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[Q] how to update PA?

I have CWM as my recovery and PA on the device.
I got a message today saying a new PA is out and grabbed the zip from goo manager.
Now I understand with goo manager you need a openscript recovery to use that to update though it appears CWM recovery doesn't use that but TWP does.
In CM10 you go to the settings and update from the OTA section in the about tab.
PA doesn't use those OTA updates it seems when CM does.
I would still be using CM but was getting a lot of crashes on M3 so I decided to try a few roms and currently running PA.
So what's the best way to update can I just flash the rom over the top of the current system without formatting first?
Thanks

drguild said:
I have CWM as my recovery and PA on the device.
I got a message today saying a new PA is out and grabbed the zip from goo manager.
Now I understand with goo manager you need a openscript recovery to use that to update though it appears CWM recovery doesn't use that but TWP does.
In CM10 you go to the settings and update from the OTA section in the about tab.
PA doesn't use those OTA updates it seems when CM does.
I would still be using CM but was getting a lot of crashes on M3 so I decided to try a few roms and currently running PA.
So what's the best way to update can I just flash the rom over the top of the current system without formatting first?
Thanks
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Move the zip containing the update to /sdcard (your root documents directory, where all your files are stored- ANdroid, Data, DCIM, Downloads, etc), reboot to CWM, flash zip, select zip and go. That should be all you have to do. :good:

It worked fine for me using CWM and the usual method to update (recovery->install zip->select from SD). The only problem I'm having is a DPI issue in the launcher. Make sure to install the newest gapps as well and clear the cache.
Sent from my Nexus 10

purmou said:
It worked fine for me using CWM and the usual method to update (recovery->install zip->select from SD). The only problem I'm having is a DPI issue in the launcher. Make sure to install the newest gapps as well and clear the cache.
Sent from my Nexus 10
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Cheers guys I read you can just flash over the top in CWM but just wanted to confirm it.

drguild said:
Cheers guys I read you can just flash over the top in CWM but just wanted to confirm it.
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Correct.

[Q] Error Install android 4.4 on mb526

Hi, sorry for my bad english but i'm italian and i'm new of the world of costume rom (i did the root yesterday:laugh.
I see that "quarx" make a good 4.4 kitkat rom for the defy plus and i tried to install it but when i make it appears "error on the .zip file" and the smartphone can't install it.
This are the step that i have make:
1 obviously the root
2 install 2ndInit version 2.3
3 go to recovery mode
4 make "wipe data factory reset"
5 make "wipe dalvick cache"
6 go to install zip from sd card
The version of the zip is the last posted by quarx, i try with the other version but same problem.
Where is wrong? someone can help me? Fortunately before do all this i make the bakup and now i'm returned with the original 2.3.6 motorola rom.
Ps: i repeat, i'm italian and new for this type of work. Please write easily and step-by-step what i have to do. Thanks!!!

Install 4.3, then download and flash update-recovery from 4.4 thread. Now reboot and flash 4.4
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Thank you very much!!! :good::good::good: This afternoon (if i have time) i will try and i telling you if it work.
Another two question without open other thread: when the defy is upgraded to 4.4 can i do the overclock with a normal apk or i have to do it in recovery mode? And can i install the patch for make 720p video or it was only for the 2.3.6 version?
For the overclok i see that in some costume rom i can use a apk, in other no.

Apk will work
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Nothing, with cm 10.2 same problem, " error in /sdcard/.....zip, installation aborted" :crying:

Stefano2991 said:
Nothing, with cm 10.2 same problem, " error in /sdcard/.....zip, installation aborted" :crying:
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First install one of the latest CM10/10.1 and then flash CM10.2.

hotdog125 said:
First install one of the latest CM10/10.1 and then flash CM10.2.
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Yessssss!! it work :victory: i have installed cm10, it automatically reboot, install update-recovery, installed cm11 and work!!!
But now i have some other problems, after install cm11 and turn on and off it i install the gapps. Do that i boot it and appear "app updating", it rest in this screen for a lot if time, i turn off it, boot again and it doesn't work, wipe again all, re- install cm11+gapps in the same time and now it load in the first screen CyanogenMod and don't start working...re-wipe all, re install only cm11 and now (after a lot of time of loading) it's on but the screen is all black exception to notification bar, and now with the new recovery mode i can't make restore of my original data file and i don't know why!! when i enter in recovery-mode/restore there is nothing...F**k!!! Why i'm the only with tis problem??? :crying::crying::crying::crying:

At the end i have decide to install cm10.2...i see that works well (better than cm11) and is stable. When will be available the 4.5 or higher i'll think if make the upload because if i'll have the same problems of updating i'll killing myself!!! :silly: ... for now it's good the android 4.3. from 2.3.6 to 4.3 is a big jump!!! Now the phone works 100000 times better and faster!!!! :laugh:
However thanks for the suggestions!!! :good:

[Q] DEFY MB525 - update to 4.4

Hello,
I want to update my DEFY MB525 to 4.4.
I downloaded all necessary files from the thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2515036
In it, it is written "To install KitKat, need update recovery."
I did the update but I don't know how to verify it is ok.
What is the version that I should have ?
When I check, I have the Bootmenu ICS Recovery v5.6.7-jordan.
Is it ok ?
Can somebody help me on this ?

limonair said:
Hello,
I want to update my DEFY MB525 to 4.4.
I downloaded all necessary files from the thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2515036
In it, it is written "To install KitKat, need update recovery."
I did the update but I don't know how to verify it is ok.
What is the version that I should have ?
When I check, I have the Bootmenu ICS Recovery v5.6.7-jordan.
Is it ok ?
Can somebody help me on this ?
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There is a tutorial in the general section, couldn't you read it?
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[Q] DEFY MB525 - update to 4.4 : ok with Bootmenu ICS Recovery v5.6.7-jordan. ?
hotdog125 said:
There is a tutorial in the general section, couldn't you read it?
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I read the GUIDEfrom that page : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2568325
But it it not written the version that is needed to install KitKat...
I just want to know if it's ok with the version I have ?

It looks like you haven't read the guide properly or don't have basic knowledge of what to do.
How did you "update the recovery"?
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hotdog125 said:
It looks like you haven't read the guide properly or don't have basic knowledge of what to do.
How did you "update the recovery"?
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I rebooted my Defy, went to the stable recovery (volume down when blue light and select the right option).
Then I chose "Install zip from sdcard" and selected the file from defy.bytekiste.de directory cm11-nightly-defy+ file update-recovery.zip I have placed on my sdcard.

limonair said:
I rebooted my Defy, went to the stable recovery (volume down when blue light and select the right option).
Then I chose "Install zip from sdcard" and selected the file from defy.bytekiste.de directory cm11-nightly-defy+ file update-recovery.zip I have placed on my sdcard.
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Follow the guide in that thread. It has not actually updated the recovery, since it updates a newer version of recovery than what you are using now.
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hotdog125 said:
Follow the guide in that thread. It has not actually updated the recovery, since it updates a newer version of recovery than what you are using now.
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Well, in the guide it is written :
# Updating Recovery: Go to recovery Mode in TWRP its better to wait for at least 30Sec after entering in recovery this waiting will ensure that your device won't Reboot when you are working in it. After update, reboot your device it is not necessary but it is okay to have one. DON'T ENTER IN SYSTEM GOTO TO RECOVERY AGIAN
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I have the app TWRP manager, but I don't see a Recovery mode in it.
I don't understand what I do wrong ?

TWRP is the name of the recovery. I'll dumb it down for you.
Follow this procedure.
1. Go to the normal recovery (reboot phone, when blue LED lights up, press volume down. Then select custom or stable recovery.)
2. Download this zip to SD card and Install -
http://d-h.st/dWr .
3. Now reboot and press volume down when LED becomes blue.
4. Now, install this from SD card - http://d-h.st/dz8.
5. Immediately install the KitKat zip and then gapps. Also flash the update to the 29-12 build.
6. Reboot.
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hotdog125 said:
TWRP is the name of the recovery. I'll dumb it down for you.
Follow this procedure.
1. Go to the normal recovery (reboot phone, when blue LED lights up, press volume down. Then select custom or stable recovery.)
2. Download this zip to SD card and Install - .
3. Now reboot and press volume down when LED becomes blue.
4. Now, install this from SD card - .
5. Immediately install the KitKat zip and then gapps. Also flash the update to the 29-12 build.
6. Reboot.
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Thank you very much for your procedure.
I followed it exactly.
I have a problem, when the system launches, I can't access to the desktop.
And I have an error "The proccess com.android.systemui has stopped"
I tried doing a wipe and restarting but it doesn't change anything.
Any idea ?

limonair said:
Thank you very much for your procedure.
I followed it exactly.
I have a problem, when the system launches, I can't access to the desktop.
And I have an error "The proccess com.android.systemui has stopped"
I tried doing a wipe and restarting but it doesn't change anything.
Any idea ?
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Are you sure you used correct gapps?
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hotdog125 said:
Are you sure you used correct gapps?
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I took the file 12-14_GApps_Standard_4.4.2_signed.zip from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2012857

Try latest banks gapps
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thekguy said:
Try latest banks gapps
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You mean the previous one (GApps_4.4.1_signed.zip) ?

limonair said:
You mean the previous one (GApps_4.4.1_signed.zip) ?
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No, don't use the standard gapps. It's too large and fills up the /system partition. Instead, use banks Core gapps (the file called "12-14_GApps_Core_4.4.2_signed.zip").
Edit: Since you've already tried flashing the standard gapps, your system partition is probably full now. Here's what I'd recommend:
Go into Team Win (TWRP) recovery, and wait at least 30 seconds to make sure that it is behaving in a stable way. (Sometimes TWRP reboots suddenly within the first 20 seconds or so. It's a known bug.) Then flash safewipe.zip to wipe your system, cache, and data partitions. Then flash CM11, followed by the 03.01.14 Update, followed by Core gapps.

Proverbs2 said:
No, don't use the standard gapps. It's too large and fills up the /system partition. Instead, use banks Core gapps (the file called "12-14_GApps_Core_4.4.2_signed.zip").
Edit: Since you've already tried flashing the standard gapps, your system partition is probably full now. Here's what I'd recommend:
Go into Team Win (TWRP) recovery, and wait at least 30 seconds to make sure that it is behaving in a stable way. (Sometimes TWRP reboots suddenly within the first 20 seconds or so. It's a known bug.) Then flash safewipe.zip to wipe your system, cache, and data partitions. Then flash CM11, followed by the 03.01.14 Update, followed by Core gapps.
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Thanks for you recommandations.
I will try it tomorrow, for the moment went back to CM10 as I need my phone to be operational for tomorrow morning

I've had the exact same problem like OP...and I can confirm that this order of things works!
4.4.2 KitKat on Motorola Defy+

Hi everyone.
I tried to flash latest CM11 and Gapps at my Defy.
It boots but i can only see the notification bar. Everything else is black. No launcher etc. I can go to settings from the notification bar but nothing more.
Any suggestions?

svizi said:
Hi everyone.
I tried to flash latest CM11 and Gapps at my Defy.
It boots but i can only see the notification bar. Everything else is black. No launcher etc. I can go to settings from the notification bar but nothing more.
Any suggestions?
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Which gapps did you use? If you used standard gapps (rather than core gapps), your system partition is probably full now. Read a few posts above yours for the solution.

Hi,
I achieve to install CM11 on my Defy MB525.
As far as now, everything is working well.
My previous try was bad (black screen and no access to the apps) because of the GApps ("full" and not "core" ones).
Thank you hotdog125 & Proverbs2.

limonair said:
Hi,
I achieve to install CM11 on my Defy MB525.
As far as now, everything is working well.
My previous try was bad (black screen and no access to the apps) because of the GApps ("full" and not "core" ones).
Thank you hotdog125 & Proverbs2.
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Well in fact I have a little problem.
I no longer have the superuser application.
How can I root the phone again ?

[Q] CM7 to CM11 on eMMMC

Quick question - I rooted my Nook Color to CM7 eons ago and it works fine, however I want to load Kit Kat on there now. Can I simply get the CM11 image and use the ancient version of CWM that I first put on it years back? Or will I need to upgrade my CWM to something more current to load the newer Kitkat kernels?

rbk123 said:
Quick question - I rooted my Nook Color to CM7 eons ago and it works fine, however I want to load Kit Kat on there now. Can I simply get the CM11 image and use the ancient version of CWM that I first put on it years back? Or will I need to upgrade my CWM to something more current to load the newer Kitkat kernels?
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You will need to use CWM 6.0.4.7 for cm11 nightlies prior to 5/16/14. Use CWM 6.0.4.8 for cm 11 nightlies after 5/16/14.

hwong96 said:
You will need to use CWM 6.0.4.7 for cm11 nightlies prior to 5/16/14. Use CWM 6.0.4.8 for cm 11 nightlies after 5/16/14.
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Great, thanks. As my CWM is so old (maybe 3.x?), is that just a matter of: install zip from sdcard -> choose zip from sdcard ?

rbk123 said:
Great, thanks. As my CWM is so old (maybe 3.x?), is that just a matter of: install zip from sdcard -> choose zip from sdcard ?
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Before proceeding make a backup using CWM.
Download the appropriate CWM (e.g. for CM11 Snapshot M6 use CWM 6.0.4.7 & for CM11 5/17/14 nightly use 6.0.4.8).
Boot into current recovery.
Install zip
Choose zip to install
Reboot.
Should now see CWM-based Recovery v6.0.4.7 or 6.0.4.8

Ok, that's what I was hoping. Thanks.

nm

Can I use the latest CWM to flash CM10?

Harlley Sathler said:
Can I use the latest CWM to flash CM10?
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No. It needs to be earlier than v6045. I have v5504 and v6012 on my NC tips thread linked in my signature.
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[GUIDE] Proper way to upgrade to Lollipop. Fixed repartitioning and TRIM

I'll start from the beginning, as if you had just bought the phone. Custom 4.2, 4.3, 4.4 should also be fine.
0) Update to last official 4.1.2 JB to avoid any oddity with older android versions (such has SuperBrick bug)
1) Root the phone if you didn't already
2) Backup (if needed):
programs with Titanium
messages with SMS Backup & Restore
EFS partition
3) Move all your data and backups to external storage (SdCard, USB OTG, computer)
Repartition (from recovery)
Install a decent recovery (TWRP is also good)
Boot into recovery and flash one of the provided zips. Personally I used the one you can find in the bottom of this post.
Wipe Cache, Dalvik Cache, Data, emmc (Internal Storage) and System
Repartition (from Odin)
Download Odin 1.85 (drivers)
Download 768 MB small preload .pits. I personally use the 6GB version but de gustibus
Download last tar.md5 of PhilZ Touch recovery ¹
Open Odin, put the PIT file in the namesake and the kernel in PDA
Press start and wait.
Boot into recovery and enter make_ext4fs /dev/block/mmcblk0p12 command in adb shell
4) Download latest TRIM-FPBug kernel by Lanchon for CM12.1 on i9100²
5) Flash CM 12.1 with the same build number
6) Flash the previously downloaded kernel and gapps (avoid anything above mini)
7) (optional) Update to latest baseband
8) (optional) After first boot, force TRIMming

doesn't work results in brick. but recoverable.

Thanks!
Only one question,
...
4) Latest TRIM-FPBug kernel by Lanchon for CM12.1 on i9100
- Found Kernel-Lanchon-TRIM-FPBug-20150824-cm-12.1-i9100.zip
5) Flash CM 12.1 With the same build number
- I have not found the same build, will work with cm-12.1-20150831-NIGHTLY-i9100.zip build?
...
Thanks!
Best Regards.

@mirhl, please, can you help me?
Thnks.

slybunda said:
doesn't work results in brick. but recoverable.
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What?
Can you elaborate?
Jubri said:
Thanks!
Only one question,
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4) Latest TRIM-FPBug kernel by Lanchon for CM12.1 on i9100
- Found Kernel-Lanchon-TRIM-FPBug-20150824-cm-12.1-i9100.zip
5) Flash CM 12.1 With the same build number
- I have not found the same build, will work with cm-12.1-20150831-NIGHTLY-i9100.zip build?
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Thanks!
Best Regards.
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Oh.. sorry. XDA didn't automatically subscribed me to the thread.
I see the problem.. and well, I don't know the answer.
I guess I overestimated Lanchon capability to keep up with new nightlies.
Couldn't you try regardless?
I mean, if it doesn't work you just need to reflash the original rom zip

Thanks @mirhl, I'll try tomorrow.
:good:

I have a i9100T (i777) motherboard with Lanchon CrossKernel and now I installed CM 12.1 for i9100.
How can I replace the Cyanogen Recovery with the CWM? I also saw a I9100T motherboard but now it show on boot i9100 logo, that CWM should I put ? That for i9100 or I9100T ? Thank you