[Q] Upgrading to CM9 Alpha 5 - Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I am on cm9 alpha 4 and i want to upgrade to alpha 5. I flash into cwm,wipe cache and dalvik cache and then flash like always. Correct?

Read the install instructions on cm9 epic.blogspot... the developers say do not wipe anything if just updating between alpha versions... just flash alpha 5 and newest gapps version
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There is some conflicting advice on the CM9 pages. Bottom line, it doesn't hurt to wipe cache and dalvik, I always do, but developers say it is not necessary when upgrading from one alpha to the next.
Happy Flashing!

i've gone both ways between many of the alphas, and never had an issue with no wipe updates, or wiping the caches..

samsungepicgeek said:
I am on cm9 alpha 4 and i want to upgrade to alpha 5. I flash into cwm,wipe cache and dalvik cache and then flash like always. Correct?
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Just like everyone suggested...no need for wiping anything. Just a flash to 5 will do just fine.

No need to wipe between Alphas but the CM Devs have also stated that wiping all data does get rid of factors such as apps force-closing (if any) its your personal preference. The world won't end if you don't wipe, I personally do.
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I've done around 15+ updates between nightlies on CM7 and between alphas on CM9 without wiping any data and never had any problems for what its worth. Part of the beauty of the CM platform IMO.

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Cm7 rc4

I'm currently running cm7 rc3. Do I need to wipe cache and data if I'm upgrading to cm7 rc4?
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I did a flash over, didn't wipe anything. No problems as of yet.
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Its usually a good idea to at least wipe cache and dalvik. Shouldn't have to worry about data unless you are having problems.
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Wipe cache and advanced>dalvik. Then apply the CM.zip, then GApps,zip if you use those, and then any custom kernel that you use.
Doing a backup beforehand is always recommended
Blah12543 said:
I did a flash over, didn't wipe anything. No problems as of yet.
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Same thing here, no problems yet.
Rule of thumb is to just wipe the cache/dalvik if your updating to the same ROM, just a new update. It's really only when your cross-flashing a different ROM where you need to do a wipe data/factory reset.

[q] CM7 upgades?

Having never used CM7, I'm not totally sure how the builds work. If I want to use the nightlies, or flash the next beta when it is released, do i need to wipe the phone each time? I'm hoping it's like roms i've used in the past on my fascinate that required at most clearing the dalvik.
tspderek said:
Having never used CM7, I'm not totally sure how the builds work. If I want to use the nightlies, or flash the next beta when it is released, do i need to wipe the phone each time? I'm hoping it's like roms i've used in the past on my fascinate that required at most clearing the dalvik.
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It's answered on the last page of the cm7 nightlys thread.
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no wipe
for the nightly and rc%, each build can replace the old with no wiping or data loss.

[Q] Flashing CM 9.1

OK, I know that you are supposed to wipe every time you flash a new rom. I am on CM9 Stable. I want to update to CM9.1. I think i need to wipe. But considering CM9.1 is an "update" I might not. So If I don't, then it'll save me so much time. But if I need to then OK. I don't want to have to wipe even though I didn't have to. So do I have to wipe when flashing to CM9.1 even though I'm on CM9?
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Read the OP on CM9 thread.
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thatlaoboi said:
OK, I know that you are supposed to wipe every time you flash a new rom. I am on CM9 Stable. I want to update to CM9.1. I think i need to wipe. But considering CM9.1 is an "update" I might not. So If I don't, then it'll save me so much time. But if I need to then OK. I don't want to have to wipe even though I didn't have to. So do I have to wipe when flashing to CM9.1 even though I'm on CM9?
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No need to wipe, coming from Cm9 you're good to flash away. You will want to wipe cache/dalvik though afterwards if you get a boot loop.
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I used twrp, factory reset, wipe system, wipe dalvik, wipe cache, flash 9.1, flash gapps. Prosper.

How to flash a new ROM

Hey guys, I just bought my Galaxy S III, I'm coming from the S II.
On the S II, there would be an installation process that I remembered by heart after flashing several times:
Open CWM
Backup
Install Darkside SuperWipe
Flash ROM
Flash gapps
Install Darkside Cachewipe
Reboot
Wait 10 min
Reboot.
While I've been on the S III forums for the past 2 days I haven't seen any of the devs have an installation guide, I figured I might have to wipe dalvik, wipe data or something but haven't tried just yet. Maybe I could just flash ROM over it.
If there's a process can someone please tell me.
Thank you, greatly appreciated.
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Backup
Wipe cache
Wipe dalvik
Wipe data/factory reset
Install ROM
Wipe cache
Wipe dalvik
Reboot (unless u need a kernel then see below)
Some ROMs require to flash kernel in that case after the last dalvik wipe flash kernel then wipe cache and dalvik.
P.s. u posted in the wrong section and u will here it from more than me this should be In Q &A hope that helps ya tho....
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real_khali said:
Hey guys, I just bought my Galaxy S III, I'm coming from the S II.
On the S II, there would be an installation process that I remembered by heart after flashing several times:
Open CWM
Backup
Install Darkside SuperWipe
Flash ROM
Flash gapps
Install Darkside Cachewipe
Reboot
Wait 10 min
Reboot.
While I've been on the S III forums for the past 2 days I haven't seen any of the devs have an installation guide, I figured I might have to wipe dalvik, wipe data or something but haven't tried just yet. Maybe I could just flash ROM over it.
If there's a process can someone please tell me.
Thank you, greatly appreciated.
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Superwipe , wipe cache and cache/dalvik install ROM and then gapps if your installing a jb 4.1.1 ROM then I would wipe everything again and then fix permissions and reboot, wait 10 min and reboot again
Please correct me if I missed a step
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shehade08 said:
Superwipe , wipe cache and cache/dalvik install ROM and then gapps if your installing a jb 4.1.1 ROM then I would wipe everything again and then fix permissions and reboot, wait 10 min and reboot again
Please correct me if I missed a step
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So does SuperWipe work for every phone?
My .zip file for SuperWipe says SGH-T989_Darkside_superwipe.zip
I would not use the super wipe script from The s2 I believe there is one floating around for ours but I do not use it ... I also recommend u use twrp recovery instead of clockworkmod
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mikeb85 said:
I would not use the super wipe script from The s2 I believe there is one floating around for ours but I do not use it ... I also recommend u use twrp recovery instead of clockworkmod
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This is what I did 2 days ago to install AOKP JB Build 3 and its been working like a charm
Reboot recovery
Wipe data factory reset
Wipe cache
Wipe dalvik cache
Flash rom
Let the phone sit for 5 mins then reboot
Haven't had any SOD or RR, should I stick to what I did?
real_khali said:
This is what I did 2 days ago to install AOKP JB Build 3 and its been working like a charm
Reboot recovery
Wipe data factory reset
Wipe cache
Wipe dalvik cache
Flash rom
Let the phone sit for 5 mins then reboot
Haven't had any SOD or RR, should I stick to what I did?
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U also need gapps for aokp,cm10,paranoid,hellfire, and cna... u do not need gapps for touch wiz jellybean leaks.
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mikeb85 said:
U also need gapps for aokp,cm10,paranoid,hellfire, and cna... u do not need gapps for touch wiz jellybean leaks.
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yeah my bad...i also flashed gapps..i forgot to put that in there..
So, should I just stick to what I did previously?
I depends what u are looking for in a ROM..... if u like stock aosp then aokp is probably the most stable but there are tons of features on touchwiz ROMs that have me going back and forth... so its all preference really if u like stock jellybean
Then u are good where u are
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mikeb85 said:
I depends what u are looking for in a ROM..... if u like stock aosp then aokp is probably the most stable but there are tons of features on touchwiz ROMs that have me going back and forth... so its all preference really if u like stock jellybean
Then u are good where u are
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yeah, i like where i stand with the AOKP builds, it always has me going back to it . thanks for the help
edit: just noticed several people have replied already.
But in case you missed this:
Don't post in this section if you're not a developer. Use the Q&A subforum instead.
stir fry a lot said:
edit: just noticed several people have replied already.
But in case you missed this:
Don't post in this section if you're not a developer. Use the Q&A subforum instead.
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Couldn't have put it any better.
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Superwipe for our device:
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/34055339/XquiziT_SuperWipe_SGH_T999.zip
well typically any ROM that i flash i just use these steps and haven't gotten many problems
reboot into recovery
backup
wipe data
flash rom
flash kernel (optional)
wipe cache
wipe dalvik cache
fix permissions
boot
wait 10 mins
reboot
Testimonyy said:
well typically any ROM that i flash i just use these steps and haven't gotten many problems
reboot into recovery
backup
wipe data
flash rom
flash kernel (optional)
wipe cache
wipe dalvik cache
fix permissions
boot
wait 10 mins
reboot
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Yes but the superwipe does the same thing and it was built for lazy people. I always say "what ever floats your boat". :good:

CM7 unstability fix..

No I don't have a fix...
So Im using cm7.2 kang and after 3 months of uses its not very stable anymore. As in it will be randomlly laggy and wont do what I tell it to.
Anyway I love CM7.2 so is there a way to make this stable again without a standard wipe and reflash.
Will wiping cache in CWR work? Will formatting system in CWR work?
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Formatting the system will wipe the ROM, I would say clear the cache and see if that works.
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I would try wiping just the Cache (and Dalvik Cache) from Clockwork. Like EVorhees said, don't wipe the system as you will have to re-flash the Rom.

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