[Q] Liquidsmooth ROM - Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III

I really want to install this Rom on my s3 was wondering if I download zip file on my phone can I just install it with mobile Odin or cwm install from zip?

Liquid smooth zip is flashable from recovery
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daniel82tx said:
I really want to install this Rom on my s3 was wondering if I download zip file on my phone can I just install it with mobile Odin or cwm install from zip?
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While the poster above me provided that answer already. Just by the nature of your question I believe you should stop and wait. Do some more reading and then do more reading. Learn as much as you can. Know what your doing, why your doing it and understand it. You sound u sure and unexperienced. Please Mt advise to you is read the complete thread for that route.. Make sure your reading the Sprint Forums and know all there is to know before attempting anything.
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Ok easy enough to flash from recovery. Another question is will I lose all my photos stored on internal SD card?

edfunkycold said:
While the poster above me provided that answer already. Just by the nature of your question I believe you should stop and wait. Do some more reading and then do more reading. Learn as much as you can. Know what your doing, why your doing it and understand it. You sound u sure and unexperienced. Please Mt advise to you is read the complete thread for that route.. Make sure your reading the Sprint Forums and know all there is to know before attempting anything.
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good solid advice. there is alot that can go wrong, ( I speak from experience) but it's pretty easy to get it right with all the correct info before starting

daniel82tx said:
Ok easy enough to flash from recovery. Another question is will I lose all my photos stored on internal SD card?
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If you're going to AOSP from a Touchwiz ROM, you'll need to create a 0 folder in the root of your internal storage and move all of your files into it. AOSP 4.2+ treats the 0 folder as your root directory and will not see anything outside of it.

Ascertion said:
If you're going to AOSP from a Touchwiz ROM, you'll need to create a 0 folder in the root of your internal storage and move all of your files into it. AOSP 4.2+ treats the 0 folder as your root directory and will not see anything outside of it.
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Incorrect you do not need to create anything it does it on its own when going from 4.1 to 4.2 it will move everything to the new O folder it creates.
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edfunkycold said:
Incorrect you do not need to create anything it does it on its own when going from 4.1 to 4.2 it will move everything to the new O folder it creates.
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There's been countless times where I've had to manually move all of my files, otherwise my internal storage is empty. For example, when I jump from ROM to ROM, I use ROM Toolbox Pro to backup/restore my apps. If I fail to move my files to a /0 folder prior to flashing an AOSP rom, ROM Toolbox Pro will not find any of my backups. And it's because none of my files move themselves to the /0 folder. And I'm on TWRP 2.5.0.0.

Ascertion said:
There's been countless times where I've had to manually move all of my files, otherwise my internal storage is empty. For example, when I jump from ROM to ROM, I use ROM Toolbox Pro to backup/restore my apps. If I fail to move my files to a /0 folder prior to flashing an AOSP rom, ROM Toolbox Pro will not find any of my backups. And it's because none of my files move themselves to the /0 folder. And I'm on TWRP 2.5.0.0.
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That's an issue with rom toolbox. Not recognizing where things are located when you flash 4.2 over 4.1. The rom flash will create the O folder and move everything. How would a third party app know where to find it?
Also every time you go back to 4.1 and return to 4.2 it creates a folder again there have been individuals with 10 or more O folders.
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edfunkycold said:
That's an issue with rom toolbox. Not recognizing where things are located when you flash 4.2 over 4.1. The rom flash will create the O folder and move everything. How would a third party app know where to find it?
Also every time you go back to 4.1 and return to 4.2 it creates a folder again there have been individuals with 10 or more O folders.
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A Third Party Application will always search for the file it created because it created it. If the 0 folder directory is treated as the root, then it will still search for /App Manager. But I was just using ROM Toolbox Pro as an example. I've had flawless transitions from going to ROM to ROM by moving my files into a newly created 0 folder everytime I go from Touchwiz to AOSP and when I go back, I simply move everything back from 0 folder to root internal and delete the 0 folder. It's a bit tedious - but I'm used to it now.

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how to delete backup file in the recovery

i've been installing custom roms a lot and everytime I do I back up the phone. Now I'm wondering how to delete the really old back up files because I think they all using up a lot of memory and I'm never gonna go back to it.
thanks guys
Download a file manager from the play store (I use ez file explorer) look for the clockworkmod folder, then backups
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tandeman said:
i've been installing custom roms a lot and everytime I do I back up the phone. Now I'm wondering how to delete the really old back up files because I think they all using up a lot of memory and I'm never gonna go back to it.
thanks guys
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-Connect your phone to PC and use it as disk drive.
-explore your phone from PC and go to folder clockworkmod then backup folder
-choose older roms that you want to delete and delete them ( they are written by date and time don't worry), simple :laugh:

Sdcard/0

I just flashed the new 4.2 OTA and it really messed up my Sdcard, Can't restore from backup to minco5 because it moved everything from /sdcard to /sdcard/0 . Anyone know how to disable this "feature"?
Jchapman007 said:
I just flashed the new 4.2 OTA and it really messed up my Sdcard, Can't restore from backup to minco5 because it moved everything from /sdcard to /sdcard/0 . Anyone know how to disable this "feature"?
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This is default behaviour now due to the multi user capabilities introduced in 4.2 as far as I can tell.
Jchapman007 said:
I just flashed the new 4.2 OTA and it really messed up my Sdcard, Can't restore from backup to minco5 because it moved everything from /sdcard to /sdcard/0 . Anyone know how to disable this "feature"?
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I also noticed that, I believe this is not related to multiple users feature.. Its kind of first storage.. You can see in all Linux storage are list like 0,1,2,...
To resolve this issue we have to make link in recovery.. So we have to wait clockworkmod release for 4.2
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sendhiloo7 said:
I also noticed that, I believe this is not related to multiple users feature.
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You could be right.. the "emulated" folders I note in the file system are related to how Android 4.2 is handling multi-users. Anyway.. smarter people than me are probably best to comment on this next
Try flashing a 4.1.2 rom and check your backups again..
-GNex
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The developer is aware of the issue: https://plus.google.com/u/1/103583939320326217147/posts/58vuHKcA37d
He flashed an OTA, not AOSP. GN does not "support" multi users. It has to do with the way Google is looking at storage after implementing multi user support. You will not be able to use it on the G-Nexus OTA though. Also, Clockwork needs to be updated.
DONT update to a 4.2 ROM until Koush updates CWM.
And is there a way to remount sdcard back after such update?..
Jchapman007 said:
I just flashed the new 4.2 OTA and it really messed up my Sdcard, Can't restore from backup to minco5 because it moved everything from /sdcard to /sdcard/0 . Anyone know how to disable this "feature"?
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I had the same problem, but i manager to restore my backup, here is what you have to do:
1- install file manager e.g. Es filemanager..
2- go to /sdcard/0 and find clockmodwork folder
3- Long press on CLockmodwork folder then copy or cut.
4- Go back to /sdcard/ and paste.
5- now reboot to recovery and the phone will see the backup
Note that when copy the folder it will take some time, however it depends on how many backups you have.
Smokeey said:
He flashed an OTA, not AOSP. GN does not "support" multi users. It has to do with the way Google is looking at storage after implementing multi user support. You will not be able to use it on the G-Nexus OTA though. Also, Clockwork needs to be updated.
DONT update to a 4.2 ROM until Koush updates CWM.
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What about the other custom recovery app TWRP.
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So...should we move all of our sdcard data to /sdcard/0/...? ES File Explorer doesn't even see the new folder...just the old /sdcard/,
uansari1 said:
So...should we move all of our sdcard data to /sdcard/0/...? ES File Explorer doesn't even see the new folder...just the old /sdcard/,
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I though the sdcard data is actually located in "/data/media/0/". "/sdcard/" is just symlink from there.
polaris441 said:
I though the sdcard data is actually located in "/data/media/0/". "/sdcard/" is just symlink from there.
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Lol... I just realized that after exploring further. You're right. Problem solved.
uansari1 said:
Lol... I just realized that after exploring further. You're right. Problem solved.
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I get an error on restoring system partition...so restoring my cm10 backup is a nonono
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I move file or folder from /sdcard/0/ to /sdcard/ my Go backup work agian.
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Man I wish I'd known this before. But that's the name of the game when you flash............
Yeah, I got burned on that too
This will all be resolved once recoveries catch up.
Supermanpa said:
Yeah, I got burned on that too
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The solution is simple, took me forever to copy my backup:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1995585
1. Keep the files where they are and increase the number of 0 directories every time we install a new rom.
2. Use the new Twrp and live with folder 0.
3. Move all our file from 0 folder back to sdcard with a file manager.

/0 directory

Dumb question
Every time I flash ROM. All files move to /0. Whenever I restore my backup. It keeps file not found. I had to move clockworkmod directory out of /0 to root.
Is this normal?
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I am assuming that you came from an android 4.2 ROM, the same thing happened to me when I did so. I had to flash back to any 4.1 rom then manually move all files out of the 0 folder. I STRONGLY recommend that you use odin not mobile odin (its possible, I did it but it's a pain in the ass since recovery will be lost you will be in a boot loop etc etc) so back up your stuff if youre leaving that 4.2 rom go to stock rooted rom then flash what ever you want it is the safest way that I recommend. oh and yeah once back on 4.1 you can move all obb files back to android folder and what not. must move your stuff back to original way or else things like mobile odin and recovery wont find them so easily if at all.
The creation of /0 folders is to support the multiple user accounts on JB 4.2. In order to prevent the creation of endless /0 folders with each flash, update your recovery. I am not sure what version of CWM that is as I use TWRP, but doing so will eliminate the creation of additional /0 folders. You can use a file explorer to move things from your buried /0/0/0 folders into their appropriate locations.
Yeah once I move clockworkmod folder to root and went to CWM to restore my backup then move all files from /0 to root. Its the pain in the ass!!! I like stock ROM. I tried other ROMs and didn't like it.
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[Q] Recreating emulated/0 every time you flash ROM

hey guys i was wondering if there was a way to either consolidate or merge all my emulated/0 files on 4.2.1 ROMs
i was running Illusion by itsmikeramsay and every time i update to the newest version it creates another emulated/0 version to start storing files in..
is anyone else dealing with this and if so any solutions to the this or quick fixes?
also i just switched to Task & Ktoonsez's 4.2.1 ROM and its showing all my camera pictures are there but show up as gray files unless i go view them in root explorer
much thanks to anyone that can help!
-RoGeRs
Update your recovery to prevent new /0 folders.
preferred recovery?
which recovery do you recommend?
CamFlawless said:
Update your recovery to prevent new /0 folders.
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TWRP 2.3.3.1 personally. Download it through GooManager from the play store.
How would you recommend merging all the folders together from all the other /0's that have been created? Just take what I need out of them and delete them?
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-oH-mr_rogers said:
How would you recommend merging all the folders together from all the other /0's that have been created? Just take what I need out of them and delete them?
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Use a file manager to move them where you'd like and delete the empty folders.
I flashed a 4.2 ROM just a little while ago. Its weird...I still have everything in my internal and external. But also have dups in storage folder. in there i have an emulated folder and sdcard1 . Then in emulated I have "0" and legacy folder. And it looks like all the same files.
Also..unless i lost my marbles..looks like my download folder is gone

What did beanstalk do to my phone?

I just installed beanstalk (the exact way it says in the thread) coming from cleanrom AT&T SE 3.0. At first it looked like it wiped my internal SD card, but now it looks like the files are there but somehow hidden/inaccessible. I have roughly the same amount of free space as before my files disappeared, but all I can see are the default android folders that are all empty or very close to empty.
Is there some way to fix that?
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I just installed beanstalk (the exact way it says in the thread) coming from cleanrom AT&T SE 3.0. At first it looked like it wiped my internal SD card, but now it looks like the files are there but somehow hidden/inaccessible. I have roughly the same amount of free space as before my files disappeared, but all I can see are the default android folders that are all empty or very close to empty.
Is there some way to fix that?
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If yours is like mine, there's a folder named "0" in the root of your sdcard that has your previous file structure...
In twrp it only sees the "0" folder when flashing and it's really annoying
Maybe there's a way to revert the file structure?
I saw a revert zip a few weeks ago. Someone will post the link.
lmike6453 said:
If yours is like mine, there's a folder named "0" in the root of your sdcard that has your previous file structure...
In twrp it only sees the "0" folder when flashing and it's really annoying
Maybe there's a way to revert the file structure?
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You went from 4.1 to 4.3 most likely when you do that it changes the structure for multiuser or different accounts on your phone take a file explorer and look at your sd card you should be able to find your stuff
If you do a search there are a ton of threads about it
Download and flash restore sd from link below. Im guessing from beanstalk you downgrade tw rom.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2105917
rangercaptain said:
I saw a revert zip a few weeks ago. Someone will post the link.
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The revert .zip is located at the front of the Cyanogenmod thread ....in the first post I believe .....
However ...I'm uncertain if it can be used while running this or other AOSP roms ...and it may be reserved for going back to TW based builds....so read carefully and flash at your own risk...
(Run backups first )....g
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