I am currently running CM 10 and I want to switch roms but I am not sure how... I have 4EXT recovery and I'm not sure how to re-flash the rom.. Can someone help me?
Put the ROM zip to SD card. Go to recovery and do a factory reset. Then select the ROM zip and flash it.
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sepsep 21 said:
Put the ROM zip to SD card. Go to recovery and do a factory reset. Then select the ROM zip and flash it.
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Thanks, so I don't have to do anything else like I did the first time round?
Michael_Considine said:
Thanks, so I don't have to do anything else like I did the first time round?
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You said you are running cm10 so its not the
first time that you change your rom. So you can flash the ROM without any problem.
But if your device is s-on you must flash
The rom with smartflash method. You can choose it in recovery. Sry for my bad English.
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Put the ROM zip to SD card. Go to recovery and do a factory reset. Then select the ROM zip and flash it.
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No.
Do not do a factory reset. This will just delete your user data. It will not delete the system data so if you try to install a new ROM overtop of an existing one that's different things could get messy. You want to do a full wipe, not just a factory reset.
The FIRST step is to make a backup of your currenr ROM. That way you can easily revert back to it as if you never left. This is valuable for many reasons. You may decide you don't like your new rom. Your new rom may have problems and not work properly and you'll want to go back to a working phone quickly. You may forget to back something up and will want to be able to extra some data from the backup (That's easy to do, but only if you have a backup). The list goes on and on.
Backing up your rom is super easy with 4EXT. You just tell it to back up your ROM and it will do the rest. It takes about 5 minutes.
Then you'll want to back up certain data that you'll want to use on your new ROM. Contacts, wifi access points, app data, text messages, etc etc etc. Whatever you want. Use Titanium Backup. It's super easy to use and works great. It will let you take all your apps and data off one ROM and put it onto another.
After you back up your rom, boot into recovery and do a full wipe using "format all partitions (except SD card)". The option is written exactly like that in the menu. You can't miss it. This will format the data and system files so you'll have a blank slate to install a new ROM from.
NOW flash the new rom. Then flash GApps if required. Boot the phone.
Download Titanium Backup from teh Play Store and use it to restore apps and data you want. (Your saves Titanium data will be ready to use when you install Titanium on the new ROM)
Enjoy your new ROM.
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Skipjacks said:
No.
Do not do a factory reset. This will just delete your user data. It will not delete the system data so if you try to install a new ROM overtop of an existing one that's different things could get messy. You want to do a full wipe, not just a factory reset.
The FIRST step is to make a backup of your currenr ROM. That way you can easily revert back to it as if you never left. This is valuable for many reasons. You may decide you don't like your new rom. Your new rom may have problems and not work properly and you'll want to go back to a working phone quickly. You may forget to back something up and will want to be able to extra some data from the backup (That's easy to do, but only if you have a backup). The list goes on and on.
Backing up your rom is super easy with 4EXT. You just tell it to back up your ROM and it will do the rest. It takes about 5 minutes.
Then you'll want to back up certain data that you'll want to use on your new ROM. Contacts, wifi access points, app data, text messages, etc etc etc. Whatever you want. Use Titanium Backup. It's super easy to use and works great. It will let you take all your apps and data off one ROM and put it onto another.
After you back up your rom, boot into recovery and do a full wipe using "format all partitions (except SD card)". The option is written exactly like that in the menu. You can't miss it. This will format the data and system files so you'll have a blank slate to install a new ROM from.
NOW flash the new rom. Then flash GApps if required. Boot the phone.
Download Titanium Backup from teh Play Store and use it to restore apps and data you want. (Your saves Titanium data will be ready to use when you install Titanium on the new ROM)
Enjoy your new ROM.
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Hello
ust to confirm, instead of using 4EXT im using CWM recovery. I have read that 4EXT and CWM actually does the same job(recovery) so using CWM does not affect the subsequent steps right? (ie using Titanium Backup to back up messages and contacts and doing a full wipe). it will be the same process just using different recovery tool right?
alakaz0om said:
Hello
ust to confirm, instead of using 4EXT im using CWM recovery. I have read that 4EXT and CWM actually does the same job(recovery) so using CWM does not affect the subsequent steps right? (ie using Titanium Backup to back up messages and contacts and doing a full wipe). it will be the same process just using different recovery tool right?
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In theory, yes. But some roms don't install properly from cwm and some absolutely require 4ext due to the use of aroma installer.
Just switch to 4ext. Takes 2 seconds to switch. The app doss all the work to install the recovery.
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In my opinion 4ext is better than cmw but cmw show the aroma installer and install everything. But 4ext is better at all.
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ah i see . alright i shall follow the changing cmw to 4ext recovery thread and change the recovery thingy. thank you all!
alakaz0om said:
ah i see . alright i shall follow the changing cmw to 4ext recovery thread and change the recovery thingy. thank you all!
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You don't even have to do all that if you're willing to buy the $3 4EXT app.
The guide you'll find will have to flash 4EXT with a PM58IMG file in the bootloader. It's easy enough. But you'll lack the app that goes with it that lets you manage your backups, control the recovery module, and update the recovery quickly and easily when new versions are available.
Just buy the 4EXT app on the play store, then from within the app tell it to install the 4EXT recovery module and it'll install the recovery for you quickly and easily.
Plus you're giving $3 to a developer who made a REALLY fantastic recovery and app for you.
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Hi I am about to s-off my sensation and just read a but about installing a custom rom and it says you won't lose data or apps. I just wondered how come that I won't lose apps and data because with my desire when I flash any new rom I do lose data and apps so how us this different for the sensation?
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Whoever said that you will not lose data does not know what they are talking about. When you flash a new ROM, you will have to re-install everything.
I just installed Insert Coin ROM and all my data and apps is still here.
I did not have to reset or reinstall anything.
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lozonw said:
I just installed Insert Coin ROM and all my data and apps is still here.
I did not have to reset or reinstall anything.
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Isn't the Insert Coin ROM just kernel. That will explain why you don't loose app/data
I flashed LeeDroid and did not lose any apps. Most devs tell you to format it on your own to avoid problems and others implement a script to do it for you, which may have been the case in other roms. Haven't experienced any problems at all here.
so if i flash a custom rom leedroid..... and dont do a wipe data and things in clockwork then i will have all my apps and texts and things all still there when i have the new rom installed?
will this cause problems am i better off wiping data and things?
having S- off problems
has anyone had problems getting the right beta code
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Whoever said that you will not lose data does not know what they are talking about. When you flash a new ROM, you will have to re-install everything.
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What does it feel like to just be absolutely wrong?
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dazzlet said:
so if i flash a custom rom leedroid..... and dont do a wipe data and things in clockwork then i will have all my apps and texts and things all still there when i have the new rom installed?
will this cause problems am i better off wiping data and things?
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I would wipe when flashing new ROMs.
Before wiping though, you can backup your app data using Titanium Backup:
1) Open Titanium Backup
2) Hit the Menu Button -> Batch
3) Run "Backup all user apps" -- this backs up your apps and data to SD card
Once you wipe and then flash your new ROM, you can then get Titanium Backup from the Market. Once again, do steps 1 to 2 above, then run one of the restore options
before i flash if i do a full backup in recovery will this keep my original rom incase i wat to revert bk to stock again ?
dazzlet said:
before i flash if i do a full backup in recovery will this keep my original rom incase i wat to revert bk to stock again ?
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Yeah do that too in case you don't like the new ROM.
Well I rooted my inspire a couple days ago and I love how fast the speeds increased after I overclocked it as the speeds were pretty horrible before I did it. I'm using the stock rom and I'm also using Go Launcher EX, which I was using before I rooted it as well.
I would liketo get off the launchers now that I'm rooted and start loading other roms but I'm not very knowledgeable on getting started with it. I've downloaded ROM Manager so I could get started with loading other roms but I knew I had to do some research on it instead of jumping into it likethat.
After some research, I found that ROM Manager wouldn't be the best thing for me to start flashing or loading other roms with, as alot of people don't recommend it. Now, everyone is saying it's better to use ClockWorkMod but doesn't ROM Manager work with CWM? AS you can see I'm pretty confused with the way this works and I would appreciate some assistance on how to easily or safely load different roms without all the confusion.
I'm also using Titanium Backup Pro so I guess I'm set to start loading different roms...
Thanks in advance.
I apologize for not finishing the title since I posted this through the xda application and I cannot edit it. If any mods could please change it.
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Back up your rom.
Search for 4ext recovery here on xda and flash the touch version.
Reboot into recovery.
Wipe data/factory reset.
Wipe cache and dalvik.
Format all partitions (except SD card).
Flash rom.
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Teichopsia said:
Back up your rom.
Search for 4ext recovery here on xda and flash the touch version.
Reboot into recovery.
Wipe data/factory reset.
Wipe cache and dalvik.
Format all partitions (except SD card).
Flash rom.
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A lot of unnecessary steps, one factory/data reset is all you need, or if you really want, the format all partitions except SD is okay.
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Nick281051 said:
A lot of unnecessary steps, one factory/data reset is all you need, or if you really want, the format all partitions except SD is okay.
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That's not all, then I do it all over again from bottom to top. Format all till factory reset
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A lot of unnecessary steps, one factory/data reset is all you need, or if you really want, the format all partitions except SD is okay.
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This is a newb at rom flash so better to set him up right the first time than have him run into problems and never try again - thus ending what could become a awesome developer.
my method:
have md5 checked rom on pc
battery fully charged (check with something like current widget or battery calibration from market)
I use 4ext touch recovery
phone connected to pc
wipe data/factory reset
format all except sd
.(if coming from stock or changing from gb to ics vice/versa)
.mount usb storage
.backup sd card to pc
.un-mount usb
.format sd (if rom supports it I will partition a ext for apps and a swap)
mount usb
transfer rom
unmout usb
unplug from pc
flash rom
reboot
enjoy!
(please follow directions from developer on restoring apps/data)
Thanks for the details.
So would ROM Manager be safe to use on the inspire? I've seen people complain about it, is it only because it's not supported for their devices?
BoostedEK said:
Thanks for the details.
So would ROM Manager be safe to use on the inspire? I've seen people complain about it, is it only because it's not supported for their devices?
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Well the thing is that some roms do not Like CWM recovery. Most roms come with 4ext recovery built in. I would just use that to flash roms.
zelendel said:
Well the thing is that some roms do not Like CWM recovery. Most roms come with 4ext recovery built in. I would just use that to flash roms.
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+1, I hardly use CWM all use, mainly use 4ext Touch Recovery and most ROMs will have that built-in, IMHO..I prefer 4ext Touch Recovery over CWM for flashing ROMs, interface is clean and easy to use
+1 on 4ext touch - way nicer than pressing buttons.
1. If I backup the existing Rom from Rom manager or titanium backup, is it the same thing?
2. If I backup once is it needed to back up every time I change room, or I can use only one backup?
Thanks
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They're different. ROM Manager is the Recovery Backup i.e. of your entire internal memory whereas Titanium just does a back up of apps.
Backup your ROM with ROM Manager each time you flash something and when you change ROM use Titanium and ROM Manager.
I use 4 ext recovery to back up it'soooo easy and it works wonderfully! I got in a pinch the other day and it was sooo easy to restore my old rom from 4ext back up! I just go into recovery manage backups and from there you can create a new back up or restore. If your restoring make sure to do full wipe ok. But you might try 4ext. I really love it ! It's so easy to use! Easy is good! You might want to give it a try . I use 4ext touch. Is absolutely wonderful!
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I use 4 ext recovery to back up it'soooo easy and it works wonderfully! I got in a pinch the other day and it was sooo easy to restore my old rom from 4ext back up! I just go into recovery manage backups and from there you can create a new back up or restore. If your restoring make sure to do full wipe ok. But you might try 4ext. I really love it ! It's so easy to use! Easy is good! You might want to give it a try . I use 4ext touch. Is absolutely wonderful!
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Yes 4EXT is a very nice recovery, but when restoring from a NANDroid backup there is really no need to do any wipes. If you watch as $EXT or any other recovery restores from a backup, it does a wipe of each partion before it restores that partion and it also wipes the both delvick cache and cache before restoring them.
Thanks I didn't know that I've been wiping good to know
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i want to update cm10 for the infuse 4g but i dont know how can someone please help and if i do update it does it delete all my apps and stuff please help?
Yes it will delete everything as you will need to do a full wipe. There are many apps that will back everything up but I use titanium back up. Once you back everything boot to recovery and do a full wipe/format and flash your ROM of choice and gapps... any questions... let me know.... I'm still a noob but I'm sure I can help you flash a ROM...
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If I am reading your question right, you are asking how to update cm10 to cm10. Aka newer version?
If it is the same ROM download it and the corresponding gapps (if newer)
Turn off your phone and take out your SD card.
Then boot into recovery. (Either three finger it, or start the phone back up and reboot into recovery)
At the main menu wipe cache.
Go into advanced menu and wipe dalvik cache.
Go back and go into mounts and storage.
Format /system
Then go back and flash from sdcard
Choose the newer ROM image and flash.
Then flash the new gapps.
Then restart phone. If it goes back to recovery just hit reboot phone again.
This method will not delete your personal apps just system apps. It may reset a few settings, such as log in credentials. But no big deal. (This would depend on the app not what you did)
These methods will never delete your personal photos or music. Only way to ever mess this up is a brick. Which only happens when you do risky flashes, or flash over USB with faulty wires.
If you are asking to go cm10 from cm9 it is described in the ROMs.
If you are going from say cm10 to liquid smooth rom, you can try the above method, but some settings may transfer funny and screw stuff up, so it is better to do the above steps but first do a Wipe data/factory reset.
This factory reset unfortunately wipes all your personal apps. To avoid this as best as possible I suggest titanium back up and use it to back up all your apps. The difference between pay and free titanium back up that you will notice, is that the paid one auto installs all apps, free one you have to install them by pressing install, done, install, done. This is annoying with 25+ apps. I paid for this reason alone.
Hope I helped at all.
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It is the first one thanks BTW but I flashed the zip file but didn't wipe anything and it booted up fine it didn't delete anything but now I'm worried that it may of messed up something??
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If you notice glitchy things I would recommend wipe and reinstall but if all is well I wouldn't worry about it.
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I would like to install either the stable cm 10, or the nightly 10.1, but I haven't decided yet. However I always seem to mess it up. I downloaded cm 10 earlier on my phone, and saved to the sd card. I created a nandroid backup, then unlocked my bootloader with ez unlock. I booted into recovery, and selected to install update from sd card and picked the cm10 file. I believe it said the file couldn't be opened? Anyone know what I'm doing wrong? ALSO, do I need to factory reset and wipe cache before i do this? well I lose my data, if so and how can i get it back after i flash?
Thanks
You have a Verizon gs3 right?
If yes, give this a read. Section 3 is where it tells you how to flash a rom. Don't download any of the links, you already have the rom on your sd card.
This will give you the steps needed to flash a rom. Also, make sure you have all the zips needed to flash the rom from the OP in the thread where you got the rom.
Just make sure you are rooted and your bootloader is unlocked.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1762709
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but do I have to use easy recovery or manual boot recovery to flash the rom? and how do I get my data back?
Read threads... Gahhhhhhh
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TyWadd said:
but do I have to use easy recovery or manual boot recovery to flash the rom? and how do I get my data back?
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OK buddy, let me try and help. You can use either twrp recovery or cwm recovery. If you don't have one of those then start there.
After you have a custom recovery, make sure you have the ROM and gapps on your SD card (internal SD). Boot to recovery and wipe cache, dalvik cache and factory reset data wipe. Then install ROM by going to install from SD, choose file from SD, not the update zip.
The data you will lose is mostly app data, call logs, text logs etc. No pics or music.
If you have anymore questions feel free to ask but I really suggest reading some more.
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