yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[HTC EVO 3D] tmihai20:
Is there any special reason why no Recovery restores the data partition (formatted as EXT3)? I use Anryl's ROM based on the OTA update (v60). I tried almost every recovery out there without any luck. I am now using this recovery.
[HTC EVO 3D] rseke:
I have one question,who tryed flash anrl kernel to this rom,because when i flash anryl kernel version 10.8 my phone dont boot
[HTC EVO 3D] TheIntruder:
This is not a rom its a recovery app

Int

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[HTC EVO 3D] Salv0:
hi all :)

I'm trying to flash RC5 via fastboot on my friend's EVO 3D. It flashes successfully but then when I reboot into recovery ( from fastboot ) it doesn't work ( it reboots automatically)..any hint??

thanks in advance!

Edit: I can't flash by app cause the phone doesn't boot. It goes only into fastboot at the moment ^^

It is HBOOT 1.49.0018

S-ON

Unlocked

Edit2: So I managed to install the recovery 1.0.0.4 RC3 from this post http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=25490599&postcount=232 but now if I Install any rom to follow the instructions, it doesn't boot ( bootloop ).
[HTC EVO 3D] Benik3:
Try flash kernel (boot.img) via fastboot manualy. SmartFlash doesn't work if the previous kernel is broken.
[HTC EVO 3D] madmaxx82:
Also 1.0.0.4 doesn't include SmartFlash, + it must be enabled or switched on before it can work.

Why didn't flashing 1.0.0.5 RC5 via fastboot work?

Bad image maybe?

However if you do not install (or configure) the recovery with one of the 4ext apps, you need to switch on SmartFlash manually each time you enter recovery *before* you do anything else down there ;)

So flashing via fastboot is only a temporary solution to get you up and running.
[HTC EVO 3D] Salv0:
Don't know why..maybe yes a bad image..can you give me a link for a good one??

I'll install the app as soon as I can boot a ROM :D

I flashed that way :D The only thing working right now are fastboot and recovery 1.0.0.4
[HTC EVO 3D] madmaxx82:
Did you already try the one linked on 1st post?

It should be the latest one.
[HTC EVO 3D] Salv0:
Really I read it like 5 times but can't find a link other the Recovery Updater and Recovery Control xD
[HTC EVO 3D] madmaxx82:
I'm sorry, I have mistaken the thread for the Sensation one.

I have added links everywhere but in this thread because I obviously cannot as I didn't start it.

Here is a link for you: 1.0.0.5 RC5

Once you are inside recovery, if you want to use SmartFlash for this initial flash enter the tools menu and enable it there.

Before you haven't configured the recovery with the free or paid 4ext app (which happens when you install the recovery with it, or when you enter the recovery settings menu), you need to do that each time you boot into recovery as your first action.

Also as Benik3 already mentioned: the SmartFlash feature cannot work in case your previous kernel/boot partition isn't intact.

Then you need to flash boot manually.
[HTC EVO 3D] Salv0:
Perfect :) thank you very much

so correct me if I'm wrong, I have to:

1) Flash the recovery

2) Flash a working boot.img

3) Flash the custom rom with SmartFlash on

or 2 and 1 needs to be exchanged?
[HTC EVO 3D] madmaxx82:
In case you want to try SmartFlash right from the start, you don't need step 2.

If you flash boot manually, you don't need to enable SmartFlash, so you can skip enabling it in step 3 ;)
[HTC EVO 3D] Salv0:
I succesfully installed the recovery, enabled smartflash and flashed the rom but nothing..still stuck at htc screen :/
[HTC EVO 3D] madmaxx82:
Did you already try to flash boot manually?

For initial setup when you are s-on the chance is quite high that SmartFlash can't work for flashing your first custom rom.
[HTC EVO 3D] Salv0:
Just tried..and nothing :/
[HTC EVO 3D] Benik3:
Which ROM did you try?
[HTC EVO 3D] Salv0:
Kingcobra 3D ICS 1.6

Now I'm downloading another one..

Do you suggest one in particular?? cause I'm not so used to Evo 3D forum ( that's not my phone :) )
[HTC EVO 3D] Benik3:
Try GB ROM first. E.g. LeeDroid

The newest kernel from ICS doesn't work with GB Firmware
[HTC EVO 3D] Salv0:
Yes you're right :D

So.. I have to s-off the device in order to flash the new fw.

Thanks to everyone :)
[HTC EVO 3D] fccfreak:
hi

i have evo 30gsm and HBOOT- 1.49.0018 S-ON and not rooted and I would like to have it S-off and rooted (so i can install custom rom)

I could not install 4ext touch v1.0.0.5. RC5 as it requires S-off but I have noticed that v1.0.0.5. RC1 allowed to be installed with S-ON. can i get it somewhere?
[HTC EVO 3D] Benik3:
Just normally install with app :)

(But maybe it need root?)
[HTC EVO 3D] madmaxx82:
It doesn't require s-off at all.

The app needs root to work.

If you don't have root access yet, then you can only flash via fastboot.

Download: recovery.zip

Just don't forget to configure the recovery (especially for use with s-on) once you have a rooted rom by using one of the 4ext apps.

The easiest way to do that is just to use the app to install the recovery again or by entering the recovery settings menu (you will be prompted for initial setup automatically)
[HTC EVO 3D] :
i dont want to be annoying... but , any progress? :D
[HTC EVO 3D] jekyll86:
Hi, I use latest 4ext recovery, when I try to make a complete backup or only data backup I get this error: "Error while making a backup image of /data!" I have 16GB free space on my 32GB sdcard and I use coolexe rom.
[HTC EVO 3D] madmaxx82:
This can happen when the file system is corrupted.

I need additional info to be able to help you, so contact me with recovery control or updater app and tick the options to include the last log.
[HTC EVO 3D] madmaxx82:
Absolutely ;)

Each day.

I'm working on it 6-10 hours each day, but it's extremely huge and so it's still far from ready :/
[HTC EVO 3D] Rvl7:
I have HTC Sensation with unlock Bootloader, S-On and dont't have root access.

in this guide [GUIDE] Flashing roms with S-ON and 1.27 HBOOT point 2. i must flash Custom recovery 4EXT recovery (1.0.0.5!).

which version recovery.zip that you share? 4EXT recovery (1.0.0.5!) RC5?

can i flash recovery.img via fastboot inside zip file that you share?
[HTC EVO 3D] madmaxx82:
Hi,

take a look at the Sensation's 4ext thread, first post and you'll find a link to a bootloader flashable version.

This is the Evo 3D GSM board ;)
[HTC EVO 3D] jekyll86:
I sent report with log via 4ext updater but i haven' t got any answer.

I formatted and realigned file system but I get still same error

Inviato dal mio HTC EVO 3D X515m
[HTC EVO 3D] madmaxx82:
It's not about a damaged fs on fat32 but on data, please contact me with a recent version of the app.

I suspect you used a quite old one because I remember that I got an empty mail not long ago.

This never happens unless the version is really old.

Although for the contact feature to work a version released in the last 6 months is sufficient, please always use the latest version.
[HTC EVO 3D] madmaxx82:
Oh, does your mail address start with "biker"?

If so, I already sent you two mails (on 5th august), please take a look at your spam folder.
[HTC EVO 3D] jekyll86:
Thanks Madmaxx, I have a lot of mail in spam and I didn't see your mails.

I sent new report using latest recovery.

Inviato dal mio HTC EVO 3D X515m
[HTC EVO 3D] geko1966:
Greetings and THX for giving us this awesome recovery for our phones!! currently i use it on my htc DHD and just loving the functionality and ease of things when in recovery! Now as i am becoming an 4EXToholic...i would so think it would be great on my Xoom!!! any plans of supporting the Xoom with 4EXT recovery Touch??? it would be great!

Again BIG THX for creating this great functionality!!!!

;)
[HTC EVO 3D] MitsG7:
Question.. Do i need to pay for 4ext?cause the updater cannot be installed to my phone...
[HTC EVO 3D] EM|NEM:
the updater app should install it doesnt need payment. Have you checked the "allow install of non-market apps"?
[HTC EVO 3D] MitsG7:
Yes its unchecked.. Dont know why i cant install it..
[HTC EVO 3D] nikor4:
hi!

Can't restore my backup! Latest mwwakious3Drom 12.4 backup, I dont install any other rom, only want to restore yesterday rom state.

Error message - Error while restoring /system!

Already wiped all / formatted all except sd card but no luck.

4ext recovery touch 1.0.0.5 RC6 build 46

(Htc evo 3d gsm / s-off / rooted latest mwwakious3Drom/ 1.53.7777 jbear)

About to restore from:
2012-09-16.09.11.12_mwwakious3Drom

Confirm restore?

Checking MD5 sums...
boot.img: OK
cache.ext4.tar: OK
data.ext4.tar: OK
recovery.img: OK
sd-ext.ext4.tar: OK
sd-ext2.ext4.tar: OK
system.ext4.tar: OK
.android_secure.vfat.tar: OK

Considering your selection and files contained
in this backup, I'm about to restore:
boot system data cache sd-ext sdext2

Erasing boot before restore...
I:Formatting unknown device.
Restoring boot image...
Checking backup type..
Tar ext4 backup found..
Restoring system...
Found 4EXT info for /system -> ext4
Creating filesystem with parameters:
Size: 838856704
Block size: 4096
Blocks per group: 32768
Inodes per group: 7328
Inode size: 256
Journal blocks: 3199
Label:
Blocks: 204799
Block groups: 7
Reserved block group size: 0
Created filesystem with 11/51296 inodes and 6429/204799 blocks
warning: wipe_block_device: Discard failed

tar: write error: No space left on device
Error while restoring /system!
[HTC EVO 3D] klect:
It says you need more free space, maybe thats the problem
[HTC EVO 3D] nikor4:
But it's the same mwakious rom, and 4ext should auto create the desired partition size. I can't control that, its iternal memory, not the sdcard
[HTC EVO 3D] EM|NEM:
try full wipe before restore. in wipe/format choose "wipe everything except sdcard". then restore
[HTC EVO 3D] nikor4:
already wipe / format as I say in my 1st message. Same error occurs

Downgraded to 4ext recovery touch 1.0.0.5 RC5 from RC6. Same error too
[HTC EVO 3D] ipsuvedi:
Whenever i try to download rc6 it says its test version...you neen to upgrade..

What does it mean..how to download rc 6 version

I m s-off

Mwakious 12.4

Hboot 1.49.007

4ext 1.05 .rc 5
[HTC EVO 3D] TheIntruder:
Wipe what? Did you do a factory reset from recovery then clear cache and dalvik? I have done it many times with that rom

Oh and was it a standard backup? Not really giving enough info...

Int

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---------- Post added at 03:47 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:33 PM ----------

From the app same as always....

Int

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[HTC EVO 3D] nikor4:
I followed this steps

1. Pressed Factory reset from fastboot menu (Power + Volume down) -> redirected to 4EXT

2. From Wipe I Format menu completed

a. wipe data/factory reset

b. wipe dalvik+cache

c. formal all partitions (except sdcard)

then I'm trying to Restore backup and get an error

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UPD1 - Tested with Clockwork Mod 5..x.x.x. - get the same error with two different backup states!!

My phone have some write protection?? It's very strange

===

UPD2

Confirmed working backup / restore process for CoolICS rom

No errors
[HTC EVO 3D] ipsuvedi:
Mean??

Can you plz tel me the exact process
[HTC EVO 3D] TheIntruder:
It's not brain surgery... Open app click top button check phone model, highlight the update click install

Why do people risk their hardware when they have zero idea and refuse to read a few pages of a thread... Your lucky you are not holding a bricked phone...

Int

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---------- Post added at 06:07 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:00 PM ----------

Do 1 in recovery 2a in recovery no need for the rest as if you read what happens after step 1 it does all the rest for you.. RESTORE BACKUP Read how to install the rom on first couple of posts in the rom thread mwakious has a great one clearly not seen / refused to read /whatever

Int

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[HTC EVO 3D] PlayPetepp:
Just had an issue trying to backup Cool ICS v12. Error accured saying this:

Error while making a backup image of /data!
Critical error! Backup aborted!
Canceling pending actions and booting UI!

Here's dmesg. Any solutions? Version 1.0.0.5 RC6, should be the latest for evo 3D gsm.
[HTC EVO 3D] madmaxx82:
This can be caused by a more severely corrupted file system on /data.

You could run an fsck manually, format data or switch backup mode to yaffs2.
[HTC EVO 3D] PlayPetepp:
None of the above helped (exept a full/data wipe/format) but just got confirmation that twrp 2.2.2.0 makes a backup without any errors on same file system.

-. typewrited .-
[HTC EVO 3D] madmaxx82:
There have only been a handful of cases like that.

In all of them, /data was damaged and switching to yaffs mode helped.

But since I didn't have a log in your case I can only guess.

If there will ever be a next time please contact me via Recovery Control or Updater and tick the option to include the last log.

It's difficult to reproduce and to confirm such a problem between 2 recoveries since it's necessary to have the file system in the exact same state for both trials.
[HTC EVO 3D] PlayPetepp:
Thank you for the quick response. I'll keep that in mind next time I encounter this issue. I did a full wipe and for now everything is performing as usual with no issues ... yet. :D
[HTC EVO 3D] madmaxx82:
Yes, a format of the partition in question always solves any problems with the file system :)

In cases where the file system isn't healthy and there are severely damaged files around, tar might have problems adding them to the archive and will abort.

Yaffs mode still works in such cases (I have been contacted about such a problem about 4 times since 2011 ), although it's obviously always bad to have a corrupted file system, not just for backups ;)
[HTC EVO 3D] unavix:
madmaxx82 please advice if you can.

I installed the kernel Anryl 45.05 and the phone does not start. It is stuck in HTC logo and restarts over and over. I also tried to restore the backup rom but still the same. When I reboot into recovery after removing the battery my phone writes:

Currently 4ext smartflash is set to update your boot partition on next system start. is this wanted or should it be removed? smartflash removed?

I chose removed and jumps out at me the next message:

smartflash hasbeen uninstaled dont forget: backups of your lost 4boot.imgs ou are located inside your sdcard 4ext/boot-backups in case your need them ...

Placement at the desired recovery but can not find the zip file and nothing installed. I tried to restore from backup stock and custom rom but still the same. I also tried installing another rom ICS and JB and I nothing. Still notch on the HTC logo.

Can you advise how to fix rom backup started?

Sorry my bad English.
[HTC EVO 3D] madmaxx82:
Did you update your firmware? Does that kernel you want to use need another firmware than you currently have?

If SmartFlash fails to update your kernel (indicated by that message you got when you booted back into recovery) this means that your previous one isn't able to boot.

Assumed you didn't change firmware and you created a backup before flashing this kernel boot into recovery, let it remove smartflash and restore your backup.

If this backup is truly from right before you tried to flash that kernel from a fully functional rom and you didn't change firmware, SmartFlash won't get triggered after restoring it since you still have your old kernel and as such it won't even try updating it.

However If smartflash does get triggered after restoring the backup then something is messed up with your boot partition or you changed firmware.

In this case you can't rely on SmartFlash and you need to flash boot manually.

You can use the boot.img from that backup from its backup folder or you can use the automatically created backups of boot.img by SmartFlash.
[HTC EVO 3D] madmaxx82:
Glad you got it resolved ;)
[HTC EVO 3D] zookarma:
This morning happend to me :rolleyes: I use Rec Control from start ( had 50 and more rom flashing ) and never had this error :( I am sending log via control
[HTC EVO 3D] Jur1nator:
i am a really big fan of this recovery and use the paid app on my htc sensation

but now that the nexus 4 is around the corner and is pretty juicy looking , how big do you thing is the chance for you to make it work on the nexus 4? :D
[HTC EVO 3D] DTTR:
problems using 4ext recovery touch

hello,

i have a problem with the touchscreen of my htc evo 3d. the top part of the screen (at about 1 cm from the top) is "dead".

so... if i want to recover my backups i cannot acces the recovery button :(

is it posible to launch the recovery commands from the adb (command prompt)?

i need to recover ONLY the "data".

thanks
[HTC EVO 3D] Px80:
update does not work correctly on my desire saga.

I htc unlocked my phone and flashed touchrecovery RC5. In rom i updated to latest RC7.

Now i booted into recovery because of flashing new rom and found that its still on RC5.

May there be a problem flashing the new recovery throuh 4ext recovery updater?
[HTC EVO 3D] madmaxx82:
Yes, contact me by mail.

The Desire S and Incredible 2/S are devices that need to be s-off for that to work.

You are in the wrong thread btw ;)

Open the recovery zip file you'll find in your downloads folder and extract the recovery.img to somewhere on your pc and flash it via fastboot.

There is no other way for the s-on desire s and that's also the reason why there's no Smartflash available for your device.

sent from a mad droid
[HTC EVO 3D] Px80:
damn ^^

just put into searchbox.. and did not recognize that its the wrong thread. sry!

where can i find your downloadfolder? i only see the .apks

but many thanks for your help!
[HTC EVO 3D] franatic08:
Does 4ext recovery support this?
[HTC EVO 3D] sdeft:
Max I noticed the following behavior with 4ext and sd card.

When I boot into 4ext recovery and then reboot the phone from 4ext recovery I always get

the following errors in last_kmesg

5 Corrected bytes, 500 unrecoverable blocks

If I reboot the phone via app or via adb I do not get the above.

Could this be because sd card is not automatically unmounted properly from within

4ext recovery ?
[HTC EVO 3D] MKD73:
Me neither but rc3 is spot on . Great work
[HTC EVO 3D] johnnyslt:
is there any chance to get the fonts bigger?
[HTC EVO 3D] rahditzz:
I am running 2.3.1.. :) RC4 is still gone..:/
[HTC EVO 3D] Formhault:
Okay... That's past my knowledge.

Sent from my LeeDrOiD-loaded 3VO
[HTC EVO 3D] madmaxx82:
Thanks :)

And thanks to Nickiberli, because he made it possible :)

Regarding rc4. It really doesn't exist ;)

I guess this version number rc number etc scheme is easily mixed up.

You and everyone else, have a good night.

Sent via xda premium
[HTC EVO 3D] madmaxx82:
Yes, something good will happen regarding that ;)

Just give me some time.

Sent using xda premium
[HTC EVO 3D] monx®:
is just superb. thanks alot guys. the best recovery! undefeated :)
[HTC EVO 3D] pwelyn:
:pOh yeah! I have been waiting for 4EXT Recovery Touch,Thanks your!

But still do not support the DDMS screen capture
[HTC EVO 3D] 4D3:
WTF...why quote the whole first post....slightly dumb

bump...
[HTC EVO 3D] pwelyn:
Sorry:confused:
[HTC EVO 3D] -Ho-:
Finally it's out!!!

Gonna DL it ASAP!!!
[HTC EVO 3D] nickiberli:
Yaeh we are working on that, but it takes some time... :)
[HTC EVO 3D] s_superman:
My god this is too awesome

thank you so much :)
[HTC EVO 3D] uafridi_1179:
Oh my God....oh my God.....finally its here......thank you so madmaxx n team.......

---------- Post added at 12:28 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:32 AM ----------

just flashed it....and i must say it feels as awesome as it was on my DHD:).......
[HTC EVO 3D] wILLRoiD:
thx a lot :)
[HTC EVO 3D] monx®:
how about shooteru camera driver progress for ICS mate.
[HTC EVO 3D] outrage_uk:
Thanks to everyone who has worked on this for us :D

Just bought the app :)

4EXT + Anthrax released on the same day! Christmas has come early for the Evo 3D GSM :D

(If only Santa would drop ICS camera drivers :cool: )
[HTC EVO 3D] wILLRoiD:
@monx®

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at the mins iam Compiling camera drivers.....:)
[HTC EVO 3D] unavix:
Even the ICS and will Evo3D paradise on earth. :D Many thanks for this recovery. I also use the DHD and is better than CWM.;)
[HTC EVO 3D] jcsy:
im on S-ON , would this work if I just have root on my ROM ?

using the free version though

i read on the market it needs S-OFF :(

i think im gonna be a guinea pig and try
[HTC EVO 3D] madmaxx82:
When you flash a zip it can happen that a handle stays open and the sdcard can only be lazily unmounted.

However everything is carefully synced before the actual reboot happens.

A lazy umount will trigger an fsck however and this is what you are seeing then.

It's extremely minor as you can see, the unrecoverable blocks aren't related to that but to your sdcard's hardware.

A new version of the Recovery (v1.0.0.5 RC9) will be released very shortly which will correct that behaviour ;)
[HTC EVO 3D] sdeft:
Max the strange thing is that this happens even if you do not flash a zip file, i.e. reboot into recovery then immediately reboot via recovery.
[HTC EVO 3D] madmaxx82:
How do you reboot into recovery?

I can't reproduce that! At least not with the version I'm running (1.0.0.5 RC9).

I've tried several times, different roms, different actions inside recovery.

If you want to take a closer look at what's happening on your device, send me an email and we can take a closer look at it tomorrow.
[HTC EVO 3D] madmaxx82:
BTW: 4EXT Recovery v1.0.0.5 RC9 and Recovery Control v2.4.4 have been released finally.

This was an urgent update because on some Android 4.2 alpha roms it wasn't possible to select any zip files in Recovery Control.
[HTC EVO 3D] sdeft:
I boot into recovery by either adb or by Quick Boot app from within Android OS.

I will try RC9 and report back..but tomorrow now.
[HTC EVO 3D] hatharry:
can't backup

just tried to backup before flashing a new ROM but theirs an error

Error while making a backup image of /data!

i have 4gb free which is plenty of free space

ive chkdsk the sd card with no errors

and fsck the data partition

ive also changed the backup to yaffs in recovery control but it still say tar in recovery :confused:

any help is much appreciated

im using recovery control 2.4.4 and 4EXT Recovery Touch v1.0.0.5 RC9
[HTC EVO 3D] madmaxx82:
Filesystem damaged on /data

The only reason why someone can't switch to yaffs is when "exclude dalvik-cache from backups" was enabled.

Just disable that option ;)

To more easily get rid of the damaged file system you could advanced restore that yaffs backup of /data and then switch back to tar.
[HTC EVO 3D] sdeft:
I tried rc9 and the problem is still there. So shall I send you pm to discuss further ?
[HTC EVO 3D] Kosh_ac:
Problem after Backup with latest 1.0.0.5 RC 9

Hi there!

I just did a backup of my Supernova ROM after upgrading to the latest 4EXT Recovery Touch 1.0.0.5 RC 9.

As usual after the Backup finished without errors I checked both file systems on the ext3 partition and the SD-Card Partition (FAT32 I think!?) both with no errors at all!

After reboot the ext3 partition isn´t mounted any more because I only have 21MB internal storage free!?

I also tried to recover the previously made backup, but with the same outcome!

Any ideas what went wrong?

Regards from Aachen, Germany,

Guido
[HTC EVO 3D] strawhat67:
best recovery!
[HTC EVO 3D] DTTR:
well, for a month now, the app gives me an error when backing up the existing rom. it stops while backing up „data„ even if there is enough space on my sd. i tried to advance backup only the data... same error.

any ideas?
[HTC EVO 3D] Qron:
I've experienced the same issue. It seems that some (probably three) of apps I had installed on my phone were the cause. My assumption comes from the fact, that TWRP gave no error during backup, but those apps were corrupted after restoration.

I suggest you to make backup using Titanium Backup, manually wipe your "data/app" folder, and then backup via recovery.

I did that, and 4EXT made backup flawlessly.
[HTC EVO 3D] DTTR:
thanks to madmax i managed to correct the issue.

steps taken:

in android i accessed the 4ext app - settings-recovery tab-unchecked use tarr backup

reboot into recovery

backed up "data" using yapp(or something like that)...

recoveredt "data".

then in android i've checked the previos unchecked option.

reboot into recovery

backed up "data" using tar

restored "data"

thanks madmax