I recently bought Note 2 and did factory reset/wipe data. I was thinking to root it and thought I should take backup first. When I go into recovery mode I can see only below options.
-reboot system now
-apply update from ADB
-apply update from ext storage
-wipe data/factory reset
-wipe cache partition
-apply update from cache.
Just want to let you know that I had S4 rooted before and when I configure Note 2 it asked me google account and restored team win application and etc. I did wipe data/factory reset couple of times but still can not see backup option.Please help
You're in the note 3 forum. I suggest asking in the note 2 forum.
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I had a really hard time installing custom recovery... I finally thought I had it and
wiped data/factory reset
format data
format system
wiped cache partition
but I did not flash a ROM
when I tried to get back in the custom recovery it just keeps going back to the factory recovery.... so i am stuck...
what to do please help...
horatiob said:
I had a really hard time installing custom recovery... I finally thought I had it and
wiped data/factory reset
format data
format system
wiped cache partition
but I did not flash a ROM
when I tried to get back in the custom recovery it just keeps going back to the factory recovery.... so i am stuck...
what to do please help...
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My suggestion is that your read through the forums here as there are several "beginner guides" that will get you started.
After you installed your first custom rom the process proves itself to be easy:
- Flash a stock ROM (2.2 nordic)
- Acquire root using SuperOneClick
- Instal Clockworkmod recovery/2ndInit (I prefer 2ndInit)
- Transfer the nandroid backup (.zip file) to the root of your SD card
- Reboot phone when led turns blue hit volume down
-Wipe data
-Wipe cache
-Wipe Dalvik (It's under advanced)
-Restore -> select update zip from sdcard
- Browse to the nandroid backup file you put on your sdcard in step 4
Done
Hi, my Defy (Green Camera) is stuck on JORDN_U3_97.21.51.sbf - strange chineese Eclair ROM - screenshot here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=27590063&postcount=4.
I installed it after my battery died during updating Cyanogen to newer version - I panicked a bit and needed working phone asap, so I used mcGyver hack and flashed it with RSD Lite as I found in some guide.
Now I want to install any better system on top of it (it's real crap - all google apps crashes immediately for example) Cyanogen 10+ would be best.
There are some similar threads, but they wanted to downgrade system, not upgrade.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=14762402&postcount=143 - I didn't tried it yet as download pages
looks suspicious. //edit: downloading it, but it's really slow.
I've also read:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1486731
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1365673
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1065798
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1216982
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1795647
What I tried to do so far is:
I. Rooting phone with SuperOneClickv2.3.3-ShortFuse
II. Installing SndInitDefy_1.4_2.apk
III. One of following:
a)
1) Go to Custom Recovery.
2) Wipe data/factory reset, wipe Cache and go to Advanced ► Wipe dalvik.
3) Go to install zip from sdcard ► Choose zip from sd card.
4) Flash cm-10-20131030-NIGHTLY-mb526.zip
6) Wipe Cache and Dalvik again
7) Restart.
It didn't boot in 10 minutes (Motorola logo) so I flashed sbf again and returned to I.
b)
1) Go to Custom Recovery.
2) Wipe data/factory reset, wipe Cache and go to Advanced ► Wipe dalvik.
3) Go to install zip from sdcard ► Choose zip from sd card.
4) Flash froyo kernel
5) Flash CM10-20120924-NIGHTLY-mb525.zip.
7) Wipe Cache and Dalvik again
8) Restart.
It didn't boot in 10 minutes (Motorola logo) so I flashed sbf again and returned to I.
c)
1) Go to Custom Recovery.
2) Wipe data/factory reset, wipe Cache and go to Advanced ► Wipe dalvik.
3) Go to install zip from sdcard ► Choose zip from sd card.
4) Flash froyo kernel
5) Flash cm-72-20120921-NIGHTLY-Defy.zip
7) Wipe Cache and Dalvik again (recommended).
8) Restart
It didn't boot in 10 minutes (Motorola logo).
I also tried some other Quarx builds, some times with gapps and RLRv2.16_base.zip but I don't remember details.
Any ideas what can I do? Now i'm trying downloading various roms and trying to install them with recovery.
EDIT:
Now I have DEFYPLUS_U3_4.5.1-134_DFP-231_GR_SIGN_UCADEFYEMARAB1B80AA004.0R_PDS03C_USAJRDNGIBRRTCEE_P022_A022_Service1FF.sbf which works, but I cant root it - zerg rush fails
Well.. After I flash something I don't wipe cache and dalvik , this maybe should be the problem..Before I install something I do a data/factory reset , wipe cache , and then wipe dalvik. You should try after you install something don't wipe cache and dalvik..
OK, i fixed it.
With DEFYPLUS_U3_4.5.1-134_DFP-231_CEE_ROOTED_No_Signed.sbf from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1542956 i got root, after that i installed SndInitDefy_2.3.apk and was able to flash CM10.
I am currently using a another custom rom on S4 SGH-I337M.
I would like to install the Slim Bean 2 stable rom on to it.
I am very new the installing roms etc,. Just rooted and installed CWM on my phone last week.
My question is do I doing the following procedure to install
5.Now, perform data wiping task. To do so, select wipe data/factory reset, then select Yes on next screen to confirm your action. Wait few minutes till the data wipe is complete. Now come back to CWM recovery main menu. Select wipe cache partition and after wiping process done, select Wipe Dalvik Cache under advance option to perform Dalvik cache wiping.
Or follow the guide on Slim Bean sire:-
SlimBean 4.3 installation instructions
After there is a some confusion about how to install 4.3, here is a list of what's absolutely necessary
■full wipe (means: wipe data / factory reset and format /system)
■install Slim 4.3 ROM
■install Slim 4.3 gapps
■Reboot
What is the difference between the two guides.
As I mentione I have been doing quite a bit of reading and I was able to following the instruction when i first rooted to install custom Rom my phone. But is a little confusing with so much out there to read.
Thanks in advance for any help and suggestions.
Okay dude I was a noob too just a few weeks ago and I was staying over the little things too. Basically the only things you need to wipe are cache and dalvik cache and format/data but beware you should always have a backup of your current Rom because wiping data will make your phone unable to boot incase the zip file you downloaded doesn't install. In that case you can simply restore your rom download anther and try again so yeah
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There's no real difference between those 2 guides.
Slim ROMs always recommend manually formatting system (as well as wiping cache / dalvik / data) but in theory it shouldn't be necessary. As you flash a ROM if you watch all the text on your screen you'll see that it formats the system itself. When you do a data wipe / factory reset you'll notice that it also wipes the cache at the same time. There's no harm doing it twice and I usually end up doing more than necessary.
As the previous poster said, ALWAYS make a backup before you do anything serious. My backups consist of:
- nandroid backup (with CWM or TWRP)
- back up all user apps and data (never system apps/data) with Titanium Backup Pro (I actually do these 3x/wk on a schedule)
- backup Calls and Messages to xml with TiBu Pro
Whenever I change from one custom ROM to another (say, Cyanogenmod to Slim) or one Android version to another (4.3 to 4.4) I do all of the following...
- wipe data / factory reset
- wipe cache
- wipe dalvik
- mount system
- format system
- flash ROM
- flash GAPPS
- with Kit Kat (Android 4.4) I've also been flashing SuperSU1.69.zip since some of the early Kit Kat ROMs were breaking Superuser.
- reboot
- follow the basic setup procedures to get your main Google account going
- open Play Store and get TiBu and Pro Key again
- open TiBu and do a batch action: "restore missing apps with data", then restore calls and messages from xml
- go into settings and tweak away......
When I update to a new version of my current ROM (like a new nightly or weekly or new stable version) I do the following...
- wipe cache
- wipe dalvik
- flash ROM
- flash GAPPs
- reboot
This is a "dirty flash" and can cause problems so do it at your own risk. Worst case scenario is that you might have to restore your backup or do a proper full wipe and try again...
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I should also mention, if you've already taken a stock phone and followed instructions to root and get a ROM going then what you're trying to do now is even easier. As long as you have CWM and make a backup you don't need to worry. Just make sure you always download the correct version of the ROM for your phone as well as the correct GAPPS package for the Android version you're flashing.
Will i be able to install Omni ROM by:
-Booting into recovery
-Wiping data/factory reset
-Wiping cache
-Wiping dalvic cache (under advanced)
-Choosing install Rom from sd card
-Locating Rom and flashing it ?
Without any problems?
Running CM11 4.4.2, which came with the Cyanogenmod installer.
Yes of course it will work. You can skip wiping cache and dalvik.
Wiping data/factory reset is everything except /system which flashing any ROM will overwrite.
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dethrat said:
Yes of course it will work. You can skip wiping cache and dalvik.
Wiping data/factory reset is everything except /system which flashing any ROM will overwrite.
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It will also not wipe internal storage, which I assume OP will want to keep.
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Hello,
actually I'm using a SGS4 I9505 with cm-12-20150304-NIGHTLY-jfltexx and CWM 6.0.5.1.
I've tried to flash several TW Lollipop firmware wich i found in the I9505 forum:
1. Kushan+Touchwiz+Lollipop+Lite+Rom+v.1.2
2. S4_Echoev42_EchoePop2_020315
3. OA7-2.1F
4. XXUHA07-v2.01
Before flashing any oft this firmwares i made a factory reset, wiped both caches and installed the modem Firmware via Odin.
After flashing firmware # 1 and 2 my phone was stuc in a bootloop (only Samsung Galaxy S4 Logo appears).
Flashing firmware #3 and 4 fails and cwm reports error 7.
Flashing cm12 afterwards isn't a problem and runs fine.
I think the wipe fails or doesn't work properly. Is it enougth to select factory reset in cwm and wipe the dalvik cache manualy?
What can I do?
With besteht regard
Mirko (NemesisMF)
What if it is a recovery problem?
Thought about that too.
Should i try twrp or philz?
I switched to Philz Recovery and flashed S4 Echoe Rom v42 without any Problems.
CWM seems to have a problem to falsh TW Lollipop images ower an existing CM12 an the I9505.
You need to do full wipe not just cache.
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You need to do full wipe not just cache.
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As I wrote above I did a factory reset before flashing and wiped the caches with cwm. If that is not enougth it would be nice to explain what else I have to wipe or post a link.
While using philz recovery the factory reset for clean system is enougth and the new System is working fine.
Factory wipe is not full wipe, you need to do a full wipe as in format to install new rom, phillz recovery has this feature can't remember exactly where, I think its under advanced.
Just have a look in the sub menus.
Just to explain it better when you do a full wipe it deletes every part of the existing
Rom including the system, data and cache and some other stuff completely removing the android operating system, so unless the rom you install does a wipe before install parts of the existing system will remain and can cause boot issues. For example as you've already discovered you are trying to install a tw rom over an existing cyanogenmod 12 installation which Will cause it to hang on boot.
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As I wrote above I did a factory reset before flashing and wiped the caches with cwm. If that is not enougth it would be nice to explain what else I have to wipe or post a link.
While using philz recovery the factory reset for clean system is enougth and the new System is working fine.
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Do you mean a factory reset from within Android itself? If so, then that's a complete obsolete step. When before flashing a rom you should perform a factory reset, then they always mean a full wipe from the recovery. You need to do a full wipe from the recovery. That means the /system partition is being wiped. You will see it in the screen during the wipe if it wipes /system.
But it also could have been a problem of CWM. I don't think it is being updated anymore, so better use TWRP or Philz.