Where does TWRP store NAND backups i cant seem to find the backup i made
I think this is 4.2(.1) thing, file structure is baaad and Google should feel bad.
I'm not sure for TWRP but CWM stores it to Internal Storage/clockworkmod and everytime you make a factory reset all of the folders get moved into a new "0" folder. Plug your tablet to the PC and move the recovery folder where it belongs.
Connected to a PC, mine was kept in
Computer\Nexus 7\Internal storage\TWRP\BACKUPS\
You should then see a long string of numbers/letters, then a folder inside this with the date of the backup.
On my Nexus 7 from within ESExplorer, it's located in
/sdcard/TWRP\BACKUPS/
JavaJunkay said:
I think this is 4.2(.1) thing, file structure is baaad and Google should feel bad.
I'm not sure for TWRP but CWM stores it to Internal Storage/clockworkmod and everytime you make a factory reset all of the folders get moved into a new "0" folder. Plug your tablet to the PC and move the recovery folder where it belongs.
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i finally found it its located in data/media/TWRP/BACKUPS/then a bunch of letters then in that folder is the backup but now i have a problem with moving it i use rom toolbox root browser to find it then select it and when i try to move it into my sd storage so i can put it on my computer it always gives me operation failed is there anyway to access the system files on a pc so i can save my backup?
bradr00lzd00d1 said:
i finally found it its located in data/media/TWRP/BACKUPS/then a bunch of letters then in that folder is the backup but now i have a problem with moving it i use rom toolbox root browser to find it then select it and when i try to move it into my sd storage so i can put it on my computer it always gives me operation failed is there anyway to access the system files on a pc so i can save my backup?
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I wanted to do the same, but I the end I just plugged it in my PC and did it like that
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bradr00lzd00d1 said:
Where does TWRP store NAND backups i cant seem to find the backup i made
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HI
There is a simpler solution, OTG cable and direct backup to an memory stick
poolmaker said:
HI
There is a simpler solution, OTG cable and direct backup to an memory stick
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how do you tell twrp to use an ext hdd?
I think you can only copy through a file explorer,to delete you need to boot to recovery and delete using twrp.Moving is like a cut/paste and it is protected.
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JavaJunkay said:
I think this is 4.2(.1) thing, file structure is baaad and Google should feel bad.
I'm not sure for TWRP but CWM stores it to Internal Storage/clockworkmod and everytime you make a factory reset all of the folders get moved into a new "0" folder. Plug your tablet to the PC and move the recovery folder where it belongs.
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Nexus 7 wifi (2012)
My TWRP backup is stored at location: /data/media/0/TWRP/BACKUPS.
That location is not shown when the N7 is connected to a PC.
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So it took me a while to find the actual location of the nandroid backups created by CWM. They're located in /data/media/clockworkmod/backups. However, because when connecting the phone to the computer, it only mounts the sdcard, I have no access to that location. Does anyone know of a good way to grab the CWM backups off the phone?
btse said:
So it took me a while to find the actual location of the nandroid backups created by CWM. They're located in /data/media/clockworkmod/backups. However, because when connecting the phone to the computer, it only mounts the sdcard, I have no access to that location. Does anyone know of a good way to grab the CWM backups off the phone?
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If you have adb installed you can pull the whole backups folder. Just do 'adb remount' then 'adb pull /data/media/clockworkmod/backup'.
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You can do it from your phone if you're rooted by using a root explorer type app and copy/cut and pasting the CWM data into a folder on the SDCARD.
But judging by your sig, you are not rooted.
*edit* post above me got it.
Tony_YYZ said:
You can do it from your phone if you're rooted by using a root explorer type app and copy/cut and pasting the CWM data into a folder on the SDCARD.
But judging by your sig, you are not rooted.
*edit* post above me got it.
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My sig is old. I just rooted, flashed CWM, and franco kernel just an hour ago.
Anyways, I've tried your method, it doesn't work though. All of those programs fail to copy the backups folder to the SDCARD.
Another reason why I prefer twrp.
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put files into SD folder... export through DROP BOX and bingo, instant FULL OF WIN!!
Hello.
I've had my SGS 4 (I9500) for about 10 days, and have some problems (not critical but anoying), I don't know if they are related.
1) I use a microSD of 64 GB, the same I was using in my previous SGS 3 without any problem. In the SGS 4, sometimes the microSD is reported as damaged (even at boot, or during usage). It has happend several times, and fixed with a reboot. When this happends, the microSD can't be readed by the file explorer (neither ES explorer or Solid Explorer). I have formatted the microSD with the SGS 4, but didn't help.
2) I can't mount, format neither backup on the microSD from Recovery, even using Recovery that claim "backup / restore folders fixed". I need to backup on external SD in order to free the little space available on the internal SD!!
3) I can't find the folder where the backups made from Recovery are! Recovery says the path is sdcard/clockworkmod/backup, but I browse to that path in Solid Explorer, and it only has one file: .recovery_version. (I have activated the option "show hidden files"). I need to find these folders for at least move/copy the backup files to my PC, if I can't store them on the external SD.
At the beginning, I thought it was a generic problem of the SGS 4 that would be fixed with custom kernels or ROMs, but so far nothing has helped!
Any help or ideas would be appreciated.
Thank you.
Javier.
jolivera said:
Hello.
I've had my SGS 4 (I9500) for about 10 days, and have some problems (not critical but anoying), I don't know if they are related.
1) I use a microSD of 64 GB, the same I was using in my previous SGS 3 without any problem. In the SGS 4, sometimes the microSD is reported as damaged (even at boot, or during usage). It has happend several times, and fixed with a reboot. When this happends, the microSD can't be readed by the file explorer (neither ES explorer or Solid Explorer). I have formatted the microSD with the SGS 4, but didn't help.
2) I can't mount, format neither backup on the microSD from Recovery, even using Recovery that claim "backup / restore folders fixed". I need to backup on external SD in order to free the little space available on the internal SD!!
3) I can't find the folder where the backups made from Recovery are! Recovery says the path is sdcard/clockworkmod/backup, but I browse to that path in Solid Explorer, and it only has one file: .recovery_version. (I have activated the option "show hidden files"). I need to find these folders for at least move/copy the backup files to my PC, if I can't store them on the external SD.
At the beginning, I thought it was a generic problem of the SGS 4 that would be fixed with custom kernels or ROMs, but so far nothing has helped!
Any help or ideas would be appreciated.
Thank you.
Javier.
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look in data/media/clockworkmod
samersh72 said:
look in data/media/clockworkmod
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Excelent!!! :victory:
And I even found a efs_Backup, that I was wondering how to do!!
Thank you very much! :highfive:
(Now I just need to solve the problems with the external SD) :fingers-crossed:
Greetings,
Javier.
jolivera said:
Excelent!!! :victory:
And I even found a efs_Backup, that I was wondering how to do!!
Thank you very much! :highfive:
(Now I just need to solve the problems with the external SD) :fingers-crossed:
Greetings,
Javier.
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use dd command to backup efs and you must also backup m9kefs partitions
samersh72 said:
use dd command to backup efs and you must also backup m9kefs partitions
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aham... sorry, I don't know how to use "dd command". :silly:
Do you mean the efs_Backup folder isn't a full backup of the efs?
Sorry for my ignorance, and thanks again.
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aham... sorry, I don't know how to use "dd command". :silly:
Do you mean the efs_Backup folder isn't a full backup of the efs?
Sorry for my ignorance, and thanks again.
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i think you backuped efs partition with recovery, that is fine.
NV_DATA must be secured also, they are included in other partition, they are not included in efs partition so make a backup for them see this.
Hello guys.
Can anybody help me with the external SD issues? :fingers-crossed:
Thanks in advance.
Solution to Recovery access to external SD
As I thought, the issue with the Recovery access to external SD was solved with a new version of Recovery. The Cofface Recovery V 2.0 made the magic! :victory:
I thought this would solve the issues with the esternal SD in general, but I keep having the error "SD is damaged", and when I try to mount it, it is detected as empty. I let the phone alone, and some minutes later the SD card is detected and mounted itself. :silly:
I hope this to be a release problem, and be eventually solved with new versions of kernels or ROMs. :fingers-crossed:
help
samersh72 said:
look in data/media/clockworkmod
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Am sorry for hijacking your thread OP, but am having the same problem as you had cant seem to find that backup folder, I want to transfer it to my pc to save some memory, when I saw this reply "data/media/clockworkmod" I was so happy but when I went no luck whatsoever I get "data/com.mdc.ustv (that's it) and I can find "media/audio/notification" .
whenever I do go to restore in recovery mode it does show directory sdcard/clockworkmod/backup
any help would be greatly appreciated
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Am sorry for hijacking your thread OP, but am having the same problem as you had cant seem to find that backup folder, I want to transfer it to my pc to save some memory, when I saw this reply "data/media/clockworkmod" I was so happy but when I went no luck whatsoever I get "data/com.mdc.ustv (that's it) and I can find "media/audio/notification" .
whenever I do go to restore in recovery mode it does show directory sdcard/clockworkmod/backup
any help would be greatly appreciated
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I found the clockworkmod backup in the described path. Are you reaching the memory root?
The sound/norifications folder is in system/media path.
Good luck.
jolivera said:
I found the clockworkmod backup in the described path. Are you reaching the memory root?
The sound/norifications folder is in system/media path.
Good luck.
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thanks! got it.. I was searching in internal sdmemory via pc got it now!
correct path for deleting cwm backup files
... thanks, with your help I was finally able to delete my unneeded image.zip backup file that was not recognized by the recovery / mod manager clean up tool. Some other posts suggested to reach it under /mnt/shell/emulated/clockworkmod/backup which is basically correct for accessing it, but even with root permission you are never allowed to delete it there (symlinks?). However, /data/media/clockworkmod was finally the correct path to physically remove it :victory:
I have recently flashed Clockworkmod Recovery on my Galaxy S4 (GT-I9500). I performed a nandroid backup which works just fine since I've been able to use it to restore my stock ROM. However, the phone seems to know where to fetch the backup but I can't locate it personally on the phone either through the PC or using file managers on the device like Root Explorer and Solid Explorer. I even used Solid Edxplorer to change permissions so that I could see all hidden files. Still, all I saw was a 35 byte file named .recovery_version located in /sdcard/clockworkmod with these permissions: rw-rw-r-- and from what I see in the properties of the file it is an MD5. That is all I see. In clockworkmod recovery, the backup is quoted to be in /sdcard/clockworkmod/backup. I can't see that file on my device. Why aren't I seeing this nandroid backup of mine yet it is in the internal storage? I want to move it from my ohone to PC to free up space since it occupies around 3 GB of the precious storage (you all know the storage issues the GS4 is facing don't you?). Help please.
echenze said:
I have recently flashed Clockworkmod Recovery on my Galaxy S4 (GT-I9500). I performed a nandroid backup which works just fine since I've been able to use it to restore my stock ROM. However, the phone seems to know where to fetch the backup but I can't locate it personally on the phone either through the PC or using file managers on the device like Root Explorer and Solid Explorer. I even used Solid Edxplorer to change permissions so that I could see all hidden files. Still, all I saw was a 35 byte file named .recovery_version located in /sdcard/clockworkmod with these permissions: rw-rw-r-- and from what I see in the properties of the file it is an MD5. That is all I see. In clockworkmod recovery, the backup is quoted to be in /sdcard/clockworkmod/backup. I can't see that file on my device. Why aren't I seeing this nandroid backup of mine yet it is in the internal storage? I want to move it from my ohone to PC to free up space since it occupies around 3 GB of the precious storage (you all know the storage issues the GS4 is facing don't you?). Help please.
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your backup is located in Data/Media/clockworckmod
use es explorer, enable root, move clockworckmod folder to sd card then to your pc
or use adb command to pull it to your pc
re: backup files
echenze said:
I have recently flashed Clockworkmod Recovery on my Galaxy S4 (GT-I9500). I performed a nandroid backup which works just fine since I've been able to use it to restore my stock ROM. However, the phone seems to know where to fetch the backup but I can't locate it personally on the phone either through the PC or using file managers on the device like Root Explorer and Solid Explorer. I even used Solid Edxplorer to change permissions so that I could see all hidden files. Still, all I saw was a 35 byte file named .recovery_version located in /sdcard/clockworkmod with these permissions: rw-rw-r-- and from what I see in the properties of the file it is an MD5. That is all I see. In clockworkmod recovery, the backup is quoted to be in /sdcard/clockworkmod/backup. I can't see that file on my device. Why aren't I seeing this nandroid backup of mine yet it is in the internal storage? I want to move it from my ohone to PC to free up space since it occupies around 3 GB of the precious storage (you all know the storage issues the GS4 is facing don't you?). Help please.
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If you cannot see or find it in your /sdcard internal, look in your external sdcard /clockworkmod
folder and sub directories in that folder.
The backups are either in internal or external sdcard /clockworkmod and it's sub-directories
Good luck,
Thanks, I found it using root Explorer in the directories you directed me to. Good day mate
samersh72 said:
your backup is located in Data/Media/clockworckmod
use es explorer, enable root, move clockworckmod folder to sd card then to your pc
or use adb command to pull it to your pc
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samersh72 said:
your backup is located in Data/Media/clockworckmod
use es explorer, enable root, move clockworckmod folder to sd card then to your pc
or use adb command to pull it to your pc
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Really appreciate this. Was looking around and noticed my phone storage was fairly low, and couldn't find my stock backup to save my life. Googled this and it brought it right up! Again, thanks! Was fixing to make another backup of my current setup and realized I didn't have enough room lol.
Billy
samersh72 said:
your backup is located in Data/Media/clockworckmod
use es explorer, enable root, move clockworckmod folder to sd card then to your pc
or use adb command to pull it to your pc
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Thanks.
I had similar issue.
Your advice resolved it for me as it was exactly where you pointed.
I go about it a bit differently. Under settings in CWMR you can change the backup location to the external sdcard. Do your backup, connect your phone to the pc and copy it off like any other file. The only downside is you need the available space on your card.
apel69 said:
I go about it a bit differently. Under settings in CWMR you can change the backup location to the external sdcard. Do your backup, connect your phone to the pc and copy it off like any other file. The only downside is you need the available space on your card.
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Until you are on the road and need that backup because you got a bad dl. Unless you keep a zip drive on you.. Which is actually a good idea. I switched over to twrp so I can save it to extsd.
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Brain fart. I meant to say I change the settings in ROM Manager not CWMR.
I think we are talking about doing the same thing but with different apps. I change the location setting in ROM Manager which I use for my backups and it automatically saves the backup to the extsd instead of the device. I then copy it to my pc but always maintain the latest backup on my extsd in case I need it wherever I am. Done and done. No annoying copying from device to extsd to pc or using download server or an adb pull needed.
It's personal preference to use ROM Manager with CWMR or TWRP. It doesn't matter to me. I started off using clockworkmod's apps some time ago and am happy with them. I just moved to 4.2.2 and noticed how ROM Manager handles the backups differently and the number of questions regarding how to get them off their phone. This is my solution and how I have always done it.
Worked on Samsung Galaxy S Duos GT 7562. Thanks!
Don't have the S4, but after googling this, well, THANKS!!!
open your es explorer and active it'a rooting option in slide panel or use root expkorer then go to this path
mnt//shell/emulated/clockworkmod/backup/ you will fine a folder named this date and time thats your backup folder copy it into your mobile storage .... done the n copy or move it in to your pc like normaly file ...
Why is this all the sudden not put on the sdcard? Privacy? Anyway to change recovery to sdcard/clockworkmod/backup?
I used the adb pull command to pull from phone mnt//shell/emulated/clockworkmod/backup
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In Android 4.2+ backups are placed in secure directory, inaccessible to other apps. Backups can be pulled with adb or by using the ROM Manager Backup Download Server.
Heads up
thanks, i was also looking for the backup location as i dont have an external card, thanks.
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In Android 4.2+ backups are placed in secure directory, inaccessible to other apps. Backups can be pulled with adb or by using the ROM Manager Backup Download Server.
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Ehm, no. Running 4.4.2 and still the back-ups are located in the directories talked about above. Easily accessible by all file manager apps.
Never been any other way as well.
found the backup dir
my portion of a backup was under CWM and backups found deleted using sd card:good:
Having trouble finding backups on Nexus4
I have the same problem....
The backup was made through the CWM in recovery mode...
The MD5 checksum gave an error..I am trying to fix it so I need access to the files.
I can see the backup folders in recovery mode but cant find them with any file explorer nor did they show with adb pulling sdcard...
Any ideas??
helsoommoosleh said:
open your es explorer and active it'a rooting option in slide panel or use root expkorer then go to this path
mnt//shell/emulated/clockworkmod/backup/ you will fine a folder named this date and time thats your backup folder copy it into your mobile storage
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Thank you sir a lot.
I would pray CWM devs, and all the other app devs like Dolphin, Whatsapp etc to please print the path once the backup is done. This will save us a bunch of time!
THANKS
samersh72 said:
your backup is located in Data/Media/clockworckmod
use es explorer, enable root, move clockworckmod folder to sd card then to your pc
or use adb command to pull it to your pc
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Hi, Thanks a lot I am new to using SONY devices as I have used SAMSUNG and HTC ones before. Your direction pointed me to the right path and I was able to move it to the PC afterwards.
I really appreciate your help.
Bye
ive just installed a new ROM and so i had to flash everything from the phone memo...
b4 doing it i just 'copy paste'd all the phone memory to my pc...
is it possible to recover things from it to my phone?
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thefowhoo said:
ive just installed a new ROM and so i had to flash everything from the phone memo...
b4 doing it i just 'copy paste'd all the phone memory to my pc...
is it possible to recover things from it to my phone?
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I am not sure how or what you copied to your pc from your phone.
But if you copied everything from /data/app folder from your internal sdcard
then you can simply copy all the APK's from /data/app to the root of your
internal sdcard. After doing that you can install all those apps(apk's) using
a file manager in your phone. Just open a file manager and click on the
apk filenames and the installer will guide you through the process.
As far as pictures/videos/music that should be no problem to copy back
to your phone.
In other words look for a /data/app folder on your pc to see if you have it.
If not you only copied the /sdcard folder partition and then you will need to
restore/re-download all your apps/apk's from the playstore.
You need to get a good backup/restore app like Titanium Backup from the play store.
It costs a few bucks but it backs up and restores in batch mode instead of one app
at a time which all the free backup/restore apps do at the playstore.
Good luck!
I have no idea what I did wrong, but I installed CWM Recovery on my i9505, then made a backup, and it all went fine. Now I'm trying to access the backup file to move it to my computer but even though I can enter the clockworkmod folder in the phone's internal memory, the file is not there, I can't even see it from ES File Explorer or any other way. The space was used though, because I had around 4Gb free before, and now I have only a few Mbs.
What happened?
I think I solved it, but there's definitely something wrong here.
The backup folder was in /data/media/, what's up with that? That can't be right.
I had this problem before I couldn't locate my backups because I wanted to transfer them over to my computer so I use a app call "rom manager" it locates ur backups, and u can delete ur old backups with this app also to save memory. So I deteted my backup and did it over again but to my external card and it works.
I hope I help in some way
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