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.
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
I just flashed my N7 using CWM to CM 10.2. I used ADB to transfer the zip to the sdcard. However, for some reason it put the files on the root of the sd card (same level as 0/, clockworkmod/, legacy/, obb/). I can't seem to find the files using ES Root Explorer or the CM File Manager (both with root privileges). I'm confused by the JB file structure. Where can I find these files, and how can I delete them?
Thanks
Used the search function and figured it out.
Found in it in /data/media/
I get message that the storage is write protected and I can not delete an old TWRP backup that I have in the backup folder. I have tried Root Explorer and ES File Explorer and it will not delete. Can not copy any file to the folder either.
molitar said:
I get message that the storage is write protected and I can not delete an old TWRP backup that I have in the backup folder. I have tried Root Explorer and ES File Explorer and it will not delete. Can not copy any file to the folder either.
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Made sure you have set permission in ES File Explorer by touching just to the left of the ON/Off button. When you touch to the left of it, a window will pop up asking you if you want just read (r) permissions or read/write (w). Make sure all the "W"s are checked. It took me awhile to figure that one out.
Don't know which app did it, but my sdcard was renamed from sdcard1 to Z(M- ^BM-^ZzM-^Z(M- ^BM-^J
Yeah, sweet, I know. I can go through ESfile explorer and go thru storage to find it but the phone won't recognize it as an sdcard, any help? Thx