Hello, I'm just trying to gather as much information as I can and be clear about everything before I install a custom ROM. I have already rooted the nexus s.
The ROM I'm interested in is this CyanogenMod 7.
In their installation instructions it says
- Format the system, data & cache partitions of your device.
- Perform a factory reset.
From another guide (AddictiveTips) they just tell us to do the following
- Select wipe factory/data reset.
- Now, wipe cache and dalvick cache.
The xda thread tells us to format system, data, and cache partitions. But the AddictiveTips guide only seem to tell us to format the data & cache partitions.
So my question is, does the system partition automatically get formatted while installing the new ROM, or do you have to manually format it by going to mounts and storage > format system before installing the ROM?
Also, do you guys recommend to format all the required partitions by going to mounts and storage or by selecting wipe factory/data reset and wipe cache from the main menu? Thanks in advance.
...anyone?
Wipe factory/data reset (this will obviously also wipe the caches)
Install zip from SDCard (ROM)
Reboot.
Greetz
I have a few question in the menu of CWM.
Correct me if I'm wrong.
-reboot system now (reboots system)
-apple update from sd card ( what does this do? )
-wipe data/factory reset (you have to do this everytime u flash a new rom)
-wipe cache partition (what does this do?)
-Install zip from sd card (install rom and kernels)
-backup and restore (make back ups and restore)
-mounts and storage (what does this do?)
-Advance (battery calibration, dalvik cache, right?
-power off ( shuts down )
Edit:
When I see rom and kernel that says 'Clear cache' is that partition cache?
From eagle blood
WIPE WIPE WIPE
wipe data
wipe cache
wipe dalvik
back to main screen
mounts and storage select format/system <<< (What is this? Is this required before you can install any rom?)''
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Also, if I click wipe data/factory reset, than I don't need to do wipe cache and dalvik right?
I know for a fact that...
Wipe cache- just wipes the extra cache (does what it says)
Apply update- can be used to install updates like kernels if the zip is changed to update.zip
Yes when it says wip cache it means the cache partition, and you still need to wipe both caches after a factory reset.
Hope this helped!
So everytime you install a new rom, it's best to do
-wipe data/factory reset
-wipe cache partition
-wipe dalvik cache
right?
nitrogen618 said:
So everytime you install a new rom, it's best to do
-wipe data/factory reset
-wipe cache partition
-wipe dalvik cache
right?
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Updating ROM:
-wipe cache partition
-wipe dalvik cache
-wipe data/factory reset(good in practice, but not necessary)
Changing ROM:
-wipe data/factory reset
-wipe cache partition
-wipe dalvik cache
-Format System
How do I format the system?
I'm asking this because I'm going to get this phone in like 1-2 days.
Is it necessary to format system? Say Eagleblood to cm7.
When changing kernel, I should do only cache partition and dalvik cache right?
EDIT:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1158377
What is this? Seems like people deleted their internal partition? What caused it?
Sorry for being a noob. :/
Edit2:
Say I got my phone running stock gingerbread, and I have CWM installed. And I wanna flash CM7.
Are these the correct steps?
-wipe data/factory reset
-wipe cache partition
-wipe dalvik cache
Than install from sd card and select rom.
nitrogen618 said:
How do I format the system?
I'm asking this because I'm going to get this phone in like 1-2 days.
Is it necessary to format system? Say Eagleblood to cm7.
When changing kernel, I should do only cache partition and dalvik cache right?
EDIT:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1158377
What is this? Seems like people deleted their internal partition? What caused it?
Sorry for being a noob. :/
Edit2:
Say I got my phone running stock gingerbread, and I have CWM installed. And I wanna flash CM7.
Are these the correct steps?
-wipe data/factory reset
-wipe cache partition
-wipe dalvik cache
Than install from sd card and select rom.
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Format system is under mounts and storage in recovery.
Is it necessary to format system? Say Eagleblood to cm7. Yes
When changing kernel, I should do only cache partition and dalvik cache right? Correct
Say I got my phone running stock gingerbread, and I have CWM installed. And I wanna flash CM7. Are these the correct steps?Almost
Should be:
-wipe data/factory reset
-wipe cache partition
-wipe dalvik cache
-Format system
prettyboy85712 said:
Format system is under mounts and storage in recovery.
Is it necessary to format system? Say Eagleblood to cm7. Yes
When changing kernel, I should do only cache partition and dalvik cache right? Correct
Say I got my phone running stock gingerbread, and I have CWM installed. And I wanna flash CM7. Are these the correct steps?Almost
Should be:
-wipe data/factory reset
-wipe cache partition
-wipe dalvik cache
-Format system
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What's the consequence if I don't '-Format System?'
Also, if I format system, that means everything even the rom will be deleted right? Won't mess up partition table or anything like that right for cwm?
nitrogen618 said:
What's the consequence if I don't '-Format System?'
Also, if I format system, that means everything even the rom will be deleted right? Won't mess up partition table or anything like that right for cwm?
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This is my first Android device, coming from a iPhone 3GS.
I have flashed rom before using CWM, but that was on my friend's HD2.
nitrogen618 said:
So everytime you install a new rom, it's best to do
-wipe data/factory reset
-wipe cache partition
-wipe dalvik cache
right?
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Dont forget to backup, just if something goes wrong. Thats before doing the wipes.
Sent from my LG-P999
nitrogen618 said:
What's the consequence if I don't '-Format System?'
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Force closing all the time
nitrogen618 said:
Also, if I format system, that means everything even the rom will be deleted right? Won't mess up partition table or anything like that right for cwm?
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Yes. Everything will be deleted. The partitions will not be touched.
Everything I use is as follows:
Wipe data factory reset, this clears all data on your phone, including the present rom and kernel, to make room for the new one.
Wipe cache partition, this clears all saved data and stuff you've been doing on your previous rom.
Install zip from SD card (External SD)
Install zip from internal SD card, normally when you download a rom from your browser lies here.
Advanced:
Wipe Dalvik cache, this I'm not sure what it precisely does, though it clears data from previous roms.
Key test, this is mainly used for fixing broken or not working keys.
And reboot system now speaks for itself.
That's all I use for flashing anything
Sent from my LG-P999 using xda premium
Hello,
i tried to install Xperia_Ice_Cream_Pureness_build_14 on my phone, i followed the instructions provided as:
.Flash 4.1.B.0.587 ftf using flashtool - I did this but then i realised that ive to flash my phone with the MT11i_4.1.A.0.562_Kernel in order to root it. I rooted it successfully but then forgot to flash the phone using 0.587 ftf.
I proceeded the next steps precisely:
1.Factory reset in cwm
2.wipe cache partition
3.wipe dalvik cache
4.Format /system (in mounts and storage)
5.Format /cache
6.Format /Data
After this step i realised that i had not transfered the below mentioned files (Step 7 & 8) to my SD-Card, as it was not written anywhere...So i switched off my phone to take out the Memory Card
But now my phone is not loading up Only SONY logo comes and nothing happens after it.... PLEASE HELP! My Phone is Dying :'(
7.Install Xperia_Ice_Cream_Pureness_build_13.00.zip
8.Install patch for your phone model
9.Reboot now and you are done !
start from scratch..flash .587fw using flashtool..root..cwm..and this time transfer those files to sd..
plz help...i was complted installation biftor v4.7 ..when the first bootup it stck on samsung log...help plzzzzzzzzzzzzzz..wht i can do..also wipe data by given biftor super scrip..wht can i do..anyone help
First install v4.0 and then flash v4.7
To install v4,0 and then v4.7 read the opening post.
Steps:
Goto recovery
Backup the existing ROM (Just In case). Also backup the /efs folder (just in case)
wipe dalvik cache (in advanced)
wipe cache
wipe data
format /system (optional - read below)
install the superwipe
install the 4.0
wipe cache
wipe dalvik cache
reboot.. till the rom boots..
Then Flash v4.0
then turn off (no need to complete the setup procedure - you can do this after installing v4.7)
install the 4.7
instal the market zip
wipe cache
wipe dalvik cache
fix permissions
then reboot!
I usually also do a format /system to ensure a clean install. Prevents some force closes later
Please verify the md5 of the files you downloaded to ensure they are not corrupted.
v4.0 (MD5): 990bf3ddb2a3a1374995d1ff5946bf9c
v4.7 (MD5): eb934715f441bd5ce6d747493ca91a38
I also installed v4.7 yesterday. Worked great! No issues so far
anshad666 said:
plz help...i was complted installation biftor v4.7 ..when the first bootup it stck on samsung log...help plzzzzzzzzzzzzzz..wht i can do..also wipe data by given biftor super scrip..wht can i do..anyone help
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ritz28 said:
First install v4.0 and then flash v4.7
To install v4,0 and then v4.7 read the opening post.
Steps:
Goto recovery
Backup the existing ROM (Just In case). Also backup the /efs folder (just in case)
wipe dalvik cache (in advanced)
wipe cache
wipe data
format /system (optional - read below)
install the superwipe
install the 4.0
wipe cache
wipe dalvik cache
reboot.. till the rom boots..
Then Flash v4.0
then turn off (no need to complete the setup procedure - you can do this after installing v4.7)
install the 4.7
instal the market zip
wipe cache
wipe dalvik cache
fix permissions
then reboot!
I usually also do a format /system to ensure a clean install. Prevents some force closes later
Please verify the md5 of the files you downloaded to ensure they are not corrupted.
v4.0 (MD5): 990bf3ddb2a3a1374995d1ff5946bf9c
v4.7 (MD5): eb934715f441bd5ce6d747493ca91a38
I also installed v4.7 yesterday. Worked great! No issues so far
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ya its workd....
thanx alotzzzz
ritz28 said:
First install v4.0 and then flash v4.7
To install v4,0 and then v4.7 read the opening post.
Steps:
Goto recovery
Backup the existing ROM (Just In case). Also backup the /efs folder (just in case)
wipe dalvik cache (in advanced)
wipe cache
wipe data
format /system (optional - read below)
install the superwipe
install the 4.0
wipe cache
wipe dalvik cache
reboot.. till the rom boots..
Then Flash v4.0
then turn off (no need to complete the setup procedure - you can do this after installing v4.7)
install the 4.7
instal the market zip
wipe cache
wipe dalvik cache
fix permissions
then reboot!
I usually also do a format /system to ensure a clean install. Prevents some force closes later
Please verify the md5 of the files you downloaded to ensure they are not corrupted.
v4.0 (MD5): 990bf3ddb2a3a1374995d1ff5946bf9c
v4.7 (MD5): eb934715f441bd5ce6d747493ca91a38
I also installed v4.7 yesterday. Worked great! No issues so far
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There's nothing left to be explained ....
You covered it all.....great job:thumbup:
@op pls press thanks for the guy who helped you... it also avoids posts saying just thanks...
Peace
Sent from my Xperia Neo V using Tapatalk 2
Hello,
im pretty new to rooting and custom roms but managed to root my Pico without a problem yesterday.
After that i installed this custom rom: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2375229
Using Philz Touch recovery v5.15.0
class 4 8gb sd-card
The steps i took:
Partitioned the card ext3 1gb swap 0
Wipe/factory reset
Flashed the rom
After 10 min at the HTC bootscreen the phone started but was very slow/unresponsive and had all kinda services/apps say "Process.xxx.xxx does not respond" pressing wait i got thru the setup but these problems continue with every app. Internet via mobile/wifi and even internet-pass-through is also very slow.
Im pretty sure there is something i didn't do correct as no one else has this problem.
I hope someone knows what the problem is.
ReAlDa62 said:
Hello,
im pretty new to rooting and custom roms but managed to root my Pico without a problem yesterday.
After that i installed this custom rom: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2375229
Using Philz Touch recovery v5.15.0
class 4 8gb sd-card
The steps i took:
Partitioned the card ext3 1gb swap 0
Wipe/factory reset
Flashed the rom
After 10 min at the HTC bootscreen the phone started but was very slow/unresponsive and had all kinda services/apps say "Process.xxx.xxx does not respond" pressing wait i got thru the setup but these problems continue with every app. Internet via mobile/wifi and even internet-pass-through is also very slow.
Im pretty sure there is something i didn't do correct as no one else has this problem.
I hope someone knows what the problem is.
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Before Installing any rom follow this steps:
First you need to go in recovery..
1.Go to wipe data/factory reset.
2.Wipe cache partition.
3.Go to Advanced-> Wipw dalvick cache.
4.Go to mounts and storage->format system/data/cache/boot dont select format /sdcard.
5.Go to install zip select your rom zip -> select yes->install will start.
6.Reboot
This will solve your problem..
shubhojit89 said:
Before Installing any rom follow this steps:
First you need to go in recovery..
1.Go to wipe data/factory reset.
2.Wipe cache partition.
3.Go to Advanced-> Wipw dalvick cache.
4.Go to mounts and storage->format system/data/cache/boot dont select format /sdcard.
5.Go to install zip select your rom zip -> select yes->install will start.
6.Reboot
This will solve your problem..
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That fixed it, thanks!