I have a T-Mobile HTC Hero. One thing I did, was reinstall the operating system, by downloading an updated OS from the T-Mobile website, and installed it using HTC Sync.
According to HTC Sync, this wipes everything on the phone and installs the new OS..
But is this actually the case? Does this really completely wipe the phone before installing it?
What I am looking to do... is completely wipe the phone, and then install the new OS. If I've already done that, good. If I haven't, I need to.
If you go to Settings and do a factory reset, that only resets user settings and removes applications. It doesn't wipe the OS and everything on the phone. As said, I need to do all of that, and the install the new OS.
You can either:
1) To initiate the Android device wipe process, first tap your Android Menu key to bring up a number of on-screen options.
2) Next, choose the Settings option within the on-screen menu, and on the following screen scroll down to and tap Privacy.
3) Within the Privacy Settings menu, tap the Factory Data Reset option, and on the following screen choose whether you want to wipe all data on your device, all data on your external microSD memory card or both, by filling in the appropriate check boxes. Then confirm the action by tapping Reset Phone.
4) You'll be prompted one more time to confirm your Android device wipe on the Factory Data Reset screen, and if you're sure you're ready to erase your device, tap the Erase Everything button to complete the process.
or to delete the data from your phone and to install a ROM:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIyYHfb1Afg
Reboot phone and then:
1. Press down button and Power button together.
2. Use the volume down button to select recovery then press the power button.
3. Okay use the volume down button and go to advanced three times.
4. Press the power button and use the trackpad to select.
5. Wipe/factory reset and then select yes.
6. Wipe cache
7. Select advance
8. Wipe dalvic cache
9. Select install from sd card then select the ROM you wish to install.
NB: I am not responsible for any data lost on your phone for the above.
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I just flashed my Inspire 4g for the first time. Last night I downloaded Simple Root and rooted my device after I flashed the new ROM COREDROID on there i can not install anything from the market place.
I am connect with wifi and sd card is mounted.
anyone have any ideas why i can not install anything
Once you go to the market an select ok and then install what exactly happens?
I go to find any app and i click install and then it says Download was unsuccessful idk what is going on with it
criticalmass24 said:
I go to find any app and i click install and then it says Download was unsuccessful idk what is going on with it
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Have you tried using WiFi?
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Bad flash. Re-flash. Fixt.
You may want to check the MD5sum of the rom you downloaded.
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/HowToMD5SUM
ENSURE YOU DO THE FOLLOWING BEFORE FLASH;
-Using the volume buttons scroll down to to down to wipe data/factory reset. (unless you are upgrading, THIS STEP IS NOT OPTIONAL!)
-Press the power button to select.
-Use the volume buttons to scroll down to YES-- delete all user data, use the power button to select.
-Scroll down to Advanced press power to select.
-Scroll to Wipe Dalvik Cache press power to select.
-Go down to Yes-- Wipe Dalvik Cache use the power button to select.
-Select go back
-Go to Install zip from sdcard and select it using the power button.
-Select choose zip from sdcard.
-Scroll down and find the ROM you wish to flash press the power button to select it.
-Select Yes - Install (roms name)
Use search next time.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/search.php?searchid=79314236
First and foremost, you cannot apply OTA updates to rooted phones. Doing so will cause a boot loop. If for whatever reason you did this anyway, I quoted a fellow XDA member with instructions to fix your phone.
* I did this just to be helful and for those who keep on posting questions and spamming the board because they did not read this q and a faq http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1220484. I suggest you read all of the post at the provided link after fixing your phone. All future questions you may have will most likely be answered there.
stateofdesign said:
Thank you all for the responses. I stumbled upon this info just as I was ready to give up searching. Sorry I can't post the link. Method #1 worked for me. I didn't lose any data either...
Method 1: (thanks to sonicbuffalo for posting this method)
*DOES NOT DELETE YOUR DATA
1) Once you are in ClockWorkMod Recovery, scroll down to "Wipe cache partition".
2) Select "Wipe cache partition" using the home key or power button.
3) Now, scroll down to "Yes - wipe cache".
4) Press the home key or power button to perform the wipe.
5) When done, restart your phone.
6) Your ThunderBolt will boot into the Android operating system and will say that the UPDATE FAILED.
7) Choose Cancel to stop the update.
8) Restart your phone one last time and you'll see that the "Powering Off" loop is gone.
Method 2: This will DELETE your data (do this if method one does not work)
1) Once you are in ClockworkMod Recovery, select "wipe data/factory reset" using volume keys.
2) Press home key or power button to select.
3) Answer Yes, by scrolling with vol keys and home or power key to select.
4) When phone reboots, the powering off loop should be gone.
Method 3: This only works if you have a Nandroid Backup from prior to accepting the update.
1) Once in clockwork select "backup and restore" using vol keys.
2) Select using the home key or power button
3) From next menu select "restore"
4) Choose your backup from list and select.
5) Answer yes to restore backup
6) When phone reboots the "powering off" loop is gone.
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hi,
i have vibrant t959. and its running FROYO..i downloaded ICS RC5 from nyx. I would like to know how to update to that. my phone is rooted.
Please it would be much appreciated if clear STEPS are shown..
thank you
Procedure
Gingerbread
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You will be needing rooted Gingerbread for upgrading to ICS
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Root 2.3.6 :
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You have to use Super One Click 2.3.3
Before Root enable USB Debugging in Applications>Development
Open Super One Click as Admin if on Win7/Vista. Connect Phone. Click Root
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ICS
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You will need to install Clock Work Mod from ROM Manager for the procedure
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Procedure
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1. Go to Clock Work Mod recovery using the 3 key combo : volume UP + home button + power button, keep those pressed until it goes into the Clock Work Mod recovery.
2. Using the volume buttons to navigate up and down select Wipe Data/Factory Reset by pressing the home button, hit YES. Wait for it to finish and then Wipe Cache the same way you did with Wipe Data/Factory Reset. NoW Go to advanced menu> Wipe Dalvik Cache.Go back to main menu.
3. Now it`s time to flash the ICS SGS ROM :
4. Select install zip from sd card > choose zip from sd card> browse for the zip u downloaded>choose YES and let it do the magic. If it happens to reboot immediately into Clock Work Mod recovery with a different look (blue), it means it actually flashed just the ICS Kernel first.
Note: If u dont get to Clock Work Mod then you have done it.
5. If you do get there then browse for the zip again and flash it this time it will take longer as it has to install the complete ROM
6. Now all you need to do is wait for it to finish.After the flashing is done> Wipe Data/Factory Reset, Wipe Cache and Dalvik Cache as you already know how to do it
7. Choose Reboot System Now. It takes 5-15 minutes to boot.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------Sry cant provide you wid the links
THIS IS JUST TO HELP YOU (THE OWNER OF THE PHONE) BYPASS THE ACTIVATION LOCK SO YOU CAN USE MIUI ONCE AGAIN, I DONT MEAN FOR YOU TO GO AND STEAL ALL THE PHONES RUNNING MIUI.
ALWAYS MAKE A BACKUP, IM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR BRICKED DEVICES OR DATA LOSS
**You will have no MIUI lockscreen and will lack of Rom functions if the device is locked to an account and you dont know it**
Things you will need: (Please read instructions carefully)
1) Root and bootloader unlock (just to make sure)
2) TWRP (because we are going to use the file manager in recovery)
3) MIUI v7 Rom: http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...t/miui-v6-note-3-n-9005-4-4-2-modded-t3170934
How to update MIUI v7: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-3/general/update-miui-v7-rom-updater-updates-t3398403
4) If your note 3 is not compatible with this MIUI as mine is then follow this instructions i made on another thread, look for MIUI Rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...-3-verizon-t3364341/post66501041#post66501041 If other device than N900V follow the "Other Note's 3" instructions
5) Patience and eyes to follow the instructions...
Steps: (make sure to download or flash the files above)
1- Reboot to recovery mode (be sure to have TWRP Recovery)
2- Now go to wipe, advanced wipe and select DALVIK, DATA, SYSTEM and CACHE (if you select sd card or internal storage you will lose all your personal data)
3- Go back and go to install and search the folder that Miui rom is in and select it and flash it.
4- Reboot.
5- Do the set up process normally, until the activation lock appears( if you can see your wifi networks on the set up and you remember you account password then enter the password and skip the next steps)
6- Take the battery out, put it back in; now press volume up + home + power until the phone screen turns on.
7- Go to mount and select system
8- Go back, go to advanced and press file manager
9- There go to data/data/ and press the little check mark down in the right
10- press delete and swipe to confirm
11- Now go back and reboot system
If you skip this steps you wont have lockscreen and will lack of Rom functions
12- Go and sing in to your MIUI Account and sing out (make sure you delete the device from the account)
13- Then reboot to recovery and wipe system, data, cache and dalvik again
14- Flash MIUI Rom again, and reboot.
15- Enjoy!
IF YOU DON'T KNOW ANY MIUI ACCOUNT, DON'T PRESS THE " Miui Account " IN SETTINGS OR YOU WILL HAVE THE ACTIVATION LOCK AGAIN
This doesn't work. I delete the /data/data folder, then reboot, and after some seconds "This device is locked" message appear again.
gerstavros said:
This doesn't work. I delete the /data/data folder, then reboot, and after some seconds "This device is locked" message appear again.
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do you have an internet conection? if so, remove sim and wifi and try again
I tried to flash MIUI core module using magisk. But MIUI security keeps stopping. Any idea how to fix? Using k33a42. On custom rom (AOSP Extended V4.6)
Hey Bash,
Disclaimer:- once you root your mobile you will lose warranty ad support from the respective companies product you use.
Steps how to install MIUI core in android 7
Download MIUI ROM
Power off your device and restart it into recovery mode.
To turn the phone into recovery mode, press & hold Volume up + Home button (middle button) + Power button simultaneously.
Touch won’t work in Clockworkmod recovery mode (unless you’ve installed touch recovery).
Hence, use the Volume keys for navigation and use the Home button for selection.
In recovery, take a Nandroid backup of your current ROM.
Now, select the ‘wipe data/factory reset option using volume keys.
On the next screen press the Yes option to start the wiping process.
Return to the main menu and select the Advanced option.
On the next screen select the Reboot Recovery option.
This will restart your (x)andorid phone back into recovery.
Click on the ‘install zip from SD card option from the main menu.
Furthermore, select the ‘choose zip from SD card option.
This will display the data present on your mobile.
Simply select the downloaded MIUI 7.zip file.
On the next screen select the ‘Yes’ option to start the ROM flashing process.
Similarly, flash the Google Apps zip file as you have installed the MIUI ROM.
Do not wipe data and cache partitions after installing the GApps file.
Finally, click on the ‘reboot system now option to restart your device.
Enjoy your phone has been successfully installed MIUI7. In my opinion, you should move with the latest android and MIUI version it will fix your all bugs and the newly updated android has many new features that 7 does not have. If you have still an issue then you need to talk with a mobile developer or you should visit your nearest mobile service shop. Try to contact a web app development company that is also an expert in various mobile fields.
Thanks
Katherine272 said:
Hey Bash,
Disclaimer:- once you root your mobile you will lose warranty ad support from the respective companies product you use.
Steps how to install MIUI core in android 7
Download MIUI ROM
Power off your device and restart it into recovery mode.
To turn the phone into recovery mode, press & hold Volume up + Home button (middle button) + Power button simultaneously.
Touch won’t work in Clockworkmod recovery mode (unless you’ve installed touch recovery).
Hence, use the Volume keys for navigation and use the Home button for selection.
In recovery, take a Nandroid backup of your current ROM.
Now, select the ‘wipe data/factory reset option using volume keys.
On the next screen press the Yes option to start the wiping process.
Return to the main menu and select the Advanced option.
On the next screen select the Reboot Recovery option.
This will restart your (x)andorid phone back into recovery.
Click on the ‘install zip from SD card option from the main menu.
Furthermore, select the ‘choose zip from SD card option.
This will display the data present on your mobile.
Simply select the downloaded MIUI 7.zip file.
On the next screen select the ‘Yes’ option to start the ROM flashing process.
Similarly, flash the Google Apps zip file as you have installed the MIUI ROM.
Do not wipe data and cache partitions after installing the GApps file.
Finally, click on the ‘reboot system now option to restart your device.
Enjoy your phone has been successfully installed MIUI7. In my opinion, you should move with the latest android and MIUI version it will fix your all bugs and the newly updated android has many new features that 7 does not have. If you have still an issue then you need to talk with a mobile developer or you should visit your nearest mobile service shop. Try to contact a web app development company that is also an expert in various mobile fields.
Thanks
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Thank you so much! But there is no miui custom rom for Lenovo k33a42. Do you have any link?
Btw, I saw in GitHub that we can use miui apps by flashing miui core from magisk. I did flash and also Flashed miui security zip. After reboot app appears but it crashes automatically..