hi
Ive just installed Cleanrom, and it seems slower than the stock rom i used before.
I wonder if i should have done a system format in cwm, as doing this for Slimbean on my SGS helped quite a bit...
thanks
geoslake said:
hi
Ive just installed Cleanrom, and it seems slower than the stock rom i used before.
I wonder if i should have done a system format in cwm, as doing this for Slimbean on my SGS helped quite a bit...
thanks
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Format system is when you delete your ROM, if you want a clean install, yeah you should format system. This also depends on what ROM you want to flash. If you're going to flash stock, format system is good. I do it all the time when I flash stock
But I can also do it whatever the rom, right ? I mean if I upgrade from Cleanrom from 3.03 to 3.04, I cannot go wrong doing that ? (although they don't talk about formatting system in the guidelines).
Thank you
Format system is when you delete your ROM, if you want a clean install, yeah you should format system. This also depends on what ROM you want to flash. If you're going to flash stock, format system is good. I do it all the time when I flash stock
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format system basically deletes all your system apps, which really isn't worth to do in an update from v3.0.3 to 3.0.4 - if it's a big update with many more apps included maybe it's worth, but otherways it's waste of time...
-angel* said:
format system basically deletes all your system apps, which really isn't worth to do in an update from v3.0.3 to 3.0.4 - if it's a big update with many more apps included maybe it's worth, but otherways it's waste of time...
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System app? When I use twrp it said wipe system removes ROM, I guess on cwm is called format system.
Well, I guess "format system" should format system (=wipe the os i guess), not remove apps...
geoslake said:
Well, I guess "format system" should format system (=wipe the os i guess), not remove apps...
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Hmmm why don't you use twrp. It's much better haha
Tamaskan said:
Hmmm why don't you use twrp. It's much better haha
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Guess so, I guess its no problem to overwrite CWM with TWRP (as long as I load the right version, that is, JB as im on Cleanrom Inheritance 2.7.2)...
Format system on twrp and cwm means the same thing.
When you flash any ROM, all it does is place everything in the /system partition, and sometimes a kernel is also flashed.. this partition contains all files that make up android. All the apps that come with roms, all mods, themes, framework.. everything is here.
When /system is wiped, it deletes all these files to make way for a new rom. Most roms wipe system automatically when they get flashed anyway :good:
However, I think that cleanrom 3.0.3 is a dependancy for 3.0.4, this means that 3.0.4 requires the 3.0.3 system files to work properly. Check the cleanrom changelog or install instructions
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Nothing happens, it just clears your data.
Tamaskan said:
System app? When I use twrp it said wipe system removes ROM, I guess on cwm is called format system.
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I'm sorry, I was thinking of /system/app lol
I think the updates should rule that themselves that they delete the unnecessary things of an old version, so it's only recommended if you change your ROM or update to a ROM based on a later Android Version (4.1 to 4.2 or vice versa) or from AOSP to stock...
Otherwise it's just waste of time I think, I never used it and never had problems, so I think it's pretty good ruled in the updater scripts of the ROMs
Related
I know its something fairly simple, but for the newbies out there, here's a simple walkthrough I made for how to flash a custom ROM on your Android phone. If there are any improvements I can make, let me know How to Flash a Custom ROM on Android
Benefits of Flashing a Custom ROM
While you’ll end up seeing a lot of benefits from custom ROMs, they all probably fall under 3 main areas:
Better Performance – You’ll be able to overclock Android or even see it built in with the ROM as well as see overall performance increases from various tweaks
Better Battery Life – One of the first things people do when rooting is remove stock apps. Don’t know how? Most developers have the apps already removed in their ROMs. Additionally, various system tweaks and improved kernels, as well as undervolting Android help to drastically improve Android battery life.
Better Overall Experience – Try other versions of Android such as those found on other phones that have been ported to yours; stay up to date with updates and new features; try out different Android themes, etc.
All in all, there are a LOT of benefits you’ll get from using a custom ROM on Android, so wait no more, here’s How to Flash a Custom ROM on Android.
Basic Steps
Choose the ROM that you want and download its .zip file
Transfer the zip file to your phone's sd card. Do not put it into any folder.
Turn off your phone and reboot into recovery, usually by holding the down button and power button at the same time.
Do a Nandroid backup
Wipe the phone by clear cache/factory restore and wiping dalvik cache
Flash the zip file that you put on your sd card
Reboot phone
tl;dr
this should probably go in the wiki.
[email protected] said:
tl;dr
this should probably go in the wiki.
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It is, but its still gotta be posted in a thread.
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It is, but its still gotta be posted in a thread.
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Oh i wasn't saying it didn't belong here lol. This will prove helpful I am sure. Thanks in advance for all the people it helps
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Oh i wasn't saying it didn't belong here lol. This will prove helpful I am sure. Thanks in advance for all the people it helps
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Ohh I gotcha Well thanks man
how do you:
Wipe the phone by clear cache/factory restore and wiping dalvik cache
how do you wipe dalvik cache?
Also...
I downloaded Azrael v2.41
am I suppose to rename the .zip file from Azrael_v2.41_by_Ricsim78 to PC36IMG.zip?
I once renamed it to PC36IMG.zip and it would not read it and ask me to flash..
dongator7 said:
how do you:
Wipe the phone by clear cache/factory restore and wiping dalvik cache
how do you wipe dalvik cache?
Also...
I downloaded Azrael v2.41
am I suppose to rename the .zip file from Azrael_v2.41_by_Ricsim78 to PC36IMG.zip?
I once renamed it to PC36IMG.zip and it would not read it and ask me to flash..
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If you're rooted, I recommend flashing to Amon Ra Recovery.
When you boot into Recovery, go into the Wipe section, there are options there to "wipe factory restore" and "wipe dalvik cache"
After you do that, go back to the main screen in Recovery mode and find where it says "flash from zip file" (or something along those lines), then navigate to where you have the Azrael zip file.
I was in the same boat you're in, just 2 days ago. I've been reading these forums nonstop for 2 days now
I did the wipe..but I'm not exactly sure how to "flash from zip"
can't find that...
and still wondering if I have to rename anything
dongator7 said:
I did the wipe..but I'm not exactly sure how to "flash from zip"
can't find that...
and still wondering if I have to rename anything
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You don't have to rename anything.
What recovery are you using - Amon Ra or Clockwork
- If you wiped and performed a NANDROID backup, then select the option of "FLASH ZIP FROM SD CARD". Then you should see the .zip file of the ROM you downloaded, select that, confirm, and once done reboot.
Good to go!
there's so many guides..some are outdated and such
I don't have root access. Still trying to get to that part before flashing.
Already performed a wiped. Now I'm stuck and don't know how to perform a proper root since all the pc36img are outdated.
I have hboot 0.97.0000
dumb question but... after i flash from zip when do i then restore the nandroid??
DJ_Bizarro said:
dumb question but... after i flash from zip when do i then restore the nandroid??
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After you flash a ROM, you don't need to restore the nandroid. The Nandroid back up is an image of your system at the time you do the back up. You would only restore the Nandroid when you want to go back to the version on the backup.
What I do with a ROM is load it, then get everything working the way I want it to and then do a back up of it. Can then go back to it whenever you want to after trying out more ROM's.
dongator7 said:
there's so many guides..some are outdated and such
I don't have root access. Still trying to get to that part before flashing.
Already performed a wiped. Now I'm stuck and don't know how to perform a proper root since all the pc36img are outdated.
I have hboot 0.97.0000
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Have you tried this simple, easy to use root method?
Unrevoked
If you want to do an update (e.g., no wipe, keeps data) of a ROM instead of a full installation, is there anything you need to do in CWM recovery other than selected update instead of install zip? Does the name of the zip need to be update?
I'm asking because I like the Phoenix ROM, but updates are coming quickly, and I don't want to have to set up everyting every few hours...
Thanks.
Unless it is indicated by the dev, you don't need to do a full wipe. It is always good to wipe cache, and dalvik cache when doing an update, patch, or add-on. There is no need to rename it, unless for some reason that makes it easier for you to remember what file it is.
Pretty sure that Rom has data wipe written into the update script so you would have to modify that.
does it do a data wipe or does it format /system
Thanks, and should I select update or install in CWM recovery? What is the difference?
Update is looking for a specific file named that, I believe. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe you can always run Install Zip, regardless of what it is as long as it's a flashable zip file.
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If you want to do an update (e.g., no wipe, keeps data) of a ROM instead of a full installation, is there anything you need to do in CWM recovery other than selected update instead of install zip? Does the name of the zip need to be update?
I'm asking because I like the Phoenix ROM, but updates are coming quickly, and I don't want to have to set up everyting every few hours...
Thanks.
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the rom developer should specify if a full wipe is needed. if not, you dont have to wipe or backup or anything and you wont lose your data.
i know people hate resetting up their phone, but 99.9% of the GPS and other random problems in here are from not wiping /data before the install. If you can stand it at all, do a full wipe. It seems these phones are VERY picky about what's left in /data after you wipe. Anytime I release a rom that wipes, there's usually no problems, if it doesn't wipe, there's GPS/data speed issues galore.
I want to upgrade to JB custom ROM on TF101. I have seen a quite few. But I want to know which one is the best. Also please let me know do we need to download all the apps after upgrading the ROM. Is there a way to keep the apps intact after upgrading or reinstalling by taking back up. Downloading again will take a lot of data and a lot of time. Please help.
You can back up your apps with titanium backup onto an SD card or other external storage, but you must wipe the tablet when upgrading to JB, I recommend team eos nightlies with KAT kernel, they work very nicely.
You can also get the apk files from /system/app I think or /data/app and reinstall after putting those back on the tablet after wiping.
Shall you please let me know what is the purpose of KAT kernel
Thing O Doom said:
You can back up your apps with titanium backup onto an SD card or other external storage, but you must wipe the tablet when upgrading to JB, I recommend team eos nightlies with KAT kernel, they work very nicely.
You can also get the apk files from /system/app I think or /data/app and reinstall after putting those back on the tablet after wiping.
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I'm running Revolver 4.2.1. What are the advantages going to JB from ICS? I'm going on a long trip soon, so I'm mainly looking for stability, battery performance and keyboard/dock compatibility.
Also, I'm reading that we need to install TWRP to run JB ROMs? Or can I still use CWM?
Thanks in advance!
tong143 said:
Shall you please let me know what is the purpose of KAT kernel
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Lots of speed improvements over the stock kernel, fixes for different things like audio and gps
Grab the Kat-App too, that also boosts Audio and GPS
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needtoride said:
I'm running Revolver 4.2.1. What are the advantages going to JB from ICS? I'm going on a long trip soon, so I'm mainly looking for stability, battery performance and keyboard/dock compatibility.
Also, I'm reading that we need to install TWRP to run JB ROMs? Or can I still use CWM?
Thanks in advance!
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Yes move to TWRP as soon as possible or risk bricking your TF as many have done trying to flash new ROMs with CWM
If you install Goo Manager you can easily install TWRP from the top right settings menu "Install OpenRecoveryScript"
Highly recommend TeamEOS4 and KatKernel in terms of everything you are looking for for your trip
Advantages over ICS are performance and stability and a new UI (Which is swappable with the ICS tablet version from settings in TeamEOS)
OK. I looked at some tutorials to get a sense of TWRP and Goo Manager. I know you can view and download ROMs from GM. So after downloading the ROM, boot into TWRP to install it? How about flashing kernels and the Kat app you referred to? Is that downloaded and installed in the same procedure?
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needtoride said:
OK. I looked at some tutorials to get a sense of TWRP and Goo Manager. I know you can view and download ROMs from GM. So after downloading the ROM, boot into TWRP to install it? How about flashing kernels and the Kat app you referred to? Is that downloaded and installed in the same procedure?
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Yep exactly the same as a ROM, I do it this way
For a ROM
Wipe Cache and Dalvik Cache and System
Install ROM
Wipe Cache and Dalvik Cache
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For a Kernel
Wipe Cache and Dalvik Cache
Install Kernel
Wipe Cache and Dalvik Cache
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For Gapps
Wipe Cache and Dalvik Cache
Install Gapps
Wipe Cache and Dalvik Cache
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Basically Wipe Cache and Dalvik Cache between each flash and when your done, then reboot
For Kat App, its just an app, so wait until you're done with the above, boot into the ROM, get everything set up how you like it, then install the Kat App, its just an APK so you just use a file manager (ES File Explorer is my choice) and click it once to install it
Once in there, goto the Install section and install the GPS and Audio etc, the rest is pretty self explanatory, sections for Audio etc
EDIT - You don't have to use Goo Manager to download the ROMs or others either, sometimes its faster to use the PC and copy them over to the TF then reboot to recovery to flash them, you can use internal or external sdcards in TWRP, I have the links in my sig
EOS 4
I'll second the Team EOS 4 Recommendation
+1 for EOS4
Can i install roms on System 1, who and how? pls help, i dont want to break my phone, i 've LiquidSmooth but on System 3, i need more space and the only way its installing on system 1..
Who other roms can i install on system 1, and who are requirement? thx for your help :good::cyclops:
Yes, you can. In fact, I am using just System 1 (AOSB) as my daily ROM.
I don't know if this is required, but I'm always doing the following:
1. Format /system, /data, /cache
2. Wipe System, Cache, Dalvik Cache
3. Install ROM
4. Install GApps
I never had any problems since.
Goodluck mate!
Cheers,
Rae
I have never used any other system other than system 1 as daily driver..i don't know y ppl are so scared to flash..same time two years back we didn't even have a recovery on boot and still used to flash roms courtesy rdavisct, alteredlikeness, jimbridgman n co..this whole concept of multiple systems has made things more complicated than before it seems
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devilhunter47 said:
I have never used any other system other than system 1 as daily driver..i don't know y ppl are so scared to flash..same time two years back we didn't even have a recovery on boot and still used to flash roms courtesy rdavisct, alteredlikeness, jimbridgman n co..this whole concept of multiple systems has made things more complicated than before it seems
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To the steps mentioned above
Wipe battery stats
After installation go to system keeper option
Install bmm to main system
Reboot
Safer this way
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Raeshabu said:
Yes, you can. In fact, I am using just System 1 (AOSB) as my daily ROM.
I don't know if this is required, but I'm always doing the following:
1. Format /system, /data, /cache
2. Wipe System, Cache, Dalvik Cache
3. Install ROM
4. Install GApps
I never had any problems since.
Goodluck mate!
Cheers,
Rae
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Thaankss..! bro im gonna try it now..! i did a back up of stock 4.0.4
devilhunter47 said:
I have never used any other system other than system 1 as daily driver..i don't know y ppl are so scared to flash..same time two years back we didn't even have a recovery on boot and still used to flash roms courtesy rdavisct, alteredlikeness, jimbridgman n co..this whole concept of multiple systems has made things more complicated than before it seems
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To the steps mentioned above
Wipe battery stats
After installation go to system keeper option
Install bmm to main system
Reboot
Safer this way
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ohhh i'm really thankful , i was nervous but with this steps i'm sure of wait i'm going to do..
saga02 said:
Thaankss..! bro im gonna try it now..! i did a back up of stock 4.0.4
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Good luck mate! :good:
@devilhunter47
Thanks for the additional info.
Anyways, I never install BMM after flashing ROMs because it auto-installs after you press back from Install from Zip. Or maybe we just have different experiences regarding this.
Thank you again! :highfive: :good:
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Good luck mate! :good:
@devilhunter47
Thanks for the additional info.
Anyways, I never install BMM after flashing ROMs because it auto-installs after you press back from Install from Zip. Or maybe we just have different experiences regarding this.
Thank you again! :highfive: :good:
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Sometimes it fails to and i had to fxz
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devilhunter47 said:
Sometimes it fails to and i had to fxz
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guys i've a problem, when the installations finish i did "system keeper option", and then show me a mistake, saying "BBM will not start after reboot", and now the phone dont show me BBM and only restart and restart :/ i dont know what to do now, because i can enter to bbm and fix this :S.. I can not even go to android, is happening and I did wrong? : ( And how to fix this please help ..!
Raeshabu said:
Good luck mate! :good:
@devilhunter47
Thanks for the additional info.
Anyways, I never install BMM after flashing ROMs because it auto-installs after you press back from Install from Zip. Or maybe we just have different experiences regarding this.
Thank you again! :highfive: :good:
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Heelpp..! BMM not appear, and the phone stayed restarting does nothing but nothing out of the motorola logo screen goes black for a minute and not start, should show BBM but no longer does, and prior to the reboot when installation is complete and I gave keeper system option "Install bmm to main system" not only told me BBM started after reboot and so did not know what to do now ..: S can not access the system 3 is where I have q my other system: (help please
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Heelpp..! BMM not appear, and the phone stayed restarting does nothing but nothing out of the motorola logo screen goes black for a minute and not start, should show BBM but no longer does, and prior to the reboot when installation is complete and I gave keeper system option "Install bmm to main system" not only told me BBM started after reboot and so did not know what to do now ..: S can not access the system 3 is where I have q my other system: (help please
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Sorry to hear that.
So, are you saying that after you installed a ROM in System 1, you force-installed BMM again through System Keeper?
I think you need to FXZ back to stock ICS, then root, then install BMM from the market again.
I think I had the same experience back when I first got this phone and was still experimenting on stuffs.
Anyways, do you know how to FXZ back to stock ICS? There's a guide on how to do that here:
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1937112
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You SHOULD follow every step mentioned on the thread, and also download the correct FXZ for your phone.
Or you could check my post here:
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=53305693#post53305693
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Just ignore the part where I insist you should download the AT&T FXZ for your phone. That part is for my phone only.
Raeshabu said:
Sorry to hear that.
So, are you saying that after you installed a ROM in System 1, you force-installed BMM again through System Keeper?
I think you need to FXZ back to stock ICS, then root, then install BMM from the market again.
I think I had the same experience back when I first got this phone and was still experimenting on stuffs.
Anyways, do you know how to FXZ back to stock ICS? There's a guide on how to do that here:
You SHOULD follow every step mentioned on the thread, and also download the correct FXZ for your phone.
Or you could check my post here:
Just ignore the part where I insist you should download the AT&T FXZ for your phone. That part is for my phone only.
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Ready brother could fix all that I did just now was able to install in system 1 and so far everything is fine, the problem was the gapps and they made the bootlooping, I am LiquidSmooth 3.1 (4.4.3) that I can recommend another rom this stable and fast ... thank you very much for your help really'm super grateful to you ..
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Ready brother could fix all that I did just now was able to install in system 1 and so far everything is fine, the problem was the gapps and they made the bootlooping, I am LiquidSmooth 3.1 (4.4.3) that I can recommend another rom this stable and fast ... thank you very much for your help really'm super grateful to you ..
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Hey, I'm glad that you fixed your phone. :highfive:
Cheers,
Rae
saga02 said:
Can i install roms on System 1, who and how? pls help, i dont want to break my phone, i 've LiquidSmooth but on System 3, i need more space and the only way its installing on system 1..
Who other roms can i install on system 1, and who are requirement? thx for your help :good::cyclops:
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Dude you can flash ROM's on System 1 but please be careful as it will delete all other data on the other systems.
One more thing if your using altreds CM 11 use the BaNkS minimal gapps, It's not a problem to flash on the system 1, the thing is a failed flash can sometimes lead to you needing a FXZ, so just be careful on which ROM your flashing. :good:
I have little bit confusion. Please guide if these steps are correct:
1. Using BMM, format system 1 partition, data, cache.
2. Clean/wipe data, cache, battery, dalvik
3. Install ROM and GAPPs in system 1
4. system keeper > keep/install BMM
Are these steps correct?
Another question is if I want to install only one ROM in system 1 and want to use all available space for this setup then how to setup the partitions with maximum available space? Or I don't need to setup partitions?
Jack Sparrow xda said:
I have little bit confusion. Please guide if these steps are correct:
1. Using BMM, format system 1 partition, data, cache.
2. Clean/wipe data, cache, battery, dalvik
3. Install ROM and GAPPs in system 1
4. system keeper > keep/install BMM
Are these steps correct?
Another question is if I want to install only one ROM in system 1 and want to use all available space for this setup then how to setup the partitions with maximum available space? Or I don't need to setup partitions?
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No need to set partition sizes on system 1, that's solely for multi-booting ROMs on systems 3-6. Everything else is good though.
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No need to set partition sizes on system 1, that's solely for multi-booting ROMs on systems 3-6. Everything else is good though.
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Thanks for the info, that was really helpful
But one confusion, I use BMM for flashing ROMs. And in case of BMM, we have to set partitions for system, data and cache. How to do that partitioning step in case if we want to flash ROM in the system 1 ? Won't we have to specify the sizes for all of those partitions?
Another question is, how to fully clean up the system 1 and free up whole ROM space before starting system 1 setup? I mean can I clean everything which came from factory before flashing on the system one to get as big as possible size of internal ROM for the system 1 setup? How much space we can get by doing that? Right now it shows around 2 GB available for user (apps and data) in the 4GB ROM of the Atrix 2, how much would it show in case of custom ROM flashing by freeing up whole space?
Jack Sparrow xda said:
Thanks for the info, that was really helpful
But one confusion, I use BMM for flashing ROMs. And in case of BMM, we have to set partitions for system, data and cache. How to do that partitioning step in case if we want to flash ROM in the system 1 ? Won't we have to specify the sizes for all of those partitions?
Another question is, how to fully clean up the system 1 and free up whole ROM space before starting system 1 setup? I mean can I clean everything which came from factory before flashing on the system one to get as big as possible size of internal ROM for the system 1 setup? How much space we can get by doing that? Right now it shows around 2 GB available for user (apps and data) in the 4GB ROM of the Atrix 2, how much would it show in case of custom ROM flashing by freeing up whole space?
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System 1 gets partitioned by flashing the FXZ so it's not necessary to do it with BMM. The best way to clean up system for flashing is to flash the FXZ first, then root and install BMM, etc. You can also use BMM to format system, data, cache and dalvik cache if you haven't created partitions for other systems. The only reason you will ever need to create partitions with BMM is to flash on systems 3-6.
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System 1 gets partitioned by flashing the FXZ so it's not necessary to do it with BMM. The best way to clean up system for flashing is to flash the FXZ first, then root and install BMM, etc. You can also use BMM to format system, data, cache and dalvik cache if you haven't created partitions for other systems. The only reason you will ever need to create partitions with BMM is to flash on systems 3-6.
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Oh, I thought BMM will do it on sys 1 as well. I used sys 3 & 4 just to try out various ROMs without risking the stock system so that I can know which ROM suites me and later I can cleanup the whole system and put that ROM of my liking in the main system.
I am not familiar with FXZ method and it seems more complicated to me. isn't there any way to flash ROM on sys 1 and deleting the other partitions?
I am noob in this flashing thing and its been just 10-12 days since I started it up. the bmm method looked easy to me and I would prefer it if its possible to use for this purpose.
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Jack Sparrow xda said:
Oh, I thought BMM will do it on sys 1 as well. I used sys 3 & 4 just to try out various ROMs without risking the stock system so that I can know which ROM suites me and later I can cleanup the whole system and put that ROM of my liking in the main system.
I am not familiar with FXZ method and it seems more complicated to me. isn't there any way to flash ROM on sys 1 and deleting the other partitions?
I am noob in this flashing thing and its been just 10-12 days since I started it up. the bmm method looked easy to me and I would prefer it if its possible to use for this purpose.
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Flashing the FXZ is actually pretty simple. The main thing to know is which FXZ is the correct one for your phone. (Also it's a really good idea to find THAT out BEFORE you need it.) BMM is far more complicated and confusing IMHO.
Anyway, it's still possible to do a clean flash via BMM if that's what you're more comfortable with, though, so no worries. Just do a factory reset, which will format data, cache, and dalvik. Since that formats the data partition you will lose everything on any other existing systems. (though it may not always be necessary I normally format the system as well. DO NOT reboot at this point or you'll have no choice but to FXZ.) Then you just flash the zip plus gapps and whatever other mods you want. Personally I like to reboot between flashing each zip. In other words, I flash the ROM then reboot. Then gapps and reboot, etc. No repartitioning is necessary for flashing on system 1 and might actually be detrimental so just skip that.
Thanks a lot @1BadWolf, your post clears all doubts in my mind
1BadWolf said:
No repartitioning is necessary for flashing on system 1 and might actually be detrimental so just skip that.
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Thanks for letting me know about no need of partitioning sys 1. If I wouldn't have been in this discussion with you, I would have ended up creating partitions on system 1 as well like what I have learnt to do on other systems and there would have been a thread by me on getting stuck in bootloop, you saved me from that.
To be bit on more safer side, let me put what I have understood so far:
1. Boot in BMM.
2. Factory reset on system one. (I have two other custom ROMs on system 3 and 4. will it also clear all the other ROMs installed on other systems also?
3. Format partitions on system one.
4. Clear system, data cache etc
5. Install ROM and GApps on system 1
6. Keep BMM in main system
7. Reboot and done
Is there anything broken or wrong in that chain?
One more query, can I keep continue installing ROMs on other systems like what I am doing right now in case of retaining stock ROM?
what is the rom partition memory of OnePlus one? Because when i try to flash the stock rom with the stock gapps, it says it cant be installed because of inadequate memory.
drsandeshdahal said:
what is the rom partition memory of OnePlus one? Because when i try to flash the stock rom with the stock gapps, it says it cant be installed because of inadequate memory.
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You mean the system partition? You can know that by downloading "Disk Partition" App.But why risking all of this when you can flash a strimmed down(pico/nano) version of Gapps then later install additional Gapps as you like.Moreover stock Cos 13.1.x comes with full Gapps.And it is nothing but a bloatware and always remember bloatware=degradation of device
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You mean the system partition? You can know that by downloading "Disk Partition" App.But why risking all of this when you can flash a strimmed down(pico/nano) version of Gapps then later install additional Gapps as you like.Moreover stock Cos 13.1.x comes with full Gapps.And it is nothing but a bloatware and always remember bloatware=degradation of device
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I managed to make my System partition size 5.5gb (i know aloot but future proof) but my data partition is now 47gb ( Still more than enough for me ) , If people are interested will be gladly making a guide for it, hit me up if wanna guide , cheers
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I managed to make my System partition size 5.5gb (i know aloot but future proof) but my data partition is now 47gb ( Still more than enough for me ) , If people are interested will be gladly making a guide for it, hit me up if wanna guide , cheers
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Just go ahead and make a thread about the guide in General to share your knowledge in the community.Im sure people will find it useful.Also it will be new as I haven't saw any of these types of guides around.
I tried flashing the stock gapps to install stock google apps like dialer and message apps. And I did it, i just opened the stock gapps.zip with file explorer, and deleted some google apps which i didnot need. And flashed that gapps, and everything is fine now. Custom rom with stock gapps.