So I'm getting a brand new L7 tomorrow and I really don't like that it comes only with android 4.0 and Lg's skin.
I want to root and install a custom ROM, and after the (very little) research I've made it looks like that the CarbonRom for 4.4.2 (p705) is the more "stable" (pls correct me if I'm wrong). In the website it said that the device has NFC so it must be the p700 which may force me to install a different kernel (to work with the ROM).
My doubts are if I can keep updating the ROM, as new updates came out, without losing my data/settings? And if something goes wrong how do I go to stock (as it came by Lg)?
Thanks in advance and sorry for my English, it's not my first language
tab0rda said:
So I'm getting a brand new L7 tomorrow and I really don't like that it comes only with android 4.0 and Lg's skin.
I want to root and install a custom ROM, and after the (very little) research I've made it looks like that the CarbonRom for 4.4.2 (p705) is the more "stable" (pls correct me if I'm wrong). In the website it said that the device has NFC so it must be the p700 which may force me to install a different kernel (to work with the ROM).
My doubts are if I can keep updating the ROM, as new updates came out, without losing my data/settings? And if something goes wrong how do I go to stock (as it came by Lg)?
Thanks in advance and sorry for my English, it's not my first language
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It wil lcome with 4.1.2 .. also sucks to get L7, it really sucks...after you have a custom rom, you can keep updating it without losing any data by just wiping cache and dalvik cache in cmw and then flashing new build.
Thank you, for answering me
Lukijs said:
It wil lcome with 4.1.2 .. also sucks to get L7, it really sucks...after you have a custom rom, you can keep updating it without losing any data by just wiping cache and dalvik cache in cmw and then flashing new build.
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Didn't choose, it's a replacement for my old cellphone (an old Nokia)... Ok, that's good then. One doubt about the base band if I understand correctly I need to install/flash the correct one from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2335273, (I live in Portugal so I guess it's the Europe one), this is after or before the installation of a custom rom?
Do you recommend a OC kermel for p700 compatible with the ROM I was talking about?
tab0rda said:
Thank you, for answering me
Didn't choose, it's a replacement for my old cellphone (an old Nokia)... Ok, that's good then. One doubt about the base band if I understand correctly I need to install/flash the correct one from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2335273, (I live in Portugal so I guess it's the Europe one), this is after or before the installation of a custom rom?
Do you recommend a OC kermel for p700 compatible with the ROM I was talking about?
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No need for baseband if you're running jelly bean+(v20)
Though you will need to root phone and install CMW(clockworkmod) so you can flash roms, but it's easy and everythings here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2486512
also abut kernels, there was a kernel in carbon topic for p700, just skim through pages.
Lukijs said:
No need for baseband if you're running jelly bean+(v20)
Though you will need to root phone and install CMW(clockworkmod) so you can flash roms, but it's easy and everythings here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2486512
also abut kernels, there was a kernel in carbon topic for p700, just skim through pages.
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Nice that makes things easier
yeah, I have rooted an old tablet (nook color) and it was fairly easy it's just that this is supposed to be my daily driver so I just want to be extra careful
Already saw it thanks, now I'm just deciding between "installing" Carbon and CM by Cr3pT (4.4.2) they both look stable enough and smooth....
tab0rda said:
Nice that makes things easier
yeah, I have rooted an old tablet (nook color) and it was fairly easy it's just that this is supposed to be my daily driver so I just want to be extra careful
Already saw it thanks, now I'm just deciding between "installing" Carbon and CM by Cr3pT (4.4.2) they both look stable enough and smooth....
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Cr3pt is really good, it's stock CM11 experience, carbon is more modded same as vanir and kitkat prime also slimkat is relly good but in few last builds hardware buttons werent working.
Lukijs said:
Cr3pt is really good, it's stock CM11 experience, carbon is more modded same as vanir and kitkat prime also slimkat is relly good but in few last builds hardware buttons werent working.
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I see that.. I'll chose Cr3pt's ROM. in his download page (CM 11.0>BETA) what version for p700 do I chose, there are two?
And my l7 came with 4.0 so I guess that I need to change baseband and stuff :s
tab0rda said:
I see that.. I'll chose Cr3pt's ROM. in his download page (CM 11.0>BETA) what version for p700 do I chose, there are two?
And my l7 came with 4.0 so I guess that I need to change baseband and stuff :s
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seems like you will have to change then it's nothing hard, just flash v20b through cmw and then rom and gapps
...look at names end, there will be date cm_11.0.p700_exp.201402222230.cr3pt = 2014/02/22/ 22:30(time)
Lukijs said:
seems like you will have to change then it's nothing hard, just flash v20b through cmw and then rom and gapps
...look at names end, there will be date cm_11.0.p700_exp.201402222230.cr3pt = 2014/02/22/ 22:30(time)
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I got it to v20 through lg
That's what I was thinking, I'm going to start now. Just wondering if there's a easy way to get back (to how I am now) in case something goes wrong...
I installed Cr3pt by following the steps in bot pages (Cr3pt's and the guide) but I can't use it! Every app is constantly FC and I get blue screens/forced reboot every other minute....
Fix permissions
tab0rda said:
i installed cr3pt by following the steps in bot pages (cr3pt's and the guide) but i can't use it! Every app is constantly fc and i get blue screens/forced reboot every other minute....
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fix permissions in cwm
wipe cache and dalvik cache
IGGYVIP said:
fix permissions in cwm
wipe cache and dalvik cache
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Did that and everything is the same....
did you do everything step by step as in cr3pts first post? if you did, you shouldnt have any problems.
Lukijs said:
did you do everything step by step as in cr3pts first post? if you did, you shouldnt have any problems.
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Yes I did. I tried a few times and the end result was the same... I installed/flashed Carbon instead and everything is running smoothly
Now I just have to figure it out how to change the kernel, the one by Cr3pt talked on the Carbon thread is a boot.img file
Related
when installing CM9 to your defy is it the same process for flashing CM7 or is there a slight variation or something?
Now why would you open a new thread for this question?
i realised that i could've directly asked on the actual CM9 thread, only after i'd just posted this thread, sorry.
another weird thread
nyambayo97 said:
when installing CM9 to your defy is it the same process for flashing CM7 or is there a slight variation or something?
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Why a separate thread
but pls refer this
dlcookie said:
Why a separate thread
but pls refer this
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No offence but this video is pretty useless. Good to see what can be done. but can't see what the dude is actually doing :|
boswald said:
No offence but this video is pretty useless. Good to see what can be done. but can't see what the dude is actually doing :|
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is there anything u want to see in this video that i missed explaining >?
The original thread was Dev based, about the ROM being released and how stable it is as released. This thread was noob based about how to flash said ROM and if it is different from another, very similar ROM.
Why clutter one thread when you can have two?
Anyway, to answer the question instead of of questioning the question, Yes the basic principle is the same. Once you have the System Recovery installed, it's a case of copying the CM9 zip file to your SD card and flashing the same as CM7, although the way I've personally done it is using Multiboot, so that I can normally use CM7 for "production" but can have a go and see how CM9 is progressing for a few minutes or so.
The Multiboot thread is http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1364659
Have fun.
Percz said:
The original thread was Dev based, about the ROM being released and how stable it is as released. This thread was noob based about how to flash said ROM and if it is different from another, very similar ROM.
Why clutter one thread when you can have two?
Anyway, to answer the question instead of of questioning the question, Yes the basic principle is the same. Once you have the System Recovery installed, it's a case of copying the CM9 zip file to your SD card and flashing the same as CM7, although the way I've personally done it is using Multiboot, so that I can normally use CM7 for "production" but can have a go and see how CM9 is progressing for a few minutes or so.
The Multiboot thread is http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1364659
Have fun.
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And to get back to CM7 from CM9, you only have to flash the CM7 zip?
Percz said:
The original thread was Dev based, about the ROM being released and how stable it is as released. This thread was noob based about how to flash said ROM and if it is different from another, very similar ROM.
Why clutter one thread when you can have two?
Anyway, to answer the question instead of of questioning the question, Yes the basic principle is the same. Once you have the System Recovery installed, it's a case of copying the CM9 zip file to your SD card and flashing the same as CM7, although the way I've personally done it is using Multiboot, so that I can normally use CM7 for "production" but can have a go and see how CM9 is progressing for a few minutes or so.
The Multiboot thread is http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1364659
Have fun.
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Thanks. I hope it is easy to boot into recovery and go back to nandroid backup of CM7. I want to try ICS over the weekend.
Install CWM.
Apply Bootmenu 1.0.4.zip
Reboot
Wipe Cache/Data
Apply CM9.zip
Reboot
be happy.
oh okay thanks
sent from Motorola Defy @1.3gz running 2.3.7!
Have a look at this guide on flashing CM9 as a second ROM, using multiboot
[Guide] Install double boot CM7 + CM9:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1375156
i am currently running cm7, but have no idea which version of bootmenu or CWM is running on my handset...how do i check??and if its a different version from the 1 being recommended here, do i needa change it somehow??
abysstheking said:
i am currently running cm7, but have no idea which version of bootmenu or CWM is running on my handset...how do i check??and if its a different version from the 1 being recommended here, do i needa change it somehow??
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Reboot and press vol- when you seen blue light. You'll be taken to the bootmenu. It's stated in there version of your current bootmenu.
And yes you need to change it speaking of compatibility..
Sent from my awesome Moto Defy: Stock Rooted Gingerbread 2.3.4 - XDA Premium
farsight73 said:
Reboot and press vol- when you seen blue light. You'll be taken to the bootmenu. It's stated in there version of your current bootmenu.
And yes you need to change it speaking of compatibility..
Sent from my awesome Moto Defy: Stock Rooted Gingerbread 2.3.4 - XDA Premium
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Absolutely not. You don't need to mess around with bootmenu versions and other stuff. Just read the thread i pointed to above, it works, proven by people following it with succes, and no need to change bootmenus
Sent from my 1Ghz CM7 Defy
Noob GUide
Hi Guys!
I just saw the latest nightly but I'm afraid to flash since kernel will be change and I might not be able to downgrade to stock 2.2.2. May I know if there is a way to flash the latest nightly but also being able to downgrade to stock 2.2.2? I'm currently using CM7 stable ROM
Thanks!
Yes you can downgrade it using your stock 2.2 sbf.
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martt said:
Install CWM.
Apply Bootmenu 1.0.4.zip
Reboot
Wipe Cache/Data
Apply CM9.zip
Reboot
be happy.
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I flashed stock full sbf 2.2.2
Rooted using superoneclick
Installed scndInitvs2.0 which gave an option of installing either 0.6.5 or 1.0.7 bootmenu. So chose 1.0.7
Rebooted a couple of times.
Did factory reset , cleared cache and cleared dalvik cache in that order.
applied 12-07 CM9 zip
and rebooted
but my phone is stuck on the M logo!
Thanks! As I want to try the Dec. 7 nightly just for testing purposes. Thanks again!
This is a kernal issue mine is the same im trying to find the best way to update the kernal if anyone knows please let me know
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Hey Guys,
Sorry I'm clearly not up to this task but after having fun with my Defy that was already running a pikachu edition rom, I had updated it to 2.4.20 and then thought I'd like to try CM10 JB...now I feel like a wally as I flashed the kernel/rom in recovery (CWM I think?) and it crashes quite a bit etc so I wanted to go back to MIUI.. however I cannot.. as each time I install it locks on the motorola screen - I assume this is because of the kernel? can I not find the correct (or can someone point me to) 2.3.4? or whichever kernel and just flash it then flash MIUI again?
I've red the all in one guide etc and have not yet had any experience with RSDLITE etc but have it installed and ready - I guess I'm just not even sure what SBF to even flash - if I even need to at all?
all advice well appreciated!
log0r said:
Hey Guys,
I flashed the kernel/rom in recovery (CWM I think?) and it crashes quite a bit etc
all advice well appreciated!
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Can you describe what exactly is happening?
Before you flash another random rom wait and give people on forum a chance to help you. It might be a tiny issue easy to solve
Hi guys,
i know that there might already be an existing thread about this but i wouldn't create one if i had found something that helps me.
Im using a Defy+ with Miui 2.3.2 and i really want to move to CM10 Jelly Bean.
I've found a really cool thread from Quarx and Epsylon about installing CM10 on a Defy+.
I already downloaded the newest release (04.09.) zip file and also the google apps and put both on my SD card.
But as it seems and as i have heard, it's not possible to move from a NON-CM version like MIUI to a CM version by going the typical steps (booting phone in recovery mode, choosing the Quarx zip file and installing it).... or am i wrong?
Can i just put firmware and google apps on my SD card and install that zip from recovery mode and everything's working well?
I didn't mention to wipe the dalvik cache here cause it's just a detail. I just wanna know if this MIUI to CM transformation is possible.
Hope you can help me, i really wanna use Quarx's CM10 cause i've heard it's amazing.
Thank you guys
is there noone who can help me with this or at least give me a link to another thread that already deals about this?
I don't think there would be any problem provided you wipe data/cache/dalvik before flashing CM.
andr0idfreak said:
I don't think there would be any problem provided you wipe data/cache/dalvik before flashing CM.
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ahhh, now i remember which problem there was with changing from MIUI to CM.
Doesnt MIUI use another kernel than Quarx's newest CM?
Unless and utill you downgraded your kernel to the froyo one, you won't have any issues. I have flashed WIUI GB version for Defy+ and for me the kernel is still the stock one.
Can anyone hep me with this? I had miui then tried to flash cm10, i followed all the steps but when booting up for first time it got stuck miui screen. I guess this means i have the wrong kernel but im not sure how to correct it
coopaar said:
Can anyone hep me with this? I had miui then tried to flash cm10, i followed all the steps but when booting up for first time it got stuck miui screen. I guess this means i have the wrong kernel but im not sure how to correct it
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1. Flash a new kernel OR
2. Flash your stock SBF, re-root and go from there OR
3 (New option now) Flash the latest quarx JB CM10 with custom kernel included.
Hi guys, i rooted my phone days ago and i decided to flash a custom ROM into it. I chose AOKP latest nightlies build but after flashing it i realise that the wifi is not working (take forever to turn on in grey color even after i rebooted for many times). I thought maybe the nightlies build is not stable so i changed to m2 but the same problem occurfed. I really need help please,.. Thanks alot for the considerations.
strife91 said:
Hi guys, i rooted my phone days ago and i decided to flash a custom ROM into it. I chose AOKP latest nightlies build but after flashing it i realise that the wifi is not working (take forever to turn on in grey color even after i rebooted for many times). I thought maybe the nightlies build is not stable so i changed to m2 but the same problem occurfed. I really need help please,.. Thanks alot for the considerations.
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Try wiping cache, davilk cache and then data. If WiFi still don't work try reflashing ROM. If the issue still here, try flashing factory image and see if the WiFi is working. If it is working on stock ROM, install CM or Paranoid Android or SlimKat.
msihp said:
Try wiping cache, davilk cache and then data. If WiFi still don't work try reflashing ROM. If the issue still here, try flashing factory image and see if the WiFi is working. If it is working on stock ROM, install CM or Paranoid Android or SlimKat.
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Thanks for the reply. i tried reflashing rom but the pproblem is still there. The WIFI work perfectly in stock ROM.. Anyway, any Nice ROM have similar customization as AOKP recommended?
Restore your Nandroid backup, it would definitely solve the problem.
Btw what device are you on?
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Well, you can customize every ROM with Xposed which is now out for Android 4.4. I'd recommend you SlimKat but to be honest it dosen't have many features due to early Alpha stage of KitKat but they are coming in every update!
If you've gone from 4.3 to a 4.4 rom, you may need to flash the latest radio to have WiFi working.
agrawalshlok96 said:
Restore your Nandroid backup, it would definitely solve the problem.
Btw what device are you on?
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Im using N4.. i did restore my stock ROM and it work perfectly ff that's what u mean by nandroid backup..
could be kernel issue. Try flashing stock kernel.
meangreenie said:
If you've gone from 4.3 to a 4.4 rom, you may need to flash the latest radio to have WiFi working.
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I' staying at 4.3.x
badboy47 said:
could be kernel issue. Try flashing stock kernel.
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II guess it's kernel problem.. I try to flash franco.Kernel.Plus-r193-1110-JSS-CAF but the phone wont start at all...
If you insist on staying on 4.3.1, i would like to suggest the below rom:
AOKPK by kecinzer
Thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2491689
Download this version:
aokpk_mako_jb-mr2_daily_1310271731
http://goo.im/devs/kecinzer/aokpk/mako
It comes with forked of franco.Kernel JWR version with new prima drivers (faster wifi speed, better battery life). Its a great rom with lots of features.
You need to change baseband to something like .33. Look on xda and you will find it.
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wcn said:
If you insist on staying on 4.3.1, i would like to suggest the below rom:
AOKPK by kecinzer
Thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2491689
Download this version:
aokpk_mako_jb-mr2_daily_1310271731
http://goo.im/devs/kecinzer/aokpk/mako
It comes with forked of franco.Kernel JWR version with new prima drivers (faster wifi speed, better battery life). Its a great rom with lots of features.
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Thanks for the suggestion What if i wanted to move to 4.4? Any good suggestion?
Hello, you have to flash older radio to enable wifi. Try version 84. Just flash the zip from CWM.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2087227
strife91 said:
Hi guys, i rooted my phone days ago and i decided to flash a custom ROM into it. I chose AOKP latest nightlies build but after flashing it i realise that the wifi is not working (take forever to turn on in grey color even after i rebooted for many times). I thought maybe the nightlies build is not stable so i changed to m2 but the same problem occurfed. I really need help please,.. Thanks alot for the considerations.
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I‘ve met problems similar to you using AOKP, I've solved it by flashing another stable AOKP rom.
i had my nexus on 4.4 rooted, when i use a rom based on 4.3 wifi, bluetooth and sounds doesnt work, when i flash a rom based on 4.4 (omni, crdroid) everything work just fine... could it be a RADIO problem??? where i can find the older radio since the link in here doesnt work?
Thank you
strife91 said:
Thanks for the suggestion What if i wanted to move to 4.4? Any good suggestion?
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Well, everyone has their own preferences. There are many great 4.4 roms out there. I could not suggest something that I've had never used before. I've tried a few roms and only the below stayed on my phone:
Multiboot:
•Cataclysm-Nov-25 - by atlantis
•Project KitKat v2.1 - by gnome
Kernel:
•hells-Core-b42 (kexec-harboot patched)
•AK.207.KK
Give yourself chances to try some other rom. There is nothing to loose. Nandroid backup your existing rom. If you don't like the new rom, restore from Nandroid. You'll then determine which rom suits you best.
i found out the solution is very simple....
if you use a 4.4 based rom.... flash the radio version 97
if you use a 4.3 based rom.... flash the radio version 84
thats it
I am currently using CM 10.2 Stable rom on my LG G2. I want to install Kitkat based rom. Which rom is at this moment at the most stable phase? Please recommend me a rom.
And what stuffs do i need to wipe in my custom recovery manager before installing the rom and gapps?
in_core said:
I am currently using CM 10.2 Stable rom on my LG G2. I want to install Kitkat based rom. Which rom is at this moment at the most stable phase? Please recommend me a rom.
And what stuffs do i need to wipe in my custom recovery manager before installing the rom and gapps?
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I have tried out, Paranoid Android, AOKP, Omni and CM 11. So far Mahdi ROM is the most stable 4.4 rom out for the G2.
He contribute so fast, and bugs are fixed very fast. The ROM got OTA updates now awesell.
Go and check it out!
roberthedlund said:
I have tried out, Paranoid Android, AOKP, Omni and CM 11. So far Mahdi ROM is the most stable 4.4 rom out for the G2.
He contribute so fast, and bugs are fixed very fast. The ROM got OTA updates now awesell.
Go and check it out!
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Thanks for the suggestion but the thing is I am new in these advanced android stuffs. So i would prefer to choose from the renowned rom makers. So far I only found my device d802 listed in cyanogenmod and aokp's website. So which one should I choose from these two?
And i should get the latest nightly build right? (as in today's one)
in_core said:
Thanks for the suggestion but the thing is I am new in these advanced android stuffs. So i would prefer to choose from the renowned rom makers. So far I only found my device d802 listed in cyanogenmod and aokp's website. So which one should I choose from these two?
And i should get the latest nightly build right? (as in today's one)
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I would recommend the latest SNAPSHOT cm-11-20140104-SNAPSHOT-M2-d802.zip since it's a bit more stable then the nightlys.
And if you go for nightly, always check the CM 11 Official thread before upgrading the nightlys to see if some people have any big issues.
But like i said, I would recommend you to take the latest SNAPSHOP.
Cheers!
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I would recommend the latest SNAPSHOT cm-11-20140104-SNAPSHOT-M2-d802.zip since it's a bit more stable then the nightlys.
And if you go for nightly, always check the CM 11 Official thread before upgrading the nightlys to see if some people have any big issues.
But like i said, I would recommend you to take the latest SNAPSHOP.
Cheers!
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Thanks a lot man. I will get the snapshot then CM11 then.
Can you please tell me what stuffs do i wipe from twrp recovery manager? there are many stuffs to remove.
And as i already have a cm10.2 stable installed can i install the cm11 snapshot without wiping anything?
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Thanks a lot man. I will get the snapshot then CM11 then.
Can you please tell me what stuffs do i wipe from twrp recovery manager? there are many stuffs to remove.
And as i already have a cm10.2 stable installed can i install the cm11 snapshot without wiping anything?
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I would recommend, take advance wipe in twrp and check: Dalvik Cache + System + Data + Cache and you will be fine!
Much better to be on the safe side and do a real cleaning before flashing a ROM.
Thanks! Will download the rom and flash it now. Hope everything goes well
in_core said:
Thanks! Will download the rom and flash it now. Hope everything goes well
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Your welcome! Happy flashing!