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[Q] Question about updating ROMs

Hello,
I recently installed custom Jellywiz rom on my Verizon S3.
My question is if I have new custom rom versions or if I want to switch to a different rom, do I always have to go back to stock firmware and then install the custom rom or can I directly flash over my existing custom rom ?

tomalrocks said:
Hello,
I recently installed custom Jellywiz rom on my Verizon S3.
My question is if I have new custom rom versions or if I want to switch to a different rom, do I always have to go back to stock firmware and then install the custom rom or can I directly flash over my existing custom rom ?
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New custom rom versions: Unless otherwise stated by the developer you can go ahead and just dirty flash right on top of the current one, but if you experience issues then i'd wipe data and cache and do a clean install.
Switching to a different rom: ALWAYS do a clean install (wipe data, and cache), i can't urge how important that is, while you may not have any issues whatsoever, you definitely could encounter issues because each developer may have different changes, and you don't want stuff to mix and match.

Neverendingxsin said:
New custom rom versions: Unless otherwise stated by the developer you can go ahead and just dirty flash right on top of the current one, but if you experience issues then i'd wipe data and cache and do a clean install.
Switching to a different rom: ALWAYS do a clean install (wipe data, and cache), i can't urge how important that is, while you may not have any issues whatsoever, you definitely could encounter issues because each developer may have different changes, and you don't want stuff to mix and match.
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Thanks. So just flashing over existing rom after wiping data and cache will work. Will do that. I do not want to go back to stock rom always as that is time consuming.

tomalrocks said:
Thanks. So just flashing over existing rom after wiping data and cache will work. Will do that. I do not want to go back to stock rom always as that is time consuming.
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Yeah this is fine. The way I've always done it. Also in clockwork, go to advanced >wipe dalvic

Neverendingxsin said:
New custom rom versions: Unless otherwise stated by the developer you can go ahead and just dirty flash right on top of the current one, but if you experience issues then i'd wipe data and cache and do a clean install.
Switching to a different rom: ALWAYS do a clean install (wipe data, and cache), i can't urge how important that is, while you may not have any issues whatsoever, you definitely could encounter issues because each developer may have different changes, and you don't want stuff to mix and match.
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aypeeootrek said:
Yeah this is fine. The way I've always done it. Also in clockwork, go to advanced >wipe dalvic
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Thanks :good:
Do you know whether I am use CWMod recovery to flash stock roms or do i need to use ODIN for that?

tomalrocks said:
Thanks :good:
Do you know whether I am use CWMod recovery to flash stock roms or do i need to use ODIN for that?
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You can flash stock roms in CWM, but be careful if they don't include a kernel. If you go from AOSP to Stock, you might get a boot loop unless you also flash a stock compatible kernel, and vice versa. Boot loop is easily recoverable of course, but it will scare new users

thnx123
yhnk you for

Zalithian said:
You can flash stock roms in CWM, but be careful if they don't include a kernel. If you go from AOSP to Stock, you might get a boot loop unless you also flash a stock compatible kernel, and vice versa. Boot loop is easily recoverable of course, but it will scare new users
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hehehe I already got that scare after flashing new rom and it was taking a long time to boot during first boot.
Thanks anyways

[Q] Updating ROM via GooManager

Hi All,
I have posted this on the GooManager thread but there hasn't been much activity there recently so asking here as well. Noob question on GooManager...I have the AOKP rom installed on my Sensation and GooManager notifies me of updates to my ROM every now and then. I just want to know if updating my ROM build with GooManager will reset all my custom ROM settings and preferences or will they all be preserved? I'd like to keep my ROM up to date but if it means spending all the time again to setup my preferences and icons/widgets/home screens etc. then I'd rather stick with what I have.
TIA!

I'd recommend to use GooManager only to download the newest ROM and flash it from recovery.
I asume you're using AOKP Swagger from frankenstine, the same I use.
I just download the update from GooManager, boot to recovery, flash ROM, gapps and 4.2 stuff and are ready to go.
All my settings are their after updating - only AdAway needs a reconfiguration and a reboot (and I need to set my alarm clock since I'm overwriting that). Basically you keep all your settings except those you made to the kernel.
Regards

lolmachine4 said:
I'd recommend to use GooManager only to download the newest ROM and flash it from recovery.
I asume you're using AOKP Swagger from frankenstine, the same I use.
I just download the update from GooManager, boot to recovery, flash ROM, gapps and 4.2 stuff and are ready to go.
All my settings are their after updating - only AdAway needs a reconfiguration and a reboot (and I need to set my alarm clock since I'm overwriting that). Basically you keep all your settings except those you made to the kernel.
Regards
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Oh perfect, yes indeed I am using that exact ROM.
OK so when I boot to recovery, I shouldn't do any wiping? Just simply flash the new file? Will the updated gapps package be in the download I get from GooManager?

freddysensation said:
Oh perfect, yes indeed I am using that exact ROM.
OK so when I boot to recovery, I shouldn't do any wiping? Just simply flash the new file? Will the updated gapps package be in the download I get from GooManager?
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I only wipe dalvik & cache after each update.
I can't say something about what GooManager downloads as "gapps", I use some I downloaded some weeks ago + some old version of 4.2 stuff. I might need to update my flash-setup too

lolmachine4 said:
I only wipe dalvik & cache after each update.
I can't say something about what GooManager downloads as "gapps", I use some I downloaded some weeks ago + some old version of 4.2 stuff. I might need to update my flash-setup too
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Thanks lolmachine, for the benefit of anyone who might have the same question as me the following worked:
- Downloaded latest build of my AOKP Rom via GooManager
- Downloaded latest gapps package for my ROM via GooManager
- Boot to Recovery
- Flash new ROM file and then gapps package
- Restart.
My only question is, I didn't wipe davlik and cache so should I, and what difference does it make if I don't?

I used Goo the other day to flash, ummm, bugger, can't remember if it was an update or a new rom.
Oh now I remember, the latest one was an update to Bruce's Rom. I do believe when I tapped flash rom it booted to recovery (the one it installs) and I may have had to select "Install" from there, don't think so though. Either way, I used Goo to handle the install.
I didn't do a wipe. From what I've picked up, wiping is a good way to cover your butt. So if you're having issues and didn't wipe, you go back and do it all again with a wipe. Doing the wipe to start with means you can eliminate those types of issues from the start.
Someone can correct me if I'm wrong (which I probably am )

Hi there, I also received an update to my ROM via Goo Manager. It is CyanogenMod 10.1 by Albinoman887 for my HTC Sensation XE. I am using the EXT4 bootloader. I just installed it a few nights ago so I am completely new to rooting. My question is that there is no option to wipe dalvik cach. EXT4 just says wipe cache, wipe data and wipe system. Does wipe cache wipe dalvik cache as well. Also do I need to re-flash gapps as well after updating and will this wipe my gmail accounts etc?
Thanks,
Adam

thisisadamh said:
Hi there, I also received an update to my ROM via Goo Manager. It is CyanogenMod 10.1 by Albinoman887 for my HTC Sensation XE. I am using the EXT4 bootloader. I just installed it a few nights ago so I am completely new to rooting. My question is that there is no option to wipe dalvik cach. EXT4 just says wipe cache, wipe data and wipe system. Does wipe cache wipe dalvik cache as well. Also do I need to re-flash gapps as well after updating and will this wipe my gmail accounts etc?
Thanks,
Adam
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You want to select "wipe dalvik+cache" option when you flash an update.
There's no need to flash gapps after a ROM update.
Sent from my Ouya

AndroidSupporter318 said:
You want to select "wipe dalvik+cache" option when you flash an update.
There's no need to flash gapps after a ROM update.
Sent from my Ouya
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Thanks very much, downloading it now.

Help
im using albinoman's jelly bean rom
excuse me for noob doubts but
1) goo manager shows i have an update, so ive downloaded it. its a zip just like the rom n not just a small update. i have downloaded it now what should i do?
2) if i have to go to the recovery and flash the zip then i have to wipe only the cache right? Im using 4ext recovery.
3) will all my apps get uninstalled? what about the app data?
4) what about gapps? i have a gapps zip file, will i have to flash it again after the update?
Please reply thanks

I finally rooted phone after silly VMUNE7 thing on Verizon but after I get the install openrecoverscript and hit reboot recovery it does not go to teamwiz bootload instead I get something with a green driod on the bottom saying downloading but above it saying in red can't download Odin mode?? Please help I want to run cleanrom for better battery and less bloatware and keep my touchwiz. :crying:

all3rd said:
I finally rooted phone after silly VMUNE7 thing on Verizon but after I get the install openrecoverscript and hit reboot recovery it does not go to teamwiz bootload instead I get something with a green driod on the bottom saying downloading but above it saying in red can't download Odin mode?? Please help I want to run cleanrom for better battery and less bloatware and keep my touchwiz. :crying:
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sorry man but i think you are talking for a samsung device am i right?
if yes then this is only for sensation/XE/4G devices

yasho170 said:
im using albinoman's jelly bean rom
excuse me for noob doubts but
1) goo manager shows i have an update, so ive downloaded it. its a zip just like the rom n not just a small update. i have downloaded it now what should i do?
2) if i have to go to the recovery and flash the zip then i have to wipe only the cache right? Im using 4ext recovery.
3) will all my apps get uninstalled? what about the app data?
4) what about gapps? i have a gapps zip file, will i have to flash it again after the update?
Please reply thanks
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Simple.
Go to recovery.
For s-on you must enable smartflash.
Do a nandroid backup.
Dirty flash the update (meaning flash over the previous rom without wiping).
Dirty flash gapps (signed only).
Wipe cache + dalvik.
Reboot.
If it can't boot/run properly then you can just restore the backup or do a clean flash.

First off I'm not experienced in any way, got my Sensation unlocked, rootet and installed Sultanxda's 4.4.2 ROM for sensation. I'm on S-On, too, if anyone wonders.
Updating didnt affect my apps as far as I can tell. Everything seems to be the way as before and everything seems to be working.
What I did was download the ROM manually since the download with goomanager didn't work. I downloaded gapps as backup because I didnt have the zip on my SD, just in case anything would go wrong.
You only need to boot into recovery, with S-On make sure smartflashing or something like that is on, select the zip, flash it and then select wipe cache +dalvik.
It's pretty much what AndroidSupporter318 wrote, just wanted to give feedback and say what I did in detail in case anyone was still wondering.
LxMaD

I guaranted 4EXT Recovery for this type of problem. U don't need to boot into recovery and work with 4ext is very simple.

[Q] Rom + Kernel installation question

Hey Guys, Monday evening, i guess, i'm gonna receive my Nexus 5 32GB White... Well my question is:
After unlocking and rooting, I want to install Catclysm Rom + Franco.Kernel If i delete the Boot.img file inside the zip of cataclysm rom and replace it with the franco's img will it work?? will i have Cataclysm and franco.kernel at the first boot?? So i don't have to reboot again to flash the kernel
Thank you guys for your help
p.s.: In future when cataclysm will get another update, do i have to wipe evrything or just cache and dalvik?? (Before flashing i'll delete the boot.img file inside the zip so i won't loose the kernel)
p.p.s.:Maybe i'm crazy but i need to know these little things xD

Hi,
Yes you can replace the boot.img inside the zip before flashing the rom..., but is it too hard to flash it separately?
With a rom update you can make a dirty flash (only cache partition+Dalvik cache) but if there is a new base it is recommended to do a full wipe to avoid some weird behaviors, bugs, etc... In any case if you do a dirty flash and you have some issues, you'll be good to do a full wipe.
Sometimes the dev recommend to do a full wipe...
For me it's always a full wipe, always begin with a fresh intallation so I'm pretty sure that all will be fine. It makes time to setup again the rom but...

viking37 said:
Hi,
Yes you can replace the boot.img inside the zip before flashing the rom..., but is it too hard to flash it separately?
With a rom update you can make a dirty flash (only cache partition+Dalvik cache) but if there is a new base it is recommended to do a full wipe to avoid some weird behaviors, bugs, etc... In any case if you do a dirty flash and you have some issues, you'll be good to do a full wipe.
Sometimes the dev recommend to do a full wipe...
For me it's always a full wipe, always begin with a fresh intallation so I'm pretty sure that all will be fine. It makes time to setup again the rom but...
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Really thank you man, you solved all my questions I know it's not hard to flash the kernel separately but i'm lazy xD

Oh just another question if i want to upgrade my kernel, do i have to do a full wipe??

Enri1196 said:
Oh just another question if i want to upgrade my kernel, do i have to do a full wipe??
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Re,
Nope... no wipe needed (not even Dalvik/cache partition), just flash and enjoy.

viking37 said:
Re,
Nope... no wipe needed (not even Dalvik/cache partition), just flash and enjoy.
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Again thank you, i also pressed the thanks:good: button for all your other answers

[Q] Faux kernel

Hi guys, I have a xt1032 with CM11 Snapshot.
I have the stock kernel and wanted to try FAUX kernel because it seems to be awesome!
But I have some doubts..
How can I backup the stock kernel and restore it if the FAUX kernel fails, without losing everything on the phone?
And to install it I have to download, put into the phone and flash using recovery? Or do I have to do some wipes?
So in case of brick I'm covered.
By the way... what kind of wipes can I do with TWRP that don't delete me any of my stuff (photos, apk's, ...)? Because I know that there are some system wipes that delete everything...
I hope you can help me with these questions!!
Thank you!!

1. Dont backup just the kernel, backup the whole Rom
2. Faux kernel doesnt work in CM. Maybe try Pink kernel instead or furnace or Render Kernel
3. To install a kernel you need to wipe cache and dalvik cache.
4. By wiping cache and dalvik cache you dont lose your data.
5. Always remember that you are responsible for any damage on your phone and noone else
6. If you get a bootloop then restore your backup
7 If your phone doesnt turn on at all and you dont even get into bootloader then i think you are game over
8. As you use CM i think you have already known some of the things .
9. Happy flashing

Thanks for your quick reply!
Last question ( for The moment ), doing a backup with twrp do I get a full ROM and kernel backup?

Solved!
I have installed the Pink Kernel and it works awesome! Just backed up the whole ROM and flashed it without any fear.
Thank you very much for the answers.
Bye!

[Q] Before flashing a 5.1 rom over a stock 5.0.2 rooted do i need a cm12.1 nightly ?

I was on CM12 stock 5.0.2 (version 12.0-YNG1TAS2I3) and i wanted to root my phone , so I unlocked bootloader and rooted the phone but now I want to flash a new Rom but I ve read in a couple of rom threads that we have to flash another 5.1nightly before flashing a ROM and I am not sure I understand this part.
I would be grateful if someone could help me with the process of flashing a 5.1 rom and gaaps for the first time on a freshly rooted phone
P.S : ( I also want to use calaukin's gaaps modified by mohit (http://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-one/themes-apps/gapps-modified-slim-gapps-calkulin-t3082242).

Flashing the CM12.1 nightly first ensures that your firmware is up to date. The process goes like this:
1. Download the latest CM12.1 nightly and install it with your custom recovery (no need to flash gapps, but make sure you perform a full wipe (system, data, cache, dalvik cache) first).
2. Boot the phone up once.
3. Boot back into your custom recovery and perform a full wipe.
4. Install your chosen ROM + gapps.
5. Boot phone.
6. Enjoy.

Heisenberg said:
Flashing the CM12.1 nightly first ensures that your firmware is up to date. The process goes like this:
1. Download the latest CM12.1 nightly and install it with your custom recovery (no need to flash gapps, but make sure you perform a full wipe (system, data, cache, dalvik cache) first).
2. Boot the phone up once.
3. Boot back into your custom recovery and perform a full wipe.
4. Install your chosen ROM + gapps.
5. Boot phone.
6. Enjoy.
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Thank you so much . I followed your guide too so thank you for the support .

It is not necessary to flash nightly first, most ROM threads provide a separate firmware flashable .zip (just make sure it is flashed correctly, cause people reported issues with newer TWRP than 2.8.6.0)

davebugyi said:
It is not necessary to flash nightly first, most ROM threads provide a separate firmware flashable .zip (just make sure it is flashed correctly, cause people reported issues with newer TWRP than 2.8.6.0)
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I used to share your opinion. But, while a lot of ROM threads do provide a firmware zip, they aren't maintained, it's usually uploaded and forgotten about. Flashing the nightly ensures that you're on the very latest firmware available.