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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.

HTCdevel said:
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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] Is it possible to update ROM without deleting apps and settings?

Hey,
I have Defy flashed to CyanogenMod 7.1.0-11 and i want to update the ROM to 7.2.0 but without deleting my apps, settings etc...
it is possible? or i must to delete and reset everything to update the ROM?
Thanks.

xmagicboyx said:
Hey,
I have Defy flashed to CyanogenMod 7.1.0-11 and i want to update the ROM to 7.2.0 but without deleting my apps, settings etc...
it is possible? or i must to delete and reset everything to update the ROM?
Thanks.
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use titanium backup for apps ...
for setting let experts throw more light ... (i think ndroid backup)
Vabs

vabs99 said:
use titanium backup for apps ...
for setting let experts throw more light ... (i think ndroid backup)
Vabs
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ok thanks Vabs.
More replies about settings?

OK, here's the process:
0: Boot to CWM Recovery
1: Wipe cache
2: Advanced -> Wipe dalvik cache
3: Flash 7.2
4: Reboot
If it doesn't boot, just pull out the battery and go to factory reset. (That obviously wipes everything, but is still better than going back to stock )

hsrars-d said:
OK, here's the process:
0: Boot to CWM Recovery
1: Wipe cache
2: Advanced -> Wipe dalvik cache
3: Flash 7.2
4: Reboot
If it doesn't boot, just pull out the battery and go to factory reset. (That obviously wipes everything, but is still better than going back to stock )
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So you saying only if it dosen't boot i should wipe everything by choosing factory reset, but if i was "lucky" and the phone boot i stay with all my apps and settings?
By the way, what cache and dalvik cache exactly are?

xmagicboyx said:
So you saying only if it dosen't boot i should wipe everything by choosing factory reset, but if i was "lucky" and the phone boot i stay with all my apps and settings?
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Yeah, wipe all ONLY if it does not boot.
xmagicboyx said:
By the way, what cache and dalvik cache exactly are?
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Cache is the place for apps to store all their temporary data files, dalvik is explained here: Linky!

hsrars-d said:
Yeah, wipe all ONLY if it does not boot.
Cache is the place for apps to store all their temporary data files, dalvik is explained here: Linky!
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This is worked perfectly, thank you .

partition CM 11 by Belfish

If i have aurora SP+ update 2 and i want to install CM11 I need to change partition?

??

oz0021 said:
If i have aurora SP+ update 2 and i want to install CM11 I need to change partition?
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which partition u use currently???

insignia666 said:
which partition u use currently???
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i don't know
how I can check it?

oz0021 said:
i don't know
how I can check it?
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you can check it by going in settings->storage and check the size....

insignia666 said:
you can check it by going in settings->storage and check the size....
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i have only the aviailble space in there
if this helps..

oz0021 said:
i have only the aviailble space in there
if this helps..
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ok do one thing install the new recovery 6.0.4.6 and wipe everything and flash any of these partition http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2615712 then install kitkat.....
kitkat needs 450mb space... so i guess u need to change ur partition scheme....

insignia666 said:
ok do one thing install the new recovery 6.0.4.6 and wipe everything and flash any of these partition http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2615712 then install kitkat.....
kitkat needs 450mb space... so i guess u need to change ur partition scheme....
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i don't understand the insralion guide of bliepart man
thanks for helping

oz0021 said:
i don't understand the insralion guide of bliepart man
thanks for helping
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its simple just flash the partition zip from cwm recovery

insignia666 said:
its simple just flash the partition zip from cwm recovery
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Hey man, my english is not good thats the reason why i had a problem.
can you explain to me the steps in your way to install the partition and the rom.
I sure it will work
thanks

oz0021 said:
Hey man, my english is not good thats the reason why i had a problem.
can you explain to me the steps in your way to install the partition and the rom.
I sure it will work
thanks
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Ok here's the step by step guide:
1. Download this recovery, partition and rom place it in your root of your external sdcard.
2. Go to recovery then choose the recovery zip from your sdcard and flash it.
3. In the recovery itself go to advanced->reboot recovery.
4. When the recovery is rebooted make a factory reset, wipe partition cache, wipe dalvik cache.
In the recovery go to mounts and storage and wipe system, data and cache.
NOTE: While installing from sdcard in new recovery it will show you like /sdcard0=(external memory card) and /sdcard1=(internal storage).
5. Flash the partition from your sdcard. (Most probably the sdcard0.)
6. Reboot recovery.
7. Flash the ROM.
Happy Flashing......:laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:

insignia666 said:
Ok here's the step by step guide:
1. Download this recovery, partition and rom place it in your root of your external sdcard.
2. Go to recovery then choose the recovery zip from your sdcard and flash it.
3. In the recovery itself go to advanced->reboot recovery.
4. When the recovery is rebooted make a factory reset, wipe partition cache, wipe dalvik cache.
In the recovery go to mounts and storage and wipe system, data and cache.
NOTE: While installing from sdcard in new recovery it will show you like /sdcard0=(external memory card) and /sdcard1=(internal storage).
5. Flash the partition from your sdcard. (Most probably the sdcard0.)
6. Reboot recovery.
7. Flash the ROM.
Happy Flashing......:laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:
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thanks you man you are the best :good:

[Q] my samsung galaxy s4 9505 stock in black screen

Hi
After i try to root my s4 using
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2689277
he stock in black screen after boot
can you please help without format :crying:

jalajil said:
Hi
After i try to root my s4 using
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2689277
he stock in black screen after boot
can you please help without format :crying:
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1. Go to recovery (Button home + Volume up button + Power button).
2. Select Wipe cache partition.
3. Select reboot system now.
4. Tell me if that works.

Joku1981 said:
1. Go to recovery (Button home + Volume up button + Power button).
2. Select Wipe cache partition.
3. Select reboot system now.
4. Tell me if that works.
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i try Wipe cache partition more than once and he not work and i try to re-install OS but same problem

jalajil said:
i try Wipe cache partition more than once and he not work and i try to re-install OS but same problem
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Tell me the steps u are doing for reinstall ur OS.

Joku1981 said:
Tell me the steps u are doing for reinstall ur OS.
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i download the os for my mobile from sammobile.com and i installed by using Odin

jalajil said:
i download the os for my mobile from sammobile.com and i installed by using Odin
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What one?

Joku1981 said:
What one?
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i using New Zealand version and the old version in my mobile South East Europe

can you help please :crying:

Is there any way I can take backup for my file :crying:

jalajil said:
Is there any way I can take backup for my file :crying:
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You can't now. We always advise the people for read before do something. You can read in the guide:
"- Users are recommended to back-up all data before rooting the device."
*EDIT: You will have to wipe all (data/factory reset, cache and dalvik cache) and flash new stock firmware :highfive:

Joku1981 said:
You can't now. We always advise the people for read before do something. You can read in the guide:
"- Users are recommended to back-up all data before rooting the device."
*EDIT: You will have to wipe all (data/factory reset, cache and dalvik cache) and flash new stock firmware :highfive:
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i can not do anything to solves the problem or guarantee me files not lose ?

jalajil said:
i can not do anything to solves the problem or guarantee me files not lose ?
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You can't do nothing more.

Joku1981 said:
You can't do nothing more.
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Thanks for your patience :good:

Joku1981 said:
You can't do nothing more.
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Before starting I want thank Joku1981 to try to solve my problem :good:
At first I forgot to tell you that my s4 is encrypted and i used the default encrypted from android.
In the past few days i doing some things could serve me in my case and I need help from everyone
1. i change the recovery to TWRP 2.7.0.1 using odin and i try to mount the storage but i do not find my data is't the data is removed ? but when the s4 boot before black screen he ask me my password for encryption and he knows is't wrong or not, Is this indicates my data is not removed ?
2.i try to find my data over using adb shell but i can not find anything.
My question is: Is my files still exist or not.

Can't you just try to wipe from the TWRP recovery.
1. Boot into the recovery. Then select Wipe. Then "Swipe to factory reset". This won't wipe your internal storage.
2. Flash a custom rom.
3. Boot.
You probably need an external sd card to put the rom on.
My guess is that it should work.

Lennyz1988 said:
Can't you just try to wipe from the TWRP recovery.
1. Boot into the recovery. Then select Wipe. Then "Swipe to factory reset". This won't wipe your internal storage.
2. Flash a custom rom.
3. Boot.
You probably need an external sd card to put the rom on.
My guess is that it should work.
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what about my data ?

jalajil said:
what about my data ?
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is it anyway to recovry my data before wipe ?

jalajil said:
is it anyway to recovry my data before wipe ?
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You need to be more specific. What data? You mean phonenumbers, text and apps? Those are lost.
Data on your internal storage like pictures, video and music are not going to be wiped.

Sorry to say, but you don't have any option execpt flashing firmware.
If you want to try other tricks etc so please be careful, your phone can be brick with single wrong step.
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Lennyz1988 said:
You need to be more specific. What data? You mean phonenumbers, text and apps? Those are lost.
Data on your internal storage like pictures, video and music are not going to be wiped.
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In last 3 days I flashed 4 different 4.4.2 firmwares on i9505 with ODIN. But I was surprised to see that after successful flashing I find everything same in sattings (Wallpaper, KK Launcher etc...) then I checked *ABOUT PHONE* to make sure that phone is flashed or not. But I was flashed, after that I went to recovery mode and factory reset to wipe everything. All I want to say that is it possible that after flashing my all settings remain same on newly flashed firmware...?

Lennyz1988 said:
You need to be more specific. What data? You mean phonenumbers, text and apps? Those are lost.
Data on your internal storage like pictures, video and music are not going to be wiped.
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yes my data is internal storage like pictures, video and music
if i wipe to factory he will not remove my data ?

i got this error when flashing every custom rom

Hi, Please help
I always got this error when i flashing every custom rom with TWRP, even though i follow the tutorial from the custom rom thread.
i'm using TWRP 3.2.1-2 from mohancm, and the log is in attachment.
Thanks

You need to format your data

Did you wipe System, Cache, Data and/or Internal storage before flashing?

Afisall_James said:
You need to format your data
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SmallTarzan said:
Did you wipe System, Cache, Data and/or Internal storage before flashing?
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yes of course i wipe system, data, and dalvik. Only internal i didn't wipe

rasputine said:
yes of course i wipe system, data, and dalvik. Only internal i didn't wipe
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Yeah, you need to wipe your internal storage

Afisall_James said:
Yeah, you need to wipe your internal storage
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wow it works, thanks

Afisall_James said:
Yeah, you need to wipe your internal storage
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Doesn't work in my case
Please help

Mohit# said:
Doesn't work in my case
Please help
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Try format data

Afisall_James said:
Try format data
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I tried but it doesn't work

change your twrp if you are coming from nougat then use deadman recovery or use oreo recovery

farokhan478 said:
change your twrp if you are coming from nougat then use deadman recovery or use oreo recovery
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I'm on Oreo
And using twrp

rasputine said:
Hi, Please help
I always got this error when i flashing every custom rom with TWRP, even though i follow the tutorial from the custom rom thread.
i'm using TWRP 3.2.1-2 from mohancm, and the log is in attachment.
Thanks
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Follow this
-First and the foremost point, remove any kind of security/screen locks. Remove all the fingerprints & set the lock screen lock to none.
- Flash latest Stock Oreo build, along with it's firmware.
- Download latest build & gapps.
- Boot into latest TWRP.
- Wipe system, cache & data.
- Flash the ROM & TWRP installer.
- REBOOT BACK TO RECOVERY & flash gapps
- Reboot and ENJOY
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Mohit# said:
I'm on Oreo
And using twrp
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what i do : ignore the error
seriously, just do the step.
i forgot to switch slot, thats why i cant boot or flash gapps

Mohit# said:
I'm on Oreo
And using twrp
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https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=818070582850498337 use this one dont flash it just boot into twrp and flash