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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.

Clockworkmod Nightly Install Script

I'm running CM7 on my G2X alongside Trinity kernel. I've got ROM Manager Premium on my phone to check nightlies. Whenever I get an update notification I do the following:
1) download the nightly
2) reboot into recovery
3) format /system
4) format Dalvik
5) format cache
6) install nightly
7) install google apps
8) install Trinity
I would like to find a way to automate steps 3-8 in ClockworkMod. I'm currently running 4.0.0.2. Does anybody know of a way to accomplish this?

mastermindg said:
I'm running CM7 on my G2X alongside Trinity kernel. I've got ROM Manager Premium on my phone to check nightlies. Whenever I get an update notification I do the following:
1) download the nightly
2) reboot into recovery
3) format /system
4) format Dalvik
5) format cache
6) install nightly
7) install google apps
8) install Trinity
I would like to find a way to automate steps 3-8 in ClockworkMod. I'm currently running 4.0.0.2. Does anybody know of a way to accomplish this?
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You format system for every nightly? Good Lord, man....just wipe dalvik and cache...in fact, if you just use Rom Manager, and hit the options to only wipe dalvik and install gapps, it will do the rest for you.

I'm not just installing the nightly...hence the reason for this post. I'm also installing a custom kernel as well. This needs to be done alongside the nightly.
And...for the record...formatting /system is only one additional step in 8 steps and it's not even the longest one.

mastermindg said:
I'm not just installing the nightly...hence the reason for this post. I'm also installing a custom kernel as well. This needs to be done alongside the nightly.
And...for the record...formatting /system is only one additional step in 8 steps and it's not even the longest one.
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No need to format even if reinstalling the kernel. You should
1)wipe dalvik/cache
2)flash nightly
3)flash kernel
Lol...

[Solved] How to start Flashing Andromadus ROM (Build 13) Android 4.2 on HTC Desire S?

Hi all,
I want to install Andromadus ROM Build 13 on my DS and currently have stock 2.3.3 installed.
As this will be my first custom ROM and also I couldn't find any how-to to install Andromadus on an HTC Desire S so, I am posting it here.
I have 4EXT touch recovery, S-OFF'ed and the HBoot is downgraded to 0.98.2000 (PG8810000).
So, where do I start? I am making backups using 4EXT recovery and downloading "flinnycm101_saga_13.zip" & "gapps-jb-20121212-signed.zip" from http://andromadus.flinny.org/?q=node/24
but as posted on the same page..I have a doubt of whether to flash the MDDI kernel too? Is that required to be flashed on an HTC Desire S ?
Any full length how-to's will be appreciated.

General guide to flash any rom can be found here
No need to flash kernel. Just flash the rom and gapps.
You might also want to use Titanium Backup to backup any apps from your stock rom and restore to the new rom.

oddoneout said:
General guide to flash any rom can be found here
No need to flash kernel. Just flash the rom and gapps.
You might also want to use Titanium Backup to backup any apps from your stock rom and restore to the new rom.
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So, Can I use 4ext's recovery app to boot into recovery mode >> then format System
>> Format Data
>>Format Cache
>> then Format Boot
>> Wipe Data/Factory reset (1st option in wipe/format menu)
>> Wipe Dalvik Cache
>> n then finally install zip (ROM) from sd card and flash the rom..
>> then flash then gapps zip?
Also, isn't 4ext's backup option backs up my apps, app's data and the contacts too? :| um..what about the draft message(s) ? will that be backed up too using 4ext recov.?
But I guess I won't be able to restore them on an individual basis when I am done flashing the new ROM? As 4ext's created backup can only restore the full backed-up data which includes the old ROM itself!
Update: backing up apps+data using Titanium backup pro..so that will backup my contacts+ sms+draft sms too..right?
Any advice?

Guys..I did the following:
went to 4ext's recovery app in recovery mode
>> then formated System
>> Formated Data
>> wiped* Cache (as there was no option for: "format" cache)
>> then Formated Boot
>> Wiped Data/Factory reset (1st option in wipe/format menu)
>> Wiped Dalvik Cache
>> n then finally installed zip (ROM) from sd card and flashed the rom..
>> then flashed then gapps zip
Now after 1st reboot from recovery..I am stuck at white background saying HTC..its been quite a few mins around 3-4mins
Shall I re-flash the ROM ?
Please help :s

sky770 said:
Guys..I did the following:
went to 4ext's recovery app in recovery mode
>> then formated System
>> Formated Data
>> wiped* Cache (as there was no option for: "format" cache)
>> then Formated Boot
>> Wiped Data/Factory reset (1st option in wipe/format menu)
>> Wiped Dalvik Cache
>> n then finally installed zip (ROM) from sd card and flashed the rom..
>> then flashed then gapps zip
Now after 1st reboot from recovery..I am stuck at white background saying HTC..its been quite a few mins around 3-4mins
Shall I re-flash the ROM ?
Please help :s
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1943524 read this!!!

acultr said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1943524 read this!!!
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h ****..I just pulled it out :'(
well..it again got stuck into the same boot screen..
funny thing is I din't even pressed the power button it straightaway booted up? :s
ok...wrote the command "adb reboot recovery"
I am back into the 4ext recovery menu
now what's next?

sky770 said:
h ****..I just pulled it out :'(
well..it again got stuck into the same boot screen..
funny thing is I din't even pressed the power button it straightaway booted up? :s
ok...wrote the command "adb reboot recovery"
I am back into the 4ext recovery menu
now what's next?
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read the previous post

acultr said:
read the previous post
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Is there a way I can determine which screen do I have..now that I have already flashed my device and cannot access es explorer and stuff?
I do have access to 4ext recovery and adb console :|
Is it possible to navigate to / or /sys using adb console?
Also, suppose even if I do have the MDDI type of screen and I flash the MDDI kernel img but will that mean that I won't be able to adjust screen brightness and stuff?

Just flashed the MDDI kernel..waiting for reboot proc to complete...
I hope this doesn't fail this time.. :|

Re: [Q] How to start Flashing Andromadus ROM (Build 13) Android 4.2 on HTC Desire S?
As a suggestion, flash the mddi panel if it boots then you can be fairly certain your on the right path. At the moment there is no brightness control for mddi panel but there are some alternatives in the thread i directed you to
”As you get older three things happen. The first is your memory goes, and I can’t remember the other two.” - Norman Wisdom

jugg1es said:
As a suggestion, flash the mddi panel if it boots then you can be fairly certain your on the right path. At the moment there is no brightness control for mddi panel but there are some alternatives in the thread i directed you to
”As you get older three things happen. The first is your memory goes, and I can’t remember the other two.” - Norman Wisdom
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now its been ~2-3mins still stuck on the HTC screen :| (even after flashing the MDDI kernel)
Do I have to re-clear/wipe the cache..after flashing the ROM? or re-flash the ROM itself? (as I have read in some posts that it usually works after clearing the dalvik/cache and/or reflashing the same ROM again)
Can you provide me with the command I can use on adb console to find out the brand of my screen's manufacturer ?
Update:
I had flashed the ROM and then flashed the google apps pkg and then after a reboot now again flashed the MDDI kernel.
Is it the correct sequence to install the MDDI kernel?

Need help guys..its been more than 5 mins since I am stuck on the screen..what should I do now?
Pull out the battery..to give it a hard reset?
Please help :'(

I have shifted my issue to this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=37933379

Re: [Q] How to start Flashing Andromadus ROM (Build 13) Android 4.2 on HTC Desire S?
sky770 said:
Need help guys..its been more than 5 mins since I am stuck on the screen..what should I do now?
Pull out the battery..to give it a hard reset?
Please help :'(
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Best thing to do is not panic, you can still access recovery. What i would do in this situation is start again from the beginning with fresh downloads checking you have correct gapps package for the rom(check md5 of all files) using 4ext format all except sd card and reflash new downloads. Reboot into recovery using adb, try not to pull the battery unless you really have to then if you do wait a couple of seconds before replacing it
”As you get older three things happen. The first is your memory goes, and I can’t remember the other two.” - Norman Wisdom

jugg1es said:
Best thing to do is not panic, you can still access recovery. What i would do in this situation is start again from the beginning with fresh downloads checking you have correct gapps package for the rom(check md5 of all files) using 4ext format all except sd card and reflash new downlosd
”As you get older three things happen. The first is your memory goes, and I can’t remember the other two.” - Norman Wisdom
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Thanks for replying..
um..can you please..follow with me in this thread here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2146151
Thanks a lot :|
PS: Sorry..I am all on fire..as this is the only phone I have :| (except my sucko Nokia )

sky770 said:
Need help guys..its been more than 5 mins since I am stuck on the screen..what should I do now?
Pull out the battery..to give it a hard reset?
Please help :'(
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go to recovery restore your prev. ROM and check the panel
Step 1. Find out which screen panel your device has:
1) Download and install Android Terminal Emulator from Google Play Market
2) Open the application and type in these commands:
(WARNING: to use these commands - you must be rooted with either Superuser or SuperSU AND have BusyBox installed on your phone)
su
dmesg|grep -i panel
If the app shows you any text with word "sony" in it - then your device has a screen panel made by Sony (obviously). If that's the case - you can just close this thread at once and don't worry that your device might freeze at "HTC Quietly Brilliant" screen after flashing a ROM. Otherwise, proceed forward.
OR
1) Open up a file manager that has an ability of browsing any partition above the default SD-card directory and can access the system partition
You can use either ES File Manager or Root Explorer
2) Navigate to /sys/android_display
If there is a file called "sony ****** wvga" - then you have a Sony panel. Otherwise - you device has a panel by Hitachi.
Step 2. Download a MDDI kernel developed by Andromadus:
For Android 4.0.x & 4.1.x, use this link --> http://goo.im/devs/Super/andromadus/...kernel_82n.zip
For Android 4.2.x, use this link --> http://andromadus.flinny.org/sites/a...212.zip&nid=16
Step 3. Flash the MDDI kernel:
If you are S-OFF --> just flash the .zip file with the kernel after flashing the ROM and GAPPS package through "install zip from sdcard"
If you are S-ON --> use the following instruction:
Thanks for Fatal1ty 18 RUS:good:

Re: [Q] How to start Flashing Andromadus ROM (Build 13) Android 4.2 on HTC Desire S?
sky770 said:
Thanks for replying..
um..can you please..follow with me in this thread here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2146151
Thanks a lot :|
PS: Sorry..I am all on fire..as this is the only phone I have :| (except my sucko Nokia )
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Stop opening fresh threads, people tend to ignore you More if you constantly open threads. I had a couple of panicky moments when i first did mine. Just take a deep breath and start again
”As you get older three things happen. The first is your memory goes, and I can’t remember the other two.” - Norman Wisdom

The MD5 was not same ! The MDDI kernel I flashed it did not had the same MD5 as I the one I redownloaded..
And now..I cannot reboot into recovery by using adb.. :'(
I tried "adb reboot recovery" command
And it gave me an error saying: error: device not found
How can I reset the adb?
PS: sorry MODs but I wanted to present my problem clearly so had to open a thread with a clear description.

sky770 said:
The MD5 was not same ! The MDDI kernel I flashed it did not had the same MD5 as I the one I redownloaded..
And now..I cannot reboot into recovery by using adb.. :'(
I tried "adb reboot recovery" command
And it gave me an error saying: error: device not found
How can I reset the adb?
PS: sorry MODs but I wanted to present my problem clearly so had to open a thread with a clear description.
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command:adb devices

acultr said:
command:adb devices
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prints:
List of Devices attached
it is showing nothing :'(

[MOD][SCRIPT] Super WIPE Script HTC One | Aroma GUI (upd.18/03/2015)

This tool will allow you to easily WIPE system, data (except /data/media), boot (kernel) and cache partitions directly from custom recovery.
Before using this tool you need to be sure you are using latest version of custom recovery (TWRP or CWM). The current downloads for both CWM and TWRP can found below:
The latest M7 U/UL TWRP can be downloaded HERE. I recommend to use TWRP 2.6.3.0 (for v1.0.2d) and TWRP 2.8.5.* (for v2.0.2) .
v1.0.2d will work for Intarnational version, GE, T_Mobile, AT&T but NOT for SPRINT DEVICE
and v.2.0.2 - for all version!!!
To use this tool please copy zip file to your phone and then boot into custom recovery and choose Install. Then browse to where you copied zip file and select it. Aroma installer will begin. Choose options you want to run.
What script does:
1. Wipe /cache partition (select in Aroma);
2. Wipe delvik-cache (select in Aroma);
3. Wipe /system partition (select in Aroma);
4. Wipe /data partition except /data/media (select in Aroma);
5. Format boot partition (kernel) and removes /system/lib/modules (select in Aroma);
/system/lib/modules
/system/etc/init.d/01-h2w
/system/etc/init.d/01-pwp
/system/etc/init.d/01-therm
/system/etc/init.d/01-blinkbuttons
/system/etc/init.d/01-f2s
/system/etc/init.d/01-f2w
/system/etc/init.d/01-f2ws
/system/etc/init.d/01-f2wt
/system/etc/init.d/01-p2w
/system/etc/init.d/thoravukk
system/etc/init.d/89elementalx
/system/etc/init.d/99elementalx
/system/etc/init.d/99elementalx~
/system/etc/init.d/99bulletproof
/system/etc/init.d/56zram
/system/etc/init.d/30sweep2wake
/system/etc/elementalx.conf
/system/bin/fstrim
/system/usr/keylayout/synaptics-rmi-touchscreen.kl
/sys/android_touch/sweep2wake
/sys/android_touch/doubletap2wake
/sys/android_touch/logo2wake
/sys/android_touch/pocket_detect
/sys/android_touch/logo2menu
5. Removes some system files from /data/media;
/sdcard/.android_secure
/sdcard/.bookmark_thumb1
/sdcard/LazyList
/sdcard/LOST.DIR
/sdcard/.data/footprints
/sdcard/.data/mail
sdcard/Android/data/com.android.providers.media
/sdcard/Android/data/com.google.android.apps.genie.geniewidget.news-content-cache
/sdcard/Android/data/com.google.android.apps.maps
/sdcard/.data/navigator/Data/Temporary
6. Check partitions for errors;
7. Create a log of work on internal memory card.
This operation will remove all your data except for /data/media.
If you wipe ONLY BOOT, then you must to flash new kernel and kernel modules too (/system/lib/modules)!
Make sure that you have nandroid backup and Titanium backup before a full wipe!!!
You must have new ROM on /data/media to flash after full wipe!!!
If AROMA Installer stops at 0%, then you must to press Power button and hold 15-17 seconds to reboot. Then go to recovery and start installation again. This will help you.
***Credits***
amarullz for his AROMA Installer Script.
mike1986 for his SUPER WIPE script for Android Revolution HD.
Venom Team for updater-script for ViperOne.
LlabTooFeR for his updater-script for Maximus.
***Download***
Super_Wipe_HTC_One_FULL_v2.0.2.zip - some updates from 18/03/15
Arhive:
Super_Wipe_HTC_One_FULL_v1.0.2d.zip - 2.66 MB - some updates from 24/11/13
md5: 60cff28e4f5ec11e11c15e7d37c54d35
Enjoy!

Version for HTC ONE M9 (ONLY!!!!)
(Russian interface)
Download:
Super_Wipe_HTC_One_M9_FULL_v3.0.1_RUS.zip

Thank you! :good:

Excellent, i miss this scripts since DHD days Thanks mate...

@Golv - good job

i want to wipe everything except the contents on my sdcard download folder > eg. downloaded roms for flashing in TWRP
what should i choose.
what is this script do is the same as wiping in TWRP recovery?

Magpir said:
i want to wipe everything except the contents on my sdcard download folder > eg. downloaded roms for flashing in TWRP
what should i choose.
what is this script do is the same as wiping in TWRP recovery?
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You must select all of items then will be deleted data, system, cache the boot partitions, after that you can return back into recovery, choose Install and select rom to flash.
This script makes a wipe as well as in TWRP recovery. It's more convenient to use script for somebody ...

Golv said:
You must select all of items then will be deleted data, system, cache the boot partitions, after that you can return back into recovery, choose Install and select rom to flash.
This script makes a wipe as well as in TWRP recovery. It's more convenient to use script for somebody ...
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i dont understand what this script does is wipe more stuff than the standard TWRP recovery or what?
isnt wiping the boot partitions dangerous?

Magpir said:
i dont understand what this script does is wipe more stuff than the standard TWRP recovery or what?
isnt wiping the boot partitions dangerous?
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In TWRP all the same, except wipe of boot partition. And there is no partition format /data/media in this script.
Boot partition can be flashed into bootloader (fastboot usb) through:
Code:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
or through:
Code:
fastboot oem rebootRUU
fastboot flash zip boot.zip
(If you S-OFF you can put into zip 2 files: boot.img and android-info.txt, if s-on - signed firmware.zip)
or into custom recovery (zip).
It's dangerous to delete HBOOT partition! In this case - bricks. If you erased boot partition then you can enter into bootloader and recovery and restore all things! ...

so are u telling me that yr script is different from wiping in TWRP ?
So yr script dont delete Hboot partition?

Do not worry! :laugh:
This script don't delete Hboot partition!

so its safe to use?

I checked all items of script on myself. All safe. And if someone does not think before to do something, it is always dangerous!

Awesome, been using a wipe script for the galaxy nexus, great to have one for the One, thanks OP!

when i use this script.
checked all options and wipe.. no rom and no kernel on my phone?
flash now a rom without choose fullwipe in aroma..
why all my apps on phone, my own homescreen?
sent from my HTC One powered by ViperOne

Hopie, thank you! Try this version. Super_Wipe_HTC_One_FULL_v1.0.2d.zip - 2.66 MB An updated version in OP.

Молодец, @Golv. Так держать.
Great work! Thanks.

forgot to answer
with new version all ok..
ium think u know it ^^
sent from my HTC One powered by IronByte

works this script on android 5?

Hopie said:
works this scriot on androud 5?
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Yes.

[GUIDE] How to flash roms/kernels

How to flash CLEAN flash roms - This is how I flash roms(even updates of the same rom) and the method i recommend to users. It is better to take 10 mins to set your phone again rahter than wasting more time to fix issues that could have been avoided by a clean flash.
NOTE- This is a MUST when changing roms.
1. Backup EFS
2. Make a nandroid backup in recovery
3. Wipe data/factory reset
4. Wipe system
5. Wipe cache
6. Wipe dalvik
7. Flash ROM
8. Flash gapps(if flashing an AOSP ROM)
9. Flash kernel(optional)
10. Reboot
11. Wait 10 mins, then do another reboot
12. Enjoy
How to DIRTY flash roms - This method is used by users when flashing a update of the same rom.
NOTE- Some users follow this and some just flash the rom without wiping anything.
Note- If you flash rom that has aroma installer you will need to edit the updater script to make sure the aroma doesn't wipe system before flashing rom.
1. Backup EFS
2. Make a nandroid backup in recovery
3. Wipe cache
4. Wipe dalvik
5. Flash ROM
6. Flash gapps(if flashing an AOSP ROM)
7. Flash kernel(optional)
8. Reboot
9. Wait 10 mins, then do another reboot
10. Enjoy
How to SUPER CLEAN flash roms - This is the method that I recommend to your that have weird issues, even after clean flashing.
NOTE - If you dont know how to Odin the stock FW(firmware), read this guide.
NOTE - Make a backup of your internal sdcard and save rom/gapps/kernel/etc on external sdcard.
1. Backup EFS
2. Make a nandroid backup in recovery
3. Odin the stock FW(firmware) for your device, the phone will boot into the OS
4. Boot into download mode and flash a custom recovery, I recommend TWRP
5. Wipe internal storage
6. Wipe data/factory reset
7. Wipe system
8. Wipe cache
9. Wipe dalvik
10. Flash ROM
11. Flash gapps(if flashing an AOSP ROM)
12. Flash kernel(optional)
13. Reboot
14. Wait 10 mins, then do another reboot
15. Enjoy
Sent From My SM-N9005 To All You Wonder Nobodies!!

How to flash flash kernels - Many users say to wipe cache/dalvik but it's useless as neither if their partitions are affected when flashing a kernel.
1. Boot into recovery
2. Flash kernel
Sent From My SM-N9005 To All You Wonder Nobodies!!

Finally, the easiest and most important thread Imo.
Keep up the good work mate.
Sent from my SM-N9005 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

fahadali2315 said:
Finally, the easiest and most important thread Imo.
Keep up the good work mate.
Sent from my SM-N9005 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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Thanks for your support bruv.
Sent From My SM-N9005 To All You Wonder Nobodies!!

:good:
This is a long typo on note 3.
Can't imagine, with 289dpi some more
Sent from somewhere under the sky, at the corner of this rounded earth.

antique_sonic said:
:good:
This is a long typo on note 3.
Can't imagine, with 289dpi some more
Sent from somewhere under the sky, at the corner of this rounded earth.
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Haha actually I typed most of this on PC but emailed it to myself as I was leaving but wanted to edit it some stuff...So the end product was posted by cell.
Sent From My SM-N9005 To All You Wonder Nobodies!!