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I have infused 2.2.3 and i wanna know what to do if i wanna change roms... do i simply have to flash over the rom if i wanna change, granted of course it is cwm flashable? and if it isn't do i just do the instructions and it flashes over? Please help me?
joeym11 said:
I have infused 2.2.3 and i wanna know what to do if i wanna change roms... do i simply have to flash over the rom if i wanna change, granted of course it is cwm flashable? and if it isn't do i just do the instructions and it flashes over? Please help me?
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follow the instruction that are given with the ROM. its best to do a data and dalvik cache wipe
sometimes you can get away with just doing the dalvik cache.
make sure you do a backup of your current ROM.
boot into recovery
install zip from sd card
enjoy
joeym11 said:
I have infused 2.2.3 and i wanna know what to do if i wanna change roms... do i simply have to flash over the rom if i wanna change, granted of course it is cwm flashable? and if it isn't do i just do the instructions and it flashes over? Please help me?
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Yes everything he said, and if I may recommend one for you to try, the new Doctorz v8 ROM ported by dman is awesome. And simple. I went from Infused 2.3.3 you go into red, wipe data, then wipe dalvik cache, flash the ROM then flash the su binary fix (download both 1st) also you'll have to uninstall Swype and reinstall from their website. That should be all the info you need. Good luck and enjoy.
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Sent from my favorite new rom
"Doctorz" by Da'Man3285 and iStatiK.
EXPERIMENT said:
Yes everything he said, and if I may recommend one for you to try, the new Doctorz v8 ROM ported by dman is awesome. And simple. I went from Infused 2.3.3 you go into red, wipe data, then wipe dalvik cache, flash the ROM then flash the su binary fix (download both 1st) also you'll have to uninstall Swype and reinstall from their website. That should be all the info you need. Good luck and enjoy.
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Sent from my favorite new rom
"Doctorz" by Da'Man3285 and iStatiK.
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Yeah I saw that im def gonna go with that... but if i don't use swype, can i just uninstall it or is it needed for something? I hate swype lol.
Hey guys!
I am.. new.
I have been here looking at the forums for about two months before deciding to register.. today.
I got a question.
This ICS ROM looks very interesting.. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1449649
I don't understand the installation steps..
I never flashed my phone before and i hope you understand.
So.. My phone is a Galaxy SL i9003
Baseband version: I9003JXKP3
Kernel Version: 2.6.35.7-CL982987
Build number: GINGERBREAD.JPKPH
Can anyone explain in detail the required steps to install the rom?
The phone isn't rooted.
Skander1998 said:
Hey guys!
I am.. new.
I have been here looking at the forums for about two months before deciding to register.. today.
I got a question.
This ICS ROM looks very interesting.. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1449649
I don't understand the installation steps..
I never flashed my phone before and i hope you understand.
So.. My phone is a Galaxy SL i9003
Baseband version: I9003JXKP3
Kernel Version: 2.6.35.7-CL982987
Build number: GINGERBREAD.JPKPH
Can anyone explain in detail the required steps to install the rom?
The phone isn't rooted.
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you first use odin to flash cf root for JPKPH
then reboot and hold the power button,volume up and home buttom.
and go to CWM
and then wipe data ,cache and dalivk cache
and install rom from sd
choose the cm9
and wait installing
and reboot
http://www.theinfomania.com/2012/03...ustom-rom-on-to-your-samsung-galaxy-sl-i9003/
follow this till step 30....
then replace Poseidon with CM9alpha5 in the steps after step 30..
and after that
5. After the Recovery restarts, Wipe Data / Factory Reset.
6. Mounts and Storage -> Format dbdata
7. Flash Google Apps.
8. Reboot
loukalok said:
you first use odin to flash cf root for JPKPH
then reboot and hold the power button,volume up and home buttom.
and go to CWM
and then wipe data ,cache and dalivk cache
and install rom from sd
choose the cm9
and wait installing
and reboot
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Will this do the trick for CF-ROOT? forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1351056
welcome,I hope you're enjoying your staying here.
john9 said:
welcome,I hope you're enjoying your staying here.
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Thanks
loukalok said:
you first use odin to flash cf root for JPKPH
then reboot and hold the power button,volume up and home buttom.
and go to CWM
and then wipe data ,cache and dalivk cache
and install rom from sd
choose the cm9
and wait installing
and reboot
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Will this do the trick for CF-ROOT? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1351056
Skander1998 said:
Thanks
Will this do the trick for CF-ROOT? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1351056
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yes, this is universal CF-ROOT, which can flash on all version of GB FW.
the addon is for the EXT4 conversion, which convert partition format.
this is to boost up you phone perfomance.
which you have to learn that, after you have know more on flashing
btw, after flash cm9, you already on ext4
What is the point of making wipe?? I didn't do it when I installed it. Shall I reflash the CM9 ROM or keep it like this???
Also another thing. Why I cannot overclock my phone?? When I had the stock rom I could overclock to 1.2Ghz with SetCPU, but now I can't.
Please help me.
Thank you.
juanfpo96 said:
What is the point of making wipe?? I didn't do it when I installed it. Shall I reflash the CM9 ROM or keep it like this???
Also another thing. Why I cannot overclock my phone?? When I had the stock rom I could overclock to 1.2Ghz with SetCPU, but now I can't.
Please help me.
Thank you.
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wipe is to make sure phone reload the new rom.
CM9 kernel did not provide over clock
There is a discussion and q&a thread for cm9.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1563920
kamilien said:
There is a discussion and q&a thread for cm9.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1563920
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Thank you, the thread was spammed alot and didn't know if i am supposed to ask such a simple question there.
Sorry for making a new topic.
You don't have to be sorry, It was just a reminding. Welcome.
Hi,
I can't write under development thread because i don't have enough posts. I have problem with flashing Marmite kernel. I have Strawberry ROM and CWM istalled. And when i try to flash kernel (i wipe cache and dalvik cache) it says that it's completed but when i try to reboot it shows google logo and after that nothing. Do i need to reboot in recovery after i wipe cache and than install or do i need to do somethin else? I have JB 4.1.2.
Sorry for making a new therad but as i said i can't post under the right threads.
Thanks for help
BombasMirko said:
Hi,
I can't write under development thread because i don't have enough posts. I have problem with flashing Marmite kernel. I have Strawberry ROM and CWM istalled. And when i try to flash kernel (i wipe cache and dalvik cache) it says that it's completed but when i try to reboot it shows google logo and after that nothing. Do i need to reboot in recovery after i wipe cache and than install or do i need to do somethin else? I have JB 4.1.2.
Sorry for making a new therad but as i said i can't post under the right threads.
Thanks for help
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Are you using the CM or All Other kernel? There is 2 and if you flash the wrong one you will get stuck at the logo. Strawberry is not a CM rom so download the all other. Reboot to recovery, wipe cache, dalvik, and flash. Pretty sure that will solve your problem. If not post back and we take it from there.
mdean1981 said:
Are you using the CM or All Other kernel? There is 2 and if you flash the wrong one you will get stuck at the logo. Strawberry is not a CM rom so download the all other. Reboot to recovery, wipe cache, dalvik, and flash. Pretty sure that will solve your problem. If not post back and we take it from there.
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Hello i am using all other kernel. And I tried again. So when it is installing it says:
finding update package...
opening update package...
installing update...
Making marmite...
extracting from yeast...
seeking help...
UNUNDERSTANDABLE MESSAGE 3...
Lid is licked.
Install from sdcard complete.
Than i hit reboot and it is the same as befor.
BombasMirko said:
Hello i am using all other kernel. And I tried again. So when it is installing it says:
finding update package...
opening update package...
installing update...
Making marmite...
extracting from yeast...
seeking help...
UNUNDERSTANDABLE MESSAGE 3...
Lid is licked.
Install from sdcard complete.
Than i hit reboot and it is the same as befor.
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Then the kernel flashed fine so that is not the problem. You may have to wipe and start over. Wipe system, cache, dalvik, then the ROM, Gapps if needed, then the kernel.
What model NS are you running? Is it Sprint or the other carriers? Maybe you are flashing the wrong type ROM.
Report back and let me know.
I have I9023. I am from slovenia so i don't have Sprint. So i have to wipe data and everything. How do i wipe ROM, Gapps and kernel? And is enough if i do backup in ROMmanager?
+1
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BombasMirko said:
I have I9023. I am from slovenia so i don't have Sprint. So i have to wipe data and everything. How do i wipe ROM, Gapps and kernel? And is enough if i do backup in ROMmanager?
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When you do a format system it wipes the whole phone. Just flash the Strawberry ROM the same way you flashed the kernel.
When i do factory reset will i lose things saved on sd (strawberry rom, kernel and CWR)?
BombasMirko said:
When i do factory reset will i lose things saved on sd (strawberry rom, kernel and CWR)?
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No it just wipes the system not the SD card. It clears the rom and kernel. As long as you got the ROM and kernel zip on your phone you can flash right from it. Flashing the rom is just like you did the kernel. SD card will be fine as long as you don't format it which is a separate function.
I wiped data (factory reset) -> wipe cache -> wipe dalvik -> instal ROM -> instal Kernel
But still doesn't work :crying:
BombasMirko said:
I wiped data (factory reset) -> wipe cache -> wipe dalvik -> instal ROM -> instal Kernel
But still doesn't work :crying:
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Did the ROM successfully install? Are you positive the ROM and Kernel you are flashing is the correct Nexus S version? I'm running out of options here.
Yes i believe that is installed corectly because it says under the about phone rasbeanjelly build date and kernel is dirty lucifer or something. ROM is Strawberry which is for NS. Thanks for your help you made a big effort here :good:
BombasMirko said:
Hello i am using all other kernel. And I tried again. So when it is installing it says:
finding update package...
opening update package...
installing update...
Making marmite...
extracting from yeast...
seeking help...
UNUNDERSTANDABLE MESSAGE 3...
Lid is licked.
Install from sdcard complete.
Than i hit reboot and it is the same as befor.
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Haha, lol.
That's a joke from Bedalus.
Everything is okay. Go in Settings, Informations and you can See that the kernel is installed
Gesendet von meinem Nexus S mit Tapatalk 2
install the CM nightly version.
BombasMirko said:
Yes i believe that is installed corectly because it says under the about phone rasbeanjelly build date and kernel is dirty lucifer or something. ROM is Strawberry which is for NS. Thanks for your help you made a big effort here :good:
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Glad I could be of help and glad to see it's working.
AzN MusiQ said:
Haha, lol.
That's a joke from Bedalus.
Everything is okay. Go in Settings, Informations and you can See that the kernel is installed
Gesendet von meinem Nexus S mit Tapatalk 2
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Yeah it is funny but we were way past that.
ej8989 said:
install the CM nightly version.
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Genius! Now if only we can get you to read the thread first.
AzN MusiQ said:
Haha, lol.
That's a joke from Bedalus.
Everything is okay. Go in Settings, Informations and you can See that the kernel is installed
Gesendet von meinem Nexus S mit Tapatalk 2
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The problem is that i can't go in Settings because the OS doesn't boot. It shows google logo and after that nothing. Then i have to restore backup if I want to get back in OS and in settings it says lucifer kernel...
BombasMirko said:
The problem is that i can't go in Settings because the OS doesn't boot. It shows google logo and after that nothing. Then i have to restore backup if I want to get back in OS and in settings it says lucifer kernel...
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download marmite CM version, go to recovery and flash it. do not wipe anything.
i'm using latest strawberry. tried it, worked.
ej8989 said:
download marmite CM version, go to recovery and flash it. do not wipe anything.
i'm using latest strawberry. tried it, worked.
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I can confirm this on latest Strawberry. CM version works - All other version does not.
ej8989 said:
download marmite CM version, go to recovery and flash it. do not wipe anything.
i'm using latest strawberry. tried it, worked.
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Wow thanks it worked :good::laugh:
BombasMirko said:
Wow thanks it worked :good::laugh:
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no problem :good:
Hi guys. Al thou this is my first post I've been flashing my i9003 for a year or so and i've never had any problems until now.
I have an stock gingerbread installed (XXKPQ) that I flashed using odin, kernel version (2.6.35.7-CL709629 [email protected] #1)
Just so you know, I'm from Argentina, and in order to be able to use 3g, had to keep the modem in I9003LUBKB1 version.
I also flashed cf root (by Skin1980) and I'm using CWM v1.80
I get the latest jellybam (1.3) from this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1972087
And followed the instructions in the official website : http://www.igio90.net/how-to-install/
Just in case you're too lazy to follow the link here are the instructions:
What to do if you are coming from a Stock, CyanogenMod, MIUI, AOKP and any other custom ROM different from JellyBam
-Download the latest revision of JellyBam ROM for your device
-Place the zip into your internal SDCard
-Boot into CWM recovery (Home+Power+Volume up until samsung logo appear)
-Wipe data/factory reset
-Wipe dalvik cache (Inside advanced tab)
-Install zip from internal SDCard
-Welcome to JellyBam!
(I had to wipe the data first and then put the zip in the sd card because wiping the data was erasing the jellybam zip)
The first time I run the installer it got stuck at 50% while installing sony's media player. So i just started the process again and uncheked sony walkman player, it installed "successfully".
When the phone restarted, it was just the old gingerbread, in the about phone panel, it was all the same that before installing jellybam.
So it obviously didn't installed. I can make calls, send and receive messages, wifi is working fine.
So can anyone tell me what am I doing wrong? Do i have to flash a jellybean kernel?, I dont really know hoe to do that but I'm sure there's more than one post around here that explains that process.
If this question has already been posted I'm really sorry, I did search for any post that could help me with this problem but I didn't find any real answer.
I really hope somebody can help me, and sorry for the bad english, I did study the language but it was a long time ago.
Thanks everybody, specially to developers, you're awesome.:good:
I think you should fist flash theJellyBam v1.1.0 alpha4 in order to repartition before flash the v1.3. hope it can help u.
Sent from my GT-I9003 using xda app-developers app
friend, 1st thing, you need to flash newer cwm to minimum your problem. now is version 6 on CM10 rom.
2nd flash CM rom or AOSP to use jelly bam
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2
flashing 1.1 first worked great.
I'm having issues thou, don't know if this are known bugs or just happens to me.
I can't get any signal, gonna try flashing this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2029921&highlight=cm10+signal+fix
And seems like the phone can't detect when it's plugged to a usb port
narshade said:
(I had to wipe the data first and then put the zip in the sd card because wiping the data was erasing the jellybam zip)
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Wiping the data does not affect your Internal/External storage.
chongns said:
friend, 1st thing, you need to flash newer cwm to minimum your problem. now is version 6 on CM10 rom.
2nd flash CM rom or AOSP to use jelly bam
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2
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First of all thank you for your helpful answer (I clicked the thank you button).
I have cwm version 5 and I have been having the same problem than the OP. I'd like to flash a CM rom before going on to JB 1.3 so my question is, knowing that I currently have an I9003XXKPR 2.3.6 rom, can I flash CM 10 or should I start by a previous version? And, if so, which one?
Thank you for your help.
jawadlotfi said:
First of all thank you for your helpful answer (I clicked the thank you button).
I have cwm version 5 and I have been having the same problem than the OP. I'd like to flash a CM rom before going on to JB 1.3 so my question is, knowing that I currently have an I9003XXKPR 2.3.6 rom, can I flash CM 10 or should I start by a previous version? And, if so, which one?
Thank you for your help.
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i think you should start from zero. take a backup of your files, flash a stock rom and then use universal cf root to root your phone. then flash cm 10 alpha 4 and then the jellybam 1.3. that's the way i have flashed mine. i hope it helps.
imboy25 said:
i think you should start from zero. take a backup of your files, flash a stock rom and then use universal cf root to root your phone. then flash cm 10 alpha 4 and then the jellybam 1.3. that's the way i have flashed mine. i hope it helps.
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Thanks for the advice, I flashed a stock rom in the meantime so I am ready to flash CM 10 alpha 4.
Take care
jawadlotfi said:
Thanks for the advice, I flashed a stock rom in the meantime so I am ready to flash CM 10 alpha 4.
Take care
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Good luck! i hope you flash it correctly! just read and follow the instructions in the cm10 thread thoroughly so you can avoid any problems.
All custom rom unofficial, not compile, but directly modify our base cyanogen
It is recommended to start on a CM10 origin
Example A3 to A4
KPE> LF2> CF-LF2
Wipe Data / Factory Reset. (MUST DO THIS STEP)
Select the CM10 A4.zip from your SD Card and flash.
Auto rebooted into recovery (if it show error mounting / cache, and cant mount in manually mount and storage, do wipe / cache)
Go to Advanced -> Reboot Recovery
Select the CM10 A4.zip from your SD Card and flash again
Go to Advanced -> Reboot Recovery.
Mounts and Storage -> Format dbdata (you would not find this in CWM so just ignor 6)
8. reboot
You can then flash all based on Unofficial Alpha 4
Just do the basic procedure wipe
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.