[Q] ROM Upgrade and Data Loss - HTC Sensation

Hi,
I've just rooted my phone and installed the lastest Android Revolution ROM for my HTC sensation XE!
Just wanted to know how updates work - I can see that updates are regularly released - are they pushed to my phone or do I have download the new ROM everytime and reinstall it?
Will this wipe all my data everytime?
Thank you for your help!

There are no OTA updates if thats what you mean...
You just have to regularly check the thread and if there is a newer version... You download it and flash it in recovery

azzledazzle said:
There are no OTA updates if thats what you mean...
You just have to regularly check the thread and if there is a newer version... You download it and flash it in recovery
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And will I lose all my data everytime I flash a new version of the ROM? Or will most of my data remain as long as I don't superwipe it?
Do any of the ROMs have OTA updates?
Thanks again!

Most of the time you do have to wipe data/cache or superwipe. Some ROM's your apps will re-download automatically once you go into Google Play. You can download titanium backup to back your data up as well.
I don't think they do, none of the ROM's I've had.

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[Q] Upgrading my rom

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.
astd said:
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.

[Q] My HTC sensat. is not starting after install ICS 4.1.1

I downloaded the newest version after trying former releases.
But my phone does not come further now than beats audio.
I am waiting for an hour now and nothing happens.
Have I done something wrong or did I forget something.
I unlocked my phone with revolutionary and than I installed the different versions on a row. Please can anybody help me, I could not find any answer in forums.
Did you install the new firmware first?
If not, reflash your nandroid backup and start over with the FW flashing first.
Skipjacks said:
Did you install the new firmware first?
If not, reflash your nandroid backup and start over with the FW flashing first.
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and wipe cash / dalvik / system / boot / data / data-factory reset before installing a new rom

[Q] Flashing update of CM9 nightly...

Hi Friends...
I have flashed "update-cm-9-20120226-NIGHTLY-crespo-signed.zip" from the official site of cyanogenmod and its works great. Now they have update on that. Could you please answer for my queries...
1.When I update to the new version, do I need to wipe data, cache....etc..?
2.Do I need to flash gapps again....?
3.When I flash the update, the applications installed will be wiped...?
Thanks
pafaisal said:
Hi Friends...
I have flashed "update-cm-9-20120226-NIGHTLY-crespo-signed.zip" from the official site of cyanogenmod and its works great. Now they have update on that. Could you please answer for my queries...
1.When I update to the new version, do I need to wipe data, cache....etc..?
2.Do I need to flash gapps again....?
3.When I flash the update, the applications installed will be wiped...?
Thanks
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1. no
2. yes
3. no
4.
Thank you simms..... The fourth answer is too cute....
pafaisal said:
Hi Friends...
I have flashed "update-cm-9-20120226-NIGHTLY-crespo-signed.zip" from the official site of cyanogenmod and its works great. Now they have update on that. Could you please answer for my queries...
1.When I update to the new version, do I need to wipe data, cache....etc..?
2.Do I need to flash gapps again....?
3.When I flash the update, the applications installed will be wiped...?
Thanks
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Hey, i was just wondering how you updated the cm9 latest nightly build update
Did you use is through Recovery?
A lot of Androids r similar as far as updating. If its just an update, usually u just need wipe cache and dalvik. If its a entirely different build then u will need to do a Clean Wipe. If after reboot u find no Gapps u can always just boot into recovery again and flash Gapps. Some guides will recommend doing a factory reset which will clear user data.
optimusv45 said:
A lot of Androids r similar as far as updating. If its just an update, usually u just need wipe cache and dalvik. If its a entirely different build then u will need to do a Clean Wipe. If after reboot u find no Gapps u can always just boot into recovery again and flash Gapps. Some guides will recommend doing a factory reset which will clear user data.
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Thank you I tried that and it worked.

[Q] Update or clean install?

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.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium
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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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.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium
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Only have free version but might be worth the money I guess.
Option
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.
TechuntrTM said:
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.

[Q] Updating ROM via GooManager

Hi All,
I have posted this on the GooManager thread but there hasn't been much activity there recently so asking here as well. Noob question on GooManager...I have the AOKP rom installed on my Sensation and GooManager notifies me of updates to my ROM every now and then. I just want to know if updating my ROM build with GooManager will reset all my custom ROM settings and preferences or will they all be preserved? I'd like to keep my ROM up to date but if it means spending all the time again to setup my preferences and icons/widgets/home screens etc. then I'd rather stick with what I have.
TIA!
I'd recommend to use GooManager only to download the newest ROM and flash it from recovery.
I asume you're using AOKP Swagger from frankenstine, the same I use.
I just download the update from GooManager, boot to recovery, flash ROM, gapps and 4.2 stuff and are ready to go.
All my settings are their after updating - only AdAway needs a reconfiguration and a reboot (and I need to set my alarm clock since I'm overwriting that). Basically you keep all your settings except those you made to the kernel.
Regards
lolmachine4 said:
I'd recommend to use GooManager only to download the newest ROM and flash it from recovery.
I asume you're using AOKP Swagger from frankenstine, the same I use.
I just download the update from GooManager, boot to recovery, flash ROM, gapps and 4.2 stuff and are ready to go.
All my settings are their after updating - only AdAway needs a reconfiguration and a reboot (and I need to set my alarm clock since I'm overwriting that). Basically you keep all your settings except those you made to the kernel.
Regards
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Oh perfect, yes indeed I am using that exact ROM.
OK so when I boot to recovery, I shouldn't do any wiping? Just simply flash the new file? Will the updated gapps package be in the download I get from GooManager?
freddysensation said:
Oh perfect, yes indeed I am using that exact ROM.
OK so when I boot to recovery, I shouldn't do any wiping? Just simply flash the new file? Will the updated gapps package be in the download I get from GooManager?
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I only wipe dalvik & cache after each update.
I can't say something about what GooManager downloads as "gapps", I use some I downloaded some weeks ago + some old version of 4.2 stuff. I might need to update my flash-setup too
lolmachine4 said:
I only wipe dalvik & cache after each update.
I can't say something about what GooManager downloads as "gapps", I use some I downloaded some weeks ago + some old version of 4.2 stuff. I might need to update my flash-setup too
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Thanks lolmachine, for the benefit of anyone who might have the same question as me the following worked:
- Downloaded latest build of my AOKP Rom via GooManager
- Downloaded latest gapps package for my ROM via GooManager
- Boot to Recovery
- Flash new ROM file and then gapps package
- Restart.
My only question is, I didn't wipe davlik and cache so should I, and what difference does it make if I don't?
I used Goo the other day to flash, ummm, bugger, can't remember if it was an update or a new rom.
Oh now I remember, the latest one was an update to Bruce's Rom. I do believe when I tapped flash rom it booted to recovery (the one it installs) and I may have had to select "Install" from there, don't think so though. Either way, I used Goo to handle the install.
I didn't do a wipe. From what I've picked up, wiping is a good way to cover your butt. So if you're having issues and didn't wipe, you go back and do it all again with a wipe. Doing the wipe to start with means you can eliminate those types of issues from the start.
Someone can correct me if I'm wrong (which I probably am )
Hi there, I also received an update to my ROM via Goo Manager. It is CyanogenMod 10.1 by Albinoman887 for my HTC Sensation XE. I am using the EXT4 bootloader. I just installed it a few nights ago so I am completely new to rooting. My question is that there is no option to wipe dalvik cach. EXT4 just says wipe cache, wipe data and wipe system. Does wipe cache wipe dalvik cache as well. Also do I need to re-flash gapps as well after updating and will this wipe my gmail accounts etc?
Thanks,
Adam
thisisadamh said:
Hi there, I also received an update to my ROM via Goo Manager. It is CyanogenMod 10.1 by Albinoman887 for my HTC Sensation XE. I am using the EXT4 bootloader. I just installed it a few nights ago so I am completely new to rooting. My question is that there is no option to wipe dalvik cach. EXT4 just says wipe cache, wipe data and wipe system. Does wipe cache wipe dalvik cache as well. Also do I need to re-flash gapps as well after updating and will this wipe my gmail accounts etc?
Thanks,
Adam
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You want to select "wipe dalvik+cache" option when you flash an update.
There's no need to flash gapps after a ROM update.
Sent from my Ouya
AndroidSupporter318 said:
You want to select "wipe dalvik+cache" option when you flash an update.
There's no need to flash gapps after a ROM update.
Sent from my Ouya
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Thanks very much, downloading it now.
Help
im using albinoman's jelly bean rom
excuse me for noob doubts but
1) goo manager shows i have an update, so ive downloaded it. its a zip just like the rom n not just a small update. i have downloaded it now what should i do?
2) if i have to go to the recovery and flash the zip then i have to wipe only the cache right? Im using 4ext recovery.
3) will all my apps get uninstalled? what about the app data?
4) what about gapps? i have a gapps zip file, will i have to flash it again after the update?
Please reply thanks
I finally rooted phone after silly VMUNE7 thing on Verizon but after I get the install openrecoverscript and hit reboot recovery it does not go to teamwiz bootload instead I get something with a green driod on the bottom saying downloading but above it saying in red can't download Odin mode?? Please help I want to run cleanrom for better battery and less bloatware and keep my touchwiz. :crying:
all3rd said:
I finally rooted phone after silly VMUNE7 thing on Verizon but after I get the install openrecoverscript and hit reboot recovery it does not go to teamwiz bootload instead I get something with a green driod on the bottom saying downloading but above it saying in red can't download Odin mode?? Please help I want to run cleanrom for better battery and less bloatware and keep my touchwiz. :crying:
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sorry man but i think you are talking for a samsung device am i right?
if yes then this is only for sensation/XE/4G devices
yasho170 said:
im using albinoman's jelly bean rom
excuse me for noob doubts but
1) goo manager shows i have an update, so ive downloaded it. its a zip just like the rom n not just a small update. i have downloaded it now what should i do?
2) if i have to go to the recovery and flash the zip then i have to wipe only the cache right? Im using 4ext recovery.
3) will all my apps get uninstalled? what about the app data?
4) what about gapps? i have a gapps zip file, will i have to flash it again after the update?
Please reply thanks
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Simple.
Go to recovery.
For s-on you must enable smartflash.
Do a nandroid backup.
Dirty flash the update (meaning flash over the previous rom without wiping).
Dirty flash gapps (signed only).
Wipe cache + dalvik.
Reboot.
If it can't boot/run properly then you can just restore the backup or do a clean flash.
First off I'm not experienced in any way, got my Sensation unlocked, rootet and installed Sultanxda's 4.4.2 ROM for sensation. I'm on S-On, too, if anyone wonders.
Updating didnt affect my apps as far as I can tell. Everything seems to be the way as before and everything seems to be working.
What I did was download the ROM manually since the download with goomanager didn't work. I downloaded gapps as backup because I didnt have the zip on my SD, just in case anything would go wrong.
You only need to boot into recovery, with S-On make sure smartflashing or something like that is on, select the zip, flash it and then select wipe cache +dalvik.
It's pretty much what AndroidSupporter318 wrote, just wanted to give feedback and say what I did in detail in case anyone was still wondering.
LxMaD
I guaranted 4EXT Recovery for this type of problem. U don't need to boot into recovery and work with 4ext is very simple.

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