Hi, I am currently running stock TouchWiz 4.1.2 ROM, using CWM Recovery, I tried to install the Pac-Man Rom, but after phone rebooted it kept hanging on the PAC-MAN image with the ghosts, phone hung there for a bit, tried to reboot "removed the battery", went back to CWM Recovery, reflashed the Pac-Pam ROM and latest gaps, rebooted phone and the same thing happened,at some point it wiped out my CWM recovery, so I got fed up and reinstalled the TouchWiz factory 4.1.2 image using ODIN, had to reload all my apps and what not.
I want to give this one more try, but do not want to go through all this trouble again. I did a casche wipe and devlick cache wipe, but no data/factory wipe "heard people had success with a dirty flash routine", do I need to do a factory/data wipe for this to work.
I am not new to flashing, but have not flashed a non stock ROM yet, kind of leary after the PAC-Man fiasco, by the way what do you guys think of Cynogenmod or AOKP. Do I have to wipe all my data every time I try a new ROM. Is there a stock, pure android JB 4.2.2 ROM out there. Thanks again.
You have to wipe data/factory reset before flashing. Two different bases. One heavily nodded framework to stock(ish) won't work. Also, if you use something like titanium backup, you don't have to worry about losing things as much.
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tylerlawhon said:
You have to wipe data/factory reset before flashing. Two different bases. One heavily nodded framework to stock(ish) won't work. Also, if you use something like titanium backup, you don't have to worry about losing things as much.
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So you are saying I can not flash this ROM do to it beign a 4.2.2 fro stock 4.1.2. So what ROM should I try before trying PAC-Man, I love PAC-Man
cybertec69 said:
So you are saying I can not flash this ROM do to it beign a 4.2.2 fro stock 4.1.2. So what ROM should I try before trying PAC-Man, I love PAC-Man
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He is saying do not dirty flash ROMs you MUST do a factory reset as none of these ROMs are the same. By dirty flashing you are flashing one ROM over another which is a boneheaded move as you are likely to be stuck on the bootloader. The ONLY time you should dirty flash is when you are flashing a newer version of the same ROM.
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He is saying do not dirty flash ROMs you MUST do a factory reset as none of these ROMs are the same. By dirty flashing you are flashing one ROM over another which is a boneheaded move as you are likely to be stuck on the bootloader. The ONLY time you should dirty flash is when you are flashing a newer version of the same ROM.
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Thank you sir, don't be angry at me, by the way it is much appreciated.
Basically. Don't dirty flash an aosp ROM over a touchwiz and vice versa
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Also don't dirty flash if the Android version is different.
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My advice is to do a clean flash every time, and also a full backup. Here's what I do -
- backup all apps using your choice of app - I use MyBackup, there's also Titanium, Rom Toolbox and many others
- backup all sms, call logs
- backup launcher settings
- nandroid backup
- factory reset, wipe system/boot
- make sure you don't wipe internal or external sd card
- update to latest radio or rpm if needed
- flash rom
- flash kernel if needed
- flash gapps
- setup new rom, don't let google restore apps
- install your backup app and launcher
- restore apps, sms, calls etc
- restore launcher and android system
once you get comfortable with this procedure it doesn't take long. And it guarantees a clean phone with the latest apps and new rom with no issues.
ECrispy said:
My advice is to do a clean flash every time, and also a full backup. Here's what I do -
- backup all apps using your choice of app - I use MyBackup, there's also Titanium, Rom Toolbox and many others
- backup all sms, call logs
- backup launcher settings
- nandroid backup
- factory reset, wipe system/boot
- make sure you don't wipe internal or external sd card
- update to latest radio or rpm if needed
- flash rom
- flash kernel if needed
- flash gapps
- setup new rom, don't let google restore apps
- install your backup app and launcher
- restore apps, sms, calls etc
- restore launcher and android system
once you get comfortable with this procedure it doesn't take long. And it guarantees a clean phone with the latest apps and new rom with no issues.
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Ok everything went fine, installed the Pac-Man ROM 4.2.2. seems much smoother and faster, my first question is how do I enable car mode where all my text messages are spoken out when received, including phone calls, my other question is now my screen is more cluttered by the on screen buttons at the bottom, the back home and systems button. The full clean wipe did help, thanks again.
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Hi! Sorry for the noob question but I'm here to learn.
I recently rooted and flashed my HTC Sensation with this rom using clockwork:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1494373
Now I'm wondering if I can just update it when new releases are available or do I have to wipe it all and do a clean install? Don't want to loose settings and everything.
clean install
i think you should clean install
re:Update or clean install?
its always recommended that u do a full wipe prior to any upgrade unless the developer states its ok to update without full wipe
Marfere said:
Hi! Sorry for the noob question but I'm here to learn.
I recently rooted and flashed my HTC Sensation with this rom using clockwork:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1494373
Now I'm wondering if I can just update it when new releases are available or do I have to wipe it all and do a clean install? Don't want to loose settings and everything.
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Usually when new releases of roms are available and you're running a previous version of that rom, you are able to update. Clean installs are recommended though, but since you don't want to lose data, you could follow these steps:
- Make a nandroid backup
- format all partitions
- flash the rom
- advance restore the data (from your previous nandroid)
- clear dalvik cache and reboot
N.B. Only do this if the rom was an update to your previous rom.
Marfere said:
Hi! Sorry for the noob question but I'm here to learn.
I recently rooted and flashed my HTC Sensation with this rom using clockwork:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1494373
Now I'm wondering if I can just update it when new releases are available or do I have to wipe it all and do a clean install? Don't want to loose settings and everything.
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It´s better to do a clean install.
If you have the latest paid version of Titanium Backup, you can pull all of your apps and data from the nandroid.
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Theonew said:
Usually when new releases of roms are available and you're running a previous version of that rom, you are able to update. Clean installs are recommended though, but since you don't want to lose data, you could follow these steps:
- Make a nandroid backup
- format all partitions
- flash the rom
- advance restore the data (from your previous nandroid)
- clear dalvik cache and reboot
N.B. Only do this if the rom was an update to your previous rom.
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OK I will follow these easy steps! Thank you everyone
pkelly517 said:
If you have the latest paid version of Titanium Backup, you can pull all of your apps and data from the nandroid.
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Only have free version but might be worth the money I guess.
Option
Theonew said:
Usually when new releases of roms are available and you're running a previous version of that rom, you are able to update. Clean installs are recommended though, but since you don't want to lose data, you could follow these steps:
- Make a nandroid backup
- format all partitions
- flash the rom
- advance restore the data (from your previous nandroid)
- clear dalvik cache and reboot
N.B. Only do this if the rom was an update to your previous rom.
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If it is updating from same rom to newer version, just wipe catch, dalvik, and battery stats and you'll be fine.
TechuntrTM said:
If it is updating from same rom to newer version, just wipe catch, dalvik, and battery stats and you'll be fine.
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Battery stats doesn't need to be wiped (even if it is a different rom). A user should only wipe it if they are having issues with the battery. Also, the system may need to be wiped for a "cleaner" replacement of updated files.
I am running JB Codenamedroid 3.3.2 on my Nexus S4g when I flash the newer version 3.4.1 and on system reboot, it updates all the apps and then instead of starting it shows updating apps and goes to restart into that loop..I have tried just updating the rom and not gapps with the same problem. I have removed a lot of my apps and tried and get the same problem.. I have to pull the battery and do a nandroid restore. Any help is appreciated
Try doing a fresh install with ROM and gapps
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I am running JB Codenamedroid 3.3.2 on my Nexus S4g when I flash the newer version 3.4.1 and on system reboot, it updates all the apps and then instead of starting it shows updating apps and goes to restart into that loop..I have tried just updating the rom and not gapps with the same problem. I have removed a lot of my apps and tried and get the same problem.. I have to pull the battery and do a nandroid restore. Any help is appreciated
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there are many changes so i suggest you titanium backup everything and then wipe/factory reset, then flash the rom without flashing kernels and other add-ons. then after the first boot, flash the kernels and gapps, and then restore all your apps via titanium.
Billchen0014 said:
there are many changes so i suggest you titanium backup everything and then wipe/factory reset, then flash the rom without flashing kernels and other add-ons. then after the first boot, flash the kernels and gapps, and then restore all your apps via titanium.
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100 % Agreed,..:good:
Thats wok for me, and should be work for you either.
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Hey guys,
Is it possible for me to go back to my original OS after I upgraded to CM10 using twrp? I still want my phone to be rooted if possible.
XHaGGeNx said:
Hey guys,
Is it possible for me to go back to my original OS after I upgraded to CM10 using twrp? I still want my phone to be rooted if possible.
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definitely. check the thread here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1671237
look under "Stock Rooted (Odexed/De-Odexed)"
you should find the rom for whatever carrier you are on (rogers in my case)
im not 100% sure but i think u should flash it from recovery.. im kinda noob so hopefully someone can chime in and help a little more
Thanks for pointing that out. I'll check it out.
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Thanks for pointing that out. I'll check it out.
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NP. i actually had to put mine back to stock a few months ago but i totally forget how i did it now.. i thought my phone was bricked at that point and i was freaking out lol somehow got it working again tho i always keep a backup now just in case :|
I want to make sure I have everything covered here before I do this. I rooted my phone using TWRP & I am using CM10. I want to go back to the original OS but keep it rooted. What is the process exactly that I need to do? I went to this thread and downloaded the file that I needed. My issue is what is the process? Do I move the file onto my phone and FLASH it just like I did with the ROM? Is there anything I need to type in the CMD prompt? If someone could give me some info or point me in the right direction I would really appreciate it! :laugh:
This was my method:
- Download a stock rooted rom
- back up SMS, contacts (super backup)
- back up APS (titanium)
- shut down phone
- boot into recovery
- create backup of entire ROM
- clear cache
- clear system
- clear data
- flash stock rooted rom
- clear cache
- reboot system
- restore apps
- restore contacts/SMS
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mgutierrez87 said:
This was my method:
- Download a stock rooted rom
- back up SMS, contacts (super backup)
- back up APS (titanium)
- shut down phone
- boot into recovery
- create backup of entire ROM
- clear cache
- clear system
- clear data
- flash stock rooted rom
- clear cache
- reboot system
- restore apps
- restore contacts/SMS
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Sir, a million thank you's. I will do it that way, I just wanted to make sure I had everything set correctly.
I am having a problem, i followed your instructions but when I flashed the stock ROM and rebooted, it just hangs at the HTC screen with the RED lettering at the bottom. What am I missing here?
XHaGGeNx said:
I am having a problem, i followed your instructions but when I flashed the stock ROM and rebooted, it just hangs at the HTC screen with the RED lettering at the bottom. What am I missing here?
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Before rooting, did you run the 2.20 RUU, and have the newest bootloader? if so, you need to flash the boot.img through fastboot.
If the above statement isn't the case, then try a full wipe and re-flash
mgutierrez87 said:
This was my method:
- Download a stock rooted rom
- back up SMS, contacts (super backup)
- back up APS (titanium)
- shut down phone
- boot into recovery
- create backup of entire ROM
- clear cache
- clear system
- clear data
- flash stock rooted rom
- clear cache
- reboot system
- restore apps
- restore contacts/SMS
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To clarify, the step "clear data" is done by selecting "factory reset" in TWRP under "Wipe". Don't wipe SD. You should always factory reset when flashing a new ROM, and also wipe cache and Dalvik.
Flashing a stock rooted ROM is same as any custom ROM. If you had to flash boot.img separately when flashing CM10, you have to do it going to the stock rooted ROM also.
HTC_Phone said:
Before rooting, did you run the 2.20 RUU, and have the newest bootloader? if so, you need to flash the boot.img through fastboot.
If the above statement isn't the case, then try a full wipe and re-flash
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+1. If you had to manually flash boot.img for CM10, you will also have to flash boot.img for your stock ROM. This sounds like your problem.
I also heard that there are some issues with flashing the stock ROM with TWRP 2.3.x--I'm not sure if this is true or not, but it's something to consider.
If you're not getting anywhere, your easiest option would be to just run the RUU. This requires you to re-lock your bootloader first, however (option available in bootloader menu). If you follow this method, you can easily re-unlock your bootloader with the same token from the first time you did it.
For more on running the RUU, see http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1814217
all official twrp versions http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/evita
only versions worth using are 2.2.2.0 and 2.3.1.0 i would save both of them to be able to flash all roms and mods offered for the evita.
Hello,
I flashed one of the CM 10.1 that I found on CM website, and then I flashed GAPPS, but the version I downloaded has some bugs, so I want to choose a different CM version, but I don't know how to. I mean, what will happen with GAPPS? Do I need to follow same procedure as for installing CM for the first time i.e flashing CM, and then flashing GAPPS again?
Also, I have non-touch CWM recovery and I downloaded the touch version from CWM website, but I'm not sure how to do it, is it done with regular Odin via PC , or with something called "Mobile Odin"?
If you want to flash a newer nightly, you can either perform a clean flash or dirty flash. Clean flashing means you wile your data and flash cm along with Google apps again and start fresh. Dirty flashing means you just wipe your cache and dalvik cache and flash cm on top of the old cm which allows you to keep your data. Research both and decide what you prefer.
As for cwm, simply flash the new touch version in cwm and it'll overwrite the old cwm nontouch.
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Domoo said:
If you want to flash a newer nightly, you can either perform a clean flash or dirty flash. Clean flashing means you wile your data and flash cm along with Google apps again and start fresh. Dirty flashing means you just wipe your cache and dalvik cache and flash cm on top of the old cm which allows you to keep your data. Research both and decide what you prefer.
As for cwm, simply flash the new touch version in cwm and it'll overwrite the old cwm nontouch.
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Thanks, I have last question regarding flashing new rom:
I flashed CM, but then I separately flashed GAPPS, so I dont know if GAPPS will be removed when installing new rom, or do I need to manually remove GAPPS before flashing new rom?
I hope you understand what I'm trying to ask :silly:
If you're dirty flashing, you don't need to reflash Google apps. However, if you're clean flashing then you are wiping everything so you'll need to reflash Google apps.
You don't need to remove it or anything before flashing the new rom. If you feel more comfortable flashing it, you can because it'll just overwrite your old Google apps.
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If i clean flash a new Rom but restore the data part from a backup i did earlier from another rom from recovery will it work? Im using TWRP recovery.
ive always had mixed results on this. if youre going from a TW ROM to an AOSP or AOKP rom, likely not. If you use TiB and backup your apps and their respective data, and restore them via the same method, that 99.9999% of the time works