Hello all,
I have Samsung Galaxy S2 Skyrocket and i am currently on I727UCLF6 stock firmware I727UCLF6_I727ATTLF6_ATT, my question
Is it OK to Falsh CM9 on top of Stock I727UCLF6_I727ATTLF6_ATT?
If yes should i flash the nightly cm-9-20120721-NIGHTLY-skyrocket.zip or cm-9.0.0-RC2-skyrocket.zip is better?
Thank you
Have you done any of that reading we suggested you do? Flashing CM9 on top of stock without wiping the cache and Dalvik and doing a factory wipe will turn your phone into a brick, which you seem to be intent on doing. Seriously, if you have to ask a question like, "Can I flash a new ROM on top of my existing stock?", you're not ready to flash ROMs.
Read, learn and understand before doing, or you will brick, and you will find little sympathy here.
T.J. Bender said:
Have you done any of that reading we suggested you do? Flashing CM9 on top of stock without wiping the cache and Dalvik and doing a factory wipe will turn your phone into a brick, which you seem to be intent on doing. Seriously, if you have to ask a question like, "Can I flash a new ROM on top of my existing stock?", you're not ready to flash ROMs.
Read, learn and understand before doing, or you will brick, and you will find little sympathy here.
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After the nightmare i had before when i lost my signal, MAN i did a lot of reading!!!1
I have successfully flashed my phone to cm-9.0.0-RC2-skyrocket.zip but before that i did some wiping as the following:
1- Wipe data/factory reset (Three times)
2- Wipe cache partition (Three times)
3- from mount & storage, format system (Three times)
4-Wipe Dalvik cache (Three times)
All the wiping really isn't necessary. Flash the rom, then modems if needed, then one factory reset and reboot. That's it.
cschmitt said:
All the wiping really isn't necessary. Flash the rom, then modems if needed, then one factory reset and reboot. That's it.
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Do you know which modem that work with this Skyrocket & cm-9.0.0-RC2-skyrocket.zip ROM under T-mobile for full 4G speed?
aqatramiz said:
Do you know which modem that work with this Skyrocket & cm-9.0.0-RC2-skyrocket.zip ROM under T-mobile for full 4G speed?
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Probably the UVLE1 modems from the T989 ics release.
or you could just follow the instructions the dev almost always posts along with the rom...
anyway, if the dev does not post instructions for some reason then just default to:
1) make a nandroid
2) wipe data/factory reset
3) wipe cache
4) wipe dalvik cache
5) flash rom and gapps if necessary
6) reboot
you obviously still do not understand what it means to flash roms, so until you do, just follow the directions EXACTLY as the dev posts them.
also, i would not recommend flashing a new rom before wiping then wiping afterward, sounds like a pretty dirty install
radio + kernel combination for Skyrocket on tmobile
cschmitt said:
Probably the UVLE1 modems from the T989 ics release.
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I don't want to end up loosing signal like what happened to me before Man it was a night mare...
OK I got the cm-9.0.0-RC2-skyrocket.zip ROM installed, so now what do you guys suggest for
radio + kernel combination along with the above ROM to get 3g/4g on my unlocked i727 using a Tmobile sim?
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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.
RunnyDrOiD
I know that we have different method for rom installation but do you have any idea about RunnyDrOiD
Thanks
lgluna20 said:
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.
I'm currently using SkyRocket ICS (2.3.5 Gingerbread)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1377087
and everything is awesome but my phone signal, att logo, wifi, notifications, doesnt appear on the top of the phone so i want to try out another ROM. This one in particular, NexusMod 4
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1426590
Do I just flash the new ROM in CWM recovery like I did to get my first ROM? Or is there more to it?
Thanks!
That's a problem on your end, that rom is flawless and you flashed it wrong
This is the guide I used to flash the ROM
http://www.traemcneely.com/2011/12/27/install-custom-rom-at-ciq-removed-short-review-instructions/
I compared it with ones on xda and it was identical but more noob friendly which I preferred. I dont know what I couldve possibly done wrong.. I followed EVERYTHING step by step. I love everything about this ROM except this one major annoyance.
penance said:
This is the guide I used to flash the ROM
http://www.traemcneely.com/2011/12/27/install-custom-rom-at-ciq-removed-short-review-instructions/
I compared it with ones on xda and it was identical but more noob friendly which I preferred. I dont know what I couldve possibly done wrong.. I followed EVERYTHING step by step. I love everything about this ROM except this one major annoyance.
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It was a bad flash or bad download. Try to redownload and check the md5, then simply reflash it making sure to follow instructions and wipe properly
Sorry, but may I ask what an md5 is? And the specific ROM I want
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1377087
doesn't provide instructions, at least that I know of so I followed this guide
http://www.traemcneely.com/2011/12/27/install-custom-rom-at-ciq-removed-short-review-instructions/
Only problem I can think of that I made was flashing the RC 6.75 Stock ROM and then wiping cache partition and flashing the 7.4 Stock Nonewipeupdate right afterwards which is exactly what the guide asked for. Was I suppose to reboot after flashing the stock RC 6.75 ROM before flashing the 7.4 Stock Nonewipeupdate?
penance said:
Sorry, but may I ask what an md5 is? And the specific ROM I want
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1377087
doesn't provide instructions, at least that I know of so I followed this guide
http://www.traemcneely.com/2011/12/27/install-custom-rom-at-ciq-removed-short-review-instructions/
Only problem I can think of that I made was flashing the RC 6.75 Stock ROM and then wiping cache partition and flashing the 7.4 Stock Nonewipeupdate right afterwards which is exactly what the guide asked for. Was I suppose to reboot after flashing the stock RC 6.75 ROM before flashing the 7.4 Stock Nonewipeupdate?
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You need to flash the base and boot it before flashing an update, like you said.
Before flashing any rom this is a general procedure
wipe data/factory reset 3x
Wipe cache 3x
wipe dalvik cache 3x
format system 3x
flash radio if need be
flash rom
reboot
dont touch phone for at least 10 mins
set up basics
if it has an update
reboot to cwm
wipe cache 3x
wipe dalvik cache 3x
flash update
reboot
Okk. ONE LAST question. The SkyRocket ICS (2.3.5 Gingerbread) ROM I'm using doesn't have or provide a radio file to DL on the page which I linked earlier. Does that imply that this particular ROM doesn't need it? Or am I suppose to find a radio to flash before flashing the ROM and update?
Thanks alot for your help/advice!! Really appreciate it!
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Okk. ONE LAST question. The SkyRocket ICS (2.3.5 Gingerbread) ROM I'm using doesn't have or provide a radio file to DL on the page which I linked earlier. Does that imply that this particular ROM doesn't need it? Or am I suppose to find a radio to flash before flashing the ROM and update?
Thanks alot for your help/advice!! Really appreciate it!
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In about phone, what does it say for baseband? Kj2 is the 2.3.5 stock radio
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If the radio you're using is working and you're flashing from gb to gb, you shouldn't have to worry about the radio. You'll still have the same one. Radios flash separately from roms. I don't think you'll NEED to flash a new radio unless you change to an ICS rom.
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Android version 2.3.6
Baseband version I727UCKJ2
Kernal version 2.6.35.11+
Build number Sky-ICS RC7.4 Stock
When I purchased my phone and after I rooted it, I was v2.3.5 but after I flashed my first ROM (which is my current ROM) the android version changed to v2.3.6. So if KJ2 is the stock radio for v2.3.5 is there a possibility my problem of not having the att logo and wifi signal on the top of my phone due to not having the correct radio for this ROM? or for v2.3.6 in general? Or is it from what you said earlier, my flashing process was wrong? Or a mixture or not having the correct radio and flashing wrong?
boobah204 said:
If the radio you're using is working and you're flashing from gb to gb, you shouldn't have to worry about the radio. You'll still have the same one. Radios flash separately from roms. I don't think you'll NEED to flash a new radio unless you change to an ICS rom.
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Well, I don't really know whether or not the radio is working. I suppose in my case it is working since I am able to recieve and make calls, text, and go on the web. However, I am unable to see the att logo, wifi/cell signal on the top of my phone. I don't know if this problem has anything to do with the radio though. Sorry for my lack of understanding..
I'm assuming the problem is more my fault in terms of not flashing correctly. I have no idea whether or not I need a separate radio for this ROM.
Sounds like a systemui /frame work problem
Wipe data/cache/dalvik
Reflash
Fully boot
Shutdown
Flash update
Wipe dalvik
Reboot.
The signals at the top wouldn't be affected by he radio. You would most likely get them back if you reflashed your from or flashed another. As long as it's a 2.3.5 or 2.3.6. And also follow the instructions (usually pretty standard, wipe data factory reset a few times, wipe cache partition, advanced, wipe dalvik cache a few times, go back, mounts and storage, format system a few times. Then install zip from SD card) oh and always backup first and make sure you can restore the backup. But yeah if you can make calls and use internet, your radio should be OK.
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silver03wrx said:
Sounds like a systemui /frame work problem
Wipe data/cache/dalvik
Reflash
Fully boot
Shutdown
Flash update
Wipe dalvik
Reboot.
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Thanks! That's what I figured the problem to be JK.
I'll give it go and hope for the best this time around.
boobah204 said:
The signals at the top wouldn't be affected by he radio. You would most likely get them back if you reflashed your from or flashed another. As long as it's a 2.3.5 or 2.3.6. And also follow the instructions (usually pretty standard, wipe data factory reset a few times, wipe cache partition, advanced, wipe dalvik cache a few times, go back, mounts and storage, format system a few times. Then install zip from SD card) oh and always backup first and make sure you can restore the backup. But yeah if you can make calls and use internet, your radio should be OK.
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Alright thanks alot for your guide and clarification. Still learning day by day
penance said:
Alright thanks alot for your guide and clarification. Still learning day by day
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Just do this and skip the radio step
xcrazydx said:
You need to flash the base and boot it before flashing an update, like you said.
Before flashing any rom this is a general procedure
wipe data/factory reset 3x
Wipe cache 3x
wipe dalvik cache 3x
format system 3x
flash radio if need be
flash rom
reboot
dont touch phone for at least 10 mins
set up basics
if it has an update
reboot to cwm
wipe cache 3x
wipe dalvik cache 3x
flash update
reboot
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Not sure the deal with your cell/wifi signals not showing in your status bar, but, the carrier logo could have been removed in the ROM itself.
I would try out the nexusmod zero ics I'm running it now and I like it a lot more than nexus 4. Also when I went from the from you are on now I had to do a super wipe before I could get the ics rom to work without bootloop
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Hi all,
I have an unlocked skyrocket and a tmo sim. I would love to use it with tmo 4G plan (as I'm currently using the stock radio it keeps connecting using EDGE protocol).
Reading this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1507825
I found out that the best combination to obtain high speed rates is
Rom: Juggernaut 5.0 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1322642)
Kernel: Faux123 0010m (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1437563)
Radio: VKL1 (http://minus.com/mlupRDTvJ#4 taken from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1507825)
Can anyone tell me which is the correct procedure (sequence) to install a new rom, kernel and radio on this device? What about cache/dalvik cache wipes?
By looking in these threads http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=981502 and http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1119145 I would assume that the correct sequence is:
Wipe data, wipe dalvik, flash ROM first, boot, reboot in recovery, flash kernel, boot, reboot in recovery, flash radio, boot. Is that correct?
Thank you!
p.s. I would really love if someone can double check these links for me (before I do anything wrong!). In particular my concern is about the ROM; the version I found is for the t989 (is it ok to use on the i727?)
selfishgene said:
Hi all,
I have an unlocked skyrocket and a tmo sim. I would love to use it with tmo 4G plan (as I'm currently using the stock radio it keeps connecting using EDGE protocol).
Reading this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1507825
I found out that the best combination to obtain high speed rates is
Rom: Juggernaut 5.0 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1322642)
Kernel: Faux123 0010m (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1437563)
Radio: VKL1 (http://minus.com/mlupRDTvJ#4 taken from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1507825)
Can anyone tell me which is the correct procedure (sequence) to install a new rom, kernel and radio on this device? What about cache/dalvik cache wipes?
By looking in these threads http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=981502 and http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1119145 I would assume that the correct sequence is:
Wipe data, wipe dalvik, flash ROM first, boot, reboot in recovery, flash kernel, boot, reboot in recovery, flash radio, boot. Is that correct?
Thank you!
p.s. I would really love if someone can double check these links for me (before I do anything wrong!). In particular my concern is about the ROM; the version I found is for the t989 (is it ok to use on the i727?)
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Refer to this post to get the rom compatible with the skyrocket. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1337311 As for the procedure you want to A.Factory reset which clears everything or use the super script B.Flash ROM C.Follow the specific directions for that rom.
I see. May I ask you what is the "super script"? I tried to look for it but I don't think I could find anything relevant. Thank you
selfishgene said:
I see. May I ask you what is the "super script"? I tried to look for it but I don't think I could find anything relevant. Thank you
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Probably referring to the Darkside Superwipe, found here -
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1477955
selfishgene said:
I see. May I ask you what is the "super script"? I tried to look for it but I don't think I could find anything relevant. Thank you
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What he meant to say was the dark side super wipe script, search the forums for that. Its for the samsung t989 aka hercules but it works on our phones as well
great, thanks to both of you!
I will try to look for differences between flashing this and doing a wipe data/dalvik cache soon
flash radio, then rom, then kernel
selfishgene said:
Hi all,
I have an unlocked skyrocket and a tmo sim. I would love to use it with tmo 4G plan (as I'm currently using the stock radio it keeps connecting using EDGE protocol).
Reading this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1507825
I found out that the best combination to obtain high speed rates is
Rom: Juggernaut 5.0 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1322642)
Kernel: Faux123 0010m (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1437563)
Radio: VKL1 (http://minus.com/mlupRDTvJ#4 taken from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1507825)
Can anyone tell me which is the correct procedure (sequence) to install a new rom, kernel and radio on this device? What about cache/dalvik cache wipes?
By looking in these threads http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=981502 and http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1119145 I would assume that the correct sequence is:
Wipe data, wipe dalvik, flash ROM first, boot, reboot in recovery, flash kernel, boot, reboot in recovery, flash radio, boot. Is that correct?
Thank you!
p.s. I would really love if someone can double check these links for me (before I do anything wrong!). In particular my concern is about the ROM; the version I found is for the t989 (is it ok to use on the i727?)
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wipe data, cache, and dalvik (or use darkside's wipe script), flash radio (in your case, you want a tmobile radio), then rom (which usually contains a kernel), then kernel (of your device, skyrocket).. keep in mind these aren't generic instructions, but they work on the skyrocket and t989 because they can share roms.
i am unsure of when is a good time to boot up and let the rom do its thing, but i MAY have read at some point it is a good idea to boot after you flash the rom (before the kernel) so that it can do some background processes, then flash the proper kernel. i do not know the reasoning for this nor do i really see the point in this. i would just wipe, flash, then boot and wait, then reboot.
see here, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1535043
hey! I was looking for an answer on what to do also... this helps... Do I need to unlock it with a paid program and then do this... or well this provide an unlock?
Hello,
I recently installed custom Jellywiz rom on my Verizon S3.
My question is if I have new custom rom versions or if I want to switch to a different rom, do I always have to go back to stock firmware and then install the custom rom or can I directly flash over my existing custom rom ?
tomalrocks said:
Hello,
I recently installed custom Jellywiz rom on my Verizon S3.
My question is if I have new custom rom versions or if I want to switch to a different rom, do I always have to go back to stock firmware and then install the custom rom or can I directly flash over my existing custom rom ?
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New custom rom versions: Unless otherwise stated by the developer you can go ahead and just dirty flash right on top of the current one, but if you experience issues then i'd wipe data and cache and do a clean install.
Switching to a different rom: ALWAYS do a clean install (wipe data, and cache), i can't urge how important that is, while you may not have any issues whatsoever, you definitely could encounter issues because each developer may have different changes, and you don't want stuff to mix and match.
Neverendingxsin said:
New custom rom versions: Unless otherwise stated by the developer you can go ahead and just dirty flash right on top of the current one, but if you experience issues then i'd wipe data and cache and do a clean install.
Switching to a different rom: ALWAYS do a clean install (wipe data, and cache), i can't urge how important that is, while you may not have any issues whatsoever, you definitely could encounter issues because each developer may have different changes, and you don't want stuff to mix and match.
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Thanks. So just flashing over existing rom after wiping data and cache will work. Will do that. I do not want to go back to stock rom always as that is time consuming.
tomalrocks said:
Thanks. So just flashing over existing rom after wiping data and cache will work. Will do that. I do not want to go back to stock rom always as that is time consuming.
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Yeah this is fine. The way I've always done it. Also in clockwork, go to advanced >wipe dalvic
Neverendingxsin said:
New custom rom versions: Unless otherwise stated by the developer you can go ahead and just dirty flash right on top of the current one, but if you experience issues then i'd wipe data and cache and do a clean install.
Switching to a different rom: ALWAYS do a clean install (wipe data, and cache), i can't urge how important that is, while you may not have any issues whatsoever, you definitely could encounter issues because each developer may have different changes, and you don't want stuff to mix and match.
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aypeeootrek said:
Yeah this is fine. The way I've always done it. Also in clockwork, go to advanced >wipe dalvic
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Thanks :good:
Do you know whether I am use CWMod recovery to flash stock roms or do i need to use ODIN for that?
tomalrocks said:
Thanks :good:
Do you know whether I am use CWMod recovery to flash stock roms or do i need to use ODIN for that?
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You can flash stock roms in CWM, but be careful if they don't include a kernel. If you go from AOSP to Stock, you might get a boot loop unless you also flash a stock compatible kernel, and vice versa. Boot loop is easily recoverable of course, but it will scare new users
thnx123
yhnk you for
Zalithian said:
You can flash stock roms in CWM, but be careful if they don't include a kernel. If you go from AOSP to Stock, you might get a boot loop unless you also flash a stock compatible kernel, and vice versa. Boot loop is easily recoverable of course, but it will scare new users
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hehehe I already got that scare after flashing new rom and it was taking a long time to boot during first boot.
Thanks anyways
All - I recently rooted my phone. I was excited to start experimenting with ROMs and then got completely overwhelmed.
It was hard to figure out the differences among ROMs, and when I tried to learn how to flash them and try different ones I felt that the instructions for flashing ROMs in the individual threads seemed written for people with a lot more experience than I have.
When I started seeing terms I didnt understand, talk of flashing modems, etc. I totally got intimidated and gave up
Can anyone help direct me to the best guide on this site (I have searched around) for a beginner to experiment with ROMs? Easiest to follow instructions? I followed the ROOT instructions on this thread and found them pretty easy to follow step by step.
Also I know we arent supposed to have "best of" conversations, but are there any ROMs that are easier to install than others, where it might be a good starting point to experiment and learn?
I have Titanium backup but I know people talk about things like "nandroid" and while I have found threads that mention these things, I am really struggling to confidently put it all together.
Any advice or guidance? Is this too much of a total n00b question?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1785999
Once you have a custom recovery, you are golden.
All you need is an ICS radio for any jelly bean ROM except for the leaks. You need leaked radio for a ROM based on one of the jellybean leaks.
As for flashing instructions you can follow the op as there will always be instructions posted, but personally I wipe data/factory reset, cache, dalvik, format/data, format/system and format/cache all x3. Yes it's excessive, but I've never had a problem.
Normally you will wipe then flash rom-->gapps-->any other tweaks (ie. Audio, GPS patch, etc)
All ROMs are easy to install. Just follow the instructions in the OP and you should be good to go
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Thanks for the responsiveness. I did install a customer recovery (TWRP) as part of my root process.
But here is where I am breaking down...when people say things like "wipe data/factory reset, cache, dalvik, format/data, format/system and format/cache all x3" and "flash rom-->gapps-->any other tweaks (ie. Audio, GPS patch, etc)" I get totally lost.
So I have TWRP am I supposed to run some type of backup or something with it before flashing? This is sort of the staged piece Im struggling to understand...
lirong said:
Thanks for the responsiveness. I did install a customer recovery (TWRP) as part of my root process.
But here is where I am breaking down...when people say things like "wipe data/factory reset, cache, dalvik, format/data, format/system and format/cache all x3" and "flash rom-->gapps-->any other tweaks (ie. Audio, GPS patch, etc)" I get totally lost.
So I have TWRP am I supposed to run some type of backup or something with it before flashing? This is sort of the staged piece Im struggling to understand...
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Yes, always do a backup! Boot into twrp and push backup, it's very simple.
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lirong said:
Thanks for the responsiveness. I did install a customer recovery (TWRP) as part of my root process.
But here is where I am breaking down...when people say things like "wipe data/factory reset, cache, dalvik, format/data, format/system and format/cache all x3" and "flash rom-->gapps-->any other tweaks (ie. Audio, GPS patch, etc)" I get totally lost.
So I have TWRP am I supposed to run some type of backup or something with it before flashing? This is sort of the staged piece Im struggling to understand...
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And when flashing make sure your wipe your data and cache under wipe! Otherwise the custom ROM you flashed won't work properly!
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MrGriffdude said:
And when flashing make sure your wipe your data and cache under wipe! Otherwise the custom ROM you flashed won't work properly!
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Among other things, yes
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xcrazydx said:
Yes, always do a backup! Boot into twrp and push backup, it's very simple.
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OK thanks and is that what people are calling a "nandroid"?
After I flash do I need to use this backup or is it just in case things go wrong and I want to go back to the pre-flash setting?
lirong said:
OK thanks and is that what people are calling a "nandroid"?
After I flash do I need to use this backup or is it just in case things go wrong and I want to go back to the pre-flash setting?
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Yes, that's a nandroid.
The backup is only used in case you want to return to pre-flash
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lirong said:
OK thanks and is that what people are calling a "nandroid"?
After I flash do I need to use this backup or is it just in case things go wrong and I want to go back to the pre-flash setting?
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yes to the backup question
first read my stickies, the links are in my sig, sigs are at the bottom of the post
read and learn as much as you can as you dont want to brick your phone > your phone is as useful as a brick
Awesome. So I create a backup (from what Ive read sounds like only Systems and Data). Its ok to have it on internal storage and compressed?
Then I use TWRP to wipe data, factory reset and clear cache? Is that correct?
And then I will move on to " dalvik, format/data, format/system and format/cache all x3"...not sure what this means yet but reading up on it. Are these all things I do through TWRP?
Thanks so much for holding my hand through this - I really am trying not to use you guys as too much of a crutch!
Part of what is confusing me, for example, is when I look at this thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1801686 - I dont see anything about the format system, dalvik, etc...
vincom said:
yes to the backup question
first read my stickies, the links are in my sig, sigs are at the bottom of the post
read and learn as much as you can as you dont want to brick your phone > your phone is as useful as a brick
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Thanks. I have read the STICKY's in your signature and they were very helpful. Your help is what got me rooted all on my own!
That being said they left me confused at a few steps so thats what Im trying to make sure I get right here.
lirong said:
Thanks. I have read the STICKY's in your signature and they were very helpful. Your help is what got me rooted all on my own!
That being said they left me confused at a few steps so thats what Im trying to make sure I get right here.
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Which steps confuse you what is your end goal?
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lirong said:
Awesome. So I create a backup (from what Ive read sounds like only Systems and Data). Its ok to have it on internal storage and compressed?
Then I use TWRP to wipe data, factory reset and clear cache? Is that correct?
And then I will move on to " dalvik, format/data, format/system and format/cache all x3"...not sure what this means yet but reading up on it. Are these all things I do through TWRP?
Thanks so much for holding my hand through this - I really am trying not to use you guys as too much of a crutch!
Part of what is confusing me, for example, is when I look at this thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1801686 - I dont see anything about the format system, dalvik, etc...
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thats not our phone
you do have a i727 aka skyrocket, do me a favor, remove the battery and see what model your phone is. if it is i727 dont read other phones instructions
vincom said:
thats not our phone
you do have a i727 aka skyrocket, do me a favor, remove the battery and see what model your phone is. if it is i727 dont read other phones instructions
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doh!
Wrong phone! Yes I have a skyrocket.
I followed your instructions to put TWRP on and created a backup. So now I just download the ROM and go back intro TWRP, do the factory wipe reset and then choose the ROM?
lirong said:
doh!
Wrong phone! Yes I have a skyrocket.
I followed your instructions to put TWRP on and created a backup. So now I just download the ROM and go back intro TWRP, do the factory wipe reset and then choose the ROM?
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my advice read the 1 stop sticky, the guide and info sections.
twrp>wipe>cache partition, dalvik, system, reset > then flash roms only from this i727 forum here http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1383
Im on it. Will let you know how it goes!
This may be a dumb question, but once I flash a new ROM will I need to redo my desktop, shortcuts,icons, etc? Will I need to restore all my apps and settings using TitaniumBackup or do they remain?
lirong said:
doh!
Wrong phone! Yes I have a skyrocket.
I followed your instructions to put TWRP on and created a backup. So now I just download the ROM and go back intro TWRP, do the factory wipe reset and then choose the ROM?
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Man, you better be careful! I don't know how you end up in a completely different forum.
Download Rom
Place on external sd
Boot into twrp
Make backup
Wipe cache
Wipe dalvik cache
Factory reset
Wipe system
Flash a radio if needed
Flash Rom
If cm based Rom, flash gapps
Reboot
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lirong said:
Im on it. Will let you know how it goes!
This may be a dumb question, but once I flash a new ROM will I need to redo my desktop, shortcuts,icons, etc? Will I need to restore all my apps and settings using TitaniumBackup or do they remain?
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Backup with Titanium and restore w/ data for necessary apps. I do w/ data for things such as Apex launcher and other apps that have data I want to keep. If you do this then your icons for your launcher that was backed up will come back after the restore. Any widgets will need to be manually placed back on homescreens
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xcrazydx said:
Man, you better be careful! I don't know how you end up in a completely different forum.
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Yeah not too smooth. I got caught up googling around for helpful links and reading on XDA that I ended up following a thread on how to flash, rather than realizing it was for a different device.
Thanks for the patience.
Just to double check...on Titanium Backup I want to choose Back Up all Apps + System Data....then post flash, I restore with the System Data...correct?