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[Q] CM7 with gapps built in?

Hi all,
on my very first flash of CM7, I had to install gapps. All worked well and I was happy.
Since then, every time I flash CM7, I get gapps already installed (yes I wiped all, yes I cleared dalvik cache, I even did the lock/unlock thing in order to clear all data).
I somehow get the feeling that my flashes are not a "clean" install.
did anyone else experience this as well?
thanks...

On your first time on CM7, wipe everything, flash cm7, flash gapps. When you want to update cm7, jus wipe cache and dalvik, then flash the updated cm7. No need to reflash gapps, no need to do a full wipe either.... unless you want to.
-Nexus S

So you mean that from now on. Gapps will always be installed? Even after full wipe/ factory settings?
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asafru said:
So you mean that from now on. Gapps will always be installed? Even after full wipe/ factory settings?
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That's not what he meant. He meant that if you are upgrading CM7, you do not need a full wipe at all.
But after a full wipe your Gapsps should be gone. It's weird that it is still there after a wipe. :S

It's still there after a wipe... is there a way to make sure I full wipe correctly?
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asafru said:
It's still there after a wipe... is there a way to make sure I full wipe correctly?
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Wipe Factory/Dalvik/Cache: Full Wipe
Wipe Factory: Removes Apps + Settings
Wipe Dalvik/Cache: Wipes the cache but your apps + settings remain.
Wiping factory will delete your Gapps.
Proper way to flash CM7:
1. Wipe Factory/Dalvik/Cache
2. Flash CM7
3. Flash Gapps
4. Flash Kernel (Optional)
5. Reboot
Proper way to upgrade
1. Wipe Dalvik/Cache (Optional)
2. Flash Kernel (Optional)
3. Flash CM7
3. Reboot

asafru said:
So you mean that from now on. Gapps will always be installed? Even after full wipe/ factory settings?
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Upgrading to newer versions will now keep all your data in tact, so gapps will be there etc.

great, I think it's all sorted out now.
just one question though, I've read that CWM dalvic cache wipe doesn't work. Is that true?
If so, what is the best way to wipe dalvic cache and do factory reset (fastboot/adb commands are also welcome..)

asafru said:
great, I think it's all sorted out now.
just one question though, I've read that CWM dalvic cache wipe doesn't work. Is that true?
If so, what is the best way to wipe dalvic cache and do factory reset (fastboot/adb commands are also welcome..)
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It works. Somebody confirmed this, the error that pops up during CWR is SD EXT.
You can check for yourself, run a logcat (search the forum) while the phones booting.

[Q] HTC evo 4g stuck in bootloop (I know)

Ok first of all, this is my dad's phone he wanted rooted with a custom ROM. I'm not new at all to flashing but I have the Droid X and Droid Bionic so I only know MOto. SO I performed the root (*****) and installed CM7 build on his Evo. A week later he was experiencing ploblems with gmail and GPS and not wanting to constantly hear complaining, I opted to install a new ROM that had an RC build . I chose Synergy with god mode (wanting to wipe it twice) and proceeded with the dalvik and cahce wipes only. I didn't format sys because the op didn't state that I had to.....well I left his house letting the ROM settle and now its in a bootloop. He's telling me via gtalk that it trys to come on but says "storage is full" and "android.acor" has stopped. Any solutions that I can give him to get him back up and running?

Did you nandroid...if so just restore that
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You'll have to flash a new rom or restore a previous backup (if any was made).

jboyer0000 said:
Did you nandroid...if so just restore that
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I made a CWM back-up but how do I get back into CWM recoovery to flash?
Theonew said:
You'll have to flash a new rom or restore a previous backup (if any was made).
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How do I flash the new ROM? It's bootlooped and I have no idea how to get to his CWM recovery from a bootloop.

jkoldha said:
How do I flash the new ROM? It's bootlooped and I have no idea how to get to his CWM recovery from a bootloop.
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Turn off the device, hold down the volume button and then the power button.

make sure you follow the 3 main steps before flashing/ restoring any rom or backup
1. wipe data/factory reset
2. wipe cache
3. go to advance->wipe dalvik
then proceed, and even though your motorola, it's the same through out all the phones
(have a photon and an evo3d)

A2CKilla said:
make sure you follow the 3 main steps before flashing/ restoring any rom or backup
1. wipe data/factory reset
2. wipe cache
3. go to advance->wipe dalvik
then proceed, and even though your motorola, it's the same through out all the phones
(have a photon and an evo3d)
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Yea I should've data wiped but it said it would....

I always just restore to my previous rom the when I go to flash a new one I use amon ra recovery and wipe everything 3X before flashing.
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need help!!!anyone

im having trouble with my phone...really need some one to guide me to get my phone working again...i have DHD...im not sure whether i've install a rom correctly...now when i turn on my phone it's just stays on the boot screen...pls need some advised n help

crusified said:
im having trouble with my phone...really need some one to guide me to get my phone working again...i have DHD...im not sure whether i've install a rom correctly...now when i turn on my phone it's just stays on the boot screen...pls need some advised n help
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Did you wipe the dalvik cache after flashing the rom? And what do you mean by: "im not sure whether i've install a rom correctly"?

it sounds like you didn't wipe it first... Boot into recovery and then hit wipe system and cache. After that hit sellect zip from sd card and select your rom. That should give you a fresh system install
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tp2215 said:
it sounds like you didn't wipe it first... Boot into recovery and then hit wipe system and cache. After that hit sellect zip from sd card and select your rom. That should give you a fresh system install
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Try wiping the dalvik cache first, then rebooting before you do ^this^. If you still get stuck at the boot screen, then do a clean install.

Tutorial for flashing/installing a kernel

Hi
I just bought my first android phone which is a Google Nexus S, and I guess flashing/installing (I never know which is the correct term to describe this action!) a kernel from XDA can give better performance or some extra features, e.g. BLN
However, I don't seem to be able to find a complete tutorial of how to flash/install a kernel, can anyone help me with this please?
Thanks in advance

First you need root.
Reboot into recovery and wipe Dalvik cache maybe twice.
Then find the kernal in your SD and install
Reboot
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wipe dalvik cache once. then proceed to flash kernel

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1229794
[ACS] [HOW TO] Root, Unroot, Flash Roms/Kernels/Themes, and CWM! (17 videos) 12/16/11
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Is this the same guy that made multiple accounts just to make it seem like his thread was very active? If so your bad.
Sent from my Nexus S 4G using XDA App. Developer of brickROM, and OP of XDA Thread of The Year 2011.

wipe dalvik cache??
Does it mean I will lose all my data please?

double Wipe

weylon said:
double Wipe
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Does it mean I will lose all my data please?

Wiping cache does not delete your data.
Unlocking the bootloader to get a custom recovery will wipe everything.

albundy2010 said:
Wiping cache does not delete your data.
Unlocking the bootloader to get a custom recovery will wipe everything.
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so in this case, flashing a kernel will NOT delete my data, correct? since I don need custom recovery, and I have already rooted

U dont need to wipe cache. Simply wipe delvik cash then flash your kernel on your sensation.
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luckyvictor said:
so in this case, flashing a kernel will NOT delete my data, correct? since I don need custom recovery, and I have already rooted
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You don't have a custom recovery? I suppose you could use Flash Image GUI but you're really gonna wanna get a custom recovery. Especially since you want to make a backup before you flash in case something goes awry.
*if you didn't wipe /system and /boot it is NOT A FULL WIPE*

Doesnt matter just wipe dalvik cache and ur good. Through custom recovery
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clockwork recovery is the base for flashing anything.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1007782
use this guide to install CWM(See Part 3 of the Guide)
once done just wipe dalvik cache in CWM and flash any kernel .zip file

you dont need to wipe dalvik cache, cache, or anything else. as these dont have anything to do with the kernel. you can flash kernels via recovery(in .zip form), or with fastboot/terminal emulator(in boot.img form).

[Q] Stuck on HTC Logo after Flashing Rom (HTC Flyer)

HTC Flyer: Rooted with S-off, with Revolutionary CMW 4.0.1.4
At the first attempt, I flashed the SU.zip and got the tablet working. But then i decided to flash the Leedroid rom.
Within revolutionary, i wipe the data/cache/davche and then flash the new leedroid rom. There are no issues on flashing the rom and it was successful, however when i reboot.... it is stuck on the HTC logo screen. After 20-30 minutes, the tablet just shuts itself off.
Due to this, i decided the wipe again and install a different rom (CoolHoney3D) however same issue. Then i decided to go back to original SU.zip and that is not working now as it has the same issue.
I downloaded the recovery image for the HTC flyer and try to install it with Scottsrom. No LUCK
I believe i am missing a step in the whole process. please let me know what the problem is. I read all the tutorial to do the recovery but i am a noob and couldnt figure it out. sorry for my bad english..
Thanks!

Wipe data, system, cache
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Android311 said:
Wipe data, system, cache
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As stated above, i did a wipe on system/cache/dache cache. Flashed different roms already and still getting the error

Stated abouve dosent say full wipe, just says wipe data and cache. Wipe data, system, cache
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Android311 said:
Stated abouve dosent say full wipe, just says wipe data and cache. Wipe data, system, cache
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which option is the full wipe? it is the third option correct?

xrage4200 said:
which option is the full wipe? it is the third option correct?
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IF you have done a full wipe then you will have to flash again the rom....you have no information in your device....

glevitan said:
IF you have done a full wipe then you will have to flash again the rom....you have no information in your device....
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Which option is full wipe?
I did 3 types of wipe (System/Cache/Dache Cache) then installed the roms again. It said the Rom installed correctly but still got stuck at the HTC screen. Like i said, i installed the original su.zip again and that doesnt work anymore
Another question, do I have to install su.zip first before installing the leedroid rom?

This is what I do when I flash a Rom
Wipe dalvick cache
Format cache
Format data
Format system
Flash Rom
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Android311 said:
This is what I do when I flash a Rom
Wipe dalvick cache
Format cache
Format data
Format system
Flash Rom
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I tried when i get home today. This is what i done in the past.
-Wipe Data/factory reset then..
-Wipe Cache partition then..
-Wipe Dalvick Cache then..
-Flash Rom
-----I dont see format system anywhere though?

xrage4200 said:
I tried when i get home today. This is what i done in the past.
-Wipe Data/factory reset then..
-Wipe Cache partition then..
-Wipe Dalvick Cache then..
-Flash Rom
-----I dont see format system anywhere though?
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You are S-OFF aren't you?? without formatting system it should work anyway.

glevitan said:
You are S-OFF aren't you?? without formatting system it should work anyway.
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I am S-OFF (Revolutionary) The problem is i still have the same problem after wiping data/cache/davich

xrage4200 said:
I tried when i get home today. This is what i done in the past.
-Wipe Data/factory reset then..
-Wipe Cache partition then..
-Wipe Dalvick Cache then..
-Flash Rom
-----I dont see format system anywhere though?
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Try wiping the dalvik cache after flashing the rom.

Theonew said:
Try wiping the dalvik cache after flashing the rom.
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I will try that. Should I.....
1. Flash the SU.zip rom first
2. Flash the CoolHoney3D rom
3. Wipe Dalvik cache
4. Reboot
or skip the su.zip rom

xrage4200 said:
I will try that. Should I.....
1. Flash the SU.zip rom first
2. Flash the CoolHoney3D rom
3. Wipe Dalvik cache
4. Reboot
or skip the su.zip rom
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Skip the "su.zip". So just flash the "CoolHoney3D" rom, wipe the dalvik cache, then reboot. You could format all partition before flashing the rom if you haven't already done so. In other words:
- Format partitions
- Flash the rom
- Wipe the dalvik cache
- Reboot

Theonew said:
Skip the "su.zip". So just flash the "CoolHoney3D" rom, wipe the dalvik cache, then reboot. You could format all partition before flashing the rom if you haven't already done so. In other words:
- Format partitions
- Flash the rom
- Wipe the dalvik cache
- Reboot
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appreciate your help but i am still stuck on the HTC screen. I am not sure if i should just do a full recovery. I looked into the RUU but too confusing for me.

Are there any other roms you can download? Maybe the one you have is just corrrupt
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Android311 said:
Are there any other roms you can download? Maybe the one you have is just corrrupt
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no the one i used originally do not work either

That's weird, so do you get an error while flashing? Or it installs with no problem?
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xrage4200 said:
no the one i used originally do not work either
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i think i have the white screen of death. how do i run the recovery image?

Android311 said:
That's weird, so do you get an error while flashing? Or it installs with no problem?
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it said install from sd card complete.