yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] TheGoodFellas:
I was able to fix the issue by restoring to my factory Nandroid backup then reflashing custom rom. Now the data size shows correct. Im unsure why it showed incorrectly to begin with.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Phil3759:
In any case, it will not impact final processing

Could be an issue as there is no practical fast mode to get real files size. Methods detect block size usage and if you have many small files, estimations goes completely off

But, normally not over partition size!

I never could reproduce this on my current S4. We'll see next update
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] TheGoodFellas:
Thank you :) and we're excited about the new update that is coming.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] sjsharksfan420:
Hi Phil, thank you for the update!! I have my tab updated and have been using your great recovery without any issues at all. My question is this, if (for a strange reason) you need to go back to stock recovery OR wanted to go back to CWR, is it possible to change back to a previous recovery? My tab wont accept a change.. not that I want to, just tested without successfully accomplishing it. Since my S4 is my daily phone, I want to be sure I know if/how to switch if needed

Thanks again for your work!

sj

Sent from my Carbonized SPH-L720 on 9/20 Nightly with KT 9/17 using Tap@Talk Pro
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Phil3759:
Vol up and power or odin should work
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] sjsharksfan420:
Hi Phil, thanks for the response, you mean Odin to stock? Or just Odin a different recovery? The reason why I ask, I tried testing switching on my tab numerous way and I was not able to change recoveries. (Again, it wasnt needed, just testing if it was possible) i tried using ROM manager, mobile Odin and tried flashing cwr from recovery, all methods failed.

Please don't take my inquiry as saying anything against your recovery, I do think its the best available for android root users, I just like to make sure I know how to restore changes I test before I make the changes. (Not sure how/why I missed having this info before I put PhilzRecovery on my tab) I've been using it without one issue for months now :)

sj

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] sjsharksfan420:
Hows the latest update running for the few folks that have downloaded? I was just about to flash and just happened to check if there was a new version, I didn't check yesterday, and low and behold, new version.. :) so just wondering if anyone has seen any issues with it..

Update for anyone who cares: I was on CarbonJB 10/17 nightly with KT kernel 10/16. Flashed philZ, reran my nandroid, all is perfect so far..

2nd update: just tested going back and forth from cwr to philZ to cwr back to philZ. All went perfect. (Rom mgr) the only reason I wasn't sure was when I tested on my tablet, I wasn't able to go back and forth, once I was on PhilZ, a factory restore was needed to switch. So I am relieved to see it working as designed here on the S4

sj

Sent from my Carbonized SPH-L720 on 10/17 Nightly with KT Kernel 10/16 Tapatalk 2
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] ProFragger:
Hi Phil,

This looks great, Installed it after having a WORLD of trouble with TWRP 2.6...

Question - Tried mounting my 64GB exFAT (whatever version is formatted when S4 formats the SD in a TouchWiz ROM). The "Removable Drive" showed up in my computer, but trying to open it throws the D:/ Drive is not formatted, would you like to format it - Yes || No. Any idea what the heck is going on :(!?

TWRP didn't even mount or recognize the drive in the computer! This is a step closer, but still can't access my data in a computer :(... Please help!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] ProFragger:
Update:

Figured out the SD Mount issue... the card formatted to FAT32 worked out fine.

Problem with Restore now: The Backup is correct size. First, it would have MD5 mismatch. Looked in the folder, no nandroid.md5. Created a blank one and started restoring! Restore finished, booted system back, but instead of Nandroid like boot, that is, everything starting from where it was left off, I was met with Set up screen like the phone came from Factory :(!!

Anyone has an idea of what's going on :(!!???? Thank you!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] P1_e85:
Can I flash the zip file from TWRP? And be set?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] xchampx13:
yes you can
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] sjsharksfan420:
What recovery was used to create the backup? If it was Phil, I would try to change the settings to not check md5 before restoring, and it should be good. Just be sure that you know the backup is good, as in you've restored that one successfully before, cause if the mismatch is founded, you can risk bricking if you restore..

sj

Sent from my sickass SPH-D710 on Project-X v3.6 using Tap@Talk 2 Pro
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] ParkerParker:
Very cool recovery [MENTION=4666971]Phil3759[/MENTION], long time twrp user but fully converted now to philz,, absolutely awesome thank you :thumbup::thumbup:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] :
This recovery is great!! Much tks!! :D
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] BIGSAMDA1ST:
Im assuming this is the latest one that everyone is flashing?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] ParkerParker:
This is what I flashed with twrp :):cool:

http://d-h.st/KYW
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] BIGSAMDA1ST:
@ ParkerParker Thanks gonna flash this now... I'm true to Twrp but I'm hearing this is the shiznit right now....
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] ParkerParker:
I tell you what :) I've been a devoted twrp user for a long time, thru all the glitches /Odin back ect.. and the last build 6301 was flawless imo, but it failed on 4.3 for me that brought me here, I'm starting to think that this recovery is completely flawless on so many levels, I couldn't be happier on philz,, I guess the one down side is i dont get that rush when I go on a flashing marathon anymore, no need to worry about any fails happening which for me was part of the rush lol :sly::eek::sly::eek:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] BIGSAMDA1ST:
I hear ya. I used to be a true flashoholic.. But ever since getting the S4 I've been mostly on stock rooted with a few mods here and there.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] testinguser:
Does this recovery work with exfat 64gb microsd?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Phil3759:
LoL,

I started this a year ago because twrp/cwm were not available on i9100.

Since I hated twrp gui but loved its functions, I decided to go with cwm and add twrp functions to it

Now, it even has more

At least, there is a recovery for every one. Each and his preferences. Also, probably, depending on device, some recovery could be better than another
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] BIGSAMDA1ST:
Sooooo. I Just took the plunge to 4.3. Is this the recovery that is being used with the new update as well? I flashed it yesterday on 4.2. and loved it,so I want to make double sure its the same on MJA 4.3 :silly::laugh::good:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] guitardoc64:
Yeah, it works fine.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] buzzwyzr:
New to Philz recovery.

Is there a way to rename your backup prior to creating it (a la TWRP?) Makes it easier to tell them apart when it comes time to restore.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] 5oo:
which file should i download it?? philz_touch_5.18.2-jfltespr.tar.md5 or philz_touch_5.18.2-jfltespr.zip
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] churchey360:
.tar is for flashing with pc odin.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] 5oo:
ok thank you ;)

can i flash philz over twpr?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] shizkoff777:
Yea
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] wilderckw:
I cant seem to find where to fix permissions at in this recovery. ANyone point me in the right direction please.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] churchey360:
You can't that's the worst part about it lol.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] guitardoc64:
Feature request? Add fix permissions?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] ParkerParker:
Is there a reason to fix permissions? Just wondering because I've flashed almost everything without ever doing that :sly::eek:

Nevermind I Googled lol

http://androidforums.com/triumph-all-things-root/510022-fix-permissions.html

Makes sense, all I know is if you were to choose this while using twrp, it had the tendency to introduce you to Odin :confused:

Edit ** it was format data that could hose you with twrp, not fix permissions, my bad :(
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] buzzwyzr:
I've used twrp until 2 weeks ago. Fixed permissions every time I flashed a kernel and not once did I ever have to resort to Odin to fix anything.

Fixing permissions has squashed numerous bugs for me on this device as well as my last 2 (OG EVO and EVO4GLTE). It's a feature that I don't fully understand but it has worked well for me.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] lanewhit:
Simple work around... Install Rom Manager for the Play Store. It allows you to fix permission. I've used it several times.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] optimummind:
I found you can also Fix Permissions through Busy Box's script function.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Kingmdm:
The problem I've had is when the OS is not responsive while generating non-stop errors/fc's making difficult to click anything. Much easier to fix permissions in recovery when this is the case.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Alpine-:
Strange. I created a backup with Philz Recovery. Inside the OS, when I view it with ES File Explorer OR Root Explorer, it shows these strange day/time stamps for date created/mofidied. Makes no sense. Other files all show up normally, but the nand backup directory and file name created with Philz Recovery is borked. Any idea what could be causing this our how to fix it? Using latest 5.18.2-jfltespr (this is latest build for Sprint specific, I believe, despite a newer "general" build being in the changelog).
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] reverepats:
Yeah it does it wth mine too, but I just rename it myself. So i never be e any issues I use just the "_" sign between words. So for example my BU is named Sacs_40 and that's it. I don't think we'll see a fix for that tho. I wonder if the latest CWM had this same issue
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] ChadH42:
I have a continuous problem restoring \data on my S4 running MJA. the backups work ok and show no errors. When I try and restore, \boot & \system restore but \data always fails. I have taken 10 backups and none have worked except for 1 where I performed the backup immediately after a data wipe. That restore worked but as soon as I reinstalled my apps and took another backup, that backup failed to recover.

yes, I have the 4.3 selinux indicator turned on.

Any thoughts??
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] sjsharksfan420:
I think I was reading something about this on one of the TW4.3 builds. I think its a know issue about philz not restoring data for TW based 4.3 roms. (Not sure if it was posted about why its happening) but I dont think you are alone with an isolated issue though as others report the same..

sj

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] adearinn:
You can use or set , in Touch GUI setup , time zone offset
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] ChadH42:
FYI - new version of Philz has been posted.

http://d-h.st/fGN
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] konichwa:
Yup..I did a full restore the other night after trying to install another ROM.what ended up happening was all of my apps went bottoms up on me. Full wipe and cache restore... So.. I need to do full root..clean install and reinstall...

Oye
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] pariah1570:
I just got a new replacement phone and updated to mk2 before reading about the KNOX b.s. I have finally got my phone rooted, now I need a recovery. I have read the thread and searched but have not found anything regarding mk2. I am curious if anyone knows if I can odin this recovery and if it will work with mk2, any help would be appreciated.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] ChadH42:
It works with mk2.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] cwb1231:
Does anyone know the answer on this? thanks
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Nevell:
IDK if this has been posted or not. I'm trying to restore my backups and when its done everything force closes. Can't even use the phone because everything is just FC. I have 3 different backups 1 of which was made last night. I tried them all and the do not work. -_- should have kept twrp on my phone.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] ParkerParker:
Before making backups you need go to nandroid settings and check the SE context 4.3 box ..sounds like that could be the problem ?

See page

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=48281827
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Nevell:
Will try that now.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] ParkerParker:
It will work ..I'm on the 5/18 build and it has been a very reliable recovery ..you can see exactly what I use in the link I posted ...works from tw to aosp to tw ect ..all restores ..good luck nothing worse then backups failing and having to reflash the ROM and set back up ..
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Nevell:
Not a good day for me today. The system restored but now I have no baseband, phone number, meid, etc -_-
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] ParkerParker:
Just Odin your modem takes 2mins

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=42954149

What were you on before 4.3,MJA??

also might just have to reflash a tw rom
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Nevell:
Did that before I posted and its still the same Lol wow what a day.

MF9 but, I took the MJA update. So I have knox :S Lol
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] ParkerParker:
So were you able to upgrade to mk2 ..a little tip if its not sticking ..shut down phone completely don't use power options to down load mode ..if all else fails flash sacs or triforce to get up and running again ..tw Roms usually help get back radio issues ...at least they have for me in the past :confused:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Nevell:
I've always been on stock TW. No custom roms for me. Unlike most people here I actually like TW Lol. Got a link to those roms? Willing to try anything to get me going. I wasn't able to upgrade to mk2.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] ParkerParker:
Sacs

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2512983

Any questions just ask all the people over on that thread are all willing to help ..great crowd
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Nevell:
OK so here is what I did for it to get back working. In case someone else has the same problem.

Restoring my backup was causing my modem, meid, and number not to exist if I checked the 4.3 option in Philz.

So I restored it without the option checked. Note this will cause force closes.

I rebooted back into Philz and checked the 4.3 option and then just restored my data.

Voila now everything is back to normal and functional.

Took me all day to figure this out Lol.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Phil3759:
Seems like some system settings selinux context issue!

Will look at it once, or hopefully a better selinux handling implementation will fix it later
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Achristocat:
Just to be clear - You did not *MAKE* the backup with the nandroid setting checked, but when you did the restore you First:

1) Restored ALL from last backup

2) Rebooted (experienced force closes and errors...)

3) Rebooted into PhilZ Recovery

4) Checked the Nandroid 4.3 option

5) Restored JUST the DATA

..and everything was okay?

I'm currently suffering from the same thing... :(

Sure don't want to have to re-flash and redo everything...

Thanks in advance!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Nevell:
That's exactly what I did
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Achristocat:
Oh my god thank you! Thought I was doomed for a REdo...

That worked for me too!!!

I'm sorry you had such a time of it, but just know that you DEFINITELY helped someone else with the and saved them a LOT of hassle..Thanks again!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] yotaking:
Has anyone been able to create a working custom rom with this recovery option? if so can you please hit me up with settings and process. ive tried to do this few times and not getting a successful boot after installing the custom rom created
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Phil3759:
This will fail on any selinux enforced rom

busybox tar still doesn't support selinux natively
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] yotaking:
how to change tht? stocked deodexed is enforced. would the odexed not be?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] cwb1231:
Is 6.04 available yet?I am only seeing 6.008. Thanks
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] egomaster:
I have tried installing this at least 6 times with and without or reboot and no go. I am stock rooted mk2 4.3. Any idea why? Process states success and pass.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] ParkerParker:
Is this the one you are flashing ?

http://d-h.st/fGN

What are you using right now for recovery ? There is always the Odin route ..or DL goo manager from the play store ..after install open app.. ..settings ..install open script recovery ..that will get you on the latest twrp ..then go into twrp and flash the latest philz
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] egomaster:
I'm using odin with the newest md5
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] ParkerParker:
Do what I said with goo manager if Odin is not working
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] egomaster:
Worked. Thank you for the help
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Tungsten c:
CF-auto-root OTA 4.3

I was wondering if this will be the recovery way to go on my sprint Samsung S4 or TWRP.

Any suggestions will be appreciated. So far prior to the 4.3 update I have always used TWRP.

I am willing to change but not sure if I should.

Thanks
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] CyberpodS2:
Philz latest build has a proven track record with 4.3 including making good data backups. That being said, it looks like TWRP has also been updated. Look up rmiller here: http://xdaforums.com/member.php?u=2899810

His sig has the latest TWRP and some info. He's a solid contributor here and is happy to answer questions.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Tungsten c:
Would you please give me the thread to the TWRP page thanks
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Tungsten c:
What is the best way to get free WIFI tether on 4.3 rooted OTA?

Thanks
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] CyberpodS2:
Did you look at this? I have not tried it since I run custom roms but seems straight forward and the dev is a super solid resource! http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2256950
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Tungsten c:
Hot Spot

I will install this in my S4.

Does anyone knows if this method will work on a note 2 from sprint also?

Thanks
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] DanCandy:
Any list of things that aren't working/stable?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] shizkoff777:
Ir is without a doubt stable
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] anees02:
Please...Please.

Fix the clock issue...i tried to change the time zone but didn't effect.

still incorrect time....incorrect backup names ....i missed up my backups ...and didn't know what is the correct one to choose.

I hope fixing this issue.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] ParkerParker:
After you make your back up just use any file manager and rename your nandroid, problem solved
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] CyberpodS2:
Yes, that is what I do myself... Giving them names like pacman.4.3.1_kt.kernel_1-1-14 makes it easy to keep track of them. Been doing that for a couple years now. Great advice even when the date works. :)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] cwb1231:
I get an invalid md5 sum message when I try to download the 6.0.8.9 version on goo.I'm. Is this my phone or the download as the problem
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Phil3759:
it is uploading/refreshing on goo.im

you got just some bytes !
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] cwb1231:
Early adopter lol
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] sjsharksfan420:
Yep, just renaming it will solve your problem. I've been doing that for years too. One thing to keep in mind though is that you have to make sure that you do not have any spaces in the nandroid file name. You will get an md5sum mismatch if you do. I just keep a text file with the stock info I need to label my backups and just copy the name, insert the date and I'm good to go

sj

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] ParkerParker:
Have to love a recovery thread that is completely quit ...why ...because there is nothing wrong with it ..been on 6.07.9 since its release and have ran it through the ringer ..flashed ..backup.. And restored a ton with zero issues ...I trust it 100%
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] kreizyidiot:
I have an older version 6.0.3.4.....Trying to update to latest version.... I went into download mode and tried to flash the update tar files through odin...and it doesn't seem to work..

Any ideas?

Should I download the flash files and flash the new version using the old version of philz?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] ParkerParker:
That's how I update ..just flash new version ..
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] kreizyidiot:
Still not working for me.. Here's what I did...

Odin: I tried to install the tar files using Odin..no go...still old version showing..

Flash via Philz: I tried to install the new zip files....flashed with the old Philz... still shows old version...

---------- Post added at 07:58 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:56 PM ----------

Actually...

I went to the "About" section...

The CMW base version shows 6.0.4.6...

But the Build version shows 6.08.9...

Am I on the most recent one?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] ParkerParker:
Yes you are in the newest build
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] btvolta:
I mainly still just use the 5/18 version as it always works on every rom I've been on. The only time I would switch is when I would need to re-root, then I would flash in recovery, reboot recovery, then re-root.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Luca Brasi09:
Can i flash the zip file through recovery using twrp?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] guitardoc64:
Yes. That's how I did it.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Ramon77:
I can't seem to find the fix permission on here. Do you have one on here, if so, where at?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] xchampx13:
dont believe there is one
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Goat1378:
Is there a fix permission or anything like that in this recovery I'm having an issue flashing Kernels,scripts and dnt know if its the recovery or not Just trying to weed out possible reasons. Any tips? Im on the latest release.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] ParkerParker:
No fix permissions on philz ( I have never had to and I've flashed my fair share of everything) ...are you on sacs ?