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Flashing Rom add-ons?

I just rooted my phone yesterday and flashed warm z 2.2 rom and i want to flash a few of the add-ons. Do i just go into recovery and install from zip? Do i need to clear anything before i do this? this topic has been discussed before but im still unclear on exactly what i do. thanks.

You don't always need to wipe, but yeah, most stuff you flash in recovery. I usually wipe Cache and Dalvik before flashing anything, no matter what it is just to be safe. You shouldn't have to wipe anything other than that.
If you let me know the specific mods, I can double check for you.
Edit: Welcome! Excellent 1st ROM selection.

Yea im just trying to get the "recent apps in notification bar" and the "Hulu" add ons. thanks again for the help.

Yeah, you flash those, although I can't find the recent apps mod, I'm sure it is a flashable zip.
Also, someone the other day had trouble with the hulu zip. If you do, let me know and I can direct you to how to manually install Hulu.

ok im waiting on my battery to charge so i can flash the "recent apps in dropdown menu" add-on to my rom. Just to be 100% clear, i can just go into recovery and hit install from zip and choose the file? Is it best to clear the cache & dalvik cache before hand or does it matter? and if i do clear them will it erase any of my apps/files? Sorry, im really new to this stuff and im trying to learn as i go.

jphipps187 said:
ok im waiting on my battery to charge so i can flash the "recent apps in dropdown menu" add-on to my rom. Just to be 100% clear, i can just go into recovery and hit install from zip and choose the file? Is it best to clear the cache & dalvik cache before hand or does it matter? and if i do clear them will it erase any of my apps/files? Sorry, im really new to this stuff and im trying to learn as i go.
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Its best to wipe the cache and dalvik before flashing anything in recovery. And it won't delete you apps, ect. Think of it like cleaning your internet cache on your browser. And yes, after the wipe, click install zip, and then choose zip. If you flash multiple things, wipe then flash again.
Ex: wipe cach/dalvik, flash thing one, go back, wipe cache/dalvik. flash thing 2, ect. Then reboot when done.

ok thanks a lot for the help.

jphipps187 said:
ok thanks a lot for the help.
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No problem.

jphipps187 said:
I just rooted my phone yesterday and flashed warm z 2.2 rom and i want to flash a few of the add-ons. Do i just go into recovery and install from zip? Do i need to clear anything before i do this? this topic has been discussed before but im still unclear on exactly what i do. thanks.
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I know I wasn't a part of this conversation but I used it to educate myself all the same, I would hit the thanks button if I could find it. Sorry, I'm new to this...

Are you using CWM to flash? I'm new to this as well and I don't think I'll be able to wipe cache without doing a full wipe with it.

chocolate8175 said:
I know I wasn't a part of this conversation but I used it to educate myself all the same, I would hit the thanks button if I could find it. Sorry, I'm new to this...
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If your on a PC it's to the Left if your using the latest version of XDA. If your on the App tap the screen, you'll see the option.
victorvjr said:
Are you using CWM to flash? I'm new to this as well and I don't think I'll be able to wipe cache without doing a full wipe with it.
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You can use CWM Recovery to Flash. Or there are several other Recoveries out there. Amon_Ra v2.3 , or SmelkusMod.

Want to flash add ons after flashing revolution os
I flashed my Samsung galaxy smj700f 2016 with revolution os and I wanted to flash bixby which is provided on a zip file of add one but it contains several other files which I don't want
How do I flash bixby only

Can somebody please help me!!!!

i flashed to cyanogenmod 7 nightlies, and then i installed from the sd the google apps (because the rom didn't come with market) through clockwork mod recovery and when i restart the phone, there is a blackscreen after the htc!!! It doesnt load up the cyanogen mod!! I've been waiting for over an hour!!!
I don't know what to do to fix it!!!
Can somebody please help me. I appreciate it very very much!!!

hey bro... dont flash two zips in one go... just flash cm7.2 again.. then reboot into recovery and then format dalvic cache, format factory and etc.. and then rebot again into recovery and then flash gapps

striker280 said:
i flashed to cyanogenmod 7 nightlies, and then i installed from the sd the google apps (because the rom didn't come with market) through clockwork mod recovery and when i restart the phone, there is a blackscreen after the htc!!! It doesnt load up the cyanogen mod!! I've been waiting for over an hour!!!
I don't know what to do to fix it!!!
Can somebody please help me. I appreciate it very very much!!!
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as mhrsolanki2020 said ... When flashing rom, always boot it, and after reboot flash any changes that you want, like data/link2sd,gapps,gps fixes and so on ...
never flash few things in one step.
also clean cache and dalvik every time you flash new rom ..

I don't think he wiped data or cache.
You can flash cm7 and gapps at the same time with no issues.
I prefer doing it like this rather than multiple restarts and then I setup my accounts on first boot its never given me any problems.
Try again make sure in clockwork mod recovery you:
wipe data/factory reset
Wipe cache partition
Then goto advance and wipe dalvik
Then flash cm7
Then flash gapps
Restart and all should be fine.
Good luck.

so are those the steps i need?

and can u give me a link of the gapps i am supposed to use please?

striker280 said:
and can u give me a link of the gapps i am supposed to use please?
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here you go mate ht tp://cmw.22aaf3.com/gapps/gapps-gb-20110828-signed.zip

can you give me the steps i need to fix the black screen please?

Boot into recovery clockwork mod and do what I said above and you'll be fine.

so once i flash cyanogen i do not reboot first, but i directly flash the gapps as well?

Yes that's how I been doin it for many months
Make sure to wipe the data that I said in previous post or it wont boot.
Its an important step when flashing a rom.
Like the problems that previously occurred.

sorry for so many questions but,
is it either wipe data or factory reset or both?
"wipe data/factory reset
Wipe cache partition
Then goto advance and wipe dalvik
Then flash cm7
Then flash gapps"

'Data/factory reset' is the same thing
Then 'wipe cache partition'
Then in advance right at the bottom of clockwork mod 'wipe dalvik'
Once done click back then chose install zip from SD
Choose your rom file then confirm.
Then when finished click back.
Then install zip from SD select gapps file and confirm.
Once finished click reboot system.
Done.

will this work for sure? or will it give me the black screen again?

If you do everything I said in the same order it should definitely work my friend.

Is your mobile a GSM or cdma? Does it use a sim card?

Thank you so very much!!!!

No problem.
I'm guessing your up and running And hopefully very happy.
Good luck and all the best.

You're a life saver!!!

Where is the Best CM9 Rom that will work on Wildfire S ???

Hi Everyone
I have a wildfire s
MARVEL PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT 1.10.001
Metro Pcs USA
I have my bootloader unlocked I am rooted and have clockwork recovery
I am trying to install CM9
Can anyone please tell me where to find a good ROM and how to install it??????
I have tried to install a few off this site but my phone just goes dead after reboot and won't turn back on, all i can do is get into recovery and restore it
Can anyone pleaseHelp:silly:

Look in the dev section, Modpunk's CM9 Alpha5.
Download-Move to SD-Enter recovery-Wipe data-Wipe Dalvik-install zip-install gapps.
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"You can overclock as much as you want, your phone will always seem too slow."

Modpunk's CM9 is the only CM9 that can be seen as stable enough for daily usage.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1633198

omnomnomkimiiee said:
Look in the dev section, Modpunk's CM9 Alpha5.
Download-Move to SD-Enter recovery-Wipe data-Wipe Dalvik-install zip-install gapps.
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"You can overclock as much as you want, your phone will always seem too slow."
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Thank you!!!! going to try it !!! sorry I'm a noob at this , can you tell me in some detail about installing gapps or refer me to a link that can,

scott1431966 said:
Thank you!!!! going to try it !!! sorry I'm a noob at this , can you tell me in some detail about installing gapps or refer me to a link that can,
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I'll second this!
Even though he says to not use it for Everyday use.. It's rather nice and it's stable for me so far, it has some nice features in it too.
This is the first Android phone i've had along with the first rooted phone and the first custom ROM.
I'm really happy I decided to try this, but make sure you clear the cache, clear the dalvik cache, reset to factory settings, then clean the cache again. It will then take a little while on first boot, be sure to install the gapps too (specific for this ROM) - I think? :fingers-crossed:
I've got my Wildfire overclocked to 768MHz and it's a rather nice boost, just makes it that bit smoother for a few things. I've also got the minimum set to 200MHz from 245 to save battery! :good:
You'll want release 5 of the ROM though, I tried 4 and the Camera didn't work (as the update log says).

scott1431966 said:
Thank you!!!! going to try it !!! sorry I'm a noob at this , can you tell me in some detail about installing gapps or refer me to a link that can,
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Flash these GApps just like you flashed Modpunk's ROM in your reecovery : http://goo.im/gapps/gapps-ics-20120429-signed.zip

Matt-Matt said:
I'll second this!
Even though he says to not use it for Everyday use.. It's rather nice and it's stable for me so far, it has some nice features in it too.
This is the first Android phone i've had along with the first rooted phone and the first custom ROM.
I'm really happy I decided to try this, but make sure you clear the cache, clear the dalvik cache, reset to factory settings, then clean the cache again. It will then take a little while on first boot, be sure to install the gapps too (specific for this ROM) - I think? :fingers-crossed:
I've got my Wildfire overclocked to 768MHz and it's a rather nice boost, just makes it that bit smoother for a few things. I've also got the minimum set to 200MHz from 245 to save battery! :good:
You'll want release 5 of the ROM though, I tried 4 and the Camera didn't work (as the update log says).
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Thank you !!! This is my first Android phone and trying this also, I have a few questions if you have the time
first does it matter if my S is on? if so how do I get it off?
Do I install the the gapps before or after the Rom
and you said it will take a little while on first boot??? After I install the Rom my phone goes blank just a black screen, but it looks like it is on can see a little light, like in the background, should I leave it like that and wait????
again Thank you for you're info!!!! it also looks like there is a 6th release of this Rom
I've tried to install this Rom it aborts install I read your Q&A thread where you have the same problem , but doesn't work for me why can't I get this????? what was that about format data?
here are the steps I tried :
Wipe cache partition
wipe Dalvik cache
wipe data/ factory reset
Wipe cache partition again
wipe Dalvik cache again
install zip from sdcard
choose zip from sdcard
get E: can't open zip( bad) installation aborted

sidthegreatest said:
Flash these GApps just like you flashed Modpunk's ROM in your reecoveryl]
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Thank you!!! install these after the Rom? and clear all caches and factory reset also ?

scott1431966 said:
Thank you!!! install these after the Rom? and clear all caches and factory reset also ?
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yes just flash them after you flash the ROM. No need to clear cache or do a factory reset if you have installed the ROM and are flashing the google apps.

scott1431966 said:
Wipe cache partition
wipe Dalvik cache
wipe data/ factory reset
Wipe cache partition again
wipe Dalvik cache again
install zip from sdcard
choose zip from sdcard
get E: can't open zip( bad) installation aborted
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You have to format /system and sd-ext in mounts and storage
Sent from my Wildfire S A510e using xda premium

Cm9 rco marvel alpha 6

CM9 is very poor on wfs. I tried and I dont like it.:cyclops:

Switching from 4.1.2 to 4.2.2 and vise versa (PROS ONLY PLEASE)

I'm currently on Jellybeast 4.1.2 and want to try out AOKP 4.2.2
Is it easy to switch from 4.1.2 to 4.2.2 and vise versa? Will my downloads and all sd files get wiped?

Switching to 4.2.2
Wipe system
Wipe data/factory reset
Wipe cache
Wipe dalvik
Flash ROM
Flash gapps
Optional* wipe dalvik and cache again (don't really need to)
Reboot
Wait 10 mins after welcome screen comes up...don't touch anything (let the ROM settle)
Reboot and setup phone
Switching to stock 4.1.2
Flash infamous super wipe
Flash infamous cache wipe
Flash ROM
Reboot
Wait 10 mins after welcome screen comes up...don't touch anything (let the ROM settle)
Reboot and setup phone
You decide whether its easy or not and No your SD card doesn't get wiped
Sent from my Infamous Hercules.

iburnhearts said:
Switching to 4.2.2
Wipe system
Wipe data/factory reset
Wipe cache
Wipe dalvik
Flash ROM
Flash gapps
Optional* wipe dalvik and cache again (don't really need to)
Reboot
Wait 10 mins after welcome screen comes up...don't touch anything (let the ROM settle)
Reboot and setup phone
Switching to stock 4.1.2
Flash infamous super wipe
Flash infamous cache wipe
Flash ROM
Reboot
Wait 10 mins after welcome screen comes up...don't touch anything (let the ROM settle)
Reboot and setup phone
You decide whether its easy or not and No your SD card doesn't get wiped
Sent from my Infamous Hercules.
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Thank you! I will try your steps now!
edit: I ran out of thanks but I will get you tomorrow.

nursebro said:
Thank you! I will try your steps now!
edit: I ran out of thanks but I will get you tomorrow.
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NP
If you have any questions just shoot me a PM
Sent from my Infamous Hercules.

I've been flashing for years now.. I gotta say those are some overly cautious steps..
If its an aosp based ROM... Even from 4.1 to 4.2, just wipe the cache and dalvik cache and the system partitions in recovery. That will ensure you won't force close. Wiping all of your data isn't needed. Just make sure to run a fix permissions after your flash and you'll be golden.
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Failed FLASHING S4

Hi guys, don't know if this is going on the right forum or whatever but I have a problem!
So last week I rooted and flashed my phone to 4.4.2 Google Play Edition (I'm a noob to all of this) may I add that I have a GT-i9505 model with an unlocked bootloader etc (as I have an international s4)
Phone was working fine except for a few bugs such as camera application would stop working.
So I decided to have to have a look around at another ROM to change and flash it and I found the 4.4.2 Liquidsmooth ROM (which looks pretty good and seems to be everything I need) so I started to reflash it all again (as I did before) however I have 35% battery and my flash failed with the error
'file_getprop: failed to stat "/system/build.pro" error executing updater binary in zip.
So what is it I'm doing wrong? Is it coz I'm flashing on top of another ROM? I have no idea, can someone point me in the right direction? I'm not using an ext SD card for this either!
If you can a noob version would be awesome! Thank you so much for reading this!

BilalMH said:
Hi guys, don't know if this is going on the right forum or whatever but I have a problem!
So last week I rooted and flashed my phone to 4.4.2 Google Play Edition (I'm a noob to all of this) may I add that I have a GT-i9505 model with an unlocked bootloader etc (as I have an international s4)
Phone was working fine except for a few bugs such as camera application would stop working.
So I decided to have to have a look around at another ROM to change and flash it and I found the 4.4.2 Liquidsmooth ROM (which looks pretty good and seems to be everything I need) so I started to reflash it all again (as I did before) however I have 35% battery and my flash failed with the error
'file_getprop: failed to stat "/system/build.pro" error executing updater binary in zip.
So what is it I'm doing wrong? Is it coz I'm flashing on top of another ROM? I have no idea, can someone point me in the right direction? I'm not using an ext SD card for this either!
If you can a noob version would be awesome! Thank you so much for reading this!
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Ok you must wipe your old rom first but MAKE A BACK UP, firstly go into recovery (cwm or twrp) and go to "back up" and make a back up. second go to wipe and wipe cache then wipe dalvic cache (if your using cmw you will have to go to advanced on the home screen to wipe dalvic cache)
third go back to wipe and wipe system, after that wipe the cache and dalvic cache just like before
And for the final stage go to install, find the rom you want (will be a zip file) and then flash it, when done wipe cache and dalvic cache one more time then reboot
And bam you should have you new custom rom (you dont have to keep wiping the cache and dalvic cache but its recomended)

bobs158 said:
Ok you must wipe your old rom first but MAKE A BACK UP, firstly go into recovery (cwm or twrp) and go to "back up" and make a back up. second go to wipe and wipe cache then wipe dalvic cache (if your using cmw you will have to go to advanced on the home screen to wipe dalvic cache)
third go back to wipe and wipe system, after that wipe the cache and dalvic cache just like before
And for the final stage go to install, find the rom you want (will be a zip file) and then flash it, when done wipe cache and dalvic cache one more time then reboot
And bam you should have you new custom rom (you dont have to keep wiping the cache and dalvic cache but its recomended)
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Thank you, this did the trick!

BilalMH said:
Thank you, this did the trick!
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Glad i could help :laugh:

the most important thing is read, read and read the instruction before applying any flash.
I always do that and never fail