Hey so I am kinda new to flashing ROMs, I am currently on AOKP build 20 and I noticed 21 just came out.....I really want to update, but I dont want to start from scratch!
Is there a way to update the ROM without wiping my texts, pix, apps, launcher setup, settings etc?? Kinda like OTA updates?
Thanks
Dragonsla said:
Hey so I am kinda new to flashing ROMs, I am currently on AOKP build 20 and I noticed 21 just came out.....I really want to update, but I dont want to start from scratch!
Is there a way to update the ROM without wiping my texts, pix, apps, launcher setup, settings etc?? Kinda like OTA updates?
Thanks
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Hey,
If you are going from 20 to 21 then you should be ok without a wipe. If the rom maker is the same I usually don't wipe. If you go to another rom from AOKP you will need to wipe.
When changing roms from build a to build b to c etc I never wipe Unless the dev of the rom recommends it
woah sweet! I will make a backup and try it.... didnt know that was possible lol
Dragonsla said:
woah sweet! I will make a backup and try it.... didnt know that was possible lol
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Good luck dude
Dragonsla said:
woah sweet! I will make a backup and try it.... didnt know that was possible lol
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you dont have to wipe between any rom, but usually if issues arise, that will be the first question that will be asked. generally if you dont wipe, and there are issues, thats probably the reason.
what was mentioned earlier tho about wiping between different roms is always recommended.
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I finally got mms working, but am bored with 2.2. I have been looking at Sense and ICS roms, but was wondering if i were to flash any rom, would i end up losing my configuration settings, or would they carry over? Right now im on Jiminy V
May have to reconfigure the apns to get mms working if you flash a rom
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I finally got mms working, but am bored with 2.2.
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How is anybody STILL on 2.2?
if i were to flash any rom, would i end up losing my configuration settings,
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When you flash a new rom, you wipe everything, including data, meaning your phone will have nothing configured or setup, just like a brand new phone.
Lmao im on 2.2 because of Jiminy V rom lmao but i dont wanna be on it anymore
sitlet said:
How is anybody STILL on 2.2?
When you flash a new rom, you wipe everything, including data, meaning your phone will have nothing configured or setup, just like a brand new phone.
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This is partially true. If you were to flash say.... Cm7.0.1 to Cm7.1, it doesn't wipe. It just updates. Or to better explain, if it's the same ROMs, usually you won't have to wipe. But from Froyo to Gingerbread I do believe it will wipe for you. Either way I would wipe anyway going from Froyo to GB. Most ROMs now have everything working. I'd personally recommend Decks 1.3d or CM7 #256 for AOSP. MikG or Kingdoms for Sense. I've heard good things about them. But I've never been a fan of Sense so.... Not much help there.
This is partially true. If you were to flash say.... Cm7.0.1 to Cm7.1, it doesn't wipe. It just updates.
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Technically true, however you should ALWAYS do a full wipe between flashing, even if you are flashing a rom update. I have always had problems when flashing an update and not wiping.
sitlet said:
Technically true, however you should ALWAYS do a full wipe between flashing, even if you are flashing a rom update. I have always had problems when flashing an update and not wiping.
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Some say yes, others no. Although it is safer to do it this way to avoid problems, i've never had issues. Hell, I've even went from Decks 1.3 to 1.3d with no problems
sorry..
Hi Guys.. Im new and i was wondering how to switch from rom to rom correctly.. i had one by one team that was sense 3.5 and tried to flash one that was sense 3.0.. i was able to do it but i had both roms almost.. i still had some of the wall papers and apk.. i tried looking all over and no luck.. if anyone can help please pm me or write a response THANK YOU!
MIUI
Try MIUI, one of the best roms IMO. Runs good, and looks even better.
Hey Guys
I every time wipe my nexus when i update to a newer version of franco kernel
im getting tired of that is it really necessary to wipe your whole phone?
Thank you!
Edit: corrected by Josh.
Still can't hurt to do it.
Firstly your whole phone is never wiped through recovery, your media card isn't touched.
And no you don't have to wipe anything except maybe cache when you switch kernels.
Damn that's very tiring
I will wait then for a stable kernel from him cuz he's now updating every 2 days
Thanks man!
Edit: Realy can i just wipe cash...? not factory reset and reinstall roms radio and all that again?
Taijutzu said:
Damn that's very tiring
I will wait then for a stable kernel from him cuz he's now updating every 2 days
Thanks man!
Edit: Realy can i just wipe cash...? not factory reset and reinstall roms radio and all that again?
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correct.
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Taijutzu said:
Damn that's very tiring
I will wait then for a stable kernel from him cuz he's now updating every 2 days
Thanks man!
Edit: Realy can i just wipe cash...? not factory reset and reinstall roms radio and all that again?
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I don't know why (especially today) people keep thinking/reading somewhere that they need to wipe anything when updating/flashing kernel.
Franco himself said he doesn't wipe.
To reiterate, you do not need to wipe anything when flashing updates of the same kernel.
Heh....do i need to wipe
Made me laugh when i saw the title lol
wyild1 said:
Heh....do i need to wipe
Made me laugh when i saw the title lol
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I'm scared that I might have grown up because I didn't catch that the first time.
LOL
and bowser just killed it with "Franco himself said he doesn't wipe."
http://download.cyanogenmod.com/?type=nightly&device=vivow
How exciting!!
When updating nightlies do you need to wipe data or just cache? Sorry this is new to me. I usually always wipe data but nightly lol ?
Travisdroidx2 said:
When updating nightlies do you need to wipe data or just cache? Sorry this is new to me. I usually always wipe data but nightly lol ?
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If coming from a different rom then yes. If you are coming from an RC candidate you may be able to get away with a cache wipe. I am going to try that later myself. Of course have a nandroid just in case... yada yada...
Edit: Unsuccessful DL after several attempts so far.
Yeah.. downloading is quite a chore at the moment.. I was rocking at 5 b/s with a day to download.. LoL..
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If coming from a different rom then yes. If you are coming from an RC candidate you may be able to get away with a cache wipe. I am going to try that later myself. Of course have a nandroid just in case... yada yada...
Edit: Unsuccessful DL after several attempts so far.
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Thanks! I know if you are on any different rom you must always do a full wipe. But on nightly I figured maybe both cache will be enough? And if it is a major change I am not sure if they tell you to wipe. I also noticed on the CM website I do not see the gaps. I can always grab them from CM7 on xda but thought it was weird. I was always a big CM but I have actually tried the Mod 5.01 sense rom and I have not went back since. Everything runs great on this rom. But I would like to go back to CM7 here soon at some point and would like to try the nightlies.
I downloaded mine on rom manager
Linch89 said:
I downloaded mine on rom manager
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Yes, rom manager allows you to add in the GAPPS... Easy as pie. When everything works. I tried both ways and kept getting failures.
I was wondering if gapps were included since I did not see them seperate.
weird, my incoming mms pics are all black and white. Anybody have that prob?
I keep trying to download the latest nightly and it downloads a 0KB file. Anyone else getting this? I am also getting the same thing when trying RC3.
I had problems trying to download from the cyanogenmod links. Try this mirror:
http://goo.im/cm/vivow/nightly
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I keep trying to download the latest nightly and it downloads a 0KB file. Anyone else getting this? I am also getting the same thing when trying RC3.
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same here
As I said, I've never flashed a custom rom before, I DESPERATELY want to, but have a few concerns… if anybody has enough patience to help answer a couple concerns I have, it would be GREATLY Appreciated, and in advance, I apologize for being such a noob, but I'm big time OCD and just worry alot.
1.Nusense6 is what I want. I'm on the latest 4.4.2 / sense 6 stock rom , s-off, bootloader unlocked, rooted. So I have all the required firmware /radios, right?
2.It says it supports the motion gestures with the included kernel, So that means when I flash the rom, it'll flash the required kernel, right?
3. By wiping the cache, dalvik, data, and system wouldn't that also delete my nandroid-THAT I may need if something goes wrong?
4.once I flash it, once I go to re-download my apps, will all my in app purchases be restored? Or better yet, if I backup with Titanium backup, wouldn't the wipe before I flash the rom wipe my backups???
Again, sorry im such a noob, I always swore id stay just stock rooted, but the features of this rom has convinced me otherwise.. Any help/ guidance would be SO GREATLY APPRECIATED!
bdizzle1686 said:
As I said, I've never flashed a custom rom before, I DESPERATELY want to, but have a few concerns… if anybody has enough patience to help answer a couple concerns I have, it would be GREATLY Appreciated, and in advance, I apologize for being such a noob, but I'm big time OCD and just worry alot.
1.Nusense6 is what I want. I'm on the latest 4.4.2 / sense 6 stock rom , s-off, bootloader unlocked, rooted. So I have all the required firmware /radios, right?
2.It says it supports the motion gestures with the included kernel, So that means when I flash the rom, it'll flash the required kernel, right?
3. By wiping the cache, dalvik, data, and system wouldn't that also delete my nandroid-THAT I may need if something goes wrong?
4.once I flash it, once I go to re-download my apps, will all my in app purchases be restored? Or better yet, if I backup with Titanium backup, wouldn't the wipe before I flash the rom wipe my backups???
Again, sorry im such a noob, I always swore id stay just stock rooted, but the features of this rom has convinced me otherwise.. Any help/ guidance would be SO GREATLY APPRECIATED!
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1. Good to go.
2. Yes, kernels are packed into boot.img's that get flashed with the Rom.
3. No. The data wipe in recovery does not touch your storage. You would have to choose wipe storage.
4. Your apps may or may not automatically restore...but they will be visible under my apps. Tibu will work perfectly if you do not wipe storage.
Happy flashing.
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1. Good to go.
2. Yes, kernels are packed into boot.img's that get flashed with the Rom.
3. No. The data wipe in recovery does not touch your storage. You would have to choose wipe storage.
4. Your apps may or may not automatically restore...but they will be visible under my apps. Tibu will work perfectly if you do not wipe storage.
Happy flashing.
Sent from my Lunar Ecliptic One.
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Bry TY SO MUCH man, my phone is my baby (other than my daughter) and this has made me so happy… thanks for taking the time to answer
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Bry TY SO MUCH man, my phone is my baby (other than my daughter) and this has made me so happy… thanks for taking the time to answer
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No problem. When a noob takes the time to read up and post a decent question, you'll get a decent answer. We were all there at one point.[emoji106]
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No problem. When a noob takes the time to read up and post a decent question, you'll get a decent answer. We were all there at one point.[emoji106]
Sent from my Lunar Ecliptic One.
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Hey Bry 1 more thing, JUST to be safe.. I know to wipe cache n data, DO I WIPE SYSTEM AS WELL?? ABOUT 2 flash n just want b sure
bdizzle1686 said:
Hey Bry 1 more thing, JUST to be safe.. I know to wipe cache n data, DO I WIPE SYSTEM AS WELL?? ABOUT 2 flash n just want b sure
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Yes to system. System is where the Rom stores the major workings. If you don't wipe, it will install new files alongside old ones and you will have some ill effects...if not major ones.
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brymaster5000 said:
Yes to system. System is where the Rom stores the major workings. If you don't wipe, it will install new files alongside old ones and you will have some ill effects...if not major ones.
Sent from my Lunar Ecliptic One.
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Thanks bro, so everything except internal? I swear to god thats the last question then I'm diving into flashing
bdizzle1686 said:
Thanks bro, so everything except internal? I swear to god thats the last question then I'm diving into flashing
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Yes.
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Just wanna say thanks everyone for putting up with my OCD'ish questions and answering a noob. Flashed Nusense6 without a hitch n LOVING IT
bdizzle1686 said:
Just wanna say thanks everyone for putting up with my OCD'ish questions and answering a noob. Flashed Nusense6 without a hitch n LOVING IT
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and now it begins. you might become an addict to flashing roms like i am, we dont have a support meetings yet and we are looking for sponsors. Have fun on your new adventures in custom software.
bdizzle1686 said:
Just wanna say thanks everyone for putting up with my OCD'ish questions and answering a noob. Flashed Nusense6 without a hitch n LOVING IT
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Better to be OCD and ask questions before you goof something up. It is easier to prevent soft bricks than fix them
synisterwolf said:
and now it begins. you might become an addict to flashing roms like i am, we dont have a support meetings yet and we are looking for sponsors. Have fun on your new adventures in custom software.
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It's okay, you passed the first step. Now on to step 2 :silly:
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Uzephi said:
Better to be OCD and ask questions before you goof something up. It is easier to prevent soft bricks than fix them
It's okay, you passed the first step. Now on to step 2 :silly:
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Whats step 2?
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Whats step 2?
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Well, obviously "Came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity." Lol. He was saying he needs a sponsor for his flashing addiction.
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Lol
hello, my z5p is now soft bricked.... I NEED HELP NOW.. ive cleaned cache and dlvik but still on bootloop. I CANNOT LOSE MY DATA ON THE PHONE. I CANT. IVE SPENT MY LIFE ON MAKING IT THE BEST PHONE ON EARTH. I CANT LOSE MY STUFF! okay so i modified some files on pimp my rom and rebooted. and then i deleted app opps with link2sd. then it started saying android.progress.gapps has stopped and then vending. after that it landed on a bootloop. i need help asap here. just.. I JUST CANT LOSE MY STUFF ! is there any way maannn im dieing here
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hello, my z5p is now soft bricked.... I NEED HELP NOW.. ive cleaned cache and dlvik but still on bootloop. I CANNOT LOSE MY DATA ON THE PHONE. I CANT. IVE SPENT MY LIFE ON MAKING IT THE BEST PHONE ON EARTH. I CANT LOSE MY STUFF! okay so i modified some files on pimp my rom and rebooted. and then i deleted app opps with link2sd. then it started saying android.progress.gapps has stopped and then vending. after that it landed on a bootloop. i need help asap here. just.. I JUST CANT LOSE MY STUFF ! is there any way maannn im dieing here
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try dirty flashing your rom again. otherwise start again.
what data are you worried about losing?
Robobob1221 said:
try dirty flashing your rom again. otherwise start again.
what data are you worried about losing?
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Anything man, anything. Ive worked my ass off on that phone. What do i lose on
Re flashing my rom? Whats the difference between dirty and no dirty? But people talk about reflashing their rom like it woild be death lol, isnt it the same as updating??
Robobob1221 said:
try dirty flashing your rom again. otherwise start again.
what data are you worried about losing?
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Like all my xposed modules, my root apps, my hacking apps, my modded ui! Ive made everything perfect on that phone. I cant lose those. Thats my 5month everyday work man. Yeah. And the most important, MY CRASH BANDICOOT MIND OVER MUTANT GAME DATA XDDDDD. But if i update my rom, wouldt it do the trick too?
masaforce said:
Anything man, anything. Ive worked my ass off on that phone. What do i lose on
Re flashing my rom? Whats the difference between dirty and no dirty? But people talk about reflashing their rom like it woild be death lol, isnt it the same as updating??
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Dirty flash means that you don't wipe any of your partitions, so your flashing over current image. As long as the new file your flashing doesn't have a script which clears any partions your data and all that wil be fine. But at the same time it might not resolve your issue with the bootloops your getting.
masaforce said:
Like all my xposed modules, my root apps, my hacking apps, my modded ui! Ive made everything perfect on that phone. I cant lose those. Thats my 5month everyday work man. Yeah. And the most important, MY CRASH BANDICOOT MIND OVER MUTANT GAME DATA XDDDDD. But if i update my rom, wouldt it do the trick too?
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You could use your custom recovery to extract your data.
Robobob1221 said:
Dirty flash means that you don't wipe any of your partitions, so your flashing over current image. As long as the new file your flashing doesn't have a script which clears any partions your data and all that wil be fine. But at the same time it might not resolve your issue with the bootloops your getting.
You could use your custom recovery to extract your data.
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What do u mean? Like back it up?
And so now ill reflash my rom?
Robobob1221 said:
Dirty flash means that you don't wipe any of your partitions, so your flashing over current image. As long as the new file your flashing doesn't have a script which clears any partions your data and all that wil be fine. But at the same time it might not resolve your issue with the bootloops your getting.
You could use your custom recovery to extract your data.
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But technically i dont lose anything if i dirty reflash?
masaforce said:
But technically i dont lose anything if i dirty reflash?
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Yes, you shouldn't technically lose anything.
Robobob1221 said:
Yes, you shouldn't technically lose anything.
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What do u want?? What can i give u.. It works lost all settings and u know but IT WORKS AND NO DATA LOSS ! Ik that i should try to reflash, but thank u so much!!! Now i gona spend the week setting it up lol! THANK U MANNNNNN !
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What do u want?? What can i give u.. It works lost all settings and u know but IT WORKS AND NO DATA LOSS ! Ik that i should try to reflash, but thank u so much!!! Now i gona spend the week setting it up lol! THANK U MANNNNNN !
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Sorry about the settings, at least you got the data still.
Be careful deleting system stuff. Remember to make regular backups before messing with system stuff.
Also if it's an xposed setting, there is sometimes a flashable zip which can remove the xposed libs so that your system might be recoverable as well
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Robobob1221 said:
Sorry about the settings, at least you got the data still.
Be careful deleting system stuff. Remember to make regular backups before messing with system stuff.
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Yeah xd. never installing app opps again lol! I accidentally or idk disabled my xposed and i have no idea what xposed to download now, it says that u dont have xposed bridge stuff and cant enable anything. Yeah
masaforce said:
Yeah xd. never installing app opps again lol! I accidentally or idk disabled my xposed and i have no idea what xposed to download now, it says that u dont have xposed bridge stuff and cant enable anything. Yeah
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Reinstalling the xposed bridge can be done via the app or getting it to create a flashable zip to do via recovery.
Although I don't use it anymore, so may have changed since I last did
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Robobob1221 said:
Reinstalling the xposed bridge can be done via the app or getting it to create a flashable zip to do via recovery.
Although I don't use it anymore, so may have changed since I last did
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Yeah but it gives me no optien to reinstall but ill figure it out thanks dude have a good weekend!