[How To] Fix md5 mismatch nandroid restore

[Ryan_28]

I had a md5 mismatch and was freaking out. Turned out that the folder name for my backup couldn't have spaces in it...

Hahaha you saved my ass on that one, such a simple solution, easily over looked. Thanks!

 

[wazer22]

Hi

I was wandering if you can help me. i tried running the code but it tells me no such file or directory at the end. i am a noob in it some help will be much appreciated

 

[JZ SmartMort]

I had a md5 mismatch and was freaking out. Turned out that the folder name for my backup couldn't have spaces in it...

THANK YOU @kentoe!!! I'm glad your post was second otherwise this gold would have been missed. The OP should be updated with some of these notions.

Thanks to the OP as well as that was another key component although I needed the data file so had to do this: md5sum *img *tar > nandroid.md5

All the best!

 

[vvulture]

Just to elaborate on this, if folks are also seeing this same error (md5sum: not found) when they get to the last step in the guide, just repeat the process, but this time on the last step, use the command:

# busybox md5sum *img > nandroid.md5

this worked for me

You're a legend my friend !! Worked for me too ! :good:

 

[sxi200]

Lifesaver. Backup on my tab got corrupted when copying to pc then back after a format. The system file was the only one corrupted. After doing this in terminal, tab wouldn't boot so I then restored system from an old backup and all is good again. All data is back again. Thank you so much.

 

[Ulukita]

I did the same thing!

In my situation, I'd renamed the backup folder using CWR to something like this: "Calkulin_2.9.2._2012-03-11" All I had to do was rename the folder to "2012-03-11".

I had renamed my folders o I just did renamed them by years 1982-05-13RomNameetc worked perfectly!

 

[sekhar13515]

The explaning is good, but noobs can't get how to ..

so, plz explain with detailed screenshots or video...

---------- Post added at 04:05 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:59 PM ----------

Applied commands as stated..


Nothing happened

 

[shishircoolin]

A million thanks to you! Cheers:good:

 

[BigMrB]

The explaning is good, but noobs can't get how to ..

so, plz explain with detailed screenshots or video...

---------- Post added at 04:05 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:59 PM ----------

Applied commands as stated..


Nothing happened

If noobs can't figure out those commands than that noob needs to go off and do so more reading... the answers aren't always spoon fed.. even though on this occasion it has been

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[sekhar13515]

At first you are also a noob,

Noobs can try and follow, but they have fear that they brick the phone

 

[bhake]

Worked like a champ, thanks! Hat tip to google for putting this as the first search result when trying to find out how to fix this!

 

[shishircoolin]

For those having a 'No such file or directory found' error you need to use emmc in place of sd card:good:! i.e.
cd /emmc/clockworkmod/backup/2010-06-29.20.22.53

 

[ImjuzCY]

I've checked the files inside the nandroid folder with the md5. It shows that it's all matched. But clockworkmod says md5 mismatch

Edit: My case solved. Need full wipe before restoring, if not it will show md5 mismatch right after you confirm to restore.

 

[spexwood]

I was Googling for a solution to the CWM MD5 mismatch issue for my Galaxy S2 and came across this thread. I followed all the instructions and managed to get my backup to install (well, it's actually installing as I type).

I dont think my BU is corrupted though. I copied all the backups from my phone to my PC, but I renamed the backup folders and I think that messed CWM up. I would rename them back to default, except that I do not remember the exact names of the folders!

RESULTS:
Yup, the backup worked!
It must have been the folder renaming!
I guess, the lesson here is to not rename CWM's backup folders!

 

[bornlivedie]

Saved me a couple of hours, lol.

Thanks a lot.

 

[diamond_4g64]

Can i do this by terminal?

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[A Lex and Er]

I was Googling for a solution to the CWM MD5 mismatch issue for my Galaxy S2 and came across this thread. I followed all the instructions and managed to get my backup to install (well, it's actually installing as I type).

I dont think my BU is corrupted though. I copied all the backups from my phone to my PC, but I renamed the backup folders and I think that messed CWM up. I would rename them back to default, except that I do not remember the exact names of the folders!

RESULTS:
Yup, the backup worked!
It must have been the folder renaming!
I guess, the lesson here is to not rename CWM's backup folders!

Of course we all thank IHTFP for this great info.

In these instances I leave in place the CWM name and put my file name at the end. Suppose I could put mine at the beginning? But whatever works for you.

Can i do this by terminal?

Yes, p.2 of this thread.

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[tietganFTW]

Saved me the hassle to reinstall all my apps

:good:THANKS YOU DESERVE A THUMBS UP

 

[olokos]

Hopefully working. I thought it might not work as i didn't even have nandroid.md5 in my folder for some reason (i haven't changed anything). I got no file or directory (ofc) but i created md5 file... Crawled through web seeking for another way and i didnt really belived that it'd work in the newer CWM but... Works great Thanks a lot dude

 

[sxi200]

Can i do this by terminal?

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Yes. That's what I used.

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