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A little ICS flashing help

A bit confused...
I'm on CM9 alpha 1 and want to get to alpha 2
The CM9 install page says to just use CWM5 to flash the ROM and I dont have to wipe anything...
But I see several things that seem to say flashing ICS stuff through CWM can brick the phone...
Some clarification please?

number 1 do not use rom manager!
number 2 it safe to flash using clockwork mod, upgrading ics roms. but to go back to gingerbread you need to use Odin.
at least that's what I understand. if I'm wrong someone please correct me
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davidstjohn1 said:
number 1 do not use rom manager!
number 2 it safe to flash using clockwork mod, upgrading ics roms. but to go back to gingerbread you need to use Odin.
at least that's what I understand. if I'm wrong someone please correct me
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Ok, that's sort of what I was thinking but I think I'll wait for at least another person to confirm... since you didn't sound real sure of it.. but thanks for the input

im on calks rom and to upgrade from 1.3 to 1.4 i only deleted the cache and dalkiv (sp?) cache and installed the rom and worked great.

blakjak220 said:
Ok, that's sort of what I was thinking but I think I'll wait for at least another person to confirm... since you didn't sound real sure of it.. but thanks for the input
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It's not safe to do any thing with a ics kernel .even wiping data cache etc can brick a phone ..... Always use A GB kernel to flash anything until we get source and they can fix it.... U can use mobile Odin to flash the el26 cwm kernel and then flash the rom without wiping data .... Make sure to flash rom twice and then flash gapps and you are good ....
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omargs7 said:
im on calks rom and to upgrade from 1.3 to 1.4 i only deleted the cache and dalkiv (sp?) cache and installed the rom and worked great.
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AOSP roms are quite a bit different then TW roms . Also I don't recommend wiping on ICS unless you like shiny bricks

xST4T1K said:
AOSP roms are quite a bit different then TW roms . Also I don't recommend wiping on ICS unless you like shiny bricks
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Are you saying dont wipe anything while you have an ICS ROM installed... or just don't try to wipe when you have the ICS recovery installed?.. Like if I have an ICS ROM installed and flash back to an EL29 kernel, I can wipe then right?

blakjak220 said:
Are you saying dont wipe anything while you have an ICS ROM installed... or just don't try to wipe when you have the ICS recovery installed?.. Like if I have an ICS ROM installed and flash back to an EL29 kernel, I can wipe then right?
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yes in theory with a gb based kernel you should be able to wipe but I personally recommend odin'ing a full gb from and kernel then using recovery. I also recommend using calk's wipe zips because they seem to be much safer than CWM wiping directly.
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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.

Safe Recovery?

Greetings,
I've goofed around with rooting, and flashing kernels and modems so far with my device, but now I want to get into looking at different ROMs.
I keep seeing that it's critical to use a "known safe kernel/recovery" to avoid bricking, however very little information about what those safe kernels are.
I'd like to try the Re-Calked ROM. Would Agat's FI27repack with recovery be a safe kernel to use for this ? That's what I've currently got on my device.
So sorry for a noob question, but I've had a hard time figuring out a definitive answer for this as information seems to become outdated quickly, and it's difficult to determine what supersedes what.

romgnascher said:
Greetings,
I've goofed around with rooting, and flashing kernels and modems so far with my device, but now I want to get into looking at different ROMs.
I keep seeing that it's critical to use a "known safe kernel" to avoid bricking, however very little information about what those safe kernels are.
I'd like to try the Re-Calked ROM. Would Agat's FI27repack with recovery be a safe kernel to use for this ? That's what I've currently got on my device.
So sorry for a noob question, but I've had a hard time figuring out a definitive answer for this as information seems to become outdated quickly, and it's difficult to determine what supersedes what.
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More Safe recovery.. Agat's is a good one to run

milky1112 said:
More Safe recovery.. Agat's is a good one to run
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Oops ... right. Safe recovery. I'll change my title.
So I'm safe to run with the linked Kernel/recovery. Thanks a a bunch!

romgnascher said:
Oops ... right. Safe recovery. I'll change my title.
So I'm safe to run with the linked Kernel/recovery. Thanks a a bunch!
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fi27 is the latest build.. agats is safe but most would reccomend using el26cwm kernel.. its a gb kernel so you would need to odin/mobile odin it then have rom on sd card or internal storage already and go into recovery do your wipes it requires then flash ur rom
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Just to be absolutely safe, it is better to use el26 safe cwm. Think I read about some bricks happening using that particular agat repack?
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Bannjio said:
Just to be absolutely safe, it is better to use el26 safe cwm. Think I read about some bricks happening using that particular agat repack?
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I heard about bricks happening flashing from agat to aokp.. But it was a problem with aokp
But in wouldn't use that repack anyway.. I'd feel better using his source kernel
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Bannjio said:
Just to be absolutely safe, it is better to use el26 safe cwm. Think I read about some bricks happening using that particular agat repack?
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Just to clear any confusion, it was not the Fi27 repack. It was a combination of Fi25 repack and going to an aokp build.
Let's try to keep this clear to avoid any undue misconceptions by posting references without making blind statements.
If there IS a reference to a Fi27 issue, please reference it.
And as always - When in doubt, use EL26.
Here is the Vanberge thread for my reference :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1912529

MoHoGalore said:
Just to clear any confusion, it was not the Fi27 repack. It was a combination of Fi25 repack and going to an aokp build.
Let's try to keep this clear to avoid any undue misconceptions by posting references without making blind statements.
If there IS a reference to a Fi27 issue, please reference it.
And as always - When in doubt, use EL26.
Here is the Vanberge thread for my reference :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1912529
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yup.. el26 is what i use all day.. dont get me wrong im on agat 6.3 kernel but if im doing a full rom install i always el26.. everything else i go through agat 6.3 source kernel.. but im just used to doing it this way
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elliwigy said:
yup.. el26 is what i use all day.. dont get me wrong im on agat 6.3 kernel but if im doing a full rom install i always el26.. everything else i go through agat 6.3 source kernel.. but im just used to doing it this way
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I only use el26 to wipe and flash, the only thing I flash from "safe" ICS recoveries in the el26zip and then reboot recovery. I've been too lazy to use mobile Odin lately so started just flashing el26 via recovery only wiping cache and dalvik before install. I've had issues with cwm 6 hanging while doing backups
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So if I want to flash an ICS ROM is EL26 ok to use even though some ICS ROMs require an ICD kernel?
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cdsbj6508 said:
So if I want to flash an ICS ROM is EL26 ok to use even though some ICS ROMs require an ICD kernel?
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All ics roms require an ics kernel
But yes you can flash an ics rom with the el26 kernel (just boot straight into recovery) when you flash the ics rom of your choice the kernel is already included; so after you flash everything, the ROM shall boot
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MiguelHogue said:
All ics roms require an ics kernel
But yes you can flash an ics rom with the el26 kernel (just boot straight into recovery) when you flash the ics rom of your choice the kernel is already included; so after you flash everything, the ROM shall boot
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I did install crawrj stock FH13 ROM but I staryed to get random reboots. So I asked in his thread and was told I had to flash a ICS kernel first then the ROM but when I flash agats kernel I still got random reboots.
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cdsbj6508 said:
I did install crawrj stock FH13 ROM but I staryed to get random reboots. So I asked in his thread and was told I had to flash a ICS kernel first then the ROM but when I flash agats kernel I still got random reboots.
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I'm a little confused lol.. I mean you don't have to flash an ics kernel and then an ics rom.. Unless is the *rare case the ROM you are trying to Flash doesn't have a kernel included... But you do need an ics kernel to. Boot an ics rom so maybe that's what was meant?
And these random reboots.. Have you tried a fresh install wiping data... Cache.. Dalivk cache
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MiguelHogue said:
I'm a little confused lol.. I mean you don't have to flash an ics kernel and then an ics rom.. Unless is the *rare case the ROM you are trying to Flash doesn't have a kernel included... But you do need an ics kernel to. Boot an ics rom so maybe that's what was meant?
And these random reboots.. Have you tried a fresh install wiping data... Cache.. Dalivk cache
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I use Calkulins Format All with data wipe. After I flash the ROM then it boots up and I set my phone up and as soon as I make a call or browse the web my phone reboots. So what I just did was odin back to Fh13 then install el26 cwm using mobile odin. Then I flashed. Agats FI03 then I flashed crawrj fi27 rom. Now waiting to see if it reboots.
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cdsbj6508 said:
I use Calkulins Format All with data wipe. After I flash the ROM then it boots up and I set my phone up and as soon as I make a call or browse the web my phone reboots. So what I just did was odin back to Fh13 then install el26 cwm using mobile odin. Then I flashed. Agats FI03 then I flashed crawrj fi27 rom. Now waiting to see if it reboots.
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In the future I would try wiping manually, I've heard some users have issues using those wipe all scripts.. But some don't.. So I guess it's just a case by case type of thing
And if the reboots keep happening I would do a fresh install of another rom just to see.. Assuming you like the stock look I recommend you to take a look at recalked..pretty nice rom
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MiguelHogue said:
In the future I would try wiping manually, I've heard some users have issues using those wipe all scripts.. But some don't.. So I guess it's just a case by case type of thing
And if the reboots keep happening I would do a fresh install of another rom just to see.. Assuming you like the stock look I recommend you to take a look at recalked..pretty nice rom
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Just got a reboot setting up system tuner pro. But I want to THANK you foe your patience with me. Going to take a look at recalked now
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cdsbj6508 said:
Just got a reboot setting up system tuner pro. But I want to THANK you foe your patience with me. Going to take a look at recalked now
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No problem at all
-TeaM VeNuM Like A Boss

Yeah like Miguel said try wiping manually, from a "safe" recovery. I personally prefer el26+cwm. I've had issues with the wipe all scripts not grabbing everything. I typically wipe manually then flash a format all x2 script from rujules then flash my rom and gapps then wipe cache and dalvik again then boot to system. Then after system boots I go back to recovery and install my inverted gapps after my account is set up and any mods I wanna install wiping cache and dalvik before and after and i rarely have issues with FCs or reboots. Usually I get em from testing something that ends up not being compatible :thumbup:
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MoHoGalore said:
Just to clear any confusion, it was not the Fi27 repack. It was a combination of Fi25 repack and going to an aokp build.
Let's try to keep this clear to avoid any undue misconceptions by posting references without making blind statements.
If there IS a reference to a Fi27 issue, please reference it.
And as always - When in doubt, use EL26.
Here is the Vanberge thread for my reference :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1912529
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That was my mistake, I should have verified before posting. I was confusing with a separate issue. Sorry all!
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[Q] Doing something wrong trying to flash JB

I've installed ROMs before so I'm not a complete noob, but I'm clearly doing something wrong and would like some help.
I've tried installing 3 different JB ROMs (Kobridge tweaked FL04, Jellyverse0.3, JB Black Bean) and everytime I boot up into the Sprint animation and it hangs every single time at the big 4G. I'm coming from BluKuban which I return to every time after flashing EL29 direct boot through pc Odin.
This is what I've been doing:
Installed EL29 direct boot or EL26 stock
cleared cache, davlik and run Format_All_X2
Installed JB modem
installed ROM
run Format All X2 again
A couple of files might be different depending on the ROM instructions, but that's what I've been doing.
Any ideas what I'm doing wrong?

flamand said:
I've installed ROMs before so I'm not a complete noob, but I'm clearly doing something wrong and would like some help.
I've tried installing 3 different JB ROMs (Kobridge tweaked FL04, Jellyverse0.3, JB Black Bean) and everytime I boot up into the Sprint animation and it hangs every single time at the big 4G. I'm coming from BluKuban which I return to every time after flashing EL29 direct boot through pc Odin.
This is what I've been doing:
Installed EL29 direct boot or EL26 stock
cleared cache, davlik and run Format_All_X2
Installed JB modem
installed ROM
run Format All X2 again
A couple of files might be different depending on the ROM instructions, but that's what I've been doing.
Any ideas what I'm doing wrong?
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Don't flash format all zip after flashing rom zip.
You are wiping system right after flashing rom so there is no system and thus you don't boot.
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Thanks for the suggestion, but format_all_x2.zip just wipes data, cache and dalvik, doesn't it? I use it all the time when reflashing Ruj's BluKuban.
BluesRulez said:
Don't flash format all zip after flashing rom zip.
You are wiping system right after flashing rom so there is no system and thus you don't boot.
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flamand said:
Thanks for the suggestion, but format_all_x2.zip just wipes data, cache and dalvik, doesn't it? I use it all the time when reflashing Ruj's BluKuban.
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It wipes system, not dalvik.

flamand said:
Thanks for the suggestion, but format_all_x2.zip just wipes data, cache and dalvik, doesn't it? I use it all the time when reflashing Ruj's BluKuban.
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Its not a suggestion. Its your FIX. It wipes system. I hope you are not confusing format all x2 zip with modified_format all zip. The modified zip wipes only the caches.
As such there is NO need to wipe after flashing the ROM..

Are you following the directions on the OP of each ROM?
If not... do it, that is how you fix your problem.
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Yes I am, unless I'm misunderstanding something. That list is what seemed to be in common to all three.
I'll try to do it again tomorrow when I have a few hours.
Mattix724 said:
Are you following the directions on the OP of each ROM?
If not... do it, that is how you fix your problem.
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flashed and now i have black screen

ok long story short dropped my old phone that i flashed to jelly bomb and broke it, got a new phone the other day.
rooted it, installed twrp.
yes i messed up and forgot to make a backup.
flashed jellybomb to it and now the phone boots the jelly bomb screen then blackness... what did i do wrong and what can i do now since i didnt make a backup. i know i messed up just seeing what my options are to fix this.
thank you for any help. im aware this is my fault.

Wipe data/factory reset, wipe system, wipe cache and dalvik cache and reflash the rom. If it still does it try a different rom
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-EViL-KoNCEPTz- said:
Wipe data/factory reset, wipe system, wipe cache and dalvik cache and reflash the rom. If it still does it try a different rom
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i was about to post i fixed it, doing what u just said. thanks alot anyways. i was just stressing very hard thinking i broke it lol i had to wait 5 days with no phone waiting for insurance to replace the last one i dropped lol

Hey guys, I got to pass the noob phase on my Epic 4g. Now I have the sprint note ii l900, and fine myself once again asking for assistance like a noob.
Any ways, i just got the phone and flashed on the mak's rom v3.6 with s tar in odin.... now many problems have arised with sound, bt, and battery life. When i have tried to flash over any new tom (even stock), they stop mid way through. The only thing that works now, is that one rom. Well if I can get the phone unrooted and back on stock in 4 days, they will replace the phone.
Please help me anyone, truly lost here and sincerely a grateful noob....
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