yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Koolstr:
I used your tool to take a full backup, and it for some reason stored the backup in my Windows folder. I moved it back to the folder of this tool. When I try to restore it, I get the error on TWRP: "Incompatible adb backup version! Error during restore process."

What is going wrong here? The file was not given an extension/filetype, which is a bad indicator too that something might have gone wrong, especially since it's a 30GB file. I tried it with many different filetypes, including .tar, .tar.gz, .backup, .ab, but I still get the same error. How can I fix this, or how can I verify the integrity of the file? What is its extension supposed to be, when it is compressed or not compressed?

I tried running a singular partition backup, say of the boot partition, and the initial run has the log return the error "Backup Failed". If I run it again right afterwards, it backs up successfully. WTH?

EDIT: I tried taking a backup of just the data partition this time, and it seemed like it worked. I took it compresssed, but the file saved without an extension. Is that supposed to happen? Even though it said the backup was a success.

I tried running a restore on this partition and it seemed to be working fine for a while, and then the log comes up with the following error:

extractTarFork() process ended with ERROR: 255
E: ADB Restore failed.
E: md5 doesn't match!
E: file md5: ********************************** (not typing this out)
E: check md5: ******************************** (something different)
Error during restore process.

Looks like no backup will work??
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] desvariando:
I've done a full backup, but when restoring, it only restores the "System" partition.

How can I recover the other partitions?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] ranchu-panchu:
Hello,

I succeeded in creating backup but the restore gets stuck in :

Name of the backup file: comp.img

Now unlock your device and confirm the restore operation. <<-----------

I also must do "adb reboot recovery" every action, otherwise nothing happens (I can't do the backup and restore immediately without reboot into recovery again)

I also see that in backup the twrp screen changes and does the backups, while in restore there is no change in the twrp gui.

Is there any idea how to handle it ?

Thank,

ranran
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Ashraf Iraqian:
Backup File Name:

Compress?(yes/no):y

* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *

* daemon started successfully *

adb: unable to connect for backup: device '(null)' not found

Press any key to continue . . .

Please help i am read full of thread and nothing fixed my problem

using windows 10 pro

universal adb driver installed and i can see my device listed in cmd

installed twrp 3.2.1.0
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] slayerh4x:
Do you have USB Debugging enabled?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Ashraf Iraqian:
Yes
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] slayerh4x:
Maybe the ADB you have is outdated?

Also try revoking the usb debug authorization then plug the phone back into the pc.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] MrBaracu:
I've done a full backup but i can't find it on my PC?

The guide say "Now it will start creating a backup file on your phone. You can check the progress on your phone. The backup file will be created in the same folder where you have the TWRP Backup Tool."

I don't have this tool on my phone because its for PC.

//EDIT: Found it. But the file is just 41 bytes. Is that normal for a full system backup?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] rkaug27:
TWRP Backup & Restore Tool For PC

Hi

you just copy the TWRP Tool in your pc partition (not in windows partition c:\), and also copy the TWRP Backup tool.cmd in same folder.

Hit TWRP Bacup tool.cmd when TWRP recovery mode. Then follow the steps of mr. dexbyte

Wait till the process to fully complete.

Then Check your pc..
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] AlanDias17:
Do we have to backup system partition as well? What if we just take a backup of data & later restore it along with the fresh stock ROM image (same version)? Will that work? Was thinking to skip System partition backup thus saving space & any boot conflicts.﻿
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Blackaxe123:
Perfect but I've a problem my twrp backup is not .ab file its just folder and adb didn't see Have you any advice Thanks
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Tigormasterx:
wtf

Fu ck this **** man 30 minutos to do full backup when it takes 5 minutos in phone, and now the backup doesn't exist in any place, fu ck , where is my backup ? where is the folder with gb who waste 30 minutes please don't use that ****,
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] aqsede:
Hi, i have a backup of old pphone,. now i wanna restore data only on new phone. Can someone expplain how because i cannot find it anywhere. If using TiBu possible, it would also be great!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Der-Knuffi:
Translation: Sorry, I'm too dumb to use this tool or to ask a decent question. Please ignore me.

Gesendet von meinem ONEPLUS A3003 mit Tapatalk
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] jeffshead:
Can't get ADB backup to work on Pixel XL with TWRP 3.2.3-1. Device not found even though I can access the phone's storage on the PC when booted to TWRP. Also, asks me to unlock device even though it is already unlocked. Other ADB commands work just fine.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] xdafundorin:
Need help. Made complete backup yesterday from Oreo. Created 11 Gb on my PC.

Wiped the device and installed Pie. Didn't like it.

Wiped the device. Restored from the tool. After completing restore, device rebooted to fastboot.

Wiped again, installed Oreo. Restored backup. TWRP says "/system restore completed [180 seconds]".

Rebooted. Loads Android welcome screen. No errors, but the backup isn't restoring properly.

What is my next move to successfully restore that backup.

BTW, I've tried restoring that backup yesterday, right after creating it and, since the device loaded properly, I've assumed that that was the result of the successful restore and not because of nothing actually happened.

UPD. I've opened TWRP log after another restore and found out that it says that md5 checksum doesn't match. Is there a way to extract as much information as possible from that backup of fix it's md5?

UPD2. My TWRP version is 3.2.1-5. I've found this at TeamWin github:

bigbiff commented Aug 23, 2018

Adb backup issues have been fixed in 3.2.3. Unfortunately older backups are not restorable.

"Glad" to hear this BS.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bishoy ashraf:
hey man how can i unpack the .ab file created after a backup
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Foxcloud73:
Must have been Croatian or something.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] 73sydney:
Simple, never use this tool, it makes a 5 minute job on the phone a hair pulling exercise on PC

Avoid....
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] ryandigweed:
Thank you , will try this out.! ?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] ITGrouch:
This just uses adb to make a backup that has been around since the beginning of Android. It just uses TWRP as a backend. I have never had any success with a adb backup and restore.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] mehtakaran9:
All the files created for backing up on mac are 41 bytes or less. Please update the correct script for backing up data on MacOS
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Shmaks:
Right. But what if there is no phone space for a backup (as in my case, I have Droid Turbo with no external cards support)? This tool is a direct salvation for this))
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] IVXX:
Been forever since I read this thread but if I'm not mistaken this tool is to bypass a backup on phone and straight to pc, this can be done through adb by itself also, just change the save directory to your PC instead of phone.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] flipmode_11:
Great project! Is it still alive?

DEAD LINK on your site. The primary link. Zippyshare still works. Last download = 24th Jan.

What do you recommend instead of this now? I only ask given the lack of updates.

Cheers! :D
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] beamand27:
TWRP+Backup+&+Restore+Tool.rar

drive.google.com
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Skrach:
Tnx
[Moto G4 Questions & Answers] sanibel686:
The title says it all really I have been using ACR successfully on my Moto G4 while but when I upgraded to Android 7 ACR stopped working and I went on to the ACR forum and was told that Lenovo have blocked all of these programs from this handset. I have looked at regressing back to marshmallow seems very complicated and beyond my technical ability can anybody suggest a way forward. Is it just a matter of time before someone developed a workaround to the Lenovo block or do you guys think this is a permanent problem for the G4?
[Moto G4 Questions & Answers] martinisok:
I wonder if rooting will make it work.
[General Questions and Answers] Knoxify:
Hello, I Have any chances to Get CyanogemMod or LineAge OS Rom for samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) SM-J710FN, J7XELTE

Thanks. :)
[General Questions and Answers] Fobos531:
Hello, you might want to check out this forum section. I haven't noticed any LineageOS-based roms for your specific model, but it still may have something you may want to check out.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sphinx123:
Hello guys. I've been searching the internet for almost a month now on how to root Vivo y51 device but still can;t find the right method that works. I am hoping that someone in here could find exploit for Vivo y51 device so we can root it. I really wanted to root my phone so I hope someone knows how to do it. Thank you.
[Xperia Z5 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dumraden:
Hello,

My first Z5 Compact got replaced under warranty after the water resistance failed, and as it was mentioned from support, there was an issue with the device itself and was not user error.

Now, I believe the issue lies with the adhesive on the screen. All around the screen there is a yellowish tint, which from my experience is the adhesive to keep the screen on, and also helps with the waterproofing of the device.

Now, on both the previous device and the replacement one, on the left side the adhesive does not "hug" the border of the screen for ~2cm. I have not seen this happen on any other Xperia device I have owned, or any other device in general.

Is this normal?

I tried getting a photo of it, although its almost impossible to show what I mean on a picture, even on a completely white background where it's mostly visible to the naked eye so I have attached a picture from ifixit. The part where the adhesive appears to not be "hugging" the border is where the top left screw socket appears to be. I have circled it to make it easier.

It seems to me that the screw is pusing up on the screen, causing the adhesive to wear out from that point. I dunno, just guessing.

I am really not keen into keeping a device that will eventually fail me due to a manufacturing defect, especially when it's the same defect the previous one had.

If someone can confirm me whether the Xperia Z5 Compacts do have this cosmetic flaw due to whatever reason, and it's not a manufacturing defect that will have the waterproofing compromised, then i'll be a happy camper!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] amritmalviya:
How do people get 4+ hour battery life on their devices. I am using moto g turbo and using official lineageOs 14.1, and i didn't get that much display on time.
[Android General] snuggiebear:
I want to get round icons for GMail and Maps and am using the Complete Installation (Super Package option) on the latest Aroma ARM64 7.1 release dated today. I have some round icons but GMail and Maps are not round icons.

How can I get all icons round. Running LineageOS 14.1
[X Style (Pure) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TorqTube01:
Just bought a Pure Edition from Amazon, before I even installed my Sprint sim card. I have noticed that under cellular networks, APN is nowhere to be found.

I was not sure if my phone was defective or that was a normal thing. The phone is stock, I even did a factory reset to make sure.

If anyone can chime I that would​ be great!

Basically, trying to access the APN settings so I can add tethering on my phone. Unless there is another way without root.

Sent from my Portable
[X Style (Pure) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] acejavelin:
Put a SIM in it.
[X Style (Pure) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PassatSport15:
Put a sim card via Sprint as well. Still can't access APN settings.

Again it's unlocked phone, not sure if that helps..

The APN settings are hidden, I presume, but have no clue where to start.

All I would like to do is to activate my native tethering. But non rooted, tho..

Thanks

Sent from my Portable
[X Style (Pure) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] quakeaz:
Settings > More (under wireless & networks) > Cellular Networks > Access Point Names.
[X Style (Pure) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PassatSport15:
No APN

View attachment 4085037
[X Style (Pure) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] quakeaz:
Most likely SIM/carrier dependent. Just like "Enhanced 4G LTE mode" or VoLTE.
[X Style (Pure) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PassatSport15:
I bought the phone unlocked with or without a sim, the APN settings are not​ present.

You would think an unlocked phone, you are able to view the APN.

Sent from my Portable
[X Style (Pure) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aybarrap1:
I have AT&T and see my APN settings. Of course I don't recall what was there before installing my sim card. If you know someone on another carrier, try their sim and see if the APN settings show.
[X Style (Pure) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] quakeaz:
All of the Moto X Pure/Style devices are unlocked. The SIM can still determine whether options are visible or not, depending on if the carrier supports them or not.
[X Style (Pure) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PassatSport15:
The only way for me to change my Apn settings would be to root, I guess.

There is no hidden codes, like the dialing ##data## and at that point, I am able to change settings.

Sent from my Portable
[X Style (Pure) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] acejavelin:
Root won't help... Even most custom ROMs honor the SIM's settings.

Have you contacted your carrier to have them re-send the activation signal? That is needed on some carriers.
[X Style (Pure) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PassatSport15:
They did need the serial # and had to get a new sim card.

It took them like 1 he to completely activate the Moto X..

By the way I'm on Sprint, Is there away for me to give them an excuse?

This way I can access the APN. Maybe disable Band 26 or 41 to get to the APN settings...

Thanks!

Sent from my Portable
[X Style (Pure) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] acejavelin:
APN doesn't control bands. They need to activate it and send the configuration message. Just the way Sprint works. [MENTION=7383447]MotoJunkie01[/MENTION] might have some insight here.
[X Style (Pure) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PassatSport15:
I might root and use SQL editor to access the APN settings under telephony..

But rooting will kill my battery, right

Sent from my Portable
[X Style (Pure) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kotoshi:
It's in Carrier Settings. That launches SprintDM which lets you pull a new APN list from the server
[X Style (Pure) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PassatSport15:
If I were to clear data, you think it APN would come up.

The only thing I can think of is root, then use SQL editor to manipulate those settings.

Sent from my Portable
[X Style (Pure) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] acejavelin:
Why would rooting kill your battery? It should have no effect on battery life by itself.

Maybe we are looking at this the wrong way, what is the problem you are having that you think you need to access APN settings to correct?
[X Style (Pure) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PassatSport15:
When I root my devices, I notice that the battery runs out faster.

I just want to add a line within APN settings to get free hotspot.

I got into the dialer menu of the phone but won't allow me add dun to the APN settings.

Sent from my Portable
[X Style (Pure) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] quakeaz:
I assume you have ruled out it being your current SIM card causing all your issues by trying a different one?

Also, if you are now rooted, there are ways to bypass the carrier hotspot provisioning check without messing with your APN. Although I could be wrong, this generally isn't an issue with the MXP.
[X Style (Pure) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] acejavelin:
Root itself has ZERO effect on battery life, what you do with that access might though.

There is no APN option to enable "free" hotspot, the best you can do is add a line to build.prop "net.tethering.noprovisioning=true" which causes the phone to not verify if the carrier has tethering provisioned or not.

APN type dun will not do anything for you in a modern smartphone.

APN Type: dun - Indicates the current APN configuration may be used for Dial-Up Networking connections. This refers to an outdated method for using your phone to emulate a dial-up modem and is not the way that modern smartphones do tethering anymore. There should be no need to use this value.
[X Style (Pure) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PassatSport15:
I haven't tried that. But there is no need to install a new sim from another carrier, it won't do me any good. View attachment 4086509

Only for the fact that won't fix my issue.

I was able to get in but the 1st line does not allow you to add dun.

Sent from my Portable
[X Style (Pure) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PassatSport15:
On my note 5, I was able to add that in the fields. And it works flawlessly.

As far as build prop, I do need to root me device.

Sent from my Portable
[X Style (Pure) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] acejavelin:
It doesn't work on Moto's, if it did all the Sprint users would be doing it and I've never heard that in any of the Moto communities I frequent.

And No need to root to edit build.prop file, just unlocked... You can boot (not flash) TWRP and edit the file directly without rooting.
[X Style (Pure) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PassatSport15:
Gotcha! I appreciate you explaining that to me.

APN is out of the question.

As far as adding​ that line to build.prop

How do I edit the file so I can add add that line?

Thanks

Sent from my Portable
[X Style (Pure) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] acejavelin:
TWRP has root access... Just use the terminal and echo command is simplest after mounting system

echo net.tethering.noprovisioning=true>>/system/build.prop

Press enter and your done.
[X Style (Pure) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PassatSport15:
Your talking another language.lol

But I will research that, appreciate it!

I was able to access the dialer menu via keypad. But that is irrelevant. Because adding dun to the APN does not work. According to our convocation yesterday.

I really appreciate your help, I'm thankful for your input & fast response! Thank you

Sent from my Portable
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[General Topics] jr4000watts:
like it the title says, is it possible because everytime i download it, its not a "cab file" or anything, if there is a way to install this please tell me how because i cannot even get it to install
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] Fred98TJ:
Can anyone recommend a good fingerprint applock app ?
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] ewingr:
I'm thinking there are multiple posts with this question.

I use Finger Security and am very happy with it.
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] mobilecutzzfa:
Yup that's the best one
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] masondoctorjt:
Can't remember now why I settled on this one, but it works great for me.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.getkeepsafe.applock
[LG V20 Questions & Answers] ewingr:
I've been using Finger Security. No complaints at all.
[Huawei P9 Lite Questions & Answers] BraveZA:
Hello,

I'm still pretty new at this. Basically, I just want to update to vanilla Nougat.

When you unlock your bootloader, when restarting the device you always get a warning screen warning you that the device has been modified.

Can you unlock -> twrp -> root -> flash -> lock?

This way, you're on an updated/custom rom and you don't have the warning / error message?

Thank you in advance!
[Huawei P9 Lite Questions & Answers] mjz2cool:
i think it will only go away when you flash a stock rom, if you manually relock your bootloader the message will stay. but flashing a stock rom will lock the bootloader instead of relock
[Huawei P9 Lite Questions & Answers] franzyanga:
Unlocking bootloader will losse the warranty right? after flashing stock rom it will lock the bootloader again. but the warranty is still voided?
[Huawei P9 Lite Questions & Answers] mjz2cool:
i'm not sure, but i think you have your warranty back if you flash the stock rom.

it seems you even keep your warranty after unlocking the bootloader, as long as there are no problems to be found related to software modifications. so you should be fine as long as the phone is running a stock rom
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Hackills:
I have an S5 Sprint (G900P).

Bought and using it from outside USA.

And it was unlocked for international use.

I could use 2G and 3G on it.

But was unable to find and connect to 4G.

So in order to enable 4G, other than doing various things, I ended up reseting 'provisioning parameters to factory defaults' using ##72786#

Since then I am unable to use SIM.

It says, "Invalid SIM card"

Seems like I have lost unlock!

Now what options am I left with to make SIM work again on it?

Build number: MOAR v7.0 OA6

Software version: G900PVPU3BOK4

Android version: 5.0

Baseband version: G900PVPU3BOK4
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Youdoofus:
you re-simlocked it. that factory reprovisioning thing you did undid the unlock process. Your options are to get the simunlock code from sprint and if the ROM asks you for the code when you put card in, unlock it that way. But if the phone doesnt ask you for an unlock code, youre likely gonna need the services of a 3rd party unlock company. there are a couple of members on here that have done some unlocks for free or with a donation to them. [MENTION=4428363]stifilz[/MENTION] and [MENTION=2101250]asadnow2k[/MENTION]. Otherwise, i personally recommend idoneapps.com
[Huawei MediaPad M2] MortenCopenhagen:
Would any of you be able to make a qualified prediction? Or link me to relevant information on this. I plan to buy one but don't want to go for the M3 if M2 also will get the upgrade. Cheers and thanks.
[Huawei MediaPad M2] BenjyTec:
Are you talking about the 8 or the 10 inch version?
[Huawei MediaPad M2] MortenCopenhagen:
I'm aiming for the 10 inch, but if 8 is more likely to get the upgrade i will go for 8.

Also please clarify if the upcoming version 6 is based on android 7 (nougat).

Thanks a million.