I was using twrp and kept getting into bootloops so here is advice from a few hours ago. I suggest using RA to wipe boot, system, cache, dalvik, and data before flashing from stock. It stopped the bootloops and now im on cm 7.0.3.1
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Wiping system is something that is often overlooked. The factory reset options in the recoveries do NOT wipe system. You have to do it manually. System is where the ROM gets stored. Typically upgrading is safe (check with the ROM dev), but changing ROMs (esp Sense -> CM7 and back) should get a system wipe.
Some ROMs do this automatically, some don't.
Also, use what ever recovery you like the best. Amon_RA is tried and true. Mature and proven. CWM has a shady history and while it might be fine now, many people avoid it. TWRP is the baby. It's freshly born and not as full featured as Amon_RA just yet.
Enjoy.
Thanks for the info. I will be flashing my first ROM on my newly rooted Evo 4G tonight!
Use" calkulins format all " before flashing any new rom
You really don't need to use those format all programs, if you use Amon Ra. Just wipe everything except the SD Card, really, and that should be done before you flash any ROM (Although SOME people will disagree). Better to erase all doubt than to leave a chance that an improper wipe caused issues.
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I was using twrp and kept getting into bootloops so here is advice from a few hours ago. I suggest using RA to wipe boot, system, cache, dalvik, and data before flashing from stock. It stopped the bootloops and now im on cm 7.0.3.1
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Before you flash crazy you should think about partitioning your SD card(with amon ra2.3)that way you have that out of the way incase you wanna try a kingdom Rom, its something I wish I would have done before I went any further with flashing, just make sure you back up your SD to your computer before hand. Have fun!
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I just installed a new kernel, and it caused a boot loop. How can I go back to my old stock kernel without using the RUU, because if use that, i'll lose my root :/
Did you clear your cache and dalvik cache before installing ?
No, was i supposed to? :/ sorry if i missed directions, i was pretty careless about this.
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No, was i supposed to? :/ sorry if i missed directions, i was pretty careless about this.
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Yes. Always or you will get FC's and have to Factory Wipe and lose your data. If you have a nand backup, restore it prior to the kernal. ALWAYS backup before installing a kernal. Also they say use Amon RA Recovery. I guess ClockworkMod does not wipe the Dalvik Cache and Cache properly.
Make sure you read stuff over and over when it involves rooting, flashing a radio and kernel. I used the ClockworkMod to wipe the cache and dalvik cache and installed the Kernel and it disabled my usb and sdcard. That is not fun trying to get back working. Make sure you do that.
My basic question is can I repeatedly reflash the same ROM to my Epic without wiping data between flashes?
I flashed a ROM and then manually flashed a number of add-ons and optional installs from other ROMs. My phone is now in a state that I don't like. I thought I did a nandroid backup after the initial ROM flash, but I didn't. I'd like to just reflash the same ROM that I already have on my phone, hopefully just wiping cache + dalvik first. I'd rather not wipe data and go through all that again if I don't have to. Is this safe to do?
Yes its safe. Only reason they say to wipe is going from one rom to other rom u may get some probs.
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Thankfully I have nandroids of Vaelpak and Myn2.2. I have tried synergy, stock rooted GB, and I can't remember the other two over the last couple days. Each time, it goes like this:
-Nandroid (typically from Rom manager out of laziness)
-Reboot into recovery
-wipe data/cache/dalvik (last few times I did this over and over)
-install zip of new rom
-boot loop
-pull battery and restore backup
I use CM 3.0.0.5 and have also tried RA 2.2.2.
I'm s-off (unrevoked forever).
My SD card is the last thing I can think of. I think I have to format and partition it (I know there are guides here...just never needed it). I just don't get it, I went through a phase where I was doing a new ROM every couple days and never had this issue. Thoughts?
Download Amon Ra 2.3, use as PC36ING.zip. Back up SD card to desktop. Format SD card, then partition it. Look in General or Development for a guide. Mount as MS (mass storage) and transfer files back, leaving out Android.secure, Android, RosieScroll, GoSMS and similar temporary folders and files. Nandroid, wipe system, data, dalvik, cache, factory reset, boot, android.secure and SDext twice. I would suggest VR Superwipe too. Flash new ROM and tweaks (if it is 2.3 Sense probably keep stock kernel). Reboot, enjoy new ROM.
Clockworkmod and AmonRa backups are not compatible.
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Download Amon Ra 2.3, use as PC36ING.zip. Back up SD card to desktop. Format SD card, then partition it. Look in General or Development for a guide. Mount as MS (mass storage) and transfer files back, leaving out Android.secure, Android, RosieScroll, GoSMS and similar temporary folders and files. Nandroid, wipe system, data, dalvik, cache, factory reset, boot, android.secure and SDext twice. I would suggest VR Superwipe too. Flash new ROM and tweaks (if it is 2.3 Sense probably keep stock kernel). Reboot, enjoy new ROM.
Clockworkmod and AmonRa backups are not compatible.
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Other than getting amon 2.3 and copying the files back this was pretty much my plan. I was only going to restore my astro app backups after I get things running again. I do have VR superwipe...never worked with CM on the version I have.
Any reason other than preference for amon 2.3 (maybe the VR superwipe)? If I leave the SD blank but partitioned and just put the ROM back on it, is that an ok idea? I have it backed up...don't know if I have to have the file structure there.
also downgrading CWM down to 2.6.0.1 helped me flash the newer files and scripts as well if you dont like Amon 2.3. Just a thought!
As someone else suggested, you should either use a 'superwipe' script (flashable in recovery) or include /system in your wipe routine.
I don't get why people never wipe /system. That's where the entire ROM lives. If you don't wipe /system, then you are just flashing all kinds of ROMs on top of each other and you end up with a jungle of files from various ROMs all mixed together.
You might get lucky, many ROM devs account for this and wipe your /system partition for you before flashing the new files.
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As someone else suggested, you should either use a 'superwipe' script (flashable in recovery) or include /system in your wipe routine.
I don't get why people never wipe /system. That's where the entire ROM lives. If you don't wipe /system, then you are just flashing all kinds of ROMs on top of each other and you end up with a jungle of files from various ROMs all mixed together.
You might get lucky, many ROM devs account for this and wipe your /system partition for you before flashing the new files.
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Agreed. I don't believe in superwipes. But I DO agree to manually wile each category, except SD Card, including system.
What worked for me..
I had to upgrade my HBOOT from:
EVO_HBoot_0.76.2000
to
EVO_HBoot_0.97.0000
to load the Synergy ROM.
No wipe, wipe utilities, formats or partitions would work. Upgrading the HBoot fixed the boot loop issue... for me.
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I had to upgrade my HBOOT from:
EVO_HBoot_0.76.2000
to
EVO_HBoot_0.97.0000
to load the Synergy ROM.
No wipe, wipe utilities, formats or partitions would work. Upgrading the HBoot fixed the boot loop issue... for me.
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I am on the older HBOOT also. I will try this if the SD wipe and partition fails me. It could be this since it's recent ROMS giving me issue.
To the wipe /system comments...I did that one time for sure. Not each.
hello I have a question that may seem dum but through trial and error many times I realized asking the questions before actually doing stuff when it comes to android mods is best anyways I just flashed a rom code name Sammy to get a touch wiz experience and before I did that I did a nandroid backup through twrp recovery and I really want to go back to what I had before the rom or even try a different one like smooth rom but I wasn't sure if I could just restore from my back up or if I need to flash something differently all together to start over thanks for your help
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hello I have a question that may seem dum but through trial and error many times I realized asking the questions before actually doing stuff when it comes to android mods is best anyways I just flashed a rom code name Sammy to get a touch wiz experience and before I did that I did a nandroid backup through twrp recovery and I really want to go back to what I had before the rom or even try a different one like smooth rom but I wasn't sure if I could just restore from my back up or if I need to flash something differently all together to start over thanks for your help
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Hi, johnfred1987...
No, there's nothing you have flash before you start over.
Prior to a Nandroid restore in TWRP, I prefer to wipe Dalvik Cache, Cache, Data and System - although be careful with wiping System; ensure you have either a flashable ROM .zip or a Nandroid backup on Internal Storage first.
If you wipe System without either one of these to fall back on, your Nexus 7 will have no bootable OS; just TWRP and the Bootloader. Although not an insurmountable situation, its a pain in the backside to recover from.
You only really need to wipe System if you're flashing a new ROM... although if you're upgrading a given ROM from, say, version v1.0 to v1.1, you can generally (unless otherwise specified by the developer), 'dirty flash' it over the top (although I still like to clear Dalvik and Cache).
Generally, though, all you need to do is 'Swipe to Factory Reset'... But whatever you do, don't touch the FORMAT DATA button, as this will wipe your Internal Storage, including any Nandroids, ROM .zip flashables, Titanium backups and whatever else you have stored on the Nexus.
Good luck.
Rgrds,
Ged.
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Hi, johnfred1987...
No, there's nothing you have flash before you start over.
Prior to a Nandroid restore in TWRP, I prefer to wipe Dalvik Cache, Cache, Data and System - although be careful with wiping System; ensure you have either a flashable ROM .zip or a Nandroid backup on Internal Storage first.
If you wipe System without either one of these to fall back on, your Nexus 7 will have no bootable OS; just TWRP and the Bootloader. Although not an insurmountable situation, its a pain in the backside to recover from.
You only really need to wipe System if you're flashing a new ROM... although if you're upgrading a given ROM from, say, version v1.0 to v1.1, you can generally (unless otherwise specified by the developer), 'dirty flash' it over the top (although I still like to clear Dalvik and Cache).
Generally, though, all you need to do is 'Swipe to Factory Reset'... But whatever you do, don't touch the FORMAT DATA button, as this will wipe your Internal Storage, including any Nandroids, ROM .zip flashables, Titanium backups and whatever else you have stored on the Nexus.
Good luck.
Rgrds,
Ged.
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Thanks worked like a charm smooth rom now lots better
johnfred1987 said:
Thanks worked like a charm smooth rom now lots better
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You are most welcome... glad you found something you like.
Rgrds,
Ged.
I have been flashing different ROMs and mods here lately and have come upon a situation I cant figure out. I wiped cache, dalvik and wipe for flashing new rom options multiple times and when I flash the stock rooted deodexed rom I have bits and pieces of previous flashed mods/roms left. It also seems to vary between reboots. One reboots leftovers from before will be different from the next reboots. Can someone explain to me or point me the right direction to how I should thoroughly wipe so the next flash is really a fresh install? Im using the latest Philz recovery if that makes a difference. Thanks in advance!
When flashing new ROMs it is recommended to wipe System, Data, Cache, and Dalvik.
You can manually format these in the mounts menu.
Or you can use the option to clean install a new ROM, which will wipe all necessary partitions.
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Thanks but that's what I have been doing. I have been manually formatting AND doing the clean install option. That's why I cant understand getting leftover pieces, it should be wiped clean. Im wondering if I need to change recovery to wipe. Ive been having fits with Philz doing restores from backups also. Maybe I need to hit it with a hammer and dig the old OG Evo back out.
You can try formating/wiping with TWRP and use the rm-rf option.
OR
Better still if you really want to wipe everything why not flash the official Sprint .tar to MF9.
Then root, install custom recovery (via GooManager or Odin) and go from there.
Im thinking the official .tar file maybe the way to go. I'll try it in the am. One question... Im on 4.3 so I need to find a .tar for the updated software right? I thought I read about once on MJA you couldn't go back to Mf9. Thanks!