version in About Phone is 98.15.66 and the baseband version is SM_BP_101031.027.32.81p. Is this the radio version or is that somewhere else?
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Not to start any thread drift...but is there a way to download the 49.5 MB update and just install it from TWRP? I would prefer not to reinstall all my apps, etc...but I will if I have to. As I mentioned, the OTA update fails, so I'm wondering if I can side-load it from Recovery.
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The #3 is the rom you were on previously.
You want to be back on it right?
Note to all.
This is not the same as the ota which assures you keep your data. It is a restore to out of the box stock condition. I will post an update on how to use recovery to restore your previous data.
Edit. Once you are back in recovery from testing and have established root you can do an advanced restore of previous data ontop of the system & boot you just came from. Just be sure to backup your just activated rom as a reference point because some stock rom data will "take" ontop of the newer system and some will not. Always wipe Dalvik and Cache before rebooting.
This is my Daily Driver http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2246081
But I could not get it to activate with 4g but by doing the same.
so i decided to test out Dynamic Kat 4.0, i was using 3.0 just fine but i wanted to try it. i backed everything up in twrp recovery flashed 4.0 and every was fine i decided to go back to my old rom (3.0) simply because the different isn't really noticeable and i cant bother to set my phone up again, restored the nandroid and my phone gets stuck in bootloops, wont boot at all, is there something i am doing wrong i ticked everything in backing up and restoring.
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so i decided to test out Dynamic Kat 4.0, i was using 3.0 just fine but i wanted to try it. i backed everything up in twrp recovery flashed 4.0 and every was fine i decided to go back to my old rom (3.0) simply because the different isn't really noticeable and i cant bother to set my phone up again, restored the nandroid and my phone gets stuck in bootloops, wont boot at all, is there something i am doing wrong i ticked everything in backing up and restoring.
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BAD ASS NOTE 4
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should of been boot,system,data,cache anything more and you have to odin back to stock and start all over
When I tried to flash SlimLP on my friend's new Fire yesterday, for some reason something happened when attempting to clear the cache partition and such and it got corrupted. To fix it I reformatted the cache as ext4 and after that, the Amazon recovery disappeared. When I try to boot into it it just reboots. I am thinking I may have wiped it accidentally. This however is not that serious of an issue since I can boot TWRP when at a computer if necessary. I just want to know if there is any way to fix this without risking losing the ability to flash a custom ROM on the device.
Would it be possible for someone to make a flashable zip of the Amazon recovery in order to put it back on the device as to not risk losing the ability to use custom ROMs on it?
I didn't think it was possible to wipe or otherwise modify the stock recovery since the bootloader's locked. Are you sure this is what's happened?
And the whole deal with having to use a tethered recovery via adb/fastboot was because we couldn't flash a new recovery to the phone. So even if you get the stock amazon recovery, flashing it to the phone might be a bit of an issue. If you're still on pre-5.1.1, why not try flashing the full stock amazon 5.0.1 rom? I don't think it will fix the recovery, but why not give it a shot? Oh, and post flashing make sure to disable ota before WiFi !
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I didn't think it was possible to wipe or otherwise modify the stock recovery since the bootloader's locked. Are you sure this is what's happened?
And the whole deal with having to use a tethered recovery via adb/fastboot was because we couldn't flash a new recovery to the phone. So even if you get the stock amazon recovery, flashing it to the phone might be a bit of an issue. If you're still on pre-5.1.1, why not try flashing the full stock amazon 5.0.1 rom? I don't think it will fix the recovery, but why not give it a shot? Oh, and post flashing make sure to disable ota before WiFi !
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Okay. I will try that eventually. I don't think I is a real big issue though tbh since he's running a custom ROM anyway.
Hello,
So my Galaxy S6 is stuck in a boot loop and i've literally tried EVERYTHING already and nothing will solve the problem. Safe mode won't work, clearing the cache partition won't work and USB Debugging was turned off so adb wasn't seeing my device either. I also tried Kies and Smart Switch. I am convinced my phone is soft bricked and I need to recover some very important pictures and files from it. At this point my last hope is to flash the stock ROM via Odin and I saw that some people said that they have successfully done this without losing any of their data. Is this possible? If so how do I go about doing it properly?
Thanks for any help!
Phone is not rooted and 100% stock.
Recovery and Download screens are working.
How did Kies not work for you? I used it about 4 times to restore to like new.
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How did Kies not work for you? I used it about 4 times to restore to like new.
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Because the phone is stuck in a boot loop. Kies won't detect my phone because it never fully boots.
Weird. I completely removed the system on one before reinstalling the system via Kies before sending it back via warranty exchange. I'd suggest trying again. Obviously you will need model and serial #.
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Weird. I completely removed the system on one before reinstalling the system via Kies before sending it back via warranty exchange. I'd suggest trying again. Obviously you will need model and serial #.
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Tried Kies multiple times but it just won't work. Uninstalled and reinstalled drivers, disconnected and reconnected the phone, nothing works. That's why I turned to Odin.
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Tried Kies multiple times but it just won't work. Uninstalled and reinstalled drivers, disconnected and reconnected the phone, nothing works. That's why I turned to Odin.
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Since you can get into recovery, if I were you I'd flash Unikernel (latest version is 9.1 I believe) and then flash a custom rom. If you can get it to boot you shouldn't lose data in the sdcard/download.
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I am running Sick as Hell version X rom and loving it.
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Since you can get into recovery, if I were you I'd flash Unikernel (latest version is 9.1 I believe) and then flash a custom rom. If you can get it to boot you shouldn't lose data in the sdcard/download.
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I am running Sick as Hell version X rom and loving it.
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Forgot to mention but I am going to have to return this phone to T-mobile for a warranty exchange, that's why I was trying to avoid custom rom's thinking it might become ineligible. Want to be able to recover data and then reset the phone for return
The phone i wiped the system on was returned via warranty with Tmobile (of course I later reinstalled it via Kies). I would install a custom rom to attempt to get the thing up and running. Once you do that then go from there (back to Kies or factory reset...)
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The phone i wiped the system on was returned via warranty with Tmobile (of course I later reinstalled it via Kies). I would install a custom rom to attempt to get the thing up and running. Once you do that then go from there (back to Kies or factory reset...)
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Ok, Thank you! I was worried about the warranty exchange. I will attempt to install a custom rom let's see how it goes.
The purpose of installing the custom rom is to attempt to retrieve your data. If you can boot and then successfully get your data, it would be advisable to remove the custom rom and restore it to factory. Let me know how it goes...
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The purpose of installing the custom rom is to attempt to retrieve your data. If you can boot and then successfully get your data, it would be advisable to remove the custom rom and restore it to factory. Let me know how it goes...
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Hello another User here , I am in a similar situation . I installed some theme [live] from theme store , then it started acting wierdly. Finally a bad combination of Good Lock , System UI and Safe Mode my phone is in a bootloop.
I want to recover my data mostly videos and pictures. What shall I do. I am unrooted , I can access recovery , adb sideload from recovery , I can get into download mode. Will wipe data option save my Pictures?
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Hello another User here , I am in a similar situation . I installed some theme [live] from theme store , then it started acting wierdly. Finally a bad combination of Good Lock , System UI and Safe Mode my phone is in a bootloop.
I want to recover my data mostly videos and pictures. What shall I do. I am unrooted , I can access recovery , adb sideload from recovery , I can get into download mode. Will wipe data option save my Pictures?
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If you've got recovery installed it would be just for that purpose. Restoring your backup (i.e., recovery). I gather you don't have a backup?
What device do you have?
G920F International. The Recovery is not a custom one . It is the default recovery that doesn't have backup mode.
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G920F International. The Recovery is not a custom one . It is the default recovery that doesn't have backup mode.
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Ahh gotcha. Well...if it were me what I'd do is to boot to download mode and flash TWRP custom recovery file using Odin. Once that passes I'd boot into TWRP and do a backup.
You can then reboot into TWRP and try to restore your backup but you'll likely end up in a bootloop again. If that happens...
Then, I'd download a stock recovery (looks like they have your variant here.
I'd then flash the stock recovery using TWRP and then reboot.
If you get stuck in a bootloop again then I would do a factory reset (which doesn't wipe storage which is where your photos etc. are) and then reflash the stock recovery zip file.
I can't say for certain if that'll wipe your photos, etc. or not but I'm not inclined to think it would.
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Ahh gotcha. Well...if it were me what I'd do is to boot to download mode and flash TWRP custom recovery file using Odin. Once that passes I'd boot into TWRP and do a backup.
You can then reboot into TWRP and try to restore your backup but you'll likely end up in a bootloop again. If that happens...
Then, I'd download a stock recovery (looks like they have your variant here.
I'd then flash the stock recovery using TWRP and then reboot.
If you get stuck in a bootloop again then I would do a factory reset (which doesn't wipe storage which is where your photos etc. are) and then reflash the stock recovery zip file.
I can't say for certain if that'll wipe your photos, etc. or not but I'm not inclined to think it would.
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Thanks. It will help in the backup.
Will factory reset/wipedata from stock recovery remove the pictures ?
Can you backup data using OTG/pendrive from TWRP recovery?
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Thanks. It will help in the backup.
Will factory reset/wipedata from stock recovery remove the pictures ?
Can you backup data using OTG/pendrive from TWRP recovery?
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factory reset doesn't erase storage data.
Not sure about otg/pendrive
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I didn't flash TWRP as I learned that Samsung Pay will never work not even Stock ROM flash. I instead pulled some vital data files from adb pull on 'the window of around 1 minute' each time it was active during safe mode rebooting and thankfully Google Photos had a backup of my Photos and videos.
I used the wipe data option on stock recovery that wiped everything. The device is like new.