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Hey I'm currently running TyphooN CyanogenMod 7 v2.3.3 with ROM Manager Premium installed and when I check for an update it says there is no update for this room but I noted that version 2.4.1 is out.
I have downloaded the ROM and moved it over to my SD card. With that said do I just install the updated version via zip file with ClockworkMod Recovery or do I do a complete fresh upgrade first and then install.
If I do the fresh update will I be upable to reupload my previous settings (widgets, apps, etc) from Rom Manager with the fact I have the premium addition or because it's a different version will this not work?
If not is there a way to do so?
Thanks in advance
is the zip you downloaded an update zip or a rom zip? I don't think you can use a regular rom zip as an update! I might be wrong, but if the zip is named update or it said that it was an update zip when you downloaded it, then you can just flash the update without loosing anything, but if you're not sure and you want to go the safe way I would suggest a clean full flash.
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Good luck!
our devices cant use rommanager properly yet.
I'd suggest:
1) Backup everything (tita backupsms backup & restore .... + backup in cwm)
2) Flash new ROM
If you encounter lots of errors and force closes:
1) Wipe everything
2) Flash cwm and rom
3) Restore all updates except the cwm one
Okay thanks for the update. I guess I'll just update this weekend by a full update.
Thanks again
lolmensch said:
our devices cant use rommanager properly yet.
I'd suggest:
1) Backup everything (tita backupsms backup & restore .... + backup in cwm)
2) Flash new ROM
If you encounter lots of errors and force closes:
1) Wipe everything
2) Flash cwm and rom
3) Restore all updates except the cwm one
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What is tita backupsms??? I searched and can't find it nor know what it is.
Thanks
Well, flashing a custom ROM on our beloved Iconias became quite easy now thanks to developers on xda. Most of you are quite familiar with the procedure but there are still people that ask basic things all over the ROM developement threads. This is just a beginner's guide, an attempt to collect all the procedures and tools in one thread. Nothing of this is my work and I would like to say THANK YOU to sc2k, thor2002ro, Euclid's Brother, Chainfire, monki-magic, drellisdee, ezterry, Skrilax_CZ, gersma and all A500 developers for making this possible.
You will need the following: external SD card, root rights, unlocked bootloader (if you're on stock ICS), custom recovery and a custom ROM of your choice.
Well lets start by placing an SD card in the SD card expansion slot. Its file system should be FAT32!
*This is optional: To be sure it is recognized later in CWM, format it first with SD Formatter - a tool that can be downloaded from here. Use your home computer / notebook with a card reader for this procedure. Alternatively you can do this using an ANDROID phone.
1.ROOT
Root for Honeycomb 3.0.1 by monki-magic
original thread by Slowie911 here
1. Make sure usb debugging is turned on and unknown sources is selected in Applications settings.
2. Have a micro sd card inserted and turn the tablet on portrait mode and lock it with the switch to fix it in portrait.
3. Download and execute the attached apk. (i had to download from my comp and transfer to the tablet for it to work).
4. Once the apk is installed run the root procedure within the app which was installed
5. Wait and you will receive full root access.
Download Gingerbreak 1.20
Root for Honeycomb 3.1 by sc2k thread here
1. Goto Settings->Applications and enable "Unkown sources"
2. Download the attached APK file
3. Copy the file to your Iconia
4. Install the APK & start the tool
5. Click "root"
6. Enjoy
/IconiaRoot should work on both 3.0.x and 3.1/
Download Iconiaroot 1.3
Root for Honeycomb 3.2.x OTA
Unfortunately there's no dedicated rooting app yet developed for HC3.2. It also comes with a new bootloader. In order to get root you need to revert to an older version of Honeycomb first where Iconiaroot works. How to do that is explained in details in this thread
UPDATE: if you're on OTA HC 3.2.x then you can just update to ICS and use the method for rooting ICS - links posted below
Root for ICS 4.x.x OTA
Stock ICS Leak One-Click Root Tool by blackthund3r
or
Full root for A500 ICS 4.0.3 - Simple method, posted by ZeroNull
2. Bootloader
Since there are many new ICS custom ROMs and custom recoveries, please read in their dedicated threads if they require ICS bootloader. Some of the ROMs can recognize the version of your bootloader and load the proper boot.img during boot. In general - if you're on Honeycomb - you have HC bootloader. If you've updated OTA to ICS, then you have stock ICS bootloader, that is unusable for flashing custom ROMs and therefore you need the unlocked bootloader. A guide on how to install it read here - thanks civato. This thread links to a nice little piece of software (option 1) by gersma that can automatically do all the job for you - install ICS unlocked bootloader and custom recovery. Read and download here - AfterOTA by gersma
3.Custom recovery
original thread with clockworkmod recovery by thor2002ro here
1. Open Market app with your tablet and search for Acer Recovery Installer.
Acer recovery installer
2. Install it and then open it. It has ClockworkMod Recovery by thor2002ro rev1.3.4 built-in.
3. Select "ClockworkMod Recovery rev.1.3.4 by thor2002ro". Tap on install Recovery Image. A popup offering to backup current recovery image will appear. Surely, buckup! Thus you can restore your original recovery image in case of need. Then CWM will be installed. Once it is installed you can remove Acer Recovery Installer tool from your system if you want.
thor2002ro updated CWM to 1.7.3. You can download the zip from tegraowners.com. Later versions of his recovery does not meet GPL because of the "mini" kernel of his - sources not being released. It supports flashing both from internal memory and the external SD card. In order to update your CWM to this latest version, place the downloaded ZIP on your external sd card and update from your CWM by choosing install zip from sd card. Alternatively you can extract the recovery.img from the zip, place it on your external sd card and install it through Acer Recovery Installer by choosing Custom or Stock recovery.img from micro sdcard.
GPL compliant recoveries
RA Revamped for Iconia
TeamWin Recovery Project (twrp) - needs ICS bootloader
A500 Public Recovery
Since the creation of AfterOTA by gersma, you can use his software to install both the bootloader and CWM before flashing the ROM. Get it HERE
4. Flashing custom ROM
Download the ROM of your choice which should be a zip file. Place the zip on your EXTERNAL SD card. Power off your device. Now hold volume down and power buttons together until you see text appearing on the top left corner of the screen - you can release both buttons now. Wait until CWM loads. Volume keys (Up and Down) are used to navigate the CWM menu. Power button is uded as "Enter" i.e. to proceed with your selection. Before going on to install your ROM do a full backup of your system first. Navigate to "backup and restore" and then select Full Backup. Wait untill the operation completes.
Now do the following:
Wipe menu:
- wipe data/factory reset -> navigate to "Yes - delete all user data"
this should format you data partition and cache partition (dalvik cache is gone as well)
Mounts and storage menu
- Format System
this should format your system partition
The above commands are presented in thor's CWM. There are slightly different menus and sub-menus in the other custom recoveries but if you dig a little you'll find that they do the same things and you'll get the idea of what you're doing.
Now you're ready to install your ROM. Get back to the main CWM menu and select
- Install zip from sdcard -> choose zip from sdcard.
Navigate to your zip on the SD card and install it - choose "Yes" again to install. Wait untill installation is complete, return to the main CWM menu and choose "reboot system now".
You're done, enjoy your first custom ROM. Take time for its initial configuration.
5. Flashing custom KERNEL
Flashing custom kernel is as same as custom ROM. You place the zip (Kernels come in zip files as well) on your external SD card and:
- Install zip from sdcard -> choose zip from sdcard.
It is recommended before flashing a new kernel to wipe cache partition and dalvik cache. And of course first you flash the ROM and then the desired Kernel
6. UNBRICKING by flashing a stock ROM
thanks to vache we have full packages shared in his topic
vache said:
Once the desired file downloaded, you have to use Acer Update Decryter by thor2002ro to decrypt them.
After decrypting the file, you have to extract the update.zip from it, put it on an external SDCard (does not work on internal memory) and boot your tablet with Vol- & Power. The update will launch automatically.
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p.s. Feel free to add stuff to this tutorial - video, pistures or anything you find useful or to correct me if I've made a mistake.
This is fantastic. Thank you. I have had my iconia for a month now and been looking at flashing a custom rom but kept backing out. Just a couple of questions for clarification:
(1). Does wiping data erase the internal sd?
(2). If by some stroke of bad luck a flash is unsuccessful and a boot loop or similar occurs, am I right in my understanding that you can just go straight back into recovery and re-flash?
(3). What are the chances of bricking the tablet?
Sorry for noon questions, please just wanna certain because my gf bought me this tablet under the condition I don't do anything risky like on my x10 that I flash almost daily haha
Thanks for replies
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kylec said:
This is fantastic. Thank you. I have had my iconia for a month now and been looking at flashing a custom rom but kept backing out. Just a couple of questions for clarification:
(1). Does wiping data erase the internal sd?
(2). If by some stroke of bad luck a flash is unsuccessful and a boot loop or similar occurs, am I right in my understanding that you can just go straight back into recovery and re-flash?
(3). What are the chances of bricking the tablet?
Sorry for noon questions, please just wanna certain because my gf bought me this tablet under the condition I don't do anything risky like on my x10 that I flash almost daily haha
Thanks for replies
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1. No, it doesn't.
2. Yes. You can do that. There's another option in mounts and storage -> format system - that will format even your system partition and leave your device bare with no ROM files on it. That would be a really clean install I guess
EDIT: I just saw that system is formatted during ROM installation. So no need to do that
3. Always read first what option you've selected and be sure you understand what it does. If you have CWM successfully installed, you have a powerfull tool to restore reflash, wipe, format etc. I've flashed my HD2 hundreds of times and now my Iconia is on the run Never ever had a boot failiure.
drkalo said:
1. No, it doesn't.
2. Yes. You can do that. There's another option in mounts and storage -> format system - that will format even your system partition and leave your device bare with no ROM files on it. That would be a really clean install I guess
3. Always read first what option you've selected and be sure you understand what it does. If you have CWM successfully installed, you have a powerfull tool to restore reflash, wipe, format etc. I've flashed my HD2 hundreds of times and now my Iconia is on the run Never ever had a boot failiure.
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Thank you very much. I will click thanks when I'm on my computer :-D
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VERY good information here. Thank you very much for taking the time.
I've flashed ROMS on my last two "chinatabs" but haven't gotten into it with my A500 yet. (To be frank, I'm still thrilled with the prospect of OTA updates from a manufacturer after my last experiences.)
It looks like the process is very similar to my Rena3 tablet.
strider_mt2k said:
VERY good information here. Thank you very much for taking the time.
I've flashed ROMS on my last two "chinatabs" but haven't gotten into it with my A500 yet. (To be frank, I'm still thrilled with the prospect of OTA updates from a manufacturer after my last experiences.)
It looks like the process is very similar to my Rena3 tablet.
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Thank you, that lays it out all nice and precise for us all. Like strider_mt2k, I have been holdng off on the custom ROMs, because my first tablet was a Gtab, and while it became a pretty awesome tablet, it had to be flashed with a custom ROM to be really usable. The OTA thing was holding me back. But I think that I may try to flash the thing this weekend if I get the chance.
Thanks. Glad it could be of use.
nice tutorial dude! thanks!!
could you please make another tutorial to return back to stock?
specially to return back to stock te kernel.
thanks!!!
As mentioned, best case is if you've backed up your device before flashing any ROM or Kernel. Thus you can restore to your country specific version.
Otherwise its pretty simple - its just like flashing any other ROM following the steps described.
Download the stock one that dr1337 shared from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1154492
or choose the right full package - shared by vache:
decript it with Acer update decripter by thor2002ro
Of course they come with stock kernel
I am new in this with flashing and that kind of stuff.
Now is my question, how is it with updates from acer?
Greetz
distructor said:
How is it with updates from acer?
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I'm not sure I understand your question. Could you be more specific?
if i put a custom rom on the device could i still use the build in update program of acer?
distructor said:
if i put a custom rom on the device could i still use the build in update program of acer?
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Unfortunately I can not tell you for sure. I haven't tried all of the custom ROMs but in most cases - no you won't be able. I've tried Tabooney, Honeyvillain, Virtuous Picasso, Virtuous Galaxy. ROM developers usually update their ROMs to the latest base available. I think it depends on many things - base, kernel, stock apps removed etc.
Maybe someone who have succeeded with custom ROM updating would share his experience.
Can anyone tell me if there is a version of ROM manager that supports the version of CWM that there is for the Iconia. I would love to be able to simplify my ability to backup my ROM's before flashing.
synapses11 said:
Can anyone tell me if there is a version of ROM manager that supports the version of CWM that there is for the Iconia. I would love to be able to simplify my ability to backup my ROM's before flashing.
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You can install a clockworkmod for Iconia no matter of the version of ROM manager. But it is much much easier to use Acer Recovery Installer. I recommend you using it instead of playing with recovery img files. It is a one time procedure after all
Anyway - here's what you need to do if you don't want to use Acer recovery installer, or you don't want to use ADB:
http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile/how-to-install-clockworkmod-recovery-3-using-rom-manager/
instead of CWM 3.x you will need to get CWM from thor2002ro In this guide you substitute the recovery that ROM Manager is about to flash with thor's CWM. I haven't tried this method myself but it should work.
With Acer Recovery Installer you can flash custom recovery as well. As long as you have it in IMG format you can be flashed from within the app - "install custom or stock recovery image from sd card".
great thread.
thanks!!!
Great Tutorial!!!
Just a couple of doubts:
First question: Backup files.
3. Flashing custom ROM
"...Before going on to install your ROM do a full backup of your system first. Navigate to "backup and restore" and then select Full Backup. Wait untill the operation completes. "
Where do the backup files go in the system? On internal or external SD card? Is it an *.img file extension?
Should i move it to my computer to keep it save, or just leave it where ever they are?
Second question: Kernel.
4. Flashing custom KERNEL
"Flashing custom kernel is as same as custom ROM. You place the zip (Kernels come in zip files as well) on your external SD card and:
- Install zip from sdcard -> choose zip from sdcard.
It is recommended before flashing a new kernel to wipe cache partition and dalvik cache. And of course first you flash the ROM and then the desired Kernel"
I am on Stock 3.1 ROM with original Kernel, if i want to try Virtuos Picasso, do i have to flash a new Kernel? And if yes, shouldn't i do it before flashing the ROM? Or just flash the ROM and then the Kernel? What happens if i just flash the Rom and use the stock kernel?
Thank you..
Your backup goes to your external SD card in a folder named clockworkmod\backup\2011-XX-XX.HH.MM.SS
As you can guess the name of the backup corresponds to the time it is created. This backup can be used to restore your system through CWM in case of need.
CWM does not backup /data/media folder. Additionally: you should also delete .android_secure.img from your backup set or a full restore will fail before it restores flexrom.
The last is an issue described by Euclid's brother:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=16467191&postcount=3
I am on Stock 3.1 ROM with original Kernel, if i want to try Virtuos Picasso, do i have to flash a new Kernel?
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No, of course! Your custom ROM (Virtuous Picasso in your example) and any ROM comes with its Kernel. Its up to you to decide wheather to change it or not after that by flashing another Kernel. Follow every Kernel developer's notes for ROM compatibility. So, that answers the last part of your question - you cannot flash Virtuous Picasso and still think you're on stock kernel
drkalo said:
No, of course! Your custom ROM (Virtuous Picasso in your example) and any ROM comes with its Kernel. Its up to you to decide wheather to change it or not after that by flashing another Kernel. Follow every Kernel developer's notes for ROM compatibility. So, that answers the last part of your question - you cannot flash Virtuous Picasso and still think you're on stock kernel
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Oh, i see...i thought that the flashing ROM procedure of a custom ROM, would just flash the ROM and not the Kernel...so in this case i just have to choose the ROM that i want to flash and do not have to pay attention about the Kernel compatibility...unless i flash a Kernel only. Right?
Thank you very much!!
That is correct
I recently rooted my Sprint LG G2. I'm a new to the whole installing a ROM's on my phone.
Is there any threads that go through the step by step process of installing ROMs?
Also, do I need a "recovery"? Or do these come with the ROMs?
Thanks to all that answer!
Foye said:
I recently rooted my Sprint LG G2. I'm a new to the whole installing a ROM's on my phone.
Is there any threads that go through the step by step process of installing ROMs?
Also, do I need a "recovery"? Or do these come with the ROMs?
Thanks to all that answer!
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Download freegee from play store to install a recovery. I just rooted my G2 yesterday. I have a ROM ready to install but still researching the proper procedures to flash. I'll post back when i find it.
From a PA post:
Download ROMS from NEW DOWNLOADS
make sure you are on the latest TWRP (there are issues with CWM - u may try unofficial CWM)
1. DOWNLOAD YOUR ROM
2. DOWNLOAD THE LATEST PA 4.4 GAPPS PACKAGE - always check/use up to date Gapps unless otherwise noted
http://goo.gl/mYKmfL - - RECOMMEND mini modular PA Gapps latest
http://goo.im/devs/paranoidandroid/roms/gapps
Wipe Fresh Clean Install (you all know the procedure)
3. COMPLETE CLEAN WIPE - *includes system*
4. FLASH ROM & GAPPS
5. WIPE CACHE & DALVIK
5. RUN INITIAL SETUP & REBOOT
Let boot take as much time as needed. This will help avoid boot issues.
From what I'm reading, essentially the SD card is partitioned. So apparently when formatting system the rest of storage remains intact. Download ROM (and GAPPS if needed) and just move onto SD card. Go from there.
Someone please correct me if I'm wrong here...
This guide will help you install the unofficial builds of CyanogenMod 12 and other Lollipop builds.
Disclaimer: These builds are not official and are very much pre-alpha builds. While many people have little issues, you may have issues yourself and without some knowledge of ROMing, you may end up bricking your device.
I and the people who built the ROMs are not responsible for you bricking your device or losing data.
Installation
Backup: If you do not backup your device, you will lose everything!
Install Titanium Backup and choose Backup all user apps from the backup batch actions
Titanium Backup requires that you are rooted to work. If you are not rooted, use a tool such as Helium.
Be sure to copy your backup to your computer just in-case the data in the "SD Card" partition gets deleted. Use Android File Transfer or ADB to do so.
Unlock Bootloader: If you did not root your device, you likely have not unlocked your bootloader and you will need to unlock your device using the guide here.
Recovery: You need to also make sure you have a custom recovery such as the TWRP recovery which an installation guide is also available here.
Downloads: If you have done all of the above, you are ready to begin the installation process.
First you need to download all these files to your device.
Google Apps from https://s.basketbuild.com/gapps
SuperSu from http://download.chainfire.eu/593/SuperSU/BETA-SuperSU-v2.19.zip (optional for root)
Next you need to get a copy of CM12, you can do so in the following 2 ways.
Download a lollipop ROM. Choose from one of these known to work ROMs, build your own ROM, or find a ROM from someone else you trust (if you find another good ROM, let me know).
https://www.reddit.com/r/oneplus/comments/2moqig/cm12_nonscheduled_builds_discussionupdate_thread/
http://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-one/development/rom-cm12-daily-builds-gapps-t2937887
Build your own copy by following this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-one/development/guide-building-lollipop-oneplus-one-t2947949
Flashing: This guide is using TWRP. If you have a guide for using ClockworkMod or another custom recovery, let me know.
1. Reboot into recovery, ether by adb reboot recovery in terminal or by holding down the volume down button as you reboot.
2. Go into wipe, and swipe to factory reset. This erases your data but should not erase the "SD Card" partition.
3. Go back home if it doesn't automatically do so.
4. Go into reboot then choose Recovery.
5. After reboot, choose install and select the Lollipop ROM you downloaded.
6. Swipe to confirm flash.
7. After successful flash, go back home and back into install and flash both Google Apps and SuperSu.
8. Reboot device to system and you should have Lollipop.
Restoring Backup: Now that you're on Lollipop, you will want all your app settings and apps back.
If you used the Titanium Backup option, install Titanium Backup, and choose Restore missing apps with data.
Common Issues
Slow Boot: The solution people have used was to remove GPS and location services. This means you will not be able to use any map program to navigate anywhere.
Using ES File Explorer, go to /System/priv-app and remove com.Qualcomm.location
NFC and Bluetooth: There was some earlier ROMs that had these issues, go to a more recent ROM.
Enable on screen keys and disable hardware keys: Follow this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2032117 and flash this to disable the backlight on the buttons https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Byxnqyony5AybHFOeWJhMmczS09pd0JNaGFwWHFybHlYRmNJ/view credit @sd65
MultiROM: MultiROM does not support Lollipop as of right now. There has been success in installing Lollipop then using CM11(S) as a secondary ROM.
I will update this as I find other common issues.
Restore CM11S (Stock firmware)
Make sure you backup using the instructions above.
Download original firmware from https://cyngn.com/products/oneplusone/ and extract it.
In terminal, cd into the extracted folder.
On your phone, unplug it from your computer and hold down volume up and the power button until you see the fastboot icon, then connect to your computer and run the commands in the terminal window.
Code:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash system system.img
If you wish to flash the original recovery:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
You can also try following this guide if you trust their download.
Once you are restored, so long as you didn't flash userdata, you should still have your backup from Titanium Backup in the "SD Card".
This looks great thanks for the post!
I already know the answer but just asking to be sure JUST in case I'm wrong, if I do a NANDroid backup before wiping and flashing the Lollipop ROM just to try it out, will I be able to go back to CM11S just by restoring the backup?
Mbennett156 said:
This looks great thanks for the post!
I already know the answer but just asking to be sure JUST in case I'm wrong, if I do a NANDroid backup before wiping and flashing the Lollipop ROM just to try it out, will I be able to go back to CM11S just by restoring the backup?
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I don't know much about NANDroid myself, but reading http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/NANDroid seems like it's just a clone of the flash in a file and can be restored using custom recoveries. So I would assume so, but not sure.
Mbennett156 said:
This looks great thanks for the post!
I already know the answer but just asking to be sure JUST in case I'm wrong, if I do a NANDroid backup before wiping and flashing the Lollipop ROM just to try it out, will I be able to go back to CM11S just by restoring the backup?
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Yes you can. I've been switching between Lollipop and Paranoid Android for 2 days now with NAndroid backups
hyuratzu said:
Yes you can. I've been switching between Lollipop and Paranoid Android for 2 days now with NAndroid backups
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Great thanks
I tried to use MultiROM instead of this guide (of course, setting the 11s as secondary and pushing a custom AK kernel on the Lollipop ROM) but sadly it doesn't boot.
Elvecio said:
I tried to use MultiROM instead of this guide (of course, setting the 11s as secondary and pushing a custom AK kernel on the Lollipop ROM) but sadly it doesn't boot.
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Try searching this thread for MultiROM and see what others have done http://forum.xda-developers.com/one...s-rumors-talk-l-t2829974/page146#post56750165
Another stupid question, but if I follow this guide to install lollipop alpha, when I decide to go back to stock can I just flash a brand new stock image for the latest CM11S version through twrp? Instead of using fastboot?
Sent via quantum entanglement, focused through my OnePlus One.
Why do i need too download and install google apps?
beastlykings said:
Another stupid question, but if I follow this guide to install lollipop alpha, when I decide to go back to stock can I just flash a brand new stock image for the latest CM11S version through twrp? Instead of using fastboot?
Sent via quantum entanglement, focused through my OnePlus One.
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I'm not sure about installing with TWRP, it won't hurt to try. Just follow my instructions for installing Lollipop and apply it to CM11S
roktheman97 said:
Why do i need too download and install google apps?
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If you don't want the Google Apps (Includes Google Play), then you don't have to install it. I have heard people who didn't install it say that they had some weird issues such as when you put your screen to sleep it reboots or something.
GRMrGecko said:
If you don't want the Google Apps (Includes Google Play), then you don't have to install it. I have heard people who didn't install it say that they had some weird issues such as when you put your screen to sleep it reboots or something.
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I just installed android 5 and can't find Google play. Now I know why. Can I install it now or should I install it together with android 5. I'm asking if it matters. (Kind of a noob got opo in august and this is third time I'm doing this.)
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OK I have Google apps now, I'm in the step with backuping the apps, the moment I pressed backup a error pop-uped that it has problems with parsing? Also seems like it's taking forever backuping my apps..
roktheman97 said:
I just installed android 5 and can't find Google play. Now I know why. Can I install it now or should I install it together with android 5. I'm asking if it matters. (Kind of a noob got opo in august and this is third time I'm doing this.)
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It doesn't matter if you install it later. I did the very same thing.
roktheman97 said:
OK I have Google apps now, I'm in the step with backuping the apps, the moment I pressed backup a error pop-uped that it has problems with parsing? Also seems like it's taking forever backuping my apps..
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Do you mean restoring? You are suppose to backup before installing Lollipop. If you accidentally mess up the process of restoring, you will have to start again by going into the app switcher and quitting Titanium Backup.
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Do you mean restoring? You are suppose to backup before installing Lollipop. If you accidentally mess up the process of restoring, you will have to start again by going into the app switcher and quitting Titanium Backup.
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I backed up all the users app as instructed, now I wanted to restore all apps and its stuck with simple flashlight. As soon as I clicked restore it pop-ed up something about problems with parsing.
roktheman97 said:
I backed up all the users app as instructed, now I wanted to restore all apps and its stuck with simple flashlight. As soon as I clicked restore it pop-ed up something about problems with parsing.
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Try reading things here http://www.titaniumtrack.com/kb/titanium-backup-kb/titanium-backup-troubleshooting.html
GRMrGecko said:
Try reading things here http://www.titaniumtrack.com/kb/titanium-backup-kb/titanium-backup-troubleshooting.html
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Thank you very much for all information, I find this very helpful already. I think I will reboot the phone into recovery boot my previous OS and make another backup with newer version. Thanks again.
Thanks for this informative guide. The "Restore CM11S (Stock firmware)" is useful too.
roktheman97 said:
I backed up all the users app as instructed, now I wanted to restore all apps and its stuck with simple flashlight. As soon as I clicked restore it pop-ed up something about problems with parsing.
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That's a system app, you can't restore those, you're only meant to backup/restore user apps.
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timmaaa said:
That's a system app, you can't restore those, you're only meant to backup/restore user apps.
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Flashlight from Google play.
Hi guys,
I had a very strange problem, my Titanium Backup on android KitKat backed up all apps, but I could not restore them on Lollipop. When I verified the backups, TB said they were corrupted (using AOSP Lollipop). Switching back to KK and verifying the apps again confirmed my backups were okay. The only thing working on LP in TB was restoring app's data (only). So, how do you install apps from your backup created with KitKat on Lollipop?
Install android KitKat ROM
If you are already on KK, skip this step.
If you are on LP, take a nandroid backup, wipe your phone, and install any KK ROM. Install Titanium Backup on that ROM.
Make an "update.zip" package
Open TB, open batch menu and verify your backups (while the backups were "corrupted" on LP, they worked for me on KK).
Open batch menu, and find "Recovery mode" in the list. There's just one option (Create "update.zip" from app+data backups). Pick the backups you want to restore on LP and run it.
It will create a recovery script, with all the apps (including their data). You're done on KitKat, back to LP!
Install/restore Android Lollipop
Wipe your phone again, install or restore any LP ROM you want to use.
Boot your phone to LP, set your Google account and other things you want to.
Install Titanium Backup on your phone. Do NOT restore anything yet.
Reboot to recovery & install your apps from the file you created with Titanium Backup (usually "update.zip" in the sdcard folder)
Reboot (system), your phone will update android and setup all your application's. Do not open those apps yet.
Restoring application's data with TB
If the TB did not begin the data restoring process yet (you would see that as a notification), reboot your phone again (system).
Your phone should start restoring data to the application's you installed via recovery earlier. Let it finish.
That's it, you're done! Your backups from KitKat, that could not be installed on Lollipop via Titanium Backup are now installed and working!
WARNING: Even if you have to wait/reboot more times, do it! If you setup your apps manually, and TB won't restore any data, there's a huge chance it will start restoring them on the next reboot and it will replace the data you already setup!
Cool!
Just one point I confuse, step 4, "Reboot to recovery & install your apps"
What apps? and how do you install it/them from recovery?
Honestly, I've never done it that way b4. I install all .apk files when the system is up and running.
votinh said:
Cool!
Just one point I confuse, step 4, "Reboot to recovery & install your apps"
What apps? and how do you install it/them from recovery?
Honestly, I've never done it that way b4. I install all .apk files when the system is up and running.
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in the point 2. he said that you have to create an "update.zip" package that contains all of your apps & backup data...
then in step 4. you flash that update.zip through recovery
votinh said:
Cool!
Just one point I confuse, step 4, "Reboot to recovery & install your apps"
What apps? and how do you install it/them from recovery?
Honestly, I've never done it that way b4. I install all .apk files when the system is up and running.
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60nine said:
in the point 2. he said that you have to create an "update.zip" package that contains all of your apps & backup data...
then in step 4. you flash that update.zip through recovery
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Exactly like he said, I'll edit it a bit to make things more clear.
4. Reboot to recovery & install your apps from the file you created with Titanium Backup
Get back to recovery and install the *.zip file you created earlier with TB in recovery.
Why do you need to say or add this step: "Reboot to recovery & install your apps from the file you created with Titanium Backup"
Why can't you just say
4. Reboot to recovery & install the *.zip file you created earlier with TB in recovery.
Why need to install apps in one step then get back to recovery and install the .zip file?
That's the confused part.
votinh said:
4. Reboot to recovery & install your apps from the file you created with Titanium Backup
Get back to recovery and install the *.zip file you created earlier with TB in recovery.
Why do you need to say or add this step: "Reboot to recovery & install your apps from the file you created with Titanium Backup"
Why can't you just say
4. Reboot to recovery & install the *.zip file you created earlier with TB in recovery.
Why need to install apps in one step then get back to recovery and install the .zip file?
That's the confused part.
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You have to restore them just one time, of course. I'm sorry i messed up with the description. Sorry to confuse you.
I fixed it now.
That's much better, my man.
G'day, m8
Thanks.
so i have to go back to KK and make an update.zip file thru TB, and then back to LP and install zip file via recovery...? do i understand this rite? is there no way stayin on LP and restore apps somehow? my verification says 0 errors, but still when i try to restore it gets stuck at 0% of restoring...
Yes, you do understand it right. There may be a way, but the only one working for me was this one.
Thank you
Big thanks for this!
You are welcome! Glad I helped!
How do you downgrade from Lollipop to KK?
Well that depends. If you are running LG's stock LP, then I am not sure. You better ask somewhere else. However, if you are running custom LP ROM, and you have custom recovery and rooted, then all you have to do is pick one custom KK ROM, flash it, and you are done. Use Pardus ROM, or CloudyG2, or CyanogenMod, whatever you like. It does not matter.
danek731 said:
Well that depends. If you are running LG's stock LP, then I am not sure. You better ask somewhere else. However, if you are running custom LP ROM, and you have custom recovery and rooted, then all you have to do is pick one custom KK ROM, flash it, and you are done. Use Pardus ROM, or CloudyG2, or CyanogenMod, whatever you like. It does not matter.
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So, its working for cusrom LP only? Not for stock LP ?
aboutmath said:
So, its working for cusrom LP only? Not for stock LP ?
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No. It works for stock LP as well. I was trying to say that I am not sure how to downgrade.
danek731 said:
No. It works for stock LP as well. I was trying to say that I am not sure how to downgrade.
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Okay. Now, i see. Thanks
Hi,
thanks for that great instruction. It worked very good on my Nexus 4 from Kitkat to Lollipop.
But one little failure.
Several app notifications (for example Quizduell, Tapatalk) don't come up after the update. Is there any chance to get them back, or do I have to reinstall that apps?
Try to open the apps. When you open the app, the notifications should start working properly. If they don't, just reinstall the app.
Will this work vice versa also?
Will this method work if you switch from lollipop to kitkat as well?