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Question about gapps/updating to a later AOSP-based ROM

I've never used an AOSP ROM before, but now I am currently on AOKP. When I want to update to a newer version, do I still need to flash gapps after flashing the update? I assume I have to reflash the kernel as well if I use one different than the one included with the ROM?

You need to flash GApps straight away after if you are wiping your device. You also need to reflash the kernel of choice after. Good luck.

jd1001 said:
You need to flash GApps straight away after if you are wiping your device. You also need to reflash the kernel of choice after. Good luck.
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Only wiping I would do would be cache and dalvik since I am merely upgrading the ROM version, eg nightly 19 to nightly 20. Would that still involve flashing gapps?

edgeicator said:
Only wiping I would do would be cache and dalvik since I am merely upgrading the ROM version, eg nightly 19 to nightly 20. Would that still involve flashing gapps?
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Yes
10char.

You shouldn't have to reflash GAPPS if you are just updating..

2 separate answers. Anyone else want to chime in?

You have to ref lash the kernel because flashing a rom flashes the from kernel. I've never had to flash gapps on any device if going from an old build of a rom to a new one unless specifically stated.
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edgeicator said:
2 separate answers. Anyone else want to chime in?
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Just think about it. It depends on how you flash and if you flash an update.zip if that zip wipes existing data or just adds to it.
For a sure answer you would need to say what method is used and how the update edify script in the zip looks like.
Now for someone how knows the rom you're talking about in detail and what files are provided there might be a clearer answer, but not every poster does know such details^^

The answer is no, if you just update a rom without wipe, you dont need to flash gapps. This type of rom update keeps all your data in tact anyway so of course no need to flash extra.

[Q] CM and Gapps version

Hello! I have managed to root my phone, but I got the set up wizard message and the gapps error. After a google search it told me I had the wrong version of gapps. However, when I go to the official gapps page, the download for cm 10.1 only works with 4.2.2 and not 4.1.2. The one for cm 10.0 is for 4.1.2, but on the hercules downloads page, the 10.1 stable release is already out (that's the one I used!). Does this mean I have to run 10.1 without gapps, or downgrade to 10.0 if I want gapps?
Trust me, I have searched for this. Any help would be appreciated.

if you are on 10.1 grab the first one on the page http://goo.im/gapps also double check make sure you have no market installed if you do then you dont need any gapps install everything from the market

Alright
Ok, I'm gonna try that. +1 thanks for you. Man, I'm such a noob. :crying: :crying:

Bro all good we (I) was all there gotta start some where :thumbup:
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krazierokz said:
Bro all good we (I) was all there gotta start some where :thumbup:
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It's circling now...it's been at it for about 5 minutes now...the wait is unbearable!

Circling
It appears to have no end to the blue circling boot screen. I tried clearing cache and factory reset using CWM, no cigar still. Any fixes for this?
The CM version is the 10.1 stable release for hercules.
The gapps version is the 20130301 version.

which link did you flash for the CM what thread point in the right direction where you flashed from ? if you booted up the first flash and gapps were incorrect it shouldnt matter when you update the gapps it wipes the old files just make sure to wipe dalvik/cache and reboot

My Idiocy
I am retarded. I decided to go and unroot the phone and flash a stock rom and try again. I then flashed twrp via odin (which I prefer now) with no problems. But for some reason, no matter how many times I clear everything and try different kernels, the device will just not root. I have tried the superuser zips from the official site, I have tried the superuser from CWM's site, nothing works. Gah. Now what? Am I stuck stock forever?

Babbalabba said:
? Am I stuck stock forever?
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Just use TWRP to flash whatever (Hercules) ROM you want. Make sure you wipe dalvik, cache, system and data.

Alright, I will try a wipe again, and then flash a custom ROM. If it doesn't root me I will report back with the situation. Thank you for all your help!

Um, just another question before I proceed with wipe and rom...if the ROM is based off of JB 4.2.2, such as Cyanogen mod, will my phone just run 4.2.2 as part of the rom, or will it be incompatible?
EDIT: Never mind...

I love you all forever. It works, and I have gapps running and root access. Thank you so much...I really don't know what to say.

[Q] Upgrading to Revolt Rom 4+

So I've watched some videos online for how to upgrade to the rom, but they seem to be for everything but GB27.
For example this link http://www.thefortressofnerditude.c...b-7132013-to-epic-4g-touch-samsung-galaxy-s2/
Anyways, I wanted to upgrade to Revolt Rom 4+ here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2238252
I have my phone already rooted with my GB27. Do I need to downgrade or upgrade to something else first? Do I do that after? Are there any videos for specifically a d710 with GB27?
I've seen the directions on the revolt rom page here however I have questions.
]If coming from anything other than ReVolt ROM:
1-Wipe Data
2-Wipe Cache
3-Wipe Dalvik-Cache
4-Flash ReVolt JB ROM
5-Wipe Cache
6-Wipe Dalvik-Cache
7-Flash Latest Android 4.2.2 Google Apps
8-Reboot & Enjoy !
4- How do I flash with that rom? I have Odin mobile installed, but what file do I select? Do I copy over the still zipped folder?
7- What does this even mean? Does installing the revolt rom not already flash the phone with the latest android system?
I am sorry for the probably very simple and noob like questions. I have been building computers for a decade and am used to being in the 'advanced user pool', but this is all BRAND new and I have no idea what I am doing. Example: I had to watch a video just to root my phone.
Can someone please help? I'm sick to death of my phone but can't really afford a new one at the moment, so I figured a new OS would be pretty spankin' awesome.

To flash ReVolt or any AOSP ROMs you need clockworkmod or Team Win Recovery.
Sent from my SPH-D710 using Tapatalk 4 Beta

tubzlar said:
So I've watched some videos online for how to upgrade to the rom, but they seem to be for everything but GB27.
For example this link http://www.thefortressofnerditude.c...b-7132013-to-epic-4g-touch-samsung-galaxy-s2/
Anyways, I wanted to upgrade to Revolt Rom 4+ here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2238252
I have my phone already rooted with my GB27. Do I need to downgrade or upgrade to something else first? Do I do that after? Are there any videos for specifically a d710 with GB27?
I've seen the directions on the revolt rom page here however I have questions.
]If coming from anything other than ReVolt ROM:
1-Wipe Data
2-Wipe Cache
3-Wipe Dalvik-Cache
4-Flash ReVolt JB ROM
5-Wipe Cache
6-Wipe Dalvik-Cache
7-Flash Latest Android 4.2.2 Google Apps
8-Reboot & Enjoy !
4- How do I flash with that rom? I have Odin mobile installed, but what file do I select? Do I copy over the still zipped folder?
7- What does this even mean? Does installing the revolt rom not already flash the phone with the latest android system?
I am sorry for the probably very simple and noob like questions. I have been building computers for a decade and am used to being in the 'advanced user pool', but this is all BRAND new and I have no idea what I am doing. Example: I had to watch a video just to root my phone.
Can someone please help? I'm sick to death of my phone but can't really afford a new one at the moment, so I figured a new OS would be pretty spankin' awesome.
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What kernel does your phone have currently, this is important. You say you are rooted, so it shouldn't be stock and probably has a custom recovery. NEVER unzip the rom just drag it to your external sd. #7 is nothing to do with the rom per say, it lets you use google play store. This phone the D710 is easily bricked, if you don't flash the right rom. Read and re-read instructions, the search function is your friend, and so is patience. I could walk you thru doing this but you need to know the terminology to understand the steps......Let me know when you are ready.
The instructions on the rom page take for granted you have done this before, so some stuff is left out!

tubzlar said:
So I've watched some videos online for how to upgrade to the rom, but they seem to be for everything but GB27.
For example this link http://www.thefortressofnerditude.c...b-7132013-to-epic-4g-touch-samsung-galaxy-s2/
Anyways, I wanted to upgrade to Revolt Rom 4+ here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2238252
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Hey bud, Following the steps on that external site you linked to will work. Only two things missing: (1) you need an ICS modem. Search Epic 4G Touch Android development thread stickies for how to get that. You can do this before or after flashing the ROM, but you won't have data (i.e. 3G) until you do it. Not a typo - ICS modem even though it's a JB ROM. (2) You need to check the md5 checksum before flashing the ROM zip. Do a search for how to check that. This is because a bad download can ruin your day and this verifies in advance that you have a good download.
You always have to flash GApps (Google Apps) because AOKP cannot include any of them due to licensing issues. Revolt is an AOKP ROM. You'll want those Google apps. Good luck. You'll get it figured out.

Dypraxxx said:
To flash ReVolt or any AOSP ROMs you need clockworkmod or Team Win Recovery.
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Clockworkmod? is that something that goes on my pc? what does aosp stand for? I'm sorry, I am extremely new to all this. Being a newby sucks :/
godzilla61 said:
What kernel does your phone have currently, this is important. You say you are rooted, so it shouldn't be stock and probably has a custom recovery. NEVER unzip the rom just drag it to your external sd. #7 is nothing to do with the rom per say, it lets you use google play store. This phone the D710 is easily bricked, if you don't flash the right rom. Read and re-read instructions, the search function is your friend, and so is patience. I could walk you thru doing this but you need to know the terminology to understand the steps......Let me know when you are ready.
The instructions on the rom page take for granted you have done this before, so some stuff is left out!
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Kernel version : 3.0.31-1014481 Is that the correct bit of information? I think it is still stock, I mean it still has all those stupid bloatware applications. Don't unzip, got it. I would definitely want to use the google play store.
I'm trying to take this slow and eventually through in the towel and posted here because of how confused I was. That was after like 4 or 5 hours of reading, le' sigh.
I would love to get a walkthru, that is extremely generous of you! I'm ready whenever! (I desperately want a new os on my phone)
erikalin said:
Hey bud, Following the steps on that external site you linked to will work. Only two things missing: (1) you need an ICS modem. Search Epic 4G Touch Android development thread stickies for how to get that. You can do this before or after flashing the ROM, but you won't have data (i.e. 3G) until you do it. Not a typo - ICS modem even though it's a JB ROM. (2) You need to check the md5 checksum before flashing the ROM zip. Do a search for how to check that. This is because a bad download can ruin your day and this verifies in advance that you have a good download.
You always have to flash GApps (Google Apps) because AOKP cannot include any of them due to licensing issues. Revolt is an AOKP ROM. You'll want those Google apps. Good luck. You'll get it figured out.
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Thank you! I had no idea what all that talk about modems was. Will I still be able to use 4g and all that jazz once I....do something with that modem? How do you flash google apps? Will google apps be able to update itself in the future or will I always have to check online for new flashes?
And for that matter, will my OS update itself or will I have to keep reflashing my phone all the time?

tubzlar said:
Thank you! I had no idea what all that talk about modems was. Will I still be able to use 4g and all that jazz once I....do something with that modem? How do you flash google apps? Will google apps be able to update itself in the future or will I always have to check online for new flashes?
And for that matter, will my OS update itself or will I have to keep reflashing my phone all the time?
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I could search and copy links for you but you can also search. I told you where to find the ICS modem in my previous post. Go there. There are basic instructions for how to flash a modem in the same place. Revolt is AOKP (not AOSP, not TouchWiz). You flash GApps after you flash the ROM (follow guide for the ROM). It's one package. You can then update like normal through Play Store. ROMs do not update themselves (lol) but there's nothing to say you have to update it after you're satisfied with whatever you land on.
Like I said, the page you listed to begin with has all of the steps, even links to the files, and so you can just do what that says to do. Add to that list the two things I said were missing (flash an ICS modem, and learn how to verify MD5 check sum for a good download) and you'll be good to go... Okay?:good:

Just to update everyone I just recently updated to revolt rom with the extensive help of godzilla61!
I had been reading a lot and searching for what I could, but it was absolutely critical that this work perfectly, and the first time. I only have one phone for personal use AND work. Not only that but I am camping in Glacier National Park in a couple weeks and needed a good emergency phone just in case.
Anyways, Revolt Rom 4+ is working PERFECTLY. Data is just fine, gps works, and everything went extremely smoothly!
For anybody else who needs help and stumbled upon this forum post I used the following things.
This was revolt rom page: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2238252
This was my revolt rom download link: ReVolt-JB-d710-Official-20130713.zip - 167.15 MB (I used Official-20130713.zip)
Here is the clockwork mod I used: shabbypenguin.com/k0/ecm/E4GT-EL29-directbootCWM-v3.tar.md5
Here is my modem: www.rwilco12.com/Files/Devices/Samsung Galaxy S2 (Sprint) (SPH-D710)/Modems/ICS/ZIP/FL24.zip
And finally here is my Gapps: http://goo.im/gapps/gapps-jb-20130812-signed.zip

Glad u enjoy the ROM.
Sent from my LG-LS970 using Tapatalk 4

Glad to hear it all works!

hazedabeast said:
Glad u enjoy the ROM.
Sent from my LG-LS970 using Tapatalk 4
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Thanks for all your hard work!
godzilla61 said:
Glad to hear it all works!
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Thanks again for all your help! Without it I would still be sitting here with sprint music ID constantly crashing on my phone, haha

[Q] Bootlooping: Why won't my phone work with KitKat roms?

I have a T989, not a T989D, running TWRP 2.7.1.0 and UVMC6 radio, coming from a JB 4.1.2 Slimrom.
Also I have taken out the board and inspected the power button, and everything seems okay there. I don't think it's being caused by a faulty button or some other hardware problem because I can flash my old Slimrom, and that boots up just fine.
I wanted to give Paranoid Android a whirl with the latest Wild kernel, and though I've tried 8 different PA builds, a PACman, a Slimkat, and an Alpine rom, ALL KitKat roms so far are bootlooping. [EDIT: Even PA 3.99 JB 4.3 is doing it. So it's more than just KitKat even.]
I'm doing the following:
Wipe system, data, cache, dalvik, and perhaps android secure and preload as well
Flash ROM & Gapps
Wipe cache & dalvik
Reboot
I reach the splash, and maybe it even finishes booting. But invariably, it takes about 60-90s from initialization before the screen dims, everything freezes for 2-5s, and it reboots.
I'm out of ideas.
Why won't my phone work with KitKat?
Thanks in advance

Have you ever used odin to flash the factory 4.1.2 UVMC6 rom? Some driver stuff was updated in that version and can only be installed with odin.
Edit: If your phone came with 4.1.2 jellybean, you already have the newest drivers.

meekrawb said:
Have you ever used odin to flash the factory 4.1.2 UVMC6 rom? Some driver stuff was updated in that version and can only be installed with odin.
Edit: If your phone came with 4.1.2 jellybean, you already have the newest drivers.
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I read something to that effect. Haven't seen a .tar file for it, only .zip.

jaybird16 said:
I read something to that effect. Haven't seen a .tar file for it, only .zip.
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If you sign up for an account on sammobile.com you can download from there. Just type "t989" in the search box.

meekrawb said:
If you sign up for an account on sammobile.com you can download from there. Just type "t989" in the search box.
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Okay, I did that. Flashed the latest Paranoid Android 4.45. No dice. Same story.

jaybird16 said:
Okay, I did that. Flashed the latest Paranoid Android 4.5. No dice. Same story.
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That was the only thing I could think of. Maybe someone else has some ideas.

I had the same problem. Turned out it had to do with the recovery. I redownloaded twrp, used flashify to install it. And that fixed the problem.

meekrawb said:
That was the only thing I could think of. Maybe someone else has some ideas.
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Much appreciated. My phone shipped at the tail end of Gingerbread. So now I have whatever drivers from 4.1.2, and that's one more potential problem eliminated.
The stock rom ran just fine, btw, once I factory reset (the documentation was nil, but at 750mb, I knew it was more than just UVMC6 radio firmware...)
So 4.1.x seems to be okay, but not 4.3.x or 4.4.x. Next I'll have to try a flavor of 4.2.x and see how it feels about that.

Lokke9191 said:
I had the same problem. Turned out it had to do with the recovery. I redownloaded twrp, used flashify to install it. And that fixed the problem.
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Interesting.
After I flashed the stock UVMC6 (and associated rom and lameass stock recovery) earlier today, I felt it was safest to use Odin to reflash TWRP while I had a functioning rom (even tho not rooted). So I downloaded the tar and that's the recovery I used to test PA 4.45. I will be doing more testing. I mean, it's not because there are leprechauns in my phone, right?

jaybird16 said:
Interesting.
After I flashed the stock UVMC6 (and associated rom and lameass stock recovery) earlier today, I felt it was safest to use Odin to reflash TWRP while I had a functioning rom (even tho not rooted). So I downloaded the tar and that's the recovery I used to test PA 4.5. I will be doing more testing. I mean, it's not because there are leprechauns in my phone, right?
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Never. Ever. Rule out leprechauns!

Lokke9191 said:
Never. Ever. Rule out leprechauns!
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LOL, good point.
w00t! TWRP 2.1.8 for the Hercules just dropped!
I was thinking maybe the MD5 wouldn't have checked out the first time you downloaded, but would have the second time. I don't usually bother unless I have a reason to think that's a problem. I can always look after the fact.
Downloaded 2.1.8 and MD5 checks out...now to flash it...

jaybird16 said:
LOL, good point.
w00t! TWRP 2.1.8 for the Hercules just dropped!
I was thinking maybe the MD5 wouldn't have checked out the first time you downloaded, but would have the second time. I don't usually bother unless I have a reason to think that's a problem. I can always look after the fact.
Downloaded 2.1.8 and MD5 checks out...now to flash it...
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Nice. Lemme know how it works out. Oh. The new PA is awesome.

My bad. I saw the number "8" at the bottom of the page which had not been there earlier and assumed it was next after after "7". No, that's an ancient recovery from 2012.
TWRP 2.8.1 for the Hercules has NOT just dropped!

Okay, so, my first test with a newly downloaded, MD5 checked, and flashed TWRP 2.7.1 recovery, and an MD5 checked PA 4.45 has not produced any different result.
However, you've made me realize that I can't hope to troubleshoot this without being fastidious about MD5 from here on out, so, thx 4 that.
...same goes for a 2nd test with an MD5 checked PA 4.5 Alpha3...
...same goes for a 3rd test with an MD5 checked PA v3.69 (4.2)...
...But Slim-Star v4.12 (4.2) loads no problem...go figure...

Fix permissions?
I tried to install the PA 4.5 Beta, and same problem. It bootloops.
Could it have anything to do with permissions?

jaybird16 said:
Interesting.
After I flashed the stock UVMC6 (and associated rom and lameass stock recovery) earlier today, I felt it was safest to use Odin to reflash TWRP while I had a functioning rom (even tho not rooted). So I downloaded the tar and that's the recovery I used to test PA 4.45. I will be doing more testing. I mean, it's not because there are leprechauns in my phone, right?
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when i had an issue like this i re-installed the factory original rom and started from the very beginning. if you've tried that and it doesn't work, well i'm pretty much unhelpful here. :crying:

Also note that WildKernel has a special version of v9 out for recent roms (roms released within the last two months).
Any other version of wildkernel will lead to bootloops in my experience.
If your rom is older than two months, then v8 or v9 should do fine

ayr0 said:
Also note that WildKernel has a special version of v9 out for recent roms (roms released within the last two months).
Any other version of wildkernel will lead to bootloops in my experience.
If your rom is older than two months, then v8 or v9 should do fine
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There were problems reported of even the latest version of Wild! not working with Paranoid.
jrc2
Sent from my T-Mobile S2 using Tapatalk.

I'm having the same issues, but no one knows what's up. I've tried so many ROM's and only the older ones work.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=55050951&postcount=9
This is my post with the logs I got from the constant crash on cm11. I tried pa and had the same result.

Issue solved
After sharing some logs with Sultanxda, he pointed out this bootloop issue due to the CM kernel and helped me get it fixed.
My problem was that my phone would not boot on MOST JellyBean ROM's or ANY KitKat ROM. It would crash/kernel panic on or before the set up screen.
I do not know if the latest KitKat ROM's have the issue patched, but I asked if he could upload the patch for the kernel to source for other ROM's to use.
This thread should be solved I guess.

Trouble Flashing Custom ROM

So I rooted my 5X with the help of the Nexus root toolkit. I have successfully flashed Elementalx kernel through TWRP and have tried flashing the ROM and GApps through the toolkit and through TWP but always end up in a bootloop at the Google screen. What am I doing wrong?
I'm just looking to load a Custom ROM to possibly squeeze some extra battery life out of my 5X.

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Hi mate,
Did you try and clear cache & dalvic after installing the rom through TWRP.
Also did you install the kernel after the rom & gapps, also try another kernel maybe, or use the stock one with the rom ( if possble ).
or grab the factory image and go back to stock & lock the bootloader.
Also, I did read if you do not use the SDK toolkit from Google ( contains Fastboot and ADB ) , you can have issues like this.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-5x/general/guides-how-to-guides-beginners-t3206930
I will do some reading and see what else I find.
Later

Which ROM are you flashing? Most have a decent installation instruction you should follow precisely.
Basic steps in correct order:
Download ROM and Gapps.
Clear data and caches (always clean install a new ROM).
Flash ROM
Flash Gapps
Flash custom kernel
Root.
Boot (on pre 7.0 first boot may take 10+ minutes)

slysurfer said:
Hi mate,
Did you try and clear cache & dalvic after installing the rom through TWRP.
Also did you install the kernel after the rom & gapps, also try another kernel maybe, or use the stock one with the rom ( if possble ).
or grab the factory image and go back to stock & lock the bootloader.
Also, I did read if you do not use the SDK toolkit from Google ( contains Fastboot and ADB ) , you can have issues like this.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-5x/general/guides-how-to-guides-beginners-t3206930
I will do some reading and see what else I find.
Later
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I chose options to clear cache and dalvik when using the Nexus root toolkit and then again manually when I tried to flash through TWRP. I don't quite remember which order I tried to install the kernel. I'm assuming from your question the kernel always always has to be flashed after flashing a ROM? (Even if the kernel was previously flashed?)
I'l look into doing it the 'old fashioned' way as it seems it should iron out any issues. Thanks for the help and please reply if you have a chance!
peltus said:
Which ROM are you flashing? Most have a decent installation instruction you should follow precisely.
Basic steps in correct order:
Download ROM and Gapps.
Clear data and caches (always clean install a new ROM).
Flash ROM
Flash Gapps
Flash custom kernel
Root.
Boot (on pre 7.0 first boot may take 10+ minutes)
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I'm attempting to flash the latest version of Pure Nexus, Gapps, and Elementalx. From what little research I've done it seems like people are able to run this ROM and kernel combination without issues.
I followed these steps to a T and cleared cache/dalvik after every flash. I am on Nougat right now and the phone would get as far as the Google bot logo. The longest I waited was probably 10-15 minutes. Could it possibly take longer on Nougat? Does that have anything to do with encryption?
Thanks all!
Andrew

Angdvl089 said:
I chose options to clear cache and dalvik when using the Nexus root toolkit and then again manually when I tried to flash through TWRP. I don't quite remember which order I tried to install the kernel. I'm assuming from your question the kernel always always has to be flashed after flashing a ROM? (Even if the kernel was previously flashed?)
I'l look into doing it the 'old fashioned' way as it seems it should iron out any issues. Thanks for the help and please reply if you have a chance!
I'm attempting to flash the latest version of Pure Nexus, Gapps, and Elementalx. From what little research I've done it seems like people are able to run this ROM and kernel combination without issues.
I followed these steps to a T and cleared cache/dalvik after every flash. I am on Nougat right now and the phone would get as far as the Google bot logo. The longest I waited was probably 10-15 minutes. Could it possibly take longer on Nougat? Does that have anything to do with encryption?
Thanks all!
Andrew
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It's unclear to me if you did a clean flash or not.
Check out post #2 in the pure Nexus thread for detailed installation instructions. Follow them to the letter and you should be fine.
I've been running pure Nexus with elementalX for some time now and never had any problems. Are you sure you aren't using the nougat version of elementalX? 3.05 is NOT the correct version for running pure Nexus at this moment as the ROM is still based on 6.01.

peltus said:
It's unclear to me if you did a clean flash or not.
Check out post #2 in the pure Nexus thread for detailed installation instructions. Follow them to the letter and you should be fine.
I've been running pure Nexus with elementalX for some time now and never had any problems. Are you sure you aren't using the nougat version of elementalX? 3.05 is NOT the correct version for running pure Nexus at this moment as the ROM is still based on 6.01.
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THAT must be the problem! I didn't know it was running on Marshmallow. I'll give that a try now. Thanks for the obvious answer!
Andrew

Angdvl089 said:
THAT must be the problem! I didn't know it was running on Marshmallow. I'll give that a try now. Thanks for the obvious answer!
Andrew
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So not only did I need the Marshmallow version of ElementalX but I also needed to update my vendor image for the PN ROM. Thanks for the help! All set from here on out.
Andrew

Angdvl089 said:
So not only did I need the Marshmallow version of ElementalX but I also needed to update my vendor image for the PN ROM. Thanks for the help! All set from here on out.
Andrew
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Glad to be of help. Have fun with your phone!

First of all make sure you're on the correct firmware for whatever rom and kernel your wanting to use or it will not boot. It will bootloop if on say a Marshmallow build amd your trying to install a Nougat rom.. Now if all matches you can proceed.. This is how I've installed roms for 5-6 years: in twrp wipe: data, system, cache, delvik cache, flash rom, flash gapps (open gapps mini is what I use) flash either SuperSu zip or PHH superuser, next reboot. Some roms (example: DU and AICP) come with SU already inside so no need to flash it.. You can tell because in twrp during flash process you'll see SU being installed If rom comes with it. If you choose to use PHH Superuser you'll need his app from Google play store. Just grab it (search PHH Superuser) and open it and you should be good to go. I use SuperSU as I've had issues using other SU with ARISE sound which is also something i use. Hope that's not confusing. Hmu on hangouts if you need help and I'll help when I'm available: [email protected]
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Hi mate, i have now unlocked bootloader, installed twrp and installed pure nexus rom. Did not use the toolkit, i used adb and fastboot using commands... It was easy. If you need a hand with anything give us a yell . [quoter=Angdvl089;68875927]So I rooted my 5X with the help of the Nexus root toolkit. I have successfully flashed Elementalx kernel through TWRP and have tried flashing the ROM and GApps through the toolkit and through TWP but always end up in a bootloop at the Google screen. What am I doing wrong?
I'm just looking to load a Custom ROM to possibly squeeze some extra battery life out of my 5X.[/QUOTE]