I have two G3's that I have been flashing different ROMs on for the past six months or so. One is my primary phone and the other one is one that I picked up at a good price on eBay last October. The second phone is now my "play" phone. What I would like to do is clean-up the internal SD on both phones since free space is down to about 2gb on each one.
When I flash a ROM I generally do the following using CWM recovery –
1) Wipe data/factory reset.
2) Wipe cache. I know, it is redundant because the above wipes cache.
3) Wipe Dalvik
4) Format /system
Here is the info on both phones.
Phone # 1 -
This is my primary phone.
1) Phone is running on Straightalk's AT&T sim.
2) Modem is UCDMG2
3) Bootloader is UCDMG2
4) Probably will take phone to the UCUEMJB modem and the UCUEMJ2 bootloader
I know that I can ODIN back to stock or use KIES (not KIES3) to go back to stock. It is my understanding that this will totally redo everything. Is that correct? Does going into Backup & Reset and then factory data reset do the same thing. What is the best and easiest way? I want to get back to 4.1.2 or 4.2.1 and go from there avoiding the OTA of 4.3 and the infamous MJB bootloader.
Phone # 2 –
My play phone.
1) Phone currently does not have a sim card in it.
2) Modem is UCUEMJB
3) Bootloader is UCUEMJB
I know that I cannot ODIN back to stock because of the bootloader. I know that you need to use KIES3 with 4.3. However, will KIES3 work to go back to stock 4.3 if there is such a thing. Already bricked the phone once by mistake which is why it is on the MJB bootloader. So how do I clean-up this phone?
Again, bottom line is I just want to clean-up the phones freeing up space on the internal SD.
Thanks for any advice given.
poppo101 said:
I have two G3's that I have been flashing different ROMs on for the past six months or so. One is my primary phone and the other one is one that I picked up at a good price on eBay last October. The second phone is now my "play" phone. What I would like to do is clean-up the internal SD on both phones since free space is down to about 2gb on each one.
When I flash a ROM I generally do the following using CWM recovery –
1) Wipe data/factory reset.
2) Wipe cache. I know, it is redundant because the above wipes cache.
3) Wipe Dalvik
4) Format /system
Here is the info on both phones.
Phone # 1 -
This is my primary phone.
1) Phone is running on Straightalk's AT&T sim.
2) Modem is UCDMG2
3) Bootloader is UCDMG2
4) Probably will take phone to the UCUEMJB modem and the UCUEMJ2 bootloader
I know that I can ODIN back to stock or use KIES (not KIES3) to go back to stock. It is my understanding that this will totally redo everything. Is that correct? Does going into Backup & Reset and then factory data reset do the same thing. What is the best and easiest way? I want to get back to 4.1.2 or 4.2.1 and go from there avoiding the OTA of 4.3 and the infamous MJB bootloader.
Phone # 2 –
My play phone.
1) Phone currently does not have a sim card in it.
2) Modem is UCUEMJB
3) Bootloader is UCUEMJB
I know that I cannot ODIN back to stock because of the bootloader. I know that you need to use KIES3 with 4.3. However, will KIES3 work to go back to stock 4.3 if there is such a thing. Already bricked the phone once by mistake which is why it is on the MJB bootloader. So how do I clean-up this phone?
Again, bottom line is I just want to clean-up the phones freeing up space on the internal SD.
Thanks for any advice given.
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I have the same problem man, my internal memory is still growing even though I've flashed other ROMS and wiped the data. I'm pretty sure there must be a way to wipe the internal memory on the recovery, but I've been too lazy to backup all my stuff to do it.
I've done it through recovery under wipe internal storage in twrp. I just went through the folders and made sure i wasnt deleting anything i was gonna miss later. Things you want to keep move em to ext sd or pc. Sure there's a similar option for wiping in cwm.
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In CWM you go to mounts/storage->format /data
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ecera said:
I've done it through recovery under wipe internal storage in twrp. I just went through the folders and made sure i wasnt deleting anything i was gonna miss later. Things you want to keep move em to ext sd or pc. Sure there's a similar option for wiping in cwm.
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Florad77 said:
In CWM you go to mounts/storage->format /data
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So it would be as simple as adding format data to the list of things I do when flashing a ROM. I was wondering about format /data but didn't want to really screw things up.
1) Wipe data/factory reset.
2) Wipe cache. I know, it is redundant because the above wipes cache.
3) Wipe Dalvik
4) Format /system
5) Format /data
I will try this on my play phone. Like this. No worrying about bootloaders and faster and easier than ODIN or KIES.
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Sorry for the noob question, but, yeah will loading a rom wipe my phone?
Also I was wondering if any good overclocking/undervolting roms have been realeased yet for the GNex?
slide83 said:
Sorry for the noob question, but, yeah will loading a rom wipe my phone?
Also I was wondering if any good overclocking/undervolting roms have been realeased yet for the GNex?
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In short, yes, it will. Merely unlocking your bootloader, which is step one if you're on a stock GNex, will cause your phone to be wiped automatically. After that, it's possible to install ROMs without wiping, but it's a bad idea since there's no guarantee that roms A and B are 100% compatible with each other. Every ROM I've seen recommends wiping when you first install it (many will let you upgrade to a newer version of the same ROM without wiping).
I unlocked the bootloader day 1.
on a related note: when you wipe to install a new ROM, will it wipe the entire phone storage (like when you unlocked the bootloader)? when I unlocked my bootloader it wiped everything off including my music, pics, ringtones, etc.... if that happens everytime than i might just stay away from installing new rooms and stay stock w/ root
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shock2sys said:
on a related note: when you wipe to install a new ROM, will it wipe the entire phone storage (like when you unlocked the bootloader)? when I unlocked my bootloader it wiped everything off including my music, pics, ringtones, etc.... if that happens everytime than i might just stay away from installing new rooms and stay stock w/ root
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When you unlock your bootloader, it will wipe your /sdcard/, but when you "wipe data/factory reset" it will leave the contents of the /sdcard/. So you should be able to keep your images and such, but you'll have to reinstall your apps. TitaniumBackup seems to work well enough for this. It backs up to your /sdcard/ but I still copy it to my computer just to be safe.
Stadsport said:
When you unlock your bootloader, it will wipe your /sdcard/, but when you "wipe data/factory reset" it will leave the contents of the /sdcard/. So you should be able to keep your images and such, but you'll have to reinstall your apps. TitaniumBackup seems to work well enough for this. It backs up to your /sdcard/ but I still copy it to my computer just to be safe.
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On my N1, when moving from one rom to another, I wipe Data, Cache, and Dalvik. Would I do the same on my GN and if so would the virtual sd card be left untouched?
If so, that would be great!
NPuter said:
On my N1, when moving from one rom to another, I wipe Data, Cache, and Dalvik. Would I do the same on my GN and if so would the virtual sd card be left untouched?
If so, that would be great!
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Yes.....do the same
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NPuter said:
On my N1, when moving from one rom to another, I wipe Data, Cache, and Dalvik. Would I do the same on my GN and if so would the virtual sd card be left untouched?
If so, that would be great!
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I haven't wiped cache or dalvik (dunno if I was supposed to, but so far it doesn't seem to have created any problems) but I believe that doing the above will leave your virtual sdcard untouched. After all, it has to be able to read the new ROM from somewhere, right?
Okay, so I have a sprint galaxy s3 which I rooted the way that is shown on this page through odin and clockwork mod. I only rooted just to get tether, but now I want to try a custom rom for the first time and it says I have to wipe cache and reset wipe data (reset factory settings) inside of the bootloader before flashing the rom. My question is, will my backed up copy of recovery which I made last week be erased if it is on the internal memory card as I do not have an external sd card. I just have the 16gb galaxy s3. I ask this in case the rom does not flash properly so I can flash my recovery again and save my phone from being a brick. I have read and it seems to say all of the data in the internal memory will be wiped, so will that wipe my backed up recovery which is inside the clockworkmod folder
acostaae90 said:
Okay, so I have a sprint galaxy s3 which I rooted the way that is shown on this page through odin and clockwork mod. I only rooted just to get tether, but now I want to try a custom rom for the first time and it says I have to wipe cache and reset wipe data (reset factory settings) inside of the bootloader before flashing the rom. My question is, will my backed up copy of recovery which I made last week be erased if it is on the internal memory card as I do not have an external sd card. I just have the 16gb galaxy s3. I ask this in case the rom does not flash properly so I can flash my recovery again and save my phone from being a brick. I have read and it seems to say all of the data in the internal memory will be wiped, so will that wipe my backed up recovery which is inside the clockworkmod folder
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While I don't know the answer to that question I do highly recommend you get an external SD, even like an 8 GB which is what I'm using right now. It acts as a safety net, I keep all my valuables on there in case something does go wrong (nandroids, music, ROMs). Practice safe flashing!
I do know, however, that as long as you simply do a factory reset you do retain your pictures and music, but as for nandroids I am not sure
acostaae90 said:
Okay, so I have a sprint galaxy s3 which I rooted the way that is shown on this page through odin and clockwork mod. I only rooted just to get tether, but now I want to try a custom rom for the first time and it says I have to wipe cache and reset wipe data (reset factory settings) inside of the bootloader before flashing the rom. My question is, will my backed up copy of recovery which I made last week be erased if it is on the internal memory card as I do not have an external sd card. I just have the 16gb galaxy s3. I ask this in case the rom does not flash properly so I can flash my recovery again and save my phone from being a brick. I have read and it seems to say all of the data in the internal memory will be wiped, so will that wipe my backed up recovery which is inside the clockworkmod folder
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Just don't pick format data only factory reset and then wipe your caches and you'll be good to go.....
SPRINT GS3 FAQ
flastnoles11 said:
Just don't pick format data only factory reset and then wipe your caches and you'll be good to go.....
SPRINT GS3 FAQ
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Hi everyone!
My Galaxy Nexus has become slow over the last year, I think due to several factors and trash that's been accumulating onto its memory.
I would therefore like to bring it TOTALLY back to where it was when I switched it on for the first time, consequently deleting all data on it.
I have to mention that the phone originally had ICS 4.0.4 and was updated to JB 4.2.2.
I have tried to read a bit about the topic and found out there are many options; but as those solutions also involved the flash of a new ROM, thing of which I'm not intrested, I preferred asking here for further explanations or solutions on what is best to do.
I was wondering how effective the "Factory data reset" that the phone offers under the "Backup & reset" menu of "Settings" is. In particular: does it delete all the data (Cache, personal, as well as apps) or does it leave something behind?
Also, I've read things about CWM, which seems to be the most apt tool for wiping. (I haven't installed it, and do not plan onto; I've only run it temporarily).
If someone could explain me what the following (and particularly the last 3 [such as Dalvik?]) do exactly, I would be very grateful.
Wipe Data/factory reset
Wipe Cache
Wipe Dalvik-Cache
Wipe Battery Stats
Format /system
Also, when I format, will I get the version of Android I had originally (ICS) or the lastest I updated to (JB)? In the latter case... Did the phone store (hence occupying memory) all the versions that were downloaded in between?
Should you have better ideas on how to achive what I need, please let me know.
Thank you!
Anybody willing to help?!
what carrier do u have for your galaxy nexus?
OP,
1) factory reset in the menu in android will wipe everything off the phone, but will not return the phone to the original rom of when you got it.
2)
if you have stock recovery
Wipe Data/factory reset - wipes all data/apps from the phone (including stuff on /sdcard/ )
if you have a custom recovery
Wipe Data/factory reset - wipes apps and app data off phone, leaves /sdcard alone
Wipe Cache - wipes cache
Wipe Dalvik-Cache - wipes davlik cache
Wipe Battery Stats - deletes the battery stats file
Format /system - formats the /system directory ( you will not have a OS after this )
3) the phone will not go back to a previous version of android unless you flash it. end of story.
i decided to go back to 4.1.2 after using 4.2.2 after a few months, and many disappointments later. i ended up downloading factory images for 4.1.2 and the old radios. and then used my older verstion of the Galaxy Nexus ToolKit to flash everything back. it was painless and fast. But I have stayed on AOKP, so i'm unsure how else you will be able to go back fully "stock."
Get a stock rom ,flash .
sent by reversed alien technology....
jaymazz13 said:
what carrier do u have for your galaxy nexus?
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It's a no brand GSM Nexus, though the carrier is TIM (Italy).
Zepius said:
OP,
1) factory reset in the menu in android will wipe everything off the phone, but will not return the phone to the original rom of when you got it.
2)
if you have stock recovery
Wipe Data/factory reset - wipes all data/apps from the phone (including stuff on /sdcard/ )
if you have a custom recovery
Wipe Data/factory reset - wipes apps and app data off phone, leaves /sdcard alone
Wipe Cache - wipes cache
Wipe Dalvik-Cache - wipes davlik cache
Wipe Battery Stats - deletes the battery stats file
Format /system - formats the /system directory ( you will not have a OS after this )
3) the phone will not go back to a previous version of android unless you flash it. end of story.
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I do have a stock recovery, but I could temporarily run CWM through mskip's tool: there should be no problem I believe.
Also, if I run "Format /system", and therefore have no OS, how am I supposed to act later? Get the stock ROM from Google and flash it through mskip's tool (in this case, could I do it through the Stock Recovery or I imperatively need CSW?)? Or there is another partition with a backup that I could use?
Further, do you think that formatting the /system folder is pivotal for a complete clean or it just adds the hassle of reflashing?
Just for curiosity:
How will deleting the battery stats affect my phone/battery life, if it will?
What exactly is Dalvik-chache?
Thank you all!
UlixesTNT said:
It's a no brand GSM Nexus, though the carrier is TIM (Italy).
I do have a stock recovery, but I could temporarily run CWM through mskip's tool: there should be no problem I believe.
Also, if I run "Format /system", and therefore have no OS, how am I supposed to act later? Get the stock ROM from Google and flash it through mskip's tool (in this case, could I do it through the Stock Recovery or I imperatively need CSW?)? Or there is another partition with a backup that I could use?
Further, do you think that formatting the /system folder is pivotal for a complete clean or it just adds the hassle of reflashing?
Just for curiosity:
How will deleting the battery stats affect my phone/battery life, if it will?
What exactly is Dalvik-chache?
Thank you all!
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It wipes your stats from your previous ROM ,so when you flash another ROM you get a completely different stats ,so you might get good battery or not depends on ROM/kernel
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Wiping battery stats will accomplish nothing useful.
https://plus.google.com/app/basic/stream/z13dgb0rksywh3muq222fzkqnwfgdbgrk04
Its a myth.
About dalvik... Just Google search.
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UlixesTNT said:
It's a no brand GSM Nexus, though the carrier is TIM (Italy).
I do have a stock recovery, but I could temporarily run CWM through mskip's tool: there should be no problem I believe.
Also, if I run "Format /system", and therefore have no OS, how am I supposed to act later? Get the stock ROM from Google and flash it through mskip's tool (in this case, could I do it through the Stock Recovery or I imperatively need CSW?)? Or there is another partition with a backup that I could use?
Further, do you think that formatting the /system folder is pivotal for a complete clean or it just adds the hassle of reflashing?
Just for curiosity:
How will deleting the battery stats affect my phone/battery life, if it will?
What exactly is Dalvik-chache?
Thank you all!
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1) if you wipe /system, you need to flash the system.img again.
2) you dont need cwm or a toolkit to flash the system.img from google
3) whenever system.img is flashed, it wipes what was there anyways.
4) deleting battery stats does nothing other than remove the log file (which is the battery stats file)
5) use google for dalvik. its all over the place there
6) STOP USING A TOOLKIT. - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1626895
Helping my aunt do her phone to add google edition rom 4.2.2 i know how to root and install cwm but I know I need to transfer the rom do I need to transfer it on sd card because wipe data factory reset will delete all internal storage? And using that rom do I need to flash the tmobile kernel?
You need to flash the T-Mobile kernel, if you want to put the ROM on the internal SD card simply flash it first then wipe.
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androiddownloader said:
Helping my aunt do her phone to add google edition rom 4.2.2 i know how to root and install cwm but I know I need to transfer the rom do I need to transfer it on sd card because wipe data factory reset will delete all internal storage? And using that rom do I need to flash the tmobile kernel?
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It doesn't matter whether you put the ROM zip on the external SD card or the internal memory. Before you flash a ROM you want to wipe cache, dalvik, data, and system.. not after. Wiping those partitions won't touch your internal storage; though it is true that if you want a clean slate after flashing the GE4.2.2, you could go through the steps, then wipe internal storage only AFTER the flash.
tonytien said:
You need to flash the T-Mobile kernel, if you want to put the ROM on the internal SD card simply flash it first then wipe.
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lordcheeto03 said:
It doesn't matter whether you put the ROM zip on the external SD card or the internal memory. Before you flash a ROM you want to wipe cache, dalvik, data, and system.. not after. Wiping those partitions won't touch your internal storage; though it is true that if you want a clean slate after flashing the GE4.2.2, you could go through the steps, then wipe internal storage only AFTER the flash.
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Can you link to me the tmobile kernel I want to make sure I get the right one so I have no problems and
it's only the ge edition 4.2.2 and 4,3 needs tmobile kernel right but the rest don't?
and wipe data factory reset deletes internal right?
So flash first then wipe data factory reset?
Sorry for the excessive questions I'm only used to doing my lg optimus
Download the Rom you want to flash.
If it is not for the SGH M919 (T Mobile S4), you will need to also download ANY SGH-M919 Kernel.
Cut out the middle man and just grab a GE rom from the T Mobile Development Thread.
(I recommend this one):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=43635198#post43635198
Throw the rom onto your external SD.
I recommend wiping everything for a clean slate, especially because you are changing everything about the phone, (data, factory reset, caches, internal, system).
This rom specifically gives you a nice little Aroma (or customization) while flashing the rom onto the phone.
Hope this helps.
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androiddownloader said:
Can you link to me the tmobile kernel I want to make sure I get the right one so I have no problems and
it's only the ge edition 4.2.2 and 4,3 needs tmobile kernel right but the rest don't?
and wipe data factory reset deletes internal right?
So flash first then wipe data factory reset?
Sorry for the excessive questions I'm only used to doing my lg optimus
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T-Mobile kernels are in the Original Android Development section here. And no, it's not JUST the 4.2.2 and 4.3 needing TMO kernels; it's ANY Galaxy S4 ROM you flash outside of the T-Mobile development section. Best way to remember, if you download it from the T-Mobile section, no need to flash a kernel. If you download the ROM from any other S4 section, you WILL need a T-Mobile kernel. Also worth noting is that there are kernels for TouchWiz and AOSP/CM. A TouchWiz kernel will not work on AOSP/CM and vice versa. The GE 4.2.2, having the TouchWiz framework, can use any of the TouchWiz kernels here (not AOSP, also useless information if you d/l from the TMO dev section); but I won't comment on what kernels the 4.3 can use as I'm not exactly sure.
And as for what to wipe, it depends on what recovery you're using; I haven't used CWM in almost a year, so if you use CWM my recommendations may be a little off. I've used TWRP ever since it was ported to my previous device, so my directions are from using TWRP; the only time internal storage will be wiped is if you select it from the advanced wipe menu. None of the other options (dalvik cache, system, data, cache) will wipe your internal storage. If you are simply changing between different TouchWiz ROMs, there is no need to wipe data. The data partition should work fine between all TouchWiz ROMs. If I'm switching between TW ROMs, the order I use is to: wipe dalvik, system, and cache at one time; then flash the ROM and, if the ROM isn't for the M919, flash kernel. The only difference in my method when moving from TW to CM or vice versa is that I format data also. I haven't experienced too many problems saving data between ROMs of the same type; i.e. ParanoidAndroid and CM, or different versions of TouchWiz... but if you're moving from a CM variant to a TouchWiz ROM, it's really a good idea to go ahead and wipe your data partition.
And as always, if you experience problems in any ROM you flash, try wiping everything (dalvik, system, data, and cache) and trying from a clean slate. Another thing to keep in mind, if you use TiBu to backup your apps and data, there can be problems if using app data between CM and TW. When you restore, be sure to check App only and not App+data. I definitely wouldn't recommend interchanging app data between 4.3 and ANY version of 4.2.2.
I have a Bell SGH-i747m.
Is it ok to flash i747 roms to an i747m? I've been doing some reading and it looks like what could go wrong is that it could change the modem. In that case can I install any i747 rom and if I find issues change the modem following the info from this thread?: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1831898
I've already installed Cyanogenmod using the automatic tool. Can I flash roms while Cyanogenmod is installed or should they be flashed from a stock firmware? (as a side note I have installed and flashed Clockworkmod Recovery)
Are there any issues flashing roms based off of other carriers? (Rogers based rom flashed to a bell phone)
How do I make sure I'm not downgrading my bootloader and bricking my phone?
Finally, are there any comprehensive lists to find nice custom ROMs and their features or is it just kind of a game of picking through the forums? What are your favorites or what are you using currently?
I'm not an expert but I'll try to answer your questions.
You can flash i747 ROMs onto an i747m but you cannot flash i747 modems and bootloaders on an i747m.
There is no need to return to stock before flashing a new ROM. You may have to wipe cache, data, Dalvik, and system before flashing the new ROM.
You can flash stock Rogers and Telus ROMs to your phone and it will work.
Make sure you are aware of a file's contents before flashing to ensure the bootloader and modem are designed specifically for your phone.
Imo, modems should never be included with a rom. And thankfully I have never come across one, so you dont really have to worry about that.
I agree with audit13 on everything but one small point. Unless under specific circumstances, I dont feel formatting /system before flashing a rom is a good idea. All roms do that as the first step in the flash so its already covered that way. But more importantly, ive seen lots of people format, then have an error and cannot flash their rom. They are then left with no OS on the device. Ive also seen several times where they ended up having to flash their firmware via odin and start over completely.
I know some will disagree with me on that, but I just dont see any real benefit to manually formatting the system partition.
Thanks guys
I'm looking at Dirty Unicorn http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3-att/development/rom-dirty-unicorns-t2844362
Assuming I don't have to worry about the modem, is there anything I have to worry about with the bootloader? I don't see one specified and I don't know what bootloader I would have right now.
Also I've been reading that gapps are just google apps. It sounds like you just flash the gapps file the same way you flash the rom. Is this right?
And lastly, is there ever any issue with flashing a rom thats based off an earlier android version than the one you are currently using?
From a terminal windows, this should tell you the bootloader on your phone:
su
getprop ro.bootloader
Thanks
My bootloader is I747MVLUEMK5 . Looking in the about phone section in settings that is the same as my baseband. Are the bootloader and baseband related? How would I tell if its compatible with Dirty Unicorn?
Look at the updater script in the ROM as it will tell you what bootloaders are supported.
You can always try flashing and see of it works. Make as nandroid before flashimg the new ROM
I was able to flash DU and I'm using it now, however I'm experiencing some huge battery drain (25%/hr normal use)
I think its possible I did not clear everything correctly before I flashed. I've read the old rom can conflict with the new one if its not completely wiped which might kill the battery. I did a wipe fata/factory reset, wipe cache partition, and wipe dalvik like most guides described.
Reading the post on the DU G+ space https://plus.google.com/u/0/communities/109738128866939227235 however, it says
6. Wipe everything. This doesn't mean just system or factory settings. This means EVERYTHING!
Tap on Wipe/Advanced Wipe and check the following and swipe to wipe
- Dalvik Cache
- Cache
- Data
- Internal Storage
- System
- MicroSD (some devices don't have this option)
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I'm not sure how to wipe data, internal storage, micro sd, or system. I saw there were some options to format these areas in CWM, but I didn't want to do anything hasty.
I'm also confused because if I format both my MicroSD and Internal Storage I will have deleted my rom file, and my phone doesn't seem to connect to my computer while in recovery if I need to put the file back on the phone.
Choose "format data". This will wipe the entire /data partition including your internal sd card, so make sure youve backed up everything first!
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Choose "format data". This will wipe the entire /data partition including your internal sd card, so make sure youve backed up everything first!
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Thanks! To be clear, this means I'll store my backup and rom on my external SD card and direct CWM to the zip from there?
If you are asking if you need to store your backups on external sd, yes. It wont touch the external storage unless you specifically tell it to.