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Hi guys,
Please be gentle, I've just come across from the iPhone 4
I have a desire HD which I have rooted and have installed revolution HD ROM. I would like to try LEEDROID'S ROM, my question is how I can simply change ROMS whilst retaining my apps and data?
I am sure there is an easy way around this (only if you know how?)
I am guessing there is a backing up app which you are using?
Your help is much appreciated
Thank you
p.s. Just on this occasion I would like to perform a clean install and retain data/apps on any later rom swaps, can i just go ahead and wipe my sd card?
One of the best .. titanium backup
http://se.androlib.com/android.application.com-keramidas-titaniumbackup-xCzz.aspx
brilliant
that fits the bill perfectly.
can I wipe my sd card then? and then update the ROM? or are there essential files on the sd card?
There is no need to wipe SD card, do not wipe it, Titanium backup stores your data there.
Make backup of your rom first .... Really do it.
If something goes wrong, you can go back.
Do not delete the file "clockworkmod" it's your backup
Make a backup of the entire sd on your computer before you delete
thank you for your help guys
the reason I want to wipe the SD card is due to data stored on there from apps I have installed. As I am doing a clean install, I may not want to re-install the apps.
But I'll take your advise and not wipe the card. I'll just delete any obvious directories that are not needed.
Many thanks guys,
winwiz said:
thank you for your help guys
the reason I want to wipe the SD card is due to data stored on there from apps I have installed. As I am doing a clean install, I may not want to re-install the apps.
But I'll take your advise and not wipe the card. I'll just delete any obvious directories that are not needed.
Many thanks guys,
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Buy a 2nd card, and do the new ROM on that, then you can test ;-)
lol good idea, I need a larger card
this is what I missed about XDA, iPhone forums aren't as helpful
OK I am confused now
I have flashed to LEEDROIDS rom, and all of my data and apps are still present. I have done no backup.
Any ideas how I can flash and delete everything and start over?
Many thanks
winwiz said:
OK I am confused now
I have flashed to LEEDROIDS rom, and all of my data and apps are still present. I have done no backup.
Any ideas how I can flash and delete everything and start over?
Many thanks
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Go into recovery and select wipe/factory reset, then flash
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Wiped before you flashed?
pokerhiih said:
Wiped before you flashed?
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Always before and never after... think it was just a straight no wipe on #1 attempt
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LeeDroid said:
Always before and never after... think it was just a straight no wipe on #1 attempt
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thanks Lee, I'll do that now
I can't believe what you have done to the ROM
it is BLAZING fast. WOW
my new hero, lol
Thought he did it ........ He did not backup either
Found this in the instructions for Unleased r3
The instructions for Note: If you are coming from another ROM please use Kings Format_All.zip
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What does this actually format? Does it mess with the SD card?
As far as I'm aware, it does all the Data/Cache/Dalvik wiping necessary to start off brand new. SD Card isn't touched.
xfusejc said:
As far as I'm aware, it does all the Data/Cache/Dalvik wiping necessary to start off brand new. SD Card isn't touched.
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Correct. It just clears all the data/dalvik/cache. Just like if you were to do a factory reset. Instead of choosing each one separately, (date full factory reset, cache, data, dalvik/cache it will do it all for you. Won't hurt to run that and still do wipe everything separately still just to be double sure Will not touch the SD card at all.
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Its the exact same as calkulin's format all, except his is edify compatible.
Cool, thanks! I failed at the set up and going back to other ROM. Cant get emails to set up cause I must be missing something, but it's late. Will try again tomorrow.
I tried using it with the NEW GB R2 ROM and i get installation aborted. anyone else have this issue
Kings Format All
Hiya all,
Wanted to load up kings now that I have a unlocked Gingerbread 4G (Thank you Revolutionary!)
Tried to load this using the recovery that Revolutionary installs, but it fails every time - telling me that there is a compatibility issue. Anyone having the same problem?
bconway said:
Hiya all,
Wanted to load up kings now that I have a unlocked Gingerbread 4G (Thank you Revolutionary!)
Tried to load this using the recovery that Revolutionary installs, but it fails every time - telling me that there is a compatibility issue. Anyone having the same problem?
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I don't use the new recovery and still use amonra, but you can send a pm to EvolvedAndroid. He unrooted his phone in hopes of getting a 3d and couldn't. So he wasn't working on roms until the Revolutionary root. He may be able to help you.
jayharper08 said:
Correct. It just clears all the data/dalvik/cache. Just like if you were to do a factory reset. Instead of choosing each one separately, (date full factory reset, cache, data, dalvik/cache it will do it all for you. Won't hurt to run that and still do wipe everything separately still just to be double sure Will not touch the SD card at all.
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I agree! I wipe everything 3x and then do the format all 3x and Virus Superwipe 3x! I've nvr had problems installing a ROM!
So I rooted my phone a few days ago, and it was great. Then I decided I wanted to change ROMs. I flashed a ROM that would give me toggle buttons in my notification bar. The upload was taking such a long time, that I realized something was wrong. Then I saw later in the thread it didn't work for Gingerbread. So I went back and flashed the old ROM. Still wouldn't load. Tried everything, still wouldn't load. Then I factory restored.
Then it got stuck in the Sprint 4G, constantly looping making that annoying sound. So then I downloaded a ROM that was supposed be a factory restore since factory restoring didn't seem to work. Now my phone is stuck on the HTC EVO 4G white screen. I'm freaking out, because I really need my phone for business (and an alarm).
It also shows that it was rooted still, so I don't think I could take it in for a replacement tomorrow. Any help, please?
Can you at least get to bootloader!? Volume+power button. Look for the recovery option. If you are in recovery you are good. Download a rom, preferred sense rom,
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Okay, I don't get the triangle. But I'm still stuck on htc EVO 4G screen.
marcusva79 said:
Can you at least get to bootloader!? Volume+power button. Look for the recovery option. If you are in recovery you are good. Download a rom, preferred sense rom,
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Okay, I can get into bootloader, I've been working on this for hours. I'm still in S-Off, still stuck on the white HTC EVO 4G screen. I can get into recovery now as well. Used my friends phone with my SD Card to put in a new Recovery image that allowed me to access Recovery again.
Where can I get one of these ROMs? I think my phone still considers itself factory restored. I'm worried there might be missing files and whatnot? Is there anyway to download something that has all the necessary files to install onto my phone via Recovery?
Toni Goodman said:
Okay, I can get into bootloader, I've been working on this for hours. I'm still in S-Off, still stuck on the white HTC EVO 4G screen. I can get into recovery now as well. Used my friends phone with my SD Card to put in a new Recovery image that allowed me to access Recovery again.
Where can I get one of these ROMs? I think my phone still considers itself factory restored. I'm worried there might be missing files and whatnot? Is there anyway to download something that has all the necessary files to install onto my phone via Recovery?
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Download a rom on your computer for the EVO 4g Example are MikG v3.0 and Tommytomatoe's Classic v0.0.5. Once its downloaded on the computer, transfer the file to your sdcard. Put sdcard back into phone. Boot into recovery and wipe everything EXCEPT your sdcard 3 times. While in recovery, go to flash zip from sdcard and flash (install) the ROM. You will be good after that.
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What recovery image are you using?
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You can get the rom here on this site but in the development section and make sure it's a rom for the EVO 4g.
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I believe I am using Amon Ra's. I've been going through different Chrome Tabs, and some of them I've closed by mistake. I'm a little frantic, trying to calm down. I'm downloading a stock ROM and the Warm TwoPointThree mod. Hopefully one of those works.
scottypeterson said:
Download a rom on your computer for the EVO 4g Example are MikG v3.0 and Tommytomatoe's Classic v0.0.5. Once its downloaded on the computer, transfer the file to your sdcard. Put sdcard back into phone. Boot into recovery and wipe everything EXCEPT your sdcard 3 times. While in recovery, go to flash zip from sdcard and flash (install) the ROM. You will be good after that.
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Didn't see this one. Do I even Wipe SDCARD: .android_secure? What about SDEXT:? I won't touch SDCARD: of course, but those two leave alone or wipe?
It should work. Just like scotty said be sure to wipe everything except SDCARD.
Dont for get to hit THanks?
marcusva79 said:
It should work. Just like scotty said be sure to wipe everything except SDCARD.
Dont for get to hit THanks?
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But do I ignore just SDCARD, or do I also ignore SDCARD: .android_secure and SDEXT?
Toni Goodman said:
But do I ignore just SDCARD, or do I also ignore SDCARD: .android_secure and SDEXT?
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Just discovered that SDEXT would be a second partition, which I don't have. So I can ignore that. So the question remains, to wipe SDCARD: .android_secure, or not to wipe?
you can wipe sdcard:android_secure Just not SDCARD by its self.
marcusva79 said:
you can wipe sdcard:android_secure Just not SDCARD by its self.
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Thank you *so* much.
Is it working? Get it to boot on up?
Toni Goodman said:
Just discovered that SDEXT would be a second partition, which I don't have. So I can ignore that. So the question remains, to wipe SDCARD: .android_secure, or not to wipe?
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.android_secure is a folder on your SD card. It holds all the apps you have moved to SD.
It only wipes that folder.
Typical wipe is: Data, System, Cache, Dalvik, .android_secure, Boot (Sometimes).
When you flash a new rom, most of that is replaced with the new dataz.
You probably bootlooped your rom in the beginning. Wipe and reflash if that happens again. Sometimes you can get out of bootloops by just wiping the Cache and Dalvik.
marcusva79 said:
Is it working? Get it to boot on up?
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SUCCESS! You two are beautiful, and I love you both.
If you need anything else brotha always feel free to pm me.
Toni Goodman said:
SUCCESS! You two are beautiful, and I love you both.
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Glad you got it working.
Now click the link in my sig to my Evo Guide and learn learn learn
Toni Goodman said:
Didn't see this one. Do I even Wipe SDCARD: .android_secure? What about SDEXT:? I won't touch SDCARD: of course, but those two leave alone or wipe?
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Yes wipe everything except for the sdcard.
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Hello, i am obviously new to this website and a bit of a noob when when comes to andriod rooting. Anyways, my HTC Wildfire S will not boot. It will show the HTC logo for around 25 seconds and turn off and do it again. My phone was rooted and had s-off. I tried to overclock my phone with this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1430677 It seemed like the install worked but after it would not boot. I tried a factory reset, wipe cache, basically wiped everything and my phone would still be in a bootloop. Also tried flashing a rom and that did not work it would abort the installation. Also tried to restore to my backup i made, and came up with a md5 mismatch. I messed up big. For a while also my phone would vibrate like 8 times in the bootloop with a black screen but that stopped.
Here are my device specs:
Andriod Htc Wildfire S 2.3.4(i think)
MarvelC PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT_1.06.0000
MICROP-0354
RADIO-0.94.00.0824
Clockwork Mod Recovery v5.0.2.8
Here is a good Rom for you http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1513697 and if you want an overclock kernel look for one that says marvelc
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Here is a good kernel too 806 overclock and everything http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1504329
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kagevazquez said:
Here is a good Rom for you http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1513697 and if you want an overclock kernel look for one that says marvelc
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Thanks for the files and help, phone is applying the zip i think. It looks like its stuck in opening update package. should i wait?
Yes it always does that give it some time then enjoy the magic
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kagevazquez said:
Yes it always does that give it some time then enjoy the magic
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Left it on over night and its still opening package, pulled battery and now its stuck in htc logo.
Try to reinstall it again maybe it was just a small screw up and make sure you have a partition like out says in the ROM thread I think its 524mb our something but double check the thread
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kagevazquez said:
Try to reinstall it again maybe it was just a small screw up and make sure you have a partition like out says in the ROM thread I think its 524mb our something but double check the thread
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Nope, same problem my sd card has 1.89 gigs free. But when i wipe everything it aborts the installation. If i dont wipe anything it stays on opening packing.
DrumOverlord said:
Nope, same problem my sd card has 1.89 gigs free. But when i wipe everything it aborts the installation. If i dont wipe anything it stays on opening packing.
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Did u make an ext partition before installing Rom? I would also try changing your cwm recovery to 5.0.2.6. I'm using the same hboot and device as you. Had no problems with that recovery. Also make sure u wipe dalvik cache, then under mounts and storage format boot, data, system, cache, and SD ext.
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DrumOverlord said:
Nope, same problem my sd card has 1.89 gigs free. But when i wipe everything it aborts the installation. If i dont wipe anything it stays on opening packing.
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Do you have a separate partition on your SD card that is at least 512MB and is either EXT2, EXT3, or EXT4?
brandonhun said:
Do you have a separate partition on your SD card that is at least 512MB and is either EXT2, EXT3, or EXT4?
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How do i do that?? The partition.
brandonhun said:
Do you have a separate partition on your SD card that is at least 512MB and is either EXT2, EXT3, or EXT4?
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Looks like its working i guess, its currently "extracing stuff" but it looks like its stuck in that menu
kagevazquez said:
Try to reinstall it again maybe it was just a small screw up and make sure you have a partition like out says in the ROM thread I think its 524mb our something but double check the thread
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Doesnt work, just stays frozen in either mounting or extracting stuff.
Maybe your phone doesn't support overclock?
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For the partition back up all your stuff of your sd card to the computer then go into the recovery click advanced then partition and sorry to hear that about the ROM try one of the stock ones from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1432425
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kagevazquez said:
For the partition back up all your stuff of your sd card to the computer then go into the recovery click advanced then partition and sorry to hear that about the ROM try one of the stock ones from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1432425
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No need for the sorry. I tried the stock rom but if failed to install because of error in /sdcard/marvelcrom 2.0 status 0 that showed up after installation aborted. I need to find a step by step fix for this device im getting frustrated. sorry
FIXED IT!!!!
kagevazquez said:
For the partition back up all your stuff of your sd card to the computer then go into the recovery click advanced then partition and sorry to hear that about the ROM try one of the stock ones from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1432425
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Fixed my phone, Just updated the clockwork mod, erased everything, flashed custom rom and bam, phone works. Thanks for all your guy's help
Point me in the right direction please
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=26516892
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Thanks man
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juan91 said:
Thanks man
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I also made one but I'll stay native to xda. My version is debloated, deodexed and tweaked if you are interested.
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Please!!!!
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juan91 said:
Please!!!!
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My home forum..
http://android.aokforums.com/viewtopic.php?p=48#p48
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Hey thanks for the help is sd partitioning needed before flashing any rom? Also does doing that delete any saved content on the external sd card.. im somewhat sure it doesnt but just wanna be safe ino i could back up my file on a pc but i dont have one at the moment >_<
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juan91 said:
Hey thanks for the help is sd partitioning needed before flashing any rom? Also does doing that delete any saved content on the external sd card.. im somewhat sure it doesnt but just wanna be safe ino i could back up my file on a pc but i dont have one at the moment >_<
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You need to partition the SD Card if the Rom is A2SD enabled, and you want to use it. Yes it should be done before you flash the Rom. You should also find out what type of partition. Does the the Rom call for an ext.3 , or ext4 partition. If you are going to partition your SD Card you need to make a backup on the PC first. Partitioning the SD Card will wipe the card clean.
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prboy1969 said:
You need to partition the SD Card if the Rom is A2SD enabled, and you want to use it. Yes it should be done before you flash the Rom. You should also find out what type of partition. Does the the Rom call for an ext.3 , or ext4 partition. If you are going to partition your SD Card you need to make a backup on the PC first. Partitioning the SD Card will wipe the card clean.
TEAM MiK
MikROMs Since 3/13/11
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yea im thinking of flashing the sensuASOP and it says to partition to 2 then 3 then 4.
also im gonna use a friends pc to back up my current files but can i restore them back into the sd card once im done with the partition/flashing and my phone is up and running?
***You need to partition the SD Card if the Rom is A2SD enabled, and you want to use it.***
will the rom still work if i just flash it without doing the partition?
juan91 said:
yea im thinking of flashing the sensuASOP and it says to partition to 2 then 3 then 4.
also im gonna use a friends pc to back up my current files but can i restore them back into the sd card once im done with the partition/flashing and my phone is up and running?
***You need to partition the SD Card if the Rom is A2SD enabled, and you want to use it.***
will the rom still work if i just flash it without doing the partition?
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Yup, "backing up" and "restoring" is just fancy talk for copy and paste
And yes, the rom will still work if you do not partition your sdcard, but a2sd will not work
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CNexus said:
Yup, "backing up" and "restoring" is just fancy talk for copy and paste
And yes, the rom will still work if you do not partition your sdcard, but a2sd will not work
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okay awesome thanks so much for the help...ALL OF YOU .
without a2sd working all apps in download will be on the internal mem then?
CNexus said:
Yup, "backing up" and "restoring" is just fancy talk for copy and paste
And yes, the rom will still work if you do not partition your sdcard, but a2sd will not work
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Not all Roms will work. If the Rom is built so that a2sd is enabled automatically, it will not work correctly. Things will be missing. You can have FC issues. In some cases I've had them not even Boot. So it is better to have the SD Card partitioned before you Flash if the ROM calls for it.
TEAM MiK
MikROMs Since 3/13/11
prboy1969 said:
Not all Roms will work. If the Rom is built so that a2sd is enabled automatically, it will not work correctly. Things will be missing. You can have FC issues. In some cases I've had them not even Boot. So it is better to have the SD Card partitioned before you Flash if the ROM calls for it.
TEAM MiK
MikROMs Since 3/13/11
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Alright sounds good ill give it a shot later on today then thanks again really appreciate the help
all the partitioning gets done thru recovery.
so where within recovery is partition actually done?
Hey guys, noob here. I am going to be flashing my phone today too.
Death by soaps mod seems to be what I am looking for, but I just want to make sure I am doing everything right.
I have turned s-off with revolutionary and backed up everything with both clockworkmod and smelkusmod and saved everything on my computer.
I am not 100% sure how to continue with partitioning and flashing though. Do you have a recommended guide partitioning and flashing with your mod? I have found some general guides, but they are for other mods and I dont want to screw anything up.
bsoa said:
Hey guys, noob here. I am going to be flashing my phone today too.
Death by soaps mod seems to be what I am looking for, but I just want to make sure I am doing everything right.
I have turned s-off with revolutionary and backed up everything with both clockworkmod and smelkusmod and saved everything on my computer.
I am not 100% sure how to continue with partitioning and flashing though. Do you have a recommended guide partitioning and flashing with your mod? I have found some general guides, but they are for other mods and I dont want to screw anything up.
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Ok. Simple.
1. Move everything on your sd card to your comp.
2. Use smelkusmod as its the best.
3. Go to partition card or something to that extent.
4. Set your desired size, 1 or 2 gigs is good enough, depending on how many apps you have/use.
5. Set swap to 0
6. Wait for it to partition.
7. Upgrade ext from 2 to 3 to 4.
8. Put all your stuff back on the sd card.
Flashing
1. Use format all/superwipe option in wipe menu of smelkus to wipe.
2. Go to flash zip or something like that.
3. Select the file and confirm.
4. Wait for it to do its thing then reboot.
Done!
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***Use smelkusmod as its the best.***
where can i get that?
nevermind i found it
Ok thanks, looks like I am up and running. I will report back if smell burning plastic or anything unusual :fingers-crossed:
If I want to mess around with any other mods is there anything special I should do first? Or just repeat the same steps (partition, superwiper, flash)?
Thanks again.
bsoa said:
Ok thanks, looks like I am up and running. I will report back if smell burning plastic or anything unusual :fingers-crossed:
If I want to mess around with any other mods is there anything special I should do first? Or just repeat the same steps (partition, superwiper, flash)?
Thanks again.
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Nope no need to partition again. That's done. Also you dont need to wipe for mods unless the OP states it.
For Roms, however,(what you just flashed) always do a full wipe/ superwipe and if going between versions of sense and aosp, always wipe the sd ext.
For kernels always wipe cache and dalvik cache before flashing.
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As an extra precaution, I always wipe Cache / Dalvik. Before flashing a Mod.
TEAM MiK
MikROMs Since 3/13/11
So in sensuASOP it says to partition the sd card THEN flash the rom if i have the zip files saved on the sd card wouldnt i lose the zip file hence i cant flash the rom? Or do i flash rom first then partition the sd card?
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