Hello I just rooted my Nexus 7 4.2.1 device using the nexus 7 toolkit. Before I rooted it, I backed up the data to a .bak file using the provided tools. After successfully rooting the device all data was erased as expected. Now when I try to restore the data from my backup file, after I enter my password, the device reboots and nothings happens, my files/apps are not restored. I tried to do this manually as well using
Code:
adb-toolkit restore <path to .bak file>
but I got the same result, it prompted my for the password, then just rebooted.
Can anyone suggest some solutions to this problem? Is there any way I can get my data back???
Had the same exact problem when a rooted my nexus. Well if the data was just contacts, you can always resync it using your Gmail. Am sure somebody in community will know the solution for you. Best of luck
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lainvalenajr said:
Had the same exact problem when a rooted my nexus. Well if the data was just contacts, you can always resync it using your Gmail. Am sure somebody in community will know the solution for you. Best of luck
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So, I'm not the only one that had this issue. Once the device went back to facroty settings it started re-installing all of my applications, so now I have the same apps installed, unfortunately, any settings/bookmarks i had in those applications are now lost.
I still have not given up and would prefer to be able to restore from my backup if possible.
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After 2 days and near-unbearable annoyance, I was able to root the phone just using Visionary, Root.sh, and the cyanogen update guide (for Rooting phone)---and without a USB cable -- only using ADBwireless, once I had temp root.
One issue though.... Since I did a hard reset perhaps 10 times, following each hard reset I had to login to gmail as if I was setting up my phone. One option this process asks you is to allow google to backup your data. I always left it checked.... and didn't think much of it.
However, now that I am rooted again.... and just flashed CM 7.1 (RC1), I notice that I have about 7 out of 80 or so contacts....
The only thing I can imagine that happened is that everytime I reset the phone and signed in with my gmail address, it backed up the contacts on the phone, and for whatever reason, only those 7 made it to backup.
What is confusing though is that I had wiped the data cache several times in the past, and every time I re-signed into gmail to start setup on the phone, all my contacts were intact.
Also, the nandroid backups I thought I had.... CWR -- once it boots into recovery says there are "missing files" where my backups once were. I don't mind this so much as I am running CM7.1 and can download all my apps, etc.... But I thought those backups might contain my contacts...
Anyone have an idea where I might be able to restore those contacts... My sd card is the same one as I had before this whole mess started.... I would think titanium backup or something would have these contacts.. I can't really even think about losing 60+ contacts.
Nevermind. Its all good.
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Hello guys, I use google Voice for my Voicemails. Ever since I got my Nexus 4 back in early December I couldn't get it to work. Even on stock without rooting.
I have tried many roms, and factory resets and as soon as I open the app it force closes.
Currently on Xylon ROM 16 and Franco Kernel 33
Gapps 20121212
Any help would be appreciated.
You've tried all the usual fixes right? Wipe app data, fix permissions, uninstall/reinstall the app? Also are you restoring the app & data with Titanium Backup (or something similar)? If you are, uninstall the app and go to the play store and install it from there. Are you restoring any system data with Titanium Backup (or something similar)? Not a good idea to restore system data especially if your changing roms.
In the same boat as OP. Haven't tried any custom ROMs yet. That was gonna be my next move, but it appears to be futile.
I've tried everything. Un install, install... Wiping data and such. And no I am not using Titanium Backup to restore.
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Okay so, I hope this is temporary but I installed the apk with the version 0.4.2.54 and it's working with this one. I tried updating it via the play store and encountered the problem again.
I hope the next update will fix it.
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Hello,
I just flashed the factory image of KitKat for my N4. Normally when I flash any kind of rom, once installed the phone kicks in and my apps begin to download thanks to google sync.
Unfortunately this time around it did not happen. Nothing downloaded apart from the pre-installed apps updated that come with the factory image.
Not sure why the apps never restored, does anyone know a way of forcing KitKat to download these apps?
I know I would be better off using Titanium Backup or something but I have always found the google sync method pretty reliable.
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Hello,
I just flashed the factory image of KitKat for my N4. Normally when I flash any kind of rom, once installed the phone kicks in and my apps begin to download thanks to google sync.
Unfortunately this time around it did not happen. Nothing downloaded apart from the pre-installed apps updated that come with the factory image.
Not sure why the apps never restored, does anyone know a way of forcing KitKat to download these apps?
I know I would be better off using Titanium Backup or something but I have always found the google sync method pretty reliable.
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I'm assuming you turned on restore backups in settings?
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I have a problem transferring all of my data to my replacement 6P. My charging port burnt up and broke the data connection. My phone will still charge though even though I do not trust it. My problem is that I cannot find a way to conveniently restore all apps and data to my replacement phone. ADB is not an option since the data lines are fried and all of the ADB over WiFi options I know of require me to set it up with the cable first. I am not rooted. My bootloader is currently locked. Native Android backup only has like 9 apps backed up and won't restore anything else but those 9 apps and my contacts. I cannot get the native back up to sync anything besides those 9 apps (not sure why this is happening). I could download all of my apps manually and use my NAS to transfer individual files but that will take forever. I want to lose as little data as possible. I do have an ADB backup from right before I updated to Nougat on the official release day so I might just have to lose a month of data (which isn't horrible but not ideal). Does anyone have any other suggestions besides manually reinstalling everything or using my old ADB backup?
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I have a problem transferring all of my data to my replacement 6P. My charging port burnt up and broke the data connection. My phone will still charge though even though I do not trust it. My problem is that I cannot find a way to conveniently restore all apps and data to my replacement phone. ADB is not an option since the data lines are fried and all of the ADB over WiFi options I know of require me to set it up with the cable first. I am not rooted. My bootloader is currently locked. Native Android backup only has like 9 apps backed up and won't restore anything else but those 9 apps and my contacts. I cannot get the native back up to sync anything besides those 9 apps (not sure why this is happening). I could download all of my apps manually and use my NAS to transfer individual files but that will take forever. I want to lose as little data as possible. I do have an ADB backup from right before I updated to Nougat on the official release day so I might just have to lose a month of data (which isn't horrible but not ideal). Does anyone have any other suggestions besides manually reinstalling everything or using my old ADB backup?
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I realize this doesn't really help you now, but you have articulated the best argument for rooting, as Titanium Backup would fix your issue. Second, what about TWRP and a nandroid? You don't need root but you do need an unlocked bootloader. Your only good option would be to manually reset up your apps IMHO.
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Lol. I know. This is the first device I haven't rooted and the only one that absolutely needs root. I was happy with stock on this so I never got around to it then when I did have time, I didn't want to restore everything after unlocking the bootloader. I'm the only one to blame for this. I just can't figure out why the native backup won't back anything up. If I could figure that out, I could easily solve this problem.
I can't unlock the bootloader without losing everything. Looks like I have a long day to look forward to tomorrow.
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Lol. I know. This is the first device I haven't rooted and the only one that absolutely needs root. I was happy with stock on this so I never got around to it then when I did have time, I didn't want to restore everything after unlocking the bootloader. I'm the only one to blame for this. I just can't figure out why the native backup won't back anything up. If I could figure that out, I could easily solve this problem.
I can't unlock the bootloader without losing everything. Looks like I have a long day to look forward to tomorrow.
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Google backup is OK for apps but your settings and data don't get backed up properly anyway. At this point just suck it up, unlock your new BL, custom recovery and root it, then set it up from scratch. After that you can have nandroid and TB app backups and be in good shape.
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Hello All!
Before you tell me to search or check threads, I already have. This problem does not have anything to do with forgetting to disable the pins and fingerprints before backing up. My problem has do do with I have already disabled/removed security before backing up my nandroid. I check/select everything that I can to backup and it successfully completes. When I go to restore, everything looks to be properly restored, but alas, there is a problem. When I reboot, it asks me for a password to get into TWRP (apparently "default_password). But when I get in and go to file explorer to find anything, my entire storage is wiped. Like no OS or any files. The only other issue I've had besides this is when restoring a nandroid, it doesn't complete and reboots to a bootloop.
I am on the newest version of TWRP, 3.0.3-0. Any help would be greatly appreciated as I, and anyone who has had to redo the complete phone setup/customization, do not enjoy taking over an hour to get things back up and running. Cruddy thing is I did a Titanium Backup for my apps and settings, but they got wiped.
boostin91tsi01 said:
Hello All!
Before you tell me to search or check threads, I already have. This problem does not have anything to do with forgetting to disable the pins and fingerprints before backing up. My problem has do do with I have already disabled/removed security before backing up my nandroid. I check/select everything that I can to backup and it successfully completes. When I go to restore, everything looks to be properly restored, but alas, there is a problem. When I reboot, it asks me for a password to get into TWRP (apparently "default_password). But when I get in and go to file explorer to find anything, my entire storage is wiped. Like no OS or any files. The only other issue I've had besides this is when restoring a nandroid, it doesn't complete and reboots to a bootloop.
I am on the newest version of TWRP, 3.0.3-0. Any help would be greatly appreciated as I, and anyone who has had to redo the complete phone setup/customization, do not enjoy taking over an hour to get things back up and running. Cruddy thing is I did a Titanium Backup for my apps and settings, but they got wiped.
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I am genuinely interested in this because I back up on a regular basis after each security update but I have never had to restore. Now it is my understanding that even if security is disable the data is still encrypted. Perhaps I'm wrong about that but if you ever did have a password or pin to log into the phone with have you tried to enter that into TWRP?
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You only need to back up the defaults... system, data, and boot.
What should I back up in TWRP?
https://twrp.me/faq/whattobackup.html
redduc900 said:
You only need to back up the defaults... system, data, and boot.
What should I back up in TWRP?
https://twrp.me/faq/whattobackup.html
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I understand the web is full of opinions, but I've read somewhere to backup EFS? I have also read somewhere before that what you said to backup, while is plenty sufficient, if you have space, to backup everything. I followed that and it lead me to an hour plus of restoring back to how it was. I will give it a go, hoping that I never have to use it, but it will work when the situation arises.
I've only ever backed up those three partitions, and never had an issue with restoring backups. You can certainly create a backup of the EFS/IMEI, but keep it stored in a safe place like on your computer or a thumb drive. One thing I should note is when restoring a backup, make sure to also flash the correct vendor.img if necessary.
I usually backup vendor with it but as earlier indicated I don't believe it's completely necessary. As far as EFS is concerned yes I would agree with backing that up however what I do is back it up to a separate backup folder and only write it if something were to ever happen to it otherwise leave it alone. That way you don't take a chance I'm corrupting something in that partition.
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I've never successfully restored a backup on the Nexus 6P regardless of what version of TWRP I used. Different builds of TWRP give me different problems but none has ever worked. I've completely given up doing nandroid backups on this phone because it's a waste of time and disc space. I never had a similar issue on any other phone that I have ever owned and am not a newbie when it comes to rooting and custom roms. What I always ended up doing after a problem restoring a backup is flash the complete factory image using the flash-all.bat command and start over with everything I want to flash.
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I've never successfully restored a backup on the Nexus 6P regardless of what version of TWRP I used. Different builds of TWRP give me different problems but none has ever worked. I've completely given up doing nandroid backups on this phone because it's a waste of time and disc space. I never had a similar issue on any other phone that I have ever owned and am not a newbie when it comes to rooting and custom roms. What I always ended up doing after a problem restoring a backup is flash the complete factory image using the flash-all.bat command and start over with everything I want to flash.
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I have the same problem, so now I've started doing a TiBU and Verizon Messages backup, after all those are completed, transfer and save it to my PC. If I have any problems, I transfer from the PC to phone and it's less headache... kinda sorta.
Restore never worked to the fullest. I tried different versions of TWRP, same problem. Restore starts a red error line in beginning of the restore process an at the end it shows ‘Restore complete’. When I restart, everything looks restored but with bugs like:
-network or sim itself is not shown
-Bluetooth, wifi wont connect
-Quicksetting tiles not responding etc…
The idea of backing up via TWRP is to get every bit RESTORED properly, but it doesn’t work.
I take a full back up before moving to update the firmware version (example MIUI 10), if I do not like the firmware then I want to go back to the previous firmware version (example MIUI 9) and TWRP RESTORE feature never works. I have to again flash the rom and then restore everything via Titanium backup.
I always take a TWRP backup of all the items available:
System
Data
Cache
Cust
Recovery
Boot
EFS
Persist
Still it never restores properly. It’s a mere time waste or the restore option to be removed from TWRP as it never worked across of its versions.
Can anyone explain me in a line, what is Cust, EFS and Persist?
I really appreciate if anyone help me understand where I’m going wrong.