To update to cyanogen,
Should I: back up rom, wipe dalvik cache, wipe data cache
Can someone explain what each on means. Thanks!
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First backup in recovery
then wipe data cache and factory reset if you want/having issues with your new rom
Edit: then of course install cyanogen
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If I already have made a backup, do I need to do the first stage
No, but I personally prefer flashing a ROM in Recovery Mode (Clockworkmod Recovery), rather than using ROM Manager.
3xeno said:
No, but I personally prefer flashing a ROM in Recovery Mode (Clockworkmod Recovery), rather than using ROM Manager.
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Actually, I think the ROM Managers way of installing is still from the recovery, it just skips the menus.
nejc121 said:
Actually, I think the ROM Managers way of installing is still from the recovery, it just skips the menus.
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Obviously, but I still prefer it the long way, which is simply what I was saying.
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Obviously, but I still prefer it the long way, which is simply what I was saying.
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Yea, I prefer the long way as well, because most of the time I have other stuff to flash
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I rooted my phone today, then installed Rom Manager. Using Rom Manager I tried to install Cyanogen Mod 7 RC 1. It seemed to install fine, but when it starts up it goes to the Cyanogen Mod 7 splash screen and loads for a few seconds, then restarts(not the phone, it just replays the splash screen). I backed up my previous Rom, but I don't know how to restore it. Can someone help me get CM7 working or tell me how to restore my previous rom.
EDIT: I got the standard rom recovered, so I don't really have to worry about that part anymore? But how could I get CM 7 to work if I wanted to re flash it?
Do a nandroid backup through ROM manager first off if you haven't already.
Did you do a full data/cache/dalvik cache wipe before you flashed CM7RC1?
Did you flash Gapps at the same time as the ROM?
btw the RC2 has been out for a while.
Er...no. How do I do wipe the cache data? Also, I don't even know what Gapps is. I'm quite ignorant on the subject of roms.
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BlawkHawk said:
Er...no. How do I do wipe the cache data? Also, I don't even know what Gapps is. I'm quite ignorant on the subject of roms.
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It really is good to do this through recovery, although if you're not comfortable with general use of recovery, I think if you flash the CM7 zip through ROM manager you can check the box for "wipe data + cache".
Gapps is "Google Apps" aka market etc. etc.. These aren't included in the ROM, and I bet you'd like to have them . The link for the latest Gapps is in the CM7 ROM thread in the dev section. Haven't used ROM manager to flash in a long time (I do it through recovery manually) but I think you can check the box to install Gapps at the same time too if you don't wanna do it manually.
Yeah, I chose to install Google Apps. But are you saying if I download the zip file for CM7 like on my pc, then transfer it to my sdcard then fflash it that way, then I should be able to wipe the cache?
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Yeah, I chose to install Google Apps. But are you saying if I download the zip file for CM7 like on my pc, then transfer it to my sdcard then fflash it that way, then I should be able to wipe the cache?
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And data. it is extremely paramount (imho) that you wipe all of your data/cache/dalvik before flashing to ensure you get a good quality install.
Also, make sure you have the latest CWM recovery installed via ROM manager (assuming that you do already). Its 3.0.0.5 .
Like I said ROM manager can do this, but for nightlies/RC I just do it through recovery and make sure it gets done right.
Can someone please just give me a link to the easiest way for me to update my evo from froyo 3.7 to gingerbread? my phone is rooted with unrevoked and that's about it. I don't have any roms or anything crazy. the only rooted apps I use are the wi fi tether, cache mate, and titanium backup.
my phone keeps asking to download the OTA and I keep denying it. I tried searching but can't find what fits my situation.
thanks
froyo 3.7
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Froyo is Android 2.2, not 3.7.
I don't have any roms or anything crazy.
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Yes you do, you are on a stock rom. If your phone didn't have a rom, it wouldnt work.
my phone keeps asking to download the OTA and I keep denying it.
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You did the right thing, as updating will unroot you. You need to get a stock rom zip and flash it through recovery. Here is the zip you need.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1455340
Get the rooted one, either odexed or deodexed depending on what you want. Do not get the unrooted one, or you will obviously be unrooted.
Easiest would be to flash a ROM. Seems like you want to stay stock, so try this. Back up anything you may want with Titanium Backup, then boot into recovery. Wipe everything except for SD card twice, flash and then you're good to go.
Unless you would like to update radios too, which may be good. Download this, it contains all new radios. Wipe cache and dalvik, then flash it. It'll have a box with green arrow, then reboot into recovery. The follow the directions above.
sitlet said:
Froyo is Android 2.2, not 3.7.
Yes you do, you are on a stock rom. If your phone didn't have a rom, it wouldnt work.
You did the right thing, as updating will unroot you. You need to get a stock rom zip and flash it through recovery. Here is the zip you need.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1455340
Get the rooted one, either odexed or deodexed depending on what you want. Do not get the unrooted one, or you will obviously be unrooted.
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thanks, I truly appreciate it. Can you recommend one of the roms and , I know I'm so out of it, but easiest way to flash the rom again? I used to be alot more into it but since kids I haven't had the time.
al7601 said:
thanks, I truly appreciate it. Can you recommend one of the roms and , I know I'm so out of it, but easiest way to flash the rom again? I used to be alot more into it but since kids I haven't had the time.
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Boot into recovery, you may want to update that as well. If you want to do that, search for Amon Ra in the dev section and use that - directions should be in the thread. I wouldn't normally suggest it, but since you're a basic user then you can also download Rom Manager & "Flash Alternate Recovery" from there.
From there do a nandroid backup, it should be pretty easy to find. In Amon Ra you'll want to back up system, boot, data, wimax, and .android_secure - ClockworkMod doesn't give you options. Then wipe. In Amon Ra you'll want to wipe boot, system, data, cache, dalvik, .android_secure, and SD ext. In CWM you'll want to do a factory reset and wipe data, cache, and dalvik. Dalvik is under advanced iirc.
Then go to flash zip, choose zip, select the file you're flashing and confirm.
It's a quick and dirty guide but it should get you through.
Before doing all of this you'll want to backup your apps and data with Titanium Backup. Restore them after the flash. If you need more assistance then pm me, I have a detailed write up somewhere of the exact step by step. I did it a while ago based on flashing and using Amon Ra 2.3 (the original AR), but download links and directions are in the file.
Good luck!
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I formatted System, cache and data and now when i boot my S4 is stuck at GT-i9505 boot screen, I can get it in download mode, does anyone have a fix?
Thank you.
WilliamMRees said:
I formatted System, cache and data and now when i boot my S4 is stuck at GT-i9505 boot screen, I can get it in download mode, does anyone have a fix?
Thank you.
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sure it will stuck, there is no os. flash stock firmware, see my sig.
samersh72 said:
sure it will stuck, there is no os. flash stock firmware, see my sig.
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Okay, thanks dude, is this the only way? I can get into CWM recovery mode?
WilliamMRees said:
Okay, thanks dude, is this the only way? I can get into CWM recovery mode?
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flash a custom Rom with recovery if u want
Blackwolf10 said:
flash a custom Rom with recovery if u want
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I'm kinda new to this, how would I go about that?
Also, I formatted the system, cache and data, I'm assuming this is why this has happened, I was doing that because I was installing Cyanogenmod following this method 'http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2271595) how would I do that withopuot making the same mistake I made here?
Thanks guys!
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I'm kinda new to this, how would I go about that?
Also, I formatted the system, cache and data, I'm assuming this is why this has happened, I was doing that because I was installing Cyanogenmod following this method 'http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2271595) how would I do that withopuot making the same mistake I made here?
Thanks guys!
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you are supposed to flash the Rom after formating those stuff not before
Blackwolf10 said:
you are supposed to flash the Rom after formating those stuff not before
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I think i followed the steps correctly, I flashed CWM and did a backup, then formatted the stuff, then the phone would not reboot to unzip cyanogen.
WilliamMRees said:
I think i followed the steps correctly, I flashed CWM and did a backup, then formatted the stuff, then the phone would not reboot to unzip cyanogen.
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you don't need to reboot
you need to flash it right after those formating
and the file needs to stay as a zip to be flashable so what did u mean by unziping it
also after you flash it won't hurt to wipe data/factory reset and also wipe cache
Blackwolf10 said:
you don't need to reboot
you need to flash it right after those formating
and the file needs to stay as a zip to be flashable so what did u mean by unziping it
also after you flash it won't hurt to wipe data/factory reset and also wipe cache
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Ahhhhhh, silly me, I think I understand now! Thanks for the help dude!
Please help me...
1. I wanted flash the new CM 10.2 on my LG G2 D802, I downloaded the mod, google apps and copied them to the internal memory of the phone, 2. then I booted into the recovery mod by the automated method(twrp), wiped the data and reset my device and when I tried to flash the rom and google apps, I couldn't find them.
3. I repeated step 1 and this time I didn't reset or wipe the data because I thought I might lose the files again. Then I queued up the rom and apps and flashed them and I rebooted the device.
5. But what I see is a round loading thing inside which CyanogenMod is written for about an hour now.
I am relatively new to these things, please help me.
What should I do now???
now when I try to turn the phone off, it starts automatically and I see the Cyanogenmod loading screen again.
Please Help
follow the flash directions to the letter in cm thread
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I have one question,
bachera said:
follow the flash directions to the letter in cm thread
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The thing I did two times is that I didn't wipe and factory reset in the recovery mod and then the CM rom would stay in loading. If I would wipe the phone, the CyanogenMod would also get deleted.
So how do I wipe and reset the phone and at the same time also keep the ROM file. I see many others installing and I wonder how they do it. I have been searching on the internet for the last two days for this, please help me:crying:
Put them to phone internal storage (sdcard) and then on recoveru wipe, advanced wipe, tick alk except internal storage and efs and recovery. Then ur good to go for clean install.
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And make sure your recovery is new(ish). You need version 2.6.3.2, if you are using an old version of TWRP that could be giving you problems
There no option of advanced wipe option in CWM recovery
moonjak said:
Put them to phone internal storage (sdcard) and then on recoveru wipe, advanced wipe, tick alk except internal storage and efs and recovery. Then ur good to go for clean install.
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There is no option of advanced wipe Clockwork Recovery v6.0.4.4, please guide me elaborately as I am flashing for the first time
Please help me brother...
Haseeb123 said:
There is no option of advanced wipe Clockwork Recovery v6.0.4.4, please guide me elaborately as I am flashing for the first time
Please help me brother...
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Use the twrp. Not clockwork. There is a link for twrp in the cm thread. It's easy flashing it with flashify
Couldn't find TWRP for international D802
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And make sure your recovery is new(ish). You need version 2.6.3.2, if you are using an old version of TWRP that could be giving you problems
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I couldn't find a TWRP image for the international G2, I am using Clockwork 6.0.4.4 and I don't find any advanced wiping options. If you know of any TWRP for my phone please let me know or help me clockwork recovery please
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Use the twrp.
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I couldn't find a twrp image for the international G2 on their website and anywhere else. Please send me the link of a twrp image which is compatible with the international G2. If not, please help me in any other way you can. I bricked my phone and reinstalled the LG software twice and have been working on this for two days, please help me.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2472223
Haseeb123 said:
I couldn't find a twrp image for the international G2 on their website and anywhere else. Please send me the link of a twrp image which is compatible with the international G2. If not, please help me in any other way you can. I bricked my phone and reinstalled the LG software twice and have been working on this for two days, please help me.
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You just had to go in the android dev. Forum, the one just under q&a...
I found it in 15sec.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2469995
I know you are new to flashing and stuff.
But you should browse the forums a little bit more before asking for help.
Good luck getting it work tho !
One more thing bro
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2472223
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So now I have to copy CM 10.2 to the root of my device memory, then use flashify app to boot into twrp, and wipe every folder except efs, recovery and internal storage and flash CM. Did I get it correctly, if not, please correct me as I am about to flash CyanogenMod.
Thanks in advance
I love good people!
You should be running CM in no time. good luck. Remember to backup stock rom. Much more convenient if you want to go back.
Edit: I have my knowledge from reading this forum. I haven't done this myself yet. Planning on testing CM tomorrow.
Some folders which I don't want to wipe don't appear in advanced wipe
offenberg said:
You should be running CM in no time. good luck. Remember to backup stock rom. Much more convenient if you want to go back.
Edit: I have my knowledge from reading this forum. I haven't done this myself yet. Planning on testing CM tomorrow.
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Some folders which I don't want to wipe don't appear in advanced wipe. The folders which I see in the advanced wiping menu are as follows: dalvic cache, system, data, internal storage, cache.
Please tell me what to do now
Wipe dalvik, system, data and cache.
Bigbigthanks!
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You should be running CM in no time. good luck. Remember to backup stock rom. Much more convenient if you want to go back.
Edit: I have my knowledge from reading this forum. I haven't done this myself yet. Planning on testing CM tomorrow.
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May God bless you, you're my Android hero! I am now running CyanogenMod!:good:
Haseeb123 said:
May God bless you, you're my Android hero! I am now running CyanogenMod!:good:
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Im no hero. Just helping a friend in need. now, go enjoy CM. The best of android.
Last Question!
offenberg said:
Im no hero. Just helping a friend in need. now, go enjoy CM. The best of android.
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I had forgotten Google apps, so this is the way I'll do it and correct me if I'm wrong: Download Gapps from goo.im and use flashify to boot into twrp and install google apps without wiping anything.
Thanks again. Please help
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I had forgotten Google apps, so this is the way I'll do it and correct me if I'm wrong: Download Gapps from goo.im and use flashify to boot into twrp and install google apps without wiping anything.
Thanks again. Please help
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Same as before. Reboot into recovery. Wipe - flash cm - flash gapps- reboot
Edit. I'm tired. Of course just flash gapps. No need to wipe
Hi I'm having a problem with my phone right now. I have it rooted with team win recovery and super su installed. I downloaded the new 4.4.2 update but it wont work. It will only boot me into recovery and when ever i restart it will power off again into recovery. Is there anyway to stop this?
im in the same boat. well, was.
to stop the loop, simply go to TWRP and clear your cache.
then you're back at step 1.
now the question is, do we need to un-root, uninstall TWRP and go back to stock recovery, or both?
and how?
Which section is wiping the cache in?
legohood said:
Which section is wiping the cache in?
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Wipe?
Or clear.
Just check a couple of them, it's fairly easy to find. It says "Clear cache/dalvik?" just wipe them out.
*OR* go to File Manager, go to /cache and remove the .zip file.
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Wipe?
Or clear.
Just check a couple of them, it's fairly easy to find. It says "Clear cache/dalvik?" just wipe them out.
*OR* go to File Manager, go to /cache and remove the .zip file.
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I mean clear, I can't find the actual button to do it are you positive that using filemanager is completely safe?
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I mean clear, I can't find the actual button to do it are you positive that using filemanager is completely safe?
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yup. just delete the f.zip under (root)/cache and ur good.
Do you mean wipe Dalvik Cache and the Cache in advanced wipe?
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I mean clear, I can't find the actual button to do it are you positive that using filemanager is completely safe?
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Try fastboot erase cache ,yes you need to be 100% stock, stock recovery and unrooted, so you need to flash the stock recovery with fastboot but at this point just wait for the sbf 4.4.2 rogers firmware to show up and flash with rsdlite. If you make any stupid panicky flashes without knowing what you are doing you'll hard brick your device .
It has happened so many times after a new update comes up
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Try fastboot erase cache ,yes you need to be 100% stock, stock recovery and unrooted, so you need to flash the stock recovery with fastboot but at this point just wait for the sbf 4.4.2 rogers firmware to show up and flash with rsdlite. If you make any stupid panicky flashes without knowing what you are doing you'll hard brick your device .
It has happened so many times after a new update comes up
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When whatever that is comes out do you mind walking me through it, I'm kind of clueless with what I'm doing right now
legohood said:
When whatever that is comes out do you mind walking me through it, I'm kind of clueless with what I'm doing right now
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Yah, do you or have you ever used fastboot ( android sdk tools) ? Pm me if you need help. Just be very careful, hard bricking is quite easy if you flash the ota after certain conditions
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Do you mean wipe Dalvik Cache and the Cache in advanced wipe?
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Yes.
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Thank you both so much I can use my phone again!