I flashed the kernel and Rom virus gingersense and was thinking about flashing a different Rom but was wondering if i make a backup before i flash do i still have to do all the steps i had to do to flash this Rom or will it automatically be done?
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You need to backup that rom in recovery [in case you want to go back to it.]
To flash new rom:
-after backing up the current rom, wipe factory/data, cache, and dalvik cache
-flash rom in recovery
-if its a gingerbread rom, wipe cache and dalvik again, then flash the latest gapps.
-if you flash a custom kernel with it, wipe cache and dalvik cache again, then flash kernel
-reboot
Thanks i was asking cause i wanted to try out the miui roms and if i don't like them i would like to go right back to genger sense wit the kernel without going thru all those steps again
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kilogramz718 said:
Thanks i was asking cause i wanted to try out the miui roms and if i don't like them i would like to go right back to genger sense wit the kernel without going thru all those steps again
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No problem. Just follow my steps and it'll bring you back to the gingersense. [after flashing miui, and if you want to switch back, just restore the backup of gingersense]
I would recommend naming them with a file explorer/mounted to a pc, because if you have multiple ones, you'll forget. Just don't use spaces in the names of the actual backup, and do not name the folder the backups are in.
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Is it easy to go from cm7 nightly #12 to GV 1.5? do I just wipe and then install CV?
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Yes if your fully s-off and have the clockwork recovery all you need is rom manager if you really want to make it easy for yourself. just click on the rom you want to install and hit wipe data wipe and cache wipe and it will install for you and just let it flash its thing and you'll be on the new rom in minutes.
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No need to wipe and reinstall. Just do a backup of the ROM you're on and the other ROM (aka you only have to set them up once), then switch back and forth with ROM manager. As the previous poster stated, just go to ROM manager, hit "Manage and Restore Backups" and select which you want, then your phone will boot into recovery, change ROMs, and reboot. Don't make the mistake of thinking you need to completely reinstall and setup everything over and over again. Just keep the ROMs backed up and you'll have a pain free switch.
Now that sounds cool and easy
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My two favorite roms are Fresh and CM6. I would like to be able to jump between the two whenever the spirit moves me. However, whenever I try to nandroid restore to a Fresh backup from any AOSP rom, i get stuck in a bootloop and have to rewipe and flash everything in order to get back, therefore making my Fresh backup useless. Before flashing any new rom, I always do a full data, cache, and dalvik wipe. I am I missing something here?? Shouldn't I be able to flash a rom (aosp or sense), get it setup with programs the way I want them, screens setup, etc. Then make nandroid backups and jump back and forth restoring them whenever I want?? Please help
legasus233 said:
My two favorite roms are Fresh and CM6. I would like to be able to jump between the two whenever the spirit moves me. However, whenever I try to nandroid restore to a Fresh backup from any AOSP rom, i get stuck in a bootloop and have to rewipe and flash everything in order to get back, therefore making my Fresh backup useless. Before flashing any new rom, I always do a full data, cache, and dalvik wipe. I am I missing something here?? Shouldn't I be able to flash a rom (aosp or sense), get it setup with programs the way I want them, screens setup, etc. Then make nandroid backups and jump back and forth restoring them whenever I want?? Please help
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After nandroid make sure to re wipe cache and dalvik
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You might be having the same issue I was; what recovery are you on? It happened to me when I was amon ra 2.2.1 so I switched to 2.3.1 amon and I stopped getting tons of bootloops. P.S I never have to wipe anything when flashing nandroids and never had an issue. My issue was the recovery.
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dirkyd3rk said:
You might be having the same issue I was; what recovery are you on? It happened to me when I was amon ra 2.2.1 so I switched to 2.3.1 amon and I stopped getting tons of bootloops. P.S I never have to wipe anything when flashing nandroids and never had an issue. My issue was the recovery.
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I am currently running RA-supersonic-v2.3. Yesterday I did another backup of my most current Fresh setup but this time I also backed up the cache and sd-ext options in the recovery menu and I didn't have a problem nandroid restoring back after flashing an AOSP rom. I don't know, I think my phone is possessed!
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After nandroid make sure to re wipe cache and dalvik
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This is unnecessary...
iitreatedii said:
This is unnecessary...
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In most cases I would agree, but if the OP is running any sort of ext a2sd, contents of cache/dalvik cache are not entirely restored, and clearing them after restore, but before reboot is a good idea.
I just ran aosp rom for the first time for a few days. When I nanded back to airborne (sense), I flashed a sense kernel before the nand restore just out of fear of remnants. Dont know if its necessary.
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i apologize for my noob question in advance.
i'm new to the whole flashing ROMs/kernels and what not scene. im interested in flashing the newest energy rom and i have seen a lot of people saying that the anthrax kernel is amazing with the energy rom. i know how to flash a ROM, I'm just not sure what to do about the kernel. so i was just wondering if somebody can give me a quick tutorial on how to flash anthrax's kernel with the energy rom.
again, i apologize for my noob question. any help would be much appreciated. thanks
zakphi said:
i apologize for my noob question in advance.
i'm new to the whole flashing ROMs/kernels and what not scene. im interested in flashing the newest energy rom and i have seen a lot of people saying that the anthrax kernel is amazing with the energy rom. i know how to flash a ROM, I'm just not sure what to do about the kernel. so i was just wondering if somebody can give me a quick tutorial on how to flash anthrax's kernel with the energy rom.
again, i apologize for my noob question. any help would be much appreciated. thanks
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You flash a kernel like a rom.
Wipe, Flash the rom, flash the kernel, reboot.
Should be good after that.
Make sure the kernel is for Sense if you are using sense or AOSP if you are using AOSP.
SetCPU will let you configure the kernel.
thanks for the quick response xnotta. i just want to make sure, i wipe everything, meaning dalvik, cache, and data, right??
On energy wipe ONLY dalvik cache mount data in recovery flash kernel unmount data reboot
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zakphi said:
thanks for the quick response xnotta. i just want to make sure, i wipe everything, meaning dalvik, cache, and data, right??
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If you are already running the rom(Energy) then you can just wipe Cache and Dalvik then flash the kernel(anthrax).
You only need to wipe everything if you are installing the rom(Energy) fresh.
Sorry for the confusion.
xNotta said:
If you are already running the rom(Energy) then you can just wipe Cache and Dalvik then flash the kernel(anthrax).
You only need to wipe everything if you are installing the rom(Energy) fresh.
Sorry for the confusion.
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Don't wipe cache
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If you don't do it exactly how I stated your WiFi will break and you'll lose alot of apps ect
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so let me get this straight because i am doing a clean install of the energy rom, i should wipe everything, flash rom, flash kernel, then reboot? i also read something about mounting/unmounting to prevent breaking wifi, do i need to worry about that?
zakphi said:
so let me get this straight because i am doing a clean install of the energy rom, i should wipe everything, flash rom, flash kernel, then reboot? i also read something about mounting/unmounting to prevent breaking wifi, do i need to worry about that?
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So flash rom wipe dalvik cache mount data flash kernel unmount data reboot
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thanks evo4gnoob
i forgot to mention. i have a gapps zip file. when should i flash that?
zakphi said:
i forgot to mention. i have a gapps zip file. when should i flash that?
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The rom comes with gapps only aosp roms require flashing gapps
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I don't know what caused it... but no matter what rom I flash it seems that it always gets through the bootup screens and then gets stuck on the samsung screen, and won't load into a custom rom. It seems like something happened to my system and I have tried everything and nothing it working. I can only run with the stock rom it came with and thats it.
I have no clue whats going on. When I flash from ROM to ROM I take these steps.
1- put rom on SD card
2- nandroid
3- factory wipe from recovery
4- wipe cache
5- wipe dalvik
6- flash rom
7- flash gapps (if on AOSP based)
8- reboot.
I have went back to stock via odin, then reflashed via odin, repushed the recovery, basically started from scratch and nothing is letting me install a new rom. Wasn't really having any problems until today... any ideas? :crying::crying::crying::crying::crying:
edit- I was thinking, I did ALOT of debloating at the beginning using the aroma debloater, and did some minor debloating myself.. I wouldn't think this would have anything to do with a new rom because when I wipe everything it does a fresh install of everything... So I am stuck.
3.5- mounts and storage > format system
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theROMinator said:
3.5- mounts and storage > format system
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should this be done everytime?
Optimizer said:
should this be done everytime?
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Yes. Although if you're updating a rom i.e. cm or aokp a cache/dalvik cache wipe will do (unless stated otherwise).
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theROMinator said:
Yes. Although if you're updating a rom i.e. cm or aokp a cache/dalvik cache wipe will do (unless stated otherwise).
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see my main thing was everyone was talking about how if I was going from a modded stock rom to a modded stock rom there would not need anything except cache wipes... and i still get hung..:/
I recommended backing up all of your data, do a factory reset, then go back to stock with an Odin package from development. From there you can root or whatever you please.
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First off if you're on ANY recovery that isn't CWM 5.0.2.7 you DO NOT NEED TDJS SUPER WIPE OR CACHE WIPE SCRIPTS!!!! Seriously stop flashing these people you're filling up threads with problems caused by both of these scripts and bad flashing methods. Here's how to PROPERLY flash a ROM..
If on CWM 6.0.x.x
1. Wipe factory data/reset
2. Wipe cache
3. Go into mounts and storage
4. Format /system
5. Format /data
6. Format /cache
7. Enter advanced
8. Wipe dalvik
9. Flash ROM then gapps
10. Reboot and let the ROM settle for 5-10 minutes if flashing TW ROMs, this step is unnecessary for AOSP based ROMs.
11. (Optional) if flashing a new radio flash AFTER the ROM has been initially booted for the first time. No wipes are necessary when flashing a new radio but it HAS to be flashed after the ROM is loaded and settled in. Flashing a radio first and then a ROM has caused issues like the phone not even recognizing there is a network for it. ( phone remains in emergency mode )
If you're on a Cyanogenmod nightly a full wipe IS NOT REQUIRED. The proper method of dirty flashing is just wiping cache, ( NOT FORMAT CACHE IN MOUNTS & STORAGE )
wiping dalvik and flashing your ROM. Simple as that.
If using TWRP 2.2+ the steps are essentially the same or use TDJs wipe scripts. They work perfectly fine with TWRP. Feel free to wipe 2x or even 3x if it makes you feel safer about your installation.
And THAT'S IT. People are cluttering up threads with issues than can totally be avoided by flashing the right way. I hope this helps some of you iron out these insane tiny quirks I keep reading about.
Happy flashing folks.
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I forgot to note.. if you're still using one of TDJs roms or any other rom that automatically wipes with TDJs SUPER CACHE WIPE, do NOT use any other recoveries other than CWM 5.0.2.7 or TWRP 2.2+. With any other recovery such as CWM 6.0.x.x+, the wipe script breaks the roms ability to reboot properly and the only way to solve this is to use TDJs CACHE WIPE which in turn breaks your recoveries ability to work properly.
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Thanks man this was needed. Yes threads get filled with this so often. I dirty flash like you mentioned accept I format system first. I also clean flash like you mentioned but never formatted cache and dalvik just system. That's good to know. Thanks
But I will add those new steps. I format system when dirty flashing because on the cm10 Site they mentioned that.
Again thanks
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I edited OP with a little bit more information for safer flashing.
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Sad we need to keep telling people how to flash. If you are not sure what you are doing I think you should be very careful before you destroy your expensive toy. Everyone should have an idea on how to flash and restore from a bad flash before they even root. Also as my sig says let Google be your friend people if you run into issues instead of running to a thread and clogging it up...
Thanks for post and this is a bump to keep it on page 1 and hopefully more people will notice it.
So I messed up and used the darkside scripts with 6.0.1.4 and I can't get my phone to boot, like you mentioned. It also destroyed the recovery, does nothing at all. What can I do, if anything, to fix?
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So I messed up and used the darkside scripts with 6.0.1.4 and I can't get my phone to boot, like you mentioned. It also destroyed the recovery, does nothing at all. What can I do, if anything, to fix?
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Can you boot into recovery at all? If you can.. download the TWRP 2.2.2.0 zip in its thread and flash it. Its going to hang in the install process but should say twrp has been installed. At that point reset your phone by holding the power button. As soon as you feel the phone vibrate hold down both volume buttons and you should boot into TWRP recovery.
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I have been using the darkside wipe! It has been working great. I don't think that it will brick my phone or anything.....
tickerman said:
I have been using the darkside wipe! It has been working great. I don't think that it will brick my phone or anything.....
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Darkside superwipe will only mess your ROMs ability to reboot on touchwiz ROMs. The only way to fix this is flashing the darkside cache wipe which WILL break clockwork mod 6.0.1.4 like the user above. Point is.. don't use either scripts at all on CWM. Wipe the old fashioned way.
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tickerman said:
I have been using the darkside wipe! It has been working great. I don't think that it will brick my phone or anything.....
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I agree. even after switching to twrp I still find the script useful. But op warning about using script with cwm version 6xxx might be true. I have issue with boot when i was on cwm 6 and i had to Odin cwm 5.0.2.7 again to get into recovery menu.
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Thanks, always forgot the formatting steps
ultratt said:
Thanks, always forgot the formatting steps
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Never forget those! Those completely format your partitions.. like formatting a hard drive before you install Windows.
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RushAOZ said:
Never forget those! Those completely format your partitions.. like formatting a hard drive before you install Windows.
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Thanks for the guide. One question, how do you format partitions on TWRP? Do you need to?
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Thanks for the guide. One question, how do you format partitions on TWRP? Do you need to?
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Luckily enough, TWRP does this in the wipe section already when you hit system, cache and dalvik. Its an awesome and well thought out recovery!
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Luckily enough, TWRP does this in the wipe section already when you hit system, cache and dalvik. Its an awesome and well thought out recovery!
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Oh cool, I was already really liking TWRP and this makes it even better.
This thread should be a sticky.
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This thread should be a sticky.
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Agree.
Sub'n.
I just followed this and it answers many questions. I have great luck with CWR 5.0.2.7 and the darkside scripts. Everytime I had an issue, I would run the darkside cache script and all was fixed.
Now, since I upgraded CWR, I have had issues installing ROMS, bad recovery installs, etc. Just as you mentioned.
Got a new phone today. Flashed an odin CWR (didn't know the version). It turned out to be an older touch version. I CWR flashed the latest Sk8's recovery. I then followed your instructions. Installed JB ROM and Gapps and it was a success. Not boot loop.
Questions: What do I do if I want to wipe cache and dalvik or fix permissions in the future? What radio is recommended with the latest JB nightly?
apicia said:
Agree.
Sub'n.
I just followed this and it answers many questions. I have great luck with CWR 5.0.2.7 and the darkside scripts. Everytime I had an issue, I would run the darkside cache script and all was fixed.
Now, since I upgraded CWR, I have had issues installing ROMS, bad recovery installs, etc. Just as you mentioned.
Got a new phone today. Flashed an odin CWR (didn't know the version). It turned out to be an older touch version. I CWR flashed the latest Sk8's recovery. I then followed your instructions. Installed JB ROM and Gapps and it was a success. Not boot loop.
Questions: What do I do if I want to wipe cache and dalvik or fix permissions in the future? What radio is recommended with the latest JB nightly?
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Just go into CWM and wipe cache in the main menu and dalvik in the advanced menu. To be honest though you don't need to do this whatsoever. Only when dirty flashing a new nightly. In my experience atleast lol as far as gapps go..
http://goo.im/gapps/gapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip
These should work just fine
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Bump fer new users yo
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Bump for new users
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Thanks