yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] bawaji:
Looks like I am not the only one having problems with TWRP 2.7.0.0. I tried several times with the option to save to external SD card and also to internal storage and kept getting the same error each time.

I reverted back to TWRP 2.6.3.1 and it works fine.

The log for TWRP 2.7.0.0 backup session has the following lines towards the end, in case it helps:

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I:addFile '/system/xbin/lspci' including root: 0
setting selinux context: u:object_r:system_file:s0
I:addFile '/system/xbin/lsusb' including root: 0
setting selinux context: u:object_r:system_file:s0
I:addFile '/system/xbin/lzcat' including root: 0
setting selinux context: u:object_r:system_file:s0
I:addFile '/system/xbin/lzma' including root: 0
setting selinux context: u:object_r:system_file:s0
I:addFile '/system/xbin/lzop' including root: 0
setting selinux context: u:object_r:system_file:s0
I:addFile '/system/xbin/lzopcat' including root: 0
setting selinux context: u:object_r:system_file:s0
I:addFile '/system/xbin/makedevs' including root: 0
setting selinux context: u:object_r:system_file:s0
I:addFile '/system/xbin/makemime' including root: 0
setting selinux context: u:object_r:system_file:s0
I:addFile '/system/xbin/man' including root: 0
setting selinux context: u:object_r:system_file:s0
Splitting thread ID 0 into archive 2
[COLOR="Red"]E:tar_open error opening ''
E:Error creating tar '' for thread 0
I:ERROR tarList for thread ID 0
E:Error creating backup.
I:createTarFork() process ended with ERROR=255[/COLOR]
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Also, close to the top of the log file:

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/external_sd | /dev/block/mmcblk1p1 | Size: 60905MB Used: 50698MB Free: 10206MB [COLOR="Red"]Backup Size: 50698MB[/COLOR]
Flags: Can_Be_Mounted Can_Be_Wiped Wipe_Available_in_GUI Removable IsPresent Is_Storage
Primary_Block_Device: /dev/block/mmcblk1p1
Alternate_Block_Device: /dev/block/mmcblk1
Display_Name: Micro SDcard
Storage_Name: Micro SDcard
Backup_Path: /external_sd
Backup_Name: external_sd
Backup_Display_Name: Micro SDcard
Storage_Path: /external_sd
Current_File_System: exfat
Fstab_File_System: vfat
Backup_Method: files

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If the backup size means the size of the nandroid image, it is being reported wrong. Backup size is being reported the same as the used space on the external microSD card.

Please let me know if the above helps figure out why my backup is failing midway.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] n3wt:
I'm betting that everyone having trouble is on something earlier than 4.3. no?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Hobart!:
Nope I am on 4.3 unlocked vzw....As soon as I updated 1st nandroid failed. It fails for me at end of backing up system or data. It never gets to cache....my wife's does the same thing...she is also 4.3 unlocked vzw.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] jimwick:
......... I have done at least 10 backups on 2.7 but using Online Nandroid Backup * ROOT, from the PlayStore, with no problems, going to do one in TWRP now to see if it works for me........... I prefer the Online Nandroid Backup * ROOT because you can do it without rebooting and I am constantly beta testing MORPHs so my backup is extremely important........brb......

........ Correctly did a System and a full data backup, I did notice when I installed the new TWRP 2.7.0 I had to update the permission then afterwards it ran fine.......One weird thing is I could not install 2.7 with Flashify, I had to use a different program.......My Galaxy 3 is full of Wickedness 4.3 .........
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] redman479:
I'm on 4.1.2 and installed Twrp 2.7.0.0 with Goomanager. I made a backup today and it worked fine for me. I'm also on CleanRom 7.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] npompei:
Verizon S3 - Running Clean Rom 7

Ok so I am having trouble installing TWRP - I am currently running CWM v6.x.x.x. I installed the new 2.7 through the goomanager but when I go into the TWRP to reboot into recovery, it goes right to CWM? Any ideas here? I dont want to delete CWM for obvious reasons as my backups from previous roms are in there.

And I also have 'EZ Recovery' downloaded and it's only seeing TWRP 2.2? Any ideas?

Thanks for the help
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] twistedillutions:
Seems to be a hit or miss on the new TWRP. will the 2.7 be able to flash backup files from 2.6
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] jackdubl:
I am on 4.1.2 and it seems to work fine for me. Made a Nandroid and restored it no problem.

https://copy.com?r=cScoov
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SlimSnoopOS:
Do either post above. OR since you already have EZ Recovery, download TWRP 2.7.0.0 IMG from the official TWRP website and install it using EZ Recovery, just make sure to click the "..." or custom tab to find the download IMG from within EZ Recovery.

If you flash TWRP, you lose CWM. If you flash CWM, you lose TWRP. Are you referring to the Rom Manager app once booted in your rom? Your CWM backups will still be present on your phone, they will just be incompatible with TWRP. Flashing either custom recovery ONLY modifies the recovery.

Edit: Just saw that you're being helped in the CleanRom 8.1 thread.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] jimwick:
......... [MENTION=4026291]npompei[/MENTION], what do you mean you go into TWRP to reboot into recovery? or is that a mistype?

......... try "[ROOT]Recovery Tools - Flasher" from GPlay, has alot of options to backup your CWM then you can flash TWRP, I just started using it and loving it. Also try an .img from [MENTION=3520986]JRJ442[/MENTION] thread, for some reason my phone liked those better than stock:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2432883

............ let me know if it works for ya..........and please don't for get to Fix Permissions whenever you install or switch to a new Recovery, better safe than sorry........
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] bawaji:
I was installing TWRP 2.7.0.0 tar file using Odin. Maybe that is the one giving the error and not if you install using goo manager? Anyone on Android 4.3 able to get TWRP 2.7.0.0 installed using Odin to backup nandroid image correctly?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Hobart!:
Nope. .I used goo manager and me and wife's phone won't back up.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] jackdubl:
I always use goo manager on S3 and mine is working. I assume everyone has tried reflashing.

https://copy.com?r=cScoov
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] jimwick:
........... if you went into Advanced>Fix Permissions>reboot Recovery and it still doesn't work than it just doesn't like ya. Don't take it personally, 2.6.3.1 did not like me at all. For some stupid reason I'm sure there something on your phone that isn't letting it work so please don't be like me and waste a week of trying to figure out the problem when the previous version probably works fine for ya......... Not picking on ya's, just trying to give ya my experience ......
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Jdelta9889:
Backup Fails on external sd and internal storage

Backup failing here to on Alliance 4.3
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] lepa71:
I seem to have no issues using 2.7 for backups. I'm using external sd for backups. Just FYI I'm on O&S TW 4.3
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] npompei:
whoops!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Lexus One:
Same here. Running MOAR 8.0.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Karl:
same on Alliance 4.3, and looks to have currupted data on sd :(
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Bramton1:
Same message here. Running TW4.3 Wicked. Trying again after fixing permissions. If it doesn't work, I'll go back to previous version.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] fridrik:
I downloaded the TWRP in playstore and it does not recognize my Galaxy S4.

I tried to download the .tar file, but only have to 2.7 version.

Mine is 5.7.3(free).

Someone help?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] JRJ442:
This is the S3 forum you know. Not the S4 forum
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] fridrik:
But the steps are the same. What really changes are the file.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] JRJ442:
Well, the S4 you have to contend with Loki if your firmware supports it. Or SafeStrap. With the S3, some of us still have an unlocked bootloader. So there's quite a few variables there. If you already have recovery and Loki, I thought Dees Troy was making zips you can just flash in an existing recovery. Or you extract the image and flash with adb or Flashify. Thats what he's doing for the G2 anyway. When you say you're on 5.7.3, is that CWM or something? The newest TWRP is 2.7 or 2.7.0.1 depending on the device. You're better off going to the S4 TWRP forum with more info about your device so you don't hose it or drop it into fastboot.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] fridrik:
Well, I downloaded the TWRP manager on the market and is at 5.7.3 version.

And i'm using a stock rom.

I'll find something about it in the S4 forum, thank you.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] senozlu1:
Wont boot after flash

Wont boot after flash, N900TUVUCNB4_DeOdexed_Rooted-teshxx or N900TUVUCNB4_Odexed_Rooted-teshxx

Everything goes fine uptill the t-mobile LTE logo and sound wont go pass that I waited abut an hour at one instance still no go, any body have had the issue that I'm having ?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] landshark68:
Might want to ask this question in the T-Mobile Note 3 forum. This is the Verizon Galaxy S3 forum. In fact, there is already a thread asking about this in that Q&A forum:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2705929
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] prdog1:
Turn on compression for backups. Worked for me and saves space. ;):cool:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] mefistofel666:
phone bricked after 2.7

Hope there is someone who can help.

After I manually installed the latest recovery after which the phone doesn't turn on. I have installed recoveries before multiple times, but not sure what happened this time. I got the correct version for my phone, copied to the right place, moved it to the right directory but once it shut down to restart it just does not do anything (as if the battery it not there) I charged it overnight just in case, but the phone is dead. I did have cwm recovery but i did not think it would matter. Any help is appreciated. thank you.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] landshark68:
Is your GS3 on the latest 4.3 OTA? If so, you cannot install any custom recoveries. If you are on 4.3, saferoot and safestrap are your only options. You can find out about them in these threads:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2639337

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2605648
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] unhappybirthday:
I found that I could not charge my battery when the phone was powered off with TWRP 2.7.0.0 installed. I reinstalled 2.6.3.1 and all is well.

Sounds like your battery is now fully discharged. Find a friend with a GS3 to charge your battery or buy a replacement (generally come with some charge) to boot and flash the older recovery.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] mefistofel666:
No OTA. Was running SlimKat. And I can't install anything including saferoot because the phone does not even power on.

---------- Post added at 02:17 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:15 PM ----------

The battery was fully charged when i installed twrp, so that should not have been a problem. it just never turned on once i restarted it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SlimSnoopOS:
What exact steps did you take to install TWRP 2.7? Make sure to post the file name of the TWRP file that you used, I trust what you said is true, I just want to see everything laid out all at once.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] mefistofel666:
got the file from twrp site: openrecovery-twrp-2.7.0.0-d2vzw.img

not sure what i named it, but used that name in the move command:

change to su, and then

dd if=/sdcard/recoveryfilename.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p18

then simply rebooted the phone, which never came up.... it is possible that i made a typo, but i am usually good with things like that.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SlimSnoopOS:
Man, that is the riskiest way of installing because a typo can hard brick. I looked at the dd command from your post and compared it to TWRP website instructions and they match up. If it's non responsive after a battery pull or even attempts to boot into recovery or download mode, then it's very likely there was a typo in the command and you are hard bricked.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] mefistofel666:
Yeh... I kinda thought so.... is there a way to fix that? I was trying to read up on JTAG or JIG, but kind of got lost..... maybe i just got tired.. Any suggestions?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] vrahn:
Will this work on alliance rom?

(\__/) Sent From A Rooted

(¤__○) And fully De-Knoxed

o("").("") Galaxy S3
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SlimSnoopOS:
If it does not turn on from a battery pull OR from a battery pull into download mode or recovery then you likely are hard bricked from a typo. That's the best thing I can say.

The only hard brick method that i know that may help would be the one in the video I have linked below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dU5H8NJ7vTM&feature=c4-overview&list=UU_EsRbK7vw-jsXwToLhhrKA

For a step by step walkthrough, see the thread below. I have to make this perfectly clear,

DO NOT USE

the 4.3 debrick.img, you want to use the 4.1.2 debrick.img. You can find this file linked in the youtube video. There are two links in the below xda thread, one for 4.3 debrick.img and one for 4.1.2 debrick.img, use the 4.1.2 debrick.img. If you use the 4.3 debrick.img, you're setting yourself up to be stuck with a locked bootloader and potentially an unusual scenario.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2581166
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] mav3rick478:
So I switched back to 2.6.3.1 after I had an issue trying to restore a back up that I made in 2.7, running Alliance/Beans 23, never took OTA unlocked and rooted from the beginning. So after the bootloop of trying to restore my back up, I decided to reinstall the ROM from scratch and reinstall TWRP 2.6.3.1 but something weird happened, it will not set the correct time or date when I did another back up. So I reinstalled 2.7 and i can set the proper time. Any thoughts because I'm afraid that if I do another back up in 2.7 it won't work?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] thelangosta:
Do you mean you can't set the time or date in TWRP? If so, I believe that was a bug in that version. I think I remember it was always in the wrong time zone and would revert back to the wrong one when rebooting into recovery.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] mav3rick478:
Weird because when I originally installed it it would set time and date fine. Then I updated to 2.7 and went back after my mishap with trying to restore a backup and I could never get the time set correctly. My backup even had the wrong date, it was 1970.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] dpeeps74:
In my experience, I can't restore backups with 2.7 unless I keep the screen on. If I let it timeout then it will just reboot my phone while restoring data. If I keep my screen on it restores fine.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] jackdubl:
That is how it works on that version. You can change the time to close to right, but it will reset to the wrong one eventually. And the 1970 date is a well documented bug as well for that version.

Free storage from Copy:

https://copy.com?r=cScoov
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] mav3rick478:
I've never had that problem, it was always correct in the past. To be honest, it surprised me that it named my back up with the ROM name and the date when I first started using TWRP because I was coming from CWR.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] ze7zez:
You will see the result?

What you see on the terminal screen after using the following command:

set

On my device, other than SIII, TWRP 2.7.0.0 reloads.

I just wanted to check if it's the same on the SIII.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] chazarss:
my twrp recovery has broken and not working, i flashed that again and again but result is same; touchable screen is coming, after 2 seconds recovery is rebooting, please helpi have tried older versions waiting for your ideas:crying::crying:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Gareee:
trying to fix a bad beanstalk update, I lost my twrp and extended boot menu with recovery. I got twrp back, but lost the extended boot menu.

Anyone know how to restore that?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] galets:
Encryption fix?

Per this thread: https://github.com/TeamWin/Team-Win-Recovery-Project/issues/247 there is a fix to the encrypted disk issue n 2.6.3.2, but no 2.6.3.2 version is available anywhere. Anyone here knows how to compile the damn thing? I can't even erase the goddamn dalvik/cache since this thing doesn't understand crypto disks...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] JoshR81:
Doesn't work for me. I've got an I9300T though, so i select I9300 and the download/installation sits as 0/100 for ever.

Installed BusyBox. Rooted phone. Not sure what's wrong.

I'll look for another way to install a rom. thanks.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] PlacidoFerreira:
Restore Default

Hi guys,

I restored default in TWRP, and now the file I did the backup not appears, and from now on I can not anymore to do the backup.

What do I do to recover my backup? :confused:

Detail: I have noticed that the file still exists, just not appears the option for me to do the backup via recovery.

When I try to do the backup, appear the mesage: Failed / E: Storage partition '//TWRP/BACKUPS/024b...' not found.

Thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] NoCrAppleHere:
Did you try changing the storage from phone to card or vice versa? Backup file may be corrupt too, so nothing you can do there.

Good luck :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] PlacidoFerreira:
Thanks for the feedback,

I use nexus 4, ie. I don't have external storage.

I hope that my backup file isn't corrupt.

Anyway, I will install another recovery, and then I will return to the TWRP.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] NoCrAppleHere:
On my GS3 I use Odin to install TWRP. Can you use Odin with Nexus 4? I'm not familiar with the Nexus 4. CWM Touch is very good too. I prefer TWRP though. Hope you figure it out :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] thesefardi12:
Cmw touch is nice. I like it a lot
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Mystique:
F2FS..

seems to not be present in 2.7.0.1.

+1

Request to have it added..
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] unhappybirthday:
Has anyone verified that the new version can backup and restore images properly, even when screen-off?

Also, will your device charge while it is powered off?

Thanks!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] slick_shoes:
I was finally able to make a backup on 2.7.0.1
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] CZ Eddie:
EMERGENCY.

Guys, please point me to the 2.7.X zip file that can be flashed in recovery.

My geek unfriendly friend is far away and I was trying to walk him through over the phone to update his fubar'd 4.1.X AOSP to 4.4.3 SLIM AOSP but it's failing the clean wipe/flash. I discovered his TWRP is 2.5.X and I think that's why, it's just too old.

He's not geek enough for me to walk him through an ODIN or ADB push of TWRP so I need the zip if anyone can point me to it!!! KIND OF A RUSH. :D

EDIT:

Was able to walk him through an Odin flash.

Emergency over.

Gheez, can't believe there are no zips for this anywhere.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] unhappybirthday:
This page has 3 methods to install twrp 2.7 for the Verizon Galaxy S3:

http://teamw.in/project/twrp2/102
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] CZ Eddie:
Absolutely not what I was asking for, but thanks for trying to help.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] unhappybirthday:
Well there is no zip. You can't flash a recovery from recovery.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] CZ Eddie:
Lol, of course you can. I do it all the time. :)

Just go here and download the Phillz .zip of his recovery.

Drop it on your internal or external SD.

Reboot to TWRP and flash the zip.

Then reboot to recovery again and marvel at how you're now in Phillz CWM recovery. :D

http://goo.im/devs/philz_touch/CWM_Advanced_Edition/d2vzw
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] unhappybirthday:
Okay, thanks. Never have seen a zip of twrp. Only tar and img.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] CZ Eddie:
It's weird that TWRP doesn't make it available for the D2VZW.

It was there for some of my other phones and now for my Note 3.

They even have instructions on how to flash the zip. :good:

http://teamw.in/project/twrp2/198
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] MJD:
I am trying to install TWRP on my S4 (jfltexx) using TWRP manager from the Play Store. When I try to install it is just stuck at 0%. So I download the latest .img from http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/jfltexx and that asks me to confirm if -

The partition listed below is the correct one for your device /dev/block/....

Unfortunately I don't know how to confirm is that is correct. Can anyone point me in the right direction?

Thanks in advance
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] -somebody-:
this is the S III, could start by looking in the S 4 section.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] MJD:
Whoops, such a rookie mistake there, didn't even check that.

Cheers
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] -somebody-:
lol im sure most of us have done it at some point
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] prdog1:
Easiest way to get TWRP is to just download GooManager from the Playstore and flash it. Device Menu button>install Open-Recovery Script. It will download and flash latest TWRP for your specific device. After it downloads wait for toast verifying it is installed. Sometimes have to run more than once if don't see toast. Everything working on 2.7.1. No problems that I have seen. :cool:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Ghost Protocol:
Hello 'prdog1'. I followed your instructions and for the life of me ~ I can not update to the latest, and greatest, TWRP.

When entering GooManager, I get a message (Important message) stating that GooManager is unfortunately no longer compatible with Goo.im's upgraded infrastructure, and is not being maintained at this time...

Then I - Device Menu button --> Install OpenRecoverScript --> Clicked on Yes at the 'Confirm Recovery Install' --> Then I received the message (Popup) stating... No recoveries was found for your device.

What could it be that I am doing wrong or not doing? :crying:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] prdog1:
Looks like it is broke. My says downloading and then never does. :cool:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] gtdtm:
Goo manager has been very finicky lately. I've successfully used ROM installer (in the play store) or you could go manual:

http://teamw.in/project/twrp2/102

Make sure the above is for your phone. That link is for the Verizon S3, using those directions for another phone will not end well. They have a page for each device they support though.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] icu64:
theme issues

is there a way to boot into recovery and make it bypass the theme i have installed? my phone is soft bricked and i just have to flash a new rom but the theme i have installed is messed up so i cant. please help
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] logigamer:
No such option:

3) Hit Advanced->Install Recovery

Where is it hidden? n4.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SlimSnoopOS:
Do you have a Nexus 4 or a Verizon S3 (SCH-I535)? And what are you trying to do?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] logigamer:
nexus 4, Europe.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] lepa71:
Look what forum section you are in. Is it that difficult?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] mickrick:
TWRP Manager problems

I'm using TWRP Manager with TWRP2.7.1.0 on HTC One M8. When I choose to restore from a backup and the reboot to recovery box comes up, I tap Yes and it doesn't reboot. None of the selections work in Reboot Options either. I really need to get this working as I want to restore a data partition from an earlier install but the data option is not available in the Restore section in TWRP.

Can anyone help with this?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] smelkus:
You're going to want to ask in the M8 forum. This is the Galaxy S3 on Verizon.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] lennyjew:
I'm trying to update the recovery through twrp manager but it only wants to download 2.3.1.0.

Any tips on what I need to do to get the right version?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Prack:
I used ROM Toolbox Pro to install it, but I know the dev jrummy has free version that you can install it with as well.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] lennyjew:
Thanks. This worked like a charm.