Nandroid back files, not able to see in file explorer - Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

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Nandroid backup via CWM recovery usually be seen in sdcard/clockworkmod/backup. From the time I am using this device I take nandroid backup and could not see anywhere via file explorer. I tried in both emulated and 0 folders.
I want keep a copy of nandroid image on my pc as backup. Can anyone help please.?
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Hi,
Have you looked at /mnt/shell/emulated/clockworkmod/backup?

viking37 said:
Hi,
Have you looked at /mnt/shell/emulated/clockworkmod/backup?
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I am seeing /mnt/shell is empty. Please screenshots. I am able to see clockworkmod and backup file in CWM recovery mod. This is very much confusion. Can anyone please help..

Re,
In your file explorer have you a setting like "view or show hidden folders / files"? If yes tick the option maybe...
Also look at /data/media/clockworkmod/backup.

viking37 said:
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In your file explorer have you a setting like "view or show hidden folders / files"? If yes tick the option maybe...
Also look at /data/media/clockworkmod/backup.
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Hi thanks for helping me. I have enabled "hidden files" but still I could not see file is neither system/media nor data/media..
Please see screenshot attached.

Mine is in data/media/clockworkmod/backup
Accessed using root explorer.
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[Q] CWM backup folder?

Anyone knows where can the backup folder be? I searched on CWM folder but it's not there. I'm trying to move the backup files to my computer.
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theedon323 said:
Anyone knows where can the backup folder be? I searched on CWM folder but it's not there. I'm trying to move the backup files to my computer.
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/data/media/clockworkmod/backup
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nbeebe24 said:
/data/media/clockworkmod/backup
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Not there either. I've searched every folder. It's only shows when I go into recovery.
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theedon323 said:
Anyone knows where can the backup folder be? I searched on CWM folder but it's not there. I'm trying to move the backup files to my computer.
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Mount>shell>emulated>cwm>backup
nbeebe24 said:
/data/media/clockworkmod/backup
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my data folder on root is empty
heat361 said:
Mount>shell>emulated>cwm>backup
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Mnt>shell is empty on my stock ROM
I had cwm made many backups and just changed to twrp but my internal storage is all filled up and I cannot field the previous backups to delete... Any help?
I am having this same problem too and am searching for solution... I have asked all over the forum and also googled but to no avail. Help please....
Need to search harder...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=38857026&postcount=18
But my /data folder is empty. I use root explorer and couldn't find anything in /data folder. Was previously looking for WPA_supplicant for my ap list also....
I am currently using root explorer and es explorer v3. ES explorer v3 doesn't have the root settings. I'll download the stable version from play store and try.
Update : I've got it working. This means only es explorer can see CWM backup and wpa_supplicant
EddyOS said:
Need to search harder...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=38857026&postcount=18
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Yes it does as I'm using it! Seriously, follow EVERY instruction on my post and look at the pictures
I did some testing on my own. Root explorer works too. Just need to toggle r/w from root location. Data folder populated after that. As for the latest es explorer v3, toggling root explorer will enable data folder contents to be viewed.
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[Q]Where can i find the nandroid backup?

I want to save it on the PC,and put it in another nexus 4...but i can't find it
Which recovery did you make the backup with? CWM and TWRP save them in different spots.
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cwm :laugh:
nic85 said:
cwm :laugh:
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CWM backups are in mnt/shell/emulated/clockworkmod
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Or data/media/clockworkmod
ok i found it but how can i copy it to the PC?
i tried with root browser to copy the folder in mnt/sdcard but it failed
nic85 said:
ok i found it but how can i copy it to the PC?
i tried with root browser to copy the folder in mnt/sdcard but it failed
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Move the CWM folder to your SD card.
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i get "operation failed" :crying:
nic85 said:
i get "operation failed" :crying:
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With Solid Explorer? Try a different file manager. You could always just upload the backup to the cloud and download it on your PC lol
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how lol?
btw i have to copy all the clockwork folder or just the folder inside the backup folder?
i guess i need also the blob folder with all that files in it..
nic85 said:
how lol?
btw i have to copy all the clockwork folder or just the folder inside the backup folder?
i guess i need also the blob folder with all that files in it..
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Just the backup folder. If you open up the blobs folder inside there will be many more EMPTY folders (at least for me).
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omg i can't copy the files in it...i copy the entire folder in the PC,but at the end i have the folder empty
nic85 said:
omg i can't copy the files in it...i copy the entire folder in the PC,but at the end i have the folder empty
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On your phone if you look into that folder, do you have any backups?
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android88 said:
On your phone if you look into that folder, do you have any backups?
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yes i have boot.img,nandroidm5 etc...but i don't know why i can copy that files in the computer
the backup folder is in mnt/sdcard
rebooted the phone...and worked...now i try to restore it in the other nexus :silly:
p.s. i read i other sites that i need that blob folder also...?
nic85 said:
rebooted the phone...and worked...now i try to restore it in the other nexus :silly:
p.s. i read i other sites that i need that blob folder also...?
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If restoring it on your other Nexus worked, then you don't need the blob folder.
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i get error while restoring system...
maybe because i'm trying to restore the nandroid in another nexus 4? or it doens't matter?
nic85 said:
yes i have boot.img,nandroidm5 etc...but i don't know why i can copy that files in the computer
the backup folder is in mnt/sdcard
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Check the permissions in your mnt/sdcard whether owner and group are root and the there are full read write permissions.
You can always cloud upload and download and
Yes you need the blobs folder. I assume you have cwm6 and the blobs folder has important files..
cm9 htc a310e k2.6
thank you.
anyway i got an error flashing system file,so i had to do all from zero... :crying:

[Q] After recovery backup I can't find it in memory?

I can find the backup in the recovery. But there ar eno signs of it anywhere in memory on the pc or phone.. I read it is a problem on 4.2.2... is there a way to fix it..?
If you go to /data/media/clockworkmod/backup it should be there according to some posts, although for some reason not for me.
You should also be able to see it through the recovery itself. Try going into Backup & Restore, and select Restore. It should list the backup(s) you made.
starscream92 said:
You should also be able to see it through the recovery itself. Try going into Backup & Restore, and select Restore. It should list the backup(s) you made.
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I got it there, but i want it in sd card so i can put it on pc and it wont fill memory space.
Nigeldg said:
If you go to /data/media/clockworkmod/backup it should be there according to some posts, although for some reason not for me.
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It isn't also for me :S
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Odp: [Q] After recovery backup I can't find it in memory?
Simple copy recovery file from mnt/shell/emulated/clockworkmod/backup to any place on SD card (Downloaded for example) than copy that to computer. Remember to reboot Nexus after copy to SD card. Than go to main folder and remove original file and copy on SD. You need root permission to access shell folder!
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Adikbzik said:
Simple copy recovery file from mnt/shell/emulated/clockworkmod/backup to any place on SD card (Downloaded for example) than copy that to computer. Remember to reboot Nexus after copy to SD card. Than go to main folder and remove original file and copy on SD. You need root permission to access shell folder!
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problem is, I can't find it in: mnt/shell/emulated/clockworkmod/backup, because it didn't make such a folder!
paulo111 said:
problem is, I can't find it in: mnt/shell/emulated/clockworkmod/backup, because it didn't make such a folder!
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if You got backup file in CWM it should be also in shell folder... on my nexus I found it there but I didn't install CWM by toolkit. What about to change explorer to Total Commander for example? Maybe its explorer issue?
Adikbzik said:
if You got backup file in CWM it should be also in shell folder... on my nexus I found it there but I didn't install CWM by toolkit. What about to change explorer to Total Commander for example? Maybe its explorer issue?
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I had root explorer and couldn't find it...
It's in /data/media/clockworkmod - use ES File Explorer and it'll be visible. Then copy it to your 'SD card' and you can remove it from the phone
Can't find it with total comander also !
EddyOS said:
It's in /data/media/clockworkmod - use ES File Explorer and it'll be visible. Then copy it to your 'SD card' and you can remove it from the phone
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it isn't, trust me.
in data I only got com.keramidas.titanic and system, and in those no backup at all..
paulo111 said:
it isn't, trust me.
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Then you don't have a CWM backup. Use ES File Explorer (not Root Explorer), give it full root access and then browse to the folder and they are there. I can provide screen shots if you'd like?
Odp: [Q] After recovery backup I can't find it in memory?
EddyOS said:
Then you don't have a CWM backup. Use ES File Explorer (not Root Explorer), give it full root access and then browse to the folder and they are there. I can provide screen shots if you'd like?
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I got it also in data/media/clockworkmod/backup so looks like there's same folder and 2 different ways to get it. I'm using Total Commander.
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EddyOS said:
Then you don't have a CWM backup. Use ES File Explorer (not Root Explorer), give it full root access and then browse to the folder and they are there. I can provide screen shots if you'd like?
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trust me, i did it, and in cwm recovery i can find it and apply it. even with rs file explorer root access i can't find it
Odp: [Q] After recovery backup I can't find it in memory?
paulo111 said:
trust me, i did it, and in cwm recovery i can find it and apply it. even with rs file explorer root access i can't find it
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Try this. Use Total Commander go to system folder tap options in right up corner of screen. Tap there search and write clockworkmod. Remove other search options and tap search. If there is somewhere clockworkmod folder you should see it.
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paulo111 said:
trust me, i did it, and in cwm recovery i can find it and apply it. even with rs file explorer root access i can't find it
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Attached are the pictures on how to find it in ES File Explorer (View them in order)
1. Open ES
2. Go to Settings>Root Settings
3. Tick all boxes
4. Click on the 'Favorites' box (circled in red)
5. Click on the 'phone' icon (circled in red)
6. Click on 'data' (circled in red)
7. Click on 'media' (circled in red)
8. Voila - you can now see the 'clockworkmod' folder!
You can now long-press the CWM folder and 'Cut' & paste it somewhere else (e.g. 'SD card')
Adikbzik said:
Try this. Use Total Commander go to system folder tap options in right up corner of screen. Tap there search and write clockworkmod. Remove other search options and tap search. If there is somewhere clockworkmod folder you should see it.
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ANNNNNDDD NOTHING :S fml...
EddyOS said:
Attached are the pictures on how to find it in ES File Explorer (View them in order)
1. Open ES
2. Go to Settings>Root Settings
3. Tick all boxes
4. Click on the 'Favorites' box (circled in red)
5. Click on the 'phone' icon (circled in red)
6. Click on 'data' (circled in red)
7. Click on 'media' (circled in red)
8. Voila - you can now see the 'clockworkmod' folder!
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i'll try that later.. gotta go now.. ty

[Q] unable to view the clockworkmod backup folder

hello. im sorry if this has been posted before.
i am unable to find the clockwork mod folder in my tablet or in windows and everytime i need to restore a backup, i have th md5 error (i know how to fix that - but it requires accessing the folder)
does anyone have any suggestions on what to do? ive looked everywhere with ES file explorer and in all the emulated, 0, and other sdcard folders
thanks!
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It's in /data/media/clockworkmod
dgminhthanh said:
It's in /data/media/clockworkmod
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it doesnt exist, although clockworkmod can find its own backups
joshtb86 said:
it doesnt exist, although clockworkmod can find its own backups
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It does exist. You have to be using a root explorer app to see it.
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Pirateghost said:
It does exist. You have to be using a root explorer app to see it.
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ive tried 2 root browsers, neither worked.
anyway i switched to TWRP and dont have the proble anymre, but thanks for your assistance!

[Q] Nandroid Backup Hidden

I finally got fed up with reliability issues of CM (system crashing/freezing/etc) so I'm going back to stock (and I'm using the most current stable version). I took a stock backup in February using TWRP but find CWM to be more reliable so I use that now. I took a backup of the CM install today, using CWM, before doing anything, but I cannot find it. It doesn't appear in /sdcard/clockworkmod/backups although when using CWM, I can view past backups and even restore from them and it's saying it's coming from that directory. Any clues as to how to view these backups so I can copy them to my PC?
I granted my file manager root access so that shouldn't be the issue. It only shows a downloads folder under the clockworkmod folder, no backups folder with the actual backups in them.
Thanks for the help,
Spike
Did you check for any hidden files? Or maybe any other folder.
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XxLordxX said:
Did you check for any hidden files? Or maybe any other folder.
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Its in. /data/media/clockworkmod/backup/
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Its in. /data/media/clockworkmod/backup/
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Yes it was thank you so much for the help!

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