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I am getting ready to install a custom kernel on my dinc, and just wanted to get a confirmation that I'm going to be doing it right. So if you agree with this procedure, let me know!!! And be sure to include a kernel suggestion(priority is battery life)
1. Find Kernel and download the .zip file
2. Plug the phone in, mount to disc drive, and drag the .zip file over to the root of your SD card
3. Unplug phone, boot into clockwork recovery
4. chose option: Install zip from SD
5. chose option: choose zip from SD
6. Choose your custom kernel
7. click yes to install
8. Reboot phone
Sound right guys???

The Black Droid said:
I am getting ready to install a custom kernel on my dinc, and just wanted to get a confirmation that I'm going to be doing it right. So if you agree with this procedure, let me know!!! And be sure to include a kernel suggestion(priority is battery life)
1. Find Kernel and download the .zip file
2. Plug the phone in, mount to disc drive, and drag the .zip file over to the root of your SD card
3. Unplug phone, boot into clockwork recovery
Nandroid (make backup)
4. chose option: Install zip from SD
5. chose option: choose zip from SD
6. Choose your custom kernel
7. click yes to install
8. Reboot phone
Sound right guys???
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now it sounds right

Yes, that is more or less correct. It's not always mentioned, but you should also wipe Dalvik when flashing kernels.
As far as a suggestion, what kind of ROM are you running? Keep in mind that Sense ROMs and AOSP kernels may not play nice together, and vice-versa.
For Sense, I personally like Lou's #8, great battery life and smooth as hell performance.
AOSP, I like Savage Zen, what little I've used it.. but it's fairly new and I've been on Sense ROMs recently.
EDIT: And what g00s3y said.

g00s3y said:
now it sounds right
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Not sure what Nandroid is lol still new at this haha
7he Messiah said:
Yes, that is more or less correct. It's not always mentioned, but you should also wipe Dalvik when flashing kernels.
As far as a suggestion, what kind of ROM are you running? Keep in mind that Sense ROMs and AOSP kernels may not play nice together, and vice-versa.
For Sense, I personally like Lou's #8, great battery life and smooth as hell performance.
AOSP, I like Savage Zen, what little I've used it.. but it's fairly new and I've been on Sense ROMs recently.
EDIT: And what g00s3y said.
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I'm running the stock rom that came with my incredible. Rooted using unrevoked, don't know if that takes me back to 2.1 or not. And how do I wipe Dalvik?

Recommend SwiFTP on device and an ftp client on PC, then no need for USB or mounting drive, etc - it becomes drag & drop.
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The Black Droid said:
Not sure what Nandroid is lol still new at this haha
I'm running the stock rom that came with my incredible. Rooted using unrevoked, don't know if that takes me back to 2.1 or not. And how do I wipe Dalvik?
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Nandroid is a full system backup. In Clockwork, go to "Backup and Restore" and click Backup. This creates a folder in /SDCard/Clockworkmod/backup/date-and-time.
To wipe Dalvik, in Clockwork go to "Advanced" and click "Wipe Dalvik Cache." Be warned, the next time you boot after this wipe it is possible for it to take literally several minutes, that is fine and normal, just let it go.
To find your Android version, go to Settings > About Phone > Software Information. You are probably on 2.2 if the phone is new.

7he Messiah said:
Nandroid is a full system backup. In Clockwork, go to "Backup and Restore" and click Backup. This creates a folder in /SDCard/Clockworkmod/backup/date-and-time.
To wipe Dalvik, in Clockwork go to "Advanced" and click "Wipe Dalvik Cache." Be warned, the next time you boot after this wipe it is possible for it to take literally several minutes, that is fine and normal, just let it go.
To find your Android version, go to Settings > About Phone > Software Information. You are probably on 2.2 if the phone is new.
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yeah 2.2 is correct. So do I need to download nandroid, or just follow the backup steps in clockwork like you said?

The Black Droid said:
yeah 2.2 is correct. So do I need to download nandroid, or just follow the backup steps in clockwork like you said?
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just follow the backup steps in clockwork

Just do the backup in Clockwork. People refer to it as a "Nandroid" because that is what the option was actually called in the older versions of Clockwork. Nowadays it's just called "Backup," but the old name is still used in conversation.

7he Messiah said:
Just do the backup in Clockwork. People refer to it as a "Nandroid" because that is what the option was actually called in the older versions of Clockwork. Nowadays it's just called "Backup," but the old name is still used in conversation.
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Thanks for the info. Now something was said about how I need to be careful about the kernels I install, care to link a stock speed undervolted hydra kernel that will work with what I got going on?

Personally I would go with ziggy's or HeyItsLou's kernels
ziggy - www.ziggy471.com
HeyItsLou - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=859337
Hydra kernels haven't been updated in quite some time, and to be honest i'm not even sure where to get them anymore.
But, thats your decision to make, the best kernel is the one that works best with your phone and for you.

The Black Droid said:
Thanks for the info. Now something was said about how I need to be careful about the kernels I install, care to link a stock speed undervolted hydra kernel that will work with what I got going on?
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I don't believe they are undervolted, but here is HeyItsLou's thread. His kernels (as stated earlier, specifically #8 in my case) are what I have had the best of luck with when it comes to Sense ROM performance:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=859337

Performing the backup now, and got Lou's #8 ready to be loaded. I'll post back and let everyone know how it runs. Thanks for the help guys

Install went well. I noticed right off the bat I lost the little weather animation that shows up on my home screen. I figure if the kernel plans to save me some battery life, those little animations have to go I'm assuming

The Black Droid said:
Install went well. I noticed right off the bat I lost the little weather animation that shows up on my home screen. I figure if the kernel plans to save me some battery life, those little animations have to go I'm assuming
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Are you sure that you lost them? I don't ever remember hearing that switching kernels stopped the Sense weather animations. (I could be wrong though)

g00s3y said:
Are you sure that you lost them? I don't ever remember hearing that switching kernels stopped the Sense weather animations. (I could be wrong though)
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Nope, it actually came back up all of a sudden after a few minutes, not sure what caused the delay, but the kernel seems to be working smoothly with my phone. I wouldn't be surprised though if I tried out a bunch to see which one I like best, ya know?

having problems with kernels
I have loaded kernerls in the past... but now im running cm6 stable and i tried a few of chads kernels.. snd my phone boots to the lock screen but i have no touch input? can someone provode a link to some kernerls that should work with cm6.. and btw will the same kernels work with cm7?
thank you

Can't confirm the Nandroid backup enough... always do one before you do anything.

I'm using savage Zen for the 1st time today and it seems fairly stable... rom is minuit 1.2.11... battery life is 52% with 11 hours use... I like this the best so far...
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Question...how do you go back to the latest stock kernal? I am currently running the latewt Magnolia, and decided to try Lou's #9. I've been having some difficulty (yes I've played with a bunch of roms and kernals) but was told in the magnolia discussion that stock was the best and optimized for yge rom. So how do I go about doing it? Thanks!
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System UI Crash

I have run three different ROMs, CM10. AOKP Jelly Bean Build 1, and Jelly Belly all of which the System UI stops 4 times every hour and then about 45 seconds later it starts back up. It is quite annoying.
Can someone help me in stopping such madness?!

Utopia73 said:
I have run three different ROMs, CM10. AOKP Jelly Bean Build 1, and Jelly Belly all of which the System UI stops 4 times every hour and then about 45 seconds later it starts back up. It is quite annoying.
Can someone help me in stopping such madness?!
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factory reset and reflash rom
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bk201doesntexist said:
factory reset and reflash rom
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If you meant just through cwm I did that and nothing changed it still occurs.

Are you using Titanium Backup or similar and restoring system data? If so, don't.
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killyouridols said:
Are you using Titanium Backup or similar and restoring system data? If so, don't.
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Nope. I downloaded a fresh ROM and wiped everything, then flashed.

Odd. Strange that you have the same issue with 4 different ROMS. Because of this It sounds like there is something inherently wrong with the hardware or, even more oddly, an issue with all 4 ROMs which the only thing I can think of is that you have downloaded incorrect versions for your phone (sorry to sound like I'm insulting your intelligence but that's all I can think of)
The only think linking the errors across all the roms would be something which they all share, in this case imcompatable software.
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killyouridols said:
Odd. Strange that you have the same issue with 4 different ROMS. Because of this It sounds like there is something inherently wrong with the hardware or, even more oddly, an issue with all 4 ROMs which the only thing I can think of is that you have downloaded incorrect versions for your phone (sorry to sound like I'm insulting your intelligence but that's all I can think of)
The only think linking the errors across all the roms would be something which they all share, in this case imcompatable software.
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Haha you're not insulting me. Could a hard reset work through the toolkit help?

Have you tried super wipe?
Swyped on my Galaxy Nexus running AOKP with Franco Kernel, overclocked to 1.4GHz

have you tried to reflash stock through fastboot? does it happen then? are you changing dpi or something? themes? are you checking sha256 or md5 after you push it to the device? its a long shot this one, but what version of cwm are you using?
get us logcat/dmesg or it didn't happen.

When you said you wiped totally and reflashed, did you still restore from a TiBU with system apps backed up? If so, don't. Sorry if that's not the problem. Only do user apps. ONLY.

Utopia73 said:
I have run three different ROMs, CM10. AOKP Jelly Bean Build 1, and Jelly Belly all of which the System UI stops 4 times every hour and then about 45 seconds later it starts back up. It is quite annoying.
Can someone help me in stopping such madness?!
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try different gapps. run a fix permissions too, just in case.

liquid150 said:
When you said you wiped totally and reflashed, did you still restore from a TiBU with system apps backed up? If so, don't. Sorry if that's not the problem. Only do user apps. ONLY.
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I don't use TiBU, I do a clean install every time
bk201doesntexist said:
have you tried to reflash stock through fastboot? does it happen then? are you changing dpi or something? themes? are you checking sha256 or md5 after you push it to the device? its a long shot this one, but what version of cwm are you using?
get us logcat/dmesg or it didn't happen.
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I have not tried to reflash stock through fastboot. I am not changing dpi or theming at all. It's a completely clean install. I am running the newest version of cwm touch. and how do I get a logcat/dmesg?
kyokeun1234 said:
Have you tried super wipe?
Swyped on my Galaxy Nexus running AOKP with Franco Kernel, overclocked to 1.4GHz
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Not yet, should I?

simms22 said:
try different gapps. run a fix permissions too, just in case.
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I have downloaded a new gapps every time. And i'll do another clean install with fix permissions too

Utopia73 said:
I have downloaded a new gapps every time. And i'll do another clean install with fix permissions too
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try these gapps, they are what i used http://db.tt/S6raPf0f

If you're out of ideas, try super wipe. Wipe everything! After that, you can adb push the Rom and flash it. Good luck
Swyped on my Galaxy Nexus running AOKP with Trinity Kernel, overclocked to 1.4GHz

kyokeun1234 said:
If you're out of ideas, try super wipe. Wipe everything! After that, you can adb push the Rom and flash it. Good luck
Swyped on my Galaxy Nexus running AOKP with Trinity Kernel, overclocked to 1.4GHz
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Ive never done a super wipe. What does it do, like what all does it wipe. I assume it's a script

Utopia73 said:
Ive never done a super wipe. What does it do, like what all does it wipe. I assume it's a script
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It's basically a .zip file that when you flash like other ROM or kernel, just erases everything. Simple as that. It'll erase current ROM, current kernel, files in /sdcard/, cache, dalvik, hack, all the files in the phone. It'll just leave you with a new playground for you to play on.
It might be a "overkill" for this kinda problem, but since nothing helped, I say try this.

kyokeun1234 said:
It's basically a .zip file that when you flash like other ROM or kernel, just erases everything. Simple as that. It'll erase current ROM, current kernel, files in /sdcard/, cache, dalvik, hack, all the files in the phone. It'll just leave you with a new playground for you to play on.
It might be a "overkill" for this kinda problem, but since nothing helped, I say try this.
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wait if it wipes sdcard how am i supposed to get the new rom flashed?

Utopia73 said:
wait if it wipes sdcard how am i supposed to get the new rom flashed?
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Use adb push.
1. Download ROM of your choice
2. Place it in the same directory as adb.exe
3. Boot your (SuperWiped) phone into recovery mode (Whether it's TWRP or CWM)
4. Open up the cmd in the directory where adb.exe is located
5. "adb push NAME_OF_ROM.zip /sdcard/"
6. Install zip from sdcard->choose the zip->done.

kyokeun1234 said:
Use adb push.
1. Download ROM of your choice
2. Place it in the same directory as adb.exe
3. Boot your (SuperWiped) phone into recovery mode (Whether it's TWRP or CWM)
4. Open up the cmd in the directory where adb.exe is located
5. "adb push NAME_OF_ROM.zip /sdcard/"
6. Install zip from sdcard->choose the zip->done.
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Thanks so much! Sorry for all the questions I was just unsure about superwipe. I just did it. I'll let you know later if it works.

G-Apps on CM10 (Benjamin)

Hey,
I am a noob so kindly forgive me if I am doing something wrong.
I followed the instructions at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1813077&page=68 and http://androidforums.com/wildfire-s-all-things-root/480954-guide-how-root-wildfire-s-s-finally.html to finally get CM10 installed on my Wildfire S (Marvel).
But... I am having a problem, whatever I do G-Apps is not showing after I flash it.
Basically, I go to CWM and install from SD card then restart, it says "updating 75 apps" (or something like that, cant remember the exact text) then when it starts... I cannot find gmail and all the other goodies.
Do I have to clear / delete / reinstall something or do something after this?
Please help!
Thanks in advance

Crappl said:
Hey,
I am a noob so kindly forgive me if I am doing something wrong.
I followed the instructions at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1813077&page=68 and http://androidforums.com/wildfire-s-all-things-root/480954-guide-how-root-wildfire-s-s-finally.html to finally get CM10 installed on my Wildfire S (Marvel).
But... I am having a problem, whatever I do G-Apps is not showing after I flash it.
Basically, I go to CWM and install from SD card then restart, it says "updating 75 apps" (or something like that, cant remember the exact text) then when it starts... I cannot find gmail and all the other goodies.
Do I have to clear / delete / reinstall something or do something after this?
Please help!
Thanks in advance
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As far as I can guess you flashed Gapps lite version... That just bundles with playstore. You need to download other stuff from the playstore itself.

sukhjit321 said:
As far as I can guess you flashed Gapps lite version... That just bundles with playstore. You need to download other stuff from the playstore itself.
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Thanks for replying!
But I dont even see playstore there
How can I delete the present installation completely and then reinstall from step zero?
Or can you recommend a good (as much bugs free) ICS rom which has no problem with gapps?
Thanks!

Crappl said:
Thanks for replying!
But I dont even see playstore there
How can I delete the present installation completely and then reinstall from step zero?
Or can you recommend a good (as much bugs free) ICS rom which has no problem with gapps?
Thanks!
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I never heard about this problem earlier. But here's a step by step guide to install it. Double check it. Also I recommend CM9 coz I guess you are new to custom roms and its wayy less buggy and will save you from frustration.
In recovery:
1. Wipe data/factory reset.
2. wipe davlik cache.
3. install zip from sd. (Install ROM)
4. Install zip from sd (Install G-apps package)
5. Reboot.
7. If everything goes well you'll see one time startup asking for your google id and all that stuff.
8. when it's fully booted install whatever you are using to incease memory like data 2 sd scripts or link2sd.
9. reboot.
You're done.

sukhjit321 said:
I never heard about this problem earlier. But here's a step by step guide to install it. Double check it. Also I recommend CM9 coz I guess you are new to custom roms and its wayy less buggy and will save you from frustration.
In recovery:
1. Wipe data/factory reset.
2. wipe davlik cache.
3. install zip from sd. (Install ROM)
4. Install zip from sd (Install G-apps package)
5. Reboot.
7. If everything goes well you'll see one time startup asking for your google id and all that stuff.
8. when it's fully booted install whatever you are using to incease memory like data 2 sd scripts or link2sd.
9. reboot.
You're done.
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Thanks for your help!
I went back to my backed up stock, but this time I used TB to remove some of the bloatware and it's good.
I am giving this mobile to my mom so I wanted it working good, but for her limited uses I think the stock htc room should be good and simple to use.
Will look into link2sd, never used it before.
Cheers and thanks again!

Crappl said:
Thanks for your help!
I went back to my backed up stock, but this time I used TB to remove some of the bloatware and it's good.
I am giving this mobile to my mom so I wanted it working good, but for her limited uses I think the stock htc room should be good and simple to use.
Will look into link2sd, never used it before.
Cheers and thanks again!
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Glad I could be of help.

sukhjit321 said:
Glad I could be of help.
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(I hit the thanks button 3 times :good: )

If u cud do just one thing for me...
Check ur system partiton space remaining.... the above problem is felt by many, the reason being their is not enough space left in system partition to install gapps.... onw thing u cud do is delete some unused app by root explorer try again....
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the.h.t.c.king said:
If u cud do just one thing for me...
Check ur system partiton space remaining.... the above problem is felt by many, the reason being their is not enough space left in system partition to install gapps.... onw thing u cud do is delete some unused app by root explorer try again....
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I would check it for you but it's not possible now since I went back to stock HTC (2.3) from backup and just removed some of the bloatware before giving it to my mom as I think she would find JB a little confusing compared to HTC's skin.

I guess thats best...
Regards,
Aditya
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[Q] "Android is upgrading" every boot

hi all,
every time i boot up my phone i get the "android is upgrading" message...
i already searched the forum for a solution but non worked...
- re installed titanium backup - didn't work
- wiped dalvik and cache and fixed permission - didnt work
- some people suggested deleting titanium's odex file - i cant seem to find it in /data/app (the one which is on root level)
- even full wipe wont help, it'll work fine on 1st boot but after the phone is setup i'll get the message again
i could really use some help >.<

gerberman said:
hi all,
every time i boot up my phone i get the "android is upgrading" message...
i already searched the forum for a solution but non worked...
- re installed titanium backup - didn't work
- wiped dalvik and cache and fixed permission - didnt work
- some people suggested deleting titanium's odex file - i cant seem to find it in /data/app (the one which is on root level)
- even full wipe wont help, it'll work fine on 1st boot but after the phone is setup i'll get the message again
i could really use some help >.<
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its rebuilding your dalvik at every boot. did you flash any mod? it could also be your rom/kernel if it has a dalvik wipe script included. some devs like to trick you into believing that their mod/rom/kernel is the fastest, so they delete you dalvik on every boot. this makes it appear, yes only appear, like their stuff is extra fast. but in reality, its just a clean dalvik. also, check your init.d folder such scripts.

simms22 said:
its rebuilding your dalvik at every boot. did you flash any mod? it could also be your rom/kernel if it has a dalvik wipe script included. some devs like to trick you into believing that their mod/rom/kernel is the fastest, so they delete you dalvik on every boot. this makes it appear, yes only appear, like their stuff is extra fast. but in reality, its just a clean dalvik.
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no it's not the rom... i'm using paranoidandroid 2.54 and i already asked in the thread... noone's experiencing it

gerberman said:
no it's not the rom... i'm using paranoidandroid 2.54 and i already asked in the thread... noone's experiencing it
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then youre either using a custom kernel that includes such a script or youre using a mod that does it. are you using the supercharger script? if so, id get rid of it.

simms22 said:
then youre either using a custom kernel that includes such a script or youre using a mod that does it. are you using the supercharger script? if so, id get rid of it.
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i'm using franco kernel... and paranoid android... no mods...

and as i was saying, even after a full wipe it still happens...

gerberman said:
and as i was saying, even after a full wipe it still happens...
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it should happen after flashing a new rom, or when you clear your dalvik. check if there is a init.d folder with such a script. a wipe doesnt get rid of the init.d folder, just user data.

simms22 said:
it should happen after flashing a new rom, or when you clear your dalvik. check if there is a init.d folder with such a script. a wipe doesnt get rid of the init.d folder, just user data.
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es file explorer cant find any init.d folder...
i do however have several init.'something' files in my root directory

gerberman said:
es file explorer cant find any init.d folder...
i do however have several init.'something' files in my root directory
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look in either /system/etc/init.d or in /etc/init.d

simms22 said:
look in either /system/etc/init.d or in /etc/init.d
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ok i got 2 files in both of them -
00banner and 90userinit
should i get rid of them?

gerberman said:
ok i got 2 files in both of them -
00banner and 90userinit
should i get rid of them?
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sure. then reboot. if it still happens then we will look for the file someplace else.

simms22 said:
sure. then reboot. if it still happens then we will look for the file someplace else.
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no =/ still rebuilding the dalvik cache...

gerberman said:
no =/ still rebuilding the dalvik cache...
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you are using a 4.1.x rom and kernel? i just talked to Francisco Franco, he said his older kernels used to wipe dalvik upon boot.

I have similar problem. I wiped dalvik, and now it gives me Starting apps message every time it's loading. I know it's normal for apps to start lol, but I never had constant notification for it :/
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Hmm using Franco 283...
But when I do a full wipe the kernel is wiped as well isn't it?
Sent from my Paranoid Powered Galaxy Nexus

maybe a rom/cpu control app with a wipe dalvik option?

Again, full wiping would delete these apps...
Maybe tomorrow I'll try installing an older version of the Rom... I hope it'll work cause this is starting to get frustrating
Sent from my Paranoid Powered Galaxy Nexus

gerberman said:
Hmm using Franco 283...
But when I do a full wipe the kernel is wiped as well isn't it?
Sent from my Paranoid Powered Galaxy Nexus
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no, only user data is wiped(and apps).

simms22 said:
no, only user data is wiped(and apps).
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you think the kernel can be the problem? i see no mention of such a problem on the kernel thread

Well I guess it was a Rom issue or something...
Flashed a new version of it and now it working fine
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[Q] Differences between clockworkmod recovery amd CWM-Based recovery?

Hi all, ive had my Tmobile samsung galaxy s2 for awhile now, and i finally decided to root it (and did it successfully) a few days ago (yay)
Ive done a bit of research for what I can do while rooted, basically after CPU setting, save battery life when idle... Simple things
But ive been meaning to try flashing a ROM. But I want to make sure i know absolutely everything needed to know to flash one. I had a samsung tmobile sidekick that I was able to root and flash Gingerclone on, but I remember it had alot of little details while installing that simply missing one could seriously screw up your phone
So first off, if anyone has had the sidekick: Is flashing/ installing roms as complex on the sgh-t989 as it is on sidekick 4g?
And secondly... After rooting my galaxy, i no longer have the stock android recovery (obviously)...... Instead it is replaced with CWM-based recovery (i think 5.0.2.2?). Is there a difference between this and Clockworkmod recovert (which should show an orange screen)?
I wanted to use ROM manager but opted not to when it told me that I "needed clockworkmod recovery installed" to work.
A little help, please?
Thanks!

heyitsmeyo2 said:
Hi all, ive had my Tmobile samsung galaxy s2 for awhile now, and i finally decided to root it (and did it successfully) a few days ago (yay)
Ive done a bit of research for what I can do while rooted, basically after CPU setting, save battery life when idle... Simple things
But ive been meaning to try flashing a ROM. But I want to make sure i know absolutely everything needed to know to flash one. I had a samsung tmobile sidekick that I was able to root and flash Gingerclone on, but I remember it had alot of little details while installing that simply missing one could seriously screw up your phone
So first off, if anyone has had the sidekick: Is flashing/ installing roms as complex on the sgh-t989 as it is on sidekick 4g?
And secondly... After rooting my galaxy, i no longer have the stock android recovery (obviously)...... Instead it is replaced with CWM-based recovery (i think 5.0.2.2?). Is there a difference between this and Clockworkmod recovert (which should show an orange screen)?
I wanted to use ROM manager but opted not to when it told me that I "needed clockworkmod recovery installed" to work.
A little help, please?
Thanks!
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There the same
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XxSHaDoWxSLaYeRxX said:
There the same
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Okay, great! Glad it was so simple lol.
Now about my other question... Let me explain. When I would install a custom ROM on my sidekick, i remember having to do all sorts of things like unmount system/ unmount SD card before installing and remount them after (i dont remember the exact methods... Dont quote me on that).
I know the general procedure of basically Wiping data, Wiping cache, Wiping delvik cache... But does the galaxy s2 require checking of all of that unmounting/mounting?

heyitsmeyo2 said:
Okay, great! Glad it was so simple lol.
Now about my other question... Let me explain. When I would install a custom ROM on my sidekick, i remember having to do all sorts of things like unmount system/ unmount SD card before installing and remount them after (i dont remember the exact methods... Dont quote me on that).
I know the general procedure of basically Wiping data, Wiping cache, Wiping delvik cache... But does the galaxy s2 require checking of all of that unmounting/mounting?
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Flashed many roms, and no need for all that. Just make sure you wait the 10 minutes after flashing a rom.

FlaShing roms on this phone is so simple "that even a caveman can do it". I would also advise to ditch clockwork recovery and install twrp, also never use rom manager to flash roms. Just follow the op's instructions on what steps to follow to flash the rom successfully. Also no need to mount and unmount anything. Good luck.

Awesome! Thank you all for your replies, glad to here that flashing is much simpler on this phone
I really wouldnt recommend anyone rooting a sidekick as a beginner. It was my phone, i soft bricked ot my first time. Ugh, it was such a hassle! And it left me a little traumatized to try anything on this. lol!
Thanks for all the help!

Here are the genreric steps to follow to flash a rom (and yes, TWRP is recommended instead of CWM):
- place the rom zip on the internal storage
- place a copy of the radio zip that you have on the internat storage (for safety reasons)
- copy Google Apps zip if it is not included in the rom (most roms do not have these included, but the dev might provide a tuned version)
- reboot phone and enter the recovery menu (hold vol up + vol down pressed while booting)
# In recovery mode
- wipe data
- wipe system
-(Use Darkside Super wipe if still on cwm 5.0.2.7 or below)
- flash rom
- flash gapps (if missing from the rom)
- wipe cache/ dalvik cache.
- reboot and wait 10 mins
- reboot and wait 1 minute
- enjoy

If you are planning on flashing a Rom on your phone of course twrp recommended and you should definitely try Jedi mind trick x2 for the t989 Hercules. It is the most stable Rom on the Samsung galaxy s2 T989 T-Mobile. The instructions above are the best instructions you should follow. And read it carefully or you will brick your device. If using twrp follow the twrp method. And if using cwm make sure you use the extra cwm steps. It is super important you follow them unless you want a fancy paper weight.
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I just flashed my phone last night to the Liquid smooth rc 9. This was my first root and flash. I used titanium backup for the apps, used ROM manager to flash to the latest cwm. Here is a link I used
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1926754
Great instructions! Good luck!
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TomThom said:
I just flashed my phone last night to the Liquid smooth rc 9. This was my first root and flash. I used titanium backup for the apps, used ROM manager to flash to the latest cwm. Here is a link I used
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1926754
Great instructions! Good luck!
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You have it all wrong. Use twrp and use app 2 zip
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