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What are the steps to applying an update to a ROM and Gapps?

Do I do a a complete wipe again the "factory reset", "cache" and "Dalvik cache"? If not what is the procedure?

If you are updating an existing rom, then wiping cache/dalvik can be done. I personally prefer to do a complete wipe and install. If a rom has any dramatic changes, there can be odd behaviors. Fact is, if you dirty flash and encounter problems, it is easy enough to clean flash again.
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So when GooManager tells me there is an update to my ROM and I download it I should do a clean wipe again, just for an update? Or is it not really just an update but a complete OS ROM?

GameGuru41 said:
So when GooManager tells me there is an update to my ROM and I download it I should do a clean wipe again, just for an update? Or is it not really just an update but a complete OS ROM?
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If its an update for the same rom, you only have to wipe cache and dalvik cache unless it specifically says to clean install.

i just cleaned flash once when im from stock rom to jandycane the 1st time, since then i just flash the update zip file w/o wiping anything.

[Q] How do I upgrade my CM10?

Total newb question but on the CM10 thread they say:
Instructions:
First time flashing CyanogenMod 10 your device, or coming from another ROM?
Root the device and install ClockworkMod Recovery. Instructions are available here.
Perform a NANDroid backup of your current ROM.
Format the system, data & cache partitions of your device.
Perform a factory reset.
Flash CyanogenMod.
Optional: Install the Google Apps addon package.
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.... they don't say how to flash if you are upgrading.
Some in the thread say that they just "dirty flash" it.
What exactly is a "dirty flash"?

oshax said:
Total newb question but on the CM10 thread they say:
Instructions:
First time flashing CyanogenMod 10 your device, or coming from another ROM?
Root the device and install ClockworkMod Recovery. Instructions are available here.
Perform a NANDroid backup of your current ROM.
Format the system, data & cache partitions of your device.
Perform a factory reset.
Flash CyanogenMod.
Optional: Install the Google Apps addon package.
.... they don't say how to flash if you are upgrading.
Some in the thread say that they just "dirty flash" it.
What exactly is a "dirty flash"?
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dirty flash means you didnt wipe data/cache.
most of the time, you can dirty flash newer versions of the same rom over the older version of the rom you have.
HOWEVER, if you have problems, you need to wipe data/cache and reflash the rom completely

Zepius said:
dirty flash means you didnt wipe data/cache.
most of the time, you can dirty flash newer versions of the same rom over the older version of the rom you have.
HOWEVER, if you have problems, you need to wipe data/cache and reflash the rom completely
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Guess I might as well wipe the cache and dalvik even on a dirty flash?
Thanks

I upgraded from CM10 M1 to M2 with only a wipe of Dalvik cache. Works fine.

I finished installing M2 after wiping both the cache and dalvik cache (figured I would do the cache just in case).
Worked great!
Thanks all

oshax said:
Total newb question but on the CM10 thread they say:
Instructions:
.... they don't say how to flash if you are upgrading.
Some in the thread say that they just "dirty flash" it.
What exactly is a "dirty flash"?
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***what Nexus version do you have?*** i've used the below instructions with GSM GNex***
If you're coming from an AOSP CM9 rom, Do the following :
Download Maguro (or your models ROM+Gappsl).
- boot into recovery.
- Preform NANDroid Backup.
- Wipe Dalvik cache.
- Wipe Factory reset.
- Wipe Cache.
- install zip from SDcard>choose zip from SDcard>ROM.zip (your ROM)
- Flash Gapps.zip
- Flash kernel.zip (if you have one)
- go to Advanced> Fix Permissions
- Reboot system now !
- Enjoy.
***I've used this method for a trillion flashes !***

No need to wipe anything when updating nightlies. Like it was said before, wipe data and reflash when you face problems.
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bk201doesntexist said:
No need to wipe anything when updating nightlies. Like it was said before, wipe data and reflash when you face problems.
Sent from my i9250
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[Q] [HELP] Unable to install any 4.3 ROMs

Guys,
Need your help. I am unable to install any Android 4.3 ROMs in my G Note II. I have tried PA 3.99, ProBam 4.4.1, etc. but all of them getting stuck right at the boot animation screen. Here is my status and what I've already tried:
CWM Touch Recovery v6.0.3.5 (latest one available with 4.3 support)
Tried Android Revolution HD Super Wipe Script
Tried Factory Reset + Wipe Cache Partition + Wipe Dalvik Cache
Tried formatting Internal Storage
Tried the method: Factory Reset + Install ROM + Clear Cache/Dalvik + Install GApps + Clear Cache/Dalvik
Tried multiple wipe cache + wipe dalvik cache combinations as suggested in forums
Still no dice. I am stuck at the boot animation screen. If I install any 4.2.2 or 4.1.2 ROMs, all goes perfectly fine.
I had installed a 4.3 ROM previously, then reverted back to 4.2.2 for stability. Now I want to try 4.3 ROMs since they are much more usable now.
Any help is much appreciated. Thanks in advance.
-Vikas

vikasvishnu said:
Guys,
Need your help. I am unable to install any Android 4.3 ROMs in my G Note II. I have tried PA 3.99, ProBam 4.4.1, etc. but all of them getting stuck right at the boot animation screen. Here is my status and what I've already tried:
CWM Touch Recovery v6.0.3.5 (latest one available with 4.3 support)
Tried Android Revolution HD Super Wipe Script
Tried Factory Reset + Wipe Cache Partition + Wipe Dalvik Cache
Tried formatting Internal Storage
Tried the method: Factory Reset + Install ROM + Clear Cache/Dalvik + Install GApps + Clear Cache/Dalvik
Tried multiple wipe cache + wipe dalvik cache combinations as suggested in forums
Still no dice. I am stuck at the boot animation screen. If I install any 4.2.2 or 4.1.2 ROMs, all goes perfectly fine.
I had installed a 4.3 ROM previously, then reverted back to 4.2.2 for stability. Now I want to try 4.3 ROMs since they are much more usable now.
Any help is much appreciated. Thanks in advance.
-Vikas
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try with philz recovery 5.11.2 latest recovery its the best

4.3 install
vikasvishnu said:
Guys,
Need your help. I am unable to install any Android 4.3 ROMs in my G Note II. I have tried PA 3.99, ProBam 4.4.1, etc. but all of them getting stuck right at the boot animation screen. Here is my status and what I've already tried:
CWM Touch Recovery v6.0.3.5 (latest one available with 4.3 support)
Tried Android Revolution HD Super Wipe Script
Tried Factory Reset + Wipe Cache Partition + Wipe Dalvik Cache
Tried formatting Internal Storage
Tried the method: Factory Reset + Install ROM + Clear Cache/Dalvik + Install GApps + Clear Cache/Dalvik
Tried multiple wipe cache + wipe dalvik cache combinations as suggested in forums
Still no dice. I am stuck at the boot animation screen. If I install any 4.2.2 or 4.1.2 ROMs, all goes perfectly fine.
I had installed a 4.3 ROM previously, then reverted back to 4.2.2 for stability. Now I want to try 4.3 ROMs since they are much more usable now.
Any help is much appreciated. Thanks in advance.
-Vikas
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It looks like you need to include a wipe of system partition when you perform the full wipe procedure, or as just recommended using philz recovery, use the wiped data/factory reset: Clean to install a new rom.

Blafer said:
It looks like you need to include a wipe of system partition when you perform the full wipe procedure, or as just recommended using philz recovery, use the wiped data/factory reset: Clean to install a new rom.
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I got nandroid backups taken using CWM. I believe, if I move over to Philz, I might loose the ability to restore them, right?
No other method to do this using CWM? I can try formatting /system if required.

vikasvishnu said:
I got nandroid backups taken using CWM. I believe, if I move over to Philz, I might loose the ability to restore them, right?
No other method to do this using CWM? I can try formatting /system if required.
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AFAIK PhilZ recovery can restore CWM backups. To be sure you can create a new Nandroid backup after installating PhilZ recovery.
(TWRP is the best for me )
Anyway do you flash a custom kernel or a mod/theme?

Primokorn said:
AFAIK PhilZ recovery can restore CWM backups. To be sure you can create a new Nandroid backup after installating PhilZ recovery.
(TWRP is the best for me )
Anyway do you flash a custom kernel or a mod/theme?
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Nope, I never go for customer kernels or themes. Happy with default kernels.
I see.. Lemme try Philz recovery and wipe the system and retry installing PA 3.99.

vikasvishnu said:
Nope, I never go for customer kernels or themes. Happy with default kernels.
I see.. Lemme try Philz recovery and wipe the system and retry installing PA 3.99.
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That worked! I installed Philz recovery and used the "Clean to install a new rom" option under "wipe data/factory reset".
Basically, I had to wipe the /system partition. I was under the impression that it was /sdcard. But now in love with Philz Recovery with all those options, along with the goodness of CWM Recovery.
Thanks a ton for all who helped!

Happy for you

[Q] updating a ROM to latest build

I'm using TeamCanjica CyanogenMod 10.2. Each time I've installed a new ROM on any device I've always gone for the full wipe and flash (Data/cache/davlik) but I am wondering if I am simply updating an existing version do I need to wipe data/factory reset?
This is the procedure I'd have thought would work:
Download latest zip (Only ROM? I already have the latest GAPPS)
boot into recovery
wipe cache + davlik
flash zip
wipe cache + davlik
reboot
Would this update work and keep all my data/settings etc or would this likely cause problems with the build? If it wouldn't work is there a way to update without losing everything?
Cheers

oliverf said:
I'm using TeamCanjica CyanogenMod 10.2. Each time I've installed a new ROM on any device I've always gone for the full wipe and flash (Data/cache/davlik) but I am wondering if I am simply updating an existing version do I need to wipe data/factory reset?
This is the procedure I'd have thought would work:
Download latest zip (Only ROM? I already have the latest GAPPS)
boot into recovery
wipe cache + davlik
flash zip
wipe cache + davlik
reboot
Would this update work and keep all my data/settings etc or would this likely cause problems with the build? If it wouldn't work is there a way to update without losing everything?
Cheers
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your procedure works

teddytsen said:
your procedure works
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short and to the point, I like it and we'll do the latest upgrade today thanks.
do you know if I get my 10 posts does the annoying captcha goes away?

oliverf said:
short and to the point, I like it and we'll do the latest upgrade today thanks.
do you know if I get my 10 posts does the annoying captcha goes away?
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Yes
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[Q] Can't upgrade radio on T-989

So, I'm using a T-Mobil T-989 currently running a really old CM 9.1.0 with the UVLI4 radio. I'm using Clockwork Mod.
I'd REALLY like to upgrade to CM11, but I'm getting hung on the damn radio upgrade.
I've got the UVMC6 update, but I can't seem to get it to install.
I've tried:
Straight install.
Straight install, wipe cache, wipe Davik
Wipe cache, wipe Davik, install.
Wipe cache, wipe Davik, install, wipe cache, wipe Davik
Full wipe/system restore, wipe cache, wipe Davik, install.
Full wipe/system restore, wipe cache, wipe Davik, install, wip cache, wipe Davik
Each time, I get exactly the same result: It sits there at the spinning-circle CM booting screen. I've left it for 5 minutes and it just doesn't get any farther.
What am I missing?

Pretty sure an old cm won't boot with the new radio installed.
Your easiest bet would be to Odin flash stock 4.1.2. That will put you on jelly bean with the new radio. Then install custom recovery (at least twrp 2.6.1.0) and root.
Then install your rom.

kj2112 said:
Pretty sure an old cm won't boot with the new radio installed.
Your easiest bet would be to Odin flash stock 4.1.2. That will put you on jelly bean with the new radio. Then install custom recovery (at least twrp 2.6.1.0) and root.
Then install your rom.
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So the procedure should be:
Plug in USB.
Reboot into USB-recovery (Holding both volume buttons)
Load Odin3 v3.09
Use Odin to load T-Mobile firmware 4.1.2 using the T989UVMC6_T989TMBMC6_TMB.zip that I got. (I found the how-to for doing that.)
Install TWRP
Use Kies to Root
Use TWRP to install CM11 (using the typical wipe-everything-and-install method)
Am I missing anything?