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[Q] Update Paranoidandroid from 1.1a to newest version

Is there a way to make an update from V1.1a to the newest version without a full flash? I wish to avoid a reinstallation of all Apps and settings

I installed 1.2 straight over the top of 1.1 and it worked no problem, all apps and data unaffected.
Otherwise, do a cwm backup, then clean install, then cwm - advanced restore - restore data.

So you have copied the V1.2 Zip-File on the SD card and flashed the version with 'AD recovery' in MAGLDR?

I have flashed v1.4a, from v1.1a .
I did this:
Copied the ROM to my SDCARD, Backed up current ROM (Just in case), wiped dalvik cache, installed ROM, fixed permissions ('cause I installed an a2sd script), rebooted into ROM.
(Took about 17 minutes) at first.

just done a 1.2a to 1.4a dirty upgrade, no backup/restore, just straight over the top, no fix permissions, nothing, , no problems (well, not in first 4 hours anyway)

Marvlesz said:
I have flashed v1.4a, from v1.1a .
I did this:
Copied the ROM to my SDCARD, Backed up current ROM (Just in case)
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With wich tool do you do that?
, wiped dalvik cache,
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How i can do that?
fixed permissions ('cause I installed an a2sd script)
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I don't understand, what you mean with this point
Sorry for much questions and thanks in advance for your help

Marvlesz said:
... wiped dalvik cache, f...
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Is that the item 'wipe cache partition' in MAGLDR in AD Recovery?

In cwm choose advanced and you will see wipe dalvik

Yes, i found it, thanks for your help.
Do you think additional work is to do to erase dalvik because i'm using Link2SD? If you display an app in this program the part 'Dex' seems linked to dalvik and has moved for apps which are stored on the sd card.

samsamuel said:
I installed 1.2 straight over the top of 1.1 and it worked no problem, all apps and data unaffected.
Otherwise, do a cwm backup, then clean install, then cwm - advanced restore - restore data.
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And then you have all App, settings, etc. back on the system?

HTCdevel said:
And then you have all App, settings, etc. back on the system?
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Yep, they never left the system, there was no wipe,,,phone running fine, on 1.2, downloaded 1.4 using phone, restarted into cwm, ran the flash, rebooted, done. I wasn't even at home, I was on the train.
Admittedly there isn't a huge amount,, maybe 10 apps, and some data, but there was no setting up to do except for the PAD /PAL stuff,, contccts, wallpaper, shortcuts, loclscreen shortcuts, all exactly as it had been 4 minutes before.

Marvlesz said:
...fixed permissions...
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This point is currently open for me.
What does it mean?

it means start cwm and click advanced - fix permissions

have been doing update just flashing over the existing pa, no problem at all. so answer is yes.

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Do you think additional work is to do to erase dalvik because i'm using Link2SD? If you display an app in this program the part 'Dex' seems linked to dalvik and has moved for apps which are stored on the sd card.
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This is, hopefully , my last open issue.

HTCdevel said:
This is, hopefully , my last open issue.
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Ok, let me clarify a few things for you:
1- I backed up my ROM (Because I was expecting a bootloop, so I did a BU just in case, it's not necessary if you know your ROM's going to boot.)
2- I wiped dalvik/fixed permissions because I use (amarullz d2ext) which requires a clean dalvik & fixing permission, if you don't use that script, you don't need them.
3- Other than that, you can do just like sam, install the update on top of your current rom and you should be good to go.

Marvlesz said:
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2- I wiped dalvik/fixed permissions because I use (amarullz d2ext) which requires a clean dalvik & fixing permission, if you don't use that script, you don't need them...
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Is amarullz comparable with Link2SD, then i must do it in the same manner?

I have tried it before a few minutes, but it fails in a bootscreen with the HTC logo. Android doesn't start.
What i have done:
1) Copied the file paranoidandroid_hd2_v1.4a.zip to the SD card,
2) Enter MAGLDR
3) AD Recovery
4) Wipe Dalvik, fix permissions
5) Install Zip from SD card
6) choose Zip from SD card
7) choose the Zip and confirmed it
I have made a backup so i could restore the system and everything is like before.

Fix permissions AFTER installing the rom. There's nothing to fix until then.

Marvlesz said:
I have flashed v1.4a, from v1.1a .
I did this:
Copied the ROM to my SDCARD, Backed up current ROM (Just in case), wiped dalvik cache, fixed permissions ('cause I installed an a2sd script), installed ROM, rebooted into ROM.
(Took about 17 minutes) at first.
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Thanks man for this. When i flash new rom, i did these steps:
Task29
Install Magldr
Partition
Wipe all data/factory reset
Wipe partition cache
Wipe Dalvik cache
Flash ROM
Flash update, addons if nessessary (Do i need reboot before do this step?)
Now i know when use wipe dalvik cache.
I read somewhere about task29 many times make the phone "bad blocks". I did it hundred time when flash new ROM
May i flash new ROM without task29 & install madglr, just do from step 3 above?
Thanks all.

[Q] Updating paranoidandroud rom guide

I know there's a lot of info on this subject, but im still confused about a few things related to simply updating to a new version of same rom.
some says i have to wipe all, clear cache and dalvik cache every time, others talk about dirty updating which i guess is without wipe, but do i still need to clear cache and dalvik, or just dalvik cache?, and do i have to flash gapps every time i just upgrade same rom?
like going from 2.50 > the latest 2.52, what i did was:
1. downloaded both pa_grouper-2.52-27OCT2012-190304.zip, and gapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip and put them in root of my nexus 7
2. went to goomanager and clicked "flash ROMs", where i selected my grouper-2.52-27OCT2012-190304.zip, clicked "Order and flash selected" and on next screen checkmarked "Wipe cache/dalvik cache partition"
3. clicked flash, and waited..
4. did same procedure (step 2 and 3) with the gapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip and now im not sure if that all i needed to do, or if there's something i don't have to do next time there a minor update.. or can i skip wipe cache?, or skip flashing gapps (unless there's a newer version of gapps)?
thanks for any answers
-Deco

My steps:
Flash new PA rom
Flash Gapps
Wipe cache
Wipe dalvik
Reboot.
Never had a problem

Jordanooo said:
My steps:
Flash new PA rom
Flash Gapps
Wipe cache
Wipe dalvik
Reboot.
Never had a problem
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but i still wonder if it's needed to wipe cache/dalvik because it seems to remove some login info fx. in gmail, wallpaper and such, and if it's not needed, then i might as well not do that
-Deco

If you dont wipe them, it can cause troubles.
Also, it shouldnt affect anything, doesnt for me
Edit: Gapps must be flashed everytime for PA. Forgot to mention that

Jordanooo said:
If you dont wipe them, it can cause troubles.
Also, it shouldnt affect anything, doesnt for me
Edit: Gapps must be flashed everytime for PA. Forgot to mention that
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Found this thread by searching.
I have a question. When you upgrade the ROM, and do all the steps listed above, does this also save the installed apps on the device?

zakafx said:
Found this thread by searching.
I have a question. When you upgrade the ROM, and do all the steps listed above, does this also save the installed apps on the device?
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Yes. Flashing the rom, then gapps, wiping cache and dalvik doesnt wipe any apps or apps data

[SOLVED] Remove old play apps?

I flashed a new ROM using Philz CWM but I cant install anything from Google Play as it says its already installed.
I did wipe data/factory reset as well as wipe cache partition before installing the rom.
I believe my old apps are still installed but I don't know how to remove them.
Answer: Downloaded GApps from wiki.rootzwiki.com/Google_Apps and flashed in CWM.

Cyanogenmod 12.1 Google Play not working

Hello, I've flashed cyanogenmod 12.1 onto my galaxy S4 and installed gapps, but getting a Google play has stopped along with other Google services. Can anyone let me know what I'm doing wrong? Steps I did:
1. Go into recovery
2. Wipe data/factory reset
3. Installed cm-12.1-20150927-NIGHTLY-jfltexx.zip from download.cyanogenmod.org
4. Install gapps from opengapps.org (ARM/5.1/Nano)
5. Wipe cache partition
6. Wipe dalvik cache
7. Fix permissions
8. Reboot
Thanks!

Maybe it's the fix permissions part.

GDReaper said:
Maybe it's the fix permissions part.
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Yes I also tried without that step but unfortunately the same errors.

After switching over to TWRP, everything works! So if anyone is having the same issue, switch to TWRP.

Yea twrp is recommended for flashing cm rom especially latest version

A couple of questions before installing CloudyG2 3.3 Rom

Just before harming my phone because of any potential ignorance, I wanna ask: If I'm on LG G2 (D802) with a rooted stock LP + TWRP v2.6.8.1 which I've installed via an app called "AutoRec". Does that imply I've KK bootloader and ready to flash the zip file of Cloudy? Also will I get app notification badges with this ROM right out of the box?
Thank you in advance!

You are safe to flash, go ahead.
Not sure about your 2nd question, sorry.

i'd suggest to update your twrp to at least 2.8.7.3 just to be on the safe side...
autorec installs an older twrp version by default
you can update twrp just by simple flashing the newer version
1. download the newer twrp for your device variant
2. enter twrp
3. flash newer twrp
4. reboot to recovery
if everything went ok, twrp will show you the newer twrp version in the top left corner
now you can flash the rom
btw app notification badges are not present in any stock based rom such as cloudy...
you can have that option by using an app like Tesla unread in combination with Nova launcher

Thanks for your inputs Andeby & 60nine!
@60nine
In fact, I flashed before I've seen your post but it's good to update the TWRP anyways. I think I've seen v3.0.0 somewhere but I'm not sure...
I've seen badges for FB so I think badges are working OK with this ROM out of the box.
I'm still teased about the "Accounts & Sync" page since it doesn't allow me to selectively choose which accounts to sync or not sync as I've seen in different screenshots that came from different skins. In LG's skin, It's either sync all or sync none which is a bad implementation in my opinion and I really wished they've addressed this in the 2 official updates they pushed to me (KK & LP) but now I don't have any faith that they 'll push any "M" update, not to mention that sync setting I'm annoyed about so I'll have to live with what I've until I get a new phone (hopefully it'll be the 5.5 inch version of the coming Nexus, if it'll have that e-sim technology :fingers-crossed
P.S. I'm not sure why LG implemented the selective sync feature in some of their older mobiles but not the recent ones!!! (as I've seen in the screenshot in this thread http://android.stackexchange.com/questions/55728/how-can-i-select-the-apps-to-sync-when-auto-sync-is-turned-on)

about selective sync
some apps allow you to turn the sync off (i.e. soundcloud that i use)
google on the other hand has the selective sync that you can turn on/off for each google feature (calendar, gmail, fitness, contacts...)
it's accesible when you enter "accounts & sync" in settings, then choose "google" and click on your google account email address...
i think that's the lollipop and per app thing, not LG specific...
about twrp version
2.8.7.3 is confirmed almost 100% stable and working with all latest roms...
latest version is 3.0.0.-4, but it's still in development (although it works just fine for me since i flashed it)
also - make sure you're using blastsgator's twrp

60nine said:
about selective sync
some apps allow you to turn the sync off (i.e. soundcloud that i use)
google on the other hand has the selective sync that you can turn on/off for each google feature (calendar, gmail, fitness, contacts...)
it's accesible when you enter "accounts & sync" in settings, then choose "google" and click on your google account email address...
i think that's the lollipop and per app thing, not LG specific...
about twrp version
2.8.7.3 is confirmed almost 100% stable and working with all latest roms...
latest version is 3.0.0.-4, but it's still in development (although it works just fine for me since i flashed it)
also - make sure you're using blastsgator's twrp
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Thanks for all the info. I'm just not sure about the last line you said about using Blastsgator's twrp. Is this some person's name who modified twrp? I installed my twrp via autorec because the twrp manager app didn't work for me for some reason so I'm not sure how to update twrp other than installing a newer version of autorec (if there's such one) that will update the twrp for me i guess

magoooood said:
Thanks for all the info. I'm just not sure about the last line you said about using Blastsgator's twrp. Is this some person's name who modified twrp? I installed my twrp via autorec because the twrp manager app didn't work for me for some reason so I'm not sure how to update twrp other than installing a newer version of autorec (if there's such one) that will update the twrp for me i guess
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blastagator is the developer - autorec uses his twrp (although the older version)
twrp download page - http://www.gregtwallace.com/lgg2-projects/twrp/
xda thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g2/development/twrp-twrp-2-8-0-0-kernel-f2fs-tools-t2898705
to update twrp
- simply flash newer version via twrp itself
- reboot to recovery (not to system)
- check if the newer version is displayed in the top left corner
- continue with your flashing or whatever you want
also, make sure you download the proper variant of twrp which suits your model (i.e. d802)

magoooood said:
Thanks for all the info. I'm just not sure about the last line you said about using Blastsgator's twrp. Is this some person's name who modified twrp? I installed my twrp via autorec because the twrp manager app didn't work for me for some reason so I'm not sure how to update twrp other than installing a newer version of autorec (if there's such one) that will update the twrp for me i guess
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this one has themal feature it controls the cores so device dont get hot ans it has been updated it.

Thanks for the great information!
Just one more question: In the TWRP manager, Install, I have options to select these:
Backup: No
Wipe Data
Wipe Cache
Wipe Dalvik
For the last 3 wipes, are they talking about wiping the old recovery itself if I wanna wipe it before installing a newer TWRP version? Is it the same for backup (i.e. if I wanna backup the older TWRP version)? I"m a little worried that these options have something to do with the ROM itself (system) I'm currently on!
What I'm planning to do is to leave these options unchecked & add the zip file I downloaded from the internet, then hit "Flash Now" OR it's best to wipe the old recovery first before installing the newer one? (similar to clean flashing a newer ROM).

magoooood said:
Thanks for the great information!
Just one more question: In the TWRP manager, Install, I have options to select these:
Backup: No
Wipe Data
Wipe Cache
Wipe Dalvik
For the last 3 wipes, are they talking about wiping the old recovery itself if I wanna wipe it before installing a newer TWRP version? Is it the same for backup (i.e. if I wanna backup the older TWRP version)? I"m a little worried that these options have something to do with the ROM itself (system) I'm currently on!
What I'm planning to do is to leave these options unchecked & add the zip file I downloaded from the internet, then hit "Flash Now" OR it's best to wipe the old recovery first before installing the newer one? (similar to clean flashing a newer ROM).
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i'd stongly advise you to use flashing directly from the recovery itself - not from twrp manager...
to do that:
1. copy your rom zip to the sd card (internal memory) somewhere - i.e. in the root of it
2. reboot to recovery (twrp)
3. choose wipe > advanced wipe
4. select wipe for system, cache & dalvik (DO NOT select internal memory because it will wipe your internal SD card where you've put the new rom zip)
- you can also choose "data" if you want a full clean install (just make a backup of your data - to your PC or something)
5. go to recovery homepage and select "install"
6. choose the rom zip from your internal memory
7. press install/flash
8. aroma installer of the Cloudy3.3 rom should pop up - follow the instructions
9. choose your device variant (in your case it's d802 if i remember well)
10. choose those additional options to your liking (no need for removing LG cover app for xposed to work properly - it's been fixed in xposed itself since then)
11. when the rom installs - you can reboot your device
first boot will take some time - sometimes you'll see just a LG logo and flashing leds for as long as 5 minutes until the "android is upgrading" screen popup appears...
good luck...
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wipes explanation
- wipe system - wipes the old system partition (i.e. old rom files you had)
- wipe dalvik - wipes the dalvik cache for apps
- wipe cache - wipes the system cache
- wipe internal memory - wipes the devices sd card where all your private files are (if you wipe that one - you will lose your images, music, etc. - and there is no way to get them back after you do this)
- wipe data - wipes the personal data (contacts, phone log, messages,...)
most common wipes are
- system, dalvik & cache (when you want to keep your personal data & files)
- system, dalvik, cache, data (when you want a completely clean install)
- system, dalvik, cache, data, internal memory (same as above, but do that ONLY if you're installing your new rom from usb/otg stick, not from internal memory)

60nine said:
i'd stongly advise you to use flashing directly from the recovery itself - not from twrp manager...
to do that:
1. copy your rom zip to the sd card (internal memory) somewhere - i.e. in the root of it
2. reboot to recovery (twrp)
3. choose wipe > advanced wipe
4. select wipe for system, cache & dalvik (DO NOT select internal memory because it will wipe your internal SD card where you've put the new rom zip)
- you can also choose "data" if you want a full clean install (just make a backup of your data - to your PC or something)
5. go to recovery homepage and select "install"
6. choose the rom zip from your internal memory
7. press install/flash
8. aroma installer of the Cloudy3.3 rom should pop up - follow the instructions
9. choose your device variant (in your case it's d802 if i remember well)
10. choose those additional options to your liking (no need for removing LG cover app for xposed to work properly - it's been fixed in xposed itself since then)
11. when the rom installs - you can reboot your device
first boot will take some time - sometimes you'll see just a LG logo and flashing leds for as long as 5 minutes until the "android is upgrading" screen popup appears...
good luck...
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wipes explanation
- wipe system - wipes the old system partition (i.e. old rom files you had)
- wipe dalvik - wipes the dalvik cache for apps
- wipe cache - wipes the system cache
- wipe internal memory - wipes the devices sd card where all your private files are (if you wipe that one - you will lose your images, music, etc. - and there is no way to get them back after you do this)
- wipe data - wipes the personal data (contacts, phone log, messages,...)
most common wipes are
- system, dalvik & cache (when you want to keep your personal data & files)
- system, dalvik, cache, data (when you want a completely clean install)
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but I've cloudy3.3 already installed and everything in it have been set up (settings, software...et) and I'm pretty satisfied with it as it is much more useful than original stock ROM. What I'm talking about is updating the recovery manager itself (TWRP) from the older version I have (2.8.6.1) to the newer version (2.8.7.3). I assume that it's possible to update to the newer one without any harm to the system currently installed. Right?

magoooood said:
but I've cloudy3.3 already installed and everything in it have been set up (settings, software...et) and I'm pretty satisfied with it as it is much more useful than original stock ROM. What I'm talking about is updating the recovery manager itself (TWRP) from the older version I have (2.8.6.1) to the newer version (2.8.7.3). I assume that it's possible to update to the newer one without any harm to the system currently installed. Right?
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oh, sorry then...
then just do this
1. put new 2.8.7.3. twrp file somewhere on internal memory
2. reboot to recovery
3. press install
4. choose the new 2.8.7.3. zip
5. press install/flash
6. after the flash is over - choose "reboot to recovery/twrp" to see if everything went ok
7. if everything went ok - reboot to rom
no need for any wipes

Never mind! Thanks for all the valuable info