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[Q] I finally rooted my HTC explorer, what now?

what made me root my explorer was the fact of the low internal memory and i after i found out i could use a partition on my sd card to use as internal memory i started to search for more info.
But its too confusing what ROM do i use if i need one how to setup the partitions etc.
what do they mean to wipe everything before inserting a new rom do they mean the phone the sd card.
I could use some help lol
thx in advance
brigas

Partition your sd card and create ext 2/3/4 partition using mini partition tool in computer.
Wiping everything means to format everything thing like cache partition, dalvik cache, system, boot, data partition SD ext ..... In recovery.
Don't format SD card.
Here you can select ROMs, scripts, kernels and tutorials for much more.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1754876
Hit "THANKS". If this helped.

yeah i am currently checking that thread i used one of the links to root my phone. but now i kinda nervous on doing the next steps. i already did a backup of my sd card and my rom i think with the ClockworkMod recovery, So correct me if im wrong the next steps are:
Delete data from sd card and partition it into 4 partitions. with that partition mini tool
do a factory reset on the phone( i suppose is how u wipe everything)
and then use recovery to put the new Rom of my choosing.
is this right?

Follow this for creating ext partition.
Create only Only one ext partition.
http://www.noypigeeks.com/android/tutorial-a-guide-to-link2sd/
For flashing ROM, follow the instructions given on the thread of the ROM.
Basic method is
Reboot into recovery.
Format/wipe data
Wipe cache
Wipe dalvik cache in advance(menu)
Format SD ext, system, boot, in mounts and storage.
Now select install zip from SD card/chose zip from SD card/navigate to your ROM's directory/select it and yes to confirm.
Wait. After it says install from SD card completed. Reboot the phone.
You are done.
First boot of every ROM may take a little long. Wait and don't panic.
Some ROMs needs mounting ext, data,cache etc. Check the thread for that. I hope it'll help to get started.
Hit "THANKS". If this helped.

thx a lot man. Finally an explanation i can follow, thanks a lot guy i really appreciate it.
And if you dont mind me asking, what ROM are u using or had best experience with?

noobexplorer said:
thx a lot man. Finally an explanation i can follow, thanks a lot guy i really appreciate it.
And if you dont mind me asking, what ROM are u using or had best experience with?
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hi
assuming u have unlocked ur bootloader and have rooted then u need to add CWM for u to try the roms see below link for details. and best rom well u need to try them almost all of them are good its just that u need to find out for ur self which is best for u
link for CWM : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1415223
use this CWM for the 1st time latter on u can try the twrp
and u can creat a EXT2 part from this cwm but remember to take a backup of ur sd before doing it as it will wipe ur SD clean
happy flahing:good::laugh:

noobexplorer said:
thx a lot man. Finally an explanation i can follow, thanks a lot guy i really appreciate it.
And if you dont mind me asking, what ROM are u using or had best experience with?
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I Am using flyROM v3 here. But I suggest not to go with it as it lags and have random reboots.
I suggest use jaggy ROM by jaggy/danceoff.
If you've rooted your phone using jaggy's tutorial, you are already on "yannou's recovery". This recovery is perfect. No issues At all but you can change it to TWRP for touch support and some more features. But I suggest be on yannou's recovery.(because some are having problems with TWRP flashing sense 4 ROMs )
Hit "THANKS". If this helped.
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Have a look at this too.
You'll get some sense about working in recovery.
How to flash ROMs.
The method for flashing is almost the same for every ROM.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2134836
Hit "THANKS". If this helped.

cool guys i did it. thx for all the help, i sucessfully Put jaggy ROM working. Now that i understand the process involved should i try and a better rom v4? what apps are cool for rooted phones?

Now after getting some sense about flashing. You can try other ROMs as well. Just wipe everything and flash.
Use titanium backup, root explorer, must have apps for rooted one.
Hit "THANKS". It encourages me.

Try
Cm 9,1 build11 man
or
cm9 Xperia fusion (Looks great)
This is best for u start with lag less Rome

[Q] Partition sd help !

I am new here so don't judge me.
I want more space for my phone to storage more apps. I watched a video wich showed how to partition using rom manager. I did everything right, but when i reboot into recovery i do not have the option "partition sd" i only have like 4 options : instal from sd, wipe cache, factory reset and reboot.
What should I do? Thanks

RobertBoykins said:
I am new here so don't judge me.
I want more space for my phone to storage more apps. I watched a video wich showed how to partition using rom manager. I did everything right, but when i reboot into recovery i do not have the option "partition sd" i only have like 4 options : instal from sd, wipe cache, factory reset and reboot.
What should I do? Thanks
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You are lucky that rom manager did nt hard brick your phone..
NEVER EVER USE ROM MANAGER!!
flash another ROM or u'll have to flash ODIN again with stock rom and then install another ROM.
Hope ua Fit gets FIT again..

RobertBoykins said:
I am new here so don't judge me.
I want more space for my phone to storage more apps. I watched a video wich showed how to partition using rom manager. I did everything right, but when i reboot into recovery i do not have the option "partition sd" i only have like 4 options : instal from sd, wipe cache, factory reset and reboot.
What should I do? Thanks
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You may partition SD with CWM (Clockworkmod Recovery). Make primary partition FAT32 and primary partition ext2, 3 or 4. The best ext4.
You may SD partition and with MiniTool Partition Wizard Home Edition. Download and install this application.
Tutorial:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/index.php?title=SD_card_partitioning
Connect your phone Galaxy Fit with PC, and open MiniTool partition Wizard Home Edition.

Rohit02 said:
You are lucky that rom manager did nt hard brick your phone..
NEVER EVER USE ROM MANAGER!!
flash another ROM or u'll have to flash ODIN again with stock rom and then install another ROM.
Hope ua Fit gets FIT again..
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ha ha ha rightly said...bro. He had a close escape from ROM MANAGER.

Rohit02 said:
You are lucky that rom manager did nt hard brick your phone..
NEVER EVER USE ROM MANAGER!!
flash another ROM or u'll have to flash ODIN again with stock rom and then install another ROM.
Hope ua Fit gets FIT again..
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Cant mount sd card as ext4. can anyone help? In recovery when i want to wipe data it shows sd ext mount fails. Help please
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ext3 format?

So I am going to flash my phone to the ICS Debloated for the droid thunderbolt. problem? one step says
4ext Recovery
Make sure to format in ext3 format!
You need to wipe everything!!!!
There is no data wipe built in so folks can reflash at will and restore system.
First time, wipe everything!!! All partitions except SD!
Especially if coming from GB or AOSP!
Ok so i have 4ext recovery fully installed on my phone.
but how do i format to ext3 what is it, what does it do, and how do i go about perfecting this so i can flash my phone in flying colors. some one please help.

ext3 is file system used in Linux
There should be some software for windows to format partition in ext3.
Maybe some drivers could help.

mcstando said:
ext3 is file system used in Linux
There should be some software for windows to format partition in ext3.
Maybe some drivers could help.
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wait...so how do i go about make my sd card ready so that i can flash ICS unloated on my t-bolt? I am noob to the maximum, please forgive me.

snake2243 said:
wait...so how do i go about make my sd card ready so that i can flash ICS unloated on my t-bolt? I am noob to the maximum, please forgive me.
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here read this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=37383522#post37383522

chromium96 said:
here read this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=37383522#post37383522
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why are you so awesome?

[Q] How to completely wipe all data from my phone

Hello Sensationalists,
After 3 years I have upgraded my phone to an HTC One and would like to sell my old phone.
It is currently running ICS Android Revolution HD 7.3.
What I would like to do is wipe all data from my SD drive and sell the phone with a pre-installed latest version of Android Revolution. I have found several tools for erasing but do not want to brick my phone or do anything rash, so here I am asking the pro's :
What would be the best way to erase all data from my HTC Sensation (full erase, non recoverable) and provide the buyer with a clean installation of the phone?
I believe the factory reset is no longer possible due to the custom ROM installation etc. (been a while since I have worked with the phone so not sure).
Please be easy on me with the technical terms and abbreviations, I'm a little rusty :angel:.
Many thanks in advance!

just use the full wipe option from recovery and then install ARHD ROM again

rzr86 said:
just use the full wipe option from recovery and then install ARHD ROM again
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Wipe data/Factory reset?
It asks me 'About to wipe data, cache and sd-ext partitions.. Wipe all Userdata?'. This is what you mean right? It's in the recovery EXT4 program.
And if I have done that then the entire thing is unrecoverable? So no private data can be found by using recovery programs?

Slickzor said:
Wipe data/Factory reset?
It asks me 'About to wipe data, cache and sd-ext partitions.. Wipe all Userdata?'. This is what you mean right? It's in the recovery EXT4 program.
And if I have done that then the entire thing is unrecoverable? So no private data can be found by using recovery programs?
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if you have 4ext recovery use the format all partitions except sdcard option
i assume it is unrecoverable

rzr86 said:
if you have 4ext recovery use the format all partitions except sdcard option
i assume it is unrecoverable
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But I want to wipe the SD card as well. Should I do 'Format all partitions (except SDcard)' and after that 'Format sdcard'? I read that people use special programs to completely wipe all data from SD cards with programs like 'RoadKill's diskwipe'. But if this program does the same thing then I'm good, I doubt it though, that's why I ask .

Slickzor said:
But I want to wipe the SD card as well. Should I do 'Format all partitions (except SDcard)' and after that 'Format sdcard'? I read that people use special programs to completely wipe all data from SD cards with programs like 'RoadKill's diskwipe'. But if this program does the same thing then I'm good, I doubt it though, that's why I ask .
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now i see
you want to wipe the sdcard too
hmm,
i don't know if from 4ext will be unrecoverable but it would be better to use a program to wipe it from pc

rzr86 said:
now i see
you want to wipe the sdcard too
hmm,
i don't know if from 4ext will be unrecoverable but it would be better to use a program to wipe it from pc
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The thing is, I'm afraid that if I do this, reinstalling my phone will be a pain since EXT4 is put on the SDcard as far as I know. So if EXT4 doesn't wipe the data completely, and I have to use a PC program, I want to make sure I don't brick the device or delete crucial content for a clean installation.
So let me rephrase: How to wipe (unrecoverable) all data from my HTC Sensation including the SDcard, without losing the possibility of reinstalling the phone whilst avoiding the possibility of bricking the device/losing the possibility of a clean installation
I don't want the person that buys my phone to have access to files formerly stored on the SDcard or the phone itself.

Slickzor said:
The thing is, I'm afraid that if I do this, reinstalling my phone will be a pain since EXT4 is put on the SDcard as far as I know. So if EXT4 doesn't wipe the data completely, and I have to use a PC program, I want to make sure I don't brick the device or delete crucial content for a clean installation.
So let me rephrase: How to wipe (unrecoverable) all data from my HTC Sensation including the SDcard, without losing the possibility of reinstalling the phone whilst avoiding the possibility of bricking the device/losing the possibility of a clean installation
I don't want the person that buys my phone to have access to files formerly stored on the SDcard or the phone itself.
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by formating anything from 4ext won't brick the device at all
by the way 4ext is not on sdcard
it has its own partition in emmc

rzr86 said:
by formating anything from 4ext won't brick the device at all
by the way 4ext is not on sdcard
it has its own partition in emmc
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I did not know that, thanks! I'll just use a program from my PC then to wipe all data, then do a format all partitions (except SDcard) and do a clean installation of Android Revolution 7.3 ICS for the new buyer. This should suffice then right? Will this also wipe the data on my phone, numbers etc.? (I will destroy my simcard since I won't need it any more).

Slickzor said:
I did not know that, thanks! I'll just use a program from my PC then to wipe all data, then do a format all partitions (except SDcard) and do a clean installation of Android Revolution 7.3 ICS for the new buyer. This should suffice then right? Will this also wipe the data on my phone, numbers etc.? (I will destroy my simcard since I won't need it any more).
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it will wipe everything

rzr86 said:
it will wipe everything
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Perfect, that's what I need. I'll start... ehh.. wiping then... :laugh:

It worked btw, a full format from windows 7 made it impossible to recover data by using recovery programs. All data was wiped and new OS is running . Thanks a lot!

[Completed] (status 6) installation aborted - That error on 4 diffirent MODs

Hi guys.
I am a noob in this, but i have done my research and did what i was told.
i have an I9100 and i have rooted it.
when installing CM12.1 (tried 3 diffirent versions) i am always getting status 6 installation aborted.
can the problem be with the kernels? i tried 3 diffirent kernels for I9100.
Please help
Much appreciated.

Hello,
Welcome to XDA.
If you are certain that the ROMs you are flashing are for the I9100 specifically(not another model), then you may be able to use jrummy's root browser to unzip the ROM zip that you are trying to flash, after unzipping, find the META.INF folder and open it then edit the updater script in that file, then using jrummy's root browser compress everything back into a flashable zip, when it prompts you asking which compression level you want to use, select "best", after its zipped, make sure it's placed on your extsdcard(do NOT put it on internal sdcard). When you get in recovery, go to the advanced options and select the option that lets you wipe individual partitions, wipe the system partition and the data partition(DO NOT WIPE ANY OF THE OTHER PARTITIONS), after wiping the system and data partitions you flash the ROM and see what happens.
If you need help understanding all that, you can ask in the forum linked below.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/help
I hope this helps, good luck.

Droidriven said:
Hello,
Welcome to XDA.
If you are certain that the ROMs you are flashing are for the I9100 specifically(not another model), then you may be able to use jrummy's root browser to unzip the ROM zip that you are trying to flash, after unzipping, find the META.INF folder and open it then edit the updater script in that file, then using jrummy's root browser compress everything back into a flashable zip, when it prompts you asking which compression level you want to use, select "best", after its zipped, make sure it's placed on your extsdcard(do NOT put it on internal sdcard). When you get in recovery, go to the advanced options and select the option that lets you wipe individual partitions, wipe the system partition and the data partition(DO NOT WIPE ANY OF THE OTHER PARTITIONS), after wiping the system and data partitions you flash the ROM and see what happens.
If you need help understanding all that, you can ask in the forum linked below.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/help
I hope this helps, good luck.
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sorry i wasnt clear,
my phone now has "Kernel_Dorimanx-V10.44-LP-SGII-PWR-CORE_-[08-01]-[26-06]-LP-SGII-PWR-CORE.zip"
When im flashing "cm-12.1-20151114-NIGHTLY-i9100.zip" , i get status 6 error.
i followed the instructions on how to fix it using notepad++, and it still doesnt work. tried 4 roms, same error.
unfortunately my external sd card with the backup was wiped. so i have no rom installed.
did i brick my phone? if so let me know what i did wrong please.
much appreciated friend.

When coming from jelly bean or kit kat to lollipop you have to format system and data partition before flashing. Did you do that, you didn't mention in your last two posts that you did that.
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Droidriven said:
When coming from jelly bean or kit kat to lollipop you have to format system and data partition before flashing. Did you do that, you didn't mention in your last two posts that you did that.
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I was coming from icecream sandwich, and yes, i wiped data, cache partition, and dalvik cache.

Uncle Sam the 1st said:
I was coming from icecream sandwich, and yes, i wiped data, cache partition, and dalvik cache.
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No, those are the normal wipes, I'm talking about the format options. Which recovery do you have? CWM or TWRP?
If CWM, boot to CWM, then choose the mounts and storage option in recovery, in that menu you will see the option to format partitions, format system and data partitions, don't format any other partitions or you'll cause more problems. After they are formatted go back to main menu in recovery then continue into flashing your ROM and Gapps. If it doesn't work after that then there are probably things like your modem or bootloader that need to be updated, if that is the case then it means you need to flash any stock updates that came after Jelly bean for your device(to flash stock updates you have to be unroofed and have an unmodified system partition) and then flash your custom ROM, but you need to check that because some devices can't be rooted after certain updates have been taken, it varies from device to device.
If you have TWRP then you'll see an option saying format or wipe in TWRP, choose that option and find where you wipe system and data(again, do not format any other partitions). Then after format is done go flash the ROM.
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Droidriven said:
No, those are the normal wipes, I'm talking about the advanced format options. Which recovery do you have? CWM or TWRP?
If CWM, boot to CWM, then choose the advanced option in recovery, in the advanced menu you will see the option to format partitions, format system and data partitions, don't format any other partitions or you'll cause more problems. After they are formatted go back to main menu in recovery then continue into flashing your ROM and Gapps. If it doesn't work after that then there are probably things like your modem or bootloader that need to be updated, if that is the case then it means you need to flash any stock updates that came after Jelly bean for your device(to flash stock updates you have to be unroofed and have an unmodified system partition) and then flash your custom ROM, but you need to check that because some devices can't be rooted after certain updates have been taken, it varies from device to device.
If you have TWRP then you'll see an option saying format or wipe in the TWRP main menu, choose that option and find where you wipe system and data(again, do not format any other partitions). Then after format is done go flash the ROM.
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i have CWM but i dont see any option to format partitions. and frankly i dunno what am doin anymore
i dont wanna loose this phone it means alot to me.
i was wondering, at this point can i unroot it and go back to original firmware and then do everything again?
If so can you please post the links i will need to do so.
you have been very helpful thanks man.

Uncle Sam the 1st said:
i have CWM but i dont see any option to format partitions. and frankly i dunno what am doin anymore
i dont wanna loose this phone it means alot to me.
i was wondering, at this point can i unroot it and go back to original firmware and then do everything again?
If so can you please post the links i will need to do so.
you have been very helpful thanks man.
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Sorry, the format options are in the mounts and storage option in recovery, i misspoke earlier, it has been a while since i used CWM, I use TWRP because of some things i do. Try doing the format system and data and then installing your ROM and see if it works.

Droidriven said:
Sorry, the format options are in the mounts and storage option in recovery, i misspoke earlier, it has been a while since i used CWM, I use TWRP because of some things i do. Try doing the format system and data and then installing your ROM and see if it works.
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cant i install TWRP and do it like u said ? cz i tried doing the format system and data and nothing changed. :/

Turns out the Roms i was trying to install were faulty.
i downloaded a new rom and flashed it successfully.
thanks for your help Droidriven. :good:

Uncle Sam the 1st said:
Turns out the Roms i was trying to install were faulty.
i downloaded a new rom and flashed it successfully.
thanks for your help Droidriven. :good:
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Sorry man, I was at work, I just got home. Glad you got it going, enjoy.
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