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[Q] Cant flash CM7/fauxs AOSP need help

I have tried several ROMS and it's sad i have no success with CM& and Fauxs AOSP.. What could be the problem? Thankx

ok it seems alot of people are having problems flashing this particular rom. listen i do it like this and i neve, EVER have a problem so try this
now put the rom (zip) on ur sdcard im sure u know how, then from there wipe data, wipe cache, then go into advanced and wipe dalvik, THEN u install the rom, alot of people are doing it reverse do it like this ok so after the rom is installed, install the gapps rite after the rom. then boot ur phone up let it sit 5 minutes..........now if u want a custom kernel go back into recovery and wipe just cache and dalvik, no need to wipe data. ok so after u wipe cache then dalvik install the kernel and u are done boot up and enjoy!

sarni84 said:
ok it seems alot of people are having problems flashing this particular rom. listen i do it like this and i neve, EVER have a problem so try this
now put the rom (zip) on ur sdcard im sure u know how, then from there wipe data, wipe cache, then go into advanced and wipe dalvik, THEN u install the rom, alot of people are doing it reverse do it like this ok so after the rom is installed, install the gapps rite after the rom. then boot ur phone up let it sit 5 minutes..........now if u want a custom kernel go back into recovery and wipe just cache and dalvik, no need to wipe data. ok so after u wipe cache then dalvik install the kernel and u are done boot up and enjoy!
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I've done this several times.. Mine doesn't even go pass the LG bootscreen and have to pull battery to restart phone. What i also notice is when installs the ROM, it doesnt extract the file, it just goes locating and updating. weird. never had this problem with Bionix 2, EB and ultimate. Thank you!

I'm coming from an og Verizon Droid and we used to go into he partion menu and I'd wipe the system as well..i always wipe everything a few times b4 i flash any new rom
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[Q] how to wipe?

hi,
i just rooted my mz601 3.2 and i want to install the ics everest.
can someone please let me know how i can wipe the xoom prior the ics flash?
i have cwm recovery installed .
many thanks!!

Boot into recovery you'll find a list of options there. It would also be a good idea to read "Xoom Heaven" posted in the general section first.

Your going to have to Wipe Data and factory Reset, Wipe Cache partition than scroll to advanced and Wipe the Dalvik Cache. After that go to Install zip from SD card.

thanks Guys,
i manage to install the Ics and everything is fine.
what cache / data do i need to wipe when i will flash an updated ics rom?
do i stiil need to wipe all of the above and loose my aps and data again?
thanks!!

I Personally like to do the full wipe thing, just as you did before. Because that's one less thing you don't have to consider when having problems.

Boot issue

So I decided to try out Paranoid Android R4 and read all the instructions and downloaded all the files provided in the thread. Did the wipes and formatting in the order provided (x3 amount of times) then flashed the rom and the other file provided and rebooted my phone. The problem is that when I boot it it keeps looping the Paranoid Android logo and that's it. I've wiped everything clean multiple times and tried flashing about 3-4 times and still nothing. The thread provided only two zips. The rom and a gapps fix. Perhaps I'm missing a file found elsewhere or something? Thanks in advance.
(thread)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1750588

Musehk said:
So I decided to try out Paranoid Android R4 and read all the instructions and downloaded all the files provided in the thread. Did the wipes and formatting in the order provided (x3 amount of times) then flashed the rom and the other file provided and rebooted my phone. The problem is that when I boot it it keeps looping the Paranoid Android logo and that's it. I've wiped everything clean multiple times and tried flashing about 3-4 times and still nothing. The thread provided only two zips. The rom and a gapps fix. Perhaps I'm missing a file found elsewhere or something? Thanks in advance.
(thread)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1750588
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Flash Dark Side Cache Wipe and see if that helps at all. If u are looking to flash it again then use Dark Side Super Wipe. The Cache Wipe is for if you encounter problems after the flash. I can't remember if it is just to fix fc's or help boot loop but it shouldn't hurt to flash the wipe
Note: I have not used Paranoid Android rom so I am unfamiliar with their flashing procedure / if zips are missing
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DO NOT DARK SIDE WIPE ON AOSP OR CM9 ROMS!!!! also you need to read the OP's instructions. Using clock work mod touch by sk8.
Step i did.
Wipe /system
Wipe /data
Wipe data factory reset
Wipe Cache
Wipe Dalvik cache
Install rom
Install fixedgapps
Reboot. Let phone sit for a few mins after if loaded.
Reboot phone and done.

nidnarb said:
DO NOT DARK SIDE WIPE ON AOSP OR CM9 ROMS!!!! also you need to read the OP's instructions. Using clock work mod touch by sk8.
Step i did.
Wipe /system
Wipe /data
Wipe data factory reset
Wipe Cache
Wipe Dalvik cache
Install rom
Install fixedgapps
Reboot. Let phone sit for a few mins after if loaded.
Reboot phone and done.
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I was not aware of this. Sorry for any confusion!
Sent from my Skyrocket i727 running Sky ICS
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nidnarb said:
DO NOT DARK SIDE WIPE ON AOSP OR CM9 ROMS!!!! also you need to read the OP's instructions. Using clock work mod touch by sk8.
Step i did.
Wipe /system
Wipe /data
Wipe data factory reset
Wipe Cache
Wipe Dalvik cache
Install rom
Install fixedgapps
Reboot. Let phone sit for a few mins after if loaded.
Reboot phone and done.
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I did read the OP's instructions. I state that in the post. I had installed ClockworkMod touch through ROM Manager. I don't know if there's a difference between installing it that way and flashing the one by sk8. I didn't have any touch controls after installing it, though. What's the difference between flashing with CWM Touch and regular CWM anyway?

Musehk said:
I did read the OP's instructions. I state that in the post. I had installed ClockworkMod touch through ROM Manager. I don't know if there's a difference between installing it that way and flashing the one by sk8. I didn't have any touch controls after installing it, though. What's the difference between flashing with CWM Touch and regular CWM anyway?
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dont use cwm through rom manager, why u may ask, you are having problems right? if you use sk8's it rules out other issues.
if you dont know how to install it, just go to the link in my sig goto to the download section in that post and everything u need is there

Is it OK to Falsh CM9 on top of Stock I727UCLF6_I727ATTLF6_ATT

Hello all,
I have Samsung Galaxy S2 Skyrocket and i am currently on I727UCLF6 stock firmware I727UCLF6_I727ATTLF6_ATT, my question
Is it OK to Falsh CM9 on top of Stock I727UCLF6_I727ATTLF6_ATT?
If yes should i flash the nightly cm-9-20120721-NIGHTLY-skyrocket.zip or cm-9.0.0-RC2-skyrocket.zip is better?
Thank you

Have you done any of that reading we suggested you do? Flashing CM9 on top of stock without wiping the cache and Dalvik and doing a factory wipe will turn your phone into a brick, which you seem to be intent on doing. Seriously, if you have to ask a question like, "Can I flash a new ROM on top of my existing stock?", you're not ready to flash ROMs.
Read, learn and understand before doing, or you will brick, and you will find little sympathy here.

T.J. Bender said:
Have you done any of that reading we suggested you do? Flashing CM9 on top of stock without wiping the cache and Dalvik and doing a factory wipe will turn your phone into a brick, which you seem to be intent on doing. Seriously, if you have to ask a question like, "Can I flash a new ROM on top of my existing stock?", you're not ready to flash ROMs.
Read, learn and understand before doing, or you will brick, and you will find little sympathy here.
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After the nightmare i had before when i lost my signal, MAN i did a lot of reading!!!1
I have successfully flashed my phone to cm-9.0.0-RC2-skyrocket.zip but before that i did some wiping as the following:
1- Wipe data/factory reset (Three times)
2- Wipe cache partition (Three times)
3- from mount & storage, format system (Three times)
4-Wipe Dalvik cache (Three times)

All the wiping really isn't necessary. Flash the rom, then modems if needed, then one factory reset and reboot. That's it.

cschmitt said:
All the wiping really isn't necessary. Flash the rom, then modems if needed, then one factory reset and reboot. That's it.
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Do you know which modem that work with this Skyrocket & cm-9.0.0-RC2-skyrocket.zip ROM under T-mobile for full 4G speed?

aqatramiz said:
Do you know which modem that work with this Skyrocket & cm-9.0.0-RC2-skyrocket.zip ROM under T-mobile for full 4G speed?
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Probably the UVLE1 modems from the T989 ics release.

or you could just follow the instructions the dev almost always posts along with the rom...
anyway, if the dev does not post instructions for some reason then just default to:
1) make a nandroid
2) wipe data/factory reset
3) wipe cache
4) wipe dalvik cache
5) flash rom and gapps if necessary
6) reboot
you obviously still do not understand what it means to flash roms, so until you do, just follow the directions EXACTLY as the dev posts them.
also, i would not recommend flashing a new rom before wiping then wiping afterward, sounds like a pretty dirty install

radio + kernel combination for Skyrocket on tmobile
cschmitt said:
Probably the UVLE1 modems from the T989 ics release.
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I don't want to end up loosing signal like what happened to me before Man it was a night mare...
OK I got the cm-9.0.0-RC2-skyrocket.zip ROM installed, so now what do you guys suggest for
radio + kernel combination along with the above ROM to get 3g/4g on my unlocked i727 using a Tmobile sim?

Flashing a JB ROM

Hey, I'm currently on MIUI ics. I know I have to wipe/factory reset everything. But is it safe to flash on the current CWM? Or do I need to update it or something? Do I just flash the new JB rom like I would switching from MIUI to a stock ics rom? I'm a noob, sorry if this doesn't make sense.

What version of CWM are you running?
You should be fine, but it never hurts to check. You flash a JB rom just like any other. Wipe wipe wipe and flash.

The whole wipe wipe wipe is completely unnecessary. One wipe is sufficient and any additional won't do anything.
It's like saying that unless you wipe exactly 3 times the Android Gods are going to demand a human sacrifice for your phone to boot.

lol i think dvorak meant wipe cache, wipe dalvik cache, wipe data (wipe wipe wipe) but that's my take..
anyway, if you can flash MIUI ICS with whatever CWM version you currently have, you should be able to flash other JB ROM. Nandroid as always.. Goodluck!
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jacob66 said:
Hey, I'm currently on MIUI ics. I know I have to wipe/factory reset everything. But is it safe to flash on the current CWM? Or do I need to update it or something? Do I just flash the new JB rom like I would switching from MIUI to a stock ics rom? I'm a noob, sorry if this doesn't make sense.
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This is what I did :
1. Boot into recovery and perform a nandroid backup of my MIUI installation.
2. Wipe.
3. Flash XenonHD 9 JB ROM + marmite 4.2 kernel.
My phone is running really smooth now. Good luck.

[email protected] said:
lol i think dvorak meant wipe cache, wipe dalvik cache, wipe data (wipe wipe wipe) but that's my take../QUOTE]
Yep, that's it. Of course wiping everything 3 times would be unnecessary.
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jacob66 said:
Hey, I'm currently on MIUI ics. I know I have to wipe/factory reset everything. But is it safe to flash on the current CWM? Or do I need to update it or something? Do I just flash the new JB rom like I would switching from MIUI to a stock ics rom? I'm a noob, sorry if this doesn't make sense.
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if you get a cluster f*#@ of problems then clean install. It isn't that hard. Use Titanium Backup and good to go.
In Recovery:
1. wipe data/factory reset (this formats /data, /cache and .android_secure on sd)
2. format /system, /boot
this leaves you with only bootloader, recovery and radio...dalvik-cache resides on /data, so it's gone already.
3. flash rom
4. gapps & custom-kernel (if needed). No need to let the phone boot & settle before flashing them (most custom-kernels have a script that automatically wipes /cache & dalvik during kernel-install)
5. reboot
6. Run TB -- restore missing apps with data --1st option under restore
just updating rom:
1. flash rom-zip
2. wipe /cache and dalvik-cache
3. reboot
Do this before reporting any issues on the thread since the problems are often related to this and not the ROM or kernel.