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[Q] EFS: failed to mount - Still have IMEI

Hello guys,
I'm with a big problem here. This happens after I tried to change from TWRP recovery to PhilZ, flashing it in the recovery. When I was flashing the PhilZ, an error appeared on the screen (unable no mount efs, or something like that) and I rebooted the phone.
After rebooting, I saw that it was in the Factory Mode (grey box, with yellow words) and, trying to fix it, I figured out that my EFS folder is empty.
I tried many things that I found here in XDA, but nothing happens because my phone is not mounting the efs folder, so I can't modify the files.
I still have IMEI, I'm able to make phone calls and everything else. My only problem is that the phone is in this Factory Mode and my EFS folder can not be mounted. I tried to make the backup of the folder some times, without success.
I reflashed TWRP and I tried to make a backup of the efs folder on it, but it says that the folder has 0mb and give this message: E: unable to mount '/efs'
So, I found this this app:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2359323
Now I have a backup of the efs folder, made by this app, but I don't know what I am supposed to do to mount the efs partition again.
Can someone help me?
I'm with stock rom, rooted and have busybox installed.
Thank you very much!

Lucas_Skyline said:
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So, I found this this app:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2359323
Now I have a backup of the efs folder, made by this app, but I don't know what I am supposed to do to mount the efs partition again.
Can someone help me?
I'm with stock rom, rooted and have busybox installed.
Thank you very much!
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That app will not help you at all you might want to try to Odin back to stock and see if that helps it sounds like you're e EFS folder got erased in the process which holds a lot of very important information maybe if you odin back to stock that will help but no guarantees
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jthrasher47 said:
That app will not help you at all you might want to try to Odin back to stock and see if that helps it sounds like you're e EFS folder got erased in the process which holds a lot of very important information maybe if you odin back to stock that will help but no guarantees
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I'm downloading the stock now, and will try ASAP.
Also, I found that a guy solved this problem in a galaxy Tab 10.1.
kailehu said:
After over 24 hours of work, I found the solution. For others with efs mount failure and factory mode/no lock screen issue:
1. After root, install Busybox.
2. If your efs folder is empty like mine was, you can't follow most of the other guides. To fix this, I followed beechlj2's suggestion for Terminal Emulator:
su
mke2fs /dev/block/mmcblk0p1
mount -w -t ext4 /dev/block/mmcblk0p1
reboot
This forced efs to mount and restored the contents of my efs folder (using the generic imei).
3. Using the pit file android_fastboot_emmc_full_p4_16g_32g.pit and Honeycomb stock, reflash and repartition in Odin. When I rebooted I received another error that data failed to mount, the next step fixes this.
4. Boot into stock recovery and Factory Reset.
I am not an expert. I don't know if this will work for your tablet and I'm not suggesting you follow my steps without expert opinion; that's your decision. This solved the issue for me, I hope it helps.
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I tried it in the S4 but I got an error that the terminal was not able to find mke2fs, so probably it is another location on the S4.
Does anyone know something about it?
Thank you!

Lucas_Skyline said:
I'm downloading the stock now, and will try ASAP.
Also, I found that a guy solved this problem in a galaxy Tab 10.1.
I tried it in the S4 but I got an error that the terminal was not able to find mke2fs, so probably it is another location on the S4.
Does anyone know something about it?
Thank you!
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I do not know if this will help you at this point but if you happen to get it back I highly recommend you use this and make a backup and keep it handy on your computer in case this happens again
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1308546
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jthrasher47 said:
I do not know if this will help you at this point but if you happen to get it back I highly recommend you use this and make a backup and keep it handy on your computer in case this happens again
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1308546
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I tried, but it gives me an error about the efs too.

Lucas_Skyline said:
I'm downloading the stock now, and will try ASAP.
Also, I found that a guy solved this problem in a galaxy Tab 10.1.
I tried it in the S4 but I got an error that the terminal was not able to find mke2fs, so probably it is another location on the S4.
Does anyone know something about it?
Thank you!
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The efs partitions are not always in the same location on different devices. The mmcbl....is the partition location. You're lucky if it only failed when trying to write to it. Worst case, you permanently bricked your device. I know enough to be dangerous, unfortunately not enough to help you in your situation.
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If it we're me, I'd Odin back to stock and hope for the best.

jd1639 said:
The efs partitions are not always in the same location on different devices. The mmcbl....is the partition location. You're lucky if it only failed when trying to write to it. Worst case, you permanently bricked your device. I know enough to be dangerous, unfortunately not enough to help you in your situation.
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If it we're me, I'd Odin back to stock and hope for the best.
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I flashed a stock pre-rooted room that I had here (I9505XXUBMGA-PRE-ROOTED-ODEX-FULL.tar), no changes so far.
And now, what should I do? :crying:

Lucas_Skyline said:
I flashed a stock pre-rooted room that I had here (I9505XXUBMGA-PRE-ROOTED-ODEX-FULL.tar), no changes so far.
And now, what should I do? :crying:
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Sorry about the double post, but what if I check re-partition in Odin? Will it do all the partitions again?
Thanks!

Nope. I have already tried on my device. The only thing I can run without any issues at all is Cyanogenmod roms.
Flashing stock firmware just brings factory mode back
You can remove the grey box easy enough by rooting and removing factory test .apk but the lockscreen and power menu are still missing.
It seems rare to be in this situation.
If I find a fix I'll definitely let you know!
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Obagleyfreer said:
Nope. I have already tried on my device. The only thing I can run without any issues at all is Cyanogenmod roms.
Flashing stock firmware just brings factory mode back
You can remove the grey box easy enough by rooting and removing factory test .apk but the lockscreen and power menu are still missing.
It seems rare to be in this situation.
If I find a fix I'll definitely let you know!
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In cyanogem roms, are you able to backup efs?

Fix for bootbrick

Haven`t seen anyone else mention this here yet so...
Myself and a few others have been affected by this seemingly unsolveable brick.Continous bootloops,Process system errors,loss of EFS folder so no network or WiFi.
I`ve been following this N900T thread as it has been pretty active http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2467001&page=39
A member bakachu posted a fix for the N900T and as i was getting extremely desperate i tried it.It works for me on my N9005
Go to post #350 for the fix and read onwards for confirmations.
Too put it mildly i`m so delighted to have my Note 3 back in working condition
Big thanks to all involved in that thread:good:

ttav said:
Haven`t seen anyone else mention this here yet so...
Myself and a few others have been affected by this seemingly unsolveable brick.Continous bootloops,Process system errors,loss of EFS folder so no network or WiFi.
I`ve been following this N900T thread as it has been pretty active http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2467001&page=39
A member bakachu posted a fix for the N900T and as i was getting extremely desperate i tried it.It works for me on my N9005
Go to post #350 for the fix and read onwards for confirmations.
Too put it mildly i`m so delighted to have my Note 3 back in working condition
Big thanks to all involved in that thread:good:
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Hi op. My phone also bootloop after restore nadroid from twrp. I have 3 problem bootloop and system procrss error and no base band due to no efs folder. My question is you have same problem and you recoverd your phone to normal status? Plesae reply... waiting... crying...
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mwazeer said:
Hi op. My phone also bootloop after restore nadroid from twrp. I have 3 problem bootloop and system procrss error and no base band due to no efs folder. My question is you have same problem and you recoverd your phone to normal status? Plesae reply... waiting... crying...
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Exactly the same problems as you mate. All fixed and correct IMEI showing.
I had my Note 3 in it`s box ready to go for repair when i made a final check in that thread. So glad i did

ttav said:
Exactly the same problems as you mate. All fixed and correct IMEI showing.
I had my Note 3 in it`s box ready to go for repair when i made a final check in that thread. So glad i did
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Oh my God. Very good news Can you just tell me how to run adb command as i not understand it... Thank you sir again...
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mwazeer said:
Oh my God. Very good news Can you just tell me how to run adb command as i not understand it... Thank you sir again...
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I had problems with adb as the drivers wouldn`t install properly with all the bootloops.I downloaded the latest TWRP 2.6.3.2 and used the Terminal Command in Advanced settings. I made sure i was in root directory then entered mke2fs /dev/block/mmcblk0p12 Didn`t use the rest of the code.
Went back to the wipe options and did a factory reset.

ttav said:
I had problems with adb as the drivers wouldn`t install properly with all the bootloops.I downloaded the latest TWRP 2.6.3.2 and used the Terminal Command in Advanced settings. I made sure i was in root directory then entered mke2fs /dev/block/mmcblk0p12 Didn`t use the rest of the code.
Went back to the wipe options and did a factory reset.
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Sir to understand correctly i should take following step.
1.Flash stock rom from odin.
2. Flash twrp 2.6.3.2 from odin.
3. Go into twrp and in advanced setting used terminal command and then used mke2fs/dev/block/mmcblk0p12.
4. Again in twrp go in wipe option and do factory reset.
My steps are right? What do you mean by root directory? Plese help sir..
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mwazeer said:
Sir to understand correctly i should take following step.
1.Flash stock rom from odin.
2. Flash twrp 2.6.3.2 from odin.
3. Go into twrp and in advanced setting used terminal command and then used mke2fs/dev/block/mmcblk0p12.
4. Again in twrp go in wipe option and do factory reset.
My steps are right? What do you mean by root directory? Plese help sir..
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Your steps are correct.
When you open Terminal Command you should check what directory is showing below the input box
just go up a level until you reach root directory. (\) Then press select and input the code.

ttav said:
Your steps are correct.
When you open Terminal Command you should check what directory is showing below the input box
just go up a level until you reach root directory. (\) Then press select and input the code.
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Thank you sir. I suggest you to open new thred in general section with step by step procedure so many 9005 bootloop member will get benefited...
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mwazeer said:
Thank you sir. I suggest you to open new thred in general section with step by step procedure so many 9005 bootloop member will get benefited...
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One of the members of that thread was going to write an easy guide so i will leave it to him.
All credit goes to members of that thread and all thanks should be directed there.
I`m just extremely happy to pass the good news around.
Let me know when your phone is working again.

ttav said:
One of the members of that thread was going to write an easy guide so i will leave it to him.
All credit goes to members of that thread and all thanks should be directed there.
I`m just extremely happy to pass the good news around.
Let me know when your phone is working again.
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Sir my phone in service center and if they fixed this problem without charging me anything its ok or if they give me replacement so i am waiting... otherwise now we have solution....
So if any other bootloop member should used this step and report back here. Thanks again as you are so kind...
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Hi ttav,
many thanks for your report in XDA,
all done what you have post here,
installed my Rom new with all stuff. Then make a backup from this one. Backup works great, i push all on in TWRP Restore and it works in short time (only 1 minute) include "efs".
Backup folder is "data/media/0/TWRP"
I will try a restore
Many regards

gimmick56 said:
Hi ttav,
many thanks for your report in XDA,
all done what you have post here,
installed my Rom new with all stuff. Then make a backup from this one. Backup works great, i push all on in TWRP Restore and it works in short time (only 1 minute) include "efs".
Backup folder is "data/media/0/TWRP"
you can see not all on the pic
I will try a restore
Many regards
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Hold off on any restore. Seems like backup/restore of EFS causes problems.
Edit: From a post by bigbiff
I have never tried to restore that partition so that is why I never experienced that issue. We are storing that partition with dd so I am at a loss why it didn't restore properly. When you are doing the mkfs it's wiping the partition. I will have to investigate further.

ttav said:
Hold off on any restore. Seems like backup/restore of EFS causes problems.
Edit: From a post by bigbiff
I have never tried to restore that partition so that is why I never experienced that issue. We are storing that partition with dd so I am at a loss why it didn't restore properly. When you are doing the mkfs it's wiping the partition. I will have to investigate further.
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ok mate, no restore on TWRP, but backup seems to be good.

Just a heads up and probably should have mentioned this earlier
TWRP 2.6.3.2 is not for the N9005. I used it as a tool to get into Terminal Commander so i could input the code that fixed my problem.
As soon as possible i flashed CMW and used that for flashing.
No doubt TWRP will become an extremely useful tool for us but for the moment just hold fire.

gimmick56 said:
ok mate, no restore on TWRP, but backup seems to be good.
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Hey mate you could always try it Guaranteed to give the bootbrick

I am glad to hear good news but in other case
how can I backpu EFS partition ?
any confirmed tool ?
couse that one from original thread doesnt work ...

nowy57 said:
I am glad to hear good news but in other case
how can I backpu EFS partition ?
any confirmed tool ?
couse that one from original thread doesnt work ...
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At the moment i`m not sure but i guess there will be an app soon.
But for now running the same code restores your IMIE so not going to loose any sleep about it for the moment.

Just bumping this up to add that my device has been working great for 24 hours with this fix.

Confirming that this worked for me as welllll .woohooooooooo
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chadman4 said:
Confirming that this worked for me as welllll .woohooooooooo
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Great

lg l7 boot logo round to round.. not open.help me

i have l7..i installl 4.4.2 rom of cr3pt.. when i want to clean install.then i format data,system, sdcard,media,cache..
i have try another rom..but problem same.how to fix??? helpme.

which sd-card you formatted?

i have format sdcard only not external sdcard. on recovery mode.. there option mount and unmount.and all format not external sdcard.. n

enteral sdcard formated..on recover mode.
-CALIBAN666- said:
which sd-card you formatted?[/QUOTE
on recover mode.. i format enternal sdcard, system,cache,data,media.
now mobile going to wrong.. what i do..?
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have you tried to look whats up when restore a nandroid backup?i hope you have one

-CALIBAN666- said:
have you tried to look whats up when restore a nandroid backup?i hope you have one
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finally i again format all then install rom.. then now good work..

romgharti said:
i have l7..i installl 4.4.2 rom of cr3pt.. when i want to clean install.then i format data,system, sdcard,media,cache..
i have try another rom..but problem same.how to fix??? helpme.
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Same issue...I got stucked with boot animation with both cr3pt's CM11 and PA4.1 roms...and don't know what to do...I am able to launch CWM but that's all...I can install the roms only from external sdcard and this leads only to neverending boot animation...tried 3times with both CM11 and PA roms but still the same result...
Please help, this is my mother's phone and unless I solve this I'll have to lend her my own SGSII with slimKAT which I really don't want to
EDIT: Did wipe of all possible things and it worked...however still I can't say I know what really worked and led me to success

xkovi said:
Same issue...I got stucked with boot animation with both cr3pt's CM11 and PA4.1 roms...and don't know what to do...I am able to launch CWM but that's all...I can install the roms only from external sdcard and this leads only to neverending boot animation...tried 3times with both CM11 and PA roms but still the same result...
Please help, this is my mother's phone and unless I solve this I'll have to lend her my own SGSII with slimKAT which I really don't want to
EDIT: Did wipe of all possible things and it worked...however still I can't say I know what really worked and led me to success [/QUOTE
on recover mode..click mount and storage menu.. then... format sdcard,data,system, then again install rom.. then work your phone..
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try this...
romgharti said:
i have l7..i installl 4.4.2 rom of cr3pt.. when i want to clean install.then i format data,system, sdcard,media,cache..
i have try another rom..but problem same.how to fix??? helpme.
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It's seems to be a noob answer but my phone (p705) when I'm using CM builds dont boot when the power cable is conected, i dont know the reason that this happen, but it works only when there is no cable conected, it seems to be a silly problem but can happen
ps.: sorry for my english, It's not my native language.

romgharti said:
on recover mode..click mount and storage menu.. then... format sdcard,data,system, then again install rom.. then work your phone..
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Little late if you look better I have edited my post saying after manual wiping it worked but thanks anyway...strange is that if you only choose "wipe data" from the initial menu it's not working or rather it's not enough and you really have to wipe manually data/system/sdcard via mount and storage menu...
On Samsung devices this has never been needed and "standard" wiping via main menu in recovery mode was enough to flash a new rom without issues...at least it's fine we know this is not applicable to our L7 devices and that we know the way how to fix it in future

romgharti said:
i have l7..i installl 4.4.2 rom of cr3pt.. when i want to clean install.then i format data,system, sdcard,media,cache..
i have try another rom..but problem same.how to fix??? helpme.
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i think you back to stock rom.

fastantu47 said:
i think you back to stock rom.
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how to????

romgharti said:
how to????
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Use kdz updater
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atulkris said:
Use kdz updater
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i try bt not doing well...

romgharti said:
i try bt not doing well...
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What's the problem?
Also check this out
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2382708
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For Matheson see comment below.

matheusmr said:
It's seems to be a noob answer but my phone (p705) when I'm using CM builds dont boot when the power cable is conected, i dont know the reason that this happen, but it works only when there is no cable conected, it seems to be a silly problem but can happen
ps.: sorry for my english, It's not my native language.
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It's normal when you've installed Bootloader on your phone. It won't boot while connected to power source.
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Missing space after failed .zip backup

Hi all,
I have a really strange issue. I'm on galaxy i9505 4.4.2 rooted with CWM 6.0.4.4.
I tried to create a backup zip file with CWM. As I didn't have enough space, it failed.
No probs... I rebooted my phone and it says I've not enough space on internal SD.
Under memory (screenshot attached) I see the bar having more or less 1,5GB free.
Instead the free space is just 387MB....
My first thought is, there's still a temp file of the zip I wanted to backup, but I searched everywhere and I can't find it...
Help!
Sandro

there an app called 360 Security that cleans Junk Files & Cache & unusable Apk

RubbaBand said:
there an app called 360 Security that cleans Junk Files & Cache & unusable Apk
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I tried it. Nice app... but I still have this issue.
I thought also to format the internal sd and then copy some data back, but honestly with kies it's a pain in the ass... perhaps android file transfer doesnt work on my computer....
Any suggestion? Someone had my same problem?
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foongaz said:
I tried it. Nice app... but I still have this issue.
I thought also to format the internal sd and then copy some data back, but honestly with kies it's a pain in the ass... perhaps android file transfer doesnt work on my computer....
Any suggestion? Someone had my same problem?
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Flash through ODIN: TWRP or Philz (CWM is oldest)

Joku1981 said:
Use TWRP or Philz, CWM is oldest.
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I'd love to. I didn't because I upgraded to 4.4.2 before rooting etc.
Runs Philz also om 4.2.2 now?
Should I simply flash it on top of CWM with odin or do I need to remove something manually first?
Thanx
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foongaz said:
I'd love to. I didn't because I upgraded to 4.4.2 before rooting etc.
Runs Philz also om 4.2.2 now?
Should I simply flash it on top of CWM with odin or do I need to remove something manually first?
Thanx
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I mean 4.4.2 of course....

foongaz said:
I'd love to. I didn't because I upgraded to 4.4.2 before rooting etc.
Runs Philz also om 4.2.2 now?
Should I simply flash it on top of CWM with odin or do I need to remove something manually first?
Thanx
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Yes you can flash it directly over your previous recovery no problem

just look for clockworkmod folder
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11calcal said:
Yes you can flash it directly over your previous recovery no problem
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Perfect.
So now I've flashed PhilZ. All best.
Rebooted: still missing those 1 GB.... grrr...
Now I'm thinking to format my internal SD.
What's the better way to do it?
Since it's impossible from stock rom anymore, i guess the only option would be from PhilZ.
BTW I'd also like to install MIUI later, so should I do simply a factory reset and full wipe?
Thanx BTW. :good:

smep said:
just look for clockworkmod folder
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foongaz said:
Perfect.
So now I've flashed PhilZ. All best.
Rebooted: still missing those 1 GB.... grrr...
Now I'm thinking to format my internal SD.
What's the better way to do it?
Since it's impossible from stock rom anymore, i guess the only option would be from PhilZ.
BTW I'd also like to install MIUI later, so should I do simply a factory reset and full wipe?
Thanx BTW. :good:
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Sandro,
Have you looked up what @smep said about looking at clockworkmod folder & see if it's still holding some space from your unsuccessful backup ?
Also yes you can format using Philz recovery. Always wipe if moving roms unless Dev states not to

11calcal said:
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Sandro,
Have you looked up what @smep said about looking at clockworkmod folder & see if it's still holding some space from your unsuccessful backup ?
Also yes you can format using Philz recovery. Always wipe if moving roms unless Dev states not to
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Yep. I have 3 files inside (seen with Root Browser):
.nomedia (0 Byte)
.recovery_version (37,00 B)
.settings (285 B)
I don't think those 3 are occupying space... its just strange that .nomedia has 0 Bytes...
Is this folder also used by PhilZ?
About formatting with PhilZ:
-boot
-system
-cache
-preload
-data
-storage/sdcard1
-data and data/media
I'd go for sdcard1 only, but it seems the external one, right?.
Or should I also format one of these?
Thanx
Sandro

Ok for the second question I've found this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2544369
I've formatted the last voice (data and data media (sd card)).
I have to recover all the stuff from backup, but now I have correct values of space.
Anyway, time to install a custom rom

foongaz said:
Ok for the second question I've found this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2544369
I've formatted the last voice (data and data media (sd card)).
I have to recover all the stuff from backup, but now I have correct values of space.
Anyway, time to install a custom rom
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Glad you got it sorted & didn't format the external SD
Happy flashing

Stuck at setupwizaed

please help me !!!
I have a samsung galaxy note 3 SM-N9005
All I did is flashed the latest stock samsung rom and then after booting up the device I have found the songs videos and other files not deleted so i went to the settings and made a factory reset after booting the normal setup wizard that shows at the beginning I put my data and every thing but in the end when I press finish A POP UP SAYS unfortunately samsung setupwizard has stopped and then start from the beginning so pleaase help i can't use my phone what have I done
please reply me ASAP

ghassano015 said:
please help me !!!
I have a samsung galaxy note 3 SM-N9005
All I did is flashed the latest stock samsung rom and then after booting up the device I have found the songs videos and other files not deleted so i went to the settings and made a factory reset after booting the normal setup wizard that shows at the beginning I put my data and every thing but in the end when I press finish A POP UP SAYS unfortunately samsung setupwizard has stopped and then start from the beginning so pleaase help i can't use my phone what have I done
please reply me ASAP
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Reflash with odin

meawww said:
Reflash with odin
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did that before posting
I installed cwm recovery then wipe data/factory reset/cash partion/delvic cash
and still the same problem !!!

ghassano015 said:
did that before posting
I installed cwm recovery then wipe data/factory reset/cash partion/delvic cash
and still the same problem !!!
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Redownload it might be corrupted download
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meawww said:
Redownload it might be corrupted download
Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk
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dont think thats the problem because the flash with odin worked with no problem just like I said before that i did factory reset from inside the settings I mean there is no problem in the file !!!

Have u did another factory reset? Are u using stock rom?
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meawww said:
Have u did another factory reset? Are u using stock rom?
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problem solved
I went to recovery then mount and storage then format firmware and data and cash so the device has no system at all the refllash the rom using odin and voila all things went back to normal i going to root it in a minute
thank a lot man for your replys

ghassano015 said:
problem solved
I went to recovery then mount and storage then format firmware and data and cash so the device has no system at all the refllash the rom using odin and voila all things went back to normal i going to root it in a minute
thank a lot man for your replys
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I'm hoping this works for me!... Trying it now