I have the unofficial AOKP ROM on my one s and its running smoothly. I am not sure how i should update. "Flash boot.img and then install rom over existing ROM" or "Wipe all then flash boot.img and install fresh new updated ROM"?
I usually wipe unless dev specifies bit needed. But if you are using the same Rom then wiping shouldn't be an issue.
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if you are just going to new version of aokp, with no framework changes, i just flash rom then gapps, no wipe at all. some wipe caches. but i found i lose some settings that way
on the latest cm10 nightlies, no need to flash gapps. there is a script that keeps it on phone afaik
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I just flashed the 8/15 version of PA and was wondering if i have to completely wipe everything just to update to 8/18?
It is always recommended to do so to avoid any problems. But you can flash without the wipes and if you run into many issues, wipe and reflash
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I just flashed the pa jb update without wiping anything and it caused a world of problems for me I had to wipe and and start fresh to have a smoothly running phone again !!! Hope that helps
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stevenk007 said:
I just flashed the 8/15 version of PA and was wondering if i have to completely wipe everything just to update to 8/18?
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You should not have to wipe data, just wipe cache and dalvik cache. However it is a better chance of no force closes or other problems if you do wipe everything between upgrades.
following the question above about upgrading, do I also need to reflash the kernel too?
Yes you would have to flash the OC kernel again.
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digitalsunshine said:
following the question above about upgrading, do I also need to reflash the kernel too?
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Or, you can just replace the boot.img from the PA zip with the one from OC kenel zip file (i.e. extract all the files on your PC, replace the file, re-zip, and flash as per-norm).
When going from one ROM to another (ie. AOKP to CM10), is it only necessary to do a "clean" wipe, or are other steps recommended, such as reverting to stock first? I used to have a Droid 2 and people used to recommend that, but I don't know if it's necessary with this phone.
Also, what exactly does a "clean" wipe entail? I've seen multiple explanations. This guide suggests that you need only wipe data/factory reset and format system. Other people mention things like wiping cache and dalvik cache from recovery. Is there any sort of consensus on this?
Lastly, is it necessary to do these "clean" wipes when flashing a new nightly or new build, or does this simply vary depending on the ROM in question?
Thanks.
If you change ROMs most people recommend doing a data wipe.
Clean wipe is wiping data. If you wipe data, /cache is wiped too, so any subsequent cache wiping is unnecessary.
It is not necessary to wipe data when flashing a nightly or updated build.
When going from one Rom to another or one base to another (4.1 to 4.1.2) a full wipe is recommended that's system, data, cache. Nightly builds are usually safe to flash on top of each other unless otherwise noted. Biggest advice I can give is if you don't do a full wipe and encounter bugs you should go back and do a full wipe to ensure its the dirty wipe that caused it.
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When going from one Rom to another or one base to another (4.1 to 4.1.2) a full wipe is recommended that's system, data, cache. Nightly builds are usually safe to flash on top of each other unless otherwise noted. Biggest advice I can give is if you don't do a full wipe and encounter bugs you should go back and do a full wipe to ensure its the dirty wipe that caused it.
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+1 its just not worth it.. Full wipe
Also when changing roms if the rom you are running has a custom kernel and the new rom uses a stock kernel but doesnt flash it then you will wanna make sure you flash a working kernel too
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x714x said:
Also when changing roms if the rom you are running has a custom kernel and the new rom uses a stock kernel but doesnt flash it then you will wanna make sure you flash a working kernel too
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Ha, I have made this mistake before.
x714x said:
Also when changing roms if the rom you are running has a custom kernel and the new rom uses a stock kernel but doesnt flash it then you will wanna make sure you flash a working kernel too
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How can I verify this? It looks like AOKP has a custom kernel; what are the extra steps I need to take if I want to go to CM10 or back to stock?
Quacker said:
How can I verify this? It looks like AOKP has a custom kernel; what are the extra steps I need to take if I want to go to CM10 or back to stock?
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If you're on AOSP (which includes CM10 and AOKP) then you'll need to reflash an ICS Touchwiz Kernel to go back to stock. You can go from CM10 to AOKP on the same kernel, depending on the merges. Sometimes new merges make it so an older kernel won't boot, etc.
I am relativity new to the Modding scene so this may have been explained previously somewhere. I was able to follow XxLordxX instructions on manual rooting using LAIOT and FAQ, thanks for those! After a few successfully installing a couple of nightly builds from EOS and CM I have so far settled on CM-10.1-20130221 because the stock keyboard seems to be working well for me. I have created a good back up for this but when i go to do the recent nightly update it seems to break all the google stuff. there is no Google option in the Settings>Accounts section and no option to add one.
MY QUESTION is when in the recovery how do i update the nightly with out breaking the google stuff? Do i need to flash the gapps with every nightly update? And last question, can someone direct me to more about the wipe delvik cache?
Thanks for the help!
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brybry28 said:
I am relativity new to the Modding scene so this may have been explained previously somewhere. I was able to follow XxLordxX instructions on manual rooting using LAIOT and FAQ, thanks for those! After a few successfully installing a couple of nightly builds from EOS and CM I have so far settled on CM-10.1-20130221 because the stock keyboard seems to be working well for me. I have created a good back up for this but when i go to do the recent nightly update it seems to break all the google stuff. there is no Google option in the Settings>Accounts section and no option to add one.
MY QUESTION is when in the recovery how do i update the nightly with out breaking the google stuff? Do i need to flash the gapps with every nightly update? And last question, can someone direct me to more about the wipe delvik cache?
Thanks for the help!
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Regarding gapps, use the package from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2084236. It will survive updating to a new nightly.
Step 1: Downlad latest nightly + gapps from thread mentioned above
Step 2: Reboot to recovery and flash rom first, then gapps.
Step 3: Reboot.
Next time you want to flash nightly, you don't need to flash the gapps, since it will be backed up.
Personally I don't wipe dalvik cache, but there should be an option for that in the recovery.
Oh yes
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thanks for the link to the gapps I flashed that today with the CM nightly, testing it out so far so good. Google Now seems to work unlike the others. I have been backing up prior to the nightly update then wiping the Delvik cache and then following the steps you provided, seems to work. I am still looking for more info as to what the pro/con of preforming the wipe does, any ideas?
also based on your directions I assume it is not necessary to flash the gapps every nightly?
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The gapps link worked for me as well. Thanks for the reply.
I have couple of question and need some help. With the new AOKP nightlies being release every 3 days or so, I would like to stay updated on them. So when I download them and proceed to update and flash over the old nightly. (Wipe Cache, Wipe Dalvik Cache) Upon reboot everything is gone icluding Gapps and seems that it instead of just updating the rom and keeping everything, It updates everything and wipes clean as if it was a fresh flash instead of a update flash ("Dirty flash"). Does anybody know why this happens? Is it that with the AOKP nightlies, you just have to always do a clean install and flash?
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I have couple of question and need some help. With the new AOKP nightlies being release every 3 days or so, I would like to stay updated on them. So when I download them and proceed to update and flash over the old nightly. (Wipe Cache, Wipe Dalvik Cache) Upon reboot everything is gone icluding Gapps and seems that it instead of just updating the rom and keeping everything, It updates everything and wipes clean as if it was a fresh flash instead of a update flash ("Dirty flash"). Does anybody know why this happens? Is it that with the AOKP nightlies, you just have to always do a clean install and flash?
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When I do this it causes my keyboard to f/c but my apps are still there
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When I do this it causes my keyboard to f/c but my apps are still there
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I can see why the keyboard won't work. That might be due to having to re install Gapps. But I don't understand why every time I update to the new nightlies, all my stuff is gone and it's like a full wipe fresh install/flash. Does anybody know how to avoid this from happening? Or is it that AOKP nightlies won't allow these types of updates.
I don't think there is a way around this. I've been using aokp for awhile and i just keep all my apps backed up so i can restore them after install.
Okay. Thank you for the help.
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Hey there everyone,
I decided to make a new topic since my other thread had a way other issue. I want to have a custom rom of AOKP on my HTC one x. I've downloaded the file, installed CWM etc. Now my question is what Gapps do I need? Is it rom specific? I know that AOKP runs on android 4.2.2.
Do I need CyanogenMod 10.1.x 4.2.2 Gapps?
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Hey there everyone,
I decided to make a new topic since my other thread had a way other issue. I want to have a custom rom of AOKP on my HTC one x. I've downloaded the file, installed CWM etc. Now my question is what Gapps do I need? Is it rom specific? I know that AOKP runs on android 4.2.2.
Do I need CyanogenMod 10.1.x 4.2.2 Gapps?
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Most roms will have a link to the proper Gapps package within OP but yes, if it's a 4.2.2 rom, the cm 4.2.2 gapps should work fine.
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Hey there everyone,
I decided to make a new topic since my other thread had a way other issue. I want to have a custom rom of AOKP on my HTC one x. I've downloaded the file, installed CWM etc. Now my question is what Gapps do I need? Is it rom specific? I know that AOKP runs on android 4.2.2.
Do I need CyanogenMod 10.1.x4.2.2 Gapps?
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I believe you do if you flash the wrong version of GAPPS it can boot loop you.
Nexus 4 CyanogenMod 10.1.0RC2
exad said:
Most roms will have a link to the proper Gapps package within OP but yes, if it's a 4.2.2 rom, the cm 4.2.2 gapps should work fine.
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Ah yes, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2052610 This first linked me to an enormous site with alot of Gapps which confused me. But once I scrolled down to check I could still find the Gapps that were reccomended for that build.
Excuse me for my impatience Carry on!
How do I perform a FULL wipe though?
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How do I perform a FULL wipe though?
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Reboot into recovery, do a factory reset, wipe /system/, and (optional) wipe the sdcard. Just remember that if you wipe the sdcard you will be wiping the zip files you were going to flash. So, you might want to do that part AFTER installing the Rom and gapps.
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A Full wipe consists of wiping: Cache, dalvik cache, system and factory reset in recovery.
TWRP 2.4+ seems to have issues wiping so if you get error messages or bootloops after doing a full wipe and flashing a new ROM, this could be why. TWRP version of choice is 2.3.3.1
Installing the wrong GAPPS will typically create Force closes when you boot up or try to launch and apps within GAPPS. I've never seen flashing the wrong gapps cause bootloops.
Shiizzzzzz, I flash every gapp package under the sun for every aosp Rom there is for the XL lol... My favorites are midnight gapps... Worked perfect on all roms.
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exad said:
A Full wipe consists of wiping: Cache, dalvik cache, system and factory reset in recovery.
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I keep seeing advice like this on the boards, but doesn't the factory reset wipe both /data and /cache? I honestly want to know so I don't give people bad advice.
Regardless, good call on the twrp version.
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I keep seeing advice like this on the boards, but doesn't the factory reset wipe both /data and /cache? I honestly want to know so I don't give people bad advice.
Regardless, good call on the twrp version.
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Yes but redundancy never hurt anyone. Also, when you take into account the issues with both cwm and twrp across multiple devices, it's best to be overly cautious than not cautious enough. Sometimes I wipe it all twice just to ease my mind. If you read on Tweamwin's site, they also say that most ROM installs wipe the system partition so you should never have to wipe it, but I think we all know that's BS.
TWRP, CWM, ROMS, MODS, these are all developed by random people I don't know, who also have no part in the original manufacture/design of my device. Better to be safe than sorry, I always say.
Fair enough. I guess when you are dealing with stuff that could seriously mess up an expensive device a little caution can't hurt.
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Yes but redundancy never hurt anyone. Also, when you take into account the issues with both cwm and twrp across multiple devices, it's best to be overly cautious than not cautious enough. Sometimes I wipe it all twice just to ease my mind. If you read on Tweamwin's site, they also say that most ROM installs wipe the system partition so you should never have to wipe it, but I think we all know that's BS.
TWRP, CWM, ROMS, MODS, these are all developed by random people I don't know, who also have no part in the original manufacture/design of my device. Better to be safe than sorry, I always say.
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I agree 100%
I always do double wipes of everything before flashing something. And I wipe cache/dalvik after the flash too. I expect that's the reason I never have issues after booting my phone up.
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