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Installation instructions & other useful information
To install on your Evo:
1. Copy OmegaEVO_v1.0_by_Ricsim78.zip to the root of your SD card.
2. Shut off your phone and boot into recovery.
3. Do a full wipe (Data, cache, Dalvik, SD Ext.) Do it twice to be sure if you want to!
4. Install OmegaEVO_v1.0_by_Ricsim78.zip. It should take a few minutes to install.
5. Reboot the phone. It should take a long time to start up the first time. Please be patient!
6. If all goes well, enjoy your new ROM!
7. If not, start over from step 2 after pulling your battery.
To install a custom kernel: Let the ROM load up first and then reboot into recovery and wipe the cache and Dalvik. Then install the custom kernel and reboot.
To install a theme: Let the ROM load up first and then reboot into recovery and wipe the cache and Dalvik. Then install the theme and reboot.
How to backup and restore using Titanium backup Here is the method I use to backup my phone information before I wipe and install a new ROM
I backup my entire phone with a batch "Backup all user apps + system data"
Wipe and install the new ROM,
I open Titanium Backup (TB) and give it super user rights.
I hit "Updates?" in TB and make sure I am running the latest.
I hit "Problems?" in TB and make sure I am using Busybox 1.60
Hit menu and select batch
Select "Backup all new apps + newer versions of apps", if any.
Select "Restore missing apps with data"
Go over the list and make sure you are restoring only what you want
Hit run batch operation
After it completes, go back into TB and backup restore.
Restore contacts twice
Restore MMS twice
Restore Mail twice
If any of the 3 above do not take, do it again
Restart your phone
Verify mail, MMS, and contacts restored. If not, restore again.
Why Amon RA and not Clockwork recovery?
Clockwork does not wipe the Dalvik properly (if at all). I personally have had nothing but problems with both Clockwork and ROM manager
I have said countless times that if you use either of the above, it is at your own risk. Install Amon RA recovery and I bet any wiping/installing problems will go away.
If you already are using ROM manager, pick the option to install a custom recovery, choose Amon RA 1.8. If that option is greyed out, reinstall the latest Clockwork then install RA.
Note: Do not do a fix permissions with anything unless you need to, you can screw stuff up that way.
Trust me, the new ROM is devoid of problems (I have never tested a ROM this much before releasing it). If you experience any, it is either something you are doing wrong or incomplete wipes thanks to your recovery not doing it's job properly.
What is the proper method to install the ROM and other things (kernels, themes, and mods, etc.)
Lets say you want to add a kernel, a theme, and then a clock modification.
Nandroid first!
ROM: Wipe data, cache, Dalvik (twice), SD:EXT.
Install the ROM.
Let the ROM load up the first time.
Sign into your Google account
Let it sync
When the sync icon goes away, reboot into recovery.
In recovery, wipe the cache and Dalvik (twice)
Install the theme
Reboot
Let it load all the way up again.
Reboot into recovery
In recovery, wipe the cache and Dalvik (twice)
Install the kernel
Reboot
Let it load all the way up again.
Reboot into recovery
Wipe the cache and Dalvik (twice)
Install the clock MOD
Reboot
This is my method and works every time without issue. Obviously, to install another item, you would repeat the process.
Hope this both helps and clarifies.
Which kernels work with this ROM?
Any that are designed for a Sense ROM. This includes:
Netarchy's
Kingclick's
Hero Over's
Ziggy's
HTC's
Which kernel do you recommend to use?
I cannot recommend a kernel for you because each EVO reacts different. The best for my phone can be the worse for yours.
You have to try the different ones available and pick the one that works best for you. What I do is start with their latest and work your way down until you find one that works well. Then stick with it.
This also goes for overclocking, SetCPU settings, etc.
Which themes work with this ROM?
Themes make your phone look nice but can also add problems to an otherwise smooth running ROM. You can use any theme you wish, but Nandroid first and if anything is broken, please do not blame the ROM as it is the theme that added the problem.
This includes my older modded themes and any theme made for 3.29 and 3.30 OTA updates They may work or they may work but break things.
Using my theme avoids this problem. It matches with my ROM perfectly and breaks nothing. Also, my theme is optimized for maximum speed and reduces the overhead of a theme (most themes are not optimized and add a bunch of stuff which increases system overhead, reduces battery life and speed a bit). As an added perk, it is a small download.
Hey, what gives? How come this ROM is saying it is 3.30.651.2 when I thought it was the 3.30.651.3 OTA?
3.30.651.3 is NOT a full ROM, it is a kernel and a few other minor changes. This is why the OTA is 7 MB or less instead of 160+ MB like a ROM usually is.
There is no issue, this is the 3.30.651.3 update. Hence the HTC # 17 kernel. Notice the screenshot in the first post also says that mine has 3.30.651.2? That is because basically this is a bandaid for a recently released OTA. That is why the number went up in the last decimal place. A major update would be like 3.31.XXX.X
sounds good, any screenies?
Screenshots available soon. 10 char
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A few posted right after you asked
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i think the first link redirects me to the wrong site
Edit: it works now, i have to go out but i'll flash it and give you feedback
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i think the first link redirects me to the wrong site
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Yes, not sure how that happened but the link is fixed now. Sorry about that! Plus thank you for bringing that to my attention. It is bad when you cannot download the main file
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i think the first link redirects me to the wrong site
Edit: it works now, i have to go out but i'll flash it and give you feedback
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Sounds good, please do.
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Sounds good, please do.
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Ok so far I like it I ma run some test in a bit but I do not like the battery icon, anyway to change it ?
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Ok so far I like it I ma run some test in a bit but I do not like the battery icon, anyway to change it ?
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Well, without recooking it or using a theme (which would take out my wallpapers) no. Let me see if I can come up with a better solution. If not I will re-cook it with a different battery icon.
EDIT: Replacement battery indicator included in the first post for anyone who does not like the circle battery indicator the ROM is cooked with.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=752658 See here, download and flash whichever one you want. This is for anyone who wants to change the battery indicator.
Enjoy!
EDIT: Going to be recooking with the smooth battery with percentage indicator. I like that battery best and think it is far more useful. Thanks for your feedback jgalan14 and glad you like it!
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Yeah definitely the battery looks better in the room I flash it and the motivation tray went back to white, the font is really really good in the Rom , really nice
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Wow, Awesome Rom.. Is there anyway you can host your Background Wallpaper??? I really like it
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Yeah definitely the battery looks better in the room I flash it and the motivation tray went back to white, the font is really really good in the Rom , really nice
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That is the font from the Manup theme, I like it too
I added a link to download a recovery flashable battery indicator (changes battery to smooth with percentage) in the first post. This way you can keep the stock circular one or switch it if you do not like it. Choice is good!
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Wow, Awesome Rom.. Is there anyway you can host your Background Wallpaper??? I really like it
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Thanks for the compliments and I am glad you like. There is 4 custom wallpapers included, I found them from Desktop Nexus and resized them to fit the Evo screen (960x800) using Paint.net for Windows 7.
You should also check out the custom ring tones and notifications!
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Thanks for the compliments and I am glad you like. There is 4 custom wallpapers included, I found them from Desktop Nexus and resized them to fit the Evo screen (960x800) using Paint.net for Windows 7.
You should also check out the custom ring tones and notifications!
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Yeah I like the notifications ringtones and the wallpaper lol sometimes I'm lazy and hate to look for them lol
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Yeah I like the notifications intoned and the wallpaper lol sometimes I'm lazy and hate to look for them lol
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That was how this ROM was born, I liked almost all of the ones on the board, but none had the ringtones, notifications, or wallpapers I wanted.
Problem solved! Glad to see it is working for everyone as well. I had no problems with this ROM, think it helps that it is based off the OTA and not a custom ROM.
I will keep this ROM updated. Future plans is to come up with a Sense removed, AOSP element version and add more customizations. I also need to update some of the apps (TB, to name one). I kept some of the stock Sprint stuff in just so no one had problems updating the Voicemail or other Sprint apps left in.
Please rate the thread and let me know if there is anything I should include, change, etc. etc.
ricsim78 said:
That was how this ROM was born, I liked almost all of the ones on the board, but none had the ringtones, notifications, or wallpapers I wanted.
Problem solved! Glad to see it is working for everyone as well. I had no problems with this ROM, think it helps that it is based off the OTA and not a custom ROM.
I will keep this ROM updated. Future plans is to come up with a Sense removed, AOSP element version and add more customizations. I also need to update some of the apps (TB, to name one). I kept some of the stock Sprint stuff in just so no one had problems updating the Voicemail or other Sprint apps left in.
Please rate the thread and let me know if there is anything I should include, change, etc. etc.
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AOSP will be great too I'll keep looking at thread to see what else you'll offer
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Mirrors added. Also added some of Calkulin's mods for download.
Oh I gotta try this one out Lemme see how the SouthSide represents in this piece!! I'll be back with feedback sometime over the weekend.
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Oh I gotta try this one out Lemme see how the SouthSide represents in this piece!! I'll be back with feedback sometime over the weekend.
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Sounds good man, hehe. Please let me know what you think and I hope you like this ROM.
I begin work on the next version of Azrael today, expect version 2.1 out soon, By Wednesday I should have it tested out and ready to go.
Known changes I am going to be making:
-all apps updated
-battery indicator changed to Smooth battery with percentage (far more useful than the one Azrael 2.0 is cooked with and so far the only complain heard about this ROM) *knock on wood*
-Another custom wallpaper or 3 thrown in for good measure
Whatever changes I make, I will of course note them in the release notes.
I also want to get some more theme options available, maybe modify some themes so they do not take out my custom wallpapers. That way you can make this ROM more how you want it to be as well.
I really hope everyone who tries this likes it, I know I am up there with some really good ROM makers here that have far more reputation, but so far everything has been positive and I hope that at least a few people find my work useful.
Lastly, I am glad to offer another ROM option and give back to a community that has given me much.
I recently got into flashing custom ROMS onto my Droid X. I have had it since launch and was rooted from the day the first root was released, rooted after the 2.2 OTA and recently, have gotten kinda bored of the same old launcher pro and got into looking at custom ROMs. Last night I successfully went through the process of flashing ZapX semi-blurless rom. I loved the speed and not having all the moto junk but have noticed that you can't necessarily use themes on blurless ROMs. I was wondering if someone could point me in the direction of a good ROM or themed rom that I could manually remove bloatware or at the least a themed ZapX rom? Thanks for the help in advance!
rubix focused 0.5, period
Haven't tried zapX yet. I've run Rubix for a few days and it's been great. Just loaded Apex this morning, but haven't had time to 'run it through its' paces'.
As for themeing, if you are comfortable with editing the zip file for the theme, just remove the blur related APK's that have been removed from your system
May take a little investigative work to make sure you remove the right ones, but it's doable.
FYI, Fabolous (Apex) also released a version of his NexTheme for the Apex ROM and it looks pretty nice.
Thanks for the help! Im probably gonna use the RubiX ROM and mess around with the .zip
I have fabolous nextheme with teenfaces + bigdx (swype + multitouch) + removed blur related themed apks + win7font (probably from env theme) + vanilla lock screen mod
And I am loving it
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I have fabolous nextheme with teenfaces + bigdx (swype + multitouch) + removed blur related themed apks + win7font (probably from env theme) + vanilla lock screen mod
And I am loving it
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One of these days you'll work up enough nerve to branch out and truly customize your device.
LMAO
so if i have a rom installed (the deodexed 2.2 OTA that someone released), and then I install another rom on top of it, is it completely replaced?
whereas if i install 1 theme on top of another, they coexist?
also, themes can only go on top of roms that are deodexed, correct?
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so if i have a rom installed (the deodexed 2.2 OTA that someone released), and then I install another rom on top of it, is it completely replaced?
whereas if i install 1 theme on top of another, they coexist?
also, themes can only go on top of roms that are deodexed, correct?
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The way I understand is that the theme only replaces portions of the ROM that realate to the visuals. It leaves the meat of the ROM applying to it operating intact. Correct me if im wrong.
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so if i have a rom installed (the deodexed 2.2 OTA that someone released), and then I install another rom on top of it, is it completely replaced?
whereas if i install 1 theme on top of another, they coexist?
also, themes can only go on top of roms that are deodexed, correct?
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The way I understand is that the theme only replaces portions of the ROM that realate to the visuals. It leaves the meat of the ROM applying to it operating intact. Correct me if im wrong.
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Yes & no. Themes generally only replace certain files, but many times those files are certain application APK's. And the theme may ADD apk's that you didn't have (ie, you have a blur-less ROM, and put on a theme that includes blur stuff).
If two themes don't change/replace the same file, then yes portions may co-exist.
Not all ROM installations are completely wiping /system. Some of them only replace the portions of /system that have been modified. Thus, you could theoretically get some intermixing of two ROMS as well.
zaphod
if im getting ready to go from an OTA 2.2 rooted w/ build.prop mods and bloatware frozen; what would you suggest doing to retain a list or backup of my current aps to know what i want when i get back up and running after flashing to rubix blurry? appbrain sync be sufficient?
also, syncing contacts/etc possible via backup assistant; or is that removed as well (or down-loadable in the market)?
im looking to get back to where i am now widget, app, contacts, etc wise after getting back up with the least problems due to no syncing or having to write everything down.
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zaphod
if im getting ready to go from an OTA 2.2 rooted w/ build.prop mods and bloatware frozen; what would you suggest doing to retain a list or backup of my current aps to know what i want when i get back up and running after flashing to rubix blurry? appbrain sync be sufficient?
also, syncing contacts/etc possible via backup assistant; or is that removed as well (or down-loadable in the market)?
im looking to get back to where i am now widget, app, contacts, etc wise after getting back up with the least problems due to no syncing or having to write everything down.
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Appbrain will certainly work for creating/maintaining a list of your current apps.
The Froyo Market app, however, also does this if you have your google account set to backup. When I re-flash (way more than I would like to admit ), first time I sign into my google account, and go into market, it starts downloading (a very long list!) of apps that I had.
Note that this will just get your apps/widgets installed. Any data/settings/screen layouts will need to be re-created. I've not found a good way to restore this yet. While there are some programs (titanium) that will do this, it's been known to create problems.
As for contacts, I have both an exchange and g-mail accounts. My contacts are automatically synced there. If you put all of your contacts on your google account, they should sync as soon as you sign in.
I don't know much about 'offline' methods of contact syncing.
For starters I would go with 928 Black Glass
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I've not found a good way to restore this yet. While there are some programs (titanium) that will do this, it's been known to create problems.
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As long as you don't use Titanium to restore anything for /system it works fine. that is where the problems all come from as people restore /system things from an old build that does not work on there new build.
IMO the best way to restore apps if you want all your data settings back is to use My Backup Pro.
I took the ED2 ROM, deodexed and zip aligned it, then debloated it and added in a few useful things. This has most of the stuff removed that came with the Stock ROM, including TWLauncher, which has been replaced with AOSP Launcher. The ROM is rooted and also includes busybox for some useful linux tools. I've also included the Gingerbread keyboard from here as another keyboard alternative. This is not fully tested yet, so there may be a few issues. As people use it, I can add things people would like (such as mods as they become available), or remove stuff people don't want/use.
Changelog
0610
Added some APKs back in
Fixed read-only USB mounting read-only on custom kernels (thanks kejar31)
0609
Moved to EE4 files
ROM is rooted and Deodexed
Browser is still with stock bookmarks (working to remove)
AOSP Lockscreen needs readded
Battery full notification will be back as well
Updated busybox
0606
Added SpareParts
Replaced TW Clock with AOSP Clock
Removed bookmarks from Browser.apk (may need to wipe browser data to remove them)
Disabled full charge notification (I think)
Removed some more apks that probably aren't needed
0527
AOSP Lockscreen from nitsuj17
Added stock Email back
Removed unneeded apks from v3
0523
Initial Release - Based on ED2 OTA
Deodexed
Zip-aligned
Debloated (removed to much to list, >70MB)
Rooted - fixed in 0523v2
Busybox
Gingerbread Keyboard
Text Messaging fixed in 0523v3
Download - 0610 v4.2.1
Extras
MediaHub
Visual Voicemail
Old versions
Download - 0609v4.2
Download - 0606 v4.1
Download - 0527v4
Download - 0523v3
Download - 0523v2
Download - Initial Release
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So, I've already got the voodoo lagfix from jt1134 on my Charge, would using this mess that up?
Oh and thanks for the work you've done!
beautiful... will try in a few.
thank you!!!
No, you will need to flash this via the CWM that he posted.
I'm also trying to get "Go Back" into CWM, as well as releasing a kernel posted soon.
Fixed the Root issue with v2
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Fixed the Root issue with v2
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thank you sir!
Could we flash jt's v4 kernel over this rom Since root is working on it?
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Fixed the Root issue with v2
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Neeevermind... thanks nuts.
Nuts your awesome. Thank you
On another note does anybody know how to boot straight into recovery?
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My man, thank you sir, donation on the way as promised...
Manjews said:
Nuts your awesome. Thank you
On another note does anybody know how to boot straight into recovery?
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You can use the three button method "VolUp-VolDown + Power" Release power when the Samsung logo appears.
Or
Use Quick Boot from the Market, works for me.
Quick questions, can this be flashed over voodoo?
Do I have to do a wipe first?
Thanks bud.
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Use Quick Boot from the Market, works for me.
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I'd actually use "Reboot Button" since it also manages the Voodoo lagfix file...
Ill be all over this later on tonight, Thanks IMNUTS
Let the fun begin
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Quick questions, can this be flashed over voodoo?
Do I have to do a wipe first?
Thanks bud.
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Same question as above, I just installed voodoo's kernel. Do I just boot into CWM and then install as a .zip?
This can be flashed regardless of what kernel you're on, as long as you have CWM available. You can choose to wipe cache/dalvik if you want, but it isn't necessary from my experience.
If you were on stock and had an update for My Verizon, you may need to use Titanium Backup to finish removing it as I found out. The same likely goes for any other apps that were in stock but were updated from the Market.
I'll start removing more things then as I figure out what it is they do and if they are necessary for normal use of the phone. There are some apks left that I'm not sure what they do yet, so I'm leaving them in for now.
If you keep the media hub, you should probably revert it to ED1 so the can't play on 3G "feature" is gone.
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This can be flashed regardless of what kernel you're on, as long as you have CWM available. You can choose to wipe cache/dalvik if you want, but it isn't necessary from my experience.
If you were on stock and had an update for My Verizon, you may need to use Titanium Backup to finish removing it as I found out. The same likely goes for any other apps that were in stock but were updated from the Market.
I'll start removing more things then as I figure out what it is they do and if they are necessary for normal use of the phone. There are some apks left that I'm not sure what they do yet, so I'm leaving them in for now.
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wondering if you can look into what the application Keytrace 2.2.1 is for i see it in titinam backup
I'm gonna be the guy who ask whats needed to put tw back on here. I already dropped the tw30launcher.apk back in system/app but its not recognizing it.
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Ok so after installing this im no longer able to send sms messages anyone else having this issue?
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Hi,
Thanks to thiagodark I've finally rooted my phone (Got it in Feb)
Now for step 2 ... Flashing Roms
Can some one suggest where I start? I see that the [ROM] [Nightly] CyanogenMod 7 (alpha) is pretty popular ... would that be a recommended start?
Two things I look to after flashing a rom would be a) install BLN (so, the rom has to have support for that) and b) should have the power widget in the notification (where I can pull down notification and toggle wifi, sound, bluetooth or whatever). Would also prefer if the a 2.3.4 Rom.
Two other things I'd like to know and would really appreciate help with are:
a) Can I flash a rom and then install any kernel ... are they all compatible?
b) I did a Google Search and found these steps to Flash a Rom:
Flash a Custom ROM
1. Head over to our Nexus S ROMs section, choose a ROM you want and download it and save it to your computer.
2. Plug your phone in and mount the internal storage so we can transfer files to it.
3. Copy the ROM .zip file over to the root of the internal storage (NOT in any folders, just on the internal storage itself).
4. Turn off the phone.
5. Turn the phone on by holding down Volume Up and Power until Fastboot mode comes up.
6. Scroll down and select Recovery and wait for the phone to reboot into recovery mode.
7. Once in recovery mode, scroll to Backup, then select Backup and wait for the phone to backup its current ROM.
8. Once it is done, select Wipe Data
9. Then select Flash zip from SD Card
10. Select choose zip from sd card.
11. Select the ROM’s zip file you loaded onto the internal storage earlier and wait for it to flash. Done!
12. Repeat to load a different ROM.
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My question is .... Is step 7 what is called a Nandroid? And do I need to do this every time or do I just need to do it when I think that the current setup is good enough to back up? ... yes, I will do it the first time and then only when I think I like a Rom, but want to try another and may revert.
Thanks a ton
Paparasee said:
Hi,
Thanks to thiagodark I've finally rooted my phone (Got it in Feb)
Now for step 2 ... Flashing Roms
Can some one suggest where I start? I see that the [ROM] [Nightly] CyanogenMod 7 (alpha) is pretty popular ... would that be a recommended start?
Two things I look to after flashing a rom would be a) install BLN (so, the rom has to have support for that) and b) should have the power widget in the notification (where I can pull down notification and toggle wifi, sound, bluetooth or whatever). Would also prefer if the a 2.3.4 Rom.
Two other things I'd like to know and would really appreciate help with are:
a) Can I flash a rom and then install any kernel ... are they all compatible?
b) I did a Google Search and found these steps to Flash a Rom:
My question is .... Is step 7 what is called a Nandroid? And do I need to do this every time or do I just need to do it when I think that the current setup is good enough to back up? ... yes, I will do it the first time and then only when I think I like a Rom, but want to try another and may revert.
Thanks a ton
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First you will want to do is download ROM manager onto your phone, then flash the latest Recovery from within it.
Then you should do a Nandroid (this is the backup option in recovery... do this while everything is stock) this backsup your whole phone (apart from SD card) so if you screw something up you can restore it! It is real useful, you can nandroid as much as you like, all it is is an image of your phone.
If you are just starting out i would avoid the CM nightlies and find the stable thread which is 7.0.3. That coupled with Netarchys latest kernel (includes BLN) really works wonders.
As far as the actuall flashing, all you need to do is copy both zip files onto your sd card, reboot into the recovery (you can do that from within the ROM manager).
Once in the Recovery, wipe data,cache and dalvik, then select flash from zip and choose the rom.
Wipre cache and dalvik again and then flash the kernel and restart the phone.
Thats it you should be good to go. If you ever get any Force Closes restart into recovery again and run the Fix permissions
Happy flashing
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Compatibility wise, CM 7.0.3 is still android 2.3.3 (will be updated to 2.3.4 with cm7.1) so you need a 2.3.3 kernel. You also need to know if your phone is NS3G or NS4G, they are not compatible
Thanks bringonblink ... guess I'm starting to get an understanding now.
Is this Rom Manager available on the market? ... I'll check
Since rooting, I've used my phone for a day, so I presume you suggest that I wipe data and then do the nandroid in step 7 above, then install the Rom manager and go from there?
I understand your suggestion of the stable CM7. Since there is just one link for the download, no confusions
The Netarchy though is a different story ...
What is the CFS and BFS build stuff.
I'm currently using a Nexus S i9020 with 2.3.4.
So, I use the CM7 + which version of Netarchy?
Thanks once again
Paparasee said:
Thanks bringonblink ... guess I'm starting to get an understanding now.
Is this Rom Manager available on the market? ... I'll check
Since rooting, I've used my phone for a day, so I presume you suggest that I wipe data and then do the nandroid in step 7 above, then install the Rom manager and go from there?
I understand your suggestion of the stable CM7. Since there is just one link for the download, no confusions
The Netarchy though is a different story ...
What is the CFS and BFS build stuff.
I'm currently using a Nexus S i9020 with 2.3.4.
So, I use the CM7 + which version of Netarchy?
Thanks once again
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Rom Mangager is in the market yes.
No before you wipe , flash, crack, hack ANYTHING else again do a bone stock Nandroid backup and save it on your pc or something. This is because RIGHT NOW your phone is in a working state. THEN wipe cache ,dalvik and data and flash Rom.
7.0.3 is really nice, i had been keepign upwith the nightlies but for me 7.0.3 is the sweet spot... will flash to 7.1 stable when its out though xD.
CFS and BFS are different types of shedulers that run the phone (there is a proper explanation in netarchys thread on the first post i think)
You will want to get CFS as it is mroe stable and generally more user friendly lol.
You'll want CM7.0.3 + CFS Universal 2.3.3 1.3.4
Hey bringonblink ... thank you for your reply
I installed Rom Manager as suggested and then flashed the latest Recovery from within it. Booted into Recovery and did a backup. I then went rebooted, went to my internal storage and found the backup in a clockworkmod folder.
I then went to Rom Manager again and clicked on "Install Rom from SD card". I chose update-cm-7.0.3-NS-signed.zip, ticked Backup, Wipe Data and cache and Wipe Dalvik Cache then pressed ok to reboot.
I then got the big triangle with the ! and droid ... waited, nothing happened so I pressed power and volume up. ... this takes me to the regular stock recovery.
Why not to CWM recovery? Did I do something wrong?
Thanks for any help
Hmm flash the recovery again, but from rom manager choose reboot to recovery, don't actually update in rom manager
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Hmm flash the recovery again
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I guess that was the key ... when I flashed recovery again, and then chose to install the rom with all those options ticked, it worked!!!!
Am now using a custom rom ... THANK YOU!!!
Now to the Netarchy kernel ... again ... through CWM recovery I presume.
PS: I never expected a reply so soon ... thought you might be sleeping ... thanks again.
Paparasee said:
I guess that was the key ... when I flashed recovery again, and then chose to install the rom with all those options ticked, it worked!!!!
Am now using a custom rom ... THANK YOU!!!
Now to the Netarchy kernel ... again ... through CWM recovery I presume.
PS: I never expected a reply so soon ... thought you might be sleeping ... thanks again.
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Thats alright was on my way to work , so on the phone with xda app xD.
Yup same deal again for kernel
Thanks pal ... really appreciate it!
Installed the kernel & google addons too!
All ok now except ... don't have Gmail why is that and how do I get Gmail?
Thanks again!
Paparasee said:
Thanks pal ... really appreciate it!
Installed the kernel & google addons too!
All ok now except ... don't have Gmail why is that and how do I get Gmail?
Thanks again!
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Ayeeeeeeeee
For some strange reason, when I go to the market from my PC, I see Gmail, but when I try to install, I get the message:
This item cannot be installed in your device's country!
If I go through the market on my phone, I just cannot find gmail although there is a lot of other apps that include the word gmail.
incidentally ... after flashing CM7, anything I try installing through my PC browser gives the same result as above...
By the way ... any reason why gmail is not included with the rom and with the google addons?
Gmail is in the usual Google Apps package. Maybe try flashing it again.
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For some strange reason, when I go to the market from my PC, I see Gmail, but when I try to install, I get the message:
This item cannot be installed in your device's country!
If I go through the market on my phone, I just cannot find gmail although there is a lot of other apps that include the word gmail.
incidentally ... after flashing CM7, anything I try installing through my PC browser gives the same result as above...
By the way ... any reason why gmail is not included with the rom and with the google addons?
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gmail is not available yet in some countries. what you can do is install marketenabler and fake your provider and install gmail.
on cm7, the google apps are not included as they are propriety apps, they are not open source ( if u understand what i mean)
a few years ago, google tried to sue cyanogen for distributing the google apps through cyanogenmod. they then reached an agreement that cyanogenmod could exist provided no gapps were included within.
Hey, thanks for that explanation ... let me check the work around
Hey! am back!
Rather than go through the the trouble of installing market enabler, I just went about testing a couple of other Roms ... since I also wanted to know in what way other roms were different.
I tried Liquid and Infinity ... both were nice and both had gmail, so was happier with them! Wonder why Google went after the cyanogen guys, but the others include those apps
Anyway ... am now downloading Zulu.
After having installed custom roms such as Cyanogen-mod, Liquid and Infinity, I've realized that there are some must haves ...
a) Gmail & Talk (working over 3G)
b) Sip over 3G
c) Power Controls in notification (sexy as in Liquid)
d) screen lock as in Cyanogen (the modded rotary type with an option to add a 3rd party app)
e) BLN support (have not yet got used to the small lights turning on as in BLN but, guess I'll learn).
Would some one know of a Rom that caters to the above ... I'm experimenting with each, but if someone can help, I'd be able to settle in faster
Cheers!
Paparasee said:
Hey! am back!
Rather than go through the the trouble of installing market enabler, I just went about testing a couple of other Roms ... since I also wanted to know in what way other roms were different.
I tried Liquid and Infinity ... both were nice and both had gmail, so was happier with them! Wonder why Google went after the cyanogen guys, but the others include those apps
Anyway ... am now downloading Zulu.
After having installed custom roms such as Cyanogen-mod, Liquid and Infinity, I've realized that there are some must haves ...
a) Gmail & Talk (working over 3G)
b) Sip over 3G
c) Power Controls in notification (sexy as in Liquid)
d) screen lock as in Cyanogen (the modded rotary type with an option to add a 3rd party app)
e) BLN support (have not yet got used to the small lights turning on as in BLN but, guess I'll learn).
Would some one know of a Rom that caters to the above ... I'm experimenting with each, but if someone can help, I'd be able to settle in faster
Cheers!
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They went after Cyanogen because it is the biggest Most ROMS are based off of it too.
BLN is needed in the kernel, not ROM, Netarchys support this.
I think you will like NScollab, runs off of CM7 with some nice tweaks, also includes netarchys kernel as default.
Oh and it already has all gapps included , including gmail
What a coincidence ... was just downloading NScollab ... 28% done
Thanks!
bringonblink ... am liking this NScollab rom
Edit: Never mind ... googled and found ... no use to me
When I go to the market, I get a pop up asking me if I need to install some apps. Any idea what they do and if it is needed?
The apps are:
Google Chrome to Phone ... never heard of this
Google Goggles ... I know this and won't need it.
Kickback
Soundback
Talkback ... these are the 3 I have no idea about!
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Thanks ... and cheers!
I flashed Slim Bean 4.2.2. Build 1 doing a complete wipe along with the Slim Gapps package yesterday. It installed fine and I was restoring my apps with Titanium as usual. After this completed I restarted my phone and now my entire status bar is gone. I can't pull down notifications or the quick settings. It's completely gone.
I've done some searching and only found a couple other people with this problem on other phones. Some suggestions have been forcing gpu rendering and playing with the status bar transparency. None of these work.
I also re flashed the rom again (just on top of the existing one as I'm at work and don't have the means to do a complete wipe + flash) to no avail.
I would like to say I love the Slim Bean roms and 4.2.1 was working just great for me but I am probably just going to wait for 4.2.2 Build 2 as this is not acceptable at all. I would have preferred to post this on the Slim Bean thread in the development thread but of course I'm not allowed cause my post count = noob (IMO this is a stupid rule)
Any help would be much appreciated.
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I flashed Slim Bean 4.2.2. Build 1 doing a complete wipe along with the Slim Gapps package yesterday. It installed fine and I was restoring my apps with Titanium as usual. After this completed I restarted my phone and now my entire status bar is gone. I can't pull down notifications or the quick settings. It's completely gone.
I've done some searching and only found a couple other people with this problem on other phones. Some suggestions have been forcing gpu rendering and playing with the status bar transparency. None of these work.
I also re flashed the rom again (just on top of the existing one as I'm at work and don't have the means to do a complete wipe + flash) to no avail.
I would like to say I love the Slim Bean roms and 4.2.1 was working just great for me but I am probably just going to wait for 4.2.2 Build 2 as this is not acceptable at all. I would have preferred to post this on the Slim Bean thread in the development thread but of course I'm not allowed cause my post count = noob (IMO this is a stupid rule)
Any help would be much appreciated.
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Build 2 of Slim Bean has TRDS implemented into the settings, so make sure to download both the ROM and new Add-ons. During installation, be sure to fully wipe the phone meaning Wipe Data \ Factory Reset, Wipe Cache, Wipe Dalvik Cache and format /system, flash the ROM and Add-ons. Also, the launcher has an ability to hide the status bar, so make sure it is working before restoring any backed up launcher settings.
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Quasimodem said:
Build 2 of Slim Bean has TRDS implemented into the settings, so make sure to download both the ROM and new Add-ons. During installation, be sure to fully wipe the phone meaning Wipe Data \ Factory Reset, Wipe Cache, Wipe Dalvik Cache and format /system, flash the ROM and Add-ons. Also, the launcher has an ability to hide the status bar, so make sure it is working before restoring any backed up launcher settings.
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OK I don't usually format /system or flash the add-ons, I will try this. Does nova launcher have this ability? Both holo and nova weren't showing the status bar either way.
Thanks for your help. I will give Build 2 a try as soon as they get their servers all in order.
drarnold said:
OK I don't usually format /system or flash the add-ons, I will try this. Does nova launcher have this ability? Both holo and nova weren't showing the status bar either way.
Thanks for your help. I will give Build 2 a try as soon as they get their servers all in order.
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If any launcher you have tried hides it, then probably flashing the new build will fix it, but yes Nova has an option to hide the Notification bar in 'Look and Feel'.
You don't have to flash the Add-ons but at least flash the Slim gapps, you need the Google framework to sync your account, and also so TRDS will work for the Google apps. Format /system this time because of the new TRDS implementation in settings. It's always good to format /system when changing ROMs, when the base has changed or updates are made that will affect the system partition because during the flashing process, it actually copies everything out of system and puts it back, it's why some issues from one ROM can carry over to another, if it isn't done.
A good dirty flash would be to do all of those steps except Wipe Data \ Factory Reset.
Quasimodem said:
If any launcher you have tried hides it, then probably flashing the new build will fix it, but yes Nova has an option to hide the Notification bar in 'Look and Feel'.
You don't have to flash the Add-ons but at least flash the Slim gapps, you need the Google framework to sync your account, and also so TRDS will work for the Google apps. Format /system this time because of the new TRDS implementation in settings. It's always good to format /system when changing ROMs, when the base has changed or updates are made that will affect the system partition because during the flashing process, it actually copies everything out of system and puts it back, it's why some issues from one ROM can carry over to another, if it isn't done.
A good dirty flash would be to do all of those steps except Wipe Data \ Factory Reset.
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Thanks for the flashing tips, Good to know! I just got Build 2 installed with the new gapps, my status bar is back and it's running beautifully so far. Hopefully my titanium backups aren't the problem... I originally started using titanium back sometime during ICS so I hope some apps aren't corrupt.
So this probably wasn't even a ROM/Device specific problem so next time I'll just post in the general Q&A.
Thanks again and have a great weekend!
Post back if you have any issues...
drarnold said:
Thanks for the flashing tips, Good to know! I just got Build 2 installed with the new gapps, my status bar is back and it's running beautifully so far. Hopefully my titanium backups aren't the problem... I originally started using titanium back sometime during ICS so I hope some apps aren't corrupt.
So this probably wasn't even a ROM/Device specific problem so next time I'll just post in the general Q&A.
Thanks again and have a great weekend!
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With tb your not keeping the old android id are you? That would definitely cause problems.
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Quasimodem said:
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This ROM has been great so far. It must have been an issue with the /system partition.
Stryke_the_Orc said:
With tb your not keeping the old android id are you? That would definitely cause problems.
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Nope same device and same google accounts.
drarnold said:
This ROM has been great so far. It must have been an issue with the /system partition.
Nope same device and same google accounts.
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I think you misunderstood the question LOL
When you restore from titanium backup a popup will come up saying your android id has changed with three options. Ignore, keep, and cancel(I think is the last one) which option are you choosing? Keep will bring over any build specific data that has been used by the apps and will cause issues, ignore is the best option.
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Stryke_the_Orc said:
I think you misunderstood the question LOL
When you restore from titanium backup a popup will come up saying your android id has changed with three options. Ignore, keep, and cancel(I think is the last one) which option are you choosing? Keep will bring over any build specific data that has been used by the apps and will cause issues, ignore is the best option.
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Lol I had to look up what you meant by android ID and isn't it just tied to your device? I don't recall ever getting a message telling me my android id has changed.
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Lol I had to look up what you meant by android ID and isn't it just tied to your device? I don't recall ever getting a message telling me my android id has changed.
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Yes, its device specific. Any time you flash a new ROM your device creates a new id which is then assigned to the data of your apps. Ota automatically discards this id and assigns a new one, where restoring from tb would try to keep that info and it would cause conflicts
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Well, I didn't follow through with reading this whole thread but there was a similar one last week. If you can't see your status bar in any launcher turn off extended desktop by holding down the power key and selecting it. Save you a lot of reinstall time in the future.
Sorry, expanded desktop.
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Stryke_the_Orc said:
Yes, its device specific. Any time you flash a new ROM your device creates a new id which is then assigned to the data of your apps. Ota automatically discards this id and assigns a new one, where restoring from tb would try to keep that info and it would cause conflicts
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Alright I have never seen that message from TB I guess cause I haven't used ota since gingerbread.
dpeeps74 said:
Well, I didn't follow through with reading this whole thread but there was a similar one last week. If you can't see your status bar in any launcher turn off extended desktop by holding down the power key and selecting it. Save you a lot of reinstall time in the future.
Sorry, expanded desktop.
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This could have been the problem I didn't check before I flashed build 2. It doesn't appear in the default power menu but rather Slim settings > Interface > Power Menu.
drarnold said:
Alright I have never seen that message from TB I guess cause I haven't used ota since gingerbread.
This could have been the problem I didn't check before I flashed build 2. It doesn't appear it the default power menu but rather Slim settings > Interface > Power Menu.
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That option allows you to select whether it will be shown in your extended power menu... The Expanded Desktop has different options to hide the Status and / or Navigation bar... You can also bind hardware keys to the Expanded Desktop... It may have been your issue, but now you are on Build 2 with a fresh install, things should run great...
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That option allows you to select whether it will be shown in your extended power menu... The Expanded Desktop has different options to hide the Status and / or Navigation bar... You can also bind hardware keys to the Expanded Desktop... It may have been your issue, but now you are on Build 2 with a fresh install, things should run great...
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Christ, i feel so stupid trying everything in the book before i realized i enabled that feature.
thank you,
(thought i had issues with nova, sysUI DPI, navigation crashes, ect)