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Is it possible to rename a folder created by a nandroid backup and still have it to work?
I have 3 or 4 roms backed up and it's geting difficult to remember which is which
poddo said:
Is it possible to rename a folder created by a nandroid backup and still have it to work?
I have 3 or 4 roms backed up and it's geting difficult to remember which is which
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Yes it is possible.
I do this and it works:
\SDCard\nandroid\HT9APNT01015\ *custom named folders with img files inside*
Did you get that?
that's what I tried to do, but it seems nandroid didn't like its backups anymore after renaming the folders
when i 'Nandroid' restore the phone, do i have to reroot my phone? Or is root access still available? (Again, i'm new to the custom ROM world and getting familiair with the basics)
doing a nandroid backup is like creating an image of the phone software.
once you restore, your phone revert back being exactly the same as when you did the backup (rom wise, which includes root)
poddo said:
doing a nandroid backup is like creating an image of the phone software.
once you restore, your phone revert back being exactly the same as when you did the backup (rom wise, which includes root)
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Thanks, i back-upped the phone after root was enabled, so it won't harm my root access.
poddo said:
that's what I tried to do, but it seems nandroid didn't like its backups anymore after renaming the folders
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Hmmm, that is weird. I wonder if it has to do with the type or version of recovery image you have. At the moment I have RA-hero-v1.6.2.
Just to be clear, if you don't rename the folders, it restores properly?
it does, just one time it happened the backup got corrupted and wouldn't let the phone boot after restore (I am using same recovery img as yours)
I'm going to try renaming the folders again later
I wish you luck! Could you please post back with the result? I am very curious.
In my ongoing travels on the internets I will keep an eye out for a possible solution.
looks like this time it worked.
for some reason nandroid it seems nandroid has an erratic behaviour from time to time.
first time I made a copy of my first (working) backup and I renamed it, nandroid won't let me load it (thus why I created this thread); yesterday, after working fine it created a corrupted backup and I had to reinstall cronos from scratch.
only difference between my first try renaming backup directories is that the first time I made the copy via windows, while the second time I did it through Astro.
I'm going to watch into this.
EDIT: k, sorted the renaming issue. nandroid simply won't handle folders with spaces in their name
still, a couple times nandroid produced corrupted backups and this is forcing me to backup 3 times in a row just to be sure. :/
poddo said:
looks like this time it worked.
for some reason nandroid it seems nandroid has an erratic behaviour from time to time.
first time I made a copy of my first (working) backup and I renamed it, nandroid won't let me load it (thus why I created this thread); yesterday, after working fine it created a corrupted backup and I had to reinstall cronos from scratch.
only difference between my first try renaming backup directories is that the first time I made the copy via windows, while the second time I did it through Astro.
I'm going to watch into this.
EDIT: k, sorted the renaming issue. nandroid simply won't handle folders with spaces in their name
still, a couple times nandroid produced corrupted backups and this is forcing me to backup 3 times in a row just to be sure. :/
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Glad you've found the issue! That is really weird about Nandroid creating corrupted backups...
It is so strange that using Windows (or not) creates or solves problems. I've read of instances where creating a goldcard with Win7 failed but WinXP worked.
Guys,... You using AmonRa yeah?.... It might be worth mentioning all your finds to the man Amon Ra himself,... Post something in the AmonRa thread, maybe there is something he can sort for future updates.
Hello!
Suddenly I'm getting on one of my backups "MD5 mismatch..." error. Didn't do anything. Haven't change a name of the folder, nothing.
Is there is some way to restore data from that backup?
Help me, please?
Thank you!
Did u try an advanced restore of data
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Yes. Actually, I've tried it first.
I am getting the same problem, and Yes I also did advanced restore but I got the same error there also.
I had the same problem once. I ended up having to restore an older backup.
Leave SPACES out of your filenames and folders
antila said:
Hello!
Suddenly I'm getting on one of my backups "MD5 mismatch..." error. Didn't do anything. Haven't change a name of the folder, nothing.
Is there is some way to restore data from that backup?
Help me, please?
Thank you!
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I was reading on this as was having same issue...a guy posed that you can't have SPACES in your filenames or folder names.
I did this and worked a treat!!!
Good luck...just take out the spaces...
There was no spaces because I did not change anything. It was Nandroid backup and suddenly it was not working. Couldn't do anything, so, restored older backup.
Are u perhaps using ext4 with no_journaling? All it takes is one zero misplaced and your data goes poof. Suggest in future you place copies of backups on your hard drive.
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I assume you're talking about flashing back to DI18 using Odin. Rename the file from .md5 to .tar and it will work fine. I don't think the .tar has a valid MD5 hash that ODIN recognizes.
Or not, just reread post.
Hi, i would greatly appreciate some help.
I wiped my data/cache/dalvik cache/system before attempting to restore a backup made with TWRP v2.2.2.0.
When i hit restore, it reads: "restore completed in 1 second", "Restore Complete. Successful"
However, nothing has been restored, any suggestions please?
Nbsss said:
Hi, i would greatly appreciate some help.
I wiped my data/cache/dalvik cache/system before attempting to restore a backup made with TWRP v2.2.2.0.
When i hit restore, it reads: "restore completed in 1 second", "Restore Complete. Successful"
However, nothing has been restored, any suggestions please?
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Should i try flashing a different recovery? Or can i flash the nandroid backup through fastboot?
Nbsss said:
Should i try flashing a different recovery? Or can i flash the nandroid backup through fastboot?
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Update: Was able to restore /data using titanium backup to extract from the twrp recovery file. Any ideas why twrp isn't working? Should i just get CWM?
Twrp works fine for me. I prefer it to CWM.
Not sure what your problem was, though.
Working fine for me I have restored my back ups with no problem. Same twrp 2.2.2.0 not sure what your issue was.
Thanks for the replies.
Just remembered, I renamed the folder name after creating the backup, would that have any effect on restoring?
Also the backup file was about 1.24gb, could it be the size was too large? Though it didn't even restore components individually...
I don't feel I can wipe confidently anymore without knowing the problem exactly, any thoughts?
I just tried it. Renaming the folder DOES have an effect on restoring.
My back up is also 1.2 GB.
I always name mine before I back up. It should work fine. Unless it was from when you renamed it somehow?
I name all my back ups but I do it before I actually back up the rom. Maybe that is the issue. Name it before the back up even starts and then you should be fine.
janedoesmith said:
I just tried it. Renaming the folder DOES have an effect on restoring.
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Thanks for confirming! I really didn't want to get rid of twrp, much appreciated! I've learnt my lesson
Nbsss said:
Thanks for confirming! I really didn't want to get rid of twrp, much appreciated! I've learnt my lesson
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I did this. Can I rename the folders back to thier originals, or do I need to use some other recovery to reflash my backups? I would need to know if there was way to determine the origial file names, of course. I have a data only backup renamed BEFORE savig, it works fine. Only the ones I renamed using my PC dont work. I did not make the connection till reading this post. Team Win may need to investigate this issue.
nethead72 said:
I did this. Can I rename the folders back to thier originals, or do I need to use some other recovery to reflash my backups? I would need to know if there was way to determine the origial file names, of course. I have a data only backup renamed BEFORE savig, it works fine. Only the ones I renamed using my PC dont work. I did not make the connection till reading this post. Team Win may need to investigate this issue.
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You can rename it and it works. The folder names are as follows:
/sdcard/TWRP/BACKUPS/"your device serial number"/"date and time"/
For instance:
/sdcard/TWRP/BACKUPS/036f586ce7bee89/2012--09-14--17-45-24/
janedoesmith said:
You rename it and it works. The folder names are as follows:
/sdcard/TWRP/BACKUPS/"your device serial number"/"date and time"/
For instance:
/sdcard/TWRP/BACKUPS/036f586ce7bee89/2012--09-14--17-45-24/
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Try what janedoesmith suggested, alternatively if u simply want to restore the data, this can be done through titanium backup.
You can confirm the "date and time" by checking the properties of the backup folder eg through root explorer
janedoesmith said:
You can rename it and it works. The folder names are as follows:
/sdcard/TWRP/BACKUPS/"your device serial number"/"date and time"/
For instance:
/sdcard/TWRP/BACKUPS/036f586ce7bee89/2012--09-14--17-45-24/
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Used this format (confirmed through TWRP) but I believe this may be the ticket. Wont try it till this evening though. Time for work.
/sdcard/TWRP/BACKUPS/036f586ce7bee89/2012-09-14--17-45-24/
nethead72 said:
janedoesmith said:
You can rename it and it works. The folder names are as follows:
/sdcard/TWRP/BACKUPS/"your device serial number"/"date and time"/
For instance:
/sdcard/TWRP/BACKUPS/036f586ce7bee89/2012--09-14--17-45-24/
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Used this format (confirmed through TWRP) but I believe this may be the ticket. Wont try it till this evening though. Time for work.
/sdcard/TWRP/BACKUPS/036f586ce7bee89/2012-09-14--17-45-24/
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FYI: I just made up the serial number as an example. You have to name that folder with your real device serial number. Also, you can name the date and time folder with anything you want.
I know, I made sure my folders were named correctly. Fyi, any date/time will work, just need the right format. Procedure worked wonderfully, and to avoid this issue in the future, rename the file BEFORE you backup using twrp interface. I have not tested using twrp to rename AFTER backup, doesn't seem to be a need.
using latest ics rom from flapjaxxx
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I've been lucky not to lose my EFS data so far. But now I really need to back that up.
I've been reading about problems with TWRP, and I allready have CWM, which I really like.
Is there an easy "noobproof" way to make EFS backup?
For Samsung, there is EFS Professional but I don't know if it works with LG G2.
Another way I found is from another Samsung thread: Backup your EFS IMMEDIATELY, but same thing, I don't know if that'll work with G2
Any help, anyone?
Hi,
Take a look here: EFS Partition Backup and More [All G2 Variants] *Fixed*.
EDIT: I misread, you want to keep CWM...
viking37 said:
Hi,
Take a look here: EFS Partition Backup and More [All G2 Variants] *Fixed*.
EDIT: I misread, you want to keep CWM...
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I was thinking, I'd install TWRP through goomanager, make EFS backup and go back to CWM.
But if something happens, I should have TWRP installed to restore EFS?
terhiha said:
I was thinking, I'd install TWRP through goomanager, make EFS backup and go back to CWM.
But if something happens, I should have TWRP installed to restore EFS?
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CWM backs them up. The problem is, they only seem accessible/viewable in CWM. I can not get to the folder in a file explorerexplorer, yet can see them in CWM.....?
Steamer86 said:
CWM backs them up. The problem is, they only seem accessible/viewable in CWM. I can not get to the folder in a file explorerexplorer, yet can see them in CWM.....?
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What I've been reading, CWM doesn't backup EFS.
Where did you read it does?
terhiha said:
What I've been reading, CWM doesn't backup EFS.
Where did you read it does?
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I used the zips, and did it in CWM. The folders are present and viewable in recovery, not upon boot. They are created before emulation/0 in CWM. I'm gonna go check if I can somehow move them in CWM... and check files. I'll be back.
Edit: Use the one that makes the zip. CWM shows it created and there, but I can not access it past this to verify it and or it it works and is correct. I am not going to flash it and take that risk.
Steamer86 said:
I used the zips, and did it in CWM. The folders are present and viewable in recovery, not upon boot. They are created before emulation/0 in CWM. I'm gonna go check if I can somehow move them in CWM... and check files. I'll be back.
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I used the efsbackup zips in CWM.
I initially encountered the same problem with not being able to find the files. From memory I was able to get to the by using a file browser with root capabilities (in my case solid explorer) go back to the root directory then Data\Media. In there I found my efs backup files as well as my CWM nandroid backup.
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I used the efsbackup zips in CWM.
I initially encountered the same problem with not being able to find the files. From memory I was able to get to the by using a file browser with root capabilities (in my case solid explorer) go back to the root directory then Data\Media. In there I found my efs backup files as well as my CWM nandroid backup.
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The zip and individual files are there in their respective folders, as well other backup data. You sir, are my hero of the day.
The zip method is extremely smaller than individual files...
Steamer86 said:
The zip and individual files are there in their respective folders, as well other backup data. You sir, are my hero of the day.
The zip method is extremely smaller than individual files...
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That's great news, glad I could help!
I've been wanting to post it in the development thread as a few people had asked something similar but unfortunately I don't meet the post count requirements to help them out!
I quoted your post over there.
I'm not able to move "EFS_backup" anywhere. I try, but moved folder stays empty. It shows "efsbackupflashable.zip", "efs1.img" and "efs2.img"
But they all are 0kb.
I found EFS_backup from data/media, all 3mb large.
Whit root explorer, I copied Efs_backup folder, to another folder in my sdcard, with root explorer I can see it there, but I cant copy it or to my computer.
How do I get it to safe place???
The other zip works too for individual files. I used ZArchiver to zip them up. Sent a copy to my PC with ES File Explorer over lan and uploaded another copy to Google Drive. You should be able to grab anything from SD to PC when plugged in USB. I replaced su with SuperSU a while ago. Actually get prompt permissions now. The OG SU on this phone with root method didn't play well. Also, make sure you show hidden files, PC and Phone explorer.
Steamer86 said:
The other zip works too for individual files. I used ZArchiver to zip them up. Sent a copy to my PC with ES File Explorer over lan and uploaded another copy to Google Drive. You should be able to grab anything from SD to PC when plugged in USB. I replaced su with SuperSU a while ago. Actually get prompt permissions now. The OG SU on this phone with root method didn't play well. Also, make sure you show hidden files, PC and Phone explorer.
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Thanks!! Via Root Explorer I emailed this for me and uploaded to Google drive. Size looks fine.
Now i have my EFS backup and I can continue my search for best ROM for me!
sorry for being dumb but do i use the zip from EFS Partition Backup and More [All G2 Variants] *Fixed* link and just flash it in cwm for the efs backup
Yes
And what if I just root my g2, download ES-Explorer then go to the root of the internal and just copy and paste the efs folder?
Shouldn't that work too?
Kalaidos said:
And what if I just root my g2, download ES-Explorer then go to the root of the internal and just copy and paste the efs folder?
Shouldn't that work too?
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stick to proven methods......
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Ok thank :crying:
T-Mobile LG G5 H830 Stock TWRP System Restore
Instructions
DO NOT RESTORE IF YOU ARE UPDATED TO 10D Could cause irreparable damage.
1. Download the file on your computer or any computer and extract the compressed folder. Folder should be titled LGH830STOCKROOT
2. Move the LGH830STOCKROOT folder into existing TWRP folder and sub-folder BACKUPS in external storage if you don't have external storage get it. If you never made a backup and don't have a TWRP folder of your you will need to go to file explorer in TWRP main menu and create a new folder titled TWRP and a folder titled BACKUPS.
4. Go to the wipe section of TWRP and wipe Internal Storage, Cache, Dalvik/ART Cache, System, and Data
5. Go back to the main menu on TWRP and tap restore button.
6. Select the backup to restore only the system field should appear.
7. Swipe to restore
8. Flash latest SuperSU Beta Link
Download
greysonofusa said:
This is a TWRP Backup of the stock rooted system.
*Warning this restore method has not been tested on other LG G5 H830 devices. Restore at your own risk.
Install Directions:
1. Download the folder and it's contents.
2. Place folder and contents into TWRP Backup Folder
3. When booted in recovery TWRP Make sure System is not in Read-Only Mode. To change this in TWRP go to "Mount" and ensure the Mount system partition read-only box is not checked. If it is checked simply uncheck the box and go back to the main menu.
4. Click restore and navigate to the downloaded TWRP backup.
5. Swipe to restore back to stock rooted.
*Note this restore will skip the initial setup process so you will have to add your google account Wi-Fi Networks without a guide*
Download full folder Via Dropbox
Download .zip file Via Dropbox
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Works! Thanks so much man!!!
Excellent! Glad this is here. Thank you!
Looks like dropbox shut down the links for generating excessive traffic. I will upload to another provider when I get off work
Feel free to upload to my server of you like. No throttling and I don't charge a cent.
http://androidfilesharing.com
Can you just flash zip file or need to extract and go through restore process?
My phone only goes into twrp after flashing a mod in the international section and I've completed the following steps below, but phone won't recognize backup on sd card. Can someone point me in the right direction?
1. Downloaded and extracted zip file
2. Placed unzipped folder in my twrp backups.
3. Booted into recovery and clicked om restore but file not showing up.
4. Checked to make sure twrp is not ready Only checked and it's not
**UPDATE** I changed to a different computer and was able to add the twrp backup to my internal drive, but still same problem of it nor showing up for a restore
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Can you just flash zip file or need to extract and go through restore process?
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I believe files need to be unzipped and the folder needs to be added to either internal or external storage. Flashing won't do anything.
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Can you just flash zip file or need to extract and go through restore process?
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888Plugin8.com said:
My phone only goes into twrp after flashing a mod in the international section and I've completed the following steps below, but phone won't recognize backup on sd card. Can someone point me in the right direction?
1. Downloaded and extracted zip file
2. Placed unzipped folder in my twrp backups.
3. Booted into recovery and clicked om restore but file not showing up.
4. Checked to make sure twrp is not ready Only checked and it's not
**UPDATE** I changed to a different computer and was able to add the twrp backup to my internal drive, but still same problem of it nor showing up for a restore
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When the file is unzipped is the folder titled TWRP or something else?
This should be the correct file path:
SD card/TWRP/BACKUPS/LGH830d94daed4/STOCK_SYSTEM2016-01-01--04-58-43
greysonofusa said:
When the file is unzipped is the folder titled TWRP or something else?
This should be the correct file path:
SD card/TWRP/BACKUPS/LGH830d94daed4/STOCK_SYSTEM2016-01-01--04-58-43
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That was the name of the file in the backups folder once it was unzipped.
I ended up doing a tot reset back too stock
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greysonofusa said:
When the file is unzipped is the folder titled TWRP or something else?
This should be the correct file path:
SD card/TWRP/BACKUPS/LGH830d94daed4/STOCK_SYSTEM2016-01-01--04-58-43
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having same issue with twrp not seeing the backup. Kinda weird. Trying it again by downloading the zip on a different computer and extracting to the directory. Wiped system and everything prior so I am sitting on a dud right now lol.
edit: Found my issue though. Didn't like the folder in twrp that it was backed up into. Made a new backup (of nothing) and then moved the actual backup to that folder and it took to it. Easy fix. Restoring now. Thanks.
editedit: It failed to restore. Ahh well. Just gonna restore stock tot and call it a day. Thanks!
Yeah probably going to take this post down because only a few have successfully restored and every time they restore my Google Play Store has errors Downloading apps. I have to remove my Google account from the accounts page and sign back in daily. Probably going to TOT back to stock also. The only sensitive data recorded in the TWRP backup seems to be my serial number for my phone. Could be why Google Play is bumpy having so many different accounts under one serial number. I recommend all others that did the restore to TOT restore also.
!*!*!*!!*!*!*!!*!*!*!PLEASE CHECK YOUR SERIAL NUMBERS!!! MAKE SURE THE SERIAL IN THE SOFTWARE MATCHES THE ONE ON YOUR BOX!!*!*!*!*!*!*!
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Yeah probably going to take this post down because only a few have successfully restored and every time they restore my Google Play Store has errors Downloading apps. I have to remove my Google account from the accounts page and sign back in daily. Probably going to TOT back to stock also. The only sensitive data recorded in the TWRP backup seems to be my serial number for my phone. Could be why Google Play is bumpy having so many different accounts under one serial number. I recommend all others that did the restore to TOT restore also.
!*!*!*!!*!*!*!!*!*!*!PLEASE CHECK YOUR SERIAL NUMBERS!!! MAKE SURE THE SERIAL IN THE SOFTWARE MATCHES THE ONE ON YOUR BOX!!*!*!*!*!*!*!
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Thanks for trying though! Definitely a A+ for effort.
If it worked as it should have, would have made going back to stock hell of a lot easier lol.
As someone with a mac who doesn't want to deal with reliving the whole TOT flashing experience, if anyone would be willing to PM me a system twrp restore I would be VERY thankful.
bbender716 said:
As someone with a mac who doesn't want to deal with reliving the whole TOT flashing experience, if anyone would be willing to PM me a system twrp restore I would be VERY thankful.
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I'm working on it still. I never said I was going to take it down for good. Just need a weekend to examine and analyze what exactly is going on.
greysonofusa said:
I'm working on it still. I never said I was going to take it down for good. Just need a weekend to examine and analyze what exactly is going on.
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You the man.
Thank you
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I'm working on it still. I never said I was going to take it down for good. Just need a weekend to examine and analyze what exactly is going on.
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Almost ready just need to upload. This time the system is the only thing you restore. Will get to it hopefully tonight.
Awesome man! Would love to see twrp on the h830! Excited. Please don't forget about us here.
Thanks for your work.
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malimt said:
Awesome man! Would love to see twrp on the h830! Excited. Please don't forget about us here.
Thanks for your work.
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TWRP is on the H830, lol
Just checkout THIS thread
greysonofusa said:
!*!*!*!!*!*!*!!*!*!*!PLEASE CHECK YOUR SERIAL NUMBERS!!! MAKE SURE THE SERIAL IN THE SOFTWARE MATCHES THE ONE ON YOUR BOX!!*!*!*!*!*!*!
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When you say serial number you mean IMEI, correct?