Ok so I'm on AOKP build 40 (Rooted,Unlocked) If I wanted to go to another Rom, how do I go about doing it? Do I simply just download the new Rom files and flash over whatever Rom I'm on??
Wipe everythhing
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You will want to first back EVERYTHING up...your data, your apps through titanium backup or whatever backup app u wish to use.
Before booting into recovery, ensure the rom zip file to be flashed is downloaded and saved to a safe location.
Then boot into recovery and do a nandroid backup through the backup/restore menu. Once done, then wipe data/factory reset, wipe cache, wipe dalvik cache in recovery.
Then flash from zip file, and choose your new rom zip file and flash away.
You will probably want to look at the post for that specific rom you will be flishing in the dev section first before flashing Some roms have specific flashing instructions.
well with rom manager you could just flash it over but i only did that on my mytouch4g did for like 10 roms. but sense it a tablet i would do a clean install (delete everything)
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Hi, i were considering installing the nFinity 1.06 Gingerbread, when i see he recommends during a full wipe before installing.
Should i just do a factory reset or what?
If i'm wrong could anyone explain?
Thanks
I'm not an expert but normally you install the ROM and the you wipe data and cache.
1.Reboot into xRecovery and make a back-up of your current ROM. (You'll need a working xRecovery or else it will say Device/SD Card busy).
2.Wipe the following in xRecovery:
Factory Reset (Full wipe)
Wipe Cache Partition
Wipe Dalvik Cache
3.Go to install Custom Zip
i hope it helps
Ehm jea im kinda new to this stuff so a couple of questions:
I got an backup of my ROM so how do i reboot into xRecovery?
And will all apps be gone? cause i thought u need ROM Manager to install? (or could use)
ROM manager is too unreliable, stick with manual recovery, apps will be gone so back them up first with Titanium Backup and restore them after flashing new rom
Uhm okay got a link for a tut or something?
titanium backup can be found on the market (but its a paid app)
astro file manager (a free app) can backup your apps (although i recommend titanium backup as it allows you to backup more than just your apps)
Well never mind got my ROM installed
1. Titanium backup to backup apps
2. Boot to recovery - wipe data / cache / dalvik
3. Flash new ROM
4. Titanium backup to restore apps
5. Rebuild my homescreen and settings etc
J/w how the rest of you guys flash new roms. Anything else I should be doing when flashing a new rom?
Only think I would add is to wipe /system while in recovery. You can do that by accessing the "format /system" option in CWM Recovery under "Mounts and Storage"
Also, maybe make a Nandroid Backup before wiping /data incase something goes wrong
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I'll be honest I could care less about anything on the ROM itself. Apps I just reinstall, contacts/email/calendar resync. All my music/pix are saved to the internal memory.
1. Reboot to recovery
2. Wipe boot/system/data/cache/dalvik
3. Reboot ROM and reinstall all apps and accounts
I don't like backing up the apps because I like the "starting fresh" feeling by putting back in the apps I actually want.
What i do
boot into recovery
wipe boot/system/data/cache/dalvik
install the rom/kernel
boot and leave the phone for 5 mins then reboot again =D
I know a lot of users will disagree but I simply nandroid, factory wipe and then flash the new rom. A factory wipe clears data and cache and flashing the rom will wipe system and boot. I've yet to have an issue with this method. I also know how to recover from most problems I could encounter on my own. Additionally, i'm a member of the do as i say, not as i do club. Always nandroid and follow dev instructions is what most people really need to do.
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Do you have to backup to stock rom or can you just install a rom on top on another without backing or w/e?
rasdabess said:
Do you have to backup to stock rom or can you just install a rom on top on another without backing or w/e?
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You should backup your rom before flashing, this way if anything goes wrong you can go back.
You should always wipe, wipe, wipe.
Wipe data/factory reset
Wipe cache partition
Go to Advanced and wipe Dalvik Cache
After the wipe go back and Install zip from sdcard. After install I do another wipe on the Dalvik Cache then fix permissions. Remember Wipe, Wipe, Wipe.
so as long as I do that then I can install a rom over another and delete the previous one while doing so?
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Do you have to backup to stock rom or can you just install a rom on top on another without backing or w/e?
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I recommend making several backups.
First, make sure you have Clockworkmod installed via nvflash. Then make a backup. Download the backup to your pc for safe keeping (just in case things go wrong).
Use Titanium Backup (free version works, but buy the full one if you like it). Use the batch feature to back up all user apps. Do not back up system apps.
When installing a new rom, especially roms that use different versions of android, you should wipe everything you can except the external sd card (where you keep your backups). Wiping "system" is important.
If you need help, shout out.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1056847
Hi.
I use a custom rom and I want to change to Purity. I want to make a real clean install, to clean every useless stuff on SD card.
I suppose I need to do a factory reset and wipe system partition.
But I prefer check here before.
Thank you.
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Backup what you want to keep on the SD card, then run the factory image following the guide on here to the T. You'll then be 100% stock with a clean, stock ROM
Hi,
The rom has nothing to do with your sdcard (this part of the storage), I mean a clean install is with a full wipe: Wipe Data/Factory Reset and Wipe Cache Partition/Dalvik cache, no need to wipe the sdcard, but if you want....
If I'm going to install a new os via twrp recovery with full wipes.
In other words
What files can't i delete?
Thank you so much
Just make a factory reset in TWRP and you're good to go. No need to go through files and folders with a file manager.
zerolam said:
If I'm going to install a new os via twrp recovery with full wipes.
In other words
What files can't i delete?
Thank you so much
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Don't delete anything in root ("/") partition, before or after flashing.
Make a nandroid backup of your current ROM before you do the following.
If you want a completely clean install of the new OS then you need to choose the Wipe option in TWRP, then choose the advanced wipe option, then select the data partition, system partition, cache partition and dalvik/ART cache, then swipe the slider to wipe these partitions, then you're ready to flash the new ROM.
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