[ROM] XTMOD-ATV X96 Max - GT1 and some U211 devices - S905X2 Android 8.1 [Android TV]

[zoelechat]

Yes reboot recovery from Twrp solve the problem

Got it, now I remember twrp sometimes doesn't see partitions, maybe part of the problem Xannytech told above
In general, better try several times, locate, confirm, before report

[metabesk]

"Internal storage" is ONLY user data partition (the one containing DCIM, Download, etc.). No more.



Well I've edited because I'm not sure to understand what issue you're encountering exactly

Yes reboot recovery from Twrp solve the problem

[metabesk]

Bug: i tried at 2 different places so different internet providers, installing something from play store takes so mich time to start, it says download waiting and more than many minutes you have to wait and sometimes it takes forever.

With aptoide tv it is super fast

[Atlas_co]

If i cant backup the internal storage, how can i backup data partition to restore after a fw upgrade?
By the way, i used the same version but this version couldnt find any partition to backup for me?

the only way I found to backup the storage is to make a complete copy of the memory with a file browser .. the most important folder is "android", inside this for example the data of kodi.

[zoelechat]

Ah by internal storage you mean tue partition that kernel firmware is installed? if so yes you are right.

"Internal storage" is ONLY user data partition (the one containing DCIM, Download, etc.). No more.

seem to remember that even i rebooted once and reboot to recovery, after that still no partitions, but heck you made me doubt myself

Well I've edited because I'm not sure to understand what issue you're encountering exactly

[metabesk]

/data and internal storage are different partitions. /system, /vendor and so on are also not part of so-called "internal storage".


TWRP you mean? No idea

Ah by internal storage you mean tue partition that kernel firmware is installed? if so yes you are right.


İ seem to remember that even i rebooted once and reboot to recovery, after that still no partitions, but heck you made me doubt myself

[zoelechat]

If i cant backup the internal storage, how can i backup data partition to restore after a fw upgrade?

/data and internal storage are different partitions. /system, /vendor and so on are also not part of so-called "internal storage".

By the way, i used the same version but this version couldnt find any partition to backup for me?

TWRP you mean? No idea

[metabesk]

Ehm i normally provide twrp in my fws, here i will not until a FULLY working release (so i should build it myself) is out, the normal user do not find problems but there are on partitions.
So it's up to the user same goes for AFR, that i found could cause problems on some old tv. I prefer to give you a fully flawess working fw, then you can mess with it...

Anyway, your fw is the best one by far for x96max. Thank you for your hardwork?
So there isnt a way restore previous settings and apps each time you provide an update?

[metabesk]

I meant backup OF internal storage, just in case you've got some personal stuff there.


Sure, using that one from the beginning without any problem, I think I got it here on forum, possible I made flashable zip myself, don't remember...
twrp.u211-3.2.3-1-signed.zip

Should be included in firmware anyway, would at least save that step, and I really see no valuable reason to persist with original recovery (except laziness maybe )

ps: Beware SD card (="EXT") should be FAT formatted to be browsable from original recovery (yet another nice "advantage" of it )

If i cant backup the internal storage, how can i backup data partition to restore after a fw upgrade?
By the way, i used the same version but this version couldnt find any partition to backup for me?

[zoelechat]

No mess no fun, could never be perfect to everybody anyway. Forgot to say thanks for that good "basis"

[Xannytech]

I meant backup OF internal storage, just in case you've got some personal stuff there.


Sure, using that one from the beginning without any problem, I think I got it here on forum, possible I made flashable zip myself, don't remember...
twrp.u211-3.2.3-1-signed.zip

Should be included in firmware anyway, would at least save that step, and I really see no valuable reason to persist with original recovery (except laziness maybe )

ps: Beware SD card (="EXT") should be FAT formatted to be browsable from original recovery (yet another nice "advantage" of it )

Ehm i normally provide twrp in my fws, here i will not until a FULLY working release (so i should build it myself) is out, the normal user do not find problems but there are on partitions.
So it's up to the user same goes for AFR, that i found could cause problems on some old tv. I prefer to give you a fully flawess working fw, then you can mess with it...

[zoelechat]

Backup to internal storage will be null anyways, no problem i have external sd card

I meant backup OF internal storage, just in case you've got some personal stuff there.

i couldnt find a working twrp for x96max 4gb. If you know one, would you provide a working link?

Sure, using that one from the beginning without any problem, I think I got it here on forum, possible I made flashable zip myself, don't remember...
twrp.u211-3.2.3-1-signed.zip

Should be included in firmware anyway, would at least save that step, and I really see no valuable reason to persist with original recovery (except laziness maybe )

ps: Beware SD card (="EXT") should be FAT formatted to be browsable from original recovery (yet another nice "advantage" of it )

[metabesk]

You first install twrp from crappy recovery (don't know about update app), and install it again once flashed. Also don't forget twrp won't backup /sdcard (=internal storage).

Backup to internal storage will be null anyways, no problem i have external sd card but i couldnt find a working twrp for x96max 4gb. If you know one, would you provide a working link?

[zoelechat]

How to backup only the data partition since backup and reatore app cant do that and since there is no twrp in this release?

You first install twrp from crappy recovery (don't know about update app), and install it again once flashed. Also don't forget twrp won't backup /sdcard (=internal storage).

[metabesk]

You still can backup data partition, flash full img then restore data partition. Basically like an upgrade with no wipe

How to backup only the data partition since backup and reatore app cant do that and since there is no twrp in this release?