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[GUIDE] How to flash roms/kernels

How to flash CLEAN flash roms - This is how I flash roms(even updates of the same rom) and the method i recommend to users. It is better to take 10 mins to set your phone again rahter than wasting more time to fix issues that could have been avoided by a clean flash.
NOTE- This is a MUST when changing roms.
1. Backup EFS
2. Make a nandroid backup in recovery
3. Wipe data/factory reset
4. Wipe system
5. Wipe cache
6. Wipe dalvik
7. Flash ROM
8. Flash gapps(if flashing an AOSP ROM)
9. Flash kernel(optional)
10. Reboot
11. Wait 10 mins, then do another reboot
12. Enjoy
How to DIRTY flash roms - This method is used by users when flashing a update of the same rom.
NOTE- Some users follow this and some just flash the rom without wiping anything.
Note- If you flash rom that has aroma installer you will need to edit the updater script to make sure the aroma doesn't wipe system before flashing rom.
1. Backup EFS
2. Make a nandroid backup in recovery
3. Wipe cache
4. Wipe dalvik
5. Flash ROM
6. Flash gapps(if flashing an AOSP ROM)
7. Flash kernel(optional)
8. Reboot
9. Wait 10 mins, then do another reboot
10. Enjoy
How to SUPER CLEAN flash roms - This is the method that I recommend to your that have weird issues, even after clean flashing.
NOTE - If you dont know how to Odin the stock FW(firmware), read this guide.
NOTE - Make a backup of your internal sdcard and save rom/gapps/kernel/etc on external sdcard.
1. Backup EFS
2. Make a nandroid backup in recovery
3. Odin the stock FW(firmware) for your device, the phone will boot into the OS
4. Boot into download mode and flash a custom recovery, I recommend TWRP
5. Wipe internal storage
6. Wipe data/factory reset
7. Wipe system
8. Wipe cache
9. Wipe dalvik
10. Flash ROM
11. Flash gapps(if flashing an AOSP ROM)
12. Flash kernel(optional)
13. Reboot
14. Wait 10 mins, then do another reboot
15. Enjoy
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How to flash flash kernels - Many users say to wipe cache/dalvik but it's useless as neither if their partitions are affected when flashing a kernel.
1. Boot into recovery
2. Flash kernel
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Finally, the easiest and most important thread Imo.
Keep up the good work mate.
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fahadali2315 said:
Finally, the easiest and most important thread Imo.
Keep up the good work mate.
Sent from my SM-N9005 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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Thanks for your support bruv.
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antique_sonic said:
:good:
This is a long typo on note 3.
Can't imagine, with 289dpi some more
Sent from somewhere under the sky, at the corner of this rounded earth.
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Haha actually I typed most of this on PC but emailed it to myself as I was leaving but wanted to edit it some stuff...So the end product was posted by cell.
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[rom] spidered lenovo s920 4gb

INSTALL THIS ROM JUST FOR BASE ROW. MT6589
(NOT WORK WITH CHINESE BASE ROM)​
INSTRUCTIONS INSTALL ROM
1. PLACE FILE TO SDCARD
2. GO TO CUSTOM RECOVERY (CWM/ TWRP)
3. WIPE DATA, CACHE, DALVIK, SYSTEM)
4. INSTALL ROM
5. WIPE DALVIK
6. REBOOT
FEATURE
FULL THEME
REAL AOSP
SWITCH 3G
SIGNED ALL APK
LANGUAGE (JUST ENGLISH)
ZERO TWEAK
PREINSTALL
TITANIUM BACKUP PRO
LINK2SD PLUS.​
DOWNLOAD ROM​
ASK TO ME IF YOU HAVE PROBLEM : http://www.facebook.com/zaizado​

Unroot + Revert To Stock - NO USB!

I'm trying to restore my N5 to absolute stock, but I don't have use of the USB port at all, after it got in an argument with a puddle!
Ideally I want to put the device back to stock, so that it can be updated to 5.0, which I can't do at the moment as it's quite heavily customised/rooted which stops the updates installed.
Does anybody know if there's a way to do this? Thanks!

Yes it is, flash this file in your recovery.
http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23501681358549862
That file is Android 4.4.4 Kitkat flashable zip file.
- Un-mount /system in TWRP/CWM
- Wipe: system, dalvik and cache (note: if you want to clean install, wipe data as well)
- Flash ROM (be patient - takes a while)
- Flash SuperSU (optional)
- Reboot

Isus <3 said:
Yes it is, flash this file in your recovery.
http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23501681358549862
That file is Android 4.4.4 Kitkat flashable zip file.
- Un-mount /system in TWRP/CWM
- Wipe: system, dalvik and cache (note: if you want to clean install, wipe data as well)
- Flash ROM (be patient - takes a while)
- Flash SuperSU (optional)
- Reboot
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Fantastic, thank you!

[ROM] [cm10.2] cyanogenmod 10.2 jiayuG4B/t/A

FIRST OF ALL, I DIDN'T CREATE OR PORT THIS ROM. I FOUND THIS ROM A WHILE AGO ON THE INTERNET AND I'M JUST SHARING THIS.
As the title says, this is cyanogenmod 10.2 for jiayu g4t/B/A
THIS VERSION ISN'T WORKING PROPERLY. THERE ARE A LOT OF FEATURES THAT DON'T WORK, AS EXAMPLE: THE CAMERA, FM RADIO,... THE USUAL FOR CM ON MTK...
THOUGH YOU CAN USE THIS ROM IF YOU WANT TO TASTE CYANOGENMOD, THEME CHOOSER,... WIFI AND SMS ETC ARE WORKING
installing instructions:
1) enter cwm
2) make backup of current rom, you will be happy you did
3) wipe data/factory reset
4) wipe cache partition
5) advanced -> wipe dalvik cache
6) reboot
download link: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B...V9jRzY1YUFwdmQtU1E4YVE4c3dIZERxamM&authuser=0

[ROM] LineageOS 13 for Redmi 3S [Land] (Unofficial)

First thing first, I am not the creator or builder of this awesome RUM. The credit goes to unknown developer. Please pm me if you know the developer so I can mention him here and show some respect.
Features:
Better than any CM13 based ROMS for Land till date.
Calling, call log bug fixed.
Better battery backup.
Omitted Features:
DT2W (NBigD)
Fast-charging
Reboot to recovery
Downloads:
LineageOS 13 for Land
OpenGapps (Android 7.1,ARM64, Pico)
Magisk v19.0
Eximious Kernel (Tune with any kernel tuner you like)
Installation:
Press VolumeUP+VolumeDown and Power button simultaneously and reboot to recovery.
Recommended recovery TWRP-3.5 or here.
Wipe > Advance wipe > Data, Cache, Dalvik cache, System, Vendor & Internal Storage.
Format Data > Yes > format.
Go to mount > disable MTP
Reboot to recovery
Flash ROM > Wipe cache.
Flash Gapps (Android 7.1 > arm64 > pico)
Do not flash SU now.
Format Data.
Reboot.
Finish Android Setup, reach homescreen then reboot to recovery by holding Vol+ & Vol- with power button altogether.
For SU I recommend Magisk v19.0 or anything you wish.
Flash Magisk or any SU you want.
If you want to flash any custom kernel flash it now, its better flashing kernel right after flashing SU.
Recommended kernel : Eximious Kernel.
Wipe cache & dalvic cache.
Reboot
Done!
Enjoy!

Hi
This is great rom !! but for openGapps you need use the 6.0 version
And I wondering if you can install a newer android version ? this one is unsupported by some apps now

thanks for your message : can't DL Eximious Kernel ...thread seems to be closed