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Flashing Inquiry

Hey all, long time no talk.
I noticed everytime a new ROM comes out you guys are always flashing. Is there an easy way to flash without having to "re-install" everything and keeping your screens the way they were previously? Or there is no simple solution?
Mike

Generally not really. If its a minor update for a current Rom u don't always have to erase everything but generally u will have to start from scratch. That's always the best bet for squashing bugs ect
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mrw5641 said:
Hey all, long time no talk.
I noticed everytime a new ROM comes out you guys are always flashing. Is there an easy way to flash without having to "re-install" everything and keeping your screens the way they were previously? Or there is no simple solution?
Mike
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You can always use titanium backup to reinstall apps, I'd definitely recommend dropping a few bucks on the paid version for no click restores. If it's an update to a rom I'm already running, I usually just wipe cache and dalvik before flashing, but you should always wipe before flashing a different rom.
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Excellent that is what I had figured. I just had noticed some guys flashing everytime a new rom comes out, that has to be a pain in the a**. But I have been using Astro to back up everything.
Thanks guys

mrw5641 said:
Excellent that is what I had figured. I just had noticed some guys flashing everytime a new rom comes out, that has to be a pain in the a**. But I have been using Astro to back up everything.
Thanks guys
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Titanium is a great ap. I have noticed that restoring aps with it can cause some issues and slowdowns. I always used titanium but now I prefer a fresh install. When u log into your gmail account u can set it to automatically restore your previous aps also when you look at the "my aps" section you can slide to the right and look at all aps you had ever downloaded.
Good luck, have fun and follow the roms specific instructions!
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jman42028 said:
Titanium is a great ap. I have noticed that restoring aps with it can cause some issues and slowdowns. I always used titanium but now I prefer a fresh install. When u log into your gmail account u can set it to automatically restore your previous aps also when you look at the "my aps" section you can slide to the right and look at all aps you had ever downloaded.
Good luck, have fun and follow the roms specific instructions!
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I'm with you. I used TiBu a couple of times, but had random crashes and stuff.
I do the full wipe now, every time. Stability is worth the trade-off of reinstalling everything

Titanium can be buggy at times but I use the heck out if it... I make a backup of xyz rom and rename it, then switch roms. Set everything up (if it's new to me) and backup/rename. For example I have titanium backupUKB, titanium backupCM9 and titanium backupSRZ all on my SD card...
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I have been using GO Backup instead of Titanium lately and it is pretty good. You can restore all your backed up apps with one click; it only backs up user apps. It also can backup your messages and wifi access points if you backup that kind of stuff, and most of all it's free. I definitely recomend you try it out.
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juzz86 said:
I'm with you. I used TiBu a couple of times, but had random crashes and stuff.
I do the full wipe now, every time. Stability is worth the trade-off of reinstalling everything
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I only restore the user apps using Titanium Backup. I believe that should technically not cause any problems. Well I am glad it didn't the few times I did use it, so far.

Changing From Rom to Rom

Sorry nub Q,...
Best way to switch roms without losing all my apps every time... Running asop 4.2.1 and would like to check out a few others. But jus thinking about having to redownload all these apps and log in again makes me tired. Thanks ahead of time for any suggestions.
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Titanium Backup.

Been some problems with titanium back up when flashing new roms, see galaxy nexus development threads for some examples, if you want a relatively failsafe method that stores your apps off phone you can use a file manager like astro to back up all your apps into apks then drop the backups into a folder on your computer via usb, along with any media or data you want preserved, then reload after fully wiping phone and flashing new rom, you might have to download a file manager to install the apks if rom doesnt have one. Gather you have a custom recovery installed, dont forget to update it prior to flashing new rom so you can recover if all doesnt go to plan. Good luck
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Thanks... Recovery I'm using is twrp. I've done a few rom switches feel comfortable. Just hate re downloading apps and logging back in. Will definitely try pc back up tho.
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matthew0776 said:
Thanks... Recovery I'm using is twrp. I've done a few rom switches feel comfortable. Just hate re downloading apps and logging back in. Will definitely try pc back up tho.
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If you're interested in using your PC to back things up, you may as well give apk batch installer a try: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1531880

If you are using the latest version of titanium backup, you have the option of creating flashable zips of all your apps with data included. Tried it a few times and it seems to work flawlessly for me. The key is to avoid restoring any system apps. I have about 70+ apps to restore and setup. Before it would take me an hour or two, now is done in about 10 minutes.

DZYR said:
If you are using the latest version of titanium backup, you have the option of creating flashable zips of all your apps with data included. Tried it a few times and it seems to work flawlessly for me. The key is to avoid restoring any system apps. I have about 70+ apps to restore and setup. Before it would take me an hour or two, now is done in about 10 minutes.
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That was very useful. First time to know such feature. It seems only available if you donate. Thanks anyway

ahmadallica said:
That was very useful. First time to know such feature. It seems only available if you donate. Thanks anyway
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Titanium backup is useless unless you actually have the pro version. Pro version makes it all one click, set it and forget it. Definitely recommend it for any custom rom flasher.
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What do you do when ROMS keep updated and you dont want to do all your settings again

So basically, I'm on a ROM, that updates very frequently. Almost all dev say to do a CLEAN install, meaning deleting everything and then flashing the ROM. I'm really sick and tired of re-downloading all apps I had before. Going back into settings tweaking everything, putting back my wallpaper and such. There's got to be an easy way, people tell me having a micro SD slot makes it easier on flashing. Can someone shed some light, theres got to be an easier way then what I've been doing.

rayoubi said:
So basically, I'm on a ROM, that updates very frequently. Almost all dev say to do a CLEAN install, meaning deleting everything and then flashing the ROM. I'm really sick and tired of re-downloading all apps I had before. Going back into settings tweaking everything, putting back my wallpaper and such. There's got to be an easy way, people tell me having a micro SD slot makes it easer on flashing. Can someone shed some light, theres got to be an easier way then what I've been doing.
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Titanium backup. It'll take care of backing up your apps, sms, wifi networks, call log, and accounts no problem. Settings are a bit harder just because there could be minor changes that differ from what you have backed up and could cause conflicts if you we're to restore the different configurations.
~PsyCl0ne
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You can dirty flash. I still would clean flash after awhile of dirty flashing tho.
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PsyCl0ne said:
Titanium backup. It'll take care of backing up your apps, sms, wifi networks, call log, and accounts no problem. Settings are a bit harder just because there could be minor changes that differ from what you have backed up and could cause conflicts if you we're to restore the different configurations.
~PsyCl0ne
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I hear, if you do that and reinstall everything with Titanium backup, its not consider a clean install anymore, I could be wrong. Oh do you know how does a micro-SD become handy when flashing roms?

erick161 said:
You can dirty flash. I still would clean flash after awhile of dirty flashing tho.
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Ugh, whenever I do a dirty flash, I just feel like my phone will just be buggy, even though it might not, it just bugs me alot.

I always restore all user apps with their data and my call logs, sms, and mms using titanium and never have a problem. I use my sd card to put all my backups on to save space.
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Kreateablaze said:
I always restore all user apps with their data and my call logs, sms, and mms using titanium and never have a problem. I use my sd card to put all my backups on to save space.
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Just to add in case you need to do a full wipe on internal if you have your pictures music etc on external then it's not a huge problem.
~PsyCl0ne
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You can back up data in CWM or TWRP recovery, then restore once you flash everything. That will restore everything back to the way you had it, just on the newer rom version (or new rom, depending on what you flashed).
If you hate dirty flashing, back up the apks using rom toolbox or titanium backup (there are many applications).
If you're tired of adjusting the settings, back up app cache/data (may even say app settings depending on which backup application you use) and restore after you flash the rom.
My advice is to just use cwm restore; its easy and I don't have to mess with anything.

Restoring app data into a new build ...(unless using the exact same build )..
Is like unprotected sex...
You might get lucky ...you might not ...or you might get phone VD...
It's up to you really ...LOL..g

Cloudy Roms for LS980

Has anyone gotten any of the Cloudyfa (CloudyFlex/Pro2/Stock) roms to work for our device? It boots fine (CloudyPro II) but I can't send texts or get data. If you have, can you tell me how you did it or point me in the direction of a thread/post that has instructions?
Thanks guys!
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Hey so I actually got it working, LTE, SMS/MMS, and all (CloudyPro II, that is). It was working perfectly but after restoring it (I went back to the ZVC rom for a sec to backup my text messages), I ended up constantly getting the systemui FC over and over, even after another clean flash, so I had to restore back to my ZVC backup. I'll try again tonight though. Also, the camcorder does not work for the LS980, I tried with stock app, google cam, and snapchat, but that's a known issue over in the CloudyPro II thread.
Here's what I did:
1. backup APN with APN Backup and Restore from play store (*Move to "system/priv-app" folder for it to work in kitkat*)
2. backup with Titanium Backup and do a nandroid
3. wipe system, data, dalvik and cache
4. flash CloudyPro II and select LS980 in aroma (i also kept all the bloat, i think)
5. reboot
6. install and restore APN with APN Backup and Restore (have to move to "system/priv-app"again)
7. reboot (and fix permissions if you feel like it)
8. go into mobile networks and you should have the standard options (Global, LTE/CDMA, CDMA, etc.)
9. enjoy?
Also, the usim error for text messages seems to only happen in the stock messaging app, because when I switched to hangouts for sms, they sent without a hitch.
I hope this helps!
Thanks to those who suggested APN Backup and Restore!

Hi, i successfully flashed a debloted tmo stock 4.4.2 on my ls980. I will pm you if helps.
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Tmo won't do be any good unless it is sprint...
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orbitman000 said:
Has anyone gotten any of the Cloudyfa (CloudyFlex/Pro2/Stock) roms to work for our device? It boots fine (CloudyPro II) but I can't send texts or get data. If you have, can you tell me how you did it or point me in the direction of a thread/post that has instructions?
Thanks guys!
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What I find works is to start on rooted stock, download APN Backup and Restore, backup APNs, flash the rom you want to use, then install APN Backup and Restore and /system/app Mover from the play store using Wifi, use /system/app Mover to make APN Backup and Restore a system app, reboot, open APN Backup and Restore, hit menu and select "Disable ICS Check" then restore the APNs you backed up from stock.
Reboot, and enjoy working data, MMS and SMS.

Did that actually work on those 2 types?
I know I put Sprint apn's on cloudy flex but it didn't help
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if anyone can get data on working on cloudy roms, pls post up.... really wanna give pro II a shot, but obviously need data working.

I'm going to try some odds and ends to see if I can figure something out. No promises as I'm no where near a developer. But willing to tinker
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What are cloudy ROMS? From reading this thread we can flash roms from other carrier roms???

Ind3lible said:
What are cloudy ROMS? From reading this thread we can flash roms from other carrier roms???
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Cloudy Roms are stock based custom ROM's. We can flash if you have recovery other Roms that are KitKat base that will work on ls980.
There aren't many. And yet I remember someone showing a way how to manipulate a different ROM to possibly work.
Right now they work voice just not data. And no, APN is not the main problem.
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I'm currently using cloudypro with data, voice and SMS/MMS. I did the APN backup and restored and rebooted.
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I'll try cloudy pro, maybe something different between the two.
But tried the APN backup restore on cloudy flex.
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cmart4 said:
if anyone can get data on working on cloudy roms, pls post up.... really wanna give pro II a shot, but obviously need data working.
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i got tried it out today. it works i used auto-rec to put it on my phone. just like the op says u have to have a apn back up and system/app mover to make the apn back up app, a system app if that makes sense. back up your apns, your phone through twrp(thats what i used) and the flash the rom. then download apn back up again with system app mover, make apn back up app, a system app and restore your APN's.

tried using the APN Backup and Restore and keep getting an error message that says Android 4.0+ does not allow 3rd party apps to Write APN settings??
nevermind.... read how to make it a system app and disable ICS check

cmart4 said:
tried using the APN Backup and Restore and keep getting an error message that says Android 4.0+ does not allow 3rd party apps to Write APN settings??
nevermind.... read how to make it a system app and disable ICS check
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Let me know how it goes. Camera works but the video recorder doesn't. it tells me com.android.systemui failed force close...let me know if this does the same for you please

Hey peeps, I updated the OP (is that what people usually do in these situations? idk) with what I did to get CloudyPro II working. Hopefully the camcorder and knock code will get fixed soon. Besides those things, the rom actually runs pretty well :yay:

I found a thread on building ROMs and getting stuff together to see if I can't get cloudy flex working. I really liked it.
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secret.animal said:
I found a thread on building ROMs and getting stuff together to see if I can't get cloudy flex working. I really liked it.
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What thread is it
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1801690
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Yea, I ran 2.4 for the past few days....Sms over hangouts is fine, but I have been obsessed ever since I realized that the stock app had a notification bubble from the drop down...
The Pro port doesn't have what I like, plus it is more buggy than Flex...imho
Flex has features...plus the lock screen is fresh! Let's pull our heads together and figure this out around the apn trick because from my experience as far as Flex is concerned that is not needed...

NFC is not working cursed by NXP chip
But evrythink else is working good :good:

Android Restore not seeing G3!

Hi all,
(Apologies if this has been covered elsewhere...I just did a search and nothing came back so here goes...)
I am experienced droid user and self confessed flashaholic.
However, I have an issue which I've had for a while and can't seem to resolve, so I really hope someone might have an idea of how to help.
When clean-flashing a new ROM, the Lollipop set up asks which of my devices I would like to restore to this "new" device, but it never has my G3 in the list. Its got my Xperia tablet, by old M7, and my Nexus 7, but not the G3.
I've checked all backup settings are correct, and the phone is definitely recognised in the Play Store as I can install apps to it via a web browser.
I've gone as far as doing a total wipe of the internal storage, I've gone back and forth between Stock LG ROMs and AOSP based ones, and it keeps happening.
Does anyone have any idea what might be causing this, and indeed, how it might be remedied?
Any help here would be very much appreciated. I'm bored of going into the play store and selecting each app when I know it should be able to happen automatically!
Cheers,
Mike. ???
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Anyone got any ideas?
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MikeDVH said:
Anyone got any ideas?
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If you want return to stock just download stock rom and flash it.
You can use the following link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2785089
and if you want you can download stock firmware from company by using this link
http://lg-firmware-rom.com/
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If you want return to stock just download stock rom and flash it.
You can use the following link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2785089
and if you want you can download stock firmware from company by using this link
http://lg-firmware-rom.com/
If I Helped then press Thx button.
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I appreciate the suggestion my friend, but my issue is around my phone not being in the list of devices when flashing a new ROM.
I'm not sure how flashing the stock ROM would help, especially as I was on the stock ROM initially.
Thanks anyway. ?
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MikeDVH said:
I appreciate the suggestion my friend, but my issue is around my phone not being in the list of devices when flashing a new ROM.
I'm not sure how flashing the stock ROM would help, especially as I was on the stock ROM initially.
Thanks anyway. ?
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If this is not the issue then can you elaborate the issue

HellIsCool said:
If this is not the issue then can you elaborate the issue
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I'm not sure how I can elaborate on what I had originally written. I tried to be as clear as possible.
However, here goes...
When clean-flashing a new lollipop ROM, I am not seeing the option to restore data and apps from the last ROM I was running. At the stage where it asks which device I'd like to restore to the new ROM, I cannot see my G3 in the list of devices.
This never happened on my M7. I was always able to restore apps and data from the last ROM that I'd used, and it would happily download all the apps automatically. Now, I have to select "set up as new device", and download each app separately. Of course, I can use Titanium Backup, but on a new ROM I always like to get the app itself from the store and then restore data from TB.
Hopefully that explains the issue more clearly.
Thanks.
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MikeDVH said:
I'm not sure how I can elaborate on what I had originally written. I tried to be as clear as possible.
However, here goes...
When clean-flashing a new lollipop ROM, I am not seeing the option to restore data and apps from the last ROM I was running. At the stage where it asks which device I'd like to restore to the new ROM, I cannot see my G3 in the list of devices.
This never happened on my M7. I was always able to restore apps and data from the last ROM that I'd used, and it would happily download all the apps automatically. Now, I have to select "set up as new device", and download each app separately. Of course, I can use Titanium Backup, but on a new ROM I always like to get the app itself from the store and then restore data from TB.
Hopefully that explains the issue more clearly.
Thanks.
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Have you added your Google Account to your LG G3, under Settings/+Add Account?