Hi,
I don't have an sdcard and I like to flash my S5 with a custom rom.
Do you think thats possible and how?
Thanks
Fritte
Yes it is possible. Just do standard procedure by following instructions provided
Quite a few ROMs don't require you to have a SD card to install a custom ROM. Read the directions in the custom ROM threads and go from there.
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fritte123 said:
Hi,
I don't have an sdcard and I like to flash my S5 with a custom rom.
Do you think thats possible and how?
Thanks
Fritte
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It may be a problem if you have to do a data factory reset before the flash, you can push a rom after the reset with adb though in recovery. Just buy a sdcard, you can also store CWM backups on the card then wich saves internal storage space.
My S5 gave me in recovery mode only access to an folder called "SDCARD", I can't browse my file system, even if I don't do the factory reset. I will buy an SDCard but the will deliver the next week, so in the mean time I have a bit time to give it a try.
You didn't give us a detailed description, so it's impossible to be certain. But likely what you describe is normal i.e. you would need root permissions to browse the SD card file system. It sounds like you looking through the directory without root permissions and the OS therefore restricts you to a base folder there.
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fffft said:
You didn't give us a detailed description, so it's impossible to be certain. But likely what you describe is normal i.e. you would need root permissions to browse the SD card file system. It sounds like you looking through the directory without root permissions and the OS therefore restricts you to a base folder there.
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I rooted the device, than I copy the zip file from the custom rom and the google apps to the root folder of the device. I will try again. Is there any specific folder which I sould use for this?
But I use SuperSU for the root access is that maybe an issue?
For the purposes of installing a custom ROM from the SD card, the zip file can be in any directory. It is perhaps easiest to subsequently find it if you use the root directory.
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[Not sure this is the right section, but since it requires a bit of knowledge on adb and stuff, I thought the development area would be better]
I happened to do something, somehow, which cause my Internal Memory to completely "disappear". The only way to get it back was downgrading to GB. However signal wouldn't work. I tried everything I saw on the Internet. But most people had to take it to the customer service. I didn't want that. My mobile was still working, I knew I only needed to fix something no matter what!
I realised that when this problem occurs, if you go to About Device, you'll see that your Baseband version will be XXXX. If that's not the case, just try factory reset, wipe cache, dalvik, etc... and re-flashing stock via odin. BUT if that IS the case, follow the steps below:
DO THIS ONLY ON I9070 (GALAXY S ADVANCE) DON'T TRY IT ON I9070P SINCE I'M NOT SURE IT WILL WORK AND IT MIGHT BRICK YOUR DEVICE.
1 Download http://d-h.st/W5W
2 extract it into your SD Card
3 Run adb, since you won't be able to install terminal on your mobile. However if you've got a ROM with terminal pre-installed you can use it anyways.
4 Use this command on adb: adb shell
su
dd if=/sdcard/modemfs.img.md5 of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p2
If you have this problem on a different device and found this thread, try looking for the mmcblk0p2 for your device, extract it to your SD Card and type on adb: dd if=/sdcard/mmcblk0p2 of=/sdcard/modemfs.img.md5
Then, go to step 4
That's it, folks! If nothing happened yet, reboot your mobile and both your network and memory will be working.
Hit thanks if I've helped you anyroad
Sorry but it didn't work for me.
hey buddy, thanks for the info... in my phone i have baseband name, but i dont have system storage ... i try your metod but i couldnt fix it...
can you give me a little more information how did you do? thanks and sorry my bad english....
are u sure u have root access? try using Root Explorer, google it. there is one that is really good. I used this method on JB. It should work on GB also... if nothing like reflashing stock, wiping data, cache and dalvik cache and fixing permissions worked, thats the last hope. other than that, only customer service as far as I know :sad: try to follow the steps thoroughly. ALSO, just to make sure, put the modemfs file both on the internal memory and external sd card, since it might have been changed. MIUI for example would recognize your external sd card as ur internal memory and vice-versa
gustavray said:
are u sure u have root access? try using Root Explorer, google it. there is one that is really good. I used this method on JB. It should work on GB also... if nothing like reflashing stock, wiping data, cache and dalvik cache and fixing permissions worked, thats the last hope. other than that, only customer service as far as I know :sad: try to follow the steps thoroughly. ALSO, just to make sure, put the modemfs file both on the internal memory and external sd card, since it might have been changed. MIUI for example would recognize your external sd card as ur internal memory and vice-versa
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Yes, i have a root access. I flash JB XXLPY, then i flash kernel to have CWM, then i wipe all data, install Chuckybean ROM and i have 0 MB internal memory. After tha i've tried your fix via adb and even wondering if i can do this via odin...
NOTHING still the same 0 MB...
jjeerry said:
Yes, i have a root access. I flash JB XXLPY, then i flash kernel to have CWM, then i wipe all data, install Chuckybean ROM and i have 0 MB internal memory. After tha i've tried your fix via adb and even wondering if i can do this via odin...
NOTHING still the same 0 MB...
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then try reflaashing via odin the stock rom with the pit file. that can be found on section on how to downgrade to GB. make sure u use the right pit file for the 8 or 16gb version. then when flashing, make sure to check the option of Re-format
gustavray said:
then try reflaashing via odin the stock rom with the pit file. that can be found on section on how to downgrade to GB. make sure u use the right pit file for the 8 or 16gb version. then when flashing, make sure to check the option of Re-format
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Been there, done that
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.
Jnewell05 said:
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 did sift reset but didnot worked. he samsung kies is not detecting my phone, when connected. can you please help me? I think i have access to SD card only ( i mean any boot up from SD card can help, i guess)
Hi,
I will have your thread moved to your device section. You will need to register on XDA to respond to any replies you get.
Good luck!
There are a few ways to make your phone boot:
1. If you have knowledge of ADB pull the build.prop from your device onto your desktop and edit it.
2. Re flash stock ROM.
3. If you have TWRP recovery, just pull the build.prop from any Touchwiz based rom zip and put on your SD card, then move it to /system/.
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There are a few ways to make your phone boot:
1. If you have knowledge of ADB pull the build.prop from your device onto your desktop and edit it.
2. Re flash stock ROM.
3. If you have TWRP recovery, just pull the build.prop from any Touchwiz based rom zip and put on your SD card, then move it to /system/.
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Thanks Guyse for your prompt reply.
I dont have knowledge on ADB and i want to flash. Can i jusy copy the ZIP file on SD card and boot the device using " Apply update fromexternal Storage option?
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Thanks Guyse for your prompt reply.
I dont have knowledge on ADB and i want to flash. Can i jusy copy the ZIP file on SD card and boot the device using " Apply update fromexternal Storage option?
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Oh, looks like you have stock recovery. You need to flash a custom recovery before you can install ROM zips.
Hi friend, im a noob here, I need some help
I bought Oneplus 5 Chinese version with Hydrogen Os.
I follow all steps, download the full oxygen rom + OTA on 3 different links and downloaded the adb and minimal fastboot.
i made all steps doing the developer android activation on OS, usb debugging and etc.
i booted it on recovery chosen adb installation and made all prompt commands, when it start to install it failed on 0% and the phone gives me the Installation Failed note, I need to know if the correct rom is that folder or zip that I download on one plus site. when I copy the *.zip or folder to internal storage on the phone it doesn't recognize on that system update menu with local update. I have tried many times and with different forms, what I did wrong?
sorry my bad English because im from Brazil.. thks!
brunomarzullo said:
Hi friend, im a noob here, I need some help
I bought Oneplus 5 Chinese version with Hydrogen Os.
I follow all steps, download the full oxygen rom + OTA on 3 different links and downloaded the adb and minimal fastboot.
i made all steps doing the developer android activation on OS, usb debugging and etc.
i booted it on recovery chosen adb installation and made all prompt commands, when it start to install it failed on 0% and the phone gives me the Installation Failed note, I need to know if the correct rom is that folder or zip that I download on one plus site. when I copy the *.zip or folder to internal storage on the phone it doesn't recognize on that system update menu with local update. I have tried many times and with different forms, what I did wrong?
sorry my bad English because im from Brazil.. thks!
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Put the OOS rom in the root directory of your sdcard (not in a subfolder), then boot into recovery and choose install from internal storage. After flashing the rom do a data factory reset and you should be good to go. Don`t know for sure if you have to unlock the bootloader first because its a Chinese device.
gee2012 said:
Put the OOS rom in the root directory of your sdcard (not in a subfolder), then boot into recovery and choose install from internal storage. After flashing the rom do a data factory reset and you should be good to go. Don`t know for sure if you have to unlock the bootloader first because its a Chinese device.
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The doubt is I really don't know if the correct (FULL OXYGEN ROM) file to copy is a zip file or any other extension file? I downloaded on website, inside it has some folders and some IMG and DAT files.
when you said SD CARD you mean put the zip file inside a REAL SD CARD? or you mean the internal storage on the phone?
i have copied the downloaded zip file on internal storage root, and when I made a boot recovery and chosen the internal storage it finds the zip file but again when I proceed the installation it gives me again the INSTALLATION FAILED MSG..
does the OnePlus5Oxygen_23_OTA_010_all_1707032122_2a134296766a4804.zip on one plus site?
is that the correct file? thks
brunomarzullo said:
The doubt is I really don't know if the correct (FULL OXYGEN ROM) file to copy is a zip file or any other extension file? I downloaded on website, inside it has some folders and some IMG and DAT files.
when you said SD CARD you mean put the zip file inside a REAL SD CARD? or you mean the internal storage on the phone?
i have copied the downloaded zip file on internal storage root, and when I made a boot recovery and chosen the internal storage it finds the zip file but again when I proceed the installation it gives me again the INSTALLATION FAILED MSG..
does the OnePlus5Oxygen_23_OTA_010_all_1707032122_2a134296766a4804.zip on one plus site?
is that the correct file? thks
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I meant the internal storage as there is no actual sdcard slot. and yes this OnePlus5Oxygen_23_OTA_010_all_1707032122_2a134296766a4804.zip is the correct file. Do not extract the rom.zip! As i said maybe you have to unlock the bootloader first in order to flash the rom but that is not the case as i read. So put the downloaded OTA.zip on the sdcard, wipe cache and flash it in recovery in install from internal storag and the factory reset. There are several video`s on YouTube on how to do it https://www.google.nl/url?sa=t&rct=...LyJ4Ho&usg=AFQjCNEFn7t35Gdh9Vzxxwfe4oBMs4EH_Q.
Hi,
I suddenly have a very strange problem. My internal memory changed for some reason to read-only. The built-in file browser can't modify files anymore, nor can any app. With Root explorer (root access) I can still modify files. I could just use Root explorer, but some apps actually crash because they can't access the internal memory, so that's no solution.
Here's the situation:
I have the SM-N9005, on Android Kitkat (4.4.2). I was rooted with CF Auto Root. I wanted to try Magisk (not realising that you needed at least Android 5.0 for it). I uninstalled Busybox, Xposed, and then did a full unroot via the SU app. Then I installed TWRP recovery, tried installing Magisk. Of course that didn't work. So then, with Odin, I reinstalled CF Auto Root. After that I reactivated Busybox and Xposed. TWRP seemed to have disappeared, so installed that again as well. Everything was back to the way it was, except for that internal memory issue.
Does anyone has any idea how to fix this?
I made nandroid backup, so I could just revert to that backup but I'd prefer to find a solution and know why it happened.
Thanks!
After installing and running twrp, did it ask to make changes to internal storage?
audit13 said:
After installing and running twrp, did it ask to make changes to internal storage?
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It did not. And I've just found out that everything on the SD card can't be opened via the built in file explorer. I can create new folders and such, I just cannot open any files.
I says: "Not able access to external SD card. Try again if SD card is successfully mounted"
It's been a while since I used twrp but I recall being asked if I want to allow modifications to the file system.
Maybe it's time to flash back to stock using Odin and then restore your backup?
audit13 said:
It's been a while since I used twrp but I recall being asked if I want to allow modifications to the file system.
Maybe it's time to flash back to stock using Odin and then restore your backup?
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Weird, I don't think it asked.
Yeah I guess is if no one comes up with a solution I won't have another choice.