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How Can I Switch/Update my Kernel/CWM/ROM?

With the recent update of CWM/PBJ kernel I'd like to update to the latest ones and I'd also like to switch ROMs to test some other ones out. Can someone guide me through this? I've never switched before I just followed (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1122657), that's it(as far as flashing and such goes). I'd just like an easy to follow guide on updating the Kernel/CWM and installing a new ROM(If and when I'd need to disable Voodoo, if flashing something will reset all my contacts/apps, etc) I'd really appreciate it and thanks will be in order for anyone and everyone who is helpful :]
Info: I'm running 6/15 PBJ OC kernel with 1.8.5 Gummycharged ROM

There's not much to it. kernel and Rom can be updated in CWM.
Download the rom you want to flash to /sdcard (root of your sdcard)
reboot into recovery. If you do not have the option holding down the power button and hitting restart. Dl a terminal emulator and type:
Code:
$su (to gain root)
#reboot recovery
Wipe Cache and factory data reset
Go to advanced: Wipe Dalvik cache and battery settings
scroll to flash with a zip
choose: select zip from sdcard
choose the zip that you downloaded
once the install is complete reboot phone. let rom install
Follow same thing for Kernel. Just make sure you remember what the name of your kernel is.

dragonstalker said:
There's not much to it. kernel and Rom can be updated in CWM.
Download the rom you want to flash to /sdcard (root of your sdcard)
reboot into recovery. If you do not have the option holding down the power button and hitting restart. Dl a terminal emulator and type:
Code:
$su (to gain root)
#reboot recovery
Wipe Cache and factory data reset
Go to advanced: Wipe Dalvik cache and battery settings
scroll to flash with a zip
choose: select zip from sdcard
choose the zip that you downloaded
once the install is complete reboot phone. let rom install
Follow same thing for Kernel. Just make sure you remember what the name of your kernel is.
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That works a treat thank you.

Easier way to get into CWM: hold down Power+Volume Up+Home until you see SAMSUNG, let go, and you'll boot straight into recovery. No need to mess around with terminal commands.
Also, when flashing a kernel only (not a ROM), there's no need to wipe data.

Removing Penquins in Corvus 5 + SP1

For those of you who prefer Corvus 5 + SP1 but want to get rid of the two Penquins at boot up, here is a method for Advent Vega (there might be others) -
1) Do a normal back-up with CWM just in case you want to go back.
2) Download and flash Newbe5's modded stock rom for the Vega Stockmod 1.10.
3) Boot it up to check it all works.
4) Go into CWM Recovery and wipe data, cache and Dalvik.
5) Install Corvus 5 zip from your SD
6) Boot up to check it all works.
7) Go into Recovery and install SP1 ( I usually again wipe data, cache and Dalvik, but it might be unnecessary)
8) Boot up and you should no longer have the penquins appearing during boot up.
Enjoy!
MikhailM1.

Unroot + Revert To Stock - NO USB!

I'm trying to restore my N5 to absolute stock, but I don't have use of the USB port at all, after it got in an argument with a puddle!
Ideally I want to put the device back to stock, so that it can be updated to 5.0, which I can't do at the moment as it's quite heavily customised/rooted which stops the updates installed.
Does anybody know if there's a way to do this? Thanks!

Yes it is, flash this file in your recovery.
http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23501681358549862
That file is Android 4.4.4 Kitkat flashable zip file.
- Un-mount /system in TWRP/CWM
- Wipe: system, dalvik and cache (note: if you want to clean install, wipe data as well)
- Flash ROM (be patient - takes a while)
- Flash SuperSU (optional)
- Reboot

Isus <3 said:
Yes it is, flash this file in your recovery.
http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23501681358549862
That file is Android 4.4.4 Kitkat flashable zip file.
- Un-mount /system in TWRP/CWM
- Wipe: system, dalvik and cache (note: if you want to clean install, wipe data as well)
- Flash ROM (be patient - takes a while)
- Flash SuperSU (optional)
- Reboot
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Fantastic, thank you!

Best steps to install a new ROM to Photon Q?

Instructions for installing a new custom ROM to a device depends on the Developer of the ROM, or the author of the guide. I've made my own instructions based upon reading numerous ROM installation guides, and ROM install instructions.
Do you think any steps need to be added, subtracted, or reordered?
CLEAN INSTALL INSTRUCTIONS v. 1.0
1. Boot into Recovery
2. Select "Wipe", then select "Factory Reset"
3. Install new ROM
4. Install Gapps, kernel, or any other fixes second
5. Select "Wipe" button, then select "Advanced Wipe"
6. Select Dalvik Cache, System, Data, Cache, Internal Storage. Select Wipe
7. Reboot

[Guide] Step by Step Installation of Android Pie Custom Roms

Step by Step Installation of/Upgrade to Android Pie Custom Roms
Following this guide, you will lose all your data if haven't backed it up yet!!
Also NO USING GSI PIE!!!
Requirements:
- Twrp is already installed.
What you need:
- LineageosTWRP (Attached to thread)
- Custom Rom (can be found here)
- Open Gapps (Pico or Nano)
Only if Root is wanted: Chose either of them
Magisk(Recommended) or SuperSU
- A brain and a body
- The Knowledge that you will wipe your phone by doing this. Be Warned.
Installation:
1. Backup all the files that you have either by copying them to a usb drive ,a micro SD or your computer.
2. Check that all files are copied successfully and can be opened or viewed.
( Some apps have a cloud synchonisation feature, use it if you have it as an option since it is really helpful!)
3. Now, get your preferred rom, gapps and if wanted, your root method ready, also unzip the twrp file aswell.
Copy them to your micro SD.
4. Boot into twrp via adb or by using some app(root needed).
In Twrp, go into wipe option, then select change file system. Change file System to ext4.
4.1 Now use Twrp Reboot-Menu Option to reboot into recovery(twrp) again.
4.2 Wipe system, data, cache and dalvik-cache partitions using the Wipe option
5. Go into Install Option and Press on "Install IMG" , select pietwrp image and flash it. (The name should be lineagerecovery.img or something if downloaded via telegram)
(If you don't have it yet and are in the Lenovo P2 Telegram group, type #pietwrp in chat and make sure to safe it to your download folder. Otherwise it's also attached to this thread.)
6. Reboot back to recovery like you did in step 4.1.
7. Now install your rom and gapps.
8. Wipe cache and then reboot .
9. Setup your phone and Enjoy.
( For Root, reboot to recovery. Flash your Root Method, wipe cache and reboot)
Enjoy and thank your Devs
FAQ
Q: Instructions unclear, phone stuck in bootloop
A: Either do this:
Download this folder and use one of the two ".bat" files. Boot into Bootloader via Volume Down and Power Button. --
It will flash S048 Firmware of our Lenovo P2, after the flash-process is finished it will boot up on its own. Recommended: Do all the ota updates via ota app.
Or: Boot into bootloader, via adb cmd prompt use: fastboot boot lineagerecovery.img , then use reboot menu to reboot into twrp. Clean Wipe phone(Wipe system,data, cache and dalvik-cache Partitions) and try flashing your Rom etc. again.
Q: Instructions unclear, hardbricked my phone!!
A: Thaat shouldn't have happened. Did you screw up somewhere?...
Luckily you backed up your most important files!