Do i just download the new version and flash over the existing? Would that wipe my apps out to where i would have to download them again? Thanks
king750 said:
Do i just download the new version and flash over the existing? Would that wipe my apps out to where i would have to download them again? Thanks
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It's always recommended to wipe before flashing, but dirty-flashing shouldn't wipe out your apps.
You have two options though.
You can use titanium backup to backup all of your apps and data and do a clean wipe and restore them.
Or you can make a backup using TWRP/CWM and try dirty-flashing the new version. If anything goes array then just revert back to the old build and do option 1.
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fadac said:
It's always recommended to wipe before flashing, but dirty-flashing shouldn't wipe out your apps.
You have two options though.
You can use titanium backup to backup all of your apps and data and do a clean wipe and restore them.
Or you can make a backup using TWRP/CWM and try dirty-flashing the new version. If anything goes array then just revert back to the old build and do option 1.
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I wiped everything and flashed. Thanks
It's always best to do a full wipe. Less issues /bugs that way especially when going to a new build. 4.1.1 to 4.1.2. There were a lot of changes.
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what is the best/easiest way to backup and restore phone/system settings after each flash?
[email protected] said:
what is the best/easiest way to backup and restore phone/system settings after each flash?
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Clockwork Mod Recovery
Unless you are talking about flashing from one rom to the next then titanium backup for apps, personal settings you'll just have to do yourself.
hmm... so there is no way to restore personal setting? that kind of sucks
The reason for this is your doing a full wipe pretty much erasing everything on the phone. When you flash a new ROM it is about the same as booting up your phone for the first time. The reason you have to do a full wipe is some roms have some scripts in certain places and others don't. If you don't wipe you run a chance of scripts conflicting being buggy and lots of force closes..... Keep in mind this is a generalization..
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Sorry for the ignorance.
I have version 6 of custom rom, if i flash the versione 8 I lose data? Or is it just as an update?
thanks
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If the developer tells you to do a factory wipe or wipe data, then you'll lose your data. But most cases when a developer makes a new version, you can just wipe both caches and update your rom without having to wipe your data.
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Just to add a little to the previous post.
You could usually get away with just wiping dalvic
As for doing a full wipe where you would lose your data: thats usually only needed if the dev went from one milestone version to another on the ASOP.
Example from a GB based ROM to a ICS based.
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What they said above . In case a full wipe is required as noted by the ROM devs, I would recommend using Titanium Backup to backup your apps and apps data before wipe. You can then restore apps + data after flashing the new ROM or update. TiBu has saved me a lot of time restoring apps after a full wipe.
Thank you all for your responses!
This rom (CyberGR-MOD) run the wipe? Is there anyone who uses it?
quck and easy one, when doing a nandroid restore do i need to wipe all partitions or just go ahead and do it?
Yes I Always wipe before restore . Also wipe cash and dalvik, I also factory reset and stay in recovery upon completion to restore . Then reboot. This gives a clean installation. You're making sure the old Rom is gone before restoring. Hope this helps. If I'm in doubt I always wipe. Just to be safe. Remember even though is a backup, your still coming from a different Rom. So you will want a clean installation before restoring. I do my restorations this way and had never had a problem.
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ldefeo1 said:
quck and easy one, when doing a nandroid restore do i need to wipe all partitions or just go ahead and do it?
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No. It does that on it's own.
What you are supposed to do though, is search before posting a new thread.
well i have 2 contradicating answer here...
ldefeo1 said:
well i have 2 contradicating answer here...
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Hi,
No need to wipe before restore.
The whole point of a nandroid is to wipe what's currently there and restore the backup you made. Wiping before restoring is wasted time/power/flash writing.
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Hey,
I've flashed hydro 4 in the past but my wifi didnt work, so I used CWM to restore ICS.
I now wish to flash cm10;
do I just boot into cwm, do wipe data, dalvik, factory reset etc
then flash cm10zip?
Is that all; I just dont wanna brick
One other thing, could I make a backup of the actual ROM once installed so I can go back and forth two restores without having to use titanium backup to reinstall everything?
Thanks a lot, reply greatly appreciated (and thanked )
chaza01 said:
Hey,
I've flashed hydro 4 in the past but my wifi didnt work, so I used CWM to restore ICS.
I now wish to flash cm10;
do I just boot into cwm, do wipe data, dalvik, factory reset etc
then flash cm10zip?
Is that all; I just dont wanna brick
One other thing, could I make a backup of the actual ROM once installed so I can go back and forth two restores without having to use titanium backup to reinstall everything?
Thanks a lot, reply greatly appreciated (and thanked )
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BUMP
1) Always use titanium to backup your app data before flashing new rom.
2) Download and save to internal sd CM10 and gapps.zip.
3) boot into recovery. (I use cwm as I'm used to it)
4) under backup and restore, backup your current ROM. Just in case you know.
5) wipe, wipe, wipe.
6) install CM10.zip
7) install gapps.zip
8) reboot and enjoy.
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So I just bought this used and I know the volume is a bit low. Is there a way to make the max volume higher? also since I'm rooted but on stock rom what's the best way to back up all my apps so i don't have to redownload them if i decide to flash a newer rom? thanks in advance
This is the best Audio booster
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1841851
Titanium Backup app will backup all your apps
Also a good idea to make a full Nandroid backup from recovery too, that way you always have a way to recover to how you were before flashing any ROMs
But when you flash ROMs, you don't need to 100% wipe the tablet, just wipe SYSTEM and CACHE and DALVIK CACHE before flashing the new ROM, and your apps will remain installed
User data / apps etc is in DATA partition, ROM is on SYSTEM and think of CACHE and DALVIK CACHE as temp folders, always best to wipe them before and after flashing or restoring
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This is the best Audio booster
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1841851
Titanium Backup app will backup all your apps
Also a good idea to make a full Nandroid backup from recovery too, that way you always have a way to recover to how you were before flashing any ROMs
But when you flash ROMs, you don't need to 100% wipe the tablet, just wipe SYSTEM and CACHE and DALVIK CACHE before flashing the new ROM, and your apps will remain installed
User data / apps etc is in DATA partition, ROM is on SYSTEM and think of CACHE and DALVIK CACHE as temp folders, always best to wipe them before and after flashing or restoring
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Oh, that's great thank you ^_^
So if I wanna flash the latest eos nightly I don't have to do a full wipe?
patrickjaden said:
Oh, that's great thank you ^_^
So if I wanna flash the latest eos nightly I don't have to do a full wipe?
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Nope, just wipe the old ROM from SYSTEM and the 2 Caches
patrickjaden said:
Oh, that's great thank you ^_^
So if I wanna flash the latest eos nightly I don't have to do a full wipe?
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Beauty of EOS is easy update ( wipe dalvik and cache before update) but once in a while do a complete wipe reinstall/update so that the ROM is stable ( personally it helped me). Don't always believe in app back up, I learnt hard way abt it. So my method is update once in 4 revised EOS updates, and flash the ROM after cleaning dalvik n cache. I do not touch apps as they never gave any issues as long as I restore them from titanium back up..
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so the kat app isn't working as my speakers don't seem louder...