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Constant FC - Can't even make a call after going from eh17 back to ec05

I updated my stock-rooted ec05 to eh17 recently just to try out gingerbread, but it kept rebooting on me, so I tried last night to go back to ec05. I had downloaded the latest odin, I already had drivers installed, I even had another ec05 zip file with cwm 3.1.0.1 built in, and I had dg27.tar as an old standby. After many, many, many, many, many attempts, I finally managed to get the right combination of pit, tar, cable and usb port to get the old dg27 installed. It seemed to work ok, but seemed a bit slow. I did an upgrade to the latest ec05 using the built-in update tools. It was a 99mb download/update and it went fine. Then I re-rooted it with cwm 3.02.5 and updated to 3.1.0.1, but the actual phone part is just crap. It boots up ok, but then just FREEZES. It doesn't matter if I have the sd card installed or not, I can barely launch programs, I couldn't even make a phone call...the PHONE app fc'd on me... wtf??? the PHONE app fc'd on me... I can't even use my smartPHONE as a PHONE!!!! And I'm getting completely fed up with how slow it is and how it fc's 98% of the time and takes 10x's longer to do anything even when it does work. Thing is, my internet connection is only 512kb/s downstream...yes, that's only 512KB/s...so I can't just go around downloading .tar files everywhere trying each one until i find one that works. Plus, I knew the official gingerbread release is just around the corner, so I wanted to be back to stock for it. But I can't get this damn thing working to save my life and it's pissing me off to no end...I've wiped the cache and davlik cache so many times, it's not even funny. I don't want to just do a factory reset, because I have 18,000 txt msgs that takes an hour to restore and I have visual voicemail that I use and have tons of those saved and that requires using root access to copy the folder where the data and audio files are stored in the root in order to back it up.... so it's a pain each time I want to start over...
Anyone have any bright ideas? please???
~Mark/Zeoran

I can't think of anything to do but reload. I would back up my sdcard. Wipe everything 3x. Reformat the sdcard. Install Deca's Deodexed EH17 twice in a row without rebooting and see if that works for you. I have been using it with no problems. If you are set on EC05 than Odin EC05 instead. I would not go to DG27 and then up to EC05. Just go straight to EC05.

@crawrj, I'm serious man, GB is shifting the partions around some how, and not getting fixed when going back to froyo.

A lot of EH17 data is not compatible with EC05 that is why you are having so many FCs. A factory data reset is your best bet to get your stability back. Restore only data that you absolutely have to have. I had a buzzing in EG22 today from a EH17 downgrade that I couldn't find so did a reset myself today. But my phone is superfast and smooth again with no errors, so totally worth it. Restore your texts when you go to bed and will be done when you wake.

malcolmXman said:
@crawrj, I'm serious man, GB is shifting the partions around some how, and not getting fixed when going back to froyo.
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Not sure what that could be. I went from EF02 back to EC05 without any problems. I went back to Gingerbread on EG22 and have been here since.

crawrj said:
Not sure what that could be. I went from EF02 back to EC05 without any problems. I went back to Gingerbread on EG22 and have been here since.
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Its random when it errors out but when it does, it can be bad to the point of having to Odin. Sometimes flashing a Froyo ROM fresh fixes it but sometimes it doesn't. I can't explain why it doesn't happen every time but I have been flashing 2 to 3 ROMs a day the past week and about 25% of the time, if I don't Odin, it can't be resolved
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crawrj said:
Not sure what that could be. I went from EF02 back to EC05 without any problems. I went back to Gingerbread on EG22 and have been here since.
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Yup, something was changed in that EH17. I have to redo my email accounts rather than restore the accounts and data.

I been going back and forth between GB and Froya. everytime i go up and down i use odin. if you want to make sure that your phone goes back to the manufactory settings then you need to have (Phone EFS Clear) checked. that will bring back everything to the first day you bought your phone then you can start again with whatever you want.
as far as backup up the files, first root your phone and go to 4shared.com and download (my backup pro .apk) this will allow you to backup and restore everything you have at one shot.
i hope any of that help

If you wipe everything 3x, reflash a ROM and reboot, it will usually (but not always) eliminate the problem. Then wipe everything 3x and restore a nandroid. You should be good. If it doesn't work after a clean ROM install then Odin is necessary
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NVM...
10char

JohnCorleone said:
If you wipe everything 3x, reflash a ROM and reboot, it will usually (but not always) eliminate the problem. Then wipe everything 3x and restore a nandroid. You should be good. If it doesn't work after a clean ROM install then Odin is necessary
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I ran into a similar issue, went from EH06 back to my daily driver EC05 that I had a nandroid of. wound up having to wipe everything, do the full EC05 rom install, kernel flash, and then run the restore to get it to boot. Not sure what the deal there was, but still got it working.

I recently jumped back to EC05, I just wiped 3x, flashed my ROM and then restored my APKs (never the data) brought back my call log, sms, mms, alarms and dictionary and have had no issues.
I tried, Bamboozle (EF02), Go Green (EG22), Osprey (EG22), Hawk v1 and 2 (EG22) and Vendetta (EH17)
I got tired of the rebooting in the leaks, I like being back to like 3-4 days on my ext battery with midNight 5.3
10/10 sat in GPS with 2.6m acc (using EH17 modem too)

Is Midnight EXT 4 based? I'm still on Stock EC05 RFS, but wondering if flashing the EH17 modem would be better...not all that impressed with the EC05 modem.

rando991 said:
Is Midnight EXT 4 based? I'm still on Stock EC05 RFS, but wondering if flashing the EH17 modem would be better...not all that impressed with the EC05 modem.
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Midnight is EXT4 based. Try different modems and see what worrks best for you.
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JohnCorleone said:
Midnight is EXT4 based. Try different modems and see what worrks best for you.
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This +1
For me the EH17 modem has been the best I have used... but as with everything YMMV!!

I do agree that the EH17 modem is good, but the GB ROM that comes with it is broken. I got a lot of FC all over the place out of nowhere with the ROM. Since then, I've changed the ROM but kept the Modem and things are running much smoother.
GB leaks have many issues still and I think its still wrong to make them the everyday driver, in addition to that, we are not getting much benefit on having GB right now, many apps that were GB only are running perfectly fine on Froyo... My suggestion is, test the leaks if your feeling adventurous but expect issues.

Random Rebooting

This is driving me nuts. This last week my phone started rebooting at the most random times. Sometimes in the middle of stuff and other times just sitting on the counter or on the charger. I was running a Classic Sense Rom, but wiped all and reinstalled several - all having the same problem. I am currently using the Derp 3d Rom v1.2 RC2, Kernal 2.6.35.10-g4e39384 (nitrous download) baseband ver 2.15.00.11.19
Does this tell anyone anything? It was rebooting without any additional apks reinstalled.
Thanks for any help or ideas..

I would suggest trying another kernel. The kernel may be undervolted and not playing nice, or the kernel just doesn't like your phone; it happens.

Just curious, which recovery are you using?

HipKat said:
Just curious, which recovery are you using?
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Using clockwork recovery..
I'll try another Kernal. The kernal I just flashed was to try another one as the phone had been working perfectly fine and then just started acting up without any new Rom / Kernal etc... It does it with / without the SD card - seen people attributing this to SD.
Any suggestion on a kernal??

Stop using clockwork now
Follow the link below and after following the instructions you will a great aosp rom with a better recovery. If reboots continue its very easy to fix the undervolting.
If you prefer sense, you can still gram amonra recovery from the link below. Continue to reflash your from and kernel. If rebooting occurs download an undervolting app or get vipermod and you can raise the voltages until rebooting stops.
Having trouble with AOSP? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1295702

lawyeradam said:
Using clockwork recovery..
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There's your problem, right there.
You should click on the link for the evo guide in my signature and scan through it one time. I go into recoveries in there
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Crossrocker said:
Stop using clockwork now
Follow the link below and after following the instructions you will a great aosp rom with a better recovery. If reboots continue its very easy to fix the undervolting.
If you prefer sense, you can still gram amonra recovery from the link below. Continue to reflash your from and kernel. If rebooting occurs download an undervolting app or get vipermod and you can raise the voltages until rebooting stops.
Having trouble with AOSP? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1295702
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Dude, no offense, but isn't that a little outdated?

OK, first thanks for the help so far! I've wiped all and made the recommended updates. I now have RA recovery; gingerbread deck1.3; gapps; SavagedZen 2.2.1 kernel; and updated the radio / PRI 2.15.00.12.19... BUT....... It has still rebooted on its own.. Any help w/ undervolting / vipermod? Thanks!

lawyeradam said:
OK, first thanks for the help so far! I've wiped all and made the recommended updates. I now have RA recovery; gingerbread deck1.3; gapps; SavagedZen 2.2.1 kernel; and updated the radio / PRI 2.15.00.12.19... BUT....... It has still rebooted on its own.. Any help w/ undervolting / vipermod? Thanks!
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Have you adjusted your cpu settings at all?

Truth is, you just may have a hardware issue at this point

HipKat said:
There's your problem, right there.
You should click on the link for the evo guide in my signature and scan through it one time. I go into recoveries in there
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Dude, no offense, but isn't that a little outdated?
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Sure. The evo is old now. I really don't know what to update with because I have tried ALOT of stuff. And this is the best I've gotten.
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lawyeradam said:
OK, first thanks for the help so far! I've wiped all and made the recommended updates. I now have RA recovery; gingerbread deck1.3; gapps; SavagedZen 2.2.1 kernel; and updated the radio / PRI 2.15.00.12.19... BUT....... It has still rebooted on its own.. Any help w/ undervolting / vipermod? Thanks!
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Go into advanced settings and try lowering the Max speed. Keep mind at 245.
If not then there's voltage problems. Download incredicontrol and see if raising tthe voltages helps.
If not, take the battery out and keep it out for 24 hours.
Might work.
Edit. Can you explain your problem in further detail. Your phone boots up and then just starts rebooting? Reboots every few minutes? Or does it not even boot in to the rom?
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I had the same exact problem that you are describing to everyone here. All I did was Nandroid'd my phone, cleared everything and re-installed the Rom, let it boot up, go into recovery and clear the caches, then I installed the Kernal of my choice and it took care of my random rebooting. Just like everyone, we all have different problems even though it sounds like they are the same most of the time they aren't.
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I had the same exact problem that you are describing to everyone here. All I did was Nandroid'd my phone, cleared everything and re-installed the Rom, let it boot up, go into recovery and clear the caches, then I installed the Kernal of my choice and it took care of my random rebooting. Just like everyone, we all have different problems even though it sounds like they are the same most of the time they aren't.

[Q] Question about CM10 alpha5.3: Android 4.1.1 for Samsung Epic 4G Touch

I am kind of a newbie but wanting to flash this rom. Do I need to start with Alpha 1 and then flash each one after or can I just flash Alpha 5.3?

brandyanderson5581 said:
I am kind of a newbie but wanting to flash this rom. Do I need to start with Alpha 1 and then flash each one after or can I just flash Alpha 5.3?
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Do exactly what the Dev told you in his post. Install a Safe kernal. DL your file put it on your device. make a backup. do a full wipe(usually calikulin's wipe all is perfect) now flash new rom. flash different kernal(unless it tells you not to) if you desire and then flash your modem if its not there. If you have no idea what you are doing. READ READ READ. Ive done a decent amount of flashing over the past 2 years and i still read tons of posts to include the first couple pages and the last couple pages.
That rom will also have bugs and isn't complete since he is still working on porting everything over from JB.

No you don't. The only think you have to worry about is being on a safe recovery. Agats kernel has a safe recovery included. The kuban kernel also includes a safe recovery as well. (included to prevent confusion) The reason why you need a safe recovery is because in the past people have bricked their phones when wiping data. You could also use the el26/29 kernel packed with clockworkmod recovery v5 to be extra safe. Once you enter recovery mode with a safe recovery or cwm5 all you have to do is wipe data, cache, and dalvik cache and you should be fine to flash cm10. You don't have to flash older versions because the newer ones have everything the older ones have. They also have bug fixes. There is no reason to flash alpha 1, 2, ect unless you just want to see how it works.
Just flash the latest version.
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I am having issues w/ my 3G. it shows up but I keep getting the message that I am no
Vash403 said:
No you don't. The only think you have to worry about is being on a safe recovery. Agats kernel has a safe recovery included. The kuban kernel also includes a safe recovery as well. (included to prevent confusion) The reason why you need a safe recovery is because in the past people have bricked their phones when wiping data. You could also use the el26/29 kernel packed with clockworkmod recovery v5 to be extra safe. Once you enter recovery mode with a safe recovery or cwm5 all you have to do is wipe data, cache, and dalvik cache and you should be fine to flash cm10. You don't have to flash older versions because the newer ones have everything the older ones have. They also have bug fixes. There is no reason to flash alpha 1, 2, ect unless you just want to see how it works.
Just flash the latest version.
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I am having issues w/ my 3G. it shows up but I keep getting the message that I am not connected when I go to the internet and play store.. is that one of the bugs if not is what modem would be the best with this rom.

brandyanderson5581 said:
I am kind of a newbie but wanting to flash this rom. Do I need to start with Alpha 1 and then flash each one after or can I just flash Alpha 5.3?
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You don't need to start with Alpha 1, just follow the directions on the original post (first post on the first page) after downloading the alpha 5.3 file, gapps, and any other files it recommends.

emottau said:
You don't need to start with Alpha 1, just follow the directions on the original post (first post on the first page) after downloading the alpha 5.3 file, gapps, and any other files it recommends.
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my 3g isn't working... i only get 1x. what do i need to do to fix this.

What version did you flash? If it was a nightly I wouldn't be too worried about it cause sometimes they work and sometimes they have bugs because they sometimes contain experimental code. Also try toggling airplane mode and see if that helps.
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Vash403 said:
What version did you flash? If it was a nightly I wouldn't be too worried about it cause sometimes they work and sometimes they have bugs because they sometimes contain experimental code. Also try toggling airplane mode and see if that helps.
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I flashed the Alpha 5.3. I tried the airplane toggle, I tried reflashing, I wiped everything and nothing worked. I still only get 1X. I flashed back to my previous rom for now until I figure it out.. which sucks because I love this rom.

brandyanderson5581 said:
I flashed the Alpha 5.3. I tried the airplane toggle, I tried reflashing, I wiped everything and nothing worked. I still only get 1X. I flashed back to my previous rom for now until I figure it out.. which sucks because I love this rom.
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What Modem are you using?
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brandyanderson5581 said:
I flashed the Alpha 5.3. I tried the airplane toggle, I tried reflashing, I wiped everything and nothing worked. I still only get 1X. I flashed back to my previous rom for now until I figure it out.. which sucks because I love this rom.
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Also when you say you wiped everything, that means that you wiped data/factory reset, wipe cache x2, wipe dalvik x2, then flash rom?

JengoFett said:
What Modem are you using?
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Also when you say you wiped everything, that means that you wiped data/factory reset, wipe cache x2, wipe dalvik x2, then flash rom?
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Yes.. I did that! I have tried it 3 times now and I still only get 1X My phone has been flashed to Boost Mobile. Would that make a difference? I have flashed other roms before and never had a problem getting 3G

brandyanderson5581 said:
Yes.. I did that! I have tried it 3 times now and I still only get 1X My phone has been flashed to Boost Mobile. Would that make a difference? I have flashed other roms before and never had a problem getting 3G
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update prl and profile via a temp rom.

calisro said:
update prl and profile via a temp rom.
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what temp rom would you suggest?

brandyanderson5581 said:
what temp rom would you suggest?
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http://e4gtcm.blogspot.com/2012/05/temporary-stock-e4gt-from-emmc.html
won't affect your current rom....

calisro said:
http://e4gtcm.blogspot.com/2012/05/temporary-stock-e4gt-from-emmc.html
won't affect your current rom....
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Can i do this from the CM10 or do i need to go to CM9

brandyanderson5581 said:
Can i do this from the CM10 or do i need to go to CM9
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either

[Q] (GB27 Modem/Kernel/ROM - Root/Stock) Need Help

I just flashed my phone to (GB27 Modem/Kernel/ROM - Root/Stock) I chose the unrooted full stock restpre. It works not bad so far but I did notice all of my data is still there. Shouldn't this have wiped out the device first?

My pictures and download folder data stayed too. I did a factory reset. Kept root.
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winfan said:
My pictures and download folder data stayed too. I did a factory reset. Kept root.
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So the full stock restore does not wipe data (pictures and downloaded folders etc etc) but it does format? how about the no data restore what does that do that kill all your data.
I guess what im getting at is which is the better option. Also how has GB27 performed for you thus far?

Should've said. .restore no data or restire data. something like that. I always uses the full wipe and just moved important stuff to sd card. Want to start from scratch qith no chance for any lingering pieces
jellyverse soaked E4GT

Restore wipes all data except your sd card, whether it's rooted or not.
Nodata keeps all your data intact, rooted or not.
Use restore if coming from ics, gingerbread or any custom rom.
Use nodata if already running jelly bean.
Ics, gb, assorted other builds CM and such data can make a mess of your phone if installing jelly bean.
Has to do with system partitions.
Pp.:screwy::beer::thumbup:
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minusbfold said:
So the full stock restore does not wipe data (pictures and downloaded folders etc etc) but it does format? how about the no data restore what does that do that kill all your data.
I guess what im getting at is which is the better option. Also how has GB27 performed for you thus far?
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I have always used the restore option which wipes data. Gb27 is good so far. No issues with rom. Modem is fast at home. But out when no signal it really searches.
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What is everyone's PRL version om gb27? I have 21094. Is that latest?
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Mine is 61009. Running Comadosed Jellyverse 1.0 with agat's GB27 repack.
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21094 here.:thumbup:
Pp.
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21094 here
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Hmmm, am I missing something guys? Mine is always 61009 when I flash custom ROMs.
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May be a dumb idea..but have you gone to system update and updated prl and profile? Was told to do that after every flashing of none Rom
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New [email protected] auto correct. .I stink at typing:banghead::banghead:
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Im running stock/rooted gb27,
Yes you always update prl and profile after new Rom flash.
Now if you "none"flash you don't have to update. :thumbup::beer:
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Yeah, that's one of the first things I do when I flash. I can't remember a time it hasn't read 61009. Hmmm, interesting. I get able the same signal/speed regardless of the ROM, so not sure how much it would affect things, or how to change it at this point anyway . And yeah, after using PRL, second thing I do is shut autocorrect off, ha.
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[Q] Best plan of attack here?

Some history on my device:
ATT SGH-i317
Android version: 4.1.2
Baseband Version: I317UCALJ2
Running CleanROM ACE 4.8.0
This morning when I woke up, my phone was frozen. No response at all, so I pulled the battery and rebooted it. When the device came back up, all my settings were gone, apps were failing left and right and it was almost unusable. So, I figured I'd try to flash Scott's newest ROM (previously running CleanROM 4.2.5) to see if that cleaned things up.
I was unable to wipe the caches correctly, TWRP tells me that it cannot mount /data and the davlik cache wipe fails. Doing a factory reset doesn't see to do anything either.
So, not wanting to make things worse, I'm turning to you fine folks for some guidance. What is the proper plan of attack here to get whole again?
Ultimately, I'd like to run CleanROM 4.8, be rooted, etc.
Any assistance you can provide would be appreciated.

U have a backup?
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And about the twrp thing, just get the most recent one.

What version of TWRP do you have. They are at version 2.5.0.1 now. I'd update TWRP then rewipe cache, delvic cache, factory reset and system.
If possible back up data and then wipe data as well. Wipe them three times each. Make sure your download is good with an md5 check hopefully
they have the md5 posted

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U have a backup?
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And about the twrp thing, just get the most recent one.
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Just update two thru goo manger. Just as^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ stated! And hopefully you made a nandroid back. Thru TWRP, that way you could have just restored your back up!!
Just my 2¢®
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twanskys204 said:
U have a backup?
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And about the twrp thing, just get the most recent one.
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What version of TWRP do you have. They are at version 2.5.0.1 now. I'd update TWRP then rewipe cache, delvic cache, factory reset and system.
If possible back up data and then wipe data as well. Wipe them three times each. Make sure your download is good with an md5 check hopefully
they have the md5 posted
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Ok, that is a solid suggestion. I am running twrp v2.3.1.1
I'll try upgrading that to see if the cache issues go away. Further, at this point I do have backups, but the ROMs creator suggests not using them. So I'm not sure if I will or not.

AtomicMoose said:
Ok, that is a solid suggestion. I am running twrp v2.3.1.1
I'll try upgrading that to see if the cache issues go away. Further, at this point I do have backups, but the ROMs creator suggests not using them. So I'm not sure if I will or not.
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Wonder why he stating not to use a back up? What Rom you running is the question?? Kinda strange your told not to use a back up!!
If you have a nandroid back up! From a previous version using TWRP. Then it won't ba problem you upgrading you recovery! To the latest version!!
Just my 2¢®
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Bajanman said:
Wonder why he stating not to use a back up? What Rom you running is the question?? Kinda strange your told not to use a back up!!
If you have a nandroid back up! From a previous version using TWRP. Then it won't ba problem you upgrading you recovery! To the latest version!!
Just my 2¢®
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Running CleanROM. He always states to run his ROMs cleanly, no backups.

Updating TWRP to the latest version has enabled me to clear everything and I am setting the phone back up now. Thank you all for your help! :good:

OP
The suggestion to not use backups is likely talking about backups from titanium backup etc.
Not about a full backup of the rom. Scott simply does not want data mixed from a previous build which can cause many issues.
A nandroid backup of your device at a time when the device is running properly, can and will save your bacon at some point in your flashing career.
The nandroid will allow restoration of the device partitions if they become corrupted as your device did.
While you may not know what caused the failure, a full wipe and restore using your clean nandroid backup would save you time and effort. Not to mention data you saved inside of the backup.
It is wise to back up everything, including the EFS folder and modem as well in TWRP.
I'm glad you are running again...and once your set up is completed....backup....IMHO.....g