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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.

do you need to wipe cache before you upgrade rom kernal modem

do you need to wipe cache before you upgrade rom// kernal //modems all the time thanks

It depends, everything in the dev section has directions, follow them and you will be good.

larrynypd said:
do you need to wipe cache before you upgrade rom// kernal //modems all the time thanks
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I would to be safe. Take that extra step for security.
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I always wipe with a ruj format all before I flash a new rom.. But as far as flashing modems and kernels I never wiped cache and had an issue.. But it won't hurt to wipe it before you flash a new kernel or modem
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In fact some roms have issues when you wipe before a flash, take captainmorgan's miui port as an example, some of us had nothing but issues related to wiping everything first lol, its hit or miss on that so most definitely check the op for all your flashing info needs
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Venomusdragon said:
In fact some roms have issues when you wipe before a flash, take captainmorgan's miui port as an example, some of us had nothing but issues related to wiping everything first lol, its hit or miss on that so most definitely check the op for all your flashing info needs
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agat cwm said its safe to use with ics ff18 but when i do a wipe the only thing that comes up is to wipe cache partition no other choices is that ok
also is it safe with agat cwm to use the wipe data/factory reset with the brick stuff thanks

Modems no, kernels always.
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dante32278 said:
Modems no, kernels always.
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Correct. Always flash cashe and dalvik before flashing a kernel. Modem no. Just update prl and profile and you're good.

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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Flaming will not be tolerated
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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:

[HOW-TO] Proper method to flash a ROM

First off if you're on ANY recovery that isn't CWM 5.0.2.7 you DO NOT NEED TDJS SUPER WIPE OR CACHE WIPE SCRIPTS!!!! Seriously stop flashing these people you're filling up threads with problems caused by both of these scripts and bad flashing methods. Here's how to PROPERLY flash a ROM..
If on CWM 6.0.x.x
1. Wipe factory data/reset
2. Wipe cache
3. Go into mounts and storage
4. Format /system
5. Format /data
6. Format /cache
7. Enter advanced
8. Wipe dalvik
9. Flash ROM then gapps
10. Reboot and let the ROM settle for 5-10 minutes if flashing TW ROMs, this step is unnecessary for AOSP based ROMs.
11. (Optional) if flashing a new radio flash AFTER the ROM has been initially booted for the first time. No wipes are necessary when flashing a new radio but it HAS to be flashed after the ROM is loaded and settled in. Flashing a radio first and then a ROM has caused issues like the phone not even recognizing there is a network for it. ( phone remains in emergency mode )
If you're on a Cyanogenmod nightly a full wipe IS NOT REQUIRED. The proper method of dirty flashing is just wiping cache, ( NOT FORMAT CACHE IN MOUNTS & STORAGE )
wiping dalvik and flashing your ROM. Simple as that.
If using TWRP 2.2+ the steps are essentially the same or use TDJs wipe scripts. They work perfectly fine with TWRP. Feel free to wipe 2x or even 3x if it makes you feel safer about your installation.
And THAT'S IT. People are cluttering up threads with issues than can totally be avoided by flashing the right way. I hope this helps some of you iron out these insane tiny quirks I keep reading about.
Happy flashing folks.
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I forgot to note.. if you're still using one of TDJs roms or any other rom that automatically wipes with TDJs SUPER CACHE WIPE, do NOT use any other recoveries other than CWM 5.0.2.7 or TWRP 2.2+. With any other recovery such as CWM 6.0.x.x+, the wipe script breaks the roms ability to reboot properly and the only way to solve this is to use TDJs CACHE WIPE which in turn breaks your recoveries ability to work properly.
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Thanks man this was needed. Yes threads get filled with this so often. I dirty flash like you mentioned accept I format system first. I also clean flash like you mentioned but never formatted cache and dalvik just system. That's good to know. Thanks
But I will add those new steps. I format system when dirty flashing because on the cm10 Site they mentioned that.
Again thanks
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I edited OP with a little bit more information for safer flashing.
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Sad we need to keep telling people how to flash. If you are not sure what you are doing I think you should be very careful before you destroy your expensive toy. Everyone should have an idea on how to flash and restore from a bad flash before they even root. Also as my sig says let Google be your friend people if you run into issues instead of running to a thread and clogging it up...
Thanks for post and this is a bump to keep it on page 1 and hopefully more people will notice it.

So I messed up and used the darkside scripts with 6.0.1.4 and I can't get my phone to boot, like you mentioned. It also destroyed the recovery, does nothing at all. What can I do, if anything, to fix?

Goofy317 said:
So I messed up and used the darkside scripts with 6.0.1.4 and I can't get my phone to boot, like you mentioned. It also destroyed the recovery, does nothing at all. What can I do, if anything, to fix?
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Can you boot into recovery at all? If you can.. download the TWRP 2.2.2.0 zip in its thread and flash it. Its going to hang in the install process but should say twrp has been installed. At that point reset your phone by holding the power button. As soon as you feel the phone vibrate hold down both volume buttons and you should boot into TWRP recovery.
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I have been using the darkside wipe! It has been working great. I don't think that it will brick my phone or anything.....

tickerman said:
I have been using the darkside wipe! It has been working great. I don't think that it will brick my phone or anything.....
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Darkside superwipe will only mess your ROMs ability to reboot on touchwiz ROMs. The only way to fix this is flashing the darkside cache wipe which WILL break clockwork mod 6.0.1.4 like the user above. Point is.. don't use either scripts at all on CWM. Wipe the old fashioned way.
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tickerman said:
I have been using the darkside wipe! It has been working great. I don't think that it will brick my phone or anything.....
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I agree. even after switching to twrp I still find the script useful. But op warning about using script with cwm version 6xxx might be true. I have issue with boot when i was on cwm 6 and i had to Odin cwm 5.0.2.7 again to get into recovery menu.
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Thanks, always forgot the formatting steps

ultratt said:
Thanks, always forgot the formatting steps
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Never forget those! Those completely format your partitions.. like formatting a hard drive before you install Windows.
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RushAOZ said:
Never forget those! Those completely format your partitions.. like formatting a hard drive before you install Windows.
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Thanks for the guide. One question, how do you format partitions on TWRP? Do you need to?

Davy Jones said:
Thanks for the guide. One question, how do you format partitions on TWRP? Do you need to?
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Luckily enough, TWRP does this in the wipe section already when you hit system, cache and dalvik. Its an awesome and well thought out recovery!
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RushAOZ said:
Luckily enough, TWRP does this in the wipe section already when you hit system, cache and dalvik. Its an awesome and well thought out recovery!
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Oh cool, I was already really liking TWRP and this makes it even better.

This thread should be a sticky.

Khameleon said:
This thread should be a sticky.
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Agree.
Sub'n.
I just followed this and it answers many questions. I have great luck with CWR 5.0.2.7 and the darkside scripts. Everytime I had an issue, I would run the darkside cache script and all was fixed.
Now, since I upgraded CWR, I have had issues installing ROMS, bad recovery installs, etc. Just as you mentioned.
Got a new phone today. Flashed an odin CWR (didn't know the version). It turned out to be an older touch version. I CWR flashed the latest Sk8's recovery. I then followed your instructions. Installed JB ROM and Gapps and it was a success. Not boot loop.
Questions: What do I do if I want to wipe cache and dalvik or fix permissions in the future? What radio is recommended with the latest JB nightly?

apicia said:
Agree.
Sub'n.
I just followed this and it answers many questions. I have great luck with CWR 5.0.2.7 and the darkside scripts. Everytime I had an issue, I would run the darkside cache script and all was fixed.
Now, since I upgraded CWR, I have had issues installing ROMS, bad recovery installs, etc. Just as you mentioned.
Got a new phone today. Flashed an odin CWR (didn't know the version). It turned out to be an older touch version. I CWR flashed the latest Sk8's recovery. I then followed your instructions. Installed JB ROM and Gapps and it was a success. Not boot loop.
Questions: What do I do if I want to wipe cache and dalvik or fix permissions in the future? What radio is recommended with the latest JB nightly?
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Just go into CWM and wipe cache in the main menu and dalvik in the advanced menu. To be honest though you don't need to do this whatsoever. Only when dirty flashing a new nightly. In my experience atleast lol as far as gapps go..
http://goo.im/gapps/gapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip
These should work just fine
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Bump fer new users yo
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Bump for new users
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Thanks

Need Help CM 10 Flash Gone Bad

I flashed cm10 to the SGH-T989 and it wont go pass the cyanogenMod screen spinning blue ring
i followed the step
wipe fatory
wipe cache
the flash radio
then rom
then gapps
the wipe cache
and then dalvik cache
so what am i doing wrong need some help please

I'm no expert but I don't think the first thing you flash should be the radio. Wipe everything again, then flash the ROM then gapps, then reboot and see what happens. I really don't think there's a reason to flash a radio unless you have bad reception personally.
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6Seven said:
I'm no expert but I don't think the first thing you flash should be the radio. Wipe everything again, then flash the ROM then gapps, then reboot and see what happens. I really don't think there's a reason to flash a radio unless you have bad reception personally.
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the instructions say to do that thought i would thing the same thing but it was not working that way either

How long does the boot animation stick. First time it can take up to 10 minutes
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