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[Q] Samsung GS+ - 1st rom install

Hi guys, first post from me. I wish i could post this in the proper thread, but since i am new i am not allowed, so excuse me for the inconvenience.
I want to use custom roms to enhance my phone, i've been reading up in this forum and some video's on youtube. I've already rooted my phone before, so that part is out of the way.
Now here is my phone setup:
- Samsung Galaxy S Plus
fw= 2.3.5
baseband= I9001BOKP1
kernel= [email protected]#1
build= GINGERBREAD.BOK4
carrier= T-Mobile
- External SD Card, 486 MB
I just used the SD Card from my old Samsung phone (G-600)
The thing is, i have used Apps2SD to set apps to my SD card (the external one)
1.A: So if i am going to backup will that also be stored back to my SD after i format it?
1.B: Or is external SD card formatting not required for a fresh clean install?
The ROM i want to use is Cranium RC9
As i understand this ROM comes with a kernel as well, so..
2: should i do anything kernel related? (since it's my first time to install a ROM and all)
And finally..
3: What is the correct method for a 1st time/clean ROM installation?
If i look at the 1st post of the Cranium ROM thread, then i see install methods if you already have RC8. And the other method is for installing RC4. Please don't tell me i have to go through all the RC's to get to RC9 o_0
Thanks for at least reading this and hopefully some one can help me further on this

1.A When you backup, choose internal SD since backup has about 1GB of size if you have lots of apps. Go to feamod recovery 1.4, backup and restore then backup to internal sd card. When you finish ROM flashing restore your apps only in advanced restore.
1.B I don't think you have to format external sd, anyway you can back it up too.
2. I don't think so. The rom comes with a kernel..
3. For fresh ROM installation, Format system, data, and cache. You can also wipe dalvik cache. Then flash using ODIN or CWM, depending on the file. Reboot system and you can restore data only after going to cwm again.
You can also read fabsau's starter guide in our forum(i9001)..
In my opinion, try broodROM, comes with skyhigh kernel, ICS theme, beats audio, smoother scrolling and more..
If this helped press THANKS
Sent from my S+

Thanks this was helpful to me

Folders from stock 4.04 still there after flashing CM10

I have seemingly successfully installed CM10. However, all of the internal SD folders from my prior stock 4.0.4 install are still there. I want a nice, clean and fresh install and want all junk from the previous stock version gone, but I don't know what's new and what's old. If there is a way to formate/wipe everything, then it seems that that would also delete the new system files as well as as the CM10 Rom zip, thereby making it impossible to reinstall.
Insights and suggestions on this matter greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Make sure you format /system as well as cache and factory reset. Do it twice if it will make you feel better.
You most likely just did a factory reset which leaves a bunch of trash behind.
Format all of that
Flash cm10
Flash gapps

Prcls77 said:
I have seemingly successfully installed CM10. However, all of the internal SD folders from my prior stock 4.0.4 install are still there. I want a nice, clean and fresh install and want all junk from the previous stock version gone, but I don't know what's new and what's old. If there is a way to formate/wipe everything, then it seems that that would also delete the new system files as well as as the CM10 Rom zip, thereby making it impossible to reinstall.
Insights and suggestions on this matter greatly appreciated. Thank you.
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I seem to have answered the last part of my of my inquiry. In CWM 5.5.0.4, I formatted data, system, cache, emmc, sd card. I can now only access recovery mode or download mode. In recovery mode, I obviously can't flash CM10 from the internal SD because I formatted/deleted it! When I get home, I'll try flashing CWM 6.0.1.0 in Odin and then flashing CM10 through the external SD card. If that doesn't work, then I'll have to flash the stock ROM.

Prcls77 said:
:crying:
I seem to have answered the last part of my of my inquiry. In CWM 5.5.0.4, I formatted data, system, cache, emmc, sd card. I can now only access recovery mode or download mode. In recovery mode, I obviously can't flash CM10 from the internal SD because I formatted/deleted it! When I get home, I'll try flashing CWM 6.0.1.0 in Odin and then flashing CM10 through the external SD card. If that doesn't work, then I'll have to flash the stock ROM.
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Tried it the way outlined above and I now have a nice, clean install CM10!

Next time don't format emmc and sdcard.

For me i delete the files manually using Astro file manager or using a computer and use free app called (sd maid) in google play to remove more and do more cleaning of internal sd card it searches for app remains and empty directories etc all that after flashing the rom immediately before restoring my apps
Not bad but if anybody could find a better solution post it
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[Q] Do old ROMs leave files?

Dear xda-members,
I'm new to flashing ROMs. I've followed some tutorials and managed to install some cool ROMs on my nexus 4. However, I have a question: Do old ROMs leave crap, like old files? Or does the device get partitioned everytime I flash a ROM? How does it work? Can someone explain this please? Because it seems like I have lost 1.4gb of internal space, while installed a lighter ROM. I've searched the forum, but couldn't find the answer I am looking for.
I always make sure I do a factory reset and clean cache before installing a new ROM. I want to be sure that I am not wasting any space on this device, since it only has 16gb.
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Found it. Somehow clockworkmod had made a backup of my backups in /mnt/clockworkmod/backup. Thread can be closed.

RaymondSterto said:
Dear xda-members,
I'm new to flashing ROMs. I've followed some tutorials and managed to install some cool ROMs on my nexus 4. However, I have a question: Do old ROMs leave crap, like old files? Or does the device get partitioned everytime I flash a ROM? How does it work? Can someone explain this please? Because it seems like I have lost 1.4gb of internal space, while installed a lighter ROM. I've searched the forum, but couldn't find the answer I am looking for.
I always make sure I do a factory reset and clean cache before installing a new ROM. I want to be sure that I am not wasting any space on this device, since it only has 16gb.
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Found it. Somehow clockworkmod had made a backup of my backups in /mnt/clockworkmod/backup. Thread can be closed.
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if your talking about your internal storage being 16gb that is normal, some Roms can Take alot of Space it just the way they are built, that must be one built rom then if its taking up that much storage.

RaymondSterto said:
Dear xda-members,
I'm new to flashing ROMs. I've followed some tutorials and managed to install some cool ROMs on my nexus 4. However, I have a question: Do old ROMs leave crap, like old files? Or does the device get partitioned everytime I flash a ROM? How does it work? Can someone explain this please? Because it seems like I have lost 1.4gb of internal space, while installed a lighter ROM. I've searched the forum, but couldn't find the answer I am looking for.
I always make sure I do a factory reset and clean cache before installing a new ROM. I want to be sure that I am not wasting any space on this device, since it only has 16gb.
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Found it. Somehow clockworkmod had made a backup of my backups in /mnt/clockworkmod/backup. Thread can be closed.
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Before installing a new rom, you need to wipe cache and Dalvik Cache to avoid any problem

RaymondSterto said:
Dear xda-members,
I'm new to flashing ROMs. I've followed some tutorials and managed to install some cool ROMs on my nexus 4. However, I have a question: Do old ROMs leave crap, like old files? Or does the device get partitioned everytime I flash a ROM? How does it work? Can someone explain this please? Because it seems like I have lost 1.4gb of internal space, while installed a lighter ROM. I've searched the forum, but couldn't find the answer I am looking for.
I always make sure I do a factory reset and clean cache before installing a new ROM. I want to be sure that I am not wasting any space on this device, since it only has 16gb.
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Found it. Somehow clockworkmod had made a backup of my backups in /mnt/clockworkmod/backup. Thread can be closed.
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request forum mod. to close thread.

[Q&A] Custom kernel for i9105 AMC2

Q&A for Custom kernel for i9105 AMC2
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I flashed this kernel. After installation there was a drastic change. My phone showed internal memory as 0.00B and sdcard folder was changed to sdcard0 and it contains no file
Also when I connect phone to pc I can see no files in sdcard I.e internal memory folder.
Is there any possible way to remove this kernel

rizwan92 said:
I flashed this kernel. After installation there was a drastic change. My phone showed internal memory as 0.00B and sdcard folder was changed to sdcard0 and it contains no file
Also when I connect phone to pc I can see no files in sdcard I.e internal memory folder.
Is there any possible way to remove this kernel
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Maybe try flashing MoshKernel. Dunno if it works though.

1.Factory reset
2.flash stock rom with odin
3.Factory reset+wipe cache partition
4.Reboot and that's it.Everything is alright

DenisRonaldo798 said:
1.Factory reset
2.flash stock rom with odin
3.Factory reset+wipe cache partition
4.Reboot and that's it.Everything is alright
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Hey madrista can I get my data,apps back by doing so
I have done a backup after installing this kernel and when i stuck at rebooting i did factory reset is that backup useful or i have lost the apps and data.

rizwan92 said:
Hey madrista can I get my data,apps back by doing so
I have done a backup after installing this kernel and when i stuck at rebooting i did factory reset is that backup useful or i have lost the apps and data.
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Sorry mate but idk...I never do backups so i can't help you

[Q] Low internal Memory - Clean slate?

I am currently running CM12.1 on a 16gb version of Verizon GS3. I have less than 500MB (see attached screenshot) after updating from an older version of a JellyBeans ROM. I've gone through the normal steps to remove backup files, ROM files, clear cache, etc, but I still have low internal storage. What is the process wiping the internal memory in order to start with a "clean slate" and then re-install CM12.1? I want to make sure I don't do anything to brick my phone, so please be specific, I have some ROM flashing experience, but I'm not exactly a pro at this, so I need details or a video to help this dummy out. Thanks in advance!
p_patterson

p_patterson said:
I am currently running CM12.1 on a 16gb version of Verizon GS3. I have less than 500MB (see attached screenshot) after updating from an older version of a JellyBeans ROM. I've gone through the normal steps to remove backup files, ROM files, clear cache, etc, but I still have low internal storage. What is the process wiping the internal memory in order to start with a "clean slate" and then re-install CM12.1? I want to make sure I don't do anything to brick my phone, so please be specific, I have some ROM flashing experience, but I'm not exactly a pro at this, so I need details or a video to help this dummy out. Thanks in advance!
p_patterson
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Would I be correct in thinking you have CWM recovery installed? I am not actually familiar with the capabilities of recent CM recoveries, the last I used was for my 5 y/o SGS Captivate.
First have a copy of your nandroid or a fresh zip of the ROM on your external sdcard, have GAPPS here also. If CWM will permit, wipe /system and /data in addition to cache and dalvik cache. I have seen some refer to wiping /system as formating the internal sdcard. (I have seen others state that doing a factory reset with the stock recovery gives the cleanest device, but most needing this were going back to a TouchWiz based ROM after being on LP.)
You then reflash your ROM and GAPPS.