I am loving this rom but I am nervous if and when the developer comes out with a new version.
When the newer version comes out how do I update to the newest version? Do I have to erase everything and start over again? Thanks so much!
well if you installed stock ROM, you will probably recieve an update without need to delete anything, but if you used custom ICS rom like CM than you will have to update it manually...
I believe i was clear!
thanks but I was talking about when the developer of the custom rom has a newer version. Wondering if there is an easy way to update.
download it, put it on phone, and just apply it using CW recovery, if its same rom but new versiom, for example CM9 v19 and you want to put CM9 v20 than in most cases you just apply it and it should work, but its always good practice to make backup before any ROM update...use titanium backup or something similar
so can I just wipe cache and dalvik cash then install?
Will my home screen be the same?
stu5797 said:
so can I just wipe cache and dalvik cash then install?
Will my home screen be the same?
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In most cases, you can clear caches, and flash over. I went from 32 to 43 without wiping, and have no issues. In fact, it is my main fallback backup when testing new ROMs. By doing this, all previous settings will stay.
If there is a major overhaul, though, you will want to wipe if you run into force closes. So let's say Google releases 4.0.4 tomorrow and aosp releases a new ROM update based on it. In most cases, you will want to full wipe and clean install. This is where titanium backup pro is very useful.
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This is not a "how to root" post.
I finally said F it and installed clockworkmod and flashed a ROM but I just did a basic one to get my feet wet.
My basic question is how do ROM upgrades get installed. Say I install the latest EaglesBlood ROM and there is an update for it. Do I have to do a complete data/cache clear and re-flash with the newest ROM or is there some sort of updater or is each developer different?
Thanks.
That really depends on what was updated. Most of the time if you are upgrading to a newer version of the same rom, you can get away with just flashing over it, and keeping your data intact. Clearing /cache and the dalvik-cache is recommended. However this is not always the case. Some changes require data wipes to be effective. Usually best to ask in the rom's thread if a wipe is needed.
Also, sometimes you can just do a nandroid backup, install new rom, then reboot into cwm and do an advanced restore just restoring the data partition. Again, it really depends on the rom, and what was upgraded.
I got my HTC Sensation 4G last week rooted it and installed Android Revolution HD 3.0.4.
Today I noticed that there is a new version 3.1.0 and I am wondering if there any way to upgrade the rom without losing any installed apps or data.
Thanks and have a nice day.
just check ARHD's thread and see if the latest one needs a full wipe. if so, you'll lose all ur data; if not, just wipe the cache and dalvik cache, then go on flashing it, reboot, done.
If it's a small update then you could just flash it.
It is kinda small but the question is if I have to install all the apps again.
If you just flash it over an existing install then no, you only need to do a fix-permissions if you get crashes and errors. If you wipe then install then yes you will need to reinstall all your downloaded apps.
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It is kinda small but the question is if I have to install all the apps again.
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Hi,
If you are installing new ROM with the same base(ie 3.0.4 to 3.1.1)
Then you will not lose any settings or apps.
You will lose any mods(battery %,crt etc.)
Just go to recovery and wipe cache partition and dalvik(advanced)
and you are good to go.
i looked through the forum and didn't find this exact question so i'm sorry if it's been posted before.
basically what i'm wondering is if i have a ROM installed, let's just say one of the new ICS ones, and a new release of that ROM comes out, is there a way to upgrade to the newer version without having to install all my apps and stuff again through titanium backup? i hope that makes sense. in other words, is installing a new version of a ROM that you are already using going to be the same process as flashing a new ROM entirely? that could get annoying with newer versions of ICS seemingly coming out twice a week.
thanks in advance!
It's recommended to wipe and reflash, but I just flash over top and if there's problems I resort to wiping. Clear cache and dalvik and just flash over top, your apps will still be there. But if you do it this way, you should not report any problems
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Probably could have used search to find this. But typically, unless the dev say to full wipe, when an update comes out for the rom you are using you can flash the update over the older version without a full wipe. You are still required to clear cache/dalvik to do this. If anything that was working before does not work anymore after you have flashed the update over the older version, then you should go back and do a full wipe and flash the new version. I personally always full wipe when flashing a newer version.
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It all depends on the ROM and what is updated. Seriously you have to go by what the DEV says in his thread. Some you can update without wiping and some you have to wipe. Others will automatically wipe for you. Best advice is to read the DEV's thread. They should all give you this info. And if you looked over the first few posts of his thread you really wouldn't be asking this question here.
Some mods have the cache/dalvik wipe built in, so just make sure you read through the thread for whatever mod you're trying. Wiping it twice won't hurt, but just wastes a little time.
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I know that we have different method for rom installation but do you have any idea about RunnyDrOiD
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I know that we have different method for rom installation but do you have any idea about RunnyDrOiD
Thanks
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really? man. I'll make this very simple for you.
1. put rom on root of sdcard
2. boot into recovery
3. wipe data, cache, dalvik cache
4. install from sdcard the zip file
5. reboot.
almost all ROMs except for the PD98IMG.zip stock ROMs are flashed with the above method. Not all ROMs require a full wipe (data, cache, dalvik cahce) when upgrading within the same ROM but it is recommended to do so to avoid any issues. If you're switching between different ROMs, it is required to do a full wipe. Search my good man.
Hi! Sorry for the noob question but I'm here to learn.
I recently rooted and flashed my HTC Sensation with this rom using clockwork:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1494373
Now I'm wondering if I can just update it when new releases are available or do I have to wipe it all and do a clean install? Don't want to loose settings and everything.
clean install
i think you should clean install
re:Update or clean install?
its always recommended that u do a full wipe prior to any upgrade unless the developer states its ok to update without full wipe
Marfere said:
Hi! Sorry for the noob question but I'm here to learn.
I recently rooted and flashed my HTC Sensation with this rom using clockwork:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1494373
Now I'm wondering if I can just update it when new releases are available or do I have to wipe it all and do a clean install? Don't want to loose settings and everything.
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Usually when new releases of roms are available and you're running a previous version of that rom, you are able to update. Clean installs are recommended though, but since you don't want to lose data, you could follow these steps:
- Make a nandroid backup
- format all partitions
- flash the rom
- advance restore the data (from your previous nandroid)
- clear dalvik cache and reboot
N.B. Only do this if the rom was an update to your previous rom.
Marfere said:
Hi! Sorry for the noob question but I'm here to learn.
I recently rooted and flashed my HTC Sensation with this rom using clockwork:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1494373
Now I'm wondering if I can just update it when new releases are available or do I have to wipe it all and do a clean install? Don't want to loose settings and everything.
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It´s better to do a clean install.
If you have the latest paid version of Titanium Backup, you can pull all of your apps and data from the nandroid.
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Usually when new releases of roms are available and you're running a previous version of that rom, you are able to update. Clean installs are recommended though, but since you don't want to lose data, you could follow these steps:
- Make a nandroid backup
- format all partitions
- flash the rom
- advance restore the data (from your previous nandroid)
- clear dalvik cache and reboot
N.B. Only do this if the rom was an update to your previous rom.
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OK I will follow these easy steps! Thank you everyone
pkelly517 said:
If you have the latest paid version of Titanium Backup, you can pull all of your apps and data from the nandroid.
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Only have free version but might be worth the money I guess.
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Theonew said:
Usually when new releases of roms are available and you're running a previous version of that rom, you are able to update. Clean installs are recommended though, but since you don't want to lose data, you could follow these steps:
- Make a nandroid backup
- format all partitions
- flash the rom
- advance restore the data (from your previous nandroid)
- clear dalvik cache and reboot
N.B. Only do this if the rom was an update to your previous rom.
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If it is updating from same rom to newer version, just wipe catch, dalvik, and battery stats and you'll be fine.
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If it is updating from same rom to newer version, just wipe catch, dalvik, and battery stats and you'll be fine.
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Battery stats doesn't need to be wiped (even if it is a different rom). A user should only wipe it if they are having issues with the battery. Also, the system may need to be wiped for a "cleaner" replacement of updated files.
I came from ARHD 1.2.2 and wiped cache, data and delvik and flashed to OpenSensation 200121007 with 4ext. and gapps 20120429.
all is well except Play won't restore any apps. Not looking forward to a one by one.
Any suggestions for an easier fix?
Tried removing my settings/acct and adding in Play. Finds my apps, but that's all.
Should I re-flash CM9, then gapps, then OS, then Bricked?
Yes also before flashing did you wipe data factories reset after wiping cash and dalvik? Make sure you have nandroid backup incase something goes wrong. Steps, wipe cash, wipe dalvik, wipe data factory reset, flash Rom, flash gaaps , see if that solved your issue. Hopefully it will. Best of luck. Before flashing Rom in 4 ext I always wipe data factory reset along with cash and dalvik for a clean install. Hope this helps. Best wishes .
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Steps, wipe cash, wipe dalvik, wipe data factory reset, flash Rom, flash gaaps, see if that solved your issue. Hopefully it will. Best of luck. Before flashing Rom in 4 ext I always wipe data factory reset along with cash and dalvik for a clean install.
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Darn the Luck ! ! ! No change. I did from scratch.
Guess it's a one by one.
If you have nandroid, restore nandroid, use titanium backup to backup all apps, install new ROM, Gapps and restore from titanium backup.
While you are at it, I'll suggest try CM10.
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If you have nandroid, restore nandroid, use titanium backup to backup all apps, install new ROM, Gapps and restore from titanium backup.
While you are at it, I'll suggest try CM10.
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I do have nandroid, bur I figured the last time I tried OS it was unstable so I didn't use the nandroid.
Is CM10 stable with OpenSense 1007, WiFi calling and tether?
Perhaps you can answer this.
Some suggested that TWRP was a better recovery. I tired it with the todays re-flash and still have these (gapps) issues. But it seems to have overwritten 4ext though it does use some element of 4ext based on the progress log.
Is there a way to delete TWRP and just go back to 4ext?
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I do have nandroid, bur I figured the last time I tried OS it was unstable so I didn't use the nandroid.
Is CM10 stable with OpenSense 1007, WiFi calling and tether?
Perhaps you can answer this.
Some suggested that TWRP was a better recovery. I tired it with the todays re-flash and still have these (gapps) issues. But it seems to have overwritten 4ext though it does use some element of 4ext based on the progress log.
Is there a way to delete TWRP and just go back to 4ext?
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CM10 is quite stable not sure how it compares with Opensensation. Bruce CM10 is getting updates almost every other day. I asked you to try because since you are between ROM's you can get a feel of what CM10 is and how it works out for you.
Wifi calling , I don't think works on any AOSP/CM based ROM. Tether I've never used so dunno again. Check CM10 forum.
I think you can install 4ext on top of TWRP to replace it.
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CM10 is quite stable not sure how it compares with Opensensation. Bruce CM10 is getting updates almost every other day. I asked you to try because since you are between ROM's you can get a feel of what CM10 is and how it works out for you.
Wifi calling , I don't think works on any AOSP/CM based ROM. Tether I've never used so dunno again. Check CM10 forum.
I think you can install 4ext on top of TWRP to replace it.
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WTH, I'll try another. So far (knock silicon) OS is pretty stable. I think I didn't properly wipe the first time I tried and/or this kernel is better.
WiFi and Tether do work with AOSP (pretty sure OS is AOSP derived).
4ext simple wouldn't reinstall over TWRP2, although it doesn't appear that TWRP is making some use of 4ext "routines" somehow.
Since OS is stable, I'm good.
metropical said:
I came from ARHD 1.2.2 and wiped cache, data and delvik and flashed to OpenSensation 200121007 with 4ext. and gapps 20120429.
all is well except Play won't restore any apps. Not looking forward to a one by one.
Any suggestions for an easier fix?
Tried removing my settings/acct and adding in Play. Finds my apps, but that's all.
Should I re-flash CM9, then gapps, then OS, then Bricked?
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That happened to me when I changed my hboot by way of upgrading the firmware and my phone got a different android ID. I think titanium Backup gives you the option to restore the latter id number if you run it just when you are starting to setting up your phone. I didn't know that so I ended up installing one by one but gave me the chance to discard the ones I wasn't using
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