Alright, my t989 is currently on CM10 nightly, and every time after I downloaded the update zip directly into my phone by CMupdater, it reboot into recovery and just won't do anything.
then I upgrade my CWM5.o.X to 6.0.2.7touch (by just installing the zip), and now it freezes when formatting cache, restoring cache and any other activities related to "cache". So I failed flashing cm10.1 because I can't even do a factory reset or wipe cache.
I tried to use CMupdater again after restoring to the CM10 nightly that i used to use, and guess what.....nothing changed. It still doesn't install new zip automatically after reboot into recovery.
Any solution to my problems? I am losing faith.
croftwzx said:
Alright, my t989 is currently on CM10 nightly, and every time after I downloaded the update zip directly into my phone by CMupdater, it reboot into recovery and just won't do anything.
then I upgrade my CWM5.o.X to 6.0.2.7touch (by just installing the zip), and now it freezes when formatting cache, restoring cache and any other activities related to "cache". So I failed flashing cm10.1 because I can't even do a factory reset or wipe cache.
I tried to use CMupdater again after restoring to the CM10 nightly that i used to use, and guess what.....nothing changed. It still doesn't install new zip automatically after reboot into recovery.
Any solution to my problems? I am losing faith.
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Ok, try this
From inside Android Download ROM MAnager from the market and open and grant Root
Now tap top-most option when it opens and install CWM recovery that way
I have never trusted updater that try to script the install and auto restart and do everything for you.
BE SURE YOU HAVE A GAPPS INSTALL ZIP TOO BEFORE RESTARTING TO RECOVERY IF YOU WANT TO HAVE GAPPS ON FIRST BOOT [not mandatory but most people then wonder why they don't have the market and cant log-in to google account though you can technically flash gapps zip anytime you wish]
Instead try the manual way go to mounts and storage and wipe /system and /data [may not need to wipe data but suggested to minimize possible tiny issues]
go back to main menu wipe cache and dalvick cache [in advanced and it may take a second as it sill come back stating /sd-ext doesn't exist but should only be a second not more than say 10].
Then tap the install from SDCard
tap to find your downloaded zip and tap it to install
Now do the samething but this time find the gapps zip you downloaded
When done restart the device and wait as long boot ahead [about 5 min the usual when it says android is upgrading and goes through the number of apps you have].
RealPariah said:
Ok, try this
From inside Android Download ROM MAnager from the market and open and grant Root
Now tap top-most option when it opens and install CWM recovery that way
I have never trusted updater that try to script the install and auto restart and do everything for you.
BE SURE YOU HAVE A GAPPS INSTALL ZIP TOO BEFORE RESTARTING TO RECOVERY IF YOU WANT TO HAVE GAPPS ON FIRST BOOT [not mandatory but most people then wonder why they don't have the market and cant log-in to google account though you can technically flash gapps zip anytime you wish]
Instead try the manual way go to mounts and storage and wipe /system and /data [may not need to wipe data but suggested to minimize possible tiny issues]
go back to main menu wipe cache and dalvick cache [in advanced and it may take a second as it sill come back stating /sd-ext doesn't exist but should only be a second not more than say 10].
Then tap the install from SDCard
tap to find your downloaded zip and tap it to install
Now do the samething but this time find the gapps zip you downloaded
When done restart the device and wait as long boot ahead [about 5 min the usual when it says android is upgrading and goes through the number of apps you have].
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Thanks for the help! I already tried using Teamwin wipe and it works much better than cwm....I think i am gonna leave cwm then
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Ok, I don't know what I'm doing wrong, but I can never get rid of stuff completely.... like my Gapps are still there after everything and all I install is CM
I tried:
Wipe data/user settings
Wipe Cache
Wipe Davlik Cache
I also tried:
Wipe data/user settings
Wipe Cache
Wipe Davlik Cache
Format Data (in Partitions)
Format Cache (in Partitions)
Format Boot (in Partitions)
Format System (in Partitions)
I have tried both these options and I am still left with remnants of previous ROMs. Any suggestions? Do I have to load PC36IMG.zip and then root everytime to have a clean install? Seems a little extreme...
hurricane350 said:
Ok, I don't know what I'm doing wrong, but I can never get rid of stuff completely.... like my Gapps are still there after everything and all I install is CM
I tried:
Wipe data/user settings
Wipe Cache
Wipe Davlik Cache
I also tried:
Wipe data/user settings
Wipe Cache
Wipe Davlik Cache
Format Data (in Partitions)
Format Cache (in Partitions)
Format Boot (in Partitions)
Format System (in Partitions)
I have tried both these options and I am still left with remnants of previous ROMs. Any suggestions? Do I have to load PC36IMG.zip and then root everytime to have a clean install? Seems a little extreme...
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amon ra or clockwork and what version
iitreatedii said:
amon ra or clockwork and what version
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Clockwork 2.5 (previously), but I just switched to RA Recovery v2.2.2 still have Gapps on my phone... CM doesn't include Gapps right? I remember having to install them before unless something changed
Can't get rid of gapps, dude. CM requires it that they be there so they're protected files that you can't erase (unless you flash a new rom, which has all the gapps built in anyway).
I hope you like Google programs, because you are stuck with em
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Can't get rid of gapps, dude. CM requires it that they be there so they're protected files that you can't erase (unless you flash a new rom, which has all the gapps built in anyway).
I hope you like Google programs, because you are stuck with em
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I love Gapps! I just suspect some of my FCs is because I had an older version of them. I am running CM7 now and I have the new GB Gapps but I thought it was odd that Gmail, Maps, etc was still on there before I even flashed the new Gapps
So to answer my original question, there is no way to completely wipe short of reimaging with PC36IMG and rooting again?
Run FORMAT_ALL from the post below. Once its down booting your new install, do not put your information into the setup wizard (just keep hitting skip). This will get you a clean install. REMEMBER FORMAT ALL WILL ERASE EVERYTHING ON YOUR PHONE (not sdcard/recovery/boot/s-off).
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=785271&highlight=format
bwcorvus said:
Run FORMAT_ALL from the post below. Once its down booting your new install, do not put your information into the setup wizard (just keep hitting skip). This will get you a clean install. REMEMBER FORMAT ALL WILL ERASE EVERYTHING ON YOUR PHONE (not sdcard/recovery/boot/s-off).
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=785271&highlight=format
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I'll give it a go, but according to Caulkin's thread all it is doing is what I did already! (wipe data, cache & format boot/system) I will try it out though. Thanks!
I did never try skipping the setup wizard... Hmm
hurricane350 said:
I did never try skipping the setup wizard... Hmm
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This is the key, it will not restore the old apps, if you skip the wizard.
Well, I did it! Yippee!
I did the following this time around:
Wipe data/user settings
Wipe cache
Wipe Davlik cache
Ran Caulkin's Format_all.zip
Installed CM7 nightly
Funny thing is, it bypassed the setup altogether... I'm guessing because Gapps were finally gone! It brought me right to the home screen, I opened up apps and no Gmail, no Market, nothing! Finally!
So I rebooted Recovery, installed GB Gapps and I am running smooth as butter (No FCs yet!)
Thanks everyone! Especially bwcorvis for the link to Caulkin's script
Glad i could help
I recently installed cm7.0.3 and flashed gapps where I was able to download and install one messaging app. However now when I try to download and install any other app such as Opera, I see the download arrow which quickly disappears and does not install. Thus far, for any app I download, it does not install.
I did find a thread while googling for answers, but I can't install the app. Here were the instructions:
1. Backup SD Card
2. Partition your SD Card with Rom Manager (512mb/64mb swap)
3. Install Simple2Ext (You can find it in the Android Market)
4. Open Simple2Ext and toggle on 'Download Cache'.
5. Now, reboot your Desire and you should be able to install apps.
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So I can't really continue with it. I also don't know where the .apk files are downloaded to so I can't be sure that the system just doesn't immediately delete it
after flashing gapps, did you wipe your cache and dalvik cache?
I am not sure I did, I remember doing that when flashing cm7 but I doubt I did while flashing Gapps. What are the commands to do that? (unless there is an option in the interface somewhere)
EDIT: I found it in recovery mode. Ah that works. Thanks.
clicking the button thanks would be nice
Hey Guys,
So I've been having some issues with various ROMs on my LTE Galaxy Nexus. I first tried flashing to bigxie's build last week and that was yielding various bug reports. I flashed again with the same results (even without loading my backed up apps from Titanium Backup).
So I went back to stock... all was well again.
I just flashed to axi0m's ROM with Apex kernel. It has awesome performance but I keep getting force closes for random apps: Chrome to Phone, Trebuchet, etc.
I feel like at this point, its something I'm doing wrong or something wrong with my phone. I have followed the instructions to the T for each ROM install...
My order or process is as follows:
-Format data
-Erase partition cache
-Erase mount & storage /system (for axi0m)
-Load ROM
-Load GAPPS (applicable to bigxie's ROM)
-Reboot
Anyone have any ideas for me?
Well, I'll start by saying that I have ALWAYS run into issues when trying to use custom kernels. I've resorted to sticking with the kernel that comes with whatever ROM I install. This always seems to provide the most stability for me.
Next time you flash a ROM I recommend following the process that's worked extremely well for me on all my previous phones, including this one...
1. Put the ROM on your SD card
2. Reboot into Recovery
3. Do a Nandroid backup of your current ROM
4. Wipe Data/Factory Reset
5. Wipe Cache Partition
6. Go into Mounts
7. Format /system
8. Flash new ROM
9. Go into Advanced and Wipe Dalvik Cache
10. Fix Permissions (Also in Advanced)
11. Reboot phone
12. Sign into your Google account (1st step in the setup screen)
13. Let the phone sit for 10 full minutes without touching it
14. Reboot phone again
You don't need to format data, erase partition.
All you really need to do is:
1. Download the ROM, Kernel (if desired), gapps (if required)
2. Verify its MD5 hash [optional... but I recommend doing it, google HashTab]
3. Put the files onto your phone's internal storage.
4. Reboot into recovery mode.
5. If its a new ROM, wipe data(factory settings),cache,dalvik. If its the same ROM but upgrading, then just skip this step.
6. Flash ROM, Kernel (if you downloaded one.. verify its compatible, meaning don't flash franco kernel on a 4.0.2 ROM), gapps
7. Reboot.
Having FC problems? boot into Clockwork and fix permissions.
Afraid something might not go well? do a nandroid, but I'm pretty experienced at flashing so I've avoided at doing nandroid but since you're still not familiar with the steps. Nandroid backup can be very useful.
I definitely agree with checking the MD5 sum. That should be step 1 after downloading the ROM. I know you don't 'have' to format /system but it's just an extra precaution I've always taken and I have never had a problem with it.
sn0warmy said:
I definitely agree with checking the MD5 sum. That should be step 1 after downloading the ROM. I know you don't 'have' to format /system but it's just an extra precaution I've always taken and I have never had a problem with it.
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Oh, I didn't know you mentioned it too. I only looked at the OP. I guess it couldn't hurt, why not?
Another thing to mention, when you flash a new kernel.. it's best to wipe dalvik cache (before or after.. preferably before) then flash the kernel.
zephiK said:
Oh, I didn't know you mentioned it too. I only looked at the OP. I guess it couldn't hurt, why not?
Another thing to mention, when you flash a new kernel.. it's best to wipe dalvik cache (before or after.. preferably before) then flash the kernel.
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I didn't mention checking the MD5 sum, I was just agreeing that it is an extremely important step.
Ok, so I seemed to have resolved a lot of issues by wiping the davlik cache. I was flashing to the stock launcher w/ 4x5 grid (without search) and it required a wipe of the davlik cache. This seemed to clear up the force closes. So far, i have been loving my axi0m ROM.
Now if Samsung/Google can push a new update to fix the radio issues w/ data :|
What do you do to make your roms run great everytime. Wipe data 1x, 2x, 3x. Etc. I get force closes and wondering if I didn't wipe right. I also got boot manager with miui stable as rom 1. It's been acting wierd lately. Hoping Simone can give me tips on flashing through clockwork and installing through boot manager for best results.
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I don't use boot manager, but for a clean install of a ROM, format boot and system, and wipe data/Factory Reset, all just once.
cvpcs.org/blog/2011-06-05/time_to_wipe_data/cache
Boot to cwm recovery.
Go to mounts and storrage menu.
Format every option available except emmc and sdcard.
Flash rom of your choosing.
PonsAsinorem said:
I don't use boot manager, but for a clean install of a ROM, format boot and system, and wipe data/Factory Reset, all just once.
cvpcs.org/blog/2011-06-05/time_to_wipe_data/cache
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Exactly what this guy said. Wipe data/factory reset takes care of /data, /datadata, and /cache all in one stroke. All that's left is /boot and /system
Also, with MIUI you may need to clear out your app cache regularly. Use this App Cache Cleaner, it's super simple. That should help your fc problems.
These are the steps I follow when flashing ROMs. Seems to work well for me:
Reboot your phone into Bootloader Mode. (You can do that by pressing and holding the Volume Down and Power buttons until HBOOT boots.)
Using the Volume keys, highlight Recovery and select it by tapping the Power button. Your phone will now boot to Recovery Mode.
Create a NANDroid backup of your current ROM. Go to Backup and Restoreand select Backupon the next screen. Wait until recovery finishes backing up your ROM.
Once done, go back to the main menu and perform a full wipe:
[*] ----> Select Wipe data/factory resetand confirm the action on the next screen.
[*] ----> Select Wipe cache partition and confirm the action on the next screen.
[*] ----> Go back to the main menu and select Advanced.From there, select Wipe Dalvik Cache and confirm the action on the next screen.
Select Install ZIP from SD card.
Select Choose ZIP from SD cardand locate the ROM.zip file. Confirm the action on the next screen to flash the ROM to your mobile phone.
Go back to the main menu and flash GoogleApps.zip in the same manner as in steps 6 and 7.
Go back to the main menu and select Reboot system now. This will reboot your phone with the new ROM.
What I normally do is boot into cwm and just do the factory reset/data wipe and that makes everything run nice and smooth whenever i flash a new rom.
ardax said:
Exactly what this guy said. Wipe data/factory reset takes care of /data, /datadata, and /cache all in one stroke. All that's left is /boot and /system
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Yes. I find that if you don't also do /boot and /system some things linger that can cause problems. I did not do this recently and it still remembered Wifi locations, brought up an old wallpaper and sounds choices via music and ringtones were severely limited. Don't be afraid, do what the man says!!
CyanoLou said:
Yes. I find that if you don't also do /boot and /system some things linger that can cause problems. I did not do this recently and it still remembered Wifi locations, brought up an old wallpaper and sounds choices via music and ringtones were severely limited. Don't be afraid, do what the man says!!
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No need to format boot. Some devices don't even support that option. Plus flashing a new ROM always flashes a new boot.img in its place which overwrites the old one. System is OK but then you have to flash gapps with updates where before its optional. Wiping system isn't a bad idea on sense ROMs as it doesn't always get wiped by the script. On aosp it does and on cm it wipes system after backing up gapps.
Also WiFi and wallpaper choices are stored in datadata not system. If wallpapers come back after a factory reset that is due to Google restore. Sound choices are stored in a database that needs to rebuild after a wipe.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2
And in swoops tiny wielding the clue-by-four.
Normally I'll only wipe /system if I'm switching ROMs. Updating dailies doesn't require it.
Finally looking to try a non-stock ROM. Heard good things about latest CM10 M2.
Current setup: Stock recovery, stock ROM, rooted, I747UCLEM
Steps already done:
1. do a full imei backup
Steps I'm planning on taking this evening:
1. download Rom Manager
2. use Rom Manager to flash CWM Recovery (should I do normal or CWM Touch?)
3. do a nandroid backup (never done one before)
3. download zip of CM10 M2 rom and google apps (where do i put them on the int or ext SD?)
4. boot into recovery, do factory reset/wipe, wipe cache
5. install CM10 from zip
6. ?? do i install google apps as well now, or do i wait til after CM10 is done/rebooted and then go into recovery again?
6. sign into google to get contacts/gmail/etc synced back up
7. anything else? i'm not going to restore from TB, I want to start fresh.
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Finally looking to try a non-stock ROM. Heard good things about latest CM10 M2.
Current setup: Stock recovery, stock ROM, rooted, I747UCLEM
Steps already done:
1. do a full imei backup
Steps I'm planning on taking this evening:
1. download Rom Manager
2. use Rom Manager to flash CWM Recovery (should I do normal or CWM Touch?)
3. do a nandroid backup (never done one before)
3. download zip of CM10 M2 rom and google apps (where do i put them on the int or ext SD?)
4. boot into recovery, do factory reset/wipe, wipe cache
5. install CM10 from zip
6. ?? do i install google apps as well now, or do i wait til after CM10 is done/rebooted and then go into recovery again?
6. sign into google to get contacts/gmail/etc synced back up
7. anything else? i'm not going to restore from TB, I want to start fresh.
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2 up to you i prefer twrp you can get it from goomanager in the play store
3 easy to do in recovery best insurence you can have for a bad flash
3. internal is best
6 i have done it both ways with no problem
7 nope looks like you got the steps right but you do know m2 is a experamental build
#2 do normal unless you want to buy touch, don't think it's free
#3 once in recovery choose backup, it will take a bit, let it finish
#4 put it on your internal and this should be done before you boot into clockworkmod recovery
#5 steps in recovery are: 1 install zip from sd card
2 choose zip from sd card
3 navigate to the zip,
4 install
#6 you can install them right after the ROM
#7 reboot when finished, let phone fully boot THEN
#8 reboot phone, helps settle things a little (you just made a big change to your system lol)
#9 sign into google and let things sync
Troubleshooting, gapps may force close on you a couple times, don't worry, if it happens continuously then reboot into recovery and wipe cache and dalvik cache and reflash just the gapps (they are finicky) If you experience multiple force closes and stuff not working right, boot into recovery and under advanced find fix permissions and let that run.
If all else fails then boot into recovery and do it all over again, coming from stock to aosp your MAY have to flash a couple times to avoid errors while flashing a completely different os(usually not an issue but you never know)
Good Luck
edit--->dang I'm slow tonight lmao
Thanks to both of you! Very much appreciate the detailed responses.
your welcome and @jethro650 the more people willing to help the better the forum
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your welcome and @jethro650 the more people willing to help the better the forum
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Always try to help but I forgot the factory data reset wipe cache wipe dalvik before the flash ROM.
Just not on the ball tonight
jethro650 said:
Always try to help but I forgot the factory data reset wipe cache wipe dalvik before the flash ROM.
Just not on the ball tonight
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So my nandroid backup just finished, and the folder is only 20MB in size. Is that normal? I guess I expected it to be bigger. I have about 70 apps, all installed to their default location, no music, no photos, no videos, on rooted stock AT&T. I did the backup by booting into CWM Touch Recovery from Rom Manager, going to 'backup and restore', 'backup to external SD card'. Took about 20 minutes to complete, it said completed successfully, and I hit 'go back', then 'reboot system now'. When I moved the backup folder to my pc and checked the size, it only shows as 6 files are 20.9mb.
Files are as follows:
boot.img 10,240kb
cache.ext4.dup 1kb
data.ext4.dup 760kb
nandroid.md5 1kb
recovery.img 10,240kb
system.ext4.dup 228kb
Thanks!
Whoops. Figured it out. The whole blob folder is part of it too. Sorry