Hello, im going to updgrade my wildfire's CM7 RC1 to nightly 203 (or newer if i dont get it done today), so do i need to wipe anything from recovery before flashing? I know u dont have to when upgrading a nightly to newer nightly, but how about this case?
And do my personal settings, data and apps stay after i flash nightly?
Yes, Just flash over the RC. Everything will remain intact. (But, Just take a Nandroid Backup before doing this, in case the new Nightly turns out to be unstable)
3xeno said:
Yes, Just flash over the RC. Everything will remain intact. (But, Just take a Nandroid Backup before doing this, in case the new Nightly turns out to be unstable)
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Thx for fast answer
What 3xeno said. I flashed a nightly over my stable release version with only clearing dalvik and cache (not even sure if this is nessecary) and all my settings remained. However I have heard from other people that sometimes this can cause instability issues, so if your new ROM is very unstable, it might be a good idea to do a full wipe and start over from scratch (factory reset)
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Hi all,
This is probably a pretty basic question for you, so please bear with me, and if it is basic, hopefully there is a straightforward answer .
Having settled on the awesome CM-6.1.0-RC1, I haven't looked to change ROM.
However, with CM-7.0.0-RC1 being released, its time to upgrade .
Can anyone please explain the steps needed to follow in order to go from CM-6.1.0-RC1 to CM-7.0.0-RC1 please?
I appreciate there is a lot of info in ali ba's dev thread [ [ROM] CyanogenMod experimental builds] however, there is approx 235 pages there, and the OP is a little lite.
Would it be possible to have guide here, as I presume many people will be wanting to follow the same upgrade path.
I am wondering how we can 'save' apps, [i.e. Angry Birds status, web browser installation, general settings/config,] during the upgrade... because I am guessing a full wipe is required and therefore a Nandroid backup won't really help...or will it?
Anyone that can help?
I'm also running CM6.1 rooted and I've tried upgrading by downloading Rom manager and then booting into recovery, doing a factory reset/wipe data/wipe cache/wipe dalvik cache - and then flashing the CM7 RC1 zip but I get a boot loop every time.
I've tried removing the SD card and Sim card but same error appears.
Actually it's weird because I've been getting a boot loop with every firmware I've tried to flash except for CM6.1.
Luckily I did a Nandroid backup...
c_man said:
Can anyone please explain the steps needed to follow in order to go from CM-6.1.0-RC1 to CM-7.0.0-RC1 please?
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First question should be:
Do we need to wipe when upgrading from CM6.1?
If we need wipe, I suggest you to:
- do a nandroid backup
- backup all apps with titanium backup
- wipe + flash 7.0 RC1
- download and install gapps
- restore apps with titanium backup
If no wipe required:
- do a nandroid backup
- flash 7.0 RC1
Question: does UOT kitchen (for circle mod battery) works with 7.0?
gilliu00_ said:
I'm also running CM6.1 rooted and I've tried upgrading by downloading Rom manager and then booting into recovery, doing a factory reset/wipe data/wipe cache/wipe dalvik cache - and then flashing the CM7 RC1 zip but I get a boot loop every time.
I've tried removing the SD card and Sim card but same error appears.
Actually it's weird because I've been getting a boot loop with every firmware I've tried to flash except for CM6.1.
Luckily I did a Nandroid backup...
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http://forum.cyanogenmod.com/topic/15838-cyanogenmod-7-for-legend-v700-rc1-2152011/
Issues?
Experience issues? Please provide the following info:
If the device was hard reboot, please provide the file "/proc/last_kmsg".
If the device was soft reboot or is "bootlooping", please run a logcat and provide the full ourput.
Please use Pastebin when possible
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First question should be:
Do we need to wipe when upgrading from CM6.1?
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Yep, true.
Anyone?
Upgrading from earlier version of CyanogenMod 7?
* Perform a NANDroid backup of your current ROM.
* Flash CyanogenMod (your Google Apps will be backed up & restored automatically)
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So no, you do not need to wipe before upgrading,
The backup is just for security reasons. You never know what could go wrong, so it's good to have a backup in place.
Just flash the new CM 7 and you should be good to go.
^ Mastacheata - thats if you're upgrading from earlier version of CyanogenMod 7
That question we are asking here is what if you're upgrading from CM6.1.
Oh I'm sorry, I misread that the whole time.
Gonna try it now and report back in a few minutes.
I've not gone 6.1 -> 7rc directly, but I did go from 6.1 to a 7 nightly build a couple weeks ago without wiping and I don't seem to have any problems (except GPS not working).
I'm thinking I may just do a full on Titanium backup, full wipe, then go for CM7.0RC1.
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I've not gone 6.1 -> 7rc directly, but I did go from 6.1 to a 7 nightly build a couple weeks ago without wiping and I don't seem to have any problems (except GPS not working).
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GPS not working in CM7.0 RC1 ??
Do we even have a list of things not working in CM7.0RC1? Again, the OP in the dev thread is a little lite with respect to 'known issue' and similar.
My test was unsuccessful.
I was neither able to install directly over 6.1 nor with prior wipe.
My phone would always end up in a boot loop.
Logcat did tell some Exceptions for unknown permissions.
Detailed explanation will follow in the developer thread.
i accidentally flashed cm7 build 0 over cm6.1 stable before. was able to boot but my phone was laggy & some features were broken, as far as i can remember. so i guess the best path is:
TI backup
complete wipe
flash cm7
TI restore
cliche by now, i know. but it never fails...
As we start the RC phase of CM7, many of you are now taking the leap from CM6 stable to the new RC's.
Some of you may be able to get away with doing this without a wipe; however, most of you will not be that lucky.
Differences in the rom, files system, and even Google Addons will likely throw most of you into boot loops.
Therefore, here is my recommended upgrade path:
1) Nandroid backup your current rom
2) Update your recovery to the latest available (CWR is my choice)
3) Format system via recovery
4) Wipe/Factory reset
5) Flash CM7 then Google addon 1/20
If any of you have data that you must absolutely save, then and only then should you use Titanium backup (or other backup apps) to restore your data. Please be sure not to restore any data to /system using these apps, as this will mostly likely corrupt your ROM and/or Market.
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Here is what CM Team recommends
Skardy said:
Here is what CM Team recommends
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Perfect, I shoud've found that myself .
Now its just a question as to whether to go to CM7.0RC2 - lots of people still reporting bugs...
I am running the nightly build 7. It is my understanding that if I wanted to flash the newest one I..
1. Put the .zip file on my SDCard
2. Create a backup of what I am currently running
3. Not wipe anything and flash the Rom
4. Business as usual
Is this correct? Will I have to flash GAPPs again? Will I have to restore all of my apps or will my phone basically be the same with the exception of the updates?
That is pretty much it, though if you have issues, you will need to do a full back up/wipe and re-install, other wise you are good to go. I just write the current cm7 over mine with no wipe and everything is just fine! Good luck!
it is always good practice to wipe dalvik and cache though, just my two cents... as that is how i do my update
michaelmcelveen913 said:
it is always good practice to wipe dalvik and cache though, just my two cents... as that is how i do my update
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The only time I do that is if I am going from a nightly to a rc... I have found no benefit doing it from a nightly to a nightly. But hey we all do it differently, whatever works right !
Tatdude806 said:
The only time I do that is if I am going from a nightly to a rc... I have found no benefit doing it from a nightly to a nightly. But hey we all do it differently, whatever works right !
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yes, you are correct! we all have our methods, and so long as you dont end up with a $500 paper weight then its all good!!! i personally am now starting to do a full wipe including sdcard for every flash, just cause i seem to see less problems and such with such practices, but i back up everything!!! there are a million different ways to do this, and it is all based on your preferences... best of luck and keep on learning!!!
Do I have to clear anything to go from say CM7 Nightly #94 back to the last stable release? I got bored & tired of waiting for a new stable & installed some nightlies & need to back up to fix what they broke.
Thanks,
kev
The big problem is that you came from a stable 2.3.3 to nightlies 2.3.4 and now back to 2.3.3 I read somewhere that going back can cause some FCs if I remember the fix was to go into setting / applications / manage applications / and then clean the cache and data in the app that is giving you the FC. good luck
You should format system before installing the stable. That should help with any problems. Just remember to flash gapps again.
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You should format system before installing the stable. That should help with any problems. Just remember to flash gapps again.
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sorry, but do you mean wipe /system?
format before install seems to imply a fresh install, basically doing everything over again?
thanks.
I recently bought a used Nook Color online and it came with Phiremod 6.3 installed. The main concern for me is the audio. I use a pair of sensitive IEMs and the hiss from the headphone jack is crazy loud.
I read that Nook Tweaks could solve this problem, but it turns out that Nook Tweaks doesn't support my version. This leads to my current question.
How would I go from Phiremod to the CM7 nightly builds? I have read from a thread that I must start from scratch, but I do not know where to begin. I have never rooted an Android product before. In fact, the Nook Color is my first Android product. I have knowledge of jailbreaking iOS products, but that's about it.
Do I simply follow this guide? Link
I am backing up my apps with TitaniumBackup at the moment. What else would I need to back up to be safe?
TL;DR
1. Do I follow thisguide to go from Phiremod to CM7 Nightly?
2. What programs besides TitaniumBackup should I use to back up my current data on my Nook?
Daily bump. If no replies, I'll just try it out for myself
You didn't mention if you were running phiremod on Emmc, or your SD card. If it is on emmc then just download cm7, and go into recovery . Wipe data, cache, and dalvic cache. Flash cm7, flash Google apps, flash kernel if you want, and reboot. Hope that helps.
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You didn't mention if you were running phiremod on Emmc, or your SD card. If it is on emmc then just download cm7, and go into recovery . Wipe data, cache, and dalvic cache. Flash cm7, flash Google apps, flash kernel if you want, and reboot. Hope that helps.
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Yeah, it was on emmc. I successfully upgraded to Nightly! Thanks!
Faideelah said:
Yeah, it was on emmc. I successfully upgraded to Nightly! Thanks!
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Sadly, its too late now, but i will mention that had you had any programs/data you wanted on there, the "Wipe Data" step is fully unneeded, and only results you wasting time re-installing everything. Phiremod IS CM7, with some different skinning. Flashing over Phire is the same as flashing any nightly; wipe cache, wipe dalvik, flash, good to go.
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Sadly, its too late now, but i will mention that had you had any programs/data you wanted on there, the "Wipe Data" step is fully unneeded, and only results you wasting time re-installing everything. Phiremod IS CM7, with some different skinning. Flashing over Phire is the same as flashing any nightly; wipe cache, wipe dalvik, flash, good to go.
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It didn't take me too long to reinstall everything. I just restored it through TitaniumBackup which took about 5 minutes. My Nook was still fairly new so I didn't have much on it. Thanks for that bit of information though
I was running cm7 since it was first released. I got a new phone so i decided to give my atrix to my younger brother. The problem is after i went through the process of putting the phone back to stock, there now seems to be dead zones on the phone. For example i cannot press the w,e,s, keys. Can anyone help me or tell me if i've done something wrong?
I'm not sure you did anything wrong specifically. Did you make sure the clear all the cache? How did you put stock back on it (IE. flashed stock via CWM, moto fastboot, etc)?.
Boot into recovery, wipe dalvik cache, system cache, reflash your firmware of choice, reboot.
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Ive had numerous problems with cm7 for atrix but ive found that backup everything you need with titanium backup and then just reflash the rom and wipe the data and davlik cache and it should. But yh there are lots of issues with the cm7 rom for atrix but its still in beta so dont worry too much it will be ok when there are more updates
Sam
samdrake112 said:
But yh there are lots of issues with the cm7 rom for atrix but its still in beta so dont worry too much it will be ok when there are more updates
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The CM7 beta does not have the issues that the OP described so please don't let him think that's the reason.
OP, re-flash your phone with a different ROM or with CM7 again and see if it still persists.