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I Think It's Time To Start Loading Roms...

Well I rooted my inspire a couple days ago and I love how fast the speeds increased after I overclocked it as the speeds were pretty horrible before I did it. I'm using the stock rom and I'm also using Go Launcher EX, which I was using before I rooted it as well.
I would liketo get off the launchers now that I'm rooted and start loading other roms but I'm not very knowledgeable on getting started with it. I've downloaded ROM Manager so I could get started with loading other roms but I knew I had to do some research on it instead of jumping into it likethat.
After some research, I found that ROM Manager wouldn't be the best thing for me to start flashing or loading other roms with, as alot of people don't recommend it. Now, everyone is saying it's better to use ClockWorkMod but doesn't ROM Manager work with CWM? AS you can see I'm pretty confused with the way this works and I would appreciate some assistance on how to easily or safely load different roms without all the confusion.
I'm also using Titanium Backup Pro so I guess I'm set to start loading different roms...
Thanks in advance.

I apologize for not finishing the title since I posted this through the xda application and I cannot edit it. If any mods could please change it.
Edit: Thread is fixed.

Back up your rom.
Search for 4ext recovery here on xda and flash the touch version.
Reboot into recovery.
Wipe data/factory reset.
Wipe cache and dalvik.
Format all partitions (except SD card).
Flash rom.
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Teichopsia said:
Back up your rom.
Search for 4ext recovery here on xda and flash the touch version.
Reboot into recovery.
Wipe data/factory reset.
Wipe cache and dalvik.
Format all partitions (except SD card).
Flash rom.
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A lot of unnecessary steps, one factory/data reset is all you need, or if you really want, the format all partitions except SD is okay.
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Nick281051 said:
A lot of unnecessary steps, one factory/data reset is all you need, or if you really want, the format all partitions except SD is okay.
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That's not all, then I do it all over again from bottom to top. Format all till factory reset
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Nick281051 said:
A lot of unnecessary steps, one factory/data reset is all you need, or if you really want, the format all partitions except SD is okay.
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This is a newb at rom flash so better to set him up right the first time than have him run into problems and never try again - thus ending what could become a awesome developer.
my method:
have md5 checked rom on pc
battery fully charged (check with something like current widget or battery calibration from market)
I use 4ext touch recovery
phone connected to pc
wipe data/factory reset
format all except sd
.(if coming from stock or changing from gb to ics vice/versa)
.mount usb storage
.backup sd card to pc
.un-mount usb
.format sd (if rom supports it I will partition a ext for apps and a swap)
mount usb
transfer rom
unmout usb
unplug from pc
flash rom
reboot
enjoy!
(please follow directions from developer on restoring apps/data)

Thanks for the details.
So would ROM Manager be safe to use on the inspire? I've seen people complain about it, is it only because it's not supported for their devices?

BoostedEK said:
Thanks for the details.
So would ROM Manager be safe to use on the inspire? I've seen people complain about it, is it only because it's not supported for their devices?
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Well the thing is that some roms do not Like CWM recovery. Most roms come with 4ext recovery built in. I would just use that to flash roms.

zelendel said:
Well the thing is that some roms do not Like CWM recovery. Most roms come with 4ext recovery built in. I would just use that to flash roms.
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+1, I hardly use CWM all use, mainly use 4ext Touch Recovery and most ROMs will have that built-in, IMHO..I prefer 4ext Touch Recovery over CWM for flashing ROMs, interface is clean and easy to use

+1 on 4ext touch - way nicer than pressing buttons.

[Q] Process system is not responding. Would you like to close it?

I got this while replying to a text message...
I've been getting quite alot of these, from even various applications. It's driving me nuts!!!!
Is there any (permanent) solution for this??
ROM: Gummy
Kernel version: 3.1.10_IcyGlitch_V14-BS_I896-I897 [email protected] #1
Baseband version: T959TLJL3
I'd be forever grateful if this problem could be solved... I really love this ROM

First I would reboot to recovery, then wipe cache, in advanced wipe dalvik cache, then fix permissions. If the problem comes back , I would back up your apps, msgs, that you want, then, wipe system,cache, wipe data/factory reset, and reflash. Maybe a newer rom.
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This is a bug firmware, also sometimes a problem when using swap. I recommend flash newest ROM, they are much better.
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simple man said:
First I would reboot to recovery, then wipe cache, in advanced wipe dalvik cache, then fix permissions. If the problem comes back , I would back up your apps, msgs, that you want, then, wipe system,cache, wipe data/factory reset, and reflash. Maybe a newer rom.
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I did the first thing you reommended, it didn't work and to make matters worse, ma phone doesn't pass the boot screen....
I quickly rebooted in recovery and made a nandroid backup - followed your second suggestion but i never made a backup of ma msgs because you didn't say so in the 1st suggestion... i can load new roms but can restore from ma nandroid backup

When you wipe dalvik cache, your phone can and will take several minutes to reboot, because it's rebuilding the dalvik cache. Secondly, wiping dalvik cache and fixing permissions wouldn't cause your phone to not boot. Between my wife's and my phone, I've flashed Roms, updated, experimented, fixed, stuff, etc... hundreds of times, and never has a dalvik cache wipe / fix permissions caused the phone to not boot. Hesitant to try to help, because you seem to be blaming me..... But if you can't restore a nandroid, it could be you're on a kernel in which the nandroid backup/restore feature doesn't work, you are running an earlier ICS build.
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aduka said:
This is a bug firmware, also sometimes a problem when using swap. I recommend flash newest ROM, they are much better.
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Please elaborate... btw i have a friend tht has the same ROM and doesn't face the same issues like me :/

aduka said:
This is a bug firmware, also sometimes a problem when using swap. I recommend flash newest ROM, they are much better.
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simple man said:
When you wipe dalvik cache, your phone can and will take several minutes to reboot, because it's rebuilding the dalvik cache. Secondly, wiping dalvik cache and fixing permissions wouldn't cause your phone to not boot. Between my wife's and my phone, I've flashed Roms, updated, experimented, fixed, stuff, etc... hundreds of times, and never has a dalvik cache wipe / fix permissions caused the phone to not boot. Hesitant to try to help, because you seem to be blaming me.
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I'm sorry if i came across like that...
just that the phone is driving me nuts
ALSO.... it's the second time i am seeing where reboot take way longer than usual after restoring from a nandroid backup. I av done quite a few and reboot takes less than 10mins. I attempted one the other day and 2hrs 30mins later all i saw was the splash screen and boot animation, phone HOTT!!
This evening again, it looked as if it was going to do the same thing thing... it passed 20mins, i can't sit around waiting for that again

It sounds like a flash to stock KK4 (Full Reparation) would be your best bet. If you're already on G. B. bootloaders, I would recommend the NO BOOTLOADER version, no use flashing bootloader unnecessarily. After that, I would flash the rom of your choice, following the instructions in the O. P. line by line.
Maybe a lot more current rom.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1300843
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duwii said:
Please elaborate... btw i have a friend tht has the same ROM and doesn't face the same issues like me :/
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Then I recommend re-flash the stock kk4 NO BOOTLOADER, format the internal sd, install the ROM again and install all the programs manually, not with the nandroid backup.
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[REQ]FlashableWipe zips

can someone make some wipe.zips
so we don't have to do factory reset so when can keep internal storage intact
while chasing roms

Karl said:
can someone make some wipe.zips
so we don't have to do factory reset so when can keep internal storage intact
while chasing roms
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Wipe data from cwm

I remember using VR Superwipe on my last phone. I would flash it just before I flashed a new Rom. Would it have any use for us on our SGS3?

I'm sure Scott will port some that he made for the rezound. Just give him time.
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droidstyle said:
Wipe data from cwm
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its alot easy to flash a zip to wipe cache and data and system all at once

Karl said:
its alot easy to flash a zip to wipe cache and data and system all at once
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You realize a factory reset in CWM wipes the data and cache right? After that you just proceed to install the rom, why do you need a zip?

Neverendingxsin said:
You realize a factory reset in CWM wipes the data and cache right? After that you just proceed to install the rom, why do you need a zip?
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I use TWRP and I'm sure it wipes internal too
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So good

Neverendingxsin said:
You realize a factory reset in CWM wipes the data and cache right? After that you just proceed to install the rom, why do you need a zip?
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Exactly why I posted what I did....

so use recovery to wipe with 4 actions
or use zip and wipe with 1 action
every other device has wipe.zips why not the S3
and not the be a **** this was a request thread not a tell me why its a stupid idea thread or hey you can wipe using recovery blah blah
why its so hard for some of you to keep stuff on topic, will never know

Karl said:
so use recovery to wipe with 4 actions
or use zip and wipe with 1 action
every other device has wipe.zips why not the S3
and not the be a **** this was a request thread not a tell me why its a stupid idea thread or hey you can wipe using recovery blah blah
why its so hard for some of you to keep stuff on topic, will never know
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Using the "date wipe/factory reset" option wipes everything in /data (this includes dalvik cache) and /cache. Then when you flash a Rom it will format /boot and /system.
I'm just trying to understand why there needs to be a zip for it or what benefits that would possibly have? I can use recovery and wipe data/factory reset with 2 finger touches on my phone, and then use a few more (depending on where you store your rom zips) to install the rom of my choice that will format /boot and /system. Even if you use a zip to wipe, you'll still have to install a rom, and it sounds like the zip method would require more actions.
I'm not trying to be a ****, just trying to understand because i've never used a zip to do my wiping. It was never taken off topic by me.

does data wipe/factory on CWM wipe internal storage

Karl said:
does data wipe/factory on CWM wipe internal storage
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Nope. Anything on the internel sd card is safe as far as i know. I've never lost anything on it when wiping my data, and ive done that quite a lot.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1832326
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ok, all i can say really is that i have become a accustomed to using them
with every fone ive had
evo,evo 3d,sensation, touch epic 4g,nexus s,nexus

spydersilk said:
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you test on our S3?

I just downloaded it about an hour ago, so no, I haven't
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thanks for the find :good:
its makes flashing easy for us fat lazy people

No wonder there's an increase in bricks....

PJnc284 said:
No wonder there's an increase in bricks....
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do tell

Random reboots. Advice?

I have been having random reboots with my nexus s. I have tried factory resetting the device. I am rooted and I have had this problem on both CM10 and AOKP M1. I have not messed with the kernels or overclocked the device. Any help would be great thanks!

Justin967 said:
I have been having random reboots with my nexus s. I have tried factory resetting the device. I am rooted and I have had this problem on both CM10 and AOKP M1. I have not messed with the kernels or overclocked the device. Any help would be great thanks!
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Have you tried full wipe and reflash the ROM?
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[email protected] said:
Have you tried full wipe and reflash the ROM?
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When it happened on aokp milestone 1 I wiped and installed cm10 after a day or two on cm10 the same thing has started.

Justin967 said:
When it happened on aokp milestone 1 I wiped and installed cm10 after a day or two on cm10 the same thing has started.
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You can't flash between different ROMs without full wipe and expect it to work. Just factory reset is not enough.
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[email protected] said:
You can't flash between different ROMs without full wipe and expect it to work. Just factory reset is not enough.
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you mean doing a wipe/factory rest in recovery isn't enough? I have been doing that for over a year on many different devices without any problems.

Justin967 said:
you mean doing a wipe/factory rest in recovery isn't enough? I have been doing that for over a year on many different devices without any problems.
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Hi,
Yeah the more wiping the better:
All done via recovery....
Factory reset, wipe cache, wipe dalvik....then I flash a zip file called "wipe all" this basically wipe everything under mounts and storage except the SD card.
Call me careful but I do the above twice b4 any new ROM and I've had zero issues.
Good luck
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Justin967 said:
you mean doing a wipe/factory rest in recovery isn't enough? I have been doing that for over a year on many different devices without any problems.
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What I usually do when switching ROMs: all done in recovery, wipe/factory reset, format /system, then flash the ROM, flash gapps, wipe cache and dalvik cache again, reboot. If you still have random reboot without installing many apps, you may have a defective hardware component or you have some apps eating up all the memory forcing the system to reboot.
If you could, do this after a random reboot in a terminal and post the last_kmsg file here.
su
cat /proc/last_kmsg > /mnt/sdcard/last_kmsg
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HELP. Can't Mount SDcard

I was flashing over clean rom from my old paranoid android and I was stupid and formated my sd card from the fastboot screen on the phone. I read on XDA that the thing to do is mount, format on computer, place rom on sdcard and install.
The rom is currently on my sd card after I formatted from computer. I am in TWRP and was under install and found the rom zip but it tells me "This operation may install incompatible software and render your device unuseable"
I stopped to ask before I make an expensive paperweight. How do I proceed?

I've never seen twrp say that... I wiped my SD card back in the day and can't remember anything like that. Are you on 1.14 Hboot? Maybe you need to adb boot.IMG first? As long as your sure its Evita ROM should be ok
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KungPow90 said:
The rom is currently on my sd card after I formatted from computer. I am in TWRP and was under install and found the rom zip but it tells me "This operation may install incompatible software and render your device unuseable"
I stopped to ask before I make an expensive paperweight. How do I proceed?
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This is normal. In the last 3 days I've flashed Roms back and forth and twrp WILL list this but only as a warning. It's perfectly fine. It's like a condition to cover everyone's butt except yours, since you (the owner) have taken the opportunity to change software on your phone.
If you've gotten to that screen that means you got the Rom on your sd card. Don't forget to wipe all data and a reset ALL inside of twrp. Flash away!
Jon
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ToxicWaste said:
This is normal. In the last 3 days I've flashed Roms back and forth and twrp WILL list this but only as a warning. It's perfectly fine. It's like a condition to cover everyone's butt except yours, since you (the owner) have taken the opportunity to change software on your phone.
If you've gotten to that screen that means you got the Rom on your sd card. Don't forget to wipe all data and a reset ALL inside of twrp. Flash away!
Jon
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So I should install and then wipe cache, factory, system... etc ? Everything wiped?

KungPow90 said:
So I should install and then wipe cache, factory, system... etc ? Everything wiped?
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Reverse the order you typed in your last post. Some Roms give that option before its flashed. However, just do it yourself. Clear cache, dalvick cache, wipe system and then factory reset ALL INSIDE twrp. Don't factory reset outside of twrp.
THEN install Rom from twrp. Notice the warning you mentioned and simply follow the install directions.
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Good lord this is terrifying. haha so I installed it and now its bootlooping. I wiped in that order and everything.

NVM. Got it!! My heart stopped lol. Thanks guys.