OK, I know that you are supposed to wipe every time you flash a new rom. I am on CM9 Stable. I want to update to CM9.1. I think i need to wipe. But considering CM9.1 is an "update" I might not. So If I don't, then it'll save me so much time. But if I need to then OK. I don't want to have to wipe even though I didn't have to. So do I have to wipe when flashing to CM9.1 even though I'm on CM9?
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Read the OP on CM9 thread.
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thatlaoboi said:
OK, I know that you are supposed to wipe every time you flash a new rom. I am on CM9 Stable. I want to update to CM9.1. I think i need to wipe. But considering CM9.1 is an "update" I might not. So If I don't, then it'll save me so much time. But if I need to then OK. I don't want to have to wipe even though I didn't have to. So do I have to wipe when flashing to CM9.1 even though I'm on CM9?
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No need to wipe, coming from Cm9 you're good to flash away. You will want to wipe cache/dalvik though afterwards if you get a boot loop.
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I used twrp, factory reset, wipe system, wipe dalvik, wipe cache, flash 9.1, flash gapps. Prosper.
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.
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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
Hi all,
Real simple just would like to know is it beneficial for me to update my 5.0.2.7 of cwm in favor for a later version or even twrp? So far im flashing latest CM/AOKP builds with no issues. I haven't had the need to look into using another recovery and still to this day I am content with my current recovery.
What am i missing out on that could make this device even better to what it already is?
If anyone would like to know my flashing method is:
factory data/fullwipe x1
TDJ superwipe x4
Flash rom x1
Flash Gapps x1
Reboot wait 10mins
Reboot
Flash Cache wipe x1
reboot
And profit.
Agera said:
Hi all,
Real simple just would like to know is it beneficial for me to update my 5.0.2.7 of cwm in favor for a later version or even twrp? So far im flashing latest CM/AOKP builds with no issues. I haven't had the need to look into using another recovery and still to this day I am content with my current recovery.
What am i missing out on that could make this device even better to what it already is?
If anyone would like to know my flashing method is:
factory data/fullwipe x1
TDJ superwipe x4
Flash rom x1
Flash Gapps x1
Reboot wait 10mins
Reboot
Flash Cache wipe x1
reboot
And profit.
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Wow, you should use TWRP. Your steps now will be
* Back up
* Wipe cache/davik 1x
* Format system 1x
* Flash rom
* Reboot and wait 10m
* Reboot and free to go.
Much more simple than what you do.
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Alarmmy said:
Wow, you should use TWRP. Your steps now will be
* Back up
* Wipe cache/davik 1x
* Format system 1x
* Flash rom
* Reboot and wait 10m
* Reboot and free to go.
Much more simple than what you do.
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What he said. As far as if its worth it to upgrade CWM itself? Yea sure. 5.0.2.7 has some issues which is why you have to use the darkside wipes. Here. Follow the flashing method in my how to thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1926754
No more need to use wipe scripts. Also ditch clearing cache and fixing permissions after flashing. Its unnecessary.
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Wow!!!! ok im really behind the times..... dam ok best i look into the current recoveries... thanks heaps guys.
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TWRP all the way. Much better than CWM
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truckerdewd said:
TWRP all the way. Much better than CWM
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Ugh.. just stop. Please. They both function and work perfectly well. Yes TWRP has a few features that can make flashing easier for the lazy, such as file queuing but to say that it's way better is a lie when they both function exactly the same. I'm tired of everyone badmouthing CWM and saying it has issues when the issue is the user himself, not the recovery. I've been using CWM for 3 years now, across 6 different phones. It's reliable and works perfectly well.
/end rant
Like I stated clearly in my thread, follow my flashing method and DON'T USE ANY DARKSIDE SUPERWIPE OR CACHE WIPE SCRIPTS!! Can't make that any clearer. Refer to the thread. I fully explain why in it.
ALTHOUGH... If you're going to flash TDJs Darkside ROM don't use any version of CWM other than 5.0.2.7. (TDJs ROMs automatically wipe with the darkside superwipe)
If that is the case use TWRP. Here's a copy of TWRP 2.3.0.0 I've uploaded to my dropbox for you.
http://db.tt/6lVWyHhD
Just flash it through CWM and reboot into recovery, then go ahead and use the darkside cache wipe once or twice then flash the rom. They work with TWRP for some strange reason.
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This is for a friend. I have the same phone,but mine is the Skyrocket. Do I have to use TDJ super wipe and all the other TDJ wiping option just to flash a rom? I am trying to flash the PA 2.52 into my friends T989.
Can I just simply just wipe factory/ wipe cache/dalvik then flash rom?
Depends on the recovery. TWRP? Never TDJ, just wipe data/dalvik/cache. CWM? Try wiping data/dalvik/cache. If you get bugs, try TDJ. TDJ is known to break things unless you use it on a couple particular versions of CWM, so I'd shy away from it.
To add, I believe CWM 6 and higher can not be used with TDJ
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+1 TWRP it not being needed. But I have seen a few devs recommend using Darkside's super wipe if you are using an earlier version of CWM. There are versions of CWM where the issue has been rectified I believe. I personally use TWRP and has fared quite well for me. I did use CWM back in my HD2 days and prefer TWRP over it.
I tried to flash Liquid Smooth (RC9_LQS_REV5), but I got stuck in bootloop. I did a full wipe, including cache and dalvik, and I Installed rom. Seemed to be successful, but after reboot I can't get past the Liquid Smooth screen. Did a couple of battery pulls, but nothing. I do not have a backup. I forgot to make one. How do I fix this?
Are you using TWRP or CWM to flash? I used TWRP for mine and never had that issue. If you're using an older version of CWM you may need to run the Darkside scripts after flashing.
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CycoSomat1c said:
Are you using TWRP or CWM to flash? I used TWRP for mine and never had that issue. If you're using an older version of CWM you may need to run the Darkside scripts after flashing.
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CWM v5.0.2.7 is what I used. What are darkside scripts?
I had the same problem when i first flashed the rom you need to do a darkside super wipe not sure if you have to use darkside cache wipe but after you have done that then flash the liquid smooth rom again it should work
Hope this helped
the link for Darkside Super Wipe
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1477955