[Q] ViperS 3.1.2 + Sensation XE - HTC Sensation

Hi.
I want to switch to ViperS 3.1.2 but have few questions before I do so. I've never done it before so I'm new to this.
Does it come rooted (or do all ROMs come rooted)?
Is there any instruction on how to do it or just flash it from .zip via the recovery mode (I have CWM 5.x.x installed already)?
And are there any bugs with it such as Wi-Fi problems/tethering, or calls (speaker)?
Also, what if something goes wrong? I've got a backup of my current ROM (stock), so do I just flash that one back or try ViperS' in case it was a mistake on my side?
Lastly, I've heard some people mentioning OTA updates. I'm assuming it's done in the same way as stock ROMs, so you just need Wi-Fi/working internet and the new update will install on its own, or do I have to download the update from here and then do it myself?
Thanks!

MrCatalyst said:
Hi.
I want to switch to ViperS 3.1.2 but have few questions before I do so. I've never done it before so I'm new to this.
Does it come rooted (or do all ROMs come rooted)?
Is there any instruction on how to do it or just flash it from .zip via the recovery mode (I have CWM 5.x.x installed already)?
And are there any bugs with it such as Wi-Fi problems/tethering, or calls (speaker)?
Also, what if something goes wrong? I've got a backup of my current ROM (stock), so do I just flash that one back or try ViperS' in case it was a mistake on my side?
Lastly, I've heard some people mentioning OTA updates. I'm assuming it's done in the same way as stock ROMs, so you just need Wi-Fi/working internet and the new update will install on its own, or do I have to download the update from here and then do it myself?
Thanks!
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Are you S-Off or S-On? If S-Off then you can flash the zip directly from recovery and if you're S-On then you gotta flash 4EXT recovery first and enable smart flash feature and then flash the zip file.
There are no major bugs in the Rom except the ones listed on the OP of the official thread. Enjoy flashing.
Sent from my HTC Sensation Z710e using xda app-developers app

I'm S-Off. I've had root earlier but I've installed SuperSU and accidentally pressed Clean SU which has pretty much wiped it. :|

Post your bootloader details to make things more clearer. Flashing a custom Rom doesn't need root access. You can flash it as you're s-off.
What Rom you're using currently? What firmware?
Sent from my HTC Sensation Z710e using xda app-developers app

I apologise for not posting, although it may be a bit too late now since I'm already installing the ROM.
So, just wanna know now - do ROMs come rooted, and if I can always go back to stock ROM as long as I have the boot.img/download stock ROM from HTC site?

MrCatalyst said:
I apologise for not posting, although it may be a bit too late now since I'm already installing the ROM.
So, just wanna know now - do ROMs come rooted, and if I can always go back to stock ROM as long as I have the boot.img/download stock ROM from HTC site?
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Yup they come pre-rooted

Thanks for the help, everyone! Managed to install the ROM, despite being stuck in bootloop for 2 hours but it works flawlessly now.

MrCatalyst said:
I apologise for not posting, although it may be a bit too late now since I'm already installing the ROM.
So, just wanna know now - do ROMs come rooted, and if I can always go back to stock ROM as long as I have the boot.img/download stock ROM from HTC site?
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Most roms come rooted, and the rest provide root tools so you have a choice while flashing.
To return to stock look up ruu. An ruu + s on = your device as it came.

If you had flashed Firmware-3.33 before the ROM - you would have had no "bootloops" at all! The most important thing is to have Firmware-3.33

Rom is broken , EMERGENCY , plz help
Hello everybody. I'm in a real trouble with my phone. it's very emergency , so i really need your help please. My ViperS 3.1.2 is broken and doesn't boot. i reinstalled Rom without wiping and again with update only setting but still doesn't boot.I flashed boot.img again but still... i did everything i could such as wiping cache and dalvik cache but again the same problem. the phone stays on "SENSATION" boot screen with beats audio on bottom for 20 seconds and suddenly screen become dark and phone restarts . i wiped dalvik and again "android is upgrading" starts and after it finished the phone restarts again i know if i perform a full wipe during Rom installation it will be fixed but i REALLY,REALLY,REALLY need my contacts and messages.... is there anyway i could fix my phone or make a backup of contacts and messages??? PLEEAAASSSE help me . tnx

VAHIDHAVASBEIGY said:
Hello everybody. I'm in a real trouble with my phone. it's very emergency , so i really need your help please. My ViperS 3.1.2 is broken and doesn't boot. i reinstalled Rom without wiping and again with update only setting but still doesn't boot.I flashed boot.img again but still... i did everything i could such as wiping cache and dalvik cache but again the same problem. the phone stays on "SENSATION" boot screen with beats audio on bottom for 20 seconds and suddenly screen become dark and phone restarts . i wiped dalvik and again "android is upgrading" starts and after it finished the phone restarts again i know if i perform a full wipe during Rom installation it will be fixed but i REALLY,REALLY,REALLY need my contacts and messages.... is there anyway i could fix my phone or make a backup of contacts and messages??? PLEEAAASSSE help me . tnx
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If you made a backup before flashing you should restore it, or else flash the ROM you had before flashing.
Then use "Titanium Backup" and back up your messages (your contacts are automatically synced with your google account, unless you saved them on the phone, but you can change that with the "people" app.
after you backed your phone up, make a full wipe, and flash the new ROM. Install Titanium Backup and restore your messages backup.
Good luck.

astar26 said:
If you made a backup before flashing you should restore it, or else flash the ROM you had before flashing.
Then use "Titanium Backup" and back up your messages (your contacts are automatically synced with your google account, unless you saved them on the phone, but you can change that with the "people" app.
after you backed your phone up, make a full wipe, and flash the new ROM. Install Titanium Backup and restore your messages backup.
Good luck.
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excuse me, you said 2 options . first is to restore backup , unfortunately i don't have backup. second is flashing the rom i had before flashing ! i didn't understand what you said... what do you mean? i don't have any backup, if you can help me to boot up phone just for 2 mins to backup my contacts! they aren't synced to my google account....

pleeeeaaaaaaaaaasssseeeee helppp meee. i am becoming crazyy because of my problem.... HELP PLZZZ :crying:

VAHIDHAVASBEIGY said:
excuse me, you said 2 options . first is to restore backup , unfortunately i don't have backup. second is flashing the rom i had before flashing ! i didn't understand what you said... what do you mean? i don't have any backup, if you can help me to boot up phone just for 2 mins to backup my contacts! they aren't synced to my google account....
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Get a download of the ROM you had before, and you can flash it normally. If you had stock, find a download of stock ROM (although Sense 3.6 custom ROMs might actually work too).

Right
i dont had a Problem :good:

astar26 said:
Get a download of the ROM you had before, and you can flash it normally. If you had stock, find a download of stock ROM (although Sense 3.6 custom ROMs might actually work too).
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excuse me again! you mean install another ROM without Wiping on ViperS? I am using ViperS for about 1 years, Are you sure? now i should download another ROM like Android Revolution HD for sensation and install it on my phone without performing full wipe and it can fix boot problem?

VAHIDHAVASBEIGY said:
excuse me again! you mean install another ROM without Wiping on ViperS? I am using ViperS for about 1 years, Are you sure? now i should download another ROM like Android Revolution HD for sensation and install it on my phone without performing full wipe and it can fix boot problem?
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Oh no, I thought you wanted to flash viperS. Flash the ROM you had before flashing, whichever ROM that was (but flash that specific ROM, not a different one. My advice from the previous comment was if you came from stock ROM). If you flash the same ROM you don't have to wipe, and then you can back up your phone.

astar26 said:
Oh no, I thought you wanted to flash viperS. Flash the ROM you had before flashing, whichever ROM that was (but flash that specific ROM, not a different one. My advice from the previous comment was if you came from stock ROM). If you flash the same ROM you don't have to wipe, and then you can back up your phone.
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ohhh , in my first post i said ( i reinstalled Rom without wiping and again ...) i mean i did your advice , but it doesn't fix my problem... :crying:

VAHIDHAVASBEIGY said:
ohhh , in my first post i said ( i reinstalled Rom without wiping and again ...) i mean i did your advice , but it doesn't fix my problem... :crying:
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I hope you can operate adb, because the solution I found requires it.
Go to recovery, and use adbto pull the contacts database with the following command:
adb pull data/data/com.android.providers.contacts/databases/contacts.db
It might give an error for a protected directory (but I don't know since it's going to be done in recovery), if that happens, use 'adb shell' and then 'su'. then exit, and you have root access to the device (do it only if required).
Once you obtained the file, it should be on your adb folder. you need to open it with a database app which supports SQLite3 (I won't reccomend anyrhing since I've never used them. but from a quick search I found a few. and searching in the context of reading android databases would give some recommendations.).
Good luck
p.s - It's hard for me to believe this is the simplest solution. It might work, but it's not easy. So others might give better solutions.

astar26 said:
I hope you can operate adb, because the solution I found requires it.
Go to recovery, and use adbto pull the contacts database with the following command:
adb pull data/data/com.android.providers.contacts/databases/contacts.db
It might give an error for a protected directory (but I don't know since it's going to be done in recovery), if that happens, use 'adb shell' and then 'su'. then exit, and you have root access to the device (do it only if required).
Once you obtained the file, it should be on your adb folder. you need to open it with a database app which supports SQLite3 (I won't reccomend anyrhing since I've never used them. but from a quick search I found a few. and searching in the context of reading android databases would give some recommendations.).
Good luck
p.s - It's hard for me to believe this is the simplest solution. It might work, but it's not easy. So others might give better solutions.
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tnx , if i try i can do it. i can operate adb easily . but a person said me to backup /data partition with recovery and then perform a full wipe and install viperS again then restore /data . do you have any idea abou it? can it help?

Related

Nexus S 4G Root issues?

I've been playing around with a Nexus S 4G that I have lying around and never used, and I've ran into a few problems, but you've all been helpful. I rooted all my old EVO 4G's without any problem, but the other day I rooted my NS4G using a one click/simple root and downloaded ClockWorkMod etc. But now for some reason It seems like I've almost lost my root? Is that possible? I still have the little unlocked symbol when booting up.
I've searched this forum and Google and haven't found anything, which could possibly be because I don't know what to look for. I've never had this happen :/
Currently running the stock 2.3.7
Nobody? I just need a little help.
Did you flash a superuser.zip after you installed clockworkmod?
SeeNah said:
Did you flash a superuser.zip after you installed clockworkmod?
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I thought I had... But no lol
Thank you. Sorry for pretty much making a useless thread :/
Its the Q&A forum ask away! Lol
Did flashing it work for you though?
SeeNah said:
Its the Q&A forum ask away! Lol
Did flashing it work for you though?
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Yes, it did. Thank you!
Now I just need to re figure out how to backup my stock rom on rom manager. I need to do that if I'm going to flash a custom rom onto my NS4G correct? I've never actually gone that far with my phones lol.
Slap-Yourself :) said:
Yes, it did. Thank you!
Now I just need to re figure out how to backup my stock rom on rom manager. I need to do that if I'm going to flash a custom rom onto my NS4G correct? I've never actually gone that far with my phones lol.
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Okay lol hold on so just go make sure you
1. Unlocked the bootloader right?
2. Flashed a custom recovery (clockworkmod)?
3. Flashed superuser for root access?
4. Now you have a stock rooted ROM?
If you have/did all that then yeah you could backup your stock rooted ROM, you don't need to back it up but its helpful just incase you mess something you could always restore it to start all over
And you could backup any ROM you install incase you didn't know, just remember when you install different ROMS make sure to do a proper full wipe which includes data/factory reset/wiping DALVIK cache, and formatting system and boot in the "mount" option in CWM. And now I think your good lol
SeeNah said:
Okay lol hold on so just go make sure you
1. Unlocked the bootloader right?
2. Flashed a custom recovery (clockworkmod)?
3. Flashed superuser for root access?
4. Now you have a stock rooted ROM?
If you have/did all that then yeah you could backup your stock rooted ROM, you don't need to back it up but its helpful just incase you mess something you could always restore it to start all over
And you could backup any ROM you install incase you didn't know, just remember when you install different ROMS make sure to do a proper full wipe which includes data/factory reset/wiping DALVIK cache, and formatting system and boot in the "mount" option in CWM. And now I think your good lol
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Unlocked Bootloader? If I boot in fastboot it says Unlocked. Is this what you mean?
I have ClockWorkMod, but I haven't done anything with it.
I have superuser from the root
and I was working with a stock ROM the whole time....
I think I'm ok lol
So I'll back up my ROM, and flash a Nightly CM9? And back that up as well? Just perform a factory data reset before doing so, right?
Slap-Yourself :) said:
Unlocked Bootloader? If I boot in fastboot it says Unlocked. Is this what you mean?
I have ClockWorkMod, but I haven't done anything with it.
I have superuser from the root
and I was working with a stock ROM the whole time....
I think I'm ok lol
So I'll back up my ROM, and flash a Nightly CM9? And back that up as well? Just perform a factory data reset before doing so, right?
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Yeah if it says unlocked your good to go. The super user.zip you first flashed won't be needed once you flash different ROMS, it was only needed for stock because you didn't install a ROM you just unlocked the boot loader and super user just gave you root access that didn't come with stock.
Yeah backup your stock ROM JUST in case you encounter a boot loop so you can just restore and start over, you don't need to back up CM9 that's completely your choice if you want . Its convenient though if you like CM9 but still like to flash other ROMS that way you can just go back if you miss CM9 without doing the whole setup process.
And a full wipe is
Data/factory reset
Then wipe dalvik under "advanced"
Then wipe system and boot under the "mount" option in CWM
stellar said:
Yeah if it says unlocked your good to go. The super user.zip you first flashed won't be needed once you flash different ROMS, it was only needed for stock because you didn't install a ROM you just unlocked the boot loader and super user just gave you root access that didn't come with stock.
Yeah backup your stock ROM JUST in case you encounter a boot loop so you can just restore and start over, you don't need to back up CM9 that's completely your choice if you want . Its convenient though if you like CM9 but still like to flash other ROMS that way you can just go back if you miss CM9 without doing the whole setup process.
And a full wipe is
Data/factory reset
Then wipe dalvik under "advanced"
Then wipe system and boot under the "mount" option in CWM
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I'm not sure if I'm supposed to post links to videos or not. But I'm in love with some of the features this guy has on his NS4G
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKdyAm3CgHc
He said it was a nightly etc.
The hidden status bar and bottom menu hidden is amazing. I also like the inverted G-Mail and Facebook. Is this all separate from the Nightly ROM?

My Android is looping during the boot

Hi,
I tried to modify the build.prop file of my LG Optimus 2X to simply disable the animation during the boot. It didn't really worked well because my cellphone is now looping during the boot. I think I saved the build.prop on my sdcard but now I don't know what to do...! I tried to hard reset and wipe date, but it's still no booting. I have clockwork mod instal.
Thank you!
EjasRus said:
Hi,
I tried to modify the build.prop file of my LG Optimus 2X to simply disable the animation during the boot. It didn't really worked well because my cellphone is now looping during the boot. I think I saved the build.prop on my sdcard but now I don't know what to do...! I tried to hard reset and wipe date, but it's still no booting. I have clockwork mod instal.
Thank you!
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Well, first, I'd like to ask if you have a CWM backup of your system before you edited your build.prop? I assume that since you can wipe the data, you can reach CWM. If you can and have a backup, try recovering that backup and see if that works. If you do not, then you can always try to find an RUU (ROM update utility) that should return your phone to an unrooted, stock ROM. I don't know of any other options, all I can say now is become best friends with that search bar up there.
Hope you manage to get your phone back. :fingers-crossed:
revert to stock, oh just reflash whatever custom ROM you have been using (if you have any), you should be able to mount SD card from CWM and copy your ROM in there and flash away. I am under the assumption that since you were doing your DIY mods there, you should have knowledge of flashing back to stock or Custom Roms of choice. Good luck.
TekGadgt said:
Well, first, I'd like to ask if you have a CWM backup of your system before you edited your build.prop? I assume that since you can wipe the data, you can reach CWM. If you can and have a backup, try recovering that backup and see if that works. If you do not, then you can always try to find an RUU (ROM update utility) that should return your phone to an unrooted, stock ROM. I don't know of any other options, all I can say now is become best friends with that search bar up there.
Hope you manage to get your phone back. :fingers-crossed:
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No I don't have a CWM backup :S Do you know where I could get a RUU for my phone?
EjasRus said:
No I don't have a CWM backup :S Do you know where I could get a RUU for my phone?
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Here's a start. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1035041
The search bar on top is very useful if that doesn't help...
Foreverme89 said:
The search bar on top is very useful if that doesn't help...
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That it is. Half of the time when helping people out, that is my starting point I'm really new to this, but know my way around a search engine and how to read
Boot into recovery, wipe cache and dalvik cache, and flash the same ROM you were already using
Sent from my MB508 using xda premium
do a full wipe or flash with the original rom

How to go back to Original OS after CM10 ROM?

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.
XHaGGeNx said:
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
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
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
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
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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.

[Q] ViperOneS 2.2.0 OTA

Hey guys, since my post count is too low to post my problems with this OTA update in the development section of this rom, ill do it here. Sorry for that.
I think im having no problems with flashing the 2.1. ROM yet but i have my concerns if i did that right.
First problem with flashing it, is the question if im having a custom kernel. I flashed ViperOneS a several times but made a fullwipe before.
So am i having a custom kernel or not?
Next issue is that im only able to flash this ROM with CWM. TWRP 2.5 doesnt work and even 2.3.3.0, which should work, but does not for me...
Well with CWM i ll do it that way:
1. Doing Fullwipe in CWM (Factory reset, Wipe Cache, Wipe Dalvik and System).
2. Flashing the ROM and choosing HTC Theme > Custom Kernel? > not sure sometimes "yes" sometimes "no".
3. Flash finished? > asks me if i want to reboot (into system) or save the logs. Since the instruction tells me to flash the boot.img first before rebooting...
4. ... im going into bootloader via adb which works
5. flash the boot.img
6. fastboot erase cache
7. reboot system
8. before doing the first setup i go into recovery and wipe cache.
I think 2.1 works but i want to be sure if i did everything right, especially with the custom kernel question and that i reboot into bootloader right after aroma says that the flash is finished.
Now i want to flash the 2.2.0 OTA because the update function through the ROM didnt work for me last time (it downloads the OTA but wasnt able to flash)
Im not sure how to flash the OTA right via recovery. Everytime i did that the ROM was kinda messed up, like when im turning the screen off and on Sense keeps loading and it takes some sec to unlock. And the venom tweaks app is totally laggy, even with the "trick" to go into app settings and wipe the cache and data which found on any other site (not xda...).
The problem is that they dont keep their instructions up-to-date (+ how to flash the OTA... right)
It looks to my like there are 100 different ways to flash 2.1.0 and 2.2.0 and only 1 is the right way which lets the ROM being amazing...
Hope you can help me. Thanks in advance!
turnschuh said:
Now i want to flash the 2.2.0 OTA because the update function through the ROM didnt work for me last time (it downloads the OTA but wasnt able to flash)
Im not sure how to flash the OTA right via recovery. Everytime i did that the ROM was kinda messed up, like when im turning the screen off and on Sense keeps loading and it takes some sec to unlock. And the venom tweaks app is totally laggy, even with the "trick" to go into app settings and wipe the cache and data which found on any other site (not xda...).
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All you have to do ist to flash the OTA with your custom recovery like any other flashable zip if this isn't done automatically. You can simply copy it to your device from your pc or flash it from your mobiles download folder, it doesn't matter which way.
The 'trick' is very well known here at xda, but simply nobody wants to repeat it a hundred times... Here at xda there is even included the fact, that after rebooting you should change your skin once to get things going besides wiping cache and data in venom tweaks and hub.
What EXACTLY doesn't work with TWRP 2.3.3.0?
All you have to do ist to flash the OTA with your custom recovery like any other flashable zip if this isn't done automatically. You can simply copy it to your device from your pc or flash it from your mobiles download folder, it doesn't matter which way.
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yea i did it like that. i just flashed it in the recovery, but im not sure if i have to wipe caches after or before doing that.
The 'trick' is very well known here at xda, but simply nobody wants to repeat it a hundred times... Here at xda there is even included the fact, that after rebooting you should change your skin once to get things going besides wiping cache and data in venom tweaks and hub.
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about finding such "tricks": the problem is that those ROM release threads have tons of post (500+ sites of them) and it seems like 90% are from people who didnt even flash the ROM... i think you ll excuse me if i say i got tired of searching for my problems there^^
well can u tell me which skin i have to change? on venom tweaks or the htc skin on personalization? and app settings > venom tweaks > wipe cache and data right?
What EXACTLY doesn't work with TWRP 2.3.3.0?
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when i flash it with 2.3.3.0 (or 2.5... its the same), the flash process doesnt even take up to 2 seconds and it says its finished and that causes a bootloop but doesnt make me wonder.
dont you have problems with TWRP flashing sense roms either?
ah and another one: did i flash the version 2.1 right and what about the custom kernel question?
well thanks for ur time.
edit: well this time flashing with twrp 2.3.3.0 worked somehow, but i choosed flashing without wipe (made it in recovery) and not to delete apps with aroma installer (which i did before)... just strange.
new problem. dont know whats wrong with my phone but:
wanted to make a backup of my ViperOneS 2.1 with TWRP 2.3.3.0 after lets say 70% of progress it starts turning off my phone and restarts into system. i flashed 2.5.0.0 but its the same issue (edit#1: with CWM too...). strange is that TWRP turned out my phone before when i wiped something there.
i think somethings really messed up atm...
edit#2: had to run a ruu over the system again, flashed twrp and backups seem work again..strange ****

Help for for back-up and for new rom installation (newbie :) )

Hi guys, i have a completly stock OPO with CM13.1,
I never changed anything because personally I really like the CM roms, but now after learning that OPO will not be updated to Android nougat would like to install a new rom.
Browsing the forum I found the rom Tuga Power (http://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-one/development/rom-tugapower-0-2rc-t3463157) who seems to have a few bugs, is already updated to 7.1 and has all the features i love about CM (such as themes).
Now since I have never done anything like that (except the flash of some recovery of stock updates), I need a hand for backing up (a good app that makes me put EVERYTHING safe), for installation of custom recovery (TWRP?) and flash the new rom and related Gapps.
Thanks in advance
The backup you're looking for a is nandroid backup which can be made in your custom recovery. If you have TWRP, just boot into recovery, select backup, select all the partitions, then start the backup. It'll take a couple of minutes and the backup will be about 5-7~ GBs so make sure you haven't enough space. Another type of backup can be made with the app Titanium backup and it's available on the play store. Your phone needs to be rooted and you need to have busybox installed, but the app will make a backup of all your apps and their data.
After you install the ROM, do a factory reset in recovery, wiping all partitions except internal storage. After that, follow these steps:
1. Flash your preferred firmware (241 is generally the recommended one)
2. Reboot into recovery.
3. Flash your ROM, then immediately flash your GApps package.
4. Do a regular reboot. The first time will take a couple of extra minutes.
5. After it's done turning on, reboot regularly one more time.
And done!
I recommend draining your battery to 0 and then charging it to 100 ASAP to recalibrate your battery, as this will usually give you better SOT.
DurRice said:
The backup you're looking for a is nandroid backup which can be made in your custom recovery. If you have TWRP, just boot into recovery, select backup, select all the partitions, then start the backup. It'll take a couple of minutes and the backup will be about 5-7~ GBs so make sure you haven't enough space. Another type of backup can be made with the app Titanium backup and it's available on the play store. Your phone needs to be rooted and you need to have busybox installed, but the app will make a backup of all your apps and their data.
After you install the ROM, do a factory reset in recovery, wiping all partitions except internal storage. After that, follow these steps:
1. Flash your preferred firmware (241 is generally the recommended one)
2. Reboot into recovery.
3. Flash your ROM, then immediately flash your GApps package.
4. Do a regular reboot. The first time will take a couple of extra minutes.
5. After it's done turning on, reboot regularly one more time.
And done!
I recommend draining your battery to 0 and then charging it to 100 ASAP to recalibrate your battery, as this will usually give you better SOT.
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I thank you for reply
I've just found this tool : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2499926 wich i think can be good for me, i can use this for install TRWP and back up ?
sgronkia said:
Hi guys, i have a completly stock OPO with CM13.1,
I never changed anything because personally I really like the CM roms, but now after learning that OPO will not be updated to Android nougat would like to install a new rom.
Browsing the forum I found the rom Tuga Power (http://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-one/development/rom-tugapower-0-2rc-t3463157) who seems to have a few bugs, is already updated to 7.1 and has all the features i love about CM (such as themes).
Now since I have never done anything like that (except the flash of some recovery of stock updates), I need a hand for backing up (a good app that makes me put EVERYTHING safe), for installation of custom recovery (TWRP?) and flash the new rom and related Gapps.
Thanks in advance
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CM 14.1 is coming to OnePlus One (bacon) any day now!
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Elius2676 said:
CM 14.1 is coming to OnePlus One (bacon) any day now!
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The Official COS, or CM branch ?
CM
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CM
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You think that will be better then Tuga ? Reading on forum i think Tuga is One of the best in terms of Battery/bugs/usability
I've not had a lot of experience with Tuga, so not totally sure. CM 13 has treated me well (except for this time last year when there was a pretty serious spontaneous rebooting issue due to a modern change). Other than that, this has been my exclusive daily driver for a year now.
I don't expect CM 14 to be daily driver material out the gate, but I wouldn't mind being wrong about that ?. We'll see.
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sgronkia said:
I thank you for reply
I've just found this tool : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2499926 wich i think can be good for me, i can use this for install TRWP and back up ?
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Yes, this tool will work to flash TWRP. But you will have to do the backup yourself, as I don't believe that tool supports that function.
But personally, I will recommend you do these steps yourself, as you will learn more about your device and will be able to pin point any errors or to familiarize your self with the process in case a tool is not available in the future.
DurRice said:
Yes, this tool will work to flash TWRP. But you will have to do the backup yourself, as I don't believe that tool supports that function.
But personally, I will recommend you do these steps yourself, as you will learn more about your device and will be able to pin point any errors or to familiarize your self with the process in case a tool is not available in the future.
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+1
Someone gave me that same advice about a year ago. It pays to learn how to use things like ADB from your computer terminal.
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Yeha i'm looking on YouTube for videoguides, seems not too hard, at least not harder than Kali wich i'm familiarizing righ now, my only fear is the backup, i Have no root and Titanium works with root , but for having root i need too go with Twrp wich needa to unlock bootloader that need wipe ...

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