Updating aokp for example, the aokp updater told me about the update but is it the same process as installing for the first time? Will I lose my apps and everything or does it only wipe cache? What step in roms delete everything, format data or factory reset or both?
Cheers.
No wipe needed if updating.I recommend wiping cache and dalvik-cache for good measure tho. And you have to reinstall gapps after the rom as well.
When a wipe is needed you want to select factory reset. Never select wipe/format data as it'll wipe the internal storage too.
Then what about...
If you are already on AOKP and doing an update:
1. Make a nandroid (backup in CWM)
2. Format /system
3. Wipe cache
4. Wipe dalvik
5. Install new ROM zip
6. Install gapps
If you end up with issue or coming from another ROM, do this:
1. Wipe data/factory reset
2. Format /system
3. Wipe cache
4. Wipe dalvik
5. Install new ROM zip
6. Install gapps
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Isn't a Format/system wiping the apps? Or does that not affect the apps? By format on my recovery it says formatting the sd card deletes everything (on TWRP).
Cheers.
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In Rom manager when you go to install a .zip/rom from the sd card it offers you "Pre Rom Installation" options.
1. Backup Current Rom
2. Wipe Data and Cache?
My question is does this also wipe the dalvik cache? OR do I need to go into Clockwork and manually wipe the dalvik cache prior to a new rom installation.
I'd prefer someone who knows the answer to this question vs. speculation.
thank you so much!
I know this is somewhat speculative but I am 99% sure on this. I believe that it does wipe the dalvik-cache. The dalvik-cache is in the data partition, so if you wipe data you've wiped dalvik-cache. You can always clear the dalvik manually in recovery if you're unsure.
edit: Did a quick search, I am 100% sure of this now.
I'm wondering if these are the correct procedure..
1. Wipe data / factory reset
2. Wipe cache
3. Advanced > wipe dalvik cache
4. Format /System
Anyone ?
really all you need to do is wipe data and cache (factory reset)
i prefer to format system just in case the rom does not include the script to format system, but most rom installs have a script that formats system
nitrogen618 said:
I'm wondering if these are the correct procedure..
1. Wipe data / factory reset
2. Wipe cache
3. Advanced > wipe dalvik cache
4. Format /System
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Yes it is...
This is ofcourse if you are installing complete ROM. However, if you are just installing an update I don't think your mobile will ever boot.
Otherwise, as suggested by some other members, all you need is just 1,2 and 3.
nitrogen618 said:
I'm wondering if these are the correct procedure..
1. Wipe data / factory reset
2. Wipe cache
3. Advanced > wipe dalvik cache
4. Format /System
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I've been following these steps since I had my Incredible years and still use of my Galaxy Nexus and Nexus 7. Try out CWM for a little, if you don't like try TWRP, I just switched over to it.
Sent from my Nexus 7
Do I need to a full flash or a dirty flash?
Dirty flash as in wipe cache and install rom.
I'm running Cyanogenmod 10.0.0-Hercules and I want to upgrade to this nightly: http://get.cm/get/6id
I was told not to use CM's built in updates system.
goku1910 said:
Do I need to a full flash or a dirty flash?
Dirty flash as in wipe cache and install rom.
I'm running Cyanogenmod 10.0.0-Hercules and I want to upgrade to this nightly: http://get.cm/get/6id
I was told not to use CM's built in updates system.
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You need to do a Full flash.
Reboot to Clockworkmod Recovery
1. Backup Current ROM.
2. Go to Wipe data/factory reset, then Do a Wipe Cache.
3. Go to Mounts and Storage, then Format /system -> Format /data & Format /cache.
4. Go to Advanced, then Do a Wipe dalvik cache.
5. Flash the ROM & Install New GApps for CM10.1.
6. Reboot and Let the ROM settle for 5-10 minutes.
For more details Go here
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srikanth.t989 said:
You need to do a Full flash.
Reboot to Clockworkmod Recovery
1. Backup Current ROM.
2. Go to Wipe data/factory reset, then Do a Wipe Cache.
3. Go to Mounts and Storage, then Format /system -> Format /data & Format /cache.
4. Go to Advanced, then Do a Wipe dalvik cache.
5. Flash the ROM & Install New GApps for CM10.1.
6. Reboot and Let the ROM settle for 5-10 minutes.
For more details Go here
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Thanks for your reply, that answers my question. One other thing, do you have a link for the new Google apps?
i didn't know .what happen my SAMSUNG galaxy s ii t-mobile SGH-T989 phone.... i can't Automatic updatescm-10.1-20130404-NIGHTLY-hercules.zip
when i use rom cm-10.1-20130331-NIGHTLY-hercules.zip...
.but i don't understand...everytime when i try Automatic updates new rom,it doesn't updates.
before i updates i use tool
(gapps-jb-20130301-signed.zip)
(10.1-20130331-NIGHTLY-hercules.zip)
(Darkside.super.wipe_ext4.zip
now every time i couldn't Automatic updates my roms...
How to Flash a ROM Properly?
I recommend the following procedures because it is safe and recommended by CyanogenMod and also I recommend the users of Clockworkmod Recovery v5.0.2.7, to update for v6.0.2.9 which is Pretty Good & Working Perfectly.
How to Flash a ROM Properly using Clockworkmod Recovery v6.0.2.9 ?
For Clockworkmod Recovery v6.0.2.9, DarkSide Super Wipe & DarkSide Cache Wipe Zips are not necessary
Reboot to Clockworkmod Recovery
1. Backup Current ROM.
2. Go to Wipe data/factory reset, then Do a Wipe Cache.
3. Go to Mounts and Storage, then Format /system -> Format /data & Format /cache.
4. Go to Advanced, then Do a Wipe dalvik cache.
5. Install the ROM Zip from the SD Card or Internal Memory & then Install New GApps for CM10.1.
6. Reboot and Let the ROM settle for 5-10 minutes.
Note: Restore apps without data if your are using any backup tools such as TitaniumBackup etc., Restoring Apps with data cause Problems
How to Update ROM Properly?
After Installing CM10.1, If you want to update to new Nightly or Stable, a full wipe is not required.
We can do a Dirty Flash as Follows. This will not erase data & its Safe.
1. Reboot to Clockworkmod Recovery
2. Do a Wipe cache partition
3. Go to Advanced, then Do a Wipe dalvik cache
4. Install the ROM Zip from the SD Card or Internal Memory & Reboot.
SOURCE OF THIS INFO: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2143589
I want to install a 4.3 ROM over my 4.2.2 ROM, in the instructions it wants me to do the following:
1. Wipe Data/Factory Reset + Wipe Cache partition. (I have done this before).
2. Mount System + Storage
Format System
Format Data
Format Cache.
(Haven't done this before)
3. Wipe Dalvik Cache (I have done this before)
So my question is what does step 2 do. I am scared it will wipe all my data like pictures audio files etc. that I want to keep.
Gaseous Anomaly said:
I want to install a 4.3 ROM over my 4.2.2 ROM, in the instructions it wants me to do the following:
1. Wipe Data/Factory Reset + Wipe Cache partition. (I have done this before).
2. Mount System + Storage
Format System
Format Data
Format Cache.
(Haven't done this before)
3. Wipe Dalvik Cache (I have done this before)
So my question is what does step 2 do. I am scared it will wipe all my data like pictures audio files etc. that I want to keep.
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its alright to format /system, /data & /cache as long as you don't format the /sdcard, i always format /system /data even when i'm just updating the rom .. ^^
Just use factory reset in your custom recovery. It handles data and cache. You don't need to manually wipe system and you don't have to touch dalvik
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus