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Can I push files in recovery mode by adb?

I boot my Magic with recovery mode and link with adb.
and using adb push to push a file into sdcard.
everything is ok. but I can not find this file in sdcard.
I also try adb pull to pull a file from sdcard.
It report an error with "remote object 'xx' does not exist"
What is the problem?

the command is:
adb push c:\******.*** /sdcard
exemple with g:\update.zip :
adb push g:\update.zip /sdcard
usefull when wrong rom flashed and no sdcard reader ^^

The command is ok.
But I can not find the file on sdcard.
Is there anyone reply this question?

do you have mount the sdcard before?
adb shell mount /sdcard

Yes, I do.
I also can list the files on sdcard.

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lancelotchen said:
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Just go into recovery, then connect USB, type this:
adb push <local file> /sdcard
Then wait!

lancelotchen said:
The command is ok.
But I can not find the file on sdcard.
Is there anyone reply this question?
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This very thing happened to me today. I have CWM 3.0.2.4 flashed to my G2x, I booted into recovery, and I did an "adb push" of a ROM image file to /sdcard.
The command appeared to finish correctly, but the file was not on /sdcard at all. I did an adb shell to look at the /sdcard contents to verify this.
I then did the exact same command again, it finished with the same output message (number of bytes transferred, etc.), and it worked this time (file was there now)!

How to replace Android System Recovery <3e> with a custom recovery image?

Hi everyone,
A few days ago I got the OTA 2.2.1 on my MT3G and then rooted it using the SuperOneClick tool. I was able to remove all useless apps, pushed others to /system/app with Root Explorer, etc., there is only one to do, and I am clueless: how to replace the stock Android System Recovery <3e> with a custom recovery image, so I can do Nandroid backups, flash .zip files, etc?
I used the ROM Manager app to flash Clockwork, got an "Installation successful" confirmation, but then on reboot into recovery mode my phone got stuck on the MT3G logo. I had to remove the battery, then in second attempt the phone booted into the <3e> image. Restarted again, opened the ROM Manager, according to it Clockwork was installed. Total craziness! Then I tried to flash it using Better Terminal Emulator (su, flash_image recovery /sdcard/Clockwork.img) but I got a "flash_image: not found" message, though I had the image on my sd card.
Any good ideas, folks?
All useful suggestions much appreciated, thanks!

They've been excluding flash_image from htc roms lately. What your gonna have to do is put flash image on your sdcard with the recovery.img. Then mount your sdcard and run the flash_image from your sdcard and flash the recovery image. After your done then you remove the installrecovery.sh from system/etc. That is what keeps installing the factory recovery when you reboot. I get home and onto a decent internet connection in a few hours and I'll upload some adb commands to help you do this.
make sure you have the recovery.img and flash_image on your sdcard
run these commands in adb
Code:
adb shell
su
mount -o remount,rw -t yaffs2 /dev/mtdblock3 /system
rm /system/etc/install-recovery.sh
cd sdcard
mount -o remount,exec /dev/block//vold/179:1 /sdcard
./flash_image recovery /sdcard/recovery.img
exit
exit

It's kinda relative to the topic. I'm stuck on clockworkmod and would like to get back to stock recovery as the new HBOOT doesn't let me flash roms. Is there any way I can do so?

Look in my guide... all the files, steps and binaries are included...
Check out my signature!

Thanks, Asadullah. One more question: Are there different versions of flash_image for different android versions, because I saw in another forum a user complaining he/she didn't use the right binary.
Edit: I've extracted a flash_image binary from CM 6, hope it will work
Edit2: It worked, thanks a lot, man!

I think that flash_image from different devices is different someone correct me if I'm wrong. Glad it worked
Sent from my HERO200 using XDA App

I forgot to ask you one more question, don't want to open a new thread for this one, perhaps you can help again
I put the code you gave me through the terminal, since adb denied me of su permission. I installed the SDK, and after typing "adb devices" in cmd it saw the phone. "Adb shell" worked (saw the dollar sign), but then intead of getting the pound sign, su gave me "permission denied". But I get the permission when using the terminal. I also cannot see the phone directories when I open DroidExplorer, but otherwise it sees the phone and I get su permission when I use its command prompt. I thought there may be a problem with the root, but if there was, then how was I able to delete and push system apps and install the custom recovery? What do you think may cause the problem? Thanks.
Sent through XDA App

lgtsanev said:
I forgot to ask you one more question, don't want to open a new thread for this one, perhaps you can help again
I put the code you gave me through the terminal, since adb denied me of su permission. I installed the SDK, and after typing "adb devices" in cmd it saw the phone. "Adb shell" worked (saw the dollar sign), but then intead of getting the pound sign, su gave me "permission denied". But I get the permission when using the terminal. I also cannot see the phone directories when I open DroidExplorer, but otherwise it sees the phone and I get su permission when I use its command prompt. I thought there may be a problem with the root, but if there was, then how was I able to delete and push system apps and install the custom recovery? What do you think may cause the problem? Thanks.
Sent through XDA App
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I know it's been a while and you didn't get a reply, and while I found this thread because I too am having enormous trouble rooting this whatever it is cheap chinese android 2.2.1 momo 2 thing covered completely in chinese language apps that I simply cannot use even for the low price it cost me - I thought I'd offer an answer, most likely wrong, but one that may help the next person who may fall into your position.
adb root is an option to start the adb service in root mode, and I can only assume that means for the device.
As I have not been able to get this thing sorted, not knowing what it is really - no phone, no camera, no buttons on the case apart from power/sleep - Home/Esc which do nothing on booting apart from alert the PC to detect a new USB device, no market access, but otherwise exactly what I required - I dont know if it'll help.
But I hate threads left in a question, because I always find them. And this circle of frustration seriously should not be real, it just cannot be this damn hard to do something...
yikes!

help please
Asadullah said:
They've been excluding flash_image from htc roms lately. What your gonna have to do is put flash image on your sdcard with the recovery.img. Then mount your sdcard and run the flash_image from your sdcard and flash the recovery image. After your done then you remove the installrecovery.sh from system/etc. That is what keeps installing the factory recovery when you reboot. I get home and onto a decent internet connection in a few hours and I'll upload some adb commands to help you do this.
make sure you have the recovery.img and flash_image on your sdcard
run these commands in adb
Code:
adb shell
su
mount -o remount,rw -t yaffs2 /dev/mtdblock3 /system
rm /system/etc/install-recovery.sh
cd sdcard
mount -o remount,exec /dev/block//vold/179:1 /sdcard
./flash_image recovery /sdcard/recovery.img
exit
exit
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i cant get it how to use it.. i havve recovery & flash img
please if u dont mind can u please litel more explain it
thanks

sky rider said:
i cant get it how to use it.. i havve recovery & flash img
please if u dont mind can u please litel more explain it
thanks
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root your phone
install terminal emulator on your phone
type in everything that you quoted except for adb shell

Confused in differences
Asadullah said:
They've been excluding flash_image from htc roms lately. What your gonna have to do is put flash image on your sdcard with the recovery.img. Then mount your sdcard and run the flash_image from your sdcard and flash the recovery image. After your done then you remove the installrecovery.sh from system/etc. That is what keeps installing the factory recovery when you reboot. I get home and onto a decent internet connection in a few hours and I'll upload some adb commands to help you do this.
make sure you have the recovery.img and flash_image on your sdcard
run these commands in adb
Code:
adb shell
su
mount -o remount,rw -t yaffs2 /dev/mtdblock3 /system
rm /system/etc/install-recovery.sh
cd sdcard
mount -o remount,exec /dev/block//vold/179:1 /sdcard
./flash_image recovery /sdcard/recovery.img
exit
exit
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Sir, is there a differences behind these flash_image recovery and recovery.img because its too confusing to think that they are the same or not

Jkhim said:
Sir, is there a differences behind these flash_image recovery and recovery.img because its too confusing to think that they are the same or not
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Honestly it's been so long I forgot ?? I don't think you need too use flash image anymore

rm failed????
Asadullah said:
They've been excluding flash_image from htc roms lately. What your gonna have to do is put flash image on your sdcard with the recovery.img. Then mount your sdcard and run the flash_image from your sdcard and flash the recovery image. After your done then you remove the installrecovery.sh from system/etc. That is what keeps installing the factory recovery when you reboot. I get home and onto a decent internet connection in a few hours and I'll upload some adb commands to help you do this.
make sure you have the recovery.img and flash_image on your sdcard
run these commands in adb
Code:
adb shell
su
mount -o remount,rw -t yaffs2 /dev/mtdblock3 /system
rm /system/etc/install-recovery.sh
cd sdcard
mount -o remount,exec /dev/block//vold/179:1 /sdcard
./flash_image recovery /sdcard/recovery.img
exit
exit
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sh: ./flash_image: not found how to fix this sir? im so new about this, sorry about that
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Asadullah said:
They've been excluding flash_image from htc roms lately. What your gonna have to do is put flash image on your sdcard with the recovery.img. Then mount your sdcard and run the flash_image from your sdcard and flash the recovery image. After your done then you remove the installrecovery.sh from system/etc. That is what keeps installing the factory recovery when you reboot. I get home and onto a decent internet connection in a few hours and I'll upload some adb commands to help you do this.
make sure you have the recovery.img and flash_image on your sdcard
run these commands in adb
Code:
adb shell
su
mount -o remount,rw -t yaffs2 /dev/mtdblock3 /system
rm /system/etc/install-recovery.sh
cd sdcard
mount -o remount,exec /dev/block//vold/179:1 /sdcard
./flash_image recovery /sdcard/recovery.img
exit
exit
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sir is this CM.12 cyanogenmod fakelollipop is an example of flash_image even its in a zip file? because i cant get it at all, im stuck at flash_image not found

[TOOLS][ADB][Windows]Push files to device through ADB*now include deodex tools*

See my previous post before in post#2
This is a simple batch file using ADB..
With this you can use ADB to manage your file or APK , Backup, Push Your File to device, or pull file from device..
ADB Work on Stand by Mode (Home Screen) or in Recovery Mode, just set it up..
Extract ADBTOOLSv1.0.1.zip and you will find :
command.bat : Windows Batch Command
_BACKUP_OUT : folder where your backup process done and made
_FLASHING_OUT:
folder for flashing your :
kernel (place your boot.img here)
recovery (place your recovery.img here),
modem (place your modem.bin here)--only for gt p7300
_MODDING_FILE: Folder where your file were created by PULL process
Folder where file for PUSH process should be here
_BATCH_INSTALL : place your APK here for batch install
tools: ADB.exe and busybox binary
success_APK : A folder created for All apk from _BATCH_INSTALL move here after instalation.
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Notes:
ADB can access all file from device from CWM Recovery, especially CWMR 5.5.0.4
ALL you need to do is:
From Recovery menu, you need to mount /data and /system for ADB working..
THEN, From Command Prompt set ADB Mode to "recovery".(This Batch File set ADB mode to "Home Screen" by default)
So when you use ADB from Online device ( I mean a stand by device).. you dont need to change ADB Mode..
After you set up, you can use ADB as you like..
Code:
=============================================================================
:::: ADB TOOLS FOR GT P7300 and P7310 by suwandiapr
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| [*] Before use read this:
| --make sure you have installed adb drivers for your device
| --enable "USB DEBUGGING"
| from (Menu\Settings\Applications\Development)
| --enable "UNKNOWN SOURCES"
| from (Menu\Settings\Applications)
| --increase screen timeout to 10 minutes
| --connect USB cable to PHONE and then connect to PC
| --MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A ROOTED DEVICE AND BUSYBOX
| --Place the right file in the right folder
| --Some feature like Flashing need more tester..so please be aware
| --If you use adb recovery feature, set ADB Mode to recovery
| mount /data and /system from your device recovery
| --If you use adb from homescreen, set ADB Mode to HomeScreen
| --All you Do is your own Risk, use with carefull
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
****Turn on the screen and allow superuser permission when asked!****
_____________________________________________________________________________
| Current MODDING FILE: NONE | ADB MODE :HomeScreen | sdcard path: /sdcard/|
=============================================================================
:::: ADB PULL ::::
=============================================================================
0 Pulling file from /data ( see result in _MODDING_FILE)
1 Pulling file from /system partition ( see result in _MODDING_FILE)
2 Pulling file from SDcard ( see result in _MODDING_FILE)
3 Backup recovery ( see result in _BACKUP_OUT)
4 Backup Kernel ( see result in _BACKUP_OUT)
5 Backup modem (for P7300 only-see result in _BACKUP_OUT)
6 Backup /system (tar format-see result in _BACKUP_OUT)
7 Backup /efs (tar and .img format-see result in _BACKUP_OUT)
8 Backup APK from /data/app (tar format-see result in _BACKUP_OUT)
=============================================================================
:::: ADB PUSH ::::
=============================================================================
9 Pushing file to /data ( from _MODDING_FILE to device)
10 Pushing file to /system ( from _MODDING_FILE to device)
11 Flashing recovery ( from _FLASHING_OUT to device)
12 Flashing Kernel ( from _FLASHING_OUT to device)
13 Flashing modem for GT P7300 ( from _FLASHING_OUT to device)
=============================================================================
:::: Setting ::::
=============================================================================
14 Set current working File ( for PUSH and PULL )
15 Install busybox on device (need root)
16 Set ADB mode (if you on recovery mode)
17 Install apk ( from _MODDING_FILE to device)
18 Install batch apk ( from _BATCH_INSTALL to device)
=============================================================================
:::: Reboot Menu ::::
=============================================================================
19 Reboot System
20 Boot Into Recovery
21 Reboot Bootloader
22 Quit

My previous post
inspiration from congox case
when you got a problem with bootlop and you forget make a nandroid backup
only have file from other ROM with flashable.zip and need to push the file from your computer to device
you have a recovery support with mount /system and mount /data (tested on CWM 5.5.0.4 and overcome CWM 5.1.2.6) and you can enter this menu while bootloop happen..
STEP 1 : MANUAL
Connect your device with computer
From device, Go to recovery - mounts and storage - mount /system and mount /data
From your computer go to adb terminal and type this
Code:
adb shell "ls /data/media/"
If you can see list of file from your device sdcard, so you make adb work for your device ..
Place your zip file on your path, says on C://backup.zip and you want to copy the file to /sdcard/download/ and type this code
Code:
adb push backup.zip /data/media/download/.
wait for copying progress done..
After you done with moving file to device sdcard, check content of your sdcard with this code
Code:
adb shell "ls /data/media/download/"
When you found your file from list, you can flash backup.zip from recovery
STEP 2 : WINDOWS BATCH FILE
I made a simple Batch File for windows (sorry i dont have MAC or LINUX distro) , this file will make a folder with name "emergency" in SDCARD and with your files inside that.
Extract the FLASHER.rar somewhere on your Local folder,example: on your " Desktop" Folder
in folder "FLASHER" you will find runme.bat and folder "files"
Rename your file ((flashable.zip files you want to send through ADB) to "backup.zip" and then Put your file into this path /FLASHER/files/myfiles/ (just replace the existing "backup.zip" with files from yours)
Connect your tab with Computer
Reboot into Recovery Menu from your device
From menu Mounts and Storage choose mount /system and /data
From your Computer go To Folder flasher and klik runme.bat
Follow the instruction on window untill copying process done and device reboot to recovery again (copying process will take a minutes depend on your file size)
Now you can flash a emergency ROM from recovery
Window instruction
Code:
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ADB EMERGENCY COPYING TOOL for TAB 8,9
created by SUWANDIAPR
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[*] This script will:
(1) COPY YOUR FILE FROM COMPUTER TO SDCARD/emergency/*
(2) CHECKING YOUR CONNECTED DEVICE DIRECTORY
[*] Before u begin:
(1) make sure u have installed adb drivers for ur device
(2) make sure u have installed CWM 5.5.0.4 ON YOUR DEVICE
(3) connect USB cable to PHONE and then connect to PC
(4) Rename your Flashable .zip file with "backup.zip"
and place inside "myfiles" folder on your Computer
(5) from Recovery Menu, Choose "Mounts and storage" then
-mount /system and -mount /data
(6) CONNECT YOUR TAB WITH PC WHILE ON RECOVERY MENU
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CONFIRM ALL ABOVE
Sorry for my Bad english, if there is somebody want to correct every words i use , im very welcome and will change with the proper words and sentence..
Hope this help someone..

Nice guide, thanks!!

I needed some help with mounting the system using adb through a batch file.
I use this command
adb -d shell mount -o remount rw /system
But the mounting fails (I have a rooted phone )
pleas help me I know this is off topic

2 possible reasons for this command to fail:
- /default.prop (on the phone) contains the following line: "ro.secure=1". Then you need another boot.img (in fact just a modified ramdisk). look for "unpack-bootimg.pl" or "unpackbootimage" you may find a guide how to do this manually (not too easy). A rooted kernel would also do the trick.
you can check your default prob with this command "adb shell cat /default.prop".
- in some cases mount requires more parameters. try "adb shell mount" and look for the line containing "/system". In front of system is the "device-name". in my case the mount command would look like this:
mount -o remount,rw /block/dev/mmcblk0p24 /system
hope this helps and sorry for answering off-topic questions....

nail16 said:
I needed some help with mounting the system using adb through a batch file.
I use this command
adb -d shell mount -o remount rw /system
But the mounting fails (I have a rooted phone )
pleas help me I know this is off topic
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you can use busybox and call the binary from the shell
i assume that your device in normal mode ( in home screen)..
here some example..
Code:
su
adb push busybox /tmp/.
adb shell "chmod 755 /tmp/busybox"
adb shell "tmp/busybox mount -o remount,rw /system"
after you type "su" superuser will prompt a request, choose "allow".
glitschi667 said:
2 possible reasons for this command to fail:
- /default.prop (on the phone) contains the following line: "ro.secure=1". Then you need another boot.img (in fact just a modified ramdisk). look for "unpack-bootimg.pl" or "unpackbootimage" you may find a guide how to do this manually (not too easy). A rooted kernel would also do the trick.
you can check your default prob with this command "adb shell cat /default.prop".
- in some cases mount requires more parameters. try "adb shell mount" and look for the line containing "/system". In front of system is the "device-name". in my case the mount command would look like this:
mount -o remount,rw /block/dev/mmcblk0p24 /system
hope this helps and sorry for answering off-topic questions....
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yes you right glistchi, samsung lock adb root on new firmware on my SG- Note..
And make me flash an older firmware for rooting..

new update

Never mind, got it to work

i want to push same file in data system (/data/data) but my tab is not root. can i??

if from cwm recovery, yes you can.. if from stand by mode (home screen) the answer is no... you need root to make it happen..

i got this error
please help

[Q] how to save all my files without booting android???

Hi !
I have a problem, my phone (nexus with cyanogenmod10.2) switch off when he have finished to boot, as if there was very low power battery.
So i want to reset all but i need a solution to save all my datas, on "sdcard" and in "system" memory
i read that i can using the cmd : adb pull "device files directory" "PC files directory"
but i don't know how to use it... i'm french and its hard to translate all...
so if there is a French who can explain me its perfect !
if the explanations are clear in english its perfect too

To use any of these command you need to install adb on your computer. Here is a guide: http://www.redmondpie.com/how-to-set-up-android-adb-and-fastboot-on-windows-tutorial/
After that you open a command prompt window (windows key + r, type in "cmd", press enter). Then you put the phone into custom recovery and use the command "adb pull /sdcard/".

I've done these steps
But my problem is how to write, i need the "trame"(in french).
to be in recovery mode, i just have to boot in fastboot and select recovery mode and press power and next step is to sent my commands right?

the bg gg said:
I've done these steps
But my problem is how to write, i need the "trame"(in french).
to be in recovery mode, i just have to boot in fastboot and select recovery mode and press power and next step is to sent my commands right?
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Correct.

Chromium_ said:
Correct.
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Ok, but, i'm in the correct directory to use adb i write : adb pull /sdcard/ E:\Nexus4SDcard\ and nothing happens, as if i made a mistake... and i need to save all, sd card + system, so how can i do? what is the directory?

Someone can help me? 3 days without phone its hard :/

the bg gg said:
Ok, but, i'm in the correct directory to use adb i write : adb pull /sdcard/ E:\Nexus4SDcard\ and nothing happens, as if i made a mistake... and i need to save all, sd card + system, so how can i do? what is the directory?
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If you looked at that other guide and have added adb to the environment variables
In your command prompt, do the following
E:
cd Nexus4SDcard
adb pull /sdcard
It should now being transferring
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda app-developers app

finally i didn't write any directory for destination and it works fine but in this directory : C:\Program Files (x86)\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools, but its not a problem, using command prompt : "adb pull /"
how can i save and restore all my sms messages?

If the database is still intact it is located at /data/data/com.android.providers.telephony/databases/mmssms.db
You grab it the same way you tried to pull.
In recovery
adb shell mount /data
adb pull /data/data/com.android.providers.telephony/databases/mmssms.db
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda app-developers app

i have an error :/
"C:\Program Files (x86)\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools>adb shell mount /data
mount: mounting /dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/userdata on /data failed:
Device or resource busy"
and when i'm in the recovery mode i can't unmount /data

Sounds a little extreme... chances are, there's a better method.
If you have CM10.2, then no doubt you have a custom recovery already. I'm going to assume that this is not an actual battery issue. Is it crashing and rebooting or flat out turning off? I can't remember if CWM shows battery percentage, but TWRP does. What does it show?
What are you trying to back up? Just your /sdcard? Or your /data as well?
What happened to make it seemingly turn off once it's booted? Did you flash a new nightly?
You could always backup /data in your custom recovery as well and then do the wipe that doesn't erase the "sdcard" and then pick apart your backup later...

(((SOLVED))) Galaxy S4 - Sph-720T - Failed to mount /efs (Invalide argument)

In recovery mode I am not able install any ROMS, theres the error Failed to mount /efs (Invalide argument)
I can only flash stock roms using odin, everything works on stock roms except for the wifi, after connecting/disconnecting multiple times, the wifi stops responding and wont work in the future
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(( SOLVED ))
First thing you should do, is to backup your EFS if you still have it.
I had mine but it wasn't mounting properly.
In order to back it up, please download terminal emulator on a rooted device and follow this video
I would try to back it up, even if you think the efs is messed up... worst case scenario is you end up where you started, not worse off.
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Your device needs to be rooted.
1.) Download SDK tools here - Scroll down to the bottom and "Get just the command line tools"
2.)Install TWRP , Find your device, download the .tar and flash it using ODIN
Boot in to recovery, in TWRP you want to go to mount, make sure system, esf are checked.
3. If you installed SDK tools, go to c:\android tools\SDK tools. hold shift and right click on the area inside the folder and select run command line from here.
4.) In cmd, type
Code:
ADB devices
ADB Shell
SU
mke2fs /dev/block/mmcblk0p10
mount -w -t ext4 /dev/block/mmcblk0p10 /efs
5.) You should be good!!!