First off, like many others here, I would like to thank all the CM devs, the xda devs, and everyone else who has made it possible to run CM on the Skyrocket. I came from stock GB and the upgrade made it a new phone. You guys rock!
My question may be simple and I apologize in advance, but I am somewhat of a newb and I have made it this far without having to post a question. I have been able to search and find all my answers about installing a custom recovery, radio install, CM upgrade, and everything else associated with flashing a new ROM so I don't feel too big a newb.
Now that I have a clean install of 10.1 up and running along with the associated Gapps package, CM is telling me that 10.1.3 is available for download. My question is this...Is it safe to upgrade within CM? I am assuming it verifies the md5 hash to prevent a corrupt file from being installed? And when CM reports that 10.2 is available, how would I go about updating Gapps, since that requires a different Gapps package? Would you have to flash the new Gapps from recovery? Would it install over the older Gapps package? What about 10.2-would it have to be flashed in recovery, or would it be safe to upgrade within CM (once it becomes available)?
Thanks in advance for your replies, and thanks again to everyone who has made it possible to extend the life of the Skyrocket.
I would change CM Updater to show "Stable Only" updates for now until you become more familiar with everything. In a nutshell, yes you can use CM Updater to upgrade to CM 10.1.3.
For CM 10.2, it's currently in Nightly status and the upgrade process is more involved than just allowing CMUpdater to do the work. Go read the thread for more info. Short answer: CMupdater is perfect for nightly/stable updates of the same version (ie CM10.1.x to CM10.1.x). Don't use it for upgrading to release versions (ie CM10.1.x to CM10.2).
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My quick and hopefully simple question regards installing the CM updates that are available directly on my phone. I am running 10.2 with no issues. Nearly everyday I get the icon stating there is an up to CM10. I simply click on it and install. Again, so far so good but I would like to know if simply installing these updates this way is "endangering" my phone. Is there a better way I should be installing these? I am assuming not otherwise the updates would not be present and as simple to install. Thanks for your input!
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My quick and hopefully simple question regards installing the CM updates that are available directly on my phone. I am running 10.2 with no issues. Nearly everyday I get the icon stating there is an up to CM10. I simply click on it and install. Again, so far so good but I would like to know if simply installing these updates this way is "endangering" my phone. Is there a better way I should be installing these? I am assuming not otherwise the updates would not be present and as simple to install. Thanks for your input!
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It is perfectly safe to use the built in cmupdater every day. For piece of mind it may be a good idea to occasionally make a backup manually using your recovery of choice (either TWRP or CWM).
If you ever encounter a problem after upgrading to the latest nightly, and nightlies do sometimes break features, just boot into recovery and manually flash the previous day's file (located in the /cmupdater folder)...no need to wipe anything.
I've been dirty flashing cm nightlies since June. You're fine. A clean flash doesn't hurt once in awhile though!
Thanks! I appreciate it!
I dirty flashed for a year with no problem at all untill a few days ago. I went from the 8/16 to the 8/17 to the 8/14 and lost my imei and eri once the 8/14 booted. Ive been trying everything with no luck to get the eri back. make sure you do a full (not just imei) NV back up and do a normal rom/data backup like once ever week or two. Im regretting not doing a NV backup as the only tool to fix my problem has been removed from the site due to infringing the ToS.
I am needing advice with backing up my Cyanogenmod 11 stuff. How do you guys do your backups, enabling you to flash a newer version etc and not lose your data and setup preferences?
I flashed CM11-0303 (and appropriate kernel), then did un update to 0307 and re-flashed the kernel again. This causes major issues and I had to reflash 0303 again from scratch. I was going to only start updating with official CM updates but apparently you can't install an official release update over a nightly install. Is this true?
Thanks, my phone is an S4 i9500. Hope you guys can help because I now want to reflash a new official release without losing my data and setup preferences.
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Sorry, I just realised I posted this in the wrong section!
I just made the switch from BlackBerry to Android and the Relay seems like a good fit for me since I really can't stand touchscreen keyboards. I already unlocked the phone per the forum sticky since I'm on AT&T and it was a priority.
I *think* I want to install Cyanogenmod 10.2 (I'm a fan of using stable builds). When I look over the installation instructions, I'm a bit cornfused on step one:
There is an Important Note instructing users to install bootloader and radio firmware. How do I do that? The zip files it links to don't include any instructions or links to any instructions.
openletter said:
I just made the switch from BlackBerry to Android and the Relay seems like a good fit for me since I really can't stand touchscreen keyboards. I already unlocked the phone per the forum sticky since I'm on AT&T and it was a priority.
I *think* I want to install Cyanogenmod 10.2 (I'm a fan of using stable builds). When I look over the installation instructions, I'm a bit cornfused on step one:
There is an Important Note instructing users to install bootloader and radio firmware. How do I do that? The zip files it links to don't include any instructions or links to any instructions.
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It pretty much means update to the latest ota available...which is T699UVBMC5 if you don't you'll have issues with signal and such...last I heard 10.2 had very rapid battery drain and stability issues but its possible they may be fixed but idk...most stable would be cm11 in terms of cyanogenmod but all my users say my latest carbon ROM is the most stable ROM available for relay as they go back to that if any issues arise in my other ROMs or teamapexq roms. Liquidsmooth ROM that I have has a lot of tweaks and mods and is fast and smooth...it gets updated the most as it is official and there is an ota within the ROM that whenever I release you can update it straight from phone without really having to do anything
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It pretty much means update to the latest ota available...which is T699UVBMC5 if you don't you'll have issues with signal and such...last I heard 10.2 had very rapid battery drain and stability issues but its possible they may be fixed but idk...most stable would be cm11 in terms of cyanogenmod but all my users say my latest carbon ROM is the most stable ROM available for relay as they go back to that if any issues arise in my other ROMs or teamapexq roms. Liquidsmooth ROM that I have has a lot of tweaks and mods and is fast and smooth...it gets updated the most as it is official and there is an ota within the ROM that whenever I release you can update it straight from phone without really having to do anything
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I'm having a hard time finding an install guide for anything other than CM. For carbon, I'm guessing it's located at vp-zp.com/snuzzo/roms/carbonrom/apexqtmo/kk/ ? Even that I got from googling and then backtracking links from a blog post, as the carbon webpage doesn't seem to have a Relay ROM listed.
To be honest, as a total n00b at this, I'm having a hard time pulling all the pieces together to understand the various different abbreviations, projects, download sources, etc. My goal is simply a nice stable build that is maintained, updated to support major features, but without adding issues, such you as mentioned there may be battery life issues in CM.
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I'm having a hard time finding an install guide for anything other than CM. For carbon, I'm guessing it's located at vp-zp.com/snuzzo/roms/carbonrom/apexqtmo/kk/ ? Even that I got from googling and then backtracking links from a blog post, as the carbon webpage doesn't seem to have a Relay ROM listed.
To be honest, as a total n00b at this, I'm having a hard time pulling all the pieces together to understand the various different abbreviations, projects, download sources, etc. My goal is simply a nice stable build that is maintained, updated to support major features, but without adding issues, such you as mentioned there may be battery life issues in CM.
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i've been running the M7 snapshot of CM11 for about a month now. my only complaint about battery isn't really the rom's fault - if i'm watching a lot of netflix or youtube, the battery goes down faster. that's not really a surprise though.
i'm still pretty new to the relay though i've had a couple other androids before this one. but i suggest you use TWRP (Team Win Recovery Project) instead of CWM (clockworkmod) for your recovery. it's got a gui and is a bit easier to use when flashing roms and doing wipes and stuff.
bsically the process is to boot your phone into download mode, flash twrp, then reboot the phone into twrp, wipe everything, then flash CM and gapps (if you want google apps like gmail, play store, etc). then wipe cache/dalvik/factory reset (because some roms are unstable if you simply flash without doing the second wipe). no need to try to inject SU (superuser) or anything since pretty much all custom roms are already rooted. there are other posts that go into more detail but this should about cover it.
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i've been running the M7 snapshot of CM11 for about a month now. my only complaint about battery isn't really the rom's fault - if i'm watching a lot of netflix or youtube, the battery goes down faster. that's not really a surprise though.
i'm still pretty new to the relay though i've had a couple other androids before this one. but i suggest you use TWRP (Team Win Recovery Project) instead of CWM (clockworkmod) for your recovery. it's got a gui and is a bit easier to use when flashing roms and doing wipes and stuff.
bsically the process is to boot your phone into download mode, flash twrp, then reboot the phone into twrp, wipe everything, then flash CM and gapps (if you want google apps like gmail, play store, etc). then wipe cache/dalvik/factory reset (because some roms are unstable if you simply flash without doing the second wipe). no need to try to inject SU (superuser) or anything since pretty much all custom roms are already rooted. there are other posts that go into more detail but this should about cover it.
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Where can I download TWRP for the Relay?
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Where can I download TWRP for the Relay?
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search for it in the relay forum - it has its own thread, i think in the dev sub-forum. instructions to install it are the same as cwm, just use the twrp file instead of cwm.
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search for it in the relay forum - it has its own thread, i think in the dev sub-forum. instructions to install it are the same as cwm, just use the twrp file instead of cwm.
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Thanks - I was just discovering that forum when you replied. I had looked right passed it initially since there isn't usually anything for me in dev forums for other projects I use.
Hi. After I posted this message, the problem seems to be that my ROM is hopelessly old. But after following the recommendations, I still couldn't update.
I tried to install "cm-11-20141112-SNAPSHOT-M12-moto_msm8960.zip" from ClockworkMod recovery. Got this error message:
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This package is for device: moto_msm8960, xt907, scorpion_mini, smq, xt926, vanquish; this device is xt925.
(Status 7)
Installation aborted.
But I was told (and the message on the CM wiki confirms it) that builds have been unified.
What should I do?
Looking for installs for xt925 specifically, the last stable is the one I have, and the few nightlies are very old as well and I doubt would solve the problem.
There is the CM12 nightly for xt925 released today, but since I'm highly dependent on my phone functioning while traveling next week and can't afford things going wrong, I'd rather avoid nightlies and experimental versions unless I have absolutely no alternative to have my phone encrypted.
Advice?
Thanks a lot.
By the way, I prefer to not make a factory reset unless it's necessary.
Is it necessary? Do I have to wipe cache? Wipe dalvik? Some sites say yes, some sites say not needed.
Is the answer different depending on whether I would be upgrading to a more recent version of CM 11 or to CM 12 nightly?
Thanks!
@taylortm Please read again what I wrote to you here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=58132610&postcount=2
You can't use moto_msm8960 CM11 builds nor xt925 CM12 build unless you update your device to stock KitKat firmware by Motorola first.
While your device is still using JellyBean bootloader/modem firmware, you can update only to moto_msm8960_jbbl CM11 builds.
That's right, I overlooked that, thank you. Was able to upgrade now.
I thought that because my Android stock was KitKat before I flashed CM11, that the bootloader would also be KK. It was a jbbl, because now it worked.
Everything seems to be working just fine, was no need to clear caches or data or anything. My compass is also now fixed.
I just started encryption and it wasn't locked in the robot anymore, it booted and now shows a progress bar with 4% complete.
Thanks, kabaldan!
Just one more question, will there be CM12 for moto_msm8960_jbbl later, or if I want to upgrade to CM12 I will have to do this kkbl workaround you mentioned?
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@taylortm Please read again what I wrote to you here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=58132610&postcount=2
You can't use moto_msm8960 CM11 builds nor xt925 CM12 build unless you update your device to stock KitKat firmware by Motorola first.
While your device is still using JellyBean bootloader/modem firmware, you can update only to moto_msm8960_jbbl CM11 builds.
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[Q&A] [ROM][Unofficial][CM12.1] invisiblek's CM12.1 Unofficial Nightlies [Updated 4/
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Thanks for understanding and for helping to keep XDA neat and tidy!
GPS?
Does the gps work on this rom?
gapps info
MC, could you provide a link to dhackers29 gapps and a little more info on deleting unwanted stuff from zip? This d2 is my DD, so I need my ducks in a row when I flash. Thanks.
Also, please reconsider this q&a bs. It's really just counter productive--that is, if you or anyone else ever even sees it.
BTW, downloaded 4/10 build with dolphin mini and it saved correctly as a zip.
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Does the gps work on this rom?
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It's working fine for me. Previously I couldn't get GPS locks on any AOSP ROM, but before switching to these builds from KitKat I flashed to Alliance ROM (stock-based TouchWiz - this is important) and got a GPS lock there. After a wipe I flashed the 4/6 build and GPS still worked.
Cool! Thank you for the tip.
Load rom from phone after wipe
Pardon my ignorance, but if i copy a rom and gapps to my phone and then do a full wipe, won't that wipe out the rom and gapps files? Is it stored in 2 different partitions, or do I put it on an external SD? I have TWRP 2.8.5, cm-12.1-20150407-UNOFFICIAL-d2vzw and gapps-L-4-15-15. Currently running cm11x.
1) Make sure you're on the latest TWRP
2) Download gapps from euroskank's site
3) Full wipe, flash ROM and gapps
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Pardon my ignorance, but if i copy a rom and gapps to my phone and then do a full wipe, won't that wipe out the rom and gapps files? Is it stored in 2 different partitions, or do I put it on an external SD? I have TWRP 2.8.5, cm-12.1-20150407-UNOFFICIAL-d2vzw and gapps-L-4-15-15. Currently running cm11x.
1) Make sure you're on the latest TWRP
2) Download gapps from euroskank's site
3) Full wipe, flash ROM and gapps
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Correct. If you put it on your internal and then wipe it the files will be gone
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Advice on which version is consider to be a Stable Daily Driver
Hello everyone I'm currently using version date 4/7 however I'm having problems with Bluetooth when playing music and battery life is horrible. I'm going to try and go with 4/10 which from what I read seems to be very stable and great battery life. I simply want a good daily driver. Has anyone perform a dirty upgrade to a newer version successfully without issues. I want to perform this since it is quicker and I won't have to re-add my email exchange accounts again. How is the latest version 4/15?
Please advise,
TS
MMS and bluetooth audio (music) not working.
I'm using the lastest build 4/15 with 4/15 gapps which is running great. The only 2 problems i'm seeing is not being able to receive and send MMS and blue tooth audio isn't working properly. Are these know issues? Thank you guys for all the work that you have been doing thus far. My phone is like new again!!!
Thank you,
TS
agree textra as alternative msg app
Been using textra for about a year and like it better than stock and other apps. Would use it even if stock worked.
need to cut invisi-k a break
That's rough indeed. I for one would be fine with him doing weeklies, instead of nightlies, so dude can have time to live and work.
Latest Gaps 4/18 installation procedure.
Can I dirty install the latest gaps over our current installation or do I need to perform and clean installation of both zip files with the latest gaps? I'm currently running zips 4/15 with 4/15 gaps. Therefore can I just in recovery mode installed 4/18 gaps over the 4/15 gaps successfully without issues? Has anyone seen a big difference in the 4/18 gaps opposed to the 4/15?
Thank you,
TS
Latest Gapps 4/18 installation procedure.
Can I dirty install the latest gapps over our current installation or do I need to perform and clean installation of both zip files with the latest gapps? I'm currently running zips 4/15 with 4/15 gapps. Therefore can I just in recovery mode installed 4/18 gapps over the 4/15 gapps successfully without issues? Has anyone seen a big difference in the 4/18 gapps opposed to the 4/15?
Thank you,
TS
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Can I dirty install the latest gaps over our current installation or do I need to perform and clean installation of both zip files with the latest gaps? I'm currently running zips 4/15 with 4/15 gaps. Therefore can I just in recovery mode installed 4/18 gaps over the 4/15 gaps successfully without issues? Has anyone seen a big difference in the 4/18 gaps opposed to the 4/15?
Thank you,
TS
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I don't think there would be any true difference between the two gapps. I don't really see a need to update the gapps unless your updating to a newer android version. I know android 5.1.1 was released recently but I doubt the S3 could even run this version
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Bluetooth (Audio) and MMS
Has anyone tested Bluetooth (Audio) and being able to send and receive MMS? Is that working successfully on the 4/19 build?
Thank you,
TS
4/22 wont boot for me!!! (Beware)
Just a heads up I just tried to install zip file 4/22 and my phone wont boot therefore I had to restore back to 4/21. I performed a full wipe before trying to install 4/22 however no luck. Yes MMS are now working on 4/21 !!!
Thanks for all the great work,
TS
I recently flashed this on my Verizon S3, however it seems that it has borked my SMS, possibly MMS (tested much less). I cannot send/receive SMS messages whatsoever. I have tried to manually set my SMSC, and have updated to the newest modem. Any ideas why this could be happening and how to fix it?
dirty flash 4/22?
anyone tried a dirty flash (I'm lazy) over 4/7? I'm stuck on "Android is starting.... starting apps". Never could get 4/15 to work. Tried dirty, clean, gapps, no gapps. Guess I'll give this an hour and then try a clean flash.
Mc633 said:
anyone tried a dirty flash (I'm lazy) over 4/7? I'm stuck on "Android is starting.... starting apps". Never could get 4/15 to work. Tried dirty, clean, gapps, no gapps. Guess I'll give this an hour and then try a clean flash.
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I cleaned flashed 4/22 and my phone would not boot therefore I flashed 4/21 which is working well for me.
Good luck,
TS
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Bluetooth Audio not working using 4/21 build however I know they will get this figured out soon.
Thanks for all the great work thus far!!!
TS
Tried the 4/22 release and phone would not boot up. I got no boot animation, but eventually the Updating apps showed up. Got to the starting apps screen and after 35 minutes, nothing changed.
This was on a dirty flash. So I wiped everything and started from scratch and had the same problems. Back to 4/15 for now for me.