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Quick and easy cm7 question

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!!!

For those who update 'nightly'

How do you do flash the ROM every day and not loose all your settings, apps, etc. and have to re-download and reset everything again?
Or do you not loose all this when you download new nightly builds of CM7?

I never understood this either. Either you can flash over the previous 'nightly' and that preserves the settings and apps or they do a titanium backup of the apps and settings and flash that back on after doing a wipe. Don't know for sure tho.
The nightlys are too bleeding edge for me tho, tend to stick with a stable rom until cyanogen releases a fully compiled version.

I flash nightlies nightly. All you do is flash over the old one and everythings still there.

So you don't do a wipe in Rom Manager before you flash?

tangiers said:
So you don't do a wipe in Rom Manager before you flash?
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Never. I haven't wiped once in about 30+ updates. Phone runs great.

synpax said:
How do you do flash the ROM every day and not loose all your settings, apps, etc. and have to re-download and reset everything again?
Or do you not loose all this when you download new nightly builds of CM7?
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1) download update and put on SD card
2) enter recovery
3) Wipe cache/dalvik cache (notice. Don't wipe data. this is how you keep your apps/preferences/etc.)
4) Apply nightly update .zip
4a) If you're running a launcher mod (other than ADW) you can go to reboot recovery then flash the launcher mod as well to save your homescreens.
5) Reboot.

I don't even do that. Just flash straight from ROM Manager. I also don't backup before every update either. Think my current backup is nightly 15.
Vision rooted, booted and scooted

martonikaj said:
1) download update and put on SD card
2) enter recovery
3) Wipe cache/dalvik cache (notice. Don't wipe data. this is how you keep your apps/preferences/etc.)
4) Apply nightly update .zip
4a) If you're running a launcher mod (other than ADW) you can go to reboot recovery then flash the launcher mod as well to save your homescreens.
5) Reboot.
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Exactly how I do it. +1

ScooterG said:
Never. I haven't wiped once in about 30+ updates. Phone runs great.
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But, the very first time you installed a ROM you had to wipe everything?
It's just the updates where you don't need to wipe, right?

Yeah, you only need to wipe when going to a new version of android, eg 2.2 to 2.3
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bazhip said:
Yeah, you only need to wipe when going to a new version of android, eg 2.2 to 2.3
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or... between CM and Gv or MIUI or Sense. Just good practice to wipe when making huge ROM changes.

what exactly is dalvik cache?

convolution said:
what exactly is dalvik cache?
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If goggle "what is dalvik cache", you'll probably get back to an xda thread, except that the first reply tells you to go google it, lol. Don't worry, though, cyanogen gives a pretty good summary of what it is in that thread a few posts down.

[Q] Phiremod to Nightly

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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JeramyEggs said:
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.

Divine_Madcat said:
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

[Q] error on formating

hey i got an error when formating cache system and data any advice ?

Are you using CWM from uSD or internal? Latest version of CWM?

A strong suggestion for askers, pls provide basic info of your system when asking a question.
The OP's question above is more like "it doesn't work, what next?", that's it, no info, nothing.

skeeterpro said:
Are you using CWM from uSD or internal? Latest version of CWM?
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votinh said:
A strong suggestion for askers, pls provide basic info of your system when asking a question.
The OP's question above is more like "it doesn't work, what next?", that's it, no info, nothing.
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as u can tell im a nb but i did i wast trying to put the latest cm but when i went to format the system data and cache it gave me an error on all i ignored it flashed cm dirent boot and then i tried going to restore it it wouldn't let me so i trying flashing 1.0.0 and it installed but when i tried doing 1.0.1 it aborts

artojeda1988 said:
as u can tell im a nb but i did i wast trying to put the latest cm but when i went to format the system data and cache it gave me an error on all i ignored it flashed cm dirent boot and then i tried going to restore it it wouldn't let me so i trying flashing 1.0.0 and it installed but when i tried doing 1.0.1 it aborts
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If you are using a version of CWR older than 3.2.0.1, update it & the errors will go away.

patruns said:
If you are using a version of CWR older than 3.2.0.1, update it & the errors will go away.
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hey were can i get the latest one?

artojeda1988 said:
hey were can i get the latest one?
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Right here!
Or if you have ROM Manager...flash from there.
HTH

skeeterpro said:
Right here!
Or if you have ROM Manager...flash from there.
HTH
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tried using it dirent work man thanx though is that the latest one?

artojeda1988 said:
hey i got an error when formating cache system and data any advice ?
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How long have you had your nook color? My guess with the limited information provided is that you have a newer nook with the newer partitions... you will probably have to find the repartition thread and adjust the partitions.

artojeda1988 said:
hey were can i get the latest one?
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Here: http://www.multiupload.com/0DLC9QATOW

DizzyDen said:
How long have you had your nook color? My guess with the limited information provided is that you have a newer nook with the newer partitions... you will probably have to find the repartition thread and adjust the partitions.
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hey were can i find the the new reparation thread?

I am having the same issue and here is information from my situation.
Nook Color Refurb....Blue Dot
CWM 3.0.2.8
Got hosed with the 1.3 uupdate
Had rooted 1.2 Stock OS runnigng fine till 1.3. Followed instructions for Re-Rooting but could not get full market. Followed clear cache yadayada and could still not get full market.
Decided to go CM7. Did full backup and went to wipe data/cache etc. When I select cache it errors on format other two fine. Restore backup same error on format cache but brought me back to kinda stock OS but not fully the same.
I would like to co CM7 but just need reliable root for 1.3 to get full market if that is all I can get.
Thanks

well i think i biked my nook lol hopefully does not happen to u

Sm0lders said:
I am having the same issue and here is information from my situation.
Nook Color Refurb....Blue Dot
CWM 3.0.2.8
Got hosed with the 1.3 uupdate
Had rooted 1.2 Stock OS runnigng fine till 1.3. Followed instructions for Re-Rooting but could not get full market. Followed clear cache yadayada and could still not get full market.
Decided to go CM7. Did full backup and went to wipe data/cache etc. When I select cache it errors on format other two fine. Restore backup same error on format cache but brought me back to kinda stock OS but not fully the same.
I would like to co CM7 but just need reliable root for 1.3 to get full market if that is all I can get.
Thanks
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Your CWR file is too old. Use version 3.2.0.1.

patruns said:
Your CWR file is too old. Use version 3.2.0.1.
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i have tried the new one still cant format but i can boot to nookie froyo sd card version

[Q] How to update paranoid android through GooManager

Hi guys,
The question is as above. How do I update my paranoid android rom through goo manager?
I downloaded the new rom files but I ain't sure what to do under the flahs rom section. Do i have to do a factory reset or do i have to wipe the cache?
I tried updating once without any of these options. In the end, i lost my google apps. When I reinstore it, the expanded desktop function went missing. So I am hoping that someone can tell me the proper way of flashing it to avoid this problem in the future. Thank you!

Go read the first post of the paranoid android rom under android original development. Don't flash things until you read the instructions. Cache is wiped by the rom, and you need gapps with a new install.
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delonicdevil said:
Hi guys,
The question is as above. How do I update my paranoid android rom through goo manager?
I downloaded the new rom files but I ain't sure what to do under the flahs rom section. Do i have to do a factory reset or do i have to wipe the cache?
I tried updating once without any of these options. In the end, i lost my google apps. When I reinstore it, the expanded desktop function went missing. So I am hoping that someone can tell me the proper way of flashing it to avoid this problem in the future. Thank you!
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as mentioned, you should always read the ROM thread completely before you flash.
the correct procedure is to download the updated zip, optionally check the md5 sum to make sure it did not get corrupted in transit [but if it got corrupted, I think CWM will tell you, and fail to even try to flash the zip], then flash the rom, and then flash gapps before rebooting. [if you reboot before flashing gapps, you will have to re-login, and re-authenticate apps like Google Voice, etc].

mvmacd said:
as mentioned, you should always read the ROM thread completely before you flash.
the correct procedure is to download the updated zip, optionally check the md5 sum to make sure it did not get corrupted in transit [but if it got corrupted, I think CWM will tell you, and fail to even try to flash the zip], then flash the rom, and then flash gapps before rebooting. [if you reboot before flashing gapps, you will have to re-login, and re-authenticate apps like Google Voice, etc].
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and one more thing, flash a new kernel ONLY after the first reboot.

Billchen0014 said:
and one more thing, flash a new kernel ONLY after the first reboot.
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thanks alot!

Billchen0014 said:
and one more thing, flash a new kernel ONLY after the first reboot.
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OH..I didn't knew it. Thanks!

I am not getting on how to do that
Hi,
Can any one post link to forum?
I am using paranoid android and in goomanager its showing new update available..!
after downloading zip what to do next?
If any one can put screenshot or list step it would be much helpful..
Thanks in advance...
Balaji_NEXUS said:
OH..I didn't knew it. Thanks!
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Billchen0014 said:
and one more thing, flash a new kernel ONLY after the first reboot.
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This actually makes no difference, aside from making the process more time consuming. The few and far between anecdotes that led to this practice are a cum hoc ergo propter hoc fallacy. Without a doubt, it does not hurt anything, but it also yields no real benefit over flashing in the same recovery session.

Billchen0014 said:
and one more thing, flash a new kernel ONLY after the first reboot.
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This doesn't really matter, apart from making you have to "Android is Upgrading" 2x.
The process I follow which never fails me is (there may be a quicker way, but I know this will always work):
1 - Download ROM / Kernel / GAPPS etc
2 - Move all downloaded files to a single folder named "Flashing" or something
3 - Reboot to Recovery
4 - Wipe Cache and Dalvik Cache
5 - Flash ROM
6 - Flash GAPPS
7 - Flash Kernel
8 - Wipe Cache / Dalvik
That is the process for updating Paranoid android
Updating to a completely different ROM would require a Factory reset and Format

Wilks3y said:
This doesn't really matter, apart from making you have to "Android is Upgrading" 2x.
The process I follow which never fails me is (there may be a quicker way, but I know this will always work):
1 - Download ROM / Kernel / GAPPS etc
2 - Move all downloaded files to a single folder named "Flashing" or something
3 - Reboot to Recovery
4 - Wipe Cache and Dalvik Cache
5 - Flash ROM
6 - Flash GAPPS
7 - Flash Kernel
8 - Wipe Cache / Dalvik
That is the process for updating Paranoid android
Updating to a completely different ROM would require a Factory reset and Format
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You can safely leave off steps 2, 4, & 8
Anything you download using goo goes into a folder called goo manager. Just flash from there.
Wiping cache and dalvik is an old wives tale so to speak. You aren't doing a damn bit of good doing that. You can skip it
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Pirateghost said:
You can safely leave off steps 2, 4, & 8
Anything you download using goo goes into a folder called goo manager. Just flash from there.
Wiping cache and dalvik is an old wives tale so to speak. You aren't doing a damn bit of good doing that. You can skip it
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I know about the Goo Folder, however I like to keep all my stuff in the same place, and I download my Kernels from browser so I made my own for Flashing
Why is it a wives tale?
Thanks

Wilks3y said:
I know about the Goo Folder, however I like to keep all my stuff in the same place, and I download my Kernels from browser so I made my own for Flashing
Why is it a wives tale?
Thanks
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Because when you flash a new ROM to /system, it has to rebuild the dalvik for the signature on the new ROM. Android handles this on its own. I haven't checked but I bet the updater-script wipes cache for you also. I have never manually wiped cache and dalvik for a ROM update on my nexus devices.
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Pirateghost said:
Because when you flash a new ROM to /system, it has to rebuild the dalvik for the signature on the new ROM. Android handles this on its own. I haven't checked but I bet the updater-script wipes cache for you also. I have never manually wiped cache and dalvik for a ROM update on my nexus devices.
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Thanks for the advice bud
I'm guessing its still necessary if going to a whole new ROM?

Wilks3y said:
Thanks for the advice bud
I'm guessing its still necessary if going to a whole new ROM?
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When going from one rom to another the only thing that you should do is run factory reset in recovery
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Pirateghost said:
When going from one rom to another the only thing that you should do is run factory reset in recovery
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Ok great.
Appreciate that