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[Q] (Q) Failing backups and restore

I apologize if I've overlooked something simple here, but I am unable to restore my backups. I have swapped to PhilZ Advanced Touch CWM Recovery 6.0.3.7 newly posted in the Android Development Sub Forum.
I believe the error lies in that, for some reason, the external sd card is included in the data partition size calculation (I'm shooting in the dark here but when performing a backup it says needed free space is 21401 MB...I have a 16gb external sd card in the phone). The backups complete with CWM and only take up approx. 1500 MB.
When restoring any of the previously created backups, they all fail at the point of the /data partition. Is there some easy fix for this moving forward (maybe something simple I can change in one of the dumped backup files)? Something I need to reformat?
FWIW I had this problem of 21 GB backup size with TWRP 2.5 as well (yet TWRP fails because it does not continue without the necessary free space).
Any insight would be most appreciated!
Are the errors contained the log typical or do they point out something obvious that needs attention?
Thanks,
Joof
Here are the relevant pieces from the log of the backup being performed....not sure how to grab one from the failed restore and would prefer not to as I have to end up re-flashing the phone
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Starting recovery on Tue Oct 1 23:30:13 2013
(UTC)
can't open /dev/tty0: No such file or directory
framebuffer: fd 3 (540 x 960)
CWM Advanced Edition 5
CWM Base version: v6.0.3.7
I:Build version: 5.15.0 - cm_xt907
recovery filesystem table
=========================
0 /tmp ramdisk (null) (null) 0
1 /boot emmc /dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/boot (null) 0
2 /system ext4 /dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/system (null) 0
3 /cache ext4 /dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/cache (null) 0
4 /data ext4 /dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/userdata (null) -16384
5 /sdcard datamedia /dev/null (null) 0
6 /external_sd vfat /dev/block/mmcblk1p1 /dev/block/mmcblk1 0
7 /logo emmc /dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/logo (null) 0
8 /modem ext4 /dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/modem (null) 0
W:Unable to get recovery.fstab info for /datadata during fstab generation!
W:Unable to get recovery.fstab info for /emmc during fstab generation!
W:Unable to get recovery.fstab info for /preload during fstab generation!
W:Unable to get recovery.fstab info for /sd-ext during fstab generation!
I:Completed outputting fstab.
I:using /data/media/0 for /sdcard
Irocessing arguments.
I:Checking arguments.
Warning: No file_contexts
I:Warning: No file_contexts
I:device_recovery_start()
I:Cannot open /data/philz-touch/philz-touch_5.ini
I:nandroid_compression set to default (fast)
I:Cannot open /data/philz-touch/philz-touch_5.ini
I:nandroid_md5sum set to default (1)
I:Cannot open /data/philz-touch/philz-touch_5.ini
I:show_nandroid_size_progress set to default (1)
Command: "/sbin/recovery"
ro.boot.hardware=qcom
....
....
(REMOVED FOR BREVITY)
I:Checking for extendedcommand & OpenRecoveryScript...
I:Skipping execution of extendedcommand, file not found...
I:Skipping execution of OpenRecoveryScript, file not found...
I:ro.modversion=pa_scorpionmini-3.99-RC2-30SEP2013-084601
I:setting up /data/media(/0) for /sdcard.
I:using /data/media/0 for /sdcard
I:Checking needed space for backup '/external_sd/clockworkmod/backup/2013-10-01.23.30.25_pa_scorpionmini-3.99-RC2-30SEP2'
E:Failed to find partition size '/boot'
I:/system backup size (stat)=430Mb
I:/cache backup size (stat)=105Mb
I:/data: tot size=4784Mb, free=3600Mb, backup size=21401Mb, used=21709Mb, media=308Mb
I:/external_sd/.android_secure backup size=0Mb
>> Free space: 6414Mb (42%)
>> Needed space: 21937Mb
>> Unknown partitions size (1): - /boot
>> Backing up /boot...
Backing up boot image...
Backup of boot image completed.
Volume not found! Skipping backup of /recovery...
I:setting up /data/media(/0) for /sdcard.
I:using /data/media/0 for /sdcard
>> Backing up /system...
(APPS LISTED...REMOVED FOR BREVITY)
Backup of system completed.
I:setting up /data/media(/0) for /sdcard.
I:using /data/media/0 for /sdcard
>> Backing up /data...
(REMOVED FOR BREVITY)
Backup of data completed.
I:setting up /data/media(/0) for /sdcard.
I:using /data/media/0 for /sdcard
>> Backing up /external_sd/.android_secure...
Backup of .android_secure completed.
I:setting up /data/media(/0) for /sdcard.
I:using /data/media/0 for /sdcard
>> Backing up /cache...
(REMOVED FOR BREVITY)
Backup of cache completed.
No sd-ext found. Skipping backup of sd-ext.
Generating md5 sum...

Well fastboot flashing stock recovery and doing factory reset/data/cache wipe fixed it. I guess this is not a common issue but thought I'd share my remedy.
Sent from my XT907 using Tapatalk 2

Glad to hear you got your phone working. Just curious, are you now using Philz recovery?
Sent from my XT901 using Tapatalk 4

Thanks!
And Yes. Official philz touch.
I just got this device last week and unlocked the boot loader. I had some issues loading the AOKP 4.3 (boot loops and such even with doing 3x wipes of everything). I eventually had it running smoothly and decided to try the other offerings which is where I discovered this weird backup file size.
But a random post made today in the pacman ROM thread led me to try stock recovery.
Sent from my XT907 using Tapatalk 2

[Q] Have IMEI, SN, and I can backup /EFS. Still unable to mount /EFS (With CWM log)

Greetings,
Title says all, I'm posting the log from CWM.
I tried flashing lots of fw's. And this fix(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2507403)
before and after factory reset, removing battery between. Out of clues
Nothing seems to be working for me. Since I first flashed a ROM I could never get network/lockscreen back
Can anyone help me find whats happening with my device?
Starting recovery on Thu Jan 8 23:58:37 1970
framebuffer: fd 4 (1080 x 1920)
min_x_swipe_px=240,min_y_swipe_px=120
CWM-based Recovery v6.0.4.5
Compiled by Xiaolu(20131122)
rm: can't remove '/system/recovery-from-boot.p': No such file or directory
Swipe up/down to change selections.
Swipe to the right for enter.
Swipe to the left for back.
recovery filesystem table
=========================
0 /boot emmc /dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/boot 0
1 /recovery emmc /dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/recovery 0
2 /system ext4 /dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/system 0
3 /data ext4 /dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/userdata 0
4 /cache ext4 /dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/cache 0
5 /efs ext4 /dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/efs 0
6 /sdcard datamedia /dev/null 0
7 /external_sd auto /dev/block/mmcblk1 0
8 /storage/usbdisk1 auto /dev/block/sda 0
9 /storage/usbdisk2 auto /dev/block/sdb 0
10 /tmp ramdisk ramdisk 0
W:Unable to get recovery.fstab info for /datadata during fstab generation!
W:Unable to get recovery.fstab info for /emmc during fstab generation!
W:Unable to get recovery.fstab info for /sd-ext during fstab generation!
W:Unable to get recovery.fstab info for /preload during fstab generation!
I:Completed outputting fstab.
I:Connected to Vold..
I:110 0 sdcard /external_sd 0
I:110 0 sda /storage/usbdisk1 0
I:110 0 sdb /storage/usbdisk2 0
I:200 0 Volumes listed.
Irocessing arguments.
I:Checking arguments.
I:device_recovery_start()
Command: "/sbin/recovery"
...
...
...
I:Checking for extendedcommand...
I:Skipping execution of extendedcommand, file not found...
mount: mounting /dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/efs on /efs failed: Invalid argument
W:failed to mount /dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/efs (File exists)
Error mounting /efs!
mount: mounting /dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/efs on /efs failed: Invalid argument
W:failed to mount /dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/efs (File exists)
Error mounting /efs!
I:using /data/media/0 for /sdcard.
Any clues?

Install busybox to get EFS back via CWM.
user @brockyneo had the same issue a few days ago, couldn't restore EFS until he installed busybox
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2546724&page=3
It may help with the lockscreen issue.

radicalisto said:
Install busybox to get EFS back via CWM.
user @brockyneo had the same issue a few days ago, couldn't restore EFS until he installed busybox
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2546724&page=3
It may help with the lockscreen issue.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks a lot, I have asked brock for more detailed information about his solution. I hate messing with EFS, before I restore I want to make one more backup via terminal, I don't know exactly if he did the backup via terminal in his case.

I fixed my phone after one sad week of no networks! I'm so happy!
I used the batch script to restore my EFS via ODIN. and in CWM i was able to mouunt /efs.
Then I did a reset flashed clean ROM and it showed the SIM dialog and lockscreen started to work.
Thanks a lot!

Hellllpppp . NO DATA NETWORK .

my data network doesnt connect . i can call and imemi working but H doesnt showing in status bar .
im using cm7 and cm7 kernel ( i changed kernel but same )
rom manager gave this
rom manager said me an error found.and gave this__bionic_open_tzdata: couldn't find any tzdata when looking for localtime!__bionic_open_tzdata: couldn't find any tzdata when looking for GMT!__bionic_open_tzdata: couldn't find any tzdata when looking for posixrules!Starting recovery on Sat Aug 2 22:35:33 2014framebuffer: fd 4 (240 x 320)CWM-based Recovery v6.0.5.3recovery filesystem table=========================0 /system yaffs2 system 01 /cache yaffs2 cache 02 /data yaffs2 userdata 03 /storage/sdcard0 auto /dev/block/mmcblk0 04 /sd-ext ext4 /dev/block/mmcblk0p2 05 /boot mtd boot 06 none swap /dev/block/zram0 07 /tmp ramdisk ramdisk 0W:Unable to get recovery.fstab info for /datadata during fstab generation!W:Unable to get recovery.fstab info for /emmc during fstab generation!W:Unable to get recovery.fstab info for /sdcard during fstab generation!W:Unable to get recovery.fstab info for /external_sd during fstab generation!I:Completed outputting fstab.I:Connected to Vold..I:110 0 sdcard0 /storage/sdcard0 1-I:200 0 Volumes listed.Irocessing arguments.I:Cannot load volume /misc.I:Cannot load volume /misc.I:Checking arguments.I:device_recovery_start()Command: "/sbin/recovery"ro.cm.device=totororo.cm.display.version=11.0-20140801ro.cm.version=11-20140801-NIGHTLY-totororo.cm.releasetype=NIGHTLYro.sf.lcd_density=120ro.com.google.clientidbase=android-googlero.com.google.networklocation=1ro.com.google.locationfeatures=1ro.com.android.dateformat=MM-dd-yyyyro.com.android.dataroaming=falsero.com.android.wifi-watchlist=GoogleGuestro.ril.hsxpa=1ro.ril.disable.power.collapse=0ro.ril.gprsclass=10ro.url.legal=http://www.google.com/intl/%s/mobile/android/basic/phone-legal.htmlro.url.legal.android_privacy=http://www.google.com/intl/%s/mobile/android/basic/privacy.htmlro.boot.emmc=0ro.boot.console=ttyS0ro.emmc=0ro.vold.umsdirtyratio=20ro.wifi.channels=ro.allow.mock.location=0ro.board.platform=bcm21553ro.build.id=KTU84Qro.build.date=Sat Aug 2 01:34:24 CEST 20

would help if you said what cm7 and what kernel
If you are using biels cm7 you must use his kernel
if you are using percys cm7 you must use his kernel
and so on
no reason why data wouldn't work if you are using the correct cm7 and correct kernel
All you can do is try changing your stock rom baseband or set the apn manually
Note also you might want to remove any sim lock if you have one whilst on stock rom as some build.prop changes might brake data if you have a sim lock

[Q] CWM can't boot it's nandroid backup

Hi Guys,
I'm using CWM v6.0.4.3 on my Grouper, and just made a nandroid with it of CM 12. Now the strange thing is that when restoring to this nandroid, it boots back to CWM Recovery. A nandroid I made from CM 11 boots fine however. Looks like something broke, CWM 6.0.4.3. isn't able to backup/restore CM 12? By the way, did all factory reset/cache/dalvik, etc. No error messages, except what I've found in the log below when making the backup.
Any ideas what causes this, or similar issues encountered? I'm opting to use TWRP, just checked that at least it's restoring CM 11 and 12 fine.
For those interested, here the log CWM made without individual file info:
Code:
__bionic_open_tzdata: couldn't find any tzdata when looking for localtime!
__bionic_open_tzdata: couldn't find any tzdata when looking for GMT!
__bionic_open_tzdata: couldn't find any tzdata when looking for posixrules!
Starting recovery on Mon Aug 3 14:21:31 2015
can't open /dev/tty0: No such file or directory
framebuffer: fd 3 (800 x 1280)
ClockworkMod Recovery v6.0.4.3
recovery filesystem table
=========================
0 /system ext4 /dev/block/platform/sdhci-tegra.3/by-name/APP 0
1 /cache ext4 /dev/block/platform/sdhci-tegra.3/by-name/CAC 0
2 /data ext4 /dev/block/platform/sdhci-tegra.3/by-name/UDA 0
3 /misc emmc /dev/block/platform/sdhci-tegra.3/by-name/MSC 0
4 /boot emmc /dev/block/platform/sdhci-tegra.3/by-name/LNX 0
5 /recovery emmc /dev/block/platform/sdhci-tegra.3/by-name/SOS 0
6 /staging emmc /dev/block/platform/sdhci-tegra.3/by-name/USP 0
7 /storage/usbdisk vfat /devices/platform/tegra-ehci 0
8 /tmp ramdisk ramdisk 0
W:Unable to get recovery.fstab info for /datadata during fstab generation!
W:Unable to get recovery.fstab info for /emmc during fstab generation!
W:Unable to get recovery.fstab info for /sdcard during fstab generation!
W:Unable to get recovery.fstab info for /sd-ext during fstab generation!
W:Unable to get recovery.fstab info for /external_sd during fstab generation!
I:Completed outputting fstab.
I:Connected to Vold..
I:110 0 usbdisk /storage/usbdisk 0
I:200 0 Volumes listed.
I:Processing arguments.
I:Checking arguments.
I:device_recovery_start()
Command: "/sbin/recovery"
...
I:Checking for extendedcommand...
I:Skipping execution of extendedcommand, file not found...
I:using /data/media for /sdcard.
I:using /data/media for /sdcard/clockworkmod/backup/2015-08-03.14.21.48.
SD Card space free: 19236MB
Backing up boot image...
Backup of boot image completed.
Backing up recovery image...
Backup of recovery image completed.
Backing up system...
...
Backup of system completed.
Backing up data...
...
Backup of data completed.
No .android_secure found. Skipping backup of applications on external storage.
Backing up cache...
Backup of cache completed.
I:No sd-ext found. Skipping backup of sd-ext.
Generating md5 sum...

A500 dead internal SD card?

Hi guys, I'm a new poster but long time reader of these boards, which helped me a lot since I got my A500 and an Android phone years ago. So far I've always found a ready solution for my 'droid needs and wants here but this time I think I've hit a bricked (tablet) wall! :laugh::crying:
My A500 has Skrilax_CZ's bootloader v9 with CWM v6.0.4.5 on the secondary partition and for more than a year has been running HenrikE's Android 4.4.4 (OmniROM unofficial) from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2705989 The ROM has been going fine apart from a few random freezes but overall I like it.
Yesterday I was using the tablet to read a book and it started running Play store auto updates, I went to look at the store app to check which apps etc, then switched back to my book and the tablet froze. Normally I'd just long press the power button and then press it again to turn it on, so I did, only this time the ROM would not boot anymore and the tablet got stuck at the bootloader screen. I went into recovery and wiped cache and dalvik, no change. I went back to recovery and then I realized the partitions aren't mounting nor can be formatted! /system, /data, /cache, nothing:
E: format_volume: make_extf4fs failed on /dev/block/mmcblk0p3
Without much hope I reinstalled the ROM with a data/factory reset and that of course didn't fix it. Tried to erase userdata and cache with fastboot, no change. It looks like either my internal SD card is broken/not found or my partitions are horribly corrupted? mmcblk0 isn't showing on /dev, see below from adb shell:
/dev/block # ls
loop0 loop2 loop4 loop6 mmcblk0p5 zram0
loop1 loop3 loop5 loop7 vold
/dev/block # fdisk /dev/block/mmcblk0
fdisk: can't open '/dev/block/mmcblk0'
/dev/block # parted
Error: No device found
Retry/Cancel? c
c
/dev/block #
/etc # cat fstab
/dev/block/mmcblk0p4 /cache ext4 rw
/dev/block/mmcblk0p8 /data ext4 rw
/dev/block/mmcblk0p3 /system ext4 rw
/etc # mount -t ext4 /dev/block/mmcblk0p8 /data
mount: mounting /dev/block/mmcblk0p8 on /data failed: No such file or directory
/etc #
Looking at other threads I guess the next step would be to try an APX reinstall however I use Linux and don't have a Windows machine around. While I can certainly spend my Easter break setting up a Windows Virtualbox :crying: do you guys think this is a hardware fault or something that can be fixed? Many thanks for any input. Oh and yeah I do have the tablet's SBK number.
Edit:
I forgot to paste this:
/etc # cat recovery.fstab
# Android fstab file.
#<src> <mnt_point> <type> <mnt_flags> <fs_mgr_flags>
# The filesystem that contains the filesystem checker binary (typically /system) cannot
# specify MF_CHECK, and must come before any filesystems that do specify MF_CHECK
/dev/block/mmcblk0p3 /system ext4 ro,noatime wait
/dev/block/mmcblk0p4 /cache ext4 noatime,nosuid,nodev,errors=panic wait,check
/dev/block/mmcblk0p8 /data ext4 noatime,nosuid,nodev,errors=panic,discard,noauto_da_alloc wait,check
/dev/block/mmcblk0p2 /boot emmc defaults recoveryonly
/dev/block/mmcblk0p1 /recovery emmc defaults recoveryonly
/dev/block/mmcblk0p5 /misc emmc defaults recoveryonly
/dev/block/mmcblk0p3 /system ext4 defaults recoveryonly
/dev/block/mmcblk0p4 /cache ext4 defaults recoveryonly
/dev/block/mmcblk0p6 /flexrom ext4 defaults recoveryonly
/dev/block/mmcblk0p8 /data auto defaults recoveryonly
/dev/block/mmcblk1p1 /mnt/sdcard vfat defaults recoveryonly
# vold-managed volumes ("block device" is actually a sysfs devpath)
/devices/platform/sdhci-tegra.2/mmc_host/mmc1 /storage/sdcard1 auto defaults voldmanaged=sdcard:auto
/devices/platform/tegra-ehci.2 /storage/usbdisk0 auto defaults voldmanaged=sda:auto
/etc #

Hi all, I've narrowed it down to a bad sector on the tablet's internal storage and posted on this older thread about the same problem http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1691729&page=5