[Q] How to restore EFS partition N9005

AMalcolm · Jan 8, 2014

Hi Mates,
I need some help to restore my EFS partition, I think

.
After a restore from X-Note backup, with TWRP, anytime I start the phone I get "FACTORY MODE IS ON" and need to copy the EFS files from a backup I'd made at the begining (tar.gz) to the EFS on the root and it works properly.
TWRP 2.6.3.7 isn't able to mount the EFS partition and stock recovery saids "Error mounting EFS: invalid argument".

Can any body help me with this issue?:good:

realfocus · Jan 9, 2014

AMalcolm said:
Hi Mates,
I need some help to restore my EFS partition, I think.
After a restore from X-Note backup, with TWRP, anytime I start the phone I get "FACTORY MODE IS ON" and need to copy the EFS files from a backup I'd made at the begining (tar.gz) to the EFS on the root and it works properly.
TWRP 2.6.3.7 isn't able to mount the EFS partition and stock recovery saids "Error mounting EFS: invalid argument".

Can any body help me with this issue?:good:

EFSBACKUP:good:

vndnguyen · Jan 9, 2014

AMalcolm said:
Hi Mates,
I need some help to restore my EFS partition, I think.
After a restore from X-Note backup, with TWRP, anytime I start the phone I get "FACTORY MODE IS ON" and need to copy the EFS files from a backup I'd made at the begining (tar.gz) to the EFS on the root and it works properly.
TWRP 2.6.3.7 isn't able to mount the EFS partition and stock recovery saids "Error mounting EFS: invalid argument".

Can any body help me with this issue?:good:

Which tool you've used to backup your EFS?
It shoud has the restore function.

AMalcolm · Jan 9, 2014

How to restore EFS partition N9005

vndnguyen said:
Which tool you've used to backup your EFS?
It shoud has the restore function.

Thanks vndnguyen,
I used Aroma installer while flashing Omega rom. Is there anyway to restore this (tar.gz) backup?

AMalcolm · Jan 9, 2014

How to restore EFS partition N9005

realfocus said:
EFSBACKUP:good:

Thanks realfocus;
Could you pls, give me more details about your suggestion "EFSBACKUP"?

vndnguyen · Jan 9, 2014

AMalcolm said:
Thanks realfocus;
Could you pls, give me more details about your suggestion "EFSBACKUP"?

try this one: SAMSUNG NOTE 3 EFS BACKUP/RESTORE

AMalcolm · Jan 9, 2014

vndnguyen said:
try this one: SAMSUNG NOTE 3 EFS BACKUP/RESTORE

Hi vndnguyen,
First thing I did. I also tried EFS Professional but whitout succes. It seems like the backup must be done by the tool itself. I even tried to do backups but I got nothing. That's why I think, the main problem isn't the folder but the partition itself.
I'm not a professional, it's possible I did somethig wrong.

radicalisto · Jan 9, 2014

AMalcolm said:
Hi vndnguyen,
First thing I did. I also tried EFS Professional but whitout succes. It seems like the backup must be done by the tool itself. I even tried to do backups but I got nothing. That's why I think, the main problem isn't the folder but the partition itself.
I'm not a professional, it's possible I did somethig wrong.

Total Wipe of your phone, then rebuild your EFS from scratch using this fire script.

---------- Post added at 09:40 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:36 PM ----------

Just to add, EFS backup is not so important anymore as it can rebuild due to it being stored on the hardware.

---------- Post added at 09:42 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:40 PM ----------

Also - forgot to add - TWRP has issues with restoring backup

Ratata82 · Jan 9, 2014

My friend also damaged his EFS, same fault /failed to mount.

He really had a fight with his handset, but ended up sending it to our shop. We just restored PB using Asansam box (Asansam solution for /fail to mount EFS)
We searched alot for a solution on XDA, before he sended it to us for service, but didn't find any.

If I where you, I would look for someone nearby with a Asansam who can help you our

Best regards

AMalcolm · Jan 13, 2014

radicalisto said:
Total Wipe of your phone, then rebuild your EFS from scratch using this fire script.

---------- Post added at 09:40 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:36 PM ----------

Just to add, EFS backup is not so important anymore as it can rebuild due to it being stored on the hardware.

---------- Post added at 09:42 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:40 PM ----------

Also - forgot to add - TWRP has issues with restoring backup

Thanks Radical.
I followed your suggestion an the methods from Firasusman and Steve Lazarus but on boot the EFS is always empty. Fortunately I can always copy the files and bring my phone back.

vndnguyen · Jan 14, 2014

AMalcolm said:
Thanks Radical.
I followed your suggestion an the methods from Firasusman and Steve Lazarus but on boot the EFS is always empty. Fortunately I can always copy the files and bring my phone back.

Which files you copied?

Can you show us the detailed steps?
This may be useful for other people. Thanks.

Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk

AMalcolm · Jan 14, 2014

vndnguyen said:
Which files you copied?

Can you show us the detailed steps?
This may be useful for other people. Thanks.

Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk

Hi vndnguyen.
With pleasure. In attachments images by step and list of files on my backup.
Hope this can help.

vndnguyen · Jan 15, 2014

AMalcolm said:
Hi vndnguyen.
With pleasure. In attachments images by step and list of files on my backup.
Hope this can help.

Sorry but I cannot realize what to do from these screenshots

Anyway thank you, I will try to sort it.

x3PoohBear · Jan 15, 2014

AMalcolm said:
Hi vndnguyen.
With pleasure. In attachments images by step and list of files on my backup.
Hope this can help.

+1

Sent from my SM-N9005 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

AMalcolm · Jan 15, 2014

vndnguyen said:
Sorry but I cannot realize what to do from these screenshots
Anyway thank you, I will try to sort it.

Sorry vndnguyen,
What do you need exactly?

That's what I do every time I restart my phone. At the bottom of each image a litte text.

Ratata82 · Jan 15, 2014

For those who are willing to pay a little, then I can recommend to buy an Asansam box, only 85 €, and it will fix it within a few min permantly
https://www.multi-com.pl/index.php/en_US,details,id_pr,8733,menu_mode,categories.html

If anyone buy it, then I will guide you step by step

vndnguyen · Jan 15, 2014

AMalcolm said:
Sorry vndnguyen,
What do you need exactly? That's what I do every time I restart my phone. At the bottom of each image a litte text.

Hi, I dont know what tool you have used to copy, what is the EFS folder location, etc...

AMalcolm · Jan 15, 2014

vndnguyen said:
Hi, I dont know what tool you have used to copy, what is the EFS folder location, etc...

Hi,
I use "Root Explorer" to copy the files from the backup, on the estSDcard, to the EFS folder on the root of the pnohe.
Sorry for the detail.

Ricky Divjakovski · Jan 15, 2014

i made a tool for this that runs on the device? i suggest you use it to backup/restore your EFS partition as its nice and simple!

AMalcolm · Jan 15, 2014

ricky310711 said:
i made a tool for this that runs on the device? i suggest you use it to backup/restore your EFS partition as its nice and simple!

Hi Ricky,
Nice to see you here. I've already tested your "samsungtool" but nothing. I also tried to restore my own backup but the tool keep saying "please wait" but nothing happends.
Thanks

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