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Switching ROMs in EXT4

Once I have converted over to EXT4, can I flash any EXT4 friendly ROM directly? What CWM version do I need to use to flash it?
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Yes, you can flash any ext4 compatible rom.
If it has been updated to use an edify script, then it is compatible with 2.5.1.2 and 3.0.0.whatever.
If it still uses an old amend script, then it is only compatible with 2.5.1.2.

Yes, once you convert to ext4 that stays intact until you odin.

Thank you for your help
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Sorry, even newer it seems.
Sorry guys, I'm even newer than airbag84 at this. By flashing you guys mean to put the zip file on the root of the sd-card, and run the .zip file from recovery mode, using either version of CWM? I'm already on a ext4 rom, no more final kernel or clearing data, etc, etc?

Yes flashing = installing zip in recovery mode.
When going from ROM to ROM, its a good idea to do a full wipe. However, unless you brick your phone and re-Odin, you will not need to worry about running one click ext4 again, just wipe and flash just like you would any other ROM.
Hope that answered your question.

ryno502 said:
Yes flashing = installing zip in recovery mode.
When going from ROM to ROM, its a good idea to do a full wipe. However, unless you brick your phone and re-Odin, you will not need to worry about running one click ext4 again, just wipe and flash just like you would any other ROM.
Hope that answered your question.
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& Ryno, how is it that the full wipe thingy works? Sorry for my newness(if that's a word)

do I wipe data or cache partition? or both? how many times?

EGRENY1 said:
do I wipe data or cache partition? or both? how many times?
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Both. Wipe data, cache partition, and dalvik cache (under "advanced" in clockworkmod" 3 times to be safe. The reason for this is to ensure your not mixing files from two different roms, which could cause a ton of problems.
And don't sweat it, I was new at one point too. Hell, I am still learning lol.

Setup Wizard Force Closing

I dont know why, before i flash the rom (Urban Fury) I wipe data and cache 3x and install the rom, yet when i reboot i get the force close then if i pull out and reset it just boot loops

benbenondatrack said:
I dont know why, before i flash the rom (Urban Fury) I wipe data and cache 3x and install the rom, yet when i reboot i get the force close then if i pull out and reset it just boot loops
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Other than reflashing the rom maybe wrong version of cwm I looked at his thread I don't see if ext4 or rfs or what version of cwm should be used.

It could be a number of things, 1 image isn't right, or an apk is missing.
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i thought the latest cwm could install either type of rom

benbenondatrack said:
i thought the latest cwm could install either type of rom
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It can but you have to run scripts to convert your file system from ext4 to rfs or rfs to ext 4 for what the rom supports.
Go here for files and instructions:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1109362

[Q] Recovery Boot Loop

After I install CWM Touch v5.8.1.3 and go into recovery... I get a recovery bootloop... CWM freezes. Then I must reboot and re-flash CWM v5.0.2.7 to get things back to normal. Anyone had this problem? How can I get CWM Touch v5.8.1.3 to install properly?

Heff66 said:
After I install CWM Touch v5.8.1.3 and go into recovery... I get a recovery bootloop... CWM freezes. Then I must reboot and re-flash CWM v5.0.2.7 to get things back to normal. Anyone had this problem? How can I get CWM Touch v5.8.1.3 to install properly?
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You probably got a bad download

nawww... thanks but I have tried with a few downloads also tried with the odin flashable version... no luck... same crap. No biggie, was just wondering.

Heff66 said:
nawww... thanks but I have tried with a few downloads also tried with the odin flashable version... no luck... same crap. No biggie, was just wondering.
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Alright, I used odin to flash it and it works with no problem for me. Sorry it's not working for you

Correct procedure for flash CWM and any GB ROM
You should never flash cwm from a previous version, you have to do is flash the new version with Odin, is the best and clean method.
Remember to do all wipes, wipe factory, wipe cache partition, wipe dalvic cache, and flash the darkside wipe tool or in mount and storage option format cache, format system and for a more clean installation format mmc (this option format your internal memory, not your Micro SD Card)

TWRP question

Hey,I just flashed twrp's last recovery and now i want to flash a 4.2.1 rom,what should I wipe? Cuz i never used twrp before and I don't wanna dk smth wrong :-/ should I wipe everything except Internal/external memory?

calinoii said:
Hey,I just flashed twrp's last recovery and now i want to flash a 4.2.1 rom,what should I wipe? Cuz i never used twrp before and I don't wanna dk smth wrong :-/ should I wipe everything except Internal/external memory?
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Factory reset, format /system
Flash rom
Edit: this is how I flash roms and I NEVER had an extra issue by doing so.
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calinoii said:
Hey,I just flashed twrp's last recovery and now i want to flash a 4.2.1 rom,what should I wipe? Cuz i never used twrp before and I don't wanna dk smth wrong :-/ should I wipe everything except Internal/external memory?
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this how i flash ANY rom and have never had issues..
1. factory reset
2. wipe system
3. wipe cache
4. wipe dalvik
5. flash rom
6. flash gapps
7. reboot

k786 said:
this how i flash ANY rom and have never had issues..
1. factory reset
2. wipe system
3. wipe cache
4. wipe dalvik
5. flash rom
6. flash gapps
7. reboot
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+1 :good:
Note to OP: Don't flash Gapps if it is included already in the ROM you installed.

after flash i wipe the cache/dalvik. I think it is the option after you flash in twrp.

Thanks for your answers

[Q] Can't restore backup - please help

I tried to install a new rom but my phone didn't boot, so I enter in clockworkmod recovery and tried to restore with a nandroid backup but it say's this:
E:format_volume: format_rfs_device failed on /dev/block/stl12
Error while formatting /system!
Please can someone help me?

swimao said:
I tried to install a new rom but my phone didn't boot, so I enter in clockworkmod recovery and tried to restore with a nandroid backup but it say's this:
E:format_volume: format_rfs_device failed on /dev/block/stl12
Error while formatting /system!
Please can someone help me?
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you tried to put a working rom to sd card and flash it?
remember to do all the wipes

porozex said:
you tried to put a working rom to sd card and flash it?
remember to do all the wipes
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I did all wipes except dalvik cache, because when I open that option the recovery goes back to the initial menu again.
and what about the backup thing?

swimao said:
I did all wipes except dalvik cache, because when I open that option the recovery goes back to the initial menu again.
and what about the backup thing?
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if the recovery dosent do all the wipes there is something bad with it
try to install the 5.0.2.8 version alot of people say that is the best recovery for gio

porozex said:
if the recovery dosent do all the wipes there is something bad with it
try to install the 5.0.2.8 version alot of people say that is the best recovery for gio
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I tried to search for it but it is under construction now, if u have one can you post a link please?

this is the best ext4 CWM recovery
http://ge.tt/3llm4vJ/v/0

EvilKing009 said:
this is the best ext4 CWM recovery
http://ge.tt/3llm4vJ/v/0
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I tried this version (5.0.2.6) with stock rom and didn't work

you need to revert filesystem back to rfs(i am working for a convert tool but need some time,so you'd better follow the guide)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1915998
then Flash clockworkmod recovery→restore
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czkwg8 said:
you need to revert filesystem back to rfs(i am working for a convert tool but need some time,so you'd better follow the guide)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1915998
then Flash clockworkmod recovery→restore
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thank you but I didn't understand this guide