so i just tried to flash Synergy coming off from Deck Rom 1.2 stable is there anything extra i need to do to make this work b.c it was acting up when i flashed it but i didnt do a complete wipe so i just wanna make sure its worth the try again and
also how do i save data from apps like i know how to save apps but like my drag racing game keeps getting restarted and it takes me forever to save that much money =[
Use Titanium Backup for the game data if you don't want to start over.
Also, Deck's rom is AOSP and Synergy is a Sense rom, you should ALWAYS do a full wipe when switching between the 2, otherwise you stand a good chance of seeing issues with the rom you switch to.
I moved from Deck to Synergy smoothly. I used Caulkins to wipe the phone, it also cant hurt to wipe multiple times before installing. To reiterate the above comment your just shooting yourself in the foot going from an AOSP rom (deck, cyanogen) to a Sense rom without a wipe.
For one, saying you didn't do a complete wipe is the answer. Wipe every thing, but the SDCard. I mean everything. I even wipe Dalvik and cache 2 times, just to be safe.
So when you say full wipe, is that the first option on RA Recovery in the WIPE catergory?
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So when you say full wipe, is that the first option on RA Recovery in the WIPE catergory?
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Full wipe=
Cache
Dalvik cache
android_secure
Data
Boot
System
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Edit: Still not fixed. Any help would be appreciated.
Hi all. I'm currently using MIUI and want to swith to CM7 for 2.3 and 4G. I've been on the Cyanogen forums but to no avail. I have so far tried the following...
1. Flash from MIUI to CM7 #8 through rommanager with wipe.
2. Flash from MIUI to CM7 nightly 8, 12, 17 through Clockwork with full data and cache wipe.
3. Flash from MIUI to CM6 to CM7 through clockwork w/ full wipe.
4. Flash Amons recovery in rommanager and flash from MIUI to CM7 nightly 17 w/ full wipe.
I am currently at a loss. Please throw any suggestions my way.
- Nick
What exactly are you wiping when you say full wipe?
Try flashing calkulin's format_all.zip, then cyanogenmod, then gapps, all within one recovery session (no rebooting/restarting between flashing each one)
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Try a full wipe, cache, dalvik, and data. Then reflash the rom.
By full wipe I mean data/factory reset, then wipe cache, then dalvik.
Trying Calkulin now. On Cyanogen forum someone suggested a different kernel. I've never flashed only just a kernel. Would I use the same method as flashing other zips?
That's correct, just wipe dalvik and cache before doing so.
So, I did the calculkin format all however I also did something different this time. I started to notice that it would only boot loop after I did a Titanium batch restore. I would normally restore all apps and system data. This time I only restored apps instead of system data and I can reboot just fine... for now.
Would this cause a problem? Restoring system data from a backup inside MIUI and restoring it in CM?
Edit: Now it's stuck at the white screen. Doing a nandroid backup and going to try some other fun stuff. Yay...
I use amon RA recovery and when I was stuck in a boot loop I would wipe data/factory reset, cache, dalvik cache, as well as wipe the system. That did the trick for me. Best of luck!
PS. Not sure of you can wipe system via clockwork mod, I used it briefly before I got aggravated and flashed a better recovery img IMO.
hTC Evo CM7-n17
You can do a full wipe in clockwork:
factory/data reset, and wipe cache from the main screen, then navigate to advanced and then wipe dalvik cache.
The reason I've been using clockwork is because I like using Rom Manager, but I'm not against Amon if it's the answer. Though, I've now tried it, and it doesn't seem to be.
I've been doing the wipes you're suggesting since the beginning. Those aren't doing it. I have a few ideas that I didn't try last night. Gave up after about hour 7 of trying different things.
My next experiment is to switch kernels. But I'm also thinking there could be a problem w/ my Titanium backup. I don't remember specifically, because I didn't notice it at first, but it does seem to only have a problem after I do a restore. Any thoughts on that one??
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The reason I've been using clockwork is because I like using Rom Manager, but I'm not against Amon if it's the answer. Though, I've now tried it, and it doesn't seem to be.
I've been doing the wipes you're suggesting since the beginning. Those aren't doing it. I have a few ideas that I didn't try last night. Gave up after about hour 7 of trying different things.
My next experiment is to switch kernels. But I'm also thinking there could be a problem w/ my Titanium backup. I don't remember specifically, because I didn't notice it at first, but it does seem to only have a problem after I do a restore. Any thoughts on that one??
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Well amon_ra isn't the answer. I've used clockwork and had ZERO problems, and still use it. But if you think titanium is your issue, go into it, and click problems, and it'll download the busybox and correct itself. And if you think the kernel may be the problem, it could be, so go for it. Just make sure to use an aosp kernel on an aosp rom, and the same for sense; don't mix them.
Thanks for the advice. Any suggestions on which kernel I could try? On MIUI my kernel is brandon-ThinkPad-T510 #5.
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Thanks for the advice. Any suggestions on which kernel I could try? On MIUI my kernel is brandon-ThinkPad-T510 #5.
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Well I would try the a froyo savaged zen kernel. They all play nice from what I hear.
No fix yet even after switching kernels. I found this link when I was looking up more info http://www.shahz.net/android/what-is-dalvik-cache.html and this section interested me.
"This dalvik cache can grow immensely huge as more applications are installed on your phone. It is safe to wipe dalvik-cache. It will be rebuilt again when the phone boots. This also explains why your phone takes ages to start up for the first time. As for my Nexus One, having about 145 applications installed, it takes about 13 minutes to build the cache"
Could this be what's going on? Is the dalvik cache being rebuilt and I'm not actually getting a bootloop? Do I need to let the blue arrow circle around the skating android for 15 minutes?
Still not working. Tried the kernel switch and the above idea of letting the boot screen run for over 20 minutes. Nothing.
Anyone w/ any thoughts?? Thanks.
Are you flashing the new kernel the same time you flash the rom. What you should do is wipe everything, factory/data, cahe, dalvik cache, then flash the rom. Give it a couple of minutes to boot up. After it eventually boots up, back it up, then flash the new kernel, just wipe the cache and dalvik before you do so.
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So, I did the calculkin format all however I also did something different this time. I started to notice that it would only boot loop after I did a Titanium batch restore. I would normally restore all apps and system data. This time I only restored apps instead of system data and I can reboot just fine... for now.
Would this cause a problem? Restoring system data from a backup inside MIUI and restoring it in CM?
Edit: Now it's stuck at the white screen. Doing a nandroid backup and going to try some other fun stuff. Yay...
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Restoring system data through Titanium Backup is almost a certain recipe for disaster - especially when switching between different ROMs. Use TB only to restore user apps, and the data associated with only those apps.
The other thing you may want to try is to repartition/format your SD card. Make sure you back it up to your computer first, then use whatever recovery (I know Amon Ra will do it, think CWM will too) to partition and format the SD card. This helped me out when I was getting bootloops...
Good luck!
BigJohn
I've just rooted my phone and now require a ROM which doesn't have sense UI, what one would be my best option?
Thanks
Anything with AOSP in the title
and CM7, cant forget that
The best vanilla Rom I have tried is redux, I found it much quicker than ginger villain.
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I just tried to flash gingervillian on my phone but I think I must have made a mistake somewhere as it got to the gingervillian load screen and then just got caught in a loop where it'd just replay the animation of it. I then had to do a restore to sort my phone out.
I did follow the unlockr guide but it doesn't help that the guy is using an Evo instead of a Desire and the menu's are totally different in the Clockworkmod screen.
At one point he says you need to wipe the dalvik cache but I couldn't find this so just wiped the cache. So this might have been the problem? Also do you need to wipe anything else at this point?
You need to wipe everything, what recovery are you using - CWM or AmonRA?
I'm using the CWM recovery.
Dunno then, in AmonRA you choose 'Wipe' and all options are in there. Must be something similar in CWM
I've checked again and I have two wipe menus:
1. Wipe data/ factory reset
(under this I have: Delete all user data)
2. Wipe Cache Partition
(in this I have: Wipe cache)
Hmmm, not as many as AmonRA - find that surprising but probably better to see what someone else says
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I've checked again and I have two wipe menus:
1. Wipe data/ factory reset
(under this I have: Delete all user data)
2. Wipe Cache Partition
(in this I have: Wipe cache)
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After you do the first 2 wipe's go to advanced its the last menu and do wipe dalvik cache, after that it should work fine...
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What do you mean by after I do the first two wipes?
Do I delete user data, wipe cache and also then wipe dalvik cache.
Thanks.
Yes. A "full wipe" means wiping the User data/cache/dalvik cache. So wipe all three:
1. Wipe data/ factory reset
2. Wipe Cache Partition
3. Wipe dalvik cache
The order does not matter.
Ah OK thanks.
I don't like the sound of having to 'wipe/ delete all user' data though, does this mean I'll lose all my contacts, calender entries, notes etc?
Yes, but if coming from another ROM you HAVE to do it. Do a nandroid backup before flashing a new ROM and backup any other data using Titanium Backup
I'm not coming from another ROM but regardless I'll do the Titanium backup and do the three wipes and try it again.
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1. Wipe data/ factory reset
(under this I have: Delete all user data)
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This.
10char
Well I've done it and unfortunately have been having alot of hassle trying to get it to be stable. These are the two main issues:
1. I can't seem to get psx4droid to work properly. When I go to load a game by selecting its data.bin file the screen goes black for a few seconds and then returns to the select screen, instead of firing up the game. Does psx4droid actually run on gingervillain?
2. Also I have the other extremely annoying issue where if I turn my phone off it will not get any further than the gingervillain splash screen and just freezes on it. The only way passed this is to then go into CWM and wipe all the user data again!
Can anyone help with these two problems?
Use Oxygen 2.0.1 and download ADW Launcher, sounds like what you want, i have flashed just about all the ROM's and i reckon Oxygen is the best, then use UOT Kitchen to make some cool mods and ADW Launcher EX speeds it up alot also.
Plus its very stable and you wont get any boot loops or anything.
I want to flash to Magnolia Rom from the stock HTC rom. Im rooted with Unrevoked, HeyItsLou v8 Kernel, and I have my 16Gb SD card. Now what Im concerned about is the apps. I assume since Magnolia is based on the same framework I dont have to do any wiping. I just want to verify before I go ahead and flash first.
Make a backup and try it. I had the stock rom and installed it with out wiping and it worked fine for me. But every phone is different. As long as you have a backup you can always go back to what you had before and try it again with wiping.
Just to clarify as well when they say "wiping" they are referring to what? I assume more than the dalvik cache.
Data/cache. A.k.a. factory reset.
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Ok so just clear the data cache and the dalvik cache and I should be good to go?
Also when wiping, you should wipe data and cache at least 3 times to make sure you clear every thing so you don't leave anything that might be "corrupt" behind.
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Yeah, first do a Titanium backup, then a nandroid backup just in case. Then wipe the cache and dalvic; don't wipe/master reset if you don't want to. Flash Magnolia and see if you have any issues. If not, you're good.
If you do have problems you have a choice of going back to where you were (via nandroid restore), or simply doing a master reset and keeping Magnolia (then restoring your apps - but don't do a blanket "restore all").
I've been using Magnolia off and on for weeks. It's a great ROM. Good luck!
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I want to flash to Magnolia Rom from the stock HTC rom. Im rooted with Unrevoked, HeyItsLou v8 Kernel, and I have my 16Gb SD card. Now what Im concerned about is the apps. I assume since Magnolia is based on the same framework I dont have to do any wiping. I just want to verify before I go ahead and flash first.
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It's always smart to wipe the phone first, Magnolia runs off the same framework, but things can go awry if you don't wipe first. Wiping includes Data/Cache/Dalvik. As the others have said always make a Nandroid backup and a Ti backup also. Just don't reinstall your account settings via Ti, it tends to cause issues.
Suggest you wait until tomorrow when Magnolia 1.3.2 is set to drop. Check the Magnolia thread for that.
This is kind of a newb question.
Usually I wipe dalvik and cache between ROMs, but I remember reading somewhere that old program data may be left over in /system or /data or some such thing that may cause FCs and other unpleasantries.
So, should I wipe anything other than dalvik/cache for a "cleaner" install? Or is it just paranoia?
Thanks.
Do a full wipe. Data/cache/Dalvik
You should always wipe data (or system reset), and cache, and Dalvik. Some people do each twice in a row, but I really think that's a bit strange.
I'm anal. I do a User Data/Factory Reset, then each sub category except SD Card individually, with cache and Dalvik Cache twice using Amon Ra.
Honestly... just as others have, I have flashed quite a few roms and my Evo has been rooted shortly after release. I honestly have been lucky enough to not have as many issues as others have in these forums. With that said I always wipe cache and davlik when flashing anything. I only do a full wipe when - I also use Caulkins format all.. Others do these multiple wipes but I have never had an issue with Caulkin
1. If I have FC's after a flash
2. I am going from Sense to AOSP or MIUI in any order
3. If I want to start from fresh
Now I have flashed over every one of Decks roms from A-Z with no issues at all. My personal feelings are you do what makes you feel comfortable since either way may or may not cause you issues.
I use MyBackup Root for restoring
VR_SuperWipe is a great tool to use as well
My gf liked my rooted Nexus, so when she bought her 4g I rooted it for her. It wasn't long before she wanted custom roms, which I helped her out with.
However, we have been running into an issue. No matter what rom is installed after about a while (week to month) her phone starts force closing on everything.
I have flashed it without formatting, with formatting (x3) and nothing seems to fix it.
Needless to say she is becoming ever frustrated and in turn so am I. Is there anything I could check to try to fix the problem.
Appreciate it, and if there is more info you guys need just let me know, because I know this is somewhat vague.
wipe all user data/factory reset,cache and dalvik 3x then flash the rom. her phone should be good to go after that.
Also data, boot and system.shoukd be wiped for any brand new rom you flash, unless its an update to say from nightly, then only dalvik and cache need to be wiped. factory resetting along with wiping caches isn't enough.
Use r2r super wipe and grursomes wipe all zip. Clean wipe makes for clean rom
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use anon ra wipe everything but the SD card atleast 3 times flash the Rom boot it up instance apps reboot back to recovery go to other and fix permissions that should fix the force close issuses also don't restore system data from one Rom to the next
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use anon ra wipe everything but the SD card atleast 3 times flash the Rom boot it up instance apps reboot back to recovery go to other and fix permissions that should fix the force close issuses also don't restore system data from one Rom to the next
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Alright I have done all of that excpet the super wipe. Maybe there is something I am doing wrong with the actual format. What sizes should I be making the partitions, and ext3 is ok to use right?
When making partitions the size you make is only for apps. I myself only use a 500 MB partition or whatever value amonra allows. The fcs might be from caches filling up. When fc problems arrive try wiping dalvik and cache in recovery. Otherwise you really shouldn't have issues. Also try to download roms using only wifi or straight from a computer. That lowers chsbdes of bad downloads
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