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I need step by step instructions to flash a newer ROM

I am running Cyanogen 6.0.0-Heroc. I have been for about 6 months but it has some quirks (locks up sometimes, etc) that may be better with a newer version (I hope). Can somebody please give me very explicit step by step instructions to load a new ROM. Also can you give me a link to the newer version of this ROM.
I was scared to death when I rooted my phone and am equally fearful now. I appreciate your help.

Whoops, accidentally clicked thank
Anyway, I can only speak for what I have done. I have heard that updating to gingerbread takes a slightly different approach. (But I haven't tried it yet)
What I do:
Download the rom and put it on my sd card
Reboot into recovery
NANDROID BACKUP
wipe data/cache/factory reset
wipe davlik
wipe battery stats
flash rom
flash gapps
reboot

Flashing a rom is very easy. I suggest the app rom manager. What you do is you put the . Zip file on the root of your sd card (not in any folders) and re-name it * update* without the *. Now flash clockwork recovery mod and boot your phone into recovery mode via rom manager. It will take you into recovery mode (big surprise) now select install update.zip. this should install the mod right away. the phone will reboot and you have yourself a custom rom my friend.
READ THIS FIRST!!!
troubleshooting and other tips: i put this in because i had countless problems when i first flashed a rom...
if your .zip file won't flash because it says it isn't signed the go to options and disable the need for it to be signed.
so if you are given the option to backup your current mod i highly recomend that especialy if you aren't sure about the rom.
next i suggest getting a rom with gapps as you need that to sync your accounts. just boot to recovery mode then select an option to manually install programs or something like that. select gapps and you're gravy!
i see you need a rom update. i cannot give you the link but look for CM7 it is gingerbread and it looks classy. don't be afraid if it takes a long time to boot. that is natural. it should be in htc hero development forums.
backup everything you can. i suggest creating a folder labeled phone or sd card. copy and paste all files just in case.
if you need any more help I would be glad to help you.
Sent from my HERO200 using XDA App

pandadog11 said:
i see you need a rom update. i cannot give you the link but look for CM7 it is gingerbread and it looks classy. don't be afraid if it takes a long time to boot. that is natural. it should be in htc hero development forums.
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I've been using that ROM, works great but GPS won't stay locked right now. It's very fast.

It doesn't get any more step-by-step than this:
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/index.php?title=HTC_Hero_(CDMA):_Full_Update_Guide

[Q] CWM and xRecovery

Hi, Since new roms need to use CWM to install, and i have my stock backup in xRecovery, my question is. How can i port my stock backup to CWM ?
or i need to go back to stock and install CWM make a new backup ?
Any other solution ?
Thanks

You must back and then install.
Send from my Xperia X8 using Tapatalk

Hmm ok
Thanks

You can install your xrecovery backup with CWM. There is option for this

can we install and use both recoveries in a single rom???

newdon07 said:
can we install and use both recoveries in a single rom???
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Most new ROMs have them both installed but If you haven't, install DualRecovery.zip from the multiboot thread in the development section.

CWM vs xRecovery
I don't want to hijack the OP, but I wanted to understand what the difference between xRecovery and Clockwork Mod.
I originally understood xRecovery was developed as an alternate to CWM because CWM couldn't access certain section of SE's firmware. Am I wrong?
How come we're seeing xRecovery and CWM used together now?
Thanks!

CWM is using a newer type of update-script and it can do more than xrecovery, but this scripting method is more complicated and must be configurated for every device, and I guess that´s why some of the X8´s ROMs are still using xrecovery/amend scripting.
So it´s better when you have them both.

Need some Help

HI all i foolw every step of AlphaRev X: mod successfully patched my phone than follow this guide Via PC49IMG Process successfully.
my questions are as follows.
1. thats all i need to done before flashing a custom rom..?
2. After flashing a custom rom if wanna go back to stock one is it possible to do that if yes than how??
3. While using a patched phone or custom rom os phone is it safe to restore phone to factory defaluts??
Please answer ASAP...

1) Yes
2) To the Stock ROM Yes, it is possible. But, not completely stock, as in, your S-OFF will still be S-OFF.
3) I wouldn't recommend it. There seems to be issues with many users with many aspects when they are factory resetting after getting S-OFF / Custom Recovery.

I wouldn't recommend it. There seems to be issues with many users with many aspects when they are factory resetting after getting S-OFF / Custom Recovery.
what types of issue can u plz provide me some details??
how to flash the stock ROM??
Please suggest any best good rom to flash yaar?

It seems Wallpapers go missing, Settings dont work, Widgets dont work, stuff like that. There was a thread here somewhere, seems to be lost.
For ROMs, it depends whether you need Sense or not. If you are fine without Sense, take a look at Cyanogenmod 7, and, if you need Sense, take a look at ROMs like JokerDroid and WildPuzzle.
A Complete list can be found here: (Part 2)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1029318
To restore to Stock ROM, simply select a safe flash RUU from Part 5 of the same post, and flash it, the ROM will be restored to stock. Alternately, take a Nandroid backup of your Stock ROM, and restore it later, which will again give you back your Stock ROM

BUddy u r using CM 7 na did u address some bugs in that ROm???
i can also flash themes in this custom rom na?

rakesh595160 said:
BUddy u r using CM 7 na did u address some bugs in that ROm???
i can also flash themes in this custom rom na?
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I'm also using cm7. I haven't really faced any major bugs. Most of them are not bugs really. Only thing maybe is gps issue which will be fixed by reflashing the radio.
Reg., themes yes u can have theme chooser themes. And u can use theme Chooser application in the app drawer to apply it.
Sent from my HTC Wildfire using XDA App

buddy how to perform Nandroid backup please help me ??

Reboot into Clockworkmod Recovery, Select Backup and Restore > Backup.

ok now i perform backup.. so if i wanna flash CMod 7 just download it and add the zip file in my memory card than perform wiping and other things than select install zip from trans flash and change the official Froyo to custom CY Mod thats it na and if i wanna go back to stock Froyo just restore my backp naa...

rakesh595160 said:
ok now i perform backup.. so if i wanna flash CMod 7 just download it and add the zip file in my memory card than perform wiping and other things than select install zip from trans flash and change the official Froyo to custom CY Mod thats it na and if i wanna go back to stock Froyo just restore my backp naa...
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Yes. Wipe data, cache, dalvik-cache, factory reset. Otherwise device strucks in bootloop.

CyanogenMod-7.1 for Wildfire i goona try this one heyy... there is lot of people say need to flash radio and google apps can somone gives me the links for both of them.
i m from india so please give me that particular radio file or whatever is that needed

GApps-
http://android.d3xt3r01.tk/cyanogen/gapps/
Select gapps-gb-20110307-signed.zip
Radio-
[URL="http://rom.tat.tw/wildfire/wildpuzzlerom/radio/Radio_13.53.55.24H_3.35.19.25.zip"]Radio_13.53.55.24H_3.35.19.25[/URL]

[Q] Cant Install Hyperion

Okay just rooted my phone yesterday, I have try all the ROMs from Jellyblast v3 to any ROM I can find on the developer page but my phone failed to install any of the ROM! So the thing is I love the Hyperion ROM but I cant install it on my newly rooted SGY, So do I need to root my phone again / Download Hyperion ROM again (Already tried three time) / Format my SD Card ? / Unroot then root again my phone? Hopefully someone can help me figure this thing

9W2BOL said:
Okay just rooted my phone yesterday, I have try all the ROMs from Jellyblast v3 to any ROM I can find on the developer page but my phone failed to install any of the ROM! So the thing is I love the Hyperion ROM but I cant install it on my newly rooted SGY, So do I need to root my phone again / Download Hyperion ROM again (Already tried three time) / Format my SD Card ? / Unroot then root again my phone? Hopefully someone can help me figure this thing
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Flash your phone to base DXLF1 and try installing Hyperion from there. if you still have trouble installing the ROM, try flashing DXLF1 then install EVO-X2.1 then Hyperion (that's what I did)
also you don't need a pre-rooted phone. installation of Hyperion automatically roots your phone. and if you did a fresh flash and haven't booted up your phone (after Odin flashing, immediately booted to Recovery then CWM Recovery) then you don't have to do a data reset or cache wipe, your phone after flashing stock rom is already as good as wiped and reset.
and you can flash Hyperion from either CWM or Stock Recovery. but the flashing of EVO-X2.1 requires CWM. I forgot if EVO needs root, but you can check that out on the developers page (too lazy to add link )

first flash stock dxlf
then if youre succesfull go to stock rom home screen
reboot recovery clear data factory reset and cache on stock recovery
then apply root update.zip (file you need to root ur phone)
next open cwm clear data and cache again
after that install hyperion then donot reboot and donot apply any update (must be later after succes install)
clear data and cache again in cwm
then reboot recovery clear data and cache again
then reboot wait for a while
thats my step and now im using hyperion smoothly
copied from my previous post

vangeodee said:
Flash your phone to base DXLF1 and try installing Hyperion from there. if you still have trouble installing the ROM, try flashing DXLF1 then install EVO-X2.1 then Hyperion (that's what I did)
also you don't need a pre-rooted phone. installation of Hyperion automatically roots your phone. and if you did a fresh flash and haven't booted up your phone (after Odin flashing, immediately booted to Recovery then CWM Recovery) then you don't have to do a data reset or cache wipe, your phone after flashing stock rom is already as good as wiped and reset.
and you can flash Hyperion from either CWM or Stock Recovery. but the flashing of EVO-X2.1 requires CWM. I forgot if EVO needs root, but you can check that out on the developers page (too lazy to add link )
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Can you please give me a link for DLXF1, Can elaborate how to flash DXLF1 cause Im kinda lost there :laugh:

Before flashing DXLF1 do i need to clear my dalvik cache or after flashing ? Yeah I think most newbie like me get lost at the base thingy.. btw Just download my first custom ROM, The CoD! but I still like to install Hyperion because the home icon and the feature is awesome

9W2BOL said:
Can you please give me a link for DLXF1, Can elaborate how to flash DXLF1 cause Im kinda lost there :laugh:
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1465800
go dig in that thread, you should find it eventually. also you need to know how to use Odin flasher, but that's already included in the guide.
9W2BOL said:
Before flashing DXLF1 do i need to clear my dalvik cache or after flashing ? Yeah I think most newbie like me get lost at the base thingy.. btw Just download my first custom ROM, The CoD! but I still like to install Hyperion because the home icon and the feature is awesome
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you may immediately flash to DXLF1. just go to download mode without doing anything. Like I said, flashing stock roms is as good as getting your phone right from the factory.
after flashing to DXLF1 you may retry flashing Hyperion. if that doesn't work, then refer to my previous post on what I did.

9W2BOL said:
Okay just rooted my phone yesterday, I have try all the ROMs from Jellyblast v3 to any ROM I can find on the developer page but my phone failed to install any of the ROM! So the thing is I love the Hyperion ROM but I cant install it on my newly rooted SGY, So do I need to root my phone again / Download Hyperion ROM again (Already tried three time) / Format my SD Card ? / Unroot then root again my phone? Hopefully someone can help me figure this thing
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you should wipe data wipe cache wipe dalvik cache as it can cause bootloop then try to install it again and for flashing rom you do not need root access .
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[Q] Why i cant Find Cusrom Zip on ROM manager

Good Morning for xda peoples
im a newbie here.. i have some question please help me with this thing...
this day i finally decided to use this " ►►[AOSP] 4.3 - S4 Google Edition - v6 - Feel the Experience of Nexus◄◄ " on my Samsung galaxy s4..
the question is...
i already do his step explanation Flashing:
1. Disabled your Sim-Pin
2. Boot to your recovery
3. Wipe data and cache
4. Install the zip
until the 4th step.. its failed.. theres some kind of red notification in the instalation. " E: signature ... failed " if im not wrong... and i tryied to use ROM manager to instal it...
and why i cant find any zip on it..?
how to flashing my s4 if theres a problem like this?
please help me with some intsruction.. i am really a newbie here... i hope u guys can lend me a help ^_^.. thanks before for reading this and replying to help me

What file did you try to flash if you can't find the rom you (hopefully) downloaded? Do you know witch recovery you are using?
Sent from my GT-I9505 using xda premium

Preciousillusion said:
Do you know witch recovery you are using?
Sent from my GT-I9505 using xda premium
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thanks for the fast responed for u...
i guess i was using ROM manager apk if im not wrong mention it...theres instal ROM from SD card option... when i put the Zip on it wipe and clean.. theres a option to reboot on sistem recovery...
is like Android system recovery (3e) theres no option for installing or anything
-reboot system now
=apply update from ADB
-aply update from exxternal storage
-wipe cehck partition
-aply update from cache...
i guess thats all... am i entering wrong recovery mode?sorry for if im too noob at this

ZachariasErsa said:
i guess thats all... am i entering wrong recovery mode?sorry for if im too noob at this
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I think Before you can flash a rom with rom manager, you will need a custom recovery.
there are a couple to chose from :
TWRP
CWM
CWM Philz Touch
The creator from the google rom rom wich you want to flash gave no specific one, so you can pick one and all three should work. i'm using philz touch at the moment.
The custom recovery must be flashed from pc with odin, if you never used odin before, you need to install usb drivers / or 'kies' first.
If you never used Odin, then make sure you read a little first on how to use it, it's simple but can give bootloops or worse if not used well.
Since you have to flash this recovery you might as well flash it from there? it's easier i think and has more options then rom manager.
turn off phone -> press volume up - menu button - power button at the same time wich will open custom recovery and from there follow the guidelines from the google edition v6 topic on how to flash it.
-> Inside the custom recovery there is an option for backup, i suggest if this is your first custom rom tryout, that you make a backup in that custom recovery before trying, like that you can't do much wrong while testing

i guess i made it ... thanks for anyone who trying to help me..
now running JB4.3 thanks before

-> owyess, those custom recoverys are for i9505, if you have an i9500 or other device, DON't flash these but get your own version at the 'original android development' threads from your device