I'm a geek, but a bit of a nub about Android's rom structure, as it comes from the factory, as new. I have the new N7 2013.
Now that I'm on the JSS15Q, I've got a question.
If I do a complete reset, that wipes the data and installs the Factory OS from the ROM, will it come back as JSS15Q, and if not, why not.
It seems it would be stupid to restore back to the original rom that came w/ my N7 that had gps, and other problems?
If it comes back w/ the older rom, is there anyway to replace this older/default rom w/ the the newer JSS15Q, if and when I have to do a factory reset?
Thxs
Markdek said:
I'm a geek, but a bit of a nub about Android's rom structure, as it comes from the factory, as new. I have the new N7 2013.
Now that I'm on the JSS15Q, I've got a question.
If I do a complete reset, that wipes the data and installs the Factory OS from the ROM, will it come back as JSS15Q, and if not, why not.
It seems it would be stupid to restore back to the original rom that came w/ my N7 that had gps, and other problems?
If it comes back w/ the older rom, is there anyway to replace this older/default rom w/ the the newer JSS15Q, if and when I have to do a factory reset?
Thxs
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/system is where the ROM is and is untouched except when you flash it. Factory reset only formats user data, not /system. Therefore, if you update then factory reset it stays at them same ROM version.
Markdek said:
I'm a geek, but a bit of a nub about Android's rom structure, as it comes from the factory, as new. I have the new N7 2013.
Now that I'm on the JSS15Q, I've got a question.
If I do a complete reset, that wipes the data and installs the Factory OS from the ROM, will it come back as JSS15Q, and if not, why not.
It seems it would be stupid to restore back to the original rom that came w/ my N7 that had gps, and other problems?
If it comes back w/ the older rom, is there anyway to replace this older/default rom w/ the the newer JSS15Q, if and when I have to do a factory reset?
Thxs
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As mentioned above, ROM is not touched by factory reset.
If you are using stock recovery, user data, cache, and virtual sdcard are wiped.
If you are using TWRP recovery, user data and cache are wiped but virtual sdcard is preserved.
Ok, I think I get it......so can I replace the existing/default/store bought rom in /system with the JSS15Q rom, and will it work and is this safe? Anybody do this?
And again, my reason would be that the factory/default/store bought rom sucks w/ bugs.
And, how does this relate to flashing custom rom's...do these delete the store bought rom? You know, you root, and then flash, say the CM 10.2 rom?
You are already on jss15q. You can replace it with any version you want. Bottom line, you can go to any version you want and revert any changes you make.
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Markdek said:
Ok, I think I get it......so can I replace the existing/default/store bought rom in /system with the JSS15Q rom, and will it work and is this safe? Anybody do this?
And again, my reason would be that the factory/default/store bought rom sucks w/ bugs.
And, how does this relate to flashing custom rom's...do these delete the store bought rom? You know, you root, and then flash, say the CM 10.2 rom?
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You can replace it and it works. At worst you might need to do a factory reset after you install a new ROM, but usually that isn't necessary going from stock to stock.
As to "safe" that is too broad a question and could mean different things.
Root is not really related to flashing ROMs other than some ROMs come pre-rooted. You have a stock or custom rom with and without root.
There is only one /system to store your ROM. If you flash a ROM, it overwrites what was there before. If you don't have a backup and nobody has made an image or backup available, it would be difficult to go back, though almost every useful ROM will have an image or backup available.
I think I'm getting more confused. Bare w/ me. Let's start simple.
My N7 came w/ build JWR66N.
W/ the update, it now has JSS15Q (I'm told there's also a JSS15J.
If I factory reset, will it come back as JSS15Q, or the original JWR66N.
Markdek said:
I think I'm getting more confused. Bare w/ me. Let's start simple.
My N7 came w/ build JWR66N.
W/ the update, it now has JSS15Q (I'm told there's also a JSS15J.
If I factory reset, will it come back as JSS15Q, or the original JWR66N.
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It will stay on JSS15Q...
cowabunga said:
It will stay on JSS15Q...
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Awesome...thanks......then I don't need to do anything.
I had assumed that it would go back to the rom/build that came with it when I bought it...and thought, that' stupid, because it was a buggy image/rom/build.
So, I'm good to go if I ever have to restore to factory, and it won't go back to that stupid version.
Some day I hope to either just root, or maybe try flashing a custom rom.
Markdek said:
Ok, I think I get it......so can I replace the existing/default/store bought rom in /system with the JSS15Q rom, and will it work and is this safe? Anybody do this?
And again, my reason would be that the factory/default/store bought rom sucks w/ bugs.
And, how does this relate to flashing custom rom's...do these delete the store bought rom? You know, you root, and then flash, say the CM 10.2 rom?
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I was on JWR66N it was perfect from store. I did the OTA that came in. It made my Nexus 7 bad it wouldn't type worth a crap. I had the screen disappearing when I typing.
So what I did was easy I took this rom 35d9b692a660c2ea96ce1181b006c7fddf2cb208.signed-razor-JSS15Q-from-JWR66N.35d9b692.zip and side loaded it in on top of my other JSS15Q. It seemed to fix a lot but still have a little missed keys but the ghosting totally gone.
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Hi, I got my Nexus 7 yesterday. Everytime I leave it in sleep mode for more than 10 minutes it shuts down and i need to hard reboot. I've read somewhere that its possibly Sleep of Death. I tried shutting wifi of during sleep, installed an auto airplane mode app, reset to factory settings about 5 times but nothing seems to help. I run stock rom, not rooted. Do you think i should return it or is there a possible sollution? Greatings
I'd return it
What build number are you in? Settings/about tablet maybe its somthing to do with JR3O0S?
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leelaa said:
What build number are you in? Settings/about tablet maybe its somthing to do with JR3O0S?
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Build number is JRO03D
Goldcell said:
Build number is JRO03D
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I'm the same build JRO03D and I can say that mine dies sometimes after I press the power button to turn the screen off.
I've noticed it happens when I'm reading a pdf book on adobe reader and when I turn my screen off it just doesn't turn on and I have to hold it so it resets and turns on.
Is this a bad build number? The one that ends with a D?
kris4o2 said:
I'm the same build JRO03D and I can say that mine dies sometimes after I press the power button to turn the screen off.
I've noticed it happens when I'm reading a pdf book on adobe reader and when I turn my screen off it just doesn't turn on and I have to hold it so it resets and turns on.
Is this a bad build number? The one that ends with a D?
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Are you guys using a custom rom, or stock? I am showing JRO03D (MoDaCo Custom Rom Jr7) and have no issues.. so either his rom fixed the issue of the build, or perhaps the update you received is bad?
I asked somewhere else the best way to go back to stock, a way that re-writes the partitions.. like flashing a RUU with HTC, or using Odin on Samsung.. but never got an answer. I would recommend you find a way to get back to stock firmware, then allow it to update again, or update it yourself- or get a custom rom..
And what hardware version are you on? Mine is C80.. no issues whatsoever.
Silentbtdeadly said:
Are you guys using a custom rom, or stock? I am showing JRO03D (MoDaCo Custom Rom Jr7) and have no issues.. so either his rom fixed the issue of the build, or perhaps the update you received is bad?
I asked somewhere else the best way to go back to stock, a way that re-writes the partitions.. like flashing a RUU with HTC, or using Odin on Samsung.. but never got an answer. I would recommend you find a way to get back to stock firmware, then allow it to update again, or update it yourself- or get a custom rom..
And what hardware version are you on? Mine is C80.. no issues whatsoever.
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I'm stock. I've never used a custom ROM or rooted my devices.
Silentbtdeadly said:
Are you guys using a custom rom, or stock? I am showing JRO03D (MoDaCo Custom Rom Jr7) and have no issues.. so either his rom fixed the issue of the build, or perhaps the update you received is bad?
I asked somewhere else the best way to go back to stock, a way that re-writes the partitions.. like flashing a RUU with HTC, or using Odin on Samsung.. but never got an answer. I would recommend you find a way to get back to stock firmware, then allow it to update again, or update it yourself- or get a custom rom..
And what hardware version are you on? Mine is C80.. no issues whatsoever.
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I'm running the stock rom from google. I don't know what hardware version I'm on. Thanks for the replies so far!
If the device is otherwise perfect and free of any defects, I might take a stab at trying to fix it by wiping it and reflashing the stock Image. If you can't get it to work you can always return it then.
Goldcell said:
I'm running the stock rom from google. I don't know what hardware version I'm on. Thanks for the replies so far!
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The first few letters on the sticker on the back of the tablet, at the bottom, will tell you the hardware version..
And you have a choice, if you just got it and can return it, it is unlikely you will have the issue with a new one.. if you can't, you may want to figure out how to flash a stock firmware, as I have a feeling the OTA update may have went wrong. Resetting your tablet(factory reset) just deletes your /data partition, the system partition is not rewritten.. so if there was something wrong with the update in the system files, that won't help.
I am pretty damn sure it is likely kernel related, yet another option to look into.. the nook color(I used to use) has that issue, so it is sad to hear anyone hear have that issue too.
If you are willing to root, you may want to try increasing the minimum clock speed just one step, or if you have undervolted(which I don't think you've said) you may want to raise the voltage or allow stock voltage, as that can also be the issue.
irishrally said:
If the device is otherwise perfect and free of any defects, I might take a stab at trying to fix it by wiping it and reflashing the stock Image. If you can't get it to work you can always return it then.
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Is reflashing the stock rom the same as resetting it to factory settings?
Silentbtdeadly said:
The first few letters on the sticker on the back of the tablet, at the bottom, will tell you the hardware version..
And you have a choice, if you just got it and can return it, it is unlikely you will have the issue with a new one.. if you can't, you may want to figure out how to flash a stock firmware, as I have a feeling the OTA update may have went wrong. Resetting your tablet(factory reset) just deletes your /data partition, the system partition is not rewritten.. so if there was something wrong with the update in the system files, that won't help.
I am pretty damn sure it is likely kernel related, yet another option to look into.. the nook color(I used to use) has that issue, so it is sad to hear anyone hear have that issue too.
If you are willing to root, you may want to try increasing the minimum clock speed just one step, or if you have undervolted(which I don't think you've said) you may want to raise the voltage or allow stock voltage, as that can also be the issue.
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I don't have my box anymore. Is there another way to see what your hardware number is?
kris4o2 said:
I don't have my box anymore. Is there another way to see what your hardware number is?
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I'm not exactly sure, I know the sticker on the back of the tablet itself, toward the bottom has it.. I'm still somewhat new to this tablet yet.
Goldcell said:
Is reflashing the stock rom the same as resetting it to factory settings?
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I said in my last post, restoring to factory just deletes the /data partition, and leaves the /system files exactly the same. Reflashing actually overwrites the system files.
I get it occasionally but I'm running a CM nightly and Clemsyns elite kernel so I chalk it up to that.
I've flashed stock rom and several other roms, but it did not help so I've returned it for a new device, i have to wait 3 weeks for a new one . Thanks for the replies!
As the title says, I'm getting notifications to upgrade my Nexus 7 to 4.2 even though I have 4.2 already. If it were the 4.2.1 update that it wanted me to update to, wound't it say 4.2.1 instead of 4.2?
Info on the device:
Rooted
Bootloader Unlocked
Stock ROM
I went ahead and tried installing the update many times and while it shutdown to do its dirty work, it eventually error-ed out (while the little Android guy is on his back). I have even done a factory reset and I still get the prompts to update to 4.2... from 4.2. Errors are there as well. Thank you for your help.
John J
P.S There are pics
jjimenezjj said:
As the title says, I'm getting notifications to upgrade my Nexus 7 to 4.2 even though I have 4.2 already. If it were the 4.2.1 update that it wanted me to update to, wound't it say 4.2.1 instead of 4.2?
Info on the device:
Rooted
Bootloader Unlocked
Stock ROM
I went ahead and tried installing the update many times and while it shutdown to do its dirty work, it eventually error-ed out (while the little Android guy is on his back). I have even done a factory reset and I still get the prompts to update to 4.2... from 4.2. Errors are there as well. Thank you for your help.
John J
P.S There are pics
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This has been posted about before.
Yes, the 4.2.1 upgrade says "4.2" in the update screen. Your device is trying to go from 4.2->4.2.1.
The upgrade however seems to be failing. Since you are using a stock recovery, there is no indication on what part is stopping it. It could just be a glitch or, more likely, you modified something. Did you install any mods or root and modify any system apps? Freezing them in TiBu/etc. will break it too.
phonic said:
This has been posted about before.
Yes, the 4.2.1 upgrade says "4.2" in the update screen. Your device is trying to go from 4.2->4.2.1.
The upgrade however seems to be failing. Since you are using a stock recovery, there is no indication on what part is stopping it. It could just be a glitch or, more likely, you modified something. Did you install any mods or root and modify any system apps? Freezing them in TiBu/etc. will break it too.
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I did read other posts but they didn't seem to help.
After I rooted the device, I went ahead and pasted the original browser.apk in the System/App folder and installed it from there. From what I read, that was most likely my problem. I deleted it but still got the error. After that I said "screw this" and applied a data factory reset thinking that would solve my problems
Thank you for your reply.
John J
jjimenezjj said:
I did read other posts but they didn't seem to help.
After I rooted the device, I went ahead and pasted the original browser.apk in the System/App folder and installed it from there. From what I read, that was most likely my problem. I deleted it but still got the error. After that I said "screw this" and applied a data factory reset thinking that would solve my problems
Thank you for your reply.
John J
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Yes, that modification would certainly break the OTA update.
Doing a factory wipe won't help. That won't revert the old system apk back to stock. Nor will deleting it.
Your best bet is to download the full 4.2.1 image and flash that. Or, you could find and restore the original browser.apk.
This should serve as another reminder to people who make tweaks - always backup the original file!
phonic said:
Yes, that modification would certainly break the OTA update.
Doing a factory wipe won't help. That won't revert the old system apk back to stock. Nor will deleting it.
Your best bet is to download the full 4.2.1 image and flash that. Or, you could find and restore the original browser.apk.
This should serve as another reminder to people who make tweaks - always backup the original file!
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It's not that bad. Everything works fine except for updating the thing. As for the restoring the original browser.apk, if you mean Chrome, I never touched it so it is there.
My guess is that I didn't install the CWM Recovery correctly because I can't boot into Recovery Mode. It just hangs and stays in a loop. I will re-install CWM and see if that helps.
John J
Re-installed CWM Recovery and flashed 4.2.1 from there. Lost everything but I had anything important backup already. All is good
I have CM installed on my Nexus 4, but it lags a lot and has a bunch of issues, so I want to go back to stock, but I forgot to make a stock recovery with CWM.
Can I just flash the stock ROM using CWM? If so can someone link me to the .zip file?
nmunro said:
I have CM installed on my Nexus 4, but it lags a lot and has a bunch of issues, so I want to go back to stock, but I forgot to make a stock recovery with CWM.
Can I just flash the stock ROM using CWM? If so can someone link me to the .zip file?
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You forgot to mention which stock rom you need.
To make things simpler, I'll give you a couple of links to flash deodexed stock roms via recovery.
If you need the 4.2.1 stock rom, you can get it here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2019243
If you need 4.2.2 stock rom, you can get it here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2147281
All you need to do is download whichever version you need and copy it onto the phone's storage, boot to recovery mode and flash the .zip.
You don't need to wipe but to avoid unforeseen issues, you can just wipe system, cache and dalvik cache.
I advise you to try different custom roms and not stock..
scream4cheese said:
You forgot to mention which stock rom you need.
To make things simpler, I'll give you a couple of links to flash deodexed stock roms via recovery.
If you need the 4.2.1 stock rom, you can get it here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2019243
If you need 4.2.2 stock rom, you can get it here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2147281
All you need to do is download whichever version you need and copy it onto the phone's storage, boot to recovery mode and flash the .zip.
You don't need to wipe but to avoid unforeseen issues, you can just wipe system, cache and dalvik cache.
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If I flash 4.2.1 will I be able to update using system update to 4.2.2? And it will still be rooted?
I am using the Cyaniogen-Nightly of 21. Feb.
I am happy with this ROM, but my battery drains 5% per hour. Is this normal?
Bluetooth is always visible, Exchange is syncing every 10min and data is on. But there is "no action" or wakeup during the day.
Would this be better with the original ROM?
So I restored to stock and I'm still having issues.
The problem in both stock and CM is that when on the lock screen, if you swipe left to right twice, the second swipe causes a short lag. Also occasionally the lock screen will just freeze.
Any help?
nmunro said:
So I restored to stock and I'm still having issues.
The problem in both stock and CM is that when on the lock screen, if you swipe left to right twice, the second swipe causes a short lag. Also occasionally the lock screen will just freeze.
Any help?
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A little late...Did you figure it out nmunro? I too am trying to find the best, easiest method to go back to stock, but keep root.
Best and easiest can be subjective. IMHO, if your looking to go back to stock due to some HW issues you can't figure out, try pulling some logcats first and review. Or....
Flash the stock image from developers dot Google dot com. I think I've even seen a forum with instructions on how to do it (flashing everything from fastboot).
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Hi All,
I am using PA Rom, but for some reason, the colors are not exact the same. But I'd like to know now if the Stock ROM also showing these wrong colors. Now I'd like to flash back to Stock, particularly Stock kernel.. How can i do that?
senthilrameshjv said:
Hi All,
I am using PA Rom, but for some reason, the colors are not exact the same. But I'd like to know now if the Stock ROM also showing these wrong colors. Now I'd like to flash back to Stock, particularly Stock kernel.. How can i do that?
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Here is a tutorial http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2010312.
Hello All,
I am hoping the XDA community can help me out.
My current situation is that I am rooted, runnig Madhi 4.4.2 rom. I also have TWRP installed, with backup for stock rooted rom, and a backup for
my current Madhi Rom. Here lies my problem. I can't flash any other rom, nor can I flash my stock backup rom.
When I try to flash a different rom I get bootloops causing it to constantly restart, which is the same thing that happens when i try to flash my stock
backup. Can someone be kind enough to tell me what I am doing wrong (before i was able to restore my backup to stock), and what do i need to
do to be able to change out my rom. Hopefully there is a way to do so without having to bring my phone completely back to stock, then rerooting.
I've searched the threads but i wasn't able to find the answer.
Thanks in advance for your help guys.
JD
jdizzle316 said:
Hello All,
I am hoping the XDA community can help me out.
My current situation is that I am rooted, runnig Madhi 4.4.2 rom. I also have TWRP installed, with backup for stock rooted rom, and a backup for
my current Madhi Rom. Here lies my problem. I can't flash any other rom, nor can I flash my stock backup rom.
When I try to flash a different rom I get bootloops causing it to constantly restart, which is the same thing that happens when i try to flash my stock
backup. Can someone be kind enough to tell me what I am doing wrong (before i was able to restore my backup to stock), and what do i need to
do to be able to change out my rom. Hopefully there is a way to do so without having to bring my phone completely back to stock, then rerooting.
I've searched the threads but i wasn't able to find the answer.
Thanks in advance for your help guys.
JD
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What version of TWRP are you running and how are you wiping? Make sure you go into advanced and wipe cache, dalvik, data AND system.
Do this 3 times! Because sometimes it doesn't work. Flash your rom then wipe cache and dalvik and restart.
scottdanpor said:
What version of TWRP are you running and how are you wiping? Make sure you go into advanced and wipe cache, dalvik, data AND system.
Do this 3 times! Because sometimes it doesn't work. Flash your rom then wipe cache and dalvik and restart.
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Thanks for the tip. I am running 2.6.3.3 TWRP.
I normally do the full wipe, but i took your advice and went into advanced wipe and wiped dalvik, cache, system & data but unfortunately still the same result.
do you have any idea of what boggered up my phone? for right now, im stuck on Mahi Rom. I can restore back to Mahi Rom, and flash Mahi Rom, but that's the extent of it.
I do recall that when I originally flashed Mahi Rom, i had to flash a patch for the Sprint version of the G2. Do you think that has something to do with my problems?
i didn't have this problem before...just kinda baffled that now its giving me issues....
Thanks for your time, much appreciated. Hope someone can help me get to the bottom of this
JD
jdizzle316 said:
Thanks for the tip. I am running 2.6.3.3 TWRP.
I normally do the full wipe, but i took your advice and went into advanced wipe and wiped dalvik, cache, system & data but unfortunately still the same result.
do you have any idea of what boggered up my phone? for right now, im stuck on Mahi Rom. I can restore back to Mahi Rom, and flash Mahi Rom, but that's the extent of it.
I do recall that when I originally flashed Mahi Rom, i had to flash a patch for the Sprint version of the G2. Do you think that has something to do with my problems?
i didn't have this problem before...just kinda baffled that now its giving me issues....
Thanks for your time, much appreciated. Hope someone can help me get to the bottom of this
JD
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I'm baffled as well, I would say it's time for a .tot restore. The rooting doesn't take long really, I think you'll spend more time trying to troubleshoot than it takes to wipe and restore your apps with TBU.
Are you by chance using the zva radio?
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scottdanpor said:
I'm baffled as well, I would say it's time for a .tot restore. The rooting doesn't take long really, I think you'll spend more time trying to troubleshoot than it takes to wipe and restore your apps with TBU.
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Thanks for taking the time out to help me out. I'm afraid you might be right. It's just the the files for the .tot restore are huge! One file was over 2.1 gb, which sucks for me cause my internet is really slow. funny thing is i was dl'ing that file took like 5 hours, and when it got to 2gb downloaded, the site froze and i wasn't able to pause/resume my download. it was very frustrating.
Dshook1979 said:
Are you by chance using the zva radio?
Sent from my LS980 4G using Tapatalk
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I don't think i ever updated my radio. is this something i should do in order to flash or restore?
jdizzle316 said:
Thanks for taking the time out to help me out. I'm afraid you might be right. It's just the the files for the .tot restore are huge! One file was over 2.1 gb, which sucks for me cause my internet is really slow. funny thing is i was dl'ing that file took like 5 hours, and when it got to 2gb downloaded, the site froze and i wasn't able to pause/resume my download. it was very frustrating.
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Most roms are around 1.5gb. If you are getting disconnects it could also be causing what you see with the other roms you're flashing. Unless they are the same ones that you flashed successfully before of course.
Either way having a .tot restore file backup up on your PC is really handy to have.
scottdanpor said:
Most roms are around 1.5gb. If you are getting disconnects it could also be causing what you see with the other roms you're flashing. Unless they are the same ones that you flashed successfully before of course.
Either way having a .tot restore file backup up on your PC is really handy to have.
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Thank you again...thats what im going to do tonight after work.
Hi,
I want to install the ROM here on my Samsung Galaxy S4 (GT-I9505). I rooted and installed CM on it about 4 months ago, but since have forgotten anything about the process except for towelroot lol. My phone is currently running jflte snapshot M10 ROM for CM. Unfortunately, I have grown quite sick of it as I find I have to restart my phone once, maybe twice a day for everything to run smoothly. I run into problems where the WiFi likes to get stuck saying 'Turning on..'. Ive also been having problems with Google Maps and GPS lately and havent been able to rely on it, possibly its an issue its having with CM. I want to have the fresh Lollipop feel on my phone without any problems if possible. The only trouble is I dont know how to get there. Can anyone help me? Ive completely forgotten the process needed and when I try to look for it on here I am overwhelmed with things I need to do, which version I need to use etc etc. If anyone would be able to help me achieve this it would be greatly appreciated. In the end I just want a nice Lollipop android phone that doesn't have problems on my current S4 (Id rather not have to get a new phone at least until December ) I'm pretty sure I dont have a custom kernel or anything like that as it mentioned in some pages that I will need to get one I think? I also have philz CWM installed.
You have Philz installed, so you don't need to root again. Download the ROM and follow the instructions on the page.
Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
You have Philz installed, so you don't need to root again. Download the ROM and follow the instructions on the page.
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It also mentioned to make sure I have the latest modem for my variant, how do I check/update that?
In regards to the kernel (which has a link on the same page), what do I do with that?
I don't have the latest modem for my I9505 and that ROM works perfectly fine. Where you've been on a custom ROM for a while finding out which modem you're supposed to use may be difficult. That's also why I recommend not worrying about it, unless you need to.
Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
I don't have the latest modem for my I9505 and that ROM works perfectly fine. Where you've been on a custom ROM for a while finding out which modem you're supposed to use may be difficult. That's also why I recommend not worrying about it, unless you need to.
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Ok thanks. In regards to the kernel that is linked on the page, I guess I would be at an advantage if I downloaded and installed that too. How do I install it?
If' we're talking the same GPE ROM, and I think we are, the kernel is included in the ROM download. You'll be prompted to select a kernel when you run the install through the recovery.
Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
If' we're talking the same GPE ROM, and I think we are, the kernel is included in the ROM download. You'll be prompted to select a kernel when you run the install through the recovery.
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Ok thanks a lot!
So process:
Backup data/photos etc
Nandroid backup
Full wipe using philz?
Flash ROM
Done?
You've got it.
When you are prompted to select the kernel, use the Googy Max kernel. The stock kernel sometimes causes random reboots. Also, on first boot the S4 will sit for a fair amount of time before prompting you to set a language. THIS IS NORMAL. It's because Android 5.0.x uses Art instead of Dalvik, and has to compile the apps the first time around.
In other words, after rebooting, just be patient.
Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
You've got it.
When you are prompted to select the kernel, use the Googy Max kernel. The stock kernel sometimes causes random reboots. Also, on first boot the S4 will sit for a fair amount of time before prompting you to set a language. THIS IS NORMAL. It's because Android 5.0.x uses Art instead of Dalvik, and has to compile the apps the first time around.
In other words, after rebooting, just be patient.
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Ok, thanks a lot for the help! Greatly appreciated. Hope I dont run into any problems
I installed that ROM on Sunday, so what I did is still fresh in my mind. If you have problems, just use this thread and quote me. I'll do my best to help.
Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
I installed that ROM on Sunday, so what I did is still fresh in my mind. If you have problems, just use this thread and quote me. I'll do my best to help.
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All installed, was quite easy! Looks bloody beautiful, love it already. Thanks a heap!
Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
I installed that ROM on Sunday, so what I did is still fresh in my mind. If you have problems, just use this thread and quote me. I'll do my best to help.
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I made and error when backing up and didnt back up my photos onto a computer Is there any way that my nandroid recovery or titanium backup have saved my photos and how could I recover them?
jc258 said:
I made and error when backing up and didnt back up my photos onto a computer Is there any way that my nandroid recovery or titanium backup have saved my photos and how could I recover them?
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No, they are gone forever.
How is that even possible that you wiped them? Wiping in the custom recovery never touches your internal storage by default. So you have done it yourself. You probably did a factory reset from within android itself. Never do that again. Use the custom recovery for wiping only and you never will have this problem again.
Lennyz1988 said:
No, they are gone forever.
How is that even possible that you wiped them? Wiping in the custom recovery never touches your internal storage by default. So you have done it yourself. You probably did a factory reset from within android itself. NEVER DO THAT AGAIN. Use the custom recovery for wiping only and you never will have this problem again.
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Are you sure about that? It happened the first time I flashed a ROM. Wiped cache, wiped Dalvik through CWM. Never did a factory reset. No need for caps.
jc258 said:
Are you sure about that? It happened the first time I flashed a ROM. Wiped cache, wiped Dalvik through CWM. Never did a factory reset. No need for caps.
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No it's not possible for it to happen without you doing so. Unless you encrypted your phone or something.
ps removed the caps
The rom he installed has an aroma installer which offers the option to do a simple wipe (Dalvik, cache and data), no wipe (Dirty flash) and a factory reset (which also wipes the internal storage).
By default it is set on factory reset option.
It also says in red letters that this option is recommended.
So maybe he left it on factory reset (since it was also recommended) , instead of changing it to simple wipe, and that wiped the whole phone, including the internal storage.
Will a software that recovers deleted files not work? Since the phone wasn't encrypted.
It would if Windows saw the internal storage as a drive. Due to MTP it doesn't. He'll have to do a search, but there was another S4 owner who lost his photos and was trying to get them back. I don't know if a solution was ever found.
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The rom he installed has an aroma installer which offers the option to do a simple wipe (Dalvik, cache and data), no wipe (Dirty flash) and a factory reset (which also wipes the internal storage).
By default it is set on factory reset option.
It also says in red letters that this option is recommended.
So maybe he left it on factory reset (since it was also recommended) , instead of changing it to simple wipe, and that wiped the whole phone, including the internal storage.
Will a software that recovers deleted files not work? Since the phone wasn't encrypted.
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If that's the case then shame on the developer. A factory reset in a custom recovery should leave the internal storage intact.
Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
It would if Windows saw the internal storage as a drive. Due to MTP it doesn't. He'll have to do a search, but there was another S4 owner who lost his photos and was trying to get them back. I don't know if a solution was ever found.
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No it's impossible. Once it's gone the files are permanently gone. Not even a professional company can restore them. That's because of TRIM that Android has from version 4.3.
Lennyz1988 said:
If that's the case then shame on the developer. A factory reset in a custom recovery should leave the internal storage intact.
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It's not in the recovery. It's in the aroma installer. Those are 2 different things.
Besides, there is a description, under each setting, of what each one does.
@Lennyz1988: Perhaps you should bring this up with the developers of the ROM and see what they say. I suspect they have a very good reason for wiping the internal storage, and my gut instinct tells me it has to do with the Android folder on there.
On the flip side, thanks for the homework you gave me. I have to look into what TRIM is all about, as my last device was powered by Gingerbread.