[Q] [BIG Question] Installing Slim ICS Rom - Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hello Everyone,
I've just tried to install the slim ics rom.
I've a Nexus S with a version of 2.3.1 android with modaco rom, and i want to "upgrade" my phone to 4.0.4 with slim ics rom.
In the rom site, i saw that i need to "download latest cm9 nightly or any ICS kernel (odin or cmw flashable)", and then: "Enter CWM Recovery, Wipe data, Format System ( In Mounts and Storage)".
I didn't get it - I don't know what to do - to wipe the date (please explain me how to do it), and then install all the cm9 nightly rom which weighs 128mb, and after that the rom?
Thanks,
Or.

orronai said:
Hello Everyone,
I've just tried to install the slim ics rom.
I've a Nexus S with a version of 2.3.1 android with modaco rom, and i want to "upgrade" my phone to 4.0.4 with slim ics rom.
In the rom site, i saw that i need to "download latest cm9 nightly or any ICS kernel (odin or cmw flashable)", and then: "Enter CWM Recovery, Wipe data, Format System ( In Mounts and Storage)".
I didn't get it - I don't know what to do - to wipe the date (please explain me how to do it), and then install all the cm9 nightly rom which weighs 128mb, and after that the rom?
Thanks,
Or.
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Don't worry about the cm9 rom procedure, here's what to do. I have attached a wipe all zip which is flashable in cwm recovery. Some of this is a bit of overkill, but it will get the job done.
Go to cwm recovery ... wipe data/factory reset, wipe cache partition, go to advanced and wipe dalvik cache. Return to main menu and install zip from sdcard, select zip, and flash the wipe all zip which is attached. Now flash Slim 4.2 and then flash the common zip. Reboot and you're done.

wmdunn said:
Don't worry about the cm9 rom procedure, here's what to do. I have attached a wipe all zip which is flashable in cwm recovery. Some of this is a bit of overkill, but it will get the job done.
Go to cwm recovery ... wipe data/factory reset, wipe cache partition, go to advanced and wipe dalvik cache. Return to main menu and install zip from sdcard, select zip, and flash the wipe all zip which is attached. Now flash Slim 4.2 and then flash the common zip. Reboot and you're done.
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So don't I need to install cm9?
I only need to wipe as you said and then install the slim ics 4.2?
Thanks!!
Edit:
Never mind, thank you!!
I've just installed the Slim Beans (4.1.2), and it works excellent!
I'd a problem after installing cm10 and then slim beans - the google keyboard crashed, so I didn't have any keyboard. I repaired by wiping the data and cache.
Thanks, it works very good!

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Flashing a JB ROM

Hey, I'm currently on MIUI ics. I know I have to wipe/factory reset everything. But is it safe to flash on the current CWM? Or do I need to update it or something? Do I just flash the new JB rom like I would switching from MIUI to a stock ics rom? I'm a noob, sorry if this doesn't make sense.
What version of CWM are you running?
You should be fine, but it never hurts to check. You flash a JB rom just like any other. Wipe wipe wipe and flash.
The whole wipe wipe wipe is completely unnecessary. One wipe is sufficient and any additional won't do anything.
It's like saying that unless you wipe exactly 3 times the Android Gods are going to demand a human sacrifice for your phone to boot.
lol i think dvorak meant wipe cache, wipe dalvik cache, wipe data (wipe wipe wipe) but that's my take..
anyway, if you can flash MIUI ICS with whatever CWM version you currently have, you should be able to flash other JB ROM. Nandroid as always.. Goodluck!
Sent from my Nexus S using xda premium
jacob66 said:
Hey, I'm currently on MIUI ics. I know I have to wipe/factory reset everything. But is it safe to flash on the current CWM? Or do I need to update it or something? Do I just flash the new JB rom like I would switching from MIUI to a stock ics rom? I'm a noob, sorry if this doesn't make sense.
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This is what I did :
1. Boot into recovery and perform a nandroid backup of my MIUI installation.
2. Wipe.
3. Flash XenonHD 9 JB ROM + marmite 4.2 kernel.
My phone is running really smooth now. Good luck.
[email protected] said:
lol i think dvorak meant wipe cache, wipe dalvik cache, wipe data (wipe wipe wipe) but that's my take../QUOTE]
Yep, that's it. Of course wiping everything 3 times would be unnecessary.
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jacob66 said:
Hey, I'm currently on MIUI ics. I know I have to wipe/factory reset everything. But is it safe to flash on the current CWM? Or do I need to update it or something? Do I just flash the new JB rom like I would switching from MIUI to a stock ics rom? I'm a noob, sorry if this doesn't make sense.
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if you get a cluster f*#@ of problems then clean install. It isn't that hard. Use Titanium Backup and good to go.
In Recovery:
1. wipe data/factory reset (this formats /data, /cache and .android_secure on sd)
2. format /system, /boot
this leaves you with only bootloader, recovery and radio...dalvik-cache resides on /data, so it's gone already.
3. flash rom
4. gapps & custom-kernel (if needed). No need to let the phone boot & settle before flashing them (most custom-kernels have a script that automatically wipes /cache & dalvik during kernel-install)
5. reboot
6. Run TB -- restore missing apps with data --1st option under restore
just updating rom:
1. flash rom-zip
2. wipe /cache and dalvik-cache
3. reboot
Do this before reporting any issues on the thread since the problems are often related to this and not the ROM or kernel.

Help... CyanogenMod 10 Jellybean 4.1.2

Hi everyone, I tried the rom on this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1782009 and so far everything is great, I installed GAPPS... I think... I'm kind of a noob :/
Anyway everytime I open the Play Store it just closes in a nano second! And when I open the internet browser or other apps like that it says [Unfortunately, the process android.process.acore has stopped]
I used the HTC Sensation 4G AIO kit by Hasoon 2000 v2.0 for everything.
Can anyone please help me
you haven't done full wipe ..before flashing the ROM i think
go to recovery ...and do full wipe
if CWM recovery -> wipe->factory reset + wipe cache + wipe dalvik
if 4EXT recovery ->wipe/format->format everything except sdcard
then flash the ROm and then gaaps
that will do
btw when you do full wipe ..you lose all data of the phone ..apps/messages/call logs etc etc
ganeshp said:
you haven't done full wipe ..before flashing the ROM i think
go to recovery ...and do full wipe
if CWM recovery -> wipe->factory reset + wipe cache + wipe dalvik
if 4EXT recovery ->wipe/format->format everything except sdcard
then flash the ROm and then gaaps
that will do
btw when you do full wipe ..you lose all data of the phone ..apps/messages/call logs etc etc
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Thank you

[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.

Need help - Install [ROM][P31xx][4.4.4] SlimKat went wrong

I followed these instructions to install [ROM][P31xx][4.4.4] SlimKat on my P3113:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2619109&highlight=3113
How to install:
Download the Rom for your device and copy to your Tablet
Reboot into Recovery
Wipe Data Factory Reset
format /system
Wipe cache
Wipe dalvic cache
flash Rom
flash GApps
And it went wrong, I don't know why. I used CWM 6.0.2.3. Please, see the picture attached.
HowardAnton said:
I followed these instructions to install [ROM][P31xx][4.4.4] SlimKat on my P3113:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2619109&highlight=3113
How to install:
Download the Rom for your device and copy to your Tablet
Reboot into Recovery
Wipe Data Factory Reset
format /system
Wipe cache
Wipe dalvic cache
flash Rom
flash GApps
And it went wrong, I don't know why. I used CWM 6.0.2.3. Please, see the picture attached.
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It could be caused by a few things. It usually means outdated recovery. @Android-Andi has recovery thread in the Dev section with the latest versions of PhilZ, TWRP, and CWM. Try flashing one of those. Also, make sure you check the md5/sha1 on the downloaded file to make sure it isn't corrupt.
Sent from my SGH-T989
EDIT: my stupid phone put Italy when I was trying to type usually...
HowardAnton said:
I followed these instructions to install [ROM][P31xx][4.4.4] SlimKat on my P3113:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2619109&highlight=3113
How to install:
Download the Rom for your device and copy to your Tablet
Reboot into Recovery
Wipe Data Factory Reset
format /system
Wipe cache
Wipe dalvic cache
flash Rom
flash GApps
And it went wrong, I don't know why. I used CWM 6.0.2.3. Please, see the picture attached.
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Status 7 error means your recovery is outdated. Grab one of the latest versions from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2676180 flash it and your good to go.
Guys,
Thank you very much! I did it!
HowardAnton said:
Guys,
Thank you very much! I did it!
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Very good! Have a good afternoon.
jrc2
Sent from my SGH-T989

[Q] Question about flashing a rom for the very first time - Resurrection-Remix

So I am being cautious here.
They mention this:
you will need to flash a latest cm12 nightly before flashing this build AFTER my RR 5.3.0 builds to avoid reboots and bootloops!
I have no idea what this means. Is this valid for in my case? I am currently running stock (just got my One this week).
Thanks!
It's instructing you to flash the nightly so that you're on the right firmware (it's included in the CM nightly). So you'd do this:
1. Download the nightly to your phone.
2. Boot into TWRP recovery and perform a full wipe (system, data, cache, dalvik cache) from the advanced wipe menu.
3. Install the nightly with the install menu.
4. Boot the phone up once.
5. Boot back into TWRP and perform another full wipe.
6. Install your chosen ROM (plus gapps).
7. Reboot into your new ROM and enjoy.
Before you do any of this I'd suggest you make a nandroid backup with TWRP, and also backup your EFS if you haven't done so already. You'll probably benefit from looking at my guide here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2839471
Thanks so much!!!

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