I flashed over my first rom today and after a couple of mishaps I was running Incredibly Re-Engineered v2.2. Unfortunately I later realized that 2.3.1 was out and I somehow didn't see it. I was wondering if i could update to 2.3.1 without doing a full wipe or if it was needed. I was mainly wondering for future updates because I prefer not redownloading apps and redoing all my settings if possible. Sorry for the incredibly noobish question. Thanks
The IncReEngineered thread should have the direct answer to your question in the change log that annotates differences between versions.
Said another way, if there is no material difference between 2.3 and 2.31, you should be fine flashing it over 2.3.
Make a backup of your working 2.3 setup before you flash so if it goes south on you, a recoverable working ROM is there for you to flash.
They are the same Version Roms. 2.3.1 is 2.3 made compatible with the new clockwork mod. There is NO reason to flash.
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I've been on 2.3 for a few months and I'm very happy with it. Very stable. Currently using the stock kernel.
1. I'm using Clockwork 2.5.1.2. Do I need to update it before flashing 2.4? I looked at his requirements but it did not list that. It said it would work with the newer Clockwork.
2. I don't understand the full impact of running the SENSE (LESS) Removal Script. I currently use some of the HTC programs (like their SYNC for Outlook). I assume if I run that script, those kind of "sense" things will be removed.
3. Is there any huge advantage to upgrading to 2.4? I looked thru the changes and the only one I'd really be interested in is using Lou's #4 kernel. Is there something else I'm missing here?
And Lou if you are reading this.....thanks for all your hard work!
rampart51 said:
I've been on 2.3 for a few months and I'm very happy with it. Very stable. Currently using the stock kernel.
1. I'm using Clockwork 2.5.1.2. Do I need to update it before flashing 2.4? I looked at his requirements but it did not list that. It said it would work with the newer Clockwork.
2. I don't understand the full impact of running the SENSE (LESS) Removal Script. I currently use some of the HTC programs (like their SYNC for Outlook). I assume if I run that script, those kind of "sense" things will be removed.
3. Is there any huge advantage to upgrading to 2.4? I looked thru the changes and the only one I'd really be interested in is using Lou's #4 kernel. Is there something else I'm missing here?
And Lou if you are reading this.....thanks for all your hard work!
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1. I would upgrade Clockwork anyway, 3.0.0.8 is stable and working. 3.0.0.5 was the problem build that everyone was having problems with. Everything now is pretty much being made to flash with CW3. I don't believe that you HAVE to update, but at least now you can feel confident about doing so.
2. Yes If you run that script anything that is run off of rosie (sense) won't be accessible anymore.
3. It's not a huge update, when its 3.0 that will be a big update. when the version # hasn't increased much it is usually a bug fix or other small change release. You don't have to upgrade, unless you are like the rest of us who have to flash something at least once a day to feel fulfilled
Hello everyone, first I would like to thank everyone on the forum for the awesome job. Especially those of you who took the time to make great guides for nb like me.
I updated my dhd to android revolution 3.0 and I was wondering. If I want to update to 3.1. Can I flash the rom again directly with a full wipe or do I have to downgrade first ? (because now my build is 1.84.61.2)
thank
You can flash it directly, you have root and S-OFF, you won't need to do that again.
By the way, if you have used ARHD 3.0 without any issues, you can flash 3.1 (or 3.2 which is out now) without a full wipe (although they say it's recommended). This way all your settings will remain.
You should check the ARHD thread to see that you have the recommended radio for 3.2 (it's working really well for me, I'm getting HSDPA on my commute to work instead of switching between EDGE and 3G like before).
Edit: Remember to always do a nandroid backup before flashing, so you always have something stable to revert to in the case of a bootloop or other malfunction.
thank yazayad I will do that
I'm currently running CM7 7.1.0 Beta 1, and was looking to update to the newest nightly. I just downloaded it, and want to confirm what actually needs to be done before installing it. Do I actually need to do a complete wipe of my phone again? It would be a bummer if I have to reinstall all my apps every time an update comes out. And also, do I have to reinstall the google apps file again as well? Thanks.
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Opinions differ. Some anal people say wipe everything three times before applying any change that affects the rom. Others say you are safe if you are changing from a similar generation (i.e., updating one version of gingerbread to another).
What I do is if I am changing to a majorly different rom I wipe. If it's similar I take my chances.
I ALWAYS make a backup before making any rom changes. That way I can always to back to where I was before if the non-wipe flash causes problems.
When I am running CM and updating with nightlies I don't wipe.
Hello all,
Got my Droid Incredible 2 back in July 2011. Rooted and flashed a custom ROM pretty much right away. Since, I have had almost no problems with this phone (except the alarm clock stopped working a few months ago...) and it has been through a lot.
Recently, my phone has been acting kind of weird. I am not quite sure what the problem is (sometimes the battery seems to drain extremely fast, pretty much only symptom atm and very random). I am going to keep using it regularly for a few more days to see if the problem is persistent.
Anyways, if the phone is actually OK still, I was thinking it might be nice to get a fresh new ROM. Like I said, got the phone 07/11, haven't touched it since.
I am liking this ROM: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1892450
What is the recommended process of backing up my data and flashing this one on? I see the instructions in the thread and intend to follow them, if anyone has more detailed explanations or would like to walk me through it that would be appreciated.
Do I need to update anything else? Like I said, phone is on pretty old software/firmware since I have not received any official updates over the life time of my phone. I am seeing kernels and radios, will mine work? Can I tell? Are there better ones I should use?
I am currently rooted. Running rmk's Ginger Sense ROM (found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1161411) which is Android version 2.3.3 and Sense version 2.1. I have Titanium Backup and Superuser apps installed.
So, its been a while. Help me update right. I will continue to research but my knowledge relating to this process is currently severely lacking, so any help is appreciated. My phone has been fast, smooth, and stable - I would love to keep it that way!
Thanks
Just follow the instructions in the op. Do them as it says. Be sure to reboot recovery after installing rom and before flashing gapps. It wont break your phone if you forget, but it might help the soft keys work right. No need to update firmware. The kernel he includes is custom too so you dont have to flash a different one, research if you want to though, there are others that work. Try it without changing radios, if you want to change radios its simple and there is a thread that has them on xda.
Sent from my Incredible 2
Hi All,
I rooted my One X a couple of months ago and have been using the CM11 ROM. And have been fighting the issues that came with it. With just stability in mind, I have been for the last few days trying to go back to stock and update to the OTA for Jelly bean. But after figuring out the right RUU.exe file with respect to my CID, I have been having troubles with completing the installation process where the RUU.exe fails due to compatibility issues with my bootloader version.
I dont want to keep messing around with my phone anymore and have decided to simply instal the most stable jelly bean ROM. I would prefer the to use a original HTC OTA version. But then I always run in to issues installing it. I have so many versions of it downloaded and tried that I am tired of it quite frankly.
Could you folks suggest the best way out?
Many thanks!
ARHD-MaximusHD-ViperX with AlexV kernel
rubendayal said:
Hi All,
I rooted my One X a couple of months ago and have been using the CM11 ROM. And have been fighting the issues that came with it. With just stability in mind, I have been for the last few days trying to go back to stock and update to the OTA for Jelly bean. But after figuring out the right RUU.exe file with respect to my CID, I have been having troubles with completing the installation process where the RUU.exe fails due to compatibility issues with my bootloader version.
I dont want to keep messing around with my phone anymore and have decided to simply instal the most stable jelly bean ROM. I would prefer the to use a original HTC OTA version. But then I always run in to issues installing it. I have so many versions of it downloaded and tried that I am tired of it quite frankly.
Could you folks suggest the best way out?
Many thanks!
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no moust stable try and take decision
SOLVED!!
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no moust stable try and take decision
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Thank you guys.
I was finally able to flash ARHD (the odexed version) from here. But there were some unclear instructions on the wipe data (AROMA) in the description by ARHD team. And the phone was simply in boot loop after I flashed the ROM.
So I applied the process from my last experience with CM11:
- and went back to recovery
- wiped factory data
- then wiped Delavik Cache
- and rebooted.
And it all worked like a charm. But in the ROM pack the superuser binary didn't work as normal. So was not able to use Titanium backup to retrieve my backed up files. So I read up a bit more and found the latest SuperSU.zip file and manually flashed via CWM recovery. And now I have superuser access and have been able to make everything work fine.
However, the OTA system update doesnt allow me to carry out a system update. Saying the copy of the ROM is not the regular one and I must reach out to HTC support for help. Guessing that's just normal as this is a custom ROM.
Well, apart from that all's good for now.
Hopefully the above will be helpful to others that decide to flash their One X with a latest Jelly Bean update.