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Re: *really* backing up an n800?

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Originally Posted by fanoush (Post 153350)

mkfs.jffs2 is the command, see the link in post #3 for usage.

ah ok, thanks. I missed that you had a complete command there with all the endian and cleanmarker parameters and stuff (which is what I was unsure of).

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Originally Posted by fanoush (Post 153350)

Check README.txt inside initfs_flasher.tgz and then maybe re-read this thread.

ok, that answers my question as to when they put in the partition searching, but I'm still curious what the limitations are re: first partition (even if it's a moot point now :) ).

I'm probably going to try your init.fs again, but I'm trying to make a couple bootable backups I can test on an SD card first in case something goes wrong again.

Re: *really* backing up an n800?

So, did this thread die? Is there no easy way to backup and restore? something for the average user...

Re: *really* backing up an n800?

This is a FAQ and should be added to a Wiki when someone provides a clear answer. I don't worry about it myself, and am willing to accept smoke and ashes from my tablet from time to time. Starting over from nothing has its benefits.