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I was running Android Revolution HD 6.1.5, updated to 6.3.1
without wiping any cache, just download 6.3.1 and
flash it into my phone, just asking is it a correct method?
And, how do i flash mod into desire hd?
Like the same as flashing rom?
Help is appreciated.
Thanks.

With ARHD (and most other ROMs), it's a good idea to wipe before flashing a major new version of the ROM.
For ARHD, this means when either of the first two digits in the version number changes. So from 6.1.x to 6.3.x, you should wipe, or from 6.x.x to 7.x.x (when it's released). Use the superwipe script provided in the ARHD first post. But from 6.3.1 to 6.3.2 you won't need to wipe anything.
The reason for this is that a change in either of the first two digits in the ARHD version number means a new version of Android or a new base firmware from HTC. Some of the key system files will be different, and you're much more likely to have problems if you just upgrade without wiping in between.
Wiping does mean you have to set up your apps again, or you can use Titanium Backup to restore them (user apps or data only, don't restore system apps or data). But wiping is worth it to avoid having any problems later on.
Most mods are in flashable zips and you can flash them in Recovery the same way as the ROM. It's always a good idea to take a backup in Recovery first, just in case something doesn't work or you decide you don't like the mod. The mods overwrite system files, so you can't uninstall them - you have to restore a backup.
Hope that helps, and happy flashing.

preacher65 said:
With ARHD (and most other ROMs), it's a good idea to wipe before flashing a major new version of the ROM.
For ARHD, this means when either of the first two digits in the version number changes. So from 6.1.x to 6.3.x, you should wipe, or from 6.x.x to 7.x.x (when it's released). Use the superwipe script provided in the ARHD first post. But from 6.3.1 to 6.3.2 you won't need to wipe anything.
The reason for this is that a change in either of the first two digits in the ARHD version number means a new version of Android or a new base firmware from HTC. Some of the key system files will be different, and you're much more likely to have problems if you just upgrade without wiping in between.
Wiping does mean you have to set up your apps again, or you can use Titanium Backup to restore them (user apps or data only, don't restore system apps or data). But wiping is worth it to avoid having any problems later on.
Most mods are in flashable zips and you can flash them in Recovery the same way as the ROM. It's always a good idea to take a backup in Recovery first, just in case something doesn't work or you decide you don't like the mod. The mods overwrite system files, so you can't uninstall them - you have to restore a backup.
Hope that helps, and happy flashing.
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Thanks alot, Just wondering. do i do a advance or a normal backup for the Recovery backup nanodroid

VinFinalist said:
Thanks alot, Just wondering. how do i back up my mods from the Revovery
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Power down the phone and then hold volume down while you press power on to get into recovery. When you're in recovery there should be a backup/restore menu that has everything you need.
When you backup it basically takes a snapshot of your phone and saves it with a filename that has the date & time (and for 4EXT recovery, it also has the ROM name). When you restore that backup, your phone goes back to the exact state it was when the backup was made.

So for titanium backup is to restore apps and etc
While the Recovery nanodroid is to restore back to everything + rom
i did super wipe and install 6.3.1 and install some custom mod
CRT and BlueHD, Thanks alot !

VinFinalist said:
So for titanium backup is to restore apps and etc
While the Recovery nanodroid is to restore back to everything + rom
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Exactly right.

Hmm, if i reformat my sd card, will the nanodroid backup
wipe out together?

Yes, but you can copy the folder to your PC and then copy it back afterwards. It's the clockworkmod/backup folder on your card.

preacher65 said:
Yes, but you can copy the folder to your PC and then copy it back afterwards. It's the clockworkmod/backup folder on your card.
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Oh i see, Thanks a lot, Seriouesly without your help,
My phone won't get to so far. Right now
The Theme BLUEHD is so awesome, Super smooth,
And my Battery life seems to Increased!

No problem, glad you're enjoying the ROM and theme.

[Q] Bootloop after data wipe - what's wrong?!

I am currently developing a stock-based ICS ROM. I have modded everything as I wanted, installed new apps, lockscreen, etc. Everything works perfectly! I would like to share my ROM with other Anzu users. I want to do it via sharing Nandroid backup. After full wipe and backup I get a bootloop, but after restoring the same ROM with my data, everything works preety fine. What do I have to do to avoid bootloop? I'm gonna make a flashable zip in the future, but now I want to share my ROM in backup. PLEASE, HELP!
Here is what I EXACTLY do:
Flash official Sony ICS via Flashtool
Root
Flash mods like lockscreen, supercharge, etc.
Mod build.prop with self-made (and not) tweaks
Change name of ROM in build.prop
Remove bloatware with for example Titanium Backup or Uninstaller Pro
Make backup
Full Wipe
Next backup
Bootloop
Restore with 1st backup WITH data, for example apps
Reboot
Everything works preety fine!
On my face appears "WTF?!" face
????????
HELP
!!
!!

Did you install the xperia s lockscreen from AeonWorld?
It's a known problem and he has created a zip to fix it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1748622

TD092854 said:
Did you install the xperia s lockscreen from AeonWorld?
It's a known problem and he has created a zip to fix it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1748622
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Just clicked "thanks". I've 2b more careful. New ROM 60% today.
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EPIC ROM

[Q] How can I wipe all the data, install 4.2 takju and restore my data

Well... I'm a noob user of Galaxy Nexus (yakju 4.1.2) and I want 4.2 on my mobile. I want a clean install in my GN because I've heard that many users are getting lag problems and I want to avoid that to the maximum...
I made a full nandroid backup but I don't understand anything about flashing roms, if anyone can help me, I would be greatfull ^^
Thanks

Try Titanium Backup, it will let you batch backup apps and data so that every time you flash a new rom you can just restore everything. Only the paid version will preform batch operations (otherwise its backing up apps one at a time), but it will make flashing and testing roms so much easier!

Rayaxe said:
Well... I'm a noob user of Galaxy Nexus (yakju 4.1.2) and I want 4.2 on my mobile. I want a clean install in my GN because I've heard that many users are getting lag problems and I want to avoid that to the maximum...
I made a full nandroid backup but I don't understand anything about flashing roms, if anyone can help me, I would be greatfull ^^
Thanks
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just don't restore data/system apps
Read these two links to the exaustion:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1812959
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1626895
ask related questions/doubts you might get there.

restoring data
Titanium Backup is the most popular app which is free on the playstore, the only other way is doing a dirty flash which is just wipe cache and dalvick cache , But it could brick the phone so i would adv to do a Ndroid back before doing a Dirty Flash

Wait are you rooted? Titanium Backup only works with rooted device. If you're not rooted, you can use adb backup but it is very experimental and sometimes doesn't work too well
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda app-developers app

[Q] Anyone using Cyanogenmod ? How do you update ?

I am running CM10 STABLE 4.1.2
I want to update to the latest nightly 4.2.2
Question. Do I just put the nightly on my SD and boot into recovery and flash it ? Is that it ?
will I lose all my apps and stuff ? pics / music ?

Funkadelick said:
I am running CM10 STABLE 4.1.2
I want to update to the latest nightly 4.2.2
Question. Do I just put the nightly on my SD and boot into recovery and flash it ? Is that it ?
will I lose all my apps and stuff ? pics / music ?
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If you're transitioning versions of android you need to do a full wipe...so yes, you will be starting over again. You'll need to make the appropriate backups and download the 4.2 gapps
If you're unfamiliar or rusty on the backup and proper flash techniques, check out steps 5 and 6 on this link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2179330

Funkadelick said:
I am running CM10 STABLE 4.1.2
I want to update to the latest nightly 4.2.2
Question. Do I just put the nightly on my SD and boot into recovery and flash it ? Is that it ?
will I lose all my apps and stuff ? pics / music ?
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First thing i would tell you not to update to latest nightly because of new 3.4 kernal not working good. if you flash top of your cm10 rom you will not lose any thing but it always good idea to install fresh. when you install fresh make app backup and Nandroid backup. your pics/music will be fine because they are in your sd card but make backup to be safe.

monda420 said:
if you flash top of your cm10 rom you will not lose any thing but it always good idea to install fresh.
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he is not coming from the current 4.2 cyanogenmod. he is coming from 4.1. that is a completely separate release and requires a full wipe to function properly.

Funkadelick said:
will I lose all my apps and stuff ? pics / music ?
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There are a few ways to avoid losing data. Pics and music are moved easily to /mnt/extsdcard with a file explorer or if they're on internal sd just wipe system and factory reset, that will wipe data without wiping int/ext sd. Second thing is to make a nandroid of current rom before wiping and flashing, then if you are moving from one aosp rom to another (same with moving from touchwiz to touchwiz) you can do a restore after flashing new Rom and make sure only data is checked for the restore. Then all your apps and stuff should be brought back. There are also apps like sms backup+restore or titanium, but be careful with titanium and system apps, quite often they don't play well with other roms.
Please don't forget to thank me if I've been helpful.

get.cm -> d2att->download latest->put on phone(or download using phone)->reboot to recovery->wipe->flash rom->flash gapps->reboot.
have google restore contacts and apps, TiB to restore app datas.
done.

[Q] Restore Data and App from KK on LP with Titanium

Hi guys,
I've got a little problem! But at first some facts:
This is what I've flashed before: the latest release of stock based KK- Rom Android Now HD
My new rom was the CM based BlissPop 2.3
On my KK Rom I backed up all of my Apps/Data with Titanium Backup. After flashing the BlissPop Rom I restored all Apps (no system apps) and data. So far so good: all apps were restored and worked. But now the issue: not all data were restored. Some apps didn't had the original data, for example profiles of games were missed etc.
U got any clue or hint whats the problem is there or how to fix it? Thx in advance!

clsmn said:
Hi guys,
I've got a little problem! But at first some facts:
This is what I've flashed before: the latest release of stock based KK- Rom Android Now HD
My new rom was the CM based BlissPop 2.3
On my KK Rom I backed up all of my Apps/Data with Titanium Backup. After flashing the BlissPop Rom I restored all Apps (no system apps) and data. So far so good: all apps were restored and worked. But now the issue: not all data were restored. Some apps didn't had the original data, for example profiles of games were missed etc.
U got any clue or hint whats the problem is there or how to fix it? Thx in advance!
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You have to restore it twice for some reason

itsbighead said:
You have to restore it twice for some reason
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mh nope, sorry, doesnt help restored data twice.. same as before.. some apps restored, some not